(Providence, RI) -- Rhode Island's next lieutenant governor is going to be sworn in this morning. The state senate confirmed Sabina Matos unanimously on Tuesday. Matos will be the first person of color to hold the position and the second woman. She resigned as Providence City Council president last night, but remained on the council. WPRI-TV reports Matos is expected to completely resign from the council after she is sworn in as L.G.
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