RI lawmaker resigns after political, legal pressure over move to South Carolina @WPRI

Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Rhode Island state Rep. Julie Casimiro has resigned, ending her term months early amid mounting political and legal pressure over her decision to move to South Carolina.

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