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Is your company looking to hire additional personnel within the next 6 months?
Did Sen. Ted Kennedy help business with his legislative successes?
The death of U.S. Sen. Edward M. “Ted” Kennedy last week after a long illness allowed his many supporters the chance to say goodbye and assess his legacy. Will businesses see it the same way that progressives do? more
Has your company received direct or indirect support from the federal stimulus package?
According to figures released last month by the Carcieri administration, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 has created or saved 1,703 jobs in Rhode Island through state spending. The question is, how widespread are its effects on the state’s businesses? more
Should private donations make up the funding shortfall for the new Providence pedestrian bridge?
The winning design for the new pedestrian bridge over the Providence River has a price tag of $4 million to $5 million. But the city only has $2 million to cover construction costs. Who will pay for the difference? more
Can Rhode Island’s newly elected public officials turn around the state’s economy in the next year?
Rhode Island has been hard hit by the Great Recession, and its citizens are looking for leadership among its elected officials, including Governor-elect Lincoln Chafee. Will the newly elected be … more
What do you think of The Rhode Island Foundation’s new “Make It Happen RI” initiative?
Last week The Rhode Island Foundation created a two-day event, “Make It Happen RI,” to bring the private sector together to brainstorm specific plans, along with paths to implementation, to jump start the state’s economy. more
| 8/5/12
Is creating New England’s leading scrap shipping facility on Allens Avenue the best use of Providence’s waterfront?
Is the home of Sims Metal Management Ltd. growing scrap business in New England the kind of business that should be a major part of Providence’s connection to Narragansett Bay? more
Should Rhode Island be collecting state sales tax on all online transactions?
Massachusetts State Treasurer Steve Grossman recently said that the Bay State could see a $339 million windfall by collecting state sales tax on online transactions. Should Rhode Island be collecting sales tax on all qualifying online transactions? more
| 10/7/12 | 2 comments
Should Gov. Donald L. Carcieri fill the eight empty CRMC seats immediately?
A National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration report’s preliminary version cited a number of issues and ongoing problems at the Coastal Resources Management Council. What should be done about them? more
Which of the following news stories will have the greatest long-term effect on Rhode Island’s economy?
| 8/26/12
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