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RIO GRANDE CITY, TEXAS - Between them, the counties of Starr and Zapata will receive close to half a billion dollars for transportation infrastructure projects over the next ten years, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar has announced. The federal funding will go towards the Texas Department of Transportation's 2025 Unified Transportation Program, which is the state's ten-year plan to guide the development of transportation work across the state. “These funds will go towards constructing traffic relief routes, sidewalks, and improving existing roads, bridges, traffic control devices and safety features,” Cuellar said. “I will continue to fight for the funding we need to improve our infrastructure.” Cuellar spoke about the funding at a press conference held at the Starr County Annex Building in Rio Grande City. Among the VIPs present were Starr County Judge Eloy Vera, Roma Mayor Jaime Escobar, Jr., and Starr County Industrial Foundation President Rose Benavidez. Daniel Flores, TxDOT's area engineer, gave a breakdown on the projects his district will be working on. Cuellar said $232.3 million in federal funding will go towards transportation infrastructure in Starr County, while $220.4 million in federal funding will go towards transportation infrastructure in Zapata County.Editor's Note: Go to the Rio Grande Guardian website to read the full story.Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger PictureThe Biden admin are continually pushing the green new scam, they are trying to force people into EVs. Trump reduced the insulin price to make it easier for everyone. The job number are fake, prepare for a deep recession. European countries are now holding more gold than Euros. Trump is the bitcoin President. The [DS] are trapped, they do not have the Fani Willis and Jack Smith cases, they are pushed off until after the election, they have nothing to keep Trump busy. A mysterious post appeared on X, now there is talk of a mistrial. The terrorists are now pushing the red line, antifa cells are now being activated. Those who overthrew the US government are enemy combatants. Justice is coming. The only way is the military.   (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy Joe Biden Unveils New Scheme to Kill Off Gas-Powered Vehicles After Government Roll-Out for EV Charging Stations Crashes and Burns Joe Biden is not letting government incompetence prevent them from achieving their goal of destroying the American auto industry and forcing ordinary citizens to drive inefficient electric vehicles.   the Transportation Department issued a mandate on Friday for automakers to squeeze another 16 miles per gallon out of their cars to remain in business. At the same time, they must double the fuel efficiency of their trucks. This is the Regime's latest push to ensure all Americans have no choice but to use electric vehicles by 2032 as the outlet notes. It also comes as the Biden regime finalized a slate of economically crippling environmental regulations curbing gas-powered vehicle tailpipe emissions less than two months ago. Here is more from the Mail on the new mandate:  . This new scheme comes as the Biden regime admitted last week that only seven electric charging stations have been built since the $1 trillion Bipartisan “Infrastructure” Bill was signed into law by Biden in November 2021. The legislation had authorized the federal government to build 500,000 EV charging ports by 2030. Source: thegatewaypundit.com  California Restaurants Have Slashed 10,000 Jobs Since Democrats Introduced $20 Minimum Wage Restaurants across the state of California have cut at least 10,000 jobs since Democrat lawmakers mandated a $20 minimum wage, according to a major trade group. According to the California Business and Industrial Alliance (CABIA), thousands of restaurant workers have lost their positions as businesses are forced to cut labor costs and raise their prices in order to survive. The New York Post reports: Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1799539310959722894  shows that over the last 6 months, 1 MILLION Americans have become unemployed. The number of people working MULTIPLE jobs in the US hit a near-record of 8.4 MILLION in May 2024. Many Americans are now working multiple jobs in an effort to fight inflation. How is this a “strong” economy? https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1799566214806872461   3.9%, respectively. As a result, the median asking price declined ~$3,000 to $416,623 in the last week, first drop in 6 months according to Redfin. Meanwhile, pending US Home Sales dropped to their lowest level since 2020. Is the US housing market starting to crack? Gold Overtakes Euro in Global International Reserves  Sturdy central bank gold buying since 2009 and a rising gold price has grown the precious metal's share of global international reserves to the detriment of fiat currencies.

As Michael Cohen testified against Trump in Manhattan, Biden notched a win by setting the parameters for two presidential debates. Senator Claire McCaskill and former White House Communications Director Jennifer Palmieri break down this week's primary results and why healthcare should stay front and center in the 2024 campaign. Then, Deborah Scott of Georgia STAND-UP shares what her organization is doing to energize voting coalitions in her state, as new waves of voter suppression tacticskeep crashing ashore. Lastly, Claire and Jen highlight the unsexy, but sorely needed infrastructure projects that the Biden administration is building to make our water cleaner, our roads safer and to bring US manufacturing into the 21st century.Further reading:Here is the map the White House released, showing the more than 56,000 infrastructure projects and awards that are identified or now underway.Here are the state by state fact sheets to see how money is being spent in your state. Go look for what's happening in your neck of the woods!Further Watching:Deborah Scott, along with other grassroots community leaders are featured in the MSNBC Films documentary: Battleground Georgia. The film breaks down the complex history of voting across the South and how Georgia came to lead the charge in this pivotal political moment. You can watch Battleground Georgia this Sunday, May 19 at 9pm Eastern on MSNBC.

This week, The Buzz is joined once again by Robert Puentes, President and CEO of the Eno Center for Transportation. Last time, we talked about some of the challenges facing American aviation and the FAA.  The intervening weeks have magnified some of this as Boeing, under scrutiny for a series of engineering failures, has started seeing some serious turnover in upper management and a slew of promises to shape up.So maybe now is a good time to examine a different transportation mode for your next vacation or long-distance trip. American regional rail, once among the best in the world, has spent the last 100 years shriveling up into a fractured network that captures only 33 million passengers annually (barely 1/30th of US airlines).  But that may be changing. Amtrak gained nearly 25% more passengers from 2022 to 2023, and billions of dollars of federal money are flowing into rail projects all over the country, courtesy of the Inflation Reduction Act and 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill. With all this momentum, perhaps a new age in American rail is upon us? We discuss the past, present and future of rail travel this week on The Buzz.More from the Eno Center: https://enotrans.org/issues-and-modes/railroads/More on Permitting and Planning Challenges: The Green Transition Dilemma with James Salzman and J.B. RuhlSubscribe on your favorite podcast platform to never miss an episode! For more from ACT-IAC, follow us on LinkedIn or visit http://www.actiac.org.Learn more about membership at https://www.actiac.org/join.Donate to ACT-IAC at https://actiac.org/donate.Intro/Outro Music: Focal Point/Young CommunityCourtesy of Epidemic Sound

Washington Policy Analyst, Ed Mills returns to the podcast and has wide-ranging discussion with host Chris Cooksey, including:     How bills passed in the last couple of years are only starting to hit the economy. We are talking about Inflation Reduction Act, Chips and Science Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill. How they could be under threat of repeal in a Trump Administration/how they should also be viewed in the lens of national security.   Follow the podcast on LinkedIn: The Advantaged Investor   Please subscribe, rate and review. Reach out at advantagedinvestorpod@raymondjames.ca.

Welcome back, Rob Diamond, Partner, Capitol Counsel! Rob and our host Jon Powers worked together in the Obama Administration. Rob is focused on building an infrastructure practice to help people understand the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, the IRA, and how to access those dollars and get them moving into your community. Rob and Jon discuss where we are today in terms of the implementation of these generational pieces of legislation. Thank you for listening!

This week, Trevor Houser, a partner at the Rhodium Group, joins Allegra Dawes (CSIS) to discuss highlights from the Clean Investment Monitor. The Clean Investment Monitor, a joint project of Rhodium Group and MIT's Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research, tracks public and private climate investments since 2018. In the past year, clean energy investment in the United States totaled $213 billion, a 37 percent increase from the previous year, largely due to new legislation passed in the United States (the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, and the Chips and Science Act) and up 165 percent from five years ago. Further Reading: The Clean Investment Monitor: Tracking Decarbonization Technology in the United States The Clean Investment Monitor

Gabe Murtaugh, Director of Markets and Technology for the Long Duration Energy Storage Council, joins the NPM Interconnections Podcast this week to discuss the current state of play for long duration storage in the US.A former storage sector manager for CAISO, Murtaugh discusses the impact of recent policy drivers at the federal level, including the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and the Inflation Reduction Act, differing RTO and ISO approaches to energy storage, domestic manufacturing and how storage functioning as a transmission asset could ease transmission congestion and help grid operators avoid costlier grid upgrades.New Project Media (NPM) is a leading data, intelligence, and events company providing origination led coverage of the renewable energy market for the development, finance, advisory & corporate community. 

