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Governor Dan McKee is giving his 2025 State of the State Address on January 14 at 7 p.m. He’ll speak in the House of Representatives Chamber at the Rhode Island State House in Providence.

McKee, now in his second term, is likely to talk about the big issues Rhode Island is facing and introduce some new plans.

The State House at 82 Smith Street will be packed with state lawmakers, officials, and special guests for the speech.

If you can’t make it in person, don’t worry. You can usually catch the address live on local TV or watch online through the governor’s office streaming services.

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