About the Governor:
Dan McKee is a lifelong Rhode Islander who proudly serves as the Ocean State's 76th Governor. He began his career in public service on the Town Council in his hometown of Cumberland. After serving for eight years, he was elected Mayor. Following 12 years as Mayor of Cumberland, he left office in 2014 when he was elected Lieutenant Governor. He ascended to the Governor's Office in 2021 and was re-elected to his first full term in office in 2022.
When Dan became Governor in March 2021, it was amidst the most challenging global pandemic in more than a century. Despite that, he delivered one of the nation's best vaccine rollouts, getting shots in arms at rates that were among the very best in the country. His leadership also helped to rebuild Rhode Island's struggling economy, bringing the state's unemployment to its lowest ever on record. As Governor, he continues to focus on the same issues he has cared about his whole career – accessible government, effective fiscal management, a high-quality public education for all students, equity and justice, and economic development centered on small businesses.
LT. GOVERNOR
Elected Lieutenant Governor in 2014, he used the office to stand up for working Rhode Islanders and support small businesses. Together with 26 mayors, Dan sued Big Pharma to hold them accountable for their role in the opiate crisis. He took on the giant electric companies and lowered costs for ratepayers. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Dan organized a grassroots small business movement ensuring millions of dollars in federal C.A.R.E.S. Act funds were allocated to support the small business community.
MAYOR
When Dan took office, Cumberland had a “junk bond” credit rating and its finances were close to being taken over by the state. When he left office, Cumberland had a budget surplus and a AA bond rating. He also turned around two failing elementary schools and fixed a high school that was falling apart. Additionally, Dan created the state's only Mayor's Office for Children, Youth, and Learning, which has supported thousands of Cumberland students.
EARLY CAREER, EDUCATION, AND FAMILY
Born in Cumberland, Dan is the son of James and Helen Willa McKee. His parents taught him the importance of working hard and giving back to the community. In particular, Dan is still inspired by his father's role in starting the local Boys & Girls Club in their town.
Dan graduated from Cumberland High School, where he played basketball and met his wife Susan. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science and education from Assumption College. He earned a master's degree in public administration from Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. He has owned and operated successful small businesses in the Blackstone Valley for three decades.
Dan and Susan have two children, Matthew and Kara. Matthew is married to Laura (Clifford) McKee. Both Matthew and Kara went to public school in Cumberland where they followed in their father's footsteps and starred on the basketball team. For many years, Dan was a youth basketball coach, where he mentored young athletes and won two AAU state championships.
Funding open to all types of projects; cleanups focused on coastal cleanups will be given priority PROVIDENCE, RI — On Aug 28th, Governor Dan McKee, First Lady Susan McKee, and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee on Aug 27th, announced his appointment of Dr. Jill Hume Harrison to serve on the Rhode Island Ethics Commission. Dr. Harrison is a sociologist currently working at Rhode Island College (RIC) as a professor…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI — Last week, Governor Dan McKee signed an executive order establishing the state's Olmstead Advisory Group to help Rhode Island strengthen collaboration across government, and, in partnership with the community, prioritize…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – As Rhode Island prepares for the 2024-2025 school year, Governor Dan McKee, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) on Aug 16th, announced $5 million in funding for…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, Governor Dan McKee, and the outside legal team of Max Wistow and Jonathan Savage on Aug 16th, announced the filing of a lawsuit against 13 companies that have provided design, construction,…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – During an event in Cranston on Aug 16th, Governor Dan McKee ceremonially signed seven bills into law as part of a health care package aimed at improving outcomes, increasing access, and protecting patients across Rhode Island.…
Read More »PROVIDENCE – In support of its Rhode to Prosperity Initiative, the McKee Administration is partnering with local Chambers of Commerce to distribute an online survey that will help identify best practices and gaps in worker training. …
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – On Aug 13th, Governor Dan McKee was joined by members of his cabinet and legislative leaders for a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Department of Children Youth & Families (DCYF) female adolescent residential campus on…
Read More »CRANSTON – At the Department of Business Regulation on Aug 7th, Governor McKee was joined by bill sponsors Representative Ackerman (D-Dist. 45, Cumberland, Lincoln) and Senator Jacob Bissaillon (D-Dist. 1, Providence) for a ceremonial signing…
Read More »New data shows a nearly 10 percentage point drop in chronic absenteeism statewide since the height of the pandemic; media campaign to feature new bus advertisements, commercials, video series, and more PROVIDENCE – As Rhode Island families…
