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.

@jcasi-25.bsky.social co-hosted a Child Welfare and Child Well-Being Leadership Summit today on Reducing Substance Use and Increasing Mental Health Wellness in Children and Adolescents. Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social delivered opening remarks. Info: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

This morning, @joeshekarchi.bsky.social, @jcasi-25.bsky.social, Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith & Rep. Mary Duffy Messier helped break ground on @fosterforward.bsky.social's new, sustainably-designed units of affordable housing to support young people leaving foster care.

@globeri.bsky.social: @joeshekarchi.bsky.social told The Boston Globe Tues that Prime Healthcare has shown interest in acquiring Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence and Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence, both of which are operating at a loss. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/04/m...

Statement from Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social on the Narragansett recall failure ⬇️

Congratulations to House Majority Leader @chrisblazejewski.com, who was honored by Millennial Rhode Island with a "Legacy in the Making" award at the organization's tenth anniversary celebration last week.

@jcasi-25.bsky.social, the chair of the House Oversight Subcommittee on Children and Families, will be co-hosting a Child Welfare and Child Well-Being Leadership Summit on Wednesday, Nov. 5. Details: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Wishing a safe and fun Halloween to all!

State officials including Rep. Joshua Giraldo joined Bryant University President Dr. Ross Gittell today to jointly announce that Bryant is the first site in New England to be included as a potential site that can be selected as a Team Base Camp next year. Info: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

BREAKING NEWS from @apnews.com: Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must continue to fund SNAP, the nation’s biggest food aid program, using contingency funds during the government shutdown. apnews.com/live/donald-...

@katherinekazarian.bsky.social has been named by the Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England as a Leading Woman of Distinction. More information: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Rep. June Speakman hosted a group of Roger Williams University School of Law students at the State House today. The students participated in a mock legislative session led by Rep. Speakman, where they debated several bills.

@jasonknight.bsky.social was given a special honor today by the Rhode Island State Council of Churches for his work to reduce gun violence. More information: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Happening now: the special House commission to study flooding on the Pawtuxet River, led by Rep. Earl Read, is meeting. It's airing live on RICapitolTV + livestreaming at capitoltvri.cablecast.tv, where a recording will be available to view. Agenda: status.rilegislature.gov/documents/Pa...

#ScoutingForFood is this Saturday, November 1. Info and how to participate: www.scoutingforfood.org

Providence Business News: Cornett’s filing came one day after @joeshekarchi.bsky.social urged RI Energy to offer similar protections to those provided in MA by Nat'l Grid, which allows affected federal workers & military personnel to place temporary holds on utility accounts. pbn.com/utilities-pa...

A joint hearing of the @rihouseofreps.bsky.social and @risenate.bsky.social oversight committees will take place Nov. 13 in response to the forensic audit and other new public details about the Washington Bridge closure. Former US Attorney Zachary A. Cunha will help conduct the hearing.

@mcgaw4ri.bsky.social, Rep. Lauren Carson & @terricortvriend.bsky.social applauded a decision by the US Coast Guard to suspend a plan to remove hundreds of navigational aids off New England’s coast, including many that help guide boaters around the coast of RI: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

At our Celebration of Children’s Health + Well-Being on Nov. 24, we are delighted to be honoring Senate President Valarie Lawson and Rep Joshua Giraldo! Registration is now open: celebrationluncheon2025.rsvpify.com #PaidLeave

Announcement from Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social and @risenate.bsky.social Pres. Val Lawson: Former U.S. Attorney Cunha to assist joint Oversight Public Hearing Being Planned for November 13 Details: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

@joeshekarchi.bsky.social is calling on RI Energy to provide relief to RI households impacted by the gov't shutdown by agreeing to not impose utility shutoffs & through payment holds without interest or penalty, mirroring a similar program in MA. More info: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Prov Business News: “The adaptive reuse of existing structures – like Sayles Company Dye House, a local landmark that stood vacant for years – is a fantastic way to add much-needed housing while leveraging infrastructure & utilities already in place” @joeshekarchi.bsky.social pbn.com/124-unit-hou...

Rep. Joseph Solomon led mock legislative sessions at the State House for students from Mount Saint Charles Academy today. The students debated different bills and learned how laws are made.