The utility sector is embracing new values and attracting a new kind of work force as it empowers America with a sustainable, affordable, secure grid. In this episode of Grid Talk, host Marty Rosenberg interviews Tom Kuhn, president and CEO of the Edison Electric Institute which represents investor-owned utilities providing electricity to 235 million Americans. The discussion focuses on the current state of the industry and its future. “We are very cognizant of how important electricity is to every household in this country so it's very, very important for us to maintain reliability and affordability, but what is going to have to change is obviously our response to increasing growth and the need to maintain reliability for our customers,” said Kuhn.Additionally, Kuhn talks about the impact electric utilities adopting new cultural values.“We have gotten so much cleaner and we are so much committed to it, we are attracting really a tremendous number of young people into this business right now and they're coming because they see a purpose in life.”He also discusses how recent federal initiatives are spurring deep changes. “The Congress and the White House led the charge on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill that we got a few years ago and clean energy tax credits, the Inflation Reduction Act. They were historic pieces of legislation that our infusing-needed capital into this business to help us to achieve this clean energy transition and to enable us to bring on new technologies.”Tom Kuhn joined the Edison Electric Institute in 1985 as executive vice president, was named chief operating officer in 1988, and elected president in 1990.Prior to joining EEI, he was president of the American Nuclear Energy Council, which subsequently merged with the Nuclear Energy Institute. The Council represented virtually all of the companies in the commercial nuclear power industry. Mr. Kuhn served on the Secretary of Energy's Advisory Board and the Board of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. He currently serves on the Boards of the Alliance to Save Energy, the United States Energy Association, the Electric Drive Transportation Association, and the American Council for Capital Formation. Mr. Kuhn received a BA in Economics in 1968 from Yale University, served as a Naval Officer following his graduation, and received an MBA in 1972 from George Washington University. 

Our guest for this episode of BioScience Talks is Adam Sepulveda, Research Scientist with the US Geological Survey's Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center in Bozeman, Montana. He joined us to talk about READI-Net, an environmental DNA-based program that was recently funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill as a priority for addressing aquatic invasive species. Learn more about READI-Net here. Captions are available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2G-6AEwJE8Y

From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast Today is Wednesday September 5th, and happy 65th birthday to comedian Jeff Foxworthy ****Foxworthy**** I'm Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Mall of Georgia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Gwinnett police ID 5 teens who died in crash involving three cars on I-85 Gwinnett will distribute $18 million to promote affordable housing efforts And Gwinnett eyes more federal funding for infrastructure Plus, Leah McGrath of Ingles Markets is here to talk about probiotics All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe!    Break 1 : M.O.G.          Story 1. crash Five teenagers tragically lost their lives in an early morning car crash on State Road 316 near the I-85 entrance. Two vehicles collided, with one falling off the flyover lane into the I-85 southbound Collector-Distributor lane. Another vehicle subsequently struck the fallen car. The accident occurred around 4 a.m. Three more individuals were transported to local hospitals, and multiple people were ejected from the vehicles. The deceased victims have been identified as Katy Gaitan, Ashley Gaitan, Coral Lorenzo, Hung Nyugen, and Abner Santana. The cause of the collision remains under investigation, and witnesses are encouraged to provide information to the Gwinnett County Police Department. ..………….. read more at gwinnettdailypost.com   STORY 2: 18 million Gwinnett County officials are allocating up to $18 million from the Affordable Housing Development Fund to support affordable housing initiatives. The funds come from various sources, including the American Rescue Plan Act, the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, and state and local fiscal recovery funds. The goal is to expand affordable housing opportunities for families earning less than 65% of the area median income. The deadline for project applications is October 30, with funding decisions expected by year-end. Eligible projects include new construction, land or building acquisition, rehabilitation of existing buildings, preservation of existing affordable housing units, and adaptive reuse of nonresidential buildings. Story 3: infrastructure White House Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator Mitch Landrieu visited Curiosity Lab in Peachtree Corners to discuss the impact of federal infrastructure funding available to the community during the Biden administration. Landrieu highlighted various funding opportunities from hundreds of federal programs, emphasizing that local communities need to apply for them. He stated that ongoing grant opportunities would continue for a long time. Gwinnett County has already received federal funding for various projects, including the Gwinnett Place Transit Center overhaul, Western Gwinnett Pathway walking trail, smart corridor improvements on Singleton Road, and a feasibility study to eliminate railroad crossings. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill created a $1.2 trillion fund for various projects, with 375 programs across 14 federal agencies to support infrastructure projects. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We'll be right back   Break 2:   Slappey- Tom Wages -  Obits   Story 4: office Gwinnett County police are seeking the public's help in identifying two suspects who allegedly stole over $800 worth of merchandise, including two office printers, from an Office Depot in unincorporated Lawrenceville. The theft occurred around 1 p.m. on August 22. One suspect is described as a slim Black man with tattoos on his arms, neck, and face, wearing a black tank top, black shorts, and black Nike shoes. The other suspect is described as a Black woman wearing a white T-shirt, black pants, and black and white sneakers. Anyone with information on their identities or whereabouts is urged to contact detectives at 770-513-5300 or Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477, or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com, with the possibility of receiving a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment. Story 5: Dacula Gwinnett County experienced a night of violence with a quadruple shooting in Lawrenceville followed by a separate homicide in Dacula. In the Lawrenceville incident, two men were killed, while another man was found dead in Dacula after a "person shot" call around 11:15 p.m. The Dacula shooting appears to have resulted from a confrontation between two males. Gwinnett police are actively investigating both cases, interviewing witnesses and collecting evidence to determine the circumstances surrounding the incidents. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300 or reach out to Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com, with the potential for a cash reward leading to an arrest and indictment.   Story 6: 97   Gwinnett County police successfully located a missing 97-year-old Hall County man, demonstrating the effectiveness of their Situational Awareness Crime Response Center's technology. Hall County authorities notified Gwinnett police about the missing man, believing he might be in Gwinnett County. Analysts in the Situational Awareness Crime Response Center utilized Flock cameras situated throughout the county to locate the man in his vehicle, showcasing how technology contributes to community safety. The center facilitates collaboration between police and community stakeholders, providing access to tools like Flock cameras to respond to crimes and locate missing individuals. A police officer was able to catch up with the elderly man, who explained he was lost, and stayed with him until his family arrived to ensure his safe return home.   We'll be back in a moment   Break 3:  ESOG – Ingles 9 - Cumming   Story 7: LEAH   And now, Leah McGrath of Ingles Markets talks with us about probiotics   ***LEAH***   We'll have final thoughts after this And now, Leah McGrath, corporate dietician at Ingles markets talks with us about foods that help with swollen feet Break 4:  Henssler 60 Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Gwinnett Daily Post podcast. 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We continue our Carbon Frontiers series this week with Leslie Biddle, Senior Advisor to the Undersecretary for Infrastructure at the US Department of Energy and former partner at Serengeti Asset Management. SmarterMarkets™ host David Greely sits down with Leslie to discuss how the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill of 2021 are transforming US energy policy and accelerating the energy transition to a low carbon economy.

