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20250620 A Blind View - Special Edition Originally Broadcasted June 20, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined us for an open and informative conversation about proposed constitutional amendment 2025-02, along with other affiliate and membership-related questions. Jeff Thom and Peter Hyde both on the Constitution and Bylaws Committee and members of the ACB Board of Directors, and Cindy Hollis ACB's Manager of Membership Engagement were on-hand to provide answers and clarity. This is not a space for debate, but an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and better understand what is being proposed. Every certified member has the right to cast a private ballot, and our goal is to ensure that all voices are informed before doing so. Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

Ohio's Primary Election Day is March 19, 2024, and across Ohio, voters will be deciding everything from primary races for state legislative seats to school levies. The presidential primary, though, is usually what makes the headlines. And, at the upcoming Republican National Convention and Democratic National Convention, the parties' nominations for the US presidential race are usually what gets the spotlight. But as two educators who have been longtime DNC delegates tell us, their role as delegates at the national convention is much more than that. Plus, OEA Vice President Jeff Wensing gives us the details on upcoming bowling and golf events for members and their families and friends to help the OEA Fund's work supporting pro-public education, pro-labor candidates. JOIN THE FUN FOR THE FUND | Click through these links for more information about upcoming bowling events with OEA and OEA Districts across the state and an inaugural golf outing in central Ohio to benefit the OEA Fund. You can also learn more about the OEA Fund itself by clicking here or by listening to this episode from last season of this podcast.   SEE HOW OHIO'S LEGISLATORS STACK UP | Click here to explore OEA's new Legislative Scorecard and to see where your legislator, and other Ohio legislators, stand on public education and labor rights issues.SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Public Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to subscribe on Google podcasts so you don't miss a thing. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.Featured Public Education Matters guests: Tom Moscovic, OEA-Retired member, Elected DNC Delegate"As a lifelong Democrat and Union member I know the importance of collective bargaining. I began my career as a member of Iron Worker's Local 17 and made a career change to education in my 40s. I spent 22 years in the classroom teaching Social Studies in the Willoughby-Eastlake School District in as an OEA member.  I served as President of the Willoughby Eastlake Teachers Association for 8 years. Since I retired in 2015, I have supervised student teachers at Cleveland State University in Cleveland.   I've been active in Democratic politics in Lake County for over 25 years. I am the OEA Fund State Chair for the OEA Retired members and I am currently a member of the OEA-R Advisory Council and a lifetime member of OEA-R. I have been married to my wife Paula for 53 years. We have one daughter and 3 grandsons. We have lived in Eastlake since 1972."Deloris Rome Hudson, OEA-Retired member, Elected DNC Delegate"I am a retired educator who taught in Hamilton, OH. While there, I taught Family and Consumer Sciences and served as the president of my local for almost 20 years. I am now a Director on the OEA Board, and am a member of the South Western OEA (SWOEA) Executive Committee. Additionally, I serve as the president of the Butler County Retired Teachers Association (BCRTA) and of the South Western OEA-Retires (SWOEA-R)."Jeff Wensing, OEA Vice President A high school math teacher in Parma City Schools, Jeff Wensing has been a public education advocate and leader for more than 30 years. Jeff served as President of the Parma Education Association from 2012-2018 and as President of the North Eastern Ohio Education Association (NEOEA) from 2016-2018. One of Jeff's accomplishments as a local and district leader was organizing members and the community to elect a new Parma Board of Education majority in 2017.Jeff has served on OEA's Constitution and Bylaws Committee and President's Cabinet, as Vice Chair of OEA's District Leaders Council, and as a member of the Fiscal Fitness Review Committee and Systemic Practices Committee.Since his election as OEA Vice President in 2019, Jeff has continued to emphasize the importance of organizing members throughout the state. He believes the OEA must support locals in order to both maintain and grow membership.Jeff believes it is critical to listen to members before decisions are made, ensure communication throughout the process, and engage in full transparency. In his second term as Vice President, he has continued to focus on the OEA's strategic issues, shared values, and the students members work with each day.Connect with OEA:Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Public Education Matters topicsLike OEA on FacebookFollow OEA on TwitterFollow OEA on InstagramGet the latest news and statements from OEA hereLearn more about where OEA stands on the issues Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative WatchAbout us:The Ohio Education Association represents about 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools.Public Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May 2020, after a ten-year career as an Emmy Award winning television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children.This episode was recorded on February 13 and February 15, 2024.

