Podcasts about chief lobbyist

Our guest today is Michael Infanzon. Michael is the Chief Lobbyist for the Arizona Citizens Defense League and Managing Partner at EPIC Policy Group and handles Government Affairs for the Arizona Firearms Industry Trade Association (AZFITA). 1) Currently in the state of AZ we have a Republican Majority in both the House and the Senate, however, the Governor is a Democrat who has made herself famous for using her veto powers over bills that come to her desk. How do you navigate that when it comes to gun bills? 2) Truly understanding bills requires that we have a full grasp of what the current laws are and how changing things might have unintended consequences. Even people who consider themselves pro-gun can write and support bad legislation simply because they aren't thinking of the full scope of implications. How do you navigate these kinds of things? 3) What are the top three best & worst Bills you've navigated in AZ? 4) You value collaboration and are a big supporter of groups like Women For Gun Rights. How do you balance the needs of individual organizations while also not stepping on each other's areas of expertise? 5) How do people follow you? Originally Aired 3.3.25

Our guest today is Michael Infanzon. Michael is the Chief Lobbyist for the Arizona Citizens Defense League and Managing Partner at EPIC Policy Group and handles Government Affairs for the Arizona Firearms Industry Trade Association (AZFITA). 1) Arizona is a battleground state in many ways, including for gun rights. Talk to us about the current state of Second Amendment Rights in Arizona 2) The word Grassroots has been misused over the years. Please help us define the word and the role of Grassroots Advocacy in Protecting Gun Rights. 3) As we prepare for the 2024 Election, on both the state and federal level, what do Gun Owners need to know?

D.O. hits a home run when he gets the chance to interview the MBA's Chief Lobbyist, Bill Killmer. Bill has spent the past 30 years advocating for home builders, the mortgage industry and housing. Tune in to hear this and much more. www.TLOPonline.com

Our guest today is Michael Infanzon. Michael is the Chief Lobbyist for the Arizona Citizens Defense League and Managing Partner at EPIC Policy Group, where he covers a multitude of policy areas, focused on firearms rights and firearms related businesses, veterans issues, motorcycle rights and economic development/small business. 1) What's a nice guy like you doing being a lobbyist? 2) Why do lobbyists get a bad reputation? 3) In your experience what is the hardest type of bill to get passed? And the easiest? 4) Is there a key piece of legislation that you are particularly proud to have worked on? 5) For several years Arizona has had Governors who have been friendly to the Second Amendment, but currently Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed every good gun Bill that has crossed her desk. These Bills have gone through rigorous debate and survived many layers of votes, only to die with the stroke of a politically-driven pen. How do we un-politicize our God-given rights and stop allowing politicians to use them as a political football? 6) You were recently meeting with elected officials in Washington DC. Was that a fruitful trip and why?

Paula Sardinas, CEO and Chief Lobbyist at FMS Global Strategies, a Black Government Affairs firm, joins Cindi Bright this week to discuss the 2023 Legislative Session in Washington State. Her work focuses on empowerment and advocacy work with a laser focus on BIPOC girls impacted by intersectionality and structural racism. Cindi is looking forward to hearing about progress made for all citizens, with a focus on Black Americans in Washington State. We will be focused on key wins for Washington State, Equity, Housing, Cannabis Equity, the work of the Black Caucus and other items Paula feels is relevant to this discussion. They will discuss what was not completed during this year's session and any key political races she feels our community needs to pay attention to.

Terry Hartle retired last fall after 30 years as the chief government and public affairs officer at the American Council on Education, where he had a front-row seat to virtually every important higher education policy discussion. In this week's episode of The Key, Hartle talks about the partisanship and inertia that afflicts today's politics, politicians' increased questioning and oversight of higher education, and the implications for colleges, their employees, and their students.   Hosted by Inside Higher Ed's Editor and Co-Founder Doug Lederman

Joshua Haburksy a previous BDP guest is one of the leading voices in government affairs and advocacy for premium cigars in Washington DC. He fills us in on the latest cigar industry news, some big wins for premium cigars, his plans of actions for cigars in the future and so much more!   Become a member on our website! Exclusive discounts & giveaways! https://www.burndownpodcast.com/

