Senate President Ruggerio home from the hospital. When will he be back at the State House?
PROVIDENCE – Senate President Dominick Ruggerio is home from Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, where he has spent most of the last month. The 76-year-old Ruggerio had been hospitalized since Feb. 19 with ...
Is an income tax hike in RI's future? Here's what lawmakers told state's business leaders
House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi told a Chamber of Commerce audience that much depends on whether Congress slashes Medicaid and Medicare spending.
With Ruggerio still in the hospital, RI state senators are talking about succession.
The 76-year-old Ruggerio has missed four of the eight weekly Senate sessions so far this year, and will be staying in the ...
Democrats speak out against funding bill ahead of Senate vote
“Democrats need to decide if they’re going to support funding legislation that came over from the House, or if they’re going ...
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Could RI Sports Betting Monopoly End?
A group of Senators is looking to open the RI sports betting market to more sportsbooks than just the lottery's offering.
RI lawmakers consider ‘Freedom to Read Act’
The R.I. Senate Education Committee heard testimony from those both for and against the proposal Wednesday night.
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Rhode Island Bill Seeks More Online Sports Betting Competition
The Senate bill would prohibit the state from renewing IGT contract when it expires in 2026. It would invite bigger operators ...
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With Ruggerio still in the hospital, RI state senators are talking about succession.
Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio is recovering from pneumonia in the hospital and is expected to remain there through March 12. Ruggerio's prolonged absence has raised questions ...