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State House, Providence, RI - State Representatives Brian C. Newberry and George Nardone have prepared a budget amendment ahead of Tuesday to claw back $11 million in funds State Attorney General Peter Neronha funneled to his office, DEM and the Rhode Island Foundation, in direct violation of statutory law. The amendment would take money out of the AG’s operating budget and redirect it to the following organizations:
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State House, Providence, RI - The debacle surrounding Rhode Island’s Unified Health Infrastructure Project (UHIP), later rebranded as RIBridges which is a custom computer system, has once again highlighted the failure of state leadership and their ill-advised reliance on the contractor Deloitte. This latest catastrophe - a cyberattack compromising the personal information of 630,000 Rhode Islanders - demands immediate accountability and swift corrective action.
RI Capitol TV 's Legislative Insights, Margie O'Brien interviews RI Representative Sherry Roberts RI House Representative District 29 for the compelling story behind Sherry's Law and the team that is helping to bring justice to sex abuse victims.
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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.
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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Rep Sherry Roberts' determination to help others seek justice who have experienced 1st and 2nd degree sexual assault, and her courage and resilience in publicly relaying her own tragic childhood story, resulted in "Sherry's Law" passing in the House this past session. Next year, we will work to get this important bill for victims passed in both chambers.
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