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October 2026 Newsletter
RIPEC’s comprehensive report on road and bridge spending, Rhode Island’s economic outlook, and RIPEC’s 83rd Annual Meeting are featured this month education RIPEC on Public
September 2026 Newsletter
RIPEC’s comprehensive report on police and fire protection spending, perspectives on the state’s economic trajectory, and ways to improve K-12 education RIPEC on Public Policy
August 2026 Newsletter
RIPEC focused on key issues shaping Rhode Island’s future, including Rhode Island’s Medicaid program, K-12 education reform, and state labor market trends RIPEC on Public
July 2026 Newsletter
RIPEC’s focused on key policy issues shaping Rhode Island’s future, including the state’s investment in K-12 education, property tax developments, and implications of the state’s
June 2026 Newsletter
RIPEC’s brief on the risks of a tax hike on high earners, the high costs and low returns of Rhode Island’s housing strategy, and weakening
May 2026 Newsletter
RIPEC‘s new Economic Prosperity Scorecard for Rhode Island, the risks of taxing high earners, and uneven progress in addressing chronic student absenteeism highlight this month’s
April 2026 Newsletter
RIPEC testifies on the risks of a high earner tax hike, an op-ed on the state’s role in K-12 reform, and the 2024 housing bond
March 2026 Newsletter
The risks of a tax hike on higher earners, RIPEC’s analysis of chronic student absenteeism, and an update on RIPEC’s legislative advocacy RIPEC on Public
February 2026 Newsletter
RIPEC’s analysis of the governor’s FY 2027 proposed budget, a study on rent control in Providence, and mixed signals for Rhode Island’s economy RIPEC on
January 2026 Newsletter
RIPEC warns against taxing high earners and businesses, reports mixed economic news for the Ocean State, and joins a call to reform the state’s funding
December 2025 Newsletter
RIPEC’s analysis of November revenue and caseload estimates, charter school outcomes, and warning signs from the Office of the Auditor General highlight this month’s agenda
November 2025 Newsletter
RIPEC’s report on Rhode Island’s high taxing and spending, our 82nd Annual Meeting, and the Ocean State’s persistent housing challenges highlight this month’s agenda RIPEC
October 2025 Newsletter
RIPEC’s 82ndAnnual Meeting, Rhode Island’s budget grade, and RICAS results highlight this month’s agenda RIPEC on Public Policy Inside Insights What to Look for in
September 2025 Newsletter
RIPEC’s FY 2026 enacted budget report, new taxes and fees, and chronic absenteeism in K-12 highlight this month’s agenda RIPEC on Public Policy Inside Insights
August 2025 Newsletter
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
July 2025 Newsletter
Rhode Island’s FY 2026 enacted budget, trends in local K-12 education aid, and major housing governance reforms highlight this month’s agenda RIPEC on Public Policy
June 2025 Newsletter
RIPEC’s analysis of the Housing Resources Commission, a proposed tax hike on high earners, and Providence’s taxes highlight this month’s agenda RIPEC on Public Policy
May 2025 Newsletter
Risks of tax hikes on top earners, Providence’s unbalanced property tax system & our upcoming housing forum highlight this month’s agenda RIPEC on Public Policy
April 2025 Newsletter
RIPEC reports on property taxes and education funding, prior reports on education and housing in the news, and RIPEC’s legislative advocacy highlight this month’s agenda
March 2025 Newsletter
RIPEC’s legislative advocacy on state and local taxes, economic briefing, and housing report highlight this month’s agenda RIPEC on Public Policy Inside Insights What to
February 2025 Newsletter
RIPEC joins with other business groups calling to hold the line on tax increases, the Key Performance Indicators Briefing for Q4, and RIPEC’s testimony on
January 2025 Newsletter
RIPEC’s analysis of the state’s projected budget deficit for FY 2026, Rhode Island housing policy, and shifting property tax burdens highlight this month’s agenda RIPEC
December 2024 Newsletter
Solutions for Rhode Island’s housing challenges and the looming state budget deficit highlight this month’s agenda RIPEC on Public Policy Inside Insights What to Look
November 2024 Newsletter
RIPEC’s comprehensive report on housing, the Key Performance Indicators Briefing for Q3,and looming state budget deficits highlight this month’s agenda RIPEC on Public Policy Inside
October 2024 Newsletter
RIPEC’s comprehensive report on housing policy in Rhode Island, student enrollment trends, and RIPEC’s 81st Annual Meeting are highlighted RIPEC on Public Policy Inside Insights
September 2024 Newsletter
