McKee signs extension on alcohol to-go policy until March 2022
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor Dan McKee has officially extended the state's alcohol to-go policy through March 2022. "I know what it's like to be in solid in the middle of the table…
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McKee asks State Police to assist Providence police on uptick in violence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Following a string of violence in the city, Governor Dan McKee has requested Col. James Manni of the Rhode Island State Police to work with Providence Police Chief Hugh Clements on providing State Police assistance. The…
Gov. McKee, Rhode Island Foundation award $150K in grants to nonprofits fighting COVID
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Foundation announced Tuesday they will award the third round of grants in the RI Gives Vax Challenge. Local nonprofits on the front lines of the pandemic will be awarded…
Elorza stands by his confrontation of McKee, demands state makes teachers contracts public
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza held a virtual press conference Thursday afternoon, demanding the state makes public its newly negotiated contract with the Providence Teacher’s Union, which is set to be voted on Friday. “It’s a slap…
Tensions rise between Governor and Mayor over PTU contract
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Tensions between Governor Dan McKee and Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza reached a boiling point as the Providence Teachers Union gets ready to ratify a new contract. The Providence Teacher’s Union will vote Friday night on whether…
Gov. McKee signs two LGBTQ+ bills into law
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor Dan McKee ceremoniously signed two bills relating to LGBTQ+ rights into law Wednesday. The first bill makes single-user restrooms in public places non-gender specific. All single-user restrooms in a public building must be made available…
Gov. Dan McKee says state will 'strongly recommend' masking in schools after CDC guidance
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Gov. Dan McKee announced on Wednesday that the state will "strongly recommend" that schools require students and faculty to wear masks, regardless of vaccination status. The announcement comes one day after the CDC announced it's new guidelines…
Governor to sign LGBTQ+ bills into law
PROVIDENCE, R.I (WLNE) - Governor McKee is set to sign two LGBTQ+ bills into law on Wednesday morning. The first bill on the agenda will make single-user restrooms in public places non-gender specific. The second bill updates the definition of…
McKee signs gun safety bills into law banning straw purchases, guns on school grounds
PROVIDENCE, R.I (WLNE) - Governor Dan McKee signed two gun safety bills into law on Monday morning. The first bills (2021-H 5386aa, 2021-S 416aa) ban "straw purchases," prohibiting the purchase of a firearm on…
Governor signs law creating drug injection site program
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island’s governor has signed into law a bill authorizing the opening of so-called harm reduction centers where people dealing with addiction can take heroin and other illegal drugs under the supervision of medical professionals. The…
Gov. McKee signs $13.1 billion state budget into law
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Governor Dan McKee officially signed Rhode Island’s budget for fiscal year 2022 into law Tuesday morning. The $13.1 billion budget provides funding for social services, like affordable housing,…
Gov. McKee to discuss internal review of Slater Hospital
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE)- Gov. Dan McKee will discuss an internal review of Eleanor Slater Hospital on Wednesday. Gov. McKee will hold a press conference at noon with Richard Charest, director of the Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals,…
Gov. McKee goes door-to-door in Woonsocket encouraging COVID vaccinations
PROVIDENCE, R.I (WLNE) - If you live in Woonsocket... you might have heard a knock on Wednesday, and opened your door to find Governor McKee encouraging you to get your COVID-19 vaccine, right then…
Gov. Dan McKee announces pick for Department of Revenue Director
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor Dan McKee announced Friday his choice for the next director of the Department of Revenue. McKee has nominated Guillermo Tello, who would replace Jim Thorsen, now the Director of the Department of Administration. The Governor's…
McKee: RI to start vaccine incentive program benefiting charities
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor Dan McKee announced at his press conference Friday that a vaccine incentive program will soon be coming to Rhode Island. McKee said the program will benefit charities and will…
Gov. McKee signs IGT-Bally's lottery agreement into law
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor Dan McKee signed a bill into law on Friday enabling a partnership between IGT, Bally's Corporation, and the State of Rhode Island. In addition to a 20-year contract extension,…
Rhode Island governor signs bill banning child marriage
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island’s governor on Monday signed into law a bill meant to ban child marriage in the state. Democratic Gov. Daniel McKee said the legislation eliminates language in state law allowing youths under the age of 18 to…
Gov. McKee and RIDOH announce new outdoor mask guidance
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health announced new mask guidance going into effect Wednesday. Vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals will no longer be required to wear masks in outdoor settings. Those who are…
Race for R.I. Governor 2022 kicks off as candidates announce their run for office
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – The race for the next Governor of Rhode Island is already kicking off after Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea announces her run for the 2022 election. Gorbea was first elected into office in 2014 and has…
R.I. Sec. of State Nellie Gorbea running for governor
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea is running for governor. She made the announcement in a surprise YouTube video on Sunday evening. According to the video, Gorbea is looking to build “a better Rhode Island”…
Gov. McKee declares May 20 'Mental Health Action Day'
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor Dan McKee declared May 20 the first-ever Mental Health Action Day during a Facebook Live event Thursday. The event featured three panels consisting of state and local leaders who spoke on ending the stigma around mental…
Gov. McKee to make an announcement regarding mask mandate
PROVIDENCE, R.I (WLNE) - Governor Dan McKee is set to make an announcement today about the state's mask mandate and reopening. The briefing is set for 2:00 p.m. This announcement comes after the CDC's recent announcement on masks, saying fully…
Gov. McKee cancels fundraiser being co-hosted by Trump backer
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Dan McKee said Sunday he has canceled a fundraising event that was being organized on his behalf by a prominent supporter of former President Donald Trump. McKee had been scheduled to attend a May…
"Get a shot, get a beer" Gov. Dan McKee proposes incentives at RI vaccine sites
PROVIDENCE, RI (WLNE) - Governor Dan McKee and Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos taking questions from reporters Tuesday afternoon in Providence. One of those questions, will Governor Dan McKee support an incentives programs…
