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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.

WPRI 12@wpri12.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said that the entire border wall along the southern border with Mexico is going to be painted black to make it hotter and deter illegal immigration.

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.

The Washington Post@washingtonpost.com · last yr.

Former New York governor Andrew M. Cuomo said that he is running for New York mayor as an independent, weeks after he was soundly defeated in the Democratic primary by Zohran Mamdani.

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...

Longstanding payday lending reform policy poised for passage in Rhode Island this year • Rhode Island Current

After 14 years of stalled progress, payday lending reform appears bound for passage in the Rhode Island General Assembly this year, with a 2027 start date to cap annual percentage rates on short-term,...

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

@rihouseofreps.bsky.social · last yr.

The House today approved legislation sponsored by @karenalzate.bsky.social that would repeal the law that allows payday lending to operate in Rhode Island. More information: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

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

Senate leadership change might open the door for curbing payday lending - TPR: The Public's Radio

Rhode Island Senate President Val Lawson said she supports a bill to cap payday lending in the state — a sign that the long-running battle to curb a practice that critics say traps poor people in a cy...

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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

Let's Stop Predatory Payday Lending in RI Now!

Contact your state legislators today!

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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...

Protesters rally against payday lenders in Rhode Island

Protesters gathered outside of payday lender storefront on Friday to protest the industry.

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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.

The Womxn Project@thewomxnproject.bsky.social · last yr.

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

@rihouseofreps.bsky.social · last yr.

@wpri12.bsky.social: @joeshekarchi.bsky.social is the one who put forth the resolution to reject McKee’s proposed cabinet raises, which passed the R.I. House Tuesday evening with a vote of 72-0. (Three lawmakers did not vote on the resolution.) Full story: www.wpri.com/news/politic...