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Anatomy of pension reform in Rhode Island
It has been nearly six months since the culmination of a premeditated attack on public employees/teachers’ retirement security. The general treasurer, along with the General Assembly and aided by … more
Mike MacDonald | 6/28/12 | 62 views
Why did EDC take risk with 38 Studios?
A moral hazard is defined as a lack of incentive to guard against risk where one is protected from its consequences. The 38 Studios implosion is a prime example of a moral hazard. The state of … more
Ken Block | 6/19/12 | 104 views | 1 comment
Maybe not politically correct, but give oil & gas due thanks
Politicians in Washington continue to pick favorites when it comes to energy.At the bottom as least favorite are oil and natural gas companies, which have again come under fire by the Obama … more
Robert L. Bradley Jr. | 6/14/12 | 29 views | 1 comment
RI parents say children need summer learning
An overwhelming 93 percent of Rhode Island parents feel summer learning programs are important for a child’s continuing educational experience, while 78 percent strongly agree that summer … more
Anthony Maione and Adam Greenman | 6/7/12 | 19 views
Revising the ‘good time’ bill for the good of all
In light of last year’s release from prison of murderer Michael Woodmansee, it was clear that Rhode Island’s system of awarding time off to prisoners for good behavior was too generous to … more
Rep. Teresa Tanzi | 6/7/12 | 17 views | 1 comment
In midst of celebration let’s not forget meaning of Gaspee Days
As our community prepares to celebrate the 240th anniversary of the 1772 burning of the HMS Gaspee, I have been reflecting, as I do many years, about the importance of time and place. I think often … more
Mayor Scott Avedisian | 6/7/12 | 14 views
Working to help municipalities identify, address pension challenges
The Rhode Island Retirement Security Act (RIRSA) was an important step toward providing retirement security for our public employees and putting our state on a path to prosperity, while significantly … more
RI Gen. Treasurer Gina M. Raimondo | 5/31/12 | 63 views | 1 comment
The Hill: Status quo a danger to U.S. infrastructure
Just over two months ago, the House Homeland Security subcommittee that oversees cybersecurity unanimously approved the Precise Act, legislation requiring the relatively few companies that run our … more
Rep. James Langevin | 5/29/12 | 11 views
A peculiar anatomy of blame, Providence on the brink
With compounded cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) pushing Providence toward bankruptcy, it's time to ask how to save our capital city, how we got into this mess, and who's responsible. Rep. … more
H. Phillip West, Jr. | 5/29/12 | 57 views
Forget attacks – bill to give councils control over financial matters makes sense
When residents get upset about an increase in their property tax bill, they typically hold accountable the people responsible for setting the tax rate on their properties: members of the city or town … more
Sen. John Tassoni, Jr. | 5/29/12 | 15 views
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