Tag: Common Cause Rhode Island
Shekarchi is on list of R.I. Supreme Court potential nominees, but...
Two judges, a state prosecutor, an appellate litigator who has argued before the U.S. Supreme Court, and former House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi made...
Are you concerned that about 3 in 5 General Assembly races...
This year, about three in five General Assembly races will have only one candidate on the ballot.
That’s up from 50% in 2024 and about...
R.I.’s inspector general taking shape, with limitations
Just over a month after Gov. Daniel J. McKee signed the fiscal 2027 budget creating Rhode Island’s first Office of Inspector General, government and...
21 independent candidates seek to disrupt R.I.’s 2-party hold
When Rep. Jon Brien of Woonsocket refers to Rhode Island’s independent caucus, he’s talking about himself – the lone nonpartisan in the 113-person state...
Unopposed elections for General Assembly are a growing problem
The increasing number of Rhode Island legislators running unopposed this election season is raising concerns about an erosion of the democratic process and about...
Virginia education group files ethics complaint against R.I. Senate president
A Virginia-based organization known for mounting legal challenges to DEI initiatives and LGBTQ-inclusive school policies across the country has filed an ethics complaint against R.I....
Party leaders, lawmakers champion R.I. joining Super Tuesday states
How to recast Rhode Island’s reputation as a flyover state and increase turnout in presidential primary elections? Vote earlier.
Newly approved legislation sent to Gov. Daniel...
New cannabis chair tabbed, but delays remain
Seven months after the chairperson of the R.I. Cannabis Control Commission stepped down, Gov. Daniel J. McKee has found a replacement.
But his pick for...
Should political candidates be allowed to spend up to $10,000 in...
The state Senate on May 19 unanimously approved a bill allowing political candidates to spend up to $10,000 in campaign contributions on home and...
Bill would make home security an allowable campaign expense for candidates
Legislation that would allow political candidates to spend up to $10,000 of campaign money on home and office security systems is making its way...
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