Yesterday, @tanzister.bsky.social hosted a discussion on child tax credits, with multiple legislators & @rikidscount.bsky.social participating. The session was led by Cynthia Osborne, Professor of Early Childhood Education & Policy at Vanderbilt University & ED of Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center.
The legislative commission studying the possibility of creating a statewide program to assist low-income homeowners & owners of small multi-family homes in repairing/upgrading their homes, led by Rep. Art Handy, will meet Monday, 1/12 at 4:30pm.
More info: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...
The Special Legislative Commission to Study Educational Outcomes for Children in State Care, led by @jcasi-25.bsky.social, will be meeting on Monday, Jan. 12, at 4 p.m.
More details: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...
This Week at the General Assembly...
Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social convened the 2026 House session, preparing members for the challenges of mitigating the impact of federal changes on the state budget.
Read his remarks & other highlights from the week: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...
RI Capitol TV spoke with @terricortvriend.bsky.social about her policy priorities for the 2026 legislative session: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/11643
Happening now: the legislative commission studying land use is meeting.
The meeting is airing live on RI Capitol TV and is livestreaming at capitoltvri.cablecast.tv, where a recording will be available to view on demand.
The agenda is online: status.rilegislature.gov/documents/LA...
@rihouseofreps.bsky.social & @risenate.bsky.social approved resolutions praising officials who responded to the Brown shooting, including PVD Mayor Smiley, Police Chief Perez, Fire Chief Silva, AG Neronha, State Police Col. Weaver. They didn't mention Gov. McKee.
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/06/m...
Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social joined @kimkalunian.bsky.social on @wpri12.bsky.social News at 4 on Monday to share his priorities going into the new legislative session, which include healthcare, housing and the overall state budget.
Watch online: www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
It was a pleasure to join the Barrington Pollinator Pathway, an initiative of the Barrington Land Conservation Trust, for a discussion and brainstorming session about my soon-to-be-introduced legislation to curb the spread of invasive plants in Rhode Island.
Both the House and Senate will meet today, Jan. 6, at 4pm in their respective chambers.
Both sessions will be broadcast by RICapitolTV. Livestreaming is available at capitoltvri.cablecast.tv, where sessions are also available to view on demand.
More details: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...
@providencejournal.bsky.social: Here are the highlights of new laws that go into effect on Jan. 1 and updates on those other high-profile pieces of legislation that already have gone into effect, or will soon.
Full story: www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...
@rihouseofreps.bsky.social speaker weighs in on running for governor, getting rid of DOT director. In annual legislative preview, Speaker Shekarchi doesn’t rule out taxing the rich, and says a public records overhaul will pass when a compromise is reached.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/18/m...
RI Capitol TV spoke to Rep. Lauren Carson about her legislative agenda for the upcoming session, which starts in January. Watch online at capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/11633
The House commission studying services and programs for older adults in Rhode Island, led by Rep. Lauren Carson, will meet tomorrow, Wednesday, 12/10, at 2pm.
The meeting will air on RICapitolTV and livestream at capitoltvri.cablecast.tv.
More info: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...
@jenniferboylanri.bsky.social hosted a State House visit and mock legislative session for members of @momsdemand.bsky.social - RI. @tanzister.bsky.social also participated.
@rwulaw.bsky.social launched a new clinic, focusing on housing policy, this fall. On Friday, Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social spoke to students and professors as part of the clinic's presentation and awards program.
Rep. June Speakman and @brandonpotter.bsky.social also participated in the event.
The Rhode Island chapter of @nasw.bsky.social named Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith as its Legislator of the Year yesterday at its annual awards ceremony in Warwick. Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social presented her with the award at the event.
More information: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...
House Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social and @risenate.bsky.social Pres. Val Lawson spoke to insurance industry leaders at Amica's 2026 Legislative Planning Session today. They talked about issues including Rhode Island's state budget and economy, healthcare, housing, and legislative initiatives.
Happening now: the Joint Committee on Legislative Services, chaired by Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social, is meeting. @risenate.bsky.social Pres Val Lawson is vice chair.
Agenda: status.rilegislature.gov/documents/ag...
It's airing live on RICapitolTV + livestreaming at capitoltvri.cablecast.tv.
@wpri12.bsky.social: State Rep. June Speakman, D-Bristol, was among those who expressed dismay at the director’s explanation of how RIDOT operates. “Much of what we’ve heard today does not instill confidence in the inspection regime,” she said.
Full story: www.wpri.com/traffic/i-19...
The Special Legislative Commission to Study Educational Outcomes for Children in State Care, led by @jcasi-25.bsky.social, will meet on Monday, Nov. 17, at 3:30 pm.
The meeting will be livestreamed at capitoltvri.cablecast.tv.
More details: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...
@globeri.bsky.social: Alviti said the DOT, which has about 700 employees, does “not have the expertise in-house” to determine the safety rating of bridges.
“Where does the buck stop?” asked @jenniferboylanri.bsky.social. “It can’t always stop with consultants.”
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/13/m...
Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Rules, Government Ethics & Oversight and @rihouseofreps.bsky.social Oversight Committee held a hearing on the circumstances around the failure, demolition and reconstruction of the Washington Bridge's westbound span.
Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/11597?s...
@providencejournal.bsky.social: Rep. Edith Ajello, D-Providence: "I am puzzled by the lack of oversight by the DOT. It seems they are not really in charge. It is doling out responsibility from contractors to design, build, inspect and then to inspect again."
www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...
Joint @rihouseofreps.bsky.social and @risenate.bsky.social oversight hearing on Washington Bridge set for 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13.
Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee named chairwoman of
@rihouseofreps.bsky.social Judiciary Committee by House Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social. She replaces Rep. Robert Craven, who stepped down amid scrutiny of past domestic violence arrests
@nbc10wjar.bsky.social: Some of the things that they've indicated in that report are contrary to what we've been told in the former two hearings," Rep. Patricia Serpa, the House Oversight Committee chair, said.
Full story: turnto10.com/news/local/w...
Rep McEntee in as the new Judiciary chair in @rihouseofreps.bsky.social
Statement from Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social on today’s ruling by the judge of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas that will keep Roger Williams and Fatima hospitals open in the short term while a longer term deal is worked out ⬇️
Many legislators, including Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social and Rep. Joseph Solomon, attended the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce annual dinner last night, which featured remarks from Citizens Chairman and CEO Bruce Van Saun.
