Homeless encampment at State House dismantled after judge rules in favor of eviction
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The tents that were set up on the steps of the State House were dismantled Saturday. The removal comes after a Superior Court judge…
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Rhode Island ACLU will not appeal court's decision to remove State House homeless encampment
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island ACLU and the Rhode Island Center for Justice said Wednesday that they will not appeal the judge's decision to remove the homeless encampment at the State House last month. Steven Brown, ALCU executive director,…
Judge gives McKee the go to wipe homeless encampment off steps of State House
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A Superior Court judge Friday gave Gov. Dan McKee the go to wipe the homeless encampment off steps of the State House. The judge ruled that the plaintiffs failed to demonstrate that efforts to remove those…
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…
Stage set for McKee's 1st elected State of the State address
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The stage is set for Gov. Dan McKee's State of the State address for Tuesday night. This will be McKee's first elected State of the State address since winning his first full term back in November.…
Cranston Street Armory warming center to be operated by Amos House
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee announced Friday that the Amos House has been given approval to operate the Cranston Street Armory warming station. The approval came after the Rhode Island National…
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…
Rhode Island ACLU files lawsuit on behalf of homeless camped outside State House
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island ACLU said Tuesday they filed a lawsuit on behalf of the homeless who are camped outside the State House. The ACLU's complaint reads that the homeless camped out at the State House because…
Rhode Island ACLU cites 'serious legal and policy concerns' over notices issued to State House encampment
PROVIDENCE R.I. (WLNE) -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island is calling on the Governor McKee to "rescind a notice requiring all persons currently camping in front of the State House to vacate their property by 9 AM…
People living in tents outside State House handed eviction notice
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island State Police on Wednesday handed an eviction notice to the people living in tents outside the State House. According to a notice obtained by ABC…
'We are making meaningful progress': Shekarchi proposes legislation to combat Rhode Island housing crisis
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) --House Speaker Joe Shekarchi has proposed legislation to combat Rhode Island's housing crisis. Shekarchi on Thursday introduced a 14-bill package that would create more affordable housing that's "so desperately needed in Rhode Island." "We're not only expediting…
New program provides financial assistance for first-time homebuyers
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A new program has launched to provide down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers. Gov. Dan McKee announced Wednesday the RI Statewide Down payment assistance program, which "addresses significant financial barriers to homeownership amplified by rising housing…
Proposal to have Medicaid fund housing in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- To help with the homelessness crisis in Rhode Island, a bill is being proposed that would have Medicaid fund housing. The bill, proposed by Sen. Josh Miller and Rep. David Bennett, would have the Executive Office…
McKee sits down with ABC 6 to discuss proposed $13.7B budget
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Less than a week since his first State of the State address as elected governor, Dan McKee sat down with…
Pryor to serve as Rhode Island's housing secretary
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee said Wednesday he's appointing former Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor as the head of the Department of Housing. Housing Secretary Josh Saal resigned from his position last week after just a year…
Gov. McKee to be sworn in next week for his 1st full term
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The inauguration ceremony for Gov. Dan McKee will be held for the start of the new year. The ceremony will take place at noon Tuesday inside the Rhode Island Convention Center -- not outside the State…
Cranston Street Armory heating center gets big approval while challenges lie ahead
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island's State Properties Committee approved the plan Tuesday morning to open a temporary heating shelter at The Cranston Street Armory. The four-story building will use its ballroom…
