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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.

Jun 18, 2026

This budget keeps our promises to Rhode Islanders: delivering affordability, protecting vulnerable residents from harmful federal cuts, and continuing to invest in the schools, housing, and infrastructure that support good-paying jobs and…

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Jun 16, 2026

I may not look polished, but this is what it looks like to get things done.

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Jun 12, 2026

By law, we probably needed to do it, but it was certainly a priority of mine.

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Jun 11, 2026

The cap, you know, I want to see that it’s been increased, but I’ll take a look at it, and we’ll see where we go.

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Jun 10, 2026

We’re building a new bridge that will serve Rhode Islanders for generations to come.

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Jun 10, 2026

The Washington Bridge, again, is on schedule, and I think you’re gonna hear that we’re actually ahead of schedule.

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Jun 3, 2026

Governor McKee’s proposed Child Tax Credit is a needed investment in our state’s families.

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May 31, 2026

...that's exactly what my child tax credit proposal delivers.

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May 29, 2026

Our team is reviewing the full budget now, and we’ll have more to say in the coming days.

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May 29, 2026

Federal policies are making it harder for Rhode Island families to keep up with an ever-rising cost of living.

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May 28, 2026

The biggest hardship I hear from Rhode Islanders right now is their growing energy bills.

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May 28, 2026

Being the Governor of a small state means I have the opportunity to hear the voices others don’t.

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May 28, 2026

These challenges call for clear direction and decisive leadership—and my budget reflects both.

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May 28, 2026

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…

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May 28, 2026

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…

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May 28, 2026

The rising cost of living is creating real hardships for families nationwide.

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May 28, 2026

Good-paying jobs are the key to a strong economy, and we’ll continue to make strategic investments and create more opportunities for our state.

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May 28, 2026

Rhode Island is a destination location for growing businesses like the Motor Club Insurance Company, and I’m proud of the work we’ve done to attract and retain top-tier companies and talented professionals.

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May 18, 2026

We must continue to find data-informed solutions to make quality health care more affordable for employers and working families.

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May 18, 2026

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…

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