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RI has no shortage of politicians convicted of crimes. Here's a list.
From state representatives and senators to mayors and even a former governor, here are some prominent examples.
Edward D. DiPrete, former governor of Rhode Island, dies at 91
The state’s 70th governor served from 1985 to 1991, and was sentenced to prison after his third term over corruption charges.
Homeless advocacy group holds demonstration at Providence mayor's residence
The Rhode Island Homeless Advocacy Project is hosting a demonstration in front of the home of Providence Mayor Brett Smiley.
Local leaders mourn loss of former Rhode Island Gov. Ed DiPrete
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Local leaders are mourning the death of former Gov. Edward DiPrete. DiPrete, who was 91 years old, ...
Has Zohran Mamdani's primary win in NYC reenergized RI's progressive left? What they say
RI progressives are feeling a fresh burst of energy after seeing Mamdani's stunning upset in the NYC mayoral primary.
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Rhode Island mayor discusses his top priorities for the city of Newport
Rhode Island mayor discusses his top priorities for the city of Newport NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Xay Khamsyvoravong, the Democratic mayor of Newport, about issues facing his city this election year.