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Subscribe to C-Speak so you never miss an episode. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Nearly 75% of employees in the U.S. have caregiving responsibilities outside of work, and more than two-thirds of children age 6 and under have two parents who work, which underscores the importance of supporting parents in the labor force. “We took this data and thought, ‘What if there's an opportunity to really focus in on the internal policies that these businesses have,'” said Sadie Funk, national director and co-founder, The Best Place for Working Parents. “Could we build a multi-pronged solution that really allows these businesses and supports these businesses to attract and retain their top talent?” In this episode of PNC C-Speak: The Language of Executives, Funk joins Brooke Thomson, president and CEO of Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM), to talk about the innovative ways businesses are supporting their working caregivers. The two organizations partnered to bring the Best Place for Working Parents designation to Massachusetts in 2022.This episode is the latest segment in a C-Speak miniseries exploring the relationship between early childhood and the economy. Tune in to learn more about:How Massachusetts is leading the way in implementing family-friendly policies (9:40)Where businesses stand on flexible work arrangements and remote work (14:49)Low- to no-cost solutions for working caregivers, including accessing the Best Place for Working Parents Toolkit (20:49)Why Massachusetts was named the No. 1 state for women by Wallethub (26:42) How Thomson has handled parenting challenges (39:10)Powered by PNC Bank.

A multi-bill effort led by attorney lawmakers in the Florida House of Representatives would roll-back many property insurance litigation reforms passed in the 2022-2023 legislative session.  Those reforms are reminiscent of the Workers' Compensation insurance reforms passed in the early 2000's that today has Florida boasting one of the lowest workers' comp rates in the country. Former Florida Deputy Insurance Commissioner Lisa Miller talks with Jon Shebel, former President & CEO of Associated Industries of Florida who led the workers' comp efforts.  Shebel draws direct comparisons between both reform efforts, argues that the proposed bills this session don't help consumers, and urges the legislature to listen to the data, as it did with workers' comp, that shows property insurance reforms are working to reduce homeowners insurance rates. Show Notes  (For full Show Notes, visit https://lisamillerassociates.com/episode-57-floridas-property-insurance-reforms-lessons-learned-from-workers-comp/) Jon Shebel recounts his role in Florida's 2003-2005 workers' compensation reforms, which capped attorney fees and streamlined claims, reducing rates from the highest to among the lowest in the U.S.  Florida's rates have dropped for the eighth consecutive year.“The biggest issue was litigation,” explained Shebel, on the reason for high workers' comp insurance rates.  “Plaintiff attorneys had free rein to convince injured workers to sue their employers, often leading to drawn-out cases that weren't necessarily in the workers' best interest.  There were cases where legal fees ended up costing more than the actual medical treatment and benefits for the injured worker.”Shebel said that very same incentive to sue contributed to Florida having the highest property insurance rates in the country between 2017 and 2023.  By 2021, Florida had 8% of all homeowners' claims in the U.S., yet 76% of all homeowners' claims lawsuits, according to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation.   Likewise, a 2021 report titled Florida's P&C Insurance Market is Spiraling Toward Collapse revealed that “Of the $15 billion spent on litigated claims since 2015, only 8% was paid to policyholders.  Plaintiff attorneys got 71% with the remaining 21% spent by insurance companies on defense attorneys.” Shebel said Florida's property insurance reforms took a lesson from its workers' compensation insurance reforms 20 years earlier.“Our strategy in workers' comp was to address the root cause, plaintiff attorney involvement.  The main provisions included capping attorney fees, streamlining the claims process, and implementing stricter guidelines to prevent unnecessary lawsuits.  This not only reduced legal costs but also ensured that injured workers got the benefits they needed faster, without the delays that litigation often caused,” Shebel said.  All....  (For full Show Notes, visit https://lisamillerassociates.com/episode-57-floridas-property-insurance-reforms-lessons-learned-from-workers-comp/) 

On today's program, Brooke Thomson CEO of the Associated Industries of Massachusetts talks about the declining business climate index. Greg Ryan Senior Reporter for the  Boston Business Journal examines building activity in Metro Boston. Catherine D'Amato CEO of the Greater Boston Food Bank shares the organizations goals and challenges. Mike Marshall of Marshall Wealth Management offers advice on when to retire. And finally, Hadley Douglas, co-owner of the Urban Grape wine store in Boston talks about the challenges facing small businesses.

Brooke Thomson, president & CEO of Associated Industries of Massachusetts, says some manufacturers are predicting their costs will increase by millions of dollars per year due to the higher price of importing raw materials and supply chain disruptions. Some companies report customers are already canceling projects, while employers are also slowing and freezing hiring due to the volatile economic outlook.

On today's program, we get ready for FIRST NIGHT Boston with Tk Skendarian. We're also joined by the CEO of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, who talks about the growing Christmas business. Doug Banks executive editor of the Boston Business Journal discusses their top business stories.  Chris Geehern of the Associated Industries of Massachusetts explains the rise in  the business confidence index. And finally Professor Jay Zagorsky of Boston University, Questrom School of Business talks about the disappearance of cash in today's financial transactions.

This episode of Embrace the Squiggle Dawn Creighton shares her squiggly path starting from her childhood dreams of being in cosmetology to her diverse roles in banking, sales, nonprofit management, and community outreach. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity, resilience, following one's gut, and valuing personal experiences and connections above material possessions.Dawn Creighton is Assistant Vice President, Community Outreach Officer, Western Massachusetts Market, Liberty Bank. Dawn is highly connected in the Western Massachusetts community through her work past experiences with the Associated Industries of MA, Greenfield Community College, MassHire Holyoke, and Corporation for Public Management. She created many partnerships with local non-profits.Speed Round Answers:What colour brings you the most joy? Pearl / off-whiteWhat is your favourite place on earth? Being in a kayak.If you were to get a tattoo, what would it be? Something like her daughter's fish hook tattooWhat book recommendation do you have for our listeners? Are You There God, It's Me Margaret? Judy Blume https://a.co/d/iTCgNApConnect with Dawn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawncreighton/Interested in being a guest on the podcast in 2025? Fill out our application here https://forms.gle/QX6a9a7cV76VYzbt9Connect and learn more from Colleen at www.maxady.com and on Linkedin at www.linkedin.com/in/comaraConnect and learn more from Kristine at https://www.kristinethody.com and on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinethodySubscribe to the podcast Embrace the Squiggle and listen every week for a new career adventure!And please leave us a rating on your podcast app, it really helps us out.

