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RI-STAMP (State Tax Analysis and Modeling Program) was developed by the Beacon Hill Institute and was customized for the state of Rhode Island for the exclusive use by the RI […]
Dowload a printable PDF of the Policy Brief here … April 4, 2012: National Popular Vote Imagine the likely scenario thatRhode Islandvoters will overwhelmingly support the re-election of President […]
Mike Stenhouse, CEO for the RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity, presented the findings from the Center’s Policy Brief on the Governor’s proposed “sales tax hike” to the Board of […]
On March 22, CEO Mike Stenhouse presented research detailing the negative consequences Rhode Island might expect if the Governor’s proposed Sales Tax increase were to be implemented. See the full […]
Pension Data added for 1800+ Police and Fire Retirees for Central Falls, Warwick, East Providence, and Newport FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 20, 2012 Providence, RI – As part of National […]
COMMENTARY: by Mike Stenhouse and Rich Danker The centerpiece of the governor’s proposed legislation to let municipalities’ independent pension plans suspend annual cost of living adjustments (COLA’s), includes a ‘60% critical status’ […]
The Rhode Island Center for Freedom and Prosperity released a Policy Analysis today that demonstrates how the proposed “Tax The Rich” proposal that is contingent on a decrease in the unemployment rate, but which itself serves to increase the unemployment rate, is contradictory and counter-productive.
Rhode Islanders are suffering from a severely weak economy and our state needs to seek every competitive opportunity it can in order to attract and grow jobs. As demonstrated by the Report Card on Rhode Island Competitiveness, by many measures, Rhode Island is excessively uncompetitive in both New England and nationally, when it comes to growing and attracting business and high-paying, sustainable jobs.
One of the single most effective ways to provide the Ocean State with a new competitive edge is passing Right-To-Work legislation.
Grading “F” in 28 of 49 sub-categories, the Ocean State is failing its citizens in an appalling number of areas – in the first ever Competitiveness Report Card. Significant public policy reform is required to improve our state’s competitive standing and regional/national grades.
Center recommends use of existing funds or privatizing upgrades as preferred options Rhode Island ranks last or next to last in three major national highway, bridge and general infrastructure indexes. And […]
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