PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Members of the Rhode Island House Finance Committee unveiled a $13.1 billion state budget Thursday evening, increasing funds for unemployment and raising the threshold of a one-time tax for businesses that profited during the pandemic. The…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor McKee's office and the Rhode Island Department of Health announced Thursday that remaining restrictions on settings and activities deemed 'higher risk' will be lifted effective Friday. The settings and activities include live indoor performances, indoor…
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I (WLNE) - A surprise ceremony took place Thursday after Governor Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green announced that a North Kingstown math teacher was selected as the 2022 Rhode Island Teacher of the Year. Lisa Garcia,…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor Dan McKee announced Monday Uber has partnered with United Way of Rhode Island to provide free rides to vaccine sites. Rhode Islanders can call 2-1-1 to arrange a complimentary round trip Uber to any vaccine…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Governor Dan McKee addressed why he decided to extend the State of Emergency order through July 9th. "I asked the same question,” Governor McKee said. “What I asked of the people who were working on this…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - After more than 15 months of COVID-19 restrictions in Southern New England, most business and industry in Rhode Island is fully reopened as of Friday. Beginning Friday, most industries returned to full operations, with no restrictions. …
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee and state health officials Thursday detailed plans to fully reopen Friday, May 21st. Beginning Friday, most industries will return to full operations, with no restrictions. Businesses have been given discretion…
PROVIDENCE, R.I (WLNE) - Governor Dan McKee, along with Department of Health Officials took to the stage Thursday for their weekly coronavirus briefing. Governor McKee discussed the unemployment situation in Rhode Island saying, "you're hearing about states removing the $300.00…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- As vaccination rates continue to rise, the Dunkin’ Donuts Center mass vaccination site will soon close its doors. While an exact date of closure has yet to be announced,…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Restaurants across Rhode Island are struggling to fill open positions as people choose to instead collect unemployment during the pandemic. Rick Simone, head of the Federal Hill Commerce Association, said on Federal Hill alone there are…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor Dan McKee, Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti and members of Rhode Island's Congressional delegation joined together…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - The consensus from the joint Senate Judiciary and Finance Committee hearing Thursday is that Rhode Islanders are in favor of legalizing recreational marijuana,…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - State leaders called for safe celebrations this holiday weekend during Thursday's COVID-19 briefing, and also announced the opening of three regional clinics and additional appointment slots as vaccine…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - The state unveiled a ramped-up vaccination eligibility timeline at Thursday's COVID-19 briefing and shared details about new state-run…
By: Tim Studebaker Facebook: @TStudebakerABC6 Twitter: @TStudebakerABC6 Email: tstudebaker@abc6.com PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – A bill called the Act on Climate passed the Rhode Island House of Representatives Tuesday, moving one step closer to…
PROVIDENCE, R.I (WLNE) - Commerce Secretary, Stefan Pryor announced the loosening of multiple restrictions, including increased capacity to houses of worship during Friday's coronavirus briefing. And many small businesses and restaurants say this is a big, and important step in…
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) - As part of the Covid-19 restrictions that will be lifted on Friday, gyms will be able to…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – The Rhode Island Vaccine Subcommittee unanimously approved the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in the state. This means as soon as the state receives doses, they can go…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- A woman has started a petition that is starting to get quite a few signatures. Alda Cordeiro is collecting signatures to persuade the state to have…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced the next steps in the state's vaccination rollout at Thursday's briefing and…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Brett Smiley, Director of the Department of Administration, announced his resignation on Wednesday. In a letter to colleagues, Smiley said he decided to leave the state service once the governor is confirmed, so he can focus…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - We are learning tonight that President-Elect Joe Biden has picked Governor Raimondo to be his Commerce Secretary. There has not been any comment from the Governor's office. Lieutenant Governor McKee's Office has directed all inquires to…
WOONSOCKET, R.I (WLNE) - The Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Rhode Island will join Lieutenant Governor McKee, and Woonsocket Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt for the launch of construction at the future clubhouse location. Once complete the BGCNRI's new clubhouse will…
PROVIDENCE, R.I (WLNE) - Lt. Governor McKee was joined by Governor Raimondo and other military officials on Monday to honor the state's fallen soldiers during a virtual wreath-laying ceremony. The ceremony took place in the Garen of Heroes, which is…
