Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In nearly 20 years as executive director of the nonpartisan good-government group Common Cause Rhode Island, John Marion has scored a number of victories in his role as the organization’s chief legislative advocate. He spearheaded successful efforts to reform the state’s campaign finance laws, mandate post-election audits, and to restore the jurisdiction of the state Ethics Commission over the General Assembly.

During that time, Rhode Island has gained national attention for several political scandals, which has raised questions about the quality of government oversight. Marion spoke about the state of sunshine at the Rhode Island Statehouse with Ocean State Media political report Ian Donnis.

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