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Rhode Island Towns Lag on Virtual Meetings | Providence News
A new ACLU report reveals that most Rhode Island towns are slipping backward on virtual public meetings—despite pandemic-era rules that made remote access mandatory. Only 11 of 39 municipalities offer full online participation, including livestreaming, document sharing, and remote comment submission. Towns like Exeter and West Greenwich offer zero virtual options, while even smaller budgets can’t be an excuse—Richmond proves it’s possible. With elections looming, the ACLU is urging local governments to reopen access, reminding us that remote participation is vital for a healthy democracy…
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