Podcasts about Ethics commission

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The House and Senate are working in these final days of the 89th Texas Legislature with the House working all through the weekend. There is much to catch you up on and that includes the stories below plus much more on the show: House approves bill to save beleaguered Texas Lottery, here are the changes House committee pushes Texas [un]Ethics Commission out of sunset safety net bill Texas foods win round in fight over labeling high-fructose corn syrup as unfit for humans Texas bill OK'ing homes on smaller lots resurrected in House Bill banning DEI in public schools, tightening parental control clears House School Prayer Times and Classroom Ten Commandments Legislation Pass Texas Legislature, Head to Abbott House agrees to subsidize film industry with our money up to $300,000,000 per biennium Texas public universities on verge of having new restrictions after House approves plan Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.5th Circuit rules against library-libs in Llano: Library patrons have no First Amendment right to force libraries to include their points of view. This is an important and correct ruling and its reasons are well expressed in the opinion.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Economist Dr. Mark Skousen joins the show, we talk about Trump Tariff news and Mark has a new book about founding father Benjamin Franklin (a relative) former Sen. Baertschiger explains controversy re Ethics Commission

Nick Archuleta and North Dakota United, the state's combined teacher and public workers union, are touting a report showing that our state is sliding down the rankings in terms of teacher pay. We're now 40th in the nation, down significantly from roughly a decade ago. But Archuleta admitted during an interview on Plain Talk that educators could be doing a better job of giving the taxpayers some context around the pay issue. "We are horrible at telling our success stories," he said. "We have to do a better job," he added, rattling off some examples of the stories that could be told. "Eighth graders are second in the nation in mathematics. Fourth graders are third in the nation in mathematics. Archuleta said it's also time to "tone down the rhetoric surrounding K12 education" and back off some of the expectations, from the left and the right, that educators be central to the culture wars. "Everybody that I know that has gone into education goes into it because they want to make sure that every child has the best educational outcomes that they can possibly have," he said. "They don't go into it to be part of a political scrum and they shouldn't. That's exactly the wrong reason to get into education." As for teacher pay specifically? Archuleta said that North Dakota is "not increasing salaries very quickly." He also noted that other states like Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and New Mexico have "done things that actually raise salaries faster." This is impacting North Dakota's ability to recruit new teachers. "We have an acute teacher shortage in North Dakota" that "has gotten to the point, this is particularly true in rural areas but also in our larger areas, where we're depending more and more on foreign based teachers, particularly from the Philippines." Also on this episode, co-host Chad Oban and I talk about how on-going chaos in the North Dakota Republican Party and a possible legal fight with the state Ethics Commission may impact the upcoming election cycle. We also take a look at the last bills from the recently-concluded legislative session that are on Gov. Kelly Armstrong's desk and what he might do with them. (Full disclosure: Oban also works for North Dakota United.) This episode is presented by Lignite Energy Council, an organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing the development of North Dakota's abundant lignite resources. Their goal is to maintain a viable lignite coal industry and support the generation of electricity, synthetic natural gas, and valuable byproducts. Visit www.Lignite.com/Podcast to connect and learn more. If you want to participate in Plain Talk, just give us a call or text at 701-587-3141. It's super easy — leave your message, tell us your name and where you're from, and we might feature it on an upcoming episode. To subscribe to Plain Talk, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts or use one of the links below. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts | Episode Archive  

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civic Leader Andy Moore about more testimony from the struggling Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, the U.S. Supreme Court taking up the issue of a Catholic charter school in Oklahoma and one of Gov. Kevin Stitt's four nominees to the State Board of Education failing to get a sponsor.The trio also discusses the Ethics Commission's dismissal of an investigation against Corporation Commissioner Todd Hiett and Texas lawmakers choose to not fund their portion of the Heartland Flyer.

05/06/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by Representative Karla Rose Hanson, who represents District 44 in Fargo and has been in the House since 2017. She joins Joel to recap the legislative session, including discussion on the Ethics Commission, school lunches, and property taxes. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Explore summer travel tips, tribal efforts to save the lamprey, and how North Dakota's Ethics Commission is being tested in the wake of a former senator's sentencing.

04/14/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by the Executive Director of the North Dakota Ethics Commission, Rebecca Binstock. Prior to serving in this role, she had the privilege to serve as the pro se law clerk with the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota. A House recommended several sweeping changes to the North Dakota Ethics Commission’s budget, including cutting a new full-time staff member and adding a new six-month deadline for processing ethics complaints. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The way the current process is set up, it is ready for exploitation and weaponization," Rebecca Binstock said on this episode of Plain Talk. Binstock is the executive director of the North Dakota Ethics Commission, and she admits that there are problems with the status quo. For instance, public servants who have a complaint filed against them are prohibited, under threat of criminal penalty, from talking about it, even though the person who filed the complaint is free to say whatever they want. She also says that complaints take too long to process because they require the commission to host what can be a lengthy and often fruitless mediation between the complainant and the respondent. But rather than fix these issues, Binstock says lawmakers seem more interested in making the commission's job harder. Recently, a House committee that is considering the commission's budget cut funding for a new staffer-- currently the staff consists of just Binstock and two others--and imposed a 180 day time limit for a complaint. While Binstock said a deadline might make sense in some circumstances, in this context, it may make their jobs next to impossible. In response to the committee's actions, the Ethics Commission put out a statement saying the changes are "a roadblock intended to hamper the commission's work.” That language--specifically the use of the word "hamper"--is interesting because the ethics amendment to the state constitution states, "Laws may be enacted to facilitate, safeguard, or expand, but not to hamper, restrict, or impair" the ethics commission. Does the commission consider the committee's actions a potential constitutional violation? "It certainly has been a discussion," Binstock said, when asked. "I think the commission statement kind of speaks for itself," she added. Also on this episode, Sen. Jeff Barta, a Republican from Grand Forks, responds to the defeat of a so-called "parental rights" bill, the passage of a new legislation governing genders in bathrooms,  and his work to create a collaborative process between the U.S. military and state/local interests when it comes to the impact of development and industrialization about military installations in our state. This episode is brought to you by the North Dakota Petroleum Foundation, providing education and outreach opportunities related to the petroleum industry, advancing quality of life initiatives, and promoting and enhancing the conservation heritage of North Dakota. Learn more at www.NDPetroleumFoundation.org. If you want to participate in Plain Talk, just give us a call or text at 701-587-3141. It's super easy — leave your message, tell us your name and where you're from, and we might feature it on an upcoming episode. To subscribe to Plain Talk, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts or use one of the links below. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts | Episode Archive

