Supporters of Rhode Island bond referendum Question 2 detailed just how essential the "yes" vote on Nov. 2 is for the state's future during a campaign kickoff today at the ChemArt Company in Lincoln. Approval will bring a new Center for Chemical and Forensic Sciences to the University of Rhode Island, improve the Arts Center at Rhode Island College, and build the capacity to generate new employers and create new jobs now and in the future.

Rhode Islanders will be asked to vote on a $78 million higher education bond referendum (#2) that includes $61 million to finance a new Center for Chemical and Forensic Sciences at URI and $17 million for an addition to the RIC Art Center.