Gov. McKee signs legislation protecting water levels in Johnson's Pond
COVENTRY, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee signed legislation this week giving the Department of Environmental Management the authority to control water levels of Rhode Island's…
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McKee to throw out first pitch at Newport Gulls game
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee will be throwing out the first pitch at Wednesday's Newport Gulls game. The governor's pitch will kick off the Gulls' Military Appreciation Night. Newport will be hosting the Bristol Blues. First pitch is…
McKee celebrates modernization of Pier 2 in Quonset
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee celebrated the modernization of Pier 2 at Quonset's Port of Davisville Tuesday morning. The pier's $83.1 million expansion and modernization has created more space for ships, which will create jobs and bring…
McKee discusses budget investments towards children and families
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee discussed budget investments going towards children and families on Friday. The governor highlighted funding that expands eligibility for the child care assistance program, covers all kids in Medicaid, extends Medicaid coverage for new…
'It will not only be beneficial for the environment, but also create hundreds of jobs': McKee signs offshore wind bill
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee signed a new offshore wind bill Wednesday. The bill requires a procurement for between 600 and 1,000 megawatts of newly-developed offshore wind capacity. Rhode Island Energy is required to issue the procurement…
McKee tours health center vaccinating Rhode Island children under 5
WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee visited a health center vaccinating Rhode Island children under 5 on Tuesday. McKee and interim director of the Rhode Island Department of Health Dr. Utpala Bandy toured the Thundermist Health Center at…
McKee to sign undocumented driver's license bill
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee will sign a bill Thursday that would allow undocumented Rhode Islanders to get driver's licenses. Undocumented immigrants will be able to apply for "driving privilege cards and permits" once McKee signs the bill.…
McKee signs 100% renewable energy bill
NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee signed a bill Wednesday that will require Rhode Island to obtain 100% of its electricity from renewable energy sources by 2033. Utility companies will need to purchase renewable energy projects based on…
McKee launches new electric vehicle rebate program
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee will launch a new electric vehicle rebate program on Tuesday. DRIVEEV is part of governor's RI Momentum Tour to support the adoption of electric vehicles across the state. "We are building on our…
McKee wins Rhode Island Democratic endorsement
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee won the Rhode Island democratic party's endorsement for governor on Sunday. The primary election will be on Sept. 13. McKee showed gratitude for the endorsement by saying, "I'm grateful to receive the endorsement…
Senator Dominick Ruggerio announcing his endorsement in McKee
NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- President of the Senate Dominick Ruggerio is endorsing Dan McKee for Governor and Sabina Matos for Lieutenant Governor. Sen. Ruggerio made the announcement Sunday morning. "Gov. Dan McKee and Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos have been…
ABC 6 Exclusive: McKee, Moms Demand Action speak prior to historic gun legislation signing
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- On a historic day on Smith Hill, where Gov. Dan McKee signed three gun regulation bills into law, ABC 6 News spoke exclusively with the governor and the co-founder…
Pawtucket mayor, state legislators call on McKee to add funding to Tidewater Landing project
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) - Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien and the Pawtucket delegation are calling on Gov. Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Commerce to provide additional state funding for the Tidewater Landing project. "I am calling on Governor McKee and…
Gov. McKee, RI delegation host events Friday to demand action on Gun Violence Awareness Day
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Several events took place Friday where state leaders called for the passage of gun control reform legislation on Gun Violence Awareness Day. Gov. Dan McKee signed a formal…
McKee to hold small business roundtable in Central Falls
CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee will hold a small business roundtable in Central Falls on Thursday. The governor's office says he will meet with small businesses to learn how he can help and to get feedback on…
McKee announces every Rhode Island school district will conduct survey of potential safety hazards
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee said Tuesday that superintendents in every school district will work together with local police departments to conduct a survey of potential school safety issues.…
Gov. McKee to speak at press conference to call for passage of gun safety laws
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee will be speaking at a press conference to call for the passage of gun safety laws. The governor will be outside of the State House at about 3:30 p.m. in an effort to…
Gov. McKee to announce collaboration to review school safety
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee is scheduled to have a news conference Tuesday to announce a collaboration with superintendents to identify potential school safety issues. The governor will be joined by Rhode Island State Police Superintendent Col. Darnell…
Gov. McKee, state leaders, remember fallen veterans on Memorial Day
EXETER, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee and other state leaders held a ceremony to remember fallen veterans on Memorial Day. McKee was joined by Sens. Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, Reps. David Cicilline and Jim Langevin, Lt. Gov. Sabina…
Rhode Island governor candidate tests positive for COVID ahead of forum on rising poverty
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island governor candidates will gather for a forum on poverty and inequality on Friday. Gov. Dan McKee, Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea, Matt Brown, Luis Daniel Munoz, and Ashley Kalus will all attend the debate.…
Gov. McKee to make 'special' announcement Thursday on COVID-19 treatment in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee is set to make a "special announcement" on COVID-19 treatment Thursday. McKee's office said that Dr. Ashish Jha, top COVID advisor to President Biden, will join the announcement virtually. The governor will also…
McKee orders flags to be flown at half staff following Texas shooting
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee directed that all U.S. and Rhode Island flags be flown at half staff on Wednesday, after Tuesday's mass shooting at a Texas elementary school. The governor ordered that the flags stay at half…
Rhode Island General Assembly sends Let RI Vote Act to McKee's desk
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island legislature voted to send the Let RI Vote Act to Gov. Dan McKee's desk. The Senate and House passed their own versions of the bill last week. Tuesday's vote was the Senate passed…
McKee announces over $600K in project funding across 9 Rhode Island communities
CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee will announce thousands in funding for projects across 9 Rhode Island communities on Thursday. In a release, the governor's office said the Site Readiness Program will allocate over $600,000 across 16 projects…
