The potential candidates include North Providence Town Council members Autiello and Famiglietti, former state Rep.

He called Ruggerio's passing the "end of an era at the State House, where Donny was a true giant for well over four decades.

A simple majority of the now-37-member Senate will vote for a new president when the chamber reconvenes. A special election ...

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

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