Felag and Gallison Score 100 Percent in Open Meetings Compliance
Rhode Island Secretary of State Ralph Mollis highlighted the Bristol and Warren lawmakers' adherence to the state law governing legislative hearings.
Two legislators who represent Bristol and Warren earned the top score of 100 percent in adhering to the state Open Meetings Law, Rhode Island Secretary of State Ralph Mollis announced on Tuesday. Committees chaired by Sen. Walter Felag Jr. (D-Dist. 10, Bristol, Tiverton, Warren) and state Rep. Raymond E. Gallison Jr. (D-Dist. 69, Bristol, Portsmouth) complied with the law in every case reviewed, Mollis said in a statement noted the release of his "Access 2012" report. “Accountability is a crucial gauge of government’s willingness to keep the public informed about its work,” said Mollis. Felag, who chairs the Senate Special Legislation and Veterans’ Affairs Committee, scored 100 percent for the second straight year. “It has always been my…
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Frank J. Alfano
7:33 am on Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Gentlemen, This is truly great news for our communities. Keeping citizens informed in a timely fashion is very important and you set the bar for other officials. Thank you. more ›