There have been at least 2 high-profile abuse of office in North Dakota as of late. First, Rep. Jason Dockter was found to have violated the law in his conduct of appropriating tax dollars to the Attorney General's building he was involved in. Second, the sentencing of former Sen. Ray Holmberg described his corruption and abuse of office for decades.These examples should lead to more support for the North Dakota Ethics Commission created by voters. Instead, politicians are trying to tie the hands of the Commission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Walters pays the piper, politicians don't want Oklahomans to propose ballot initiatives, and we discuss how well the parties are (or are not) connecting with voters.Links mentioned: Walters settled with Ethics Commission for social media violationsBut…a lawmaker, Ellen Pogemiller, has asked the Attorney General to weigh in on Walters' connection to a new “professional association” called “Teacher Freedom Alliance.“ She asked AG Drummond to “clarify the legality” of Walters' conduct concerning the new “Teacher Freedom Alliance.” She also asked Drummond to “investigate the financial ties and contacts (Walters) has with TFA.” A law passed last year creating a new penalty for what it called “impermissible occupation” has been mostly cleared for enforcement by the US DOJ. A federal judge put a stay on the bill under Biden, but now the Trump Administration has dismissed it. Speaking of changes to federal policy, the Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner, Glen Mulready, who most of us forget exists, has issued a warning or a heads up to Oklahomans who have health insurance through the Marketplace (aka Obamacare) that their premiums will likely increase dramatically for 2026 if the federal enhanced Advanced Premium Tax Credits aren't extended by December. David Shor, head of data science at Blue Rose Research, was on The Ezra Klein Show this week, and it's fascinating to hear / watch.

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and former House Democratic Leader Emily Virgin about a settlement between State Superintendent Ryan Walters and the Ethics Commission over his use of social media to support President Trump, Governor Stitt's support of cuts by Elon Musk and DOGE and the Trump Administration announces it is investigating the OU School of Community Medicine.The trio also discusses Attorney General Gentner Drummond hiring a former colleague and mentee of Chief Justice John Roberts to argue the case of an OKC Catholic charter school and lawmakers amended a bill to ban homeless shelters and services outside of Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

State Superintendent Ryan Walters comes to a settlement with the Ethics Commission.Another potential day of high fire in Oklahoma.Tulsa sets a date to remember the 1921 Race Massacre.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Blue Sky and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Rebecca Binstock, Executive Director of ND Ethics Commission, is on Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness to give us an update on the changes requested by the ND Ethics Commission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Tony McDonald is the general counsel for the Tarrant County GOP. Unlike most attorneys, he's conservative and fighting the good fight

Audit ATX speaks with Chief of Investigations, Brian Molloy, about the Ethics Review Commission and how the Office of the City Auditor interacts with the Ethics Review Commission.

Ever wonder what the Ethics Commission does?  We talk with Shara Hendler, Chairperson of the Ethics Commission about what the Commission does and  why it's important to our community.This is part of our Inside Your County Government podcast series, "Meet Your Boards and Commissions".  Ethics Commission: https://www.charlescountymd.gov/government/boards-commissions-committees-and-workgroups/ethics-commissionThanks for listening. If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County Government on Apple Podcast, Spotify or where ever you get your podcast - and be sure to like and subscribe. We're also available on YouTube. Search Charles County Commissioners And Stay Connected for all County news, information, and programs by visiting www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/StayConnected

In this episode of the Dover Download podcast, Deputy City Manager Christopher Parker chats with the Planning Department's Erin Bassegio and Brian Early from Media Services about January 2025's municipal updates. Bassegio discusses the master plan steering committee's first meeting to update the land use chapter, the annual Land Use Board meet and greet, and Planning Board activities. She details the board's approval of a scaled-back TDR proposal at 103 Court Street and a residential project at 114 Silver Street. Parker and Early then discuss several significant City Council decisions, including the extension of the Waste Management contract for seven years with a transition to an automated system, authorization of renovations for both the Dover Public Library and Jenny Thompson Outdoor Pool, and approval of improvements to the Garrison Hill water storage tank. Early also notes the School Board's adoption of their fiscal year 2026 budget and mentions an upcoming special session regarding an Ethics Commission report. In This Week in Dover History, we learn about Elbridge Gage, a prominent Dover citizen who passed away on Feb. 1, 1925. Gage was a successful brick manufacturer who operated three yards at Dover Point, specializing in water-struck bricks. During World War I, he adapted to labor shortages by transitioning to agriculture on his 90-acre farm. He was an active community member whose funeral at Pine Hill Cemetery drew large crowds.

Uh...can we vent for just a sec? This week has been *a lot* and we all need to let it out a little bit, because next week is the Governor's State of the State address and the start of the legislative session. Deep breaths, friends. OCC investigation into Todd Hiett ends, says behavior was isolated. Ethics Commission investigation about conflict of interest is ongoing. SCOTUS taking up St. Isidore Oklahoma Catholic Virtual Charter School caseTeacher shortage continues, with more than 5,000 emergency certified teachers statewideOklahoma student achieve still very low, but Walters wants to focus on other thingsGovernor Stitt wants a tax cutLegislative leaders sound supportive, but it's still earlyAnd he wants to send incarcerated undocumented out of OK, but there's a catch…

Heather Warlick highlights a growing trend of people feeling forced to move in their senior years. Keaton Ross talks about some notable criminal justice bills filed ahead of the upcoming legislative session. Jennifer Palmer covers the Ethics Commission's investigation into Superintendent Ryan Walters. Shaun Witt hosts.

