Tag: constitutional convention
R.I. voters approve more than a half-billion in borrowing; reject constitutional...
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island voters overwhelmingly approved $551.3 million in borrowing – $343.5 million in principle and $207.8 million in interest payments – in...
Voter turnout climbs in R.I. for 2024 election
PROVIDENCE – Election Day has officially begun in Rhode Island.
More than 195,535 voters across the Ocean State have cast their ballots as of 3...
Poll: Support for rejection of R.I. constitutional convention grows
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island voters are likely to reject a constitutional convention, according to a new University of New Hampshire poll released Monday.
The Ocean...
Poll: R.I. voters almost evenly split on whether to hold a...
Voters appear split on a ballot question asking if the state should hold a constitutional convention, according to a new poll released just after...
Constitutional convention could cost state $4.6M
Holding a constitutional convention in 2026 could cost Rhode Island as much as $4.6 million, should voters approve the ballot measure in November.
The potential...
Voters get their say on convention
Voters in November are likely to again reject holding a constitutional convention, as they have the last three times it has appeared on the...
Coalition launches campaign against Constitutional Convention ballot question
PROVIDENCE – A coalition of residents and organizations have launched a campaign to reject a question on the state ballot in November calling for...
Should Rhode Island hold its first constitutional convention since 1986?
Voters in November will get to decide whether the state should hold its first constitutional convention since 1986.
Rhode Island is one of five states...
Constitutional conventions: A relic of old or a chance for reform?...
Shall there be a convention to amend or revise the state constitution?
The state’s House of Representatives Monday unanimously approved two resolutions sponsored by Judiciary...