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The Heartland POD, Friday June 21, 2024Kansas Legislature passes incentive bill to lure Kanas City Chiefs and RoyalsRather than preside over clown show convention, IL GOP chair resignsIllinois families cheer $300 state Child Tax CreditDems confident, Republicans morose in ongoing IVF battleThis week in ‘unforced errors' Trump calls Milwaukee a ‘horrible city' causing his pollster to be… also morose. We're glad to have you with us. If you're new to our shows make sure you subscribe and leave a 5-star rating wherever you listen. You can also find Heartland POD content on Youtube and on social media @ THE heartland pod, and learn more at https://theheartlandcollective.comLots to do, so let's go! Kansas Legislature passes incentive bill to lure Kansas City Chiefs, RoyalsBY: ALLISON KITE - JUNE 18, 2024 3:26 PM   Brady Singer of the Kansas City Royals throws in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Kauffman Stadium in April. (Ed Zurga/Getty Images).TOPEKA — The Kansas City Royals and Chiefs could receive hundreds of millions of dollars in sales tax revenue to move from Missouri and build new stadiums across the state line under legislation passed Tuesday by Kansas lawmakers.The House voted 84-38 and the Senate voted 27-8 to approve legislation that would expand a state incentive program in an attempt to lure one or both teams from Kansas City. The bill now heads to Gov. Laura Kelly, a Democrat, who said in a statement following the Senate vote that the effort to bring the teams to Kansas “shows we're all-in on keeping our beloved teams in the Kansas City metro.”“Kansas now has the opportunity to become a professional sports powerhouse with the Chiefs and Royals potentially joining Sporting KC as major league attractions, all with robust, revenue-generating entertainment districts surrounding them providing new jobs, new visitors and new revenues that boost the Kansas economy,” Kelly said.Neither team has promised to move to Kansas, though both actively lobbied for the legislation's passage. The Chiefs said in a statement that the team appreciated Kansas leaders reaching out for input on the legislation.“We look forward to exploring the options this legislation may provide,” the statement said. The Royals said the team was grateful to the legislature for its vote. “The Kansas City Royals look forward to additional conversations as we evaluate where we will play baseball in the future,” the team said. “We will always prioritize the best interests of our fans, associates and taxpayers in this process.”State Rep. Sean Tarwater, a Republican from Stilwell, said during debate in the House that Missouri had a history of losing professional sports teams and implored fellow House members to pass the legislation.“I ask you today, do you really want to put that type of an economic generation in the hands of the state of Missouri?” Tarwater said just before the vote.Rep. Sean Tarwater speaks on the floor of the Kansas House of Representatives in favor of expanding economic incentives in an attempt to bring the Kansas City Chiefs or Royals to Kansas. (Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector)Passage of the bill represents a monumental step in Kansas lawmakers' attempts to court the teams. Both teams have signaled a willingness to move from their current stadiums at the Truman Sports Complex in Kansas City, Missouri.While neither team has announced a proposed site for a Kansas stadium, legislators speculated it could land in Wyandotte County near the Sporting KC soccer stadium, NASCAR track and outlet shops.“We have the history of building amazing projects that have brought in retail commerce, restaurants, hotels and have improved an area that was largely just a field and turned it into a tax-generating machine for our state,” said Sen. J.R. Claeys, a Salina Republican.The legislation, he said, would put Kansas in a “very good position to keep the Kansas City Chiefs and the Kansas City Royals in the Kansas City metro area.”The bill, which was not voted on by any legislative committee, would expand the state's Sales Tax and Revenue (STAR) Bond program, which is meant to help finance tourism and entertainment districts to help pay for a professional football or baseball stadium of at least $1 billion.A developer building a stadium under the program would be eligible to finance up to 70% of the project cost by issuing bonds and repaying them with the increased sales tax collections from the stadium site. The expansion would have initially allowed up to 75% of project costs but was tweaked before introduction. Debt on a stadium constructed under the expansion wouldn't have to be repaid for 30 years instead of the normal 20.The project could also receive a boost from liquor taxes generated in the STAR Bond district and revenues from a fund Kansas created when it legalized sports betting.During House debate, Rep. Paul Waggoner, a Hutchinson Republican, argued subsidized stadiums never generate the economic activity that they promise. He was alarmed by what he called “minimal transparency” in the deal-making process laid out in the legislation.The bill says any agreement between the state and a team would be confidential until after it has been executed.Waggoner called the legislation “bad public policy.”“This is not your mother's STAR Bonds,” Waggoner said. “This is a jacked up super-sized version of STAR Bonds.”Patrick Mahomes throws pass against the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 23, 2022. Kansas lawmakers could offer the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals millions of dollars in tax incentives to move from Missouri to Kansas. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images).The bill limits the eligibility to National Football League or Major League Baseball teams currently near Kansas. The financing mechanism could be used for both stadiums and training facilities.Both teams have pressed lawmakers in recent weeks to pass the bill with representatives from the Royals hosting dinner for Democratic lawmakers at a steakhouse Monday night and the Chiefs throwing a lunchtime block party Tuesday steps from the Capitol.Earlier this month, a nonprofit called Scoop and Score Inc. launched to advocate for a Kansas stadium deal. The organization, which does not have to disclose its donors, hired 30 lobbyists to advocate for the STAR Bond expansion legislation. In a statement, former Kansas House Speaker Ron Ryckman Jr., a lobbyist for Scoop and Score and the Chiefs, said the Legislature “stepped up in a big way, paving the path to make sure the Chiefs stay right where they belong — in Kansas City with their loyal fans.”“The votes show overwhelming bipartisan support because Kansas lawmakers know what the Chiefs mean to us and how big of an economic opportunity this is for Kansas,” Ryckman said.Just weeks before Republican National Convention, Illinois GOP chair announces resignationAfter 3 ½ years as ILGOP chair, Don Tracy cites intraparty fighting as reason for quittingBy HANNAH MEISELCapitol News Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.comHalfway through the 2024 election cycle and just a few weeks away from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Illinois GOP Chair Don Tracy on Wednesday announced his resignation as head of the state Republican Party.Tracy, who'd held the job since February 2021, explained his resignation in a two-page letter that cited intraparty “power struggles.” He also said he is concerned about the direction the party is taking under the current membership of the Illinois Republican State Central Committee – a 17-person body that steers the ILGOP, with one member elected from each congressional district.“In better days, Illinois Republicans came together after tough intra party elections,” Tracy wrote. “Now however, we have Republicans who would rather fight other Republicans than engage in the harder work of defeating incumbent Democrats by convincing swing voters to vote Republican.”Tracy was narrowly elected Illinois Republican Party chair in the wake of the 2020 election and Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection on the U.S. Capitol by those who sought to stop certification of the election for its winner, President Joe Biden, over former President Donald Trump. Even as Republicans publicly reckoned with the events of Jan. 6, hardline conservatives on the state central committee were pushing for a more ardent supporter of Trump and his politics than the previous chair, who was hand-picked by former Gov. Bruce Rauner.Instead, the party got Tracy, another Rauner ally who served as chair of the Illinois Gaming Board during the one-term governor's administration. Tracy had unsuccessfully run for lieutenant governor in 2010, and in 2002, he lost a bid for a state Senate seat – but as a Democrat.Tracy's electoral history, as well as his experience as an attorney and co-owner of his family's food distribution business, fit the mold of previous ILGOP chairs in a state where fiscally conservative and socially moderate suburban Republicans for decades were a political powerhouse.But as Republican politics have changed both nationally and in Illinois, Tracy's run as party chair proved tumultuous.Additionally, Tracy wrote that he was “concerned about the current infatuation” of some state central committee members “with certain individuals they call ‘grass roots' leaders.”One such self-proclaimed grassroots Republican, former state Sen. Darren Bailey, celebrated Tracy's resignation on social media Wednesday, calling it a “cleansing” of the state GOP.“Fake republicans got us into this mess,” wrote Bailey, who earlier this year lost a primary challenge to U.S. Rep. Mike Bost and unsuccessfully ran for governor in 2022. “Real Republicans standing firm will get us out!!!”Read more: Dems seek unity as new, former chair take no questions from media after party voteDemocrats panned the state GOP as “defined by a litany of electoral disasters, constant infighting, meager fundraising, and a strict adherence to a losing set of anti-choice, anti-worker, pro-Trump policies.”“While we don't expect new leadership to change any of that, we do wish the best of luck to the inevitable MAGA extremist who will succeed Don Tracy as Chair,” the party said.Tracy's letter indicated he would resign upon the election of a successor, “preferably no later than” July 19 – the day after the RNC is scheduled to conclude. Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service covering state government. It is distributed to hundreds of newspapers, radio and TV stations statewide. It is funded primarily by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, along with major contributions from the Illinois Broadcasters Foundation and Southern Illinois Editorial Association.Illinois child tax credit: who gets it, how much is it?