The Dan Yorke Show

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 Ziebarth responds to calls demanding that Governor Dan McKee's 2009 charter school champion award be rescinded, and provides national context on the ongoing political and policy debates surrounding Rhode Island's public charter systems. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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 vehicle total loss threshold—and shares why his organization is pushing for the Governor to sign it into law. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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 initiatives, and Blackstone Valley growth. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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 perspective on the state's political landscape. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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 complaint, filed by Roger Williams University Law Professor and former Dean Michael Yelnosky, alleges that Shekarchi’s rapid jump from the Speaker’s rostrum to a lifetime appointment on the state’s highest court is a flagrant violation of Rhode Island’s "revolving door" law. With the Commission pushing forward with its formal investigation, Shekarchi’s legal team is now signaling a move to the court system to halt the process. In this episode, we sit down with the man who launched the complaint, Michael Yelnosky, to unpack the Commission's landmark vote, the executive director's blistering 27-page objection, and what happens next now that Shekarchi is taking the battle to court. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.