ProJo: Opinion/Shekarchi: Legislative package will address housing needs

House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi

Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi is a Democrat from Warwick.

Imagine this: You're a medical assistant and a single parent. You've worked hard to be self-sufficient, even taking the classes needed to obtain your certification. Yet you cannot afford to purchase a home anywhere in Rhode Island. And, you can afford to rent a two-bedroom apartment in just one community.

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