Arizona GOP moving variety of conspiracy-fueled voter suppression bills | Bill authorizing universal youth mental health screenings at school is moving in Colorado legislature | New Colorado GOP chair is a fringe character, prominent conservatives announce they're leaving the Party | VP Harris announces Biden Administration disbursement of $200 million in wildfire preparedness and mitigation funds | Billy Idol in DenverSong playsIntro by hostWelcome to High Country - politics in the American West. My name is Sean Diller; regular listeners might know me from Heartland Pod's Talking Politics, every Monday.Support this show and all the work in the Heartland POD universe by going to heartlandpod.com and clicking the link for Patreon, or go to Patreon.com/HeartlandPod to sign up. Membership starts at $1/month, with even more extra shows and special access at the higher levels. No matter the level you choose, your membership helps us create these independent shows as we work together to change the conversation.Alright! Let's get into it: ARIZONA MIRROR:Conspiracy theories still dominate Arizona Senate Elections CommitteeBY: JOE DUHOWNIK/COURTHOUSE NEWS SERVICE - MARCH 21, 2023 4:18 PMNearly a month after Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes released documents further disproving claims of widespread fraud in the 2020 election, Senate Republicans continue to make the same claims in the election committee.The most recent tantrum came during testimony regarding HB2415, which would remove people from the active early voting mailing list if they go a full year without participating in an election. Republicans said it's a way to declutter the list.Opponents argued that the bill would only disenfranchise voters, as many only vote in presidential elections every four years, and could be removed from the mail ballot list without knowing it.“Conspiracy theories” also came up again later in the committee meeting, this time in regard to HB2591, which would prohibit voters from using ballot drop boxes outside the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and would require that drop boxes be inside or attached to county buildings and be under 24/7 video surveillance. Bill sponsor Gail Griffin, a Republican state representative from Tucson, said she's seen video of “people with boxes coming and dumping ballots,” though she maintained that “2,000 Mules” - a propaganda film about imagined “ballot mules” stuffing ballots in the 2020 election. The fantasy about ballot mules is a cornerstone of the bigger fantasy that Joe Biden stole the 2020 election, even though he won by 3 full percentage points and 7 million votes.Democrats said restricting the times when voters can drop off ballots will make it harder for some to cast their vote. Republicans' only response was that those folks would need to use one of the less accessible options that remain if they want to vote. Cool. The Republican-dominated committee supported five more measures they say will increase election integrity. Republican state Representative Austin Smith sponsored HB2552 to preemptively prohibit ranked choice voting in Arizona. A companion bill already passed through the Senate in February.Jodi Liggett, a lobbyist representing the Arizona League of Women Voters, said more than 60% of Arizona voters support ranked choice voting, which is used in Maine, Alaska, and multiple cities like New York and San Francisco.“There should be no reason to preemptively silence the voice of your own constituents,” she told the committee.The committee ended with discussion on HB2613, which would require that all vote recording tabulation machines be 100% sourced from and built in the U.S. in response to fantasies about foreign tampering of voting machines in the 2020 election - where Donald Trump lost to Joe Biden by 3 full percentage points and 7 million legally cast votes. Jen Marson, representing the Arizona Association of Counties, said the machines used now are already manufactured in the U.S., but some parts, like plastics and electronics, are sourced from other countries.The bill's GOP sponsor said he doesn't know that U.S. companies have the capacity to completely home-grow the voting machines, but “if there is a need, I do believe that the American engineering mindset would step up.”For my part - I'll just say his point makes absolutely no sense.This article was first published by Courthouse News Service and is republished under their terms of use.UCLA HEALTHSuicide rate highest among teens and young adultsMarch 15, 2022By Sandy CohenNote: This article was updated Feb. 23, 2023.Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among people age 15 to 24 in the U.S. Nearly 20% of high school students report serious thoughts of suicide and 9% have made an attempt to take their lives, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.Recent weeks have brought heartbreaking examples of this trend, including the March 1 death of Stanford soccer captain Katie Meyer, 22; and Ohio State football player Harry Miller's revelations that he attempted suicide, shared his struggles with his coach and got help. Miller announced his medical retirement from football on March 10 in a Twitter post that's been shared more than 10,000 times.“This is not an issue reserved for the far and away,” wrote Miller. “It is in our homes. It is in our conversations. It is in the people we love.”Carl Fleisher, MD, who specializes in adolescent and child psychiatry at Boston Child Study Center in Los Angeles said “Teenagers and young adults have had rising rates of suicide compared to 10 or 15 years ago, Young people are particularly vulnerable to suicide. The things that make them vulnerable are where they stand socially and where they stand developmentally.”Developmentally, their judgment and decision-making abilities are still coming online. The prefrontal cortex — the brain's executive control center — doesn't fully develop until one's mid-20s.That makes young people more impulsive "They're not going to weigh risks and consequences in quite the same way older folks will.”Socially, teens and young adults don't have the same connections older adults do. Someone who is married, has a long-term partner or has children or grandchildren is in a different place socially than someone who is just coming into their own, living with roommates or alone.The isolation of the pandemic exacerbated social disconnection even more.So it's good to hear that a bill that would make it easier… Colorado Newsline article followsCOLORADO NEWSLINE:BY: SARA WILSON - MARCH 20, 2023 2:54 PM…  for schools to provide mental health assessments, and connect students to therapy, passed the Colorado House of Representatives on Monday.House Bill 23-1003 would allow public schools to participate in a voluntary mental health screening program for sixth through twelfth graders and refer them to treatment if needed, primarily through the state's existing free youth therapy program, called I Matter.Bill sponsor Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet, a Commerce City Democrat, said she was motivated to run the legislation after alarming statistics from the Colorado Healthy Kids Survey that showed nearly 40% of Colorado youth reported feeling depressed for at least two straight weeks.“That's a pretty significant indicator for severe depression,” she said. “I wanted to come up with a way for kids to learn about therapy and access to therapy through screenings in school. We have the I Matter program, so we have somewhere kids can go for help.”In a post-pandemic environment in which Children's Hospital Colorado declared a state of emergency for youth mental health, Michaelson Jenet said screening can be a powerful preventative tool for students under profound pressures.Parents could opt their child out of the assessment, but students 12 years and older would be able to participate even if their parents don't want them to.Under the program, if the provider finds that a student could benefit from treatment, their parents will be notified and given information about the I Matter program, which has provided free therapy services to over 5,500 Colorado youth since it launched in October 2021.If the assessment provider finds that a student is in crisis — at-risk for attempting suicide, physical self-harm or harming others, for example — the school would follow its crisis response protocol.The Colorado Health Institute endorsed the concept of universal mental health screenings in schools in a report published earlier this month.The report authors wrote “Schools are uniquely positioned to help address this (mental health) crisis by meeting youth where they already spend most of their day. Screening all students for social and emotional needs strengthens prevention, detection, and early intervention.”Organizations including the National Association of School Psychologists, the National Research Council, the Institute of Medicine, the Healthy Schools Campaign, Mental Health America also recommend screening all students.Republicans in the House opposed the bill on the grounds that a program where students could participate even if parents opt out violates parental rights. Most of the floor debate centered on whether 12 years old is too young for students to decide whether to undergo a mental health assessment. Existing Colorado law allows minors 12 years and older to seek therapy without their parent or guardian's consent.Democrats hold healthy majorities in both the House and Senate this session.The legislation now heads to the Senate, where it is sponsored by Democratic Sen. Lisa Cutter of Littleton.COLORADO SUN: and on the other side of the aisle: The new chair of Colorado's GOP says people concerned he will end all hope of Republicans winning here, should “relax”.Jesse Paul and Sandra Fish3:20 AM MDT on Mar 16, 2023Dave Williams' election as Colorado GOP chair has prompted prominent Republicans to announce they are leaving the party and heightened the possibility that unaffiliated Coloradans, who make up nearly half of the state's electorate, could be shut out of the GOP's future primaries.Mandy Connell, a conservative talk radio host, tweeted her exit from the GOP on Saturday just after the election denier and former state representative was chosen to lead Republicans for the next two years.Connell told The Colorado Sun, “I hoped the Republican Party could move beyond Donald Trump and looking backwards at the 2020 election. With the election of Dave Williams for the Colorado chairmanship, it is apparent that they are not ready to do that. And I am.”The GOP has steadily lost registered voters in Colorado over the past two decades, a slide that accelerated after Trump took office. The share of registered Republicans declined to 24.2% in January from 31.1% in January 2016. There are no statewide elected Republicans, and the party is in a big minority in the legislature and in the congressional delegation following a disappointing 2022 election cycle that only saw the GOP lose more political power.Some in the party fear Williams, who beat six other chair candidates, may lead to further decline. Dick Wadhams, who was Colorado GOP chair from 2007 to 2011 and now works as a Republican political consultant, worries the “party will have no credibility” if Williams pursues the agenda he campaigned for chair on.Williams says his detractors should “relax.”“I can understand why some people are concerned, especially because of the fearmongering of Dick Wadhams,” Williams said. “But the truth is I'm only here to go attack Democrats, and if they can't get behind that then I'm not sure what else is going to unite us.”Williams, who vowed to be a “wartime” leader of the Colorado GOP, was a divisive figure during his time in the state legislature - and last year he lost a primary challenge to Republican Congressman Doug Lamborn by just shy of 20 points.Williams was elected chair by the Colorado GOP's state central committee, which is made up of about 400 people. During the event Saturday in Loveland, Williams focused his message on defending Donald Trump and preventing unaffiliated voters from participating in GOP primary elections, something Colorado voters approved in 2016. Ari Armstrong, a columnist for Complete Colorado, tweeted that he is leaving the party. “Colorado GOP leaders have made abundantly clear that theirs is the party of conspiracy mongering and petty bigotry,” he said. “The state party is not serious about winning elections or helping to guide policy. Enough.”Denver Post columnist Krista Kafer also hinted on Twitter at a switch: “I think I'll be doing the same (as) Mandy Connell. When I rejoined the party I had hoped it was changing. It is in other states but not here. The lunatic fringe is ascendant.” and speaking of the lunatic fringeCOLORADO NEWSLINE:Feds to send nearly $200 million to help communities prepare for wildfiresBY: JACOB FISCHLER - MARCH 21, 2023 4:30 AM     Vice President Kamala Harris and other administration officials said Monday that the Biden administration will send $197 million from the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law to help communities prepare for wildfires this summer.The funding represents the first round of a new $1 billion Community Wildfire Defense Grant program authorized under the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill that President Joe Biden signed in 2021. Grants in the first year of the program would be available for more than 100 projects in 22 states, according to a White House fact sheet.The funding is meant to help communities prepare for wildfires, which Harris said was preferable to responding to fires already wreaking havoc.“The best time to fight a fire is before it starts,” she said on a Monday call with reporters.The funding announced Monday can be used to write or update wildfire preparedness plans or on other mitigation efforts, such as clearing highly flammable brush.Among the largest grants was a $9.9 million disbursement to the Grant Soil and Water Conservation District in eastern Oregon to clear hazardous fuels from evacuation routes on county roads.The New Mexico nonprofit Cimarron Watershed Alliance also received $8 million to create defensible space around homes and fuel breaks designed to stop a fire's spread.Archuleta County, Colorado, will receive $1.1 million to remove hazardous fuels over 600 wooded acres.Gila County AZ will receive $341,000 for evacuation planning and clearing flammable brush around buildings Communities in Alaska, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, South Dakota, Wiscons, North Carolina and Georgia will also receive grants.A full list of grants announced Monday is available here.The Vice President said the remaining roughly $800 million will be released over the next four years.Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said “This is an initial round of funding - a critical down payment.”The Forest Service, which is part of the Agriculture Department, judged grant applications on three criteria: communities that have experienced a severe disaster, are at high risk of a wildfire and are low income. All grants announced Monday met at least two of the three criteria and most met all three, he said.Wildfires have become more destructive in recent decades for a variety of reasons, including hotter and drier weather because of climate change, as well as increased development in areas at high risk of fire.CONCERT PICK OF THE WEEK: You might know him from the movie “Big” - it's Billy Idol! Mission Ballroom in Denver on Tuesday April 4th at 8pm - that's election night and that's also a kickass venue to see rock and roll giant like Billy. Information at billyidol.net - and don't use .com because there is no redirect.Welp, that's it for me! From Denver I'm Sean Diller. Original reporting for the stories in today's show comes from the Arizona Mirror, Colorado Newsline, Courthouse News Service, UCLA Health, Colorado Sun, and Denver's Westword.Thank you for listening! See you next time.

