Ethics panel rules Patrice Milos must leave RI Life Science Hub board to be its interim president

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Ethics panel rules Patrice Milos must leave RI Life Science Hub board to be its interim president

The Rhode Island Ethics Commission rules that Patrice Milos must give up her board seat to assume the position of interim Rhode Island Life Science Hub president. The state ethics code does not allow members to take paid positions from a group they already belong to.

julio 2, 2024

State Ethics investigators to unveil findings from Philly trip probe Tuesday

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State Ethics investigators to unveil findings from Philly trip probe Tuesday

The RI State Ethics Committee is set to unveil findings from its probe into a Philadelphia business trip by former Governor McKee officials David Patten and James Thorsen.

junio 27, 2024

How to get a 33-member advisory panel together? Remote Participation could make it easier.

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How to get a 33-member advisory panel together? Remote Participation could make it easier.

The Long Term Care Coordinating Council (LTCCC) hopes to gain a special exemption from the state’s Open Meetings Act to conduct their meetings virtually instead of in person.

junio 27, 2024

Rhode Island Commerce board doesn’t stream or record its meetings. And it’s not alone.

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Rhode Island Commerce board doesn’t stream or record its meetings. And it’s not alone.

“It’s 2024. It’s really not that big of a burden for public bodies with large budgets.”

marzo 12, 2024

A first for upcoming R.I. presidential preference primary: 17-year-old voters

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A first for upcoming R.I. presidential preference primary: 17-year-old voters

A new state law approved in June 2023 lets 17-year-olds vote in primaries as long as they will be 18 by the time of the general election.

febrero 19, 2024

Advocates, lawmakers outline changes to strengthen, clarify Rhode Island’s open records law

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Advocates, lawmakers outline changes to strengthen, clarify Rhode Island’s open records law

"Washington Bridge crisis might be the best thing to happen to public records reform in the state."

febrero 8, 2024

Is Peter Alviti the messenger of bad news? Or the cause of it?

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Is Peter Alviti the messenger of bad news? Or the cause of it?

The role of oversight in the I-95 Washington Bridge closure.

diciembre 15, 2023

Drama over snubs and no-shows hangs over CD1 debates

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Drama over snubs and no-shows hangs over CD1 debates

John Marion talks about the benefits of debates in the lead up to this September's special election.

agosto 21, 2023

After signature review, state elections panel affirms Matos’ place on ballot

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After signature review, state elections panel affirms Matos’ place on ballot

No "obvious pattern of fraud," says RI Board of Elections.

agosto 17, 2023