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Governor McKee Condemns Trump Administration's Move to Gut U.S. Department of Education and Slash Federal Funding

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
July 15, 2025
PROVIDENCE, RI - On July 15, 2025, Governor Dan McKee issued the following statement condemning the Trump Administration’s move to gut the U.S. Department of Education and slash federal… Read More

Governor McKee Highlights $6.5 Million for Local Road and Bridge Improvements Through RhodeRestore

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
July 15, 2025
RhodeRestore Now Permanent Program SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI - Governor Dan McKee today highlighted $6.5 million in grant funding to support crucial local road and bridge improvements through… Read More

Governor McKee Issues Statement on the Passing of Former Rhode Island Governor Edward DiPrete

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
July 9, 2025
PROVIDENCE, RI - On July 09, 2025, Governor Dan McKee issued the following statement regarding the passing of former Rhode Island Governor Edward DiPrete: “We offer our condolences to the… Read More

Governor McKee Issues Statement on the Passing of Alan Hassenfeld

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
July 9, 2025
PROVIDENCE, RI - On July 09, 2025, Governor Dan McKee issued the following statement regarding the passing of former Hasbro CEO Alan Hassenfeld: “Alan Hassenfeld was a pillar of the Rhode… Read More

Governor McKee, Office of Energy Resources and Department of Environmental Management Award Agricultural Energy Grants to 23 Rhode Island Farms

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
July 8, 2025
PROVIDENCE, RI - Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER), and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have awarded more than $400,000 in funding to… Read More

Governor McKee Issues Statement on Potential Severe Weather

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
July 8, 2025
PROVIDENCE, RI - On July 08, 2025, Governor Dan McKee issued the following statement regarding the state's preparations for the potential severe weather that could impact Tuesday evening's… Read More

Governor McKee Appoints Jim Bennett as Interim Secretary of Commerce

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
July 3, 2025
PROVIDENCE, RI - On July 3, 2025, Governor Dan McKee appointed Jim Bennett, President of the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, to serve as Interim Secretary of Commerce. In his role as Interim… Read More

Governor McKee Issues Statement on Passage of the GOP Budget

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
July 3, 2025
PROVIDENCE, RI - On July 3, 2025, Governor Dan McKee issued the following statement on the final passage of the GOP budget: “My job as Governor is to create an environment where Rhode Island… Read More

Governor McKee Signs Bills Into Law

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
July 2, 2025
PROVIDENCE, RI - Governor Dan McKee has transmitted the following bills: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 transmittals with signature Tuesday, July 1, 2025 transmittals without signature Read More

Governor McKee Issues Statement on U.S. Senate Passage of the So-Called ?'One Big Beautiful Bill Act'

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
July 1, 2025
PROVIDENCE, RI - On July 1, 2025, Governor Dan McKee issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Senate's passage of the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act.’ “Vice President Vance… Read More

McKee Administration Funds Math Programs That Add up to Summer Learning

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
June 30, 2025
More than $2 million in #MathMattersRI summer programming available for grades K-9 PROVIDENCE, RI - As part of the State’s #MathMattersRI campaign to boost academic performance, the McKee… Read More

Governor McKee Signs Matunuck Oyster Bar 'Take it Outside' Bill

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
June 30, 2025
EAST MATUNUCK, RI - On June 30, 2025, Governor Dan McKee signed legislation (2025-H 6392, 2025-S 1139) amending the state’s outdoor dining law and paving the way for Matunuck Oyster Bar to open… Read More

Governor McKee Signs Bills Into Law

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
June 30, 2025
PROVIDENCE, RI - Governor Dan McKee has transmitted the following bills: Monday, June 30, 2025 transmittals with signature Monday, June 30, 2025 transmittals without signature Read More

Governor McKee Signs Bills Into Law

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
June 27, 2025
PROVIDENCE, RI - Governor Dan McKee has transmitted the following bills: Friday, June 27, 2025 transmittals with signature Friday, June 27, 2025 transmittals without signature Read More

Governor McKee Signs Bill Banning the Sale of Assault Weapons

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
June 26, 2025
PROVIDENCE, RI - On June 26, 2025, Governor Dan McKee signed legislation that bans the sale of certain military-style weapons in Rhode Island. The legislation was sponsored by Senator Louis P.… Read More