Rhode Island has a special connection to carousels. The Crescent Park carousel is the finest example of Charles Looff's work.

Rep. McNamara maintains the 1663 Royal Charter empowers the governor to create free trade zones, but R.I. Commerce officials say all customs rules and tariff rates are governed by federal law.

U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy said there was “quite voluminous” evidence that the cuts would do immeasurable harm nationwide, including in RI.