Governor Dan McKee
@govdanmckee.bsky.social
Safety update: The truck ban has been lifted.
RIDOT crews have cleared major highways but local roads may still be icy. Please drive carefully and stay clear of plows and limit travel.
RIDOT crews have cleared major highways but local roads may still be icy. Please drive carefully and stay clear of plows and limit travel.
January 26, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Safety update: The truck ban has been lifted.
RIDOT crews have cleared major highways but local roads may still be icy. Please drive carefully and stay clear of plows and limit travel.
RIDOT crews have cleared major highways but local roads may still be icy. Please drive carefully and stay clear of plows and limit travel.
⚠️ I’m issuing a truck travel ban on state roads starting Sunday 1/25 at 12 PM until further notice.
This includes tractor-trailers, tankers, special permitted vehicles, RVs, box trucks, vehicles with trailers and, tandems.
Full details: bit.ly/3LB4azn
This includes tractor-trailers, tankers, special permitted vehicles, RVs, box trucks, vehicles with trailers and, tandems.
Full details: bit.ly/3LB4azn
January 25, 2026 at 3:44 AM
⚠️ I’m issuing a truck travel ban on state roads starting Sunday 1/25 at 12 PM until further notice.
This includes tractor-trailers, tankers, special permitted vehicles, RVs, box trucks, vehicles with trailers and, tandems.
Full details: bit.ly/3LB4azn
This includes tractor-trailers, tankers, special permitted vehicles, RVs, box trucks, vehicles with trailers and, tandems.
Full details: bit.ly/3LB4azn
Rhode Island is ready.
With snow headed our way, I’m asking Rhode Islanders to avoid travel during the storm. Give our plows room to work safely.
Stay informed, and stay safe.
Latest update: bit.ly/4r9LlCa
With snow headed our way, I’m asking Rhode Islanders to avoid travel during the storm. Give our plows room to work safely.
Stay informed, and stay safe.
Latest update: bit.ly/4r9LlCa
January 24, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Rhode Island is ready.
With snow headed our way, I’m asking Rhode Islanders to avoid travel during the storm. Give our plows room to work safely.
Stay informed, and stay safe.
Latest update: bit.ly/4r9LlCa
With snow headed our way, I’m asking Rhode Islanders to avoid travel during the storm. Give our plows room to work safely.
Stay informed, and stay safe.
Latest update: bit.ly/4r9LlCa
We’re geared up for the storm expected on Sunday—whatever the weather brings. The resources and manpower Rhode Island needs are in place.
❄️~500 plows ready
🧂60K tons of salt available
🛣️Roads are being pre-treated
❄️~500 plows ready
🧂60K tons of salt available
🛣️Roads are being pre-treated
January 23, 2026 at 7:02 PM
We’re geared up for the storm expected on Sunday—whatever the weather brings. The resources and manpower Rhode Island needs are in place.
❄️~500 plows ready
🧂60K tons of salt available
🛣️Roads are being pre-treated
❄️~500 plows ready
🧂60K tons of salt available
🛣️Roads are being pre-treated
All emergency pop-up shelters are activated to provide a warm, safe place for anyone in need. These sites are operating in addition to our seasonal and year-round shelters and warming centers.
Full list of resources: housing.ri.gov/resources/in...
Full list of resources: housing.ri.gov/resources/in...
January 23, 2026 at 5:51 PM
All emergency pop-up shelters are activated to provide a warm, safe place for anyone in need. These sites are operating in addition to our seasonal and year-round shelters and warming centers.
Full list of resources: housing.ri.gov/resources/in...
Full list of resources: housing.ri.gov/resources/in...
On the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, RI stands firm.
We’ve protected reproductive care, expanded access, and defended patients and providers.
And as Washington Republicans cut women’s health funding at Planned Parenthood, my budget fills the gap to protect care here at home.
We’ve protected reproductive care, expanded access, and defended patients and providers.
And as Washington Republicans cut women’s health funding at Planned Parenthood, my budget fills the gap to protect care here at home.
January 22, 2026 at 9:17 PM
On the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, RI stands firm.
We’ve protected reproductive care, expanded access, and defended patients and providers.
And as Washington Republicans cut women’s health funding at Planned Parenthood, my budget fills the gap to protect care here at home.
