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Food, Glorious Food…it's more than just a way to stay alive. Food brings people together. Families gather for meals. Communities gather for picnics, block parties and potlucks. It's also a way we explore each other's cultures. Today, “Foodies” are a massive part of the social media world. There's even an unofficial Foodie Caucus in the State Legislature. We brought a few of the Foodie Members together to sit down at a Sacramento area restaurant and talk about food, its importance to family, community and culture (and the ways the State Legislature helps keep food safe in California). Join Assemblymembers Jose Luis Solache, Stephanie Nguyen and John Harabedian for this tasty discussion.

Several families are without homes after an auto body shop explosion and six-alarm fire Tuesday night in Hillside, New Jersey. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul's office says state run New York airports will not air a Homeland Security video from Secretary Kristi Noem that blames Democrats for the federal government shutdown. Newark Airport won't air it either, according to the Port Authority. Plus, Governor Hochul says she remains committed to expanding universal childcare in New York, speaking at the Variety Boys and Girls Club in Astoria alongside Assemblymember and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani.

New York State Assemblymember Robert Carroll, a Brooklyn Democrat, joined the show to discuss his push to ensure that education issues are discussed in the home stretch of the race to be the next Mayor of New York City, the importance of prioritizing literacy instruction, his short list of potential next city school chancellors, mayoral control of city schools, and more. (Ep 533)

Assemblymember Damon Connolly joins the program to break down what was a historic legislative session. The legislature made major revisions to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) with the stated purpose of helping to build more housing but some folks—like Assemblymember Damon Connolly—are concerned that the legislature may have gone too far and a "clean-up bill" is needed. Asm. Connolly shares his thoughts on how we balance environmental protection with the "Abundance agenda" sweeping Sacramento. The legislature is set to distribute billions of dollars from the state climate bond. What is coming for the North State that excites the Assemblymember? And we celebrate a win. Governor Newsom recently signed AB 263, legislation sought by the Yurok and Karuk Tribes and sponsored by Asm. Rogers, Connolly and Ramos. What responsibilities does a legislator have when representing sovereign tribal nations? Support the show

North State Republican Assemblymember James Gallagher has been among the most outspoken opponents of Proposition 50, the ballot measure that would redraw California's congressional districts to give Democrats more seats in Congress. Now, he's proposing to split the state in two. Gallagher joins Marisa and Scott to lay out the argument against Prop. 50 and explain what he calls his "two state solution."  Check out Political Breakdown's weekly newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 1938, Miles and co-host Pallavi Gunalan are joined by comedian and co-host of The Bechdel Cast, Caitlin Durante, to discuss… Loser Democrat Is Already Weaponising The Kirk Shooting In The Dumbest Way, Trump Just looks Guiltier Every Time He Talks About Epstein, 9-1-1 Continues To Be Pure Madness and more! Loser Democrat Is Already Weaponising The Kirk Shooting In The Dumbest Way Trump Just looks Guiltier Every Time He Talks About Epstein First teaser for ‘9-1-1’ going to space in Season 9. 9-1-1 Continues To Be Pure Madness No, the 9-1-1 team didn't use real bees for the 'bee-nado' — but still got stung by dead ones! The ‘9-1-1’ Bee-Nado Episodes Were Gloriously Ridiculous Event TV How 9-1-1 Mastered the Art of the TV Disaster ‘9-1-1’ Season 5 First Look: Things Get Wild as Zoo Animals Roam LA During Blackout Why Do We Want to Watch the World Burn? LISTEN: Ready. Set. Flex. by Shigeto, Zelooperz, Ian MaciakSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Policy Chats, hosts Rachel Strausman and Dori Pham sit down with Assemblymember Corey Jackson of California's 60th Assembly District. Together, they explore his journey from founding SBX Youth and Family Services to serving in the legislature, and how his lifelong commitment to uplifting vulnerable communities has shaped his approach to policymaking.From tackling the school to prison pipeline to championing affordable housing and advancing juvenile justice reform, this episode highlights the ways Assemblymember Jackson has worked to dismantle systemic inequities. He also reflects on the importance of building resilient communities through government and nonprofit collaboration, and why long term investment in people is key to breaking cycles of poverty and instability.This episode is not just a conversation, it is a call to reimagine how policy can better serve those most impacted by inequities. Tune in to hear how Assemblymember Jackson is working to create lasting change in California and beyond.Topics Covered:Assemblymember Jackson's journey from student leader to legislatorFounding and growth of SBX Youth and Family ServicesThe school-to-prison pipeline and juvenile justice reformThe importance of sealing juvenile records for a fresh startCalifornia's affordable housing crisis and social safety net programsHow government and nonprofits can build resilient communities

