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Cranston faces a staggering $9.3 million deficit this fiscal year, but finance officials are taking action with strategic bond refundings to save the city money!

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Cranston finance committee confronts $9.3 million projected deficit, approves bond refunding to trim costs
Finance officials told the committee they project about a $9.3 million general-fund deficit for FY26 driven largely by expense overruns; the committee approved refunding resolutions expected to generate roughly $200,000 and $190,000 in savings over the stated periods.
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August 7, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Portsmouth is exploring new strategies to maximize returns on its operating cash, with options ranging from U.S. Treasury ladders to innovative investment pools!

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TD, Fidelity and private advisers pitch options to boost town returns on operating cash
Three presenters — TD Bank, Fidelity’s Ocean State pool, and a private wealth adviser — outlined alternatives for investing Portsmouth’s operating cash, including treasury-ladder brokerage accounts, a state money‑market pool, and adviser-managed portfolios; councilors discussed current practice, state-law constraints, and potential RFPs.
citizenportal.ai
July 28, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Portsmouth’s finance department reveals nearly $262,000 in unspent American Rescue Plan funds, with three crucial projects still underway—will they meet the deadline?

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Finance department reports ARPA pipeline: three projects remain with roughly $262,000 left to spend
Finance staff told the council the town received nearly $5.15 million in ARPA funds; three projects remain open with about $218,139 (Prudence Island water), $17,885 (Island Park pipe work) and $26,541 (cesspool replacement) still to be expended.
citizenportal.ai
May 12, 2026 at 5:49 AM
Rhode Island's financial landscape is shaken as alarming misstatements are revealed, yet the state emerges unscathed financially.

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Audit reveals alarming financial errors but state loses no money
State auditor's report identifies errors but confirms no financial loss occurred.
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April 7, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Senator DePalmer's proposed Senate Bill 376 could revolutionize Rhode Island's approach to cryptocurrency investments, but its future hangs in the balance as the committee deliberates potential modifications.

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Senator DePalmer proposes regulation for cryptocurrency ETFs amid industry concerns
Senator DePalmer delays Senate Bill 376 on cryptocurrency ETFs for regulatory review.
citizenportal.ai
March 26, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Rhode Island lawmakers are weighing a controversial digital advertising tax that could reshape the state’s revenue landscape while sparking privacy debates.

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Rhode Island debates digital advertising tax amidst revenue projections and privacy concerns
Rhode Island officials discuss digital ad tax proposal and its financial implications.
citizenportal.ai
February 27, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Rhode Island's unexpected $43 million revenue surplus is shaking up budget priorities, leading to a pause in crucial fund transfers and igniting a debate on fiscal responsibility.

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Governor's budget decision pauses ERSRI fund transfers amid surplus revenue concerns
Governor pauses supplemental transfers addressing budget deficit due to unexpected revenue surplus.
citizenportal.ai
February 7, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Rhode Island's Finance Committee is tackling a daunting $200 million deficit while avoiding broad tax increases—what tough choices lie ahead for the state's financial future?

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Governor presents budget addressing $200M deficit to state finance committee
Budget officer outlines challenges of closing $200M deficit without raising taxes.
citizenportal.ai
February 5, 2025 at 6:11 PM