Politics & Government

2013 Rhode Island General Assembly Sworn In

In a session full of pomp, circumstance, family and friends, the members of the 2013-14 General Assembly convene for the first time.

On Tuesday, Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis administered the oath of office to the 75 House members and 38 Senators.

House Speaker Gordon D. Fox and Senate President M. Teresa Paiva Weed were reelected to their leadership roles. 

Representing Middletown constituents, Rep. Linda Finn, Rep. Marvin L. Abney, Rep Deborah L. Ruggiero and State Senator Louis DiPalma were formally sworn in as part of the ceremony. 

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