Buy Local RI bills would amend state purchasing law to ensure tie bids go to RI companies and prevent unfair advantages for out-of-state companies
PROVIDENCE--- Lt. Gov. Elizabeth H. Roberts announced today that a package of “Buy Local RI” bills would be re-filed at her request. The...
Emergency Management Advisory Council meeting to present update on H1N1 flu plans and preparations
PROVIDENCE— Lt. Gov. Elizabeth H. Roberts will convene the Emergency Management Advisory Council (EMAC), Tuesday, January 12th at 10:00 a.m. at the Department of Labor and Training in Cranston.
More seniors now eligible for low-income “Extra Help” prescription drug subsidy as of January 1
PROVIDENCE- Lt. Gov. Elizabeth H. Roberts, Chair of the Long Term Care Coordinating Council, today reminds seniors that they may now be eligible for increased prescription drug assistance from...
Roberts convenes state’s primary oral health coalition to renew efforts at improving access to oral health in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE— Lt. Gov. Elizabeth H. Roberts, chair of the Rhode Island Oral Health Commission, will reconvene the Commission at a kick-off meeting and Oral Health State...
PROVIDENCE— Lt. Gov. Elizabeth H. Roberts issued the following statement today regarding the override by the General Assembly of Governor Carcieri’s veto of S-777A and H-5613A, legislation that would establish a board of directors to create uniform, statewide health plans for all public school...
Roberts praises General Assembly for restoring legislation preserving the basic human right to grieve for the loss of a loved one
PROVIDENCE— Lt. Gov. Elizabeth H. Roberts issued the following statement today regarding the override by the General Assembly of Governor Carcieri’s veto of S-...
Calls for immediate appointment of new board members to position Rhode Island’s economy for recovery
PROVIDENCE-- Lt. Governor Elizabeth H. Roberts praised today’s announcement of Keith Stokes as director of the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (EDC).
“Rhode Islanders are...
Extension included in Defense Appropriation bill adds six months of coverage for the unemployed
PROVIDENCE-- Lt. Gov. Elizabeth H. Roberts today thanked the Rhode Island federal delegation, President Obama and Congress for extending a federal subsidy that helps unemployed Rhode Islanders keep...
Cranston “Main Street” holiday event for Buy Local RI continues the statewide initiative to grow sales and customer base for locally owned businesses
PROVIDENCE— Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts, Chair of the Small Business Advocacy Council, continues her holiday “Main Street” walking...
Wakefield “Main Street” holiday event for Buy Local RI continues the statewide initiative to grow sales and customer base for locally owned businesses
PROVIDENCE— Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts, Chair of the Small Business Advocacy Council, continues her holiday “Main Street” walking...
