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Are local, state, and federal governments over-reacting to the recent reports of vaping-related illnesses, and even deaths? Are the decisions by the governors of Rhode Island and Massachusetts, for instance, to halt the sale of vaping products … which will destroy jobs and businesses … fueled by solid research, or inspired by politically-correct activism? This […]
2019 Freedom Banquet to Feature Sean Spicer Annual Luncheon has Become Rhode Island’s Largest Gathering of Conservatives Providence, RI – Sean Spicer, the Rhode Island native and former White House Press Secretary, will be the keynote speaker the 3rd annual Freedom Banquet, a fundraising luncheon for the RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity. The October […]
2019 Freedom Index Shows Massive Infringement on Rights CLICK HERE FOR THE 2019 Freedom Index & Legislator Scorecard. Representative Sherry Roberts scores highest. No Democrat lawmaker scores above zero. Providence, RI — As has been the case throughout the world’s recent history, and as directly implied by its name, the more freedoms afforded to citizens, […]
37 Days: Paid for Not Working in Providence Schools Collective-bargaining contracts provide a disincentive to teach Providence, RI –– The collective-bargaining agreement between the Providence Teachers Union and the government of Providence may explain why chronic teacher absences are one of the major problems contributing to the dismal K-12 educational conditions in the capital city. […]
It is not difficult to understand that if our front-line public servants have incentive to not actually be on the front lines, then the overall quality of those public services will suffer … Mike Stenhouse In the spring of 2019, the RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity published a major report — Public Union Excesses […]
The Government-Union Alliance Has Failed StudentsCollective-bargaining savings and immediate private school options are vital Providence, RI –– The dismal public school system in Providence is clearly the result of a failed and costly government-union alliance, with misplaced priorities, that likely will require new perspectives and city bankruptcy as part of the solution. A state takeover […]
Unconstitutionally Expands Eminent Domain Powers?Government Would be Allowed to Intrude-upon, Dig, and Seize Property Providence, RI –– A House bill that would dramatically expand the State’s eminent domain powers was delayed for at least one day, after the RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity raised concerns just prior to yesterday’s scheduled House Committee on Finance vote. The […]
MyPayMySay Campaign to Spend $30,000 in Phase-2Phase-1 Led to Doubling of State Worker Opt-Outs Providence, RI –– In recognition of tomorrow’s one-year anniversary of the landmark US Supreme Court Janus v AFSCME ruling the RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity announced today that it has launched phase-2 of its MyPayMySayRI.comcampaign to inform government workers of their restored first-Amendment rights. “After hearing […]