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[X] SB – Fareed Zakaria explained that Democrats' frustration with CA is real and justifiedSi Valley, Hollywood, universities, ag, ports, talent, natural beautyMore producing lessSuccessful economy, failed governancePopulation growth of 15%Expenditures to 200%$78B to $248B$2300 to $6300 per personState employee growth 50%https://nypost.com/2026/06/16/us-news/splc-employee-who-paid-neo-nazi-lover-1-2-million-unmasked/The Southern Poverty Law Center. The SPLC.A group that built an empire convincing America that racism was lurking behind every mailbox, hiding in every church pew, and apparently waiting behind every Cracker Barrel menu.For decades these people have operated the most successful race-based subscription service in modern history. Netflix charges you monthly to watch movies. The SPLC charges donors to watch imaginary Nazis.And now we discover that one of their top intelligence officials allegedly helped funnel $1.2 million in donor money to a white supremacist informant.Wait. It gets better.The alleged white supremacist wasn't just some random source.According to reports, he was allegedly her lover.You can't make this stuff up.The organization that made a fortune screaming, "The racists are everywhere!" apparently found one and said, "Come over for dinner."This is why I always tell people that Leftism isn't an ideology. It's performance art funded by gullible people.The SPLC has spent years publishing hate maps.They've labeled conservatives, Christians, family organizations, immigration reform groups, and anybody who believes men shouldn't compete against women in sports as potential extremists.Their business model was simple:Find racism.If you can't find racism, rent it.If you still can't find it, finance it.Apparently that's where we are now.According to the indictment, the Department of Justice alleges donor money was funneled toward people connected to groups the SPLC was simultaneously telling donors they were combating.That is the political equivalent of a mosquito control company breeding mosquitoes in the basement.Imagine donating to a fire department only to discover they're running a side hustle selling gasoline and flame throwers.The comedy writes itself.The organization that spent decades warning America about infiltration was allegedly infiltrated by its own leadership.The group that claimed expertise on extremism somehow couldn't detect it sitting across the breakfast table.And let's talk about the irony.The figure identified in reports is described as someone who became Director of the Intelligence Project.The Intelligence Project.That's like discovering the head of Weight Watchers owns three Krispy Kremes and a private chocolate refinery.Intelligence Project?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Rebbe addresses the Kuppat Bachurim administration, noting their unique restraint in expenditures but cautioning against limiting necessary activities. He encourages them to trust in G-d and increase spending where needed, assuring that greater income sources will follow. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/007/007/2090

DC EKG with Joe Grogan Episode 137: Tax Expenditures, 340 B Drug Pricing, and Kidney Donation Reform Air Date: June 15, 2026 Episode DescriptionIn this episode, Joe Grogan sits down with Dr. Ike Brannon, President of Capital Policy Analytics and Senior Fellow at the Jack Kemp Foundation, to discuss hidden tax expenditures, the 340 B drug pricing program, and innovative solutions to the kidney shortage crisis. Dr. Brannon brings decades of Capitol Hill experience, including roles as chief economist of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and senior advisor to Senator Orrin Hatch. He and co-author Tony LoSasso recently published groundbreaking research in Health Affairs Forefront arguing that the 340 B drug pricing program should be classified as a hidden tax expenditure costing the federal government 15 to 20 billion dollars annually. The conversation covers how the 340 B program evolved from providing discounted drugs to uninsured patients into a massive subsidy for nonprofit institutions with little benefit to poor patients. Dr. Brannon explains how the same drug acquired at a 340 B discount often results in full commercial copays for patients. Joe and Dr. Brannon explore other problematic tax expenditures including the mortgage interest deduction, employer health insurance exclusion, and credit union tax breaks. The episode pivots to Dr. Branons passionate work on kidney donation reform. Forty-five thousand Americans die annually from end stage renal failure due to kidney shortage, disproportionately affecting African Americans. Dr. Brannon advocates for fully reimbursing kidney donors for all expenses. Key Topics340 B drug pricing program, tax expenditures, pharmaceutical discounts, nonprofit hospitals, mortgage interest deduction, kidney donation, end stage renal failure, organ shortage, entitlement reform, social security, Medicare, federal deficit, health economics Key Timestamps 0:00 Opening: What should be in a reconciliation bill?4:38 The 340 B drug pricing program explained13:54 How the 340 B discount does not reach patients20:13 Mortgage interest deduction: the most irritating tax break31:00 Prospects for reconciliation under Trump administration34:57 The kidney donation crisis: 45,000 deaths per year39:02 How kidney donation reimbursement would work40:00 Would you allow kidney sales? The ethical debate45:13 Final thoughts About the GuestDr. Ike Brannon is President of Capital Policy Analytics and Senior Fellow at the Jack Kemp Foundation. He holds a PhD in Economics from Indiana University. Dr. Brannon served as chief economist of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, senior advisor to Senator Orrin Hatch on tax and trade policy, and has worked at the Congressional Joint Economic Committee, Treasury Department, and for the McCain presidential campaign. He is founder of the Prosperity Caucus and focuses on growth-oriented economic policy and healthcare innovation. Featured ResearchThe 340 B Drug Pricing Program is a Hidden Tax ExpenditureHealth Affairs Forefront, April 24, 2026Co-authored by Ike Brannon and Tony LoSassohttps://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/340b-drug-pricing-program-hidden-tax-expenditure Podcast: DC EKG with Joe GroganEpisode: 137Guest: Dr. Ike Brannon Sponsor: Survivors for SolutionsProducer: Stay on Course StudiosExecutive Producer: John CZ Czwartacki, DC EKG Podcast

Purdue Universities' new ‘USMCA Affordability Study' finds that tariff reductions under these trade agreements help lower food prices by roughly 7% of household food expenditures, and the USDA confirmed three additional cases of the flesh-eating New World screwworm.

Morning Show 04-24-26 Hour 3 Steven Adams PAC expenditures-Jim Justice discussion by The Watchdog

More spending with ESA dollars that's raising some eyebrows. 

