Kalus calls on McKee to lower energy prices, governor refutes claims
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Less than four weeks from Election Day and a decision on who will win the governor's race in Rhode Island, the…
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McKee lanza sitio web para ayudar residentes de Rhode Island con aumentos de tarifas este invierno
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- El gobernador Dan McKee lanzo un sitio web el martes por la mañana con recursos que pueden ayudar a los residentes de Rhode Island a pagar sus facturas este invierno. McKee anunció una financiación adicional de…
McKee announces additional $1.5M to provide electric relief to Rhode Islanders this winter
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee launched a new website Tuesday morning, with resources that may help Rhode Islander's afford their bills this winter. During a press conference, McKee announced an additional $1.5 million in funding to provide electric…
Protesters escorted out by police after Public Utilities Commission approves energy rate hikes
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- The biggest fear for some Rhode Islander came true Friday after the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission voted unanimously to approve energy rate hikes for gas and electric bills. The…
Rhode Island's congressional delegation endorses Magaziner for Congressional District 2
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island's congressional delegation on Monday endorsed Treasurer Seth Magaziner for the Second Congressional District. Their motivation for the endorsement is Magaziner's stance on issues such as abortion rights and protecting Social Security. "Seth Magaziner is…
Rhode Island gubernatorial candidates give final pitch on eve of primary elections
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Democratic candidates in the race for Rhode Island governor gave their final messages to voters, hours before polls open across the state. Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea focused on decades…
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…
McKee to announce new program to lower carbon emissions, energy costs
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee announced a new program to lower carbon emissions and energy costs on Thursday. The High-Efficiency Heat Pump Program will provide financial incentives to residents and businesses to acquire the electric heat pumps, according…
McKee welcomes Biden at T.F. Green, extends invite to Rhode Island in near future
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee welcomed President Joe Biden in Warwick ahead of his visit to Massachusetts. In a tweet Wednesday, the governor said he looks forward to meeting the governor at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport.…
Rhode Island man arrested in connection to Jan. 6 riots to surrender passport, 12 guns by Thursday
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - The North Kingstown man arrested for his alleged role in the January 6th riots went before a judge for the first time on Wednesday. The federal judge ordered that Bernard…
McKee signs 100% renewable energy bill
NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee signed a bill Wednesday that will require Rhode Island to obtain 100% of its electricity from renewable energy sources by 2033. Utility companies will need to purchase renewable energy projects based on…
Commuters get creative to beat gas prices in Rhode Island
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- From opting out of filling up by switching to electric vehicles to changing the way they travel altogether and switching to public transportation,…
Rhode Island Senate passes bill to generate all of state's electricity with renewable source by 2033
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Senate passed a measure that would require all of the state's electricity to be generated from renewable sources by 2033. The bill, sponsored by Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, would accelerate the percentage increase…
Rhode Island Foundation president and CEO Neil Steinberg to retire next year
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Neil Steinberg, the president and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation, is set to retire next May. "Neil has been a transformative leader for the Rhode Island Foundation and for the entire state," said Dr. G.…
Rhode Islanders say this is where the state should spend $877.5M surplus
PROVIDENCE, RI (WLNE) -- A report released by the Rhode Island Department of Administration this week revealed a staggering surplus of $877.5 million, sitting in the state's hands at a time its residents need it most. That surplus has continued…
Rhode Island bill could pave the way for solar panels along major highways in the state
By: Tim Studebaker Facebook: @TStudebakerABC6 Twitter: @TStudebakerABC6 Email: tstudebaker@abc6.com PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Could highway medians in Rhode Island soon…
Senate President Ruggerio introduces legislation to require all electricity from renewable energy sources
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio has revitalized legislation to make Rhode Island's renewable energy future that much closer, with a bill to require 100% of all electricity sold in Rhode Island to be from renewable sources…
Travel ban extended until midnight in Rhode Island
Providence, RI (WLNE) - A travel ban will remain in effect in Rhode Island until midnight because of the winter storm. The ban went into effect at 8am Saturday and had originally been set to expire at 8pm. However, Governor…
Travel ban now in effect in Rhode Island
Providence, RI (WLNE) - A travel ban is now in effect in Rhode Island because of the winter storm. The ban went into effect at 8am Saturday and remains in effect until 8pm Saturday. Governor Dan McKee issued the ban…
Rhode Island Shipyards to build five Offshore Wind Crew Vessels to Service Ørsted and Eversource’s Northeast Wind Farms
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Ørsted and Eversource are bringing jobs to Rhode Island, by partnering with Rhode Island Shipyards to build Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) to support their Northeastern Wind Farms. Ørsted and Eversource have chartered five new CTVs from…
Gov McKee, Office of Energy Resources, RIHousing announce zero-energy housing funds
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor McKee, the Office of Energy Resources (OER), and RIHousing have announced funding awards to develop high energy efficient housing for low and moderate income residents. The Zero Energy for the Ocean State (ZEOS) program is a…
DEM offering 1,000 free trees to Rhode Island residents
By: Tim Studebaker Facebook: @TStudebakerABC6 Twitter: @TStudebakerABC6 Email: tstudebaker@abc6.com PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – For the 7th year in a row, the Rhode Island DEM is back with…
Vice President Harris, Secretary Raimondo visit Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Vice President Kamala Harris and Commerce Secretary and former Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo visited the Ocean State on Wednesday in a whirlwind five-hour…
'God bless Rhode Island': Raimondo reflects on six years in office in final State of the State address
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo gave her State of the State address Wednesday night, in a nearly empty…
