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Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio Dies at 76

Ruggerio, the state's longest-serving legislator, passed away at Fatima Hospital following a public battle with cancer, prompting statewide mourning and a suspension of Senate activities.

FILE - Rhode Island Senate Majority Leader Dominick Ruggerio, D- North Providence, listens as the Democratic caucus nominates him to run for Senate President at the Rhode Island Statehouse, March 23, 2017, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia, file)
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Overview

  • Dominick Ruggerio, Rhode Island's Senate President since 2017 and longest-serving legislator with nearly 44 years in office, passed away at the age of 76.
  • Ruggerio died at Fatima Hospital in North Providence after being hospitalized last week due to complications from his ongoing cancer treatment.
  • Governor Dan McKee has ordered U.S. and Rhode Island state flags to be flown at half-staff until Ruggerio’s internment, honoring his decades of public service.
  • Senate Majority Leader Valarie Lawson announced the indefinite suspension of all Senate business as lawmakers reflect on Ruggerio’s legacy of leadership and mentorship.
  • Known for his advocacy on labor issues, economic development, and renewable energy, Ruggerio leaves behind a transformative legislative record that shaped Rhode Island’s policies for generations.