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Reps. Magaziner, Amo Must Oppose Anti-Voter SAVE Act

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Reps. Magaziner, Amo Must Oppose Anti-Voter SAVE Act

March 31, 2025

The Rhode Island Voting Access Coalition (RIVAC) sent a letter to Representatives Seth Magaziner (D-RI) and Gabe Amo (D-RI) urging them to oppose the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act when it comes before the U.S. House of Representatives this week.

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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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Chief Family Court judge strikes down challenge to magistrate deciding divorce case. What it means.

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Chief Family Court judge strikes down challenge to magistrate deciding divorce case. What it means.

A Rhode Island Chief Family Court judge allowed magistrates to hear contested divorce cases in the state.

June 27, 2024

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.

June 27, 2024

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.

June 27, 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.

June 27, 2024

These state agencies have come out against expanding access to public records. Here’s why.

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These state agencies have come out against expanding access to public records. Here’s why.

The McKee administration and other state agencies have come out against expanding access to public records due to concerns about confidentiality and the number of requests for public records.

June 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.

June 27, 2024

Rhode Island Legislation Targets Deepfakes in Elections

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Rhode Island Legislation Targets Deepfakes in Elections

State legislators are sponsoring legislation regulating “deepfakes” or fabricated media in any election communications unless it is disclosed that it was created with artificial intelligence (AI). There is concern from the RI ACLU that this could limit free speech under the First Amendment, but the legislation is backed by the think tank Public Citizen.

June 27, 2024

Family Court Magistrates Evade Merit Selection Process

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Family Court Magistrates Evade Merit Selection Process

New law subverts will of voters

June 27, 2024

DiPalma Introduces Public Records Access Legislation

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DiPalma Introduces Public Records Access Legislation

John Marion's comment on legislation introduced by State Sen. Lou DiPalma that will expand access to public records.

March 15, 2024

State officials will try once again to reform APRA laws

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State officials will try once again to reform APRA laws

Will recent high-profile issues inspire the legislature to make changes to ARPA this session?

March 14, 2024

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

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Reps. Magaziner, Amo Must Oppose Anti-Voter SAVE Act

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Chief Family Court judge strikes down challenge to magistrate deciding divorce case. What it means.

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

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

State Ethics investigators to unveil findings from Philly trip probe Tuesday

These state agencies have come out against expanding access to public records. Here’s why.

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

Rhode Island Legislation Targets Deepfakes in Elections

Family Court Magistrates Evade Merit Selection Process

DiPalma Introduces Public Records Access Legislation

State officials will try once again to reform APRA laws

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

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