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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...
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