Arizona GOP moving variety of conspiracy-fueled voter suppression bills | Bill authorizing universal youth mental health screenings at school is moving in Colorado legislature | New Colorado GOP chair is a fringe character, prominent conservatives announce they're leaving the Party | VP Harris announces Biden Administration disbursement of $200 million in wildfire preparedness and mitigation funds | Billy Idol in DenverSong playsIntro by hostWelcome to High Country - politics in the American West. My name is Sean Diller; regular listeners might know me from Heartland Pod's Talking Politics, every Monday.Support this show and all the work in the Heartland POD universe by going to heartlandpod.com and clicking the link for Patreon, or go to Patreon.com/HeartlandPod to sign up. Membership starts at $1/month, with even more extra shows and special access at the higher levels. No matter the level you choose, your membership helps us create these independent shows as we work together to change the conversation.Alright! Let's get into it: ARIZONA MIRROR:Conspiracy theories still dominate Arizona Senate Elections CommitteeBY: JOE DUHOWNIK/COURTHOUSE NEWS SERVICE - MARCH 21, 2023 4:18 PMNearly a month after Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes released documents further disproving claims of widespread fraud in the 2020 election, Senate Republicans continue to make the same claims in the election committee.The most recent tantrum came during testimony regarding HB2415, which would remove people from the active early voting mailing list if they go a full year without participating in an election. Republicans said it's a way to declutter the list.Opponents argued that the bill would only disenfranchise voters, as many only vote in presidential elections every four years, and could be removed from the mail ballot list without knowing it.“Conspiracy theories” also came up again later in the committee meeting, this time in regard to HB2591, which would prohibit voters from using ballot drop boxes outside the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and would require that drop boxes be inside or attached to county buildings and be under 24/7 video surveillance. Bill sponsor Gail Griffin, a Republican state representative from Tucson, said she's seen video of “people with boxes coming and dumping ballots,” though she maintained that “2,000 Mules” - a propaganda film about imagined “ballot mules” stuffing ballots in the 2020 election. The fantasy about ballot mules is a cornerstone of the bigger fantasy that Joe Biden stole the 2020 election, even though he won by 3 full percentage points and 7 million votes.Democrats said restricting the times when voters can drop off ballots will make it harder for some to cast their vote. Republicans' only response was that those folks would need to use one of the less accessible options that remain if they want to vote. Cool. The Republican-dominated committee supported five more measures they say will increase election integrity. Republican state Representative Austin Smith sponsored HB2552 to preemptively prohibit ranked choice voting in Arizona. A companion bill already passed through the Senate in February.Jodi Liggett, a lobbyist representing the Arizona League of Women Voters, said more than 60% of Arizona voters support ranked choice voting, which is used in Maine, Alaska, and multiple cities like New York and San Francisco.“There should be no reason to preemptively silence the voice of your own constituents,” she told the committee.The committee ended with discussion on HB2613, which would require that all vote recording tabulation machines be 100% sourced from and built in the U.S. in response to fantasies about foreign tampering of voting machines in the 2020 election - where Donald Trump lost to Joe Biden by 3 full percentage points and 7 million legally cast votes. Jen Marson, representing the Arizona Association of Counties, said the machines used now are already manufactured in the U.S., but some parts, like plastics and electronics, are sourced from other countries.The bill's GOP sponsor said he doesn't know that U.S. companies have the capacity to completely home-grow the voting machines, but “if there is a need, I do believe that the American engineering mindset would step up.”For my part - I'll just say his point makes absolutely no sense.This article was first published by Courthouse News Service and is republished under their terms of use.UCLA HEALTHSuicide rate highest among teens and young adultsMarch 15, 2022By Sandy CohenNote: This article was updated Feb. 23, 2023.Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among people age 15 to 24 in the U.S. Nearly 20% of high school students report serious thoughts of suicide and 9% have made an attempt to take their lives, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.Recent weeks have brought heartbreaking examples of this trend, including the March 1 death of Stanford soccer captain Katie Meyer, 22; and Ohio State football player Harry Miller's revelations that he attempted suicide, shared his struggles with his coach and got help. Miller announced his medical retirement from football on March 10 in a Twitter post that's been shared more than 10,000 times.“This is not an issue reserved for the far and away,” wrote Miller. “It is in our homes. It is in our conversations. It is in the people we love.”Carl Fleisher, MD, who specializes in adolescent and child psychiatry at Boston Child Study Center in Los Angeles said “Teenagers and young adults have had rising rates of suicide compared to 10 or 15 years ago, Young people are particularly vulnerable to suicide. The things that make them vulnerable are where they stand socially and where they stand developmentally.”Developmentally, their judgment and decision-making abilities are still coming online. The prefrontal cortex — the brain's executive control center — doesn't fully develop until one's mid-20s.That makes young people more impulsive "They're not going to weigh risks and consequences in quite the same way older folks will.”Socially, teens and young adults don't have the same connections older adults do. Someone who is married, has a long-term partner or has children or grandchildren is in a different place socially than someone who is just coming into their own, living with roommates or alone.The isolation of the pandemic exacerbated social disconnection even more.So it's good to hear that a bill that would make it easier… Colorado Newsline article followsCOLORADO NEWSLINE:BY: SARA WILSON - MARCH 20, 2023 2:54 PM…  for schools to provide mental health assessments, and connect students to therapy, passed the Colorado House of Representatives on Monday.House Bill 23-1003 would allow public schools to participate in a voluntary mental health screening program for sixth through twelfth graders and refer them to treatment if needed, primarily through the state's existing free youth therapy program, called I Matter.Bill sponsor Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet, a Commerce City Democrat, said she was motivated to run the legislation after alarming statistics from the Colorado Healthy Kids Survey that showed nearly 40% of Colorado youth reported feeling depressed for at least two straight weeks.