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,…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- The Governor's Office will begin posting local vaccination clinic schedules for the day, starting Tuesday. Local COVID-19 vaccination clinics open Tuesday: Ebenezer Baptist Church: 745 Cranston Street, Providence 3pm-6pm Edward King House Senior Center: 35 King Street,…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - The McKee-Matos Administration announces Thursday the expansion of emergency shelter capacity, with an additional 130 emergency shelter beds for Rhode Islanders. Furthermore, they are also adding 20 additional…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- With a new mask mandate going into effect Monday morning requiring masks for all indoor spaces with 250 or more guests regardless of vaccination status,…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor Dan McKee alongside the Rhode Island Department of Health, representatives of the medical community, members of the small business community, the State’s whole of government COVID-19 response team, and Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, announced actions…
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor Dan McKee, Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, and Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor alongside others will announce measures to address homelessness and provide shelter for Rhode Islanders and their families on Thursday at 1 p.m. The meeting…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Gov. Dan McKee and RIDOH announced new COVID-19 response measures during a press conference on Wednesday. Gov. McKee said that indoor venues with a capacity of over 250 people will be required to enforce a universal mask…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Governor Dan McKee reevaluated his plan to provide vaccination bonuses to state employees on Thursday, after controversial opinions from lawmakers. Approved by AFSCME Council 94 last week, the four year contract would provide state employees with…
PROVIDENCE, RI (WLNE) - Governor of Rhode Island Dan McKee issued a strong message Thursday afternoon: "The bottom line is this: if you're eligible, get a booster." While the Governor says it's…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, alongside Providence City Councilman Nicholas Narducci helped a crew from the Department of Environmental Management's Freshwater Fisheries Team provide for Canada Pond in Providence's North End. A variety of species were added…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor Dan McKee is set to announce a foundation to support Afghan refugees resettled in Rhode Island. It was in September when the Ocean State learned it would welcome 250 'humanitarian parolees' from Afghanistan by the…
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island is earmarking $5 million for the creation of 275 additional beds for people dealing with homelessness, Gov. Daniel McKee announced Wednesday. “As we can feel by the chill in the air, winter is…
WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WLNE) – Governor Dan McKee, Secretary of Commerce Stefan Pryor, and Woonsocket Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt toured several businesses Friday morning to see how they were recovering from the pandemic. "We're learning as we're going. So today, just like…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Ninety percent of adults in Rhode Islanders are now at least partially vaccinated against COVID-19, Gov. Dan McKee said Monday. The Democrat said the state is also now one of the top states in terms of…
