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Council backs resolution urging state tax on top earners; members name differing income thresholds
3336100 · May 16, 2025
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Summary
Providence councilors voted to support a state-level "tax the 1%" proposal; floor backers described the measure as a way to raise revenue and cited different income thresholds during remarks.
The Providence City Council on May 15 passed a resolution expressing support for state legislation that would raise taxes on top earners to generate revenue for state and local needs.
Councilman Sanchez urged passage and described the proposal as modeled on measures in neighboring…
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