Research Programs
Discussion of various research projects at the Taubman Center.
Public Opinion
Public Policy Survey Results
e-government
E-government refers to the delivery of information and services online through the Internet or other digital means. Many governmental units have embraced the digital revolution and are putting a wide range of materials from publications and databases to actual government services online for citizen use. Since e-government is still in its infancy, it is a perfect time to measure the extent of web service delivery.
Freedom of Information
Public Courts, Private Records: Accessibility and Confidentiality in the RI Court System
A report on access to public information at Rhode Island Courts.Open or Shut?
Access to Public Information in RI Cities and Towns (1999)Access to Public Records
"How well does the Open Records Law work in the cities and towns of Rhode Island?" (1997)Report on General Assembly Compliance
A report on the General Assembly's compliance with the letter and spirit of the Open Meetings Law (1998)
Future of Higher Education
The Futures Project
Policy for Higher Education in a Changing World
Children
RI Kids Count Data Book
The Factbook tracks progress of 43 indicators, across five areas of child well being. The Factbook contains information for all 39 cities and Towns and Statewide.Day-Care Abuse Archive
Document Archive Involving High-Profile Child Sexual Abuse Cases.Recovered Memory Project
Archive of Corroborated Cases of Recovered Memory
Community
The Providence Plan
The Providence Plan is a joint venture among government, the university community, and the private sector directed at the revitalization of Rhode Island's capital cityProvidence Neighborhood Fact Book
Providence Housing Authority
The Providence Housing Authority is responsible for administering the public housing program and other federal, state, and local programs which benefit public housing residents in the city of Providence.
Welfare
Welfare Reform
A report of the political and administrative processes that have been followed in the State of Rhode Island to design and implement welfare reform. After a contentious political debate, the Rhode Island House and the Rhode Island Senate unanimously adopted the Family Independence Act on July 23 and 25, 1996. Governor Almond signed the new law on August 2, 1996 and, three weeks later, President Clinton signed new national welfare reform legislation, the Personal Responsibility Act. The Rhode Island Family Independence Act not only preceded national welfare reform, but it expressed a very different philosophy.