On today's program, we talk with Brooke Thomson, the CEO of the Associated Industries of Massachusetts. The executive editor of the Boston Business Journal, Doug Banks, will join us to discuss plans for a new soccer stadium in Everett. Jim Rooney president and  CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce discusses the 2024 outstanding young leaders awards. Maura Sullivan the city's newest CEO talks about challenges facing The Arc of Massachusetts and Rhonda  Gilbert closes the show talking about unique travel ideas.

Mike Elam fills in for Mark Reardon and in this hour he's joined by host of This Week in Missouri Scott Faughn, as well as president and CEO of Associated Industries of Missouri Ray McCarty to discuss their reactions to the Missouri elections.

Ray McCarty, President and CEO of Associated Industries of Missouri, joins Debbie and Tom explaining why his business group and others are opposed to new paid sick leave approved by Missouri voters last week.

On today's program, the Executive Editor of the Boston Business Journal, Doug Banks, talks about the State's Cannabis Control Commission and their article “Weed Woes”.  Colin Young, Editor at the State House News Service is following arguments at the State Supreme Judicial Court concerning the MBTA Communities Act and the town of Milton's objection to it. Chris Geehern, Communications Director for the Associated Industries of Massachusetts, says business confidence has improved in the state. Bill Chase, owner of Hi-Tech windows talks about the importance of an energy audit. And finally, Anthony Lamacchia of Lamacchia Real Estate looks at the Florida real estate marketplace. 

Juliette is joined by Pam Reeve, Chair of the Board, American Tower. Pamela has built her career around the advancement of women and support for technology innovation. In roles starting and running businesses, serving at the helm of public company boards of directors, and leading non-profit organizations and boards, Reeve has left her mark on the region's business landscape while mentoring and in other ways supporting its people.A champion for women's leadership, Reeve serves as the Chair of The Commonwealth Institute, working with women CEOs, entrepreneurs, and business leaders to help them grow their businesses and their careers. In this position, her active involvement in Board-Ready Bootcamps, and through her work with the Boston Women's Leadership Network Last Mile Initiative and Women Corporate Directors, she has demonstrated a commitment to increasing the number of qualified women serving on boards of directors.Pamela shares her story of creating her own path. Pamela talks about the importance of diversity and inclusion, and how she found the confidence to forge her own way. This episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiring stories, so be sure to tune in!Highlights:03:54 - When I look back on the journey, I think it's more about how I wanted to be, what I valued, relationships that meant a lot to me and a lot of connecting dots that otherwise might seem not connected.07:25 - I think that you have to look around on what might be available to help you out and maybe do move if you can.13:18 - I think we all carry in us our history, our upbringing and our history, and then we hope to enrich that or go away from it.18:40 - Have more faith in yourself, use your voice and use your intention. Don't deny yourself and don't prevent yourself from at least trying on something that you're interested in.Connect with JulietteLinkedInWebsite Juliette's BooksInspiration Zone Newsletter Sign-UpConnect with PamelaWebsiteThis episode is sponsored by Associated Industries of Massachusetts(AIM). AIM is the largest business association in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. To learn more about AIM, visit www.aimnet.org.

For Brooke Thomson, president of the Associated Industries of Massachusetts, the statewide business advocacy organization's mission is clear.“We are here to help businesses succeed. We know that when our businesses are strong, when our economy is strong, we can hire more people, we can pay great wages, people can have a good quality of life and do the things that they want to do,” Thomson says.In this episode of the PNC C-Speak podcast, Thomson also shares details on AIM's commitment to foster inclusion not only within its board and staff but also with the diverse suppliers on its membership roster.“Creating access to opportunities for members is really what is key,” says Thomson. “That's what drives us at AIM every single day.”Listen to the episode to hear more from Thomson on:The best advice she's been given (13:37)Top post-Covid-19 issue for AIM's constituents (20:49)Her childhood career ambition (26:44)A Boston leader to watch (28:12)Powered by PNC Bank.Download a transcript of the podcast

Radio Boston sits down with longtime bill advocate, Evelyn Murphy, and CEO at Associated Industries of Massachusetts, Brooke Thomson to discuss what the bill means.

On today's program, Doug Banks, executive editor of the Boston Business Journal talks about return to office. There are new numbers! Ariel Foxman, general manager of Boston Seaport, talks about the thriving business environment. Chris Geehern of the Associated Industries of Massachusetts talks about the state's  declining  business confidence index. Jon Chesto of the Boston Globe explores plans to build a soccer stadium for the New England Revolution in Everett. And finally Kendalle Burlin O'Connell of Mass Bio explains the importance of some   pending legislation on Beacon Hill.

Eileen McAnneny (CEO, Employer Coalition on Health) discusses the importance of employers in the healthcare ecosystem and how they play an integral role in access to care.

Juliette is joined by Pam Reeve, Chair of the Board, American Tower. Pamela has built her career around the advancement of women and support for technology innovation. In roles starting and running businesses, serving at the helm of public company boards of directors, and leading non-profit organizations and boards, Reeve has left her mark on the region's business landscape while mentoring and in other ways supporting its people.A champion for women's leadership, Reeve serves as the Chair of The Commonwealth Institute, working with women CEOs, entrepreneurs, and business leaders to help them grow their businesses and their careers. In this position, her active involvement in Board-Ready Bootcamps, and through her work with the Boston Women's Leadership Network Last Mile Initiative and Women Corporate Directors, she has demonstrated a commitment to increasing the number of qualified women serving on boards of directorsPamela shares her story of creating her own path. Pamela talks about the importance of diversity and inclusion, and how she found the confidence to forge her own way. This episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiring stories, so be sure to tune in!Highlights:03:54 - When I look back on the journey, I think it's more about how I wanted to be, what I valued, relationships that meant a lot to me and a lot of connecting dots that otherwise might seem not connected.07:25 - I think that you have to look around on what might be available to help you out and maybe do move if you can.13:18 - I think we all carry in us our history, our upbringing and our history, and then we hope to enrich that or go away from it.18:40 - Have more faith in yourself, use your voice and use your intention. Don't deny yourself and don't prevent yourself from at least trying on something that you're interested in.Connect with JulietteLinkedInWebsite Juliette's BooksInspiration Zone Newsletter Sign-UpConnect with PamelaWebsiteThis episode is sponsored by Associated Industries of Massachusetts(AIM). AIM is the largest business association in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. To learn more about AIM, visit www.aimnet.org.

