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Endorsement from SEIU
The Rhode Island SEIU State Council has endorsed Joe: “Joseph Shekarchi has been a tireless champion for Rhode Island’s working families. That’s why SEIU State Council is proud to endorse him for Representative District 23.”
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Read MoreBoston Globe article: Senator Whitehouse endorses R.I. Speaker Shekarchi
From the Boston Globe: US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, a Rhode Island Democrat, on Monday endorsed House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi in the House District 23 race. Shekarchi, a Warwick Democrat, is running in a Sept. 13 Democratic primary against Jacqueline M. Anderson. “I have known Joe Shekarchi since our days working in Governor Bruce Sundlun’s…
Read MoreRI AFL-CIO Endorses Joseph Shekarchi for State Representative in District 23
The Executive Board of the Rhode Island AFL-CIO voted to endorse Joseph Shekarchi for State Representative in District 23 in the Democratic Primary election to be held on September 13, 2022. George Nee, President of the state’s largest labor federation, said “As Speaker of the House, Representative Shekarchi has made a positive impact for the…
Read MoreUnited Nurses and Allied Professionals Endorse Joe
The United Nurses and Allied Professionals (UNAP) regional health care union, which represents approximately 5,500 nurses, technologists, therapists, support staff, and other health care workers in Rhode Island, announced its endorsement of Joe Shekarchi for the Democratic Primary election in House District 23.
Read MoreWarwick Beacon article: A ‘scramble’ to benefit animal rescue organizations
From the Warwick Beacon: Surely enough, legislators showed up last Monday at the Quidnessett Golf Club for General Assembly leaders to convene. But this wasn’t a day to debate legislation, confirm an important judicial appointment or haggle over how to spend millions in federal funds. Knowingly or not, this was a day they would help…
Read MoreShekarchi lauds $3 million federal grant for Paul V. Sherlock Center for Disabilities
The Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities at Rhode Island College announced today that it has been awarded a five-year, $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). House Speaker Joe Shekarchi, Senate Deputy Majority Leader Valarie Lawson and the four members of Rhode Island’s congressional delegation – Sen. Jack Reed,…
Read MoreDelivering for Warwick – District Update from Joe
Joe’s latest mailer is out, and the response is fantastic. He’s really proud that he has been bringing people together to get great things done for Warwick! Joe is delivering on the promises he made to his community: ending the car tax, bringing new jobs to Warwick, creating more opportunities for housing, securing funding for…
Read MoreWPRO-630AM Interview with Joe
Joe was a guest on News Talk WPRO with Dante Bellini (who was filling in for regular host Tara Granahan). Listen to the full segment online!
Read MoreNEARI Endorses Joe Shekarchi
The National Education Association Rhode Island Political Action Committee for Education (NEARI-PACE) today announced its endorsement of Joe Shekarchi for House District 23 in its first round of endorsed candidates for General Assembly primaries in 2022. “I am thrilled to have the backing of our teaching professionals, as well as the volunteer support that comes…
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