Gov. McKee launches vaccine awareness campaign
COVENTRY, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee joined state health officials at Coventry Pharmacy on Wednesday to get his flu shot and remind Rhode Islanders about vaccinations this…
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ACLU of RI sues McKee alleging denial of access to regularly used State House rally area
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Attorneys for the ACLU of Rhode Island have filed a lawsuit against RI Governor Dan…
McKee, DaSilva announce measures to meet food demand ahead of Saturday SNAP shutoff
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee declared a state of emergency via executive order Tuesday, aimed to assist residents…
McKee to announce new actions in face of looming SNAP cutoff
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee is planning to pledge his support to state residents who will be affected by…
Neronha out as potential McKee challenger, endorses Hoffman for AG in 2026
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha announced Friday that he will step away from politics at the end of…
RI leaders plan Washington Bridge audit hearings, McKee welcomes proceedings
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island House Speaker Shekarchi and Senate President Valarie Lawson said that Oversight Committee hearings were being scheduled to investigate Governor…
McKee: Washington Bridge forensic report withheld on attorneys' instruction
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee responded Monday, after it was revealed last week that his administration withheld a forensic audit…
McKee, Conn. Gov, Lamont address Revolution Wind restart in joint conference
NEW LONDON, Conn. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee is in Connecticut today and he and his counterpart, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont delivered a joint…
McKee, Neronha and RI Delegation celebrate Revolution Wind court win
NEW LONDON, Conn. (WLNE) -- Governor McKee will join Connecticut Governor Lamont for a press conference on the restart of the Revolution Wind. That will…
New URI poll finds McKee approval at 29 percent
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A new poll shows Governor Dan McKee's approval rating below 30 percent. The latest survey by the University of Rhode Island found…
Gov. McKee announces $500,000 to boost RIPTA ridership
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee announced over $500,000 in funding for the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority on Monday. The McKee administration's Executive Climate Change Coordinating Council awarded the funds to RIPTA to expand transit services, start a…
McKee sends order to allow pharmacists to administer COVID shots
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee's office said that the administration was taking steps to ensure continued access to the Covid-19 vaccine. The governor said he ordered the Rhode Island Department…
McKee orders all flags to half staff for Charlie Kirk in accordance with Trump proclamation
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee has ordered all U.S. and state flags at all state buildings be brought to half-staff in memory of Charlie Kirk. This is in accordance with a proclamation from President Donald Trump…
McKee comments on 2026 challenge from former CVS executive Foulkes
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Helena Foulkes is officially running for governor of Rhode Island. Foulkes is a former CVS executive and ran for governor in…
'Keep moving forward': McKee weighs in on Hasbro departure decision
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee is sharing his thoughts on the Hasbro headquarters moving from Rhode Island to Boston. Governor McKee says he…
Foulkes challenges McKee for Democratic nod, addresses state leadership, costs and Trump
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Former Democratic candidate for Rhode Island Governor Helena Foulkes has officially announced a new bid for the office, setting up a rematch with incumbent Governor Dan McKee. Foulkes made the announcement at an event at Roger…
McKee to sign state-wide school bus video camera bill
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Today, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee will ceremonially sign the bill requiring new school buses in the state to be equipped with…
Neronha to sue Trump over Revolution Wind, McKee seeks meeting with president on project
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha and his Connecticut counterpart William Tong announced their intent Thursday to…
McKee sends letter to Secretary of the Interior over Revolution Wind Project stoppage
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee sent Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum a letter in response to a meeting the two had about the stoppage of the Revolution Wind Project. The U.S. Department of the Interior ordered any…
Gov. McKee and education leaders kick off 2025 Attendance Matters RI campaign
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee and education leaders gathered at the Rhode Island State House on Tuesday to kick off the…
McKee, Infante-Green to hold 'Attendance Matters RI' event to start school year
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- It's freshly September, and with Labor Day weekend now behind us, it's back to school for more than a…
RIPTA board to meet on McKee, Durand service change plan
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority's (RIPTA) board of directors will meet to consider a revised service change plan. This comes…
McKee, Infante-Green announce Bradley partnership toward student mental health
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee and education commissioner Angélica Infante-Green announced a new partnership with Bradley Hospital to better support the mental health needs for students. Through the new cooperation, Bradley Hospital will help the department…
After two months on job, new McKee campaign manager departs
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor McKee's campaign manager is leaving after just a few months on the job. Rob Silverstein joined the campaign in June,…