“That's a pretty significant indicator for severe depression,” she said. “I wanted to come up with a way for kids to learn about therapy and access to therapy through screenings in school. We have the I Matter program, so we have somewhere kids can go for help.”In a post-pandemic environment in which Children's Hospital Colorado declared a state of emergency for youth mental health, Michaelson Jenet said screening can be a powerful preventative tool for students under profound pressures.Parents could opt their child out of the assessment, but students 12 years and older would be able to participate even if their parents don't want them to.Under the program, if the provider finds that a student could benefit from treatment, their parents will be notified and given information about the I Matter program, which has provided free therapy services to over 5,500 Colorado youth since it launched in October 2021.If the assessment provider finds that a student is in crisis — at-risk for attempting suicide, physical self-harm or harming others, for example — the school would follow its crisis response protocol.The Colorado Health Institute endorsed the concept of universal mental health screenings in schools in a report published earlier this month.The report authors wrote “Schools are uniquely positioned to help address this (mental health) crisis by meeting youth where they already spend most of their day. Screening all students for social and emotional needs strengthens prevention, detection, and early intervention.”Organizations including the National Association of School Psychologists, the National Research Council, the Institute of Medicine, the Healthy Schools Campaign, Mental Health America also recommend screening all students.Republicans in the House opposed the bill on the grounds that a program where students could participate even if parents opt out violates parental rights. Most of the floor debate centered on whether 12 years old is too young for students to decide whether to undergo a mental health assessment. Existing Colorado law allows minors 12 years and older to seek therapy without their parent or guardian's consent.Democrats hold healthy majorities in both the House and Senate this session.The legislation now heads to the Senate, where it is sponsored by Democratic Sen. Lisa Cutter of Littleton.COLORADO SUN: and on the other side of the aisle: The new chair of Colorado's GOP says people concerned he will end all hope of Republicans winning here, should “relax”.Jesse Paul and Sandra Fish3:20 AM MDT on Mar 16, 2023Dave Williams' election as Colorado GOP chair has prompted prominent Republicans to announce they are leaving the party and heightened the possibility that unaffiliated Coloradans, who make up nearly half of the state's electorate, could be shut out of the GOP's future primaries.Mandy Connell, a conservative talk radio host, tweeted her exit from the GOP on Saturday just after the election denier and former state representative was chosen to lead Republicans for the next two years.Connell told The Colorado Sun, “I hoped the Republican Party could move beyond Donald Trump and looking backwards at the 2020 election. With the election of Dave Williams for the Colorado chairmanship, it is apparent that they are not ready to do that. And I am.”The GOP has steadily lost registered voters in Colorado over the past two decades, a slide that accelerated after Trump took office. The share of registered Republicans declined to 24.2% in January from 31.1% in January 2016. There are no statewide elected Republicans, and the party is in a big minority in the legislature and in the congressional delegation following a disappointing 2022 election cycle that only saw the GOP lose more political power.Some in the party fear Williams, who beat six other chair candidates, may lead to further decline. Dick Wadhams, who was Colorado GOP chair from 2007 to 2011 and now works as a Republican political consultant, worries the “party will have no credibility” if Williams pursues the agenda he campaigned for chair on.Williams says his detractors should “relax.”“I can understand why some people are concerned, especially because of the fearmongering of Dick Wadhams,” Williams said. “But the truth is I'm only here to go attack Democrats, and if they can't get behind that then I'm not sure what else is going to unite us.”Williams, who vowed to be a “wartime” leader of the Colorado GOP, was a divisive figure during his time in the state legislature - and last year he lost a primary challenge to Republican Congressman Doug Lamborn by just shy of 20 points.Williams was elected chair by the Colorado GOP's state central committee, which is made up of about 400 people. During the event Saturday in Loveland, Williams focused his message on defending Donald Trump and preventing unaffiliated voters from participating in GOP primary elections, something Colorado voters approved in 2016. Ari Armstrong, a columnist for Complete Colorado, tweeted that he is leaving the party. “Colorado GOP leaders have made abundantly clear that theirs is the party of conspiracy mongering and petty bigotry,” he said. “The state party is not serious about winning elections or helping to guide policy. Enough.”Denver Post columnist Krista Kafer also hinted on Twitter at a switch: “I think I'll be doing the same (as) Mandy Connell. When I rejoined the party I had hoped it was changing. It is in other states but not here. The lunatic fringe is ascendant.” and speaking of the lunatic fringeCOLORADO NEWSLINE:Feds to send nearly $200 million to help communities prepare for wildfiresBY: JACOB FISCHLER - MARCH 21, 2023 4:30 AM     Vice President Kamala Harris and other administration officials said Monday that the Biden administration will send $197 million from the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law to help communities prepare for wildfires this summer.The funding represents the first round of a new $1 billion Community Wildfire Defense Grant program authorized under the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill that President Joe Biden signed in 2021. Grants in the first year of the program would be available for more than 100 projects in 22 states, according to a White House fact sheet.The funding is meant to help communities prepare for wildfires, which Harris said was preferable to responding to fires already wreaking havoc.“The best time to fight a fire is before it starts,” she said on a Monday call with reporters.The funding announced Monday can be used to write or update wildfire preparedness plans or on other mitigation efforts, such as clearing highly flammable brush.Among the largest grants was a $9.9 million disbursement to the Grant Soil and Water Conservation District in eastern Oregon to clear hazardous fuels from evacuation routes on county roads.The New Mexico nonprofit Cimarron Watershed Alliance also received $8 million to create defensible space around homes and fuel breaks designed to stop a fire's spread.Archuleta County, Colorado, will receive $1.1 million to remove hazardous fuels over 600 wooded acres.Gila County AZ will receive $341,000 for evacuation planning and clearing flammable brush around buildings Communities in Alaska, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, South Dakota, Wiscons, North Carolina and Georgia will also receive grants.A full list of grants announced Monday is available here.The Vice President said the remaining roughly $800 million will be released over the next four years.Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said “This is an initial round of funding - a critical down payment.”The Forest Service, which is part of the Agriculture Department, judged grant applications on three criteria: communities that have experienced a severe disaster, are at high risk of a wildfire and are low income. All grants announced Monday met at least two of the three criteria and most met all three, he said.Wildfires have become more destructive in recent decades for a variety of reasons, including hotter and drier weather because of climate change, as well as increased development in areas at high risk of fire.CONCERT PICK OF THE WEEK: You might know him from the movie “Big” - it's Billy Idol! Mission Ballroom in Denver on Tuesday April 4th at 8pm - that's election night and that's also a kickass venue to see rock and roll giant like Billy. Information at billyidol.net - and don't use .com because there is no redirect.Welp, that's it for me! From Denver I'm Sean Diller. Original reporting for the stories in today's show comes from the Arizona Mirror, Colorado Newsline, Courthouse News Service, UCLA Health, Colorado Sun, and Denver's Westword.Thank you for listening! See you next time.

