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Are Rhode Island’s coming “compassion centers” the best way for medical marijuana to be dispensed to patients?
Is the $75 million in loan guarantees R.I. is preparing to grant Curt Shilling’s company a good deal?
Less than a month after passing legislation that created a program to guarantee loans for knowledge economy companies, the state is preparing to back a $75 million loan to 38 Studios LLC, a gaming company founded by former Red Sox pitcher Curt Shilling. Is it a good deal for Rhode Island? more
Did lawmakers make the right move in legalizing handheld-fireworks sales in R.I.?
A new state law allows the sale of handheld fireworks to anyone 16 years of age or older in Rhode Island. Only four states, including Massachusetts, still ban fireworks. What do you think of the new law? more
Gov. Chafee has called on the federal government to allow sales tax to apply to Internet sales by out-of-state retailers. Is that a good idea?
Which aspect of Gov. Chafee’s tax proposal will cause the most harm to Rhode Island’s economy?
Is Gov. Donald L. Carcieri right to shift $33 million in federal education funding to cover a Medicaid shortfall?
Gov. Donald L. Carcieri wants to use $32.9 million in federal money that was intended for education to fill a Medicaid reimbursement hole. Where do you stand on the matter? more
Assuming health care reform is passed, what do you see happening to your health care costs?
While most Americans agree that health care reform is necessary, there seems to be little agreement about what form that reform will take. Assuming it is accomplished in this Congressional session, will it increase or decrease health care costs? more
Should the state sell another bond to support the construction of affordable housing?
The General Assembly is again considering putting a question on the fall ballot authorizing the selling of a bond to support the construction of affordable housing. Given the dire straits the state is in, should it be taking on more debt, no matter how noble the cause? more
Did Central Falls do the right thing by declaring bankruptcy?
Last week Central Falls leaders declared the city insolvent, thanks to a deficit for the fiscal 2010 year of $3 million. Is declaring bankruptcy the right thing to do, given the long-term effects it will have on the city’s financial position? more
Should the state spend more than $2 million annually to finance startup businesses, as it does now with the Slater Technology Fund?
The state’s appropriation for the Slater Technology Fund has been trimmed once again in Gov. Donald L. Carcieri’s fiscal year 2011 budget proposal. Is cutting the venture fund’s resources the best way to go about balancing the state budget? more
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