Author: James T. Brett

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

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…

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…

The new administration offers promising proposals

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

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

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

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

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

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