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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

October 31, 2024

“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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On APRA, R.I. attorney general tells public bodies: Accept the facts, not just the fax

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On APRA, R.I. attorney general tells public bodies: Accept the facts, not just the fax

John Marion talks to the Boston Globe about ARPA requests and public access to government records.

April 26, 2023

Broad Coalition Calls for Same Day Voter Registration in Rhode Island

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Broad Coalition Calls for Same Day Voter Registration in Rhode Island

Today 30 groups came together to announce their support for the creation of a system for same-day voter registration in Rhode Island.

March 15, 2023

Redboxing 101: How Campaigns & Super PACs Openly Undermine Democracy

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Redboxing 101: How Campaigns & Super PACs Openly Undermine Democracy

Campaign Legal Center's virtual event, "Redboxing 101: How Campaigns & Super PACs Openly Undermine Democracy," was held on February 17, 2023 and featured panelist discussion of the issue of Redboxing and its impact on federal, state and local elections.

February 21, 2023

In bid for more transparency, changes to RI’s public records law introduced

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In bid for more transparency, changes to RI’s public records law introduced

An update to the state’s public records law has been filed at the State House, seeking to make government more transparent.

February 21, 2023

Lobbying RI’s part-time legislators is big business. Here’s how big it was in 2022.

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Lobbying RI’s part-time legislators is big business. Here’s how big it was in 2022.

John Marion discusses the power of lobbying in Rhode Island politics.

February 8, 2023

Good-government advocates fault state’s refusal to release RISP misconduct records

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Good-government advocates fault state’s refusal to release RISP misconduct records

Transparency experts criticize Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha’s office's decision to deny an Access to Public Records request filed by the Providence Journal for documents detailing a former Rhode Island State Police lieutenant colonel’s alleged dishonesty.

December 12, 2022

Ethics in Rhode Island? Common Cause executive director, joins WUN for a live conversation

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Ethics in Rhode Island? Common Cause executive director, joins WUN for a live conversation

John Marion, executive director of Common Cause Rhode Island looks ahead to the upcoming legislative session and talks about the major challenges that Rhode Island and its municipalities face in the year ahead.

December 9, 2022

Common Cause Rhode Island Reminds Voters “Election Day is not Results Day”

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Common Cause Rhode Island Reminds Voters “Election Day is not Results Day”

Rhode Island voters have until 8 p.m. tonight to cast their ballot in person or by mail in the 2022 midterm election. As voters head to the polls, Common Cause Rhode Island is reminding voters that it may take longer than Election Day for officials to finalize results.

November 4, 2022

Common Cause Rhode Island Calls on Governor to Reject List of Suggested Nominees for Cannabis Control Commission

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Common Cause Rhode Island Calls on Governor to Reject List of Suggested Nominees for Cannabis Control Commission

“Common Cause calls on Governor McKee to reject all the names on the list for nomination to the Cannabis Control Commission given to him by Speaker Shekarchi."

October 28, 2022

Common Cause Releases 2022 “Democracy Scorecard” Showing Growing Support in Congress for Democracy Reform

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Common Cause Releases 2022 “Democracy Scorecard” Showing Growing Support in Congress for Democracy Reform

“Our democracy is strongest when constituents are informed about the job our elected leaders are doing in Washington,” said John Marion, Common Cause Rhode Island executive director.

September 6, 2022

Governor McKee signs Let RI Vote Act into law

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Governor McKee signs Let RI Vote Act into law

Today, Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee signed the Let RI Vote Act into law. The changes will be in effect for the 2022 election.

June 8, 2022

Rhode Island Expands Voter Access as Other States Pass Anti-Voting Laws

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Rhode Island Expands Voter Access as Other States Pass Anti-Voting Laws

"Passage of The Let RI Vote Act is a watershed moment for voting rights in Rhode Island. This is the culmination of years of hard work by dozens of organizations and thousands of Rhode Islanders."

May 17, 2022

Demystifying Democracy

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Common Cause Rhode Island Statement Responding to Gov. McKee

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John Marion

On APRA, R.I. attorney general tells public bodies: Accept the facts, not just the fax

Broad Coalition Calls for Same Day Voter Registration in Rhode Island

Redboxing 101: How Campaigns & Super PACs Openly Undermine Democracy

In bid for more transparency, changes to RI’s public records law introduced

Lobbying RI’s part-time legislators is big business. Here’s how big it was in 2022.

Good-government advocates fault state’s refusal to release RISP misconduct records

Ethics in Rhode Island? Common Cause executive director, joins WUN for a live conversation

Common Cause Rhode Island Reminds Voters “Election Day is not Results Day”

Common Cause Rhode Island Calls on Governor to Reject List of Suggested Nominees for Cannabis Control Commission

Common Cause Releases 2022 “Democracy Scorecard” Showing Growing Support in Congress for Democracy Reform

Governor McKee signs Let RI Vote Act into law

Rhode Island Expands Voter Access as Other States Pass Anti-Voting Laws

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