Podcasts about appropriations

City officials say sweeping reform efforts on police policy, training and accountability continue regardless of the decisions made in Washington D.C. One way electric providers are responding to record summer heat is by paying customers to turn down their air conditioners. More than $300 billion in federal funding meant for Indian Country has been blocked – that's according to a tracker compiled by the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations. Plus the latest, community, Fronteras Desk, education and metro Phoenix news.

Virginia Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA), member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, has introduced legislation that would close a loophole in the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) which would ensure that individuals who were once acting as a foreign agent will be required to register for their foreign lobbying work. The bill is getting solid bipartisan support, along with support of President Trump's announcement the United States and China have agreed to lower most tariffs for 90 days saying the deal will cut tariffs on most Chinese products from 145 to 30 percent. FOX's Ryan Schmelz speaks with Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA), member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Committee on Appropriations, who says he hopes to get Democrats onboard to combat threats from China, lowering prescription drug prices and ways to save Medicaid. Click Here⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Virginia Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA), member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, has introduced legislation that would close a loophole in the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) which would ensure that individuals who were once acting as a foreign agent will be required to register for their foreign lobbying work. The bill is getting solid bipartisan support, along with support of President Trump's announcement the United States and China have agreed to lower most tariffs for 90 days saying the deal will cut tariffs on most Chinese products from 145 to 30 percent. FOX's Ryan Schmelz speaks with Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA), member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Committee on Appropriations, who says he hopes to get Democrats onboard to combat threats from China, lowering prescription drug prices and ways to save Medicaid. Click Here⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Virginia Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA), member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, has introduced legislation that would close a loophole in the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) which would ensure that individuals who were once acting as a foreign agent will be required to register for their foreign lobbying work. The bill is getting solid bipartisan support, along with support of President Trump's announcement the United States and China have agreed to lower most tariffs for 90 days saying the deal will cut tariffs on most Chinese products from 145 to 30 percent. FOX's Ryan Schmelz speaks with Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA), member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Committee on Appropriations, who says he hopes to get Democrats onboard to combat threats from China, lowering prescription drug prices and ways to save Medicaid. Click Here⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Samantha Handler talks about FBI Director Kash Patel's hearing with House Appropriators this past week and his opposition to the White House's recommendation of a $500 million cut to the FBI. This story was featured in The Readback, our weekend digest featuring the best of Punchbowl News this week. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Ag Secretary Brooks Rollins. She testified recently before a Senate Subcommittee on Appropriations. http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/2025/20250509ABR.mp3

In 2020, the DoD adopted the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF), a major shift aiming to make DoD procurement faster, more flexible, and closer to commercial innovation models.Five years in, what progress has been made? Join GAO's Shelby Oakley and Robert Bullock as they break down the results of a new GAO study, covering how “iterative” acquisition is actually playing out, and the importance of modular contracts, agile funding, and digital support tools.To receive updates about the NDIA Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference and Exhibition on August 27-29, 2025 at the Washington D.C. Convention Center, please join our mailing list here: https://www.emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org/sign-up http://emergingtechnologiesinstitute.orghttps://www.facebook.com/EmergingTechETIhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/ndia-eti-emerging-technologies-institute https://www.twitter.com/EmergingTechETI

Clement Manyathela speaks to Sinawo Thambo, EFF Member of Parliament and Mmusi Maimane, the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Appropriations about the postponed adoption of the 2025 division of revenue bill. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live – The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) on 702 https://www.primediaplus.com/station/702 Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/702/the-clement-manyathela-show/audio-podcasts/the-clement-manyathela-show/ Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/  Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702   702 on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702  702 on Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkradio702  702 on X: www.x.com/Radio702  702 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@radio702  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textPat Leahy is a giant of the US Senate...the first Democrat elected to the Senate from Vermont...the third longest serving Senator in US history...the Senate President Pro Tem...Chair of Appropriations, Agriculture, and Judiciary...and 8 terms in the US Senate. In this conversation, we talk his roots in small town Vermont, overcoming the state's deep Republican roots in a 1974 upset, entering the Senate in his mid 30s, and his favorite stories, lessons, and proudest moments from nearly 50 years in the US Senate.IN THIS EPISODEGrowing up in small-town Montpelier with a love of reading...How his service as District Attorney propelled his successful run for Senate in 1974 as the first Democrat to win a Vermont Senate seat...Early days in the US Senate in his mid 30s...How he won 8 terms in what was initially a very Republican state...The interesting story behind his 1998 re-election, his first true landslide...The most tense and high-stakes moments during his career in the Senate...Passing anti-land mine legislation...A day in the life of the Senate President Pro Tem...How trust among Senators one late night saved lives during a mid 80s Capitol bombing...Senator Leahy receives a tip he received from an "anonymous jogger" during the Iraq War debate...When Vice President Dick Cheney swore at Senator Leahy on the Senate floor...The Senator who gave the best Senate floor speeches...The most effective Majority Leader he saw...When his colleague Jim Jeffords switched parties and changed control of the Senate...His views on the rise of Bernie Sanders as a national figure...Why he didn't run for re-election in 2022...How he received the Order of the British Empire designation...His connection to the Batman character and appearing in several Batman films...His status as the Senate's leading Grateful Dead Head...The status of his wife Marcelle as his political secret weapon...AND anatomical impossibilities, Howard Baker, James Baker, Leonid Brezhnev, Dale Bumpers, George H.W. Bush, Robert Byrd, George Clooney, DC Comics, designated survivors, Charles Dickens, John Durkin, Jim Eastland, Jerry Ford, Jerry Garcia, John Glenn, holy water, Hubert Humphrey, John F. Kennedy, Ted Kennedy, Heath Ledger, Mike Mansfield, Miranda Rights, Mitch McConnell, Bobby Muller, Christopher Nolan, Sam Nunn, Barack Obama, organic farming, Colin Powell, Quebec City, Hugh Scott, secret weapons, Alan Simpson, Bob Stafford, Ted Stevens, Robert Louis Stevenson, Fred Tuttle, Mark Twain, Vincent Van Gogh, Wayne Industries...& more!

Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Chairs of the Appropriations and Revenue Committees Senators Clements and von Gillern. During the episode the senators and Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal discuss the budget shortfall facing the state, steps they are taking to fill the gap, and what it means for tax relief in Nebraska.  If you want more economic freedom in Nebraska, please visit platteinstitute.org to make a donation to help fund our research and advocacy.It's time to stop the status quo. Let's remove economic barriers and make Nebraskans proud.

The upcoming appropriations cycle faces some rough headwinds, as the Trump administration tries to freeze funding, fire thousands of public employees and gut federal agencies, while Republicans pursue a partisan reconciliation package that will further antagonize Democrats. Aidan Quigley, Caitlin Reilly and David Lerman discuss the challenging political climate for fiscal 2026 spending bills and how the reconciliation process could interfere with that work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The upcoming appropriations cycle faces some rough headwinds, as the Trump administration tries to freeze funding, fire thousands of public employees and gut federal agencies, while Republicans pursue a partisan reconciliation package that will further antagonize Democrats. Aidan Quigley, Caitlin Reilly and David Lerman discuss the challenging political climate for fiscal 2026 spending bills and how the reconciliation process could interfere with that work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill LandWe update listeners on our two remaining education funding bills - SB 5192 for Materials, Supplies, and Operating Costs and SB 5263 for Special Education). These bills have now had a hearing and are waiting for a vote in the House Appropriations committee. We highlight powerful testimony including Bellevue School District's announcement that they'll face "binding conditions" (educational bankruptcy) without additional funding. Budget LandWe take you on a welcome tour of "Budget Land" to give you an orientation to Washington State's budget-adoption process. House and Senate Budgets dropped as we were preparing this episode. Hearings and exec will all happen in a super-compressed timeline before we see you for week 12. See our Show Notes for contacts and templates to reach out to Appropriations committee members, as well as a freeset of digital green-tinted glasses.Support the showContact us at hello@rainydayrecess.org.Rainy Day Recess music by Lester Mayo, logo by Cheryl Jenrow.

Is the state really weighing whether to hire more cops or healthcare professionals? In a recent report in the Hartford Courant, it shows that overtime costs are in the tens of millions in multiple departments. The highest amounts were in the state prison system, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and state police. But now, lawmakers are debating hiring practices to cut overtime costs. We spoke with State Senator Jeff Gordon, a member of both the Appropriations and the Public Safety Committees.  Image Credit: Getty Images 

In this episode, Charlie Kirk and Senator Markwayne Mullin discuss the continuing resolution (CR) fight, highlighting how Chuck Schumer initially refused votes but later caved, while five vulnerable Democrats held out for political leverage. Mullin outlines the broader fiscal challenges, emphasizing the need for spending cuts, rescission efforts, and a strategic push for a major reconciliation bill to advance President Trump’s agenda.

Bongani Bingwa in conversation with Mmusi Maimane, Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Appropriations & leader of Build One SA and Songezo Zibi, Chairperson Standing Committee on Public Accounts & Rise Mzansi Leader in response to the budget speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan. 20, 2025, marked the starting line of the first 100 days of President Donald Trump's second term. This podcast is part of a series tracking critical policy issues the White House may look to act on during the defining period of any president's administration. This week, our team examines the state of congressional negotiations on appropriations bills that continue government operations, and budgetary reconciliation efforts that advance the Republican policy agenda.

