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Senate President, Ruggerio and End of an era

'End of an era': Tributes pour in after Senate President Ruggerio's death. What they say.

He said the flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of Ruggerio's interment, and he asked Rhode Islanders to lower their own flags as a sign of respect. Calling Ru

The Boston Globe · 2d

R.I. Senate president’s death marks ‘the end of an era at the State House’

Fellow legislators remember Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio, who died Monday morning, as "a champion for working people."

ABC6 · 3d

Rhode Island Politicians react to the death of Senate President Ruggerio

Ruggerio’s passing. Senate President Ruggerio’s office confirmed his passing on Monday morning. This comes just days after he was admitted to a local hospital for treatment. Congressman Seth Magaziner released the following statement: “I’m saddened by

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First gun bill heads for a RI Senate vote. Here's what it does.

PROVIDENCE – The first gun bill of the year is headed for a vote in the Rhode Island Senate on Tuesday and, as non-controversial as it may seem, it may provide a test vote for what's to come.

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Trump protestors gather at Rhode Island State House

A protest against the Trump administration held in front of the Rhode Island State House on . (WLNE)PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — ...

U.S. News & World Report3d

Dominick Ruggerio, Rhode Island's Longest-Serving Legislator, Dies at 76

He directed U.S. and Rhode Island state flags to be flown at half-staff at all state facilities and buildings through the day of Ruggerio's internment. U.S. Sens. Jack Reed and Sheldon ...

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Rhode Island lawmakers consider universal Pre-K

(WJAR) — The Rhode Island State Senate passed legislation to offer universal prekindergarten to 3- and 4-year-olds for free. The bill now heads to the House for final approval. Supporters of the ...

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First gun bill passes in RI Senate. Here's what it does.

A bill exempting Rhode Island Capitol Police from the state's seven-day waiting period to buy a "concealable firearm" passed 30-5 on Tuesday in the Rhode Island Senate. The bill's sponsor ...

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