Read More »Cumberland, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources, in collaboration with the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank (RIIB), on Aug 1st, announced the launch of PowerUpRI. Opening on August 1, 2024, PowerUpRI…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee on July 25, signed an Executive Order at the Rocky Point State Park Fishing Pier in Warwick establishing Sunday, July 28, as Rhode Island’s 35th annual Governor’s Bay Day. The event includes free…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI -?Following a major announcement by the Biden-Harris Administration [zk8ngbyab.cc.rs6.net] this morning, Governor Dan McKee along with U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo,…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI?- On July 17, 2024, Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources, in partnership with the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, the U.S. DOT/Federal…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI -?On July 17, 2024, Governor Dan McKee announced that the United States Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Rhode Island’s Initial Proposals for the…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI - On Monday, July 15, Governor Dan McKee will host the inaugural meeting of Rhode Island’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force. The task force, established by an executive order issued by the Governor, has been charged with…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) today announced the recipients of $3.8 million in Learn365RI grants, marking the program’s second round of funding to support learning beyond the…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI ?– Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) today announced the recipients of $3.8 million in Learn365RI grants, marking the second round of funding for the program to support learning beyond the…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI - Governor McKee has announced round two of Rhode Island’s Community Learning Centers Municipal Grant program, awarding a total of $26.9 million planned for Central Falls, Charlestown, Coventry, Exeter, Lincoln, North…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor McKee announced the second round of the Rhode Island Community Learning Center Municipal Grant program, awarding a total of $26.9 million planned for Central Falls, Charlestown, Coventry, Exeter, Lincoln, North…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI - June 28, 2024, A statement from the McKee Family on the passing of Willa McKee: “Our mom and grandmother was an extraordinary source of love, joy, kindness, and support to her husband, children, grandchildren and many…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – On Wednesday, Governor McKee signed the following bills into law: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 transmittals. Click to view a transmittal message for H7356 Click to view a transmittal message for S2152 Governor McKee also…
Read More »WOONSOCKET, RI – During an event at Thundermist Health Center on June 27th, Governor Dan McKee signed three bills into law that support reproductive health care and those who identify as LGBTQ+ in Rhode Island. The new laws now provide legal…
Read More »WOONSOCKET, RI – June 27, 2024 – During an event at Thundermist Health Center today, Governor Dan McKee signed three bills supporting reproductive health care and those who identify as LGBTQ+ in Rhode Island. The new laws now provide…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – On Tuesday, Governor McKee signed the following bills into law: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 transmittals (Part 1 & Part 2). Governor McKee also transmitted the following bills without signature: Tuesday, June 25, 2024…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – On Monday, Governor McKee signed the following bills into law: Monday, June 24, 2024 transmittals. Governor McKee also transmitted the following bills without signature: Monday, June 24, 2024 transmittals without…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI — On June 18th, Governor Dan McKee and Secretary of Commerce Liz Tanner announced the recipients of new grant funding under the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation’s Main Street RI Streetscape Improvement Fund and Site…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – On Monday, Governor McKee signed the following bills into law: Monday, June 17, 2024 transmittals. Governor McKee also transmitted the following bills without signature: Monday, June 17, 2024 transmittals without signature.…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – On Wednesday, Governor Dan McKee signed the following bills into law: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 transmittals. Governor McKee also transmitted the following bills without signature: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 transmittals…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Revolution Wind is marking the completed construction of the project’s union-built advanced foundation components, the latest milestone for Rhode Island and Connecticut's first large-scale offshore wind farm and the…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI - Governor Dan McKee, joined by general officers and gun safety advocates, signed into law the Safe Storage for Firearms legislation (H 7373A/S 2202A) sponsored by Senator Pamela Lauria (D-Dist. 32, Barrington, Bristol, East…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Acknowledging the importance of consistent attendance in education and in alignment with the #AttendanceMatters campaign, Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green are pleased to highlight the top…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – On Monday, Governor Dan McKee signed the following bills into law: Monday, June 10, 2024 transmittals. [zk8ngbyab.cc.rs6.net] Governor McKee also transmitted the following bills without signature: Monday, June 10, 2024…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI — Governor Dan McKee, joined by Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi (D-Dist. 23, Warwick) and bill sponsors Senate President Dominick Ruggerio (D-Dist. 4, North Providence, Providence) and Representative…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI — Governor Dan McKee, Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi and Senate President Dominick Ruggerio on June 10th, announced the introduction of legislation to make Rhode Island’s banking tax structure more competitive. The agreement,…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island Executive Office of Health & Human Services (EOHHS), Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH), and Department of Children, Youth and…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Acknowledging the importance of consistent attendance in education and in alignment with the #AttendanceMatters campaign, Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green are pleased to highlight the top…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee announced on May 30th, his nomination of Erin Donovan-Boyle to serve on the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation Board. “Erin brings a wide range of experience in commerce, communications, and policy…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Acknowledging the importance of consistent attendance in education and in alignment with the #AttendanceMatters campaign, Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green are pleased to highlight the top…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – The McKee Administration has recognized 20 state entities, municipalities, and public schools for their renewable energy and energy efficiency achievements at its Seventh Annual Lead by Example Clean Energy Awards ceremony. …