(Capitol News Illinois illustration by Andrew Adams)Thursday, June 13, 2024$50M tax credit program will provide up to roughly $300 for low-income familiesBy ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.comIn the final hours of their spring legislative session, Illinois lawmakers approved a tax credit of up to about $300 for families with young children. The credit is available to Illinoisans with children under age 12 who qualify for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC. Although it has exceptions, that credit is generally available to married couples earning up to about $60,000 and single people earning up to about $50,000, depending on the number of children they have. For taxes on 2024 income, the tax credit will cap at just over $300 for tax filers with three or more children who meet certain income requirements. Taxpayers with two children face a cap of about $270 and taxpayers with one child face a cap of about $170. The child tax credit equates to 20 percent of the state's EITC, which allows Illinois taxpayers a credit equal to 20 percent of the federal EITC. Starting in tax year 2025, the state's child tax credit will double to 40 percent of the state EITC, meaning that it will max out at a bit over $600 for families with three children. Because the federal tax credit that determines its size is tied to inflation, the actual size of future years' child tax credits is yet to be determined. In its first year, the program is expected to cost the state $50 million, with a cost of about $100 million in subsequent years. The idea of a permanent child tax credit in Illinois has been floated for several years, with various proposals being put forward by legislators in the General Assembly as well as advocacy groups and think tanks. Gov. JB Pritzker pitched a child tax credit in his proposed budget earlier this year that was smaller than the version that passed in the final budget. It would have applied to children under three years old and cost about $12 million. Proponents of the idea say that in addition to helping low-income families, programs like this help local economies. “Every dollar we invest in the child tax credit is immediately spent locally,” Erion Malasi, the policy director for Economic Security for Illinois, told Capitol News Illinois. Researchers at the Illinois Economic Policy Institute, a labor movement-affiliated think tank, found in a January report that child tax credits have a higher economic impact than cuts to corporate income taxes or to capital gains taxes. That report also cited several research teams that found the temporary expansion to the federal child tax credit between 2021 and 2023 reduced child poverty in the U.S. by between 25 and 36 percent. That credit provided an additional $1,000 per child on top of an existing $2,000 credit, with increases for younger children. State Sen. Omar Aquino, D-Chicago, sponsored legislation that would have created a $300 million child tax credit program that was more expansive than the version that passed. Aquino told Capitol News Illinois he will be watching the rollout of the child tax credit to see if there is room for an “expansion” in future budget years or if there is a route for the credit to be automatically applied for qualifying taxpayers. The Illinois Department of Revenue is working on guidance for next year's filing season and will provide information about how to claim the child tax credit on its website. Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service covering state government. It is distributed to hundreds of print and broadcast outlets statewide. It is funded primarily by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, along with major contributions from the Illinois Broadcasters Foundation and Southern Illinois Editorial Association.Kansas' Davids lauds court decision on abortion pill; Marshall critiques Democrats' IVF billBY: TIM CARPENTER - JUNE 13, 2024 4:56 PM   U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, applauded a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to turn aside a lawsuit seeking to direct the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to significantly limit access to the abortion pill mifepristone. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)TOPEKA — U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids of Kansas said the U.S. Supreme Court's rejection of an attempt to undermine the federal Food and Drug Administration's authorization of a widely available abortion medication wouldn't be the final act by opponents of reproductive rights.On Thursday, the Supreme Court said the plaintiffs, comprised of anti-abortion physicians and organizations, didn't have standing to pursue the lawsuit against the FDA aimed at curtailing access to the drug mifepristone. It's possible other plaintiffs capable of showing they were harmed by availability of the pill could challenge FDA approval of the drug. It is used in approximately half of all abortions in the United States.“I will always stand with Kansans who overwhelmingly rejected extremist attempts to limit reproductive health care access,” said Davids, the 3rd District Democrat. “Yet, for the second year in a row, a vital and safe reproductive health care medication was under attack, threatening to strip Kansans' ability to freely make health care decisions that are best for their families and futures.”Davids said the Supreme Court opinion was “a victory for our freedoms,” but the legal fight regarding abortion access was far from over. She vowed to continue opposing attempts to “interfere in our most private health care decisions.”U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, signed an amicus brief urging federal courts to rule the FDA overstepped its authority years ago in regard to use of mifepristone. U.S. Reps. Ron Estes, Tracey Mann and Jake LaTurner, signed a brief that argued the Supreme Court should reverse the FDA.These Kansas lawmakers said the FDA's action to deregulate “chemical abortion drugs” subverted Congress' public policy interests and patient welfare.Mifepristone, which is authorized for up to 10 weeks into a pregnancy, was part of two-drug regimen that included misoprostol as the second pharmaceutical.Meanwhile, both U.S. senators from Kansas, Republicans Jerry Moran and Marshall, voted Thursday to block legislation offered by Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois that would affirm the right of women attempting to become pregnant to seek fertility treatments that included in vitro fertilization or IVF.The Senate vote on that measure was 48-47, short of the 60 votes required to advance the measure.On Wednesday, Marshall said the Duckworth bill contained “poison pills” that violated the religious freedom of physicians and would unnecessarily broaden access to reproductive technology. He praised a piece of IVF legislation sponsored by Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas.Marshall, a physician who delivered babies for 30 years in Kansas said, “The country needs to know that Republicans believe in IVF. I happen to believe IVF is a gift from God.”Sean: Unfortunately for Senator Marshall, he doesn't speak for all Republicans, many of whom are far out of the mainstream on whether they believe families should be able to access IVF.And today in unforced errors…Trump tells House Republicans Milwaukee is a ‘horrible city'BY: HENRY REDMAN - JUNE 13, 2024 10:51 AM   Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump speaks during a rally on Wednesday, May 1, in Waukesha, Wisconsin. (Scott Olson | Getty Images)In a closed door meeting with Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives, Donald Trump reportedly called Milwaukee, the location of this summer's Republican National Convention, a “horrible city.” Trump's comments were reported by Punchbowl News' Jake Sherman. “Milwaukee, where we are having our convention, is a horrible city,” Trump is reported to have said on Thursday. The former president visited Wisconsin in May, holding a rally in Waukesha. During that visit, he talked about the RNC coming to Milwaukee, making fun of Democrats — who planned to hold the 2020 Democratic National Convention in the city but canceled it due to the COVID-19 pandemic — for not showing up to the city. Wisconsin's House Republicans responded to the report with varying stories about what happened. Rep. Glenn Grothman told reporters Trump was talking about “election integrity” in large urban centers, Rep. Derrick Van Orden said the report was a lie and that Trump was talking about the city's crime rate and Rep. Bryan Steil denied that Trump made the comment at all.In response to the comment, Democrats said if Trump doesn't like Milwaukee, he doesn't need to come. “If Donald Trump hates Milwaukee so much, we have one message for him: don't come, we won't miss you — your campaign is barely here in the first place,” Democratic National Committee spokesperson Addy Toevs said in a statement. “In November, Wisconsinites will show Trump how the dislike is mutual and will reject him again once and for all.”Other Democrats touted Milwaukee's beer, food and sports teams while connecting the comments to regular Republican attacks against Wisconsin's largest and most diverse city.“Donald Trump attacking the great city of Milwaukee as a ‘horrible city' exactly one month before he shuffles out on stage at the Fiserv reflects the backward, twisted man Donald Trump has always been,” Wisconsin Democratic Party Vice Chair Felesia Martin said. “With entertainment, recreation and a quality of life that is unparalleled — to say nothing of a great basketball team — I am blessed to call Milwaukee home. We're used to Republican politicians like Donald Trump showing nothing but contempt for Milwaukee and the folks who live here: they know our power, and they're afraid of the city we are building here, together. Once again, Trump has demonstrated why he should not be elected to the highest office in the land. He does not possess the discipline, respect, thoughtfulness, nor the maturity necessary to lead our country.”Trump is expected to visit southeastern Wisconsin again next week, for a planned rally in Racine on Tuesday. Because he knows if he wants to be president again, he has to win there. Wild. @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Threads)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Threads) Sean Diller (no social)The Heartland Collective - Sign Up Today!JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/

