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10/20/2009
Roberts and a host of community and corporate sponsors launch the initiative to send care packages to service men and women stationed overseas; the successful program in its seventh year will reach more than 500 troops with help from the public PROVIDENCE—Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts...
09/30/2009
Session moderated by Tom Brokaw to explore opportunities to transform our cities for growth and sustainability PROVIDENCE— Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts will participate in a panel discussion with business and state leaders at the IBM Smarter Cities Conference, Thursday, October 1st, at 4:45 p.m.
09/24/2009
Conference to explore national and statewide developments affecting the long term care community and providers PROVIDENCE— Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts will address a statewide conference of long term care providers Friday, September 25 at 9:45 a.m. at Johnson & Wales Inn in Seekonk, Mass....
09/18/2009
Three-day conference in Providence to set agenda for the next ten years of NIH research on women’s health issues PROVIDENCE— Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts will address the conference that sets the women’s health research agenda for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Monday, September...
09/17/2009
Addresses upcoming federal reforms, implementation at the state level and other issues of concern for seniors at forum in North Smithfield PROVIDENCE— Lt. Gov. Elizabeth H. Roberts, Chair of the Long Term Care Coordinating Council (LTCCC) today addressed a group of seniors on health care...
09/08/2009
WARWICK, RI – Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) today announced that Lt Governor Elizabeth Roberts will be his guest for the Joint Session of Congress on Wednesday evening. During his address, President Barack Obama is expected to speak about the great need for passing health care reform this year.
09/04/2009
Emergency Management Advisory Council meeting to present update on H1N1 flu preparations and review statewide volunteer coordination during emergencies PROVIDENCE— Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts will convene the Emergency Management Advisory Council (EMAC), Tuesday, September 8th at 10:00 a.m. at...
08/24/2009
Applauds Pawtucket Furniture Maker’s New Relationship with Major Regional Retail Chain PROVIDENCE— Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts, Chair of the Small Business Advocacy Council today applauds the announcement that regional retail chain Cardi’s has entered into an agreement with Modulus...
08/17/2009
“Ten Markets in Seven Days” Tour 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 “Main Street” tours of local businesses...
08/07/2009
PROVIDENCE— Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts, Chair of the Small Business Advocacy Council, will launch the website for the statewide initiative Buy Local RI, at a press conference THURSDAY, August 13th at 5:00 p.m. in the Bell Area of the State House. Buy Local RI launched last year with a...