Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore on Tuesday told the Trump Administration he wouldn’t provide the state’s full voter rolls, which include personally identifiable information. In a letter to an attorney in the Justice Department’s Civil Rights division, Amore said he would provide the DOJ with voter information that is already publicly available, but […]
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‘Brave Men as Ever Fought’: Painting depicts the story of Black Revolutionary War soldiers in R.I.
There’s a painting on display right now in the Rhode Island Statehouse that tells an important tale of American history: It’s the story of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment — a military regiment composed mostly of Black enlistees. The painting is called “Brave Men as Ever Fought.” It’s by historical military artist Don Troiani. Morning host Luis Hernandez talked with Ray Rickman, the co-founder of the non-profit Stages of Freedom, which addresses racial inequities in Rhode Island, and Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for March 21, 2025
April 1 is approaching, so don’t let yourself get Rickrolled along the way. You can follow me through the week on Bluesky, threads and X. Here we go. *** Want to get my column in your inbox every Friday? Just sign up right here. *** 1. STORY OF THE WEEK: As we roll into the […]
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RI Secretary of State Gregg Amore on Trump, how Democrats should respond and more
One person on the frontlines of the issue is Secretary of State Gregg Amore. His office works with the state Board of Elections and local cities and towns to administer elections. Amore is an East Providence Democrat who was a history teacher, coach and state representative before winning election as secretary of state in 2022. […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Nov. 22, 2024
Count me in for extra stuffing and cranberry sauce. Welcome back to my weekly column. You can follow me through the week on Bluesky, threads and what we used to call the twitters. I’m taking next week off, so have a happy Thanksgiving! This column will return on Dec. 6. Here we go. *** Want […]
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How are Rhode Island election officials keeping ballots safe and secure?
TRANSCRIPT: This transcript was edited for length and clarity. Hernandez: Your office is in charge of overseeing all elections in Rhode Island. Just briefly, what steps has the state taken to ensure that this year’s elections process is safe and secure? Amore: We’re one of three entities that is involved in making sure that our […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Oct. 25, 2024
The bumper crop of autumnal acorns could be used as fill to inch out the borders of the Ocean State. Welcome to the return of my weekly column. You can follow me through the week on threads and what we used to call the twitters. Here we go. *** Want to get my column in […]
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Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore on voting, state archives, and the traffic this week in East Providence
Rhode Island’s top official with responsibility for voting-related issues is Secretary of State Gregg Amore. So how does he feel about the outlook for small-d democracy as America hurtles toward 2024? What can be done to boost confidence in elections and dispel misinformation? And how did Amore, an East Providence resident, fare amid the traffic nightmare caused this week by the closing of the westbound part of the George Washington Bridge?
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The Rhode Island State Archives is looking for a home
Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore wants a permanent location for the state archives. The collection, which includes documents and historic items dating back to the state’s early history, currently sit in a building on Broad Street. Amore spoke with Morning Host Luis Hernandez about those archives and what their ideal home could look like.