The Heartland POD, Friday June 21, 2024Kansas Legislature passes incentive bill to lure Kanas City Chiefs and RoyalsRather than preside over clown show convention, IL GOP chair resignsIllinois families cheer $300 state Child Tax CreditDems confident, Republicans morose in ongoing IVF battleThis week in ‘unforced errors' Trump calls Milwaukee a ‘horrible city' causing his pollster to be… also morose. We're glad to have you with us. If you're new to our shows make sure you subscribe and leave a 5-star rating wherever you listen. You can also find Heartland POD content on Youtube and on social media @ THE heartland pod, and learn more at https://theheartlandcollective.comLots to do, so let's go! Kansas Legislature passes incentive bill to lure Kansas City Chiefs, RoyalsBY: ALLISON KITE - JUNE 18, 2024 3:26 PM   Brady Singer of the Kansas City Royals throws in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Kauffman Stadium in April. (Ed Zurga/Getty Images).TOPEKA — The Kansas City Royals and Chiefs could receive hundreds of millions of dollars in sales tax revenue to move from Missouri and build new stadiums across the state line under legislation passed Tuesday by Kansas lawmakers.The House voted 84-38 and the Senate voted 27-8 to approve legislation that would expand a state incentive program in an attempt to lure one or both teams from Kansas City. The bill now heads to Gov. Laura Kelly, a Democrat, who said in a statement following the Senate vote that the effort to bring the teams to Kansas “shows we're all-in on keeping our beloved teams in the Kansas City metro.”“Kansas now has the opportunity to become a professional sports powerhouse with the Chiefs and Royals potentially joining Sporting KC as major league attractions, all with robust, revenue-generating entertainment districts surrounding them providing new jobs, new visitors and new revenues that boost the Kansas economy,” Kelly said.Neither team has promised to move to Kansas, though both actively lobbied for the legislation's passage. The Chiefs said in a statement that the team appreciated Kansas leaders reaching out for input on the legislation.“We look forward to exploring the options this legislation may provide,” the statement said. The Royals said the team was grateful to the legislature for its vote. “The Kansas City Royals look forward to additional conversations as we evaluate where we will play baseball in the future,” the team said. “We will always prioritize the best interests of our fans, associates and taxpayers in this process.”State Rep. Sean Tarwater, a Republican from Stilwell, said during debate in the House that Missouri had a history of losing professional sports teams and implored fellow House members to pass the legislation.“I ask you today, do you really want to put that type of an economic generation in the hands of the state of Missouri?” Tarwater said just before the vote.Rep. Sean Tarwater speaks on the floor of the Kansas House of Representatives in favor of expanding economic incentives in an attempt to bring the Kansas City Chiefs or Royals to Kansas. (Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector)Passage of the bill represents a monumental step in Kansas lawmakers' attempts to court the teams. Both teams have signaled a willingness to move from their current stadiums at the Truman Sports Complex in Kansas City, Missouri.While neither team has announced a proposed site for a Kansas stadium, legislators speculated it could land in Wyandotte County near the Sporting KC soccer stadium, NASCAR track and outlet shops.“We have the history of building amazing projects that have brought in retail commerce, restaurants, hotels and have improved an area that was largely just a field and turned it into a tax-generating machine for our state,” said Sen. J.R. Claeys, a Salina Republican.The legislation, he said, would put Kansas in a “very good position to keep the Kansas City Chiefs and the Kansas City Royals in the Kansas City metro area.”The bill, which was not voted on by any legislative committee, would expand the state's Sales Tax and Revenue (STAR) Bond program, which is meant to help finance tourism and entertainment districts to help pay for a professional football or baseball stadium of at least $1 billion.A developer building a stadium under the program would be eligible to finance up to 70% of the project cost by issuing bonds and repaying them with the increased sales tax collections from the stadium site. The expansion would have initially allowed up to 75% of project costs but was tweaked before introduction. Debt on a stadium constructed under the expansion wouldn't have to be repaid for 30 years instead of the normal 20.The project could also receive a boost from liquor taxes generated in the STAR Bond district and revenues from a fund Kansas created when it legalized sports betting.During House debate, Rep. Paul Waggoner, a Hutchinson Republican, argued subsidized stadiums never generate the economic activity that they promise. He was alarmed by what he called “minimal transparency” in the deal-making process laid out in the legislation.The bill says any agreement between the state and a team would be confidential until after it has been executed.Waggoner called the legislation “bad public policy.”“This is not your mother's STAR Bonds,” Waggoner said. “This is a jacked up super-sized version of STAR Bonds.”Patrick Mahomes throws pass against the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 23, 2022. Kansas lawmakers could offer the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals millions of dollars in tax incentives to move from Missouri to Kansas. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images).The bill limits the eligibility to National Football League or Major League Baseball teams currently near Kansas. The financing mechanism could be used for both stadiums and training facilities.Both teams have pressed lawmakers in recent weeks to pass the bill with representatives from the Royals hosting dinner for Democratic lawmakers at a steakhouse Monday night and the Chiefs throwing a lunchtime block party Tuesday steps from the Capitol.Earlier this month, a nonprofit called Scoop and Score Inc. launched to advocate for a Kansas stadium deal. The organization, which does not have to disclose its donors, hired 30 lobbyists to advocate for the STAR Bond expansion legislation. In a statement, former Kansas House Speaker Ron Ryckman Jr., a lobbyist for Scoop and Score and the Chiefs, said the Legislature “stepped up in a big way, paving the path to make sure the Chiefs stay right where they belong — in Kansas City with their loyal fans.”“The votes show overwhelming bipartisan support because Kansas lawmakers know what the Chiefs mean to us and how big of an economic opportunity this is for Kansas,” Ryckman said.Just weeks before Republican National Convention, Illinois GOP chair announces resignationAfter 3 ½ years as ILGOP chair, Don Tracy cites intraparty fighting as reason for quittingBy HANNAH MEISELCapitol News Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.comHalfway through the 2024 election cycle and just a few weeks away from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Illinois GOP Chair Don Tracy on Wednesday announced his resignation as head of the state Republican Party.Tracy, who'd held the job since February 2021, explained his resignation in a two-page letter that cited intraparty “power struggles.” He also said he is concerned about the direction the party is taking under the current membership of the Illinois Republican State Central Committee – a 17-person body that steers the ILGOP, with one member elected from each congressional district.“In better days, Illinois Republicans came together after tough intra party elections,” Tracy wrote. “Now however, we have Republicans who would rather fight other Republicans than engage in the harder work of defeating incumbent Democrats by convincing swing voters to vote Republican.”Tracy was narrowly elected Illinois Republican Party chair in the wake of the 2020 election and Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection on the U.S. Capitol by those who sought to stop certification of the election for its winner, President Joe Biden, over former President Donald Trump. Even as Republicans publicly reckoned with the events of Jan. 6, hardline conservatives on the state central committee were pushing for a more ardent supporter of Trump and his politics than the previous chair, who was hand-picked by former Gov. Bruce Rauner.Instead, the party got Tracy, another Rauner ally who served as chair of the Illinois Gaming Board during the one-term governor's administration. Tracy had unsuccessfully run for lieutenant governor in 2010, and in 2002, he lost a bid for a state Senate seat – but as a Democrat.Tracy's electoral history, as well as his experience as an attorney and co-owner of his family's food distribution business, fit the mold of previous ILGOP chairs in a state where fiscally conservative and socially moderate suburban Republicans for decades were a political powerhouse.But as Republican politics have changed both nationally and in Illinois, Tracy's run as party chair proved tumultuous.Additionally, Tracy wrote that he was “concerned about the current infatuation” of some state central committee members “with certain individuals they call ‘grass roots' leaders.”One such self-proclaimed grassroots Republican, former state Sen. Darren Bailey, celebrated Tracy's resignation on social media Wednesday, calling it a “cleansing” of the state GOP.“Fake republicans got us into this mess,” wrote Bailey, who earlier this year lost a primary challenge to U.S. Rep. Mike Bost and unsuccessfully ran for governor in 2022. “Real Republicans standing firm will get us out!!!”Read more: Dems seek unity as new, former chair take no questions from media after party voteDemocrats panned the state GOP as “defined by a litany of electoral disasters, constant infighting, meager fundraising, and a strict adherence to a losing set of anti-choice, anti-worker, pro-Trump policies.”“While we don't expect new leadership to change any of that, we do wish the best of luck to the inevitable MAGA extremist who will succeed Don Tracy as Chair,” the party said.Tracy's letter indicated he would resign upon the election of a successor, “preferably no later than” July 19 – the day after the RNC is scheduled to conclude. Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service covering state government. It is distributed to hundreds of newspapers, radio and TV stations statewide. It is funded primarily by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, along with major contributions from the Illinois Broadcasters Foundation and Southern Illinois Editorial Association.Illinois child tax credit: who gets it, how much is it?(Capitol News Illinois illustration by Andrew Adams)Thursday, June 13, 2024$50M tax credit program will provide up to roughly $300 for low-income familiesBy ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.comIn the final hours of their spring legislative session, Illinois lawmakers approved a tax credit of up to about $300 for families with young children. The credit is available to Illinoisans with children under age 12 who qualify for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC. Although it has exceptions, that credit is generally available to married couples earning up to about $60,000 and single people earning up to about $50,000, depending on the number of children they have. For taxes on 2024 income, the tax credit will cap at just over $300 for tax filers with three or more children who meet certain income requirements. Taxpayers with two children face a cap of about $270 and taxpayers with one child face a cap of about $170. The child tax credit equates to 20 percent of the state's EITC, which allows Illinois taxpayers a credit equal to 20 percent of the federal EITC. Starting in tax year 2025, the state's child tax credit will double to 40 percent of the state EITC, meaning that it will max out at a bit over $600 for families with three children. Because the federal tax credit that determines its size is tied to inflation, the actual size of future years' child tax credits is yet to be determined. In its first year, the program is expected to cost the state $50 million, with a cost of about $100 million in subsequent years. The idea of a permanent child tax credit in Illinois has been floated for several years, with various proposals being put forward by legislators in the General Assembly as well as advocacy groups and think tanks. Gov. JB Pritzker pitched a child tax credit in his proposed budget earlier this year that was smaller than the version that passed in the final budget. It would have applied to children under three years old and cost about $12 million. Proponents of the idea say that in addition to helping low-income families, programs like this help local economies. “Every dollar we invest in the child tax credit is immediately spent locally,” Erion Malasi, the policy director for Economic Security for Illinois, told Capitol News Illinois. Researchers at the Illinois Economic Policy Institute, a labor movement-affiliated think tank, found in a January report that child tax credits have a higher economic impact than cuts to corporate income taxes or to capital gains taxes. That report also cited several research teams that found the temporary expansion to the federal child tax credit between 2021 and 2023 reduced child poverty in the U.S. by between 25 and 36 percent. That credit provided an additional $1,000 per child on top of an existing $2,000 credit, with increases for younger children. State Sen. Omar Aquino, D-Chicago, sponsored legislation that would have created a $300 million child tax credit program that was more expansive than the version that passed. Aquino told Capitol News Illinois he will be watching the rollout of the child tax credit to see if there is room for an “expansion” in future budget years or if there is a route for the credit to be automatically applied for qualifying taxpayers. The Illinois Department of Revenue is working on guidance for next year's filing season and will provide information about how to claim the child tax credit on its website. Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service covering state government. It is distributed to hundreds of print and broadcast outlets statewide. It is funded primarily by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, along with major contributions from the Illinois Broadcasters Foundation and Southern Illinois Editorial Association.Kansas' Davids lauds court decision on abortion pill; Marshall critiques Democrats' IVF billBY: TIM CARPENTER - JUNE 13, 2024 4:56 PM   U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, applauded a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to turn aside a lawsuit seeking to direct the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to significantly limit access to the abortion pill mifepristone. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)TOPEKA — U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids of Kansas said the U.S. Supreme Court's rejection of an attempt to undermine the federal Food and Drug Administration's authorization of a widely available abortion medication wouldn't be the final act by opponents of reproductive rights.On Thursday, the Supreme Court said the plaintiffs, comprised of anti-abortion physicians and organizations, didn't have standing to pursue the lawsuit against the FDA aimed at curtailing access to the drug mifepristone. It's possible other plaintiffs capable of showing they were harmed by availability of the pill could challenge FDA approval of the drug. It is used in approximately half of all abortions in the United States.“I will always stand with Kansans who overwhelmingly rejected extremist attempts to limit reproductive health care access,” said Davids, the 3rd District Democrat. “Yet, for the second year in a row, a vital and safe reproductive health care medication was under attack, threatening to strip Kansans' ability to freely make health care decisions that are best for their families and futures.”Davids said the Supreme Court opinion was “a victory for our freedoms,” but the legal fight regarding abortion access was far from over. She vowed to continue opposing attempts to “interfere in our most private health care decisions.”U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, signed an amicus brief urging federal courts to rule the FDA overstepped its authority years ago in regard to use of mifepristone. U.S. Reps. Ron Estes, Tracey Mann and Jake LaTurner, signed a brief that argued the Supreme Court should reverse the FDA.These Kansas lawmakers said the FDA's action to deregulate “chemical abortion drugs” subverted Congress' public policy interests and patient welfare.Mifepristone, which is authorized for up to 10 weeks into a pregnancy, was part of two-drug regimen that included misoprostol as the second pharmaceutical.Meanwhile, both U.S. senators from Kansas, Republicans Jerry Moran and Marshall, voted Thursday to block legislation offered by Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois that would affirm the right of women attempting to become pregnant to seek fertility treatments that included in vitro fertilization or IVF.The Senate vote on that measure was 48-47, short of the 60 votes required to advance the measure.On Wednesday, Marshall said the Duckworth bill contained “poison pills” that violated the religious freedom of physicians and would unnecessarily broaden access to reproductive technology. He praised a piece of IVF legislation sponsored by Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas.Marshall, a physician who delivered babies for 30 years in Kansas said, “The country needs to know that Republicans believe in IVF. I happen to believe IVF is a gift from God.”Sean: Unfortunately for Senator Marshall, he doesn't speak for all Republicans, many of whom are far out of the mainstream on whether they believe families should be able to access IVF.And today in unforced errors…Trump tells House Republicans Milwaukee is a ‘horrible city'BY: HENRY REDMAN - JUNE 13, 2024 10:51 AM   Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump speaks during a rally on Wednesday, May 1, in Waukesha, Wisconsin. (Scott Olson | Getty Images)In a closed door meeting with Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives, Donald Trump reportedly called Milwaukee, the location of this summer's Republican National Convention, a “horrible city.” Trump's comments were reported by Punchbowl News' Jake Sherman. “Milwaukee, where we are having our convention, is a horrible city,” Trump is reported to have said on Thursday. The former president visited Wisconsin in May, holding a rally in Waukesha. During that visit, he talked about the RNC coming to Milwaukee, making fun of Democrats — who planned to hold the 2020 Democratic National Convention in the city but canceled it due to the COVID-19 pandemic — for not showing up to the city. Wisconsin's House Republicans responded to the report with varying stories about what happened. Rep. Glenn Grothman told reporters Trump was talking about “election integrity” in large urban centers, Rep. Derrick Van Orden said the report was a lie and that Trump was talking about the city's crime rate and Rep. Bryan Steil denied that Trump made the comment at all.In response to the comment, Democrats said if Trump doesn't like Milwaukee, he doesn't need to come. “If Donald Trump hates Milwaukee so much, we have one message for him: don't come, we won't miss you — your campaign is barely here in the first place,” Democratic National Committee spokesperson Addy Toevs said in a statement. “In November, Wisconsinites will show Trump how the dislike is mutual and will reject him again once and for all.”Other Democrats touted Milwaukee's beer, food and sports teams while connecting the comments to regular Republican attacks against Wisconsin's largest and most diverse city.“Donald Trump attacking the great city of Milwaukee as a ‘horrible city' exactly one month before he shuffles out on stage at the Fiserv reflects the backward, twisted man Donald Trump has always been,” Wisconsin Democratic Party Vice Chair Felesia Martin said. “With entertainment, recreation and a quality of life that is unparalleled — to say nothing of a great basketball team — I am blessed to call Milwaukee home. We're used to Republican politicians like Donald Trump showing nothing but contempt for Milwaukee and the folks who live here: they know our power, and they're afraid of the city we are building here, together. Once again, Trump has demonstrated why he should not be elected to the highest office in the land. He does not possess the discipline, respect, thoughtfulness, nor the maturity necessary to lead our country.”Trump is expected to visit southeastern Wisconsin again next week, for a planned rally in Racine on Tuesday. Because he knows if he wants to be president again, he has to win there. Wild. @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Threads)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Threads) Sean Diller (no social)The Heartland Collective - Sign Up Today!JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/

