The budget proposal includes $345 million in bond items, expands eligibility for free school meals, begins to raise Medicaid reimbursement rates, and raises taxes on cigarettes.
A committee with ties to the state pushes off a decision whether to remain in business with one of the companies sued by Rhode Island over the 38 Studios mess.
R I League of Cities and Towns director departing to lead state budget office pbn.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from pbn.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
McKee extends RI COVID state of emergency, alludes to exit strategy providencejournal.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from providencejournal.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.