Senate President Dominick Ruggerio dies at 76

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 monthslong battle against cancer. He was 76 years old.Ruggerio, a 41-year veteran of the State Senate and its longest-serving member, had served as Senate president since 2017. After missing much of the current legislative session, Ruggerio was admitted to Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence last week after having a "re…

McKee orders flags at half staff as tributes pour in for R.I. Senate president’s death • Rhode Island Current

R.I. Gov. Dan McKee orders flags at all state buildings and facilities to fly at half-staff in honor of Senate President Dominick Ruggerio.

Dominick Ruggerio, Rhode Island’s longest-serving legislator, dies at 76

Dominick Ruggerio, Rhode Island's longest-serving legislator at nearly 44 years and its Senate president since 2017, died Monday, his office said. He was 76.

Dominick Ruggerio, Rhode Island's longest-serving legislator, dies at 76

Dominick Ruggerio, Rhode Island's longest-serving legislator at nearly 44 years and its Senate president since 2017, has died.

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Rhode Island State Leaders React to the Death of Senate President Dominick Ruggerio

Senate President Dominick Ruggerio introduced a package of health related bills March 5, 2024. Photo courtesy: RI Senate Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, a powerful figure in Rhode Island politics for decades, has died. He was 76. Ruggerio had been battling cancer and other ailments for over a year. State leaders reacted to his passing with WPRO’s Gene Valicenti Monday morning. Listen below: WPRI reporter joined WPRO’s Tara Grana…