This week as pro-Palestinian protests picked up on campuses across the country, Chicago area students also began setting up encampments demanding universities divest from direct support of Israel as the death toll in Gaza surpasses 34,000 people. Crain's Chicago reporter Leigh Giangreco and Block Club Chicago's Maxwell Evans are here with the latest, including what student organizers are saying and a response from the Midwest Anti Defamation League. Plus, former gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey is accused of colluding with a super PAC, an iconic Greater Grand Crossing Blues club is reopening, and did y'all hear that new Kendrick dis?  Good news: Call and Response Bookstore Grand Opening    Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune's Chief Political Reporter, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article that focuses on a secret meeting held between right-wing radio show host Dan Proft and Darren Bailey after he won the 2022 Republican governor primary. Illinois Democrats filed a complaint against Proft for alleged illegal election coordination with the former […]

Chief political reporter for the Chicago Tribune Rick Pearson joins the Steve Cochran Show to break down the ongoing investigation into whether Darren Bailey colluded with Dan Proft, a conservative radio host and political operative, during the 2022 campaign. State election officials are currently examining the matter for any illegal activities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lefties try to figure out where they stand. Ben riffs. Congresswoman Delia Ramirez talks about her fist year in congress. Dealing with MAGA. Who's more obnoxious—Darren Bailey or Marjorie Taylor Green. And why she voted how she did on Ukraine, Israel, TikTok and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro, won the GOP nomination in Illinois' 12th Congressional District for a sixth time earlier this week, warding off a challenge by former Illinois legislator Darren Bailey, R-Xenia. In the Madison County Republican primary for board chairman, treasurer Chris Slusser defeated the embattled incumbent, Kurt Prenzler. STLPR journalists Will Bauer and Brian Munoz discuss the results on the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air.