Birthright citizenship is a fundamental right that has been enshrined in the Constitution for over 150 years. In the wake of the federal government's assault on this core principle, Assemblymember Alex Lee authored legislation affirming the California Legislature's commitment to birthright citizenship. Assembly Joint Resolution (AJR) 5 passed the Senate Floor on September 2, and heads to the Assembly Floor for a final vote. On his first day in office, Trump issued an executive order to deny citizenship for children of non-citizen parents. The order, which remains blocked by legal challenges, would strip an entire class of people of the right to vote, work lawfully, access federal benefits, and many other basic rights. It is estimated that 153,000 children nationwide, including 24,500 in California, would see their right to citizenship eliminated if the federal government implemented the executive order. “Birthright citizenship is a bedrock of the American Dream,” said Assemblymember Lee. “We cannot let one President and his cronies abuse their federal powers, undo our long-standing civil rights laws, and redefine who becomes a citizen. AJR 5 shows the nation that the California State Legislature is committed to defending birthright citizenship, and the deep-rooted legal precedent set by the landmark Supreme Court case of Wong Kim Ark.” Birthright citizenship is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment, which was ratified in 1868 following the Civil War. It ensured those who were formerly enslaved the right to citizenship and states: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.” Decades later, the Supreme Court Case of U.S. v. Wong Kim Ark in 1898 affirmed birthright citizenship to all those born in the U.S. During a period of anti-Asian racism, San Francisco-born Wong Kim Ark was prohibited from reentering the United States after traveling to China to visit family. Customs agents claimed he was not a citizen because his parents were unable to naturalize and ordered him to be deported. With legal support from the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of San Francisco, he took his case to the Supreme Court and won. In commemoration of the 127th anniversary of the case, AJR 5 honors Wong Kim Ark's fight for the fundamental right of birthright citizenship, and the legacy that he leaves behind. The bill is sponsored by Chinese for Affirmative Action.  

Joyce talks about California Assemblymember Celeste Rodriguez's sponsorship of the "Family preparedness Act" AB 495 that would allow designated nonrelatives to make decisions on behalf of a child in the event of a parent's absence, however, some groups believe the passing of this bill could potentially be used to take away parental rights. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The MTA should be audited for its mismanagement over the years. Michael sees a high possibility for National Guard troops to be deployed for patrolling crime in NYC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The MTA should be audited for its mismanagement over the years. Michael sees a high possibility for National Guard troops to be deployed for patrolling crime in NYC. 

John Robinson and Dylan MacQuiod discuss the latest collaborative efforts to eliminate subminimum wage on New York State for People with Disabilities. Dylan MacQuoid is currently the Legislative Director for Assemblymember Phil Steck, who represents Colonie, Latham, Menands, and parts of the town of Guilderland and the City of Schenectady. Dylan graduated from St. John Fisher College in 2020 with a double major in Political Science and Communications. He is currently getting his Masters Degree in Communications from the Newhouse School at Syracuse University. John Crazy Socks interview Bill Link - A1006b

Assemblymember Jon Rivera joins the show to discuss the opening of Wilkeson Pointe, development on the Buffalo Waterfront, the Mayoral Election in Buffalo and the Governor looking at possible re-districting.

Assemblymember Stephen Hawley joins guest host Gino Fanelli to discuss the 2025-2026 New York State budget. Their conversation covers a range of issues, from the expected impact of Medicaid cuts in rural counties to state spending on areas like child care, school lunches, inflation relief checks, and more. Our guest:Assemblymember Stephen Hawley (R), District 139Take our audience survey to help us learn more about you, and make a better show for you.

