RI Revolver and Rifle Association

Shenanigans... a horrible left turn for RI.

BREAKING: Shekarchi Resigns as Speaker, Seeking Appointment to the Supreme Court

Be aware! Time to call and email your legislators! No back room deals!

Shadow Politics at Play Again as Speaker Shekarchi Shifts Power

PROVIDENCE — A highly placed source inside the Rhode Island State House, speaking on condition of anonymity, says Speaker Joe Shekarchi is preparing to hand off House leadership to Majority Leader Chris Blazejewski as Shekarchi moves toward the open Rhode Island Supreme Court seat.

According to the source, the expected shift would have immediate political consequences, especially for gun owners and anyone tracking major legislation in the final stretch of the session. The source says Blazejewski would be positioned to move controversial gun bills quickly, while Shekarchi would gain distance from the political blowback. This is typical Rhode Island shadow politics, but if House leadership is already being rearranged behind closed doors while major bills remain in play, Rhode Islanders should be alarmed by this development.

Now is the time to call or write your state representatives and ask a simple question: what is happening behind closed doors in Providence? Rhode Islanders deserve transparency, honesty, and accountability from the people elected to represent them, not backroom dealing and quiet decisions made without public input. Reach out today and demand answers about what is being discussed, who is involved, and why the public is being left in the dark. When government operates in secrecy, the people lose their voice, so make yours heard and remind them that they work for you.

Senate hearings Tuesday, April 14th!