Boston Globe, “Rhode Island tops nation in government administration spending, report finds”

Providence Journal, “Report: RI is ‘markedly outspending’ other states in key areas. What to know.”

Rhode Island Current, “Hey, big spender: Smallest state spends the most on general government administration”

WJAR 10, “Expenditure report shows Rhode Island among top spenders on public safety, government”

Providence Business News, “RIPEC: State may need to reprioritize spending”

WPRI 12, “RIPEC: Rhode Island 18th in revenue, 17th in spending out of all 50 states”  

WPRO, “Dr. Justine Oliva – RIPEC Report on state spending”

GoLocalProv, “New RIPEC Report: RI is a High Tax, High Spending State”

Ocean State Media, “TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Oct. 10th, 2025”

The Brown Daily Herald, “RI spending on government administration, public safety is among highest in the US”