Poll finds Rhode Islanders concerned about cost of housing
Mar 18, 2025
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A new poll released Tuesday morning found that housing is the most important issue facing Rhode Island ahead of inflation, healthcare and taxes.
A majority of respondents said they would support solutions like allowing more homes to be built in business districts
and a faster permitting process.
The poll also asked about Governor Dan McKee's approval rating.
In the video above, Boston Globe columnist Dan McGowan joined Patrick Little on 12 News This Morning to discuss the poll's results.
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