We’ve protected reproductive care, expanded access, and defended patients and providers.
And as Washington Republicans cut women’s health funding at Planned Parenthood, my budget fills the gap to protect care here at home.
In my State of the State address, I laid out a clear path forward—putting affordability first, protecting families from federal chaos, and making the investments that expand opportunity for every Rhode Islander.
January 22, 2026 at 4:51 PM
In my State of the State address, I laid out a clear path forward—putting affordability first, protecting families from federal chaos, and making the investments that expand opportunity for every Rhode Islander.
As the biotech and life science take off in our state, I visited one of the industry’s long-time RI anchors—@amgen.bsky.social. Amgen’s award-winning plants are creating innovative products and growing good-paying jobs right here in Rhode Island.
January 21, 2026 at 6:10 PM
As the biotech and life science take off in our state, I visited one of the industry’s long-time RI anchors—@amgen.bsky.social. Amgen’s award-winning plants are creating innovative products and growing good-paying jobs right here in Rhode Island.
Today, I nominated four judicial candidates to fill vacancies in the Superior, Family, and District Courts. Together, they bring experience and perspective that will advance the administration of justice in Rhode Island.
⚖️ Learn more: bit.ly/4jSTNDK
⚖️ Learn more: bit.ly/4jSTNDK
January 16, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Today, I nominated four judicial candidates to fill vacancies in the Superior, Family, and District Courts. Together, they bring experience and perspective that will advance the administration of justice in Rhode Island.
⚖️ Learn more: bit.ly/4jSTNDK
⚖️ Learn more: bit.ly/4jSTNDK
Today, I submitted by FY 2027 budget.
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 jobs and economic growth.
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 jobs and economic growth.
January 15, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Today, I submitted by FY 2027 budget.
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 jobs and economic growth.
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 jobs and economic growth.
Tonight, I’ll deliver my 2026 State of the State Address, laying my vision for Rhode Islands’ future: affordability for all, good-paying jobs, and more opportunity for our kids.
Watch live at 7:00 p.m. at FB.com/GovDanMcKee. #RISOTS
Watch live at 7:00 p.m. at FB.com/GovDanMcKee. #RISOTS
January 13, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Tonight, I’ll deliver my 2026 State of the State Address, laying my vision for Rhode Islands’ future: affordability for all, good-paying jobs, and more opportunity for our kids.
Watch live at 7:00 p.m. at FB.com/GovDanMcKee. #RISOTS
Watch live at 7:00 p.m. at FB.com/GovDanMcKee. #RISOTS
Despite the Trump Administration’s attempts to derail this important project, Revolution Wind is back on track.
January 13, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Despite the Trump Administration’s attempts to derail this important project, Revolution Wind is back on track.
Keeping children healthy and safe—that's what Rhode Island's recommended vaccine schedule ensures.
We'll continue to base our recommendations on science and data. Parents should get the facts from the most reliable source: their child’s doctor.
We'll continue to base our recommendations on science and data. Parents should get the facts from the most reliable source: their child’s doctor.
US cuts the number of vaccines recommended for every child, a move slammed by physicians
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January 6, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Keeping children healthy and safe—that's what Rhode Island's recommended vaccine schedule ensures.
We'll continue to base our recommendations on science and data. Parents should get the facts from the most reliable source: their child’s doctor.
We'll continue to base our recommendations on science and data. Parents should get the facts from the most reliable source: their child’s doctor.
The renovation at Cross’ Mills Public Library in Charlestown is the latest community learning center project to get underway. With 21 centers across RI, we plan to expand learning, grow workforce skills and provide health programming in cities and towns throughout the state.
January 6, 2026 at 6:03 PM
The renovation at Cross’ Mills Public Library in Charlestown is the latest community learning center project to get underway. With 21 centers across RI, we plan to expand learning, grow workforce skills and provide health programming in cities and towns throughout the state.
On Jan. 13, I’ll deliver my State of the State address.
#TeamRhodeIsland made real progress in 2025—and we’re ready to keep delivering.
I’m excited to share my vision for 2026, with a focus on affordability for all, good-paying jobs, and a bright future for our kids. #RISOTS
#TeamRhodeIsland made real progress in 2025—and we’re ready to keep delivering.
