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Today RI House Minority Leader Michael Chippendale and Tara Granahan WPRO discussed election integrity in RI.
Leader Chippendale publicly called for an investigation into the state’s voting rolls, urging RI Secretary of State Gregg Amore to cooperate with federal authorities to ensure absolute election integrity ahead of the 2026 cycle.
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Occupational licensure compacts are a practical and effective way for Rhode Island to address its ongoing shortage of health care workers; streamlining the process of allowing qualified and licensed professionals from other states to practice in Rhode Island. These compacts have been embraced by the General Assembly; since 2023, the state entered nine compacts and even expands upon them in the budget. To implement these compacts, however, departments require manpower and technology improvements.
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Rising energy costs are one of the biggest financial pressures facing Rhode Island families today. Rhode Island’s consumer electricity costs are among the highest in the country, per the U.S. Energy Information Administration and this is only made worse by mandates hidden in ratepayer bills to cover public policy and renewable energy initiatives. With the cost of nearly everything on the rise, utility bills are quickly becoming just one more monthly burden that many households are struggling to absorb.
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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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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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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:
House Minority Leader Michael W. Chippendale and Tara Granahan WPRO Discuss RI State Budget Surplus5/14/2026
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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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