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Are you uninsured? Is health care too expensive for you? Do you want to learn more about a plan that would cover all Rhode Islanders?

During April and May, Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts will be taking the Healthy Rhode Island Reform Act of 2008 on the road and hosting community meetings all across the state. Lt. Gov. Roberts will share the details of her legislation, which will transform the health care system in our state by putting in place a strong new structure for ensuring that all Rhode Islanders will have access to high quality health care at a price they can afford.

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Stem Cell Research

Read LT Governor Elizabeth Robert's Report on Discovering Rhode Island's Stem Cell Future

Rhode Island Military Relief Fund

Help support our Rhode Island troops bravely serving overseas.

Operation Holiday Cheer

Spread some holiday cheer to our troops.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

The state's most capable and dedicated emergency management practitioners join with elected officials and policy makers from both the public and the private sector under the umbrella of the Emergency Management Advisory Council to ensure Rhode Island is always prepared for emergency situations. More...

SMALL BUSINESS

The Small Business Advocacy Council, chaired by Lt. Gov. Roberts, brings together small business owners, chamber leaders, and legislative advocates to tackle the issues facing Rhode Island's small businesses and give the state's small business owners a voice in government. More...

LONG-TERM CARE

The continuum of care available to Rhode Island's senior population is the focus of the Long Term Care Coordinating Council's work, which at its most basic seeks to preserve our senior's quality of life in all settings. The council is comprised of a diverse group of medical professionals, legislative champions, and health care. More...

 

Press Releases

07/02/2008 13:30 EDT
Lt. Gov. Roberts to continue work to implement reforms and push for insurance for all Rhode Islanders PROVIDENCE- Four major pieces of Lt. Gov. Roberts' Healthy Rhode Island Reform Act of 2008 have passed the General Assembly and made it to the Governor's desk. The legislation puts into place...
06/12/2008 16:30 EDT
PROVIDENCE- Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts issued the following statement today regarding last night's approval by the House Finance Committee of the FY 2009 budget. "Tough budget times require very tough decisions, and I commend the House Finance Committee for their hard work and dedication in...

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