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 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 ...
McKee's $14.2B budget proposal includes fee on electric vehicles, revenue from truck tolls
No broad tax increase, but a fee on electric vehicles, a tax on home rentals and some digital ads, a cigarette tax hike, and ...
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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 ...
Healey delivers annual address: ‘The State of our Commonwealth is strong’
Healey will reflect on accomplishments from her first two years in office while also explaining what her budget proposal will ...
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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 ...
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Healey to deliver State of the Commonwealth address Thursday
BOSTON, Mass. (WLNE) — Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey will deliver her second “State of the Commonwealth” Thursday. Ahead of the address, Governor Healey has outlined one of her goals for next ...