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Commission Appointed to Prep for Potential Constitutional Convention

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Commission Appointed to Prep for Potential Constitutional Convention

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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Commission Appointed to Prep for Potential Constitutional Convention

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Commission Appointed to Prep for Potential Constitutional Convention

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.

Ethics panel rules Patrice Milos must leave RI Life Science Hub board to be its interim president

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Ethics panel rules Patrice Milos must leave RI Life Science Hub board to be its interim president

The Rhode Island Ethics Commission rules that Patrice Milos must give up her board seat to assume the position of interim Rhode Island Life Science Hub president. The state ethics code does not allow members to take paid positions from a group they already belong to.

Op-Ed: Session offers a glimpse in leadership styles

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Op-Ed: Session offers a glimpse in leadership styles

Various issues are discussed, including APRA reform, LEOBOR, the state of the economy, differing leadership styles in the General Assembly, and the upcoming election cycle for Rhode Island elected officials.

Constitutional Conventions: a relic of old or a chance for reform? It’s time for voters to decide

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Constitutional Conventions: a relic of old or a chance for reform? It’s time for voters to decide

Rep. Robert Craven and Senator Dawn Euer are sponsoring legislation that allows Rhode Island voters to determine if they want to hold a constitutional convention to change or amend the Rhode Island state constitution. There is concern that a state constitutional convention could get out of hand with political polarization, while others argue it would be a welcome change for how government is run in Rhode Island.

House OKs bill to give Warwick a voice on RIAC board

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House OKs bill to give Warwick a voice on RIAC board

The RI House passed legislation allowing the mayor of Warwick to appoint one member to the Rhode Island Airport Corporation’s (RIAC) Board of Directors.

May 16th Newsmakers Round Table

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May 16th Newsmakers Round Table

John Marion, executive director of Common Cause RI, participates in WPRI 12 News' round table to discuss a variety of issues.

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.

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