Fact Check Posts – Page 11

Fireworks lobbyist says sparkler legalization cut Conn. fireworks injury rate by 57 percent in 2000

By C. Eugene Emery Jr.

May 24, 2015

There was "a 57-percent decrease in fireworks-related injuries in 2000 [after Connecticut legalized sparklers] compared to the 14 years prior."

U.S. Rep. David Cicilline: Precipitation in Rhode Island has risen by just over a foot in 100 years

By C. Eugene Emery Jr.

May 14, 2015

Annual precipitation "has increased in Rhode Island by over 12 inches in the last century."

Twin River chairman John Taylor says Tiverton voters have strongly supported gambling referenda

By C. Eugene Emery Jr.

May 7, 2015

"The people of Tiverton have historically supported [gambling measures] at a rate higher than the rest of the state."

E-cigarette maker: Study shows electronic cigarettes are less addictive than conventional ones

By C. Eugene Emery Jr.

May 3, 2015

A Penn State University study found that "electronic cigarettes . . . are far less addictive than cigarettes."

R.I. HHS Secretary Elizabeth Roberts says more than 30 percent of state tax dollars goes to Medicaid

By C. Eugene Emery Jr.

April 19, 2015

"More than 30 cents of every state tax dollar goes to Medicaid."

Gov. Gina Raimondo says R.I.’s Medicaid costs per enrollee are second highest in the U.S.

By C. Eugene Emery Jr.

March 29, 2015

"Rhode Island has the second highest per enrollee (Medicaid) cost of any state in the country, which is 60 percent higher than the national average."

Sen. Donna Nesselbush: three quarters of processed foods have genetically modified organisms

By C. Eugene Emery Jr. , Mark Reynolds

March 22, 2015

"In an average grocery store, roughly 75 percent of processed foods contain genetically modified organisms, or GMOs."

R.I. GOP official Steven Frias says research finds no economic benefit from having sports franchise

By C. Eugene Emery Jr.

March 7, 2015

"Research performed by economists has shown no consistent, positive impact on jobs, income or tax revenues arising from stadiums or sports franchises."

Gov. Gina Raimondo says Rhode Island invests less in economic development than four of its neighbors

By C. Eugene Emery Jr.

March 1, 2015

Rhode Island has invested less in tourism, economic development and economic development personnel than four nearby states.

R.I. Lung Association representative says cigarette butts poison babies and small children

By C. Eugene Emery Jr.

February 23, 2015

Cigarette butts "poison babies and small children because of the nicotine in them."

R.I. AFL-CIO President George Nee says state is one of worst in U.S. for income inequality

By C. Eugene Emery Jr.

February 22, 2015

Rhode Island "is one of the worst states" for income equality.

R.I. Sen. Leonidas Raptakis says state minimum wage rose 31 percent in two years

By C. Eugene Emery Jr.

February 16, 2015

The minimum wage has risen $2.35 in the last two years. That's 31 percent.

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Fireworks lobbyist says sparkler legalization cut Conn. fireworks injury rate by 57 percent in 2000

U.S. Rep. David Cicilline: Precipitation in Rhode Island has risen by just over a foot in 100 years

Twin River chairman John Taylor says Tiverton voters have strongly supported gambling referenda

E-cigarette maker: Study shows electronic cigarettes are less addictive than conventional ones

R.I. HHS Secretary Elizabeth Roberts says more than 30 percent of state tax dollars goes to Medicaid

Gov. Gina Raimondo says R.I.’s Medicaid costs per enrollee are second highest in the U.S.

Sen. Donna Nesselbush: three quarters of processed foods have genetically modified organisms

R.I. GOP official Steven Frias says research finds no economic benefit from having sports franchise

Gov. Gina Raimondo says Rhode Island invests less in economic development than four of its neighbors

R.I. Lung Association representative says cigarette butts poison babies and small children

R.I. AFL-CIO President George Nee says state is one of worst in U.S. for income inequality

R.I. Sen. Leonidas Raptakis says state minimum wage rose 31 percent in two years