In the Arena – Michael DiBiase with Joe Paolino Jr.

This week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews Michael DiBiase, former chief of staff to Gov. Raimondo, who is now President & CEO of the RI Public Expenditure Council.

They talk about budgets both local and national, possible recession, the state surplus from American Rescue Plan, and Providence funding. Pre-payment of debts such as pension fund and auto tax debt were mentioned, and increase in provider rates for health and human services. Questionable might be Zambarano Hospital expansion. Would like to see more funds for job training, education, etc. – investing in people always good to do.

They also talk about remote work, loss of office space, and what it means to collaboration and human contact in the workplace.

See the full interview, here – and watch In The Arena every Sunday at 7am on ABC6