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and former Democratic House Speaker Steve Lewis about an upcoming subpoena from the Ethics Commission to State Superintendent Ryan Walters concerning his run for office in 2022, Governor Stitt's call to create an Oklahoma State Guard and bills to watch as we get ready to kick off the 60th legislative session on February 3rd.The trio also discusses Attorney General Gentner Drummond's decision to join other state's in suing the Environmental Protection Agency and electric vehicle manufacturer Canoo filing for bankruptcy after getting state incentives

State Superintendent Ryan Walters faces an Ethics Commission subpoena.Oklahoma's top prosecutor is suing the Environmental Protection Agency.Oklahoma's headline grabbing superintendent is impacting local communities.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Blue Sky and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Coffee Klatch tonight at Sparky's 6-8pm New gun rights group ‘Black Guns Matter': All gun control is racist: https://hotair.com/john-stossel/2025/01/04/gun-control-is-racist-n3798461 Trump wants to hit the ground running fast with massive budget reconciliation that avoids Senate 60 vote filibuster https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-backs-massive-single-bill-031431700.html Canadian PM Justin Trudeau will reportedly resign on Wed: https://www.bbc.com/news/live/clyjmy7vl64t Inside baseball info on how Trump's agenda could be sabotaged from inside with a very small group at the NSC: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/former-trump-nsc-senior-staffer-warns-dangerous-move/ Tina to be referred to Ethics Commission for improper expenditures for her wife: it's a continuing culture problem with the Gov: https://www.wweek.com/news/2025/01/03/state-auditor-refers-potential-violations-by-governors-office-to-ethics-commission/ OR Govt health officials plotting to stop Trump: https://www.opb.org/article/2025/01/05/oregon-health-officials-prepare-for-trump/ WW hit piece on Christian national parents rights movement headquartered out of Tigard: https://www.wweek.com/news/2025/01/05/unrest-in-portland-motivated-christian-leader-to-build-parental-rights-movement/  

We're in holiday mode here at Plain Talk, so we thought we'd bring you some reruns of a few of our best interviews from 2024. This interview with Rebecca Binstock, the executive director of the North Dakota Ethics Commission, was originally published on July 26, 2024. "Ethics commissions alone do not create ethical government," Binstock told us, adding that it also requires a robust news media and an engaged electorate. Binstock also noted that, while complaints filed with the commission tend to get the most attention, her goal is to reduce the number of complaints filed by holding seminars and information sessions to prevent them from happening in the first place. The voters created the ethics commission on the ballot, and since then it's become a larger part of North Dakota government. And, unfortunately, politics. This election cycle we saw multiple incidents of politicians and activists announcing that they had filed ethics complaints against individuals on the ballot, with a clear intent to manipulate voters, even though the complaints are officially confidential, and those they're filed against are prohibited by law from speaking about them. We hope you enjoy this rerun, and enjoy your holidays. If you want to participate in Plain Talk, just give us a call or text at 701-587-3141. It's super easy — leave your message, tell us your name and where you're from, and we might feature it on an upcoming episode. To subscribe to Plain Talk, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts or use one of the links below. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts | Episode Archive

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The de facto open border policy of Democrats is immoral and leads to horrible things such as crime, human trafficking, kidnapping, as well as undermining national security. A Texas poll shows that even a majority of Hispanics want deportation of illegal crossers, but did you know that over 1.4 million people with judicial orders for deportation have avoided such? It's time for bold action in America.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Jack Smith throws in the towel on the political prosecution of Donald Trump.Trump names more Texans to key posts including Secretary of Agriculture.Sunset Review report on the so-called Texas Ethics Commission, yes the unethical clown court, admits much of the problem but then recommends making it hard to challenge the irresponsible agency's rulings.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