It's Monday and we have a great week in the works! Today we cover the auto advertisers who are swooning back to the live viewership. We also meet Rivian's Chief Lobbyist and get into the WSJ comments section, as well as the impact of the much awaited ‘merge' for the crypto currency Ethereum. Football is back and so are Automotive advertisers as spending jumped over 260% from the week prior according to iSpot.tv data from $6.6M to $23.8M. 75% was allocated to NFL GamesHonda and Nissan grabbed the #1 and #2 spots with Honda dropping $8.1M on it's “Forever Determined” 30 sec spot Nissan's “60 years in 30 seconds” spot was targeted to college gamesHyundai, Chevrolet, and GMC were also on the field with new commercialsHyundai's 60 second “Chewy” was the fan favoriteThe Chief Lobbyist at Rivian, Jim Chen, is a former Tesla exec, wears cowboy boots, and is making it his mission to end the traditional model of selling cars. Fascinating story of “the wonky lawyer who produces evidence for his views and talks a lot about free market principles” Cites local Dealers power at the state level as the reason for the difficulty in establishing the D2C model“When you have one person who controls all the marbles, you get marbles when they want to give it to you,” said Don Hall, president of the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association. Mike Stanton, the president of the National Automobile Dealers Association, added that “there are rules in place for a reason.”$5.5B loss for 2022 while delivering 5700 units. Loss of $96,491 per vehicleThe COMMENTS:"Dealers and state lawmakers who oppose Mr. Chen's efforts say that independent dealerships play a critical role in the car-buying process, helping to create competition between franchises that ultimately keeps prices affordable for consumers. They argue that dealers also provide important services, such as repair and warranty work, and arrange financing for buyers at competitive rates."How can those arguments be proffered with a straight face?  Do they really think we are that gullible to believe that online sales would enhance competition by letting customers shop around. Ask anyone who has a brain if they'd rather be able to avoid trips to a showroom, and if they also think that they'd get better financing deals online.  Ridiculously anti-consumer."Auto dealers have been a fixture of American life since the early part of the 20th century, when auto makers first needed retail networks capable of selling large volumes of cars. Independent dealers did the hard and expensive work of finding customers, advertising in specific markets and servicing. " That's the same argument that the weavers' guilds made centuries ago when the loom was invented. Give me a break.

Today, Callie and Chuck talk to Kaylen Barker, Communications Director and Chief Lobbyist for the Women's Health Center of West Virginia about the attack on abortion rights and the future of reproductive healthcare in Appalachia.And, Callie and Chuck talk about their experiences with having friends over when they were kids, why Herschel Walker would be the disastrous U.S. Senator, and celebrating PRIDE Month in Appalachia. Transition music by Corduroy Brown https://corduroy-brown.com/-----------------------------------------------HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!Join our Patreon, for as little as $1/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia-----------------------------------------------Timestamps04:10 - Intro: Did y'all have sleepovers?12:32 - Campaign Check-in: Herschel Walker Texas Deranger28:55 - Announcements (Patreon Limericks!)31:37 -  Interview with Kaylen Barker 01:03:47 - Under-the-Radar in Appalachia: PRIDE Month-----------------------------------------------Check out our wonderful sponsors!CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code "APPODLACHIA" for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/Our website is great, and it's because Starry Eyes Media built it.  Yours can be too! https://www.starryeyes.media/-----------------------------------------------Follow us!-Instagram: http://instagram.com/appodlachia-Twitter: http://twitter.com/appodlachia-Facebook: http://facebook.com/appodlachia-TikTok:  http://tiktok.com/appodlachia-Discord: https://discord.gg/czgUeWzvhT-----------------------------------------------None of the views expressed on this show represent the views of either Chuck or Callie's employersHistory of the GermansA German history starting in the Middle Ages when the emperors fought an epic struggle...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Fear FrequencyThis is Dr. X. H. Balthazar. I'm broadcasting in the hopes of reaching an...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

James Ballentine, who is set to retire soon after more than 20 years at the American Banker Association's policy shop, talks about how and why Washington has changed when it comes to making bank legislation. He also previews the fights ahead for bankers on pot banking, the CFPB's Section 1071 rules, stablecoins and more.

