Fireworks lobbyist says sparkler legalization cut Conn. fireworks injury rate by 57 percent in 2000
There was "a 57-percent decrease in fireworks-related injuries in 2000 [after Connecticut legalized sparklers] compared to the 14 years prior."
There was "a 57-percent decrease in fireworks-related injuries in 2000 [after Connecticut legalized sparklers] compared to the 14 years prior."
Annual precipitation "has increased in Rhode Island by over 12 inches in the last century."
"The people of Tiverton have historically supported [gambling measures] at a rate higher than the rest of the state."
A Penn State University study found that "electronic cigarettes . . . are far less addictive than cigarettes."
"More than 30 cents of every state tax dollar goes to Medicaid."
"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."
"In an average grocery store, roughly 75 percent of processed foods contain genetically modified organisms, or GMOs."
"Research performed by economists has shown no consistent, positive impact on jobs, income or tax revenues arising from stadiums or sports franchises."
Rhode Island has invested less in tourism, economic development and economic development personnel than four nearby states.
Cigarette butts "poison babies and small children because of the nicotine in them."
Rhode Island "is one of the worst states" for income equality.
The minimum wage has risen $2.35 in the last two years. That's 31 percent.