Podcasts about constituent services

Republicans in South Carolina's 7th Congressional District believe they are in the catbird seat, that they are virtually unbeatable in what they call "Trump Country." It's the same old story in South Carolina politics.But Democrat John Gregory Vincent, a small business owner and retired U.S. Navy Command Master Chief, believes he can knock off the MAGA GOP incumbent, Russell Fry in this slice of red America, and has launched a vigorous MAGA challenge campaign to prove it.We welcome John Vincent as our guest In this episode of the Lean to the Left Podcast's special monthly feature, The Dixie Dems in which he talks about challenging Fry and why he believes he can win. It's a race with national implications, because if he can defeat this committed Trumper in a ruby red district in the South, Democrats will have a great chance of winning control of Congress in 2026.Hosted by Arthur Hill, Robert Thompson, and Bob Gatty, the discussion covers John's motivations for running, his campaign pillars focusing on the middle class, veterans, national debt, and actually representing his constituents.They also discuss the challenges of addressing misinformation, the importance of voter engagement, and strategies for effectively messaging to constituents. Tune in for a compelling conversation about bringing much-needed change to a traditionally Republican district. John Vincent for Congress.CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction01:15 John Gregory Vincent's Motivation to Run02:07 Challenges in the District02:57 Campaign Strategy and Town Halls05:30 Campaign Pillars: Middle Class, Veterans, National Debt, Representation11:22 Constituent Services and Representation13:32 Fundraising and Special Interests14:50 Electoral Strategy and Voter Engagement19:22 Social Security and Government Efficiency23:04 Combating Market Delays23:46 The Importance of Social Security25:30 Messaging and Communication Strategies26:46 Veterans and Social Issues28:42 Campaign Strategies and Challenges33:46 Military Service and Leadership37:44 Concluding Remarks and Final ThoughtsSubscribe for smart, fearless commentary that cuts through the noise.

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 12 years broadcasting on the internet! On Tuesday's show, we visit with Kathleen Passidomo, Florida State Senate President, about pending Florida legislation and how bills are finalized for a vote. President of Less Government Seton Motley and I discuss how constituent services in Washington are replaced by crony services. My wife Linda and I discuss Tucker Carlson's controversial interview of Putin. We also visit with Boo Mortenson about fads that have come and gone in America. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Chairman Emeritus of the Cato Institute Bob Levy and Professor Andrew Joppa. Please access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 12 years broadcasting on the internet! On Tuesday's show, we visit with Kathleen Passidomo, Florida State Senate President, about pending Florida legislation and how bills are finalized for a vote. President of Less Government Seton Motley and I discuss how constituent services … The post On Capitol Hill: Constituent Services or Crony Services? appeared first on Bob Harden Show.

CTL Script/ Top Stories of November 4th      Publish Date: November 3rd   Henssler :15  From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast    Today is Saturday, November 3rd and Happy 53rd Birthday to Puff Daddy ***PUFF DADDY – CAN'T NOBODY HOLD ME DOWN*** I'm Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  Ossoff Constituent Services Reps Visiting Woodstock Nov. 28  Cherokee County Sport Shooting Range Building Burned Down in Fire Holly Springs Residents Invited to Weigh In On Proposed $62 Million Budget   We'll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast, and if you're looking for Community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!    Commercial: CU of GA – DRAKE  STORY 1: Ossoff Constituent Services Reps Visiting Woodstock Nov. 28 U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff's constituent services team is hosting an event on November 28 at the Woodstock City Hall Annex to assist residents in accessing federal benefits. The event, part of the "Constituent Services in Your Community" initiative, aims to help people navigate federal bureaucracy and access benefits such as Social Security, Medicare, passports, visas, and VA and TRICARE benefits for servicemembers, veterans, and their families. Ossoff's team is dedicated to helping constituents overcome administrative hurdles and provide support in accessing the benefits they deserve. Similar events are scheduled in other locations across the state in November. STORY 2: Cherokee County Sport Shooting Range Building Burned Down in Fire A clay shooting range building near Waleska, Georgia, known as Garland Mountain Sporting Clays & Grill, was destroyed in an early morning fire. Firefighters responded to the scene at 4:17 a.m., but the building was already mostly destroyed when they arrived. The fire had also spread to nearby golf carts and ignited spot fires in the surrounding woods. Cherokee County firefighters, along with assistance from Pickens County Fire & Rescue and the Georgia Forestry, managed to extinguish the main fire by 6:34 a.m. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation. The shooting range plans to rebuild and may establish a temporary structure for clay shooting in the meantime. STORY 3: Holly Springs Residents Invited to Weigh In On Proposed $62 Million Budget The Holly Springs City Council plans to hold a public hearing on November 6 to discuss the proposed budget for 2024, totaling $62.4 million. The budget includes funds for the Town Center and the Holly Springs Parkway widening project. Most of the budget increase is attributed to the Town Center Project, particularly the construction of a parking deck. The general fund budget is set at nearly $14 million, with a significant increase from the previous year. Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax funding, about $10 million, is allocated for the Holly Springs Parkway widening project. The budget also designates $15.3 million for the Town Center, with a portion transferred from Urban Redevelopment Agency funding. Additional funds are allocated for parks and recreation, stormwater, and infrastructure improvements.   We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.    Back in a moment  Break: ESOG – DAYCO – HELLER LAW   STORY 4: New Cafe Brings a Taste of Italy to Woodstock Carlos and Melinda Alvarado, inspired by their time in Italy, opened Coffee & Sweets Bar Aperitivo to bring the Italian café experience to Woodstock, Georgia. The couple's passion for quality food and beverages is evident in their commitment to offering pure coffee without syrups or artificial additives. The menu features items like the Dante panini with capocollo and a unique refilling station where customers can have their bread filled with chocolate, jelly, or honey. The Alvarados' military background and meticulous planning skills aided in setting up the coffee shop, and they worked closely with contractors, architects, and engineers to create a unique space that reflects their vision. Their children actively participated in the menu selection process, ensuring authentic Italian flavors. Coffee & Sweets Bar Aperitivo is located at 2370 Towne Lake Parkway Suite 160 in Woodstock. STORY 5: Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office Gives Glimpse into Matthew Perry's Cause of Death Matthew Perry, the beloved actor best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the TV show "Friends," died of an apparent drowning at his Pacific Palisades home. A 911 call was made at 4:07 p.m. local time, treated as a water rescue. An autopsy has been completed, but the cause of death is "deferred" pending toxicology reports, and "other significant conditions" contributed to his death. Perry had reportedly engaged in physical activity, including playing pickleball on the morning of his death. His struggles with addiction were well-documented, but as of his last reported sobriety, the cause of death remains uncertain. Toxicology results are expected in the coming weeks. Authorities do not suspect foul play. Matthew Perry, who was 54 years old when he died on October 28, 2023, had a net worth estimated at $120 million at the time of his death. He faced numerous health issues due to his struggles with addiction, including pneumonia, an exploded colon, a coma, and multiple surgeries. However, his battle with addiction and his subsequent recovery led him to help others in their own journeys to sobriety. Commercial: THE MARKET - ELON – Cherokee Chamber STORY 7: Cherokee County and City Leaders Continue Work on I-575 and Sixes Road Interchange Plan Cherokee County, Holly Springs, and Woodstock are collaborating on an Interstate 575 and Sixes Road Interchange Area Plan to address land use and transportation improvements. Covering approximately 100 acres in the southeast quadrant of I-575 and Sixes Road, the plan will examine potential roadway and mobility enhancements. The area, with over 30 parcels, falls within the jurisdictions of Cherokee County, Woodstock, and Holly Springs. The goal is to develop this area as a regional center with employment opportunities and mitigate traffic congestion. An intergovernmental agreement, with Cherokee County responsible for 60% of the plan's cost and Holly Springs and Woodstock responsible for 20% each, has been approved to facilitate the project. The plan's implementation is expected to start in January 2024. STORY 8: 13-Year-Old From Cherokee County Reunited With Family The teenager who went missing in early October, Gladis Bautista Escobar, has been found and reunited with her parents. She had been reported missing from Cherokee County on October 7. Authorities, including the Canton Police Department and other agencies, collaborated on the investigation to locate her. Gladis had left a Creekview High School football game willingly with another student, and she posted to social media with a changed appearance during her absence. While she was not believed to be in danger, her family and law enforcement partners were committed to her safe return.   We'll have closing comments after this.    COMMERCIAL: INGLES 1 – Henssler 60    SIGN OFF –   Thanks again for listening to today's Cherokee Tribune Ledger podcast. . 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Happy Hispanic Heritage Month, Anne Arundel! Two weeks into the month, which runs from September 15 to October 15, we're excited to highlight TWO of the many great Hispanic-owned businesses in Anne Arundel County: Annapolis Latino Market (ALM) and Sin Fronteras Cafe. We sat down with Walter Vasquez, owner of both Annapolis-based businesses (and many others), to discuss: The valuable experience that he gained while working in El Salvador, Miami, and New York City before moving to Maryland in 2007. What inspired him to open Sin Fronteras (which means "No Borders") and Annapolis Latino Market and, after facing and overcoming the enormous unexpected challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and a direct hit by the Annapolis Tornado, respectively, why they're both so successful - including fresh-pressed corn tortillas! Why he thinks Maryland and Anne Arundel County are, and can continue to be, the best state and county for business - including, for example, organizations like AAEDC and the Maryland Department of Commerce making business resources and procurement opportunities more accessible to the Hispanic population. The great value of Anne Arundel County's Minority & Hispanic Business Talks, sponsored by AAEDC during Hispanic Heritage Month and hosted by Sergio Polanco, Anne Arundel County's Hispanic Latino Multicultural Affairs Officer, and the Anne Arundel County Office of Community Engagement and Constituent Services throughout the year. His top tips for aspiring entrepreneurs and favorite places to eat in Anne Arundel County (aside from Sin Fronteras, of course). PLUS his must-try dish at Sin Fronteras and his two must-buy items at Annapolis Latino Market. So tune in for an episode that's filled with entrepreneurial inspiration and, starting at 11:30, a full tour of Annapolis Latino Market!

