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In RI, Politicians Hire Lots of Politicians – It Creates Lots of Issues

In RI, politicians hire other elected officials. John Marion comments on the ethical problems that this practice presents.

Money & Influence 11.14.2023

$182K loan, ethics filings tie Woonsocket mayor to developer in controversial land deal

Woonsocket Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt's controversial $1.1 million land deal is under scrutiny.

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

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

Voting & Elections 08.16.2023

NBC 10 talks with John Marion about signature matching

Marion discusses lessons that can be learned from the recent signature matching scandal.

Voting & Elections 08.9.2023

Statement from Common Cause Rhode Island on RI Board of Elections vote to review of signatures on nomination papers

"Today’s vote starts us on a path to determine what went wrong, and also what went right."

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