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Commission Appointed to Prep for Potential Constitutional Convention

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Commission Appointed to Prep for Potential Constitutional Convention

July 15, 2024

The commission for the proposed RI Constitution Convention included 4 spots for the public - all filled by former elected officials or State House staffers. The rest of the commission is made up of Democrats and Republicans from both the House and the Senate.

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Opinion: The bridge Rhode Island has come to: Reforming the Access to Public Records Act

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Opinion: The bridge Rhode Island has come to: Reforming the Access to Public Records Act

The public demands better accountability from government officials. Thankfully, two lawmakers have introduced bills to reinforce the public’s right to know.

March 14, 2024

Rhode Island was once last in region on public records access. It’s still playing catchup

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Rhode Island was once last in region on public records access. It’s still playing catchup

A strong public records law, Marion said, “gives us a shot to see what’s going on, and potentially fix it.”

March 12, 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.”

March 12, 2024

R.I. legislation targets deepfakes in elections

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R.I. legislation targets deepfakes in elections

March 12, 2024

The customs, quirks and unspoken rules that really decide how bills become law in RI

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The customs, quirks and unspoken rules that really decide how bills become law in RI

John Marion, executive director of Common Cause Rhode Island, spoke with the Providence Journal about how a bill becomes law in Rhode Island

March 4, 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.

February 19, 2024

Access to public records was a problem in the bridge shutdown. Will that help reforms pass?

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Access to public records was a problem in the bridge shutdown. Will that help reforms pass?

Could interest in what happened to the Washington Bridge be a catalyst for changes to state open-records law that make it easier for the public to find out what state and local governments are doing?

February 9, 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."

February 8, 2024

Lawmakers say it’s time to overhaul R.I. public records law

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Lawmakers say it’s time to overhaul R.I. public records law

The Boston Globe covers the Let RI Vote Coalition's Same Day Voter Registration.

February 8, 2024

Should magistrates oversee contested divorce cases? Why Common Cause RI is objecting.

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Should magistrates oversee contested divorce cases? Why Common Cause RI is objecting.

“If Family Court magistrates are allowed to conduct trials, they should be chosen in the same manner that Family Court judges are selected – through the Merit Selection process."

February 5, 2024

Same-Day Voter Registration campaign seeks to increase voting access in R.I.

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Same-Day Voter Registration campaign seeks to increase voting access in R.I.

Rhode Island's 30-day voter registration deadline is "one of the last remaining large, structural barriers to increased participation," says Marion.

February 3, 2024

Ethics complaint against Shekarchi over 2017 wedding farm bill dismissed. Here’s why.

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Ethics complaint against Shekarchi over 2017 wedding farm bill dismissed. Here’s why.

February 2, 2024

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Commission Appointed to Prep for Potential Constitutional Convention

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Katie Scally

Opinion: The bridge Rhode Island has come to: Reforming the Access to Public Records Act

Rhode Island was once last in region on public records access. It’s still playing catchup

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

R.I. legislation targets deepfakes in elections

The customs, quirks and unspoken rules that really decide how bills become law in RI

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

Access to public records was a problem in the bridge shutdown. Will that help reforms pass?

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

Lawmakers say it’s time to overhaul R.I. public records law

Should magistrates oversee contested divorce cases? Why Common Cause RI is objecting.

Same-Day Voter Registration campaign seeks to increase voting access in R.I.

Ethics complaint against Shekarchi over 2017 wedding farm bill dismissed. Here’s why.

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Commission Appointed to Prep for Potential Constitutional Convention

Media Contacts

Katie Scally

Opinion: The bridge Rhode Island has come to: Reforming the Access to Public Records Act

Rhode Island was once last in region on public records access. It’s still playing catchup

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

R.I. legislation targets deepfakes in elections

The customs, quirks and unspoken rules that really decide how bills become law in RI

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

Access to public records was a problem in the bridge shutdown. Will that help reforms pass?

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

Lawmakers say it’s time to overhaul R.I. public records law

Should magistrates oversee contested divorce cases? Why Common Cause RI is objecting.

Same-Day Voter Registration campaign seeks to increase voting access in R.I.

Ethics complaint against Shekarchi over 2017 wedding farm bill dismissed. Here’s why.

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