Marietta Education Association member Alex Myers is on a mission to make sure every child can get the benefits of great physical education classes in welcoming environments that embrace differences in kids' abilities, and he wants to make sure educators have training about how to adapt their phys. ed. lessons to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Now, he's asking other educators to join him. Plus, now that OEA's revamped Legislative Scorecard has officially been launched, we're taking a deeper dive into the tool's features and how it can help ensure the best pro-public education lawmakers serve in Ohio's General Assembly.SHARE YOUR IDEAS AND EXPERIENCES | If you'd like to join the growing community of Ohio educators who are coming together to help each other create welcoming adaptive physical education classes, please email Alex Myers at myersa@oeaone.orgSEE HOW OHIO'S LEGISLATORS STACK UP | Click here to explore OEA's new Legislative Scorecard and to see where your legislator, and other Ohio legislators, stand on public education and labor rights issues. SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Public Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to subscribe on Google podcasts so you don't miss a thing. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.Featured Public Education Matters guests:  Alex Myers, Marietta Education Association member Alex Myers is a K-2 Physical Educator currently in his 9th year at Marietta City Schools. He is also a current Ohio's New Educators (ONE) Member Ambassador. He is currently working to expand awareness and comfort in educating our students on IEPs in Physical Education. He believes that every student deserves to feel welcome in the Physical Education environment and we need to destigmatize the intimidation factor of students with disabilities in inclusions settings. Jeff Wensing, OEA Vice President A high school math teacher in Parma City Schools, Jeff Wensing has been a public education advocate and leader for more than 30 years. Jeff served as President of the Parma Education Association from 2012-2018 and as President of the North Eastern Ohio Education Association (NEOEA) from 2016-2018. One of Jeff's accomplishments as a local and district leader was organizing members and the community to elect a new Parma Board of Education majority in 2017. Jeff has served on OEA's Constitution and Bylaws Committee and President's Cabinet, as Vice Chair of OEA's District Leaders Council, and as a member of the Fiscal Fitness Review Committee and Systemic Practices Committee. Since his election as OEA Vice President in 2019, Jeff has continued to emphasize the importance of organizing members throughout the state. He believes the OEA must support locals in order to both maintain and grow membership. Jeff believes it is critical to listen to members before decisions are made, ensure communication throughout the process, and engage in full transparency. In his second term as Vice President, he has continued to focus on the OEA's strategic issues, shared values, and the students members work with each day. Dan Ramos, OEA Manager of Government Relations Dan Ramos is from Lorain, Ohio, where he attended school at St. John the Baptist and Lorain Southview High School.  After graduating high school in 2003, Dan obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, International Affairs and Philosophy from Baldwin Wallace College in Berea, OH in 2007.  Through the 2008 presidential election cycle, he joined the Obama for America campaign, working to help elect President Obama in northeastern Ohio.  In 2009, Dan was hired by the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) District 1199 WV/OH/KY.  Initially working with SEIU as an Administrative Organizer, representing and negotiating contracts for SEIU's state employees' division, he became SEIU 1199's Political and Legislative Liaison in late 2010.  In 2011, Dan worked with fellow labor lobbyists and attorneys in the effort to stop Senate Bill 5 while it was in the General Assembly, and then lead SEIU's efforts field in Central and Northeast Ohio to collect signatures referendum and then defeat SB 5 on the November 2011 ballot.  In 2012, Dan moved to the Ohio Education Association. Dan has served as OEA's Political Advocacy Consultant, where he was responsible for growing OEA's member political action and legislative advocacy, increasing OEA's PAC membership, the Fund for Children and Public Education, and assisting in OEA's political coalitions, such as LEAD Ohio and the America Votes Coalition. In 2018, Dan Ramos moved to Cincinnati, Ohio where he served as a Labor Relations Consultant for the Warren County Leadership Council, representing over 2,400 certified and classified K-12 teachers and ESPs.  Dan returned to his political role with OEA in 2021, returning as a UniServ Political Advocacy Consultant and then moving into his current role as the Manager of Government Relations in May of 2022. As the Manager of Government Relations, Dan heads up OEA's efforts to engage the Ohio General Assembly and Members of Congress to advance OEA's legislative policy priorities, build relationships with Ohio's elected officials, and engage members in advocacy and accountability programs.  Dan also helps coordinate OEA's political, coalition, and electoral programs.     Connect with OEA: Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Public Education Matters topics Like OEA on Facebook Follow OEA on Twitter Follow OEA on Instagram Get the latest news and statements from OEA here Learn more about where OEA stands on the issues  Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative Watch About us: The Ohio Education Association represents about 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools. Public Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May 2020, after a ten-year career as an Emmy Award winning television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. This episode was recorded on November 27 and December 12, 2023.

Educators know mental health must be treated like physical health - it's a basic need that must be met for students to be able to successfully learn and grow in our schools. But, since even before the pandemic, there's been a growing mental health crisis among children. Dr. Ariana Hoet, executive clinical director for Nationwide Children's Hospital's On Our Sleeves program, joins the Ohio Education Association for this episode to discuss factors that contribute to the crisis, what can be done to support students in schools, and the resources available to help educators help kids. In this episode, we also hear some of the message and a new resolution from the Ohio House of Representatives that was shared with educators as part OEA's first-ever Public Education Matters Day celebrations across the state.IMPORTANT RESOURCES | Click here to learn more about On Our Sleeves, and check out some of the following resources for educators: GoNoodle: https://www.gonoodle.com/tags/L2nZb2/all-the-feels Teacher curriculums: https://www.onoursleeves.org/mental-wellness-tools-guides/educator-sign-up Sign up for teacher listserv: https://www.onoursleeves.org/sign-up (just click educator) Follow On Our Sleeves on Instagram at @onoursleevesofficial and On Our Sleeves on Facebook. SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Public Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to subscribe on Google podcasts so you don't miss a thing. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.MORE DETAILS | Click here to learn more about the Public Education Matters Day celebrations around the state. Featured Public Education Matters guests:  Dr. Ariana Hoet, PhD, On Our Sleeves Executive Clinical Director  Ariana Hoet, pediatric psychologist at Nationwide Children's Hospital and executive clinical director of On Our Sleeves, is the driving force behind its mission of providing educational resources that break stigmas, increase mental health literacy, and support children's mental health. Dr. Hoet believes all children and families should have a fair opportunity to be as healthy as possible. That enthusiasm extends into her desire for making sure that people of all backgrounds are accepted and celebrated – a passion born from her own experience as an immigrant to the U.S. from Venezuela. Her work in this arena led her to being recognized as a Distinguished Hispanic Ohioan by the Ohio Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs and an “EXTRAordinary” Volunteer by the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio for her work within the Spanish-speaking community. Dr. Hoet works in Pediatric Primary Care where she serves primarily Latino and Somali immigrant children. She is also a clinical assistant professor of Pediatrics in the Department of Pediatric Psychology and Neuropsychology at Nationwide Children's Hospital and The Ohio State University, with a role in training the next generation of behavioral health professionals who will tackle the emerging mental health crisis in children. Dr. Hoet has become a go-to national expert for outlets including USA Today, CNN, Good Morning America, and Newsweek because she is a vital public voice for youth mental health, and also because she has made an impact on countless young lives in her clinical practice. The work of On Our Sleeves and Dr. Hoet helped draw U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy to Nationwide Children's in October of 2022 to discuss the county's growing pediatric mental health crisis. In panel discussions before central Ohio business executives at Nationwide Children's, and with hundreds of college students at Otterbein University, Dr. Hoet and Dr. Murthy spoke passionately about addressing often-misunderstood mental health challenges. Dr. Hoet is the proud mom of a toddler and enjoys family time, dancing, and Ohio State football. She is also involved in Latino community events, both personally and professionally. Dr. Hoet is the co-founder and vice president of Parenting Culture, a national non-profit for culturally responsive and inclusive parenting resources and a board member of Proyecto Mariposas, the Columbus non-profit serving Latina mothers and daughters. She received her bachelor's degree in psychology from The Ohio State University and a doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. She completed her residency at The University of Colorado School of Medicine and a post-doctoral fellowship at Akron Children's Hospital. Jeff Wensing, Ohio Education Association Vice PresidentA high school math teacher in Parma City Schools, Jeff Wensing has been a public education advocate and leader for more than 30 years. Jeff served as President of the Parma Education Association from 2012-2018 and as President of the North Eastern Ohio Education Association (NEOEA) from 2016-2018. One of Jeff's accomplishments as a local and district leader was organizing members and the community to elect a new Parma Board of Education majority in 2017.Jeff has served on OEA's Constitution and Bylaws Committee and President's Cabinet, as Vice Chair of OEA's District Leaders Council, and as a member of the Fiscal Fitness Review Committee and Systemic Practices Committee.Since his election as OEA Vice President in 2019, Jeff has continued to emphasize the importance of organizing members throughout the state. He believes the OEA must support locals in order to both maintain and grow membership.Jeff believes it is critical to listen to members before decisions are made, ensure communication throughout the process, and engage in full transparency. In his second term as Vice President, he has continued to focus on the OEA's strategic issues, shared values, and the students members work with each day. Connect with OEA: Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Public Education Matters topics Like OEA on Facebook Follow OEA on Twitter Follow OEA on Instagram Get the latest news and statements from OEA here Learn more about where OEA stands on the issues  Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative Watch About us: The Ohio Education Association represents about 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools. Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May 2020, after a ten-year career as an Emmy Award winning television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. This episode was recorded on September 20 and September 30, 2023.

