DEI support still strong in Ocean State
As disheartening as the national rollback in diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is for local advocates, the commitment remains strong in the Ocean State.
In...
Math Matters RI puts focus on crucial subject
We’ve all heard the expression: I am not a math person. The numbers and complex math rules and formulas can be overwhelming for some....
Offshore wind boosts winter resilience
In December 2022, Winter Storm Elliott wreaked havoc on the electric grid along the East Coast. While Rhode Island was spared the worst, millions...
Resilient credit unions see future in younger members
The challenging interest rate environment of the last few years may extend a decadeslong consolidation among local credit unions.
But as this week’s cover story...
Collaborate to protect vital programs
Trump administration efforts to slash federal spending threaten everything from state economic development and workforce training to nonprofits that rely heavily on grants, R.I....
Business needs the U.S. Department of Education to survive
President Donald Trump has been clear that he wants to abolish the U.S. Department of Education. Trump and other critics argue that this federal...
A costly trade war still looms over us
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a plan on Feb. 1 to slap steep tariffs on imports from key American trading partners – 25% on...
Leaders needed to help revive ‘Superman’
Give Providence Mayor Brett P. Smiley credit for trying to do something to jump-start the again-stalled redevelopment of the long-vacant Industrial Trust Co. Building.
The...
Will self-confidence outweigh business doubts on economy?
Mixed economic signals from the nation’s capital and state government and a stubborn inflation threat have left many Rhode Island business owners unsure how...
Wildfires could threaten stability of financial markets
The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have made one threat very clear: Climate change is undermining the insurance systems American homeowners rely on to...
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