Reposted by Karen AlzateCongressman Gabe Amo @amo.house.gov · 20/08/2025It’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. 1207
Karen Alzate @karenalzate.bsky.social · 20/08/2025People 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. 140
Reposted by Karen AlzateEconomic Progress Institute — PVD, RI @epi-ri.bsky.social · 30/07/2025Preserving 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 021
Reposted by Karen Alzaterihouseofreps.bsky.social @rihouseofreps.bsky.social · 22/07/2025Earlier 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. 021
Reposted by Karen Alzaterihouseofreps.bsky.social @rihouseofreps.bsky.social · 17/07/2025@karenalzate.bsky.social and Rep. Joshua Giraldo celebrated their Colombian heritage at the State House celebration of Colombian Independence Day yesterday. 022
Reposted by Karen Alzaterihouseofreps.bsky.social @rihouseofreps.bsky.social · 18/07/2025@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...providencejournal.com 021
Reposted by Karen AlzateKenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 18/07/2025POV: riding @ripta.com Route 1 along Benefit Street in Pawtucket this morning! In Rep. @karenalzate.bsky.social’s district! 🚌 051
Karen Alzate @karenalzate.bsky.social · 16/07/2025Today! Come celebrate the wins and the work that is left to do! 020
Karen Alzate @karenalzate.bsky.social · 14/07/2025Sadly, some people just don’t know when to give up. 040
Karen Alzate @karenalzate.bsky.social · 10/07/2025We 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! 010
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Karen Alzate @karenalzate.bsky.social · 21/06/2025House session 2025 is a wrap! 1:34AM! Excited to share the wins! But first, SLEEP! 060
Karen Alzate @karenalzate.bsky.social · 21/06/2025Pay 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! 050
Reposted by Karen Alzaterihouseofreps.bsky.social @rihouseofreps.bsky.social · 17/06/2025@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...rhodeislandcurrent.comLongstanding payday lending reform policy poised for passage in Rhode Island this year • Rhode Island CurrentAfter 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,... 021
Karen Alzate @karenalzate.bsky.social · 16/06/2025Onto the senate! 14 years this bill has been vetted, supported, and voted on! Let’s finish it! 0102
Reposted by Karen AlzateKaitrin Snodgrass @kaitsnod.bsky.social · 12/06/2025What they aren’t showing on Fox News 6435256813288
Karen Alzate @karenalzate.bsky.social · 06/06/2025I 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. 061
Karen Alzate @karenalzate.bsky.social · 06/06/20254.5 hours later, the house passed the AWB! 42-28 232
Reposted by Karen AlzateEconomic Progress Institute — PVD, RI @epi-ri.bsky.social · 04/06/2025Tonight, 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🫡 031
Reposted by Karen AlzateEconomic Progress Institute — PVD, RI @epi-ri.bsky.social · 03/06/2025Senate 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/3Zf6C24thepublicsradio.orgSenate leadership change might open the door for curbing payday lending - TPR: The Public's RadioRhode 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... 032
Reposted by Karen AlzateEconomic Progress Institute — PVD, RI @epi-ri.bsky.social · 03/06/2025Tell 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.socialbit.lyLet's Stop Predatory Payday Lending in RI Now!Contact your state legislators today! 011
Reposted by Karen AlzateRhode Island KIDS COUNT @rikidscount.bsky.social · 03/06/2025Payday 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! 022
Reposted by Karen AlzateEconomic Progress Institute — PVD, RI @epi-ri.bsky.social · 03/06/2025Rhode 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...turnto10.comProtesters rally against payday lenders in Rhode IslandProtesters gathered outside of payday lender storefront on Friday to protest the industry. 011
Reposted by Karen AlzateEconomic Progress Institute — PVD, RI @epi-ri.bsky.social · 29/05/2025Right 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! 074
Reposted by Karen AlzateEconomic Progress Institute — PVD, RI @epi-ri.bsky.social · 26/05/2025This 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 001
Karen Alzate @karenalzate.bsky.social · 24/05/2025Shocker…sadly they won’t believe the science and continue to hurt the youth who need this care. 010