Mike Ferguson in the Morning 03-20-24 Illinois primary results, including Mike Bost defeating Darren Bailey in the 12th District. Minneapolis enacts new minimum wage law that forces Lyft and Uber to leave town. They will cease operations in Minneapolis starting May 1. Story here: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/uber-lyft-leave-minneapolis-minimum-213011534.html Michael Buschbacher, partner at the law firm Boyden Gray PLLC and former DOJ official in the Environment Division (2020-21), talks about issues and claims surrounding EVs, including the claims of environmental benefits when the facts show otherwise.  MORNING NEWS DUMP: SCOTUS gives Texas a border win, and then another court takes that win away for the moment. The case will likely wind up back before the Supreme Court. The property tax freeze for seniors that was approved by the St. Louis County Council will not be available this year...why not?!? IL Congressman Mike Bost won the Republican primary in the 12th District. Cardinals split their 2-for-Tuesday games, beating the Marlins 11-10 and losing to the Mets 3-1. They'll face the Nationals this afternoon at 5:05pm. Blues (now 36-30-3) lost to the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 at Enterprise Center. They're in Ottawa tomorrow night. NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Livestream 24/7: http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstreamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Reardon welcomes Illinois Congressman Mike Bost to discuss tomorrow's primary in Illinois where he is facing off against Darren Bailey, his thoughts on the southern border, and other pressing issues.

Hour 1: Mark Reardon welcomes Illinois Congressman Mike Bost to discuss tomorrow's primary in Illinois where he is facing off against Darren Bailey, his thoughts on the southern border, and other pressing issues. Later, Mark shares the latest mainstream media malpractice over Trump's "bloodbath" comment hoax.

In the GOP primary race to represent southern Illinois in Congress, incumbent Mike Bost is being challenged by Darren Bailey. The two Republicans have tried to differentiate themselves — despite having similar policy positions. How are they different and what are their priorities for the 12th congressional district?

