Governor Raimondo suspends key provisions of Open Meetings and Access to Public Records Act
March 16, 2020

Governor Raimondo suspends key provisions of Open Meetings and Access to Public Records Act

“The concerning part,” said John Marion of Common Cause Rhode Island, “is that the executive order allows...

“Redraw Rhode Island” kicks-off campaign for an Independent Redistricting Commission
February 6, 2020

“Redraw Rhode Island” kicks-off campaign for an Independent Redistricting Commission

“If we pass this, now, we can have an independent redistricting process after the 2020 Census,” said...

Secretary of State introduces new lobbying and legislation data exploration tool
February 6, 2020

Secretary of State introduces new lobbying and legislation data exploration tool

“We’ve taken public data on lobbying and legislation and turned it into a resource that empowers Rhode...

A conversation with Attorney General Peter Neronha at the 49th Annual Meeting of Common Cause Rhode Island
January 19, 2020

A conversation with Attorney General Peter Neronha at the 49th Annual Meeting of Common Cause Rhode Island

“Attorney General Barr, I’ve only met him once,” said Neronha. “for about an hour or so and...

RI House passes Rules with reforms: All the video
January 17, 2019

RI House passes Rules with reforms: All the video

The Rhode Island House of Representatives debated the rules by which the chamber will be governed for...

To enhance election security, Rhode Island tests a new way to verify election results
January 19, 2020

To enhance election security, Rhode Island tests a new way to verify election results

From a press release: Rhode Island is making good on its promise to road-test risk-limiting election audits,...

Performative Irony: House Committee on Rules makes a “small step” towards reform
January 12, 2019

Performative Irony: House Committee on Rules makes a “small step” towards reform

Speaking to me on the floor of the Rhode Island House of Representatives ahead of the House...

Here’s all the written comments to the House Committee on Rules – still no one in favor of status quo
January 14, 2019

Here’s all the written comments to the House Committee on Rules – still no one in favor of status quo

Often overlooked during big committee meetings in the General Assembly where the public directly addresses their legislators...

House Committee on Rules holds a public meeting, but are they listening?
January 14, 2019

House Committee on Rules holds a public meeting, but are they listening?

On Tuesday afternoon the House Committee on Rules heard from the public on H5037 a bill that...

State House rally held to demand General Assembly emergency session to pass Reproductive Health Care Act
October 31, 2019

State House rally held to demand General Assembly emergency session to pass Reproductive Health Care Act

In the wake of Justice Anthony Kennedy resigning from the United States Supreme Court on July 31st,...

Senate Committee shirked its ‘advice and consent’ duty on CRMC re-appointments
October 31, 2019

Senate Committee shirked its ‘advice and consent’ duty on CRMC re-appointments

Just when you think you’re getting a handle on the issue of how to reconfigure the Coastal...

Biomass incineration bill opposed at State House rally
March 2, 2020

Biomass incineration bill opposed at State House rally

“When ECRI speaks, we speak as the united voice of the environmental community in the state,” said...

Punching in and taking off: Fake quorums at State House committee meetings
April 17, 2018

Punching in and taking off: Fake quorums at State House committee meetings

“I’ll just stay here for your thing,” Rhode Island House Majority Whip John Edwards can be heard...

As Trump administration undermines the census, local leaders encourage Rhode Islanders to participate
October 31, 2019

As Trump administration undermines the census, local leaders encourage Rhode Islanders to participate

Providence County is the only location in the United States that will be conducting a test run...

Indivisible RI: No President is above the law
February 26, 2018

Indivisible RI: No President is above the law

Over 200 people gathered at the Rhode Island State House Saturday afternoon as part of Indivisible Rhode...

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