PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Gov. Dan McKee will have at least seven judicial appointments in the coming months.

It will give McKee the chance to make his mark on the state's courts, but also generate extra scrutiny while he's running for re-election.

In the video above, Boston Globe columnist Dan McGowan joined Joe Cortese on 12 News This Morning to discuss why there are so many vacancies. • Globe RI on BostonGlobe.com » • Globe RI & 12 News Partnership: WPRI 12 partners with The Boston Globe Rhode Island to deliver unmatched local news coverage

Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12 apps to get breaking news and weather alerts.

Watch 12 News Now on WPRI.com or with the free WPRI 12+ TV app.

Follow us on social media:

Thanks for signing up!

Watch for us in your inbox.

Subsc

See Full Page