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Do New Englanders approve of their governors? Here’s how they’re faring as 2025 begins. – The Boston Globe
If Tuesday’s State of the State address was effectively Governor Dan McKee’s kickoff to his reelection campaign, he now has a better idea of where he stands with the voters as he begins the nearly two-year marathon to the Democratic primary.
A new survey from Morning Consult shows that McKee finished 2024 with a 44 percent approval rating and a 40 percent disapproval rating, which makes him the least-popular governor in New England but still largely contradicts much of the conventional wisdom in Rhode Island politics that he is a sitting duck in 2026.
Morning Consult conducts online surveys on the approval ratings of governors every three months. McKee’s 44 percent approval rating in the fourth quarter of 2024 is similar to previous quarters, although he was above 50 percent approval in the second and third quarters of 2023.
Here’s a breakdown of approval ratings for New England governors for the fourth quarter of 2024.
Vermont Governor Phil Scott (R)
75 percent approve / 18 percent disapprove
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu (R)
65 percent approve / 29 percent disapprove
(Sununu did not seek reelection, and Governor Kelly Ayotte was sworn in this month.)
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont (D)
63 percent approve / 30 percent disapprove
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey (D)
60 percent approve / 29 percent disapprove
Maine Governor Janet Mills (D)
54 percent approve / 39 percent disapprove
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee (D)
44 percent approve / 40 percent disapprove
The bigger picture: McKee would obviously much rather be in the position of any of his counterparts in New England, but he continues to see a path to reelection.
No one is basing their political future on polling from Morning Consult, but this is one of those classic cases where anyone interested in being Rhode Island governor can find a silver lining.
⚓ If you’re McKee, it’s “See, I’m not in as bad shape as the local media wants to believe.”
⚓ If you’re likely Democratic rival Helena Foulkes, it’s “McKee is trending in the wrong direction, and I haven’t spent a dime to remind voters of any of his mistakes.”
⚓ If you’re House Speaker Joe Shekarchi, it’s “Let’s see where McKee is in nine months.”
This story first appeared in Rhode Map, our free newsletter about Rhode Island that also contains information about local events, links to interesting stories, and more. If you’d like to receive it via e-mail Monday through Friday, you can sign up here.
Dan McGowan can be reached at dan.mcgowan@globe.com. Follow him @danmcgowan.
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Weather Now: Showers, T’storm Today
Good morning! Happy Thursday! Today will be pretty unsettled with the chance for showers and t’storms. Friday will still be damp with showers and drizzle, but the weekend still looks amazing!
The one good thing with the rain, for allergy sufferers at least, the pollen levels will be lower. In fact, both today and tomorrow, the tree pollen counts will be low locally. Do expect a spike in the pollen count for Saturday and Sunday with the dry weather.
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TODAY
Hour-by-hour forecast for today…
We’ll have some showers around during the morning commute today, but the greatest chance for showers and t’storms will be after 9AM and before 5PM.
Showers and thunderstorms could slow travel around mid-day. Rain could fall heavily at times.
A line of showers and t’storms will be sweeping across the area through the afternoon as a slow-moving weather systems moves through the region.
Highs today will be in the upper 50s to lower 60s with southeast to east winds of 5-15mph.
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TONIGHT
Showers are still possible this evening; although they won’t be as numerous.
TOMORROW
That low center will be nearby Friday morning, and we’ll be stuck with a damp, cool windflow. Expect drizzle and showers in the morning and possibly some lingering showers in the afternoon.
Highs Friday will only be in the 50s. The average high this time of year is in the upper 60s.
LOOKING AHEAD
Then…there’s the weekend. Saturday looks amazing with lots of sunshine and dry weather. It’ll be warmer, too, with highs in the 70s.
-Meteorologist T.J. Del Santo
T.J. Del Santo (tdelsanto@wpri.com) is the weekday morning and noon meteorologist for 12 News. Connect with him on Facebook and Twitter and Instagram and Threads and BlueSky.
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Rhode Island Department of Health issues overdose alert for Johnston, North Providence
The Rhode Island Department of Health issued an overdose spike alert for Johnston and North Providence.
Health officials said over the past week, five Johnston and North Providence residents received medical care for a drug overdose.
According to RIDOH, these municipalities have historically lower overdose rates than the statewide average.
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Residents can visit Prevent Overdose RI connect with community harm reduction organizations and find treatment.
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RI Lottery Mega Millions, Numbers Midday winning numbers for May 12, 2026
The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 12, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from May 12 drawing
17-32-35-40-47, Mega Ball: 17
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Numbers numbers from May 12 drawing
Midday: 1-5-2-0
Evening: 1-6-0-3
Check Numbers payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Wild Money numbers from May 12 drawing
23-27-29-31-35, Extra: 12
Check Wild Money payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 12 drawing
19-21-35-38-53, Bonus: 01
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes less than $600 can be claimed at any Rhode Island Lottery Retailer. Prizes of $600 and above must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters, 1425 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, Rhode Island 02920.
- Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize. The annuitized prize shall be paid in 30 graduated annual installments.
- Winners of the Millionaire for Life top prize of $1,000,000 a year for life and second prize of $100,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.
When are the Rhode Island Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 10:30 p.m. ET daily.
- Millionaire for Life: 11:15 p.m. ET daily.
- Numbers (Midday): 1:30 p.m. ET daily.
- Numbers (Evening): 7:29 p.m. ET daily.
- Wild Money: 7:29 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Rhode Island editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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