Providence - February 2, 2011
Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts, Chair of the Emergency Management Advisory Council, joins the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) in reminding Rhode Islanders that roof collapse continues to be of high concern. The amount of recent snowfall that is...
Providence - January 21, 2011
"I applaud Attorney General Kilmartin's opposition to the most recent request for a direct pay rate increase by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island. I join him in calling on Blue Cross to hold costs and premiums at the absolute minimum. Blue Cross should be...
Providence - January 6, 2011
Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts today expressed her continued committed support for marriage equality, endorsing the proposed legislation anticipated for introduction later today in the House by Representative Art Handy and expected to be introduced soon in the...
Providence - January 5, 2011
Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts met with her staff today in a review of ethical standards to ensure accountability and transparency in her second term in office.
"The first thing I did when taking office in 2007 was to obtain a full briefing for my staff on the...
Providence - December 8, 2010
Joined by Dozens of Community Volunteers, Roberts Anticipates Holiday Spirit Alive and Well in Rhode Island
Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts, accompanied by staff and dozens of volunteers from around the state, will receive donations for the 8th Annual...
Providence - October 14, 2010
Joined by Corporate and Community Sponsors, Roberts Announces 8th Year of Initiative to Support Rhode Island Service Men and Women Stationed Overseas
Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts will launch Operation Holiday Cheer 2010 on Tuesday, October 19th at 10:00...
Providence, RI - October 14, 2010
Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts delivered the 16th million meal for Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island to Warwick resident William McCaughey this morning, Thursday, October 14th, at 9:30 am.
"I'm honored to take part in this vital service for Rhode Island's...
Providence, RI - October 12, 2010
Global Medicaid Waiver, comprising one-third of the state budget, determines health care coverage for low income Rhode Islanders and Rhode Islanders with disabilities
Lt. Gov. Elizabeth H. Roberts will convene the Long Term Care Coordinating Council...
Providence, RI - October 8, 2010
RI to Receive $1.3 Million from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Protect Seniors from Abuse
PROVIDENCE— Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts applauded Rhode Island’s selection as one of only six states to receive $1.3 million of a total $13...
Providence, RI - September 22, 2010
Lt. Gov. Elizabeth H. Roberts and the Healthy RI Task Force will release the report, "Healthy RI Task Force: Getting National Health Reform Right for Rhode Island," at a press conference at 10:30 am on Thursday, September 23, 2010, exactly six months from the...