We can think of ethics as the principles that guide our behavior toward making the best choices that contribute to the common good of all. Who decides what's ethical or not? Let's find out from our guest Tom Hood, Executive Director, Mississippi Ethics Commission.What do they do? The Mississippi Ethics Commission has four main areas of authority under four separate laws:The Ethics in Government Law – prohibits public officials and employees from having economic conflicts of interest.The Open Meetings Act – requires governmental boards and commissions to meet in public, unless they enter executive session by following a specific procedure for limited reasons.The Public Records Act – ensures the public can inspect and copy most government documents.The Campaign Finance Law – authorizes the Ethics Commission to issue advisory opinions to candidates about the use of campaign funds.What do they Don't DoUnethical Personal Conduct Criminal Activity ElectionsJudgesGeneral Questions of Government LawLawyer EthicsU.S. House Ethics Committee Chairperson is our own Rep. Michael Guest, R-Miss., The Ethics Committees are unique among all House and Senate committees in that they are bipartisan committees. On February 3, 1993, the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch, issued by the Office of Government Ethics for codification at 5 C.F.R. Part 2635, replaced the many individual agency standard of conduct regulations with a uniform set of standards applicable to all employees of the executive branch.Because they are intended to answer questions about the ethical conduct of more than a million individuals employed by more than 100 different Federal agencies, the Standards of Ethical Conduct are detailed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for November 19th Publish Date:  November 19th    Commercial: From the BG Ad Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Tuesday, November 19th and Happy Birthday to Meg Ryan. ***11.19.24 – BIRTHDAY – MEG RYAN*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  1.      $100,000 Match Pool to Benefit Local Nonprofits, Thanks to Cobb Community Foundation 2.      Mableton Appoints First-Ever Ethics Board Members 3.      'Heaping Serving of Gratitude': Neighbors Host Big Thank You   Plus, Dr. Ike Reighardt from Must Ministries on the Gobble Job.   All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!    BREAK: CU of GA (06.26.24 CU OF GA FREE CHECKING_REV_FINAL)   STORY 1:  $100,000 Match Pool to Benefit Local Nonprofits, Thanks to Cobb Community Foundation The Cobb Community Foundation's "Match Magic" campaign will boost donations to select local nonprofits with a $100,000 matching pool over the next two weeks. This initiative supports 25 nonprofits identified in CCF's gift guide, focusing on areas like education, food, housing, and public safety. Donations made by Dec. 3 will be proportionally matched, up to 10% of the pool. The pool, funded by Walton Communities and other contributors, aims to amplify donor impact. Contributions can be made online or in person, with checks needing specific details and timely delivery. For more details, visit CobbFoundation.org. STORY 2:     Mableton Appoints First-Ever Ethics Board Members The Mableton City Council has appointed seven residents to the city's first Ethics Commission, following the adoption of the Mableton Ethics Ordinance in April. This board allows citizens to file ethics complaints against city officials, who can then respond before the board makes recommendations to the City Council. Members are appointed from each district, with Joel Cope selected by the mayor. Councilmember Debora Herndon praised the volunteers for their commitment, noting the unpaid nature of the role. Mayor Owens highlighted the importance of planning for future growth, as Mableton's population is expected to increase significantly by 2050. STORY 3:  'Heaping Serving of Gratitude': Neighbors Host Big Thank You Residents of the Meeting Park neighborhood near Marietta Square expressed their appreciation for first responders and community helpers during the Fifth Annual Big Thank You event. Organized by a committee including Jan Chandler and Lauraine Brazil, the event provided free food, drinks, and gifts to police officers, firefighters, educators, and others. Originally started by Chandler to thank those who served during the COVID-19 pandemic, the event has grown over five years. Chick-fil-A contributed food, while residents donated funds and time. 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A highly anticipated ethics hearing into Becky Hill, the former Colleton County clerk of court who gained national attention during Alex Murdaugh's murder trial, has been postponed indefinitely due to a pending criminal investigation. The S.C. Ethics Commission, which had scheduled the hearing for Dec. 19, cited the investigation by the South Carolina Attorney General's office as the reason for the delay. The ethics hearing was expected to shed light on 76 alleged violations, which the commission had found probable cause for in May. These include accusations that Hill misused her position for personal gain and to promote her book about the Murdaugh trial, "Behind the Doors of Justice." Hill's legal team requested a postponement in light of the investigation, and commission staff did not object. The Attorney General's office and the Ethics Commission declined to comment. A legal source familiar with the Ethics Commission explained that pausing proceedings during a criminal probe is standard practice. “It prevents an accused official from having to give up their right against self-incrimination in an ethics hearing while potentially wanting to invoke it during a criminal investigation,” the source said. Hill resigned from her $101,256-a-year position in March, several months after releasing her book, which provided a behind-the-scenes look at Murdaugh's six-week trial. In February 2023, Alex Murdaugh was convicted of murdering his wife, Maggie, and son Paul, and is now serving two life sentences. The ethics charges against Hill include multiple instances of alleged self-enrichment. In September 2022 and March 2023, she purportedly awarded herself $2,500 bonuses. Hill is also accused of negotiating with a media company to use the Colleton County courthouse in exchange for promoting her book. Additional accusations involve misusing county funds to buy office decorations, gifts, and meals for courthouse staff and directing payments to a company with which she had a business relationship. Hill's conduct during the Murdaugh trial has also come under fire. Murdaugh's lawyers, Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin, have claimed Hill tried to influence the jury to reach a quick guilty verdict, allegedly to boost her book sales. While Hill denied these allegations, they led to a court hearing in which Circuit Judge Jean Toal determined that, although Hill's comments to jurors were improper, there wasn't enough evidence to prove they affected the verdict. Hill's reputation took another hit last December when she admitted to plagiarizing parts of her book from an unpublished BBC report on the Murdaugh case. The book was subsequently pulled from publication, and Hill's co-author denied any knowledge of the plagiarism, which, although not a crime, is widely regarded as a severe breach in the literary community. Despite these controversies, Hill had initially emerged from Murdaugh's trial as a helpful, well-regarded presence. Even South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, who attended the trial, publicly praised her, affectionately calling her “Becky Boo.” Due to Wilson's ties to Hill, Rick Hubbard, the 11th Judicial Circuit Solicitor, and his deputy Suzanne Mayes were assigned to assist in the case, though Wilson's office maintains oversight. Hill's legal and ethical troubles have tarnished her once-strong reputation. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division confirmed it is investigating allegations of jury tampering and misuse of office. With the ongoing criminal investigation, the postponed ethics hearing marks another twist in the complex saga surrounding Becky Hill's role in one of the most high-profile murder trials in recent history. **#BeckyHill #AlexMurdaugh #MurdaughTrial #SCPolitics #LegalNews #EthicsInvestigation #SCAttorneyGeneral** Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

A highly anticipated ethics hearing into Becky Hill, the former Colleton County clerk of court who gained national attention during Alex Murdaugh's murder trial, has been postponed indefinitely due to a pending criminal investigation. The S.C. Ethics Commission, which had scheduled the hearing for Dec. 19, cited the investigation by the South Carolina Attorney General's office as the reason for the delay. The ethics hearing was expected to shed light on 76 alleged violations, which the commission had found probable cause for in May. These include accusations that Hill misused her position for personal gain and to promote her book about the Murdaugh trial, "Behind the Doors of Justice." Hill's legal team requested a postponement in light of the investigation, and commission staff did not object. The Attorney General's office and the Ethics Commission declined to comment. A legal source familiar with the Ethics Commission explained that pausing proceedings during a criminal probe is standard practice. “It prevents an accused official from having to give up their right against self-incrimination in an ethics hearing while potentially wanting to invoke it during a criminal investigation,” the source said. Hill resigned from her $101,256-a-year position in March, several months after releasing her book, which provided a behind-the-scenes look at Murdaugh's six-week trial. In February 2023, Alex Murdaugh was convicted of murdering his wife, Maggie, and son Paul, and is now serving two life sentences. The ethics charges against Hill include multiple instances of alleged self-enrichment. In September 2022 and March 2023, she purportedly awarded herself $2,500 bonuses. Hill is also accused of negotiating with a media company to use the Colleton County courthouse in exchange for promoting her book. Additional accusations involve misusing county funds to buy office decorations, gifts, and meals for courthouse staff and directing payments to a company with which she had a business relationship. Hill's conduct during the Murdaugh trial has also come under fire. Murdaugh's lawyers, Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin, have claimed Hill tried to influence the jury to reach a quick guilty verdict, allegedly to boost her book sales. While Hill denied these allegations, they led to a court hearing in which Circuit Judge Jean Toal determined that, although Hill's comments to jurors were improper, there wasn't enough evidence to prove they affected the verdict. Hill's reputation took another hit last December when she admitted to plagiarizing parts of her book from an unpublished BBC report on the Murdaugh case. The book was subsequently pulled from publication, and Hill's co-author denied any knowledge of the plagiarism, which, although not a crime, is widely regarded as a severe breach in the literary community. Despite these controversies, Hill had initially emerged from Murdaugh's trial as a helpful, well-regarded presence. Even South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, who attended the trial, publicly praised her, affectionately calling her “Becky Boo.” Due to Wilson's ties to Hill, Rick Hubbard, the 11th Judicial Circuit Solicitor, and his deputy Suzanne Mayes were assigned to assist in the case, though Wilson's office maintains oversight. Hill's legal and ethical troubles have tarnished her once-strong reputation. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division confirmed it is investigating allegations of jury tampering and misuse of office. With the ongoing criminal investigation, the postponed ethics hearing marks another twist in the complex saga surrounding Becky Hill's role in one of the most high-profile murder trials in recent history. **#BeckyHill #AlexMurdaugh #MurdaughTrial #SCPolitics #LegalNews #EthicsInvestigation #SCAttorneyGeneral** Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

