Nunes Calls for Equitable Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Reimbursement System

Provisions of the bill would award the Town of Coventry nearly $410,000 from the state general revenue fund.

Nunes Calls for Equitable Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Reimbursement System

Provisions of the bill would award the Town of Coventry nearly $410,000 from the state general revenue fund.

  STATE HOUSE – In an attempt to provide some relief to the communities hit hard by the state’s removal of motor vehicle tax reimbursements three years ago, Rep. Jared R. Nunes (D – Dist. 25, Coventry, West Warwick) wants to provide cities and towns with reimbursements for the excise tax based on the percentage of assessed vehicle values in each community. “It’s time we took a serious look at how we can fairly and equitably reimburse our cities and towns,” Representative Nunes said. “The removal of the reimbursement for motor vehicle excise taxes was a highly protested move from taxpayers all over the state. Municipalities were forced to make tough choices because of the choices made higher in state government. But three years later, I …

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Coventry Rep Looks to Add Beer, Wine to Farmers' Market Offerings

Nunes, Tanzi take creative approach to economic development with winery, brewery bill.

  STATE HOUSE – Two state representatives are looking to supplement the appeal of the state’s farmers markets with wine and beer as a creative strategy to give incentive for wineries and breweries to thrive and do business in Rhode Island. Representatives Jared R. Nunes (D – Dist. 25, Coventry, West Warwick) and Teresa Tanzi (D – Dist. 34, South Kingstown, Narragansett) both agree that the combination of brewers, vineyards and farmers markets makes a lot of sense. “Marketing is the most important tool for these local businesses, and allowing them to show off their products at the extremely popular local farmers markets will allow them to get some name recognition in the community,” Representative Nunes said. “When people go to farmers …

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