Home, office security would be eligible for campaign funds under R.I. Senate bill

Home, office security would be eligible for campaign funds under R.I. Senate bill

Sen. Hanna Gallo, a Cranston Democrat, is pictured at a May 2024 event at the Rhode Island State House. She has introduced legislation that would allow state and local candidates to spend campaign money on security during an election cycle. (Photo by Alexander Castro/Rhode Island Current)As threats and acts of violence against elected officials increase nationwide, the Rhode Island General Assembly will consider letting candidates for office use…