Gov. Dan McKee’s office has released documents showing he paid for tickets to an October 2025 LA Clippers game four months after attending, but says he had been seeking to do so earlier. Target 12 reports: https://www.wpri.com/target-12/ri-governor-releases-receipts-texts-tied-to-la-clippers-game/

Tickets are now on sale for our 2026 Champions of Democracy Celebration and Annual Meeting! Join us at The Guild on Thursday, October 8th, as we gather to recognize Rhode Islanders for their contributions to democracy and civic life, and raise funds to support our work. 🎟️ tinyurl.com/mnhdhzku

TARGET 12: Four JNC members who provided key votes Tuesday to advance Shekarchi's judgeship bid have given him $30,000+ in campaign donations One of the four says he saw no reason to disclose or recuse John Marion and Steve Frias among those crying foul www.wpri.com/target-12/sh...

Shekarchi got over $30,000 from commission members who voted for his judge candidacy

The head of a good-government group said failing to disclose the donations “reflects a profound lack of judgement” by the four JNC members.

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NEW: A judge has ruled in former Speaker Joe Shekarchi's favor, clearing the way for him to seek a state Supreme Court seat. Candidates are being interviewed tomorrow www.bostonglobe.com/2026/07/27/m...

Judge will let former RI House speaker seek state Supreme Court seat - The Boston Globe

K. Joseph Shekarchi, who is still a state representative, has a pending case before the Ethics Commission over whether he violated the state’s “revolving door” policy.

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BREAKING: A Superior Court judge has ruled that former House Speaker Joe Shekarchi would not violate the state’s Code of Ethics by applying for a seat on the R.I. Supreme Court. Developing story here: www.wpri.com/target-12/ju...

Judge clears Shekarchi to seek RI Supreme Court seat

Former R.I. House Speaker Joe Shekarchi is vying for a position on the R.I. Supreme Court.

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The Trump DOJ is once again sending threatening letters to election officials ‼️ As our executive director told The Boston Globe, the most recent letter sent to RI Secretary of State Gregg Amore is "nothing more than a thinly veiled threat." Read more: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/07/10/m...

R.I. sees sharp increase in number of uncontested Assembly races. “It is not a good thing for democracy when voters don’t have a choice at the ballot box,” @commoncauseri.bsky.social executive director John Marion said. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/07/10/m...

R.I. sees sharp increase in number of uncontested Assembly races - The Boston Globe

“It is not a good thing for democracy when voters don’t have a choice at the ballot box,” Common Cause R.I. executive director John Marion said.

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A judge who made a career move similar to the one former House speaker now seeks is asked to halt ethics probe. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/07/01/s...

Superior Court Justice Richard Licht to preside over Shekarchi's bid to halt ethics probe • Rhode Island Current

Providence Superior Court Judge Richard Licht, who himself once sought a Rhode Island Ethics Commission opinion before joining the bench, will hear former House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi's lawsuit a...

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R.I. judge handling Shekarchi's ‘revolving door’ case knows the issue from his own experience. Presiding Justice Montalbano assigned former House speaker’s case to Judge Licht, a former admin director whose interest in a judgeship raised ‘revolving door’ questions www.bostonglobe.com/2026/07/01/m...

R.I. judge handling former speaker’s ‘revolving door’ case knows the issue from his own experience - The Boston Globe

Presiding Justice Montalbano, a former Senate president, assigned former House speaker Shekarchi’s case to Judge Licht, a former senator and administration director whose interest in a judgeship raise...

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To get on the ballot, candidates need registered voters to sign their nomination papers. If you're asked to sign, remember these 3 things: ➡️ A signature is not a vote ➡️ The candidate must be running in your district ➡️ Your party does not matter

I'm attending a @commoncauseri.bsky.social event: Is AI Coming For Our Democracy? (Demystifying Democracy Series). RSVP here: act.commoncause.org/events/is-ai...

Is AI Coming For Our Democracy? (Demystifying Democracy Series)

Join us for a conversation on the growing influence of artificial intelligence and the role it plays in surveillance, elections, civil rights, and media. This virtual event, part of Common Cause Rhode...

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TODAY AT 7 PM ET: Join Common Cause RI and @riaclu.bsky.social for a webinar exploring the intersection of AI and democracy. Register here: act.commoncause.org/events/is-ai...

🎉A victory for voters nationwide! SCOTUS just ruled that ballots postmarked by Election Day can still be counted. This is an important win for protecting access to the ballot box, but voting rights still need defending. Join our Election Protection program today. https://bit.ly/4xVjGcs

Election Protection – Nonpartisan Volunteers To Stop Voter Suppression

If you agree that every eligible voter deserves to have their voice count, you can take action from home or in person by serving as a nonpartisan Election Protection volunteer.

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Is AI coming for our democracy? Join us and @riaclu.bsky.social on Monday, 6/29 at 7 PM ET to hear from Andrea Sawka Feigl, a leading media and technology policy expert, about the impact that AI, surveillance, and disinformation have on our democratic processes. act.commoncause.org/events/is-ai...