SHOW SCHEDULE 1-21-20251928 MOSCOWSEGMENT 1: RUSSIA'S FAILING ECONOMY Guest: Michael Bernstam Bernstam analyzes the deteriorating state of Russia's economy under the weight of sanctions and war expenditures. Discussion examines inflation, labor shortages, industrial decline, and how long the Kremlin can sustain its military campaign in Ukraine as economic pressures mount and Western restrictions continue to squeeze Russian financial resources.SEGMENT 2: PERSECUTION OF CHRISTIANS IN EGYPT Guest: Mariam Wahba Wahba reports on the ongoing persecution of Coptic Christians in Egypt, detailing discrimination, violence, and legal challenges facing the ancient community. Discussion covers recent incidents, government responses, the struggle for religious freedom, and what international pressure might do to improve conditions for Egypt's vulnerable Christian minority.SEGMENT 3: SPACE ENGINEERING AND BOOSTER TECHNOLOGY Guest: Bob Zimmerman Zimmerman discusses latest developments in space engineering, focusing on booster rocket technology and satellite deployment advances. Discussion covers SpaceX achievements, competing launch providers, the evolution of reusable rocket systems, and how private industry continues pushing boundaries in making space access more frequent and affordable.SEGMENT 4: MARS AVALANCHE AND SPACE EXPLORATION Guest: Bob Zimmerman Zimmerman examines stunning imagery of a Martian avalanche captured by orbiting spacecraft. Discussion explores what these geological events reveal about Mars surface dynamics, ongoing robotic exploration missions, scientific discoveries from current probes, and how such observations inform planning for eventual human missions to the red planet.SEGMENT 5: CANADA-CHINA TRADE RELATIONS Guest: Charles Burton Burton examines Canada's complex trade relationship with China amid growing geopolitical tensions. Discussion covers economic dependencies, security concerns over Chinese investment, and how Ottawa balances commercial interests against pressure from Washington to reduce reliance on Beijing for critical goods and strategic resources.SEGMENT 6: CANADA SUBSTITUTING CHINA FOR US TRADE Guest: Charles Burton Burton continues analysis of Canadian trade strategy, questioning whether Ottawa might pivot toward China as alternative to American markets under Trump tariff threats. Discussion weighs the risks of such realignment, political obstacles, security implications, and whether Canada can truly diversify away from its dominant southern neighbor.SEGMENT 7: CHAGOS ISLANDS GIVEAWAY TO CHINESE INFLUENCE Guest: Jim Fanell Fanell criticizes the decision to transfer Chagos Islands sovereignty, warning it opens doors to Chinese influence near the strategic Diego Garcia base. Discussion examines the geopolitical folly of this handover, implications for Indian Ocean security, and how Beijing exploits Western diplomatic missteps to expand its global footprint.SEGMENT 8: NEW NAVY CARRIER WARPLANE EXTENDS RANGE Guest: Jim Fanell Fanell discusses the Navy's next-generation carrier-based aircraft designed to extend strike range against adversaries. Discussion covers the strategic necessity of longer-range platforms to counter Chinese anti-access capabilities, development challenges, how this aircraft fits into Pacific defense strategy, and implications for future carrier operations.SEGMENT 9: OCEANIA DEFENSE AND CHINA THREAT Guest: Cleo Paskal Paskal reports from the Honolulu defense forum on Pacific island security concerns. Discussion examines China's aggressive expansion into Oceania through infrastructure deals and political influence, the strategic importance of these island nations, and American efforts to counter Beijing's growing presence across the vast Pacific region.SEGMENT 10: PALAU NEEDS HELP AGAINST CHINA CRIME GANGS Guest: Cleo Paskal Paskal highlights Palau's struggle against Chinese criminal organizations infiltrating the small Pacific nation. Discussion covers illegal activities, money laundering, and how Beijing uses organized crime as soft power tool. Palau seeks American assistance to combat these threats while maintaining its democratic independence against Chinese pressure.SEGMENT 11: SCOTTISH ENLIGHTENMENT AND NORTH AMERICAN UNITY Guest: Arthur HermanHerman traces intellectual roots of Canadian-American cooperation to the Scottish Enlightenment's shared influence on both nations. Discussion explores how common philosophical heritage shaped institutions and values, proposing this foundation supports a modern economic condominium uniting the two countries against current global challenges and trade uncertainties.SEGMENT 12: ENERGY, MINERALS, AND KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY PARTNERSHIP Guest: Arthur Herman Herman outlines his vision for a US-Canada economic condominium built on energy resources, critical minerals, and knowledge industries. Discussion details how combining Canadian natural wealth with American technology and markets creates mutual prosperity, strengthens continental security, and counters dependence on hostile foreign suppliers like China.SEGMENT 13: MERCOSUR DEAL UNPOPULAR AFTER 27 YEARS Guest: Simon Constable Constable reports from the Pyrenees foothills on European discontent with the Mercosur trade agreement finally concluded after 27 years of negotiations. Discussion covers farmer protests, industrial concerns, and widespread opposition across EU nations skeptical that this long-delayed deal serves their economic interests.SEGMENT 14: PM STARMER'S HISTORIC UNPOPULARITY Guest: Simon Constable Constable examines Keir Starmer's remarkable collapse in public approval, making him Britain's most unpopular prime minister in modern polling. Discussion analyzes policy missteps, economic challenges, public disillusionment with Labour's performance, and whether Starmer can recover from such dismal ratings this early in his government's tenure.SEGMENT 15: TRADE WITH CHINA REMAINS UNWISE Guest: Alan Tonelson Tonelson argues continued American trade dependence on China remains strategically foolish despite political rhetoric about decoupling. Discussion examines persistent vulnerabilities in supply chains, Beijing's economic leverage, the gap between tough talk and actual policy changes, and what genuine trade realignment would require from Washington.SEGMENT 16: 2025 BOOSTER LAUNCHES AND 2026 PROSPECTS Guest: Doug Messier Messier previews the ambitious global launch schedule for 2025 and beyond, with multiple nations expanding space capabilities. Discussion covers SpaceX dominance, emerging competitors from China, Europe, and commercial startups, technological advances in reusable systems, and how 2026 promises even more dramatic growth in worldwide launch activity.

SEGMENT 1: RUSSIA'S FAILING ECONOMY Guest: Michael Bernstam Bernstam analyzes the deteriorating state of Russia's economy under the weight of sanctions and war expenditures. Discussion examines inflation, labor shortages, industrial decline, and how long the Kremlin can sustain its military campaign in Ukraine as economic pressures mount and Western restrictions continue to squeeze Russian financial resources.1918

Health Affairs' Jeff Byers is joined by Michael Chernew from Harvard Medical School to explore the recent 2024 health care spending report from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).To kick off the new year, we are offering podcast videos of A Health Podyssey. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch those episodes. Let us know what you think about the videos by emailing us at communications@healthaffairs.org.Join us on January 21 for an exclusive Insider virtual event exploring the latest drug policies with the University of Utah's Joey Mattingly. Become an Insider to get access to this event.Related Articles:National Health Care Spending Increased 7.2 Percent In 2024 As Utilization Remained Elevated (Health Affairs)Growth In National Health Expenditures: It's Not The Prices, Stupid (Health Affairs Forefront)

