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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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Executive Director, Rhode Island
jmarion@commoncause.org
401-861-2322

Common Cause Rhode Island frequently provides commentary on democracy reform issues. To talk with John Marion please reach out using the contact information above.

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Once the epitome of New England democracy, the Financial Town Meeting is fading in RI

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Once the epitome of New England democracy, the Financial Town Meeting is fading in RI

The appearance of Financial Town Meetings, generally used to approve a town’s budget with public commentary from voters, has declined in recent years. Many towns see this as an old, exclusionary way of running government that can easily be taken over by a small group or special interest.

More than a quarter of RI lawmakers skipped voting in presidential primary

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More than a quarter of RI lawmakers skipped voting in presidential primary

A quarter of the Rhode Island General Assembly lawmakers skipped voting in the April Presidential Primaries, mainly attributing this to personal conflicts or health issues. This aligns with the fact that only 5% of registered and eligible RI voters participated in the Primary election for the President.

Why Operation Plunder Dome lives on after 25 years.

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Why Operation Plunder Dome lives on after 25 years.

Operation Plunder Dome, conducted by the FBI against former Providence Mayor Buddy Cianci, still impacts the city of Providence. People remember Buddy Cianci for his legacy of corruption.

Opinion: Standing Up for Transparency

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Opinion: Standing Up for Transparency

Senator DiPalma and Representative Sherpa are sponsoring legislation to reform the Access to Public Records Act in Rhode Island. This legislation would include limiting the cost of requesting records, requiring explanations for withholding records, and increasing transparency within government agencies.

R.I. Official says GOP Senate Candidate is spreading “misinformation” about voter data

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R.I. Official says GOP Senate Candidate is spreading “misinformation” about voter data

Republican Representative Patricia Morgan argues that the Election Registration Information Center, used by various states to update and clean up voter rolls, is stealing Rhode Islanders’ information from the DMV and selling it to other private companies. Deputy Secretary of State Rob Rock accused Morgan of spreading “misinformation” to voters ahead of a critical election cycle.

R.I. Official to Pay $5,000 Ethics Fine for Philadelphia Trip

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R.I. Official to Pay $5,000 Ethics Fine for Philadelphia Trip

David Patten will pay $5,000 in ethics commission fines, while James Thorsen will defend himself at a hearing for his actions on a business trip to Philadelphia.

Former Top Rhode Island Official Ordered to Pay $5,000 Over Infamous Philly Trip. What to Know.

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Former Top Rhode Island Official Ordered to Pay $5,000 Over Infamous Philly Trip. What to Know.

David Patten was fined $5,000 for his actions on the infamous Philadelphia trip. At the same time, James Thorsen is set to head to an adjudicative hearing for violating the Ethics Code on said trip. Governor McKee has also been implicated in ethics complaints of his own in recent months.

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