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Rhode Island House of Representatives Republican Caucus
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The Rhode Island House Minority Caucus listened to their constituents, their municipal leaders, and members of the business community -- as a result, will champion the following bills during the 2024 Legislative Session.
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State House, Providence – Representative George Nardone (D 28, Coventry) is proposing to streamline professional credentialing in the State of Rhode Island in the upcoming legislative session. Occupational licensing can often impose high barriers to entry, making it harder to find work or to start a business in the Ocean State (LC004832). According to a report issued by the Institute for Justice, the average license for low- and moderate-income jobs in Rhode Island takes 287 days of education and experience to obtain the proper credentials. The return on investment for many of the licensed professions is not proportional to the income the job ultimately provides (for example cosmetology or hairdressing). Occupational licensing costs the state’s economy $675M and leads to nearly 7,000 fewer jobs, with Rhode Island ranking the second highest licensing burden in the New England Region (Massachusetts is higher). Approximately 17% of Rhode Island workers are licensed.
House Minority Caucus: Formal Condolences To The People Of Israel Derailed By Democratic Leadership1/5/2024
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State House, Providence – During the first week of session since the horrific October 7 attacks by Hamas, a large bipartisan group of legislators presented a Resolution of Condolences for immediate consideration by House membership. This would normally have been a routine request, as the House frequently expresses condolences to victims of terror or other atrocities or events. Unfortunately, the Democratic leadership declined to follow customary procedure forcing the resolution to go to committee where there is no guarantee it will ever see the light of day. Resolution sponsor Rep. Brian C. Newberry and House Minority Leader Michael Chippendale commented:
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State House, Providence – Today, the House Republican Caucus releases its annual “Minority Report” detailing their successes in advocating for issues, policies, and initiatives on behalf of Rhode Island taxpayers during the 2023 Legislative Session. The 2023 Legislative Session Recap is published online and is a detailed listing of successfully sponsored, co-sponsored, or caucus inspired bills and initiatives, along with their outcomes.
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A Major Win for RI Taxpayers: Health and Human Services Incorporated Amendments in RI FY24 Budget.
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When the Governor's budget came out in February, we (House GOP) rolled up our sleeves and began working collaboratively with the other side of the aisle.
Only you--- Rhode Island's Governor and General Assembly -- can help prevent forest fires!4/17/2023
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State House, Providence – House Minority Leader Michael Chippendale offers the following statement regarding this week's multiple wildfires in Rhode Island:
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