DOJ Sues Amore After Rhode Island Stonewalls Voter Data Request

DOJ Sues Amore After Rhode Island Stonewalls Voter Data Request

Steven Paiva
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September 17, 2026
The U.S. Department of Justice filed suit against Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore this week for refusing to turn over the state's complete voter registration list, escalating a monthslong standoff over election data that has now landed in federal court. According to the lawsuit, the DOJ requested an electronic copy of Rhode Island's […]
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Providence Could Be the Next City to Fall to Democratic Socialism

Providence Could Be the Next City to Fall to Democratic Socialism

Steven Paiva
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September 4, 2026
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley is fighting to keep his job against a Democratic Socialist challenger in Wednesday’s primary, a race that has drawn national attention for its echoes of Zohran Mamdani’s win in New York City last year. State Rep. David Morales, 27, has built his campaign around rent stabilization, increased public transit funding, and […]
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Lawmaker Julie Casemiro Moved 1,000 Miles Away, and She's Still Getting Paid.

Lawmaker Julie Casemiro Moved 1,000 Miles Away, and She's Still Getting Paid.

Steven Paiva
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August 27, 2026
Rhode Island state Rep. Julie Casimiro (D) moved to South Carolina earlier this summer. She is still keeping her title in the Rhode Island House of Representatives. Casimiro, a Democrat representing District 31 in North Kingstown and Exeter, moved to Hardeeville, South Carolina, and established the property as her primary residence on July 1. Despite […]
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McKee Trims Foulkes' Lead, But Bridge Baggage Keeps Him Underwater

McKee Trims Foulkes' Lead, But Bridge Baggage Keeps Him Underwater

Steven Paiva
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August 26, 2026
Dan McKee is still losing the Rhode Island governor's race, just by less than he was a few months ago. A new WPRI/Emerson College poll released Tuesday found Democratic challenger Helena Foulkes leading the incumbent governor 45% to 30%, with 25% of voters undecided. The survey of 1,000 likely voters was conducted August 21-22 by […]
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RI Gov Halts Flock Camera Expansion After Municipalities Revolt

RI Gov Halts Flock Camera Expansion After Municipalities Revolt

Steven Paiva
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August 19, 2026
Governor Dan McKee ordered a 60-day statewide pause on new Flock camera installations Tuesday, freezing state police activation of the surveillance technology as a wave of Rhode Island towns moves to tear the systems out entirely. McKee directed the R.I. State Police to pause installation and activation of new Flock Safety cameras for the next […]
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RI Gov. Dan McKee goes dark on TV ads amid cash crunch

RI Gov. Dan McKee goes dark on TV ads amid cash crunch

Steven Paiva
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August 11, 2026
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee's reelection campaign has placed no significant television ad orders for this week, according to FCC filings, a sharp pullback that comes as the Democratic incumbent struggles to keep pace financially with primary challenger Helena Foulkes just weeks before voters go to the polls. McKee spent roughly $30,000 on local ad […]
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Rhode Island Bans ICE Agents From Polling Places

Rhode Island Bans ICE Agents From Polling Places

Steven Paiva
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August 5, 2026
Rhode Island lawmakers have enacted a law barring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from operating near the state's polling locations. The General Assembly adjourned its regular session on June 11, and Governor Dan McKee, a Democrat, signed the measure into law. Two companion bills, H7434 and S3339, form the core of the new […]
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