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Rhode Island should cut its state sales tax rate.

Rhode Island charges a 7 percent sales tax, among the higher statewide rates in the country. A lower rate would reduce prices at the register and reduce state revenue.

Aaron Guckian

Republican

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Rhode Island should cut its state sales tax rate.

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