STATE HOUSE –Sen. Donna M. Nesselbush and Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi’s legislation (2016-S 2475 / 2016-H 7628) that gives employees several ways to collect wages due from nonpaying employers and increases the penalties for offending employers was signed into law today by Governor Raimondo at a ceremonial bill signing held at the Algonquin House in Providence. “Workers…

STATE HOUSE — Legislation introduced by Sen. William A. Walaska (D- Dist. 30, Warwick) and Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi (D-Dist. 23, Warwick) to provide Rhode Islanders expanded coverage for experimental uses of prescription drugs has become law. The measure was signed by Gov. Gina Raimondo today during a ceremonial bill signing in the State Room.…

STATE HOUSE – Legislation (2016-H 7259 / 2016-S 2401) sponsored by Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi and Sen. Stephen R. Archambault that requires training for law enforcement officers on mental health and substance abuse emergencies was signed into law today by Governor Raimondo at a ceremonial bill signing at the State House. “There have been too many needless…

STATE HOUSE — The General Assembly has passed and the governor has signed a bill sponsored by Sen. William J. Conley Jr. (D-Dist. 18, East Providence, Pawtucket) and Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi (D-Dist. 23, Warwick) that seeks to improve the state’s regulatory climate by amending the Administrative Procedures Act. The legislation (2016-S 3015aa, 2016-H 7395A) will…

STATE HOUSE — Legislation introduced by Sen. William A. Walaska (D- Dist. 30, Warwick) and Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi (D-Dist. 23, Warwick) to provide Rhode Islanders expanded coverage for experimental uses of prescription drugs has become law. The measure was signed by Gov. Gina Raimondo. Rhode Island law requires insurers to cover “off-label” use for…

STATE HOUSE — Gov. Gina Raimondo has signed legislation sponsored by Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski (D-Dist. 37, New Shoreham, South Kingstown) and Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi (D-Dist. 23, Warwick) to forbid the sale and possession of shark fins in Rhode Island. The law (2016-S 2676A, 2016-H 7440) prohibits the possession, sale or trade of shark fins by…

STATE HOUSE – Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi’s Qualified Jobs Incentive Act is delivering results for the Rhode Island economy with the recent announcement by General Electric (GE) that the company will bring 100 high-paying tech jobs to Rhode Island and plans to bring hundreds more in the coming years, bringing the total number of approved…

Conversation at Warwick Vets to Focus on Strengthening Neighborhood Schools PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Sen. William A. Walaska and Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi will join Gov. Gina M. Raimondo as she hosts her next community conversation focused on helping people build the skills that matter so they can compete for the jobs that pay on Monday, May 9 in…

STATE HOUSE – Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi and Sen. Erin Lynch Prata were honored by the Rhode Island Partnership for Home Care today for their advocacy efforts that support home and community-based health care service delivery.  The presentation took place during the “Rhode Island Home Care and Hospice Day” at the Rhode Island State House.…

STATE HOUSE – Chairman of the House Committee on Labor K. Joseph Shekarchi was awarded the 2016 Outstanding Public Servant Award by the Rhode Island Society for Human Resource Management (RI SHRM) today, March 24, at its annual Legislative and Employment Law Conference at the Providence Marriot.  The award acknowledges Representative Shekarchi’s significant contributions and…