Rhode Island's top Democrats are refusing to rule out an income tax increase due to the possibility of federal spending cuts that would leave the state to make up the difference. Even before cuts ...

A near constant stream of advocates, rallies and press conferences at the State House means critical budget negotiations are ...

Rhode Island doesn't have an inheritance tax, but the state has an estate tax. Only estates valued at more than $1,733,264 are subject to the tax. Estate tax rates in Rhode Island range from 0.8% ...

First, Gov. McKee presented the $14.2B budget. Then, the General Assembly had to take it and rework it to plug the holes.

The advocates leading Thursday's rally had an even longer list of demands, starting with passage of legislation creating a 3% income tax surcharge on high earners to raise an estimated $190 million in ...

The proposed tax and spending plan would raise Medicaid rates to inject $45M into primary care, $38M into hospitals and $12M into nursing homes.

Rhode Island advocates are pushing for a 3% tax on high earners to fund social programs and address budget shortfalls. Proposed funds would support RIPTA, Medicaid, education, and healthcare ...