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2017


July 28,2017
Representative Robert Nardolillo Calls for Action at State’s Training School

July 17,2017
Taxpayers Shut Out of Information Regarding State Spending on Media Company

July 17,2017
Representative Robert Nardolillo’s 3rd Annual Skydiving For a Cause Raises $4,000.00

July 12,2017 
Representative Robert Nardolillo Announces 3rd Annual Skydiving For a Cause
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June 28,2017
Three Bills Sponsored by Freshman Legislator Representative Bob Quattrocchi Pass the House of Representatives

June 22, 2017
House Republican Caucus Submits Amendments to State Budget

June 21, 2017
Representative Anthony Giarrusso Gives State House Tour To George Hanaford Elementary School Students

June 15, 2017
Representative Bob Quattrocchi Gives State House Tour To Hope Elementary School Students

June 13, 2017
House Republican Caucus to Hold Press Conference to Announce Its Position on the FY 2018 Budget

June 12, 2017
Representative Bob Quattrocchi Gives State House Tour To Clayville Elementary School Students

June 7, 2017
Republican Caucus Renews Call to Repeal Tolls DOT has Misled the Public About Full Costs of Toll Program

June 6, 2017
House Finance Committee to Hear Testimony on Eminent Domain Bill

June 6, 2017
House Corporations Committee to Hear Testimony on Representative Mendonça Bill, Affecting the Commerce Corporation
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​May 30, 2017
House Finance Committee to Hear Bill Submitted by House Minority Whip Blake A. Filippi To Repeal Beer and Malt Sales Tax

May 30, 2017
Representative Kenneth Mendonça to Testify Before House Finance Committee on Bill to Protect Personal Income Tax

May 30, 2017
House Finance Committee to Hear Bill Designed to Protect Rhode Island Taxpayers, Submitted by Representative Sherry Roberts
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May 26, 2017
Representative Quattrocchi Testifies Before House Finance Committee on Bills Regarding the Truck Tolls and Legislative Grants

May 25, 2017
Representative Robert B. Lancia Gives State House Tour To Glen Hills Elementary School Students

May 24, 2017
Representative Robert B. Lancia to Honor the Samaritans of Rhode Island and Local Author

May 23, 2017
House Minority Leader Patricia Morgan holds press conference to discuss repeal of truck toll law

May 22, 2017
House Minority Leader Patricia Morgan Submits APRA Request to Governor’s Office Requesting Details of All Employment Hires

May 19, 2017
MEDIA ADVISORY:  
House Republican Caucus schedules news conference on truck tolls

May 16, 2017
Minority Whip Blake Filippi To Testify Before House Finance Committee on Pension Fund Investments

May 16, 2017
Representative Bob Quattrocchi to Testify on Legislation Focused On Bringing Accountability to State Spending

May 16, 2017
Representative Anthony Giarrusso To Testify Before House Finance Committee On Legislation To Rein in Spending by the RI Commerce Corporation

May 8, 2017
Minority Leader Patricia Morgan Pushes for Statewide Computer Assisted Dispatch System to Save Municipalities Millions

May 5, 2017
Representative Bob Quattrocchi Opposing Plans for Regional Water Board That Rewards First Southwest and Former Deloitte Employees

May 3, 2017
House Minority Leader Patricia Morgan Pens Letter to Governor Asking Her to Address Gypsy Moth Crisis

May 3, 2017
Representative Robert Nardolillo III Announces 3rd Annual Bow Ties Against Bullying Campaign at the State House

May 2, 2017
House Minority Leader Patricia Morgan Vehemently Against Plans for Regional Water Board That Rewards First Southwest and Former Deloitte Employees
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April 25, 2017
House Minority Whip Blake Filippi to Testify Before the House Finance Committee Calling for Transparency Across State and Local Government

April 24, 2017
Rep. Lancia to honor 15th anniversary of 5K Walk and Run to benefit Children’s Friend