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee on May 23rd, announced his nomination of Michelle A. Reddish, MS, MPH as the first administrator of the Rhode Island Cannabis Office. “Michelle’s significant expertise in regulatory compliance,…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have awarded $160,000 in grants to support farmers as they decarbonize their agricultural…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Acknowledging the importance of consistent attendance in education and in alignment with the #AttendanceMatters campaign, Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green are pleased to highlight the top…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee announced on May 21st, his nomination of William Tsonos to serve on the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation board. “William is a proven and seasoned leader in the banking field who brings a depth of…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee announced on May 17th, his nomination of Wayne Salisbury, Jr., to serve as Director of the Rhode Island Department of Corrections (DOC). “Wayne’s experience in the Department of Corrections is…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee on May 17th, announced Katelyn Medeiros, Esq., as his nomination for the State of Rhode Island's next Child Advocate. “Katelyn is a proven and passionate leader who has championed the safety and…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – On May 16th, Governor Dan McKee, the Department of Housing, and RIHousing announced the approval of over $102 million in funding awards for housing construction, preservation, and operating costs in Rhode Island. The awards…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee announced on May 16th, his nomination of Mindy Penney to serve on the I-195 Redevelopment District Commission. “Mindy is a proven innovator and entrepreneur. Her insight and expertise will be…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Acknowledging the importance of consistent attendance in education and in alignment with the #AttendanceMatters campaign, Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green are pleased to highlight the top…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – On Saturday, May 11th night, Governor Dan McKee and Always Learning Rhode Island, in partnership with the National Governors Association and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE), hosted a partial WaterFire basin…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee on May 10th, announced his nomination of Dr. Jerome M. Larkin as the next director of the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH). “Dr. Larkin is a proven leader in the medical field and his…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Acknowledging the importance of consistent attendance in education and in alignment with the #AttendanceMatters campaign, Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green are pleased to highlight the top…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Following the completion of the new three-lane traffic pattern on the Washington Bridge last month, Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Commerce announced on May 6th, the launch of a new marketing campaign to support…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee on May 6th, announced that the State of Rhode Island is pursuing a U.S. Department of Transportation National Infrastructure Project Assistance discretionary grant, also known as a Mega Grant, to fund 60% of…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) announced today the expansion of the Public School Lighting Accelerator Program to all municipalities in Rhode Island. After addressing the needs of…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Acknowledging?the importance of consistent attendance?in education?and?in alignment with the #AttendanceMatters campaign, Governor Dan?McKee?and?Commissioner?Angélica?Infante-Green?are pleased to highlight the top…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – The refurbished statue of the Independent Man is heading back home and will be available for public viewing just in time for Rhode Island Independence Day. “As promised, I want to make sure that Rhode Islanders…
Read More »SMITHFIELD, RI – Governor Dan McKee on April 25th, announced the approval of over $28 million in awards for 12 community learning centers funded with federal dollars through the State’s Community Learning Center Municipal Grant program.…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee on April 22nd, filed an amendment to his FY 2025 proposed budget that would provide $1.3 million in assistance to those small businesses most significantly impacted by the Washington Bridge reconstruction.…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee on April 22nd, submitted an amendment to his FY2025 budget proposal to support housing stability and tackle homelessness in Rhode Island. The amendment also proposes the creation of a permanent funding…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI — On April 22nd, Governor Dan McKee and First Lady Susan McKee joined state and local officials at a litter pick-up in Middletown today to mark Earth Day and celebrate the ongoing efforts through their Litter-Free Rhode Island…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – On April 19th, Governor Dan McKee was joined by Senior Deputy Chief of Staff Joseph Almond, Rhode Island State Police (RISP) Superintendent Colonel Darnell Weaver, and Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green on April 18th, announced the application period for the latest round of Learn365RI grants [zk8ngbyab.cc.rs6.net],…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Liz Tanner On April 11 announced that Jim Bennett has been appointed to serve as the next president and chief operating officer of the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation.…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI - Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) are jointly soliciting project proposals for the Ocean State Climate Adaptation and…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI - Acknowledging the importance of consistent attendance in education and in alignment with the #AttendanceMatters campaign, Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green are pleased to highlight the top elementary,…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI - Governor Dan McKee today filed a budget amendment to extend Rhode Island College’s (RIC) Hope Scholarship program for an additional two years through July 1, 2030. Proposed by Governor McKee and approved by the General…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI - Governor Dan McKee today announced that he has hired top investigative attorney Max Wistow and veteran attorney Jonathan Savage as the outside legal team tasked with seeking financial recovery from any responsible parties related to…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced that he has selected Carol O’Donnell as his nominee to serve on the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation Board. “Carol's 30 plus year career in the construction industry will be a…
Read More »EAST GREENWICH, RI – Governor Dan McKee and East Greenwich Town Manager Andrew Nota today signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact. “Investing in education is a direct investment in the future of Rhode Island, and that’s something…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – The McKee Administration today announced a package of budget proposals aimed at spurring housing development, creating housing opportunities for vulnerable Rhode Islanders, and supporting cities and towns. These new…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, the McKee Administration’s Executive Office of Health and Human Services and the Rhode Island Foundation announced $3.25 million in grant funding to 15 nonprofit organizations to address opioid use, treatment and…
Read More »CRANSTON, RI - The McKee Administration’s Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) today announced more than $85,000 in mini-grants to 21 community-based organizations to support Medicaid renewals. “We know that about one…
Read More »EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced that East Providence has become the third community to sign the Learn365RI Municipal Compact. Mayor Bob DaSilva signed the compact during a taping of his new local television show and in…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner, and Providence Mayor Brett P. Smiley today joined Ørsted and Eversource, and other local leaders at the…
Read More »BRISTOL, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Bristol Town Administrator Steven Contente today signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact, making Bristol the second community to commit to helping the state improve student achievement levels by increasing…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today sent the following cabinet names for advice and consent to the Rhode Island Senate: Kimberly Merolla-Brito, Director, Department of Human Services “From the moment she ascended to the role of…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources, in partnership with the Rhode Island Department of Transportation and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, today released a Request for…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI - Governor Dan McKee today announced that he has selected An T. Le as his nominee to serve on the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation board. “An has dedicated his career to serving the Rhode Island business community,”…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced that he has selected Ashley Deckert as his nominee to serve as the next Director of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). Deckert will replace Kevin Aucoin, who has served…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee issued the following update about access to Mifepristone in Rhode Island. “The State of Rhode Island is fortunate to have strong protections in place for reproductive freedom that other states may…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee issued the following statement on the passing of Senate Majority Whip Maryellen Goodwin: "Susan and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Senate Majority Whip Maryellen Goodwin. Born and raised in the…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Commerce today announced the re-opening of applications for the Wavemaker Fellowship program, a competitive student loan reimbursement program for professionals working in STEM (Science,…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – The McKee Administration today issued the following updates on the ongoing fire in Exeter: Our team is responding to a large fire in Exeter. Right now, we’re asking Rhode Islanders to stay away and not fly drones in…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – The McKee Administration issued the following updates on the ongoing fire in Exeter: The fire is expected to cover 700 acres, and is three to four times the size of the West Greenwich fire that occurred on Wednesday and…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – The McKee Administration issued the following updates on the ongoing fire in Exeter: We have received word from teams on the ground that the Exeter fire is 80 percent contained and as of 8 p.m. all evacuation orders have…
Read More »RICHMOND, RI – Governor Dan McKee, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, U.S. Congressmen David Cicilline and Seth Magaziner, Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti, Jr. and state and local leaders…
Read More »Good morning and thank you for being here. As many of you know, the Boys & Girls Club is a special place for me – my dad and his friends founded the club in our hometown of Cumberland, and I spent many years there as a member and later as…
