𝗥𝗜 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘀

RI has a rich history dating back to 1636. In the House GOP Caucus, we seek to build upon that history to promote a stronger RI. Likes are not endorsements.

[Sue Stenhouse @SueStenhouse]

In gratitude, we honor and remember all living and deceased military veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces-- protecting our precious liberty and remarkable country for 250 years.

The RI House Minority Caucus
Leader Michael Chippendale @MikeWChip
@DavidPlace01
@BrianCNewberry
George Nardone
Robert Quattrocchi
@SherryRoberts29
Richard Fascia
@ChrisPaplauskas
@MarieForRI
Paul Santucci

[Eric Daugherty @EricLDaugh]

🚨 HOLY SMOKES: Texas Democrats just filed nearly 20 bills to impose SWEEPING new firearm restrictions — on the VERY FIRST DAY they could ‼️

Days after winning the Texas House and the governor's mansion for the first time in DECADES, they went STRAGIHT for Second Amendment rights

They include:
- SB 80: Ban on "assault weapons," including possession
- HB 173 and others: FELONY to transfer many semiautomatic rifles to adults under 21
- HB 712: Lets cities and counties chip away at statewide gun protections
- HB 613: Background checks on private gun sales
- HB 659: Dealers must report people who buy multiple guns or magazines

HB 218 would also repeal the 2025 Texas law that BANNED red flag orders.

The only thing standing in the way right now is the Republican Texas Senate!

HOLD THE LINE, PATRIOTS.

THIS is what Democrat control looks like. Texas, you were warned. Turn red in the next election 🟥

[Len Lardaro @ladardo]

Now that the RI media have, at long last, discovered that our state's labor force trends are significant (and negative), here's a glimpse of what I have been talking about for quite some time.

[Sue Stenhouse @SueStenhouse]

For the first time in 20 years, bond questions were not unanimously approved by the electorate. Two of the bonds were rejected.

@NBC10 — Rhode Island voters rejected two of the five statewide bond questions on Tuesday’s ballot, according to preliminary results, marking the first time voters have turned down state bond proposals since 2006.

Voters approved $445 million in state borrowing but rejected an additional $150 million by voting down Question 3 for economic development and Question 4 for the cultural economy.

“I suspect that a lot of the ‘no’ votes were among that cohort of people who realized that there is a lot of debt that comes with these bonds,” said House Minority Leader @MikeWChip . “They understood that this added debt was something that they would be responsible for.”

Over the past 10 years, the state has taken on approximately $2.78 billion in debt service for approved bonds.

Including interest, this year’s approved bonds will add about $721 million to that total.

https://t.co/PtH3s7KwP9

[Eric Daugherty @EricLDaugh]

🚨 IT'S OFFICIAL: Alaska voters just APPROVED mandating US citizenship to vote into state law with nearly 70% support

Lisa Murkowski (R) OPPOSED the SAVE America Act!

The measure carried nearly every corner of the state!

Even in a deep blue night, citizen-only voting wins in a LANDSLIDE

That's how popular election integrity is and IT'S WHY WE NEED THE SAVE AMERICA ACT 🇺🇸

[Dom Lucre | Breaker of Narratives @dom_lucre]

He would be if your party didn’t kill him. I have never seen Democrats stop this low. Instead of winning fairly they assassinated the most influential man in America when it comes to elections and then celebrate when his party loses after his death?

I fear we are no longer dealing with humans.

[Rep Mike Chippendale @MikeWChip]

A brave Democrat explains why she threw her political future away by walking away from the hatred of the New Democrats. She stepped out of the "big tent" because it has cancer in it. She abandoned what my Dem peers in RI call their "code." She, unlike most Dems now, has honor.

[Sue Stenhouse @SueStenhouse]

Your voice matters. Please vote.

And if you live in these RI House Districts, we ask you to please support the following outstanding Representatives:
State Representative @ChrisPaplauskas
State Representative Paul Santucci
State @FasciaRep42 Richard Fascia

Leader Michael Chippendale @MikeWChip
@DavidPlace01
@BrianCNewberry
@MarieForRI
George Nardone
@SherryRoberts29

[Lisa Holley @AtticusHolley]

Rhode Island bottom of the charts yet again.

[Sue Stenhouse @SueStenhouse]

VOTE NO ON ALL 5 BOND QUESTIONS

As reported on @NBC10:
House Minority Leader Michael Chippendale @MikeWChip opposes all five bond questions.

“Borrowing our way out of a problem that we find ourselves in now is like paying credit card debt with more credit cards,” he said.

While Question 1 asks for $275 million, estimated interest over the next 20 years would bring the total to more than $440 million.

That would have to be paid off at around $1.60 for every dollar borrowed, eventually hitting taxpayers.

“We cannot continue to borrow our way into prosperity,” said Chippendale.

The other bond questions ask to borrow money for housing, economic development, cultural and environmental initiatives.

https://t.co/idyFsMD3Jj

[Scott Jennings @ScottJenningsKY]

Weird. I thought someone fixed health care. What happened?

[Eyal Yakoby @EYakoby]

BREAKING: The three terrorists who entered a church in Jordan and massacred innocent Christians have been identified.

