Governor Dan McKee signs assault weapons ban bill into law
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The ban will take effect July 1 of next year. The bill only applies to the sale and manufacturing of assault weapons, not possession.…
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McKee and Healey join Democratic governors to denounce Trump's activation of National Guard in LA
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee and Gov. Maura Healey joined other Democratic Governors in a statement denouncing President Donald Trump's deployment of the National Guard to respond to ICE protests in Los Angeles. The statement, which was posted…
Fake McKee quote claims Governor slammed Trump at RIC graduation
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A fake quote attributed to Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee garnered so much attention on the internet, even elected officials started sharing it. The image, which had no attribution, claimed that McKee told graduates at Rhode…
Gov. Dan McKee to give remarks ahead of Governor's Cup
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee will give remarks ahead of Saturday's Governor's Cup game between Brown University and the University of Rhode Island this afternoon. Saturday will be the 42nd matchup between the two rivals. Of those 108…
McKee, Healey, other Democratic governors to attend post-debate meeting with Biden
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee will be among Democratic U.S. governors who will meet with President Joe Biden at the White House Wednesday in the wake of last week's presidential debate. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey will…
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee talks Washington Bridge, new traffic pattern
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee joined ABC6 Anchor Karah Bailey Thursday morning in studio to discuss the Washington Bridge and…
RI Governor Dan McKee discusses the state's snow strategy
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee sat down for a virtual interview with ABC6 Anchor Karah Bailey Tuesday to discuss the state's…
FULL INTERVIEW: Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee talks wind energy, RI income with ABC6
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee sat down with ABC6's Karah Bailey to discuss his administration's…
McKee says Governor's Cup represents 'important piece of Rhode Island'
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee addressed athletes from both Brown University and the University of Rhode Island ahead of Saturday's Governor's Cup game. McKee said that the game "creates excitement…
McKee's former chief of staff hired to governor's campaign team
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee's former chief of staff Tony Silva is back on team McKee. The McKee campaign announced Thursday that Silvia has been hired to the governor's campaign team to coordinate fundraising and political activity. The…
McKee sworn in as Rhode Island's 76th governor
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee was sworn in for his first full term in office Tuesday, saying he has never believed more strongly in the state's future. "Rhode Island, this is our time, our moment to…
Kalus calls on McKee to lower energy prices, governor refutes claims
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Less than four weeks from Election Day and a decision on who will win the governor's race in Rhode Island, the…
Poll: McKee's favorability ticks up after being ranked least popular governor in July
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee's favorability has ticked up after previously being ranked the least popular governor in the United States, according to a new poll released Tuesday by Morning Consult. The survey of Rhode Island registered voters…
Poll: McKee leads GOP contender in governor race by 10 points
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee maintains a 10 point lead over political newcomer and GOP candidate Ashley Kalus in the gubernatorial race, according to a Boston Globe and Suffolk University poll. The poll, released Tuesday, sees McKee with…
McKee wins Democratic primary nomination in dead heat race for governor
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Incumbent Dan McKee won the Democratic primary nomination for Rhode Island governor in a dead heat race Tuesday, as he seeks his first full term in office. Former CVS Health executive Helena Foulkes trailed closely behind,…
McKee takes financial lead among primary opponents in race for governor
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Newly filed campaign finance reports show that Gov. Dan McKee has taken the lead financially in the Democratic primary for governor. According to the most recent campaign finance report, McKee has raised over $1.2 million as…
McKee announces 33rd Governor's Bay Day
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee signed an order Wednesday establishing the 33rd Governor's Bay Day. On July 31, all parking at state beaches and RIPTA beach bus schedule's will be free. People can go saltwater fishing without a…
McKee to announce 33rd Governor's Bay Day
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee is set to announce the 33rd annual Governor's Bay Day Wednesday. Bay Day is slated for Sunday, where Rhode Islanders will be able to park at the beach, ride RIPTA's beach bus service,…
McKee airs first TV ad highlighting his term as governor
CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee will air his first paid TV ad on Tuesday. The ad titled "Motha" features Willa McKee, the governor's 94-year-old mother. Filmed in his Cumberland home, the ad shows him and his mother going…
Senate sends $13.6B state budget to governor's desk, McKee plans to sign Monday
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Senate approved the state's $13.6 billion budget on a 33-5 vote Thursday night. This comes a week after the House passed the spending plan by a 61-9 vote. "We are setting the stage…
McKee joins opponents for first governor forum
WARWICK, R.I.-- Six gubernatorial candidates battled it out for the first time in-person Wednesday, as the race for governor in Rhode Island begins. Governor Dan McKee, alongside…
Wednesday marks one year in office for Governor Dan McKee
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Wednesday marks one year since Governor Dan McKee has stepped into the state’s top office. McKee has served as Rhode Island Governor since March 2021, when…
Greater Newport Chamber to welcome Governor Dan McKee to Middletown
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) - The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce will host a Government Affairs Forum on Thursday, March 10. Governor Dan McKee will talk to guests about his Fiscal Year 2023 budget, AARPA funds and his public policy priorities…
Governor Dan McKee releases statement on Daily Job Report
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor Dan McKee released a statement this Thursday morning in response to the Job Report which showed a drop in unemployment and an increase in local jobs. “We’ve been focused on rolling out smart, effective initiatives…
