Millionaire’s tax proposal is getting a warm reception from new R.I. Senate leadership

Millionaire’s tax proposal is getting a warm reception from new R.I. Senate leadership

Senate Majority Leader Frank Ciccone, foreground center, a Providence Democrat, is a longtime supporter of raising income taxes on the state's top earners. He may be key to advancing the perennial legislation in the Rhode Island State House this year. (Photo by Alexander Castro/Rhode Island Current)A standing room-only crowd packed the State House basement Tuesday night to rehash the merits of a proposed tax increase on top earners in Rhode Isla…