April 12, 2017
House Minority Caucus to Submit Bill to Prevent Rhode Islanders From Being Forced to Pay for PawSox Stadium

April 11, 2017
House Minority Leader Patricia Morgan to Submit Legislation to Repeal Truck Tolls in Rhode Island

April 7, 2017
Legislation Submitted by Representative Bob Quattrocchi Would Grant Scituate Veterans a Tax Credit

April 6, 2017
Representative Sherry Roberts Testifies Before House Committee on Health, Education and Welfare on HPV Bill

April 6, 2017
Leaders Against Litter Coming to Rhode Island State House To Celebrate Earth Day

April 5, 2017
Representative Justin K. Price to Testify on Geoengineering Bill Before The House Committee on Environment and Natural Resources

April 5, 2017
Representative Robert B. Lancia to Host Constituent Forums To Discuss Sex Offenders in Cranston

April 4, 2017
Eco-Depot Event Scheduled for Coventry
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March 30, 2017
Representative Robert Nardolillo III. Announces TCB “Taking Care of Business” Small Business Package

March 29, 2017
House Minority Leader Patricia Morgan Demands Full Disclosure in 38 Studios Case As State Admits Wrongdoing

March 29, 2017
Required Offer of Taken Land Back to Original Owners Proposed Before Judiciary Committee

March 27, 2017
House Minority Whip Submits Legislation Designed To Create Transparency in Rhode Island’s Pension Fund Investments

March 24, 2017
Representative Mendonça Testifies Before House Judiciary Committee Regarding Open Meetings Laws

March 23, 2017
Representative Robert Lancia Testifies About Sex Offender Population in Cranston Before House Judiciary Committee

March 22, 2017
House Minority Leader Patricia Morgan Testifies Before House Labor Committee On Legislation to Increase Prevailing Wage Cap For Small Building Project Competition

March 22, 2017
House Minority Leader Patricia Morgan Submits Legislation to Isolate 911 and Other Money from Telecommunications Providers

March 22, 2017
House Minority Leader Patricia Morgan Testifies Before House Labor Committee On Legislation to Increase Prevailing Wage Cap For Small Building Project Competition

March 21, 2017
Minority Leader Patricia Morgan Testifies on Legislation for DLT Negotiation Training for Town Officials

March 20, 2017
Legislation for a State-Wide Commission To Study Improved Recycling For Multifamily Complexes in Rhode Island

March 20, 2017
House Minority Leader Patricia Morgan Proposes Amendment to Central Coventry Fire District Charter

March 20, 2017
Representative Robert Lancia to Host Superintendent and Principals from District 16 at Rhode Island State House

March 20, 2017
State-Wide Commission to Study Improved Recycling For Multifamily Complexes in Rhode Island Proposed Before Municipal Government Committee
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March 17, 2017
Representative Sherry Roberts Testifies Before the House Committee on Municipal Government Regarding Coventry’s Fire Districts

March 16, 2017
House Minority Leader Patricia Morgan Introduces Package of Municipal Spending Reduction Tools

March 16, 2017
Representative Robert Nardolillo III. Submits Legislation Aimed At Protecting Families with a Disabled Parent

March 8, 2017
House panel hears Rep. Morgan's resolution on creating child abuse/animal abuse cross-reporting system

March 6, 2017
Rep. Nardolillo submits resolution to Congress to prevent voter fraud

March 2, 2017
Rep. Brian C. Newberry submits legislation requiring civic literacy in local schools
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March 1, 2017

Members of House Minority Caucus Meet with Leaders From Rhode Island’s Regional School Districts
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​February 28, 2017
Minority Leader Patricia Morgan Travels to Thailand to Help Women Candidates - International Republican Institute Seeks to Strengthen Developing Democracies

February 28, 2017
Rep. Robert Nardolillo III blasts Governor Raimondo over new tourism campaign

February 27, 2017
House Committee on Judiciary to hear two privacy protection bills introduced by House Minority Whip Blake A. Filippi

