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Gov. McKee to deliver State of the State address Jan. 13

Gov. Dan McKee will deliver his 2026 State of the State address on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. in the House of Representatives Chamber at the Rhode Island State House. McKee said he will outline his vision for the year ahead, with a focus on affordability, creating good-paying jobs and building a bright future for Rhode Island’s children.

by Ryan Belmore January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

Governor Dan McKee. Photo courtesy of Governor Dan McKee Facebook Page

Gov. Dan McKee will deliver his 2026 State of the State address on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. in the House of Representatives Chamber at the Rhode Island State House.

McKee said he will outline his vision for the year ahead, with a focus on affordability, creating good-paying jobs and building a bright future for Rhode Island’s children.

Ryan Belmore

Ryan Belmore is the owner and publisher of What's Up Newp. He took over the publication in 2012 and has grown it into a three-time Rhode Island Monthly Best Local News Blog (2018, 2019, 2020). He was named LION Publishers Member of the Year in 2020 and received the Dominique Award from the Arts & Cultural Society of Newport County the same year. He has been awarded grants for investigative and community journalism, and continues to coach and mentor new local news publications nationwide. Ryan... More by Ryan Belmore