Chairman Lynch talks up RI's role on March 4th

Here's some video of Chairman Lynch appearing on Channel 12's Newsmakers from last Sunday.

Roberts Health Care Plan

Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts announced legislation on Tuesday which seeks to cover all Rhode Islanders with a minimum level of health insurance.

Lynch joins AGs in combating online predators

Rhode Island Attorney General Patrick Lynch joined other AGs from across the country in announcing a new compact with the social networking site, Myspace.com, meant to protect children from online predators.

Caprio fights to protect RI pension investments

Months before the subprime mortgage crisis began to take a toll on banks, financial services companies and even public pension funds, General Treasurer Frank Caprio began taking steps to reduce risk in Rhode Island's pension portfolio by minimizing exposure to asset backed securities. From his first days in office, Caprio and his investment management team launched a comprehensive assessment of the state pension portfolio and the state's short-term investments with a specific focus on their exposure to collateralized debt obligations (CDOs), structured investment vehicles (SIVs), and other asset-backed securities.

Governor Carcieri's Wonderland

WPRO's Dan Yorke asks some good questions about Governor Carcieri's double-speak on the firing of his EMA director.

Attorney General Lynch discusses lead paint agreement

Rhode Island Attorney General Patrick Lynch recently appeared on NBC 10 to discuss the agreement to help abate the lead paint problem.

R.I. honors fallen heroes

Rhode Island recently paid homage to two members of the Armed Services who made the ultimate sacrifice on for their country. They were honored in a State House ceremony that was presided over by Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts.

Lt. Governor Roberts reacts to stem cell veto

Rhode Island Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts recently appeared on NBC10 to offer her opinion on President Bush's veto of federal legislation to expand stem cell research. Roberts has been a champion of stem cell research here in Rhode Island.

Roberts promotes behavioral health

Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts recently spoke at a press conference announcing a new website to promote behavioral health.

Lynch gathers colleagues

05/31/07 - Attorney General Patrick Lynch convenned a meeting of law enforcement officials from around New England to discuss improved collaboration between neighboring agencies.

Mollis interviewed on Cianci release

06/12/07 - Secretary of State Ralph Mollis was asked by NBC 10 to clarify when former Providence Mayor Vincent "Buddy" Cianci would be eligible to seek elective office.

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