"The way elections are run in Rhode Island, the rubber meets the road in the 39 municipalities. The more professionalized that can be, the better it's going to be for voters." - Common Cause RI executive director John Marion

Rhode Island Current@rhodeislandcurrent.com · last mo.

New certification program for Rhode Island elections officials responds to increasing demands and complexity of protecting the integrity of elections. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/06/22/t...

Continually grateful for the advocacy of Chairman DiPalma, @johnmarion.bsky.social & @commoncauseri.bsky.social for championing these reforms into the sunlight. This victory would not have been possible without your collective momentum and optimism that change is possible!

I'm attending a @commoncauseri.bsky.social event: Is AI Coming For Our Democracy? (Demystifying Democracy Series). RSVP here: act.commoncause.org/events/is-ai...

Is AI Coming For Our Democracy? (Demystifying Democracy Series)

Join us for a conversation on the growing influence of artificial intelligence and the role it plays in surveillance, elections, civil rights, and media. This virtual event, part of Common Cause Rhode...

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Our next Demystifying Democracy event is scheduled for Monday, June 29th at 7 PM. RSVP now for this virtual event: act.commoncause.org/events/is-ai...

There's still time to register for our webinar tonight at 7PM! Sign up here: commoncause-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

IT’S OFFICIAL: After passing the House (unanimously) and the Senate, Crash Data Reform is heading to the desk of Gov. McKee! Massive thank you to the volunteer led effort that started it all, & the dedicated leaders @meghankallman.bsky.social @rebeccakislak.bsky.social who carried it to the finish!

This significant victory for government accountability wouldn’t have been possible without the support of transparency titans @commoncauseri.bsky.social and @johnmarion.bsky.social who believed in these important reforms, and Chairman DiPalma who championed this legislation for the last three years.

The RI Voting Rights Act is dead for the year. So what’s next for voting rights in RI? Join us for a virtual briefing on Tuesday, June 16th at 7 PM. RSVP here: commoncause-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi... @rhodeislandvra.bsky.social

The General Assembly chose not to advance the Rhode Island Voting Rights Act during this legislative session. Join us next Tuesday at 7 PM to discuss what's next.

RI Voting Rights Act@rhodeislandvra.bsky.social · 2mo ago

What's next for voting rights in Rhode Island? On Tuesday, June 16th at 7 PM ET, activists will discuss the bill's fate and share opportunities this summer and fall to protect voting rights and build a stronger, more inclusive democracy. Register here: commoncause-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

"It would have sent a message — particularly to Black voters in Rhode Island that no longer enjoy the protection of the federal Voting Rights Act — that the legislature is willing to step up and protect their rights.” - Common Cause RI Executive Director John Marion

Edward Fitzpatrick@fitzprov.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Assembly won’t vote on a state Voting Rights Act this year. @rihouseofreps.bsky.social and @risenate.bsky.social leaders join @risecstate.bsky.social in saying “there is more work to do” on state legislation to protect against voter discrimination and suppression www.bostonglobe.com/2026/06/09/m...

Advocates say they were blindsided by the General Assembly’s decision not to bring nonpartisan the Rhode Island Voting Rights Act to the floor for a vote. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/06/09/b...

Better luck next year, Rhode Island Voting Rights Act. Here’s why it stalled this session. • Rhode Island Current

As the Rhode Island General Assembly closes out its 2026 session this week, a proposal to codify federal protections against voter suppression into Rhode Island law is being deferred by legislators ne...

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I share your disappointment, but the struggle continues. I will continue to fight along side you for this important legislation. Remember the generations of struggle & sacrifice which led to the Voting Rights Act of 1965 & remain committed to protecting the voting rights of all Rhode Islanders 🗳 🇺🇸 ✊🏽

🚨Important Update: We learned today that the Rhode Island General Assembly will not move the Rhode Island Voting Rights Act to the floor for a vote during this legislative session. We are incredibly disappointed, yet our commitment to protecting voters remains unchanged. Stay tuned for more.

Important update on the Rhode Island Voting Rights Act campaign

RI Voting Rights Act@rhodeislandvra.bsky.social · 2mo ago

For Immediate Release: A Statement from the Rhode Island Voting Rights Act Campaign

TAKE ACTION: ☎️Call the offices of Senate President Lawson (401-222-4901) and Speaker of the House Blazejewski (401-222-2466) and urge them to immediately bring the Rhode Island Voting Rights Act (H-8334/S-3143) to the floor for a vote. We cannot wait to secure our voting rights.

Time is of the essence. Contact Senate President Val Lawson (401-222-4901) and Speaker Blazejewski (401-222-2466) by phone and using the tool linked below ASAP!

RI Voting Rights Act@rhodeislandvra.bsky.social · 2mo ago

🚨URGENT ACTION NEEDED: Contact Senate President Lawson and Speaker of the House Blazejewski and implore them to move the RIVRA (H8334/S3143) to the floor for a vote before the legislative session ends this week! Take Action➡️ act.commoncause.org/letters/tell...