Assemblymember Harry Bronson is our guest this hour as we continue to explore what local state representatives see as wins and missteps with the 2025-2026 New York State budget. Bronson discusses his take on a range of issues — from health care affordability, to mental health crisis response, to labor issues, and more. Our guest:Assemblymember Harry Bronson (D, WF), District 138Take our audience survey to help us learn more about you, and make a better show for you.

We continue our series of conversations with local state lawmakers about the 2025-2026 state budget. This hour, we're joined by Assemblymember Josh Jensen. He shares his perspectives on the budget, from taxes to child care to economic development and more. In studio:Assemblymember Josh Jensen (R, C), District 134

What do Palantir, DoorDash, Bill Clinton and Michael Bloomberg have in common? They all joined the campaign against candidate Zohran Mamdani, the state Assemblymember who exceeded expectations and effectively won the Democratic NYC mayoral primary when Andrew Cuomo conceded around 11PM on election night. As of July 1st, with ranked choice calculations completed, Mamdani has officially won the primary.A Cuomo-aligned super PAC, Fix the City, raised $20 million, much of which came through billionaire former mayor Michael Bloomberg. Food delivery service DoorDash donated a million dollars against Mamdani, who got the support of driver group Los Deliveristas Unidos, which organizes app-based delivery drivers.But in the face of massive corporate backing against him and wild accusations of antisemitism and more, Mamdani will challenge current mayor Eric Adams who is running as an independent. The configuration of the race could drastically change before November as the ruling class tries to  consolidate around a candidate in order to oppose Mamdani's popular message.We also discuss the so-called Big Beautiful Bill - which should be called the Big Billionaires' Bill as it provides significant benefits for the top while attacking poor and working people. As of recording on Tuesday, July 1st, the bill has passed the Senate and is on the way to the House of Representatives.Support the show

New York State has a budget, and it addresses a range of issues: child care; taxes; economic development; nursing homes; the list is long. Assemblymember Jen Lunsford has said that New York State needs to guard against the Trump administration's policies in some ways. We discuss how, and we talk about what's in the budget and why. Our guest:Assemblymember Jen Lunsford, District 135Take our audience survey to help us learn more about you, and make a better show for you.

The democratic socialist state Assemblymember from Queens is the Democratic nominee for mayor in a ranked-choice election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Assemblymember Dr. Corey A. Jackson Advances Legislation to Lower Home Prices and Increase Housing Stock SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Dr. Corey A. Jackson (D-Moreno Valley) has taken decisive action to address California's housing crisis by authoring AB 317, the First Time Homeowner Act, a bill designed to boost affordable housing production by eliminating unnecessary regulatory delays. The legislation passed the Assembly Floor last week with strong bipartisan support and now heads to the Senate. California faces a shortage of up to 2 million homes, driving the median price above $800,000. AB 317 directly addresses this by making it easier to build affordable starter homes, especially in underserved regions like the Inland Empire. AB 317 creates a targeted exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for modest, first-time homebuyer developments. It applies to homes 1,500 square feet or less, with no more than three bedrooms, priced under $400,000, and built specifically for first-time buyers. By streamlining the approval process for these homes, the bill aims to increase supply and reduce costs for working families. “This bill is a commitment to first-time homebuyers and to making California more affordable,” said Assemblymember Dr. Corey A. Jackson. “We can protect the environment and still cut through red tape that blocks families from owning a home. AB 317 is about building homes faster, affordable, and for the future of our communities.” Dr. Jackson's leadership directly challenges the idea that Democrats are not serious about lowering costs for Californians. AB 317 is a common-sense solution: build more homes, build them faster, and bring down prices through increased supply.

Sacramento Assemblymember Maggy Krell is demanding answers from federal agencies following immigration detentions. Also, Lake Tahoe's annual clarity report. Finally, this month's “In a Nutshell” storytelling series at The Sofia.