I had the honor of sitting down and interviewing one of my mentors. Donna Latson Gittens, Founder and CEO of MORE Advertising.   We first met back in my Red Sox days when Donna served as a consultant who later went on to win the first Annual Jackie Robinson Award for Most Valuable Diverse Business Partner from the Boston Red Sox.  I was always and still am in awe of Donna starting and running a successful business. Not to mention the added layers of being a black woman in Boston!   Listen in as we dive head-first into: How race impacted how she approached building her business  How she learned not to take things personally and lived by a philosophy of if someone told her “no” they really weren't talking to her Why and how she has four Boston Red Sox World Series Championship Rings How she got a contract with the Boston Red Sox three years into her business Her inspiring advice on the power of living outside your bubble  And you know there is so much more.    Connect with Jahaan:  Learn more about working with Jahaan and see if it's the right fit for you: https://JahaanBlakeAppointmentScheduling.as.me/LetsTalk Join Jahaan's VIP Email List: https://bit.ly/3yccwAP  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jahaanblake/ Email: jblake@jahaanblake.com Website: https://jahaanblake.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahaanblake/   Links: Cantu Beauty: https://www.cantubeauty.com/  Maria Tallchief: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Tallchief    Connect with Donna: Email: dgittens@moreadvertising.com Website: https://www.donnalatsongittens.com/  Donna Latson Gittens, Founder and CEO of MORE Advertising in Watertown, left a successful broadcasting career at WCVB-TV to pursue her long-time passion for launching a media and marketing firm to promote critical social issues and support mission-driven public, private, and nonprofit organizations.  Her firm, located in Watertown, is known as “The Agency of Change” and focuses on social marketing campaigns to promote changes in behavior and attitude. Gittens launched the company following a ground-breaking, twenty-year career as a corporate executive at WCVB-TV (Boston's ABC affiliate) an innovator in community programming. Donna's public position, activism, and expertise in social change prompted countless invitations for her to chair or join panel discussions, present keynote speeches, and participate on numerous committees. She is a Board member of The Village Bank, Newton; also serves on the Executive Committee of the Associated Industries of Massachusetts and is a member on the Cummings Foundation Final Grant Selection Committee. Her professional associations include The Boston Club and the International Women's Forum of Massachusetts. Donna's numerous awards and honors include: the Pinnacle Award for Achievement in Entrepreneurship presented by the Women's Network of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce; the 1st Annual Jackie Robinson Award for Most Valuable Diverse Business Partner from the Boston Red Sox and Major League Baseball; The Boston Club Women in Business Racial Equity Award; Alex Cora Leadership Award presented by the Boston Area Church League, a program of the Boston Red Sox; and winner of the 1st Annual Shark Tank competition held in 2014 by the Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council.  She is also an enormously proud owner of four Boston Red Sox World Series Championship rings. Ms. Latson Gittens holds a BA from Park University, an MBA from Northeastern University, and an honorary doctorate degree from Elms College in Springfield MA. She is a frequent keynote speaker, host, and moderator for corporate and community organizations. (donnalatsongittens.com) Her passion is mentoring young women and female entrepreneurs.    Music By:  Quanzaa 

Juliette is joined by David Meerman Scott, and they focus on discussing the New Rules of Marketing and PR based on David's best-selling book. Find out how the principles they talk about are applicable to other professionals or just everyday people, not only marketers. Listen as they talk more about effective, modern marketing and PR best practices, as well as what you can do to communicate with and reach out to customers and buyers directly in order to maximize marketing and PR. Highlights05:54 - So many organizations are only focused on talking about their own products and services rather than understanding the needs of existing and potential customers. 07:53 - Understand deeply the people you're trying to reach. 09:12 - Today, we don't have to spend money on advertising. We can reach people directly by creating interesting information and publishing it ourselves. 10:34 - You can choose to become a change agent in your organization, you can stand up to the bosses and say, “Hey, this is wrong. We're gonna do this in a different way. This is not right. This is not appropriate.” 14:01 - You can quietly achieve results by doing something different and doing it in a way that you're not gonna completely screw up what is already going on in the organization. ContactLinkedInWebsite This episode is sponsored by Associated Industries of Massachusetts(AIM). AIM is the largest business association in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. To learn more about AIM, visit www.aimnet.org.

Juliette is joined by John Regan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM). John has deep experience in both the private and public sectors. Prior to his tenure at AIM, he served as Chief Operations Officer for MassDevelopment, the state's finance and development agency, overseeing real estate development and community revitalization projects including the transformation of the former Fort Devens.John shares his story about how he achieved success in his life. He also talks about how important relationships are in his success. Tune in to this episode and learn more about how to build a strong mindset for your goals. Highlights13:50 – I think the key to success is not to build a group of relationships or a group of trusted advisors and then stop, it should continue through every phase of your career.16:28 – I truly believe that it's the private sector that has the power to create a better world and a better community and we really have to bear down on that and despite all the challenges we have to try to make that dream a reality because I think that is the only path to success.22:12 – A really good entrepreneur is somebody with a passion for whatever the business is, whatever the product is, whatever the service is. You want to make it as great as you can make it, you want to make it as widely known as you can make it and you want to connect to as many people.Connect with JulietteLinkedInWebsite Connect with JohnLinkedInWebsiteThis episode is sponsored by DRB Facility Services. DRB provides a full range of facilities services for both corporate and government clients. To learn more about DRB Facility Services, visit www.drbfacilityservices.com.

