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Operation Clean Government's highly regarded television program, "State of the State,” is broadcast 4 times a week on public access channels.

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Focusing on matters of public interest to Rhode Island, State of the State features political figures and recognized experts – hosted by Robert Arruda, John Carlevale or guest hosts with special topic knowledge.

The purpose is a search for truth, with non-partisan programs presenting a diversity of views and openness. The mission is to educate the public about local and state issues and personalities, and to encourage people to become more involved with the political process. Key elements include a commitment to presenting both sides of controversial issues, and editorial independence from OCG itself.

During election years, candidate interviews and debates involving candidates for public office are presented, as well as discussion of election issues and concerns by candidates and non-candidates.

State of the State’s production crew and committee members are volunteers who devote time and effort because they believe in these goals. We always need additional volunteer labor and talent.

State of the State Video Archive  

A New Political Party for Rhode Island

Guest: Ken Block, founder, Moderate Party of Rhode Island

Host: John Carlevale
Produced: June 12, 2008 / Length: 30 minutes


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Frustrated by the lack of responsiveness of the Rhode Island general assembly and its servitude to special interests, Ken Block asserts it is time for a new political party with centrists views and a devotion to supporting what is in the best interest of Rhode Islanders. Hence, the Moderate Party of Rhode Island has developed a philosophically moderate platform, which he hopes moderate Democrats, Republicans and Independents can identify with and pledge to uphold once elected to the general assembly. In return for that pledge, the Moderate Party shall help support those candidates philosophically and financially. Block describes a well thought-out plan for party-building over the next few years.

Mayoral Academies Approved by the General Assembly

Guest: Daniel McKee, Mayor of Cumberland, RI

Host: John Carlevale

Taped: June 26, 2008 / Length: 30 minutes


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Mayor Daniel McKee talks about the passage of legislation enacted by the general assembly which enables the creation of Mayoral Academies, which will be regional public schools. McKee describes what remains to be done to establish mayoral academies and speaks of a key augmentation already in place, namely Cumberland's Office for Children, Youth and Learning. McKee credits the hard work of many and the courage of the general assembly to support this approach to public education charter schools.

Consumer-Driven Healthcare

Guests: Sean O'Donnell, Clinical Pharmacist, University of Rhode Island & Roland Benjamin, Businessman and Employer who has offered this option to his employees

Host: John Carlevale
Taped: June 26, 2008 / Length: 30 minutes


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Consumer driven health care plans are among the many health care options available. Guests Roland Benjamin and Sean O'Donnell describe how such an approach can result in considerable savings to the state of Rhode Island and municipalities. Since this approach is based on free market principles, they suggest that consumer driven health care plans can reshape health care services and slow the rate of growth of health care cost over an extended period of time. They cite some examples in practice today in Rhode Island and suggest that consumer driven plans may be the preferred approach of the future.

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