‘Dangerous’ Rhode Island Bill Would Impose Monthy Fines, Double Taxes on Unvaxxed

“Rhode Islanders over age 16 who don’t get the COVID-19 vaccine would face $50 monthly fines and have to pay twice as much state income tax under legislation introduced in the state Senate, but the bill faces an uphill battle.”

https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/rhode-island-monthy-fines-taxes-unvaxxed/

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Mark Skidmore is Professor of Economics at Michigan State University where he holds the Morris Chair in State and Local Government Finance and Policy. His research focuses on topics in public finance, regional economics, and the economics of natural disasters. Mark created the Lighthouse Economics website and blog to share economic research and information relevant for navigating tumultuous times.

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