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05/07/2026
House Democratic Caucus Elects Kazarian Majority Leader
The House Democratic Caucus today elected Whip Katherine S. Kazarian to serve as the Majority Leader, making her the first woman to serve in the position.
  
05/07/2026
Blazejewski elected House Speaker
Rep. Christopher R. Blazejewski was elected Speaker by the Rhode Island House of Representatives today.
  
05/07/2026
Speaker Shekarchi announces intent to seek appointment to RI Supreme Court
Rhode Island House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi announced today that he has submitted an application to the Rhode Island Judicial Nominating Commission for the position of Associate Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court. The vacancy follows the retirement of the Honorable Maureen McKenna Goldberg after a long and distinguished career.  
04/28/2026
Legislators join “Summer of Soccer” unveiling for upcoming international tournament
Rhode Island lawmakers joined General Treasurer James Diossa, Gov. Dan McKee, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley and other officials this morning to announce the comprehensive operational and community plan for the “Rhode Island Summer of Soccer.” This initiative will transform the state into a premier destination for international fans, anchored by a team base camp, a central Fan Zone in Providence, and a robust “Stadium Express” transportation network.

  
04/13/2026
Rep. Diaz joins state, city leaders to open first community learning center in Providence
Rep. Grace Diaz (D-Dist. 11, Providence) joined state and city leaders Friday, including Gov. Dan McKee and Providence Mayor Brett Smiley at a ribbon-cutting for the new Community Learning Center within Providence’s Elmwood Community Center.
   
04/09/2026
Solomon, Gallo join state leaders to highlight workforce innovation center proposal at CCRI
Rep. Joseph J. Solomon Jr. and Sen. Hanna Gallo joined Gov. Dan McKee, Community College of Rhode Island President Rosemary Costigan, labor partners and industry representatives at CCRI’s Knight Campus in Warwick to highlight the proposed $60 million general obligation bond to establish a Workforce Innovation Center the Campus.