Ethics Commission spotlights efforts for transparency

Ethics Commission spotlights efforts for transparency

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) — A recently created commission charged with restoring the public trust in government saw victory in court. The State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government was created three years ago, but recently saw a judge rule in favor of allowing it to execute on enforcement actions. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! This week on Empire State Weekly, Sanford Berland, th…

Ethics Commission offers one ‘yes’ and one ‘no’ on legislative conflicts of interest

Rep. Arthur Corvese, left, a North Providence Democrat, and Rep. Paul Santucci, right, a Smithfield Republican, each sought opinions from the Rhode Island Ethics Commission regarding potential conflicts of interest. (Courtesy Rhode Island General Assembly and Paul Santucci for State Representative)The state ethics panel has given the OK for one state representative to vote on the fiscal 2026 budget, but put the kibosh on another lawmaker’s abili…