Mayors of Cranston, North Providence, Warwick believe Governor Raimondo should resign
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Several Rhode Island mayors say they would like to see Governor Gina Raimondo step down and hand over power to Lieutenant…
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Dozens apply to be Rhode Island’s next lieutenant governor
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Lawmakers both current and former, community activists, a one-time mayor, ordinary citizens and even a TV weather forecaster are among those who want to be Rhode Island’s next lieutenant governor. The transition office of current Lt.…
Lt. Gov. McKee announces members of COVID-19 advisory group
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Lt. Gov. Daniel McKee, expected to take over as governor if Gina Raimondo is confirmed as President Joe Biden’s commerce secretary, on Wednesday unveiled the members of a 20-member panel that would advise him on the…
Governor Raimondo approved for Commerce Secretary just hours before final State of the State address
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Governor Gina Raimondo was approved for her role as Commerce Secretary by the Senate Committee on Commerce on Wednesday. The vote will now head to the floor for final confirmation.…
Governor Raimondo to go before Senate Commerce Committee, bringing her one step closer to new role
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Tuesday morning, Governor Gina Raimondo will defend her nomination for Secretary of Commerce. She’ll go before the Senate Commerce Committee and if approve, she will be one step closer to taking on her new role in…
Woonsocket Mayor declines Lt. Governor position consideration
WOONSOCKET, R.I (WLNE) - Woonsocket Mayor, Lisa Baldelli-Hunt announced today that she has determined that it is not the right time for her to consider a move to the open Lt. Governor's position after Dan McKee takes over as Governor…
McKee plans to prioritize Rhode Island's teachers for COVID-19 vaccine
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Lieutenant Governor Daniel McKee said on Saturday that he will be making some changes as to how Rhode Island has been handling the COVID-19 pandemic. In a press briefing at his Cumberland home, McKee told members…
McKee announces first round of transition team members
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Incoming Governor Daniel McKee announced the first round of his transition team members on Saturday. "My transition team will be a map of Rhode Island. Every single one of our 39 cities and towns will be…
Lt. Gov. McKee outlines transition to Gov.'s office; focus is on beating coronavirus
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- With Governor Gina Raimondo expected to head to Washington D.C. to serve as Commerce Secretary under President-Elect Joe Biden, Rhode Island's Lieutenant Governor, Dan McKee, addressed the media…
Raimondo to remain Gov. until confirmed to Biden cabinet; Assures 'seamless transition' to McKee
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor Gina Raimondo was joined by Lieutenant Governor Dan McKee at Wednesday's COVID-19 briefing at The Vets, but…
Raimondo, McKee hold joint coronavirus briefing
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor Gina Raimondo and Lieutenant Governor Dan McKee held a joint coronavirus briefing on Wednesday. Additionally, the briefing was Raimondo's first public appearance since her nomination into President-elect Joe Biden's cabinet. The Governor said both her…
Lt. Gov. Daniel McKee to quarantine after being exposed to COVID-19
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Lt. Governor Daniel McKee will quarantine after coming in close contact with someone who tested positive for the coronavirus, his team…
Lt. Gov: No impact to COVID response with governor leaving
Rhode Island’s coronavirus response will not be impacted by Gov. Gina Raimondo’s imminent departure to join President-elect Joe Biden’s Cabinet, Lt. Gov. Daniel McKee promised on Friday. In his first public statement since Raimondo was named Biden’s pick for commerce…
State leaders react to Governor Raimondo's nomination to Biden cabinet
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - As news broke Thursday that Governor Gina Raimondo would be President-elect Joe Biden's nominee for Secretary of Commerce, support started pouring in…
President-Elect Introduces Rhode Island Governor as Commerce Appointee
WILMINGTON, D.E. (WLNE) - President-Elect Joe Biden Friday introduced Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo as his pick for Secretary of Commerce. Biden made the announcement Thursday night, but introduced several nominees, including…
Governor Raimondo addresses Commerce Secretary pick: "Rhode Island may be small, but our economy is mighty"
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Governor Gina Raimondo has responded to the news of being picked as President-elect Joe Biden's Secretary of Commerce. In a post on Twitter, the Governor stated: https://twitter.com/GinaRaimondo/status/1347352667648098309?s=20 The Governor has also changed her bio on Twitter…
Reports: Rhode Island Governor Biden's pick for Commerce Secretary
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo is expected to be nominated to President-Elect Joe Biden’s cabinet, according to a report from the New York Times. The Times is reporting that Governor Raimondo is expected to be announced…
Small business owners hold car rally to push Governor to release more CARES Act funds
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Small business owners in Rhode Island rallied Wednesday morning to get the attention of Governor Gina Raimondo, calling on…
Small businesses rally for support from the Governor
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)— The Rhode Island Coalition of Small Businesses is holding a rally at the statehouse Wednesday pushing the Governor to release additional money in grants. This is part of the $300-million left…
RI Lt. Gov. McKee, small business owners deliver petition to Raimondo asking for federal funds
PROVIDENCE, RI (WLNE) - Lieutenant Governor Dan McKee joined the Rhode Small Business Coalition at the state house Friday to deliver a petition to Gov. Gina Raimondo urging her to use federal CARES Act funds for the Small Business Grant…
Lt. Gov. McKee calls on Raimondo to use more CARES Act funds on small business relief
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Lt. Governor Dan McKee and members of Rhode Island's small businesses community are calling on Governor Gina Raimondo to use at least 10% of the state's $1.25…
Raimondo and McKee ask for passage of utility reform bill
Rhode Island's governor and lieutenant governor are asking the legislature to pass a bill they say will allow the state to demand greater accountability from National Grid.
Governor, general officers to celebrate their inauguration
Rhode Island's governor and general officers are hosting events to celebrate their inauguration.
McKee, Regunberg make final pitches in Democratic Lt. Gov. race
It was a busy Monday night at Aaron Regunberg's campaign headquarters in Providence. The 28-year-old state rep and relative political newcomer argues he'll root out corruption on Smith Hill. "It se...
