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STATE HOUSE — Rhode Islanders could see smaller bi STATE HOUSE — Rhode Islanders could see smaller bites taken out of their paychecks under a new tax-cut proposal unveiled at the State House. Senate Minority Leader Jessica de la Cruz (R-Dist. 23) has introduced legislation that would gradually slash the state’s personal income tax rates over the next five years, beginning Jan. 1, 2027. The bill, S-2672, calls for a 2% reduction in personal income tax rates each year for five years, delivering what supporters describe as an across-the-board tax cut for residents statewide. Backed by the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, the measure has already attracted bipartisan support on Smith Hill. Supporters argue the plan would ease the financial pressure many Rhode Islanders are feeling as living costs continue to climb. “This proposal delivers across-the-board tax relief to all Rhode Islanders and represents a true affordability agenda,” said Laurie White, president of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce. White said the phased approach is designed to keep the cuts within the state’s fiscal comfort zone while allowing lawmakers to review the economic impact along the way. The legislation includes a built-in review process that would allow the General Assembly to monitor state revenues, taxpayer behavior and broader economic trends as the reductions roll out. Business leaders say the move could also make Rhode Island more competitive with neighboring states when it comes to attracting investment. “In a small state like Rhode Island, even modest changes in tax policy can influence where businesses choose to grow,” White said. “When businesses grow, they hire.” De la Cruz and supporters argue the proposal would not only help families keep more of their income but could also spur economic growth by encouraging spending and business expansion across the Ocean State. If approved, the first tax reduction would take effect January 1, 2027, with additional cuts phased in annually through 2031. #rhodeisland #newportbuzz
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These obstinate piles of sooty, crunchy snow still These obstinate piles of sooty, crunchy snow still hanging around put me in a self-imposed state of hibernation. Stops at my usual haunts left me non-plussed, but a recent dinner at a beloved Newport landmark I haven’t visited in way too long was a game changer. With fires crackling, @sardellas_italian was the warm, comfort food hug I needed to bust me out of the cold, gloomy Feb. doldrums. At Happy Hour as bartender John presented a menu of food and beverage deals and Etta James crooned “I’ll be seeing You” over the sound system, we chatted with fellow patrons and enjoyed a stick-to-your-ribs meal we won’t soon forget. At around 7 p.m. a live jazz trio set up in the front dining room to further elevate the mood. We snagged bar seats and ordered a brick oven, Loretta Neapolitan pizza off the happy hour list to snack on with a Sardella’s Pinot Grigio and an ice-cold Peroni. The crispy, chewy Brooklyn-style crust was topped with a layer of tangy sauce and uniformly melted cheese. I had to hold back from finishing it, knowing there were chops and pasta to come. Sardella’s is famed for Parmesan, Picata and Marsala, lasagna and sides of meatballs. But don’t sleep on Barolo braised beef short ribs or brick oven stuffed Branzino. We went with a thick-cut, bone-in Pork Chop Andriana, draped in a sweet-savory shallot and port wine sauce with crumbled gorgonzola served with a mound of chunky mashies, pronounced by my chop expert as one of the best he’s ever had. For pasta: An enormous portion of Ravioli Panna Prosciutto, filled with a fluffy, creamy ricotta, bathed in a pecorino cream sauce, flecked with bits of prosciutto. Leftovers happened. For a nightcap, I watched John make the espresso fresh at the sparkling machine that crowns the bar, producing a frothy, smooth perfectly balanced espresso martini. On a random Wednesday, a night at Sardella’s was the winter remedy I didn’t know I needed. We practically had had to drag ourselves out of the place. Promise yourself after this next blizzard to go.
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