As long as I am Governor, this state will show up for working people.
Dan McKee
The Public Record
Dan James McKee is an American politician serving as the 76th governor of Rhode Island since March 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously held the position of lieutenant governor from January 2015 until March 2021. McKee has focused on issues such as education, economic development, and public health during his tenure in office. He has also emphasized the importance of local businesses and community engagement in his governance approach.
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August 25, 2026
Fifteen years ago, a promise was taken away from our workers.
— Dan McKee
I really want this project to go. I think it’s a critical issue that we pull the trigger, so to speak, when the opportunity is there.
My administration will continue to support our students and educators as we work to strengthen academic achievement and close the achievement gap with Massachusetts.
The new hub will help grow ridership and create new opportunities for RIPTA’s future.
Your energy plan is going to cost us money, your housing plan is a house of cards, and you keep disparaging the state at every chance you get. You’re a job killer.
I understand this area significantly better than my opponent. There’s no way she could even come close.
We wanted to make sure people feel as though this is a point to be very involved, and understanding what’s happening.
I’m already looking into it. That’s how it has to be corrected, a constitutional amendment.
Automated license plate readers can be an important tool for law enforcement to solve crimes, recover stolen vehicles, and locate dangerous or missing individuals, but Rhode Islanders also have legitimate questions about privacy…
Rankings are like polls, you pick the ones you like. The notion that somehow we’re not in far better shape today than when I took office is just not true.
The public is very interested in this issue. They should know where I stand before they decide this election.
My record on the economy is second-to-none in terms of job growth and raising incomes. There was no life science hub before I showed up.
Since I have been governor, we have grown over 37,000 private sector jobs at a rate that is nearly double that of our pre-pandemic growth.
We are closing the education gap with Massachusetts, making higher education more affordable, improving our infrastructure at the state and municipal level, and creating policies that support families and make health care more affordable…
Rhode Island is home to some of the brightest young minds in the nation, and the Wavemaker program helps keep their talent here,
The Trump Administration’s denial of Rhode Island’s disaster declaration appears to be yet another case of the White House putting politics ahead of people.
The framework enacted through the FY 2027 budget represents a more practical and sustainable path forward and does not place any burden on residential and commercial properties.
The Act imposes new reporting and compliance obligations on private property owners without providing technical assistance or financial support to facilitate compliance.