What does it mean to be inclusive? A 2018 Pew Research Center report says that nearly half of post-Millennials or Gen-Zers are non-white. We know a diverse organization leads to diversity of thought and insight, but for HR pros? If you're not thinking about diversity and inclusion in your recruiting and retention efforts, you're missing critical talent across younger generations. Success starts with leaders at all levels and this week we're starting at the top as we highlight what it takes to be an inclusive leader and HR's role in the process. Our guests this week are CEOs who have rolled up their sleeves to do the work of transformation as inclusive leaders. Juliette Mayers is founder and CEO of Inspiration Zone, a strategic consulting firm specializing in diversity and inclusion strategy and has spent the last 30 years with Fortune 500 companies and large not-for-profits helping to create diverse and inclusive environments with built-in accountability.John Regan is President and Chief Executive Officer of Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM). Among his accomplishments at AIM, John led a coalition of Massachusetts business groups in calling for significant change around racial equity in the workplace, and he spearheaded an effort to recommend businesses alter their policies to effectively address equity for female employees who suffered disproportionately during the COVID pandemic.  John was named by Boston Magazine to the 2021 list of 100 Most Influential Bostonians.Inclusive leadership is critical for today's leaders, allowing organizations to attract diverse talent, customers, and ideas. We're lucky to have Juliette Mayers and John Regan with us today to explore what it takes to be an inclusive leader.Links & Notes ‘Are You an Inclusive Leader?' — by Juliette Mayers Become a Member of Associated Industries of Massachusetts

Pay transparency is growing in popularity amongst employers and employees. For some states, it has become a legal requirement. But what exactly is pay transparency? What do you need to know?Kyle Pardo of AIM HR Solutions and Sam Larson of Associated Industries of Massachusetts join Pete Wright to look into the crystal ball at the future of pay transparency to share what is happening — and what could happen at the state and federal levels. We'll also share some ways companies are already practicing pay transparency, how your company can get started, and the HR benefits it could bring your organization.  

QUESTION PRESENTEDWhether the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit set forth the proper test for determining whether wetlands are "waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. § 1362(7).Date Proceedings and Orders Sep 22 2021 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due October 25, 2021)Sep 28 2021 | Blanket Consent filed by Petitioner, Michael Sackett, et al.Oct 15 2021 | Motion to extend the time to file a response from October 25, 2021 to November 24, 2021, submitted to The Clerk.Oct 18 2021 | Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including November 24, 2021.Oct 20 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Southeastern Legal Foundation filed.Oct 25 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America filed.Oct 25 2021 | Brief amici curiae of State of West Virginia, et al. filed.Oct 25 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of New England Legal Foundation filed.Oct 25 2021 | Brief amici curiae of the Cato Institute, et al. filed.Oct 25 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of National Association of Home Builders filed.Nov 24 2021 | Brief of respondents U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, et al. in opposition filed.Nov 29 2021 | Waiver of the 14-day waiting period under Rule 15.5 filed.Nov 30 2021 | Reply of petitioners Michael Sackett, et al. filed. (Distributed)Dec 01 2021 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/7/2022.Jan 10 2022 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/14/2022.Jan 18 2022 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/21/2022.Jan 24 2022 | Petition GRANTED limited to the following question: Whether the Ninth Circuit set forth the proper test for determining whether wetlands are "waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act, 33 U. S. C. §1362(7).Jan 28 2022 | Joint motion for an extension of time to file the briefs on the merits filed.Feb 04 2022 | Joint motion to extend the time to file the briefs on the merits granted. The time to file the joint appendix and petitioners' brief on the merits is extended to and including April 11, 2022. The time to file respondents' brief on the merits is extended to and including June 10, 2022.Feb 10 2022 | Blanket Consent filed by Respondents, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, et al.Apr 11 2022 | Brief of petitioners Michael Sackett, et al. filed.Apr 11 2022 | Joint appendix filed. (Statement of costs filed)Apr 13 2022 | Brief amici curiae of National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association, et al. filed.Apr 13 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Southeastern Legal Foundation filed.Apr 14 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Congressional Western Caucus Members filed.Apr 14 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Liberty Justice Center filed.Apr 14 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Atlantic Legal Foundation, et al. filed.Apr 14 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Americans for Prosperity Foundation filed.Apr 15 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Forestry Organizations filed.Apr 15 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Fourteen National Agricultural Organizations filed.Apr 18 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Associated Industries of Florida and Florida H2O Coalition filed.Apr 18 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of National Association of Home Builders filed.Apr 18 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Chamber of Commerce of the United States filed.Apr 18 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Wyoming Stock Growers Association, et al. filed.Apr 18 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Savannah Economic Development Authority, et al. filed.Apr 18 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Claremont Institute's Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence filed.Apr 18 2022 | Amicus brief of Farm Bureaus of Arkansas, et al. not accepted for filing. (Corrected version to be submitted-- April 20, 2022.)Apr 18 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Farm Bureaus of Arkansas, et al. filed (4/21/22.)Apr 18 2022 | Brief amici curiae of The National Association of Counties, et al. filed.Apr 18 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Duarte Nursery, Inc. filed.Apr 18 2022 | Brief amici curiae of American Exploration and Mining Association, et al. filed.Apr 18 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Western Urban Water Coalition in support of neither party filed.Apr 18 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, et al. filed.Apr 18 2022 | Brief amici curiae of American Petroleum Institute, et al. filed.Apr 18 2022 | Brief amici curiae of State of West Virginia and 25 Other States filed.Apr 18 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Cato Institute, et al. filed.Apr 18 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Property and Environment Research Center filed.Apr 18 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Association of American Railroads filed.Apr 18 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Freeport-McMoRan Inc. filed.Apr 18 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of State of Alaska filed.Apr 18 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of National Cattlemen's Beef Association filed.Jun 10 2022 | Brief of respondents U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, et al. filed.Jun 14 2022 | ARGUMENT SET FOR Monday, October, 3, 2022.Jun 16 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Scientific Societies filed.Jun 16 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Waterkeeper Alliance, et al. filed.Jun 17 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Constitutional Accountability Center filed.Jun 17 2022 | Brief amici curiae of American Sustainable Business Network, et al. filed.Jun 17 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Water Resource Management Organizations filed.Jun 17 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Environmental and Community Organizations filed.Jun 17 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Former EPA Administrators William K. Reilly, et al. filed.Jun 17 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Colorado filed.Jun 17 2022 | Brief amici curiae of New York, et al. filed.Jun 17 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, et al. filed.Jun 17 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of National Association of Clean Water Agencies filed.Jun 17 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Idaho Conservation League filed.Jun 17 2022 | Brief amici curiae of Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Organizations filed.Jun 17 2022 | Brief amicus curiae of Public Citizen filed.Jun 17 2022 | Brief amici curiae of 167 U.S. Members of Congress filed.Jun 22 2022 | Record requested from the 9th Circuit.Jun 23 2022 | The record from the U.S.C.A. 9th Circuit is electronic and located on Pacer.Jul 08 2022 | Reply of petitioners Michael Sackett, et al. filed.Jul 21 2022 | CIRCULATED

Juliette is joined by Lynn Perry Wooten, President of Simmons University and best-selling author of Arrive and Thrive. Find out how the principles they talk about are applicable to other professionals or just everyday people, not only entrepreneurs. Listen as they talk more about some tips for overcoming adversity and achieving success despite setbacks as well as the seven principles in Arrive and Thrive. Highlights: 03:12 Good leadership, like many of you learned in the workplace, but I also learned it from my mother and my husband and my children. The communities that I've lived in have influenced my life. 05:17 I had written about resiliency for more than a decade, but to live it as a leader in my personal and professional life was a different thing. 9:23 Part of the vision is that you do have to think visually and you have to create it. 10:38 To be your authentic self you have to know what drives you and energizes you and your values.11:43 If you want to go far, you need your village.You need support networks. Contact Connect with JulietteLinkedInWebsite Connect with LynnLinkedInWebsiteThis episode is sponsored by Associated Industries of Massachusetts(AIM). AIM is the largest business association in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. To learn more about AIM, visit www.aimnet.org.

