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…
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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...
URI Football Beats Brown To Earn Governor's Cup, First Win Of The Season
On a day when Brown’s offense was able to generate just six points, Rhode Island capitalized on several Bears’ turnovers to come away with a 28-13 win at Meade Stadium in the 101st meeting between ...
Gina Raimondo sworn in as RI's 75th governor
By: Dee DeQuattroEmail: ddequattro@abc6.comTwitter: @deedequattroGina Raimondo has been sworn in as Rhode Island's 75th governor. Raimondo is Rhode Island's first female governor and the first Demo...
Raimondo inaugurated at state's first female governor
By News Staffnews@abc6.comThe Associated PressGina Raimondo has made history by becoming Rhode Island's first female governor. The inauguration of the 43-year-old Democrat was held Tuesday during ...
RI welcomes first female governor and other state office holders
By: Dee DeQuattroEmail: ddequattro@abc6.comTwitter: @deedequattroRhode Island will inaugurate its first female governor today at noon. Gina Raimondo will take the oath of office becoming Rhode Isla...
Dee from the Desk: Ten lessons to take from Tuesday's governor's race
As the dust has settled after Tuesday's Election there are a few lessons we can take from the day. First, while there is a Moderate party there can be no viable Republican candidates for governor. ...
Lt. Gov. candidate McKee outlines business plan
By: Dee DeQuattroEmail: ddequattro@abc6.comTwitter: @deedequattroDemocratic candidate for Lt. Governor Dan McKee outlined his plan to spur business in Rhode Island if he is elected Lt. Governor. Mc...
McKee sues board of elections over campaign funds
By The Associated Press news@abc6.com PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ Lieutenant governor hopeful Dan McKee is suing the Rhode Island elections board over a regulation he says prevents him from using $63,0...
Secretary of State Mollis to Run for Lt. Governor of RI
by ABC6 Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis mcurtis@abc6.com Instead of the usual fanfare and balloons for a political announcement, Ralph Mollis toured an "Alex and Ani" facility in Cranston Monda
Cumberland Mayor Runs for Lieutenant Governor
by ABC Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis mcurtis@abc6.com To the applause of friends, family and supporters, Cumberland Mayor Dan McKee announced his run as a Democrat for Lieutenant Governor. He
Cumberland Mayor to run for Lt. Governor
Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com Cumberland Mayor Dan McKee will announce his bid for Lt. Governor on Wednesday at noon. McKee has scheduled a news conference at the Neutaconkanut Recreation Center.
Cumberland Mayor says he intends to run for Lt. Governor
Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com Cumberland Mayor Dan McKee says he intends to run for Lt. Governor in 2014. The Democratic mayor filed a Notice of Organization with the board of elections on Tuesday
Mollis says he intends to run for Lt. Governor
Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com A big name contender has thrown his hat in the ring to be the next Lt. Governor of Rhode Island. Secretary of State Ralph Mollis told the Providence Journal that he
Governor Chafee Holds Financial Session With City and Town Leaders
Leaders from Rhode Island's cities and towns left the state house with a renewed sense of hope today. For the first time in as long as anyone can remember, the governor sat down with the
Ralph Mollis makes run for Lt. Governor official
Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.com Twitter: @deedequattro Secretary of State Ralph Mollis announced he will run for Lt. Governor. Mollis said his top priority as Lt. Governor will be economic developme
ACLU RI announces 'victory for First Amendment rights' as State of the State protests allowed in rotunda
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island announced that the state has agreed…
Rhode Island officials mobilize mental health services in wake of Brown shooting
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- As police continue their search for the Brown University shooting suspect, local students may be facing ongoing emotional challenges in…
A look at the Washington Bridge closure and rebuilding process, two years on
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Today marks a frustrating anniversary for thousands of Rhode Island commuters. Two years ago today, the westbound side…
