How to spend the state’s $228M surplus? McKee has an eight-point plan for that.

By: Nancy Lavin

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: May 14, 2026

Words: 1,924

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Gov. Dan McKee is upholding his pledge to put money back in the pockets of Rhode Islanders by proposing to spend half of a $228 million budget surplus on tax cuts and credits that help cover healthcare, childcare and energy costs.

His May 13 plea to legislative leaders features a rare level of detail on how the state could spend the windfall of cash expected over the next two years.

“I have …

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