Lawmakers are discussing the possibility of Senators Valarie Lawson and Frank Ciccone forming a leadership team, but supporters of Senator Ryan Pearson are alarmed by Ciccone’s record on abortion, gun,

With Ruggerio’s passing, the RI Senate faces a leadership shake-up. Key names are emerging, but uncertainty remains. Who will rise to the challenge?

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