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Rhode Island Legislative Leader

Brian C. Newberry
House Minority Leader
REPUBLICAN
Biographical
  • Date of Birth: 12/10/1971
  • Spouse: Elizabeth
  • Children: Diane, Liam, Aidan
General Background
  • High School: Choate Rosemary Hall, 1989
  • College: University of Pennsylvania, 1993
  • Graduate School: Temple University School of Law, J.D., Magna Cum Laude, 1996
  • Business and Personal Affiliations: North Smithfield Library, Board of Trustees
Major Responsibilities
Represents minority party interest on the House floor. Works with the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader to ensure the proper proceedings of the House in accordance with the rules. Manages the House Minority office and oversees a staff responsible for attending to the legislative agenda and constituent services of the minority caucus and its members.
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Public Service Information
  • Public Offices and Appointments: Past Chair, North Smithfield Juvenile Hearing Board
Description
The Minority Leader is elected by the members of the minority party and presides over the caucus meetings.
Key Staff
Chief of Staff
Traci A. Barros
401-222-2259tbarros at rilin.state.ri.us
Senior Policy Analyst
Louise Tetreault
401-222-2259ltetreault at rilin.state.ri.us
Policy Analyst
Jeffrey Robert
401-222-2259jrobert at rilin.state.ri.us
Legal Counsel
Richard E. Fleury
401-222-2259
Policy Communications
Chuck Newton
401-222-2259cnewton at rilin.state.ri.us
more staff . . .