State of Rhode Island secondary Archives: on Social Security
Gina Raimondo:
Get most state retirees a cost of living increase
In recent years, we restructured the pension system. We cut $100 million in our health care costs, without cutting eligibility or reducing benefits. Because of that hard work, we are in a position to give back to our working people.
For the first time in five years, most state retirees will get a cost of living increase. We've also expanded the earned income tax credit each of the last two years. We reduced the income tax seniors pay on their social security income.
Source: 2017 State of the State address to Rhode Island Legislature
Jan 17, 2017
Gina Raimondo:
Cut tax on Social Security payments
We've listened to Rhode Islanders who felt like their leaders weren't doing enough to support them: We raised the minimum wage; we passed paid sick leave, because no Rhode Islander should have to choose between a paycheck and taking care of a sick child
at home; we've improved the quality of child care so parents can have peace of mind while they're at work. And we listened to seniors who say it's too hard to live on a fixed income, and we cut the tax on their social security.
Source: 2018 Rhode Island State of the State address
Jan 16, 2018
Gina Raimondo:
Moved workers from state pensions to 401(k)-like plans
Perhaps the biggest thing hanging over her head in the primary is pension reform. In her first term, Raimondo finished implementing a plan to eliminate cost-of-living increases and move workers into retirement plans that resemble 401(k)s.
Raimondo made the case that the state pension system would go bankrupt without the overhaul.
Source: Vox.com blog on 2018 Rhode Island Gubernatorial race
Sep 12, 2018
Patricia Morgan:
Repeal RI taxes on social security and retirement benefits
In an effort to protect Rhode Island's seniors and provide them with some well-deserved tax relief, in 2015, Patricia introduced H7207; a bill intended to repeal RI taxes on social security and other retirement benefits.
The reform was passed with income restrictions. A full exemption will allow our retirees the same benefits available in 44 other states.
Source: PatriciaForRI.com on Rhode Island voting record H7207
Mar 21, 2018
Seth Magaziner:
Oppose Republican efforts to privatize Social Security
Seniors are struggling to pay their bills and many rely on Social Security as their only income. Seth will fight to protect Social Security to make sure Rhode Islanders can retire with dignity and he will oppose Republican efforts to privatize
Social Security.Medicare is an essential component of our country's economic safety net. In Congress, Seth will always work to protect Medicare to ensure seniors get the health care coverage they need
Source: 2022 Rhode Island House campaign website SethMagaziner.com
Jun 19, 2022
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