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Governor McKee Responds to Cumberland Mayor Jeff Mutter
In this segment, we break down the latest friction points in the upcoming Rhode Island Democratic primary. Governor Dan McKee addresses the recent political waves caused by Cumberland Mayor Jeff Mutter and the Cumberland Democratic Town Committee's decision to back primary challenger Helena Folks. …
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Hometown Divide: Why Cumberland’s Mayor Backed Helena Foulkes Over Dan McKee
Cumberland Mayor Jeff Mutter joins the show to break down his high-stakes decision to endorse Helena Buonanno Foulkes for Governor. In a candid conversation, Mutter explains why he bypassed current Governor—and former Cumberland Mayor—Dan McKee, pulling back the curtain on the shifting political dy…
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Todd Ziebarth on Rescinding Governor McKee’s 2009 Charter School Award
Todd Ziebarth, Chief of State Policy and Advocacy for the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, joins The Dan Yorke Show. Ziebarth responds to calls demanding that Governor Dan McKee's 2009 charter school champion award be rescinded, and provides national context on the ongoing political an…
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Randy Bottella on the Auto Insurance Legislation Awaiting Governor McKee's Signature
Randy Bottella, President of the Auto Body Association of Rhode Island (ABARI), joins The Dan Yorke Show to discuss the major auto insurance legislation currently sitting on Governor Dan McKee’s desk. Bottella explains the consumer and industry impacts of the bill—including changes to the state's v…
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Mayor Don Grebien on the State-Municipal Partnership with Governor McKee
Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien joins The Dan Yorke Show to detail his endorsement of Governor Dan McKee. Mayor Grebien discusses the strategic relationship between the state and the city of Pawtucket, highlighting how the McKee administration's support drives local economic development, transit initia…
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North Providence Mayor Charlie Lombardi on Endorsing Governor Dan McKee
North Providence Mayor Charlie Lombardi joins The Dan Yorke Show to discuss his official endorsement of Governor Dan McKee. Mayor Lombardi breaks down the local impact of the McKee administration’s policies on North Providence infrastructure, small businesses, and municipal funding, and shares his …
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Showdown Over the High Court: Shekarchi’s Vow to Fight Ethics Investigation in Court
The high-stakes legal battle over Rhode Island’s open Supreme Court seat has reached a fever pitch. Following a grueling three-hour hearing, the Rhode Island Ethics Commission voted 6–1 to reject former House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi’s motion to dismiss the ethics complaint against him. The com…
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To Total or To Repair? The Battle Over Rhode Island’s Auto Insurance Rates.
As Rhode Island drivers already face some of the highest car insurance and repair costs in the nation, a contentious piece of legislation sits on Governor Dan McKee’s desk. In this episode, we sit down with insurance industry expert Christopher S. Stark to break down House Bill 7866 and Senate Bil…
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Reaction To Gov McKee Signing Charter School Moratorium: Lauren Matlach Deputy Director, RI League of Charter Public Schools
Lauren Matlach Deputy Director, RI League of Charter Public Schools joins the show to react to Governor Dan McKee's decision to sign a charter school pause.
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Woonsocket Mayor Chris Beauchamp on Endorsing Governor Dan McKee
Woonsocket mayor Chris Beauchamp joins the show to discuss why he is endorsing Governor Dan McKee.
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