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Rhode Island legislative session yields tax cuts and labor gains
The Rhode Island Assembly enacted tax concessions for industry including inventory tax repeal and pollution device exemptions. It expanded properties tax stabilization, allowed private airfield leases, and boosted building authority guarantees. It also advanced employee rights with collective bargaining and a 35 year retirement, while vetoing a state consumer council proposal.
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R. I. Industrial Building Authority
General Assembly
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State Labor Relations Act
Rhode Island Afl-Cio
U. I. State Employes Association
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