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Rhode Island Governor Seeks To Change State’s Name By Herself

Rhode Island Governor Seeks To Change State’s Name By Herself

Gina Raimondo, the Democratic governor of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, has announced she plans to issue an executive order removing "Providence Plantations" from state documents and web sites. The state's general treasurer, Seth Magaziner, announced Monday that he intends to have "Providence Plantations" removed from state checks and treasurer's office letterhead.

Gina Raimondo, the Democratic governor of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, has announced she plans to issue an executive order removing "Providence Plantations" from state documents and web sites. The state's general treasurer, Seth Magaziner, announced Monday that he intends to have "Providence Plantations" removed from state checks and treasurer's office letterhead.…