PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- As gas prices continue to soar, could relief be on the horizon? That's the question lawmakers in Rhode Island are considering. Senate Republicans are now proposing a suspension to the state gas tax in 2022, which…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Sources close to the situation tell ABC6 there are talks of Colonel James Manni leaving his post at State Police. Governor McKee told reporters Monday that more information about Manni's future will be released soon. Check back…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Everyone is noticing the soaring gas prices. But- if it feels particularly high in Southern New England you're not wrong. According to GasBuddy, Rhode Island currently has the…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Former Rhode Island General Treasurer Anthony Solomon has died after battling a lengthy illness. The Providence native operated a Olneyville pharmacy before deciding in 1967 to join local politics as a state Representative for the 11th district.…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor McKee has announced the schedules for the community based COVID-19 vaccination clinics for Tuesday and Wednesday. To register for one of these clinics visit this website, and click on "Upcoming Community Vaccination Clinics". TUESDAY CENTRAL FALLS…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor McKee has announced the schedules for all community based COVID-19 vaccination clinics for Thursday, February 17. Those who would like to register for a vaccine at any of these clinics can sign up at this link,…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor McKee has announced the schedules for the community based COVID-19 vaccination clinics for Wednesday, February 16. Those who would like to register for a vaccination can find appointments at this link, and click on "Upcoming Community…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor McKee has announced the schedule for the community based COVID-19 vaccination clinics for Tuesday, February 15. Those who wish to register for a vaccine can find available appointments here, and click on "Upcoming Community Vaccination Clinics."…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- The Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority (RIPTA) is reminding passengers that a mask mandate is still in place for public transportation through the Transportation Security Administration's federal mask mandate. This reminder comes one day after Governor McKee,…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor McKee's office announced Wednesday that interim director of the Department of Human Services Celia Blue will be stepping down at the end of February. Director Blue will be leaving her current role to pursue an opportunity…
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…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Republicans have submitted a joint House and Senate Resolution to enforce the 180-day limit on Governor Dan McKee's Executive Power. In July 2021, the General Assembly amended their laws to limit the Governor's emergency powers to…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - The National Endowment of the Arts (NEA) has announced that American Rescue Plan Act grants totaling in $450,000 are being recommended to several art organizations to assist in recovery from the pandemic. The art organizations are:…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Attorney General Peter Neronha and Gov. Dan McKee announced on Tuesday that Rhode Island will receive about $114 million in settlements from major opioid distributors over the next 18 years. Neronha said that $21.1 million of that…
PROVIDENCE, RI (WLNE) - Governor McKee proposed a total of approximately $150 million to fight climate change impacts on the Ocean State as a part of the FY2023 budget. "The budget will fund a series of proposals that will not…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has announced that in February, a new website named Rhode Island Outdoors (RIO) will be used for all boating, hunting, and fishing permits and licenses across Rhode Island.…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor McKee has provided an update on the emergency medical personnel sent to Rhode Island through FEMA to support hospitals through the pandemic and staffing issues. The Health and Medical Task Force arrived at Kent Hospital in…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor McKee has announced the community COVID-19 vaccination clinic schedule for Friday, January 14. Providence: Bethel AME, 30 Rochambeau Avenue, 2:00pm-5:45pm Providence Public Library, 150 Empire Street, 12:00pm-2:00pm South Providence Library, 441 Prairie Avenue, 3:00pm-5:00pm North Kingstown:…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor McKee has announced the community COVID-19 vaccination clinic schedule for January 13. Providence: Amos House, 460 Pine Street, 10:30am-1:00pm JWU Harborside Campus (Wildcat Center), 305 Shipyard Street, 10:00am-2pm Open Doors, 485 Plainfield Street, 5:00pm-7:00pm Blessed Sacrament…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor McKee, the Rhode Island Council on the Arts (RISCA), and the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission (RIHPHC) have announced the recipients…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Govenor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health held a COVID-19 briefing on Wednesday, the first of the New Year. Governor McKee opened up the briefing…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has released their first round of awards for 2022, $195,000 in awards going to Rhode Island based arts and culture organizations. “Congratulations to the 11 RI grantees, who are being…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor McKee has announced the community COVID-19 vaccination clinic schedule for January 11. Providence: JWU Harborside Campus (Wildcat Center), 305 Shipyard Street, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering Moderna, Pfizer (12 and older). WBNA- West Broadway…
WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WLNE)- Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt announced that a state-run testing site will be opening at the Woonsocket Elks Lodge. The testing site opened January 10, operating from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week. Appointments are required…