A highly anticipated ethics hearing into Becky Hill, the former Colleton County clerk of court who gained national attention during Alex Murdaugh's murder trial, has been postponed indefinitely due to a pending criminal investigation. The S.C. Ethics Commission, which had scheduled the hearing for Dec. 19, cited the investigation by the South Carolina Attorney General's office as the reason for the delay. The ethics hearing was expected to shed light on 76 alleged violations, which the commission had found probable cause for in May. These include accusations that Hill misused her position for personal gain and to promote her book about the Murdaugh trial, "Behind the Doors of Justice." Hill's legal team requested a postponement in light of the investigation, and commission staff did not object. The Attorney General's office and the Ethics Commission declined to comment. A legal source familiar with the Ethics Commission explained that pausing proceedings during a criminal probe is standard practice. “It prevents an accused official from having to give up their right against self-incrimination in an ethics hearing while potentially wanting to invoke it during a criminal investigation,” the source said. Hill resigned from her $101,256-a-year position in March, several months after releasing her book, which provided a behind-the-scenes look at Murdaugh's six-week trial. In February 2023, Alex Murdaugh was convicted of murdering his wife, Maggie, and son Paul, and is now serving two life sentences. The ethics charges against Hill include multiple instances of alleged self-enrichment. In September 2022 and March 2023, she purportedly awarded herself $2,500 bonuses. Hill is also accused of negotiating with a media company to use the Colleton County courthouse in exchange for promoting her book. Additional accusations involve misusing county funds to buy office decorations, gifts, and meals for courthouse staff and directing payments to a company with which she had a business relationship. Hill's conduct during the Murdaugh trial has also come under fire. Murdaugh's lawyers, Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin, have claimed Hill tried to influence the jury to reach a quick guilty verdict, allegedly to boost her book sales. While Hill denied these allegations, they led to a court hearing in which Circuit Judge Jean Toal determined that, although Hill's comments to jurors were improper, there wasn't enough evidence to prove they affected the verdict. Hill's reputation took another hit last December when she admitted to plagiarizing parts of her book from an unpublished BBC report on the Murdaugh case. The book was subsequently pulled from publication, and Hill's co-author denied any knowledge of the plagiarism, which, although not a crime, is widely regarded as a severe breach in the literary community. Despite these controversies, Hill had initially emerged from Murdaugh's trial as a helpful, well-regarded presence. Even South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, who attended the trial, publicly praised her, affectionately calling her “Becky Boo.” Due to Wilson's ties to Hill, Rick Hubbard, the 11th Judicial Circuit Solicitor, and his deputy Suzanne Mayes were assigned to assist in the case, though Wilson's office maintains oversight. Hill's legal and ethical troubles have tarnished her once-strong reputation. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division confirmed it is investigating allegations of jury tampering and misuse of office. With the ongoing criminal investigation, the postponed ethics hearing marks another twist in the complex saga surrounding Becky Hill's role in one of the most high-profile murder trials in recent history. **#BeckyHill #AlexMurdaugh #MurdaughTrial #SCPolitics #LegalNews #EthicsInvestigation #SCAttorneyGeneral** Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

A highly anticipated ethics hearing into Becky Hill, the former Colleton County clerk of court who gained national attention during Alex Murdaugh's murder trial, has been postponed indefinitely due to a pending criminal investigation. The S.C. Ethics Commission, which had scheduled the hearing for Dec. 19, cited the investigation by the South Carolina Attorney General's office as the reason for the delay. The ethics hearing was expected to shed light on 76 alleged violations, which the commission had found probable cause for in May. These include accusations that Hill misused her position for personal gain and to promote her book about the Murdaugh trial, "Behind the Doors of Justice." Hill's legal team requested a postponement in light of the investigation, and commission staff did not object. The Attorney General's office and the Ethics Commission declined to comment. A legal source familiar with the Ethics Commission explained that pausing proceedings during a criminal probe is standard practice. “It prevents an accused official from having to give up their right against self-incrimination in an ethics hearing while potentially wanting to invoke it during a criminal investigation,” the source said. Hill resigned from her $101,256-a-year position in March, several months after releasing her book, which provided a behind-the-scenes look at Murdaugh's six-week trial. In February 2023, Alex Murdaugh was convicted of murdering his wife, Maggie, and son Paul, and is now serving two life sentences. The ethics charges against Hill include multiple instances of alleged self-enrichment. In September 2022 and March 2023, she purportedly awarded herself $2,500 bonuses. Hill is also accused of negotiating with a media company to use the Colleton County courthouse in exchange for promoting her book. Additional accusations involve misusing county funds to buy office decorations, gifts, and meals for courthouse staff and directing payments to a company with which she had a business relationship. Hill's conduct during the Murdaugh trial has also come under fire. Murdaugh's lawyers, Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin, have claimed Hill tried to influence the jury to reach a quick guilty verdict, allegedly to boost her book sales. While Hill denied these allegations, they led to a court hearing in which Circuit Judge Jean Toal determined that, although Hill's comments to jurors were improper, there wasn't enough evidence to prove they affected the verdict. Hill's reputation took another hit last December when she admitted to plagiarizing parts of her book from an unpublished BBC report on the Murdaugh case. The book was subsequently pulled from publication, and Hill's co-author denied any knowledge of the plagiarism, which, although not a crime, is widely regarded as a severe breach in the literary community. Despite these controversies, Hill had initially emerged from Murdaugh's trial as a helpful, well-regarded presence. Even South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, who attended the trial, publicly praised her, affectionately calling her “Becky Boo.” Due to Wilson's ties to Hill, Rick Hubbard, the 11th Judicial Circuit Solicitor, and his deputy Suzanne Mayes were assigned to assist in the case, though Wilson's office maintains oversight. Hill's legal and ethical troubles have tarnished her once-strong reputation. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division confirmed it is investigating allegations of jury tampering and misuse of office. With the ongoing criminal investigation, the postponed ethics hearing marks another twist in the complex saga surrounding Becky Hill's role in one of the most high-profile murder trials in recent history. **#BeckyHill #AlexMurdaugh #MurdaughTrial #SCPolitics #LegalNews #EthicsInvestigation #SCAttorneyGeneral** Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