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For the week of Feb. 24, 2025, host Dawn Vaughan talks to politics team colleague Avi Bajpai and newsroom colleague Brian Gordon, who is The N&O's business and technology reporter. New Republican House Speaker Destin Hall's cryptocurrency bill. House Bill 92 would allow State Treasurer Brad Briner to invest in “qualified digital assets.” Gordon explains why Republicans and others are supporters of Bitcoin, what it actually is, and what risk is involved in investing the state's money. Plus, Bajpai has details on the latest move by Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Republicans related to his power, and we talk about what else to expect at the General Assembly this week. Spoiler: a lot of Appropriations committees. Host: Dawn Vaughan Guests: N.C. Commissioner of Labor Luke Farley Executive Producer: Laura Brache Want even more North Carolina politics news? Our Under the Dome newsletter dives deep into all things #ncpol and legislative happenings. It's sent to your inbox Tuesday to Friday and Sunday. Sign up here. Please consider supporting local journalism with a subscription to The N&O. If you're already a subscriber, thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Erin Rider and Leah Murray  Fallout grows over Pres. Trump’s comments on Ukraine  GOP Senators, foreign policy experts, and world leaders are all coming out against President Trump for his recent comments saying Ukraine is responsible for the Russian invasion of their country. Utah's Senators are also weighing in on those claims, with Senator Curtis saying he supports Ukraine, but doesn’t want to second guess the President. The Inside Sources hosts give their analysis on the situation today.    The effects of federal layoffs here in Utah  One of President Trump's campaign promises was to reduce the size of the federal government. It's a big reason DOGE was created. Layoffs of federal employees are already underway -- probationary employees have already been let go. And more layoffs are coming. The hosts talk about the potential effects here in Utah and the importance of compassion in this discussion.    Updates to the multi-state lawsuit over disability protections  For our listeners who've been following the multi-state lawsuit regarding Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act -- which protects people with disabilities -- there are new updates on the case. Last week, Utah Attorney General Derek Brown spoke with Inside Sources about the lawsuit and what it hopes to achieve. He joins us again to address a solution to one specific concern.     The state of Utah’s budget  One of the first action items in the state's legislative session is figuring out the budget -- how much money will there be available to spend on all the legislation lawmakers hope to pass? Appropriations committees have wrapped up now and the state's budget... isn't looking as positive as in previous years. Can lawmakers get their desired tax cuts with the state of the budget? Leah and Erin discuss.    Analysis of the federal government budget proposals  How does the federal budget look under the House GOP’s proposal? It’s the one President Trump appears to like more, so what’s in it? Mike Murphy, Senior Vice President at the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget joins Inside Sources in the studio to share his expert analysis of the budget proposals and whether Congress has a chance to actually balance the budget.    The 1st Amendment, freedom of the press, and President Trump  Recently, the Trump Administration barred the Associated Press (AP) from covering the Oval Office. It comes because of how the news organization refers to the Gulf of America: call it Gulf of Mexico while also mentioning that President Trump has decided to call it the Gulf of America. It's brought up some thoughts on how President Trump works with the press, how far the 1st amendment goes, and when a President can sue for libel.   

Hosts: Erin Rider and Leah Murray  One of the first action items in the state's legislative session is figuring out the budget -- how much money will there be available to spend on all the legislation lawmakers hope to pass? Appropriations committees have wrapped up now and the state's budget... isn't looking as positive as in previous years. Can lawmakers get their desired tax cuts with the state of the budget? Leah and Erin discuss. 

This briefing explained the processes, rules, and norms that underpin the budget, reconciliation, and appropriations debates happening right now on Capitol Hill. It explored the relationship between the presidential budget, annual appropriations, and budget reconciliation. Panelists described the different stages of the appropriations cycle and how the process interfaces with other legislative activity on the Hill. The briefing highlighted ways Congressional staff—working both on and off the budget and appropriations committees—can engage with the conversations on fiscal year (FY) 2025 appropriations, FY2026 appropriations, and budget reconciliation.

Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minnesota) addresses the executive council winter session of the National Congress of American Indians on February 11, 2025. McCollum serves on the House Committee on Appropriations, where she is the ranking Democratic member on the Defense subcommittee. She is also a senior member of the Interior subcommittee. McCollum is also Co-Chair Emeritus of the bipartisan Congressional Native American Caucus. NCAI's executive council winter session took place in Washington, D.C.

Narrative strategies, immersion, interaction, participation, identification, multimodality, characters and the connection between physical and fictional or virtual worlds: the fields of inquiry into the complex relationship between live performance and video games are numerous and diverse. For the first time, Live Performance and Video Games: Inspirations, Appropriations and Mutual Transfers (Transcript Publishing, 2024) brings together international researchers and artists to explore this relationship in a variety of essays. The contributors to this volume focus on reciprocal inspirations, appropriations and transfers applied by theatre artists, game designers and researchers. They analyze several artistic forms such as VR performance, immersive theatre, speedrunning or game theatre. Rudolf Thomas Inderst (*1978) enjoys video games since 1985. He received a master's degree in political science, American cultural studies as well as contemporary and recent history from Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich and holds two PhDs in game studies (LMU & University of Passau). Currently, he's teaching as a professor for game design at the IU International University for Applied Science, has submitted his third dissertation at the University of Vechta, holds the position as lead editor at the online journal Titel kulturmagazin for the game section, hosts the German local radio show Replay Value and is editor of the weekly game research newsletter DiGRA D-A-CH Game Studies Watchlist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Narrative strategies, immersion, interaction, participation, identification, multimodality, characters and the connection between physical and fictional or virtual worlds: the fields of inquiry into the complex relationship between live performance and video games are numerous and diverse. For the first time, Live Performance and Video Games: Inspirations, Appropriations and Mutual Transfers (Transcript Publishing, 2024) brings together international researchers and artists to explore this relationship in a variety of essays. The contributors to this volume focus on reciprocal inspirations, appropriations and transfers applied by theatre artists, game designers and researchers. They analyze several artistic forms such as VR performance, immersive theatre, speedrunning or game theatre. Rudolf Thomas Inderst (*1978) enjoys video games since 1985. He received a master's degree in political science, American cultural studies as well as contemporary and recent history from Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich and holds two PhDs in game studies (LMU & University of Passau). Currently, he's teaching as a professor for game design at the IU International University for Applied Science, has submitted his third dissertation at the University of Vechta, holds the position as lead editor at the online journal Titel kulturmagazin for the game section, hosts the German local radio show Replay Value and is editor of the weekly game research newsletter DiGRA D-A-CH Game Studies Watchlist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/performing-arts

