Pitfalls to closing the deal
The many highs and “woes” inherent in a successful acquisition were the focus of a panel discussion of business owners who shared their personal...
Amazon dominance hurts small business and communities
To the Editor:
Recently, Rep. David Cicilline, D-R.I., chair of a House antitrust subcommittee, took on the brave and bold task of holding hearings to...
PBN survey: Businesses wary on economy
Businesses feel good about their immediate prospects but are increasingly wary of what might lie ahead for the overall economy.
That’s the biggest takeaway from...
Tax-credit program needs strong oversight to pay off
Economic-development officials took a good step on Sept. 16 in agreeing to create clear rules ahead of the rollout of a new tax-credit program...
Under Trump, U.S. is sicker
Let’s revisit Ronald Reagan’s “Are you better off now than four years ago?” question, zooming in on health.
President Donald Trump, take a reverse-bow. You...
Purdue bankruptcy is not closure
A bankruptcy declaration and large settlement are supposed to bring some degree of closure. Purdue Pharma LP’s bankruptcy filing and $10 billion plan to...
R.I. nursing home care strong but industry ill-prepared for future
On the surface, nursing homes in Rhode Island appear to be doing OK, despite ongoing issues with payment delays and low reimbursement rates.
UnitedHealth Foundation...
Natural gas still needed in R.I.
Despite opposition from Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza and some residents, National Grid Rhode Island has started building a natural gas liquefaction facility on...
Trump’s wall threatens the nation’s defenses
Kudos to the Pentagon for shedding more light on an enduring mystery of Donald Trump’s administration: Who will pay for building a wall along...
Americans won’t pay carbon taxes
Much has been made of the willingness of Democratic presidential candidates to risk taking positions that aren’t popular with voters at large in order...