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Common Cause Rhode Island Statement Responding to Gov. McKee

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Common Cause Rhode Island Statement Responding to Gov. McKee


“Common Cause Rhode Island doesn’t need anyone’s permission to hold power accountable. We continue to review the material produced by the State Police and the Attorney General and will decide in the coming days whether to file a complaint with the Rhode Island Ethics Commission."

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Gorbea repeats her call for early voting in Rhode Island

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Gorbea repeats her call for early voting in Rhode Island

The demand for mail ballots in the recent election shows the need to allow for early voting, Rhode Island’s secretary of state said Wednesday.

Watchdog Says Proposal Meant To Curb Statehouse-Related Harassment In RI Needs More Work

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Watchdog Says Proposal Meant To Curb Statehouse-Related Harassment In RI Needs More Work

proposal by state Representative Chris Blazjewski meant to curb Statehouse-related discrimination and sexual harassment is the first serious effort of its kind, but it needs more work to be effective, according to a legislative watchdog.

At Bryant, R.I.’s credit-union crisis viewed through 2018 lens

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At Bryant, R.I.’s credit-union crisis viewed through 2018 lens

For the late Gov. Bruce Sundlun, the credit crisis of the early 1990s was a calamity as bad as the worst hurricanes and blizzards to hit Rhode Island — and it was manmade.

Key Dem: Sexual harassment allegations in Assembly should be investigated

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Key Dem: Sexual harassment allegations in Assembly should be investigated

A top Rhode Island House Democrat on Monday proposed creating a formal procedure for handling sexual harassment claims in the General Assembly, the first official action proposed since Target 12 revealed an allegation against former House Judiciary Committee Chairman Cale Keable.

Time running out for early voting in Massachusetts, mail ballots in RI

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Time running out for early voting in Massachusetts, mail ballots in RI

It's a week until Election Day 2018. William Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth for Massachusetts, sent out a reminder that Tuesday, Oct. 30, marks four days left to vote early; early voting closes on Friday, Nov. 2.

NBC 10 I-Team: How safe is your vote?

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NBC 10 I-Team: How safe is your vote?

With the midterm elections just days away, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said dozens of states are being actively targeted by hackers, with attempts reported as recently as last week.

Hummel Report: Felonious ex-R.I. Sen. Christopher Maselli now conducts arraignments

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Hummel Report: Felonious ex-R.I. Sen. Christopher Maselli now conducts arraignments

Christopher Maselli, a former state senator from Johnston who spent two years in federal prison for bank fraud, has been working on behalf of the state judiciary over the past year as a bail commissioner. The discovery of his criminal record brought a swift reaction from several of the communities where he has been working.

R.I. Republicans accuse D.C. Democrats of campaign finance offense

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R.I. Republicans accuse D.C. Democrats of campaign finance offense

Republican chair for state party says pro-Raimondo PAC did not disclose donations properly. Rhode Island Republicans have accused Democrats in Washington of breaking state campaign finance law by failing to disclose the national donors helping to bolster Gov. Gina Raimondo’s bid for reelection.

Edward Fitzpatrick: Linda Levin an unsung hero in open government fight

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Edward Fitzpatrick: Linda Levin an unsung hero in open government fight

Glamorous work it's not. The work that she has done for decades has placed her at odds with some of the state's most powerful public officials. The work has placed her on hard wooden benches in State House hearing rooms, waiting for hours to deliver testimony to leery legislators.

Bryant’s Hassenfeld Institute to Host Discussion on RI Credit Union Collapse

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Bryant’s Hassenfeld Institute to Host Discussion on RI Credit Union Collapse

The Hassenfeld Institute at Bryant University will host a discussion on the collapse of the Rhode Island Credit Union.
“On January 1, 1991, Rhode Island Governor Bruce Sundlun marked his first day in office by shutting down 45 financial institutions to prevent a complete collapse of the credit union system in the state. Join us for a discussion of a new case study on the crisis by Dr. Melissa Prosky and a mini-documentary featuring key voices from this pivotal era in Rhode Island's history,” says the Institute in their press release.

Candidates Come Out Swinging Following Fung Scandal

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Candidates Come Out Swinging Following Fung Scandal

Just hours after an investigation exposed "irregularities" in rent payments for Cranston Mayor Allan Fung's campaign headquarters, his fellow candidates for governor fired at him, decrying Fung's actions.

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