Welcome to The Chrisman Commentary, your go-to daily mortgage news podcast, where industry insights meet expert analysis. Hosted by Robbie Chrisman, this podcast delivers the latest updates on mortgage rates, capital markets, and the forces shaping the housing finance landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just looking to stay informed, you'll get clear, concise breakdowns of market trends and economic shifts that impact the mortgage world.In today's episode, we discuss just what the Federal Reserve can control as the prices of rare earth metals skyrocket. Plus, Robbie sits down with Creative Title's Caleb Christopher for a discussion on how lenders can adopt advanced AI and creative financing models while maintaining transparency, security, and consumer protection, and examining how private-capital “non-bank bank” structures, tightening credit, and the needs of underserved borrowers will shape the balance between innovation, risk, and trust. And we close by examining what delayed releases are telling us about the state of inflation.Today's podcast is presented by Two Dots. Whether it's applying to rent an apartment or take out a loan, today's approval process is full of blind spots and inefficiencies. Critical data sits locked inside documents, leaving companies with an incomplete picture that causes delays, increased risk, and inconsistent decisions. Two Dots is building a better system. One where underwriting and screening is automated not manual. Where applications happen in real-time within a dynamic and contextual conversation. And where better decisions are made faster for everyone.

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Contributors: Preeya Prakash MD, Adam Greenhaw PharmD, Travis Barlock MD, and Jeffrey Olson MS4 In this episode, cardiologist Preeya Prakash and medical student Jeffrey Olson listen in as two cases are presented from EMM's recent event, Tox Talk 2025. Talk 1- Digoxin Overdose Dr. Adam Greenhaw presents a case of a Digoxin overdose along with many pearls. During the studio listen in, Dr. Prakash helps to answer the questions of: How does digoxin work? Why might a patient still be on digoxin in 2025? What are the EKG findings of digoxin toxicity? Is there any utility in atropine for bradycardia caused by digoxin? Should you use calcium to treat hyperkalemia in the setting of a digoxin overdose? If/when might a cardiologist get involved in a patient with a digoxin overdose? Talk 2- Propranolol Overdose Dr. Travis Barlock presents a case of a beta blocker overdose as well as many associated pearls. During our studio listen in, Dr. Prakash helps to answer the questions of: What are the different beta blockers and how do they work? If you are worried about a propranolol overdose, what medications do you want on hand? What POCUS cardiac view can give you the most information for different scenarios? Why or why not might transcutaneous or intravenous pacing be a good idea for a beta blocker overdose? If/when might you want a cardiologist to get involved in a patient with a beta blocker overdose? References Alahmed AA, Lauffenburger JC, Vaduganathan M, Aldemerdash A, Ting C, Fatani N, Fanikos J, Buckley LF. Contemporary Trends in the Use of and Expenditures on Digoxin in the United States. Am J Cardiovasc Drugs. 2022 Sep;22(5):567-575. doi: 10.1007/s40256-022-00540-x. Epub 2022 Jun 24. PMID: 35739347; PMCID: PMC10263277. Chan BS, Buckley NA. Digoxin-specific antibody fragments in the treatment of digoxin toxicity. Clin Toxicol (Phila). 2014 Sep-Oct;52(8):824-36. doi: 10.3109/15563650.2014.943907. Epub 2014 Aug 4. PMID: 25089630. Hack JB, Wingate S, Zolty R, Rich MW, Hauptman PJ. Expert Consensus on the Diagnosis and Management of Digoxin Toxicity. Am J Med. 2025 Jan;138(1):25-33.e14. doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2024.08.018. Epub 2024 Sep 11. PMID: 39265879. Krenz JR, Kaakeh Y. An Overview of Hyperinsulinemic-Euglycemic Therapy in Calcium Channel Blocker and β-blocker Overdose. Pharmacotherapy. 2018 Nov;38(11):1130-1142. doi: 10.1002/phar.2177. Epub 2018 Oct 4. PMID: 30141827. Patocka J, Nepovimova E, Wu W, Kuca K. Digoxin: Pharmacology and toxicology-A review. Environ Toxicol Pharmacol. 2020 Oct;79:103400. doi: 10.1016/j.etap.2020.103400. Epub 2020 May 7. PMID: 32464466. Rotella JA, Greene SL, Koutsogiannis Z, Graudins A, Hung Leang Y, Kuan K, Baxter H, Bourke E, Wong A. Treatment for beta-blocker poisoning: a systematic review. Clin Toxicol (Phila). 2020 Oct;58(10):943-983. doi: 10.1080/15563650.2020.1752918. Epub 2020 Apr 20. PMID: 32310006. Produced by Jeffrey Olson, MS4 Donate: https://emergencymedicalminute.org/donate/

Council also approves police contract Beacon Mayor Lee Kyriacou on Monday (Oct. 6) introduced a $37.5 million budget proposal for 2026 while the City Council approved a three-year contract with police officers and a request to have the city assume ownership of the University Settlement property. The budget includes $27.8 million in general fund spending, a 5.9 percent increase, which covers the day-to-day operations of Beacon's government. Expenditures for the sewer fund ($5.4 million) and the water fund ($4.3 million) are virtually flat. The tax rate on residential properties would decrease by 3.7 percent, to $5.49 per $1,000 of assessed value - the lowest rate in 16 years. The proposal increases the commercial tax rate by 2.7 percent, to $8.71 per $1,000 of assessed value. Despite the increase, the commercial rate would still be significantly lower than 10 years ago, when it was $13.23. As in recent years, Beacon assessments have increased (to $1.8 billion for residential properties and $446 million for commercial), so individual property owners' bills could go up. For a $532,500 house, the city estimates that its tax bill will increase by about $74, or 2.6 percent. A $500,000 commercial property is expected to see a $151, or 2.7 percent, jump. The budget proposes to increase the property tax levy by $633,187, which is $100,716 below the cap allowed by New York State. Tax increases were mitigated by the addition to the tax rolls of $225 million in new construction or improvements since 2021, including $47 million last year, Kyriacou said. City Administrator Chris White noted that new development helped the city pay for improvements this year at South Avenue Park and the municipal skateboard park. More work is planned next year at Memorial Park. "I know that people don't like all the development," he said, "but we're trying to tie a lot of this growth to reinvestment in the community." The city anticipates the largest spending increases in 2026 to be health and dental insurance ($484,000), police salaries ($176,000), firefighter salaries ($156,000), retirement contributions ($278,000) and property and casualty insurance ($47,000). Revenue from sales taxes is projected to increase from $6.1 million to $6.5 million - the result of a tax-sharing agreement Kyriacou negotiated with Dutchess County in 2022. The budget also anticipates $200,000 in hotel taxes, including $140,000 when the Mirbeau Inn & Spa opens next year. For the first time, Beacon's proposed budget includes the appointment of a deputy city administrator. Ben Swanson, who has been Kyriacou's assistant since 2021, will transition into the deputy role. Council members and Beacon residents have asked the city to hire a director of housing solutions, a position created in recent years in Kingston and Hudson. That conversation will continue during the council's Oct. 14 workshop, but White said that Swanson, who has a degree from the New York University School of Law, could take on some of those duties. Police contract The council unanimously approved a three-year agreement, running from Jan. 1, 2026, through 2028, with the union that represents Beacon police officers. The contract gives officers 4.5 percent salary increases each year of the agreement. An additional premium encourages officers to work toward higher-ranking promotions, while a stipend rewards those who serve in field training roles. In September 2024 Beacon police received a 5 percent raise, a move made to bring the department's salaries more in line with neighboring jurisdictions. The new contract addresses inflation and "puts us back in a competitive position to retain the staff that we have, to try to attract new transfers and other recruits, to fill the three open positions that we currently have," White said. Fishkill Avenue Temporary crosswalk striping was applied on Fishkill Avenue at its intersections with Wilkes Street and Blackburn Avenue on Tuesday (Oct. 7). Several residents asked the counci...

