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RIPEC is a nonpartisan and nonprofit public policy research organization in Rhode Island
Rhode Island
Joined April 2010
ICYMI: “The [state] budget for a very long time has been an additive exercise and the hard choices have been where do we add money and who do we tax. not so much is this program working.” @MichaelPDiBiase told @TedNesi on Newsmakers this week.
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A closer look at why state spending is going up so much; memories of the much-beloved late judge.
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Over the past two years, RI’s state budget has grown nearly 2x the rate of inflation – an 11% increase in spending. @MichaelPDiBiase discussed why that isn’t sustainable and where RI’s tax dollars are going with @TedNesi on this week's @wpri12 Newsmakers.
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A closer look at why state spending is going up so much; memories of the much-beloved late judge.
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RIPEC’s new report breaks down how RI is using large one-time surplus funds (4% of general revenues) and new taxes & fees to cover rising FY26 budget costs. It also explores how program evaluation tools can guide the state’s response. Find it here:
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Rising Medicaid, K-12, and personnel costs signal a spending problem in RI. RIPEC finds a need for stronger performance management and more equitable education funding reforms. Our new report:
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“The tax burden has been going up, and people are paying for these things," @MichaelPDiBiase said. "It’s time to reflect on what we are getting for that money.” Learn more about how the state is spending money via @NancyKLavin @RICurrent.
.@RIPEC_ is sounding the alarm over lack of transparency in how state administrators craft the budget, or monitor the results from multibillion-dollar spending.
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The FY 2026 budget represents the first time in many years in which the General Assembly has turned to substantial increases in taxes and fees to support higher spending,” @MichaelPDiBiase said in a statement accompanying the group’s report.
.@RIPEC_ raises concern about 'unsustainble' growth in Rhode Island state spending
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And find the full report and an executive summary here
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Austerity Deferred Despite Softening Revenues and Federal Uncertainty After a period of extraordinary growth in state revenues and expenditures, Rhode Island continues to expand spending at a...
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Rhode Island continues to expand spending at a relatively high rate despite slowing general revenues and the uncertainty of future federal funding. More on the state's budget from @MichaelPDiBiase on @wpro Matt Allen Show.
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New: RIPEC’s FY26 budget report finds RI has a spending problem. Expenditures are outpacing revenues, and a $304.3M deficit looms for FY27—despite new taxes and fees. Find it here:
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“We’ve gone through a period of extraordinary growth in spending," @MichaelPDiBiase told @wpri12. “And we’re continuing that spending growth, despite the fact that revenues have cooled off and we have uncertainty at the federal level.”.
NEW: RI lawmakers have increased state spending by 10% over just the last two years - but are residents getting value for money?. That's the subject of a brand-new @RIPEC_ report which pleads with RI leaders to look more closely at where $1B+ more has gone
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Submit a nomination for our 49th Annual Public Service Awards by September 15 and help us honor the dedication, integrity, and impact of Rhode Island’s public service standouts. Details here:
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#1: Our Q2 KPI Briefing with @BryantUniv @EdiTebaldi shows unemployment in RI continued to tick up as labor force particiaption fell. "@MichaelPDiBiase said the news itsn't all bad . [but the] broader trend . suggests that we are entering a period of increased uncertainty.".
As @RIPEC_'s @MichaelPDiBiase notes, RI is "entering a period of increased [economic] uncertainty" -- and this comes in the run-up to a new statewide election year (#1)
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Check out our August newsletter for our KPI economic briefing for Q2, analysis of the One Big Beautiful Bill, and an award-winning op-ed from RIPEC:.
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The KPI Economic Briefing for Q2, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, RIPEC’s award-winning op-ed, and the state’s Qualified Allocation Plan for low-income housing tax credits highlight this month’s...
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.@MichaelPDiBiase president and CEO of RIPEC, said in a statement that overall, the data reflects “growing headwinds for Rhode Island’s economy and merit attention from Rhode Island policymakers and businesses.”.
Rhode Island’s unemployment rate rose again last quarter, as the state’s economy showed “concerning trends” across key indicators, according to a new briefing released Wednesday by the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council and Bryant University.
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Diverging employment trends in RI’s Q2 2025 economy: non-farm employment remains near historic highs, but employed residents fell quarter-over-quarter & year-over-year. More in our Q2 KPI Briefing w/ @BryantUniv , @editebaldi:
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The Q2 KPI Briefing from @BryantUniversity, @editebaldi & RIPEC shows mixed signals & growing concerns for RI’s economy: . Unemployment ↑ or flat for 8th quarter.Labor force participation ↓ for 4th quarter.Employed RIers ↓ 3.3K but RI-based jobs flat.Sales tax receipts ↑
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