Read More »“Every day is a new chance for our children to learn and grow, and the Learn 365 RI model will help families seize that opportunity,” said Lt. Governor Sabina Matos. “I encourage all of Rhode Island’s local leaders to join…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation announced today the launch of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Rhode Island Minority Business Accelerator Program’s Intermediary-Based Initiative that will provide approximately…
Read More »NORTH PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti, Jr., North Providence Mayor and Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns President Charles Lombardi,…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, Congressman James Langevin, Rhode Island College (RIC) President Jack Warner, and state and local leaders today announced a proposal to create the new Institute for Cybersecurity…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today filed a budget amendment to his FY 24 budget proposal to fund the Hope Scholarship at Rhode Island College (RIC). The Hope Scholarship would provide last-dollar tuition support to RIC in-state students…
Read More »NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI – Governor Dan McKee was joined by General Treasurer James A. Diossa and Quonset Development Corporation (QDC) Managing Director Steven King, P.E. to tour ongoing construction of infrastructure upgrades at the Port of…
Read More »WEST WARWICK, RI – Joined by state and local leaders, Governor Dan McKee, Secretary of Housing Stefan Pryor, and RIHousing Executive Director Carol Ventura presented keys to new homeowners in West Warwick in honor of the first 100 closings…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, the Department of Environmental Management (DEM), the Town of Cumberland, and the Cumberland Land Trust today are announcing the protection of a pristine, 84-acre swath of forested land including…
Read More »WARWICK, RI – Governor Dan McKee was joined today by Breeze Airways Chief Operations Officer Mike Wuerger, House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, and state and local officials to celebrate Breeze Airways’…
Read More »WARWICK, RI – Today Governor Dan McKee, Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, Mayor Frank Picozzi, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, Superintendent Lynn Dambruch, Oakland Beach Elementary School Principal Paul Heatherton, Boys & Girls…
Read More »WEST WARWICK, RI – Governor Dan McKee, U.S. Senator Jack Reed, and the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) today announced an additional $10 million in funding for the Public School Energy Equity Program, which will be used to make…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee announced the opening of the first phase of applications for the RI Rebounds Technical Assistance Program, managed by the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation and implemented by Skills for Rhode Island’s…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Rhode Island state leaders, and community partners gathered today at the Providence Community Health Center to provide an overview of Rhode Island’s plan, per federal requirements, for the state to…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – As Rhode Island prepares for a potential high-impact, long-duration winter storm forecast to impact the area over the next two days, the McKee Administration is providing key updates and tips reminding Rhode Islanders how to…
Read More »LINCOLN, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Rhode Island Department of Education Deputy Commissioner of Instructional Programs Lisa Odom-Villella, RIDE Chief Operating Officer Mario Carreño, Davies Career and Technical Director Mary Watkins, and…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, Providence Public School District Superintendent Javier Montañez, School Board President Erlin Rogel today issued the…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, Woonsocket Superintendent Patrick McGee, Latino Policy Institute Director Marcela Betancur, RI Kids Count Executive Director Paige…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – On Monday morning, Governor Dan McKee, House Speaker Joe Shekarchi, and Commerce Secretary Liz Tanner heard from a panel of local biotechnology leaders who highlighted the impact of the proposed investments in life sciences in…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – As Rhode Island prepares for the first significant winter storm of the season, the McKee Administration is providing key updates and tips reminding Rhode Islanders how to stay safe. A winter storm warning is in effect from…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today joined the Biden Administration for a virtual event to highlight the historic award of $61.7 million to Rhode Island under the Biden Administration’s State Small Business Credit Initiative…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee released the following statement today to mark the 20th anniversary of the Station nightclub fire: “February 20th will forever be a tragic and difficult day in Rhode Island's history. Today, we mourn…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, and the Rhode Island General Assembly pledged their support to continue funding the Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA), an important catalyst in strengthening the…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee announced today that he has nominated Collin Geiselman to be the Rhode Island Public Defender. Geiselman has served as the Assistant Public Defender since 2003, as well as Chief of the Trial Division since…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – The RI Department of Housing in partnership with the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) on February 10th issued a memorandum to pre-existing Consolidated Homeless Fund (CHF) vendors requesting letters of…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee has directed Rhode Island state flags to be flown at half-staff at all state facilities and buildings. The flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of interment in memory of Command Sergeant…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced six judicial nominations to fill vacancies on the Superior Court, District Court, and Workers’ Compensation Court. “It is an honor to appoint these six judges who will play a…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced that the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) and St. Mary’s Home for Children have entered into an agreement for an expanded Psychiatric Residential…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee announced today the launch of a new round of grant programs administered by Rhode Island Commerce – Site Readiness and the Main Street Rhode Island Streetscape Improvement Fund. “As a former…
