Community Focus: Providence Mayor Brett Smiley Talks Tax Increases

Community Focus: Providence Mayor Brett Smiley talks tax increases

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Providence Mayor Brett Smiley thinks he has the votes in the Rhode Island Senate to raise property taxes in the city past the current 4% cap. Smiley joined 12 News at 4 to talk more about the potential tax increase as well as the future of Providence Place and PVD Fest. Community Focus: RIDOT Director Peter Alviti Watch the full interview in the video above. Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12 apps t…

Hospital Association says tax increase would be 'devastating'

The Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA) warns that proposed tax increases on hospitals will be “devastating” in a press statement. The new law will increase taxes on hospitals by $375 million, according to the CHA. This is a higher increase than the original budget that Gov. Ned Lamont proposed earlier this year, which the CHA also spoke against. “The tax increase on hospitals and proposed cuts to healthcare providers contained in this budget…