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Ethics Commission Adopts Major Reform to Close the Lobbyist Loophole

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Ethics Commission Adopts Major Reform to Close the Lobbyist Loophole

Today the Rhode Island Ethics Commission voted to amend the Code of Ethics to close a loophole that allows public officials and employees to take unlimited gifts from lobbyists. The Commission did this at the request of Common Cause Rhode Island which filed a petition to close the loophole. This is the first time since 2012 that the Commission has voted to strengthen the state’s ethics laws.

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U.S. Census Bureau Releases New Format of Data for a More Participatory Redistricting Process

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U.S. Census Bureau Releases New Format of Data for a More Participatory Redistricting Process

Today, the U.S. Census Bureau will release population data from the 2020 Census in an easy-to-use format for Americans who want to advocate for fair maps in this year’s redistricting cycle. The new format of the data will be made available to all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico and will be key to increasing participation in the ongoing redistricting efforts.

Poll Results Show RI Voters Support Policies to Expand Access to Voting

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Poll Results Show RI Voters Support Policies to Expand Access to Voting

The RI Voting Access Coalition released the results of a poll showing strong public bipartisan support for changes that are part of the Let RI Vote campaign. The Let RI Vote campaign is focused on safely and securely expanding access to the ballot for all eligible voters.

Census Bureau Releases Congressional Apportionment Data

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Census Bureau Releases Congressional Apportionment Data

Under the leadership of the statewide Complete Count Committee, Rhode Islanders worked hard to ensure that every resident was counted in the 2020 Census, including people in communities that are traditionally hard to count. That work is reflected in today’s announcement.

Jury Convicts George Floyd’s Killer on All Counts

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Jury Convicts George Floyd’s Killer on All Counts

We must acknowledge that systemic racism has been ingrained in the fabric of the United States since its founding. If we are indifferent at this pivotal time in our history, we become enablers by default.

Voting Access Coalition Launches “Let RI Vote” Campaign

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Voting Access Coalition Launches “Let RI Vote” Campaign

A coalition of more than two dozen grassroots organizations are kicking off the “Let RI Vote” campaign today, with voters, advocates and experts explaining the need to strengthen the Ocean State’s elections systems.

Common Cause Rhode Island Congratulates former Gov. Gina Raimondo on her Confirmation as U.S. Commerce Secretary in Time to Oversee Final Stages of the Census

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Common Cause Rhode Island Congratulates former Gov. Gina Raimondo on her Confirmation as U.S. Commerce Secretary in Time to Oversee Final Stages of the Census

Common Cause Rhode Island worked with Secretary Raimondo on Census 2020 outreach in Rhode Island. She spoke up early with concerns about then-President Trump’s effort to unconstitutionally exclude undocumented immigrants. She worked to raise awareness of the Census Bureau’s end-to-end test which was held in Providence County in 2018. She formed Rhode Island’s first-ever statewide “Complete Count Committee” to ensure that all Rhode Islanders would be included in 2020 Census data — including members of communities that are...

Blueprint for a Great Democracy – Reimagining Elections

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Blueprint for a Great Democracy – Reimagining Elections

Common Cause Rhode Island is sponsoring a free, online event to gather Rhode Islanders’ perspectives on changes to how the state holds its elections. Members of the public and the media are welcome to join on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at 7:00 pm.

Blueprint for a Great Democracy

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Blueprint for a Great Democracy

Common Cause Rhode Island is sponsoring two free, online events to gather Rhode Islanders’ perspectives on changes to: how government bodies hold public meetings; and how the state holds its elections.

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