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RI Department of State | Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore @risecstate.bsky.social · 3d

You’re #VoteReady, but what about your friends and family? Our communities are strongest when everyone participates. Help your loved ones register, make a plan, and vote. Visit NationalVoterEducationWeek.org/share for more information!

Share With Your Friends and Family! – National Voter Education Week

NationalVoterEducationWeek.org

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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 3d

🚨LAST CALL for tickets to our Champions of Democracy Celebration and Annual Meeting next Thursday, October 16th! You won't want to miss our biggest event of the year. Grab your tickets before they are gone:

act.commoncause.org/ticketed_eve...

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RI Department of State | Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore @risecstate.bsky.social · 4d

If you’re into data, check out our voter turnout data hub for maps and data dashboards of voting patterns and methods in Rhode Island! #NationalVoterEducationWeek
See here: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/22eb...

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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 5d

🎟️Tickets for the upcoming 2025 Champions of Democracy Celebration & Annual Meeting are still available for purchase! If you'd like to support our work and celebrate the achievements of our awardees, be sure to order your tickets before they sell out.
➡️ act.commoncause.org/ticketed_eve...

2025 Champions of Democracy Celebration and Annual Meeting

Common Cause Rhode Island is pleased to announce that the 2025 Champions of Democracy Celebration and Annual Meeting will take place on Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 5:30-8:00 PM at The Guild in Paw...

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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 5d

ICYMI: On Thursday, 10/16, Common Cause RI will recognize the following Rhode Islanders for their contributions to democracy:
🌟Brown Votes and Every Vote Counts @ Brown
🌟Zack Mezera, former political director of @ri.workingfamilies.org
🌟RI Freedom to Read Coalition
🌟@riblia-caucus.bsky.social

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RI Department of State | Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore @risecstate.bsky.social · 5d

A short list of things you can do on vote.ri.gov during #NationalVoterEducationWeek:

✅ Update your voter record
✅ Register to vote
✅ Find a polling place
✅ View sample ballot
✅ Find your elected officials
✅ Track a mail ballot
✅ Find special elections info
✅ Declare your candidacy
✅ Find a drop box

Welcome to your Voter Information Center

vote.ri.gov

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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 5d

Many thanks to the Garden Time Green Reentry Program for inviting our executive director, John Marion, to join the mock prison gerrymandering debate on the RI House floor.

rihouseofreps.bsky.social @rihouseofreps.bsky.social · 6d

Earlier today, Rep. Cherie Cruz hosted a visit and legislative session for participants and staff of the Garden Time Green Reentry Program, which prepares incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals for the workforce.

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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 6d

We need an economy that works for everyone, a government for the people, and equal rights and opportunity for all. Learn more about the @commoncause.org People’s Promise agenda here: www.commoncause.org/actions/add-...

Add Your Name: Deliver on the People's Promise

www.commoncause.org

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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 6d

Last week, we were thrilled to attend @epi-ri.bsky.social's timely 14th Annual Policy & Budget Conference, where we networked with other pro-democracy organizations and activists and discussed what’s next for our people-powered movement.

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Jessica David @jdinri.bsky.social · 7d

Representing @localreturn.bsky.social @investri.bsky.social and @commoncauseri.bsky.social today.

Jacket lapel featuring two buttons:

“Put your $ where your ⚓️ is”

“I ❤️ democracy”

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RI Department of State | Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore @risecstate.bsky.social · 6d

It’s National Voter Education Week!
Here in Rhode Island, we are confident that our elections are secure and accessible. Read more about how we’re safeguarding our elections in our most recent newsletter: conta.cc/3K3LsiK

#NationalVoterEducationWeek

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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 10d

Join us on October 16 as we recognize the Excellence in Public Service awardees: @zackmezera.com, the RI Freedom to Read Coalition, and the @riblia-caucus.bsky.social! 🎉

The early bird ticket discount for the Champions of Democracy Celebration ends tonight ➡️🎟️ act.commoncause.org/ticketed_eve...