In this podcast, Dr. Eric Tichy and Dr. Matthew Rim discuss the AJHP Special Feature "National trends in prescription drug expenditures and projections for 2025” with host and AJHP Editor in Chief Dr. Daniel Cobaugh. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.

What producers paid for inputs and services in 2024 was slightly down year over year, per USDA’s annual Farm Production Expenditure Report. Rod Bain with USDA has the story. USDA Radio NewslineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dr. Centor discusses health expenditures for patients with diabetes after bariatric surgery with Drs. Matthew Maciejewski and Caroline Sloan.

US federal debt is currently almost as large as annual national income, something not seen before the pandemic. Expenditures like interest payments on the debt, military spending, and Social Security cannot be easily trimmed, and the provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs act are likely to be extended, adding an estimated $5 trillion to the debt over the next decade. What are the likely consequences for the economy of rising debt? And how will this affect people's retirement, especially if there are cuts to Social Security? Wendy Edelberg and Ben Harris join EconoFact Chats to discuss these issues. Wendy is the director of the Hamilton Project and a Senior Fellow in Economic Studies at The Brookings Institution. She previously served as Chief Economist at the Congressional Budget Office. Ben is the Vice President and Director of Economic Studies at Brookings. He was Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy and Chief Economist at the Treasury Department in the Biden administration.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: 5:05pm- As the Trump Administration begins to reconstruct USAID, Congressman Brian Mast posted a video to social media highlighting some of USAID's most outrageous expenditures. Rep. Mast's list includes: $15 million for contraceptives to the Taliban, $20k for drag shows in Venezuela, $450k to promote atheism in Nepal, $1 million to unionize gig workers in Brazil, $55k for a climate change presentation in Argentina, $350 million to build pier in Gaza, and $450k to help Indonesian coffee companies become more climate and gender friendly. 5:20pm- On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order protecting women's sports—preventing biological males from competing in women's sports. During the White House event announcing the decision, Trump was surrounded by female athletes and women in sports including Paula Scanlan, Riley Gaines, Jennifer Sey, and Sage Steele. 5:40pm- Speaking from the House floor, Congressman Al Green (D-TX) announced “the movement to impeach the president has begun”—baselessly claiming that President Donald Trump is guilty of “dastardly deeds done.” 5:50pm- During a Senate hearing on Wednesday, Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) announced he will soon be introducing legislation that would allow parents to sue social media companies over posted content that is deemed emotionally harmful to children.

What happens to the car during a divorce in the short and long term? Laura and Lynette a Family Law Specialist breaks down the practical and legal considerations for handling your cars during separation in the short term and in property settlement for the long term. From ensuring your safety to avoiding dirty tricks, they offer tips and education to help you stay in control of this often-overlooked asset and issue. Disclaimer: This podcast provides general legal education for Australians and is not a substitute for independent legal advice. Always consult a qualified lawyer for guidance tailored to your situation. Listen to This Episode If You:

Health Affairs' Jeff Byers welcomes Senior Editor Leslie Erdelack back to the program to discuss the recently released 2023 health care spending report from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).Learn more about the report from our ahead-of-print article from Anne B. Martin and colleagues from CMS.Last week, Health Affairs announced that Editor-in-Chief Alan Weil will leave his role at the end of the year. Read about Weil's achievements during his tenure at Health Affairs.Related Articles:National Health Expenditures In 2023: Faster Growth As Insurance Coverage And Utilization Increased (Health Affairs)Beyond National Health Expenditure Data: Three Things I Wish Were Better Measured (Health Affairs Forefront)National Health Expenditure Projections, 2023–32: Payer Trends Diverge As Pandemic-Related Policies Fade (Health Affairs)

By Scotty Reid – BTR News In a recent segment titled “Eggs, Car Insurance SKYROCKET Inflation Numbers Ahead Of Trump,” Breaking Points contributors Ryan and…

By Scotty Reid - BTR News In a recent segment titled "Eggs, Car Insurance SKYROCKET Inflation Numbers Ahead Of Trump," Breaking Points contributors Ryan and Saagar delved into the troubling rise in car insurance rates and its connection to broader inflationary trends reporting that in the month of November 2024 inflation rose 2.7%. While the segment offered valuable insights, it failed to address a crucial yet often overlooked factor contributing to inflation: the United States' extensive foreign expenditures and perpetual state of military conflict. The Cost of Constant Conflict For decades, the U.S. has maintained a policy of global military engagement, spending vast sums on wars, military aid, and clandestine operations. This pattern is not only a moral and political issue but also an economic one with direct implications for inflation. Consider recent events: Military Aid to Israel and Ukraine: In November alone, the Biden administration announced multi-billion-dollar aid packages to support Israel's military actions and Ukraine's ongoing war with Russia. New Pledges in Syria: Amid escalating tensions and the reported overthrow of the Syrian government, the U.S. pledged additional billions to opposition forces. Clandestine Operations: Beyond the publicized aid, a significant portion of U.S. foreign expenditures is hidden under classified budgets, funding covert activities that never make headlines. These expenditures are financed largely through borrowing, adding to the national debt and putting upward pressure on inflation. Yet, discussions of inflation in mainstream media rarely connect these dots, focusing instead on domestic variables like supply chain disruptions or corporate price gouging. The Dollar's Diminishing Dominance Foreign expenditures also weaken the dollar's position as the world's reserve currency, another driver of inflation. The U.S. uses its financial dominance to impose economic sanctions, a form of economic warfare that has pushed nations like Russia, China, and others to seek alternatives to the dollar in global trade. This shift has manifested in the growing influence of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), which aims to establish a trade system independent of the dollar. As more countries move away from the dollar, the U.S. faces reduced demand for its currency, weakening its value. A weaker dollar makes imports more expensive for American consumers, fueling inflation. The ripple effects of U.S. military and economic policies abroad thus reach right into the pockets of everyday Americans, driving up prices not just for car insurance but also for food, fuel, and housing. The Missing Discussion in Media Breaking Points' omission of these foreign expenditures reflects a broader trend in mainstream and alternative media alike: a failure to connect the economic impact of America's global military footprint to domestic inflation. While analysts dissect the price of eggs or car insurance, the elephant in the room—the cost of endless war—goes largely unmentioned. This oversight does a disservice to the public. Understanding inflation requires looking beyond consumer trends to the structural forces at play. Military spending consumes a significant portion of the federal budget, funded through borrowing that increases the national debt and weakens the dollar. When this dynamic is ignored, the public is left with an incomplete picture of why their cost of living continues to rise. A Call for Deeper Analysis As inflation remains a top concern for Americans, it is imperative that media outlets expand their analysis to include the role of foreign expenditures. The cost of endless war and global dominance is not just a geopolitical issue; it's an economic one that affects everyone. Breaking Points and other outlets have a responsibility to explore these connections and offer the public a more comprehensive understanding of the forces driving inflation.

