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‘It does not look good’: Westerly solicitor in the hot seat over shoreline access representation

Westerly’s town solicitor has raised doubts about whose interests he’s serving in critical ongoing legal cases related to shoreline access.

Voting & Elections 11.27.2023

New applicants for Providence School Board are in, but their terms could be cut short

Executive director John Marion comments on Providence's first-ever school board election set for next year.

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.

Behind Closed Doors: The Ongoing Struggle for Public Records Access in Rhode Island

Rhode Island Monthly on the fight for access to public records.

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