Sacramento Assemblymember Maggy Krell is demanding answers from federal agencies following immigration detentions. Also, Lake Tahoe's annual clarity report. Finally, this month's “In a Nutshell” storytelling series at The Sofia. Assemblymember Maggy Krell

Assemblymember Pat Chludzinski on co-sponsoring a bill to create teen dating violence prevention program in schools full 258 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 08:22:00 +0000 PXpJhCrH4Pkqcqpz1xxg9NwY2aJGNw6k news & politics,news WBEN Extras news & politics,news Assemblymember Pat Chludzinski on co-sponsoring a bill to create teen dating violence prevention program in schools Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics News False

Bill would protect immigrant children from President-elect Donald Trump's stated plan for mass deportationsTorrance, CA – Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance), Chair of the Assembly Education Committee, introduced Assembly Bill 49, a bill that would protect immigrant children from actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers who enter school sites or child care facilities. The bill would prohibit school or child care employees from allowing ICE officers to enter a school site or child care facility for any purpose without providing valid identification, a written statement of purpose, a valid judicial warrant, and approval from the school district's superintendent or director of the child care center. The bill also would require that if an ICE official meets the requirements to enter a school site or child care facility, their access would be restricted to school or child care facilities where students or children are not present."All children have a constitutional right to attend public schools, regardless of immigration status," stated Assemblymember Muratsuchi. "Unfortunately, the threat of federal immigration officials coming onto school grounds to detain undocumented students or family members casts a shadow of fear over all California students. Students cannot learn if they are living in fear of being deported or separated from their family members. This bill is necessary because children should not be afraid to come to school, and parents should not be afraid to send their children to school."As during his first term, there is an increased fear of raids by ICE officials at schools and child care centers as President-elect Donald Trump is threatening to deport millions of undocumented immigrants across the United States. President-elect Trump has also threatened to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education. According to the California State Superintendent of Public Instruction's office, this closure would risk around $8 billion in federal funds for California programs serving students with disabilities and low-income students.Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi represents California's 66th Assembly District, which includes El Segundo, Gardena, Hermosa Beach, Lomita, Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, San Pedro and Torrance. Muratsuchi is Chair of the Assembly Education Committee, Chair of the Assembly Select Committee on Aerospace, and a member of the Committees on Budget, Budget Subcommittee on Education, Higher Education, Natural Resources, and the Joint Legislative Committee on Climate Change Policies. 

A member of the New York State Assembly has proposals for how to regulate artificial intelligence. The AI Training Data Transparency Act would require AI firms to make their safety testing protocols visible, and it would protect whistleblowers who call attention to AI dangers. Is it enough? The Responsible AI Safety and Education (RAISE) Act would require developers to meet certain safety and security requirements before launching their platforms. Our guests include the Assemblymember who has introduced the legislation. Our guests: Assemblymember Alex Bores, District 73 Max Irwin, founder of Max.io

After a weeks-long delay, lawmakers passed the New York State budget on Thursday. Despite its approval, the $254 budget could require major changes if cuts are made at the federal level. This hour, we begin our series of conversations with local state lawmakers about the budget and how it will affect Rochester and the Finger Lakes. Our guest is Assemblymember Sarah Clark, who explains her takeaways — from housing, to children and families, to public safety, and more. Our guest:Assemblymember Sarah Clark, District 136

 East Bay State Assemblymember Buffy Wicks has been pushing the California legislature to take more decisive action on our housing shortage. She says any solution will need to take into consideration an array of interconnected issues. Ethan Elkind, co-host of KALW's “State of The Bay,” recently spoke with Wicks. And today, we're bringing you an excerpt of that conversation. 

State of the Bay sits down with Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, dives into the nation's first college degree program in psychedelics, and explores a new exhibit celebrating Vaudeville star Bert Williams.

While town hall meetings typically aren't sell-out events, the Caspar Community Center was packed to standing room only as Rogers candidly addressed issues like Cal Exit, the state's “fantasy” budget, and California's donor status vis a vis the federal government. 

Assemblymember for the Wakawaka Electoral Area in the Bole Municipality of the Savannah Region, Emmanuel Wadekuu, has appealed for help following the collapse of the only primary school building in the community due to heavy rainstorms

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California's Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and the Assembly Democratic Caucus are working to protect the people of California, its communities and economy by supporting the rights of immigrants. While the new federal administration has shown it has no respect for immigrants, Speaker Rivas and Assembly Democrats are listening to and supporting everyone in our communities. The immigration issue is particularly important in Central California. As part of the Look West Immigration Series Assemblymembers Esmerelda Soria and Liz Ortega join us for a conversation about their personal immigration stories, what rights you need to know and the work they are doing to help.

