Economics professor breaks down nearly $100M tax relief plan
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- In his State of the State address Tuesday, Gov. Dan McKee rolled out a new $100 million tax relief proposal to reduce Rhode Island's tax.…
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Political expert previews State of the State address
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- During his inaugural address and throughout his campaign, Gov. Dan Mckee has mentioned his momentum builds off of accomplishments that include a strong COVID bounce…
Rhode Island honors legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island on Monday is honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In Central Falls and Pawtucket, residents are invited to volunteer to help clean the soon to be Pawtucket-Central Falls train…
Rhode Island to remember former Gov. Lincoln Almond
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Islanders will have the chance to honor former Gov. Lincoln Almond, who died Monday at the age of 86. Gov. Dan McKee's office said Wednesday that Almond's official state portrait will be displayed in the…
Rhode Island republicans, democrats pay tribute to former Gov. Lincoln Almond
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island leaders are paying tribute to former Rhode Island Republican Gov. Lincoln Almond. Almond passed away at the age of 86. He served as the 72nd governor from…
Former Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Almond passes away
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Former Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Almond passed away on Jan. 2, at the age of 86. Almond's passing was confirmed via a statement Tuesday from Gov. Dan McKee. "Gov. Almond often said his number one goal…
Director Patricia Coyne-Fague steps down from Department of Corrections
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee said Tuesday that Patricia Coyne-Fague, director of the Department of Corrections, has stepped down. McKee said that Coyne-Fague's last day will be Jan. 13. "I'd like to thank Director Coyne-Fague for her efforts during my Administration…
Homeless camping outside State House remain, 2nd complaint filed
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A hearing on the homeless sleeping in tents outside the Rhode Island State House was pushed back a few more days by a Superior Court judge, after a new complaint has been filed.. Tuesday, the Rhode…
Judge grants restraining order; homeless can stay at State House for now
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A Superior Court judge granted a temporary restraining order Friday morning, allowing homeless people in tents to…
Temporary restraining order filed over homeless encampment at R.I. State House
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)-- An injunction and temporary restraining order was filed over the homeless encampment at the Rhode Island State House Thursday. A spokesman for Gov. Dan McKee confirmed their office was in…
Rhode Island State House's tent city and how we got here
PROVIDENCE R.I. (WLNE) -- With a tent city on the steps of the Rhode Island State House now facing eviction, the homeless and housing crisis has embroiled Gov. Dan McKee over much of the past year. So, how did we…
Advocates for homeless protest, disrupt annual tree lighting
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- During the annual Rhode Island State House tree lighting ceremony, dozens of advocates for the homeless protested for increased housing options as winter nears. This was the first ceremony…
Providence's Cranston Street Armory to house Rhode Island homeless this winter
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Several public meeting notices will be filed Wednesday, allowing the McKee administration to house homeless Rhode Islanders in Providence's Cranston Street Armory throughout the winter. The 24-hour warming station will temporarily be open to anyone experiencing…
Several Veterans Day events being held across Southern New England
BRISTOL, R.I. (WLNE) -- Several events will be held across Southern New England Friday, saluting active-duty military members and veterans. In North Kingstown, a wreath laying ceremony will take place at 9 a.m., which can be viewed along West Maine…
Woonsocket Mayor Baldelli-Hunt re-elected, after being ousted from office
WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- Woonsocket Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt was re-elected Tuesday after being ousted from office last month. After her removal, Woonsocket residents called to elect City Councilwoman Denise Sierra as mayor through…
RICAS scores released just days before election; show decrease in English, uptick in math
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- In a twist of events, the state has released the RICAS scores Friday amid calls for them to be released before Election Day. The Rhode Island Department of Education released the data that showed students improved…
RIPTA to give out 600 bus passes to low-income and unhoused Rhode Islanders
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Hundreds of low-income and unhoused Rhode Islanders will be able to ride the bus for free for six months through new pilot program created by the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority. Recipients of this bus pass…
Applying for a job next year? Pay rates to be put on blast in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- In two months from Tuesday, Rhode Island's "equal pay law' will go into effect. "Imagine you go for a job that looks perfect, but then you see the…
First Lady fights for Democrats during Rhode Island visit
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- First Lady Dr. Jill Biden made multiple stops across Rhode Island Wednesday to support Democrats on the ballot -- with midterm elections less than two weeks away. After flying into…
Psychiatric wing at Eleanor Slater to split off into standalone hospital
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- The psychiatric wing at the state-run Eleanor Slater Hospital will now be split off into its own standalone hospital on the Cranston campus. Gov. Dan McKee announced on Tuesday that the new Rhode Island Psychiatric Hospital…
New electric bike rebate program honors journalist, clean energy advocate
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee on Wednesday announced an electric bike rebate program in honor of a journalist, who was a clean energy advocate. Erika Niedowski Memorial Electric Bike Rebate Program is an extension of the Driving…
Design review process for Rhode Island's new state health lab gets underway
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The public design review process for Rhode Island's new state health lab will get underway at the I-195 Redevelopment Commission meeting Wednesday. Earlier this month, Gov. Dan McKee announced that the new life sciences building being…
Justice Bob Flanders to support Kalus' energy plan
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Former Rhode Island Supreme Court Justice Bob Flanders on Wednesday will support Republican gubernatorial candidate Ashley Kalus' energy plan. Last month, the Rhode Island…
RICAS scores reported to already be in hands of the state
PROVIDENCE R.I. (WLNE) -- This year, RICAS scores are taking longer to get back to students and the timing of their release, continues to be a hot topic ahead of the general election. Republican gubernatorial candidate Ashley Kalus is claiming…
