Rhode Island's State and Local Tax System- This report provides an overview of Rhode Island's tax system and the principles to be considered before changes to the tax structure are made. See Report. 

How Rhode Island School Finances Compare, 2008 Edition. This report compares education finances, including per pupil expenditures, teacher salaries and sources of public school revenues in the Ocean State to the other 49 states. See Report

How Rhode Island's State and Local Expenditures Compare - 2007 Edition. This report compares state and local expenditures in the Ocean State to the other 49 states. This year's report includes data for fiscal year 2005, the latest year for which national data are available.  See Report.