This week I'm joined by Dr. Stephanie Martin, a Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist, to talk about trauma-informed care in critically-ill pregnant patients. In this episode you will hear:- Accounts of Maternal and fetal death- The importance of trauma-informed care in high-risk obstetrics- The disconnect in trauma-informed care and providers' training- Provider trauma and the lack of support provided after a traumatic delivery- Information related to critically-ill pregnant patients- How to advocate as a high risk pregnant patientYou can find Dr. Martin on Instagram at @criticalcareob or on their website  Listen to the Critical Care In Obstetrics podcast.  The Critical Incident Support Program for Medical Professionals through Dancy Perinatal can be found here. Guest Bio: Dr. Martin is Medical Director and co-owner of Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics, LLC. Through her consulting business she helps hospitals of all sizes develop obstetric intensive care programs and improve care for high-risk and critically ill pregnant women. She is also co-host of The Critical Care Obstetrics Podcast which has reached #3 on the Apple Podcast Charts in Medicine. In addition to her extensive clinical experience caring for critically ill obstetric patients, Dr. Martin has helped lead and develop MFM practices in several states. Her passion for educating has also led to her role as Course Director for America's Board Review MFM Oral Board Exam Review Course, helping MFM candidates prepare for the oral board examination.She received her medical degree from the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Ft. Worth. She completed her residency in OB/GYN at the University of California Irvine Medical Center where she also completed a fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. She is board certified in MFM and OB/GYN.She has served on the Board of Directors for the Society for Maternal-FetalMedicine and as Chairman of the Membership and Bylaws Committee. She is also a reviewer for several esteemed journals, including the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Martin's particular clinical interests involve medical and surgical complications of pregnancy and critical care in obstetrics. She has authored numerous book chapters and articles and is a highly sought after speaker on Critical Care in Obstetrics.

20230305-2 ACB Presidents' Meeting, Day Two Originally Broadcasted in English on ACB Media 6, and in Spanish on ACB Media 7 Affiliate Highlights - The State Convention of the Future, What Will It Look Like? o Moderator: Ray Campbell, President, Illinois Council of the Blind, Springfield, IL. o Panelists: Casey Dutmer, President, Michigan Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired, Wyoming, MI Cecily Laney Nipper, President, Georgia Council of the Blind, Covington, GA Jeanne Johnson, President, Tennessee Council of the Blind, Nashville, TN.   What's New with ACB Media: Introducing the ACB Media Support Committee – Expanding ACB Media In 2023 o Rachel Schroeder, ACB Media Support Committee Chair, Springfield, IL o Rick Morin, ACB Media and IT Manager, Waltham, MA o Larry Gassman, ACB Media Coordinator, Fullerton, CA   Connection Show #6 o Cindy Hollis, ACB Membership Services Director, Flat Rock, MI o Lucy Edmonds, Community Support Committee Chair, Lansing, MI      Introducing the New ACB Board Members Elected In 2021 And 2022 o Dan Spoone, ACB President, Orlando, FL  o Meet Gabriel Lopez Kafati - ACB Board of Director Elected In 2022: Access Resource Advisor, Miami Lakes, FL   Update on ACB 2023 Conference and Convention o Janet Dickelman, ACB Convention Committee Chair, Saint Paul, MN    • 2023 Voting, Resolutions and Constitution and Bylaws Convention Approach o Report from the Resolutions Task Force (3.0) Committee: Ray Campbell, ACB Second Vice President, Springfield, IL Deb Cook Lewis, ACB First Vice President, Clarkston, WA Gabe Griffith, Resolutions Committee Chair, Concord, CA o Report from Voting Task Force (3.0) Committee: Patrick Sheehan, Silver Spring, MD Jeff Thom, Sacramento, CA Koni Sims, Sioux Falls, SD o Report from Constitution and Bylaws Committee: o John McCann, Tucson, AZ   • Get Up and Get Moving Presentation: Connecting with Affiliates to Promote Good Health and Fitness o Koni Sims, ACB Board of Director, Sioux Falls, SD o Dan Dillon, Get Up and Get Moving Committee, Hermitage, TN o Mary Lee Turner, Portland, OR • What's New with Audio Description: Meet New ADP Coordinator Tabitha Kenlon o Joel Snyder, ADP Founder and Senior Consultant, Takoma Park, MD o Tabitha Kenlon, ADP Coordinator, Fredericksburg, VA   • Wrap-Up o Dan Spoone, ACB President, Orlando, FL Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

