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Welcome to 2024 where our pivotal battleground state elections will again take center stage. We jump in and dissect this week's news the GOP Legislative leadership asks the Wisconsin Supreme Court to reconsider their redistricting decision; a new court ruling allows clerks to correct minor errors on absentee ballots; and a brewery owner sues to remove Trump from the Wisconsin ballot under the 14th Amendment. In a revealing and shameless display of voter suppression and encouragement of drain brain, the GOP leaders introduce a bill encouraging UW students to not vote in Wisconsin. Legislative Republicans to potential long term residents, “We don't want you here. Go home!” Robert does his best to fill in details on the policy positions of Senator Tammy Baldwin's likely opponent, multimillionaire businessman and perennial candidate Eric Hovde. In climate news Wisconsin trails badly on solar adoption. Will Governor Evers use the huge investments offered by the Biden Administration to close the gap with neighboring states? Also, Insulin prices plunge for Wisconsinites due to a little known provision of President Biden's American Rescue Plan. We close with a discussion of a new labor organizing drive by over 100 workers at Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin and encourage the organization's board of directors to recognize the union and move forward with a more powerful organization prepared to deliver on its critical mission.
HE HASN'T HIT BOTTOM YETA poll from left-leaning news outlet CNBC, in collaboration with Change Research, is proving that there is no bottom for Joe Biden's job approval. Data in here is so bad for Biden, it's worth digging into:56% of voters disapprove of Biden's job as President. His average disapproval was just 36% when he took office last year.Biden's handling of the economy is the main factor driving his plunging poll numbers:60% disapprove of Biden's handling of the economy72% say they disapprove of his handling of the price of everyday goods66% disapprove of his efforts to help their wallets56% disapprove of Biden's handling of the stock market, despite all three major indexes posting double-digit gains in 2021On the last stat, CNBC says that voters not giving Biden credit for the market in 2021 points to a larger problem for Democrats in 2022: "The party can't seem to convince voters that things are better than they were 12 months ago."Biden is losing support on Covid, the one issue he polled well in. And why wouldn't he? He ran on "shutting down the virus" yet a year later, the U.S. recorded over 1 million new cases in a single day. VIDEO (https://www.facebook.com/100007054119886/posts/3122528817992225/)Here's what voters think:55% say they disapprove of Biden's handling of Covid-1950% of voters say Biden has "gone too far" in his Covid policiesMoney can't buy you love: The survey asked voters how they felt about Biden's American Rescue Plan which passed last year and cost us $1.9 trillion:58% of Biden voters say it 'made no difference' or made them 'worse off"99% of Trump voters say it 'made no difference' or made them 'worse off'The final point I'll leave you with: The poll asked Americans what their top national issue are. Number one on the list was the economy. Way down at number six was Covid - the issue Biden has staked his entire presidency on. [CNBC/Change Research]BIDEN HASNT HIT BOTTOM YEThttps://gorightnews.com/biden-hasnt-hit-bottom-yet/https://www.spreaker.com/user/9922149/biden-hasnt-hit-bottom-yethttps://rumble.com/vsak9v-biden-hasnt-hit-bottom-yet.htmlShared by #GoRightNews GoRightNews.com
Monday is the deadline for families to apply for the expanded Child Tax Credit under President Biden's American Rescue Plan. Reset chats with an expert on what you need to know to apply now and what happens if you miss the deadline.
Tonight on the Last Word: Senate infrastructure negotiators aim to reach a bipartisan deal this week. Also, millions of families receive their first child tax credit payments through President Biden's American Rescue Plan. Plus, medical groups back mandatory vaccinations for all health care workers as Delta surges in all 50 states. Russia sows disinformation about the Covid-19 vaccine as 30% of U.S. adults remain unvaccinated. And Jan. 6 committee hearings begin tomorrow. Jim Manley, John Heilemann, Rep. Colin Allred, Dr. Zeke Emanuel, Rep. Jim Himes and Barbara McQuade join Lawrence O'Donnell.
