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Referendum Sought On Stadium Funds

A state lawmaker wants Rhode Island residents to have the final say on whether tax dollars are used for a new minor league baseball stadium.  State Representative Patricia Morgan's bill would require a referendum on any financial agreement reached between the state and a professional sports franchise.  Morgan points to the 38 Studios deal in highlighting what can happen when state investments are made without a referendum. 

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