Campaign Cash for Security Now Legal

Rhode Island just gave politicians a green light to spend campaign cash on security — cameras, alarms, and 24/7 monitoring for their homes and offices — after a wave of threats sparked fears of political violence. The new law, championed by Senator Hanna Gallo following a pipe bomb scare last fall, lets candidates protect themselves without crossing the line into personal expenses like rent, tuition, or vacations. It’s a targeted exception: only security gear and its upkeep are allowed — keeping campaign money strictly off-limits for anything else. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2c58a6323a497119