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Rhode Island Constitution on Display for 170th Anniversary

Flo Jonic — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:29:03 +0000

The state Archives is staging a special exhibition to celebrate the 170^th anniversary of the first Rhode Island state constitution. The exhibit features an array of original documents, including journals from the first constitutional convention in 1824, petitions to expand the right to vote and a copy of the 1841 “People’s Constitution” as ratified by supporters of Thomas Dorr.

Secretary of State Ralph Mollis says it’s an exhibit well worth seeing for people interested in Rhode Island history.

Scam targeting businesses in RI

Lydia Rogers — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:17:36 +0000

Rhode Island Secretary of State Ralph Mollis is warning local businesses about a scam. A letter that appears to come from the state asks businesses to fill out a form and pay a $125 document fee. The notification claims to be coming from the “Rhode Island Corporate Compliance” office. Secretary of State Ralph Mollis says this letter is not legitimate.

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Hassett says he'll decide soon on run for secretary of state

Ian Donnis — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:38:28 +0000

Providence City Councilor Terry Hassett, who was among the earliest to emerge as a prospective candidate for secretary of state in 2014, says he'll decide by month's end whether to pursue a campaign for that office.

The field of potential candidates for SoS has changed considerably since Hassett's interest was first reported in mid-2011.

Lobbyists for General Assembly have reports due

Lydia Rogers — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:06:51 +0000

(PROVIDENCE, RI) Lobbyists in the state of Rhode Island have two reports due Tuesday. Lobbyists who represented clients before the General Assembly last year are expected to file both a report for last December and for the entire year of 2012.

The information contained in these reports makes up part of what is found on the website of Secretary of State Ralph Mollis. The annual report is required whenever a state official is given anything worth more than $250 by a lobbyist.

McKee says he's "certainly interested" in running for LG in 2014

Ian Donnis — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 20:04:53 +0000

Cumberland Mayor Dan McKee appears headed toward a run for lieutenant governor in 2014.