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RI State House Christmas tree lighting interrupted by protesters

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Protesters shout at Gov. Dan McKee during the Christmas tree lighting ceremony. The protesters appeared to be calling upon McKee to address the state's housing crisis. The demonstration comes the same day the governor revealed that the state would soon be opening a 24-hour warming station.

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RI State House Christmas tree lighting interrupted by protesters

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — An annual holiday tradition at the Rhode Island State House was interrupted Wednesday night when several protesters entered the rotunda and began shouting at Gov. Dan McKee. The protesters made their presence known soon after McKee walked into the rotunda to kick off the Christmas tree lighting ceremony. The protesters were heard shouting "keep your promise" and other chants throughout a number of holiday performances. …

1 year ago·East Providence, United States

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Advocates for homeless protest, disrupt annual tree lighting

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)– During the annual RI State House Tree Lighting Ceremony, dozens of advocates for the homeless protested for increased housing options as winter nears. This was the first ceremony held indoor since the beginning of the pandemic. Earlier Wednesday, Governor Dan McKee announced roughly 350 new shelter beds this year will be housed at the Cranston St. Armory in Providence. “It is going to allow us to create overflow for indi…

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