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Steve Ahlquist @steveahlquist.bsky.social · 11d

Ethics Commission adopts needed reform and closes the "lobbyist loophole"

They also voted to increase the value of gifts public officials may receive from the public.

Ethics Commission adopts needed reform and closes the "lobbyist loophole "

They also voted to increase the value of gifts public officials may receive from the public.

steveahlquist.substack.com

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Rhode Island Current @rhodeislandcurrent.com · 12d

Ethics panel OKs lawmaker gift limit increase, explicitly makes all lobbyists subject to gift rules. By @ohnocastro.bsky.social
rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/09/30/n...

New limits on gifts for lawmakers and who can give them are coming in the new year • Rhode Island Current

The Rhode Island Ethics Commission on Tuesday approved two proposed rule changes regarding gifts given to public officials: one which is likely to please some state lawmakers, and the other to satisfy...

rhodeislandcurrent.com

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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 12d

BREAKING: The RI Ethics Commission voted to CLOSE the lobbyist loophole! 🎉🎉🎉 Keep watching to learn more about this victory for ethics and the public interest.

Interested in supporting our work? Visit www.commoncause.org/rhode-island...

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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 12d

RI Ethics Commission closes lobbyist ‘loophole’ while raising limit on gifts to public officials to $50. @commoncauseri.bsky.social is disappointed in higher gift limit but hails “important step” stemming from controversy over McKee admin contract with ILO Group
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/30/m...

R.I. Ethics Commission closes lobbyist ‘loophole’ while raising limit on gifts to public officials to $50 - The Boston Globe

Common Cause RI is disappointed with the higher gift limit, but hails “important step” stemming from controversy over McKee administration contract with ILO Group.

www.bostonglobe.com

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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 12d

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Ethics Commission Adopts Major Reform to Close the Lobbyist Loophole

Read the full press release from @johnmarion.bsky.social here: www.commoncause.org/rhode-island...

Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 23d

Trump's Department of Justice demanded that RI turn over sensitive personal data of RI voters. Secretary of State Amore refused to provide any information that isn't already public.

TAKE ACTION: Thank Secretary Amore and urge him to continue resisting the DOJ's power grab! tinyurl.com/3ev96tvz 🖋️

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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 24d

Announcing the recipients of the 2025 Emerging Leader Award🥁

Common Cause Rhode Island will recognize two student groups, Brown Votes and Every Vote Counts @ Brown, at our 2025 Champions of Democracy Celebration on Oct 16th! 🎉

Learn more and order your tickets here: commoncause.org/annualmeetingri

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Economic Progress Institute — PVD, RI @epi-ri.bsky.social · 24d

🫡 these organizations for hosting resource tables at our conference!

@riaclu.bsky.social - Know Your Rights
@commoncauseri.bsky.social - Expanding Voting Rights in RI
@freedomtoreadccc.bsky.social RI - free books!
@risecstate.bsky.social - Voter reg. & small biz resources

🎟️ Tickets: bit.ly/4fx4rh4

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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 26d

Happy #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! Rhode Islanders can register to vote, check their voter registration record, and make any necessary updates by visiting @risecstate.bsky.social's website, vote.ri.gov. Voters from other states can visit nationalvoterregistrationday.org.

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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 26d

Don’t miss out on the chance to make a difference! It’s #NationalVoterRegistrationDay. Click here to get started and check or register to vote online in just a few seconds. 👇
www.commoncause.org/research-and...

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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 27d

"The people who have benefited the most are those politicians who have the most power and best connections to networks of wealth. The donors who are maxing out are a who’s who of lobbyists and developers in the state" - Common Cause RI's executive director John Marion.

Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 27d

Political Scene: 2 years ago RI lawmakers rewrote campaign finance law and doubled donations limits in a close controversial vote.

The change is already having an impact on the #RIgov race and General Assembly campaigns

www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...

Lawmakers changed RI's campaign finance rules. It's giving Foulkes a 2026 fundraising edge.

Lawmakers doubled the individual annual contribution limit in 2023.

www.providencejournal.com

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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 27d

Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month!

This month and every month, we honor the leadership of Hispanic Americans who continue to strengthen our democracy.

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