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Shekarchi’s Supreme Court Eligibility Ruled | Providence News
Former Rhode Island House Speaker Joe Shekarchi may be eligible to serve on the state Supreme Court, after Superior Court Judge Richard Licht ruled that the “revolving door” ethics law doesn’t apply to the judiciary — which is constitutionally established, not a regular government job. The ruling came after ethics concerns raised by figures like former law school dean Michael Yelnosky, who questioned Shekarchi’s swift transition. While the Ethics Commission is reviewing the decision and may appeal, advocacy groups are already calling for a constitutional amendment to close the loophole. The…
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