Starting today, tens of millions of families are beginning to receive monthly payments of up to $300 per child. It's part of the newly expanded Child Tax Credit under President Biden's American Rescue Plan. Reset brings on experts to discuss what you need to know about the advance payments and opens the phones to listeners to hear about how the funds will help their families. For more Reset interviews, subscribe to this podcast. And please give us a rating, it helps other listeners find us. For more about Reset, go to wbez.org and follow us on Twitter @WBEZReset
President Biden's American Rescue Plan is designed to provide relief to Americans and stimulate the economy. The plan ultimately granted Tribes authorization to use these funds to do the same in their jurisdictions. The Oglala Sioux Tribe went live recently with their COVID-10 Household Economic Assistance Program that will provide assistance to eligible tribal members whose households have been negatively affected by COVID. SDPB's Richard Two Bulls joins us with more. At Sunday's CPAC in Dallas, Governor Kristi Noem kept up her vocal concerns about the threat of teaching students certain concepts she claims to be part of a Marxist indoctrination effort in the public school system. Some say the perception of a supposed Marxist indoctrination effort is resulting in an actual effort by conservatives to politicize history and civics education. SDPB's Joshua Haiar reports. Governor Kristi Noem is defending her pandemic response and challenging other Republic governors to be honest about
There are important tax changes coming this summer for families. Specifically, the child tax credit will enable families to get advanced payments. This is a change from prior years where the credit was calculated and paid out at tax time. The credit is not a new credit, it's an enhanced credit as part of President Biden's American Rescue Plan, signed into law in March 2021. The purpose of the child tax credit is to help lift families out of poverty, but like many tax provisions, it can be complicated. On today's episode of the Taxgirl podcast, Kelly is joined by Elaine Maag and Professor Francine Lipman to explain the 2021 tax changes for families, especially the child tax credit. Elaine is a Principal Research Associate at the Brookings Institution Tax Policy Center, where she studies income support programs with a particular interest in how tax policy supports low and middle income families. She is a member of The Tax Policy and Poverty Research Network, and a member of The National Academy's Insurance Panel on assured income. Professor Lipman teaches tax courses at the Boyd School of Law, UNLV. She has previous experience as an accountant, a lawyer, a teacher, and a scholar. She is an elected member of the American Law Institute, The American College of Tax Council, and The American Bar Foundation. Professor Lipman is also an Editor and former Committee Chair for the tax section of The American Bar Association. Listen to Kelly, Elaine, and Professor Lipman talk about the child tax credit: What is new about the child tax credit, how is it different from the credit we know and love from years prior? The margin of increase in credit payments per child. How will this change affect families that don't traditionally file a tax return? How to get in touch with the IRS regarding the change via toll free phone line or online portal. In terms of the new advance monthly payments, do we know what will happen if those payments don't start even when you're entitled to them? The IRS will be creating a separate user portal to update personal information. Does the IRS know how it will be handling disputes regarding who gets to claim dependents with this change? If your income is under $40K annually and you're a single parent, you're probably within the safe harbor. How many of these changes apply only for 2021, and which ones are here to stay? In the wake of the pandemic, why are some of these 2021 tax changes only temporary? There's been a lot of criticism on the tax professional side about prioritization of projects and the timeline that payments are delivered. How is the IRS encouraging low income families and serial non-filers to begin filing this year? In comparison to the stimulus check program, how is the child tax credit different and where does it show up on a tax return? The credit will be paid half in advance and then reconciled on the return, what sources are recommended for learning more information about the tax credit? More about Kelly Phillips Erb: Kelly is the creator and host of the Taxgirl podcast series. Kelly is a practicing tax attorney with considerable experience and knowledge. She works with taxpayers like you every day. One of the things that she does is help folks out of tax jams, and hopefully, keep others from getting into them. Links mentioned: Kelly's Website – TaxgirlFAQ's from the IRS -- Child Tax CreditElaine - Tax Policy CenterProfessor Lipman's Bio -- UNLV
This week's show covers a variety of topics: Climate change activist's 800 mile walk to Tallahassee, Olmeca's community lecture and concert at the Van Wezel, and the City Commission's discussion of budget plans in light of Biden's American Rescue Plan.
