Rhode Island, the smallest state in the U.S., carries a significant reputation for corruption. Scandals involving politicians, public officials, and business leaders have plagued the Ocean State for decades. A recent report by the Institute for Corruption Studies at Illinois State University even ranks Rhode Island as the most corrupt state in the U.S. based on federal public corruption convictions per capita from 1976 to 2018. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the causes and consequences of Rhode Island’s corruption problem, along with potential solutions.