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 03.08.2024 Darren Bailey on his Illinois Congressional Campaign in the 12th district | State of the Union | ISSUES: 2nd amendment, right to life, energy independence, border security https://baileyforillinois.com/  https://twitter.com/DarrenBaileyIL   https://newstalkstl.com/    FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstream    RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW  0:00 SEG 1 Was It the State of the Union or the State of Ukraine? | The SOTU Was for the Democratic Party  17:43 SEG 2 Darren Bailey on his Illinois Congressional Campaign in the 12th district | State of the Union | ISSUES: 2nd amendment, right to life, energy independence, border security https://baileyforillinois.com/  https://twitter.com/DarrenBaileyIL 34:44 SEG 3 Chris Corner is about his quote for Project 21 about The State of the Union https://newstalkstl.com/    FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstream    RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 03.08.2024 Darren Bailey on his Illinois Congressional Campaign in the 12th district | State of the Union | ISSUES: 2nd amendment, right to life, energy independence, border security https://baileyforillinois.com/  https://twitter.com/DarrenBaileyIL   https://newstalkstl.com/    FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstream    RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW  0:00 SEG 1 Was It the State of the Union or the State of Ukraine? | The SOTU Was for the Democratic Party  17:43 SEG 2 Darren Bailey on his Illinois Congressional Campaign in the 12th district | State of the Union | ISSUES: 2nd amendment, right to life, energy independence, border security https://baileyforillinois.com/  https://twitter.com/DarrenBaileyIL 34:44 SEG 3 Chris Corner is about his quote for Project 21 about The State of the Union https://newstalkstl.com/    FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstream    RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Johnson asks the Sun-Times editorial board to go off the record. Ben riffs. Monroe Anderson explains how mayors use the press and why the press wants to be used. Also, advice for Fani Willis. And the Trump blessing goes to Mike Bost not Darren Bailey. And a tribute to Joyce Owens and Richard Hunt.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Illinois U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro, last faced a primary opponent in 2018 when the longtime lawmaker cruised to victory with nearly 84% of the vote. However, this year former GOP gubernatorial nominee and former state legislator, Darren Bailey, R-Xenia, is hoping to unseat Bost from the 12th Congressional District when voters go to the polls next month. “He says I'm a professional politician,” Bost said of Bailey on the Politically Speaking podcast. “Well, he's a professional candidate.”

9:05 – 9:22 (17mins) Weekly: The Heritage Foundation - Rob Bluey - We call Him: 202-608-6155 Backup is 202-340-6382 @RobertBluey The Heritage Foundation @Heritage Heritage.org 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Weekly: “THAT'S CRAP”  9:41 – 9:56 (15mins) Darren Bailey – Darren's number is 618.237.4440  We call Darren Fight for Southern Illinois! Darren Bailey is running for Congress to protect the freedoms sacred to all that call the Land of Lincoln homeA farmer, family man, and fellow rural Illinoisian, Darren Bailey's conservative roots run deep.Darren is a third-generation family farmer from rural Southern Illinois who, along with his sons, owns and operates Bailey Family Farm where they grow corn, wheat, and soybeans. It is here on the farm where he learned and passed down the values of hard work and a strong faith to his children.Darren is grounded in the conservative values of individual liberty, social responsibility, and working hard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darren Bailey, the former Republican Illinois gubernatorial candidate, is banking on his deeply conservative values and unwillingness to sacrifice them to propel him to victory against U.S. Rep. Mike Bost in the 12th District primary next month. “As a Republican — and as a conservative Republican — I cannot compromise my values,” Bailey said on the Politically Speaking podcast.

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about Congressman Mike Bost and the challenge he faces in the March 19 primary.

Darren Bailey is running for Congress! The beloved former State Senator is fighting to let the voice of the people be heard in the halls of the U.S. House, and in this episode of Spotlight, IFA’s David Smith asks him what he would do to ensure a safe border and much more. To find out how you can support Bailey’s campaign, go to baileyforillinois.com… Continue Reading

Darren Bailey shoots off his mouth and his guns, Ben riffs. Delmarie Cobb talks all things politics. Including Trump, Biden, Claudine Guy and more. Much more…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former Congressman Rodney Davis had some choice words when it came to Darren Bailey and his race for Congress. Davis pointed out that the only reason Bailey won his primary was because JB Pritzker filtered money into his campaign. "He happened to be the worst Gubernatorial candidate Republicans had nominated in my lifetime," Davis said.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to this segment of the Annie Frey Show where Annie is joined by Darren Bailey, Former State Senator for Illinois' 55th District to discuss Illinois' assault weapon registry being open.

In hour 2 of The Annie Frey Show, Annie is joined by Jim Carafano, Senior Counselor to the President and E.W. Richardson Fellow for International Engagement at The Heritage Foundation to discuss John Kirby's comment on viable two-state solution and why Jim says there is none. Later, she is joined by Darren Bailey, Former State Senator for Illinois' 55th District to discuss Illinois' assault weapon registry being open. They wrap up the hour with Wiggins America: Money saving tips from Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary.

Recap of Justin's wedding….  (10:48) BLM Brandon makes run to the border this week (29:54) Israel:  need to get over the messenger (Trump) and look at where he was correct (47:44) Sharyl Atkisson J6 report (1:06:52) Darren Bailey, former gubernatorial candidate for IL governor and current candidate for U.S. representative of Illinois's 12th congressional district, on Illinois' immigration crisis “It's about to get real” For more on Darren's run for congress baileyforillinois.com (1:24:36) Maison Des Champs, pro-life “spiderman” who climbs buildings, shares his experience climbing the Accenture Tower, and getting arrested for it, in Chicago Keep up with Maison on X @prolifespidermn and @letthemliveorg (1:38:49) President of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and foreign affairs columnist for The Washington Times, Clifford May, breaks down what to expect when Israel invades Gaza  For more on Cliff and the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies fdd.org  (1:54:18) John Tamny, editor of RealClearMarkets & Director of the Center for Economic Freedom at FreedomWorks: You Can't Separate the Unemployment Report From the Virus and the Border Check out John's most recent book  The Money Confusion: How Illiteracy about Currencies and Inflation Sets the Stage for the Crypto RevolutionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My Finding Freedom Forum is where I ask my guests, "Where are we losing freedom in America, what can we do to protect it, and what are my guest doing to protect it? In this episode I have IN THIS ORDER, Darren Bailey, running for congress in Illinois, Kim Yeater "Take Your Power Back Radio Show." Charles Bookwalter, running for Congress in Indiana, Tina Peters from the Selection Code, and Joe Oltman, with The Conservative Daily radio show.

In hour 1 of The Annie Frey Show, Annie and Brad speak on the GOP needing to work on finding ways to become more appealing to voters for the 2024 Election. They are then joined, IN STUDIO, by Darren Bailey, a former Illinois State Senator. Bailey discusses the necessity of getting inappropriate books out of school libraries. He then speaks on the importance of the 2024 Election to turn around the trajectory of the country. They wrap up the hour with Wiggins America where they discuss the Vegas odds of the 2024 Election.

White Sox do a squeeze play. Ben riffs. Monroe Anderson talks GOP debate, Trump indictment in Georgia, and the Trump chumping of Mayor Rudy G. Also, Dems let MAGA follow Pritzker's Darren Bailey strategy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

0:00 - Hell no. They might house migrants at the Armory on Broadway   11:11 - Investigation over with no suspects found. Another White House Cover Up? Secret Service says they found NO fingerprints on the bag, no DNA found on the bag.NO surveillance video found, NO LEADS so far.  *** The entrance used for private tours.  ** Hunter Biden doesn't get the plea deal if he gets connected to this case.   19:22 - I was told that he's a good person, a “grandpa”. But he's a Grandpa who is denying his 7th grandchild. He's a fraud. He's not POOR or Middle class. He's been making it rain for decades.  “It's seven Grandkids, Mr President”   27:50 - The media's bizarre “Sound of Freedom Freakout.” Human trafficking is a 150 Billion dollar a year business. It is real so why would this be the hill liberal media dies on? If you go see Sound of Freedom, a true story about child sex trafficking, then you must be a right-wing conspiracy nutjob. THIS IS WHAT'S HAPPENING In some movie THEATRES TAHT ARE SHOWING ‘Sound of Freedom.'   47:55 - Jacqueline Toboroff, author of Supermoms Activated, discusses her book that charts the journey of 13 mothers from across the nation and the approaches they've taken to fight back against Marxism on all fronts. For more on Jacqueline and her book visit jacquelinefornyc.com   57:25 - Today we salute you, Mr Really Really Bad Transgender   01:00:27 - 15th Ward Alderman, Ray Lopez, criticizes Mayor Johnson's decision to get rid of the Gang Database. For more on Ald Lopez' work for the 15th ward visit  the15thward.org   01:18:01 - Mike Bost, U.S. representative for Illinois' 12th congressional district, responds to Darren Bailey' challenge for his seat. For more on Congressman Bost's work for Illinois' 12th district visit bost.house.gov   01:33:21 - Co-founder of  Right Books 4 Kids and co-author of  Stolen Youth: How Radicals Are Erasing Innocence and Indoctrinating a Generation, Bethany Mandel:  Dems are showing their misogyny by calling concerned moms like Casey DeSantis ‘Karens' For more from Bethany, check out her substack rightbooks4kids.substack.com 01:50:45 - OPEN MIC FRIDAY!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Illinois lawmaker Darren Bailey announces his run for congress, a central Illinois couple converts a historic church into a wedding venue, and the Illinois men's basketball team promotes new coaches.Hosted by Husna HussainiStories by Kaitlyn Devitt, Laszlo Richard Toth, and Elissa Eaton.Music by Boxout

