Troubles in the Ocean State: Tax Foundation Economist on CNN Discussing Rhode Island’s Bleak Economic Situation March 20, 2009 Matt Moon Matt Moon Last night, Tax Foundation Staff Economist Josh Barro (not Barrow, the northernmost point in the United States) was on CNN’s Lou Dobbs Tonight discussing how high tax rates and a poor business tax climate have played a part in Rhode Island’s bleak economic situation. Embedded video from <a href=”http://www.cnn.com/video” mce_href=”http://www.cnn.com/video”>CNN Video</a> For more on tax and fiscal policy in the Ocean State, click here. Stay informed on the tax policies impacting you. Subscribe to get insights from our trusted experts delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Share Tweet Share Email Topics Center for State Tax Policy Rhode Island State Business Tax Climate Index Tags State Tax and Spending Policy