The R.I. law passed just before the US Senate removed a provision from the “Big Beautiful Bill” that would have prevented states from regulating AI for 10 years.

The poll found McKee's job approval rating had slipped to 25%, down 10 points from the last poll done a year ago.

The winner of the Aug. 5 special general election will be the first person other than Ruggerio to represent District 4 since 1984.

A new poll shows Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee with lowly approval ratings as the 2026 election year approaches.