A leading pediatrician responds to the approval of the Pfizer vaccine for 12 to 15 year olds.Then, with vaccination rates declining statewide, we examine hesitancy in a rural, majority white community.Plus, we hear from the U.S. Assistant Secretary of Health on the special enrollment period for health coverage though the ACA marketplace.Segment 1:Parents in Mississippi can begin scheduling a coronavirus vaccination for children age 12 to 15. The Pfizer coronavirus vaccine has received emergency use authorization from the FDA, and has now gained approval by the CDC for use in the adolescent age group. The decision comes at a time of declining vaccination rates in Mississippi. Health officials say around a quarter of the state's nearly three million residents are under the age of 16. Dr. Anita Henderson is President of the Mississippi Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She tells our Kobee Vance the authorization means clinics and hospitals already offering the Pfizer shot can begin vaccinating eligible children now. Segment 2:Mississippi, along with Louisiana and Alabama, have the lowest coronavirus vaccination rates in the country. That's according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation. Gulf States Newsroom health reporter Shalina Chatlani has been following this story and traveled to North Mississippi to ask people why they were against the shot. She's joining me today to talk about some of those conversations. Segment 3:The White House is celebrating a public health milestone this week. New enrollment for health coverage during a special period made possible through President Biden's American Rescue Plan has topped one million Americans. The legislation also lowered premiums for nine million Americans who buy their coverage through the Affordable Care Act, and also reduced deductibles by nearly 90 percent. Dr. Rachel Levine is the U.S. Assistant Secretary of Health. She tells our Michael Guidry the special enrollment period is one step in the administration's goal of making health care a right - not a privilege. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Michael T. Hill, organizer of the Southern Economic Roundtable provides crucial information on President Biden's American Rescue Plan; explaining how it is designed to uplift businesses, organizations and individuals who have been disadvantaged, economically, socially and in other areas!
Leslie is joined by Steve Sallman, Director of the United Steelworkers (USW) Health, Safety and Environment Department. Ahead of next week's Worker's Memorial Day, Leslie and Steve discuss and honor workers lost to COVID-19, and other occupational hazards. Workers' Memorial Day is marked every year on April 28th to honor and remember the workers killed, injured, disabled and made ill from exposures to hazards at work. Due to the ongoing pandemic, this year's Workers Memorial Day is like no other experienced in the United States, Canada and globally. There are unknown numbers of workers who have died from COVID-19. Some were essential workers, and many have contracted it at work during these unprecedented times. We mourn and fight for them, and the loss of all victims of this cruel disease. We may never know the real statistics as it relates to occupational exposure, but the public statistics as of today are bleak: • 142,237,637 Global Confirmed cases • 3,033,084 Global Deaths • 31,739,932 U.S. Confirmed cases • 567,736 U.S. Deaths During the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of workers have and continue to risk their lives and thousands have died. The Guardian recently reported that more than 3,600 American health care workers have died of COVID-19 in the line of work since mid-March of last year. - Most who died were under the age of 60 (despite the median age of death from Covid-19 in the general population being 78) - The majority of health care workers who died from COVID-19 were people of color - A large number of those who died were worried about not having enough personal protective equipment (PPE) Workers in other essential industries have also suffered disproportionately from COVID-19, facing a 20% greater chance of dying during the pandemic than before it.Last summer, food processing facilities became COVID hotspots as workers performed job duties in close proximity for prolonged amounts of time. On top of this, there seemed to be a callous disregard for the danger workers put themselves in each day including an independent investigation finding that managers at a Tyson plant were placing bets on how many workers would get infected. We know this public crisis is also an occupational crisis. Since the beginning of this pandemic, the USW and other unions have strived to make workplaces and workers safer. Ever since the pandemic started, unions pushed OSHA to issue an Emergency Temporary Standard that would require employers to provide infectious disease preparedness and response plans for employees. The USW also worked with employers across their industries making a series of common sense recommendations and some employers have been taking steps to keep workers safe with the assistance of the USW with Recommended Controls to Reduce Worker Exposures to COVID-19 and fought to make sure workers have access to PPE. The Biden administration is doing important work keeping workers safe and crucially, OSHA is no longer missing in action. OSHA has a new targeted program, but they will also prioritize opening inspections to complaints from high hazard worksites including health care, meat and more. President Biden's American Rescue Plan included much needed funding for expanded testing, contact tracing and research as well as for PPE. It provided for vaccine supplies and distribution. All of this helps keep workers and their families safer. COVID-19 has certainly dominated the discussion and we must remember, we still have many other hazards that are killing, injuring and making workers ill. This year OSHA, which was established by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, turns 50, first opening its doors on April 28, 1971. During its initial decade, OSHA issued the first standards for asbestos, lead, carcinogens, and cotton dust. The OSHA Training Institute, safety and health training grants, the On-Site Consultation Program, State Plans, and whistleblower protections for workplace safety are also established. As we reflect on 50 years of history, there remains much to do, including a critical need to undo what the Trump administration did to the Chemical Safety Board, which plays a critical role in worker safety. “Former President Trump spent four years undermining the Chemical Safety Board and left office with only one member remaining on this five-person board,” U.S. Sen. Tom Carper (D., Del.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, which oversees the CSB, said in a statement. “Without a quorum, the board is currently hampered in its ability to effectively do its job.” Carper, an ally of President Joe Biden's, said he looks forward to working with the administration to fill the CSB vacancies soon “so that the board can get back to its mission of keeping communities and workers safe.” But the wheels of Congress move slowly, and even if the administration nominates board members quickly, it typically takes many months to vet and approve appointments. Workers' Memorial Day the USW is a time not only to honor not only those who lost their lives either because of a workplace incident or COVID exposure, but also to recommit ourselves to renew the promise of safe jobs for all workers. The website for the United Steelworkers is USW.org and their handle on both Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers.
