Rhode Island state Sen. Dominick J. Ruggerio (D) was formally re-elected as Senate president this week, and in opening remarks before assembled lawmakers he reiterated his plan to have two Democratic colleagues write a bill to legalize marijuana in the state. “I have asked Majority Leader Michael McCaffrey (D) and Chairman Josh Miller (D) to … Continue reading Top Rhode Island Senator Backs Private Marijuana Sales Model As Another Lawmaker Puts 95 Percent Odds On Legalization