Read More »CRANSTON, RI – The McKee Administration announced today that with the approval of the State Properties Committee, it has entered a lease agreement for Department of Human Services (DHS) office space located at 125 Holden St., in Providence.…
Read More »CRANSTON, RI – The RI Department of Human Services (DHS) has launched the Elderly and Disabled Simplified Application Project (ESAP), an initiative intended to help ease the application process for older adults and disabled individuals seeking…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee issued the following statement in response to President Joseph R. Biden’s State of the Union Address: “In his address tonight, President Biden outlined the historic progress that his…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – In a continuing effort to address chronic street homelessness in Rhode Island, the McKee Administration today announced the official opening of a new shelter facility in Providence. The facility on Hartford Avenue began…
Read More »WARWICK, RI – On Monday morning, Governor Dan McKee, Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, Rhode Island Commissioner of Postsecondary Education Shannon Gilkey, Community College of Rhode Island President Meghan Hughes, and education leaders heard from a…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – The McKee Administration today shared new details on its plan to invest more than $100 million for enhancements to the Eleanor Slater Hospital campus in Burrillville. The new facility will broaden Eleanor Slater…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – The McKee Administration is reminding Rhode Islanders of the resources and health guidance available to help keep residents safe during the extreme cold temperatures forecasted for Friday and Saturday. The Rhode Island…
Read More »In advance of the extreme cold expected this weekend, the McKee Administration is reminding all Rhode Islanders about ways to stay healthy and safe. According to the National Weather Service, Rhode Island will experience temperatures and wind…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT), and the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) announced today that RIDOT is the first Rhode Island state agency to fully convert its lighting…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Board of Directors for Rhode Island Commerce last night approved five Innovation Vouchers and five Innovation Network Matching Grants. With these awards, there have now been 110 Innovation Voucher…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee was joined by Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore, Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, General Treasurer James A. Diossa, bill sponsors Representative Jason Knight and Senator Joshua…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Executive Office of Health & Human Services (EOHHS) announced today the launch of a pilot program aimed at addressing the needs of Rhode Islanders who are experiencing housing…
Read More »CENTRAL FALLS, RI – Governor Dan McKee on Thursday morning continued his #RIReady Budget Tour at The Children’s Workshop, an early education child care facility in Central Falls, where he outlined the proposed investments in Pre-K in his…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced the launch of the new RI Statewide Down payment assistance grant, that aims to create more homeownership opportunities for first-time homebuyers. The program addresses significant financial…
Read More »EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – Joined by state and local leaders, Governor Dan McKee on Tuesday morning kicked off his #RIReady Budget Tour at Feast & Fettle, a small business in East Providence that has grown exponentially thanks in part to the…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, Congressmen David Cicilline and Seth Magaziner, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Region 1 Administrator Peter Butler,…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today submitted his FY24 “RI Ready” budget to the General Assembly, putting forth key investments to ensure Rhode Island is ready to build on the state’s momentum. The Governor’s…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Andrea Palagi, Communications Director to Governor Dan McKee, today issued the following statement: “Today, Governor Dan McKee transmitted his FY24 budget proposal to the General Assembly. At his direction, the budget…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today named Marc Crisafulli as Chair of the I-195 Commission. “Marc Crisafulli understands economic development and has been a leader in Rhode Island’s business community for decades,”…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced that he is deploying a new leadership team for the state’s Department of Housing. The Governor has asked Stefan Pryor to serve as Rhode Island’s Secretary of Housing and will be…
Read More »Mister Speaker, Mister President, distinguished members of the Assembly, members of our Congressional Delegation, General Officers, Chief Justice and members of the Judiciary, municipal leaders, members of my cabinet and Rhode Islanders watching at…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – In his State of the State Address tonight, Governor Dan McKee rolled out a nearly $100 million tax relief plan to support Rhode Island families and businesses as part of his FY24 budget proposal. “Rhode Island families…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee announced today that the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will be launching a Request for Proposals on January 17, 2023, for the joint development of a new, modern Transit Center [r20.rs6.net]…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today sent the following cabinet names for advice and consent to the Rhode Island Senate: Peter Alviti Jr., Director, Rhode Island Department of Transportation Peter Alviti joined RIDOT in 2015 