budget

Stable Taxes in Cranston Budget Proposal

Elisabeth Harrison — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:20:24 +0000

Cranston Mayor Allan Fung has submitted a new budget proposal with no tax increases. Fung says Cranston has stabilized city finances with help from public safety contract concessions and careful spending. He points to the growth of businesses like the Alex and Ani jewelry company as proof that Cranston is now seeing an economic expansion.

"The city of Cranston is not only stable from the initiatives we have put into place these last four years, but now we are experiencing real growth," Fung says.

East Providence Well on Its Way to Fiscal Health

Catherine Welch — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:35:58 +0000

The City of East Providence says there are just a few more details to button up before it waves good-bye to the Budget Commission that’s been overseeing city finances. A state-appointed finance officer will step in next.

How Will RI Fare if Sequestration Happens?

Scott MacKay — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:31:18 +0000

The list of potential implications to RI is long if the so-called sequestration kicks in: from longer lines at the airport to job loss to less educational research. Scott MacKay reviews what might be in our future.

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Monday, February 18, 2013

Lydia Rogers — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:46:38 +0000

This is the 10th anniversary of the fatal Station Nightclub fire. Congressman David cicilline is asking the House Speaker to keep Congress in session until federal budget negotiations are finished. These stories and more on the RIPR Morning News podcast. Then Scott MacKay explains why getting rid of the one-party lever will not fix RI's election woes.

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Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Lydia Rogers — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:31:45 +0000

House lawmakers consider an e-verify bill for employers. The General Assembly begins hearings this week on the state's budget for next year. These stories and more on the RIPR Morning News Podcast.

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General Assembly begins budget process this week

Ian Donnis — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:05:24 +0000

Legislative committees are set Tuesday to begin reviewing Governor Lincoln Chafee’s proposed budget for the fiscal year starting in July. This is one of many meetings where lawmakers will hash over the budget.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Lydia Rogers — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:26:43 +0000

Providence Mayor Angel Taveras delivers his State of the City address this evening. Treasurer Gina Raimondo says she has cleared out a backlog related to the crime victims compensation program. These stories and more on the RIPR Morning News Podcast.

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Class notes: education and the governor’s budget

Elisabeth Harrison — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:40:17 +0000

The new budget proposal from Governor Lincoln Chafee is a complex document, so here are a few highlights for schools and colleges.

There's a slight increase in this budget proposal for public colleges and universities. Oddly, officials disagree about the exact amount of the increase. The governor’s office first reported $8 million, but higher education officials say it’s closer to $6 million. The Office of Higher Education says it is grateful for any increase, after years of decreases under former Governor Don Carcieri.

Bonus Q+A: Chafee talks budget, same-sex marriage, and his political future

Ian Donnis — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Governor Lincoln Chafee says his new budget builds on attempts by his administration to position Rhode Island for better days. Joined by RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay, we also talk about the fight over same-sex marriage legislation, the governor's political plans for 2014, and other issues.

Political Roundtable: Gov. Chafee calls his budget an investment in the future

Ian Donnis — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Gov. Lincoln Chafee joins Political Roundtable this week to talk about his budget, Rhode Island's economy, and regional competition for a better tax climate. Also joining me in the discussion are RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay and guest panelist David Klepper from the Associated Press.