We have to slowly, carefully, and thoughtfully align all of our interests.

Programs like ACE's Bootstrap Summer Camp teach our kids important computer coding skills that will allow them to design their own futures.

In many cases, Rhode Island is just not on the radar of a lot of companies. But once companies or people take the time to look at our high quality of life, low cost of living, great talent, good business environment, often people see it's an excellent place, and they want to take a harder look.

I've been told I'm a workaholic.

Those diplomas on my wall would not be there without the GI Bill that educated my father, without the public library, without the RIPTA bus.

The public library is where I studied. It's where my grandfather taught himself English.