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…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Former Rhode Island Department of Health Director Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott has endorsed Democratic gubernatorial candidate Helena Buonanno Foulkes. In a statement Monday, Alexander-Scott said, "Early on, I saw how critical it was to have a Governor…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee hosted a ceremony at the Rhode Island State House Sunday to remember those who lost their lives during the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. "We as a nation will never forget September 11,…
LINCOLN, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation kicked off a $36 million paving project on Interstate 295 Wednesday. The roadway will be repaved from the Massachusetts and Rhode Island state line to the…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee fired back at the criticism from Helana Buonanno Foulkes following Monday's flooding. "Today was about government incompetence, period. After 18 months in office, Governor McKee should…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee signed a bill Saturday that will require all public Rhode Island schools to teach Asian-American history and culture. Starting in the 2023-24 school year, public schools will have to include one unit of…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee tested negative for COVID-19 Friday morning. "Governor McKee is feeling good, has tested negative and besides some virtual meetings he has today, he will be resuming in person activities this weekend," his office…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee responded Thursday after Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea released a televised ad using "right-wing propaganda." Gorbea, who's running as a Democratic candidate for governor, is closely trailing behind McKee in the gubernatorial race.…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee announced he tested positive for COVID-19 Saturday night. "Late yesterday evening, Governor McKee tested positive for COVID-19. He only has minor symptoms because he is vaccinated and twice boosted," a spokesperson wrote in…
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee is scheduled to sign a pair of bills that are geared towards investing in Rhode Island's behavioral healthcare system Thursday. One of the bills will aim to better support students, putting a plan…
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee will sign a series of bills Wednesday aimed at supporting Rhode Island's elderly population. One bill expands protections under the Elder Financial Exploitation law to people 60 and older. Another bill makes it…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee joined the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority Tuesday to unveil the Ocean State's first all-electric bus fleet. The fleet of 14 buses will replace the current diesel buses that operate on the R-Line,…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Five Democratic primary candidates in the Rhode Island governor's race will meet on the debate stage Monday. Here's where the race currently stands. Gov. Dan McKee took the lead financially with over $1.2 million as of…
