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Rhode Island has been ranked as the worst state in the United States to start a business, according to WalletHub’s 2026 report.
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Governor Dan McKee has released his proposed budget for the 2027 fiscal year, which includes a new tax bracket of 8.99% on income over $1 million, often referred to as a “millionaire’s tax.” The proposal is intended to target high-income earners...
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The Rhode Island legislature has begun its 2026 session with several issues expected to affect businesses and residents.
Read more →October 16, 2025
Earlier this month, the Rhode Island Division of Taxation released guidance on how the state will handle provisions from the federal tax legislation known as the One, Big, Beautiful Bill, which was signed into law last July.
Read more →September 2, 2025
Rhode Island lawmakers have approved an increase to the state's minimum wage, which will see the rate rise by more than 13% over two years.
Read more →August 18, 2025
Rhode Island has enacted a law that bans employers from holding mandatory meetings with workers to discuss unionization, often referred to as "captive audience meetings."
Read more →August 1, 2025
Rhode Island's recent decision to raise the minimum wage to $17 has drawn criticism from some business groups, who argue that the move could limit job opportunities for younger and less experienced workers.
Read more →July 14, 2025
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed concern following the release of CNBC's latest state business climate rankings.
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