Gubernatorial candidates discuss plans to grow, sustain Rhode Island's economy
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island gubernatorial candidates will take the stage Thursday to answer questions on how they plan to help grow and sustain the…
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Gubernatorial candidates partake in forum on early childhood issues
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The candidates for governor in Rhode Island met for a forum Tuesday to answer questions about the issues facing our children. The…
RI leaders warn of price gouging at the pump
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- State leaders spoke out about the price gouging of gas prices Wednesday, with stern warnings to oil companies who pocket the excess profits. According to AAA Northeast, gas prices fell in Rhode Island for the ninth…
2022 Rhode Island general election voter's guide
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- With the 2022 Rhode Island general election around the corner, ABC 6 News wants to help you be prepared to cast your vote. Rhode Islanders get to vote for a number of elected offices that range…
Reminder: Most Rhode Islanders won't pay car tax bill this year
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A majority of Rhode Island drivers won't receive a car tax bill. That's because Gov. Dan McKee eliminated the tax in the state budget earlier this year. McKee signed the budget in June, which include tax…
Thousands flock to Providence for annual Dominican Festival
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Thousands came to Providence Sunday in celebration of New England's largest Dominican Festival. Celebrations kicked off with a parade at 10 a.m. at the corner of Broad Street…
Rhode Island to start offering monkeypox vaccines this week
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee announced Wednesday that Rhode Island is opening two monkeypox vaccination sites later this week. The governor said that some Rhode Islanders will be able to get vaccinated at Alger Hall at Rhode Island…
Shadow of 38 Studios deal looms over Tidewater Landing project a decade later
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Tidewater Landing project has received approval to use millions in taxpayer dollars for a soccer stadium in Pawtucket, squeaking by with a tiebreaker vote Monday from…
Coventry, West Warwick, and Woonsocket to vote on putting recreational marijuana question on ballots this November
COVENTRY, R.I. (WLNE) -- Coventry, West Warwick, and Woonsocket are all scheduled to vote Monday on whether or not they'll add a question asking if recreational marijuana dispensaries should be allowed. Several cities and towns throughout the Ocean State have…
Commerce Corporation slated to vote on Tidewater Landing project
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- Newly appointed Secretary of Commerce Liz Tanner announced Thursday that the Commerce Corporation is expected to vote on the future of the Tidewater Landing project Monday. Tanner said that significant progress has been made over the…
A day after visiting Massachusetts, Biden tests positive for COVID-19
WASHINGTON (WLNE) -- A day after visiting Somerset, the White House said that President Joe Biden tested positive for the coronavirus. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the president, who's 79 years old, was experiencing "mild symptoms" and started…
Park Avenue bridge in Cranston reopens after year-long closure
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Park Avenue Railroad Bridge in Cranston reopened Friday after being closed for over a year. Gov. Dan McKee was joined by Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins and members of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation for…
Barrington first to set dispensary vote in Rhode Island
BARRINGTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Voters in Barrington will deciding whether or not marijuana dispensaries should be allowed in town this fall. On Nov. 8, ballots in the town will have a question asking voters, "Shall new cannabis licenses for businesses…
Kalus, Fung headline Rhode Island GOP endorsements
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Ashley Kalus received the Rhode Island Republican Party endorsement for her bid for governor Wednesday night. Kalus, the lone Republican in the race who has taken part in several gubernatorial forums, took home the party's nomination.…
Several candidates officially declare for public office in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The ballot for Rhode Island's primary and general elections will be taking shape over the next few days, as candidates officially declare their intentions to run for office. The window for candidates to officially begin declaring…
Latest poll shows Gorbea, Fung ahead in gubernatorial, congressional races
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Ocean State was given a snapshot of upcoming gubernatorial and congressional elections, as Suffolk University and the Boston Globe unveiled data from a poll done last week. The poll shows that current Secretary of State…
Some worry contraceptives are next, after Roe v. Wade is overturned
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - What could come next? That's the question many have on their minds in the days following the reversal of Roe v. Wade, after Justice Clarence Thomas stated birth…
Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed reacts to Senate passage of gun legislation
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (WLNE) -- The United States Senate voted Thursday night overwhelmingly to pass the most significant pieces of gun legislation in nearly…
Southern New England leaders react to Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- After the United States Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade Friday morning, Rhode Island reacted to the decision. In a statement, Gov. Dan McKee said that Rhode Island "will always support a woman's right…
Gorbea joins airwaves in RI gubernatorial race
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea is the third governor candidate to launch a television ad. Her campaign announced the 30-second spot called 'Underestimated' will be seen on the airwaves starting Tuesday. "I’m already…
Rhode Island House leaders set to vote on $13.6 billion state budget
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island House leaders are set to vote Thursday on the 2023 state budget. Gov. Dan McKee released the state's $13.6 billion budget earlier this year. In the budget, the governor highlights no tax increases, school…
Job report: Rhode Island's unemployment rate dips below 3% for first time in decades
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee released May's job report Thursday that showed Rhode Island's unemployment rate dipped below 3% for the first time in decades. The unemployment rate was 2.9% in May and hasn't fallen that low in…
Discussions to continue about possible Pawtucket soccer stadium
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- Discussions will continue Tuesday in an attempt to move forward with the Tidewater Landing project in Pawtucket. The cost is much more than originally slated for. Originally, the budget was set for $83 million dollars --…
