The Poverty Institute works to develop and promote policies to improve the economic security of low- and modest- income Rhode Islanders and ensure that tax and budget policies are equitable and adequate to fund vital public services. |
| ![]() ![]() American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Governor's recommendations for expenditure of ARRA Funds for FY2009 and FY2010 (from the Governor's FY2010 Budget Executive Summary) General Assembly Changes to the Governor's recommendations for expenditure of ARRA Funds One page summary of General Assembly Changes to the Governor's recommendations for expenditures of ARRA Funds FY 2010 - FY 2014 Overview - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funds; taken from the Governor's Five Year Financial Projections TESTIMONY: Modification to the Two-Year DLT Workforce Development State Plan In Compliance with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The Poverty Institute has key suggestions regarding the proposed Modification to the Two-Year DLT Workforce Development State Plan. STATISTICS: Proposed Appropriations of ARRA Funds in Governors Budget: Listed By Department (5.26.09) The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) requires states to report to the federal government how they use the federal economic stimulus dollars. The attached document lists how the Governor is proposing to use these funds, as outlined in his FY2010 budget. While not a final list of how funds will be used, this provides a starting point for how much each department expects to receive and how they will be used. PRESENTATION: American Recovery & Reinvestment Act: An Overview (Presented by The Poverty Institute 3.19.09) PRESENTATION: American Recovery & Reinvestment Act: Support for Low-income Families (Presented by The Poverty Institute 3.19.09) SUMMARY: THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESMENT ACT - IMPACT FOR LOW AND MODEST-INCOME RHODE ISLANDERS (3.09) This summary provides information, where available, on what Rhode Island is likely to receive for programs that will directly benefit thousands of Rhode Islanders as well as fiscal relief for the state that can help avert cuts to services and programs. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: A Resource Guide Memo - Rhode Island Impact and Opportunities under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act prepared by the House and Senate fiscal offices and budget office Presentation - Rhode Island Impact and Opportunities under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Presentation to House Finance Committee |