The Permanent Joint Legislative Commission on Child Care will hold its bi-annual legislative retreat Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at 9am. The commission is co-chaired by Rep. Grace Diaz and Sen. @alanadimario.bsky.social, who will preside over the event. More info: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social & @risenate.bsky.social Pres. Val Lawson joined @ritreasury.bsky.social for the official launch of #RISavers, a portable retirement savings program for private sector employees. Details: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social joined Governor Dan McKee and Secretary of Housing Deborah Goddard today to announce the launch of the first wave of programs supported by Rhode Island’s historic $120 million housing bond approved by voters. More information: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

At our Celebration of Children’s Health + Well-Being on Nov. 24, we are delighted to be honoring Representative Teresa Tanzi, Senator Alana DiMario, Representative Julie Casimiro, and Senator Jacob Bissaillon. Registration coming soon! @rihouseofreps.bsky.social @risenate.bsky.social

Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee was honored with the @riaudubon.bsky.social 2025 Legislative Leadership Award. Throughout her legislative career she has worked closely with Audubon, prioritizing legislation to benefit the environment. More information: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Earlier today, Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social and Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith helped break ground on Walker Lofts, an adaptive reuse project transforming the long-vacant Sayles Company Dye House in Lincoln into new homes. Watch the event online: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/11562?s...

Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social participated in a panel discussion with @risenate.bsky.social Finance Chair Lou DiPalma as part of LeadingAge and the RI Assisted Living Association's 2025 Aging Services Policy Conference. Watch the discussion: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/11561?s...

Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social stopped by the @waterfireprov.bsky.social FireBall Gala to congratulate this year's award recipients, who were recognized for their service and leadership: Valerie Tutson, J.L. "Lynn" Singleton, Malcolm G. Chace III and Family, and Cortney Nicolato.

Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social and @risenate.bsky.social President Val Lawson were honored by Tides Family Services for their leadership and deep commitment to Rhode Island’s most vulnerable youth and families.

Today, Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social participated in a panel discussion at HousingWorks RI's 2025 Fact Book launch. The panel discussion can be viewed online: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/11560?s...

Earlier this week, Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social toured Asthenis Pharmacy in Providence and met with its founder, Dr. Eugenio Fernandez, Jr. Asthenis has partnered with more than 100 organizations in Rhode Island to provide communities with vaccines, information and public health guidance.

Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social helped welcome acclaimed filmmaker @kenlburns.bsky.social to Rhode Island yesterday as part of a national tour to promote his upcoming PBS documentary, “The American Revolution.”

Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social and Rep. Kathleen A. Fogarty joined @universityofri.bsky.social Director of Athletics Thorr Bjorn and other officials at the groundbreaking ceremony for URI’s new track and field facility Thursday. More info: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Happening now: the Special Legislative Commission to Study Housing Affordability is meeting for presentations about development of modular homes. Agenda: status.rilegislature.gov/documents/Ho... It's airing live on RICapitolTV + livestreaming at capitoltvri.cablecast.tv.

Earlier today, Rep. Deborah Fellela helped @sabinamatos.bsky.social and @risecstate.bsky.social kick off #OperationHolidayCheer, an annual care package initiative for Rhode Island service members stationed away from home during the holidays. More info on how to help is online: ltgov.ri.gov/ohc

Last night, The Providence Center honored Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social for his advocacy and commitment to increasing access to behavioral health care.

The Revenue & Caseload Estimating Conference is scheduled to take place Monday, Oct. 27 through Monday, Nov. 10. More information: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. State Holiday Commission, chaired by Rep. Nathan Biah (D-Dist. 3, Providence), has announced the annual essay contest for the upcoming holiday event. More information, including contest rules and deadlines: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

The Special Legislative Commission to Study Housing Affordability, chaired by Rep. June Speakman, meets Thurs, 10/16 at 1pm for presentations on modular home development. The meeting will air on RICapitolTV + livestream at capitoltvri.cablecast.tv More info: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Rep. Thomas E. Noret and Sen. Pete Appollonio Jr joined Governor Dan McKee today for a ceremonial bill signing of legislation they sponsored that requires universal changing stations in new public buildings. More information: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Happening now: the Special Legislative Commission to Study Educational Outcomes for Children in State Care, chaired by @jcasi-25.bsky.social, is meeting. Agenda: status.rilegislature.gov/documents/Ed... It's airing live on RI Capitol TV + livestreaming at capitoltvri.cablecast.tv.

@wpri12.bsky.social: House Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social expressed dismay about this year’s delay, echoing criticism previously expressed by his top fiscal adviser and the auditor general about the state’s financial reporting. Full story: www.wpri.com/news/politic...

The Special Legislative Commission to Study Educational Outcomes for Children in State Care, led by @jcasi-25.bsky.social, meets Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 3:30pm. The meeting may air on RICapitolTV & will livestream at capitoltvri.cablecast.tv. More info: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social was the first guest on @oceanstatemedia.bsky.social's One on One With @iandonnis.bsky.social. They talked about the Washington Bridge, state budget, keeping businesses in RI & more. Watch Friday at 7:30pm on RI PBS or online: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hwbr...

Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social joined the RI City and Town Managers Association recently as the featured speaker at its meeting. He shared insight on the 2025 legislative session, how some of the new laws passed impact cities and towns, and issues in the upcoming session that begins in January.