PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The state of Rhode Island honored former governor and U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo with her own gubernatorial portrait. Raimondo was among those in attendance Thursday night for the unveiling ceremony. Current Gov. Dan McKee was…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee said that 10 projects across the state will receive a combined $1.47 million for commercial district improvements. The governor said that the Main Street RI Streetscape Improvement Fund grants will be used to…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The early stages of a "once-in-a-generation" marble cleaning project are underway at the Rhode Island State House. The $2.2 million extensive restoration began in late July…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- If you're a Rhode Islander who loves poetry, you may want to consider applying to be the state's next poet laureate. Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Education and Gov. Dan McKee announced Tuesday the recipients of almost $3.8 million in the governor's learning program. McKee's Learn365RI initiative is aimed to help students find opportunities to learn outside…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Tesla is planning to build a location in Rhode Island's capital city. The future spot of Tesla's regional hub in Providence will open next year. "This is a big day for Providence," said Joseph Paolino Jr.,…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The campaign for Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos has issued a lengthy statement about the signature concerns tied to her congressional campaign. In the statement issued by Matos' campaign manager Brexton Isaacs, he said the campaign is…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island's Governor, Dan McKee, signed a joint resolution to consider a drink container deposit system in the state for the first time. The state's Conservation Law Foundation's Senior Attorney, Mara Shulman said single-use plastic drink…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island House of Representatives passed the fiscal year 2024 budget on Friday evening. The $14 billion budget includes funding to address the housing crisis, support business development…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The House Finance Committee passed the state budget Friday night. Earlier on Friday, Gov. Dan McKee, Speaker Joseph Shekarchi, and Senate President Dominick Ruggerio highlighted what they…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee submitted his proposed budget for fiscal year 2024 in January. Now, a report says his proposed budget is "dramatically" higher than five years ago. "The governor's FY 2024 budget appears to be the…
WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) --Rhode Islanders gathered Sunday afternoon to remember the 100 lives lost in the Station Nightclub Fire, 20 years ago. The official 20-year anniversary was back in February, but state officials said they postponed it for better…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence Public School District announced they will be holding a ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony for Classical High School's new turf field. Officials said the ribbon cutting will be held just before the girls lacrosse…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee's nomination for director of the Department of Children, Youth and Families will be considered in the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services. McKee nominated Ashley Deckert last month, saying she has over…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Education announced their new $3 million initiative focused on students' mental health. The department said their W.E.L.L. (Wellness in Education Leads to Learning) initiative will support development of wellness spaces in…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island officials gathered at the Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church to commemorate the 108th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Mayor Brett Smiley, Senator Jack Reed and Governor Dan McKee joined the Armenian Martyrs’ Memorial Committee…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A passionate debate took place on the House floor Thursday, regarding the bill for expanding abortion access for those on Medicaid, or who work for the state. Passing…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Department of Human Services and Department of Business Regulation could soon have permanent directors. Gov. Dan McKee on Tuesday nominated Kimberly Merolla-Brito and Elizabeth Dwyer's name to the Senate. "From the moment she ascended to…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and the Rhode Island Seafood Marketing Collaboration announced the state's annual celebration of quahogs. Officials recognize April 23 through 29 as a time to celebrate the cultural and economic…
EXETER, R.I. (WLNE) -- The brush fire tearing through a wooded area in Exeter is now contained and the evacuation order has been lifted, according to Rhode Island Emergency Management. Brooke Lawrence of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management…
EXETER, R.I. (WLNE) — The brush fire tearing through a wooded area in Exeter may spread to over 700 acres, Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee said Friday. McKee said the fire is expected to be three to four times the…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A former Providence state representative is entering the race for Congress. "For fifteen years, I've been fighting to make a difference for everyday Rhode Islanders," Aaron Regunberg said in a campaign video. " As a state…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Former Congressman Jim Langevin on Friday was named the head of a new Rhode Island College Institute for Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies -- pending budget approval. "I thank Congressman Langevin for his willingness to lend his national…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The City of Providence and the state of Rhode Island celebrated the sacrifices made by veterans of the Vietnam War today. A ceremony was held at the statehouse on Wednesday, memorializing those who did not make…
