PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor Dan McKee released a statement this Thursday morning in response to the Job Report which showed a drop in unemployment and an increase in local jobs. “We’ve been focused on rolling out smart, effective initiatives…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor Dan McKee has shared a message to all Rhode Islanders wishing them a Merry Christmas, “Christmas is a time for us to celebrate, enjoy the gift of hope, and reflect on all we’re thankful for. It’s…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - This Monday, November 29, there will be a public announcement regarding grants supporting Rhode Island Non-profits. Governor Dan McKee, Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, and Neil D. Steinberg, President and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation will…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor Dan McKee on Friday signed the Rhode Island African Heritage and History Curriculum Bill into law. The legislation requires public K-12 institutions to teach comprehensive African history and…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Governor Dan McKee signed an executive order Wednesday declaring Sunday July 25 the 32nd Governor's Bay Day. There will be family-friendly activities, as well as free parking, at all state beaches. Additionally, this year the public…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee named Providence City Council President Sabina Matos as his nominee for the state's next Lieutenant Governor on Wednesday. McKee and Matos toured a vaccination clinic…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The list of finalists to be Rhode Island’s next lieutenant governor has been trimmed to five, Democratic Gov. Daniel McKee announced Wednesday. They are state. Rep. Grace Diaz of Providence, who is also vice chair of…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Governor McKee's team wrapped up the first round of interviews for the state's lieutenant governor position. The Governors Office said each and every applicant for the job was offered an interview. Initial interviews finished up this week.…
PROVIDENCE, R.I (WLNE) - Governor Dan McKee led Thursday's COVID-19 briefing for the first time since being sworn in as governor, sharing…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Dan McKee has officially been sworn in as the 76th Governor of Rhode Island. Governor McKee was sworn in during a private ceremony inside the State Room at the Rhode Island State House on Tuesday evening.…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Lieutenant Governor Dan McKee received his COVID-19 shot Tuesday, hours before he's expected to be sworn in as the 76th Governor of Rhode Island. Governor Gina Raimondo is in Washington D.C., awaiting this afternoon's vote by…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - While the U.S. Senate prepares to vote on Governor Gina Raimondo as Commerce Secretary, incoming Governor Dan McKee spent his final days as lieutenant governor working closely with municipalities on their vaccine response. McKee started Monday…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - The Gubernatorial Transition Office of incoming Governor Daniel McKee released a statement on transition activity on Monday. Mckee has appointed attorney Joseph Rodio Jr. as Chairman of his Transition Team. Rodio currently serves as legal counsel…
After a feisty campaign for the democratic nomination for lieutenant governor, incumbent Dan McKee squeezed out the win in a tight race against Rep. Aaron Regunberg.
By: Dee DeQuattroEmail: ddequattro@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netTwitter:@deedequattroDemocrat Dan McKee will be the next Lt. Governor of Rhode Island. The Cumberland mayor overcame his Republican opponent Catherine Tay...
By The Associated Pressnews@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) _ Cumberland Mayor Dan McKee has scored an upset victory in a three-way race for the Democratic nomination for Rhode Island lieutenant gove...
Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net Cumberland Mayor Dan McKee has launched his campaign to become Rhode Island's next Lt. Governor. "I'm honored to announce my candidacy for Lieutenant Governor at the
SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Gov. Dan McKee said Sunday morning that Rhode Island is "mobilized and ready" to respond to an approaching snowstorm. Storm Team 10 said snow will develop from southwest to northeast before noon. McKee held a briefing at…
PROIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A nearly $15 billion budget plan unveiled by Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee's team Thursday includes more spending, a millionaire's tax, another cigarette tax hike, a phase out of taxes on Social Security income, and a…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee will meet with most of the state's congressional delegation and union leaders Friday in…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee is directing members of his cabinet to review their departments' roles in combating factors that could lead to violence at schools. McKee authorized Post-Secondary Commissioner Shannon Gilkey and Education Commissioner Angélica…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A Republican has entered the race to face off against the winner from a growing potential Democratic pool in 2026's Rhode Island gubernatorial…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee is looking at steep uphill battle in his 2026 re-election bid, according to data from…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Thursday's ICE detainment of a 16-year-old Rhode Island Superior Court intern prompted response from several state officials. Rhode Island Congressman Seth Magaziner issued a statement on the arrest, reading in part: The incident today in Providence…