Juliette is joined by Pam Reeve, Chair of the Board, American Tower. Pamela has built her career around the advancement of women and support for technology innovation. In roles starting and running businesses, serving at the helm of public company boards of directors, and leading non-profit organizations and boards, Reeve has left her mark on the region's business landscape while mentoring and in other ways supporting its people.A champion for women's leadership, Reeve serves as the Chair of The Commonwealth Institute, working with women CEOs, entrepreneurs, and business leaders to help them grow their businesses and their careers. In this position, her active involvement in Board-Ready Bootcamps, and through her work with the Boston Women's Leadership Network Last Mile Initiative and Women Corporate Directors, she has demonstrated a commitment to increasing the number of qualified women serving on boards of directorsPamela shares her story of creating her own path. Pamela talks about the importance of diversity and inclusion, and how she found the confidence to forge her own way. This episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiring stories, so be sure to tune in!Highlights:03:54 - When I look back on the journey, I think it's more about how I wanted to be, what I valued, relationships that meant a lot to me and a lot of connecting dots that otherwise might seem not connected.07:25 - I think that you have to look around on what might be available to help you out and maybe do move if you can.13:18 - I think we all carry in us our history, our upbringing and our history, and then we hope to enrich that or go away from it.18:40 - Have more faith in yourself, use your voice and use your intention. Don't deny yourself and don't prevent yourself from at least trying on something that you're interested in.Connect with JulietteLinkedInWebsite Juliette's BooksInspiration Zone Newsletter Sign-UpConnect with PamelaWebsiteThis episode is sponsored by Associated Industries of Massachusetts(AIM). AIM is the largest business association in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. To learn more about AIM, visit www.aimnet.org.

Sharing our stories is how we connect with one another. It's how we show the world who we are and what matters to us. When we share our stories, we open ourselves up to new experiences and perspectives. We also give others the opportunity to see us in a different light. Telling our stories can be incredibly therapeutic. It can help us make sense of our past, process our emotions, and gain a better understanding of ourselves. It can also help us build strong relationships and create closer bonds with the people in our lives. When we tell our stories, we have the power to change the way the world sees us. We can inspire others, teach them, and make them laugh. We can also touch their hearts and make them feel understood. Storytelling is an essential part of being human, and it is something that we should all strive to do more of in our lives. Highlight01:53 - It is indeed what makes you special, what humanizes you, what differentiates you, helps the people see the real you and how powerful you can be in that context.04:08 - My point to all of that is to really help to paint a picture for people about who Julliette Mayers is, what is the context that I bring to the work I do, what is my journey.05:33 - It's about connecting, it's about inspiration, it's about values and it's about creating a memorable experience that is uniquely yours. 10:00 - You have to choose something that is relevant for you, you have to make it your own, you have to spend some time to get to know what is different about your journey.Contact Connect with JulietteLinkedInWebsite Juliette's BooksInspiration Zone Newsletter Sign-UpThis episode is sponsored by Associated Industries of Massachusetts(AIM). AIM is the largest business association in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. To learn more about AIM, visit www.aimnet.org.

Juliette is joined by Michael Curry. He is the CEO of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, which represents 52 health centers serving over 1 million patients out of over 314 practice sites throughout the state. He previously served as Deputy CEO & General Counsel for the Mass League.Tune in to this episode to hear Juliette and Michael talk about how important it is to take care of your physical and mental health. They share tips for wellness and much more. Highlights:04:27 - So when I say a road less traveled and when I think about my career, I think about a whole bunch of people along the way who handed me off to the next person, to the next advisor.08:58 - They seem to forget there's a cause for every element and it may be in their power to remove it. 17:09 - I think we have to start thinking that way, that we have to get beyond these taxes that people put on us and that we put on ourselves and say no. I wanted to live healthy and I wanted to live a long life.28:31 - If you're mentally well, then you can operate and navigate things in a much better way.Contact Connect with JulietteLinkedInWebsite Juliette's BooksInspiration Zone Newsletter Sign-UpThis episode is sponsored by Associated Industries of Massachusetts(AIM). AIM is the largest business association in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. To learn more about AIM, visit www.aimnet.org.Connect with MichaelLinkedInWebsite

One of the secrets to achieving your dreams is to never stop asking. Many people are hesitant to ask for help because they feel like they are imposing or that they should be able to do everything themselves. However, this is not the case. Asking for help shows that you are humble and acknowledge that you cannot do everything on your own. Listen in as Juliette talks about how seeking out help from others can give you great insights and new perspectives that will help you achieve your goals. So don't be afraid to ask for help – the rewards will be worth it!Highlights:01:37 In order to maximize that opportunity, you have to ask for what you want.03:36 So, to be clear asking for help was viewed as a weakness06:04 Asking for help and enlisting the support of colleagues, allies, mentors, sponsors is necessary for accelerating career growth and business advancement.08:17 The fact that you have worked hard, you've done what you're supposed to do and therefore, you are deserving and will be recognized and rewarded because you have earned it.11:40 You need to know your value, network, build your brand and you have to make the ask.Connect with JulietteLinkedInWebsite Juliette's BooksInspiration Zone Newsletter Sign-UpThis episode is sponsored by Associated Industries of Massachusetts(AIM). AIM is the largest business association in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. To learn more about AIM, visit www.aimnet.org.

BusinessWest Editor George O'Brien talks with John Regan, president and CEO of Associated Industries of Mass.  The two discuss the state's the economy and the headwinds facing it, especially the ongoing workforce crisis. They also discuss the prospects for a recession and the many issues keeping business owners up at night. It's all must listening, so join us for BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest in partnership with Living Local and sponsored by PeoplesBank.

