Carcieri leaps back into budget breach
When the General Assembly passed the fiscal 2010 budget, it left a $67.8 million gap between revenue and expenses. Gov. Donald L. Carcieri...
Putting technology closer to the people
Put smart and interesting people in a room together, and smart and interesting things can happen.
That is why we applaud the upcoming Maker Faire...
Making deals today an old-fashioned way
In difficult economic times, many companies cut costs and conserve cash the old-fashioned way, by reducing staff, cutting product lines, slashing marketing expenses and...
New plan needs work, that’s no fish story
An effort to improve the health of Atlantic fisheries may permanently undermine the economic health and way of life of the independent New England...
Festival support sign of healthy community
In an economy that has businesses retreating and retrenching, the Pawtucket Arts Festival has nonetheless managed to attract enormous support. Nearly 150 businesses have...
Solving tax issue requires some action
Some 4,000 Rhode Island businesses, hit by falling revenue in the midst of what is being called the Great Recession, failed to remit state...
Teacher evaluations a required subject
Last week the state Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education met to approve standards for evaluating all K-12 school personnel connected with...
It’s common sense: Ban texting while driving
Is there really any doubt left about the dangers of driving while texting?
A recent study by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute found that text...
Local involvement will keep music playing
The Newport jazz festival and its younger sibling, the Newport folk festival, have been cultural institutions for more than a half century.
Created by George...
Smart management requires toll increase
Nobody likes to pay tolls. And in a recession, any increase in fees or taxes is legitimately called into question as a potential...