The Ocean State Policy Research Institute was a non-profit, conservative organization that focuses on "crafting sound public policy based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, and traditional American values." It existed from July 2007 to July 2011.
Ocean State Policy Research Institute"Dubious taxpayer-funded" stimulus spending -- Part II.
"Dubious taxpayer-funded stimulus projects in Rhode Island include … $250,000 to provide digital television to the state’s inmate population."
"The most significant driver of out-migration [from Rhode Island] is the estate tax."