and…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – In a continuing effort to address chronic street homelessness in Rhode Island, the McKee Administration today announced expanded capacity at the forthcoming shelter space located at 662 Hartford Avenue in Providence. The…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT), Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA), and the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) today announced the January 23 opening date for the…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – The McKee Administration today announced that Rhode Island has been awarded a one-year, $4 million Preschool Development Birth Through Age Five Planning Grant (PDG B-5) from the federal Administration for Children and Families…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – The McKee Administration today announced that the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) has been awarded a four year, $7.2 million Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education) grant to expand youth…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Upon learning of the passing of former Governor Lincoln Almond, Governor McKee released the following statement: "Susan and I are saddened to learn of the passing of former Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Almond. The first…
Read More »My fellow Rhode Islanders, it is a great honor to address you today as I begin my first full term as Governor of a state I love. As you might have seen in my television commercials this past year – family is very important to me. And…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, the McKee Administration's Executive Office of Health and Human Services announced that is is releasing an RFQ (Request For Qualifications) for the state’s non-emergency medical transportation program. The RFP…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee issued the following statement wishing Rhode Islanders a merry Christmas: “The Christmas season is one of the most joyous times of year, when families, friends, and loved ones across Rhode…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee announced a request for proposals for the state’s newest RI Rebounds program, the Ventilation Initiative will be run through the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation. The program will select intermediary…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced that Amos House has received approval to operate the Cranston Street Armory Warming Station. “Amos House has been a strong, dedicated partner and we look forward to working with them…
Read More »Total RGGI funding support rises to $6.8M for winter electricity bills among most vulnerable Rhode Islanders; $50 million for all ratepayers; and $43.5 million in past due bill forgiveness to vulnerable households PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee has authorized Major General Christopher Callahan to order up to 50 Rhode Island National Guard (RING) members to temporarily assist with the operation of the Cranston Street Armory Warming Station for Rhode…
Read More »Governor McKee Wishes Rhode Islanders a Happy Thanksgiving PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today issued the following statement wishing Rhode Islanders a Happy Thanksgiving: “This Thanksgiving, Rhode Islanders across our 39…
Read More »To Strengthen the Workforce, RIDE Partners with 19 High Quality Adult Education Providers for FY23-FY27 Grant Cycle PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of…
Read More »McKee Administration Announces $1.4M to Fund Over 75 Additional Beds for Emergency Shelter PROVIDENCE, RI – The McKee Administration today announced it has awarded $1.4 million to fund an additional 77 new emergency shelter beds. This…
Read More »Rhode Island Set to Commence Adult Use Marijuana Sales on December 1 PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation’s Office of Cannabis Regulation announced this morning that five licensed…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee released the following statement today in recognition of Veterans Day: “Today is an important day for all Rhode Islanders to truly recognize the meaning of Veterans Day. Rhode Island’s…
Read More »BRISTOL, RI – In a heartfelt ceremony on Friday, Governor Dan McKee led the state’s official Veterans Day proceedings to honor those who have served in the nation’s military. Held at the Rhode Island Veterans Home, over 100…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Seafood Marketing Collaborative has launched a mobile app and a redesigned website to heighten Rhode Island consumers’ awareness of the value, appeal, and year-round availability of fresh, local Rhode…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green today announced that the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) has awarded more than $347,000 in McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act Education for…
Read More »State Progress Report on Providence Public Schools Improvements Released; Request for Proposal will Launch for Next School Facility Assessment PROVIDENCE, RI – On Nov 1st, Governor Dan McKee was joined by Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos,…
Read More »NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI – Governor Dan McKee today was joined by U.S. Senator Jack Reed, Housing Secretary Josh Saal and RIHousing to announce the availability of more than $166 million in funding to support affordable housing efforts across the…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today was joined by Lt. Governor Sabina Matos and members of the I-195 Commission to cut the ribbon on Emblem 125, a new mixed-used development in the Innovation and Design District in Providence. The…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation Board, chaired by Governor Dan McKee, announced it has unanimously approved a $650,000 allocation to partner lenders through the Small Business Assistance Program (SBAP). Launched in…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee announced that tomorrow is the first day of Open Enrollment for Rhode Island’s health insurance marketplace, HealthSource RI (HSRI). From November 1, 2022 through January 31, 2023, individuals can…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Secretary of Housing Secretary Josh Saal announced today that the State has committed $9.5 million in federal funds to expand legal services to support individuals and households…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today was joined by Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation, Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS), the Department of Human Services (DHS), and the Local…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Fulfilling plans announced one year ago, Governor Dan McKee and Richard Charest, Director of the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH), gathered today on Howard Avenue in…
