Teacher health veto override a bad move
You might assume that the General Assembly’s vote establishing a board to come up with “uniform medical and prescription drug benefit plan designs” for...
Finding EDC chief should stay a priority
When he appointed Keith W. Stokes as the executive director of the R.I. Economic Development Corporation, Gov. Donald L. Carcieri said that economic development...
Editorial Cartoon: Gloom and Doom
A secretary, speaking to her boss who sits behind his desk, says, “City planners, Gloom and Doom,” referring to two sad and hunched over...
Yang chairman of Bryant Confucius Institute
SMITHFIELD – Bryant University and the Confucius Institutes Headquarters in Beijing have established the Dr. Charles Smiley Chair at the Confucius Institute at Bryant....
R.I. ranks 10th on list of healthiest states
Vermont is the healthiest state in the nation, while Massachusetts ranks third and Rhode Island 10th, according to a report by the United Health...
Mass. programs to promote solar energy
BOSTON – Gov. Deval L. Patrick’s administration last week unveiled new rebate programs looking to help companies and Bay State residents meet Patrick’s goal...
Workforce Board grants to train 4,000 workers
PROVIDENCE – The Governor’s Workforce Board Rhode Island plans to help about 4,000 workers receive on-the-job training this spring through $2 million in employee-training...
A plan to launch R.I.’s economic rebirth
There are no two ways around it. A game-changing strategy is essential to get Rhode Island’s economy to turn around. And as counter-intuitive as...
EDC searches for direction with Stokes
Gov. Donald L. Carcieri’s decision to appoint a short-term economic-development chief has some business leaders fearful the move could cripple the state’s efforts to...
Official: Medicaid growth is a boon
CRANSTON – A senior federal official with longstanding ties to Rhode Island urged policymakers, business leaders and citizens on Friday to see the proposed...