February 16, 2017
Sr. Deputy Minority Leader Anthony Giarrusso Submits Legislation Recognizing Historic Cemeteries

February 15, 2017
House GOP Members to Propose Changes to House Rules Legislation

February 7, 2017
Representative Robert Lancia to Co-Host Along with Sean Holley, 2nd Annual Black History Month Rhode Island Youth Reading Club Event

February 7, 2017
​R.I. boy, 9, wants to be president and says Minority Leader Patricia Morgan is one of his political heroes

February 2, 2017
House Minority Caucus members call upon governor and attorney general to release all documents related to 38 Studios investigation
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​January 30, 2017
Minority Leader Patricia Morgan Pens Letter to President Trump Seeking Much Needed Federal Assistance for All Rhode Islanders

January 30, 2017
Rep. Lancia to introduce legislation aimed at sex offenders

January 27, 2017
Representative Robert Lancia Introduces Legislation to Create an Office of Inspector General to Help Root Out Political Corruption

January 26, 2017
Representative Robert Nardolillo Asks Governor Raimondo and Mayor Elorza to Consider Actions Regarding
​Sanctuary Cities


January 24, 2017
Representative Robert Lancia Announces Prayer Breakfast at Rhode Island College

January 23, 2017
Representative Bob Quattrocchi Assigned to House Committees

January 18, 2017
Representative Nardolillo Introduces Legislation Intended to Deport Illegal Immigrants

January 17, 2017
Rep. Justin Price assigned to several top House committees

January 17, 2017
Minority Leader Morgan to offer response to Governor Gina Raimondo’s State of the State Address

January 13, 2017
Representative Roberts assigned to several House committees, will chair Republican Policy Group

January 6, 2017
Minority Leader Morgan introduces resolution congratulating Trump on inauguration

January 4, 2017
Rep. Robert Nardolillo wants to reinstate E-Verify


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2016


December 29,2016
Representative Robert A. Nardolillo III to Submit Legislation to Eliminate the Corporate Tax for Small Businesses in Rhode Island

December 22, 2016 
Representative-Elect Bob Quattrocchi Visits Quonset Business Park to Learn More About Economic Growth in Rhode Island

December 21, 2016
Minority Leader Patricia Morgan and Representative-elect Bob Quattrocchi Visit Department of Human Services Office in Providence to Find Continued Backlog

December 20, 2016
Representative Patricia Morgan Wants Teachers to Have Freedom to Say Merry Christmas in Rhode Island Classrooms

December 19, 2016
Representative Sherry Roberts Requests State Planning Council Reschedule Meeting

December 13,2016
Representative Sherry Roberts Announces Additional Workshop Impacting Farmers Scheduled by RI DEM

December 7, 2016
Representative Robert B. Lancia Outraged Serial Child Molester Has Been Released from Prison

November 28, 2016
Rep. Robert B. Lancia to host second annual ‘Hope for the Holidays’

November 16, 2016
Representative Patricia Morgan Elected House Minority Leader, Representative Blake A. Filippi Elected House Minority Whip

November 15, 2016
Rep. Nardolillo Calls on Governor Raimondo to Reverse Lincoln Chafee Executive Order on Illegals

November 15, 2016
Representative Robert B. Lancia Invited to Attend Veteran Civilian Policy Academy

October 13, 2016
RI House GOP Members Rank Highest For Supporting RI Small Business Community

October 3, 2016
Representative Michael Chippendale Calls for Governor and RI Commerce Corporation to Halt Tax Credits to Unscrupulous Developer

August 31, 2016
Representative Robert A. Nardolillo III Reiterates Call for Ban on Syrian Refugees

August 29, 2016
Representative Robert Nardolillo Receives Accolades from Two Government Groups

August 23, 2016
Members of RI House Minority Caucus Announce Additional Workshop Impacting Farmers Scheduled by RI DEM

August 19,2016
Representative Robert B. Lancia Becomes Robert J. Thompson Eastern Leadership Academy Fellow

