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League Statement on Senate Passage of Binding Arbitration

The Rhode Island Senate continues to act irresponsibly

Local Leaders: RI State Budget Must Safeguard Vital Services, Protect Property Taxpayers

Statement from the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns Regarding Passage of the American Rescue

“Rhode Island’s 39 cities and towns extend their gratitude

RI League Issues 2021 Legislative Priorities

The Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns has issued its Legislative Priorities for the 2021 Session.

Lifetime Contracts Suit Moves Ahead, Adding Four Additional Communities

Suit moves forward after Court denies State’s motion to dismiss

Court Rules for Cities and Towns, Lifetime Contracts Lawsuit Moves Ahead

Court denies State’s motion to dismiss.

Rhode Island FY2021 Budget Supports Cities and Towns

House and Senate commit to restoring aid to communities reeling from COVID-19

Municipal Resilience Task Force Seeks to Address COVID-19 Impacts

City and Town Legal Challenge to State Lifetime Contracts Law

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
PROVIDENCE, S.C. SUPERIOR COURT

Cities and Towns Challenge Lifetime Contracts Law

To protect their taxpayers and to preserve their right to home rule, 16 municipalities, representing 55% of the State’s population, file a constitutional challenge to the financially irresponsible law

League Opposes Perpetual Contract Legislation

The League of Cities and Towns is opposed to legislation requiring the automatic and indefinite extension of collective bargaining agreements for municipal employees and teachers.

Special Report -- Municipal Fiscal Condition

Summary: For sound fiscal planning, communities aim to maintain an appropriate fund balance – the difference between assets and liabilities on a governmental funds balance sheet.

League Opposes Perpetual Contract Legislation

The League of Cities and Towns is opposed to legislation requiring the automatic and indefinite extension of collective bargaining agreements for municipal employees and teachers.

Local Leaders: RI State Budget Must Safeguard Vital Services, Protect Property Taxpayers

May 17, 2020 The Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns