The potential candidates include North Providence Town Council members Autiello and Famiglietti, former state Rep.

Providence developers' experience housing homeless people; and autistic "Survivor" contestant from RI claps back at RFK Jr.

Ruggerio served in the General Assembly for nearly 44 years and was reelected to more than 20 consecutive terms.

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.

Lawmakers are discussing the possibility of Senators Valarie Lawson and Frank Ciccone forming a leadership team, but ...

In the early morning hours of April 21, 2025, Dominick “Donny” Ruggerio, 76, of North Providence, passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Providence, he was the son ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Rhode Island Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio passed away Monday morning. His office confirmed ...

Further information was not immediately available. Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio watches as the color guard marches ...

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, one of Rhode Island’s most powerful political forces for decades, died ...

He was 76. He died early Monday morning, according to a release from the Rhode Island Senate. In part, the statement said: It ...

Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island Current April 21, 2025 Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, the “dean” of the chamber who married an ...

In the video above, 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming speaks with Tim White about Ruggerio’s legacy, as well as which ...