Karen Alzate
@karenalzate.bsky.social
RI State Rep. representing Pawtucket and Central Falls. Daughter of immigrants 🇨🇴
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It’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.
Since every penny matters to families, I’m working in Congress to stop these unnecessary price hikes.
August 20, 2025 at 6:27 PM
It’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.
Since every penny matters to families, I’m working in Congress to stop these unnecessary price hikes.
People 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.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said that the entire border wall along the southern border with Mexico is going to be painted black to make it hotter and deter illegal immigration.
DHS Secretary says entire southern border wall to be painted black to stop people from climbing it
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Tuesday that the entire border wall along the southern border with Mexico is going to be painted black to make it hotter and deter illegal immigration —…
www.wpri.com
August 20, 2025 at 2:23 PM
People 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.
Standing with our Texas Colleagues!
August 6, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Standing with our Texas Colleagues!
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Preserving 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
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
July 30, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Preserving 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
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
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Earlier 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.
July 22, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Earlier 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.
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@karenalzate.bsky.social and Rep. Joshua Giraldo celebrated their Colombian heritage at the State House celebration of Colombian Independence Day yesterday.
July 17, 2025 at 5:20 PM
@karenalzate.bsky.social and Rep. Joshua Giraldo celebrated their Colombian heritage at the State House celebration of Colombian Independence Day yesterday.
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@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...
www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...
www.providencejournal.com
July 18, 2025 at 3:22 PM
@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...
www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...
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POV: riding @ripta.com Route 1 along Benefit Street in Pawtucket this morning! In Rep. @karenalzate.bsky.social’s district! 🚌
July 18, 2025 at 2:48 PM
POV: riding @ripta.com Route 1 along Benefit Street in Pawtucket this morning! In Rep. @karenalzate.bsky.social’s district! 🚌
Today! Come celebrate the wins and the work that is left to do!
July 16, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Today! Come celebrate the wins and the work that is left to do!
Sadly, some people just don’t know when to give up.
Former New York governor Andrew M. Cuomo said that he is running for New York mayor as an independent, weeks after he was soundly defeated in the Democratic primary by Zohran Mamdani.
Andrew Cuomo tries another run for mayor -- this time as an independent
Cuomo vowed Monday to remain in the race, weeks after he was trounced by Zohran Mamdani in the Democratic primary.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 14, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Sadly, some people just don’t know when to give up.
We 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!
July 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
We 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!
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House session 2025 is a wrap! 1:34AM! Excited to share the wins! But first, SLEEP!
June 21, 2025 at 6:03 AM
House session 2025 is a wrap! 1:34AM! Excited to share the wins! But first, SLEEP!
Pay 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!
June 21, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Pay 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!
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@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...
Full story: rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/06/16/l...
Longstanding payday lending reform policy poised for passage in Rhode Island this year • Rhode Island Current
After 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,...
rhodeislandcurrent.com
June 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
@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...
Full story: rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/06/16/l...
Onto the senate! 14 years this bill has been vetted, supported, and voted on! Let’s finish it!
The House today approved legislation sponsored by @karenalzate.bsky.social that would repeal the law that allows payday lending to operate in Rhode Island.
More information: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...
More information: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...
State of Rhode Island General Assembly
www.rilegislature.gov
June 16, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Onto the senate! 14 years this bill has been vetted, supported, and voted on! Let’s finish it!
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What they aren’t showing on Fox News
June 12, 2025 at 12:15 AM
What they aren’t showing on Fox News
I 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.
June 6, 2025 at 1:21 AM
I 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.
4.5 hours later, the house passed the AWB! 42-28
June 6, 2025 at 12:51 AM
4.5 hours later, the house passed the AWB! 42-28
One hour into the AWB debate.
June 5, 2025 at 9:47 PM
One hour into the AWB debate.
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Tonight, 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🫡
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🫡
June 4, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Tonight, 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🫡
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🫡
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Senate 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/3Zf6C24
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/3Zf6C24
Senate leadership change might open the door for curbing payday lending - TPR: The Public's Radio
Rhode 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...
thepublicsradio.org
June 3, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Senate 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/3Zf6C24
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/3Zf6C24
Reposted by Karen Alzate
Tell 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.social
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.social
Let's Stop Predatory Payday Lending in RI Now!
Contact your state legislators today!
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June 3, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Tell 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.social
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.social
Reposted by Karen Alzate
Payday 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!
Pic shows why we need payday lending reform!
June 3, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Payday 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!
Pic shows why we need payday lending reform!