To transform Rhode Island's Career and Technical Schools into a system of schools that prepare students for the workforce and lifelong learning, Almond is proposing legislation to implement the reforms outlined in the Career and Technical Schools Task Force Report. The recommendations of the Task Force focus on high-level academic standards for every student along with increased involvement of the business community in the design, implementation and evaluation of programs and curricula. The report also recommends a greater state role in providing policy direction and oversight to the career and technical education system. This will mark the first significant state investment in housing. It will provide those who never thought they could buy a house the chance to do so.
Homes are where family traditions begin.
They are where values are built, where children take their first steps, and where holidays are celebrated. Let's set the foundation for more affordable housing by approving this bond. To keep the state ahead of the technology curve in the future Almond is proposing the creation of a Rhode Island E-Government Fund, a targeted revenue source in the state budget for Information Technology.