Rhode Island’s rising unemployment rate, a decline in student chronic absenteeism,and an upcoming RIPEC report on housing highlight this month’s agenda RIPEC on Public Policy
August 2024 Newsletter
Positive economic news for Rhode Island and looming state budget deficits highlight thismonth’s agenda RIPEC on Public Policy Inside Insights What to Look for in
July 2024 Newsletter
RIPEC’s new property tax report, the General Assembly’s fiscal year 2025 enacted budget, and Rhode Island’s ongoing housing crisis highlight this month’s agenda RIPEC on
June 2024 Newsletter
RIPEC’s latest budget report, the General Assembly’s ongoing budget negotiations, and Rhode Island’s unbalanced property tax systems highlight this month’s agenda RIPEC on Public Policy
May 2024 Newsletter
RIPEC’s latest budget report, positive economic news for Rhode Island, and the Washington Bridge highlight this month’s agenda RIPEC on Public Policy Inside Insights What
April 2024 Newsletter
Transportation funding, Medicaid, and K-12 education highlight this month’s agenda RIPEC on Public Policy Inside Insights What to Look for in April
March 2024 Newsletter
Rhode Island’s business tax climate, the funding formula for K-12 education, and the governor’s FY 2025 budget proposal highlight this month’s agenda RIPEC on Public
February 2024 Newsletter
Governor McKee’s FY 2025 budget proposal, Rhode Island’s housing crisis, and RIPEC’s latest economic briefing highlight this month’s agenda RIPEC on Public Policy Inside Insights
January 2024 Newsletter
RIPEC’s latest report on Rhode Island’s state budget in transition and the opening of the 2024 legislative session highlight our first newsletter of the year
December 2023 Newsletter
Empty seats in Rhode Island classrooms, the tangible tax, and the state’s continuing affordable housing crisis highlight this month’s agenda. RIPEC on Public Policy Inside
November 2023 Newsletter
A new business group to help improve our schools, Rhode Island’s economic outlook, funding for multilingual learners, and more highlight from a busy month for
October 2023 Newsletter
RIPEC’s finding that R.I. is behind in its funding for multilingual learners and its upcoming Annual Meeting highlight this month’s agenda. RIPEC on Public Policy
February 2023 Newsletter
As the General Assembly begins debating the governor’s budget proposal and bills are filed, RIPEC brings you an update on public policy in the Ocean
September 2023 Newsletter
Economic Indicators and RIPEC’s Public Service Awards highlight this month’s agenda. RIPEC on Public Policy Inside Insights What to Look for in September
August 2023 Newsletter
K-12 school finances and Rhode Island’s business tax climate highlight this month’s agenda. RIPEC on Public Policy Inside Insights What to Look for in August
July 2023 Newsletter
Cuts to the tangible tax and K-12 school finances highlight this month’s agenda. RIPEC on Public Policy Inside Insights What to Look for in July
June 2023 Newsletter
Tangible property tax exemption legislation, challenges and opportunities in Rhode Island’s K-12 system, and RIPEC’s budget report highlight this month’s agenda. RIPEC on Public Policy
May 2023 Newsletter
Tangible property tax exemption legislation, economic news, and a new housing report highlight this month’s public policy agenda in the Ocean State. RIPEC on Public
April 2023 Newsletter
As the legislative priorities come into focus, RIPEC brings you an update on public policy in the Ocean State. RIPEC on Public Policy Inside Insights
March 2023 Newsletter
With the legislative session in full swing, RIPEC brings you an update on public policy in the Ocean State. RIPEC on Public Policy Inside Insights
February 2023 Newsletter
As the General Assembly begins debating the governor’s budget proposal and bills are filed, RIPEC brings you an update on public policy in the Ocean
January 2023 Newsletter
As the 2023 General Assembly session begins, RIPEC brings you an update on public policy in the Ocean State. RIPEC on Public Policy Inside Insights
December 2022 Newsletter
As 2022 comes to a close, RIPEC brings you an update on public policy in the Ocean State. RIPEC on Public Policy Inside Insights What
November 2022 Newsletter
As new data on student achievement and the effects of COVID-19 continue to come into focus, RIPEC brings you an update on public policy developments
October 2022 Newsletter
As policymakers continue to grapple with uncertain economic conditions, RIPEC brings you an update on public policy developments in the Ocean State. RIPEC on Public
September 2022 Newsletter
As students across Rhode Island return to the classroom, RIPEC brings you an update on public policy developments in the Ocean State. RIPEC on Public
August 2022 Newsletter
