2007 News Articles and Press Releases

Included are articles which quote Sen. Raptakis or cite his position on the issue.

02-19-07 Raptakis and other state legislators meet with Coventry officials concerned about un-funded state and
 federal mandates’ affect on school budget. Raptakis files legislation to study impact. Details

02-16-07 Raptakis seeks to move RI Presidential primary from Mar. 4   to Feb. 5.  to attract more candidates to the 
state and increase interest with voters in RI. Details

02-13-07 Senator and other RI Legislators representing Coventry meet with Council and School Board to discuss new 
tax law impact. Details

02-13-07. Raptakis suggests RI consider desalination to meet increasing demands for water. Says Big River Reservoir
 is not the answer. Details

02-01-07. Raptakis again proposes an annual "sales tax holiday" for RI covering all three days of the Victory Day
holiday weekend. Details

12-29-06. Sen. Raptakis to introduce new legislation that would set a heavier penalty for repeat drunk 
driving offenders.  Details

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