Author: James T. Brett

Unlocking housing, unlocking opportunity

Why New England needs the ROAD to Housing Act

(Opinion) Tax code must be changed to drive innovation

Why Congress should repeal Trump tax cut provision that makes R&D more costly

$1.7 trillion omnibus delivers for New England

(Opinion) Landmark investments will have wide-ranging benefits for the region

Brett: Congress must enact safe harbor for businesses to prevent frivolous lawsuits

Temporary liability relief is a key step in supporting economic recovery

Brett: New England needs approval of new NAFTA

The importance of trade with Canada and Mexico to the region’s economy cannot be overstated

People with disabilities are eager to work

Companies should tap into this overlooked segment of the workforce

A regional call to get to work

Working together, we can ensure that New England will have a future as a hub for technology, innovative entrepreneurship and career-ready graduates

Federal spending bill has big wins for region

Just a few weeks ago, Congress passed and President Trump signed into law a $1.3 trillion federal spending bill for fiscal year 2018. The bill, which funds the federal government through Sept. 30, includes some big wins for the New…

The tax reform opportunity for growth

Congress returned to Washington in September with quite a daunting to-do list. They were able to quickly check off a few items — helping storm victims, funding the government, and extending the debt ceiling on a short-term basis. Still on…

Opportunities for economic growth

The new administration offers promising proposals

Congress must act to promote exports

Failure to bill Ex-Im Bank board hurts U.S. economy

A strong message to buy American

Defense Department budget includes a possible boost for New England footwear companies

Innovators need tools to protect trade secrets

We need measures at the federal level to address the interstate and international nature of trade secret theft

Reauthorizing terrorism risk insurance is essential

Failure to pass legislation that reauthorizes this critical program could have dire consequences

Ex-Im Bank is critical to region’s exporters

It would be unwise for the U.S. to unilaterally remove this proven export driver

The 2014 Congress can take action to spur growth

There’s room for progress on immigration reform, energy efficiency and investment in research

Immigration reform must address the skills gap

The skills gap threatens not only our nation's economic growth, but also our ability to compete globally.

Updates to visa program are key to economic growth

Changes would have a direct impact on the economic environment of New England

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