Former RI Senate majority leader one step closer to becoming a judge

By: Christopher Shea

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: January 29, 2026

Words: 1,403

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

Body Text Preview

A former Senate majority leader who opposed same-sex marriage is advancing toward a lifetime appointment as a member of the Rhode Island Judiciary, despite advocates’ objections.

The Senate Committee on Judiciary voted 13-1 Wednesday to advance Gov. Dan McKee’s nomination of Michael McCaffrey to fill a District Court vacancy to the full chamber for confirmation. The committee also gave its unanimous approval for McKee’s three other picks to fill judicial vacancies on the Superior …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

Email Us