Karen Alzate @karenalzate.bsky.social · 14/05/2025I was out of town, however I stand with my colleagues. 062
Reposted by Karen AlzateEconomic Progress Institute — PVD, RI @epi-ri.bsky.social · 06/05/2025House sponsor @karenalzate.bsky.social kicks off the hearing on HB-5473, a bill to guarantee a fairer tax system by requiring the top 1% of income earners to pay a modest 3% more on income above $625,000. This would generate $190 million annually when RI really needs it! @mackdistrict6.bsky.social 062
Karen Alzate @karenalzate.bsky.social · 04/05/20255 years in the making, RIFC at Centreville Bank Stadium. Great day for Pawtucket 020
Karen Alzate @karenalzate.bsky.social · 02/05/2025So excited to be apart of history. It’s been a long road but finally all RIers will get to experience the stadium and also see why I love my cities (pawt/CF) so much! 020
Karen Alzate @karenalzate.bsky.social · 01/05/2025Come hang out with us while we talk about how we can raise revenue! 021
Karen Alzate @karenalzate.bsky.social · 30/04/2025Looking forward to working with President Lawson! Also, the senate has had two women president and the house hasn’t…just yet! 050
Reposted by Karen Alzaterihouseofreps.bsky.social @rihouseofreps.bsky.social · 28/04/2025@providencejournal.bsky.social op-ed by @karenalzate.bsky.social: As Rhode Islanders struggle to make ends meet in an increasingly uncertain economy, one threat continues to fly under the radar while quietly wreaking havoc on our communities ‒ payday lending www.providencejournal.com/story/opinio...providencejournal.comIt's time to end the predatory trap of unregulated payday lending | OpinionThe author says that payday lenders advertise themselves as providers of quick financial help, especially for those with low incomes or bad credit, but the reality is far more sinister. 131
Reposted by Karen AlzatePlanned Parenthood Votes! Rhode Island @ppvotesri.bsky.social · 25/04/2025Special shout out to our legislative champions for joining us including House Whip State Representative @KatherineKazarian.bsky.social, Representative @KarenAlzate.bsky.social, Senator @DawnEuer.bsky.social & State Senator Tiara @MackDistrict6.bsky.social. #LobbyDay #HealthCare #RhodeIsland 072
Reposted by Karen AlzateSEIU_ORG @seiu.org · 23/04/2025WE DETECT NOT ONE SINGLE LIE! Thank you @maxwellfrost.bsky.social 419646
Karen Alzate @karenalzate.bsky.social · 18/04/2025A fun morning being a judge for Winners Circle hack-a-thon got to see some friends and my heart was full- we have some amazing leaders on STEM in our future! 010
Karen Alzate @karenalzate.bsky.social · 17/04/2025It was wonderful to join the students today. Always reminds be that our future is bright! 041
Reposted by Karen Alzaterihouseofreps.bsky.social @rihouseofreps.bsky.social · 09/04/2025Happening now: the House Committee on Special Legislation, chaired by @karenalzate.bsky.social, is meeting. The agenda is online: status.rilegislature.gov/documents/ag... The meeting is livestreaming at capitoltvri.cablecast.tv, where a recording will be available to view on demand.status.rilegislature.gov 011
Karen Alzate @karenalzate.bsky.social · 05/04/2025Fighting back! Taxing the rich with my colleague @profmmurray.bsky.social 170
Reposted by Karen AlzateRI Department of State | Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore @risecstate.bsky.social · 18/03/2025Today, Secretary Amore will testify in support of HJR5515, which would ask voters if the Constitutional restriction requiring voter registration 30 days before an election should be removed. Watch below to hear Monica's story of becoming a citizen but being unable to vote a full ballot. 074
Reposted by Karen Alzaterihouseofreps.bsky.social @rihouseofreps.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Providence Business News: @karenalzate.bsky.social, who has sponsored a House bill to rein in payday lenders, said it was the first bill she filed this legislative session. Full story: pbn.com/payday-lende...pbn.comPayday lender opponents renew legislative effortAdvocates for payday lending reform celebrated lin 2023 when the House voted overwhelmingly for a bill they believed would finally curtail so-called “payday lenders,” an issue that has been an annual ... 0187
Karen Alzate @karenalzate.bsky.social · 18/03/2025Finance sub committee on health and human services. 011
