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RI Speaker of the House Joe Shekarchi joins the show to talk about the latest on the state budget and more 

RI Speaker of the House Joe Shekarchi joins the show to talk about the latest on the state budget and more&nbsp;

The News with Gene Valicenti

Wake up with Rhode Island’s Anchorman Gene Valicenti for your daily dose of news, talk, and analysis. Weekdays from 6am-9am.

 

Wake up with Rhode Island&rsquo;s Anchorman Gene Valicenti for your daily dose of news, talk, and analysis. Weekdays from 6am-9am.
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Speaker Joe Shekarchi 6-24-25

Two Rhode Island State Senators are working on legislation to criminalize street takeovers in the Ocean State. State Senators Lou Raptakis and Todd Patalano explain their approach to crafting this bill. Senator Patalano is also the Major for the Cranston Police Department and explains his view on how law enforcement should approach the situation.

Two Rhode Island State Senators are working on legislation to criminalize street takeovers in the Ocean State. State Senators Lou Raptakis and Todd Patalano explain their approach to crafting this bill. Senator Patalano is also the Major for the Cranston Police Department and explains his view on how law enforcement should approach the situation.

12-05-25 State Senator Lou Raptakis & State Senator Todd Patalano

RIDOT Director Peter Alviti joins the show to take your calls and questions 

RIDOT Director Peter Alviti joins the show to take your calls and questions&nbsp;

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Brown U Professor Wendy Schiller joins the show to talk about the 2026 race for RI Governor 

Brown U Professor Wendy Schiller joins the show to talk about the 2026 race for RI Governor&nbsp;

Speaker Joe Shekarchi 6-24-25

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