Foulkes supports millionaire’s tax and would designate the revenue to building more homes

By: Christopher Shea

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: March 2, 2026

Words: 1,572

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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Gov. Dan McKee and his Democratic rival, Helena Buonanno Foulkes, agree on at least one point this campaign season: Rhode Island’s highest earners need to pay more in taxes.

What they still don’t agree on is where that new revenue should go.

The governor’s plan to add a 3% surtax on state income over $1 million isn’t big on details, just that it would go to the state’s general fund. The former CVS executive who …

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