http://www.ltgov.state.ri.us/Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:15:03 GMTElizabeth Roberts, Office of the Lieutenant Governor - Press Releasesen-usrihelp@nicusa.comMon, 26 Oct 2009 17:15:00 GMTBest-selling author T.R. Reid inaugurates series of high profile forums: "Making It Work: Health Reform in Rhode Island" PROVIDENCE- Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts and The Rhode Island Foundation today opened a series of high profile public forums on improving the health care system and bringing ...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10006Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:15:00 GMTHealth Department Director David Gifford to update Emergency Management Advisory Council on flu preparations including seasonal and H1N1 vaccinations PROVIDENCE- Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts will convene the Emergency Management Advisory Council EMAC, Tuesday, October 27th at 10:00 a.m. at the...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9981Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:00:00 GMTRoberts and a host of community and corporate sponsors launch the initiative to send care packages to service men and women stationed overseas the successful program in its seventh year will reach more than 500 troops with help from the public PROVIDENCE-Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts launched...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9968Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:15:00 GMTSession moderated by Tom Brokaw to explore opportunities to transform our cities for growth and sustainability PROVIDENCE- Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts will participate in a panel discussion with business and state leaders at the IBM Smarter Cities Conference, Thursday, October 1st, at 4:45 p.m....http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9846Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:45:00 GMTConference to explore national and statewide developments affecting the long term care community and providers PROVIDENCE- Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts will address a statewide conference of long term care providers Friday, September 25 at 9:45 a.m. at Johnson & Wales Inn in Seekonk, Mass. The...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9798Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:30:00 GMTThree-day conference in Providence to set agenda for the next ten years of NIH research on women's health issues PROVIDENCE- Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts will address the conference that sets the women's health research agenda for the National Institutes of Health NIH, Monday, September 21st,...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9772Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:30:00 GMTAddresses upcoming federal reforms, implementation at the state level and other issues of concern for seniors at forum in North Smithfield PROVIDENCE- Lt. Gov. Elizabeth H. Roberts, Chair of the Long Term Care Coordinating Council LTCCC today addressed a group of seniors on health care reform ...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9750Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:00:00 GMTWARWICK, RI - Congressman Jim Langevin D-RI today announced that Lt Governor Elizabeth Roberts will be his guest for the Joint Session of Congress on Wednesday evening. During his address, President Barack Obama is expected to speak about the great need for passing health care reform this year. ...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9687Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:30:00 GMTEmergency Management Advisory Council meeting to present update on H1N1 flu preparations and review statewide volunteer coordination during emergencies PROVIDENCE- Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts will convene the Emergency Management Advisory Council EMAC, Tuesday, September 8th at 10:00 a.m. at...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9666Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:45:00 GMTRoberts to propose legislation to penalize state employees for entering into unauthorized agreements PROVIDENCE, RI - Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts today demanded answers from the administration on the no-bid, backroom deal that secured $370,000 in payments to a company that never had a...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9657Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:15:00 GMTApplauds Pawtucket Furniture Maker's New Relationship with Major Regional Retail Chain PROVIDENCE- Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts, Chair of the Small Business Advocacy Council today applauds the announcement that regional retail chain Cardi's has entered into an agreement with Modulus Furniture of...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9578Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:45:00 GMT"Ten Markets in Seven Days" Tour for Buy Local RI Continues the Statewide Initiative to Grow Sales and Customer Base For Locally Owned Businesses PROVIDENCE- Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts, Chair of the Small Business Advocacy Council, continues her "Main Street" tours of local businesses for the...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9528Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:30:00 GMTPROVIDENCE- Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts, Chair of the Small Business Advocacy Council, will launch the website for the statewide initiative Buy Local RI, at a press conference THURSDAY, August 13th at 5:00 p.m. in the Bell Area of the State House. Buy Local RI launched last year with a public...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9480Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:15:00 GMTRoberts Joins National Leaders to Chair Health Care Reform Panel for the Nation's Lieutenant Governors PROVIDENCE- Continuing her leadership role in the health care reform discussion currently taking place in states across the country, Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts will chair the panel on health...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9418Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:15:00 GMTRoberts Calls for Legislation Barring Minors from Strip Club Employment PROVIDENCE - Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts today expressed outrage that state law allows minors to be employed as strippers or erotic dancers. According to today's Providence Journal, there is no state law barring a minor...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9359Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:00:00 GMTPROVIDENCE- Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts will convene a special meeting of the Small Business Advocacy Council SBAC, THURSDAY, July 16th at 10:00 a.m. to explore economic development and service opportunities presented by the airport and the intermodal transportation link now under construction for ...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9308Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:30:00 GMTWoonsocket "Main Street" Event for Buy Local RI Continues the Statewide Initiative to Grow Sales and Customer Base For Locally Owned Businesses PROVIDENCE- Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts, Chair of the Small Business Advocacy Council, continues her "Main Street" walking tours of local businesses for...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9270Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:15:00 GMTPROVIDENCE- Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts today applauded the restoration of the Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner in the FY 2010 state budget. An amendment to the budget passed in the House of Representatives restored the office, which would have been eliminated, effective July 1. "Rhode ...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9193Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:15:00 GMTPROVIDENCE- Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts will hold a press conference with business, health care leaders and consumers TOMORROW, June 23, at 12:30 p.m. at the State House to oppose the elimination of the Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner. The state budget for 2009-2010 approved last week by ...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9156Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:45:00 GMTAnnounces Opposition to Elimination of Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner PROVIDENCE- Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts today issued the following statement regarding the Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner's rejection of proposed rate factor increases from health insurers, and the...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9144