Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung
Freshman Rhode Island Republican State Representative Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung is introducing legislation to create term limits in the General Assembly.
Her husband, Allan Fung the former Mayor of Cranston urged people to support her petition in support of the proposal, which had over 1,300 signatures as of Monday. [Monday] night, Barbara Ann is introducing her bill that would create term limits for the General Assembly in the House Committee on State Government & Elections, he wrote. Could you take 10 seconds and sign this petition? GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST
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Senate Majority Leader Michael McCaffrey said Thursday he plans to introduce legislation that would revise the Hospital Conversions Act
Updated February 26, 2021, 9:13 a.m.
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It is unclear if Fung - who lobbied years ago for the insurance industry - will return to lobbying. His wife - Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung - is a freshman state lawmaker this year.
Asked if lobbying will be part of Fung s new job, law firm spokeswoman Clare Eckert said: Allan’s appointment is as an attorney and partner and he is part of the PLDO team! PLDO is a busy firm and no doubt, Allan will be busy as well.
In making the announcement of Fung s hiring, Gary R. Pannone, the law firm s managing principal, said: “Allan has served the Rhode Island community with distinction and is a dedicated public servant.His professionalism and leadership skills will be a tremendous addition to our firm and we are confident that he will have a significant impact with our lawyers, staff and clients.”