Tag: Op-Ed
McKee: R.I.’s economic driving force is small business
Our small businesses play a crucial role in fostering innovation, job creation and community identity here in the Ocean State. Rhode Island’s small businesses...
Blame capitalism for this prescription drug problem?
Past public ire over high drug prices has recently taken a back seat to a more insidious problem – no drugs at any price.
Patients...
Avoiding the costliest strike in U.S. history
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters union and UPS have agreed on a new five-year contract that boosts wages and guarantees more air conditioning in...
Restaurant industry proves resiliency as it rebuilds
Like countless other industries, the restaurant industry has been completely redefined by the COVID-19 pandemic. Restaurant owners felt optimistic about the post-COVID world but...
Danger of AI might not be what you think
The rise of artificial intelligence systems has been accompanied by a sharp increase in anxiety about AI. For the past few months, executives and...
Some banks falter, but not special-needs trusts
Recent bank failures have caused many individuals and organizations to worry about the security of their funds held in banks. Many retirees and others...
The Fed’s epic fight against inflation is likely over
The Federal Reserve’s decision to hold rates steady signals that central bankers believe it is time to hit pause, at least temporarily, on their...
Many teens not set on right path to a career
American students are encouraged to use their imaginations and to follow their dreams wherever those dreams may lead. Yet imaginations that are uninformed by...
Providence’s tax proposal is responsible and necessary
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...
Fed policy may be paying off, but pain to come
The latest jobs report shows that the Federal Reserve’s policy on inflation appears to be working. That’s the good news. The bad news is...
