This Sunday: LPRI State Convention

Rhode Island’s 2012 legislative session has kicked-off with legislators hard at work. Senator Joshua Miller (D – Cranston) and Rep. John G. Edwards (D – Portsmouth, Tiverton) plan to introduce legislation that would decriminalize possession of up to an ounce of marijuana. The bill is similar to the proposal before the Rhode Island General Assembly…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 15, 2011 Contact: Christian ChirinoE-mail: [email protected]: 401-919-0121 The Libertarian Party of Rhode Island supports Sensible marijuana reform Senator Joshua Miller (D – Cranston) and Rep. John G. Edwards (D – Portsmouth, Tiverton), plan on introducing legislation that would replace the current criminal penalty for possession of up to an ounce of marijuana with…

LPRI held its annual convention on May 23. For the second consecutive year, Rhode Island’s COVID-19 restrictions drove the event online. The convention began with a statement from Chair Pat Ford, who announced that he would not be seeking re-election for another term: “As in any organization, particularly those of the political variety, the time…

  Attending:  Christian Chirino, Chair; Brian Stack, Vice Chair; Gary Whitney, At-Large Member; Beth Richardson, Secretary; Tony Jones, Treasurer Chris Chirino, Chair, suggested that each person mention three issues of importance to Libertarians in RI. Brian Stack mentioned the legalization of gay civil marriage, the opening of medical marijuana dispensaries and the privatization of the…

Hello RI Libertarians,  There seems to be a little confusion regarding running for office (as a Libertarian) in Rhode Island that I’d like to clear-up.  Although the Libertarian party of RI is not a state recognized party (yet) you can still run for office as a Libertarian.   It’s actually fairly easy: When you fill…