The Democratic National Committee has signed off on a big change to their presidential nominating process. South Carolina will move to the front of the line, pushing out Iowa and New Hampshire as the first states to welcome candidates. DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee member Leah Daughtry has specifically advocated for this shift in tradition, prioritizing “what the party says it wants in its process” over New Hampshire's inaugural primary. Others have argued that New Hampshire's population does not adequately represent American voters. Newly elected Secretary of State of New Hampshire David Scanlan shares his thoughts on the value and importance of New Hampshire's traditional primary and details the provisions to ensure the process in the upcoming presidential contests.   In the wake of the release of the Congressional Budget Office report, tensions are high on Capitol Hill. Republicans and Democrats alike have been vocal about fiscal policy, eager to point fingers about the state of the country's economy. President of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget Maya MacGuineas shares her analysis on the national debt, inflation, and how these factors impact American consumers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Democratic National Committee has signed off on a big change to their presidential nominating process. South Carolina will move to the front of the line, pushing out Iowa and New Hampshire as the first states to welcome candidates. DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee member Leah Daughtry has specifically advocated for this shift in tradition, prioritizing “what the party says it wants in its process” over New Hampshire's inaugural primary. Others have argued that New Hampshire's population does not adequately represent American voters. Newly elected Secretary of State of New Hampshire David Scanlan shares his thoughts on the value and importance of New Hampshire's traditional primary and details the provisions to ensure the process in the upcoming presidential contests.   In the wake of the release of the Congressional Budget Office report, tensions are high on Capitol Hill. Republicans and Democrats alike have been vocal about fiscal policy, eager to point fingers about the state of the country's economy. President of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget Maya MacGuineas shares her analysis on the national debt, inflation, and how these factors impact American consumers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Democratic National Committee has signed off on a big change to their presidential nominating process. South Carolina will move to the front of the line, pushing out Iowa and New Hampshire as the first states to welcome candidates. DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee member Leah Daughtry has specifically advocated for this shift in tradition, prioritizing “what the party says it wants in its process” over New Hampshire's inaugural primary. Others have argued that New Hampshire's population does not adequately represent American voters. Newly elected Secretary of State of New Hampshire David Scanlan shares his thoughts on the value and importance of New Hampshire's traditional primary and details the provisions to ensure the process in the upcoming presidential contests.   In the wake of the release of the Congressional Budget Office report, tensions are high on Capitol Hill. Republicans and Democrats alike have been vocal about fiscal policy, eager to point fingers about the state of the country's economy. President of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget Maya MacGuineas shares her analysis on the national debt, inflation, and how these factors impact American consumers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the weekend!This is Stephen Schmidt from the Gazette digital news desk and I'm here with your update for Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4.Saturday will feature Friday's wind without Friday's warmth. According to the National Weather Service there will be a high near 27 degrees in the Cedar Rapids area on Saturday, with wind chill values as low as -5. It will be blustery to begin the day, with winds of 15 to 20 mph gusting as high as 30 mph. The wind should calm the second half of Saturday, with a low of around 19 degrees. Sunday will be calmer and warmer. It is predicted to be sunny with a high near 42 degrees.As expected, Iowa's Democratic Party is on track to lose the first-in-the-nation presidential caucus status it has held for half a century.In a major realignment meant to give voice in the party to more people of color, the Democratic National Committee's Rules and Bylaws Committee voted Friday on a proposed calendar for early presidential nominating contests that will remove Iowa as an early state in the party's nominating calendar.The states making up the new early window for 2024, holding Democratic primaries before the first Tuesday in March, would consist of South Carolina, New Hampshire, Nevada, Georgia and Michigan. The proposal will need to be approved by the full Democratic National Committee, but it is expected to easily pass.Republicans, on the other hand, already have agreed to a nominating calendar that keeps Iowa's first-in-the-nation status for GOP presidential candidates.If all happens as expected, things could get awkward for Iowa Democrats. In accordance with tradition state law requires both parties in Iowa to hold their caucuses before anyone else in the nation. However, if Iowa still adheres to that with a full caucus, they could be penalized by the national party, including losing half or all of its delegates.A 70-year-old Iowa City man was sentenced to 50 years in prison Friday after entering a guilty plea for a charge that he fatally stabbed his wife in 2019.Roy Carl Browning Jr., 70, of Iowa City, originally charged with first-degree murder, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in October. He was charged in the death of JoEllen Browning, 65, a University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics budget executive. Roy Browning entered an Alford plea to the charge, in which a defendant doesn't admit guilt but admits the prosecution has enough evidence for a likely conviction.He protested his innocence during the sentencing Friday, despite the plea. Investigators believe he stabbed his wife to prevent her from learning about risky loans, falsified accounting records, and that he had depleted one of her savings accounts.A 19-year-old Cedar Rapids man pleaded Friday to lesser charges in the 2021 fatal shooting of a 15-year-old Illinois girl during a gun sale that turned into a “tussle” over money and the gun.Marshawn Rome Jackson, 19, originally charged with first-degree murder, pleaded to voluntary manslaughter, intimidation with a dangerous weapon, dominion/control of a firearm by a felon and obstructing prosecution.Jackson, during the plea hearing, admitted to intentionally shooting Tyliyah Whitis, of Peoria, Ill., during a gun sale July 21, 2021, First Assistant Linn County Attorney Monica Slaughter said after the hearing.Jackson and Whitis, who was in Cedar Rapids visiting her sister, knew each...

This is Stephen Schmidt from the Gazette digital news desk and I'm here with your update for Wednesday, November 30. The sun is back, but ack it's cold! According to the National Weather Service it will be sunny with a high near 28 degrees in the Cedar Rapids area on Wednesday. It will be breezy again, with wind gusts as high as 35 mph during the day before settling down at night. On Wednesday night it will be mostly clear, with a low of around 16 degrees.A Cedar Rapids man who faced a voluntary manslaughter charge for fatally shooting another man during a fight is free after the charge was dropped by the Linn County Attorney's Office.Assistant Linn County Attorney Molly Edwards, in a motion filed earlier this month, asked a judge to dismiss the charge against James Siegel, 42, based on Iowa's “stand your ground” law, and said there is insufficient evidence to prove the manslaughter charge.Siegel initially was charged with first-degree murder. But a few weeks later, it was amended to voluntary manslaughter for the fatal shooting of Ty John Casey, 39, on May 13 in northeast Cedar Rapids. At that time, additional investigation revealed a history between the two men, and the crime scene and autopsy supported the lesser charge, according to the amended complaint.Siegel's actions resulted from a “sudden, violent and irresistible passion” as a result of serious provocation — elements of voluntary manslaughter — by Casey, the amended complaint stated. Linn County Attorney Nick Maybanks at that time was asked about the history between Siegel and Casey, but he said he couldn't provide details.Iowa's future as the first state where Democrats cast their preference for president will likely be decided this week.The Democratic National Committee's Rules and Bylaws Committee will meet Thursday through Saturday in Washington, D.C., and the committee is expected to vote on the party's presidential nominating calendar, potentially knocking Iowa off the first-in-the-nation spot it has held for half a century. The committee will make a recommendation to the full DNC at the party's next meeting.While a vote on the calendar is expected to come up, Scott Brennan, an Iowan who sits on the rules committee, said the committee has not yet received an agenda for this week's meeting.Iowa's caucuses have led the pack in presidential preference contests for both parties since 1972, drawing media attention and millions of dollars in campaigning from presidential hopefuls.This year, the national Democrats' rules committee voted to open up the early window, requiring states to apply if they want to hold a presidential primary or caucus before the first Tuesday in March. The current early states are Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina.Iowa is among 16 states and Puerto Rico that applied this summer to be in the early window. The DNC will select up to five states that will be allowed to hold contests early. The rules committee said it would favor states that are diverse, competitive in the general election, and can run transparent and accessible contests. Iowa is around 85 percent white and has been trending increasingly Republican in recent elections.Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla entered the transfer portal Tuesday as a graduate transfer.Padilla played in two football games for Iowa this season, completing 21 of 43 passes while throwing one touchdown and two interceptions....