Yield PRO TV presents NAHB Power Hitters. Host Linda Hoffman talks with Jim Tobin, EVP, Government Affairs & Chief Lobbyist, NAHB.

William “Billy” Johnson is the Chief Lobbyist at the Institute for Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. (ISRI) in Washington, D.C. Billy has been leading efforts in Washington, D.C. to establish a bi-partisan Congressional Recycling Caucus with the goal of creating a permanent and long-term approach to educating policymakers, promoting the recycling industry, and advancing recycling issues on Capitol Hill.

This week I am joined by Nick Kremydas*, CEO of the South Carolina REATLORs Association and we discuss the current state of the market, inventory issues as well as the many things that the Association is working on today trying to assist, educate and protect REALTORs and their profession.  Also, As Gary Sees It examines July stats from the Consolidated Multiple Listing Service. Just how few houses are there for sale? And of course, another episode of Gary's Good News Only!*Nick Kremydas is the Chief Executive Officer of the 27,000-member South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR). Nick and his wife Pauline are proud parents of their 17-year old daughter Penelope and their 13-year old son, Evan. Nick is a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law and is a member of the South Carolina Bar Association.Nick served as staff legal counsel in Governor Carroll Campbell's Administration before joining the REALTORS® in December of 1994. Nick was the Association's General Counsel and Chief Lobbyist for 12 years and received the REALTOR® Certified Executive (RCE) designation in 2004. In 2006, he was hired as CEO of the Association.  Nick is a tennis fanatic, cyclist and is a proud Gamecock!Please like, share and subscribe.Gary

Time is running out for Congress and the President to reach a deal that provides additional coronavirus relief funding for states and schools before the end of the year. In this episode, Kevin Gordon, President of Capitol Advisors Group, offer a timely take on the political dynamics in Washington D.C., and the potential implications for California’s classrooms and state budget. Will additional relief be approved? What key differences between the U.S. Senate, the House and the White House must still be worked out? Congress passed the CARES stimulus package in late March, but since then it has failed to reach an agreement on a much-needed new round of relief. This week the Republican-led U.S. Senate headed back into session to resume deliberations on a new bill. Previously in May, the Democrat-led House of Representatives passed a new $3 trillion relief proposal, the HEROES Act, which has not been taken up in the Senate. Both the House and Senate have been considering committing about $70-$100 billion of a total new package to help stabilize school budgets, with varying requirements.Kevin assesses the budget and policy differences between Senate and House proposals to date – and the political calculations that both Democrats and Republicans are making during this election year. Plus, what is the impact on California’s budget, which is counting on additional federal relief, if no new package is approved?KEY RESOURCEAugust 20 CASBO webinar: “On the Road to the Next Federal Relief Package” with federal advocate Bob Canavan, principal of Federal Management Strategies, in which we discuss proposed funding to support schools; potential policy changes to reopening schools; and the need to stabilize state and local K-12 budgets.MORE ABOUT OUR GUESTWidely viewed among the top education advocates in California, Kevin is the President and a founding partner of Capitol Advisors Group. He formerly served as Executive Director of CASBO, and as the Chief Lobbyist and Assistant Executive Director of the California School Boards Association (CSBA). He also served as Chief of Staff to Congressman Robert T. Matsui and as a legislative advocate for the California Building Industry Association (CBIA). He holds a master's degree in public administration from the University of San Francisco. Kevin also provided a “Brief Hike Through Proposition 98 and School Funding History in California” on Episode 3 of our podcast series.ABOUT CASBOThe California Association of School Business Officials is the premier resource for professional development and business best practices for California's school business leaders. CASBO is dedicated to promoting excellence and professionalism in all aspects of school business.Follow at @CASBOABOUT YOUR SERIES GUIDE Paul Richman is a public education advocate and consultant. Contact him at edfundingca@gmail.com. Follow at @pjr100

Dan and Brendan sit down with Chris Boyster, Chief Lobbyist for the Illinois Collaboration for Youth, to hear his take on policy, advocacy and activism. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/willwork4podcast/message

Dan and Brendan sit down with Chris Boyster, Chief Lobbyist for the Illinois Collaboration for Youth, to hear his take on policy, advocacy and activism. 

