Twitter: @markcurtisABC6 It was the final debate in the race for Rhode Island Governor and there was no shortage of fireworks.Moderate Bob Healey questioning Gina Raimondo's husband's tenure on the...
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.…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- New data from the Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness shows overall homelessness decreased since last year. According to…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Today leaders with the Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness will present new data on the homelessness crisis in…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Former Democratic candidate for Rhode Island Governor Helena Foulkes has officially announced a new bid for the office, setting up a rematch with incumbent Governor Dan McKee. Foulkes made the announcement at an event at Roger…
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. released a new proposal that would put a swift end…
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena has proposed ending the construction of low-income housing for a new public safety municipal complex. He said…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Governor Dan McKee delivered his 2025 State of the State address Tuesday night. "In 2025, I'm asking for your help to accelerate…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Two days after Providence's City Council Chambers were controversially opened to the city's homeless population, the council was back in those same chambers demanding Gov.…
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mayor Ken Hopkins, who issued an executive order to ban homeless encampments in the city of Cranston, is trying to make the order more permanent. During last night's city council meeting, the same executive order that…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence City Council will meet today for the final passage of its comprehensive plan, a critical document…
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- Yesterday, PCF Development celebrated National Homeownership Month by handing the keys to a completely remodeled home on York Avenue in Pawtucket to a first-time homebuyer. According to a release, PCF Development purchased the abandoned and blighted…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island House of Representatives have passed legislation that would create custody procedures for pets in divorces. Representative Charlene M. Lima, who sponsored the bill, said in a statement that pets are often treated as…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Happening Thursday at the state house, Rhode Islanders with experience of homelessness and advocates will deliver a petition to governor Dan…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Representative Jose Batista has introduced legislation to help aid in housing production in the state by requiring towns to publish lists of abandoned properties. This bill is a part of the package addressing the housing crisis…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee will deliver his 2024 State of the State address on Tuesday night. McKee released a video highlighting the main priorities that he will elaborate on, including housing, education, and the economy.…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Demonstrators gathered outside Providence City Hall on Wednesday to demand change in the city's policy on removing homeless encampments. They held signs saying "Where are the shelter…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- ABC 6 News spoke with Democratic candidate for the 1st Congressional District election, Stephanie Beauté on Tuesday. A Senior IT Professional, candidate for congress and a mom,…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee signed the state's $14 billion budget Friday. "This state budget is good for Rhode Island, but it is good for Rhode Islanders," said McKee. "This is a day we can celebrate." The Senate…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island House of Representatives passed the fiscal year 2024 budget on Friday evening. The $14 billion budget includes funding to address the housing crisis, support business development…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Sen. Tiara Mack has introduced a package of legislation to address tenants’ rights throughout the state. The six bills would create a Tenant Bill of Rights, require all owners of rental property to file their information…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Crossroads Rhode Island submitted plans yesterday for a first-of-its-kind apartment complex. Officials with Crossroads said the 371 Pine St. development will create 35 new apartments for medically vulnerable adults experiencing homelessness. The project is the latest…
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- The public funding slated for the first phase of the Tidewater Landing project in Pawtucket has been put on hold. A spokeswoman for the city confirmed that the $27 million of public bonds to aid in…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Former CVS Health executive and Rhode Island gubernatorial candidate Helena Foulkes said Monday she's "decided not to run for Congress." "This wasn't an easy decision," she wrote to her supporters in an email. "I'm deeply passionate…
