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It’s back to school season, and thanks to Trump’s reckless tariffs, prices for essential supplies are too high. Since every penny matters to families, I’m working in Congress to stop these unnecessary price hikes.

People are walking, running, riding “the beast” to provide a better life for their families. You think painting a fence black is going to stop them from seeking refuge in the US? Small minds this administration has.

Standing with our Texas Colleagues!

Preserving funding for RIPTA's RIde Anywhere program for passengers with disabilities was a major win for equity in the FY2026 budget. For a full list of the Top 10 policy wins of 2025, visit bit.ly/4k8kUZO! cc: @rihouseofreps.bsky.social, @risenate.bsky.social, @karenalzate.bsky.social

Earlier today, Rep. Joseph Solomon Jr. and @karenalzate.bsky.social presented a legislative grant to @samaritansri.bsky.social, an organization that provides suicide education prevention and support.

@karenalzate.bsky.social and Rep. Joshua Giraldo celebrated their Colombian heritage at the State House celebration of Colombian Independence Day yesterday.

@providencejournal.bsky.social: A companion bill (H6161) was introduced to the House by @karenalzate.bsky.social in April.... The committee recommended passage of the bill on June 5, and it was passed by the House on June 16. www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...

POV: riding @ripta.com Route 1 along Benefit Street in Pawtucket this morning! In Rep. @karenalzate.bsky.social’s district! 🚌

Today! Come celebrate the wins and the work that is left to do!

Sadly, some people just don’t know when to give up.

We had a successful legislative session! We worked hard, and now it’s time to celebrate! Come party with us next Wednesday July 16th! 7-9pm!

House session 2025 is a wrap! 1:34AM! Excited to share the wins! But first, SLEEP!

Pay day lending has passed both chambers! 14 years this bill has been rolling around the state house- it’s about time we crossed the finish line!

@rhodeislandcurrent.com: Payday lending reform appears bound for passage in the Rhode Island General Assembly this year after more than a decade of failed attempts. (The legislation is sponsored in the House by Rep. @karenalzate.bsky.social.) Full story: rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/06/16/l...

Onto the senate! 14 years this bill has been vetted, supported, and voted on! Let’s finish it!

What they aren’t showing on Fox News

I wish my republicans colleagues cared about my community this hard when it comes to funding our schools, protecting healthcare, and working families. 4.5 hour debate on banning Assault weapons.

4.5 hours later, the house passed the AWB! 42-28

One hour into the AWB debate.

Tonight, the @rihouseofreps.bsky.social's Labor Committee passed Rep. Bennett's bill upping the minimum wage to $16/hr in 2026 & $17/hr in 2027. EPI appreciates @joeshekarchi.bsky.social's leadership as we move closer to a living wage, which, according to EPI data, would have been $23.47 in 2024🫡

Senate leadership change might open the door for curbing payday lending, by @iandonnis.bsky.social. Payday loans w/260% APRs are a debt trap. It's time to close the loophole! @joeshekarchi.bsky.social, @rihouseofreps.bsky.social, @risenate.bsky.social, @karenalzate.bsky.social bit.ly/3Zf6C24

Tell Legislators to stop predatory payday lending now! Click here: bit.ly/4dLKDWj Calling on leadership to allow a vote, like the House did in 2023🫡🔥🥇 👏🏽sponsors @karenalzate.bsky.social, Sen. Quezada! A 260% APR is robbery. Close the loophole! @joeshekarchi.bsky.social, @rihouseofreps.bsky.social

Payday lenders in RI can charge ***260%*** APR. Take 2 mins out of your day to tell your state legislator that this isn't ok: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell... Pic shows why we need payday lending reform!

Rhode Island still allows payday lenders to charge 260% APRs. That’s legal — & it’s trapping families in debt. RI is the only New England state that hasn’t closed this loophole. It’s time to act. End predatory lending. #StopTheDebtTrap #PaydayLendingReform turnto10.com/news/local/p...

Right now, RIers making less than $23K a year pay a higher percentage of their income in state & local taxes than millionaires. That's unacceptable! Tell your Rep/Sen to support fairness by making the Top 1% pay their fair share: bit.ly/4jp9rEW 🫡👏🏽🔥sponsors @karenalzate.bsky.social & Sen. Murray!

This is not a drill — it's time to show up! Trump & Congress have sided w/the Top 1% at the expense of children, seniors, workers, the middle class, vulnerable communities & our budget & economy. Show up this week & demand that this won't happen in RI! Sign the petition: bit.ly/4jEz2uF

Shocker…sadly they won’t believe the science and continue to hurt the youth who need this care.

I was out of town, however I stand with my colleagues.

House sponsor @karenalzate.bsky.social kicks off the hearing on HB-5473, a bill to guarantee a fairer tax system by requiring the top 1% of income earners to pay a modest 3% more on income above $625,000. This would generate $190 million annually when RI really needs it! @mackdistrict6.bsky.social

5 years in the making, RIFC at Centreville Bank Stadium. Great day for Pawtucket

So excited to be apart of history. It’s been a long road but finally all RIers will get to experience the stadium and also see why I love my cities (pawt/CF) so much!

Come hang out with us while we talk about how we can raise revenue!

Looking forward to working with President Lawson! Also, the senate has had two women president and the house hasn’t…just yet!

Join me!

@providencejournal.bsky.social op-ed by @karenalzate.bsky.social: As Rhode Islanders struggle to make ends meet in an increasingly uncertain economy, one threat continues to fly under the radar while quietly wreaking havoc on our communities ‒ payday lending www.providencejournal.com/story/opinio...

Special shout out to our legislative champions for joining us including House Whip State Representative @KatherineKazarian.bsky.social, Representative @KarenAlzate.bsky.social, Senator @DawnEuer.bsky.social & State Senator Tiara @MackDistrict6.bsky.social. #LobbyDay #HealthCare #RhodeIsland

WE DETECT NOT ONE SINGLE LIE! Thank you @maxwellfrost.bsky.social

A fun morning being a judge for Winners Circle hack-a-thon got to see some friends and my heart was full- we have some amazing leaders on STEM in our future!

It was wonderful to join the students today. Always reminds be that our future is bright!

$625,0000!

I blend in with the kids!

Happening now: the House Committee on Special Legislation, chaired by @karenalzate.bsky.social, is meeting. The agenda is online: status.rilegislature.gov/documents/ag... The meeting is livestreaming at capitoltvri.cablecast.tv, where a recording will be available to view on demand.

Fighting back! Taxing the rich with my colleague @profmmurray.bsky.social

Happy 401 GIVES to all that celebrate!

Today, Secretary Amore will testify in support of HJR5515, which would ask voters if the Constitutional restriction requiring voter registration 30 days before an election should be removed. Watch below to hear Monica's story of becoming a citizen but being unable to vote a full ballot.

Providence Business News: @karenalzate.bsky.social, who has sponsored a House bill to rein in payday lenders, said it was the first bill she filed this legislative session. Full story: pbn.com/payday-lende...

Finance sub committee on health and human services.