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What kind of deal should the president and Congress make on the national budget?
As Congress and the president return from the election recess, what course do you think should be taken to deal with the deficit and its effects on the U.S. economy? more
| 11/18/12
Do you feel compelled to “Buy Local” in response to statewide and city campaigns during the holidays?
Should the state negotiate a new pension agreement with state workers, as Gov. Chafee suggests?
Last week, Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee said that he would consider negotiation with state employee unions over the pension overhaul that was passed late last year. Is the governor’s plan a prudent one? more
| 12/9/12
When will local university-based student entrepreneurship programs begin to pay off?
Johnson & Wales University is the latest university to launch a student entrepreneurship event. When will such programs begin to pay off? more
If asked, would you serve on the EDC board?
Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee admitted at the last R.I. Economic Development Corporation meeting that he was having trouble finding community leaders to join its board of the directors. If he asked you, would you serve on the board? more
| 3/10/13
Should increases in health insurance rates be limited to the rate of inflation?
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island recently filed a revised rate hike request for its small and large group employer health insurance plans. Should the health insurance commissioner put a hard cap on any insurance rate increases? more
| 12/16/12
Did you or your business put significant investments in people, equipment, inventory or services on hold until a resolution of the fiscal cliff issues by Congress and the president?
Early results of Christmas season retail surveys indicate that fears of the country running over the fiscal cliff without a deal on federal taxing and spending held back consumer demand. Did you find something similar happening at your business? more
| 12/30/12
Do you support Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee’s proposal to cut $500,000 from the state’s $2 million contribution to Slater Technology Fund?
The governor’s proposed budget for fiscal 2013 proposes a cut in the state’s contribution to Slater at the same time the fund is looking to increase its annual investments and its return on that funding. more
Does the continuing drop in passenger traffic at T.F. Green Airport affect your thinking about the extension of the runway there?
Traffic has been declining for a number of years at the state’s only major commercial airport, leading some to wonder if the planned extension of the main runway at the airport is needed. What do you think? more
| 1/27/13
Should state lawmakers approve Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee’s package of municipal-empowerment bills?
The General Assembly has begun debating a package of bills proposed by Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee to give municipal leaders increased control over local budgets. Supporters say communities struggling to rein in costs need all the help they can get to avoid bankruptcy, what do you think? more
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