McKee’s missteps on press and protest access made for a sorry State of the State
Gov. Dan McKee clearly intended to convey confidence and inclusivity in Tuesday night’s State of the State speech. Too bad he ...
Focusing on crime and accountability, R.I.‘s US Attorney aimed for the state to ’punch above its weight'
There are big, complex, significant, impactful prosecutions out there,” U.S. Attorney Zachary Cunha said. He plans to stay on ...
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Providence Chamber President Laurie White on McKee’s State of the State message, RI’s business climate and obstacles to a better economy
Elected officials in Rhode Island have been trying to reinvent the state’s economy practically since the Great Depression -- and it remains a work in progress. During his State of the State speech on ...
R.I. prisons stop opening mail between inmates and attorneys after challenge by ACLU
The ACLU of Rhode Island touted the policy changes on Wednesday, praising a decision by the department to revise the rules, ...
McKee to release his budget proposal for FY2026
(WJAR) — Governor Dan McKee is set to release his budget proposal for FY2026 on Thursday. Observers are waiting to see if it ...
Providence man charged after police seize ghost gun, drugs
The High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force located and seized a ghost gun, shotgun, handgun, eight large capacity ...
McKee proposes $14B state budget that closes deficit with spending cuts, tax changes
McKee wants a 10% tax on digital advertising, a $5-a-pack tax on cigarettes and new fees on electric vehicles, among other ...
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Major gun ban proposed by Democrat gov in Rhode Island
Gov. Dan McKee (D-R.I.) announced that he is planning to include a "ban on assault weapons" as part of the state's budget.
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Governor McKee unveils FY 2026 Budget with focus on education and workforce development
Governor Dan McKee submitted his FY 2026 budget to the Rhode Island General Assembly, emphasizing investments in education and workforce development without raising broad-based taxes. The budget ...
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Mayor Casper gives last State of the City address
Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper gave an emotional State of the City address Wednesday. Casper said it will be her final ...
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey delivers State of the Commonwealth address
BOSTON - Gov. Maura Healey is delivering her "State of the Commonwealth" address Thursday night to lay out her 2025 vision ...