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12/3/2021
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R.I. House Republicans Call for Fiscal Discipline and Strategic Investment of American Rescue Plan Funds
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State House, Providence, RI – In response to the “RI Rebounds Plan” advanced by Governor McKee, House Speaker Shekarchi and Senate President Ruggerio, House Republicans issue the following statement:
“House Republicans applaud the proposed expenditures in our healthcare workforce and the targeted support for our most vulnerable, especially in early childhood interventions. The infusion of support for small businesses, greatly impacted by COVID-19, is also essential and a proper use of these federal funds. We must caution however, that the RI Rebounds plan initiates significant expenditures of one-time federal monies. Once the federal monies are gone, the State will likely have to fund these programs in perpetuity.
Rhode Island taxpayers struggle with higher inflation that exacerbates our already high costs of living. Government must set the stage for long-lasting economic growth through investment in core government functions and strategic tax policy, and exercise extreme caution with plans that expand government and create commitments that will saddle future generations.”
For more information, contact:
Sue Stenhouse, House Minority Office
State House Room 106
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 222-5582
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