August 18,2016
DEM Meeting Which Severely Impacts Farmers Still On

August 17,2016
Representative Robert A. Nardolillo III Honored by Civil Air Patrol

August 16,2016
Republican Representatives Calls Upon Governor Raimondo to Reschedule Meeting Which Severely Impacts Farmers

August 10,2016
House Minority Caucus Calls Upon House Committee on Oversight to Reconvene Following 38 Studios Investigation

August 2,2016
Patriot Honor Ride coming to Rhode Island to honor fallen heroes

June 14,2016
Representative Sherry Roberts Raises Concerns over Surveillance Cameras at Toll Gantries

June 13,2016
Representative Doreen Costa Wants Rhode Islanders Waiting for Income Tax Refund Checks Paid Interest

June 6,2016
  • Eco-Depot Event Scheduled for West Warwick
  • Representative Robert Nardolillo to Jump in Legislative Leap in Honor of RI Fallen Hero
  • Representative Justin Price Supports Amendment to the Chariho Act

June 1,2016
Representative Doreen Costa to Jump in Legislative Leap

May 26,2016
Representative Sherry Roberts Thanks Governor Raimondo for Making Her Jobs Guarantee Program Between Electric Boat and Coventry High School’s Regional Career a Statewide Program

May 18,2016
Representative Sherry Roberts Has Submitted a Bill to Extend Term Limits For Members of General Assembly

May 13,2016
Sen. Pagliarini and Rep. Nardolillo File “Betsy’s Bill” Seek to Reduce Severance Pay and Benefits for Contracted State Workers

May 9,2016
Morgan Introduces Bill to Bar Moral Obligation Bonds

May 9,2016
Rep. Reilly to Host Town Hall Meeting

May 9,2016
Representative Doreen Costa to Chair Legislative Commission Approved to Study Sex Trafficking in Rhode Island

May 4,2016
Rep. Nardolillo Takes Plight of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community To Nation’s Top Executives

May 2,2016
Representative Blake Filippi Wants to Abolish “Amazon Tax”

May 2,2016
Representative Anthony Giarrusso Fighting to Nix Double-Tax on Refund Checks
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May 2,2016
Veterans Rallying to the State House

May 2,2016
Representative Robert B. Lancia Testifies Before House Committee on Finance for Special License Plate for Gold Star Parents

May 2,2016
Representative Sherry Roberts Wants Jobs Guarantee Program Between Electric Boat and Coventry High School’s Regional Career and Technical Center to Go Statewide

April 28,2016
Representative Patricia Morgan Fights for Better Money Management

April 26,2016
Representatives Nardolillo and Lancia Announce 2nd Annual Bow Ties Against Bullying Campaign at the State House

April 21,2016
Representative Sherry Roberts Seeking to Help Victims of Sex Trafficking

April 14,2016
Representative Sherry Roberts Testifies Before House Labor Committee on Immigration

April 13,2016
Representative Blake Filippi Wants Rhode Island Voters to Have the Opportunity to Decide Whether Elections are Decided by a Majority Vote

April 13,2016
Representative Robert B. Lancia to Host Monthly ‘Coffee with Constituents’ at Children’s Friend 5K Walk & Run at Roger Williams Park

April 12,2016
Representative Daniel P. Reilly Invites Eighth Graders to RI House Chamber for a Mock Session

April 12,2016
Representative Daniel P. Reilly Promotes Eco-Depot Event in Middletown

April 12,2016
Rep. Nardolillo Co-sponsors Bill Restoring No Fare Bus Pass for Low-Income Seniors and Disabled

April 8,2016
Representative Robert A. Nardolillo III. Concerned Over Tragedies at DCYF

April 6,2016
Representative Robert A. Nardolillo Eyes Economic Opportunity for Rhode Island

April 5,2016
Representative Robert A. Nardolillo Participates in 'Take Your Legislator to Work Day'

