PROVIDENCE – House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi plans to step down to pursue the R.I. Supreme Court vacancy left by the retirement of Associate Justice Maureen McKenna Goldberg in March, according to House Majority Leader Christopher R. Blazejewski. In a statement Wednesday, Blazejewski, D-Providence, confirmed that Shekarchi had informed him of his decision and that
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Same old same old.
“Active in healthcare and economic policy, during his speakership he has shepherded more than 60 housing-related bills into law.”
That is a pretty sad commentary on his legislative vision and effectiveness. 60 bills promoted by him and housing and health care both are in the crapper.. I guess he should be a Judge as he sucks as a legislator. RI needs to have two parties that are equal and civil so compromise can find the middle of the road.