Party’s over in GA; will state lawmakers adjust?
State lawmakers started the last two General Assembly sessions with massive projected state budget surpluses and $1.1 billion in federal pandemic aid to hand...
AI chatbot’s success says a lot about humans
ChatGPT was launched in late 2022, ushering in what many have called artificial intelligence’s breakout year. Within days of its release, ChatGPT went viral....
Despite powerful technology, low-vision people still face workplace barriers
Imagine that you have low vision and you’re completing an online job application using screen reader software.
You get through half the form and then...
U.S. joining Pacific trade pact could aid R.I.
As globalization rises all over the world, there has been much debate over embracing free trade or leaning into protectionist measures. Recent developments with...
McKee must be in step with public on bridge review
After some early missteps, the McKee administration’s response to the Dec. 11 Washington Bridge closing has improved.
The administration was clearly caught off-guard by the...
Spreading DEI should be team effort
Bringing significant change to the workplace is always challenging, especially when it involves employee attitudes and thinking.
So, despite the many gains companies report in...
‘She-cession’ over but gains in jeopardy
The troubling national exodus of women from the workforce in 2020 and 2021 has ended, at least in Rhode Island. That is certainly good...
Home rental storm is brewing
Legislative commission meetings held when the General Assembly is not in session are usually snoozers.
But a special commission studying the state’s short-term rental industry...
An opportunity on Arctic sea routes is slipping away
What if I told you that buying your Christmas presents and getting your deliveries from Amazon or Walmart could cost less in the future?...
Foot-dragging slows treaty on plastic production
Plastic pollution has spread to Earth’s farthest reaches, with widespread effects on wildlife, the environment and human health. To curb this problem, U.N. member...
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