A continuing resolution for the rest of fiscal 2025 appears more likely. The Senate GOP is looking to outpace its House counterparts on budget reconciliation efforts. Trump's controversial OMB nominee likely gets a confirmation vote today. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, Feb. 6.

Rep. Eric Davanzo and host Jordan Frei discuss committee assignments and what it means to be on the Appropriations committee during budget time.

It's week 3 of the 2025 legislative session in Washington State. Megan Larkin is helping us follow the education bills related to the Big 3 priorities embraced by the major education advocacy organizations across Washington (WASSDA, WASA, and WSPTA). --> SIGN IN on special education bills in Appropriations. See our Show NotesEach person's opinions are their own. Contact us with comments, questions, or corrections at hello@rainydayrecess.org.Support the showContact us at hello@rainydayrecess.org.Rainy Day Recess music by Lester Mayo, logo by Cheryl Jenrow.

Democratic and independent members of the U.S. Senate hold a press conference on January 28, 2025. The Democratic lawmakers addressed a freeze in federal funds that has been ordered by President Donald Trump. They called the action a violation of the U.S. Constitution. “In a brazen and illegal move, the Trump administration is working to freeze vast swaths of federal funding passed into law by Republicans and Democrats alike," said Sen. Patty Murray (D-Washington), the Democratic vice chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations. “The scope of this illegal action is unprecedented and could have devastating consequences across the country for real people," said Murray. Speakers included: Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-New York) Sen. Patty Murray (D-Washington) Sen. Jeff Merkeley (D-Oregon) Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Connecticut) Sen. Andy Kim (D-New Jersey) Sen. Angus King (I-Maine)

Democratic and independent members of the U.S. Senate hold a press conference on January 28, 2025. The Democratic lawmakers addressed a freeze in federal funds that has been ordered by President Donald Trump. They called the action a violation of the U.S. Constitution. “In a brazen and illegal move, the Trump administration is working to freeze vast swaths of federal funding passed into law by Republicans and Democrats alike," said Sen. Patty Murray (D-Washington), the Democratic vice chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations. “The scope of this illegal action is unprecedented and could have devastating consequences across the country for real people," said Murray. Speakers included: Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-New York) Sen. Patty Murray (D-Washington) Sen. Jeff Merkeley (D-Oregon) Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Connecticut) Sen. Andy Kim (D-New Jersey) Sen. Angus King (I-Maine)

If your organization is looking to meet community needs for the benefit of the public, whether it be infrastructure or programming, you can ask your federal elected officials to legislate that project so Congress will send money to fund it. If this sounds familiar, it is. Years ago, it was called earmarks or federal appropriations, but around 2011 this funding source went away (or did it?). Join our very informative conversation with Tonia Brown-Kinzel, GPC, CGMS, for a history lesson on this funding source, plus a step-by-step process for participating in the new process, which is known as Congressionally Directed Spending.   JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon   SHOW NOTES: Senators – Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) General Guidance on Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations Requests – US Senator Committee on Appropriations   Representatives – Community Projects Funding (CPF) FY25 Member Request Guidance   Tonia's FY2026 Federal Appropriations Links & Resources   WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST: Tonia Brown-Kinzel LinkedIn The Grant Plant

FULL COMMITTEE 119TH ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS Date: Thu, 01/23/2025 - 10:00 AM Location: Capitol Complex, 2359 RHOB, Washington, DC, 20515 Meeting Documents Committee on Appropriations Rules for the 119th Congress https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/28/HMTG-119-AP00-20250123-SD001.pdf Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee Jurisdiction for the 119th Congress https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/28/HMTG-119-AP00-20250123-SD002.pdf Notice of Full Committee Organizational Meeting https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/28/HMTG-119-AP00-20250123-SD003.pdf Committee Notice: https://appropriations.house.gov/schedule/business-meetings/full-committee-119th-organizational-meeting-committee-appropriations

Snow is expected across Southern Mississippi today. Emergency managers are cautioning folks about icy roads and dangerously cold temperatures.Then, Mississippi's Department of Child Protection Services has seen a recent influx of children to the state's care.Plus, today is the National Day of Racial Healing, which focuses on sharing the truth about the nation's history which can be difficult but necessary to bring about racial reconciliation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

January 16, 2024 ~ Michigan's Appropriation's Chair, Rep. Ann Bollin, joins Kevin to discuss their budget priorities this year and Governor Whitmer's 2025 plan.

