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Dear Karen,
I read an article yesterday that states Rhode Island is leading the nation in percentage of "sin taxes" at over 10% of the entire tax revenue. The average state receives between 2 and 3%. Between the Lottery and the tax on tobacco and alcohol, we should be at the lowest end for other taxes such as income tax and sales tax but, as you know, we are at the highest in those categories as well.
I ran for Mayor of Warwick with a "cut taxes - cut spending" campaign slogan. I know that when we do, population will grow in Warwick and total tax revenue will grow as well.
The same applies for Rhode Island, but that is a challenge for someone else, not me.
Enjoy Fourth of July Karen.
Rick Corrente
The Taxpayers Mayor
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