On this edition of Iowa Press, Scott Brennan, a member of the Democratic National Committee Rules and Bylaws Committee and a former chair of the Iowa Democratic Party, discusses the future of the Iowa caucuses.

This is Stephen Schmidt from the Gazette digital news desk and I'm here with your update for Friday, June 24. Back below 90 we go for the final day of the work week. According to the National Weather Service it will be mostly sunny with a high near 86 degrees on Friday in the Cedar Rapids area. There will be increasing clouds Friday with a low of 69 degrees. There will be a good chance of rain early Saturday morning. Warmer temperatures will return on Saturday and with that will come storms, but the push and pull will result in even cooler temperatures afterward. Iowa Democrats argued Thursday the state offers a path to victory for long-shot candidates and opportunities for meaningful conversations with rural Americans and Iowans from every walk of life as they made their pitch to hold onto their place at the front of the party's presidential nominating calendar. State party officials presented proposed changes for caucuses to the Democratic National Committee's Rules & Bylaws Committee in Washington in an effort to hold onto their first-in-the-nation status. Iowa Democratic Party Chairman Ross Wilburn told committee members Iowa presents a “unique opportunity” for presidential candidates to connect with voters distributed across urban, rural and suburban areas in a “presidential swing state” where a majority of congressional districts are competitive. The DNC rules committee voted in April to reopen the presidential nominating window, forcing all interested states — including the current early-nominating states of Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina — to apply for a spot. Iowa has long drawn criticism for being a first in the nation presidential contest given the state's lack of diversity and confusing caucus setup. The party hopes that the proposed changes to the state's caucus might help the state keep its traditional spot at the front of the line.  According to the Associated Press, the United States Senate easily approved a bipartisan https://apnews.com/article/health-violence-gun-politics-mental-ab399a7a1c5eea98bcd12e944679355f (gun violence bill) Thursday, setting up final approval of what will be Congress' most far-reaching response in decades to the nation's run of brutal mass shootings. After years of futile Democratic efforts to curb firearms, https://apnews.com/article/shootings-texas-new-york-violence-buffalo-df9202d5686880aab00559979d180e17 (15 Republicans joined with them as both sides decided inaction was untenable) after last month's rampages in https://apnews.com/article/buffalo-supermarket-shooting-victims-982351652caf7ecf3da304c6c64f62fb (New York) and https://apnews.com/article/uvalde-texas-school-shooting-may-24-584466945120 (Texas). It took weeks of closed-door talks but senators emerged with a compromise embodying incremental change intended to stop more bloodshed. Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst split votes, with Grassley voting no and Ernst voting yes. The $13 billion measure would toughen background checks for the youngest gun buyers, keep firearms from more domestic violence offenders and help states put in place red flag laws that make it easier for authorities to take weapons from people judged to be dangerous. It would also fund local programs for school safety, mental health and violence prevention. Iowa's Keegan Murray was selected by the Sacramento Kings with the fourth pick in Thursday's NBA draft. Murray, from Cedar Rapids Prairie, became the highest NBA draft pick ever from Iowa. Fred Brown went sixth in 1971. Murray is the Hawkeyes' first Top 10 pick since Ronnie Lester in 1980. Murray joins a team that hasn't reached the NBA playoffs since 2006. They went 30-52 this season. Kings GM Monte McNair said Murray was an easy choice at No. 4. “Ultimately,” he said, “after sitting in the room with my front office staff, our whole staff, our scouting department, our analytics department, (it) became unanimous that Keegan Murray was the best player...

OEA Officers: 'We Hear You' - Season 2, Episode 31This Teacher Appreciation Week, educators need more than just a pat on the back; they need respect and support. They need to be sure that everyone -- from the community members they serve to the state leaders making decisions about their day-to-day operations in the classroom -- sees them and hears their struggles. OEA's president, vice president, and secretary-treasurer have been crisscrossing the state to hear from OEA members directly about how they're feeling and what they need.  MORE | Click here to subscribe to Education Matters on Apple Podcasts. Click here to subscribe on Google podcasts.Featured Education Matters guest:  Scott DiMauro, OEA PresidentA high school social studies teacher from Worthington, Scott DiMauro was elected President of the OEA in 2019 after having served as vice president for six years. Over his 30-year career as an educator, Scott has worked to provide students the critical thinking and decision-making skills they need to be successful citizens in our democratic society. He has likewise advocated for students, educators and strong public schools at all levels of his union.Prior to becoming a full-time OEA officer, Scott served for nine years as President of Central OEA/NEA, and has experience as president of his local, as a member of his local bargaining team, chairperson of Central's leadership and professional development programs, and political action coordinator. He also led the NEA Standing Committee on Legislation for three years.As vice president, Scott served as co-chair of the Healthcare and Pension Advocates for STRS and represented OEA's 122,000 members on a variety of coalition boards and steering committees. He chaired the OEA Legislative Committee and continues to work with OEA's Government Relations staff to represent educators in the legislature and State Board of Education. He was proud to help lead efforts of the OEA Commission on Student Success to lay out a comprehensive vision for high-quality education for all students and lay the groundwork for positive implementation of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act in Ohio. He also led an initiative to increase student access to breakfast in high-poverty districts and served as national spokesperson for the Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom.Scott's priorities as president include strengthening local affiliates, enhancing professional supports for members, and elevating the voice of educators in public policy issues to ensure all students are given access to a high-quality education that inspires their creativity, imagination, and desire to learn Jeff Wensing, OEA Vice PresidentJeff Wensing has been a high school math teacher for 26 years with the Parma City Schools. Throughout his teaching career, Jeff has been an advocate and leader, serving as President of the Parma Education Association from 2012-2018 and as President of the North Eastern Ohio Education Association (NEOEA) from 2016-2018. One of Jeff's accomplishments as a local and district leader was organizing members and the community to elect a new Parma Board of Education majority in 2017.Jeff has served on OEA's Constitution and Bylaws Committee and President's Cabinet, as Vice Chair of OEA's District Leaders Council, and as a member of the Fiscal Fitness Review Committee and Systemic Practices Committee.Since his election as OEA Vice President in 2019, Jeff has continued to emphasize the importance of organizing members throughout the state. He believes the OEA must support locals in order to both maintain and grow membership.Jeff believes it is critical to listen to members before decisions are made, ensure communication throughout the process, and engage in full transparency. As Vice President, he focuses on the OEA's strategic issues, shared values, and the students members work with each day. Mark Hill, OEA Secretary-TreasurerFirst elected in spring 2018, Mark Hill is currently serving his second three-year term as OEA Secretary-Treasurer. He is a 30-year educator with Worthington City Schools, serving as a middle school math teacher. From 2010-2018, he served as president of the Worthington Education Association (WEA). In his freshman year as WEA president, he led his local local in joining the successful repeal of Senate Bill 5 (SB5), an attack to collective bargaining.It was during this period he was twice-elected to the STRS Board.Again, he demonstrated strong leadership in his roles as vice chair and chair respectively. Along with the board, he worked to bring long-term sustainability to the pension fund. His second 4-year term with STRS concluded August 31. 2018.Mark has also served as a member of the OEA Board of Directors and as chair of numerous Central OEA/NEA committees as well as chair of the OEA Resolutions Committee. Mark believes it is critical that OEA supports its local associations and their leaders because they shape members' impressions of the value of membership. In these dynamic times, Mark's experienced leadership is vital as he directs OEA's budget priorities toward an even stronger association. MORE | Parents, caregivers, and community members are invited to record messages to show teachers how much they are appreciated and the difference they have made in their districts. Click here to record your story.Connect with OEA: Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Education Matters topics Like OEA on Facebook Follow OEA on Twitter Follow OEA on Instagram Get the latest news and statements from OEA here Learn more about where OEA stands on the issues  Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative Watch About us: The Ohio Education Association represents about 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools. Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May, 2020, after a ten-year career as a television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. This episode was recorded on April 28, 2022.

