The $15.2 billion FY2027 budget approved by the House marks the highest spending in state history — $300 million more than what Gov. Dan McKee proposed in January, and $900 million above the the FY2026 budget approved one year ago. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/06/05/h...
A record $15.2 billion fiscal 2027 budget breezed through the Rhode Island House of Representatives in near record time Friday, with the 65-10 vote finalized with an hour to spare before sunset.