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…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor Dan McKee anounced his plan on vaccination children ages 5-11. The FDA is scheduled to meet to discuss Pfizer's vaccine for children on October 26. If given…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Former CVS Health executive Helena Foulkes announced on Wednesday that she will be running for Governor of Rhode Island. Foulkes made her announcement in a video post on Vimeo. She worked for CVS Health for 25 years…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor Dan McKee officially summitted a plan for immediate investments into Rhode Island's families, workers, and small businesses Thursday. "Rhode Island is the only state in the northeast that has not…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - In a COVID-19 briefing on Tuesday Governor Dan McKee, yet again, strongly defends his vaccine mandate for healthcare workers in the state. This, coming just days after…
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor Dan McKee talking all things 'COVID booster shots' on Thursday to thousands of eligible residents, just days after the CDC gave the final guidance for priority groups. In…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A former Rhode Island secretary of state said Wednesday he’s running for governor again in the hopes of “overhauling” the entire state government. Democrat Matt Brown…
CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WLNE) - The Rhode Island Ethics Commission voted Tuesday to investigate whether the governor's former Chief of Staff should have disclosed his interest in the Canning St. property. Tony Silva stepped down from his position as Chief Of…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Officials have now announced how many Afghan refugees will be coming to Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Rhode Island will be getting 150, and 900 will be going to Massachusetts. The Biden administration began notifying governors of…
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WLNE)- Gov. Dan McKee is set to discuss the importance of vaccinating student-athletes and school communities on Wednesday afternoon. The governor will be joined by Rhode Island Interscholastic League Executive Director,…
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) - Seth Magaziner formally announced his candidacy for governor Tuesday. The announcement was made at Winters Elementary School in Pawtucket, which is currently under construction as part of the Treasurer's school construction plan. "Never in any of…
The URI Rams & Brown Bears will face off on the football field for 105th time Saturday at 12:30 at Brown Stadium. The…