Sometimes the most exciting opportunities can happen when you least expect them…and my guest today can certainly attest to that notion! Emily Zimmer, Marketing & Events Coordinator for DCTC, was enjoying her Thanksgiving when she found out that the President of the United States would be visiting Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) to promote the passing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill. Emily joins us today to talk about the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with the Secret Service, the White House Communications Team, and a variety of college staff to plan the event. We'll discuss the behind-the-scenes details, challenges, and rewarding memories that come with having a role in hosting the President. We'll also talk about the importance of having relationships with the political delegates in your state and how fostering those relationships can lead to unique opportunities for students and the community at large.Connect with GradComm: Instagram:@gradcommunications Facebook:@GradCommunications LinkedIn:@gradcomm Send us a message: GradComm.com Thanks for listening!

Remember when Rick Perry wanted to abolish the Energy Department? And then became the Energy Secretary under Donald Trump? He said after he got there that there was a lot the Energy Department did that he didn't know about. Here's what the Energy Department does: It manages the United States' nuclear infrastructure, administers the country's energy policy and funds scientific research in the field. And it's become even more important today with the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and the Inflation Reduction Act which Authorized billions of dollars relating to energy policy and energy infrastructure. Sitting at the top of the Department is former Michigan governor Jennifer Granholm. Bill talked to Secretary Granholm last week before a live audience at the Hill Center on Capitol Hill.Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union. We see their members in our supermarkets, drugstores, cannabis dispensaries. We see their handiwork from food processing plants. More information at UFCW.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Federal funding for environmental justice is beginning to flow. The Biden administration came into office in 2021 determined to make environmental justice a major priority. President Biden jump started his agenda with a slew of executive orders and the Justice40 Initiative, an effort to address historical underinvestment in disadvantaged communities most impacted by climate change, pollution, and environmental hazards. Now, with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, Washington has the money and programs to act on environmental justice. Just last month, the Environmental Protection Agency announced $100 million in grants for state and community organizations to address local environmental and public health issues. How does the federal government decide what projects qualify for environmental justice funding? And how can environmental activists ensure the money is well spent?  This week host Bill Loveless talks with Bob Bullard and Maria Lopez-Nunez. Bob is a pioneering figure in environmental justice. He is the founding director of the Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice and distinguished professor of urban planning and environmental policy at Texas Southern University. He serves on the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council. Maria is the deputy director of organizing and advocacy of Ironbound Community Corporation. She was part of a team that fought for New Jersey to pass landmark environmental justice legislation. Maria also serves on the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council. Together, they discuss the momentum building behind the environmental justice movement and how a new influx of money could shape energy infrastructure projects.

As we kick off the new year, we're excited to have a friend of the pod, Megan Smyth, join us. Megan is the new Director of Legal Education and Senior Legal Counsel at NASPO. She'll talk to us about her new role, tips for communicating with your attorney general, lawyers embedded in procurement, and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.Contact Megan: msmyth@naspo.orgFollow & subscribe to stay up-to-date on NASPO!naspo.org | Pulse Blog | LinkedIn | Twitter | Youtube | Facebook

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Debt Default Looming. Santos Still Lying. Biden Documents Political Scandal. Deniers on Key Committees. Swalwell Schiff off Committees. Ambitious California Democratic Politicians. Arizona Senate Race. Maryland Governor Wes Moore Rising. With Eliza Collins, Politics Reporter covering Arizona and the West for The Wall Street Journal, Melanie Mason, National Political Correspondent for The Los Angeles Times and Jeff Dufour, Editor in chief at National Journal.Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The Laborers International Union of North America, Rebuilding America with funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill. More information at LIUNA.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The EV headlines just don't stop coming, and each one poses more questions than it answers. We are expecting more than 100 new EV models between now and the year 2026. China is allegedly leading the EV arms race, but the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill is throwing billions of dollars at revitalizing the U.S. electricity grid as well as deploying new charging stations all around the country. Not to mention, a shift to EVs means a shift to generally more expensive parts, but less overall maintenance. It's a lot to consider, especially when it comes to the future of the automotive aftermarket.Where are these trends leading the automotive industry? What does all this mean for vehicle care? What does it mean for you, specifically? You'll need to read the electric tea leaves to find out.The Auto Care Association and MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers have partnered to release a Joint EV Trends and Outlook Forecast: An update on trends driving change in the EV market. The report covers topics such as projected growth for EV sales, the impact of adoption on aftermarket parts sales, data on the impact to the service and repair sector, and more.It's an overwhelming amount of information, but thankfully today we have two guests more than capable of unpacking it all: Mike Chung, the director of market intelligence for the Auto Care Association (ACA), and Philip Atkins, the director of strategic research & planning for MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers.The Buzz: www.thebuzzevnews.comAutel Energy: www.autelenergy.com

President Biden visits Kentucky to discuss the bipartisan infrastructure bill that will allow for work to begin on a companion bridge to the Brent Spence Bridge in Northern Kentucky; Secretary of State Michael Adams tells lawmakers about the election law changes he's proposing; details on a proposed constitutional amendment that would ban slavery in Kentucky; and a Kentucky couple learns they're both dealing with the same life-changing diagnosis.

Joe spoke with Mitch Landrieu, former mayor of New Orleans and White House Infrastructure Coordinator on the impact of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and Democrats chances to keep the majority in the midterms, Bloomberg Government Congress reporter Emily Wilkins on takeaways from the debate between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his opponent, Charlie Crist. Plus our politics panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on the bipartisan infrastructure bill and if it will translate to votes, and analysis of the Ron DeSantis/Charlie Crist debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the federal government's role in deploying charging infrastructure in the USA? What are the business models for EV charging there? What about interoperability, roaming, subscription and ad hoc authorization? Are the same EV charging topics being dealt with in the US as in Europe? The USA & Europe are two very different electric vehicle (charging) markets and both are racing towards a dramatic increase in EV and EV charging infrastructure deployment in the coming decade but are going about it in different ways. US EV policy has gotten huge jolts with the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and the Inflation Reduction Act. Just yesterday it was announced that all 50 US States have submitted National EV Charging Infrastructure plans for approval. Meanwhile, Europe is on the cusp of phasing out new combustion engine cars by 2035 and entering the final stages of drafting its Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation. In this context, it was a good time to finally sit down with Joe Britton, president of the Zero Emission Transportation Association for a wind ranging discussion of EV markets and policy in the USA and Europe. ZETA website: 100% EV Sales by 2030 - ZETA (zeta2030.org) Joint Office of Energy & Transport: Home Page · Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (driveelectric.gov) ChargeUp Europe: ChargeUp Europe

Fresh off a legislative winning streak, the Biden administration is having a moment right now. But those unprecedented investments in driving clean energy innovation and rebuilding supply chains are poised to reshape the American economy for the next decade and beyond. Brian Deese, Director of the National Economic Council, had a lot to do with that. Brian joins the podcast to talk about the uniting principle behind the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, the CHIPS and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act: "competent, effective government focused on investing in the United States, building in the United States, building capacity that's going to connect to people's lives.” But first, co-hosts Felicia Wong and Michael Tomasky discuss their mission for the podcast's first season: challenging neoliberalism's prescription for small government, trickle-down tax cuts, and an unquestioning faith in markets—and offering an alternative vision for an economy and democracy that work for all of us. Presented by the Roosevelt Institute, The New Republic, and PRX. Generous funding for this podcast was provided by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and Omidyar Network. Views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions and beliefs of its funders. You can find transcripts and related resources for every episode at howtosaveacountry.org.

