John Smolen

Is the Public-Private Partnerships Commission asking the right questions?

The final minutes of the first meeting of a special State House commission to study Public-Private Partnerships (P3s) took the form of public comments from board members and questions and answers between the board members and presenters. Commission Chair Sean...

P3 advocates seek a playing field advantage before negotiations begin
November 15, 2018

P3 advocates seek a playing field advantage before negotiations begin

P3s (Public-Private Partnerships), are simply another procurement tool in the legislative toolbox said John Parkinson. Such a...
Skanska’s public-private partnership sales pitch at the State House
November 15, 2018

Skanska’s public-private partnership sales pitch at the State House

Representatives from Skanska, the 5th largest construction company in the world, gave their sales pitch to the...
Public goods and spaces at risk as State House leaders seek to expand public-private partnerships
November 15, 2018

Public goods and spaces at risk as State House leaders seek to expand public-private partnerships

The way is being paved for a massive expansion of public-private partnerships in Rhode Island, putting public...
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