How to win voters and influence revenue: McKee, Foulkes embrace millionaire’s tax in different ways

By: Nancy Lavin

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: March 11, 2026

Words: 1,835

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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Rhode Island AFL-CIO President Patrick Crowley can’t remember a Rhode Island gubernatorial candidate who didn’t pledge not to raise broad-based taxes during their campaign.

This year, prospective Democratic primary voters have two to choose from.

Both Gov. Dan McKee and rival Helena Buonanno Foulkes back a millionaire’s tax. McKee unveiled the 3% surtax on income over $1 million as part of his fiscal 2027 budget proposal, while Foulkes’ newly published housing plan …

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