Juliette is joined by Lynn Perry Wooten, President of Simmons University and best-selling author of Arrive and Thrive. Find out how the principles they talk about are applicable to other professionals or just everyday people, not only entrepreneurs. Listen as they talk more about some tips for overcoming adversity and achieving success despite setbacks as well as the seven principles in Arrive and Thrive. Highlights: 03:12 Good leadership, like many of you learned in the workplace, but I also learned it from my mother and my husband and my children. The communities that I've lived in have influenced my life. 05:17 I had written about resiliency for more than a decade, but to live it as a leader in my personal and professional life was a different thing. 9:23 Part of the vision is that you do have to think visually and you have to create it. 10:38 To be your authentic self you have to know what drives you and energizes you and your values.11:43 If you want to go far, you need your village.You need support networks. Contact Connect with JulietteLinkedInWebsite Connect with LynnLinkedInWebsiteThis episode is sponsored by Associated Industries of Massachusetts(AIM). AIM is the largest business association in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. To learn more about AIM, visit www.aimnet.org.

Simply meeting lots of people is not enough, you need to carefully align your goals with those people you network with and that is what you call strategic networking. You can't possibly maintain a large network of contacts, so it's important to focus your efforts on the people who are most likely to be aligned with your goals and objectives. Find out how to identify your Inner Circle Contacts as Juliette shares how to efficiently prioritize your time and energy with these people in order to focus on the goals that you establish for yourself to achieve. Highlights03:14 In order to increase your effectiveness, you must create or tap into networks that are both strategic and productive. 05:13 You must learn to say no to low-value or no-value activities that do not align with your goals and you must learn to say yes to high priority action items that move you towards your objectives.10:27 Make sure you are prioritizing your ICCs, your Inner Circle Contacts, but first you have to identify them and cultivate those relationships. 12:31 Sometimes it's tough to know if you're going to get alignment. Somebody who could be new to your network could be very much aligned with you. So, what we're going to do with these groups is communicate. 13:45 Prioritize yourself. Prioritize your goals. Prioritize the people who mean the most to you and make sure they get time. Then you focus on the others. ContactLinkedInWebsite This episode is sponsored by Associated Industries of Massachusetts(AIM). AIM is the largest business association in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. To learn more about AIM, visit www.aimnet.org.

BusinessWest Editor George O'Brien talks with John Regan, president and CEO of Associated Industries of Mass. The two discuss the state's the economy and the headwinds facing it, especially the ongoing workforce crisis. They also discuss the prospects for a recession and the many issues keeping business owners up at night. It's all must listening, so join us for BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest in partnership with Living Local and sponsored by PeoplesBank.

Juliette is joined by David Meerman Scott, and they focus on discussing the New Rules of Marketing and PR based on David's best-selling book. Find out how the principles they talk about are applicable to other professionals or just everyday people, not only marketers. Listen as they talk more about effective, modern marketing and PR best practices, as well as what you can do to communicate with and reach out to customers and buyers directly in order to maximize marketing and PR. Highlights05:54 - So many organizations are only focused on talking about their own products and services rather than understanding the needs of existing and potential customers. 07:53 - Understand deeply the people you're trying to reach. 09:12 - Today, we don't have to spend money on advertising. We can reach people directly by creating interesting information and publishing it ourselves. 10:34 - You can choose to become a change agent in your organization, you can stand up to the bosses and say, “Hey, this is wrong. We're gonna do this in a different way. This is not right. This is not appropriate.” 14:01 - You can quietly achieve results by doing something different and doing it in a way that you're not gonna completely screw up what is already going on in the organization. ContactLinkedInWebsite This episode is sponsored by Associated Industries of Massachusetts(AIM). AIM is the largest business association in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. To learn more about AIM, visit www.aimnet.org.

Juliette is joined by John Regan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM). John has deep experience in both the private and public sectors. Prior to his tenure at AIM, he served as Chief Operations Officer for MassDevelopment, the state's finance and development agency, overseeing real estate development and community revitalization projects including the transformation of the former Fort Devens.John shares his story about how he achieved success in his life. He also talks about how important relationships are in his success. Tune in to this episode and learn more about how to build a strong mindset for your goals. Highlights13:50 – I think the key to success is not to build a group of relationships or a group of trusted advisors and then stop, it should continue through every phase of your career.16:28 – I truly believe that it's the private sector that has the power to create a better world and a better community and we really have to bear down on that and despite all the challenges we have to try to make that dream a reality because I think that is the only path to success.22:12 – A really good entrepreneur is somebody with a passion for whatever the business is, whatever the product is, whatever the service is. You want to make it as great as you can make it, you want to make it as widely known as you can make it and you want to connect to as many people.Connect with JulietteLinkedInWebsite Connect with JohnLinkedInWebsiteThis episode is sponsored by DRB Facility Services. DRB provides a full range of facilities services for both corporate and government clients. To learn more about DRB Facility Services, visit www.drbfacilityservices.com.

This week on JobMakers, host Denzil Mohammed talks with Gaetan Kashala, immigrant from the Democratic Republic of Congo, co-founder of Globex Corporate, a consulting firm connecting the U.S. to Central and Western African businesses and governments, and also the engagement director for AIM, the Associated Industries of Massachusetts. Gaetan has built a career helping immigrant and other minority... Source

This week on JobMakers, host Denzil Mohammed talks with Gaetan Kashala, immigrant from the Democratic Republic of Congo, co-founder of Globex Corporate, a consulting firm connecting the U.S. to Central and Western African businesses and governments, and also the engagement director for AIM, the Associated Industries of Massachusetts. Gaetan has built a career helping immigrant and other minority... Source

This week on JobMakers, host Denzil Mohammed talks with Gaetan Kashala, immigrant from the Democratic Republic of Congo, co-founder of Globex Corporate, a consulting firm connecting the U.S. to Central and Western African businesses and governments, and also the engagement director for AIM, the Associated Industries of Massachusetts. Gaetan has built a career helping immigrant and other […]

On this episode of Small Biz Florida, Tom interviews Kevin Carr the CEO at Florida Makes, a statewide, industry-led public-private partnership with the sole mission of strengthening and advancing Florida's economy by improving the productivity and technological performance of its manufacturing sector, with an emphasis on small-and medium-sized firms. It accomplishes this by providing services focused on three principle value streams: technology adoption, talent development, and business growth. MakeMore is a leadership-focused initiative  originally developed by FloridaMakes in partnership with Associated Industries of Florida, CareerSource Florida, Inc., Enterprise Florida, and the Florida Chamber of Commerce with the collective goal of elevating the state's manufacturing industry and demonstrating its impact on the economy. These organizations recognized the importance of diversifying our economy and prioritizing the growth of an industry that provides high-wage, high-value jobs which can ultimately improve Florida's quality of life.