City Council President Carrie Hartman and Finance Director Melanie Campbell join Mayor Wade to continue the discussion on the City of Toledo's budget and how it works. Budget hearings began yesterday with the Committee of the Whole and will run through the middle of December. This episode asks, "How can we stretch our dollars further?"

In mid-May of this year, school districts across the state received the final State School Fund reconciliation for the 2022-23 school year and revised assumptions for the 2023-24 school year.  For context, and to simplify a system that is quite complex, public schools in Oregon build their budgets on two primary things:  Revenue - money they project to receive from the Oregon Department of Education for the Average Daily Membership, or ADM, of enrolled students, as well as a variety of other calculations that take into account teacher experience, students requiring additional services, transportation reimbursement, timber funds, local property tax collections, and so on.  Expenditures - money they expect to spend on staffing, benefits, supplies, utilities, administration, service provision, etc.  ODE adjusts the ADM allocation multiple times each year as actual information is received from each of Oregon's 197 school districts, with a final reconciliation completed the May following the completion of any given school year.  What HSD learned with the most recent reconciliation was that, due to a decline in enrollment and revisions to the ADM allocation, we received a negative State School Fund adjustment for the 2022-23 school year of more than $4 million, as well as revised assumptions for the 2023-24 school year of nearly $3 million. After running the June payroll, which is when approximately 25 percent of the District's expenditures are made each year, it also became clear that expenditures in 2023-24 were higher than anticipated in some areas, due in large part to factors outside of our control and the unknown impact of new legislation and associated costs. Because school districts are required to have balanced budgets each year, this burden was shifted to the 2024-25 school year.  The full impact of these prior-year revenue and expenditure changes on the 2024-25 budget was not clear until after September payroll was completed and October 1 enrollment numbers were in. We now know that HSD is facing a shortfall of $9.5 million this school year. Administration has come up with a list of strategies for closing the budget gap in ways that do not directly affect students; however, there are some unknowns as we are still in the midst of bargaining with our licensed and classified employee unions.  Aside from our diligence in managing the budget shortfall we are experiencing this year, a very important task for us is to advocate the Legislature for stable and adequate K-12 school funding in the 2025-27 biennium, a reduction in carve-outs from the State School Fund, and a correction to/avoidance of new unfunded mandates. Visit our website to learn more.  Our Featured Students are our 2024-25 Student Representatives to the School Board: Gwen Kondor, junior at Century High School; Kal Sibbel, senior at Liberty High School; and Abraham Staffa, junior at Hillsboro Online Academy. They were sworn in at the Board's regular session meeting on Tuesday, September 24. Student Representatives are non-voting members of the Board and serve in an advisory capacity, providing an invaluable experience to both the students and Board members. The opportunity to serve as a Student Representative rotates between our high schools each year. Next year, students from Glencoe, Hilhi, and Oak Street Campus can apply. Learn more on the Get Involved page of our website. Hot News is produced and emailed to HSD families and staff each week school is in session. Please add the address to your “safe sender” list to make sure you always receive the latest issue. Please also bookmark our district website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hsd.k12.or.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay informed about what's happening in our district and schools.

JAMA Health Forum Editor John Ayanian, MD, MPP, and Deputy Editor Melinda Buntin, PhD, spoke with Sherry Glied, PhD, and Dong Ding, MA, MPA, of New York University, about the effects of participation in health care savings accounts. Participation in flexible spending accounts is linked to higher health care and tax expenditures, while health care savings accounts do not reduce expenditures. Related Content: Health Care–Related Savings Accounts, Health Care Expenditures, and Tax Expenditures

Following Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie's report regarding HSE spending on walking aids, including the reveal of figures, David Cullinane, Sinn Féin's Health Spokesperson joins Kieran to discuss further.

Lobbying expenditures this year are up and expected to continue. The next Congress will be without three energy and environment leaders. And a GOP lawsuit over congressional subpoenas related to the Hunter Biden criminal case will drag into the fall. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024.

The USDA estimates 2023 farm production expenditures in the U.S. at $481.9 billion, up from $452.5 billion the previous year.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike takes a look at another state that has improved its Medicaid expenditure spending due to a new law impacting migrants.

Join Health Affairs Insider today!Health Affairs' Jeff Byers is joined by Michael Chernew to discuss the recently released National Health Expenditures Projections for 2023–32 from the Office of the Actuary (OACT) at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).Join us for these upcoming events:6/18/24 - Journal Club: “Community Power-Building Groups And Public Health NGOs: Reimagining Public Health Advocacy”7/10/24 - Lunch and Learn: Supreme Court Wrap-UpRelated Articles:National Health Expenditure Projections, 2023–32: Payer Trends Diverge As Pandemic-Related Policies Fade (Health Affairs)National Health Expenditure Data from CMS

The city's budgeting season unofficially began on Tuesday night when the Northfield City Council heard a presentation from the Abdo Financial Group regarding the city's final, comprehensive financial report for 2023.  Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig said, overall, the city is in good financial shape. Expenditures in 2023 were within 2% of what had been […]

