Lawmakers have begun the process of estimating how much money the state can spend in 2016 (through the Revenue and Caseload Estimating Conference). They…
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TGIF: 20 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Lots of pots cooking, so we’ll keep the formalities short. Your tips and comments are always welcome at…
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Lifespan Mum On Medicaid Cuts; Waiting For Details Of Incentive Plan
As Gov. Gina Raimondo’s “Reinvent Medicaid” task force rockets toward the finish line, having recently spelled out more details about how the group…
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Bonus Q&A: Mattiello on Medicaid, Ethics, Legalizing Pot & More,
House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello joins Bonus Q+A to discuss the PawSox’ proposal for a Providence stadium; state efforts to curb Medicaid spending; the…
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Political Roundtable: Mattiello on the PawSox Proposal, Tiverton Gambling and RI’s Next Budget
House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss the Pawtucket Red Sox’ request for $120 million in state lease…
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Speaker Mattiello Wants to Eliminate the “Taylor Swift Tax”
House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello wants to eliminate the “Taylor Swift tax” — Governor Gina Raimondo’s proposed statewide property tax on vacation…
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Medicaid Cuts: A First Look At Where They'll Come From
Members of Gov. Gina Raimondo’s Reinvent Medicaid task force huddled for hours Wednesday to go over nearly three dozen initiatives designed to save…
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Testimony Begins On Proposed Medicaid Cuts
State lawmakers heard testimony Wednesday on several proposals to cut Medicaid spending. Governor Gina Raimondo’s proposed budget would cut state…
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Hearings Begin On Proposed Cuts To Medicaid
Lawmakers begin hearings today on proposed cuts to Medicaid, the state’s medical assistance program for the poor. Gov. Gina Raimondo has asked a task…
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Medicaid: What's Saving Money Now?
In less than a month, a task force appointed to find nearly $180 million dollars in savings from Medicaid must deliver their recommendations to the…