Ray McCarty, President and CEO of Associated Industries of Missouri, joins guest host Brad Young to talk reopening from a business perspective. Young also fills us in on the new owner of the building that formerly housed downtown’s Eat-Rite Diner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear about the French group of scientists spending forty days in an underground cavern without any form of communication or sunlight. Next, we revisit guest host Brad Young’s earlier interview with Associated Industries of Missouri President and CEO Ray McCarty. The duo discusses reopening Missouri from a business perspective. Finally, hear Kevin Killeen’s newest “Whole ‘Nother Story” featuring a fight between a lizard and a monkey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The region's workforce ecosystem is only as strong as its leadership. Joining us on episode 25 of Ready for Work, author and consultant Dr. Anthony Edwards helps guide us from new book, Building a Winning Workforce: A Playbook for Employers, Government Entities; Colleges & Schools; Workforce Development Agencies, Economic Development Organizations ... & Chambers of Commerce; & Nonprofits. Later in the podcast, we'll listen to this leadership in action as Missouri's governor celebrates job creation and growth in Certified Work Ready Communities. Guests and Featured ResourcesDr. Anthony Edwards, author of Building a Winning WorkforceGeneral Manager at ETX Innovation CenterLinkedInTwitterRay McCarty, Associated Industries of MissouriMardy Leathers, Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce DevelopmentMissouri Governor Mike ParsonWork Ready Communities at ACT See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Floridaville Get to Know the People Behind the Florida Names You Know Barney Bishop is a longtime advocate in Tallahassee with a history of entrepreneurship.  He is the past President of Associated Industries of Florida and has served on numerous boards and committees including the Florida A & M University Board of Trustees, City of Tallahassee Airport Advisory Committee, and the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy. 

Joe Selvaggi talks with John Regan, President and CEO of Associated Industries of Massachusetts, about the impact of higher UI rates on employers and what legislators can do to help mitigate the pain.

John Regan, President and CEO of Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM), cites the importance of communication and inclusion to leadership success -- especially for crisis management. Actively reaching out to all stakeholders is key.

America was once known for its manufacturing brilliance and on this episode of A Neighbor's Choice we look at how we can get back to work. David Gornoski interviews Tom Feeney, president and CEO of Associated Industries of Florida, to discuss the future of manufacturing in the state of Florida and AIF's role in fostering growth in business and industry. It's time to stop the fear complex, and Jeff Deist from the Mises Institute joins in to discuss how we can do that in the face of the current Covid-19 crisis. All this and more on A Neighbor's Choice! Original airdate: April 10th, 2020 Read Jeff Deist's article 'What Governors Can Do.' Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at hello@aneighborschoice.com Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

The Bay State economy, and what it means for Beacon Hill's spending and revenue plans: Colin A. Young shares takeaways from this week's Associated Industries of Massachusetts and MassBenchmarks reports, and Chris Lisinski reports on the first step in this fall's transportation funding discussion.

Rick Lord has a unique perspective on health care in Massachusetts. He serves on the state's Health Policy Commission. He stepped down in May after more than 28 years as head of the business group Associated Industries of Massachusetts. And previously he served as the budget director of the House Ways and Means Committee on Beacon Hill. Lord talked health care on this week's Health and Consequences segment of the CommonWealth Codcast with John McDonough of Harvard's TH Chan School of Public Health and Paul Hattis of Tufts University Medical School. To give you a taste of the discussion, here are seven questions posed to Lord.

On this week's episode, Katelyn and Scott and talking about an awesome networking event called Young Professionals Networking Night. Yelling Mule and The Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) are co hosting the event on August 21st at Capo Restaurant located in South Boston. It will be a night filled with amazing drinks, apps and people. You can find more information and event tickets here.

The News Service crew looks at Sen. Michael Rodrigues' Ways and Means budget, and potential legal action by cities alleging insufficient state education funding. Matt Murphy has details from a sit-down with incoming Associated Industries of Massachusetts CEO John Regan.

Tuesday's St. Louis on the Air featured a debate over the pros and cons of Proposition B: The $12 Minimum Wage Initiative that was originally held at the St. Louis Public Radio "Inform Your Vote" ballot issues forum. The proponent of Prop B was Richard von Glahn, the organizing director of Missouri Jobs for Justice; the opponent was Ray McCarty, president and CEO of Associated Industries of Missouri.

Katie Lannan leads off with recap and analysis of the first Baker-Gonzalez debate; Colin Young reports on state officials' frustration over lawmakers' slow action on spending bills; Matt Murphy had the scoop Friday that Rick Lord is planning to retire next year from Associated Industries of Massachusetts; and Michael Norton looks ahead to what's coming up next week. For your daily portion of Beacon Hill headlines, visit https://massterlist.com.

This week's Codcast features representatives from the two opposing camps -- Robert Rio, the senior vice president of government affairs at Associated Industries of Massachusetts, one of the founding members of the Coalition for Sustainable Energy, and Elizabeth Turnbull Henry, the president of the Environmental League of Massachusetts, which also represents many members of the business community. Listen and get up to speed.

