Basic Government Functions
In mid-March, the day after his administration announced that a full replacement, not just repair, of the Washington Bridge would be needed, Governor Dan McKee promised accountability and the day of reckoning for those who are responsible for the position we’re in … further promising to hold any responsible parties fully accountable. even if that…
John DePetro and Justin Katz explore who can expect days of reckoning in Rhode Island.
John DePetro and Justin Katz wonder whether Rhode Island can withstand deterioration with its current leadership.
John DePetro and Justin Katz review the ways in which RI’s self-appointed “coach” and self-presumed captains manipulate the “team” of Rhode Islanders.
John DePetro and Justin Katz detail gaps in political awareness in RI.
The featured image is by RIDOT of a broken steel rod on the Washington Bridge Westbound, one of the critically failed components that caused the sudden closure of Interstate 195 west on December 11. How these components went critical between July, its most recent inspection (link to report) until December 8, when they were purportedly…
John DePetro and Justin Katz review the moments of clarity following the Washington Bridge fiasco.
John DePetro and Justin Katz review the political talk of the week.
John DePetro and Justin Katz tease out multiple stories that the local media could investigate to generate interest (but probably won’t).
Decreasing political participation is unhealthy, limiting voters’ choices, tilting incentives toward corruption, and separating We the People from the exercise of government authority, and campaign regulation reform would be a good place to start looking for a fix.