This week The V Team talks about the Ethics Commission under fire, AL abortion ban costing lives, the GOP abandons conservative freedoms, ALGOP "contract's" hidden meanings, and historic election surprises. All this and much more coming up next on The V.

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civil Rights Attorney Ryan Kiesel about a new report following an investigation against the State Department of Education and Superintendent Ryan Walters, an update on campaign expenditures showing how much has been spent so far this election cycle and Oklahoma's Chief Information Officer resigns after entering a settlement agreement with the Ethics Commission.The trio also discusses a request by a state lawmaker and the NAACP to investigate the Department of Human Services and new laws taking effect this week.

Rebecca Binstock, Executive Director ND Ethics Commission, is on Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness to discuss the proposed changes to the ND Ethics Commission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz Ziegler, former Missouri Ethics Commission executive director, lays out Missouri's campaign finance system rules. Ziegler also answers listener questions about campaign contribution limits as well as some of its limitations of the commission.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has taken what I think to be an odd ruling on campaign violations, the Texas [un]Ethics Commission, and local prosecutors. It is almost as if the majority is trying to implement in Texas the administrative state problem we have with federal government. Read: Texas Ethics Commission Has Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Campaign Violations, Court Rules and ‘Secret Speech Police' Granted Exclusive Power Over Campaign Violations, Court Rules.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.From the “What did they expect” file: Hindus erected a 90-foot idol in Sugar Land and then are amazed that others have reacted and that they might need at least security cameras in place. See: Photos Show America's New ‘Third Tallest' Statue.First private sector, non-government, EVA, or spacewalk, took place today. I like Elon Musk's comment via X:Strive to greater heights,For a future brighter than the past,Waking up each morning inspired,To learn new secrets of the Universe!Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

07/29/24: Rebecca Binstock began serving as the Executive Director of the North Dakota Ethics Commission in September 2022. Prior to serving in this role, she served as the pro se law clerk with the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota. She joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to talk about what the North Dakota Ethics Commission does, how it works, and current openings on the board. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2018, North Dakota voters approved a ballot measure creating the state Ethics Commission. The commission was implemented in 2019, and that first year, it received just 2 complaints. There were 3 in 2020, 9 in 2021, then a spike (right around election time) in 2022 to 14. There were 14 complaints again in 2023, and so far in 2024 (another election year) the number has spiked to 25 as of July 25. Those numbers came from Rebecca Binstock, the executive director of the ethics commission, who joined this episode of Plain Talk to advertise the fact that the commission is currently accepting applications for new members (find more on that in their press release).  "Any North Dakota resident can serve on the ethics commission," Binstock told us, though there are some exemptions. For instance, if you're currently an elected official, or in a leadership position in a political party, you need not apply. But Binstock also discussed with my co-host Chad Oban the fact that the Ethics Commission has become much more visible in North Dakota politics, and governance, and what it does, and what it should do, are becoming increasingly important questions. "Ethics commissions alone do not create ethical government," Binstock told us, adding that it also requires a robust news media, and an engaged electorate. The Ethics Commission gets the most attention from its complaint process, where members of the public can allege unethical behavior by state officials that is then reviewed by the commission, but Binstock argued that some of its other missions, such as educating state and local officials about ethics policies and promoting more transparency, are as, if not more, important. She also discussed the commission taking a larger role in enforcing state campaign laws. Want to follow Plain Talk? Click here for an archive of past shows, and for information on how to subscribe, or just search for the show wherever you get your podcasts, including on YouTube.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: At the current rate of construction, the Texas state border barrier, which is not even a wall in places, will take 30 years to complete and billions of dollars. Is it worth it given the restrictions on where the state barriers are placed and how effective it can be?Also, more on the Democrat judge in El Paso ruling that the Attorney General cannot investigate an El Paso charity that has been accused of aiding illegal immigration.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Another story on the Texas [un]Ethics Commission is out as a hit piece on Ken Paxton as you might expect. It's really much ado about nothing in one sense and in another its a hint at why the state has rarely, for decades, gone after people to force payment of fines levied by the agency.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: A fine from the so-called Texas Ethics Commission of Harris County's leftist Judge Lina Hidalgo demonstrates well how political and UNethical is the body that parades around with ethics in its name. All it takes is a comparison of Hidalgo's fine, for doing something that is also a Class A misdemeanor in the state's Penal Code, to that handed down to a local pastor who ran for office in Abilene. Unethical, capricious, and disgusting. The TEC should be done away with in the Sunset process next year and reformed with a proper name such as the Office of Campaign Finance Rules.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Other problems for Lina Hidalgo and friends in Harris Co: Lawsuit Alleges Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia Illegally Holding Two Public Offices.U.S. Supreme Court puts a fundamental aspect of American Exceptionalism in jeopardy by dismissing Big Tech free speech case on standing. Alito makes it very clear that standing was easily identifiable.Overspending is what hinders Texas public school district budgets, not funding which has grown massively.Comment on Abilene's budgeting and suggestion of a property tax increase. The city manager is using the TML taught scare tactic claiming that police cuts will have to be made without considering any of the other ample city bureaucracy.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: It's not just the surgeon, Dr. Haim, now Biden's politicized DOJ and FBI is intimidating a Texas nurse for blowing the whistle on Texas Children's Hospital illegally using Medicaid funds for child sex changes. See: Biden DOJ Sends FBI Agents to Harass Nurse After She Blew the Whistle on Texas Children's Hospital's Sex Change Program Texas doctor accused of illegally obtaining child health information Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.The clown court known as the Texas [un]Ethics Commission adopts a rule to require disclosure for social media posts when being paid by a campaign to make the posts. The rule is inline with Texas law on disclosure but it seems ripe, the way it is setup, to become a nightmare tool used to intimidate citizen political speech.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The effort to modernize the state bottle bill picked up momentum this week after three separate Assembly committees voted in favor of it. This also means that the bottle industry is stepping up its opposition, including recruiting the teamsters to oppose to it. Blair Horner of NYPIRG talks to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about the bill, as well as the recent court ruling in favor of former Governor Cuomo in his fight with the Ethics Commission over his book deal on COVID.

