GOVERNMENT

April 27, 2007
RI State House
The Rhode Island Foundation

Description

With a part-time legislature, Rhode Island is truly a government of the citizens. What are the key issues facing the legislature? How do our Senators and Representatives ensure that the voice of their constituency is heard? How do details of a bill get hammered out in Committee and what’s the role of compromise and collaboration? In this session we experience a day in the life of a state Senator – by living it.

Guest Presenters

John J. Hardiman
Rhode Island Public Defender

Major Steven G. O'Donnell '04
Rhode Island State Police

Kerrie Jones Clark
Executive Director, RI Health Center Association

Scott Fraser '98
Chief Govt. Relations Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI

Lawrence R. Purtill '01
President, National Education Association of RI

John M. Roney '90
Attorney, former RI Senator, Senate Parliamentarian

Cynthia Leonard '02
President, Sir Speedy Downtown

Alumni Subcommittee: Government Session

Jim Berson '05
The Meeting Street School

Donna Callahan '06
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve