McKee finally endorsed a millionaire’s tax. Progressives and business groups aren’t happy.

By: Nancy Lavin

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: January 23, 2026

Words: 1,666

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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Eleven minutes after Gov. Dan McKee unveiled his proposed fiscal 2027 budget, the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce sent out an email blasting the governor’s support of a millionaire’s tax.

An hour later, the Working Families Party came out with its own criticism of the governor’s income tax plan, faulting McKee for “leaving too much money on the table.”

The familiar debate over raising taxes on top earners, as Massachusetts did in …

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