This Podcast Is Episode 577, And It's About  Mastering Construction Business Finances Through QuickBooks Desktop The power of effective bookkeeping using QuickBooks Desktop - plus an Important Update from Intuit. Keeping track of sales, earnings, expenses, and purchases is fundamental to your construction business's overall health and sustainability. Effective bookkeeping produces the data you need to evaluate your current practices, anticipate challenges, and set attainable future goals. Many business owners dread bookkeeping and accounting tasks despite their proven importance. In fact, 40% of surveyed entrepreneurs claim that bookkeeping is one of the worst parts of running a business! Is it worth the aggravation? Here are three reminders of how effective bookkeeping is the cornerstone of small business success: Keeping track of reimbursable expenses A reliable system for tracking reimbursable expenses ensures you reap all the benefits you're entitled to when filing your taxes. Expenditures sorted into categories, such as "food," "travel," and "office supplies," can be cataloged quite simply with online bookkeeping software. Using a dedicated credit card for business expenses and updating your records every month will put money back in your pocket come tax time. Measuring profitability and planning for the future To grow your business, you must be able to track and compare its finances from one year to the next. In addition to reconciling the books and bank statements every month, effective bookkeeping generates records you can use to gain a comprehensive overview of your business. This data can help you: Measure year-over-year profits; Identify opportunities to cut costs; Plan for major expenses (such as new office space, equipment, or staff) and develop data-based strategies for expansion. Preparing for tax season Few things are more stressful for business owners than scrambling to prepare poorly maintained financial records for tax season. In addition to the panic of last-minute filing, inaccurate or incomplete documentation can lead to severe penalties, fines, and an audit. In the United States alone, 40% of small businesses pay an average penalty of $845 per year for late or incorrect filings! Sound bookkeeping can save you money and give you peace of mind. You'll be assured of compliance with regulations and receive a reliable estimate of amounts owing long before your tax bill is due. If you've been following us over the years, you know that we are raving fans of Intuit, the makers of QuickBooks, and have used QuickBooks since the first version was released in 1992. In fact, in 2005, we moved our entire client base, including our own accounting firm's QuickBooks files, to an Intuit-approved commercial hosting environment so we could offer our clients all of the benefits of the full desktop version of QuickBooks accessible online 24/7, and it has been a huge success! We've always encouraged our contractor clients to use QuickBooks Desktop as QuickBooks Online does not offer the full features of QuickBooks. We know that QB Desktop in the Cloud is one area where you can reduce your overhead and increase productivity quickly and easily.  It is a powerful tool that can streamline your accounting processes and provide valuable insights into your company's financial health. Here are some reasons why using QuickBooks Desktop is crucial for your construction business:  1. Industry-Specific Features: QB Desktop offers industry-specific features tailored to the needs of construction businesses. You can track job costs, create estimates, and manage progress invoicing, which is essential for staying on top of your projects' financial aspects.  2. Robust Reporting: QB Desktop provides robust reporting capabilities, allowing you to generate customized reports to analyze your business's performance. You can track profitability by project, compare actual costs to estimated costs, and monitor cash flow to make informed financial decisions.  3. Integration with Third-Party Applications: QBDesktop integrates with various third-party applications commonly used in the construction industry, such as project management software and time-tracking tools. This integration can help you streamline your workflows and eliminate the need for manual data entry.  4. Job Costing: Job costing is a critical aspect of construction accounting, and QB Desktop offers comprehensive job costing features. You can allocate expenses to specific projects, track labor costs, and monitor overhead expenses to ensure that each project remains profitable.  5. Compliance and Security: QB Desktop is designed to help you maintain compliance with industry regulations and ensure the security of your financial data. You can set user permissions to control access to sensitive information and generate audit trails to track changes made to your financial records.  Using QuickBooks Desktop for your construction business can significantly improve your financial management processes and give you the tools to make informed business decisions. However, change is inevitable, and as someone with responsibilities, I have little time to waste; I have learned that sometimes I have to deliver challenging news. (In case you missed our Tuesday email): For those using QuickBooks Desktop 2021 software, it will be discontinued after May 31, 2024. (You may have received this notice from Intuit through your email). This includes all 2021 versions of QuickBooks Desktop Pro, QuickBooks Desktop Premier, QuickBooks Desktop for Mac, and QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions v21. Other Intuit products are affected by the software discontinuation. If you don't upgrade your QuickBooks Desktop 2021 by May 31, 2024, you won't have access to live technical support if you run into problems or any other Intuit services that can be integrated with QB Desktop. This includes QB Desktop Payroll, QB Desktop Payments, and online bank feeds. Discontinued versions won't receive the latest critical security patches and updates. (More info from Intuit) Final tip: This is the time to ask for help There's a good reason why most small businesses outsource at least one accounting function to help manage tasks like payroll, closing the books each month, and managing accounts receivable. With all the changes coming to QuickBooks software, it would be best and all the more reason to ask for support.  Most entrepreneurs are passionate about developing new business ideas – not crunching numbers. Employing or outsourcing a professional construction bookkeeper, even part-time or as-needed, can help optimize your accounting and increase profitability. It's well worth it. Invest in effective bookkeeping and build a solid foundation for a resilient, forward-moving construction business. Feel free to contact me if you need specific guidance on using QuickBooks Desktop for your construction bookkeeping and accounting needs. And, of course, subscribe to our newsletter so you won't miss out on important industry news, events, and updates. PS  We offer free resources to help you save time and money that you can download and print now.  About The Author: Sharie DeHart, QPA, co-founded Business Consulting And Accounting in Lynnwood, Washington. She is the leading expert in managing outsourced construction bookkeeping and accounting services companies and cash management accounting for small construction companies across the USA. She encourages Contractors and Construction Company Owners to stay current on their tax obligations. She offers insights on managing the remaining cash flow to operate and grow their construction company sales and profits so they can put more money in the bank. Call 1-800-361-1770 or sharie@fasteasyaccounting.com

Lauren Gibbons of Bridge Michigan chats with Eric Paul Dennis, research analyst specializing in infrastructure policy. While Michigan is working to ‘fix the damn roads,' with historic levels of state and federal road funding, this effort has been undermined by unprecedented inflation in the cost of construction. And road construction inflation is not uniform: using 2015 as a baseline year, cost increases range from 34 percent in the Upper Peninsula to 63 percent in the Detroit Metro region. Michigan's highway construction costs have increased 12 percent above expected historical rates, resulting in the purchasing power of Michigan's road agencies dropping by over $700 million in 2023 alone. Following the enactment of a 2015 road funding package to increase Michigan's annual transportation revenue by an estimated $1.2 billion by 2021, subsequent gains in state and federal funding increased Michigan's transportation budget from $3.7 billion in 2015 to $6.1 billion in 2023. Expenditures on road and bridge programs, specifically, increased from $2.9 billion in 2015 to $5.7 billion in 2023. In nominal dollars, this represents a healthy 99 percent increase over these eight years. But when adjusting for inflation, the purchasing power of this funding is much lower. Michigan's road agencies generally have significantly more funding than any time in the past. However, this funding is not going as far as would have been expected only a few years ago. Agencies remain challenged to utilize existing funding levels to catch up with historical maintenance backlogs and bring Michigan's roads and bridges into a state of good repair.