- Mohammad Sami Hussein
- Mush'el Zeidan Mohammad
- Hizaa Zeidan Mohammad

[Nicole Solas, Sued by the Teachers Union @Nicoletta0602]

Third Rhode school district under fire for policies that secretly trans kids.

33 districts to go.

[Sue Stenhouse @SueStenhouse]

Truth & Consequences: Navigating the 2026 House Legislative Session, A Rhode House Minority Report, RI Education Accountability

For too long, Rhode Island’s answer to poor education outcomes has been to spend more money, not demand better results.

Bottom Line: Unfunded state education mandates increase costs, limit local decision-making, and can pull resources from the classroom. Every child deserves a strong education, every parent deserves a voice, and every taxpayer deserves proof that education dollars are producing results.

RI spends approximately $20,315 per student, among the highest levels in the nation, yet reading and math proficiency scores remain low.

Check out the sixth chapter in our report, focused on Rhode Island Education Accountability, below.

RI House Minority Caucus
Leader Michael Chippendale @MikeWChip
@DavidPlace01
@BrianCNewberry
George Nardone
Robert Quattrocchi
@SherryRoberts29
@FasciaRep42
@ChrisPaplauskas
@MarieForRI
Paul Santucci

[Sue Stenhouse @SueStenhouse]

Truth & Consequences: Navigating the 2026 House Legislative Session, A Rhode House Minority Report, RI Business Climate and Regulatory Burdens

Rhode Island’s business climate is under performing, and small businesses are carrying the weight of higher costs, mandates, and regulations.

Bottom Line: Rhode Island cannot grow if state government keeps making it harder to hire, invest, compete, and do business here.

Among New England states, Rhode Island ranks worst for starting a business, and ranks 50th nationwide – demonstrating how difficult the state has made it for entrepreneurs and small businesses to launch, grow and compete.

Check out the fifth chapter in our report, focused on Rhode Island Business Climate and Regulatory Burdens, below.

RI House Minority Caucus
Leader Michael Chippendale @MikeWChip
@DavidPlace01
@BrianCNewberry
George Nardone
Robert Quattrocchi
@SherryRoberts29
Richard Fascia
@ChrisPaplauskas
@MarieForRI
Paul Santucci

[Sue Stenhouse @SueStenhouse]

Truth & Consequences: Navigating the 2026 House Legislative Session, A Rhode House Minority Report, RI Healthcare Access and Affordability

Today, Rhode Island has a shortage of approximately 300 physicians, leaving an estimated 343,000 residents without adequate access to healthcare.

Bottom Line: Rhode Islanders are paying more for healthcare, while too many families struggle to find accessible care.

The state’s Medicaid match consumes 34.5% of Rhode Island’s revenue spending, compared with 65.5% for all other major government services combined.

Check out the fourth chapter in our report, focused on Rhode Island Healthcare Access and Affordability, below.

RI House Minority Caucus
Leader Michael Chippendale @MikeWChip
@DavidPlace01
@BrianCNewberry
George Nardone
Robert Quattrocchi
@SherryRoberts29
Richard Fascia
@ChrisPaplauskas
@MarieForRI
Paul Santucci

[Sue Stenhouse @SueStenhouse]

Truth & Consequences: Navigating the 2026 House Legislative Session, A Rhode House Minority Report - RI Housing Affordability

Despite years of public spending and voter-approved housing bonds, Rhode Island remains one of the least affordable states to rent, buy or raise a family.

Bottom Line: Housing costs determine whether families stay, businesses can hire, and the next generation can afford to build a life in Rhode Island.

From 2006- 2021, Rhode Island voters approved more than $165M in Housing Bonds. Those funds helped create and rehabilitate ONLY 4,007 state-funded affordable homes in 15 years.

Check out the third chapter in our report, focused on Rhode Island Housing Affordability, below.

RI House Minority Caucus

Leader Michael Chippendale @MikeWChip
@DavidPlace01
@BrianCNewberry
George Nardone
Robert Quattrocchi
@SherryRoberts29
Richard Fascia
@ChrisPaplauskas
@MarieForRI
Paul Santucci

#HousingRI

[𝗥𝗜 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘀 @RIHouseGOP]

RT @SueStenhouse: Leader Michael Chippendale @MikeWChip along with other legislators attended a briefing at the RI DMV regarding voter regi…

[Sue Stenhouse @SueStenhouse]

ENERGY REFORM

Truth & Consequences: Navigating the 2026 House Legislative Session, A Rhode House Minority Report – RI Energy Reform

Rhode Island families and businesses are paying electricity rates that are amongst the highest in the nation, while state energy mandates and taxes continue to add pressure to monthly bills.

Bottom Line: Rhode Islanders deserve reliable power at prices families and businesses can afford. High energy costs are putting ever-increasing pressure on household budgets.

The average residential retail electricity prices in Rhode Island generally increased between 2020 and 2025, by approximately 34%

Check out the second chapter in our report, focused on RI Energy Reform, below.

RI House Minority Caucus

Leader Michael Chippendale @MikeWChip
@DavidPlace01
@BrianCNewberry
George Nardone
Robert Quattrocchi
@SherryRoberts29
Richard Fascia
@ChrisPaplauskas
@MarieForRI
Paul Santucci