This is Stephen Schmidt from the Gazette digital news desk and I'm here with your update for Saturday, March 12and Sunday, March 13. First of all, I should note that this weekend is daylight savings time week, meaning we will Spring forward an hour on Sunday. Just a reminder to set your clocks ahead, presuming you have any that don't update themselves. As for the weather, there will be one last cold day on Saturday before a warm week begins on Sunday. According to the National Weather Service it will be sunny with a high near 25 degrees on Saturday in the Cedar Rapids area. The wind will not be overly strong until Saturday night, but it will have a wind chill of -10 degrees before it warms up Saturday night. On Sunday it should be sunny with a high near 55 degrees and a mild wind. It may get quite warm and sunny this coming week, with a potential for near 70 degrees on Wednesday. So if you want to spend your weekend looking for your Spring clothes I think it might finally be safe to do so. According to reporting from the Washington Post, Democratic leaders took another step Friday toward ending Iowa's status as the first state in the party's presidential nominating process. A party rules committee meeting showed clear support for a new path that would prioritize more diverse and competitive states. The meeting of the Democratic National Committee's Rules and Bylaws Committee came to no final decisions, but once again a majority of speakers made clear they are open to shaking up the presidential primary calendar to better reflect what speakers described as the party's values. Despite Iowa's lack of demographic diversity, the national party has also criticized the Iowa Caucus for what is viewed as an archaic caucus system. It did not help that the most recent caucus was botched so heavily that results were delayed for a week, leading to the resignation of the head of the Iowa Democratic Party. On the Republican side, there is no indication that Iowa will lose its first in the nation status. Besides already being a primary, Iowa Republicans enjoy the benefit of having more sway in the national party. Two years after a pandemic-plagued University of Iowa announced plans to https://www.thegazette.com/education/sweeping-ui-budget-cuts-affect-hancher-thousands-of-employees-and-harrelds-pay/ (wean its acclaimed Hancher Auditorium) off university general fund support by 2024, UI officials Friday committed to continue providing $750,000 “annually” for the venue's facilities and maintenance costs. The UI did not respond to questions about how long that annual contribution will last, and it comes to half the $1.5 million annual support the UI has typically made to Hancher in years' past. The news came as part of a larger announcement about the creation of a new UI Office of Performing Arts and Engagement that will house a re-branded “Hancher Presents,” which is intended to expand its reach to “potential venues across the university and Iowa City area to further enable arts engagement.” Iowa City City Manager Geoff Fruin has named Scott Lyon as the city's next fire chief. Lyon, now the assistant fire chief in Urbandale, is to start April 4, pending approval by the city's Civil Service Commission and City Council. He will succeed John Grier, the city's fire chief from 2013 until February 2022, https://www.thegazette.com/news/iowa-city-fire-chief-retiring-after-nearly-30-years-with-department/ (who retired after nearly 30 years with the department). Deputy Chief Eric Nurnberg has served as interim chief. Fruin said in a memo that Lyon “clearly articulated his strong belief that the fire department is an extension of the community.” Fruin said he expects Lyon will create new partnerships between the department and the community, other city departments and regional public safety organizations. Support for this news update was provided by New Pioneer Food Co-op. Celebrating 50 years as Eastern Iowa's destination for locally...