The once-a-decade Census population count is immensely important to determine federal funding to states and cities, representation in the federal government, electoral college votes, and more. We just passed the halfway mark between the 2020 and 2030 Census counts, and New York leaders are starting to sound the alarm about the need for good planning to execute a complete count of all New York residents. Assemblymember Landon Dais, a Bronx Democrat, and Census expert Jeff Wice, a professor at New York Law School where he runs the NY Elections, Census, and Redistricting Institute, joined the show to discuss why the Census is important and steps New York can take at the state and city levels to get moving on 2030 Census planning. (Ep 492)

Assemblymember Bill Conrad on the state budget deadline full 227 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 07:24:00 +0000 5EHftQD5Y594jxRHe2sfF1aoqb3FH361 news & politics,news WBEN Extras news & politics,news Assemblymember Bill Conrad on the state budget deadline Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.co

March 27, 2025 - Assemblymember Carrie Woerner, a Capital Region Democrat, makes the case for establishing a labor board responsible for recommending rules and regulations to create safer working conditions for prison guards.

Not long ago women in the California State Legislature were rare. Today 58 of the 120 state lawmakers are women. That's double what it was less than 10 years ago. In this episode of Look West, we sat down with the Chair of the Legislative Women's Caucus, Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, at the Women Inspire exhibit in the California Museum in Sacramento. She talked with us about the impact near gender parity is having the legislature, the power of the Women's Caucus and what her favorite thing is about having more women in office.

Representing California's 34 Assembly District, we visited Assemblymember Tom Lackey in his office. On this episode, he shares with us about issues that are top of mind right now for California legislators. We also talk about how Asm. Lackey has partnered with CCA throughout his time in office. Hear about the bill he is helping CCA run this year, and why he believes ranchers are important voices to have in Sacramento. Text us your comments, feedback and episode ideas!

Elon Musk will try to bring back the stranded astronauts in space. Assemblymember and NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani had a clash with Border Czar Tom Homan about his decisions and the way, of handling the illegal migrants. Rosie O'Donnell has put out a video of how happy she is to be in Ireland. She will come back when the USA's policies are changed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elon Musk will try to bring back the stranded astronauts in space. Assemblymember and NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani had a clash with Border Czar Tom Homan about his decisions and the way, of handling the illegal migrants. Rosie O'Donnell has put out a video of how happy she is to be in Ireland. She will come back when the USA's policies are changed.  Mark Interviews Economist Steve Moore. Steve explains the long-term effects of Trump's tariffs. The Stock Market will most likely recover after a few months of President Trump being in office. Steve gives his opinion of the cuts happening at the Department Of Education. Mark explains the top 5 steaming shows this week. Is Pete Buttigieg a possible candidate for a 2028 Presidential Run? Mark Believes John Fetterman could be a strong candidate for a 2028 Run. MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell is taking a short break from hosting due to the MAGA movement. Mark Interviews American Journalist Charlie Gasparino. Mark and Charlie talk about the corruption our Democratic politicians in NYC are causing. The Guys have a debate if Curtis Sliwa will win the Mayoral Race. Charlie explains how Disney's CEO Bob Iger is so Woke. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elon Musk will try to bring back the stranded astronauts in space. Assemblymember and NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani had a clash with Border Czar Tom Homan about his decisions and the way, of handling the illegal migrants. Rosie O'Donnell has put out a video of how happy she is to be in Ireland. She will come back when the USA's policies are changed.  Mark Interviews Economist Steve Moore. Steve explains the long-term effects of Trump's tariffs. The Stock Market will most likely recover after a few months of President Trump being in office. Steve gives his opinion of the cuts happening at the Department Of Education. Mark explains the top 5 steaming shows this week. Is Pete Buttigieg a possible candidate for a 2028 Presidential Run? Mark Believes John Fetterman could be a strong candidate for a 2028 Run. MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell is taking a short break from hosting due to the MAGA movement. Mark Interviews American Journalist Charlie Gasparino. Mark and Charlie talk about the corruption our Democratic politicians in NYC are causing. The Guys have a debate if Curtis Sliwa will win the Mayoral Race. Charlie explains how Disney's CEO Bob Iger is so Woke.