Serving in the U.S. House of Representatives involves much more than debating policy and voting on legislation on Capitol Hill. It also requires a great deal of listening to and engaging the constituents living in local districts.   Rep. Sylvia Garcia joins this episode of “Profiles in Public Service” alongside Enrique Garcia, a constituent services representative from her district office in Houston, Texas. In 2019, Garcia became the first Hispanic member of the Houston congressional delegation and one of the first two Latinas to represent Texas in Congress. Previously, she worked in various roles in the Texas state government, and as a social worker and legal aid lawyer. Enrique and Rep. Garcia will talk about their work to increase trust in the federal government by delivering excellent customer service to their constituents and meeting the diverse needs of the communities they serve.    Additional resources: Learn more about Representative Sylvia Garcia.  Read more about Representative Garcia office's involvement in getting justice for constituents Vanessa Guillén and her family.  Learn more about the I Am Vanessa Guillén Act.  Representative Garcia's Youth Advisory Council.  A full transcript of this episode can be found here.

New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane calls in to clarify his position on local elected officials performing constituent services and why he thinks how it's done should be reformed.

New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane calls in to clarify his position on local elected officials performing constituent services and why he thinks how it's done should be reformed.

Bloomington-Normal residents will have their first Democrat representing them in Springfield in decades when the 103rd General Assembly is sworn in in January. But much of rural McLean County is still beet-red Republican. Three Illinois House Republicans will represent McLean County, including Bill Hauter of Morton.

While a “Red Wave” of victories did not materialize for Republicans earlier this month on election day in most parts of the country, conservatives won big here in New York gaining congressional seats as well as seats in the New York State Assembly and Senate. Republican Lee Zeldin centered his gubernatorial campaign around a false and racist narrative on crime, that dominated media coverage, and it was almost enough to defeat Governor Kathy Hochul, who ran a lackluster campaign despite a large fundraising haul.The New York Times reported earlier this week that Republican ad blitzes focused on crime, motivated voters  to head to the polls in suburban Long Island and the Lower Hudson Valley, despite many of those voters living in some of the safest places in the country, where crime rates have flattened and that many of them had exaggerated views about crime rates in New York City, which are still well below where they were for decades. Today we're joined live by Nomi and DJ to break down some of the misinformation that blanketed the airways before the election. Nomi is the Constituent Services and Organizing Manager for Council Member Tiffany Caban and worked with DJ and other volunteers from the district to create a Public Safety Resource poster along with Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani's office. We'll talk to Nomi and DJ about how socialist are not only battling right-wing propaganda stoking fear of crime, but organizing for real public safety in our communities and dignity for all. We'll also talk to Michaelangelo with Mid-Hudson Valley DSA about what Neoliberal Democrats are getting wrong in their post-election analysis and how centering socialist messaging led Sarahana Shrestha to victory in her Assembly race in the Hudson Valley.To join a Public Safety Canvass in Western Queens on Saturday, December 3, visit: Bit.ly/safetycanvass 

(Sep 30, 2022) As Rep. Elise Stefanik's national profile has risen, many local leaders say she's remained focused on delivering federal funding to local projects. But NCPR found she also has misrepresented her role in some projects and trumpeted funding she voted against in Congress. As Stefanik seeks re-election, a special report on her attention to constituent services.

Listen to African American Taiquan Coleman — born and raised and residing in Brooklyn, New York — whose ancestors migrated to Brooklyn three generations ago, share about working for a New York State Senator in March of 2020 and giving out flyers about Covid-19 to seniors centers at the beginning of the pandemic in New York. He talks about speaking with hundreds of constituents as the Director of Constituent Services in 2020 and 2021 and connecting people with food and necessities, such as diapers through the nonprofit Little Essentials in Brooklyn, New York. He also talks about attending graduate school online during the pandemic and what is was like to campaign in 2020.“The budget of a city or a state is a moral document." Taiquan quotes his professor of public policy from graduate school

In this episode I speak with Jesse Mosier who is currently the General Counsel at Migo, a financial technology company that offers embedded lending and credit solutions in emerging markets. He spoke with me in his personal capacity about his career path and what he has learned along the way. Prior to joining Migo, Jesse was a corporate and financial transaction attorneys focused on Latin American startups and venture capital at Gunderson Dettmer in San Francisco and an associate at Cleary Gottlieb in both the firm's New York and Sao Paulo offices. Prior to law school, Jesse worked in politics as a Director of Constituent Services for a Member of Congress. He is a graduate of NYU and holds a Master's Degree in International Relations from the Fletcher School at Tufts University. He completed his Master's Degree jointly with his law degree at Georgetown Law where he was my classmate. In our conversation we discuss Jesse's path from Wall Street firm to boutique VC practice to in-house GC; why he pursued a master's degree in addition to a JD (and what he learned from it); his consistent focus on practicing law with a focus on Latin America; the importance of his time working at a US law firm's Brazil Office (including how he hosted oyster pop-up's in Sao Paulo while he was there); techniques for succeeding in a fast-moving transactional practices; and navigating the challenges of being in a two-working parent family with two young children. If you enjoy this episode, please make sure to sign up for future episodes at www.howilawyer.com or to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored, edited, and engineered by LawPods, a professional podcast production company for busy attorneys.

