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RIPEC is a nonpartisan and nonprofit public policy research organization in Rhode Island
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🎧 Tune in to The Matt Allen Show on WPRO, where RIPEC President & CEO @MichaelPDiBiase discussed key economic issues in Rhode Island omny.fm/shows/the-matt…
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Our newest policy brief finds that raising Rhode Island’s top income tax rate may accelerate outmigration and weaken the state’s economic competitiveness amid shifting migration and tax trends nationwide. ripec.org/rhode-islands-…
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Taxpayers earning $200K+ make up just 7% of RI filers, but generate 55% of state income tax revenue.
That means even modest outmigration among high earners has outsized impact on state revenues and economic activity.
Our new analysis examines the risks: bit.ly/4tvIdB
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.@MichaelPDiBiase sat down with @BillBartholomew to discuss highlights from our recent Economic Prosperity report, covering stagnant growth, affordability, housing, emerging industries, and what it will take to move Rhode Island forward.
Listen here: bit.ly/4ff07oy
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“Given that states compete for residents and businesses ... this proposal carries real risk for the state’s economic future,” said @MichaelPDiBiase.
Our new policy brief examines the proposed Millionaire’s Tax and its potential impact on RI's economy. youtube.com/watch?v=vhw0J3…
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As states cut income taxes to attract residents and investment, RI is considering a major tax increase.
RIPEC’s latest analysis examines the proposed millionaire’s tax and its potential economic impacts. Read more: ripec.org/rhode-islands-…
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Rhode Island is experiencing net in-migration from Massachusetts, even as far greater numbers of taxpayers leave that state for lower-tax destinations like New Hampshire and Florida.
RIPEC President & CEO @MichaelPDiBiase testified before the RI Senate Committee on Finance.
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.@MichaelPDiBiase testified before the RI Senate Committee on Finance on the risk of a tax increase on high earners. Rhode Island faces challenges attracting and retaining business investment. Ranked 35th in GDP per capita, it can’t afford policies that discourage new investment.
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"We are losing ground in nearly every measure.”
RIPEC's @MichaelPDiBiase spoke with @ProvBusNews last week about RI's lagging economic growth. Our analysis shows that since 2014, the state’s 50-state ranking has declined in nearly every category. pbn.com/ripec-rhode-is…
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“RIPEC thinks Smith Hill isn’t nearly alarmed enough about the state’s economic trajectory, and is out with a new report compiling statistic after statistic in an attempt to wake up the political class.”
“We are losing ground in nearly every measure,” said @MichaelPDiBiase
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My Saturday column: wpri.com/?p=3006123
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The @RICurrent's @NancyKLavin highlights key findings from RIPEC’s Economic Prosperity Scorecard, pointing to large declines across several major state rankings, including personal income per capita, GDP per capita, and labor force productivity. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/04/29/rho…
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As a founding member of RIBBE, RIPEC is proud to help support initiatives like Tuesday’s Educating Tomorrow’s Workforce networking event
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At Tuesday’s Educating Tomorrow’s Workforce, RIBBE worked with ACEC-RI and @RIDeptEd to connect CTE educators and engineering professionals. Great discussion on preparing the next generation of engineers.
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Rhode Island ranks 23rd in the U.S. for personal income per capita, but when the cost of goods, services, and state, federal, and local taxes are taken into account, it falls to 36th.
More in our new Economic Prosperity Scorecard: ripec.org/rhode-islands-…
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For every measure except median household income, Rhode Island’s rank among states has fallen since 2014. RIPEC's Economic Prosperity Scorecard highlights these changes, including Rhode Island's drop to 35th for both GDP and labor force productivity. ripec.org/rhode-islands-…
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Rhode Island's economy lost ground to the rest of the country over the past 10 years, according to a new @RIPEC_ analysis.
Personal incomes and GDP lagged neighboring states from 2014 to 2024 under Govs Raimondo and McKee
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How does Rhode Island's economy compare?
RIPEC’s Economic Prosperity Scorecard and interactive 50-state map lets you explore rankings, trends, and key economic indicators over time. Dive into the data and see where the Ocean State stands: ripec.org/rhode-islands-…
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Great reporting from @NBC10_Tamara on RIPEC’s latest report on chronic absenteeism in Rhode Island.
The Ocean State saw the 5th-largest decline nationally, but without state authority to mandate best practices, wide disparities across districts remain.
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As a founding member of RIBBE, RIPEC is proud to support efforts that better align education and workforce needs in Rhode Island. Bringing educators and industry leaders together is an important step toward expanding student opportunity and supporting long-term economic growth.
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We’re thrilled to partner with ACEC-Rhode Island and @RIDeptEd to bring engineers and educators from across Rhode Island together—sparking meaningful conversations and future partnerships. Information on registering below ⬇️ Thanks to @NEInstituteTech for hosting!
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