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1/16/2026
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RIBLIA Caucus statement on governor’s budget proposal
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STATE HOUSE – The Rhode Island Black, Latino, Indigenous, Asian-American and Pacific Islander Caucus (RIBLIA) is issuing the following statement concerning Governor McKee’s budget proposal and priorities:
“For the majority of Rhode Islanders, we are living in challenging and uncertain times. Affordability of homes, health care, energy, food and daily necessities is driving our state’s residents to the brink and creating overwhelming stress for individuals and families. While we applaud the governor for including a ‘millionaires’ tax’ and other affordability measures, it is the RIBLIA Caucus’ belief that this budget proposal does not go far enough to offer Rhode Islanders the relief and support that they desperately need.
“In the face of devastating federal cuts, both implemented and threatened, we believe a more aggressive approach than what is being offered by the governor is warranted to ensure that every Rhode Islander is not left behind or forgotten. This is why we will be strongly and unapologetically advocating for the wealthy to pay their fair share of taxes above what the governor has proposed, for increased support for health care, housing assistance, free school lunch for all, and many other areas of support that Rhode Islanders require and deserve.
“Now is not the time for half measures or empty rhetoric. The struggle is all too real for so many of our residents and they deserve tangible solutions to the challenges they face every single day. The RIBLIA Caucus firmly stands with the everyday people of Rhode Island, and rest assured, we will be fighting on their behalf for a better and more supportive Rhode Island,” said Senator Mack (D-Dist. 6, Providence), co-chair of the RIBLIA Caucus.
For more information, contact:
Andrew Caruolo, Publicist
State House Room 20
Providence, RI 02903
(401)222-6124
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