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Can a Royal Charter provision shield Rhode Island from Trump’s tariffs?
Rep. McNamara maintains the 1663 Royal Charter empowers the governor to create free trade zones, but R.I. Commerce officials ...
Newport launches Semiquincentennial events, celebrates the city’s underrated role in the American Revolution
Well, the celebration begins in earnest Friday in Newport when the Newport Historical Society hosts Two Lights for Liberty in ...
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Rhode Island's Oldest Park Is A Historic Spot With Scenic Foliage, Ponds, And Delightful Attractions
Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the union, but its oldest park is packed with big things to see and do, including ...
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RI Department of State announces Rhode Island Independence Day Commemoration
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State today announced that the State House will once again be open ...
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No need for a compass. Here's why some RI towns have directions in their names
At that point, the Connecticut colony attempted to usurp portions of present-day Rhode Island, issuing a proclamation that they had gained the land by conquest during the war. The Rhode Island General ...