On this week’s episode of the Pulse Pod, Chris Kratzer talks with Jeff Lewis, another one of our newest Directors of Client Strategy. Jeff describes the interesting path that led him to politics, a path that he never really expected to take, and how despite leaving politics a few times, he just keeps coming back. We are thrilled his path has led him to Cygnal.Our guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 25) is Willis Jones, founder of Capitol City Research and former Director of Constituent Services for Lt. Governor Peter Kinder. Prior to founding CCR, he served as research director for The Barklage Company, a Missouri-based political consulting firm. Willis has been involved in political research for campaigns, committees, and caucuses since 1996, and his vast experience earned him a spot on the Missouri Times 2019 Political Playmakers list. He is also a member of MENSA and the pastor for Crossroads Baptist Church

On today's show Crystal is joined by Port of Seattle Commissioner candidate Hamdi Mohamed. Hamdi gets into her path to running for Port Commissioner, prioritizing worker's rights issues at the Port, and the importance of the Port of Seattle in creating a just economy in our region. Additionally, she underscores the importance of reducing the air and noise pollution experienced by communities around SeaTac.  As always, a full text transcript of the show is available below and at officialhacksandwonks.com. Find the host, Crystal Fincher on Twitter at @finchfrii and find today's guest, Hamdi Mohamed, at @hamdiforport. More info is available at officialhacksandwonks.com.   Resources Why the Port Commissioner Races Actually Matter: https://southseattleemerald.com/2017/06/13/why-the-port-commissioner-races-actually-matter/  Carrying coffins, Sea-Tac airline catering employees demand better wages on eve of busy travel day: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/carrying-coffins-sea-tac-airline-catering-employees-demand-better-wages-on-eve-of-busiest-travel-day/  Port of Seattle Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign Results in Higher Call Volumes to National Human Trafficking Hotline: https://southseattleemerald.com/2021/01/23/port-of-seattle-human-trafficking-awareness-campaign-results-in-higher-call-volumes-to-national-human-trafficking-hotline/  Links between air pollution and cancer risk: https://www.fredhutch.org/en/news/center-news/2017/08/air-pollution-boosts-cancer-risk.html  Little understood, unregulated particles pollute neighborhoods under Sea-Tac flight paths, UW study finds: https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/little-understood-unregulated-particles-pollute-neighborhoods-under-sea-tac-flight-paths-uw-study-finds/  Federal study confirms racial bias of many facial-recognition systems, casts doubt on their expanding use: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/12/19/federal-study-confirms-racial-bias-many-facial-recognition-systems-casts-doubt-their-expanding-use/  King County Code 2.15 Immigrant, Refugees and Language Access Ordinance: https://kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice/Immigrant-and-Refugee/LanguageAccessOrdinance.aspx  New Public Maritime High School to Open in September, Applications Are Open for Prospective Students: https://southseattleemerald.com/2021/01/14/new-public-maritime-high-school-to-open-in-september-applications-are-open-for-prospective-students/    Transcript Crystal Fincher: [00:00:00] Welcome to Hacks & Wonks. I'm your host, Crystal Fincher. On this show we talk to political hacks and policy wonks to gather insight into local politics and policy through the lens of those doing the work and provide behind-the-scenes perspectives on politics in our state. Full transcripts and resources referenced in the show are always available at officialhacksandwonks.com and in our episode notes.  I want to welcome to today's show - very excited to have Hamdi Mohamed with us, who is a candidate for the Port of Seattle Commission. Thank you for joining us. Hamdi Mohamed: [00:01:01] Thank you for having me. I'm happy to be here. Crystal Fincher: [00:01:04] Happy that you're here, excited about your candidacy. I guess I just wanted to start off asking you - what brought you to want to run for the Port? What motivated your decision to say, This is where I want to make a difference? Hamdi Mohamed: [00:01:21] Yeah, Crystal, that's a great question. I honestly never thought I would be running for elected office. That wasn't the thing that I would say as a child, right - What do you want to be? It wasn't, I want to be a politician. I came to the US when I was three years old, as a refugee from Somalia, and one of our first ports of entries into the United States was at Sea-Tac Airport. My family came without a dollar in their pocket, and was just entering the country to find refuge, just to survive.  My mother actually started working at Sea-Tac Airport, it was one of her first jobs. And I watched her growing up, juggle her job at Sea-Tac Airport. I started working when I was 15 years old to help my family make ends meet. And I was always close to seeing - I was always seeing my family struggle and my community struggle. I was always that person that was always trying to figure out how to resolve some sort of issue and ended up going to the University of Washington, studying Law, Societies, and Justice there. Then I went on to work for a number of our local nonprofits, I went on to work for US Congresswoman Jayapal. Now I work for our County Executive Office of Equity and Social Justice as a policy advisor.  And when this pandemic hit, I just saw a lack of leadership. I think now more than ever, we need strong leadership at all levels of government. There is really no going back to the way things were. For me, this is a moment to re-imagine and rebuild a new economy that works for all of us, that works for all of our communities. And I believe that the Port can do that, it is our largest economic engine in the region. It creates jobs and opportunities for our community. And I decided to run for this position because I feel like I can make a big impact there.  I also ran for this position because of the lack of regional representation. The Port of Seattle's operations significantly impact cities in South King County. The Port's largest asset is Sea-Tac Airport. Over 70% of the ports' revenue comes from Sea-Tac Airport. And currently none of our port commissioners live in South King County. So for me, it's time that we have regional representation, that our voices are at the table, a community that's significantly impacted.  Also I want to be able to bring my expertise in equitable economic development, in job creation to the Port of Seattle,and I have some exciting ideas around how we can help our communities build back better, how to help them re-enter the workforce. So many people have lost their jobs and have been hurting during this pandemic, I've seen it very up close. I have been serving on King County's COVID-19 response team since the pandemic hit. And so I've seen the devastating impacts that this pandemic has had on our whole region. And I've seen the data when you look closely, there are certain communities and neighborhoods that are heavily impacted. And so now more than ever, we need strong leadership, we need leadership that are going to have their boots on the ground doing the work. And that is what I'm known for, and that's what I do - when I see a problem, I think of a way to resolve it and I do it with community, I do it in collaboration. And so I want to be able to bring my expertise, and skills, and lived experience to the Port of Seattle. Crystal Fincher: [00:05:23] Well, and I appreciate that, and that's really important. And you talked about how important the Port is economically to our region. And there has been long-time conversation about the need to make sure that the entities that the Port supports and interacts with remain competitive, how important trade and tourism are and how the Port interacts with that. But also how critical it is to treat employees fairly, to make sure we are not leaving anyone behind as we seek a better economy, more stable economy, more prosperity for everyone. And so often the conversation around that pits those in conflict with one another. Do you think they have to be in conflict with one another, or can we make sure that we grow our economy, support tourism, travel companies, trade organizations, and provide a livable wage for folks and a secure living? Hamdi Mohamed: [00:06:32] Yeah. No, I agree with you. Those things should not be in competition, those things should complement each other, right? In order to have good businesses that are functioning, in order for us to have tourism and trade, we have to be able to have workers - employees keep these things functioning and keep the airport moving. The Port in itself, the seaport and the airport, are able to function and bring - add to the economy because of employees. Everyone must be paid a living wage. Businesses should be invested in ensuring that their workers are protected. And elected officials who are elected by the people, that should be their number one top priority. They get put in those positions by the people to ensure that, to keep our government transparent and accessible. For me, those things - they don't compete with each other, they complement each other. We have to make sure that we have strong recovery plans for small businesses, that we are ensuring that we have a seaport that its operations are moving, that we have a smooth operations happening at our seaport, and investments are being made there to ensure that folks do want their containers to come through the Port of Seattle, and that we're being competitive nationally and on a global scale. To me, these things are things that go together, but I think for a long time, we've seen leadership that do not step up for workers who've helped elect them. And I really do think that needs to change, we need to stand with working families and support them, and I think it is in the best interest of businesses to do that. What I hope to do is bring that sort of lens, that sense of partnership to the Port of Seattle. To ensure that our businesses and communities and workers are working well together. This