FY27 budget heads to Gov. McKee’s desk after Senate approval

A $15.2 billion budget — the highest state spending plan on record — heads to Gov. Dan McKee’s desk, following the Rhode Island Senate’s approval Tuesday. The upper chamber’s 32-6 vote followed more ...

Gov. McKee: 'I think that we did everything that we could do' to keep Hasbro

Gov. Dan McKee said Tuesday that Hasbro's decision to leave Pawtucket for Boston was perhaps inevitable.

'A good start': Gov. McKee signs state budget

Gov. Dan McKee signed the state's $15.2 billion budget on June 12, saying that it represents an important start in delivering his promise of "affordability for all." ...

Hey, big spenders! McKee and Foulkes have already bought well over $1 million in TV ads

With just over two months to go before Rhode Island’s Sept. 9 primary, spending on television ads by the top two Democratic ...

Business leaders step in to ask McKee to stop attacking CVS on campaign trail

Business leaders are urging Gov. Dan McKee to stop attacking CVS as he targets opponent Helena Foulkes over opioid claims.

McKee, longtime charter advocate, signs charter school freeze for RI

The bill blocks new charters from opening through 2029 and lowers the statewide cap on charters from 35 to 28.
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Gov. McKee wants to rewrite RI's renewable energy laws to cut utility bills by $1 billion

Gov. Dan McKee is doubling down on his proposal to rewrite Rhode Island’s renewable energy laws with the stated goal of cutting utility bills for homes and businesses by $1 billion over five years.
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Gov. McKee, a former Cumberland mayor, gets backing of Rhode Island mayors at campaign event

NORTH PROVIDENCE – A large contingent of Rhode Island mayors gathered Wednesday to make stump speeches for a former mayor turned governor. "My friend Danny McKee," said North Providence Mayor Charles ...