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2017 News Archives for the Rhode Island House of
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House Minority Whip Blake A. Filippi to Reintroduce Resolution to Amend Rhode Island Constitution and Require Election by Majority Through Instant Run-Off Voting

12/20/2017

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​STATE HOUSE – House Minority Whip Blake A. Filippi (District 36, Block Island, Charlestown, South Kingstown, Westerly) announced on December 20, 2017, that he will reintroduce a resolution seeking to amend the Rhode Island Constitution to require that General Office and General Assembly candidates obtain a majority of ballots cast through instant run-off voting – rather than current plurality requirement. Whip Filippi’s resolution received bi-partisan support in the last three General Assembly sessions.

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Rep. Robert Nardolillo III proposes to end tolls for veterans and active military members traveling over the Newport Pell Bridge

12/12/2017

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STATE HOUSE -- Rep. Robert Nardolillo III (District 28 – Coventry) announced on December 11, 2017, that he will be proposing legislation in the 2018 session to end tolls for veterans and active military members traveling over the Newport Pell Bridge.

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Rep. Robert B. Lancia to Propose Study Commission on National Grid

12/1/2017

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STATE HOUSE -- Rep. Robert Lancia (R-Dist. 16, Cranston) announced on December 1, 2017, that he will be proposing legislation to develop a study commission on the overall business practices of National Grid this upcoming legislative session.

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Representative Robert B. Lancia to Host Informational Workshops to Discuss National Grid’s Electric Rates and Rate Hike

10/19/2017

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​STATE HOUSE  --  On Tuesday, October 24th, 2017, Representative Robert B. Lancia (R-District 16 Cranston) and the Burrillville Land Trust will host a public panel discussion to discuss National Grid’s recently approved 53% rate hike.  The event will take place at the Cranston Central Library, located at 140 Sockanosset Cross Road, in Cranston from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  The public is invited to attend and bring their electric bills.

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Representative Robert B. Lancia to Celebrate Diwali at the Rhode Island State House

10/16/2017

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​STATE HOUSE  --  State Representative Robert B. Lancia (R-District 16 Cranston) will join the India Association of Rhode Island in celebrating “Diwali, the Festival of Lights” at the Rhode Island State House, 82 Smith St, Providence, RI 02903 on Friday, October 20, 2017 starting at 5:00 pm.

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Rep. Lancia to speak at Diwali Fest – Light Your Spirit

10/6/2017

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​STATE HOUSE  --  Rep. Robert B. Lancia and the India Association of Rhode Island (IARI) in celebration of “Diwali, the Festival of Lights,” will proudly celebrate “Diwali Fest — Light Your Spirit” on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Park Theatre, 848 Park Ave., Cranston.

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Representative Sherry Roberts Concerned about GrowSmart in Other Communities

9/27/2017

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STATE HOUSE – On Tuesday, September 26th, 2017, Chair of the Republican Policy Group, who studies RhodeMapRI issues, Representative Sherry Roberts, (R-Dist. 29, Coventry, West Greenwich) attended a Public Hearing held before the Town Council of the Town of Exeter, during a Special Meeting of the Exeter Town Council.  The meeting was originally scheduled to consider proposed amendments to the Town of Exeter Zoning Regulations concerning Exeter Farm and Forest Accessory Business Overlay.  Plans to consider the ordinance amendment was cancelled after a significant number of farmers and Exeter residents attended, to oppose the plans.

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Representative Sherry Roberts Alarmed about Exeter Public Hearing

9/25/2017

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STATE HOUSE – Representative Sherry Roberts, (R-Dist. 29, Coventry, West Greenwich, today voiced strong concerns about an Exeter Public Hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Town of Exeter Zoning Regulations concerning Exeter Farm and Forest Accessory Business Overlay.  

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House Minority Leader Patricia Morgan to Present Ocean State Job Lot with Citation for Annual ‘Three Square Meals’ Event

9/13/2017

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STATE HOUSE  --  House Minority Leader Patricia Morgan (R-District 26 Coventry, Warwick, West Warwick) will attend the annual Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation’s “Three Square Meals” kick-off event on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. at Job Lot’s North Kingstown headquarters. 

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​Rep. Lancia welcomes cyclist from India on American leg of world tour to promote climate change reform

9/7/2017

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STATE HOUSE — On Wednesday, September 6, 2017, Rep. Robert B. Lancia (R-Dist. 16, Cranston) welcomed Abhisek Kumar Sharma, a 28-year-old resident of India, to the State House to hear of his adventures as he bikes the globe to promote awareness of climate change and peace.

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​In 1636, Roger Williams, founder of Rhode Island, established the first working model of Democracy after being banished from Massachusetts for his “extreme views” concerning freedom of speech and religion. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams publicly acknowledged Williams as the originator of these concepts, along with the freedom of public assembly, in the First Amendment in the United States Constitution. Today, Rhode Island House Republicans uphold the liberties designed by our Founders and preserved in our Constitution, and are the primary legislative body promoting lean government, fighting for lower taxes, and advocating for initiatives and policies that improve the economy and in turn, the lives of Rhode Islanders.  As members of a part-time assembly, we are small business owners, retired educators, community activists, lawyers, farmers, military service veterans, volunteers, former local officials, retired social workers, coaches, musicians, churchgoers and board directors -- bringing these community engagement and professional experiences to our work, on your behalf, at the Rhode Island State House.

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