is a time where we need to come together. If we are going to truly build back better, we've got to get on the same page, and we need to align our systems, align our workforce systems, and to ensure that resources are getting out to our communities, and that we're addressing issues and looking at where the needs are greatest. So that's the spirit and the sort of lens I will be bringing to the Port of Seattle. Crystal Fincher: [00:09:15] You've talked a lot about running because you felt like current leadership hasn't stepped up and there does need to be a change of direction. You chose to run against an incumbent, so I'm wondering why did you choose to run for the position you're running for and against the incumbent that you're running against? Hamdi Mohamed: [00:09:37] Yeah, that's a great question. The decision that I made was based off of ensuring that we have strong leadership in place, that brings a strong equity lens, that can address the needs of this moment. Crystal, I don't know if you've looked at some of the data, but just recently in March 1st, 2021, there were over a 100,000 folks who received unemployment benefits in King County. And if you look closer at those numbers, the top zip codes in King County with the highest unemployment UI insurance claims, are cities that surround the Port's largest operating site, SEA Airport. A lot of the people who live within those communities also go to work for the Port or the airport. Nearly 60% of those claims come from folks who were working in our food service industry. These are folks who are my neighbors - I live five minutes away from Sea-Tac Airport.  And I have worked closely with individuals who've been impacted by COVID-19, in my position at the County as a policy advisor. And I've led initiatives that invested $1.5 million in small businesses that have been impacted by displacement, and fundings to our community-based organizations that were on the frontlines of this pandemic. Really, these numbers and the issues are devastating. And they're devastating our communities and disproportionately BIPOC folks, immigrants, refugees, women, poor white folks with lower educational attainment. The data is showing us that, and to me, we have to have a sense of urgency to address these issues and that's what I bring. I bring that vision to the Port of Seattle, so when I was deciding to run, it wasn't necessarily me deciding to run against one particular candidate, it was running because I have a vision for the Port of Seattle. But the question about the incumbent, when you look at the incumbent that I'm running against also, we differ on a number of things. On votes that she's taken - the incumbent voted to use taxpayer's money to file a legal challenge against SeaTac's $15 minimum wage. And that is a position that I would never have taken. I stand with working families. When I look at the workforce that that $15 minimum wage was going to help, it's a workforce that looks very similar to me, that our histories are the same, my mom was once part of that workforce. So $15 minimum wage we know is not even a living wage. So taking positions like that, I think, really goes against my beliefs. Most recently, the incumbent voted against the leasing of the Duwamish Valley Community Resource Center. That resource center was going to go to creating green job programs, internship recruitment, supporting small businesses and workforce development. I just think we would have taken different votes and we bring a different vision for the Port of Seattle.  Right now, I've been talking to rideshare drivers and truck drivers, who've been sharing stories with me about how they don't have access to restrooms on the job. To me, everyone should have access to a restroom at their workplace. Truck drivers who've shared not having adequate access to testing and vaccination sites. And so these are all really issues that I would lead and ensure that we were addressing, whether that is standing up vaccination sites for truck drivers at truck stops, ensuring that they have PPE and adequate equipments to keep themselves protected. Also today, there are a number of workers at Sea-Tac who actually do not get paid $15 minimum wage, catering workers at Sea-Tac who do not get paid $15 minimum wage. I think it's these type of issues where right now, now more than ever, we need strong leadership around it, we need folks who are going to protect those workers, who are going to stand with them, and to ensure that they have the sort of support that they need to continue to help build our economy. Crystal Fincher: [00:14:39] Right. And so Stephanie Bowman is the incumbent that you are running against. Certainly you just talked about your issue with that $15 an hour vote of hers. So are you saying that you will ensure that all workers that are directly employed by the Port of Seattle, you would want to vote to ensure that they make $15 an hour at minimum? Hamdi Mohamed: [00:15:04] Absolutely. As a Port of Seattle Commissioner elected by the people, one of my top priorities would be to advocate for living wages and to support workers by showing up intentionally for them, and also co-creating with them to bring solutions. So absolutely I would definitely advocate for living wages and truly support working families. Crystal Fincher: [00:15:30] Excellent. Now there is a lot of conversation, and justifiably so, about the Port's contribution to, and ability to help fix, the amount of pollution in our region and overall. Is that a priority for you and how do you address that? Hamdi Mohamed: [00:15:53] That's a great question. I am committed to addressing that, right, as someone who lives in the airport community - working to reduce things like noise pollution from planes, and investing in quieter jets, and ensuring that we transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy - is a top priority for me. Right now there's research that has been done by the University of Washington that found a specific type of pollution in the air called ultrafine particle pollution, which is basically a pollution that has been connected to multiple types of cancers. It is a pollution that comes from aircraft that has huge health impacts for people. I know so many people in our community that live around the airport community who struggle with all types of health situations, who have high blood pressure, asthma, and we know that the aviation contributes to that.  So we have to think responsibly, move aviation to being more sustainable. There are projects that's happening right now to invest in alternative jet fuels, I'm in support of that. We need to be doing that - we need to reach the Port's Century Agenda goals to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy a lot faster. I'm in support of accelerating the implementation of sound installation programs for airport communities and advocating for federal investments in noise and emission mitigation. That's an FAA issue as well, and so I've been talking to our Congressional delegation about that. I've been endorsed by US Congresswoman Jayapal, I've been endorsed by US Congressman Adam Smith, and talked to the both of them about that.  And really, I think we need a strong regional leader in this position that's going to bring our elected officials and communities together to help address some of the most pressing issues that are impacting our community and thinking creatively about it. We shouldn't just wait on the FAA to help mitigate some of these situation, but what can we do as a Port? How can we bring our business community together and think of different pots to help address these issues. And also thinking about the communities that we are impacting, and how do we support them. Crystal Fincher: [00:18:38] You also talked about, just going back a little bit, supporting workers and certainly supporting families, supporting the region. You are very strongly in support of making sure workers for the Port of Seattle will be making $15 an hour. You also referenced a lot of the gig workers who are not directly employed by the Port of Seattle, but rely on the Port of Seattle, who are servicing and working in conjunction with rideshare drivers and other vendors. What can actually concretely be done? What could you enact to help increase their standard of living and their working conditions? Hamdi Mohamed: [00:19:27] Yeah, that's a great question. Well, one, the access to restrooms, I think is - it's one that we need to address and address that quickly. The fact that our rideshare drivers and truck drivers, both, don't have adequate access to restrooms is a big problem. It's one that I'm currently even talking to some of our port commissioners about, to help them address that. But it's also making sure that we are making the Port's operations accessible to them and transparent, that we are supporting them, providing opportunities - whether that is job training opportunities, whether that is standing up COVID testing sites or vaccination sites, providing them with the appropriate PPE so that they are protected and can keep showing up to work and doing the work, giving them the sort of tools that they need to be able to be successful on the job.  