Ethics panel says Warwick lawmaker can propose pension boost for State Police, including his son

By: Nancy Lavin

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: March 24, 2026

Words: 977

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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Sen. Todd Patalano told the state ethics panel Tuesday that his three-decade career with the Cranston Police Department makes him an ideal sponsor for forthcoming legislation boosting pension benefits for the Rhode Island State Police.

“As with any legislation that comes before the Senate, we want to give it to someone with the background or knowledge to explain it,” Patalano said. “I was best suited. I could speak on its behalf.”

But those same ties …

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