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Episode Notes Please Note that the beginning of the meeting was not recorded and the meeting was later interrupted again several minutes in. The recording in this podcast contains the full agenda. 2021 ACB Resolutions Part 1: Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, August 31, 2021 8:00PM EDT   1. Call to Order: Dan Spoone, President 2. Roll Call and Introduction of Guests: Denise Colley, Secretary 3. Review and Approval of Agenda: Dan Spoone, President 4. Mission Moment: Dan Spoone and Eric Bridges ACB First Virtual Remote Elections: Nancy, Rick, Deb, Patrick, Jeff, Koni, Voting Task Force Committee, John, Frank, Betsy, Janelle, Constitution and Bylaws Committee, Denise Irminger (Parliamentarian) and our ACB members that engaged in the democratic process to vote! 5. President's Announcements: Dan Spoone A. ACB Fall Board Meeting in Omaha – Virtual? B. ACB Budget Committee Nominating Requested – Vote on members in September meeting C. Resolutions and Voting Task Forces 2.0 will be announced at Fall Board Meeting D. Update on 2022 DC Leadership Conference E. ACB Committee Member Solicitation F.  Personal Health Update 6. Appointment of Public Relations Committee Chair: Nominations from the board 7. Review and Approval Of 2021 ACB Resolutions Part 1: Each Resolution Requires Board Approval A. Resolution 2021-02 - Apple Updates B. Resolution 2021-03 - The Inaccessibility of the Pentair ScreenLogic Connect App for Pools and Spas C. Resolution 2021-11 - PBS audio descriptive content D. Resolution 2021-12 - Accessible Telehealth E. Resolution 2021-13 - DOT air travel forms F. Resolution 2021-15 - Recognizing the American Foundation for the Blind in Light of Its Centennial G. Resolution 2021-16 - Accessible programs at the VA H. Resolution 2021-22 - Text-to-Speech and the Voicing of Audio Description I. Resolution 2021-23 - Conference Requirements for Accessible Materials J. Resolution 2021-24 - ACB Permanent Broadband Benefit Resolution K. Resolution 2021-25 - Accommodations Provided to Olympic and Paralympic Athletes with Disabilities L. Resolution 2021-33 - Teddie-Joy's Law M. Resolution 2021-35 - e-reader Prioritization for deaf-blind patrons 8. Officer and Board Committee Updates (As Needed) 9.  Adjourn   Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-af0929 for 40% off for 4 months, and support ACB Events.

# This week we are continuing last week's discussion with the same group of folks about our constitution and bylaws. They will be able to report to us what happened during the meeting of the Constitution and Bylaws Committee last Thursday. We will only go for an hour, allowing folks to attend the final  meeting of the groups that are discussing the changes to our governing documents in preparation for our business meeting this weekend at which we will vote on the final proposals.

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Whether you are 18 or 81, have been a member for 60 years or just joined ACB, you are invited to participate. Now that we have all experienced individual electronic voting, what's next? What will happen during the August 14 meeting? How can you let your feelings and concerns be known. What can you do to help?  These and many other questions will be covered in this very special meeting.  ACB President Dan Spoone; John Huffman and Ray Campbell from the Constitution and Bylaws Committee; and Jeff Thom, Pat Sheehan, and Koni Sims of the voting taskforce will all be on-hand to explore and chart the best road map forward to achieve full participation at future conventions in elections, amendments, and resolutions – ACB's guideposts to progress. Your input is wanted and needed. They will explain the special motion that took place at this year's convention and make us all more ready for the meeting on August 14th.

• GOP SCC will Select 3 Treasurer candidates (from 10 Candidates) for the Gov to pick from. o Only 1 institutional investor. o Several CPAs. One with no direct financial experience • SCC races: • 16 for 7 seats on Constitution & Bylaws Committee, including yours truly. • 12 for 5 seats on Audit committee, which is unusual including St. Auditor John Dougall. • Around 3 people for each CD, which has 2 openings and puts you on the EC. • Inflation: 5% YOY, yet 10 year treasury yields 1.5%, someone is losing out. o 1980s inflation calculation if used today: 15%! o Oil back to $70/barrel (41 gallons). o Used car prices up 30% due to demand and lack of new cars because of the chip shortage. • US No longer energy independent: Sigh. • FL & IA this week banned the teaching of Critical Race Theory. 2 questions for Treasurer candidates: • What state does not allow Title insurance? Should we do what they do? o IA runs it and it's about 1/6 the cost of standard! Really made them bump up against paradigms. • What state has a state-run bank not connected with the Federal Reserve system? • Half of pandemic unemployment stolen! Fraud? $400B. • US 31st in Math.

GOP SCC will Select 3 Treasurer candidates (from 10 Candidates) for the Gov to pick from. Only 1 institutional investor. Several CPAs. One with no direct financial experience SCC races: 16 for 7 seats on Constitution & Bylaws Committee, including yours truly. 12 for 5 seats on Audit committee, which is unusual including St. Auditor John Dougall. Around 3 people for each CD, which has 2 openings and puts you on the EC. Inflation: 5% YOY, yet 10 year treasury yields 1.5%, someone is losing out. 1980s inflation calculation if used today: 15%! Oil back to $70/barrel (41 gallons). Used car prices up 30% due to demand and lack of new cars because of the chip shortage. US No longer energy independent: Sigh. FL & IA this week banned the teaching of Critical Race Theory. 2 questions for Treasurer candidates: What state does not allow Title insurance? Should we do what they do? IA runs it and it's about 1/6 the cost of standard! Really made them bump up against paradigms. What state has a state-run bank not connected with the Federal Reserve system? Half of the pandemic unemployment stolen! Fraud? $400B. US 31st in Math. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fedbyravens/support

Welcome to the June 2021 edition of “One Move at a Time,” the US Chess podcast in which Dan Lucas, the Senior Director of Strategic Communication, talks to people who are advancing the US Chess mission statement to “Empower people, enrich lives, and enhance communities through chess.” Our guest today is Alan Losoff, a retired Vice President at Bank of America who is best known these days as the impresario of the National Open. He is President of Nevada Chess, but he has also served as president of the Minnesota and Illinois affiliates and VP of the Wisconsin one. He carries the National Tournament Director, FIDE Arbiter, and International Organizer titles. He is the current acting chair of the US Chess Rules Committee and is a past chair of the Bylaws Committee. In addition to the National Open, he has organized such events as the Las Vegas Chess Festival, the Senior and the K-12 Grade Championships. He has been an IT consultant and occasional part time employee for both US Chess and ICC.

