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February 12, 2008

Update: Lt. governor unveils health-reform package

PROVIDENCE -- Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts unveiled her proposed health-care reforms today to a State Room packed with legislators, advocates and medical professionals.

"People have told me that we cannot afford to reform health care this year. I know that we can't afford not to. This is not one of those problems that will just go away if we ignore it," she said.

The lieutenant governor announced eight bills that were developed after nine meetings with stakeholders and guest speakers over the past few months.

The package is aimed at increasing access to health care for the 13 percent of Rhode Islanders who don’t have it, in part by requiring individuals and employers to purchase health insurance or face penalties.

For more details, read today's Journal story.

-- With reports from Cynthia Needham, Journal State House bureau

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