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Governor Donald L. Carcieri is publicizing a "Frequently Asked Questions" document designed to answer a series of questions about the implementation of the recently issued Executive Order on illegal immigration. The document can be found by clicking here.
“As people have requested information about the Executive Order, we determined that a Frequently Asked Questions document might prove informative and helpful in dispelling misconceptions,” the Governor said. “I expect that the document will be constantly updated as new information becomes available and new questions or concerns come to light.”
This is a ‘living’ document that will evolve as new questions and concerns might arise. The FAQ’s will be updated periodically and posted on the Governor’s website.
In addition, the Governor is forming an advisory group to monitor the implementation of the Executive Order to ensure that there are no ‘unintended consequences’ for immigrants who are here legally. Names of potential panel members are being gathered and a final slate will be presented to the Governor within the next two weeks. It is expected that the first meeting of the panel will take place in the summer after the implementation phase is underway.
For a spanish version of the Frequently Asked Questions, please click here.
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Rhode Island Ranks 11th, Connecticut 20th, Massachusetts 37th
Gary S. Sasse, Director of the Department of Revenue, today announced the release of an analysis that shows how Rhode Island state and local tax collections rank nationally. The analysis finds that Rhode Island has the 11th highest total state and local tax burden as a percentage of state personal income, a slight improvement over the state’s FY 2005 ranking of 9th. This compares to Connecticut which has the 20th highest total burden and Massachusetts which has the 37th highest total tax burden.
“The data indicate that Rhode Island still has a long way to go to become competitive with our neighboring states when it comes to the burden of state and local taxation,” Gary Sasse stated. “But it also shows that we are slowly beginning to move in the right direction.”
“While Rhode Island’s tax burden is still far too high, especially in comparison to our neighbors in Connecticut and Massachusetts, we have begun to gain a little ground by moving out of the top ten of high tax states,” Governor Carcieri said. “Rhode Island’s elected leaders must now build on this progress and continue working to reduce the state’s overall tax burden. In order to compete effectively for jobs, we must eventually bring our tax burden more into line with our primary competitors.”
According to the analysis, Rhode Islanders paid $119.79 per $1,000 of state personal income in FY 2006. For Connecticut the equivalent amount was $114.94 while for Massachusetts it was $105.69
The data for Rhode Island indicates that, in FY 2006, 11.98 percent of state personal income is captured by the state and local governments in the form of taxes paid. For Connecticut the comparable percentage is 11.49 percent and for Massachusetts it is 10.57 percent. Nationally, the comparable percentage is 11.24 percent.
The analysis, compiled by the Office of Revenue Analysis, is based on FY 2006 state and local revenue data that was released by the U.S. Census Bureau on May 16, 2008 and FY 2006 state personal income data that was released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis on March 26, 2008. The analysis is the first in what will be periodic reports produced by the Office of Revenue Analysis and released to the public.
Governor Donald L. Carcieri today signed an Executive Order pursuant to Chapter 15 of Title 30 of the Rhode Island General Laws authorizing the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) to continue operations and conduct critical business activities necessary to maintain public health.
“The closing of the RIRRC and the Central Landfill would pose a significant health risk to Rhode Island,” commented Governor Carcieri. “This Order is a direct result of inaction by the State Senate to approve the names of RIRRC Board appointees I submitted on March 17, 2008, giving the Senate more than enough time to approve the individuals and has put the health and well being of Rhode Islanders at risk.”
For the past nine months, the RIRC Board has lacked a sufficient number of commissioners to constitute a quorum and conduct business, which includes approval of the RIRRC budget. Without Board approval of the budget, the RIRRC is unable to operate.
The RIRRC operates the Central Landfill, which receives the vast majority of solid waste generated by the State of Rhode Island. The RIRRC services approximately 600 vehicles per day, handling 7 million pounds of solid waste and 800,000 pounds of recyclable materials.
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