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Leader Chippendale: RI State Budget, Housing and More - The Tara granahan show

6/4/2026

 
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House Minority Leader Michael W. Chippendale joins The Tara Granahan Show to discuss the pressing issues of rising electricity rates and the affordable housing crisis in Rhode Island.

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House Minority Leader Michael W. Chippendale and The News with Gene Valicenti wpro Discuss proposed Inspector General's office

5/15/2026

 
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Thursday, new Rhode Island House Speaker Chris Blazejewski announced the creation of an Inspector General's office. Speaker Blazejewski said the independent inspector general would be able to initiate investigations into state and quasi-state agencies, as well as municipal governments that use state funds. Republican House Minority Leader Michael Chippendale joined Gene Friday to react to the announcement of the office. 

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Rhode Island House Minority Leader Chippendale and Representative George Nardone Comment on Speaker Blazejewski’s Proposed Legislation to Create an Office of Inspector General

5/15/2026

 
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State House, Providence, RI – Rhode Island House Minority Leader Michael W. Chippendale and Representative George Nardone offer the following statements regarding Rhode Island House Speaker Chris Blazejewski’s announcement that he is submitting legislation to establish an Office of Inspector General in Rhode Island:

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House Minority Leader Michael W. Chippendale and Tara Granahan WPRO Discuss RI State Budget Surplus

5/14/2026

 
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House Minority Leader Michael W. Chippendale joins Tara Granahan WPRO to discuss the Rhode Island State Budge Surplus. 

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RI House Minority Leader Michael Chippendale calls for state budget reform

5/13/2026

 
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Rhode Island House Minority Leader Michael Chippendale calls for state budget reform -- a $15B budget for a state the size of RI is the first unaffordable issue the House should address.

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House Minority Leader Michael W. Chippendale and Tara Granahan WPRO Discuss State House Leadership Changes and Rhode Island Tax Policies

5/7/2026

 
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House Minority Leader Michael W. Chippendale joins Tara Granahan WPRO to discuss State House leadership changes and Rhode Island tax policies.

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Rhode Island House Minority Leader Chippendale StatementRegarding the Speaker’s Resignation

5/7/2026

 
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State House, Providence, RI – Rhode Island House Minority Leader Michael W. Chippendale offers the following statement regarding the resignation of K. Joseph Shekarchi as the Speaker in the Rhode Island House of Representatives:

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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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  • Home
  • Reports
    • FY 2026 Budget and Policy Priorities Report
    • Minority Report >
      • 2025 Rhode Island Legislative Session Brief — The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
      • 2023 Minority Report
      • 2022 Minority Report
      • 2020/2021 Minority Report
      • 2019 Minority Report
    • Gaming Contract >
      • Gaming Study Report
    • State of the State >
      • 2026 State of the State
      • 2024 State of the State
      • 2022 State of the State
      • 2020 State of the State
  • Representatives
    • Michael W. Chippendale
    • David J. Place
    • Richard R. Fascia
    • Marie A. Hopkins
    • George A. Nardone
    • Brian C. Newberry
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    • Robert Quattrocchi
    • Sherry Roberts
    • Paul M. Santucci
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