Wall Street Journal Editorial Board, Rhode Island Joins the Tax Race to the Top (June 15, 2026)

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee’s five-year record has made him vulnerable to a primary challenge as he seeks re-election this year. Now he’s further punishing his state by signing a millionaire’s tax to win the support of government unions. Let’s hope he doesn’t also sell out children by approving a bill to block new charter schools.

The Governor on Friday signed a $15.2 billion budget that raises the state’s top tax rate on income above $1 million to 8.99% from 5.99%. While Republican-governed states are competing to lower taxes, Democratic-run states are racing to the tax top. Hawaii, Washington and Maine have raised taxes on high earners this year….