Episode 143. Drummer boys served a real purpose? Spencer reveals his DoorDash expenditures. by Scary Parrot Media

In the 2022-23 school year, the Louisburg school district spent a little more than $31 million. Generally, state law allows districts broad discretion in how they spend their state and local funding, but there are some exceptions. We selected 57 expenditures (representing $1.2 million) across 6 funds to determine whether the district spent them in accordance with state law.  We selected funds that have a mix of broad and specific spending rules sets in state law.  We chose expenditures that represented a good cross-section of different types of expenditures.  Because we did not choose the sample randomly, we cannot project the results to all expenditures. Of the 57 expenditures we reviewed, we identified 12 (about $63,000) related to at-risk and capital outlay that did not comply with state laws related to those funds.  This included expenditures such as seating, salaries for interpreters, and a contract to operate light and sound equipment.

Kenorland Minerals CEO, Zach Flood, provides updates on the company's exploration projects. The conversation covers the Frotet drilling campaign, the O'Sullivan project partnership with Sumitomo, the Chebistuan project, and the Eeyou Istchee and Opinaca projects in Quebec. Flood discusses the size of Kenorland's team and the need for external contractors for till sampling. He also mentions the company's high level of exploration spending and the anticipation of finding new gold systems.

Lawmakers approve almost $3 billion in one-time expenditures from budget reserve fund, bill moves charitable gaming under independent horse racing and gaming corporation, Renee Shaw takes us Inside Kentucky Politics for a quick review of what passed, what's dead and what could be resurrected when lawmakers return in two weeks. 

In this episode, we visit with two representatives from Fountain House in New York.  Our primary intent was to provide a platform to share the results of a recent research report issued by Fountain House:  Beyond Treatment: How Clubhouses for People Living with Serious Mental Illness Transform Lives and Save Money.  This first of its kind analysis not only offers a fuller accounting of the fiscal and societal costs of untreated mental illness — looking beyond health care spending to include lost wages and productivity, disability benefits, repeated emergency room visits, and criminal justice impacts — but demonstrates how clubhouses are uniquely positioned to drive down spending across the board.  The report finds that if clubhouses were appropriately resourced and expanded to serve even just five percent of the 15.4 million adults in the U.S. who live with serious mental illness, the net societal benefit would exceed $8.5 billion and offer a dramatic improvement in quality of life for countless individuals, their families, and their communities. The report notes that the U.S. has historically spent most of its mental health care dollars on clinical treatment, such as medication and therapy, with a fraction allocated to fund the community-based social supports people also need to manage their mental illness. These are policy decisions that can and should be changed. Fountain House is knitting together a national network of clubhouses to help amplify voices throughout the country to underscore the importance of the clubhouse model as a compelling mental health intervention that should be more robustly funded. The bios for our two guests are linked on the Fountain House website. Rev. Dr. Phillip Fleming wears many hats, including member, certified peer specialist and member of the Fountain House board of directors. Dr. Joshua Seidman is the Chief Research and Knowledge Officer.   Other resources and reports mentioned in this interview: Community as Therapy: The Theory of Social Practice. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal.  12/23.   Mental Health During the Covid-19 Pandemic. National Institute of Health. Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in the general population: A systematic review  PubMed Central.  2020. Project to Evaluate the Impact of Fountain House Programs on Medicaid Utilization and Expenditures. NYU. 2017. UCLA loneliness scaleQuality of life measureBrief inventory of thriving  Clubhouse International:  Mental Illness Recovery - Clubhouse International (clubhouse-intl.org)

Enrollments at public schools continues to drop, drastically in some districts. The causes are numerous: population declines, lower birth rates, and the move to charter, private and home schooling. Dr. Ralph Kerr of the Teaching and Learning Institute discusses the weighty issues in the news as they pertain to public education in this ongoing Family Life series. This week on “Issues in Education”: Rethinking Education Aid in NY The 3 Greatest Challenges Facing PA Schools Why Run as a candidate for your local School Board    

Today's show opens with my explaining why I think the Jeffrey Epstein story is not a distraction. Maybe the way it's being presented is the distraction, but there is a much more sinister layer here that I haven't heard reflected elsewhere. While we get caught up in court transcripts, my question is, where's the black book and all the videotapes? Who's in possession of all that blackmail material and is it being employed right now? To add to this, I add a sound bite from Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) who says he not only believes some members of Congress are already being blackmailed to not release the Epstein flight logs, but also says the intelligence community has the power to edit legislation. That's a pretty scary prospect, to know that the IC in the Executive Branch is exerting control and influence over the Legislative Branch? With the aid, once again, of Techno Fog, we get even more documents released and it seems they only reinforce the notion that Epstein was out to blackmail people. The question is, was he doing it all by himself? On behalf of the U.S. government? Or was he being controlled by a different government? Next we move to a recurring Friday feature, TaraBull's top 10 news stories of the week. While going through that, we are able to mention a few of them that become much of the rest of the show, including the Legacy/mainstream media's coverage of the Iowa school shooter, now that we know he's part of the LGBTQ+ movement. Time to throw Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby under the bus. To set that up, we remind you what he said on September 13, 2023 after the Biden regime released another $6B dollars to Iran. After that, we play a bite from him yesterday when he says we don't know what Iran used the money for, even though he vowed we had total control over it and total transparency. When children get to use their magic-thinking as the basis for our foreign policy, this is what we can expect. And…it's going to get worse, not better, because they are still in charge and cannot accept their own incompetence is to blame. Then I find myself wondering which Nikki Haley are we getting on any given day? It makes me wonder if I was wrong about my thoughts on Gov. Gavin Newsom being groomed to replace Biden. What if the Military Industrial Complex doesn't care about party labels as long as the “winner” is a Uniparty warmonger? Even Gov. Kristi Noem isn't sure where Haley stands on anything nowadays. Vivek Ramaswamy once again shows us his mastery of dealing with an agenda driven media who cannot accept having their narratives destroyed. In an exchange with NBC News's Dasha Burns, masterfully destroys her attempts to “win” the interview and leaves her unhinged and shrill. Finally, in a strange turnabout, the actor Michael Rapaport said something astonishing. One of the true Trump haters, who has never said a positive thing about the 45th president, just revealed all candidates are on the table for his vote, including Donald Trump. 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!

In our 128th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss a key difference in perspective when it comes to spending money. For full show notes, see kitces.com and thesocietyofadvice.com.

