Craven, Others Sworn in to General Assembly
In a session full of pomp, circumstance, family and friends, the members of the 2013-14 General Assembly convene for the first time.
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Democrat Robert E. Craven was one of only 16 new members of the Rhode Island General Assembly sworn in Tuesday at the State House. Craven joined the House's 75 other members during the swearing in ceremony, which saw Rep. Gordon D. Fox retain his seat as Speaker of the House.
Craven beat out Republican incumbent Rep. Laurence Ehrhardt in November elections, following a tough primary between Ehrhardt and fellow Republican Sharon Gamba. Though it will be Craven's first term in the General Assembly, he's no stranger to politics. In the 1990s, he served on the North Kingstown Town Council and was Assistant Attorney General in the 1980s.
Also sworn in on the House side was Rep. Doreen Costa (R - NK, Exeter) who beat out her Democratic challenger Steve Campo in the general election.
Across the way, in the Senate chambers, 38 senators were sworn in, including Sen. Dawson Hodgson (R- EG, NK, SK, Narr.) and Sen. James Sheehan (D - NK, Narr.).
Sen. Teresa Paiva-Weed (D-Newport, Jamestown) regained the presidency, with Hodgson casting the lone "nay" vote.
NK_Voter
11:48 am on Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Another tax and spend Dem in the Statehouse--how wonderful. The below article explains, in part, why union-captured RI taxes and fees will continue to rise. I pity those on fixed incomes that don't have the resources to leave...
http://www.realclearpolicy.com/articles/2013/01/02/how_local_politics_has_been_undermined_389.html
Politics Sheriff of NK
1:29 pm on Wednesday, January 2, 2013
I didnt see anyplace in that article that Mr Craven specifically was a "tax n spend dem". Legitimate issue for sure, generally, but lets let Bob Craven make his own mark and he hasnt even had the opportunity to vote on a single item yet!
Joe Sousa.
4:34 pm on Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Hold on to your wallet. Their back with a whole new list of ideas how to tax the public.
Being the 49th.business friendly state isn't good enough. We want the worst . Add tolls and you will get your wish. People voting with their feet,businesses relocating.
Good by RI.
DaffodillGirl
6:21 pm on Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Didn't vote for Craven...thought there were enough "big spenders" up in Providence already. Let's hope he doesn't do anything to embarrass North Kingstown.
Mr. Lincoln
7:23 pm on Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Sousa won't make it to the State House with his poor spelling and grammar and Daffodill lady can't even spell her flower correctly, so my vote goes to Bob Craven! Best of luck to this nice man in his new position!
Politics Sheriff of NK
8:47 pm on Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Mr Lincoln, nicely said!
b kcaj
10:38 pm on Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Joe Sousa couldn't spell cat if you spotted him the "C" and the "T".
M. A. Waterbury
8:49 am on Thursday, January 3, 2013
I have every confidence that Bob Craven will do right by us: he is a good listener when he needs to be, resists the temptation to shoot his mouth off when he doesn't have a fully-formed conviction, and will take on the room when he does...knock 'em dead Bob!
Govstench
8:08 am on Friday, January 18, 2013
Craven needs to be given a chance. Let's see what he proposes and how he votes before everyone passes judgement.