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This year marks the passage out of young adulthood for Rhode Island KIDS COUNT as the data-focused advocacy nonprofit celebrates its 30th birthday with the release of the 2024 Factbook — an annual look at the quality of life for babies, kids and teens in the Ocean State. The first edition of the Factbook, published […] The post Child homelessness up, chronic absenteeism down, latest KIDS COUNT Factbook finds appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
The Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council is raising red flags about Gov. Dan McKee’s proposed fiscal 2025 budget, warning it would contribute to and worsen the state’s structural deficit in the years ahead. In a report published Thursday, the business-backed research organization said McKee’s proposed $13.7 billion spending plan fails to reflect the state’s economic […] The post RIPEC: McKee’s FY25 budget proposal makes structural deficit worse appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
For years, municipal leaders, hoteliers and even some short-term rental owners have been begging for equal taxation. Their calls to stop letting house rentals listed through Airbnb, VRBO and other hosting platforms skirt the 5% state hotel tax have gone unanswered at the Rhode Island State House. Until now. Gov. Dan McKee in an April […] The post Governor and municipal leaders both want more money from short-term house rentals. Who gets it? appeared first on Rhode Island Current.