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New R.I. Ethics Commission appointee faced sexual harassment allegations from six women

Common Cause RI says Bryant C. Da Cruz is “unfit to serve on such an important body.”

After signature review, state elections panel affirms Matos’ place on ballot

No "obvious pattern of fraud," says RI Board of Elections.

Money & Influence 08.9.2023

In a reversal, RI Board of Elections will now scrutinize Matos’ nomination signatures

John Marion on the Board of Elections decision to review Matos' nomination forms.

Money & Influence 08.9.2023

Critics slam R.I. congressional candidate for family-funded super PAC

John Marion, the executive director of Common Cause Rhode Island, said the FEC’s coordination rules and enforcement are “quite weak.”

Common Cause RI’s John Marion talks absent representative voting controversy on State of Mind

Common Cause Rhode Island's John Marion joined Dan Yorke to discuss a controversy over a representative admitted to voting for an absent representative on the House floor.

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