Today, we report on the results of the April snow survey from the Department of Water Resources. Sabrina Halvorson talks with California commercial fisherman Dick Ogg about what AB 534 would mean for the industry, and we break down President Biden's American Rescue Plan, the indications for farmers, and what it could mean for California.
March 16, 2021 ~ Full Show. President Biden's "American Rescue Plan" may give us the biggest tax hike in 30 years, economist Patrick Anderson gives his analysis. Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel on opening up vaccine eligibility to people 16 and over with medical conditions. Free Press Auto Critic discusses 4 things you must know before buying an electric vehicle for Mobility Makers and State Rep Tyrone Carter explains his bill that would add cameras to school bus stop signs.
Speaker Pelosi famously once said "We have to pass the bill so that you can find out what is in it” - so now that Congress has passed President Biden's American Rescue Plan, just what is in it? A massive amount of spending that the professional politicians didn't have the spine to pay for so it will be the responsibility of your children and your grandchildren. To put this unsustainable and reckless credit card spending into perspective, in 2018, the amount of public debt per person in this country was just under $50,000.00. In 2021, it has jumped to $67,000 for every American. And according to the Heritage Foundation, a baby born today will have over $111,000 in debt by the time he or she turns 18 and that will grow to almost $200,000 by age 30. Think about that for a second. Before our children have done anything in life, before they have even taken their first precious breath, the idiots in Washington are suffocating them under an avalanche of debt that will be impossible to escape from.
This is not Bill Clinton's Democratic Party. But it's not the Squad's party either.Today, a very special Group Chat to discuss a very large stimulus bill. Amira and Guido are joined by Mary Small, National Legislative Director for Indivisible, to react to the passage of President Biden's American Rescue Plan. What does the massive investment in stimulus checks, expanded unemployment insurance, and the child tax credit tell us about the state of the Democratic Party halfway through Biden's first 100 days?After a break, Mary and Amira break down progressives' strategy during the Congressional negotiations over the American Rescue Plan. There were threats of progressives voting as a bloc! What did progressives win, what did progressives lose, how has the Congressional Progressive Caucus changed since the Obama era, and what can we learn about wielding the power of the progressive bloc in future legislative fights?Readings & resources:What's in the Stimulus Bill? A Guide to Where the $1.9 Trillion Is GoingBiden's COVID-Relief Bill Is a Big F**king DealWhere Do We Go From Here on Tax Credits?How Democrats miscalculated Manchin and later won him backAn Expanded Child Tax Credit Would Lift Millions of Children Out of PovertyAnalysis: Senate ‘gangs' show Biden what's possible, and not‘A Racist Narrative': Biden Warned of Welfare Moms Driving Luxury CarsNo, Joe Biden Won't Give Us Social DemocracyClinton's 1996 State of the UnionDismantling the Welfare State? Reagan, Thatcher and the Politics of Retrenchment
Government and political news from America's Heartland. Kevin and Sean discuss President Biden's American Rescue Plan, state-level bills targeting transgender athletes, relief for Black farmers, an abortion ban in Arkansas, federal firearm background checks, voter suppression, and so much more. https://heartlandpod.com/Twitter: @TheHeartlandPOD"Change The Conversation"
This week, the Progress Texas team reflects on the lessons of the pandemic, one full year in. We also talk Polling: what do Texans think about Greg Abbott, Ted Cruz, the recent energy crisis, priorities at the Lege, the assault on reproductive rights, and the Texas response to COVID? We find, once again, that Progressive values are mainstream values. President Biden's American Rescue Plan is now a reality - what's it mean for Texas families? And, will Matthew McConaughey run for Governor - and if he does, what's that mean for Texas Democrats?
