Editorial and Op-Ed

ESSENTIAL WORKERS? Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s fiscal 2024 budget plan would authorize spending for all 1,700 open positions in state government. ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO

Direct spending for state jobs to those most needed

Editorial and Op-Ed 05/26/2023

Finding qualified people to take state government jobs has become harder than ever, leaving some high-stress departments woefully short. Instead of focusing attention and resources...

Nursing homes need more state help

Editorial and Op-Ed 05/26/2023

As summer approaches, John E. Gage is again sounding the alarm about the precarious financial condition of nursing homes across the state. The timing...

Providence’s tax proposal is responsible and necessary

Editorial and Op-Ed 05/26/2023

Inflation and increased costs, the likelihood of a recession and pandemic-era federal funds drying up are just some of the challenges facing Providence and...

AI offers R.I. a chance at new revolution

Editorial and Op-Ed 05/26/2023

You don’t need to look far to see daily new developments and news around artificial intelligence, from ChatGPT to AI image generators. Rhode Island has...

AT ODDS: Gov. Daniel J. McKee, left, and Attorney General Peter F. Neronha haven’t agreed on much lately, including the latter’s budget request for his office. Neronha has turned to social media and news outlets to register his displeasure with the governor’s $13.8 billion spending plan for fiscal 2024.

Public not served by lingering flap between governor, AG

Editorial and Op-Ed 05/12/2023

Gov. Daniel J. McKee and Attorney General Peter F. Neronha are apparently not on speaking terms, most recently due to an ongoing dispute over...

SBA changes must include oversight

Editorial and Op-Ed 05/12/2023

Allowing more lenders in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s loan programs should only be a good thing. The more lenders, the better the access...

Tax code must be changed to spur innovation

Editorial and Op-Ed 05/12/2023

Here in New England, we are proud of our region’s reputation as a global innovation hub. Our region is home to some of the...

ESG investing is undergoing a big stress test

Editorial and Op-Ed 05/12/2023

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates again on May 3, by a quarter point, making it the Fed’s 10th rate hike since March 2022...

NO TIME TO WASTE: VIBCO Inc. CEO and President Karl Wadensten isn’t waiting for state leaders to solve Rhode Island’s workforce housing shortage. He’s looking to build so-called “tiny homes” on the campus of his Richmond business that can be rented to workers. COURTESY KARL WADENSTEN

Businesses can play key role in boosting workforce housing

Editorial and Op-Ed 04/28/2023

Could so-called “tiny homes” help solve Rhode Island’s affordable housing shortage? One business owner, VIBCO Inc. CEO and President Karl Wadensten, thinks so. He’s...