Automotive Insiders is presented by OESA, the Original Equipment Suppliers Association. Hear industry experts discuss today's Automotive hot topics, to keep the Automotive Supplier Community up to date on the fast-changing mobility landscape. From post-pandemic manufacturing restart planning and worker safety measures, to legal issues and supply chain disruptions, Automotive Insiders is your source of timely and relevant content. In this episode, Ann Wilson, the Senior Vice President for Government Affairs for the Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), explains her role as the chief lobbyist for motor vehicle suppliers and MEMA's four divisions including AASA, HDMA, MERA, and OESA. Ann discusses the impact on suppliers of Covid-19, what suppliers need to know about the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement [new NAFTA], why Congress must act on Motor Vehicle Safety.

Would California schools actually be better off if Proposition 98 had never come into being? Why is it still so important to understand? And where do we go from here to fulfill the initiative’s promise of bringing state spending per student to the top ten among states? On this show, we’re big believers in the axiom that to get where you want to go, you need to understand where you’ve been. That’s why we’re making a special journey this episode into the recent history of school funding in California. Think of these as Ed Funding’s formative years. Our special guest Kevin Gordon, President of Capitol Advisors, helps us explore this history, including the mother of all state ballot measures, California's Proposition 98. The measure sought to lift California school spending to among the top ten states in the nation, but for many reasons, we’re still not there. When it appeared on the statewide ballot in 1988, Prop. 98 barely passed – by less than one percent of the electorate. What led up to the measure, and what impact has it had on education in the 30-plus years since, both good and bad? Kevin takes us through the politics as well as the intricacies of this notoriously complicated measure. To help break it down, Kevin also takes our “60 Second Challenge” to explain the basic mechanics of how Proposition 98 works.More about Proposition 98Approved by California voters in 1988, Prop. 98 established a minimum guarantee for school funding in the state constitution. It was intended both to be a floor that funding would never fall below, and a formula for ultimately growing funding over time to the top ten among states.“The problem,” Kevin says, “is as soon as it got implemented, the legislature was always trying to figure out, what does it take just to do the minimum – and once they do the minimum, check the box, we’re done. And that’s what happened: it became a funding cap instead of a funding floor.”Proposition 98 began 30 years of what the State’s Legislative Analyst Office later referred to as, “A plethora of tests and rules that govern the minimum guarantee.” Read the Legislative Analyst Office report, “A Historical Review of Proposition 98” from January 2017.More ResourcesFor a terrific (albeit sobering) history of California’s school funding slide, we recommend the 2004 documentary, “From First to Worst” a production of the Merrow Report by award-winning journalist John Merrow. You can find it online.Ed100.org is a free resource with concise, engaging online courses that help people understand complex education issues. Ed100 has an entire chapter on school funding, including a great lesson about Propositions 13 and 98.Edsource provides timely, useful and accurate information about a range of major education issues, including school funding. More about Kevin GordonWidely viewed among the top education advocates in California, Kevin is the President and a founding partner of Capitol Advisors Group. He formerly served as Executive Director of CASBO, and as the Chief Lobbyist and Assistant Executive Director of the California School Boards Association (CSBA). He also served as Chief of Staff to Congressman Robert T. Matsui and as a legislative advocate for the California Building Industry Association (CBIA). He holds a master's degree in public administration from the University of San Francisco. About CASBOThe California Association of School Business Officials is the premier resource for professional development and business best practices for California's school business leaders. CASBO is dedicated to promoting excellence and professionalism in all aspects of school business.