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Joe Madison and his listeners talk about the history of racism in the royal family, the first Black Queen, your next stimulus check and President Biden's American Rescue Plan following Oprah Winfrey's bombshell interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
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Today the House passed President Biden's American Rescue Plan. The plan includes: $1,400 stimulus checks Hundreds of billions of dollars going to vaccination programs Expanded unemployment insurance, State and local governments, school re-openings and more. Read more about the bill and everything included here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2021/02/26/american-rescue-plan-house-coronavirus-stimulus/
AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin dives into the economic implications of the American Rescue Plan and considers the minimum wage and taxpayer subsidies to corporations. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e
President Biden's American Rescue Plan is working its way through Congress and the plan includes $350 billion in direct state and local financial assistance, which is badly needed by cities whose budgets have been strained by the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan also includes a critical extension of unemployment insurance, relief for student loans, and support for vaccine distribution. Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley and Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams join the podcast to discuss the plan and how it will help America's cities.
2.10.21 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump impeachment trial day 2; Biden's American Rescue Plan; Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Chicago Teachers Union have agreed on a deal to open schools; Charges in Quawan "Bobby" Charles case; Wells Fargo announced Tuesday that it will invest 50 million dollars into 6 Black – Owned Banks; 4 Louisiana State Troopers are facing charges after an investigation found they participated in practices of using excessive force; Parents of some Utah students dropped their requests for their children to opt out of a Black History Month Curriculum; We'll also speak with one of the curators of "Come See About Me: The Mary Wilson Supremes Collection" and meet the woman who created a Black Tech company in order to help young students excel in Math and Science. Support #RolandMartinUnfiltered via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered or via PayPal ☛https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfiltered #RolandMartinUnfiltered is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold discuss the details of Joe Biden's COVID stimulus plan, why schools must open in the fall, and how the minimum wage negatively affects an economy. Show Notes - https://wearelibertarians.com/wp-content/uploads/Biden-Economic-Plan_Minimum-Wage_EOs.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On this episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani, Erik Olson, and Adrian Nicholson talk about President Biden's proposed stimulus plan to help battle the virus and alleviate the economic toll it has taken. They also analyze the potential benefits, drawbacks, and feasibility of some of these proposed plans and how it affects you. Roshan can be reached at roshan.loungani@aretewealth.com or at 202-536-4468. Erik can be reached at erik.olson@aretewealth.com or 815-940-4652. Follow Us At: https://www.retirewithroshan.com https://youtu.be/hKVzI87v0tA https://twitter.com/RoshanLoungani https://www.linkedin.com/in/roshanloungani/ https://www.facebook.com/retirewithroshan/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialerik/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-nicholson-74b82b13b/ #retirementlifestylepodcast #fire #podcast #FI #Retire #retirewithroshan All opinions expressed by podcast hosts and guests are solely their own. While based on information they believe is reliable, neither Arete Wealth nor its affiliates warrant its completeness or accuracy, nor do their opinions reflect the opinion of Arete Wealth. This podcast is for general informational purposes only, and should not be regarded as specific advice or recommendations for any individual. Before making any decisions, consult a professional. Roshan can be reached at roshan.loungani@aretewealth.com or at 202-536-4468. Erik can be reached at erik.olson@aretewealth.com or 815-940-4652.
President-elect Joe Biden unveiled the American Rescue Plan (ARP)—a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief proposal his administration will pursue shortly after taking office on Wednesday, Jan. 20. On this episode, we break down the stimulus bill and look at key aspects that may affect the restaurant industry for better or worse. One notable inclusion is raising the minimumwage to $15 per hour and ending the tipped minimum wage and sub-minimum wage for people with disabilities.
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