The 60th Oklahoma Legislature has officially convened, bill writing is underway, and session will be starting in just a few weeks. Let's get caught up on where things stand as we enter the next few months. Transcript: Hello and welcome to Let's Pod This, my name is Andy Moore and we have a jam-packed episode for you today. At the end I will highlight some important upcoming events, so while you're listening, be sure to grab a pen and paper to write those down.But first, let's begin with our legislative update: Tuesday was Organizational Day for the Oklahoma legislature, which is the day when the members come together to formally elect the leaders of each caucus and each chamber, vote on the rules the bodies will use to operate for the next year, and, I think, to take new headshots. I've seen a lot of folks post them online, at least. More on this later. I'm honestly not clear on when the Legislative session *officially* begins. Organizational Day seems like the official start, but some people say that the legislature isn't REALLY in session until the first Monday in February; this year that falls on February 3rd. That's the day the Governor gives his State of the State address and when the Legislature formally gavels into session. Ah, wait…I think that's it - I think Organizational Day is the first day of the Legislature - this year begins the 60th Oklahoma Legislature, and remember that each Legislature is a two-year cohort or lineup - and each Legislature will have multiple sessions. There are at least two “regular” sessions, one each year, and the first regular session of the 60th legislature begins on February 3rd. And then there maybe some “extraordinary” or special sessions sprinkled in along the way. Anyway, on Organizational Day, The Senate published its schedule for chamber deadlines, and it is unusually detailed, particularly when it comes to bill filing. There are seven deadline dates in January, one for Organizational Day and the other six relate to bill filing and stipulate things as specific as “Final draft revisions due to drafters by Senators” by 4pm on January 15th. And then the schedule only lists six more deadlines for the entire duration of session, February to May. As of today, the House has not published their entire deadline schedule but they have published their Committee Schedule. At first I was surprised to see that the Appropriations & Budget Committee is scheduled to meet every day - the schedule has them listed on Monday mornings at 9am AND 10:30am, as well as Monday afternoon, Tuesday afternoon, AND Wednesday afternoon, all at 4:30pm, and then one more time on Thursdays at 1:30pm. BUT then I saw a footnote that says “The A&B Committee develops its own meeting schedule and that of the Subcommittees,” so we'll just wait and see what they do. It would be unusual for the A&B committee to meet so early on a Monday morning, as many rural legislators go home to their districts on the weekends and don't drive into the city until Monday. I'm not opposed to Monday morning meetings, though - I love to see legislators at the Capitol working on things. Plus, more meetings means, at least in theory, that there will be more time for thoughtful discussion about important issues…or it could just mean more time for inane shenanigans that distract the legislature (and the public!) away from important issues. Speaking of distraction, the Bill filing deadline is next Thursday, January 16th, and that means that over the next few weeks you will hear about many, many bad and ridiculous bills. And a few good ones, too, God willing, but, undoubtedly, the small cabal of legislators...

It could take Republicans weeks to finalize a reconciliation strategy. CQ Morning Briefing looks ahead at tax, agriculture and crypto debates in the new Congress. House Democrats could see a shuffling of Appropriations subcommittee ranking members. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Jan. 8.

On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Carl Tepper represents House District 84, which is entirely within Lubbock County, Texas. A father, Air Force veteran, Texas Tech graduate, and commercial real estate professional, Representative Tepper serves on the House Committees on Appropriations and Urban Affairs.

In this insightful episode, former congressman Kent Hance shares his experiences and perspectives on the federal budget process and government spending. Hance discusses the complexities of drafting and passing budgets, the frequent use of continuing resolutions, and the contentious issue of the debt ceiling. He highlights the political dynamics between Republicans and Democrats, the impact of government spending on inflation, and the challenges posed by entitlement programs. Interspersed with personal anecdotes and humor, Hance provides a comprehensive and relatable overview of the budgetary challenges facing Congress and their broader economic implications.

The government won't shut down. But it doesn't get 2025 appropriations either. That will have to wait until March under the continuing resolution hammered out at the 11 hour Friday night. An update now from Bloomberg Government deputy news director Loren Duggan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The government won't shut down. But it doesn't get 2025 appropriations either. That will have to wait until March under the continuing resolution hammered out at the 11 hour Friday night. An update now from Bloomberg Government deputy news director Loren Duggan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The General Services Administration has been making steady award progress on two signature, multi-award contracts. Even as Polaris II and Oasis-Plus move along, agency appropriations for 2025 look like they'll be delayed until April, halfway through the fiscal year. For his take on the implications, federal sales and marketing consultant Larry Allen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The General Services Administration has been making steady award progress on two signature, multi-award contracts. Even as Polaris II and Oasis-Plus move along, agency appropriations for 2025 look like they'll be delayed until April, halfway through the fiscal year. For his take on the implications, federal sales and marketing consultant Larry Allen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rick Brinkley was the minister of the Collinsville Community Church, an Emmy-nominated television producer in Oklahoma, Baltimore, and New York City, and President/CEO of Eastern Oklahoma's Better Business Bureau and then its Chief Operating Officer from 1999 to 2015.He became a State Senator in 2010, serving as the Chair of Pensions, Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee, and a member of the Appropriations, Energy, Health and Human Services, and Business and Commerce Committees.In August 2015, Brinkley resigned his seat as he was being investigated on accusations of embezzlement from his employer. The embezzlement was related to his gambling addiction. He was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison.As a noted public speaker, Rick travels the country telling the story of his gambling addiction, what it did to his life, and what others can do to regain control of theirs. If you or someone you know has a gambling addiction, call The National Problem Gambling helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER.Listen to Rick talk about how his addiction brought him comfort, the day he learned he was under investigation, and his days in prison on the Podcast and website of VoicesOfOklahoma.com.

