There’s a better way than the minimum wage to help boost lower-income households.
Read More »The Ferraro legacy
Thomas Ferraro, who died this week, had a passion for pursuing innovative solutions to the problems of poverty and hunger.
Read More »The human factor
It is right to point the finger at government for high taxes and burdensome regulations, but if there’s a shortage of qualified job applicants, responsibility for that will be much broader.
Read More »Those job numbers
Rochester continues to be challenged by the impact of the Great Recession and the long-term decline of once-dominant employers like Eastman Kodak Co. And at the same time it continues to make progress.
Read More »Faded confidence
Opportunities exist, and some businesses will seize them. Let’s hope a good number of those that do reside here.
Read More »The uneven recovery
In aggregate data, the picture is quite bright. But for individuals, the local economy is much more relevant—and many communities continue to struggle.
Read More »Starting point
No matter how daunting the challenges and even with diminished power to confront external forces, this community's resilience and capacity to adapt are intact.
Read More »Uncertainty itself
Perhaps it's time to give uncertainty about the economy a rest.
Read More »Not the right time
No one is saying the Emergency Unemployment Compensation program should be made permanent. But now is not the time to end it.
Read More »Striking a balance
Let's hope that when Gov. Andrew Cuomo outlines his plans in the upcoming State of the State address, he will aim for the right mix of rate relief, simplicity and fairness.
Read More »Fighting poverty
While many anti-poverty strategies have been tried, the list of failures is a long one.
Read More »In Congress’ court
Congress can--and should--resolve the issue of interstate sales tax collection for Web sales.
Read More »The Vargas plan
Those dubious about Bolgen Vargas' new plan to boost student achievement in the Rochester City School District might call it a handoff—or a Hail Mary.
Read More »Two more strikes
Tax reform should not begin and end with lower rates. How taxes are levied is important too.
Read More »Time to renew TPA
A final Trans-Pacific Partnership accord can and should be debated by lawmakers. But let's give the president the authority needed to wrap up the agreement.
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