Statement from the Office of Governor Lincoln D. Chafee Regarding the New Speaker and Leadership for the House of Representatives

"After the vote, I offered my congratulations to Speaker Nicholas A. Mattiello, and told him that I look forward to working with him, the new Majority Leader, the leadership team as well as the General Assembly on initiatives and issues that are important to Rhode Islanders. I commend the Rhode Island House of Representatives for ensuring that government continues to move forward and remains focused on key issues. By persisting in our efforts to support education and workforce development, build infrastructure, help cities and towns, and lower energy costs, together we have developed the necessary momentum for Rhode Island’s recovery."