Gov. Donald L. Carcieri is promising changes to Rhode Island’s tax system, driven by the recommendations that his Strategic Tax Policy Workgroup has developed. Among the changes that he strongly … more

In these difficult times, companies need as many good ideas as they can get, and one way to help generate them is to have a fully engaged staff. There are multiple ways to create robust … more

When the R.I. Department of Education released a statement saying that 40 percent of this year’s junior class was in danger of not graduating from high school because of sub-standard scores on the … more

Early results of Christmas season retail surveys indicate that fears of the country running over the fiscal cliff without a deal on federal taxing and spending held back consumer demand. Did you find something similar happening at your business? more

Elected officials who serve statewide office (governor, lieutenant governor, et. al.) are subject to term limits. Should members of the state senate and house of representatives be subject to the … more

In six months, the Health Benefits Exchange will go live for the individual and small business market. Are you looking forward to using the exchange for yourself, for your business? more

Recent data has shown that the housing market, is improving, with prices going up and inventory declining. Are the signs of improvement enough to make it more likely that you will try to sell you house in the coming year than last year? more

The General Assembly has begun debating a package of bills proposed by Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee to give municipal leaders increased control over local budgets. Supporters say communities struggling to rein in costs need all the help they can get to avoid bankruptcy, what do you think? more

More than a year after announcing their intention to merge, Lifespan and Care New England have yet to complete the transaction. Should they be able to do so? more

It is March already and the State of Rhode Island has yet to formally decide how it will close the $360-odd million budget deficit by the end of June. One thing that nearly every political leader agrees on is … more