-Originally aired LIVE on 10/27/19-10/28/19- Episode 221 of "In The Oil Patch" This week on "In The Oil Patch": host Kym Bolado hosts a live show featuring Bill Stevens, Chief Lobbyist at the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers. Kym is also joined by David Blackmon, Editor of SHALE Magazine. Listen to In the Oil Patch on AM/FM following this schedule: Saturdays from 8am-9am KSIX 1230 AM, 95.1 FM & 96.1 FM Corpus Christi Saturdays from 1pm-2pm KWEL 1070 AM & 107.1 FM Midland / Odessa / Permian Basin Sundays from 2pm-3pm The Answer 930 AM San Antonio / New Braunfels / San Marcos / Austin Sundays from 8pm-9pm KTRH Newsradio 740 AM Simulcast on the iHeartRADIO app Houston / Worldwide Let us know what you think about our shows on our Facebook page - Facebook.com/intheoilpatch and be sure to share, follow and like us on Soundcloud, Twitter and LinkedIn too! "In The Oil Patch" is brought to you by SHALE Oil & Gas Business Magazine. Stay tuned for more great episodes every weekend! For our full schedule, please visit our Radio Show Schedule page and if you have any questions for our experts, please email them to radio@shalemag.com.

Billy Johnson, the chief lobbyist for the Institute for Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), joins Earth911's Mitch Ratcliffe to talk through the major policy issues facing recycling in 2019. From the growth in ferrous metal exports despite China's ban on contaminated scrap imports to the U.S. Surface Transportation Board's impact on domestic recycling prices, we cover the growing sophistication of recycling companies as the United States shifts toward circular economies that preserve materials for reuse instead of sending them to landfills. We also talk about the job and entrepreneurial opportunities in recycling and the national, state, and municipal rules changing with the times.It's also a great introduction to ISRI on the eve of its annual convention in Los Angeles, where Earth911 will be participating in a residential recycling workshop on plastic pollution and collection strategies. Tune in to get on top of recycling politics and policy.Join the conversation and share your thoughts with the community in our Earthling Forum.

Billy Johnson, the chief lobbyist for the Institute for Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), joins Earth911's Mitch Ratcliffe to talk through the major policy issues facing recycling in 2019. From the growth in ferrous metal exports despite China's ban on contaminated scrap imports to the U.S. Surface Transportation Board's impact on domestic recycling prices, we cover the growing sophistication of recycling companies as the United States shifts toward circular economies that preserve materials for reuse instead of sending them to landfills. We also talk about the job and entrepreneurial opportunities in recycling and the national, state, and municipal rules changing with the times.It's also a great introduction to ISRI on the eve of its annual convention in Los Angeles, where Earth911 will be participating in a residential recycling workshop on plastic pollution and collection strategies. Tune in to get on top of recycling politics and policy.Join the conversation and share your thoughts with the community in our Earthling Forum.

Francis Creighton was named President & CEO of the Consumer Data Industry Association (CDIA) in May 2017. Before joining CDIA, Francis was Executive Vice President of Government Affairs at the Financial Services Roundtable. A long-time veteran of Capitol Hill, he previously served as Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Chris Murphy. Prior to that he was Vice President and Chief Lobbyist at the Mortgage Bankers Association, where he worked on affordable housing and other issues important to the real estate finance industry. Recognized as a “Top Lobbyist” by The Hill newspaper, Francis has made appearances in several trade, national and international print, television and radio outlets, such as American Banker magazine, PBS’s NewsHour and Fox Business. The Consumer Data Industry Association (CDIA) is the voice of the consumer reporting industry, representing consumer reporting agencies including the nationwide credit bureaus, regional and specialized credit bureaus, background check and rental screening companies and others. Founded in 1906, CDIA promotes the responsible use of consumer data to help consumers achieve their financial goals, and to help businesses, governments and volunteer organizations avoid fraud and manage risk. Through data and analytics, CDIA members empower economic opportunity, helping ensure fair and safe transactions for consumers, facilitating competition and expanding consumers’ access to financial and other products suited to their unique needs.

Ever wonder what happens to your old phone when you upgrade? What happens to all the components? What about your car or refrigerator? In most of the U.S. we have curbside recycling but beyond household waste, there's a tremendous number of products that can and must be recycled to save water, energy, and money and the members of The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries are making sure that our innovations in recycling keep up with our innovations in products. We sit down with Billy H. Johnson, the Chief Lobbyist of ISRI to chat numbers, saving energy, and the complicated computers in our pockets.