House Committee Approves Plantations Removal Ballot Question

(Providence, RI)--The Rhode Island House Judiciary Committee has passed a resolution to allow for a ballot referendum to determine if "Providence Plantations" should be removed from the state's official name.Those who want the word plantations removed say it conjures up images of slavery.The resolution heads to the full House next week.The Rhode Island Senate has already passed a companion bill.


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