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R.I. Sierra Club official says despite its “astronomical” taxes, Norway is not losing population

By John Hill

January 7, 2014

"You don’t see Norway losing population, and its taxes are astronomical."

Mayoral candidate Brett Smiley says Providence is 183rd safest of U.S. cities with more than 100,000 people

By John Hill

December 30, 2013

"Of all cities in the United States with more than 100,000 people, Providence is the 183rd safest."

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine says Rhode Island’s teen binge drinking rate is twice U.S. average

By John Hill

December 22, 2013

"Rhode Island’s teen binge drinking rate is double the national average."

Cumberland, R.I., Mayor Daniel McKee says town has highest bond rating in its history

By John Hill

December 13, 2013

The town of Cumberland has "its highest bond rating in history."

Tax Foundation official says only 25 percent of what people buy in R.I. is subject to sales tax

By John Hill

December 1, 2013

"Only 25 percent of what people buy is subject to Rhode Island’s sales tax."

Talk show host John DePetro says Providence was a “sanctuary city” under Mayor David Cicilline

By John Hill

November 24, 2013

"Under Mayor Cicilline, [Providence] was a sanctuary city."

Education critic Diane Ravitch says test scores went up for 40 years until federal No Child Left Behind, Race to the Top initiatives

By John Hill

October 27, 2013

"Test scores had gone up steadily for 40 years until No Child Left Behind and Race to the Top."

R.I. coastal official says rising sea levels from climate change could swamp Waterplace Park in Providence and Wickford village

By John Hill

September 28, 2013

If sea levels rise six feet due to climate change, Waterplace Park in Providence and Wickford village would be swamped

Jack Reed says 51,000 a year visit Roger Williams National Memorial, spending $3.2 million

By John Hill

March 27, 2013

"Even Roger Williams National Memorial in my home state of Rhode Island attracted nearly 51,000 visitors in 2011, with non local visitors adding more than…

Kenneth Block, chairman of Rhode Island’s Moderate Party, says 11 state legislatures meet for three months and 5 meet biennially

By John Hill

January 8, 2013

"Eleven states complete their [legislative] sessions within three calendar months, and another five only meet biennially."

Deepwater Wind says electricity rates on Block Island would drop by 40 percent if a wind farm is constructed off the island

By John Hill

December 29, 2012

"Did U know? Block Island Wind Farm would mean 40% est. drop in BI electric rates."

Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee says five economic indicators tracked by the federal government were positive in October, for first time since 2006

By John Hill

December 9, 2012

"The five economic indicators that the federal government tracks - for the first time since August 2006 - were positive this October."

Latest Fact Checks By John Hill

R.I. Sierra Club official says despite its “astronomical” taxes, Norway is not losing population

Mayoral candidate Brett Smiley says Providence is 183rd safest of U.S. cities with more than 100,000 people

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine says Rhode Island’s teen binge drinking rate is twice U.S. average

Cumberland, R.I., Mayor Daniel McKee says town has highest bond rating in its history

Tax Foundation official says only 25 percent of what people buy in R.I. is subject to sales tax

Talk show host John DePetro says Providence was a “sanctuary city” under Mayor David Cicilline

Education critic Diane Ravitch says test scores went up for 40 years until federal No Child Left Behind, Race to the Top initiatives

R.I. coastal official says rising sea levels from climate change could swamp Waterplace Park in Providence and Wickford village

Jack Reed says 51,000 a year visit Roger Williams National Memorial, spending $3.2 million

Kenneth Block, chairman of Rhode Island’s Moderate Party, says 11 state legislatures meet for three months and 5 meet biennially

Deepwater Wind says electricity rates on Block Island would drop by 40 percent if a wind farm is constructed off the island

Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee says five economic indicators tracked by the federal government were positive in October, for first time since 2006