McKee, Alviti to announce issuance of new draft RFP for Washington Bridge rebuild
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor Dan McKee will be joined by Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti to announce the…
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'I know this is concerning': Gov. McKee provides third update on RIBridges cyberattack
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- State officials provided tips and updates for Rhode Islanders impacted by the RIBridges cyberattack during another press conference…
McKee: How impacted Rhode Islanders can protect personal information after data breach
https://youtu.be/gj47AzCC3kg PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee has issued a message to the public urging Rhode Islanders who may have been impacted by the data security threat to RIBridges to take five key steps to protect their personal information.…
McKee to hold press conference on RIBridges data breach
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee has announced an additional press conference to discuss the latest on the RIBridges data breach. McKee will be joined by members of his administration to give an update on the security threat to…
McKee says data could be exposed 'as early as this coming week,' gives tips on protecting data
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Officials held a press conference on Saturday to discuss the RIBridge system cybersecurity breach and how residents can protect their personal data. On Dec. 13, Governor Dan McKee announced that the personal information of thousands was…
McKee to announce finalists for rebuilding the Washington Bridge
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee will be joining the Rhode Island Department of Transportation to announce the shortlist of two of companies that will…
McKee: Independent Man will be back on top of RI State House before Christmas
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee today announced that the Independent Man will finally be making its way back "home for the holidays." The Independent Man will be removed for public viewing by December 9, according to a release,…
New leaders in RI, McKee nominates housing secretary while RIPTA picks new CEO
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority has announced that their board of directors has a new chief executive officer. Christopher Durand has been appointed to take over the position following the resignation of former CEO, Scott Avedisian.…
McKee delivers remarks at the first hybrid ferry built in RI
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor McKee delivered remarks at the dedication of the Captain Almer Dinsmore, a 154-foot ferry built in Rhode Island. The vessel is the first hybrid…
War of words between McKee and Neronha after ILO investigation
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island's governor and attorney general exchanged insults after the results of the ILO investigation were released on Oct. 29. "I'm happy to say that today…
McKee defends actions on ILO contract
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee held a press conference Thursday defending his actions relating to his awarding of an education contract to the ILO Group. Attorney General Peter Neronha decided not to bring any charges after investigating the…
McKee to discuss conclusion of the ILO investigation
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee will discuss the conclusion of the ILO investigation this afternoon. Attorney General Peter Neronha’s outlined the results of the investigation Wednesday, saying he found McKee steered the contract to ILO against the findings of…
McKee to deliver remarks at HousingWorksRI's housing fact book release
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee will join HousingWorks RI ahead of their release of this year's housing fact book. The report highlights affordability challenges residents face. The latest report states a household earning a median income of $107,000…
Washington Bridge demolition to resume, McKee and RIDOT to provide update
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Demolition is set to resume on the Washington Bridge later today following a brief pause in September. Governor Dan McKee is to meet with…
URI & Brown Meet At State House As Governor's Cup Week Kicks Off
URI & Brown will meet Saturday in Kingston for the 42nd Governor's Cup on the gridiron. On Wednesday, the team captains & coaches…
McKee cuts ribbon on new mixed-income apartment development
TIVERTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee joined the Armory Revival Company and Peabody Properties for the grand opening of Solara, a newly developed mixed-income community, in Tiverton. The company said that the new community features 59 units, with 47…
Massachusetts governor met with Hasbro to discuss possible relocation
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- Hasbro has been an iconic fixture in Pawtucket for decades. There is now growing concern that company executives are looking to leave the…
McKee to speak at 2024 green bond event
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee will join the "Yes on 4" coalition in support of the 2024 green bond today. He'll be speaking on the…
McKee to head to Washington to advocate for Washington Bridge funding
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee will head to Washington today. McKee will meet with Tom Perez, Senior Advisor to the President and Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs to advocate for federal funding to support…
McKee launches grant program for small businesses affected by Washington Bridge closure
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- In the 9 months since the Washington Bridge's sudden closure, dozens of businesses on either side have closed or spoken about…
McKee to travel to Washington
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee will travel to the White House this week. According to his team, McKee will meet with Tom Perez, Senior Advisor to the President and Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs…
McKee signs bill to help private employees save for retirement
PROVIDENCE, R.I., (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee was joined by Rep. Evan Shanley, Sen. Meghan Kallman, and General Treasurer James Diossa to sign the Rhode Island Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program. The governor's office said the bill aims to help…
McKee signs bill allowing unaffiliated voters to participate in party primaries
WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee signed a bill Wednesday allowing unaffiliated voters to remain unaffiliated after participating in party primaries in the state. The governor was joined by Secretary of State Gregg Amore and bill sponsors Rep. Patricia…
Gov. Dan McKee to sign housing bills into law
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee will sign a series of housing bills into law today, aimed at tackling the housing crisis. Joined by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, Mayor Frank Picozzi, and Interim Housing…
