Daily Briefing: Welcome to inauguration season

Get a preview of The Journal's coverage of Gov. Dan McKee's swearing in. [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Tue Jan 03 2023 Will Richmond | Managing Editor Communities & R.I. [@Will_Richmond]( Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing. Hello, 2023. Hopefully, everyone had a joyous New Year and you still have your resolutions intact. The holiday season is now over, but don't fret, we've moved right into the inauguration season. Yesterday kicked things off with Brett Smiley shedding the "mayor-elect" tag and completing the transition from Jorge Elorza. The Journal's Amy Russo [provided full coverage of the day]( noting that during his first speech as mayor Smiley focused on schools, public safety and city services. Among the topics Amy noted Smiley addressed is the rising of illegal vehicles on city streets. "The new mayor vowed to 'stop illegal ATVs and motorcycles' and address noise pollution — which in some neighborhoods has the potential to create serious public health risks," Amy reported. It was a busy day for Amy on Monday, as in addition to Smiley's ceremony, [she covered the swearing-in of the new Providence City Council.]( [Council] Providence's new City Council is sworn in. Amy Russo The inaugural fun doesn't stop with Smiley. Today we'll have full coverage of Gov. Dan McKee's inauguration and the first day of the General Assembly. Reporters Patrick Anderson, Kathy Gregg and Antonia Farzan will be spread out across the ceremonial and party spots associated with the two events to provide all the color and news that happens throughout the day. It all starts at noon, so be sure to check [providencejournal.com]( this afternoon for all the latest. WORTH A READ • The House speaker's gavel will soon be held by a Republican, and with that change will come new priorities, a series of investigations and partisan gridlock that could bring [President Joe Biden's agenda]( to a crawl, if not a full stop. [A look at what to expect as the new Congress takes over on Jan. 3.]( • Antonia Farzan [tells the story of House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi's Iranian roots.]( • [The story behind Christian Belmore's "waddle" celebration]( following a sack in Sunday's game against the Dolphins. [Today's Weather]( ☔ Mild with on-and-off rain and drizzle, becoming breezy in the afternoon. [Read Today's eNewspaper]( [Read Today's eNewspaper]( [For subscribers] [RI's Jim Langevin, only quadriplegic in Congress, wraps up career]( [Rep. Jim Langevin, D-R.I., holds the gavel given him by Speaker Nancy Pelosi in Statuary Hall in Washington in July 2010 during an event celebrating the Americans with Disabilities Act. Langevin used the gavel moments later, presiding over the House of Representatives.]( After 22 years, Jim Langevin, the only quadriplegic to serve in congress, says goobye to Washington. [READ MORE]( [Mary Ann Sorrentino and her husband, Al Ciullo, at their home in Cranston.]( [For subscribers] [Patinkin: Decades after excommunication, Sorrentino is still a rebel]( Excommunicated in 1986 while head of Planned Parenthood in RI, she says she is still a church-going Catholic. But she has one lingering worry. [READ MORE]( [Providence's new City Council is sworn in.]( [Most diverse Providence council ever sworn in with queer female leader]( Many new faces were elected after term limits took effect. [READ MORE]( A Better Daily Briefing We've redesigned your favorite newsletter to have a cleaner look and feel. Let us know what you think about it. [SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ➔]( [SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ➔]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( [Newsletters]( | [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](