Rep. McNamara maintains the 1663 Royal Charter empowers the governor to create free trade zones, but R.I. Commerce officials ...

Susan Anderson from the Tiverton Historical Society will give a presentation on “Rhode Island Independence Day” at the ...

Rep. Joseph McNamara believes that the 1663 royal charter allows Rhode Island to avoid federal tariffs on cars and other ...

State Rep Joe McNamara is suggesting that governor McKee use Rhode Island’s “royal charter” to establish a “free trade zone.” ...

Rep. Joseph McNamara has never lacked for ideas to solve problems or promote Rhode Island’s role in laying the groundwork for the nation’s independence. Last week the ...

Rhode Island state Rep. Joe McNamara called for the creation of a free trade zone based on the state's royal charter to push back on President Trump's tariffs.