May 14, 2012 Roberts will recognize high school seniors from across the state for making a difference in their schools and communities PROVIDENCE— Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts will honor Rhode Island's exemplary high school seniors today, May 14, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. in the State Room of the...

May 14, 2012 "As I have said for many years, I support full marriage equality for lesbian and gay Rhode Islanders. I applaud the Governor's decision to affirm the legal recognition of marriages entered into in other states. It is an issue of basic fairness and equality."

April 9, 2012 Lt. Governor Roberts, Senator Maher, DMV Administrator Dwyer, donor recipients join in acknowledgement PROVIDENCE--Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts joined Senator Frank Maher and DMV Administrator Carole Dwyer to proclaim the month of April as Donate Life Month in the state of...

April 9, 2012 Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts' statement on the passing of former Senator June Gibbs PROVIDENCE--"I am deeply saddened by the passing of June Gibbs, revered Senator and public servant, mentor and cherished friend. June was well-loved and embraced by her constituents in District

Friday, March 23, 2012 LT. GOVERNOR ROBERTS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS HOST SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF AFFORDABLE CARE ACT Featuring Federal and State Officials, Rhode Islanders Positively Impacted by the Law, and RISD Student Art Exhibit from "Making It Understandable" PROVIDENCE—Lt. Governor...

PROVIDENCE -- In a nationwide survey last year of over 2,000 randomly selected public and private employers offering health benefits, only 29% of employers with 50 or fewer workers said they attempted to determine if they were eligible for the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit. The survey was...

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...

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...

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

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...