Hi friends and family - For 401Gives, the annual fundraising event run by United Way of RI, please consider making a donation to
@epi-ri.bsky.social
, where I've happily worked the last 7 years (and to other great RI nonprofits): 401gives.org/organization.... Help us reach our $30K goal!
Even the youngest among us know—401Gives is the moment to support a stronger Rhode Island. Give to EPI.
RIPEC's claim of RI being the 11th most progressive *income tax* gets translated to 11th most progressive *tax* (no qualifier) in media coverage; even though (even according to RIPEC) RI relies more heavily on regressive taxes for tax revenue. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/01/23/m...
Rhode Island opened window shopping today for 2026 ACA marketplace plans. Because of expiring premium tax credit enhancements, a typical 60-year-old couple making $85,000 will have to pay an additional $18,600 annually for benchmark coverage. (1/4)
Tax Burdens Are Not Spread Equally in RI — by EPI Director of Research & Fiscal Policy @alankrinsky.bsky.social.
www.golocalprov.com/news/tax-bur...
Did you know that the Top 1% in RI will prosper from the Trump tax cuts...whereas those who benefit from the programs that are being raided to pay for those tax cuts — e.g., Medicaid — have cause to worry?
Sign the petition for tax reform in RI! forms.gle/dKeX7LYpyuii...
@govdanmckee.bsky.social
On Tax Day, make your voice heard & demand an equitable tax system in RI!
Tax fairness begins w/establishing a new 3% surtax for the top 1% of filers on their taxable income above $625K. It will bring in $190M a year.
Sign the petition! forms.gle/dKeX7LYpyuii...
@govdanmckee.bsky.social