Read More »WARWICK, RI – To mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Governor Dan McKee today ceremonially signed legislation which helps protect survivors of domestic violence by keeping their addresses confidential. The bill signing took place at the…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee was joined by Rhode Island's Congressional Delegation, legislative leaders, Brown University, and development partner Ancora L&G to break ground on a 212,000 square foot, 7-story building that will house…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, the RI Department of Education (RIDE), RI Department of Human Services (DHS), and the Children’s Cabinet announced the first step of Rhode Island’s plan to reach 5,000 Pre-K by 2028: A series of…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, leaders of the Rhode Island General Assembly, and the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announce that $700,000 in Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA) programming funding is available to help…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation today announced that applications for the Network Matching Grant Program are open through November 30, 2022 at 2PM. The program provides matching grants of at least…
Read More »EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) today announced that a new program, known as the Erika Niedowski Memorial Electric Bike Rebate Program, will open to the public on October 24, 2022.…
Read More »EAST GREENWICH, RI – Joined by police dogs and police departments from across New England, as well as bill sponsors and advocates, Governor Dan McKee today ceremonially signed legislation which allows police dogs injured in the line of duty to…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – The statewide “Landlord Challenge” has helped more than 100 Rhode Island households experiencing homelessness or other forms of housing insecurity secure safe, permanent housing since its launch last summer, and…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee joined Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza, Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Director Terry Gray, and leaders of Rhode Island’s major environmental advocacy, food security, and cultural…
Read More »WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $4 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to Skills for Rhode Island’s…
Read More »BARRINGTON, RI – Governor Dan McKee, United States Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, Rhode Island Federal Highway Administrator Carlos C. Machado, and Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti, Jr. today…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee released the following statement on today’s Public Utilities Commission (PUC) ruling on the electricity rates, utilization of funds to credit and reduce constituents’ utility bills and suspension…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced that the The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has been awarded $750,000 in federal funds to coordinate with the Providence Veterans Administration Medical Center (VA), other State…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Commerce today announced the next cohort of the Wavemaker Fellowship program, a competitive student loan reimbursement program for recent graduates working in STEM (Science, Technology,…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Executive Climate Change Coordinating Council (EC4) today announced that Rhode Island has received approval of its state plan for electric vehicle infrastructure deployment, which the Rhode Island…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI — Governor Dan McKee, Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) Interim Commissioner Chris Kearns, and Rhode Island Division of Equity,…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee released the following statement on today’s jobs report, which shows that Rhode Island is maintaining a strong unemployment rate of 2.8 percent – which, while up 0.1 percent from last month, is…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Biden, has ordered U.S. and Rhode Island flags at all state facilities and buildings to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the passing of Queen…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, R.I. –In an effort to respond to current and projected needs of families and individuals experiencing homelessness, Governor Dan McKee today announced the State is committing up to $5 million to expand shelter capacity statewide.…
Read More »LINCOLN, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today kicked off the I-295 paving project, one of the first in RIDOT’s aggressive five-year program to repave Rhode Island’s worst roads.…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, R.I. –Governor Dan McKee today announced that a 30-day public comment period for a drafted offshore wind procurement request for proposals is now open through October 7. The State’s primary utility company, Rhode Island…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI – With a new, more comprehensive COVID-19 booster dose now authorized and recommended by federal health officials, these updated booster shots will start to become available in Rhode Island this week and next. “This is a…
Read More »PAWTUCKET, RI – Governor Dan McKee was joined today by Senator Sandra Cano and Representative Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung, and community leaders to ceremonially sign legislation which requires all public elementary and secondary schools in Rhode…
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is announcing that it is upgrading about 180 acres of shellfishing grounds in the Nausauket area of Greenwich Bay in Warwick from prohibited to conditionally…
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