East Providence officials urge McKee to declare state of emergency over Washington Bridge
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Due to the Washington Bridge repairs' impact on residents and businesses, the East Providence city council is…
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McKee appoints senior deputy chief to Washington Bridge operations
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee has announced the appointment of Senior Deputy Chief of Staff Joseph Almond to provide oversight…
East Providence City Council President urges McKee to declare State of Emergency for Washington Bridge
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- East Providence City Council President Bob Rodericks has released a letter he sent to Gov. Dan McKee urging the governor to declare a State of Emergency for the continuing Washington Bridge closure. The release of…
McKee releases federal documents requesting records on Washington Bridge
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee's office released documents that were sent by the United States Department of Justice and the Office of the Inspector General Friday requesting documentation on the Washington Bridge closure. The DOJ's Civil Investigative Demand…
McKee presents Pawtucket with big check for new high school
PAWTUCKET (WLNE) -- From basehits to bookbags, the old McCoy Stadium site in Pawtucket will soon be a new high school. ABC6 Reporter Yanni Tragellis reports…
McKee speaks to ABC6 on Washington Bridge repair update
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee and RIDOT Director Peter Alviti, Jr. held a press conference Monday updating the state on Washington Bridge repairs. ABC6…
McKee introduces fiscal year 2025 budget
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee will deliver the fiscal address at the Rhode Island State House on Thursday night. Gov. McKee expressed his budget proposal as a "game plan for Team Rhode Island" as it will progress in…
McKee to deliver 2024 State of the State address
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee will deliver his 2024 State of the State address on Tuesday night. McKee released a video highlighting the main priorities that he will elaborate on, including housing, education, and the economy.…
McKee, RIDOH announce Rhode Island's multi-state licensing for RNs, LPNs
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health announced that Rhode Island has officially joined the national Nurse Licensure Compact. Due to staffing shortages, healthcare workers across RI have been picketing. In November, RI…
McKee signs Declaration of Disaster Emergency after heavy rainstorms
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee said that he has signed a Declaration of Disaster Emergency in response to heavy rain and flooding caused by Tuesday's storm. McKee said the declaration will support Rhode Island’s recovery efforts for residents…
McKee speaks on wind turbines, other future projects for clean energy
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee has shared Rhode Island's accomplishments and future endeavors involving clean energy. In October, the Office of Energy Resources announced its memo to the nation's first multi-state offshore wind project. This agreement between Rhode…
McKee declares disaster emergency to support severe storm recovery
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee issued a Declaration of Disaster Emergency for Rhode Island due to Monday's storm. McKee's office said that the state of emergency was declared due to high winds and severe rainfall that caused extensive…
McKee, DCYF celebrate holidays with foster children
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee, First Lady Susan McKee, and the Department of Children, Youth, and Families were joined by foster children from around the state to celebrate the holidays at the State House Thursday. The event featured…
McKee and RIDOT announce new addition of 26 snow plows
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation gathered Thursday morning to offer some tips for drivers and to show…
RIHousing, McKee announce more than $90M in funding for affordable housing
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- On Monday, Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island Department of Housing and RIHousing announced that more than $90 million in funding for programs supporting affordable housing in the state is available. According to state officials, of…
McKee recognizes improved attendance throughout Rhode Island schools
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- As a part of the AttendanceMattersRI campaign, Governor Dan McKee recognized and highlighted the top schools in the state with the highest average weekly attendance as well as schools with greatest improvement in weekly attendance. McKee's…
Black Lives Matter Rhode Island voices support McKee staffer fired over Palestine comments
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Black Lives Matter Rhode Island Political Action Committee released a statement Wednesday "vehemently condemn[ing]" the firing of state staffer Miguel Sanchez from Gov. Dan McKee's office over comments he made on the ongoing Israel-Hamas War.…
ACLU speaks on McKee firing state staffer over public comments on Israel-Hamas war
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Following the termination of state staffer Miguel Sanchez, the Rhode Island American Civil Liberties Union…
ACLU questions firing of McKee staff member over support for Palestine
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island released a statement Tuesday after a Gov. Dan McKee staffer was fired for showing support for Palestine during the conflict in the Middle East. The statement was largely…
McKee reflects on 40 year anniversary of Rhode Island Nine marines killed in Beirut bombings
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Monday marked 40 years since the bombings of Beirut, Lebanon that killed nine Rhode Island marines. https://twitter.com/GovDanMcKee/status/1716500438420279357 Gov. Dan McKee spoke of the Rhode Island Nine at a remembrance ceremony at the Portsmouth Historical Society. "We…
McKee says help will go to Block Island businesses affected by fire
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee said that help will be provided to small businesses impacted by the large fire at Harborside Inn on Block Island. In a social media post McKee said that he is working with the…
McKee announces 34th 'Bay Day' in the Ocean State
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee announced the return of the annual "Governor's Bay Day" celebration for this weekend. McKee announced the 34th Bay Day celebration will take place on Sunday and include free beach parking at all Rhode…
Former Governor Noel to visit State House
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Former governor of Rhode Island Philip Noel will visit the State House on Wednesday. He will be greeted by Gov. Dan McKee and Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi. Noel was inducted in the Rhode Island Heritage Hall…
McKee to terminate contract with Scout for Cranston Street Armory development
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Roughly a year after partnering with Scout, Governor Dan McKee and the state of Rhode Island are terminating their contract with the Philadelphia-based company that planned to…
