The results are (mostly) in and the people of Rhode Island have voted YES to a strong economic recovery by approving all 7 state bond mesaures!
Thank you to the many advocates who worked tirelessly to make this happen. @RITreasury will proceed issuing bonds so the work can begin
If you’re registered to vote in Rhode Island, please get out and vote today! Voting yes on question 6 would authorize the state to issue bonds of $7 million to support arts facilities and historic preservation efforts across the state. Make your voice he… https://t.co/TobQV8mbGE
Today is the day! Vote @YesOn6_RI!
"The bond proposals on the ballot in the special election this Tuesday are an important first step in getting our economy back on track."
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We need a strong economic recovery in Rhode Island.
Today is the day to Vote YES on all seven bond proposals, to create jobs and improve quality of life in our state!
The bond proposed in Question 6 is a sound, job-creating investment in one of Rhode Island's most proven economic assets. If you haven't voted already, we hope you'll make a plan to vote YES on Question 6 tomorrow. https://t.co/ag3xjsnBz1.
FirstWorks lives by the belief that the arts are essential to building a healthy, thriving, equitable community. Approval of Question 6 would authorize the state to issue bonds of $7 mil to support arts facilities & historic preservation efforts across Rhode Island #Yeson6RI
FirstWorks lives by the belief that the arts are essential to building a healthy, thriving, equitable community. Approval of Question 6 would authorize the state to issue bonds of $7 mil to support arts facilities & historic preservation efforts across Rhode Island #Yeson6RI
AS220 supports YES ON 6! We believe that art transforms communities and changes lives (it's why we're here!), and is in critical need of funding. Vote YES in the special election on Tuesday, March 2nd! @YesOn6_RI
I support Question 6 which will authorize the state to issue bonds of $7M to support arts facilities & historic preservation efforts across RI, many in @CityofProv. @YesOn6_RI
"The arts and culture are vitally important to us in Newport County – they attract tourists, they enliven our children’s education, they give us hope when everything seems dark and dreary. Don’t forget to vote, and Vote YES on 6!"
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RI special election: @NellieGorbea says if you haven't sent back your mail ballot yet, your best bet now is to put it in a dropbox. More information and a list of locations here: https://t.co/mwmgviA2m4
New BTOWN Pod: Special Election Preview! We speak examine questions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, and what impact they will have on Rhode Island presently and into the future. https://t.co/XuNzGEYC9W
In 2014, Rhode Islanders overwhelmingly approved the $35M Creative & Cultural Bond initiative, leading to:
✅70+ infrastructure projects across RI
✅1,500+ jobs
✅$16.7M+ in salaries
Investing in our local arts community works.
Learn more: https://t.co/jKR2sSZrsV
Arts and historic preservation are important economic engines for our state.
It was a real pleasure to join the launch of the Yes on 6 campaign today, in support of a bond measure that will support a strong recovery in Rhode Island.
Watch here:
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