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Three senators are vying to become the next R.I. Senate president after Dominick Ruggerio’s death
Lawmakers are discussing the possibility of Senators Valarie Lawson and Frank Ciccone forming a leadership team, but ...
ADL: New England set new record for antisemitic incidents in 2024 | John L. Micek
The Boston Marathon gave Mass. plenty of new records to celebrate. Its antisemitism problem isn’t one of them.
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Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio dies at 76
Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio (D-North Providence, Providence) passed away Monday morning after a ...
'End of an era': Tributes pour in after Senate President Ruggerio's death. What they say.
He called Ruggerio's passing the "end of an era at the State House, where Donny was a true giant for well over four decades. On behalf of the House of Representatives, we extend our deepest sympathies ...
Trump backs Long Island town’s effort to keep Native American logo
President Trump has thrown his support behind a Long Island school district’s fight to keep its Native American-inspired ...
What happens next: R.I. senators must choose a new leader. Key bills hinge on their choice.
A simple majority of the now-37-member Senate will vote for a new president when the chamber reconvenes. A special election ...
How many Catholics are in Rhode Island? A look at the state's religion demographics
Comparatively, 62% of American adults identify as Christians, according to the study. Of the 63% of Rhode Island adults in ...
Did Pope Francis ever visit Rhode Island? A look at his time in the United States
Pope Francis died Easter Monday, the Vatican announced. Here's a look at his time in the United States, including if he ever ...
Why is Rhode Island known for its carousels? Hint: it's a showpiece
The Crescent Park carousel, originally steam-powered and gas-lit, was Looff's showroom, and it cemented Rhode Island's place in carousel history. Built in 1895, it was intended to be Looff's grandest ...