March 31,2016
Rep. Doreen Costa Sends APRA Request to Governor’s Office

March 31,2016
Representative Justin Price Honors Tomaquag Museum

March 30,2016
Representatives Patricia Morgan and Blake Filippi Call on Governor to Investigate Potential Fraud at the RI Dept. of Labor and Training

March 29,2016
  • Representative Daniel P. Reilly Introduces House Companion Bill Requiring Legislative Approval of Toll Locations
  • Representative Doreen Costa Criticizes Spending Millions of Dollars on Rhode Island’s New Marketing Logo and Campaign
  • Representative Sherry Roberts Co-Signs Bill to Create Office of Inspector General

March 28,2016
Representatives Robert B. Lancia, Michael W. Chippendale, Sherry Roberts, and Robert A. Nardolillo, III. Announce JROTC Day at the RI State House

March 24,2016
  • Rep. Nardolillo Bill Targets Those With a ‘Need for Speed’ While Eluding Police
  • ​Representative Doreen Costa to Chair Legislative Commission Approved to Study Sex Trafficking in Rhode Island
  • State Representative Michael Chippendale Only State Official to Testify at Traffic Commission Hearing to Consider DOT Request to Shut Roads to Trucks​

March 22,2016
Rep. Nardolillo Pens Letter to President Obama; Requests Immigration Cease Until Thorough Vetting Process is Finalized “We Can’t Wait Until the President has to Send Deepest Condolences to the American People”

March 18,2016
Representatives Robert Lancia and Grace Diaz and the Rhode Island House of Representatives Hosting American Diabetes Alert Day
 

March 17,2016
Representative Sherry Roberts Co-Sponsors Bill to Prevent Rhode Island Taxpayer Payments to 38 Studios Bondholders

March 15,2016
Representative Justin Price Submits Bill Requiring RIDE to Honor Agreement with Chariho Area Career and Technical Center

March 9,2016
State Rep. Blake Filippi Introduces Bill to limit Law Enforcement Use of High-Tech Devices that Can Spy on the Public

March 8,2016
  • Representative Roberts Honors 104-year-old Coventry resident.
  • Representative Lancia Reacts to WJAR-TV story on 911 Fees.

March 3,2016
Representative Sherry Roberts' Bill Will Level the Playing Field for Home Schooled Students.

February 29,2016
  • Reps. Chippendale, Nardolillo sponsor bill to expedite unemployment benefits for domestic abuse victims
  • Filippi Presents Food Labeling Bill for Grocery Stores to Notify Customers of Products that Contain GMOs

February 23,2016
Comprehensive Human Trafficking Bill To Be Heard in House Judiciary Today Rep. Doreen Costa Takes Aim at Punishing ‘Buyers and Sellers’ Bill Creates Council on Human Trafficking Focused on Prevention

February 22,2016
Rep. Costa Plans to Introduce Bill Banning Public Relations Expenditures By Outside Vendors

February 19,2016
House Commission to Hold ‘Public Comment’ Hearing on Rules and Regulations Of the R.I. Medical Board of Licensure and Discipline

February 17,2016
Temperature Rising! RPG ‘Waste-O-Meter’ Finds Another $5 Million of Wasted Taxpayer Funds

February 16,2016
Filippi presents bill to guarantee taxpayers the right to sue government for unlawful use
of tax dollars


February 9,2016
Rep. Lancia To Co-Host Black History Month Rhode Island Youth Reading Club

February 8,2016
Morgan Calls DOT Denial of Public Information “Alarming Sign” Transparency is Critical to Good Decision Making
Is RhodeWorks so Flawed that Info Must be Hidden?
  • Rep. Morgan letter to Chairman Gallison

January 27,2016
Morgan Introduces Bills to Improve Jobs Climate RI Needs Strong Foundation of Business-Friendly Policies

January 25,2016
Morgan Calls DOT Denial of Public Information “Alarming Sign” Transparency is Critical to Good Decision Making
Is RhodeWorks so Flawed that Info Must be Hidden?


