PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee on Friday said the state is moving forward in the effort to approve funding for the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act. Matthew Sheaff, McKee's senior communication advisor, said the Department of Administration and…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island gubernatorial candidates responded to the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade by the US Supreme Court Friday. All Democratic candidates slammed the decision with all saying they support the Equality in Abortion Coverage…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee announced Thursday the newest interim director of the Rhode Island Department of Health. Dr. Utpala Bandy will take over for Dr. James McDonald. McDonald said he would be stepping down earlier this month,…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce Stefan Pyror is stepping down from the position Tuesday. Pryor, who previously announced he was leaving the post to run for general treasurer, officially offered his resignation date of June 21…
PROVIDENCE, RI (WLNE) -- For the first time since the start of the pandemic, over 1200 graduates from the Community College of Rhode Island will walk the stage to…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor McKee has announced Dennis J. Duffy as the next Chair of the Council on Postsecondary Education. Duffy is a graduate of URI and Columbia University Law School, also an adjunct professor at Boston College Law…
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island State Police Col. James Manni has been appointed town manager of South Kingstown. The unanimous vote was casted Monday night at a Town Council meeting. Manni will begin his term on May 2.…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Parents, teachers, and community leaders spoke in front of the Providence School Board Wednesday evening-- all in favor of the removal of the mask mandate in the school district. Only…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- New license plates are expected to appear on cars around the Ocean State later this year. The R.I. Division of Motor Vehicles, alongside Governor McKee, unveiled the finalists of its license plate design contest on Monday. Rhode…
WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor McKee, Lieutenant Governor Matos, Woonsocket Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt, and Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank CEO Jeffrey Diehl joined together today to tour a new Woonsocket drinking water treatment facility and highlight the $695 million funding available to…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Former State Representative Maria E. Cimini has been appointed as Director of the Office of Healthy Aging by Governor McKee. The District 7 Representative worked in the State House from 2011 to 2014 before serving as Associate…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- As gas prices continue to soar, could relief be on the horizon? That's the question lawmakers in Rhode Island are considering. Senate Republicans are now proposing a suspension to the state gas tax in 2022, which…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Sources close to the situation tell ABC6 there are talks of Colonel James Manni leaving his post at State Police. Governor McKee told reporters Monday that more information about Manni's future will be released soon. Check back…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Everyone is noticing the soaring gas prices. But- if it feels particularly high in Southern New England you're not wrong. According to GasBuddy, Rhode Island currently has the…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Former Rhode Island General Treasurer Anthony Solomon has died after battling a lengthy illness. The Providence native operated a Olneyville pharmacy before deciding in 1967 to join local politics as a state Representative for the 11th district.…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor McKee has announced the schedules for the community based COVID-19 vaccination clinics for Tuesday and Wednesday. To register for one of these clinics visit this website, and click on "Upcoming Community Vaccination Clinics". TUESDAY CENTRAL FALLS…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor McKee has announced the schedules for all community based COVID-19 vaccination clinics for Thursday, February 17. Those who would like to register for a vaccine at any of these clinics can sign up at this link,…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor McKee has announced the schedules for the community based COVID-19 vaccination clinics for Wednesday, February 16. Those who would like to register for a vaccination can find appointments at this link, and click on "Upcoming Community…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor McKee has announced the schedule for the community based COVID-19 vaccination clinics for Tuesday, February 15. Those who wish to register for a vaccine can find available appointments here, and click on "Upcoming Community Vaccination Clinics."…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- The Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority (RIPTA) is reminding passengers that a mask mandate is still in place for public transportation through the Transportation Security Administration's federal mask mandate. This reminder comes one day after Governor McKee,…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor McKee's office announced Wednesday that interim director of the Department of Human Services Celia Blue will be stepping down at the end of February. Director Blue will be leaving her current role to pursue an opportunity…
Providence, RI (WLNE) - A travel ban will remain in effect in Rhode Island until midnight because of the winter storm. The ban went into effect at 8am Saturday and had originally been set to expire at 8pm. However, Governor…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Republicans have submitted a joint House and Senate Resolution to enforce the 180-day limit on Governor Dan McKee's Executive Power. In July 2021, the General Assembly amended their laws to limit the Governor's emergency powers to…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - The National Endowment of the Arts (NEA) has announced that American Rescue Plan Act grants totaling in $450,000 are being recommended to several art organizations to assist in recovery from the pandemic. The art organizations are:…
