Rhode Island House of Representatives

May 1, 2023

Black Lives Matter RI PAC Protests Against Police Officer’s Reinstatement and LEOBoR

The Black Lives Matter Rhode Island PAC protested against the reinstatement of a police officer who was...

April 29, 2023

Once again, Rep Quattrocchi, the RI General Assembly can pass laws on the funding of abortion

“Mr. Speaker, I feel that to vote either way on this is a violation of my oath...

April 19, 2023

A crucial turning point: state legislators consider overhauling police accountability

Rhode Island’s General Assembly is considering legislative changes focused on LEOBOR [de]certification, and APRA, potentially changing the...

April 19, 2023

Progressive reforms: Speaker Shekarchi addresses reproductive rights and innovative housing solutions

Rhode Island House Speaker Shekarchi anticipates a vote on the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act in April,...

March 24, 2023

Grace and grievance in the Rhode Island House

Representative Robert Quattrocchi was removed from one of three committee assignments by Speaker Shekarchi in response to...

March 21, 2023

LGBTQ+ advocates condemn dangerous “pedophile” comment made by State Rep Quattrocchi

There is no place for such ugly ignorance in Rhode Island…...

March 21, 2023

Rep. Quattrocchi asks LGBTQ legislator if she’s a pedophile at committee hearing

After State Representative Rebecca Kislak (Democrat, District 4, Providence) introduced the Equity Impact Statement Act on Friday...

February 7, 2023

Providence DSA rescinds its endorsement of Representative David Morales

The Providence chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America has overwhelmingly voted to withdraw its endorsement of...

February 1, 2023

RI House Committee assignments have been named

Conservative Representative Arthur Corvese has been named Chair of the Rhode Island House Labor Committee. Representatives Mary...

January 21, 2023

Rep McGaw introduces bill to outlaw high-heat waste processing facilities

Legislation stands up to plastics industry effort to push ‘advanced recycling’…...

January 25, 2023

RI House debates potential rule changes

The Rules by which the House and Senate organize themselves serve as the operating system for the...

January 5, 2023

Speaker Shekarchi addresses Rhode Island’s housing and homelessness crisis in opening speech

K. Joseph Shekarchi spoke plainly on Tuesday after he was re-elected to the position of Rhode Island...

January 4, 2023

On first day of session, advocates steer focus to equal abortion rights

Reproductive rights volunteers and allies from The Womxn Project urged the members of the Rhode Island General...

January 3, 2023

Methodist social justice group brings prayers to the State House ahead of legislative session

There were congregants present from six Rhode Island Methodist Churches from across the state, including Newport, Lincoln...

November 11, 2022

RI General Assembly leadership votes held, Senate keeps tally secret

With the arrival of eight new Senators and eleven new Representatives, the General Assembly may look familiar,...