Hummel Report archive for July 2010
(Please find links to the archive for previous months on the bottom of this page)
New Information... 7.1.2010
This week we have new information on several of our investigations. From a new harbormaster on Block Island and plans for a renovated but vacant building on the state prison grounds, to parking at the State House, cracks in a brand new bridge and public funding for the arts - Jim Hummel has developments on each. And, of course, the very latest on the investigation into corruption at Central Falls City Hall.
Click HERE to watch the video and read the script.
Special Fund... 7.15.2010
Over the past six years a special fire alarm inspection program has generated nearly a quarter of a million dollars in fees. But the money from the inspections - mandated by the Rhode Island Fire Marshal's office - hasn't been going to the state's General Fund as most revenue does. This week, Jim Hummel tells you where it has been going and why that is changing.
Click HERE to see the agreement between the RI Division of State Fire Marshal and the RI Association of Fire Chiefs.
Click HERE to read the script.
Revenue Raid... 7.22.2010
At the end of this year's session the General Assembly and governor's office were quick to publicize that they balanced the new state budget with no broad based tax increases. This week Jim Hummel focuses on a restricted fund lawmakers raided to help fill a massive budget deficit - tax money that is supposed to be going to help clean up the environment.
Click HERE to read the script.
Living Free... 7.29.2010
A two-bedroom state-owned house, off the beaten path, in one of the most beautiful parks in Rhode Island: It's a great location for anyone working in the park. Especially if it doesn't cost anything to live there. This week Jim Hummel tells us why one state worker has been getting a free ride for more than a year - and why that's coming to an end.
Click HERE to read the script.
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