Assemblymember and NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani had a clash with Border Czar Tom Homan about his decisions and the way, of handling the illegal migrants. Rosie O'Donnell has put out a video of how happy she is to be in Ireland. She will come back when the USA's policies are changed. Mark Takes Your Calls! Mark Interviews Economist Steve Moore. Steve explains the long-term effects of Trump's tariffs. The Stock Market will most likely recover after a few months of President Trump being in office. Steve gives his opinion of the cuts happening at the Department Of Education.

Elon Musk will try to bring back the stranded astronauts in space. Assemblymember and NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani had a clash with Border Czar Tom Homan about his decisions and the way, of handling the illegal migrants. Rosie O'Donnell has put out a video of how happy she is to be in Ireland. She will come back when the USA's policies are changed.

Five years ago, on March 19th, the Governor issued the stay at home order California needed to survive the Covid pandemic. Covid changed our lives. Some of those changes, like Zoom, are here to stay. Assembly Democrats legislative initiatives helped Californians survive the pandemic. On this episode we look back at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic and talk with current lawmakers, including Assemblymember Dr. Darshana Patel, about their personal Covid stories, how it changed the way the legislature works and what needs to be done to prevent another pandemic.

California's Assembly Democrats are pushing back against the Trump administration's overreach when it comes to immigration. Even before the new administration took office, exactly one month ago today, Assembly Democrats have been providing immigration information and support to all Californians. Assemblymembers Juan Carrillo and Jose Luis Solache join us for a conversation about their personal immigration stories, what rights you need to know and the work they are doing to help.

Jan. 10, 2025 - Assemblymember Eddie Gibbs, a Harlem Democrat, makes the case for overhauling New York's prisons, including closing a central New York facility and reforming the oversight of strip searches.

Jan. 6, 2025 - Assemblymember Harry Bronson, a Rochester-area Democrat, talks about recommendations from the New York State Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council and how they might begin to get implemented in 2025.

Dec. 30, 2024 - Assemblymember Patrick Burke, a Buffalo-area Democrat, wants President Biden to use his clemency powers for a Western New York man serving a 25-year prison sentence for his role in an international marijuana trafficking network.

Happy holidays! While our team is off enjoying a well-deserved break, we're revisiting an episode with New York Assemblymember Alex Bores, co-chair of the NewDEAL Forum AI Task Force. As one of the few state legislators in the country with a computer science background, Bores explains how artificial intelligence can change our elections, economy, and everyday lives. He also shares his thoughts on how the government should adjust to the rapid development of AI technology, including about how New York integrates AI into government services, the state economy, and the education system. In addition, the episode dives into the biggest stories from New York's most recent legislative session, and what to watch for in this year's elections in the Empire State. Tune in to learn about Bores's first campaign, why he left the world of tech startups to serve in elected office, and the support he received from his family and friends.  Enjoying An Honorable Profession? Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more great content! https://www.youtube.com/@NewdealleadersOrg/ IN THIS EPISODE:  • [01:04] Introducing AI expert and New York Assembly Member Alex Bores. • [02:07] An overview of how his most recent session: protection bills, expanding the number of judges, and more. • [04:27] Approaching the problem and potential of AI in elections. • [07:50] How States are using AI in the election process and what setting a Federal standard would mean. • [10:35] New York's approach to integrating AI and why it will never replace government workers. • [13:32] His strategy to introduce AI to those who might be reluctant. • [16:00] What has motivated Assembly Member Bores to leave startups to work in the legislature. • [19:09] His first campaign and how his family forms part of the journey of running for office. • [21:26] Advice for anyone who wants to run for office in the future. • [24:30] Insights on where the Democratic Party is in terms of embracing the new generation and the future. • [26:34] How Assembly Member Bores intends to continue to have an impact in office.  

Dec. 24, 2024 - Assemblymember Michaelle Solages, a Long Island Democrat and chair of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian legislative Caucus, discusses her policy goals for the 2025 legislative session in New York and addresses whether her agenda is shaped by last year's election results.