And so really, showing up for our gig workers is so so important. And being a port commissioner that listens, that brings their voices into the decision-making process. Standing up advisory groups that are made up of our gig workers, to help us make those decisions at the Port that also benefits them and benefits the businesses that are at the Port. So I would be hosting regular listening sessions and town hall meetings to have those conversations with them, in addition to attending the monthly commission meeting or study sessions. But really being able to engage with them and being intentional about it - most folks already know what their needs are and the solutions to the problem. We just have to bring folks to the table and give them the opportunity to engage with us so we can resolve some of the most pressing issues that they're facing. Crystal Fincher: [00:21:43] That makes sense. Looking at a lot of what the Port is responsible for, and the Port is a very large entity - what the Port is responsible for and just the size of the jurisdiction is quite vast. And the Port has its own police department and also interacts with Homeland Security, ICE, Customs and Border Patrol, in a variety of ways. And so how, when you consider, I guess starting off with just the issue of policing and sharing data with immigration authorities, Customs and Border Patrol. Obviously that has been something that a lot of local cities within the Port's jurisdiction have prevented. What do you think needs to be put in place? Do you think what's currently in place is adequate, and what is your stance on making sure that data isn't inappropriately shared with ICE and Homeland Security? Hamdi Mohamed: [00:22:49] Yeah. That is a great question, I think it's one that sometimes people forget that the Port - how large the Port's operations are. They manage billions of dollars, there's the partnership between the Port of Seattle and the Port of Tacoma as well. And so, there's the marine terminals and they have a fire department, in addition to a police force. It's a good point that you bring that up, because I think sometimes a lot of people don't even realize that the Port is a government entity in a lot of ways. So that's a good point that you bring up. As far as - how does the Port engage with the community around police reform, or just thinking about the Port's police department, we have to ensure that they are accountable, that they're also listening to recommendations on the national level and locally. Also for me, as a port commissioner, it's really important to partner with that police department to ensure that we are addressing really urgent matters that face our region like human trafficking. Human trafficking is one of the fastest growing criminal industries in the world today. And we are, as a state, Washington state is a hotspot for human trafficking because of the abundance of ports, the vast rural areas that we have, there's the international border with Canada. So really ensuring that we are protecting people is so so important. I've been talking to Attorney General Bob Ferguson, who've endorsed our campaign, around combating human trafficking at the Port of Seattle and to build on existing work. Right now, if you look at the Port's Century Agenda, it doesn't include language access. If we are truly wanting to combat human trafficking, we need to make sure that the Century Agenda includes language access, we have to be able to address language barriers. A lot of the times, folks end up getting trafficked or not able to report being trafficked because of language barriers, or lack of awareness to services, or the fear and suspicion of law enforcement that folks have.  So addressing that is important and I bring strong skills around that. When I was working for US Congresswoman Jayapal as her Deputy District Director, I oversaw her Constituent Services team and carried the immigration and international relations portfolio for her. Often I worked very closely with US Customs and Border Protection and our US consulates to address issues like child abduction. We worked on bringing political prisoners home and we successfully helped reunite so many families. Also I had to work with ICE when someone was detained at the Tacoma Detention Center. Constituents would call our office and want to get in contact with their relatives, figure out what sort of legal support that they can provide to them. And often I was picking up the phone and calling those agents, officers, to ensure that folks' rights were not being infringed on. So I will continue to do that, I will continue to work very closely with our immigrant advocacy organizations to ensure that our family and communities are protected and continue to address some of the most pressing issues that are facing our immigrant refugee populations. Crystal Fincher: [00:26:42] In that vein, also the use of biometrics is a big concern. Basically going and using eye scans or face scans to identify people within the airport, and that data also being fed to or shared with federal authorities. We had a conversation with another port commissioner recently, who talked about the work being done on this. And a huge concern, certainly overall and specifically impacting communities of color, is that biometrics are less accurate for people with darker skin. People are misidentified more, there are more errors. And with that information being shared with law enforcement authorities - more misidentification, and people experiencing harm and impacts and adverse effects from being misidentified. So as they consider whether or how to use that, certainly that should be a huge consideration. Do you feel like the work group, or the work that they're doing to address that right now is adequate? And what, I guess, work and protections do you feel should be put into place to make sure people are feeling secure that their data isn't being collected without their knowledge or consent, and also shared with authorities that they may also not consent to? Hamdi Mohamed: [00:28:22] That is a great question and it's one that I think we really need to ensure that we are protecting folks' information, that we are upholding privacy laws, and also working with our Congressional delegations. It is a federal issue and so as a port commissioner, it will be really important to work with those federal agencies and to work with our Congressional delegation, to ensure that information is not being breached, that folks' - whoever gets a hold of these information are not misusing it and are not profiling our communities. So that will be a priority of mine. I have experience working with our federal agencies, as well as our Congressional delegation.  And also around immigration. King County has an ordinance in place right now, King County Code 2.15, which is the immigration and language access code, which basically says that the County will not share information with federal agents, unless it's accompanied by a judicial warrant. What we know is, often when there are those sorts of protections put in place, people are - especially immigrants and refugees, are more likely to access County services, government services, healthcare services, and they're likely to report things like crimes against themselves or their community. And so for me, it will be a priority to be able to ensure that we have policies in place that are protecting the privacies of all of our residents that contribute to our economy and our whole society here. That is something that needs to be addressed and it is a federal matter, and it's one that requires partnership, and I'm prepared to do that. Crystal Fincher: [00:30:31] Well, thank you so much for joining us today. We are at our time, but I'm so happy to be able to hear from you. I guess just as a very last closing, and in evaluating this vote between you and your opponent, what do you think voters should weigh the most in making that decision? Hamdi Mohamed: [00:30:51] Yeah, no - that's a good closing sort of statement. I think what - if folks understand that we are in the middle of a pandemic, and this is a moment where we have to re-imagine and rebuild a new economy that works for all of us. And recognizing that we can't do business as usual. We truly need new leadership. We need a regional leader that will make the Port's numerous operations accessible and transparent, a leader that will be a strong voice for working families and businesses impacted by COVID-19. I will be that leader. We didn't talk about this, but I'm proud to serve on the Maritime High School Advisory Board, and will be a strong advocate for expanding educational opportunities for our youth to ensure that they are also prepared to enter the workforce. After this pandemic, we're seeing labor shortages all across this country. And so really investing in the next generation is so important.  And we're truly running a grassroots campaign. A 100% of the donations that we have received so far have come from individuals. We've been endorsed by over 30 elected officials, including US Congressman Adam Smith, Attorney General Bob Ferguson, our County Executive Dow Constantine, US Congresswoman Jayapal, and so many of our community leaders. Folks are ready to see a regional leader, and I'm ready to step up and do this work. I have the lived experience and the work experience to be a strong commissioner that works for the people that have elected me, or when I do get elected. I hope they base it on that, and they also look at records - look at the work that we've done and the facts - that will be really important. I have over 15 years of experience working in King County, and I bring the experience of advising on our County's $12 billion budget and have led initiatives that invested millions of dollars into our community. And so those are the sort of skills and work experience that I will put into the Port of Seattle. Crystal Fincher: [00:33:06] All right. Thanks for joining us and have a wonderful day. Hamdi Mohamed: [00:33:10] Thank you so much. Crystal Fincher: [00:33:13] Thank you for listening to Hacks & Wonks. Our chief audio engineer at KVRU is Maurice Jones Jr. The producer of Hacks & Wonks is Lisl Stadler. You can find me on Twitter @finchfrii spelled F-I-N-C-H-F-R-I-I, and now you can follow Hacks & Wonks on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever else you got your podcasts. Just type in "Hacks & Wonks" into the search bar. 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This week, Andy’s hosts Cliff McCollum—award winning journalist, humorist, history buff, and Director of Constituent Services for Baldwin County. Tune in to this hilarious episode where Cliff discusses one of his college projects on unsuccessful presidential assassinations…including stories about Andrew Jackson, Teddy Roosevelt, Richard Nixon, and Gerald Ford. Cliff and Andy also find that they have a mutual historical figure fascination with Winston Churchill, and each share their favorite story about the man. Find more from Cliff by connecting with him on Instagram and Twitter. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/csmccollum/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrmccollum If you have questions or comments for THE PROFESSIONAL NOTICER, please contact us at:  Email: TheProfessionalNoticer@AndyAndrews.com Facebook.com/AndyAndrews YouTube.com/AndyAndrewsAuthor Twitter.com/AndyAndrews Instagram.com/AndyAndrewsAuthor