Elon Musk and entrepreneur-politician Vivek Ramaswamy presented their ambitious proposal to shrink federal spending and reduce government inefficiencies in Washington this week. Dubbed the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), their initiative proposes saving $2 trillion in federal spending, though specifics were notably scarce. The pair met with members of Congress, primarily Republicans, to gauge support and discuss the viability of their plan. Among those in attendance was Representative Tom Cole, a seasoned Republican from Oklahoma and the incoming House Appropriations Committee chair, who offered measured skepticism. Cole, reflecting on his conversations with Musk and Ramaswamy, noted their effort to understand "the full scope" of their proposal and the extent of executive authority they might wield. His remarks hinted at the constitutional limitations the duo could face. "How much would be done by executive action?" he asked, underscoring Congress's constitutional role in appropriations. Appropriations remain at the heart of federal spending, requiring Congress's active involvement. Legislative attempts to bypass this process, such as impoundment, often encounter resistance from the judiciary and Congress itself. The 1974 Budget Control and Impoundment Act, a legislative response to President Nixon's unilateral actions during his impeachment crisis, fortified Congress's role in spending decisions. Musk and Ramaswamy's DOGE initiative must therefore navigate not just political, but legal constraints. History suggests that lofty goals to overhaul federal spending have faced immense challenges. The proposed $2 trillion in savings is ambitious, but the absence of specific strategies raises doubts about its feasibility. To understand the hurdles facing DOGE, it's crucial to examine the lessons of past efforts to reform government spending. Efforts to reform federal spending have long been central to Republican policy agendas. During his 1980 presidential campaign, Ronald Reagan criticized the ballooning federal debt, which was nearing $1 trillion at the time—a figure that seemed unthinkable then. Reagan entrusted his first Office of Management and Budget (OMB) director, David Stockman, with implementing steep budget cuts. Stockman targeted social programs with fervor, equating budget excesses to moral failings. Yet, Stockman's efforts quickly ran into opposition from Democrats and even some Republicans. Reagan's broader fiscal policy, which included large tax cuts and increased military spending, further undermined his administration's deficit-reduction goals. By the end of his first term, the national debt had doubled, and by the time Reagan left office, it had tripled. Stockman, disillusioned, exited the administration and later published a memoir, The Triumph of Politics: Why the Reagan Revolution Failed, chronicling his frustrations. Reagan's later attempts to streamline government included appointing J. Peter Grace to lead a commission on government efficiency. Though the commission unearthed useful recommendations, its impact was marred by revelations about Grace's company, W.R. Grace & Co., having paid minimal taxes. These optics undermined public confidence in the commission's efforts.

On this episode of the podcast, Virginia Congressman Ben Cline dives into the great conversations that he and his colleagues had with President-elect Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) leaders Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. The Member on Appropriations shared key insights into Republican initiatives that will advance fiscal responsibility and streamline government operations, including a balanced budget proposal from the Republican Study Committee. The Congressman advocated for treating government like a business, privatizing certain functions and relocating federal agencies to save costs. He called for federal employees to return to the office and voiced his strong support for Pete Hegseth's nomination as President Trump's chosen Defense Secretary. Furthermore, Congressman Cline acknowledges the ongoing importance of securing our southern border through comprehensive legislative policy solutions like HR-2.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of ITR Live, host Chris Hagenow and John Hendrickson dive into critical discussions about local and state government spending, upcoming legislative priorities, and broader national political issues. Government Spending and Transparency: The conversation explores both state and local government spending practices, with particular attention to property tax reform. John highlights the benefits of capping property tax increases at 2% annually, a reform inspired by similar measures in states like New York and Massachusetts. Additionally, the hosts discuss the need for better transparency in property tax statements, emphasizing the importance of simplicity and clarity for taxpayers. National Politics and Hunter Biden: Chris and John share their perspectives on recent national developments, including the potential implications of Hunter Biden's pardon. They discuss how this development could shift the political landscape, including its impact on President Biden's administration and potential strategies for Republicans heading into the next election cycle. Economic Development and Local Investments: The hosts critique local government investments in high-profile projects, such as West Des Moines' proposed $91 million water park and Dubuque's $1 million allocation to the Field of Dreams project. They question whether these projects represent the best use of taxpayer dollars, suggesting that local governments should prioritize essential services over ambitious development projects. Iowa's Legislative Priorities for 2025: Looking ahead to the upcoming legislative session, the hosts discuss critical issues such as property tax reform, income tax reductions, and spending limitations. They emphasize the importance of responsible governance to maintain Iowa's strong fiscal foundation, citing successful measures that have led to budget surpluses and taxpayer relief. Committee Leadership and Legislative Dynamics: Chris and John provide insights into the new committee assignments in the Iowa legislature. They highlight the significance of these roles, particularly in areas like Ways and Means and Appropriations, which directly influence tax and budget policies. The hosts also share their optimism for continued bipartisan efforts to address Iowa's most pressing fiscal challenges.

