Op-Ed: Session offers a glimpse in leadership styles
Various issues are discussed, including APRA reform, LEOBOR, the state of the economy, differing leadership styles in the General Assembly, and the upcoming election cycle for Rhode Island elected officials.
Constitutional Conventions: a relic of old or a chance for reform? It’s time for voters to decide
Rep. Robert Craven and Senator Dawn Euer are sponsoring legislation that allows Rhode Island voters to determine if they want to hold a constitutional convention to change or amend the Rhode Island state constitution. There is concern that a state constitutional convention could get out of hand with political polarization, while others argue it would be a welcome change for how government is run in Rhode Island.
Once the epitome of New England democracy, the Financial Town Meeting is fading in RI
The appearance of Financial Town Meetings, generally used to approve a town’s budget with public commentary from voters, has declined in recent years. Many towns see this as an old, exclusionary way of running government that can easily be taken over by a small group or special interest.
