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…

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Warwick 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…

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Warwick Beacon: Letter to the Editor by Speaker Joe Shekarchi

This letter to the editor was published in the Warwick Beacon:   To the Editor: My friend and colleague, Rep. Teresa Tanzi, recently shared a story with me that highlights the exceptional caliber of Warwick’s public safety professionals. On Oct. 3, Rep. Tanzi and her husband were driving on West Shore Road when they witnessed…

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