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SCOOP: Ethics Complaint Targets Blue State Democrat Who Voted For Her Own Union’s Agenda

Rhode Island Senate president Valarie Lawson allegedly used her office to advance her teachers union’s political agenda. Lawson is salaried as National Education Association of Rhode Island’s ( NEARI ) president in…

The Democratic Party Rhode Island Senate

Jul 2, 2026

Reporting

Democrat Hit With Ethics Complaint

Rhode Island Senate President Valarie Lawson is facing an ethics complaint accusing her of using her public office to advance the political priorities of the teachers union that employs her. Lawson serves as president of the National Education Association of Rhode Island, or NEARI, while also presiding over the Rhode Island Senate. Defending Education filed […] The post Democrat Hit With Ethics Complaint appeared first on Red Right Patriot.

The Democratic Party Rhode Island Senate

Jun 30, 2026

Reporting

SCOOP: Ethics Complaint Targets Blue State Democrat Who Voted For Her Own Union’s Agenda

Rhode Island Senate president Valarie Lawson allegedly used her office to advance her teachers union's political agenda.

Rhode Island Senate Valarie Lawson

Jun 23, 2026