Darren Bailey battles Mike Bost for Trump's blessings. Ben riffs. South Bend council member Henry Davis Jr returns to talk about his recent run for mayor. How Dems take Black people for granted. How Trump feeds nihilism to Black voters. And why it's crazy to give handouts to sports teams, owned by “capitalists” who believe in socialism for themselves. And more…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us a text Brian has a discussion with Darren Bailey the disruptor! We live perils times and God is raising up Darren to disrupt the corruption within our land. On this episode you will learn of the dangers that we face and solutions that will work if we would just engage.   Support Darren Baileyhttps://baileyforillinois.com/ Check out the new Grace Ops Devotional  Become an Exclusive Member Today!We are a brotherhood of men trained by grace to take action, to build community and to be the solution in this fallen world.LEARN MORE   Please check out graceops.netJoin our email listGet some gearShare our brand and culture with your friendsIf we see you wearing our stuff and acting like a punk, we will ask for it back!Podcast Description:We share engaging lessons, stories and values that will empower men to live with courage on the battlefield of life.

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In his waning moments as a state senator, Darren Bailey feels compelled to read from the Bible. Ben riffs. Monroe Anderson talks Jerrod Carmichael at Golden Globes. And Jim Coogan joins the conversation to talk MAGA congressional investigations, Biden's missing documents, and various crimes of Trump. Get ready for a MAGA witch hunt.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Darren Bailey was the republican candidate for the Illinois Governor's race in 2022, running against incumbent Governor, JB Pritzker. In today's conversation we discuss Darren's thoughts on the race, what he would've done differently, his relationship with former president Donald J Trump, Abortion, Faith, and more. Thank you to this show's sponsors: Marchelloni's Pizza in Fairbury Pizza Provider Call between 4-5 pm and get 2nd pizza free! https://www.facebook.com/pizzasbymarchelloni (815) 692-4602 Pamela Deaton | Health Markets Insurance Agent for Health Markets Helping you find the best Health, life, vision, dental, and disability insurance for you. www.pamdeaton.com (309) 287-2518 InMotion Fitness Center https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085541333873 605 North 4Th St, 61739, Fairbury (815) 692-2572 Fairbury Furniture 100 W Locust St Fairbury, IL 61739 http://www.fairburyfurniture.com/ (815) 692-3000 ----- Follow The Paul Garcia Show: Official Website: https://www.thepaulgarciashow.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/thepaulgarciashow Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePaulGarciaShow Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepaulgarciashow Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0DfWzOcJwgne3ffkD5VDqT?si=312b756e61604bc5 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-paul-garcia-show/id1534365630SEE Website: https://www.thepaulgarciashow.com ADVERTISE ON THIS SHOW: email: info@thepaulgarciashow.com COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION FOR BUSINESSES: email: info@thepaulgarciashow.com ----- More about Darren Bailey (From his website): A farmer, family man, and fellow citizen from rural Illinois, Darren Bailey's conservative roots run deep. Darren was born and raised in Louisville and is a proud third-generation farmer. Growing up on Bailey Family Farm, Darren learned at a young age what it means to work hard and earn an honest living. Today, Darren and his sons own and operate Bailey Family Farm. He grows corn, wheat, and soybeans, all while carrying on the traditions of one of America's oldest occupations. Darren is grounded in the conservative values of hard work, individual liberty, and social responsibility. He knows that these precious freedoms are threatened every day by big government and powerful career politicians. “Today, there is a political class that is ignoring our values and harming American families. Illinois needs a leader that is one of us.” Darren Bailey has high hopes for Illinois and is running for Governor to protect the freedoms sacred to all that call the Land of Lincoln home. He will boldly and courageously stand for you, the citizen. Darren is a graduate of North Clay High School and Lake Land College. He and his wife Cindy have always lived by the motto of faith, family, and farming. In 2016, along with running the family farm, they founded Full Armor Christian Academy, a preschool through grade 12 school that gives parents the option of a Christ-centered education for their children. Darren has dedicated countless hours to improving education in Illinois and served 17 years on the North Clay Unit 25 Board of Education in Louisville, 12 years as President of the Board. ------- #Illinois #Republican #Conservative --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thepaulgarciashow/message

Darren Bailey was the republican candidate for the Illinois Governor's race in 2022, running against incumbent Governor, JB Pritzker.In today's conversation we discuss Darren's thoughts on the race, what he would've done differently, his relationship with former president Donald J Trump, Abortion, Faith, and more.Thank you to this show's sponsors:Marchelloni's Pizza in FairburyPizza ProviderCall between 4-5 pm and get 2nd pizza free!https://www.facebook.com/pizzasbymarchelloni(815) 692-4602Pamela Deaton | Health MarketsInsurance Agent for Health MarketsHelping you find the best Health, life, vision, dental, and disability insurance for you.www.pamdeaton.com(309) 287-2518InMotion Fitness Centerhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085541333873605 North 4Th St, 61739, Fairbury(815) 692-2572Fairbury Furniture100 W Locust St Fairbury, IL 61739http://www.fairburyfurniture.com/(815) 692-3000-----Follow The Paul Garcia Show:Official Website: https://www.thepaulgarciashow.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/thepaulgarciashowYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePaulGarciaShowInstagram: https://instagram.com/thepaulgarciashowSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0DfWzOcJwgne3ffkD5VDqT?si=312b756e61604bc5Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-paul-garcia-show/id1534365630SEE Website: https://www.thepaulgarciashow.comADVERTISE ON THIS SHOW:email: info@thepaulgarciashow.comCOMMERCIAL PRODUCTION FOR BUSINESSES:email: info@thepaulgarciashow.com-----More about Darren Bailey (From his website):A farmer, family man, and fellow citizen from rural Illinois, Darren Bailey's conservative roots run deep.Darren was born and raised in Louisville and is a proud third-generation farmer.  Growing up on Bailey Family Farm, Darren learned at a young age what it means to work hard and earn an honest living.  Today, Darren and his sons own and operate Bailey Family Farm.  He grows corn, wheat, and soybeans, all while carrying on the traditions of one of America's oldest occupations.Darren is grounded in the conservative values of hard work, individual liberty, and social responsibility.  He knows that these precious freedoms are threatened every day by big government and powerful career politicians.“Today, there is a political class that is ignoring our values and harming American families.  Illinois needs a leader that is one of us.”Darren Bailey has high hopes for Illinois and is running for Governor to protect the freedoms sacred to all that call the Land of Lincoln home.  He will boldly and courageously stand for you, the citizen.Darren is a graduate of North Clay High School and Lake Land College.  He and his wife Cindy have always lived by the motto of faith, family, and farming.  In 2016, along with running the family farm, they founded Full Armor Christian Academy, a preschool through grade 12 school that gives parents the option of a Christ-centered education for their children.  Darren has dedicated countless hours to improving education in Illinois and served 17 years on the North Clay Unit 25 Board of Education in Louisville, 12 years as President of the Board.-------#Illinois #Republican #ConservativeSupport the show

