Nancy Lavin

News & Culture

Elections Board Prepares to Revamp Rhode Island’s Aging Campaign Finance Software. It Just Needs the Money

Security and legal concerns are reasons to upgrade. But access to older data may be in peril

May 27, 2025

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Nancy Lavin

Politics

Senate Panel Advances McKee Pick to Open PUC Seat

May 22, 2025

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Nancy Lavin

News & Culture

Rhode Island Ethics Code Gift-Giving Rules Might be Getting a Refresh

Scrutiny on who can give what to public officials prompted by Common Cause inquiry after ILO investigation

May 21, 2025

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Nancy Lavin

Politics

RI Ethics Panel Says Ciccone Can Vote on Gun Bills Despite Home-Based Firearm Business

Ciccone’s federal firearms license does not pose a conflict of interest, ethics panel rules 8–1, but warns he must recuse if legislation impacts him more than other Rhode Island gun dealers

May 20, 2025

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Nancy Lavin

News & Culture

Ciccone Has Been a Licensed Firearms Dealer for Decades. Should He Recuse Himself From Gun Debate?

New Senate majority leader seeks ethics opinion as assault weapons ban vote bill looms

May 19, 2025

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Nancy Lavin