Lawmakers have an extra $233M in revenue for FY2027. Now they have to agree on how to spend it.

By: Nancy Lavin

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: May 11, 2026

Words: 1,020

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Higher-than-expected state revenue has not eased pressure on lawmakers, who now must decide how best to spend the extra $233 million flowing into state coffers over the next two fiscal years.

The boost to the income side of the state ledger came at the conclusion of the biannual Revenue and Caseload Estimating Conference on Friday. State budget analysts now expect an extra $155 million in revenue for the current fiscal year compared to their …

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