Laufton Ascencao, a one-time rising star among progressive Democrats in Rhode Island who won a state representative seat in 2018, has been charged with felony embezzlement, Attorney General Peter Neronha said Tuesday. In a statement, Neronha’s office said Ascencao was charged by criminal information with embezzling money “from the Rhode Island Chapter of the Sierra […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For February 15
The Rhode Island General Assembly is starting its week-long winter break, but hot legislative topics continue to percolate. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) A number of opponents of abortion-rights […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For December 7
Expect the unexpected in local politics, even in the relatively quiet run-up to the end of December. That truism played out this week, so thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) […]
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Ascencao Steps Down As State Rep-Elect After Deception Controversy
Rhode Island state Rep-elect Laufton Ascencao (D-Bristol), who acknowledges deceiving Warren Democrats during the fall campaign, announced Wednesday he will not take the legislative seat he won in November. “In the last few days, as I have taken time to really reflect on the actions that I deeply regret, I have realized that my personal […]
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Rep-Elect Apologizes After Deceiving Warren Democrats
A Democratic state rep-elect from Bristol is facing criticism for deceiving Warren Democrats during his fall campaign. Laufton Ascencao, a progressive organizer who made an energetic run for the seat being vacated by Rep. Ken Marshall (D-Bristol), has apologized and acknowledges violating the trust of friends and allies. In a statement, the Warren Democratic Town […]