Episode: 00053 Release Date: May 3, 2021 Description: You've heard of Intelligence-Led Policing, now get ready for Intelligence-Led Prosecution! According to this week's guest, Sean Rambaran, "we want to put away the crime drivers, the ones who are responsible to the majority of the crimes, the most serious offenses …" and in this episode, Sean gives us a little overview on a case he worked on where he is helping to do just that. Sean highlights how he help developed various databases to help with information sharing and emphasizes the necessity of sharing among law enforcement agencies. Sean is currently a criminal intelligence analyst with the Pima County Attorney's Office.  IACA Members: Our bylaws are the framework of our association, and there are going to be some changes. Sean is the current chair of the Bylaws Committee and is leading the campaign to ensure each member is aware of the current bylaws and potential changes. Effective bylaws need membership participation -- that means you! Go to the IACA forums to see posts from Sean about the changes and voice your thoughts.  Reminder that the Easter Egg event is still going on! First person to email us what the Easter Egg is in the IACA book gets a prize from us!  Name Drops: Ritchie Martinez/Elise Dekoschak (00:11:45), Julie Wartell (00:12:18, 00:21:31), Heather Louis (00:13:30), Barbara LaWall (00:14:10), Martin Piatek (00:19:06), Debbie MacKenzie/Erin Wickersham (00:47:45), Kristen Lottman (00:38:07), Mary Bertuccelli/Annie Mitchell/Rachel Carson/Rhonda Maher (00:38:15), Rhea Gerstenkorn (00:38:08), Manny San Pedro (00:45:09), Levi Giraud/Alexander Gulde (00:37:50), Joe Ryan (00:50:59) Public Service Announcements:  Brian Gray (https://aacaonline.org/ Association(s) Mentioned: IACA, AACA Vendor(s) Mentioned:  Contact: bylaws@iaca.net, sean.rambaran@pcao.pima.gov  Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong Theme Song: Written and Recorded by The Rough & Tumble. Find more of their music at www.theroughandtumble.com. Logo: Designed by Kyle McMullen. Please visit www.moderntype.com for any printable business forms and planners.  Podcast Email: leapodcasts@gmail.com  Podcast Webpage: www.leapodcasts.com  Podcast Twitter: @leapodcasts YouTube Version:  https://youtu.be/ETol5GiJJis 00:00:31 - Introducing Sean 00:12:50 - Analyst at Pimo County Attorney’s Office 00:15:47 - Intelligence Led Prosecution 00:24:35 - Analyst Badge Story - ATM Robberies 00:31:26 - Break - Brian Gray, Easter Egg Contest 00:32:27 - IACA Bylaws 00:46:45 - Arizona Association of Crime Analysts 00:50:26 - Personal Interest - Baseball 00:51:43 - Words to the World

Today's guest is Jim Roosevelt, born in California as the grandson of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, he has become one of the most respected members of the health insurance industry. After studying at Boston College's noisy neighbor Harvard for both his undergrad and law degrees, he served in the military, ran for Congress, and held the position of CEO of Tufts Health Plan, one of the biggest health insurance companies in Massachusetts. He is now the co-chair for the Rules and Bylaws Committee of the DNC and a practicing lawyer at Verrill Dana Law Firm. Jim Roosevelt speaks on how health insurance companies and the government will help provide coverage for the vaccine when it is eventually produced, and helpful career advice. I personally liked his advice on public speaking and when you first start out to "take what you can, but do what you want."

On today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I am joined by 2020 Libertarian Presidential candidate, Kim Ruff! And what and episode it was! Listen as Kim gives her perspective as to what went wrong for Libertarians in 2016 (and how they can do better in 2020). Next, I ask Kim some questions she would see as the Libertarian nominee on the debate stage, such as the libertarian perspective on foreign policy, the inevitable "What is a libertarian?" question, and what her closing pitch to voters would be during her closing statement. If you're interested in learning more about her campaign, find her campaign online at RuffPhillips2020.org. Bio: Ms. Ruff is a graduate of Arizona State University with dual baccalaureates in Political Science and Communications. She is the Operations Director at a Plastic and Metal Fabrication Plant that serves the high purity industries. She is also a mother of two beautiful children, aged four and five. She is a former Air Force wife and lived in both Arkansas and New York. She founded the Niagara County Libertarian Party and participated in 2016 as a delegate for the state of New York at the LP National Convention. In 2018, Ms. Ruff served on the Bylaws Committee, and is the Vice Chair of the Libertarian Party Radical Caucus. Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Table of Contents President's Message: 50 Golden Years in the Pacific, by Kim Charlson The American Council of the Blind and the Policy of Structured Negotiations, by Eric Bridges Eatsa, Restaurant of the Future, Excludes Blind Customers Sparks of Excitement Will Light Up the Sky in Reno, by Janet Dickelman A Reminder from the Constitution and Bylaws Committee, by John Huffman Let the Sparks Fly! Fanning the Flames for Resolutions at Our July Convention, by Mark Richert Let the Sparks Fly on the First of July, by Katie Frederick A Few Good Officers, by Ron Brooks Audio Description Project Seeks Input from ACB Members on Most Current Issues, by Susan Glass Join the Fun: Donate and Win with the 2017 DKM Gift Card Fundraiser, by Kenneth Semien Sr. Plan Now to Attend the 2017 Midwest Leadership Conference and Young Professionals Seminar, by Ray Campbell Board Approves New Guidelines for DKM First-Timers, by Ron Brooks Affiliate News Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski High Tech Swap Shop

Table of Contents President's Message: Meet Charles Mossop, by Kim Charlson Teach Access Project a Major Topic at CSUN Conference, by Eric Bridges Get Ready for Fun in the Land of 10,000 Dreams!, by Janet Dickelman Minnesota, Land of Many Cultures, by Peggy R. Garrett Dear Candidates: We Want to Meet You!, by Ron Brooks 2016 Leadership Institute: Learning and Growing Together, by Cindy Van Winkle Mentors Sought for Audio Describers at ACB National Convention, by Susan Glass Mini Mall Minnesota Style: Land of 10,000 Dreams, by Carla Ruschival A Reminder from the Constitution & Bylaws Committee, by John Huffman Yah You Betcha It's Time to Talk Resolutions Again!, by Mark Richert ACB Auction, the Perfect Ten Know Your Rights to Health Care, by Karen Hughes and Robert Goodman Wake Up and Walk, by Katie Frederick Leaders and Aspiring Leaders to Come Together in Omaha, by Ray Campbell Summary of the Winter Board Meetings, by Doug Powell Affiliate and Committee News Here and There, edited by Sharon Strzalkowski High Tech Swap Shop

Over the weekend, the Democratic Party's Rules and Bylaws Committee made decisions about the disputed Florida and Michigan primaries. Hillary Clinton won a decisive victory in Puerto Rico's primary. Tomorrow come elections in Montana and South Dakota, the last two in a long primary campaign. Also, Senator Ted Kennedy undergoes brain surgery, and it's dark on the runway. fashion legend Yves Saint Laurent passed away yesterday in Paris. Sara Terry guest hosts.

Get ready for massive news coverage tomorrow of the Democrats' Rules and Bylaws Committee, which might finally decide if Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton gets the nomination.  Then again, it might not.  Also, the father of radical jihad calls for restraint. On Reporter's Notebook, was a transplanted liver a medical miracle or a political mistake?

Hillary plan to take the primary with the help of Howard Dean,30 member Rules and Bylaws Committee, and Democratic National Convention Credentials Committee.