I’m excited to share my vision for 2026, with a focus on affordability for all, good-paying jobs, and a bright future for our kids. #RISOTS
January 6, 2026 at 3:52 PM
On Jan. 13, I’ll deliver my State of the State address.
#TeamRhodeIsland made real progress in 2025—and we’re ready to keep delivering.
I’m excited to share my vision for 2026, with a focus on affordability for all, good-paying jobs, and a bright future for our kids. #RISOTS
#TeamRhodeIsland made real progress in 2025—and we’re ready to keep delivering.
I’m excited to share my vision for 2026, with a focus on affordability for all, good-paying jobs, and a bright future for our kids. #RISOTS
A $156 million win for Rhode Island: the federal rural health grant will help us expand access to care, support local providers, address the opioid crisis, and modernize our health system so every Rhode Islander can thrive.
December 30, 2025 at 8:52 PM
A $156 million win for Rhode Island: the federal rural health grant will help us expand access to care, support local providers, address the opioid crisis, and modernize our health system so every Rhode Islander can thrive.
We’re preparing Rhode Islanders for good-paying jobs in growing industries.
This year, the RIC Cybersecurity Institute thrived—enrollment is up, it earned the National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense designation, and students now train in its new state-of-the-art cyber range.
This year, the RIC Cybersecurity Institute thrived—enrollment is up, it earned the National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense designation, and students now train in its new state-of-the-art cyber range.
December 30, 2025 at 6:42 PM
We’re preparing Rhode Islanders for good-paying jobs in growing industries.
This year, the RIC Cybersecurity Institute thrived—enrollment is up, it earned the National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense designation, and students now train in its new state-of-the-art cyber range.
This year, the RIC Cybersecurity Institute thrived—enrollment is up, it earned the National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense designation, and students now train in its new state-of-the-art cyber range.
Rhode Island is where ideas come to life.
In 2025, we opened 150 Richmond, home to our new State Health Lab and life science space—giving cutting-edge companies the space they need to innovate and grow.
In 2025, we opened 150 Richmond, home to our new State Health Lab and life science space—giving cutting-edge companies the space they need to innovate and grow.
December 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Rhode Island is where ideas come to life.
In 2025, we opened 150 Richmond, home to our new State Health Lab and life science space—giving cutting-edge companies the space they need to innovate and grow.
In 2025, we opened 150 Richmond, home to our new State Health Lab and life science space—giving cutting-edge companies the space they need to innovate and grow.
We’re committed to creating good-paying jobs and expanding opportunity for Rhode Islanders.
This year, Rhode Island reached a major milestone: 36K+ private sector jobs created since 2021 at companies like Organogenesis, Breeze Airways, Vatn Systems, Fidelity, Amazon, and more.
This year, Rhode Island reached a major milestone: 36K+ private sector jobs created since 2021 at companies like Organogenesis, Breeze Airways, Vatn Systems, Fidelity, Amazon, and more.
December 29, 2025 at 5:16 PM
We’re committed to creating good-paying jobs and expanding opportunity for Rhode Islanders.
This year, Rhode Island reached a major milestone: 36K+ private sector jobs created since 2021 at companies like Organogenesis, Breeze Airways, Vatn Systems, Fidelity, Amazon, and more.
This year, Rhode Island reached a major milestone: 36K+ private sector jobs created since 2021 at companies like Organogenesis, Breeze Airways, Vatn Systems, Fidelity, Amazon, and more.
‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the (State) House…
🎄Merry Christmas Eve, Rhode Island!
🎄Merry Christmas Eve, Rhode Island!
December 24, 2025 at 11:23 PM
‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the (State) House…
🎄Merry Christmas Eve, Rhode Island!
🎄Merry Christmas Eve, Rhode Island!
A period of locally heavy rainfall, strong to damaging wind gusts and unseasonably mild temperatures today, then drying out and turning much colder tonight with a surge of strong west wind gusts.
December 19, 2025 at 4:53 PM
A period of locally heavy rainfall, strong to damaging wind gusts and unseasonably mild temperatures today, then drying out and turning much colder tonight with a surge of strong west wind gusts.
