Shekarchi unveils package of affordable housing legislation - Providence Business News
Shekarchi unveils package of affordable housing legislation R.I. HOUSE SPEAKER K. Joseph Shekarchi on Monday announced a package of legislation to support creating more affordable housing in the state. / COURTESY GENERAL ASSEMBLY PROVIDENCE – House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi on Monday unveiled a package of seven pieces of legislation aimed at making housing more available and affordable in the state. The Warwick Democrat said housing is “a critical challenge,” and also urged Rhode Island voters to approve Question 3 in Tuesday’s statewide special referenda election to authorize $6...