The rising cost of living is creating real hardships for families nationwide.
Dan McKee
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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.
While the Trump Administration’s policies have pushed the price of household goods to new levels at the same time that Congressional Republicans’ policies have slashed our country’s safety net, family budgets need real relief now—that's…
These challenges call for clear direction and decisive leadership—and my budget reflects both.
My commitments to Rhode Islanders are clear: putting more money back in families’ pockets, protecting the most vulnerable from President Trump’s safety net cuts, and keeping Rhode Island building to support good-paying jobs and long-term…
The biggest hardship I hear from Rhode Islanders right now is their growing energy bills.
We understand what a critical community resource the Newport Birthing Center is, and while our behind-the-scenes advocacy with Brown University Health helped keep the Newport Birthing Center open to date, this proposal puts additional…
We must continue to find data-informed solutions to make quality health care more affordable for employers and working families.
As Governor, I believe we should seize this moment to strengthen affordability, return the majority of this additional revenue directly to Rhode Islanders, and demonstrate clearly that when the State’s revenues outperform expectations…
We are lifting Rhode Island`s state-wide mask or proof of vaccination protocol for indoor public settings.





