Rhode Island Considers a Name Change
The state of Rhode Island is having an identity crisis. 573 years after Rhode Island was founded, the state is considering changing it’s name from ?The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations? to simply ?The State of Rhode Island.? The Takeaway talks to Rhode Island personality Buddy Cianci. He’s a radio host with WPRO and the former Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island.
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