It’s not if but when on recession, so get ready
Inflation and a looming recession have weighed heavily on local business owners and state leaders for months. And with good reason, as this week’s...
Rental registry needs teeth
The state’s attempt to manage the proliferation of vacation rental properties has gotten off to a rocky start.
A state registry for short-term rentals created...
Give RIC scholarship to help lure students
A 33% decline in enrollment at Rhode Island College over the last decade should be sounding alarm bells on campus and at the Statehouse.
The...
Blame shared on housing dysfunction
Throwing gobs of cash at a problem without a vetted plan and leadership to carry it out ensures both wasted time and money.
That’s where...
Will GA step in to help ease rising energy costs?
State lawmakers are back with another massive state revenue surplus, now projected at $610 million, likely at their disposal. But having lots of money...
City a leader on diversity, inclusion
The work awaiting Providence’s newly elected mayor and city councilors as the city emerges from a multiyear pandemic is daunting.
But they and the city...
Don’t blame pandemic for bad schools
Three years into a state takeover of the Providence public school system, the results are both disheartening and alarming.
A new state report found that...
Nonprofit sector overlooked key to a healthy economy
Selfless nonprofits are often the difference between needy Rhode Islanders going without during the holidays and managing to provide enough food and a few...
McKee, Tanner must set clear agenda for Commerce
Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s decisive election victory over Republican Ashley Kalus positions him to play a lead role in state economic development for the...
Make R.I. part of Biden job growth
Kudos to Community College of Rhode Island President Meghan L. Hughes for reminding two national power brokers of their local and regional roots during...
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