Dan McKee
McKee proposes plan to eliminate Rhode Island tax on Social Security benefits
NEWPORT, R.I. — A Social Security tax elimination plan proposed by Dan McKee would phase out the state tax on Social Security benefits over the next several...
State employee tax refunds on hold due to W-2 error
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — State employee tax refunds are on hold as Rhode Island officials await clearance before approving payments tied to the state’s...
McKee joins MA governor in seeking tariff refunds for RI households
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Governor Dan McKee joined Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey in urging the Trump administration to issue tariff refunds to Rhode Island households. Healey...
The Washington Bridge: alleged fraud and questionable political donations
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — RIDOT had considered replacing the Washington Bridge in 2019 and 2020. They performed a number of evaluations of the bridge...
Foulkes proposes ban on lobbyist donations during legislative session
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Helena Foulkes on Monday unveiled a slate of proposed ethics changes as she intensifies her bid for the Democratic nomination...
Rhode Island new ERP system failure causes payroll errors for state employees
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island’s rollout of its new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system has run into problems, causing payroll disruptions that left...
Third Washington Bridge oversight hearing to take place Thursday
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The third oversight hearing since the westbound Washington Bridge was abruptly closed will be held Thursday afternoon. This session will...
Approval rating of Governor McKee at 29%, faces tough 2026 reelection according to newly released poll
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Governor Dan McKee’s reelection bid faces headwinds, with just 29% of Rhode Islanders approving of his job performance and only...
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Fire marshal identifies cause of Aspen Aerogels explosion in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island State Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that a drying oven caused Wednesday night’s explosion at Aspen Aerogels...
