Author: Jesus Solorio
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RI Republicans Renew Call to Reduce In-Person Early Voting Time Frame
WARWICK, RI – In light of Don Carlson’s decision to suspend his campaign after allegations came to light, the Republican Party of RI renewed calls to reduce the current 20-day […]
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Statement from Chairman Joe Powers on the Passing of Former Chairman John Holmes
“We are saddened to hear about the passing of former Chairman John Holmes, and the entire Republican Party of Rhode Island sends heartfelt condolences to his family. When John served […]
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Rhode Island: A State of Embarrassment
Today, the Ethics Commission voted to investigate Governor Dan McKee for accepting a free lunch from a lobbyist. While enjoying a free lunch, McKee also accepted campaign donations from a state […]
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A Finance Chairman with a Financial Problem
Last week, the Providence Journal reported that House Finance Chairman Marvin Abney reported a $50,000 loan to his congressional campaign from John Brooks. Loans of this nature are illegal under federal law. Abney was appointed […]
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IT’S MILLER’S TIME TO RESIGN
WARWICK, RI –Republican Party of Rhode Island Chairman Joe Powers released the following statement after Cranston City Solicitor Christopher Millea announced that an additional charge of obstruction of a police officer […]
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REPUBLICAN PARTY OF RI ENDORSES RETIRED MARINE COLONEL GERRY LEONARD FOR RHODE ISLAND’S 1st CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
WARWICK, RI — Today, Republican Party of Rhode Island Chairman Joe Powers announced the full endorsement and support of Gerry Leonard for Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District. “Our Nominating Committee –tasked with […]
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UNDER INVESTIGATION
WARWICK, RI —Today, the Ethics Commission voted to investigate House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi for pushing legislation which overrode local control over zoning to financially benefit his legal client. The […]
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SCOUTING FOR MONEY
WARWICK, RI — According to a recent news report, lobbyist Jeff Britt, a political operative who was previously indicted for violating campaign finance law, paid $228 for a free lunch […]
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INVESTIGATE SNEAKY SHEKARCHI
Today, Joe Powers, Chairman of the Republican Party of R.I., has filed a complaint with the R.I. Ethics Commission regarding House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi. In 2017, Shekarchi, a land use attorney, pushed […]