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Rhode Island could discontinue Mr. Potato Head plates

Rhode Island could discontinue Mr. Potato Head plates

Published by Sam Flores

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Rhode Island wants to finally ditch Mr. Potato Head from its license plates

Rhode Island wants to finally ditch Mr. Potato Head from its license plates

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Rhode Island lawmakers are seeking to remove Mr. Potato Head from the state’s speciality number plates, following toy giant Hasbro’s decision to relocate its head office from the smallest U.S. state to Boston. The proposal, introduced earlier this month, would see the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles stop offering the iconic character as an option for a specialty number plate. Republican Rep. Brian Newberry, from North Smithfield, stated in an email that he filed the legislation due to the “untold economic harm and loss of tax revenue” that Hasbro’s departure would cause. “There is no reason we should be advertising their products on our license plates,” Newberry said. “It may seem trivial compared to many other things, but it’s a matter of self-respect.” open image in gallery Currently, the Mr. Potato Head number plate costs approximately $40 (AP2000) Currently, the …