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RIPEC is ready to kick off a morning of insight and action at our Housing Forum. We're bringing together leaders from across the public and private sectors to explore real solutions and spark meaningful conversations on affordable housing in Rhode Island.

House Speaker Joe Shekarchi is opening RIPEC’s Housing Forum with a keynote address. A committed leader in RI’s affordable housing efforts, he’s setting the stage for a morning of collaboration and conversation on housing solutions across the state.

At the RIPEC Housing Forum this morning! Thrilled to be here exploring solutions to RIs housing shortage.

Our panelists reflect the wide range of voices shaping housing development—from municipal zoning reform to real estate economics—bringing unique insights and innovative solutions to the conversation on improving housing in Rhode Island.

Senator jakeforsenate is closing out RIPEC’s Housing Forum with perspectives from real Rhode Islanders experiencing housing challenges across the economic spectrum.

RIPEC's Housing Forum brought together public & private leaders to address RI’s housing challenges. From zoning reform to streamlining development, the focus was on real market- & government-driven solutions to drive needed housing production.

Today, Senate Housing & Municipal Government Committee Chairman Jacob Bissaillon (jakeforsenate) took part in RIPEC’s 2025 Housing Forum. Watch here: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/11339?sit…

Thank you Joe Shekarchi for your keynote remarks and your leadership on housing.

Speaker Joe Shekarchi was the keynote speaker at a forum on "Balancing Market and Government Solutions to Meet Rhode Island's Housing Challenges" held by RIPEC today. House Minority Leader Rep Mike Chippendale, June Speakman, and 🟧 Teresa Tanzi 🥥🚲🚍🚭 also participated in the event. Speaker

Thank you for joining us, Senator!

Our June newsletter⬇️ It’s been a busy month, and we’ve got some key updates inside. ripec.org/newsletter/jun…

"The governor has a point," RIPEC CEO Michael DiBiase tells me He notes RI spending has gone up roughly 11% over the last two years, or 2x inflation "There's not a lot of austerity in this budget, despite the fact that state revenues are slowing down" wpri.com/news/politics-…

Pleased to see Council has kept Mayor's proposed tax rates largely intact, preserving reduction for commercial and lower tax rates for apartment buildings. But City has long way to go to bring more balance--commercial rate is now nearly 4 times lowest residential rate. (1/2)