Dedication: Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Leo K. Thorsness, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during a dogfight over North Vietnam and spent six years in the enemy prison camp known as the Hanoi Hilton, died May 2 in Jacksonville, Fla. He was 85. Corey "Charismatic" Duncan, Our Mad Black Man from Baltimore, joins us to discuss issues from the inner city and why Democrats keep screwing the Black community.  He is a frequent guest on "The Real Side Radio Show with Joe Messina.  Facebook: corey.p.duncan Clarence V. McKee has an extensive background in law, media, corporate, government, legislative, international and political affairs. He is particularly skilled in the effective use of electronic and print media. His political commentary has appeared in national publications. He is a commissioner on the North Broward Hospital District, serving the northern two thirds of Broward County Florida and has been a member of the Florida Council of 100 and Associated Industries of Florida.  He's column: "The Silent Minority" on NewsMax.com Bobby Lawrence: ProtectYourVoteUSA.org Southern Sense is conservative talk with Annie "The Radio Chick" Ubelis, as host and "CS" Bennett, co-host.  Informative, fun, irreverent and politically incorrect, you never know where we'll go, but you'll love the journey!  Southern-Sense.com

Dedication: Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Leo K. Thorsness, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during a dogfight over North Vietnam and spent six years in the enemy prison camp known as the Hanoi Hilton, died May 2 in Jacksonville, Fla. He was 85.Corey "Charismatic" Duncan, Our Mad Black Man from Baltimore, joins us to discuss issues from the inner city and why Democrats keep screwing the Black community. He is a frequent guest on "The Real Side Radio Show with Joe Messina. Facebook: corey.p.duncanClarence V. McKee has an extensive background in law, media, corporate, government, legislative, international and political affairs. He is particularly skilled in the effective use of electronic and print media.His political commentary has appeared in national publications. He is a commissioner on the North Broward Hospital District, serving the northern two thirds of Broward County Florida and has been a member of the Florida Council of 100 and Associated Industries of Florida. He's column: "The Silent Monority" on NewsMax.comBobby Lawrence: ProtectYourVoteUSA.orgSouthern Sense is conservative talk with Annie "The Radio Chick" Ubelis, as host and "CS" Bennett, co-host. Informative, fun, irreverent and politically incorrect, you never know where we'll go, but you'll love the journey! Southern-Sense.com

Dedication: Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Leo K. Thorsness, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during a dogfight over North Vietnam and spent six years in the enemy prison camp known as the Hanoi Hilton, died May 2 in Jacksonville, Fla. He was 85.Corey "Charismatic" Duncan, Our Mad Black Man from Baltimore, joins us to discuss issues from the inner city and why Democrats keep screwing the Black community. He is a frequent guest on "The Real Side Radio Show with Joe Messina. Facebook: corey.p.duncanClarence V. McKee has an extensive background in law, media, corporate, government, legislative, international and political affairs. He is particularly skilled in the effective use of electronic and print media.His political commentary has appeared in national publications. He is a commissioner on the North Broward Hospital District, serving the northern two thirds of Broward County Florida and has been a member of the Florida Council of 100 and Associated Industries of Florida. He's column: "The Silent Monority" on NewsMax.comBobby Lawrence: ProtectYourVoteUSA.orgSouthern Sense is conservative talk with Annie "The Radio Chick" Ubelis, as host and "CS" Bennett, co-host. Informative, fun, irreverent and politically incorrect, you never know where we'll go, but you'll love the journey! Southern-Sense.com

Dedication: Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Leo K. Thorsness, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during a dogfight over North Vietnam and spent six years in the enemy prison camp known as the Hanoi Hilton, died May 2 in Jacksonville, Fla. He was 85.Corey "Charismatic" Duncan, Our Mad Black Man from Baltimore, joins us to discuss issues from the inner city and why Democrats keep screwing the Black community.  He is a frequent guest on "The Real Side Radio Show with Joe Messina.  Facebook: corey.p.duncanClarence V. McKee has an extensive background in law, media, corporate, government, legislative, international and political affairs. He is particularly skilled in the effective use of electronic and print media.His political commentary has appeared in national publications. He is a commissioner on the North Broward Hospital District, serving the northern two thirds of Broward County Florida and has been a member of the Florida Council of 100 and Associated Industries of Florida.  He's column: "The Silent Minority" on NewsMax.comBobby Lawrence: ProtectYourVoteUSA.orgSouthern Sense is conservative talk with Annie "The Radio Chick" Ubelis, as host and "CS" Bennett, co-host.  Informative, fun, irreverent and politically incorrect, you never know where we'll go, but you'll love the journey!  Southern-Sense.com

As thousands of people marched in cities around the country to demand that Presiden Trump releases his tax returns, Trimmel Gomes’ latest episode of The Rotunda, features business owners calling for reform of the national tax code. Gomes talks with Barney Bishop, immediate past president of Associated Industries of Florida. Gomes also interviews the chair of the Constitution Revision Commission, Carlos Beruff. Plus Florida folk songwriter and performer Tom Shed tells the story of sex, race, and murder in Florida politics with the song “Bolita Sam” about the 1952 case of Ruby McCollum and Sen. Leroy Adams. The Rotunda podcast is available each Monday via iTunes, Stitcher or Soundcloud. Follow on @RotundaPodcast on Twitter and visit www.rotundapodcast.com for daily updates.

As thousands of people marched in cities around the country to demand that Presiden Trump releases his tax returns, Trimmel Gomes' latest episode of The Rotunda, features business owners calling for reform of the national tax code. Gomes talks with Barney Bishop, immediate past president of Associated Industries of Florida. Gomes also interviews the chair of the Constitution Revision Commission, Carlos Beruff. Plus Florida folk songwriter and performer Tom Shed tells the story of sex, race, and murder in Florida politics with the song “Bolita Sam” about the 1952 case of Ruby McCollum and Sen. Leroy Adams. The Rotunda podcast is available each Monday via iTunes, Stitcher or Soundcloud. Follow on @RotundaPodcast on Twitter and visit www.rotundapodcast.com for daily updates.

Noted Workers' Compensation attorneys Kim Syfrett and Richard Chait return to FJA Radio for a no-holds barred discussion in this second part of our Workers’ Compensation program to share their reaction to the Florida business community’s reform proposal to a system the state Supreme Court ruled last year as “fundamentally unconstitutional.”   In what they describe as a “shock to the conscience”, Kim and Richard reveal that the Associated Industries of Florida proposal would eliminate a more than 70 year-old carrier-paid obligation for attorney fees when benefits are wrongly denied.  Fourteen years of eroding workers’ benefits during past reforms and “incredulous profits by insurance companies” shares Richard,  has now created a situation where the only way to prevent total fracture of the system and fall into a tort system under the AIF proposal, would be to institute a bad faith remedy. “Essentially what the (business) industry is saying with this proposal is ‘We’re going to keep our right to choose your doctor, we’re going to keep our right to decide whether you get the medical treatment that doctor recommends, and when we decide that we don’t want to give it to you, we’re going to make you pay to show that we were wrong.  And there’s not going to be any consequence for our wrongful denial.’” - Attorney Kim Syfrett

  Oct. 21, 2008: Jane Van Ryan talks with Barney Bishop, president and CEO of the Associated Industries of Florida, about support for offshore drilling in the state.