As economic news continues to generate headlines, RIPEC brings you an update on public policy developments in the Ocean State. RIPEC on Public Policy RIPEC
July 2022 Newsletter
Following the conclusion of state and municipal budget deliberations, RIPEC brings you a brief update on public policy developments in Rhode Island. RIPEC on Public
June 2022 Newsletter
As we approach the home stretch of the 2022 legislative session, RIPEC brings you a brief update on public policy developments in Rhode Island. RIPEC
May 2022 Newsletter
As state and local budget deliberations begin to heat up, RIPEC brings you an update on major public policy developments in the Ocean State. RIPEC
April 2022 Newsletter
As the Rhode Island General Assembly hits the halfway point of the 2022 legislative session, RIPEC brings you a brief update on major public policy
March 2022 Newsletter
As the major issues of the 2022 legislative session begin to take shape, RIPEC brings you a brief update on public policy developments in the
February 2022 Newsletter
As lawmakers begin scrutinizing a new state budget proposal for next year, RIPEC brings you a brief update on major public policy developments in the
January 2022 Newsletter
With the start of a new year and the return of the General Assembly to Smith Hill, RIPEC brings you an update on key public
December 2021 Newsletter
As 2021 comes to a close, RIPEC provides a look ahead at the state’s fiscal picture and an update on the outlook for spending federal
November 2021 Newsletter
As debate on spending federal funds heats up and the state budget outlook comes into focus, RIPEC brings you an update on major public policy
October 2021 Newsletter
As the state debates how to spend a windfall of federal funds, RIPEC provides a brief update on public policy developments in Rhode Island.
September 2021 Newsletter
As the General Assembly considers a return to Smith Hill and students come back to the classroom, RIPEC provides you with an update on major
August 2021 Newsletter
With our August Newsletter, RIPEC brings you a brief update on the major public policy issues impacting the Ocean State. RIPEC on Public Policy RIPEC
July 2021 Newsletter
As fiscal year 2022 commences, RIPEC brings you a brief update on the major public policy issues impacting the Ocean State. RIPEC on Public Policy
June 2021 Newsletter
As the economy fully reopens and budget season begins to draw to a close, RIPEC brings you a brief update on the major public policy
May 2021 Newsletter
As vaccination efforts continue, the federal government considers additional stimulus, and budget season ramps up, RIPEC brings you a brief update on the major public
April 2021 Newsletter
With budget season and vaccination efforts in full swing, and the state set to receive another windfall in federal aid, RIPEC brings you a brief
March 2021 Newsletter
With Governor McKee taking over, budget season looming, and the economic fallout of the pandemic persisting, RIPEC brings you a brief update on the major
February 2021 Newsletter
Amid a leadership shakeup on Smith Hill and a pandemic that continues to curtail economic activity, RIPEC brings you a brief update on the major
January 2021 Newsletter
As we enter the new year and the pandemic continues to pose both fiscal and health challenges, RIPEC brings you a brief update on the
December 2020 Newsletter
With election behind us, but with serious challenges from the pandemic persisting, RIPEC brings you a brief update on major public policy issues impacting Rhode
November 2020 Newsletter
As policymakers continue to grapple with the effects of the pandemic, fiscal and otherwise, RIPEC brings you a brief update on the major public policy
October 2020 Newsletter
Through this extended budget season, RIPEC brings you a brief update on the major public policy issues impacting Rhode Island RIPEC on Public Policy RIPEC
September 2020 Newsletter
Through this extended budget season, RIPEC brings you a brief update on the major public policy issues impacting Rhode Island RIPEC on Public Policy RIPEC
August 2020 Newsletter
Through this extended budget season, RIPEC brings you a brief update on the major public policy issues impacting Rhode Island RIPEC on Public Policy RIPEC’s
July 2020 Newsletter
As state policymakers continue to plan around the pandemic’s short- and long-term effects, RIPEC brings you a concise update on the key public policy issues
June 2020 Newsletter
As the economic ramifications of COVID-19 become clearer, RIPEC brings you a concise update on the key public policy issues impacting Rhode Island RIPEC on
May 2020 Newsletter
With its first monthly newsletter, RIPEC is providing you with a digestible update on important public policy issues affecting Rhode Island RIPEC on the COVID-19