Tag: House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi
Shekarchi’s bid to dismiss ethics complaint denied
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Ethics Commission is moving forward with a complaint challenging former House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi’s bid for a seat on the...
Shekarchi faces ethics complaint over Supreme Court ambitions
PROVIDENCE – A Roger Williams University law professor has filed an ethics complaint against former House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, accusing the lawmaker of...
Shekarchi resigns as R.I. House speaker ‘to humbly pursue a different...
PROVIDENCE – House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi has resigned his speakership to pursue the R.I. Supreme Court vacancy left by the retirement of Associate...
House Speaker Shekarchi will step down to seek R.I. Supreme Court...
PROVIDENCE – House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi plans to step down to pursue the R.I. Supreme Court vacancy left by the retirement of Associate...
General Assembly, business leaders spar over millionaires tax at Chamber luncheon
PROVIDENCE – General Assembly leaders showcased stark policy differences over state government operations and the taxes that fund them during the Greater Providence Chamber...
House Speaker Shekarchi releases new package of housing bills
PROVIDENCE – House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi on Thursday announced a new package of legislation he is backing to facilitate new housing development and...
GA approves $18M infusion to save Roger Williams and Fatima hospitals
PROVIDENCE – The General Assembly on Tuesday unanimously approved an $18 million transfer to help close the sale of Roger Williams Medical Center and...
Legislative hearings scheduled on bills to rescue Roger Williams and Fatima...
PROVIDENCE – Legislation filed in the General Assembly that could determine the future of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospitals...
McKee seeks ‘millionaires tax’ in record $14.86B spending proposal
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Thursday released a $14.86 billion spending proposal for the next fiscal year that includes a so-called 'millionaires...
General Assembly opens 2026 legislative session
PROVIDENCE – State lawmakers are set to convene on Smith Hill Tuesday to officially start the six-month 2026 legislative session.
House and Senate leaders typically...
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