This week, Max talks with Julian Fuchsberg, one of the NUPR magazine editors, about the 2021 New York City Mayoral Election. They discuss some of the Democratic and Republican contenders as well as the relationship between city politics and national politics. Julian also shares some of his insights from working in the New York City Council's Office of Constituent Services. To learn more, check out Julian's article "Leadership and Local Politics in NYC's 2021 Mayoral Election" on nupoliticalreview.com. If you have any questions or comments about NUPR-spectives or if you're a Northeastern University student interested in appearing as a guest on the show, please reach out to nuprpodcast@gmail.com. Music courtesy of Cooper Gould.

In this episode of Talk Justice, Legal Services Corporation President Ron Flagg discusses the importance of civil legal aid with the co-founders of the bipartisan Congressional Access to Civil Legal Services Caucus, Reps. Susan Brooks of Indiana and Joe Kennedy of Massachusetts. Reps. Brooks and Kennedy recount how they formed the caucus and the role it has played in advocating for federal funding of LSC. They also explore how the pandemic has sparked a surge in the demand for civil legal aid and how such assistance can address other problems such as racial injustice.

For the season finale of the 40 Lessons Podcast, Marc Cheatham joins Todd B. Waldo to talk about the last ten years of The Cheats Movement and the impact it has had on Richmond. They reminisce about Marc's journey through 90's hip hop and the impact 2020 has had so far on his family, career and service to his community. Marc Cheatham is a creator of The Cheats Movement. The Cheats Movement is a multi-media platform that celebrates the Richmond region as a hub for music, art, culture, and diversity. The Cheats Movement has been voted one of the best independent media platforms in Richmond and Marc has become one of the leading voices for Richmond's hip-hop community. In 2018, Marc transformed his popular podcast into a radio show which airs biweekly on WRIR 97.3 FM. Professionally, Marc serves as Director of Constituent Services and Casework for Senator Tim Kaine. He is married to Aria Cheatham and together they have a 5-year old son named Cameron. Learn more about The Cheats Movement at thecheatsmovement.com. The spotlight for this episode is Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities. The Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities works with schools, businesses, and communities to achieve success by addressing prejudices, in all forms, in order to improve academic achievement, increase workplace productivity, and enhance local trust. Through workshops, retreats, and customized programs that raise knowledge, motivation, and skills, VCIC develops leaders who work together to achieve success throughout the Commonwealth. Learn more at inclusiveva.org. 40 Lessons is a podcast about the lessons we've learned about family, career, community and the lessons we are still learning. Listen to all episodes on Spotify, iTunes or toddbwaldo.com/podcast. #40Lessons #podcast #storytelling #family #career #community #hiphop #culture #diversity #WESEEIT

New Hampshire, a state with a large elderly population is doing wrong by their citizens by forcing them to drive to the dispensaries during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Thankfully, the state has curbside pickup. Source: https://www.unionleader.com/opinion/op-eds/matt-simon-coronavirus-threatens-medical-cannabis-program-endangers-patients/article_86711184-bfd9-52b7-92a3-f5a4a1053df4.html Source: https://twitter.com/NHMattSimon/status/1250765873519960066?s=20 ICYMI - The Rules of the Road of Getting a Medical Marijuana Card in New Hampshire: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2BVyKxrjPJVTDyxJST4UTZ?si=QI1KvaTMTnq3Zz9tLitBgA Find your Lawmaker: https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/Senate/members/wml.aspx Contact Governor Sununu: Office of the Governor State House 107 North Main Street Concord, NH 03301 (603) 271-2121 (603) 271-7680 (fax) Constituent Services: (800) 852-3456 (603) 271-7640 (fax) ---------------------------------------- To Follow Mr. Sativa on Social Media: Twitter - https://twitter.com/icsativapod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamcannabissativa/ Please become a Patreon at just $1 a month - http://bit.ly/2NJmshn Please support us via PayPal - paypal.me/icsativapodcast If you want to support us via Anchor: https://anchor.fm/iamcannabissativapodcast/support My Twitch Channel - https://www.twitch.tv/iamcannabissativa My Weedtube Channel - https://www.theweedtube.com/user/iamcannabissativa My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdMtiTbOFE3D39rpLfLglaw? Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/65tG2nR Get Great Quality CBD products from Sequoia Organics: https://www.sequoiaorganics.co/?a_aid=iamcannabissativa Get Inexpensive CBD Flower Delivered to Your Door Quickly and Cheaply in New England: https://shop.bostonhempire.com/?ref=dscotland My Email: iamcannabissativa@gmail.com Like Our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/iamcsativapodcast/ --- 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/iamcannabissativapodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iamcannabissativapodcast/support

This bill has passed on a voice vote and will head to the Senate Finance Committee. Source: https://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20200306/nh-senate-passes-bills-on-telemedicine-seat-belts-cannabis-access Source: https://www.billtrack50.com/BillDetail/1172726 ICYMI - The Rules of the Road of Getting a Medical Marijuana Card in New Hampshire: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2BVyKxrjPJVTDyxJST4UTZ?si=QI1KvaTMTnq3Zz9tLitBgA ICYMI - With Maine Allowing Reciprocity for Many Medical Marijuana States – Mr. Sativa Gives Some Ideas on Places to Checkout for Surrounding New Englanders https://open.spotify.com/episode/06fdKibzHNDFEb03FzjRt3?si=VoNFf5X-T7Wde8rcuvvFcg ICYMI - The Untold Story How Maine’s Awesome Robust Caregiver and Craft Medical Cannabis Scene Came into Being https://open.spotify.com/episode/49hbwzifQtgy77fZhVzvD6?si=2L41KhcWRGKBxHn0l1yHTw Find your Lawmaker: https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/Senate/members/wml.aspx Contact Governor Sununu: Office of the Governor State House 107 North Main Street Concord, NH 03301 (603) 271-2121 (603) 271-7680 (fax) Constituent Services: (800) 852-3456 (603) 271-7640 (fax) ---------------------------------------- To Follow Mr. Sativa on Social Media: Twitter - https://twitter.com/icsativapod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamcannabissativa/ Please become a Patreon at just $1 a month - http://bit.ly/2NJmshn Please support us via PayPal - paypal.me/icsativapodcast If you want to support us via Anchor: https://anchor.fm/iamcannabissativapodcast/support My Twitch Channel - https://www.twitch.tv/iamcannabissativa My Weedtube Channel - https://www.theweedtube.com/user/iamcannabissativa My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdMtiTbOFE3D39rpLfLglaw? Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/65tG2nR Get Great Quality CBD products from Sequoia Organics: https://www.sequoiaorganics.co/?a_aid=iamcannabissativa Get Inexpensive CBD Flower Delivered to Your Door Quickly and Cheaply in New England: https://shop.bostonhempire.com/?ref=dscotland My Email: iamcannabissativa@gmail.com Like Our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/iamcsativapodcast/ --- 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/iamcannabissativapodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iamcannabissativapodcast/support