I have one final stall tactic for the Republican nancy Don Trump!Trump's nutty ass overnight posts! (ACTUAL AUDIO)Republicans will probably use LAVENDER to attempt a 'Night of the Long Knives' coup come November, but it's already falling apart because they're as dumb as the ARTIFICIAL intelligence, THEY CREATED! Get it? Good!More excuses and bullshit from Don Trump with (ACTUAL AUDIO)!Matt Gaetz, will gets what's coming to him someday when the Ethics Commission and the Justice Department is finished with him! In honor of his perverted ass: "Matt's Ass 'll Be Numb" song by Stan the Jokeman: OH NO NO....MATT GAETZ IS A DIRTY PERV---LIKE EPSTEIN AND THE SUBWAY GUY----LET'S HOPE HE GAETZ WHAT HE DESERVE HUSH HUSH NOW, GOTTA COVER UP THE CRIME SOMEHOW, SEXTING GIRLS AGED BETWEEN WHATEVER WAS AVAILABLE AND SEVENTEEN! MATT HAS NO SHAME, EXCUSES FLYING----WHEN MAGA SPEAKS THAT MEANS THAT THEY'RE LYING!TEXT MESSAGES TIE HIM TO THE GIRL HE CRAVED----WAS THAT MONSTER FULL BUSH, OR WAS FRANKEGAETZ CLEAN SHAVED?GAETZ BOUGHT A KID WITH REPUBLICAN MONEYUPENDED THE HOUSE TO HIDE HIS JAILBAIT LOVENOW THE LAW IS CALLING ONCE AGAINHE CAN'T ESCAPEHE DOES NOT UNDERSTANDHIS CRIME DIDN'T GO AS PLANNED!AND THAT'S WHY OH WHYHE'LL FINALLY GET SOMEGAETZ BUTT WILL BE NUMB OKAY......YOU'LL FEEL A MASSIVE BUTT STICK----THERE'LL BE A LOT OF AHHH----SAY HELLO TO THUNDERDICKCAN YOU STAND UP? STAND UP----WALKING BOW LEGGED WORKING GOOD!----THAT'LL KEEP YOU GOING WITH THE FLOWFRANKENGAETZ IS THE NEW PRISON HO'!MATT'S BRUISED PINK ASS WILL IT BE BLEEDING----DIALATED CYCLOPS RECEDING EYE----INMATES WILL KEEP SHOWING UP IN WAVESFORGET CHECKERS IT'S MATT ASS EVERYONE OUT THERE CRAVESWHEN I WAS ON PAROLE I CAUGHT A FLEETING GLIMPSE---OF GAETZ CONTINUING TO DENY----BUT THEN THE GIRL'S TEXT MESSAGES WERE FOUND, MATT SOON WILL BE PRISON BOUND, CAUSE WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND!AND THAT'S WHY....OH WHY MATT 'LL FINALLY GET SOME, HIS ASS WILL BE NUMBMike Johnson incapable of making a decision as Speaker without a nod from his rapist, unemployed soon to be a convicted traitor, Don'sNod! It's pathetic!

Aaron, Doug and (eventually) Kimberly keep covering the Kentucky legislature — with the special treat of a dramatic reenactment of some VERY uncivil treatment of a civil servant by the my way or the highway GOP supermajority. We also highlight a new effort to ban drag shows by lumping them in with adult businesses in a bad bill that's moving forward as we speak, we touch base on a baseless effort to force a Louisville House Democrat off the ballot  -  then we close with a double-duty call to action #ColonelsOfTruth NEWS OF THE WEAK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=689jOFLKx4c&t=346s Keep an eye on #KYGA24's Bad Bad Bills with Pro KY's tracker: https://bit.ly/PKBBB https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/03/19/adult-oriented-business-bill-advances-in-kentucky-legislature-foes-call-it-anti-drag/ https://www.lpm.org/news/2024-03-19/lawsuit-seeks-to-kick-louisville-democratic-state-rep-nima-kulkarni-off-ballot CALL TO ACTION: Call the legislative comment line: 1-800-372-7181 Our 1st CTA is from the League of Women Voters of Kentucky related to Senate Bill 6 which is referred to as the Anti DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) bill.  Call and ask ALL SENATE MEMBERS to vote against SB 6 Our 2nd is from KY Conservation Committee: Senate Bill 349 (Mills) has passed the Senate and is now in House Natural Resources, where it can go to the full House immediately after their meeting on Thursday. CALL your Representative and ask the “full House” to OPPOSE! #ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruth Join us! http://progressky.org/ Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progressky Live Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/ and on YouTube  http://bit.ly/progress_ky Listen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylK Facebook   - @progressky Instagram  - @progress_ky Twitter    - @progress_ky Episode 154 was produced by Nate Orshan Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com Logo and some graphic design provided by www.couchfiremedia.com

