Something unusual is happening next month. For the first time in decades, Rhode Island is holding a statewide election without any candidates on the ballot. Money is on the ballot March 2, when voters will be asked to weigh in on seven referendums that would approve a combined $400 million in state borrowing for a broad swath of public projects. Adding interest over the 20-year life of the bonds brings the total cost to an estimated $642 million. Here's the breakdown Question 1 Question 1 would borrow $107.3 million for public-college construction projects: $57.3 million to rebuild the University of Rhode Island Fine Arts Center; $38 million to renovate the Clarke Science Building at Rhode Island College, and $12 million to renovate classrooms and support spaces at the Community College of Rhode Island.