PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor Dan McKee officially announced his run for a full four-year term as governor in Rhode Island on Tuesday. "Today, I'm announcing my incumbent candidacy as a full 4-year term as governor," says McKee. The announcement was…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Gov. Dan McKee will hold a COVID-19 briefing on Wednesday afternoon, the governor's office announced Tuesday. McKee will be joined by Dr. Jim McDonald, interim director of RIDOH, to provide an update on the state's masking policies.…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Both the House and Senate will hold hearings on a new resolution to extend Governor McKee's emergency powers until March 31. House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi and Senate President Dominick Ruggerio have proposed extending McKee's emergency powers that…
LINCOLN, R.I. (WLNE)- Bally's Twin River Casino executives will be joined by local officials on Thursday to celebrate their casino and spa expansion. The outdoor ceremony will celebrate the placement of the last beam on the building structure. Governor McKee…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Gov. Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health held a COVID-19 briefing on Tuesday afternoon. McKee said that cases have gone down 75% since the spike in early January. "We're starting to see the light…
Providence, RI (WLNE) - Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee joined other state leaders to give an afternoon update on the winter storm. During the briefing, Governor McKee announced that the travel ban would remain in effect statewide until midnight. It…
Providence, RI (WLNE) - The governors of Rhode Island and Massachusetts will both give afternoon updates on the winter storm. Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee announced that he will be joined by state leaders for a 4pm winter storm briefing.…
Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island state leaders gave a briefing on the snow storm at 9:30am. You can watch a recording here:
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor McKee, Lieutenant Governor Matos, East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva, and interim Department of Health Director Dr. James McDonald visited the East…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- A political pivot for now-congressional candidate Seth Magaziner, dropping out of the race for Governor to run instead for Congress. Magaziner will target the seat for Rhode Island's…
PROVIDENCE, RI (WLNE) - Last week, Governor McKee rolled out an aggressive $150 million budget to combat climate change. But how big of an impact can these…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor McKee plans to roll out several climate change initiatives on Wednesday, and will announce the state's plans to speed up projects with the help of funds secured in the Infrastructure Bill. McKee noted in his State…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor McKee announced the community based COVID-19 vaccination clinic schedules for Saturday, January 15. To register for these clinics, visit C19VaccineRI.org and click on "Upcoming Community Vaccination Clinics." Central Falls: Calcutt Middle School, 112 Washington Street, from…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - This Thursday, Governor Dan McKee issued this statement about the ongoing staffing problems in Rhode Island Hospitals. “We promised Rhode Islanders that we would pursue every resource to alleviate stress on our hospital system and support…
QUONSET, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor McKee and RI Ready have announced the opening of applications for the new $40 million economic development program at Quonset Business Park Wednesday. RI Ready is a statewide industrial site initiative to prepare sites to host…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor McKee, Lt. Governor Matos, Congressional Leaders, Local Legislators, and RI Housing Director Carol Ventura announced the launch of the Homeowner Assistance Fund Rhode Island (HAF-RI). The program is expected to provide financial assistance to eligible homeowners…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor Dan McKee has announced he will hold separate ceremonies to swear in five judicial candidates to fill openings on the Superior Court, Family Court, District Court, and Workman's Compensation Court. The applicants, Associate Justice of…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Providence City Councilors shared an open letter sent to Governor Dan McKee late Thursday Evening explaining their concerns over the COVID-19 response in the state. The letter was signed by Councilwoman Nirva R. LaFortune (Ward 3), Councilor…
PROVIDENCE, R.I (WLNE)- Governor McKee signed an Executive Order which will allow public meetings to be held remotely, something lawmakers across the state have looked for as COVID continues to surge and public meetings postponed due to the viruses spread.…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor McKee, the Office of Energy Resources (OER), and RIHousing have announced funding awards to develop high energy efficient housing for low and moderate income residents. The Zero Energy for the Ocean State (ZEOS) program is a…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee announced on Tuesday that the state has mobilized 180 National Guard members to help with the current COVID-19 surge. The governor said that the National Guard members will be helping out at…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor McKee has announced that 3,220 COVID-19 tests will be available at various state test sites on New Year's Day. The appointments will be available at the following locations: Barrington Shopping Center 184 County Road, Barrington, RI 02806 (PCR…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor McKee and Dr. Alexander-Scott held a joint COVID-19 briefing Thursday afternoon. The Governor acknowledged the issues Rhode Islanders have waiting for testing and results as the state continues to test 200,000 people per day. McKee announced…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Earlier this Thursday, the Rhode Island Foundation announced the awarding of $5.4 million in federal CARES act funding for COVID-19 relief to more than 160 non-profits around the state. These grants will cover housing, health services,…
