Daniel Mckee

Before entering public service three decades ago, I was a small business owner. That experience has made advocating for our local businesses - both small and large – a top priority for me. As we continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, Rhode Island businesses need our help now more than ever.

Rhode Island Gov. Daniel McKee is working on a plan to boost the state’s post-pandemic economy by distributing tens of thousands of $25 gift cards to residents to encourage them to shop at local businesses. The program to distribute anywhere from 50,000 to 100,000 gift cards would be paid for...

A socially-distanced inauguration ceremony was held today for Governor Daniel J. McKee on the south steps of the State House. While surrounded by his family, Governor McKee was ceremonially sworn in by Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea. Governor McKee delivered a briefing inauguration address, here’s a look at his address...

Governor Daniel McKee was ceremonially sworn in by Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea on Sunday. The socially-distanced event took place on the south steps of th Rhode Island State House. Kara McKee, the Governor’s daughter, sang the national anthem. The Abney family led the Pledge of Allegiance. Governor McKee coached...

McKee (Democratic Party) ran for re-election for Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018. McKee was sworn in as governor after Gina Raimondo resigned to become U.S. Secretary of Commerce.[1]. On January 9, 2021, McKee announced he would self-quarantine after coming into...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Lt. Governor Daniel McKee will quarantine after coming in close contact with someone who tested positive for the coronavirus, his team announced on Saturday. According to a release, McKee tested negative on Saturday in addition to having no symptoms. He is quarantining at home and will...

Rhode Island’s coronavirus response will not be impacted by Gov. Gina Raimondo’s imminent departure to join President-elect Joe Biden’s Cabinet, Lt. Gov. Daniel McKee promised on Friday. In his first public statement since Raimondo was named Biden’s pick for commerce secretary, McKee said he’s committed to retaining many of the...