Posts Tagged ‘Joe Shekarchi’
Warwick Beacon article: Dems unite behind Shekarchi in open caucus
From the Warwick Beacon: K. Joseph Shekarchi didn’t get any argument when he told the House Democratic caucus Thursday evening that they “developed an agenda that was tremendously well received by the voters. In fact, Governor McKee campaigned in large part on the achievements of the General Assembly. He sure benefited from our great legislation…
Read MoreChild Tax Rebates are in the mail for eligible Rhode Island families
Joe Shekarchi announced that the state of Rhode Island will start issuing Child Tax Rebates to qualifying families beginning Monday, October 3. Child Tax Rebate payments are one of the important ways Rhode Island families benefit from the Fiscal Year 2023 budget approved by the General Assembly and signed by Governor Dan McKee. The budget…
Read MoreJoe on Political Roundtable
Joe was a guest on The Public’s Radio’s Political Roundtable, where he had a great conversation with political reporter Ian Donnis about the upcoming primary elections, housing, the budget, and more. The podcast and transcript are available online.
Read MoreEndorsement 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.”
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 MoreWPRI: RI legislative leaders pledge action ‘in the near future’ to start spending ARPA cash
In a joint statement to 12 News, House Speaker Joe Shekarchi and Senate President Dominick Ruggerio declined to lay out a specific timeline for when their chambers’ respective Finance Committees will schedule a vote on spending some of the money, but indicated it could happen soon. “The House and Senate Finance Committees are in the…
Read MoreBoston Globe Commentary: Housing is still a top priority for Rhode Island’s lawmakers
The Boston Globe In my first year as House Speaker, I’m proud of the way we worked together as a chamber to pass meaningful legislation aimed at improving the lives of all Rhode Islanders. We made historic progress on a top priority for many House members, including me: expanding access to affordable housing. When I…
Read MoreProvidence Journal Commentary by Gary Sasse and Joseph Paolino, Jr.: Deciding on how to spend $1 billion
In March of this year, Congress enacted the $1.9-trillion American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). This legislation secured $1.9 billion in coronavirus pandemic aid for Rhode Island and its localities. While decisions on where to spend this vast sum will be critical for Rhode Island’s future, prudent use of these funds will depend on the decision-making,…
Read MoreProvidence Journal: Why it’s ‘possible, but not probable’ the RI House will vote on two major issues in 2021
But Shekarchi argues that the past several months have vindicated the Assembly’s deliberative approach, pointing to the $81-million federal grant announced earlier in the week to build a new state health lab. In June, while the Assembly was still in session, McKee had proposed tapping another pool of federal dollars to build a lab. “Yesterday, the state…
Read MoreCranston delegation, Speaker Shekarchi kick off Knightsville revitalization with Mayor Hopkins
Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, joined by Representative Jacquelyn Baginski and members of the Cranston delegation, presented a House legislative grant to the City of Cranston to kick off revitalization efforts in the Knightsville area. Mayor Ken Hopkins, along with members of the Cranston City Council, accepted the check in front of the Knightsville Gazebo. “I…
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