January 20,2016
  • Rep. Filippi Introduces Constitutional Amendment To Protect Passenger Vehicles from Tolls
  • Republican Policy Group Launches Waste-O-Meter Giant Thermometer Will Display and Highlight Government Waste

January 14,2016
  • Rep. Lancia announces 2016 as the “Year of the Veteran” Press Conference Scheduled for Jan. 19 at 3 p.m. to Announce Bills Aimed at Helping Veterans
  • Republicans Introduce No Toll Bridge Works Plan
  • Representative Morgan Submits Legislation Prohibiting EBT/Cash Assistance Purchases of Alcohol, Tobacco, Lottery

January 12,2016
Rep. Costa Holding Book Drive to Benefit North Kingstown and Exeter Elementary School Students
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2015


December 29,2015
  • Rep. Morgan Calls for Transparency; Governor's Response to Public Records Request is Gamesmanship, Not Leadership; People Deserve to Know Governor's Toll Agenda​
  • Rep. Doreen Costa taking the 2016 Penguin Plunge on New Year’s Day
 
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December 22,2015
Rep. Reilly seeks transportation plan answers from Governor Raimondo

December 21,2015
Rep. Roberts takes the lead initiating Navy to pick up JROTC in Coventry High School Offers a big thanks to the Elks Lodge for providing a Gratitude Grant

December 7,2015
  • Representatives Doreen Costa and Justin Price Invite Everyone to Join Them for the ‘Wreaths Across America’ Christmas Wreath Laying Ceremony in Honor of Our Veterans        
  • Representative Nardolillo Seeks to Improve Consumer Environment for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community
  
December 3,2015
Representative Nardolillo Questions Governor Raimondo’s Intentions to Honor the Legislative Process as 2016 Session Approaches
 
December 2,2015
House Minority Leader Brian C. Newberry Questions Transparency and Purpose of the “Fair Funding Formula Working Group.”
  • Read Ted Nesi's Saturday Morning Post regarding the press release

November 23,2015   
Rep. Filippi Holds Community Meeting in Charlestown

November 16,2015   
  • Rep. Nardolillo Urges Governor to Rescind Offer to Host Syrian Refugee
          - Read Rep. Nardolillo's letter to Governor Raimondo
  • Rep. Sherry Roberts' Letter Asking Governor to Close RI Borders
  • ​Rep. Doreen Costa's Letter to Gov. Raimondo Regarding Refugees
 
November 13,2015   

Rep. Nardolillo to Submit Legislation to Require Seat Belts on all New School Buses in Rhode Island 
  • Brown Daily Herald Coverage
     
November 10,2015   
  • Rep. Lancia to Co-Host RI Latino Professional Business Network’s “Celebrate Veterans” Event November 12, State House
  • Rep. Filippi to Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Limit Highway Tolling of Passenger Automobiles

November 3,2015   
Rep. Costa Wants Voters to Approve Governor's Bridge Toll Plan

October 28,2015   
Republican Policy Group Calls on Governor to Work with RICCA to Restructure Operations
    
October 27,2015   

Rep. Roberts Facilitates Job Guaranty Program for Coventry Students
  
October 21,2015   

Rep. Nardolillo To File Legislation Amending Fiscal Stability Act
   
October 7,2015   
Republican Policy Group Releases Bridge Repair Plan
                  - 
Press Release
                  - RPG Tolling Comparison
                  - Bridge Repair Plan Summary
                  - Funding Sources

October 6,2015   
Commission to Review Practices of Medical Licensure & Discipline Board

September 30,2015  
Rep. Price Meets with DEM Regarding Improvements to Wyoming Upper Dam

September 20,2015 
House Reps Take Legislative Leap for RI Community Food Bank
 
September 14,2015 
  • Rep. Lancia Proposes Resolution Giving House Committees Subpoena Power
  • Price, Nardolillo Applaud School District Resolutions Opposing Mandatory Vaccine
  
September 10,2015 

RI Legislators Joining Rep. Nardolillo for 'Legislative Leap' Against Hunger

August 5,2015   
Governor Appoints Rep. Reilly to Justice Reinvention Working Group