This Day in Legal History: Jay Treaty SignedOn November 19, 1794, the United States and Great Britain signed the Jay Treaty, formally titled the “Treaty of Amity, Commerce, and Navigation.” Negotiated by U.S. Chief Justice John Jay and British Foreign Secretary Lord Grenville, the treaty sought to resolve lingering tensions between the two nations following the American Revolutionary War. At its core, the agreement facilitated the withdrawal of British troops from forts in the Northwest Territory, a region that was still contested despite American sovereignty being recognized in the Treaty of Paris (1783).The treaty also addressed contentious issues such as British seizure of American ships and the debts owed by American citizens to British creditors. While the agreement provided for limited American trade rights in the British West Indies and a framework for resolving disputes over the U.S.-Canada border, it failed to stop British impressment of American sailors or guarantee broader trading rights. Domestically, the treaty sparked fierce political debate, with Federalists supporting it as a means of preserving peace and economic stability, while Jeffersonian Republicans decried it as overly conciliatory to British interests.The Jay Treaty is historically significant for establishing a precedent for diplomatic negotiation and emphasizing the importance of peaceful dispute resolution. While controversial at the time, it ultimately helped avert war with Britain and allowed the young United States to stabilize its economy and focus on internal growth. Its ratification in 1795 marked an important step in shaping U.S. foreign policy during its formative years. The treaty's mixed reception underscored the deepening political divisions in the United States, foreshadowing the partisan struggles that would define early American governance.Big Law firms are poised to see significant lobbying revenue gains under anticipated Republican control of the White House and Congress, as the GOP aims to advance a pro-business, “America First” agenda. Key areas of focus for lobbyists include revisiting elements of the 2017 tax law, reversing restrictions on fossil fuel development imposed by the Biden administration, and assisting with the confirmation of cabinet nominees. The Supreme Court's recent Loper Bright decision, which limits federal agencies' ability to interpret vague laws, adds another layer of legislative complexity, increasing demand for legal expertise in technical drafting.The potential uptick in lobbying activity echoes patterns seen in prior shifts of political power. Lobbying revenue rose sharply in 2017 and 2021 during transitions to unified party control. Firms like Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, Akin Gump, Squire Patton Boggs, and K&L Gates are particularly well-positioned, with some deriving significant portions of their income from federal lobbying efforts. Brownstein Hyatt leads the pack, earning $50.9 million in lobbying revenue through the first three quarters of 2024.Major firms are already representing high-profile clients. For instance, Brownstein Hyatt has advocated for Apollo Global Management on portfolio-related issues, while Squire Patton Boggs has worked on food regulation for Mars Inc. Energy-related lobbying, such as advocating for liquefied natural gas export permits, is also expected to surge as Republicans aim to repeal Biden-era restrictions. Appropriations negotiations may further boost lobbying opportunities, as delayed bills give the GOP more leverage.Big Law Lobbyists See GOP Trifecta Haul Including Tax, EnergyThe State Bar of California has approved a proposal to expunge attorney discipline records from public view after eight years, provided the attorney has not faced subsequent disciplinary action during that time. This measure, which excludes cases of disbarment, aims to address racial disparities in the attorney discipline system. A 2019 study revealed that Black male attorneys in California were over three times more likely than their white counterparts to face probation, prompting a 2023 review committee to recommend changes to the system. The proposal now awaits approval from the California Supreme Court.The expungement policy is intended to balance accountability, transparency, and redemption opportunities, aligning California's attorney discipline practices with those in other states and professions like medicine and real estate. Critics, however, argue it could undermine transparency and public trust, with 74% of public comments opposing the plan. In contrast, a majority of attorney comments—69%—supported the change, noting it incentivizes maintaining clean records. If implemented, an estimated 2,353 attorneys would be immediately eligible for expungement. California, the second-largest state bar by membership, projects that this policy will reduce the long-term stigma attached to past disciplinary actions.California Bar aims to expunge attorney discipline records after 8 years | ReutersThe losing bidder for Alex Jones' bankrupt Infowars empire is challenging The Onion's winning bid, arguing it offered less cash and relied on questionable claim waivers. First United American Companies LLC (FUAC), which bid $3.5 million in cash, claims its offer was superior to The Onion parent company Global Tetrahedron LLC's $1.75 million bid. FUAC accuses The Onion of colluding with Sandy Hook families who supported the bid by waiving part of their claims against Jones.The bankruptcy trustee overseeing the sale, Christopher Murray, defended the auction as transparent and noted that the Sandy Hook families' waiver improved the overall value of The Onion's bid. The waiver was key in positioning The Onion's bid as the best-value offer, despite its lower cash amount. FUAC countered that these waivers are speculative and provide no real value to the bankruptcy estate, calling them akin to “monopoly” money.Judge Christopher M. Lopez, who previously raised concerns about the auction's transparency, is now considering the motion to disqualify The Onion's bid. The sale is part of an effort to liquidate Jones' estate and pay down the $1.5 billion in defamation judgments against him for spreading false claims about the Sandy Hook shooting. The trustee dismissed FUAC's accusations as baseless and an attempt to mislead the court.In case you haven't figured it out already, FUAC is a company affiliated with Alex Jones' snake oil sales. Obviously, Jones has an interest in seeing his assets purchased by a friendly company rather than The Onion which … is not friendly to Jones' interests. Infowars Bidder Moves to Disqualify The Onion's Winning OfferThe 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals appeared likely to dismiss appeals by Amazon and SpaceX challenging the structure of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), arguing the companies acted prematurely. Both companies sought to block NLRB cases alleging labor violations, with Amazon opposing a unionization case and SpaceX contesting claims of retaliatory firings. However, the appeals panel suggested that Amazon and SpaceX did not give lower court judges enough time to rule before filing their appeals.  Amazon's case, initially in Texas, was transferred to Washington, D.C., and SpaceX's to California, though these transfers are on hold pending appeals. The judges questioned whether the delays cited by Amazon and SpaceX constituted "effective denials," a standard necessary for appeals. Judge James Graves noted Amazon's unrealistic deadline demands, while Judge Irma Ramirez questioned SpaceX's assertion of deliberate judicial delay.  The NLRB argued that the companies imposed arbitrary deadlines to expedite decisions and delayed proceedings by resisting case transfers. Both companies face significant underlying NLRB cases, with Amazon fighting unionization at a New York warehouse and SpaceX denying allegations of retaliatory firings. If the appeals are dismissed, the companies could request a review by the full 5th Circuit, known for its conservative leanings.Amazon, SpaceX challenges to NLRB may be thrown out of appeals court | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Matt MacGregor, Fellow at the Acquisition Innovation Research Center and Senior Director for Strategic Growth at Anduril Industries, joins the podcast to discuss how Congress plans to fund Pentagon modernization programs. In this episode, they dive into the current state of the Congressional defense appropriations process and their implications for emerging defense technologies, including:   - Winners and losers in the House and Senate defense appropriations bills including research and technology programs. - How high priority technology activities, like the Rapid Defense Experimentation Reserve, Replicator, and the Defense Innovation Unit, are faring in the appropriations negotiations - given Congressional concerns over innovation funds. - New budget reform flexibilities like budget line consolidation and portfolio management being considered by Congress to give DOD more ability to move money faster to keep up with emerging technologies and threats, including how they are handling the recommendations of the PPBE Commission. - Where the appropriations process goes from here in the current political climate.   Defense Tech and Acquisition News substack: https://defenseacquisition.substack.com/ To receive updates about the conference please join our mailing list here: https://www.emergingtechnologiesinsti...   http://emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org   / emergingtecheti    / ndia-eti-emerging-technologies-institute    / emergingtecheti