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Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America's leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. For over 16 years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy. The two discuss the Biden administration's recent manufacturing victories. This includes the CHIPS Act, the Inflation Reduction Act (and how it will affect clean energy production and EVs in the U.S.), the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, continuing job gains in manufacturing, and more. They also explore the huge jump in companies that are reshoring their supply chains back to the U.S. from China. WEBSITE: 1. AmericanManufacturing.org TWITTER: 1. AAM - @KeepItMadeInUSA 2. Scott Paul - @ScottPaulAAM  You can watch this episode in the following places: YouTube - https://youtu.be/iaSG0IehZ_o Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/609932097/videos/604073681102844/

Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America's leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. For over 16 years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy. The two discuss the Biden administration's recent manufacturing victories. This includes the CHIPS Act, the Inflation Reduction Act (and how it will affect clean energy production and EVs in the U.S.), the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, continuing job gains in manufacturing, and more. They also explore the huge jump in companies that are reshoring their supply chains back to the U.S. from China. WEBSITE: 1. AmericanManufacturing.org TWITTER: 1. AAM - @KeepItMadeInUSA 2. Scott Paul - @ScottPaulAAM You can watch this episode in the following places: YouTube - https://youtu.be/iaSG0IehZ_o Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/609932097/videos/604073681102844/

KGMI's Joe Teehan talks to the WTA's Maureen McCarthy about money from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill coming to Whatcom County for new electric buses.

As the Special Assistant to the President for Housing and Urban Policy at the White House's Domestic Policy Council, Erika Poethig was the perfect person to ask about federal housing policy. In this webinar, Ms. Poethig explains the Biden-Harris administration's efforts to promote housing development. While the Build Back Better bill has stalled, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and the American Rescue Plan passed last year have been essential in supporting American housing. Ms. Poethig explains that at the heart of almost every issue from crime to poverty is related to a lack of housing stability. By investing in creating more housing units, maintaining our available stock of housing, and assembling coalitions of agencies and governments, we can make housing affordable. Come watch Erika Poethig break down America's housing problem and explain how we can build back better.

One of the most essential elements of our infrastructure in the United States, for moving freight across the country, for getting travelers and commuters to their destinations, and for addressing the challenges of a changes climate is railroads. There are about 140,000 miles of railroad track in the United States, much of it being severely under-utilized for various reasons. On this episode of Renoites, we welcome Ron Kaminkow. Ron is an Amtrak Engineer based in Reno, Nevada who serves as co-chair of the Nevada Rail Coalition, a "citizen-based initiative that brings together organizations, groups and individuals, including unions, environmental organizations, passenger and freight rail advocacy associations, social justice organizations, and neighborhood and community associations for the purpose of building an expanded and more robust rail system" Ron and Conor discuss the history of the rail network in the United States, the reasons for declining freight and passenger rail (and solutions to reverse the trend), the project of building an industrial union in an industry dominated by smaller craft unions under the banner of the Railroad Workers United, the impact of the recently passed Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill on passenger rail, plus local issues like passenger connectivity between Reno and the Bay Area and the legacy of the downtown trench project. Thank you so much for listening! Be sure to follow Renoites on Instagram and Facebook and if you'd like to support the show financially visit patreon.com/renoites to become an official patron. Send any comments, feedback or guest suggestions! My email is conor@renoites.com    

In our second bonus brief episode of 2022, Michelle is joined by former New Orleans Mayor, and current Biden Administration Senior Advisor and Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu to discuss how the President's $1.2 billion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help rebuild rural America.  Mitch and Michelle begin their discussion by commenting on the poor conditions of America's rural infrastructure, and how President Biden is keeping his promise to rural Americans to help rebuild. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill has money allotted to assist rural communities with clean drinking water, fixing roads and bridges, increasing broadband internet access, modern wastewater systems, EV charging stations, and affordable electricity. “You want to design systems that are designed to make people healthy and happy, and bring them together… The President wants to make sure that everybody in rural America knows, not only that he sees them, but that he made a promise to invest in rural America and he is delivering on that promise,' said Landrieu. Mitch also discussed the Biden Administration's Rural Toolkit, which lets people know what programs there are, how much is in them, how to get them, and how to access them. You can find the Rural Toolkit at Build.gov/rural. Lastly, Michelle and Mitch discussed the Biden's Administration's focus on fixing transportation in rural America by repairing 15,000 rural bridges, considering public transportation needs, and focusing on high-speed rails connecting communities.   If you want to listen to our last Bonus Brief with Biden Administration Deputy Secretary Don Graves, click here!

The implementation of the $1.2 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act represents the largest infusion of infrastructure funds in a generation. With so much funding up for grabs, road bumps are to be expected. Our federal Government Relations team discusses what implementation of this historic bill looks like, what will get funded, potential oversight of these funds and how the Biden administration's legislative agenda will be affected going forward.

Listen as the Huddle Guys provide updates on two bills that can have tax implications to many Americans. First, is the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, commonly referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, which was signed into law by President Joe Biden on November 15, 2021. Second is the Build Back Better Bill which has not yet been passed into law. The Huddle Guys break down the highs and lows of both of these bills, and what they can mean for your bottom line. The updates cover the gamut…everything from extension on the Child Tax and Earned Income credits, to Crypto Asset Reporting guidelines, to the expiration of the Employee Retention Credit, and to retirement savings impact. There is something for everyone in this episode, and the information shared may support your year-end tax planning process. As always, the Huddle Guys are very transparent about how they feel about some of the proposed tax changes, and what they meant to you. Contact the Huddle Guys for their expert support and services. With all that is in flux for 2022, you need a CPA in your corner. www.pierreaccounting.com www.iljcpa.com It's time to Huddle Up!

On November 6, 2021 the U.S. Congress passed a bipartisan $1.2 trillion bill intended to rebuild America's roads, bridges and rails, expand access to clean drinking water, high-speed internet, tackle the climate crisis, advance environmental justice, and invest in underserved communities. Jason and Dimitrius discuss the major points of the legislation and share thoughts on the good, bad, or questionable parts of the bill. As heard in the show: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/11/06/fact-sheet-the-bipartisan-infrastructure-deal/ (The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill) https://player.captivate.fm/episode/586870a8-cd03-485a-b505-010feeb133b2 (SPACES - Water Treatment) https://player.captivate.fm/episode/bbd76a4b-5867-4382-bce7-c4dde0e3a940 (SPACES - Community + Planning) Thank you to our sponsors! Infratech Infratech outdoor comfort heating systems combine eco-friendly, ambient warmth with unparalleled design versatility, to add year-round comfort to the world's most prestigious commercial and residential spaces. To learn more visit Infratech-USA.com/podcast. Show Music: Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by Soundroll Outro - "Perfect Time" by Toby Tranter If you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at https://gablmedia.com/ (Gābl Media).

In the Season 4 premier, the guys examine the NJ and VA elections and what they mean for both parties. They also examine the passing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, and what it means for you and the Build Back Better Agenda. The Top 5 this week is the strangest US States Politically. Let us know what you want to hear from us in Season 4!

In this episode, Dan & Ian give a teaser for a new SBE expansion. Merchandise items will be available shortly and we cannot explain how excited we are for this new project. DETAILS COMING SOON...Dan & Ian dissect Biden's Infrastructure Bill. They analyze what is included in the bill and how the government is planning to pay for it. Also, the boys give their main takeaways, which remain consistent with the Biden Administration's campaign promises. Dan & Ian disagree about options the government should take and whether small businesses still need monetary support. Lost Breed Custom Arts: https://www.instagram.com/lostbreed.customarts/--TIMESTAMPS--SBE Expansion: 00:27News & Views: 12:37Infrastructure Bill: 33:21--NEWS & VIEWS--The Flippening (ETH vs. BTC): https://medium.com/coinmonks/the-flippening-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters-63e22486ca44Deaf Football Team in California: https://worldnationnews.com/underdog-no-more-deaf-football-team-takes-california-by-storm/Uber In Hot Water for Charging Disabled Guest: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/uber-overcharging-disabled-users-justice-department-says-lawsuit-rcna5149Thank you for joining us on this episode. Please like, subscribe and write a review for the podcast if you enjoyed this. We will see you next WEDNESDAY!!!

