In the progressive land of make believe, the political class believes that it is their responsibility to right every perceived wrong. In the real world, the unintended consequences of progressive policies are strangling us.
I dropped the word "paralipsis" on @katenagle98, in describing the Governor's State of the State address, to kick off my interview with @GoLocalProv Live. Find out what I meant here: https://t.co/kXGvocQds9 pic.twitter.com/j7flG1Rukn
— Mike Stenhouse (@MSten37) January 18, 2018
Statement from the Center … pic.twitter.com/mytNHI1ZaT
— Mike Stenhouse (@MSten37) January 17, 2018
Great lesson here that differentiates conservative vs progressive philosophy. It always boils down to the kitchen table, family budget level. In this case, TAXPAYERS AND ELECTRICITY RATEPAYERS WIN!
— Mike Stenhouse (@MSten37) January 12, 2018
Better something that is less harmful than more harmful. But to some, innovative new products that reduce health risks – should be banned. In the tobacco and nicotine industry, the politically-correct anti-tobacco movement is advocating for the suppression of individual rights and elimination of less harmful choices, via restrictions and outright bans on products that could improve public health.
In the REAL WORLD, companies – like NATIONAL GRID – give back to their employees and customers when taxes are cut. In the PROGRESSIVE LAND OF MAKE BELIEVE, which holds a medieval "evil" view of corporate America, only rich fat-cat biz owners benefit from tax cuts. What say you?
— RI Ctr for Freedom⚓️ (@RICenterFreedom) January 12, 2018
At the Center, we know that the high levels of taxation and over-regulation forced upon the people by an ever-growing state government is the main culprit in causing Rhode Island’s weak and stagnant performance. Look at it this way, heavy handed action by a state government that primarily seeks to perpetuate itself, actually works against the best-interests of the very people it is supposed to be serving.
Happy New Year! In 2018, Rhode Islanders want to achieve their hopes and dreams of better life for their families. In order for the Ocean State to prosper, we need an economic climate that rewards hard work, encourages small-business growth, and creates quality jobs. In this regard, the traditionally cited monthly unemployment rate is often used by state lawmakers as a benchmark to evaluate the results of their policy initiatives. However, this rate represents only a very narrow look at the employment health of a state and can often paint an incomplete, or even inaccurate, snapshot of the broader economic picture.
The reality of federal tax reforms, too often the target of scorn by the Rhode Island political leaders, could mean that more businesses choose to relocate or become established in American, and in states like Rhode Island! #TaxesRI
— RI Ctr for Freedom⚓️ (@RICenterFreedom) December 27, 2017
On behalf of the Center, I would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas! Recently, Rhode Island families have received a gift… the “Tax Cuts & Jobs Act” has passed federally.
Do you feel it? After losing the White House, after striking-out on their Russian collusion delusion, after looking silly by furiously claiming that tax cuts are somehow not good – the anti-American left is exposing itself as completely out of touch with reality and with voters.
— Mike Stenhouse (@MSten37) December 21, 2017
NEW! Federal ‘Tax Cuts & Jobs Act’ Should Ease RI Budget Deficits #TaxesRIhttps://t.co/dg8A61tnVz
— RI Ctr for Freedom⚓️ (@RICenterFreedom) December 20, 2017
This is a true battle of visions. Their progressive vision would transform our home state into a liberal hell. Rhode Island could become a place where businesses face even higher legal risks and our citizens would be even less free to live their own lives.
The goal of an effective regulatory strategy should be to ensure that occupational licensing is no more burdensome than needed to address present, significant and substantiated harm.
Under a “light touch” regulatory approach, businesses are freer to develop and produce jobs.
Yet again, Rhode Island has been saddled with a bottom-10 ranking: This time for its heavy-handed occupational licensing regulatory regime, which effectively denies many people the right to earn a living. In Washington, the Trump administration is returning to a “light-touch” regulatory strategy, a strategy that our state would be wise to follow.
The goal of an effective regulatory strategy should be to ensure that occupational licensing is no more burdensome than needed to address present, significant and substantiated harm.
— RI Ctr for Freedom⚓️ (@RICenterFreedom) November 30, 2017
NEW! Statement on Infosys Announcement: Small Businesses Should Be the Focushttps://t.co/ihByA0x9QN
— RI Ctr for Freedom⚓️ (@RICenterFreedom) November 28, 2017
Great that RI will be hub for new Infosys jobs. Are the President's regulatory relief reforms and pending tax cuts the primary reason why this foreign company is establishing new offices in the USA in the first place? @TaraGranahan @JournalKate @TedNesi
— RI Ctr for Freedom⚓️ (@RICenterFreedom) November 27, 2017
Rhode Islanders want to prosper in an economic climate that rewards hard work, encourages small-business growth, creates quality jobs, and can lead to a better life for their families. In this regard, the traditionally cited monthly unemployment rate is often used by state lawmakers as a benchmark to evaluate the effectiveness of state economic policy initiatives. However, this rate represents a very narrow glimpse of the employment health of a state and can often paint an incomplete, or even inaccurate, snapshot of the broader economic picture.