Tag: John Marion
2 newcomers running well-funded gubernatorial campaigns
Two businesswomen running for governor who are also mounting their first political campaigns have so far led the way in digging into their personal...
Voting security advocates, computer scientists sound alarm over new R.I. voting...
Once a common office fixture, fax machines have been reduced to a rare, if novelty, relic.
Unless, of course, you’re a military member or overseas...
Census miscount likely allowed R.I. to keep second congressional seat
PROVIDENCE – A miscount in the 2020 U.S. Census Bureau report seemingly allowed Rhode Island to keep its second congressional seat, corrected data from...
Voters lose out if leading candidates don’t attend debates, observers say
With Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s change of heart and recommitment to participate in Thursday’s gubernatorial forum, he managed to narrowly avoid giving his opponents...
More candidates take virtual route
From YouTube announcements to Twitter fundraising, Rhode Island political candidates are embracing virtual campaigning with gusto as the 2022 election season gains momentum.
That doesn’t...
Should the state and local communities continue providing remote access to...
An executive order issued by Gov. Daniel J. McKee allowing public government meetings to be held virtually expires at the end of the month.
Government...
Remote access to public meetings a pandemic legacy to celebrate
There are few positive things the pandemic will be remembered for, but the ability of government to be able to reach out to more...
A McKee/Matos ticket would require a constitutional amendment
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee kicked off his 2022 election campaign on Tuesday when he toured Igus Inc., an East Providence-based manufacturer of...
Redistricting approved by the General Assembly with incumbent protections
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island General Assembly approved the newly-drawn redistricting maps on Tuesday for the House, Senate, and congressional district borders with the...
Are proposed changes to Rhode Island’s state and congressional district maps...
Rhode Island’s Special Commission on Reapportionment on Jan. 12 approved new redistricting maps that would keep all 113 incumbent legislators in their existing districts.
The...