NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee announced on Thursday over $166 million in funding to support affordable housing statewide. According to the governor's office, $115 million will come from the state's federal American Rescue Plan Act funds. “Earlier…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Dozens of Rhode Island Democrats supporting Gov. Dan McKee gathered on the steps of the State House Wednesday to condemn "vulgar" text messages by Republican candidate for Ashley Kalus.…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee announced new leadership roles in the Overdose Task Force for Prevention and Intervention on Wednesday. The positions include the task force's first full-time director and…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee said he will not require the COVID vaccine for students to attend public schools in Rhode Island. In October, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory panel voted to add the vaccine to…
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- Just one day before First Lady Jill Biden is set to stump Gov. Dan McKee in Rhode Island, Ashley Kalus unveiled the "Democrats for Kalus" at the "People Over…
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee is expected to ceremonially sign a bill Tuesday that aims to protect survivors of domestic violence. In a release, the governor's office said the legislation would establish the Address Confidentiality Program, "which would…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - On Saturday, the Whitehouse and Governor Dan McKee's administration confirmed Dr. Jill Biden will travel to Rhode Island to campaign for McKee's reelection. On…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gubernatorial Republican candidate Ashley Kalus has responded after it was announced First Lady Jill Biden is coming to support Governor Dan McKee's campaign. Kalus's team responded with the following statement: Kalus said, “Desperate campaigns do desperate things.…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee is calling for action as the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority continues to be plagued by a driver shortage that's affecting Providence students. In a letter sent to RIPTA's board of directors Thursday,…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee and Republican candidate Ashley Kalus clashed over truck tolls and their use at the second gubernatorial debate Thursday. The forum was held by Rhode Island College,…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee is slated to make an announcement Tuesday on gun safety in Rhode Island. The Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence and Moms Demand Action will be in attendance, as well as local and…
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee launched a new website Tuesday morning, with resources that may help Rhode Islander's afford their bills this winter. During a press conference, McKee announced an additional $1.5 million in funding to provide electric…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor McKee is recovering from a "minor, routine" procedure, according to his office. A statement from the Governor's Office reads: “This weekend, the Governor underwent a minor, unscheduled routine medical procedure to address an issue with…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Planned Parenthood's political committee endorsed some candidates, including Gov. Dan McKee, in the November general election. Planned Parenthood Votes! Rhode Island Political Action Committee also endorsed Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos, Attorney General Peter Neronha, candidate for Secretary…
WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee was in Woonsocket Tuesday to celebrate the grand opening of the city's new education center. "Investing in Rhode Islanders earns dividends for small businesses, large businesses and spurs economic development," the governor said.…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee paid a visit to Crossroads Rhode Island Monday. The governor highlighted the success of the state's investment in housing for the homeless. "By investing in both immediate needs like expanding our statewide shelter…
University of Rhode Island Press Release PROVIDENCE, R.I. - A press conference for the 40th Governor’s Cup between Rhode Island and Brown will be held…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee is standing behind comments he made about his Republican challenger Ashley Kalus. In an interview with the Boston Globe Tuesday, McKee said that Kalus is a "seagull manager" who is "crapping all over…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Administration met Monday morning to discuss potential pay increases for 13 cabinet directors. When first proposed…
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee and environmental leaders celebrated a milestone anniversary for offshore wind on Thursday. In a release, the governor's office said the five-turbine Block Island Wind Farm is America’s first commercial offshore wind farm.…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Former gubernatorial candidate Helena Foulkes formally endorsed Gov. Dan McKee Friday for re-election after narrowly losing the primary Tuesday. "I will always support Democratic candidates on the ballot in a general election," Foulkes said in a…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - The Rhode Island primary is in the books, and the race for governor is now set. Gov. Dan McKee survived a tough…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Ashley Kalus won the Republican primary for Rhode Island governor on Tuesday. The other Republican nominee on the ticket was Jonathan Riccitelli, who has been arrested dozens of times since 2000 under a different name, the…
