http://www.ltgov.state.ri.us/ Elizabeth Roberts, Office of the Lieutenant Governor - Press Releases en-us rihelp@egov.com May 21, 2013 PROVIDENCE--Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts will be joined by Governor Lincoln Chafee and Major General Kevin McBride, Adjutant General of the Rhode Island National Guard, as well as state and local officials, on Friday, May 24, 2013, at 10:00 am on the southwest lawn of the State... Tue, 21 May 2013 20:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19389 Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts' Statement on Marriage Equality "It's a proud day to be a Rhode Islander, and as an elected official, I am thrilled that all committed, loving couples will now be treated and protected equally under the law. I commend and applaud the House and Senate for their... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19201 April 23, 2013 Providence, RI "I am elated that Senate Bill 38A has been voted out of committee, headed for a full debate and vote on the Senate floor. Our family members and friends, neighbors and co-workers deserve to be treated fairly and protected equally under the law, and this vote... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19188 Lt. Governor Roberts expressed her gratitude and congratulations to Rhode Island's Health Insurance Commissioner Chris Koller who has announced that he will be leaving Rhode Island in July to lead the Millbank Memorial Fund as its President. "Commissioner Koller has laid the groundwork for the... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19151 "I was saddened and angered by the terrible tragedy in Boston today, on what should have been a triumphant occasion for everyone who ran or supported someone in the marathon. We send thoughts and prayers to the families, loved ones and friends of the many injured and affected, and we thank the... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19152 April 9, 2013 Health care providers, insurers, patients, government leaders and community organizations will collaborate with national experts from The Advisory Board Company on State Healthcare Innovation Plan PROVIDENCE--This week, Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts, chair of the Rhode Island... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19078 January 24, 2013 "Today marks a historic first step toward the legal recognition of same-sex marriages for Rhode Island gay and lesbian couples, whom we know as our neighbors and co-workers, our family members and friends. "I applaud our House of Representatives for their forward-thinking... Thu, 24 Jan 2013 23:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/18480 December 5, 2012 PROVIDENCE—Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts and Major General Kevin McBride, Adjutant General of Rhode Island and Commanding General of Rhode Island National Guard, will welcome dozens of volunteers at the 10th Annual "Operation Holiday Cheer" collection drive at 10:30 am on... Wed, 05 Dec 2012 20:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/18111 November 27, 2012 Series Hosted by Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts and DEA Director Catherine Taylor to gather input for comprehensive State Plan for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders PROVIDENCE--The first Listening Session for the State Plan for Alzheimer's Disease and Related... Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/18054 November 5, 2012 Joined by The Adjutant General of the RI National Guard Major General McBride, Roberts Announces Important Dates and Corporate Sponsors PROVIDENCE—Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts launched Operation Holiday Cheer 2012 today, accompanied by Major General Kevin McBride, corporate Mon, 05 Nov 2012 20:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/17884 September 19, 2012 PROVIDENCE—Lt. Governor Elizabeth H. Roberts, Chair of the RI Healthcare Reform Commission, and Catherine Taylor, Director of the Division of Elderly Affairs (DEA), are joining forces to raise awareness of the benefits available to seniors under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).... Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/17563 "I want to express my sincerest get-well wishes for Commissioner Deborah Gist. I'm confident the important work she has been leading in education reform will continue unabated, and that progress in our state will not skip a beat. I know Rhode Islanders throughout the state join me in wishing... Thu, 23 Aug 2012 18:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/17252 "As of August 1, 2012, 47 million women will have access--for the first time ever--to preventive services that put them and their doctors in charge of their healthcare decisions. Under the Affordable Care Act, most private insurers and all new insurance plans will cover additional, life-saving... Thu, 02 Aug 2012 20:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/17090 PROVIDENCE--Lt. Governor Elizabeth H. Roberts has been elected to the leadership committee of the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA). Lt. Governor Roberts was elected unanimously on Friday to serve as Treasurer of the professional association for the office holders, first in line of... Mon, 23 Jul 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/17012 "I wish to congratulate Timothy Babineau in his new role as president of Lifespan," said Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts, Chair of the RI Healthcare Reform Commission. "As a physician, he understands the many health challenges facing our community and has been committed to improving patient outcomes. Mon, 25 Jun 2012 15:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/16817 "We have made tremendous progress in reforming our state's healthcare system to benefit Rhode Islanders, and we're leading the country in developing a health benefits exchange," said Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts, Chair of the RI Healthcare Reform Commission. "However, the increasingly... Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/16792 PROVIDENCE – Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts, Chair of the Healthcare Reform Commission, praised the Rhode Island General Assembly for passing bills H-7687 and S-2129, introduced by Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D-Narragansett) and Sen. Donna Nesselbush (D-Pawtucket). The bills place into Rhode Island law a... Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/16742 June 12, 2012 PROVIDENCE – Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts, Chair of the Healthcare Reform Commission, applauded and thanked the Rhode Island General Assembly for passing H-7909 and S-2887, bills introduced by Rep. Brian Patrick Kennedy (D-Hopkinton) and Sen. Rhoda Perry (D-Providence). The bills Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/16741 June 11, 2012 Providence, RI--"Providing access to affordable, quality healthcare is one of the most important issues facing families and small businesses in our state today," said Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts. "OSHEAN's Beacon 2.0 network will provide critical broadband access that is... Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/16740 May 25, 2012 PROVIDENCE— Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts will be joined by Governor Chafee and Major General Kevin McBride of the Rhode Island National Guard, and Senator Reed, Senator Whitehouse and Congressman Cicilline of Rhode Island's Congressional Delegation this morning, Friday, May 25, 2012,... 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