Today we open with a bit of a look-back to when Fani Willis first decided to bring forth the Special Grand Jury to look into Donald Trump and the others. It was right after she heard that Donald Trump had called Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and supposedly asked him to find or manufacture votes to help him win the state of Georgia. We covered this a while back, that the Special Grand Jury was convened and had as it's first piece of evidence, that phone call. But, that call was completely and intentionally misconstrued to the Washington Post. It wasn't until a few months later that the audio recording of that call was discovered in the recycle bin of a laptop that we learned Trump never said anything wrong nor did he ask anyone to betray their oaths of office. By then the damage was already done in the court of public opinion. Well, as bad as things are for DA Fani Willis right now, it may have gotten even worse. According to the book that just dropped called, “Fine Me the Votes,” the authors admit the recording of that call was done illegally from the state of Florida by Jordan Fuchs, the Chief of Staff for Raffensperger. With that knowledge in place and writing that Fani Willis gave Fuchs immunity for that criminal act, shows Willis knew that call was illegal, and still allowed it in the Special Grand Jury. The fruit of the poisonous tree is a legal concept that has been in place since 1920. It states that if they initial tree of evidence is illegal, than all the fruit on the tree is also illegal. And Willis knew it. We also get some additional comment from WSB Legal Analyst Phil Holloway about the purpose of the GA Senate Committee and the thought that maybe the Attorney General for the state of Georgia might already be pursuing a criminal investigation. And, to make it even worse for Willis and Wade, the judge over this case has just been challenged in the upcoming election. In a country that vote 73% in favor of Biden over Trump, there is no way this judge is going to be re-elected. Instead of an intimidation move, I believe they have given Judge Scott McAfee the nudge he may have needed to disqualify Willis and Wade and likely refer them to the Ethics Commission for disbarment. The UN has finally concluded, after five months, that Hamas did commit war crimes on Israel. They also conclude that there are ongoing rapes and war crimes being committed on the hostages still. It's nice of the UN to finally catch up to what the rest of us have known for five months now. Governor Kristi Noem (R-SD) just signed a bill to keep China and five other nations from being able to purchase farmland in her state. And, Noem said that countries to our south have, in fact, been sending their prisoners and mentally ill to our border, telling them the US wants them. Finally, tonight in the State of the Union. I will be doing my best to real-time tweet about it as I have always done. Take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, X, Instagram, GETTR and TRUTH Social by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. You can also support the show by visiting my Patreon page!

Wisconsin's Ethics Commission referred former President Trump's joint fundraising committee, GOP legislator Janel Brandtjen and other Republicans to local district attorneys for potential felony charges involving fundraising during the 2022 midterm elections.

In this special edition episode with Council Member Hernandez of L.A. City Council’s 1st District, we discuss upcoming rent raises in 2024 and their impact on housing insecurity in L.A.; we also discuss voting against the police budget earlier this year, new funding sources for the L.A. Ethics Commission, the race for new leadership inContinue reading IT'S MONEY OR PEOPLE POWERED: THE CHOICE IS YOURS →

In this special edition episode with Council Member Hernandez of L.A. City Council’s 1st District, we discuss upcoming rent raises in 2024 and their impact on housing insecurity in L.A.; we also discuss voting against the police budget earlier this year, new funding sources for the L.A. Ethics Commission, the race for new leadership inContinue reading IT'S MONEY OR PEOPLE POWERED: THE CHOICE IS YOURS →

Buckle up. "Inside the Issues: The Podcast" hosts Alex Cohen and Sara Sadhwani try to make sense of the "topsy-turvy" events in local politics. This week, brawls broke out at the Los Angeles Museum of Tolerance when a film screened about the Hamas attack on Israel. And earlier in the week, an altercation at a Westlake Village rally tied to the Israel-Hamas war led to a man's death. Sara, who works on a college campus, explains how students are fired up as the Middle East situation intensifies. Meanwhile, Gov. Gavin Newsom's popularity has declined amid negative headlines and his recent trip to China, despite the fact that his policies remain popular. California voters also seem generally unhappy with President Joe Biden as of late. On more local levels, Alex and Sara address LA Councilmember John Lee suing the Ethics Commission after it accused him of violations. Meanwhile, Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo remains in hot water after she recently crashed into two vehicles and was booked on suspicion of DUI. And down in Orange County, a judge has refused to halt an ongoing recall election against Santa Ana Councilmember Jessie Lopez.

In Part 3 of this All Things Crime series, we dive into the intriguing world of government corruption and the dark underbelly of politics. Neama Rahmani, sheds light on his experience as a former ethics prosecutor for the city of Los Angeles. From overseeing elections to battling public corruption, Neama takes us behind the scenes, uncovering the deep-seated issues that plagued the city during the '80s and '90s. We also explore the economics of corruption, the impact of the infamous CSI effect on jurors' expectations, and even take a quick detour to discuss the brilliant Netflix series, The Lincoln Lawyer. So, get ready for a captivating conversation that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Tune in as we unveil the secrets and scandals of a world where power and greed collide in All Things Crime.Neama Rahmani is a prestigious California personal injury attorney, and the President and co-founder of West Coast Trial Lawyers. Neama graduated from UCLA at the age of 19 and Harvard Law School at the age of 22, making him one of the youngest graduates in the 200-year history of the law school.—-------------------------------This episode is Sponsored by M-Vac Systems, the innovative wet vacuum DNA collection system that has helped solve numerous cases. Make sure to check out their YouTube channel or head to their website at https://www.m-vac.com for more information.—-------------------------------Takeaways:Enhance government transparency and accountability to fight corruption.Address economic drivers of bribery at their roots.Manage juror expectations in cases lacking strong forensic evidence.Connect:Neama RahmaniLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/neama-rahmani-84799874Website: www.westcoasttriallawyers.comJared BradleyLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaredvbradleySupport the showAll Things Crime is a new, comprehensive video series that will explore every aspect of crime and the ensuing investigation, one video interview at a time. The host, Jared Bradley, is the President of M-Vac Systems, which is a wet-vacuum based forensic DNA collection system, and has experience traveling the world training all levels of law enforcement and crime lab DNA analysts in using the M-Vac to help solve crime. Along the way he has met people from all walks of life and experience in investigating crimes, so is putting that knowledge to use in another way by sharing it in these videos. If you are interested in more videos about the M-Vac, DNA and investigations, also check out the M-Vac's channel @https://www.youtube.com/c/MVacSystems...

This week is our last with guest host Allison Wiseman, who talked to us this week about an ethics committee's conviction of Anthony Piagentini, and what might result from it. Robert talked about Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg's state budget request, and there are some quick hits.