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. Read more >
Ethics & Accountability 10.27.2023 Behind Closed Doors: The Ongoing Struggle for Public Records Access in Rhode Island Rhode Island Monthly on the fight for access to public records. Read more >
Constitution, Courts & Other Democracy Issues 10.2.2023 Who watches to make sure RI judges act ethically? A look at the panel veiled in secrecy Can the U.S. Supreme Court learn from Rhode Island's code of ethics? Read more >
Voting & Elections 08.29.2023 Is RI’s early voting period too long? GOP uses Carlson’s dropping out to say yes Common Cause Rhode Island reminds the RI GOP that early voting was implemented in response to demand for it from voters. Read more >
Voting & Elections 08.29.2023 Carlson’s early exit renews calls for limiting early voting or using ranked-choice voting Common Cause Rhode Island rejects recent calls to restrict early voting access. Read more >
Money & Influence 08.24.2023 What is ‘red-boxing’ and why is it an issue in R.I.’s congressional race? John Marion weighs in on recent allegations of "red-boxing" by candidates in Rhode Island's First District congressional race. Read more >