August 4,2015
Rep. Price Calls for DOH to Rescind Mandatory HPV Vaccine Requirement

August 1,2015
Rep. Costa Asks Public to Support Saving Quonset Air Museum
   
July 29,2015
New Law Helps Families of Children With Disabilities

July 25,2015
Rep. Roberts' Legislation Targets Deadbeat Dads Who Lie About Income

February 11,2015 
R.I.'s GOP lawmakers Renew Campaign Against 'Welfare Fraud and Abuse'
              

February 10,2015 
RI's GOP Lawmakers Renew Campaign Against 'Welfare Fraud and Abuse'
       
January 8,2015

House Minority Caucus Addresses Controversial RhodeMap RI


January 7,2015 
Patricia Morgan and Marie Baker: It's Time to Listen to the Taxpayers
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2014


December 2,2014
Morgan Calls on Attorney General to Investigate Coventry Fire District Meeting
 

​November 19,2014
  • Letter to Division of Planning: Concerns with RhodeMap RI
  • Legislators Call for Delay of RhodeMap RI 

July 22,2014  
Honoring Carol Mumford's Passing

   
May 1,2014     
Chippendale Calls Key Witnesses to Testify
 
  
March 25,2014
     
  • Morgan's Email to the Candidates for Speaker        
  • Morgan Seeks Reforms from New Speaker

March 11,2014      
Board-Certified teachers to be recognized Wednesday by RI House 


February 27,2014
Giarrusso files legislation to attract corporate HQs, back office operations

February 26,2014
  • Morgan legislation would update prevailing wage limits, save money on municipal projects    
  • Morgan files bill to speed victim settlements
       
February 25,2014
Costa files bill to eliminate estate tax
   
February 20,2014
Reinstating auto excise tax to benefit cities, towns is target of Chippendale bill

February 2,2014
Trillo urges House to drop corporate sales tax to 7%
      
January 30,2014
Morgan files legislation to tackle food stamp fraud
  
January 29,2014
Bill expanding requirement for background checks for school contract employees filed by Gierrusso
 
January 28,2014
Morgan Fills Bill Exempting Social Security From RI Taxation

January 26,2014
Rep Doreen Costa talks tax on taxi fares, small business regulation on Capitol TV
     
January 23,2014
Rep Anthony Giarrusso on Capital TV, on why fixing the economy is so difficult

January 22,2014
Rep Doreen Costa talks sales tax on Capitol TV

January 22,2014
Rep Costa to host news conference re taxi fare sales tax

January 21,2014
Rep Newberry files legislation to expand requirement for fiscal notes
   
January 14,2014
Rep Giarrusso urges small business council to speak with louder voice on business matters 

January 9,2014
  • Brian Newberry with Majority Leader Mattiello on WPRI's Newsmakers
  • House GOP Unveils 2014 Legislative Program

​January 5, 2014      

Brian Newberry on The Buddy Cianci Show, ABC6
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2013


May 30, 2013
Rep. Doreen Costa named to Defense Economy Planning Commission

February 1, 2013
Rep. Doreen Costa bill would allow electronic monitoring of patients in nursing homes

January 16, 2013
Rep. Doreen Costa appointed to House Judiciary, Veterans' Affairs committees

January 15, 2013
Rep. Doreen Costa urges further study of Park and Ride on Route 2

January 10, 2013
Rep. Doreen Costa leading effort to address Park and Ride

January 10, 2013
Rep. Doreen Costa invites residents to Wickford Wintertime Wednesdays

2012


November 2012
Rep Giarrusso on economic development, Capitol TV ​
January 12, 2012
Rep. Doreen Costa introduces legislation to provide funding for Waterfire

2011


June 14, 2011
Rep. Doreen Costa introduces bill to drug test public assistance recipients

January 14, 2011
Rep. Doreen Costa appointed to three House committees

January 4, 2011
Rep. Doreen Costa sworn in as General Assembly convenes

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