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« Partly cloudy today, rain late tonight | Today | Medicare meeting for seniors in Providence » April 12, 2006Tax-relief plan to be unveiled todayLeaders in the state Senate plan to unveil what they’re calling “a major, multiple-bill tax-relief plan” at a State House news conference at 3 p.m. today in the Senate Lounge. Planning to discuss six legislative initiatives that focus on reducing local property taxes are Senate President Joseph A. Montalbano, D-North Providence, Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Paiva Weed, D-Newport, and Senate Committee on Finance Chairman Stephen D. Alves, D-West Warwick. Other senators who have already sponsored bills that will be incorporated in the overall tax-relief plan also plan to attend today’s news conference. Posted by Kate Bramson CommentsNaomi | April 12, 2006 8:21 AM link I AM HAPPY TO SEE THAT OUR LEADERS ARE STEPPING UP TO THE PLATE TO TRY TO REDUCE TAXES. A LIFELONG RI RESIDENT, I AM TOTALLY DISCOURAGED WITH THE RISING COSTS OF LIVING IN RHODE ISLAND AND HAVE EVEN GIVEN THOUGHTS TO MOVING TO A NEARBY STATE. WE NEED TAX RELIEF! I HAVE NEVER PUBLICLY RESPONDED BEFORE, BUT SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE. I LIVE IN EAST PROVIDENCE CYNTHIA ROGERS | April 12, 2006 9:10 AM link Great to see the legislators are attacking this issue. I moved to RI from MA 3-yrs ago, and my tax burden has increased significantly as a result of the move, even though my standard of living has not changed. I am finding the Ocean State may not be worth the taxes, and may consider moving back to MA. I can always come back and visit. Bill K. | April 12, 2006 9:19 AM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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I hope we get a reduced tax rate in Providence. Being retired and on a fixed income makes it hard to pay high taxes in the city and us seniors have to have a place to call home. RI has the highest property taxes.