The Rhode Island House Republicans unanimously elected Michael W. Chippendale and David J. Place as their Minority Leader and Minority Whip, respectively. Chippendale and Place will lead the caucus in its efforts to advance legislative reforms and policy discussions at the State House.
“The House Minority Caucus has grown, and I’m grateful to Rhode Islanders for making that possible,” said Chippendale. “With a looming budget deficit near half a billion dollars, and federal funds exhausted, it’s time for the House to focus on sustainable budgeting. We must reduce spending, streamline our state budget – one of the largest per capita in the country – and seek efficient solutions, not temporary fixes. Now is the time for real, lasting change.”
Place echoed Chippendale’s sentiment, stating, “It’s a great responsibility and honor to be re-elected as Whip by my peers in the Republican House caucus. I look forward to working with Leader Chippendale and our members to continue in our role as the opposition party for the betterment of our state.”
The 2025 Rhode Island House Minority (Republican) Caucus includes Minority Leader Michael W. Chippendale (District 40), Minority Whip David J. Place (District 47), and Representatives George Nardone (District 28), Brian Newberry (District 48), Robert Quattrocchi (District 41), Sherry Roberts (District 29), Richard Fascia (District 42), Marie Hopkins (District 21), Chris Paplauskas (District 15), and Paul Santucci (District 53).
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