28 R.I. towns, cities say ‘Yes on 2’ to benefit URI, RIC

The University of Rhode Island community is extending a hearty “thank you” this morning to the more than 200,000 voters who said “yes” on Question 2, which means the University can proceed with upgrades to its Narragansett Bay Campus.

Twenty-eight towns and cities and 59.4 percent of all those who cast ballots on Question 2 voted in favor. The bond issue will provide $70 million to the University and Rhode Island…