The Providence Business News 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: Should the Narragansett Indian Tribe be allowed to run a tax-free smoke shop on tribal land in Charlestown?
Yes: 27%
No: 73%
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QUESTION: Would you characterize the recent R.I. State Police raid on the smoke shop as reasonable or excessive?
Reasonable: 53%
Excessive: 47%
QUESTION: Do you expect the state and the Narragansett Indians to reach some kind of compromise on their differences or will the issues only be resolved by federal and state court proceedings?
The two sides will reach a compromise: 27%
Expect lengthy court proceedings: 73%
QUESTION: Has the local media covered the dispute between the Narragansett Indians and the state fairly?
Yes: 60%
No: 40%
QUESTION: Setting aside for a moment your personal opinion regarding a casino…do you think the Narragansett Indians will ever operate a casino somewhere in Rhode Island?
Yes: 53%
No: 47%
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