Governor Dan McKee
Recent News About Governor Dan McKee
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Governor McKee Recognizes Newport Festivals Foundation For Running Sustainable Music Festivals in 2023
Governor Dan McKee today is recognizing the Newport Festivals Foundation (NFF) for ensuring that the upcoming productions of its world-renowned concerts, Newport Folk and Newport Jazz, will be sustainable events this summer.
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McKee Administration Announces New Round of Brownfields Grant Funding Now Available
Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced new funding opportunities for the cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties, known as brownfields, across Rhode Island.
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Governor McKee Signs Package of Housing Legislation Aimed at Spurring Development Statewide
Governor Dan McKee today held a ceremonial bill signing for five bills passed by the General Assembly aimed at spurring housing development across Rhode Island.
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Warwick Signs Learn365RI Municipal Compact, Commits to Increasing Out-of-School Learning Opportunities
Governor Dan McKee and Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi today signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact.
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McKee Administration Announces Approximately $9.4 Million Available for Addressing and Preventing Homelessness
Request for Proposals released today through the Consolidated Homeless Fund begins annual funding process
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Governor McKee Signs Legislation Providing Businesses Relief from the State’s Tangible Property Tax
Governor Dan McKee today signed legislation that establishes a statewide exemption of $50,000 of tangible property from the tangible personal property tax.
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Woonsocket Signs Learn365RI Municipal Compact, Commits to Increasing Out-of-School Learning Opportunities
Yesterday, Governor Dan McKee and Woonsocket Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt today signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact.
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Governor McKee Signs Legislation Which Will Reduce the Spread of HIV Transmission
Governor Dan McKee today signed into law legislation sponsored by Senator Melissa Murray that will help reduce the spread of HIV transmission by making HIV-prevention and post exposure medications accessible and covered by insurance, including newer injectable formulations. T
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New Shoreham Signs Learn365RI Municipal Compact, Commits to Increasing Out-of-School Learning Opportunities
On June 27, Governor Dan McKee and New Shoreham Town Manager Maryanne Crawford today signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact.
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Governor McKee, RI Office of Energy Resources and Department of Environmental Management Announce Recipients of Agricultural Energy Grants
Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have announced $59,250 in grants to help farmers “green” their agricultural operations and save energy and money.
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Governor McKee Swears in Five Judges
Governor Dan McKee today was joined by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, Senate Committee on Judiciary Chairwoman Dawn Euer, and Chief Justice Paul Suttell as he swore in five new judges.
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Governor McKee Kicks Off 2023 Providence-Newport Ferry Season
Governor Dan McKee, Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti, Jr., Federal Highway Administration Rhode Island Division Administrator Derek Torey, Rhode Island Commerce Chief Marketing Officer Anika Kimble-Huntley, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley, and Seastreak President James Baker today kicked off the 2023 Providence-Newport Ferry season
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Governor McKee, Lt. Governor Matos Participate in Naturalization Ceremony for 24 New U.S. Citizens
On June 23, Governor Dan McKee was joined at the State House by Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, Chief Judge John J. McConnell and other elected leaders to participate in a naturalization ceremony for 24 new United States citizens from 19 different countries.
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Central Falls Signs Learn365RI Municipal Compact, Commits to Increasing Out-of-School Learning Opportunities
Governor Dan McKee and Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact.
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Lincoln Signs Learn365RI Municipal Compact, Commits to Increasing Out-of-School Learning Opportunities
Governor Dan McKee and Lincoln Town Administrator Philip G. Gould signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact.
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Hopkinton Signs Learn365RI Municipal Compact, Commits to Increasing Out-of-School Learning Opportunities
Governor Dan McKee, Hopkinton Town Manager Brian Rosso, and Hopkinton Town Council President Michael Geary signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact.
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Coventry Signs Learn365RI Municipal Compact, Commits to Increasing Out-of-School Learning Opportunities
Governor Dan McKee, Coventry Town Manager Daniel Parrillo, and Town Council President Hillary Lima signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact.
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Governor McKee Signs Legislation Establishing Juneteenth as a State Holiday in Rhode Island
Governor Dan McKee today signed legislation (2023-S 0444A, 2023-H 5380A) to establish Juneteenth National Freedom Day as an official state holiday in Rhode Island beginning in 2024.
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Governor McKee Signs FY24 RI Ready Budget, Positions Rhode Island to Maintain Economic Momentum
Budget includes dozens of Governor’s RI Ready proposals to make key investments in housing, economy, child care, and local businesses
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Cranston Signs Learn365RI Municipal Compact, Commits to Increasing Out-of-School Learning Opportunities
On June 14, Governor Dan McKee and Cranston Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact.