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DiPrete, who died Tuesday, was elected governor three times. His successful strategy was created by created by the Black, ...
Edward DiPrete was governor from 1985 to 1991, and later served nearly a year in prison on corruption charges.
DiPrete, the only Rhode Island governor to go to prison, pleaded guilty to racketeering, extortion and bribery charges in 1998. He was accused of taking bribes for contracts, which he continues ...
Governor Edward DiPrete making a speech at the Community College of Rhode Island in 1985 (RI State Archives).PROVIDENCE, R.I.
A new poll shows Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee with lowly approval ratings as the 2026 election year approaches.