Tag: R.I. Ethics Commission
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...
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...
R.I. Department of Corrections director settles alleged ethics violation
PROVIDENCE – R.I.’s Department of Corrections director has agreed to pay $200 to settle alleged ethics violations for failing to disclose out-of-state travel that...
Most-read stories on PBN.com, July 2024
1. PBN selects 2024 Leaders & Achievers honorees POSTED ONLINE: JULY 8. Providence Business News named 25 honorees for its 2024 Leaders & Achievers...
Former state director settles ethics complaint for $5K
PROVIDENCE – A former state director has agreed to settle a state ethics complaint for $5,000 tied to his alleged bad behavior during a...
Ethics commission drops complaint against Gov. McKee
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Ethics Commission has dismissed a state Republican Party complaint against Gov. Daniel J. McKee over a lunch meeting with a...