The Providence Business News/CELLULARONE ® executive poll is a weekly survey of 70 top business leaders throughout the state, representing small and large companies in a variety of industries and businesses.
QUESTION: Both Federally and in Rhode Island, legislators are preparing to debate an increase in the minimum wage. Do you favor increasing the minimum wage?
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Yes…………..36.7% No…………..53.3% Don’t know…………10%
QUESTION: Some Democrats have criticized Gov. Lincoln Almond for suggesting he might consider former Lt. Gov. Bernard Jackvony for director of the Department of Business Regulation. Would you support the appointment of Jackvony to the Department of Business Regulation?*
Yes…………..66.7% No…………….20% Don’t know……….13.3%
QUESTION: Attorney General Sheldon Whitehouse has come out in support of Gov. Lincoln Almond’s position that the governor, and not the General Assembly, should have the right to appoint members of certain state boards and commissions. Do you agree?
Yes…………..76.7% No………..13.3% Don’t know…………0%
*Early last week Jackvony took himself out of consideration for the DGR position.