Chinese companies control 80% of the shipping cranes in U.S. ports. And the People's Republic of China is now the largest foreign investor in U.S. shale gas. And Chinese companies operating in the U.S. are regularly caught stealing American intellectual property, personal data, and even genomic data. Why should we care? Because Chinese companies are legally beholden to the Chinese Communist Party, and have given the CCP the opportunity to cripple critical American infrastructure in the event of any confrontation between the U.S. and China. In this episode of WTH Live! the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party outline the threat certain Chinese companies operating in the U.S. pose to national security, and how to combat it. Congressman John R. Moolenaar represents Michigan's Second Congressional District and serves as the Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. Rep. Moolenaar also serves as Michigan's senior member of the House Committee on Appropriations and as the Co-Chair for the School Choice Caucus. Prior to joining the House, Rep. Moolenaar served in the Michigan State Senate and Michigan House of Representatives. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi represents Illinois's Eighth Congressional District and serves as the Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, making him the first South Asian American in history to lead a Congressional Committee. He also serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committee on Oversight and Accountability.Read the transcript here.

Join Jim and Greg as they look at how the GOP's odds for a U.S. Senate majority seem to be improving, how Tim Walz was a massive failure on COVID deaths in nursing homes and much more, and how Chuck Schumer utterly failed to do his most important job - but will still emerge as a winner.First, they welcome a new Scott Rasmussen poll (different than Rasmussen Reports) that shows Montana Republican Senate candidate Tim Sheehy with a growing lead over incumbent Democrat Jon Tester. And several other races are inching further in the direction of Republicans. They also rail against the media for constantly labeling Democrats like Pennsylvania's Bob Casey and Virginia's Tim Kaine as "moderates" even though they vote along with the Biden administration's position almost all the time.Next, they discuss reporting that shows Minnesota's nursing home death rate from COVID was the worst in the nation under Tim Walz, due in large part to his demand that those facilities accept COVID patients after they left the hospital. Jim points out that mainstream media seem thoroughly uninterested in Walz's actual record as governor and are much more content to lazily play into the image of him as a regular guy.Finally, they groan as Congress appears on the verge of another continuing resolution to keep the government open. But they also highlight Speaker Mike Johnson's point that the House passed 12 separate appropriations bills in committee - also known as regular order - and the Senate ignored the House legislation and passed no spending bills on its own. So Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer didn't do anything to fulfill the most important function of the legislative branch.