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden signs $1.5 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill into law. Donald Trump ally Steve Bannon indicted for defying subpoena from panel investigating January 6th insurrection. Attorneys for three men on trial for killing Ahmaud Arbery request mistrial due to civil rights activists in the courtroom. Nations most impacted by climate change blast climate agreements at COP 26 as watered down and monumental failure. Amazon fined $500,000 for failing to adequately notify state and workers of workplace COVID-19 infections. Closing arguments made in Kyle Rittenhouse's murder trial for killing two people at racial justice protest, wounding third. Biden administration proposes 20-year ban on oil and gas drilling at Chaco Canyon in New Mexico, a UNESCO site. 50,000 Kaiser Permanente workers call of strike, reach tentative labor agreement. Photo collage of screenshots from Kyle Rittenhouse trial closing arguments, by the Wisconsin Court System. The post President Joe Biden signs $1.5 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill; Amazon fined $500,000 for failing to adequately notify workers of COVID-19 infections; Closing arguments made in Kyle Rittenhouse murder trial appeared first on KPFA.

This week, Congress finally passed the so-called "Bipartisan" Infrastructure Bill. It's a historic piece of legislation that will benefit every single person living in America, and despite the fact that 230 Republicans in Congress voted AGAINST it, the Democrats prevailed! It took 3 months of arduous negotiating, and a sh*t-ton of compromise, but in the end 265 Democrats voted to successfully pass the Infrastructure Bill. Proving, once and for all, that Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi are living legends. *********************************************************************************************************** *** Click the link to listen to a FREE episode of our Patreon Podcast!! *No Politics! No ads! *** https://www.patreon.com/posts/windows-up-sing-42013006?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copy_to_clipboard&utm_campaign=postshare *** Tickets to our LIVE SHOW in Atlanta on November 20th! *** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dumb-gay-politics-podcast-live-tickets-193968664497 DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS! *** EVERYPLATE: Get EveryPlate for $1.79 per meal. Go to EveryPlate.com and enter promo code dumbgay179 at checkout *** *** NATIVE DEODORANT:  Get 20% off your first order. Go to NativeDeodorant.com and enter promo code DGP at checkout *** *** FEALS CBD: Get 40% off your first 3 months and free shipping at Feals.com/dumbgay ***  *** PROSE HAIR CARE: Get 15% off your first order at Prose.com/DumbGay *** *** QUIP MOUTH CARE: Get your first refill free at Quip.com/DGPolitics *** ***** Dumb Gay Politics with Julie & Brandy **** Julie Goldman **** Brandy Howard **** Julie and Brandy *** The People's Couch *** DGP *** Gay Podcast *** Political Podcast *** Lesbian *** Bravo *** Housewives *** Pride *** LGBTQ *** Comedy *** Starburns Audio  *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After intense negotiations, The House voted on the President's $1.75 trillion economic package and infrastructure bill on Friday, paving the way to advance the Build Back Better Act. Debbie Curtis and Rodney Whitlock recap the last-minute changes to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and preview the next steps for Democratic leadership.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. 100,000's march in Scotland at COP26 climate talks, blast fossil fuel industry influence at discussions. The Biden administration welcomes bipartisan infrastructure bill and begins campaign blitz for it and Build Back Better. U.S. lifts COVID-19 era travel bans, allowing foreign visitors into the country, but imposes vaccine requirements. Los Angeles begins mask mandates to enter businesses like restaurants and retail stores amidst COVID-19 increase. Supreme Court considers Muslim bias lawsuit against the F.B.I, which claims state's secrets. Man shot by Kyle Rittenhouse at racial injustice protest, testifies against him at murder trial. Biden administration announces arrest and charges against ransom and spy ware hackers. Nicaragua President, Daniel Ortega, wins re-election for a 4th term; international critics call election a sham. Human rights advocates blast Israeli spyware used on Palestinian activists. Photo by Climate Justice Alliance at COP26. The post 100,000 march in Scotland at climate talks, blast fossil fuel industry influence; President Joe Biden welcomes bipartisan infrastructure bill; Supreme Court considers Muslim bias lawsuit against FBI appeared first on KPFA.

Congress has passed a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, delivering on a major pillar of President Joe Biden's domestic agenda after months of internal deliberations and painstaking divisions among Democrats. The bill now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law, following hours of delays and internal debating among Democrats on Friday, including calls from Biden to persuade skeptical progressive members of the Democratic caucus.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Joe Manchin is telling colleagues he has deep concerns about a proposed “billionaire tax” but is waiting for more details before making a final decision. Pramila Jayapal digs in on her stance to not vote for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill until there is enough agreement on the reconciliation bill and both bills can be voted on. Fox News guest says poor people “don't realize how wealthy they are.” Anti-Chevron crusader Steven Donziger has been denied reprieve and he must report to prison. Israel is planning to build 1,300 settlement units in the occupied West Bank. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Buttigieg Responds To Progressives Threatening To Withhold Votes For Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

This week Ed and Lee talk about huge spending bills passing the Senate with the trillion dollar Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and then a Democrat reconciliation bill which proposed another three and a half trillion dollars.  They also discuss those wacky road warrior Texas House Democrats who now have warrants out for their arrest and the current deteriorating situation in Afghanistan.  Lee tells us all why air conditioning has been bad for America.Email us at comments@letsthinkpodcast and follow us on twitter @LetsThinkPodca2

Join Health Affairs Insider.Last week, President Joe Biden and his administration released more detail on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.While a lot of focus has been given to provisions, such as the $66 billion investment in passenger rail since the creation of Amtrak 50 years ago, there are many areas which will affect the health care sector.Health Affairs' Senior Editors Ellen Bayer and Chris Fleming share the latest on the bipartisan infrastructure deal and how health care will be affected, including policies on telehealth, clean drinking water, climate change, broadband internet, and other social determinants of health.Related Links: Bipartisan Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (White House Fact Sheet) A Lead Poisoning Crisis Enters Its Second Century (Health Affairs) Climate & Health Theme Issue (Health Affairs) Health Risks Due to Climate Change: Inequity In Causes and Consequences (Health Affairs) Ensuring the Growth of Telehealth During COVID-19 Does Not Exacerbate Disparities In Care (Health Affairs Blog) Subscribe: RSS | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Castro | Stitcher | Deezer | Overcast

Tom and Mike discuss election issues and the bipartisan infrastructure bill Links: https://twitter.com/tomselliott/status/1418005280722460679 https://apnews.com/article/lifestyle-sports-nfl-college-football-coronavirus-pandemic-5e2875eec11e93f9a3bf1fc859137ff8 https://www.politico.com/news/2021/07/26/democrats-school-critical-race-theory-500729 https://www.politico.com/news/2021/07/26/democrats-gop-voting-laws-crisis-500726 https://www.politico.com/news/2021/07/26/beijing-demands-biden-adminsitration-500740 https://mtracey.substack.com/p/in-radical-affront-to-civil-liberties https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-coal-gets-boost-higher-gas-prices-kemp-2021-07-29/ https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/29/q2-gdp-rises-at-6point5percent-vs-8point4percent-estimate.html

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Health officials double down on recommendations to wear masks indoors amid surge of Delta Variant. New York Governor to require state workers be vaccinated or regularly tested. Los Angeles to require city workers be vaccinated or regularly tested. Some House Republicans rebuff new mask wearing mandate in the House of Representatives. Bay Area restaurants and bars to require mask wearing or testing, local patrons respond.  Senate moves forward with $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill. Civil rights leaders increase pressure to pass voting protections in For the People Act. Human Rights Watch report accuses Israeli military of war crimes during Gaza attack in May. The post Health officials double down on recommendations to wear masks indoors amid surge of Delta Variant; Senate moves forward with $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill; Human Rights Watch report accuses Israeli military of war crimes during Gaza attack – July 28, 2021 appeared first on KPFA.