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The state’s 70th governor served from 1985 to 1991, and was sentenced to prison after his third term over corruption charges.
Former Rhode Island Governor Edward DiPrete has died at 91 on his birthday. He served three terms from 1985 to 1991.
A grant that paid senior citizens $15-an-hour to man the State House visitor center and gift shop was left in limbo.
Some exhibits and events are already underway in Providence and Newport to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of ...
Erin Stevenson leads tours at the Rhode Island State House, sharing its history and showcasing artifacts like the original Royal Charter. The tours, offered twice daily, guide visitors through ...
In addition to lawmakers elected to represent them, some RI cities and towns also hire lobbyists to represent them in the State House.
Former Rhode Island Gov. Edward DiPrete, who served as the state’s chief executive for six years and was later jailed for ...