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…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Gov. Dan McKee signed a bill on Tuesday in an effort to improve over-the-phone CPR instructions. “During a medical emergency, every second counts,” said Governor Dan McKee. The bill requires all 911 operators to be trained in…
Providence, RI (WLNE) - Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee joined members of his cabinet, members of the state's legislative delegation and local leaders for a 9/11 remembrance ceremony on Saturday morning, the 20th anniversary of the attacks. The ceremony,…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Rep. Carlos Tobon (D-District 58, Pawtucket) is now requesting that his name be taken off a recent letter asking Governor Dan McKee to repeal a vaccine mandate for healthcare workers. In his statement, Rep. Tobon said…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Over 30 Rhode Island representatives signed a letter to Gov. Dan McKee, calling on him to get rid of the vaccine mandate for healthcare workers starting on October…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee’s chief of staff, who is under scrutiny for whether he used his political clout to push through a development approval…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor Dan McKee ceremoniously signed two bills into law Monday intended to support the state's elderly population. The first bill requires financial institutions to report any suspected financial exploitation of seniors to the Office of Healthy…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor Dan McKee's now-former Chief of Staff is stepping down effective immediately. Tony Silva recently faced controversy over his involvement with a wetlands development in Cumberland. Last week, he handed in his resignation as the Deputy…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Gov. Dan McKee is directing all state facilities and buildings to fly U.S. and Rhode Island flags at half-staff following Thursday's terrorist attack in Afghanistan. The governor is directing the flags to remain at half-staff until Monday…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor Dan McKee emphasized the importance of the vaccine and announced a new executive order for healthcare workers Thursday afternoon. In his a coronavirus briefing held at Green Line Apothecary, the Governor…
PROVIDENCE, RI (WLNE) - Gov. Dan McKee has asked Attorney General Peter Neronha to conduct an independent investigation into matters related to the Department of Environmental Management wetlands application filed on behalf of…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - At a press conference Sunday afternoon, Governor Dan McKee said it will take days to fully assess the damage from Tropical Storm Henri across the state. Gov. McKee said the data from the statewide assessment will…
Providence, RI (WLNE) - Governor Dan McKee held a news conference on Saturday to give an update on preparations for Hurricane Henri. He said the best thing everyone can do to stay safe is to stay home. "Beginning at midnight…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor Dan McKee announced at this weeks COVID-19 briefing that masks will be required in public schools in Rhode Island this fall. The executive order was signed Thursday afternoon. "All…
