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…
Providence College President Father Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P., and Athletics Director Steve Napolillo addressed a crowd of more than 1,000 people as they joined together to introduce Kim…
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee and the Department of Education announced Tuesday nearly $4 million in funding for after school programs in Rhode Island. "We are focused on shifting learning in Rhode Island from the traditional 180 school…
WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee said Friday that Rhode Island received an extra $10 million in funding for the Public School Energy Equity Program. McKee said the funding will be used to improve infrastructure that will lead…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee said Friday that the director of the Department of Administration is stepping down to take a job in Washington, D.C. McKee said James Thorsen's last day is on April 28. He's returning to…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee said state agencies are ready to handle the upcoming storm heading into the state. The governor said officials are monitoring winds with gusts anticipated to range from 40 to 55 miles per hour…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- In his budget state budget proposal last week, Gov. Dan McKee outlined more than $600,000 of expanded abortion coverage for state employees and those on Medicaid. McKee also encouraged…
