Tag: R.I. Ethics Commission
Was the R.I. Ethics Commission right to tighten limits on gifts...
The R.I. Ethics Commission voted to place stricter limits on gifts that public officials can take from lobbyists. But a second vote raised the...
R.I. Ethics Commission votes to tighten lobbyist definition, but increase gift...
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Ethics Commission has voted to place stricter limits on gifts that public officials can take from lobbyists, following concerns raised...
R.I. Ethics Commission proposes political gift limit increase, lobbyist ban
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Ethics Commission is asking for the public's input on a set of proposals to double the amount of gift limits...
Ethics panel: R.I. Senate President Valarie Lawson can lead Chamber despite...
Rhode Island’s ethics code does not explicitly prevent Senate President Valarie Lawson from leading the Chamber while also heading one of the state teachers...
Ciccone can vote on assault weapons ban, other gun bills, R.I....
Senate Majority Leader Frank Ciccone’s side business selling guns out of his house does not prevent him from discussing and voting on an assault-style weapons...
Conservative, progressive Dems jockey to lead the R.I. Senate
Providence Democratic Sen. Frank Ciccone III says he’s seeking a Senate leadership spot as a way to pay tribute to his friend and “brother,”...
Retired R.I. National Guard commander appointed to state ethics panel
PROVIDENCE – Retired Maj. Gen. Christopher P. Callahan, the former commander of the R.I. National Guard, has been appointed to the R.I. Ethics Commission,...
Ethics panel moves forward with rule change to subject lobbyists to...
The R.I. Ethics Commission voted Tuesday to pursue changing state rules to include lobbyists among those who are banned from giving gifts over $25...
PBN’s most-read stories of 2024
From high-profile corporate layoffs to controversial real estate sales, fallout from the Washington Bridge shutdown and organization leadership shakeups, the top stories of 2024...
Common Cause R.I. files complaint seeking investigation into major ILO contract...
PROVIDENCE – Common Cause Rhode Island on Thursday has formally filed a complaint with the R.I. Department of State asking the department’s public information...
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