SB 420 would legalize the cultivation of 3 mature plants and 3 immature plants for qualified patients in the Granite State. Our Video: https://youtu.be/ug03dY6R4tE Source: https://www.marijuanamoment.net/new-hampshire-senate-approves-sb-420-to-let-medical-marijuana-patients-grow-their-own/ Find Your Lawmakers: https://openstates.org/find_your_legislator/ Contact the Governor: Contact Governor Sununu: Office of the Governor State House 107 North Main Street Concord, NH 03301 (603) 271-2121 (603) 271-7680 (fax) Constituent Services: (800) 852-3456 ICYMI - Brainstorming Session and Getting the New Hampshire Senate on Board with Legalization https://open.spotify.com/episode/001cGQdSNFHrWxdTgJJ5Iv?si=93j813jGTZ-2wAN9mOmrvQ ICYMI - The Rules of the Road of Getting a Medical Marijuana Card in New Hampshire: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2BVyKxrjPJVTDyxJST4UTZ?si=QI1KvaTMTnq3Zz9tLitBgA ICYMI - With Maine Allowing Reciprocity for Many Medical Marijuana States – Mr. Sativa Gives Some Ideas on Places to Checkout for Surrounding New Englanders https://open.spotify.com/episode/06fdKibzHNDFEb03FzjRt3?si=VoNFf5X-T7Wde8rcuvvFcg ---------------------------------------- To Follow Mr. Sativa on Social Media: Twitter - https://twitter.com/icsativapod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamcannabissativa/ Please become a Patreon at just $1 a month - http://bit.ly/2NJmshn Please support us via PayPal - paypal.me/icsativapodcast If you want to support us via Anchor: https://anchor.fm/iamcannabissativapodcast/support My Twitch Channel - https://www.twitch.tv/iamcannabissativa My Weedtube Channel - https://www.theweedtube.com/user/iamcannabissativa My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdMtiTbOFE3D39rpLfLglaw? Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/65tG2nR Get Great Quality CBD products from Sequoia Organics: https://www.sequoiaorganics.co/?a_aid=iamcannabissativa Get Inexpensive CBD Flower Delivered to Your Door Quickly and Cheaply in New England: https://shop.bostonhempire.com/?ref=dscotland My Email: iamcannabissativa@gmail.com Like Our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/iamcsativapodcast/ --- 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/iamcannabissativapodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iamcannabissativapodcast/support

Rocío Guenther is a bilingual, bicultural journalist whose reporting work on immigration and U.S.-Mexico relations has appeared on DemocracyNOW!, PRI’s the World, Fusion, Buzzfeed, The Rivard Report, Latino Rebels, and Harvard Law School‘s Fair Punishment Project. Rocio is now a Director of Constituent Services in The Office of Mayor Ron Nirenberg. 

Kudos to Reddit user redcore67 for this compilation. If you live in any of these districts with these Senators in New Hampshire, it is up to you to call or write to them to support what the MAJORITY of Granite Staters want! Source: https://imgur.com/YZb6FKg ICYMI - The Rules of the Road of Getting a Medical Marijuana Card in New Hampshire: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2BVyKxrjPJVTDyxJST4UTZ?si=QI1KvaTMTnq3Zz9tLitBgA ICYMI - With Maine Allowing Reciprocity for Many Medical Marijuana States – Mr. Sativa Gives Some Ideas on Places to Checkout for Surrounding New Englanders https://open.spotify.com/episode/06fdKibzHNDFEb03FzjRt3?si=VoNFf5X-T7Wde8rcuvvFcg ICYMI - The Untold Story How Maine’s Awesome Robust Caregiver and Craft Medical Cannabis Scene Came into Being https://open.spotify.com/episode/49hbwzifQtgy77fZhVzvD6?si=2L41KhcWRGKBxHn0l1yHTw Find your Lawmaker: https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/Senate/members/wml.aspx Contact Governor Sununu: Office of the Governor State House 107 North Main Street Concord, NH 03301 (603) 271-2121 (603) 271-7680 (fax) Constituent Services: (800) 852-3456 (603) 271-7640 (fax) ---------------------------------------- To Follow Mr. Sativa on Social Media: Twitter - https://twitter.com/icsativapod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamcannabissativa/ Please become a Patreon at just $1 a month - http://bit.ly/2NJmshn Please support us via PayPal - paypal.me/icsativapodcast If you want to support us via Anchor: https://anchor.fm/iamcannabissativapodcast/support My Twitch Channel - https://www.twitch.tv/iamcannabissativa My Weedtube Channel - https://www.theweedtube.com/user/iamcannabissativa My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdMtiTbOFE3D39rpLfLglaw? Get Great Quality CBD products from Sequoia Organics: https://www.sequoiaorganics.co/?a_aid=iamcannabissativa Get Inexpensive CBD Flower Delivered to Your Door Quickly and Cheaply in New England: https://shop.bostonhempire.com/?ref=dscotland --- 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/iamcannabissativapodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iamcannabissativapodcast/support

Right Angle, with Bill Whittle, Scott Ott and Stephen Green, brings breaking news into sharp focus five times each week with time-tested conservative principles and a generous helping of humor. Whittle, Ott and Green have co-hosted a news panel show for more than a decade. To enjoy the full video archive, visit https://BillWhittle.com

New Hampshire’s Medical Marijuana program doesn’t work like neighboring state’s medical cannabis programs. A patient must have at least a 90-day Doctor-Patient Relationship before getting their card. The Governor recently vetoed a bill reforming this. Can the Granite State Lawmaker’s overturn Sununu’s Veto? ICYMI - The Rules of the Road of Getting a Medical Marijuana Card in New Hampshire: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2BVyKxrjPJVTDyxJST4UTZ?si=QI1KvaTMTnq3Zz9tLitBgA ICYMI - Medical Cannabis in New Hampshire is Failing its Citizens. Can its Program be Salvaged? https://open.spotify.com/episode/1JTsla9U0aIOQNYNNbTjZq?si=Qv3DwqDOTe6BTH95wQG1Jg -------------- Contact the Governor: Contact Governor Sununu: Office of the Governor State House 107 North Main Street Concord, NH 03301 (603) 271-2121 (603) 271-7680 (fax) Constituent Services: (800) 852-3456 (603) 271-7640 (fax) https://www.governor.nh.gov/contact/index.htm Find Your Lawmakers: https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/Senate/members/wml.aspx http://www.gencourt.state.nh .us/house/members/default.aspx ---------------------------------------- To Follow Mr. Sativa on Social Media: Twitter - https://twitter.com/icsativapodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamcannabissativa/ Please become a Patreon at just $1 a month - http://bit.ly/2NJmshn --- 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/iamcannabissativapodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iamcannabissativapodcast/support

Jeff Craig-Meyer, Vice President for Constituent Services, Lutheran Hour Ministries joins Andy to discuss spiritual conversations that happen everyday in our lives and the upcoming LHM workshops to equip laypersons for everyday conversations to speak the Good News of Jesus in daily personal conversations. https://www.lhm.org/workshops The Coffee Hour is underwritten by Concordia University Wisconsin. Live Uncommon. Learn more at cuw.edu.

