http://www.ltgov.state.ri.us/ Elizabeth Roberts, Office of the Lieutenant Governor - Press Releases en-us rihelp@egov.com Tuesday, December 20, 2011 PROVIDENCE—Lt. Governor Elizabeth H. Roberts will host the Rhode Island Chanukah celebration and menorah lighting, promoting "A World of Good" and featuring prayers for RI troops, to be held at the State House on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 6:30 PM. The ceremony... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15464 Providence - October 5, 2011 Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts launched Operation Holiday Cheer 2011 today, accompanied by Brigadier General Mark Jannitto, corporate/community sponsors and Holiday Cheer 2010 care package recipient Master Sergeant Glen DeCecco at the National Guard Schofield Armory... Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/14913 PROVIDENCE - July 22, 2011 "I am deeply saddened by the death of Governor Bruce Sundlun, a man who led a remarkable life and chose to share his spirit and leadership with all of us as governor. He served our country with great distinction in World War II and went on after a successful career in Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/14344 PROVIDENCE - May 27, 2011 Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts was joined by Brigadier General Marcus Jannitto, Commander, Joint Force Headquarters, Rhode Island National Guard, today at the State House to commemorate Memorial Day. Roberts and Jannitto honored Rhode Island's service men and women with a... Fri, 27 May 2011 16:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/13938 PROVIDENCE - May 18, 2011 Lt. Gov. Elizabeth H. Roberts reiterated her strong opposition today to the rate request increases for small and large group insurance, averaging 10.5 percent filed by Blue Cross Blue Shield RI, and 18 percent to 20 percent filed by UnitedHealthcare of New England. The... Wed, 18 May 2011 18:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/13873 Providence, RI - May 12, 2011 Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts will honor Rhode Island's exemplary high school seniors from across the state on Monday, May 16, 2011, at 5:00 p.m. in the Atrium of the Rhode Island Department of Administration, One Capitol Hill, as part of the Lieutenant Governor's... Thu, 12 May 2011 14:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/13840 Providence, RI - May 11, 2011 Lt. Gov. Elizabeth H. Roberts responded today to the request filed by Blue Cross Blue Shield RI for an average rate increase of 10.5% for small and large group insurance. The decision affects businesses who purchase coverage through BCBSRI. "A double digit... Wed, 11 May 2011 20:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/13825 Providence, RI - April 16, 2011 Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts joined volunteers from around the state this morning to clean up a portion of the Pawtuxet River as part of an Environmental Cleanup Day at the Norwood Conservation Area in Warwick, RI. Serve Rhode Island and the Pawtuxet River... Sat, 16 Apr 2011 13:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/13661 Providence, RI - April 13, 2011 "Thank you, Chairman McNamara, and members of the committee. And thank you also to Chairman Kennedy for introducing this important legislation. "The idea of a health insurance exchange is not new. I have been working with the general assembly and community... Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/13636 Providence, RI - April, 13, 2011 "I applaud Senator Miller's efforts and hard work on the Senate Commission he chaired to study and address cost containment, efficiency and transparency in our hospitals. These are important issues that will impact the national health reforms we are now... Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/13628 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/13624 Providence, RI - April 6, 2011 "Establishing a health insurance exchange in Rhode Island is a critically important step to ensuring that all Rhode Islanders have access to high quality, affordable, sustainable health care. "I am deeply concerned that there is language in this legislation that Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/13610 Providence, RI - March 23, 2011 "I'm very encouraged by the significant progress we are making in Rhode Island toward full implementation of national health reform," said Roberts on the first year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. "The opportunities and funding made available to our state... Fri, 25 Mar 2011 13:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/13477 Providence, RI - March 10, 2011 Lt. Gov. Elizabeth H. Roberts today responded to the decision by Health Insurance Commissioner Christopher F. Koller to lower the effective overall average rate increase of 7.9% requested by Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI to an estimated 1.9%. The decision affects... Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/13452 Providence - February 23, 2011 A friendly competition between Lt. Governor Elizabeth H. Roberts and Columnist Edward Fitzpatrick of The Providence Journal will unfold inside One Financial Plaza this Saturday. On February 26, 2011, they'll climb the 58 flights of stairs inside the building as... Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/13270 Providence - February 2, 2011 Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts, Chair of the Emergency Management Advisory Council, joins the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) in reminding Rhode Islanders that roof collapse continues to be of high concern. The amount of recent snowfall that is... Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/13103 Providence - January 21, 2011 "I applaud Attorney General Kilmartin's opposition to the most recent request for a direct pay rate increase by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island. I join him in calling on Blue Cross to hold costs and premiums at the absolute minimum. Blue Cross should be... Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/13041 Providence - January 6, 2011 Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts today expressed her continued committed support for marriage equality, endorsing the proposed legislation anticipated for introduction later today in the House by Representative Art Handy and expected to be introduced soon in the Senate Thu, 06 Jan 2011 20:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/12944 Providence - January 5, 2011 Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts met with her staff today in a review of ethical standards to ensure accountability and transparency in her second term in office. "The first thing I did when taking office in 2007 was to obtain a full briefing for my staff on the... Wed, 05 Jan 2011 20:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/12939 Providence - December 8, 2010 Joined by Dozens of Community Volunteers, Roberts Anticipates Holiday Spirit Alive and Well in Rhode Island Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts, accompanied by staff and dozens of volunteers from around the state, will receive donations for the 8th Annual Operation... Wed, 08 Dec 2010 17:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/12780