http://block-island.villagesoup.com?source=rss Latest a&e stories from The Block Island Times. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:15:30 EDT Tue, 21 May 2013 00:15:30 EDT en-us Copyright 2011 The Block Island Times http://block-island.villagesoup.com/p/state-rep-walsh-seeks-tax-exempt-status-for-r-i-made-art/995570?source=rss ]]> State Rep. Donna Walsh wants to make some works of art created in Rhode Island exempt from the state’s 7 percent sales tax. Walsh has introduced a bill, H5844, to accomplish that goal. Several communities, such as Westerly and Newport, already enjoy this exemption as special art communities. Walsh’s bill would extend the expemption across the entire state, including Block Island. The bill would create a tax ... http://block-island.villagesoup.com/p/state-rep-walsh-seeks-tax-exempt-status-for-r-i-made-art/995570 Thu, 16 May 2013 10:50:00 EDT flang@blockislandtimes.com (Judy Tierney) Fine Arts