Assemblyman Doug Smith joins Your Island with Tom Schiliro on 103.9FM LI News Radio to discuss the topics of the day, this episode includes a special appearance by Assemblyman Smith's District Director, Shawn Hyms. Assemblyman Smith and Shawn talk about Constituent Services, the operations of an Elected Official's District Office, and what it is like to be a young person in local government & politics. LIVE on LI News Radio 103.9FM on Friday, July 12, 2019 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm.

Mr. Sativa reads an article from MJ NEWS network about why New Hampshire lags behind Cannabis reform compared to its neighbors, despite 2/3s of population approving Adult Use Cannabis. Source: https://mjnewsnetwork.com/politics/mjnews-analysis-live-free-or-not/ Find you Lawmakers in NH: http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/house/members/default.aspx http://gencourt.state.nh.us/Senate/members/wml.aspx Contact Governor Sununu: Office of the Governor State House 107 North Main Street Concord, NH 03301 (603) 271-2121 (603) 271-7680 (fax) Constituent Services: (800) 852-3456 (603) 271-7640 (fax) --- 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/iamcannabissativapodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iamcannabissativapodcast/support

The 7000 patients in the Granite State might have the right to home grow as HB 364 [14 Yays -10-Nays, more on that later] cleared the Senate. The House passed a alternative version of this very measure, so the two chambers must reach an agreement before the bill heads to Governor Chris Sununu (who may or may not veto) ================== Contact Governor Sununu: Office of the Governor State House 107 North Main Street Concord, NH 03301 (603) 271-2121 (603) 271-7680 (fax) Constituent Services: (800) 852-3456 (603) 271-7640 (fax) ======== Carson, Sharon Republican Nay --- D'Allesandro, Lou Democrat Nay --- Giuda, Bob Republican Nay ---- Gray, James Republican Nay ---- Morse, Chuck Republican Nay ---- Soucy, Donna Democrat Nay ---------- Starr, David Republican Nay ---- Ward, Ruth Republican Nay --- 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/iamcannabissativapodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iamcannabissativapodcast/support

CONNECT WITH US!  LOTS OF WAYS:  http://bit.ly/EOAConnect Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle.   Today...Woman runs car into victim after accident. Pittman reorganizes and renames Constituent Services. Hogan offering free transit to furloughed Feds. Annapolis City collecting gift cards for furloughed Feds. Harbaugh has a contract with the Ravens. Historic Annapolis Museum and Store to close temporarily. Washington is still dysfunctional on Day 35.  We have our weekend picks including the Polar Bear Plunge, a military concert, a BIG book sale, and a wedding expo.  And finally, as always, George from DMV Weather with your local weather forecast! Flash Briefing for Alexa. Yep, I finally brought the Daily News Brief to Alexa. Search for "Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief" in your Alexa app and enable it--and be sure to drop us a rating! More info here.  The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,  Google Music, Stitcher Radio, tunein, IHeartRADIO, Amazon Echo,  YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and of course at Eye On Annapolis. Our weather partner is DMV Weather based in Annapolis. Please download their APP so you can keep on top of the local weather scene! Please be sure to check out our weekly sister podcast, The Maryland Crabs!

Gas prices are always a hot-button political issue, and especially in an election year.In the latest showdown, Democratic Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer blames a spike in gas prices on President Trump’s “reckless decision” to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal.Republicans say these claims are insincere. If Democrats are so worried about high gas prices, why do they oppose oil drilling in the U.S. and support increasing gas taxes?We’ve seen this play out before. When President Obama was in office, Republicans placed the blame for high gas prices squarely on the Democrats — and used cherrypicked statements from then Energy Secretary Steven Chu to help make their case.In this week’s episode we tackle the hypocritical politics of gas prices. We also discuss the Pope’s upcoming climate summit with leading oil companies.To kick it all off, we weigh in on a leaked memo with new details on the Trump administration’s unprecedented efforts to bail out struggling coal and nuclear plants. Is this an abuse of power?Recommended reading:GTM: DOE Plans to Order Guaranteed Profits for Coal, Nuclear Power PlantsAxios: Pope convenes Big Oil, investors to talk climate changeThe Hill: Senate Democrats look for traction on gas pricesRolling Stone: What President Obama Should Have Said About High Gas PricesNY Mag: Higher Gas Prices a Headache for GOP — Except in CaliforniaThe Verge: Three US states will spend $1.3 billion to build more electric vehicle chargingSubscribe to the Political Climate podcast via Apple Podcasts, Google Play, TuneIn and Stitcher. Look out for us soon on Spotify!Follow Political Climate on Twitter @Poli_Climate.Correction: Rebecca Schenker, who submitted news topics for the "Constituent Services" segment of this show, is a transportation planner with the LADOT. This episode incorrectly referred to her as the head of transportation planning at the LADOT. We regret the error.

2018 Annual Florida Chapters ConferenceWelcome and Opening Remarks:Elena Crosby - Director of Constituent Services, Office of US Senator -Marco Rubio; Orlando Lawyers Chapter President, The Federalist SocietyHon. Jimmy Patronis - Chief Financial Officer, FloridaSession I: Departures from the American Rule on Attorney’s FeesPanelists:Bruce J. Berman – Shareholder, Carlton FieldsProf. Brian T. Fitzpatrick – Vanderbilt University Law SchoolHinda Klein – Partner, Conroy SimbergR. Hugh Lumpkin – Managing Partner, Ver Ploeg & LumpkinModerator: Hon. Robert Luck - Third District Court of Appeal, FloridaRemarks:Hon. Ron DeSantis - U.S. House of Representatives, Florida 6th District As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.

2018 Annual Florida Chapters ConferenceWelcome and Opening Remarks:Elena Crosby - Director of Constituent Services, Office of US Senator -Marco Rubio; Orlando Lawyers Chapter President, The Federalist SocietyHon. Jimmy Patronis - Chief Financial Officer, FloridaSession I: Departures from the American Rule on Attorney’s FeesPanelists:Bruce J. Berman – Shareholder, Carlton FieldsProf. Brian T. Fitzpatrick – Vanderbilt University Law SchoolHinda Klein – Partner, Conroy SimbergR. Hugh Lumpkin – Managing Partner, Ver Ploeg & LumpkinModerator: Hon. Robert Luck - Third District Court of Appeal, FloridaRemarks:Hon. Ron DeSantis - U.S. House of Representatives, Florida 6th District As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.

Host: Paul Rokuskie Alzheimer's Disease was first identified more than 100 years ago. Yet despite this century-spanning awareness by medical communities across the globe, the precise physiologic mechanisms triggering the development of this disease are still unknown. Advocacy groups such as the Alzheimer's Association play a critical role in advancing new science and supporting those affected both directly and indirectly by this devastating illness. Joining host Paul Rokuskie to speak on behalf of the Alzheimer's Association's latest advocacy initiatives is Claire Day, Vice President of Constituent Services of the AA's Delaware Valley Chapter.

This week on TALK! with AUDREY: Alzheimer’s disease is an international epidemic impacting a growing number of families around the world and is often misunderstood, preventing people from seeking medical treatment and securing desperately needed support. BETH KALLMYER, the Vice President of Constituent Services for The National Alzheimer's Association joins me with information about World Alzheimer’s Month and encouraging everyone to “Go Purple.”

This week on TALK! with AUDREY: Alzheimer’s disease is an international epidemic impacting a growing number of families around the world and is often misunderstood, preventing people from seeking medical treatment and securing desperately needed support. BETH KALLMYER, the Vice President of Constituent Services for The National Alzheimer's Association joins me with information about World Alzheimer’s Month and encouraging everyone to “Go Purple.”