ABOUT REP. BRIAN C. NEWBERRY

Brian C. Newberry (R) has represented District 48, covering most of North Smithfield and part of Burrillville, since first being elected in November 2008. He served as the House Minority Leader from 2011-2017, when he chose not to seek re-election. Before that, he served as Minority Whip. He serves on the House Corporations Committee (considers commerce and economic development matters), the House Rules Committee (discusses rules for consideration for the RI House of Representatives for 2025/26); House Conduct (peer review) and the House State Government and Elections Committee (addresses legislation pertinent to core government services and election matters).
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During the 2023/24 legislative sessions, the Republican Caucus moved the needle on a number of important state government issues on behalf of Rhode Island’s hardworking taxpayers.  Please click here to view the RI House Minority Report: 2023 Legislative Session Recap for an impressive list of caucus accomplishments.
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An attorney specializing in commercial litigation and professional malpractice defense, Rep. Newberry is a Partner in the law firm of Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP. He earned his Juris Doctorate, Magna Cum Laude, from Temple University School of Law, in 1996. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Pennsylvania in 1993 and earned his high school diploma at Choate Rosemary Hall in 1989.

A former Little League and Soccer Association Coach, and member of Central Congregational Church, Rep. Newberry is the former Vice-Chairman of the North Smithfield Republican Town Committee, a former long time member of the North Smithfield Library Board of Trustees and the former Chairman of the North Smithfield Juvenile Hearing Board.

Born on December 10, 1971, he is married to Elizabeth and they have three children, Diane, Liam and Aidan.  

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BRIAN C. NEWBERRY

​48TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT

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53 Follett Street 
North Smithfield, RI 02896 
(401) 222-2259
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Providence, RI 02903  
(401) 222-2259
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Chippendale Will Be Submitting Legislation to Address Unfunded State Education Mandates to Provide Fiscal Relief to Local School Districts
January 17, 2025 
State House, Providence, RI - Rhode Island House Minority Leader Michael Chippendale, on behalf of the House Minority Caucus, is submitting legislation to help streamline some unfunded, costly state education mandates on Rhode Island school districts -- many of which do not directly enhance the core education mission or services provided to students. After listening to school committees, including the Warwick School Committee which provided a comprehensive list of concerning mandates, this legislation came into form. Eliminating certain unfunded mandates would provide fiscal autonomy to school districts, allowing local resources to fund learning programs and tools that better service student needs.

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