0:00 - Election Day!   12:54 - Free & Fair Elections?   31:14 - Don't believe the headlines    52:43 - Jim Iuorio, analyst for FOX Business: building businesses, having corporate greed and trying to make money is a beautiful, gorgeous thing. For more from Jim @jimiuorio   01:05:20 - Republican candidate for Illinois governor, Darren Bailey, shares his confidence as he foresees a victorious day for his campaign and Illinois. For more on Darren's campaign and candidacy visit baileyforillinois.com   01:21:30 - President at Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowski: The corporate elite have endorsed what's happened in Illinois because they don't speak up. Check out Ted's latest at wirepoints.org   01:37:42 - Tell us about your voting experience   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trafalgar Group's polls were some of the most accurate in both 2016 and 2020, and it's predicting great results for the GOP in 2022. Trafalgar founder Robert Cahaly gives his final pre-election read on the midterm races, and explains why Democrats should be worried so many of their incumbents are stuck under 50% in the polls. Plus, Illinois has lost population for eight years in a row. Now, the state is about to release thousands of criminals without bail. Are things getting so bad the state will elect a Republican? Gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey joins Charlie to discuss his campaign.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Biden makes his way to Chicago ahead of the midterm elections. Gary Rabine gives Shaun a call to encourage listeners to vote for Darren Bailey. Brigadier General Robert Spalding III tells Shaun about his newest book "War Without Rules: China's Playbook for Global Domination". And Erich Pratt, Senior Vice President of Gun Owners in America, gives his ratings on where Congressional Candidates stand on gun issues and protecting 2A rights!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illinois Gubernatorial hopeful, Darren Bailey is looking to bring safety and economic opportunity to the great state of Illinois destroyed by democrat sycophants Lori Lightfoot and Jay Pritzker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Dan & Amy react to Biden's threat to democracy speech and claiming Paul Pelosi attack is an extension of Jan 6   12:45 - Dan & Amy take listener's thoughts on COVID Amnesty   28:50 - Don't overlook your local races    48:58 - Bob Fioretti, Republican candidate for Cook County Board President, shares how he is reaching out to black and latino voters. For more on Bob's campaign and candidacy fiorettiforcook.com   01:04:53 - Darren Bailey, Republican candidate for Illinois governor: The SAFE T ACT needs to be repealed in its entirety. For more on Darren's campaign and candidacy baileyforillinois.com   01:21:54 - Scott Gryder, Republican congressional candidate for IL-14, believes Underwood calling him an “extremist” means he's doing something right. For more on Scott's campaign and candidacy scottgryder.com   01:32:51 - Regan Deering, Republican congressional candidate for IL-13, believes she is a true representative of, and is ready to advocate for, the values of central and southern Illinois. For more on Regan's campaign and candidacy regan4congress.com 01:45:55 - Jennifer-Ruth Green, Republican congressional candidate for IN-01, shares why she is primed to upset the incumbent in her district For more on Jennifer-Ruth's campaign and candidacy jennifer-ruthgreen.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MIllions of Illinois taxpayers will soon receive one-time tax rebates, while republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey releases his tax returns for public scrutiny. Reset goes behind the headlines on the Chicago News Recap. GUESTS: Amanda Vinicky, WTTW political correspondent Mariah Woelfel, WBEZ city government reporter Mike Lowe, reporter for WGN TV News

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn of The Picayune Sentinel and The Daily Herald, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, and Mark Jacob, freelance writer and former Metro editor at the Tribune. This week, the Rascals talk about GOP gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey moving to Chicago to immerse himself in the city. The Rascals offer […]

Sam and Emma host Aaron Kleinman, director of research for the States Project at Future Now to discuss how Roe V. Wade being overturned is affecting fights for state legislatures around the country. Then, they are joined by Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President at the Quincy Institute, to discuss the Biden Administration's positioning towards Iran.    First, Sam and Emma dive into updates from this weekend's Highland Park shooting, Boris Johnson's looming resignation in the UK, and Mississippi's failed attempt to reign in their trigger laws at the hands of a trial that was anything but secular. Then, Aaron Kleinman joins to walk through what the States Project is, and how it is working at the state level to secure the individual rights under attack from the rights with a particular focus on its role in securing reproductive rights. Next, Kleinman walks through the biggest statehouse and state senate races across the battleground states, starting with the single-seat that is keeping Arizona under unfettered Republican control, and Maine's role, despite the reemergence of LePage, in leading the way for the most progressive agendas across the country. They also discuss the electoral mapping changes that have pushed back against minoritarian control in Michigan and Pennsylvania (which is especially important in the latter state with the GOP's Theocratic Governor candidate), and explore the possible success in undermining wholesale Republican control in North Carolina and Nebraska, before wrapping up by diving into the action and organizing from the States Project and how we can support THEIR support of grassroots gubernatorial and state-based campaigns. Trita Parsi then joins as they dive into what the JCPOA was, its particular focus on hindering future nuclear developments, how it crumbled under Trump and why nobody else stepped in to prop it up. Expanding on this, they discuss how Biden, despite every campaign promise, has stayed in lockstep with Trump and demanded updated negotiations, before they conclude their interview by clarifying the role and theory behind the Abraham Accords in contrast with the Baghdad Dialogue, and how central Israel's obsession with being THE power of the Middle East has been to halting any progress. 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We discuss the Jan 6 trial, the economy, and more.  Our Guests Are: Steve Cortes, Darren Bailey, Dave Bossie, Ben Harnwell Stay ahead of the censors - Join us warroom.org/join Aired On: 6/29/2022 Watch: On the Web: http://www.warroom.org On Gettr: @WarRoom On Podcast: http://warroom.ctcin.bio On TV: PlutoTV Channel 240, Dish Channel 219, Roku, Apple TV, FireTV or on https://AmericasVoice.news. #news #politics #realnews 

We discuss the Jan 6 trial, the economy, and more.  Our Guests Are: Steve Cortes, Darren Bailey, Dave Bossie, Ben Harnwell Stay ahead of the censors - Join us warroom.org/join Aired On: 6/29/2022 Watch: On the Web: http://www.warroom.org On Gettr: @WarRoom On Podcast: http://warroom.ctcin.bio On TV: PlutoTV Channel 240, Dish Channel 219, Roku, Apple TV, FireTV or on https://AmericasVoice.news. #news #politics #realnews 

We discuss what is happening on the ground in battleground states ahead of the 2022 elections.  Our guests are: Boris Epshteyn, Andrew Giuliani, Eli Crane, Darren Bailey, Joanna Miller Stay ahead of the censors - Join us warroom.org/join Aired On: 5/27/2022 Watch: On the Web: http://www.warroom.org On Podcast: http://warroom.ctcin.bio On TV: PlutoTV Channel 240, Dish Channel 219, Roku, Apple TV, FireTV or on https://AmericasVoice.news. #news #politics #realnews 

We discuss what is happening on the ground in battleground states ahead of the 2022 elections.  Our guests are: Boris Epshteyn, Andrew Giuliani, Eli Crane, Darren Bailey, Joanna Miller Stay ahead of the censors - Join us warroom.org/join Aired On: 5/27/2022 Watch: On the Web: http://www.warroom.org On Podcast: http://warroom.ctcin.bio On TV: PlutoTV Channel 240, Dish Channel 219, Roku, Apple TV, FireTV or on https://AmericasVoice.news. #news #politics #realnews