In this episode Mike and Eric talk about the proposed School District consolidation bill, the out of state online sales tax law and the Republicans that voted for it. wWhat's the deal with the letter to the feds from the RIDOT director regarding Sakonett bridge tolls? Proposed License Plate Fee Increase.

School District:

Rhode Island Bill Would Slash School Districts To 4 From 54

Proposed Bill

Online Sales Tax:

New law will require online retailers to collect sales tax in RI

Link to Bill

Sakonett River Bridge:

RIDOT asks feds to rescind decision allowing Sakonnet bridge tolls

License Plate Fee Increase:

Bill would hike DMV fee for RI plates from $6 to $15

In this episode, Mike and Eric talk about the special election in District 68, the new education commissioner. The long list of proposed gun legislation, and balloon laws.

We're a bit late in getting this one out. It was recorded several weeks ago.

In this episode, we talk about making businesses accept cash, buying wine online, raising business fees, and government tampons in schools.

Cash Business:

Lawmaker introduces bill to require stores to accept cash

Online Wine Sales:

RI lawmakers to consider allowing direct wine shipments

Beach and Camping Fee Increase:

R.I. beach and campsite fees would rise under governor’s proposal

Charity Water Funding Model

Government Tampons in Schools:

Mayor Elorza Launches Menstrual Hygiene Product Pilot Program at 4 Public Schools

In Episode 8 we discuss gun control legislation, pot bust in Tiverton, panhandling and Secretary of State Ethics.

Gun Control Legislation

State senator seeks to ban 3-D printed guns

Pot bust in Tiverton

Police: teen busted with pot, pills, cash

Panhandlers

Rhode Island bill would fine drivers who give to panhandlers

Secretary of State Ethics

In Episode 7 Mike and Eric discuss the Governors State of the State address, Her Cannabis Legalization proposal an interesting controversy with the South Kingstown School Board and School Choice from a libertarian perspective.

State of the State:

YouTube Video of Address

Raimondo’s $9.9 billion budget would extend sales tax, raise fees, add health-insurance mandate Raimondo’s Budget: Taxes and Fees on Netflix, Beachgoers and Marijuana, Spending Jumps to $9.9B

Raimondo's Cannabis Legalization Proposal

Gov's recreational marijuana plan would prohibit home-growing, regulate edibles

Raimondo's medical marijuana plan would add dispensaries, restrict home-growing

South Kingstown School Board

Canter, Markey appointed chair, vice chair of SK School Committee

SK school board delays vote to fire counsel

Newly elected South Kingstown School Committee members facing harassment and threats

School Choice Week

A Tax Deduction for Education

The Way Forward: Scholarship Tax Credits or Vouchers?

Personal-Use Education Tax Credits

Scholarship Tax Credits

Taking Credit for Education: How to Fund Education Savings Accounts through Tax Credits

Bonus Article: Is Milton Friedman a Libertarian?

We're back from the holiday break and in this episode, we discuss the Reform Caucus or as we like to say the commie caucus, the dictate from Rep Marcia Ranglin, newly proposed gun legislation and plastic bag bans.

 

Reform Caucus:

The 21 Democrats opposing Speaker Mattiello have a name: The Reform Caucus

House Reform Caucus proposes rules changes

Mattiello gives ‘Reform Caucus’ platform a look

Rep Ranglin Dictate:

RI State Rep Levies Accusation of Racism Against Fellow Legislator UPDATED

No Madame Representative, You Are the Bully

Legislators’ Twitter dispute over R.I. education leads to charge of racism

Gun Control Legislation:

Link to House Bill H5022

Plastic Bag Bans:

Plastic bag ban effective next month

Florida brewery unveils six-pack rings that feed sea turtles rather than kill them

In this episode, we do a quick update on the District 68 special election. Discuss Real ID going live in RI. Shovel your sidewalk or else! The first arrest under Kristen’s Law, and are the New Minority Leader, Blake Filippi claims of being a “John Chaffee Libertarian” and is this a tell that Republicans are trying […]

Our guest Bill Hunt, Libertarian Candidate for District 68 talks about the recent scandal surrounding his former opponent Laufton Aascencao, the race, and the complaint he’s filed with the Board of Elections. We dive into the discrepancies he discovered in campaign finance records impacting multiple candidates and the Working Families Party of RI. Is this just the […]

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In Episode 2 of the Rhode Island Liberty Report, Mike and Eric discuss Corporate Welfare Culture in RI and Hasbro, Public Education funding, the Rhode Island Sheriffs Division’s “Injured on Duty” Scandal and an industry benefiting from deregulation.   Reference Links: Grebien: Hasbro, state officials all willing to meet Providence Teachers Union, City Reach Tentative […]