Providence Chamber president presents case for a ‘pause’ on millionaire’s tax

By: Nancy Lavin

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: April 15, 2026

Words: 1,092

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Anyone hoping House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi would reveal whether he intends to apply for the open Rhode Island Supreme Court seat during the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce legislative luncheon Wednesday left disappointed.

The Warwick Democrat shrugged off the question from Laurie White, chamber president, during the signature panel portion of the event, insisting he has not made up his mind.

“There’s a lot more important things that Joe Shekarchi is thinking …

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