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for Dec 1st       Publish Date:  Nov 30th    Commercial: Henssler :15   From the Henssler Financial Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.  Today is Friday, December 1st and Happy 77th Birthday to actress Bette Midler.  ***12.01.23 - BIRTHDAY - BETTE MILDER*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Engineered Solutions of Georgia 26-Year-Old Killed in Cumberland Hotel Shooting Tuesday Cobb Commission OKs $1.6 Million for 2025 MLB All-Star Game 'It's not a fee, it's a tax': Republican Commissioners Oppose Stormwater Fee Plus, Keith Ippolito's conversation with Angie Clawson Director of Communications from the Salvation Army. 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: ESOG  STORY 1: 26-Year-Old Killed in Cumberland Hotel Shooting Tuesday A 26-year-old man, Demarcus Watson, was killed in a shooting at a Cumberland hotel in Cobb County. The incident occurred around 11:45 a.m. at the Budgetel Inns and Suites. Officers responded to reports of a person shot and found Watson with a gunshot wound. Despite attempts at lifesaving measures, he did not survive. The police suspect foul play, and no suspect has been identified yet. Watson's next of kin has been notified. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Cobb County Police Tip Hotline at 770-499-4111. STORY 2: Cobb Commission OKs $1.6 Million for 2025 MLB All-Star Game The Cobb Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to approve $1.6 million for security and related expenses for hosting the 2025 MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park. The funding, part of the county's 2025 budget, includes $785,000 for overtime for police officers, firefighters, and 911 operators. The remaining $800,000 will cover security and traffic equipment, planning, training programs, and meals for staff. The decision comes two years after MLB withdrew the 2021 All-Star Game from Truist Park in response to Georgia's voting law. Cobb Chairwoman Lisa Cupid expressed appreciation for the opportunity to host the event again. STORY 3: 'It's not a fee, it's a tax': Republican Commissioners Oppose Stormwater Fee Cobb Commissioner Keli Gambrill reiterated her opposition to a proposed stormwater utility fee, characterizing it as a tax without direct benefits. Cobb Water System Director Judy Jones presented details of the proposed fee, which would fund stormwater maintenance and improvements. The fee, based on impervious surface area, would result in modest increases for most residences but substantial ones for large businesses. Gambrill argued that the fee does not address existing staffing shortages and criticized the approval of a 24-inch pipe that redirected stormwater onto another resident's property. Commissioner JoAnn Birrell also opposed the fee, linking it to ongoing revenue transfers to the county's general fund. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.  We'll be right back  Break: CUofGA STORY 4: Santa Takes it From the Top in Smyrna Tree-Lighting Festivities Smyrna's annual "Home for the Holidays" event in Market Village drew a large crowd to launch the 2023 holiday season. The downtown area, adorned with more colorful lights than ever, featured entertainment and the arrival of Santa Claus. Mayor Derek Norton greeted attendees and expressed satisfaction with the event's growth. The festivities included the lighting of a giant tree, Santa's arrival on an aerial platform, and group photos with Santa in a large sleigh. Multiple school choruses and musical groups contributed to the holiday spirit. The addition of a Kris Kringle Market with various vendors offering unique gifts enhanced the celebration. STORY 5: Mableton Council to Vote On Transitional Budget The Mableton City Council is set to vote on a voluntary transitional spending plan for the city, covering December 2023 to June 2024. The city, in its transitional period, anticipates revenues of $3.8 million and expenditures of $3.5 million, with a projected surplus of approximately $309,000. Motor vehicle taxes are the main income source, expected to generate $2.25 million. Expenditures include salaries, code enforcement, and legal representation. The mayor and council have a budget of $112,500 for salaries, while code enforcement has a proposed budget of about $431,500, covering personnel services and equipment. The council will also consider a resolution adopting a preliminary classification and pay plan for 13 positions. We'll be back in a moment. Break: DRAKE – CHRISTMAS PIEDMONT STORY 6: ANGIE CLAWSON SALVATION ARMY And now, here is Keith Ippolito's conversation with Angie Clawson from the Salvation Army. ***ANGIE CLAWSON*** *Episode Resources:*- The Salvation Army Donation Website- Find the Amazon Wishlist Here- Volunteer Opportunity Details- More Details on Participation and Needed Items Locations: •Publix Shamrock Plaza (Decatur): 3870 N Druid Hills Rd •Salvation Army Lawrenceville (Gwinnett): 3455 Sugarloaf Parkway •Salvation Army Marietta (Cobb): 202 Waterman Street, SE •Salvation Army Kroc Center (Fulton): 967 Dewey Street Let's make a difference together in the fight against hunger! Break: INGLES 5 STORY 7: Kennesaw State Receives $2M grant to Boost Doctoral Education Kennesaw State University's Peach State Bridges to the Doctorate Program, which supports master's students from underrepresented communities pursuing doctoral degrees in biomedical sciences, has received a new five-year training grant renewal worth $2 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The program, established in 2018, boasts a success rate of 85%, with participants often moving on to doctoral programs. The renewed grant will allow the program to offer more generous stipends to trainees and cover the costs of attendance, expanding its reach to include financially disadvantaged students STORY 8: Online Bachelor's in Health Science at GHC Ranked One of the Most Affordable in the Country Georgia Highlands College's online Bachelor of Science in Health Science program has been recognized as one of the most affordable in the nation by Intelligent.com. Established in 2020, the program offers concentrations in public health, exercise science, and social and behavioral health. The school emphasizes experiential learning through internships and allows students to earn certifications while studying. With a pre-professional track, the program is not limited to pre-medical studies, providing flexibility for students to pursue various health science careers. The college has partnerships with institutions like Trinity School of Medicine, University of West Georgia, and Morehouse College. Break: Henssler :60  Signoff-   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Marietta Daily Journal podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Gwinnett Daily Post, the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties, or the Paulding County News Podcast. 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  Landaas & Company newsletter  November edition now available. Advisors on This Week's Show Kyle Tetting Adam Baley Mike Hoelzl (with Max Hoelzl, Joel Dresang, engineered by Jason Scuglik) Week in Review (Oct. 30-Nov. 3, 2023) Significant Economic Indicators & Reports Monday no significant reports Tuesday Housing prices continued gaining in August, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller national home price index. The measure showed broad gains in prices across the country with year-to-year price increases accelerating in 19 of 20 cities studied. The national index was up 2.6% from the year before, vs. a 1% year-to-year gain in July. The index was 6.4% ahead of its recent bottom in January. A spokesman for the index explained the rising prices by saying that higher mortgage rates have been suppressing the supply of houses for sale more than the demand. The Conference Board said its consumer confidence index dipped in October for the third month in a row, suggesting expectations for an economic recession. The business research group said consumers are preoccupied with rising prices and expressed concerns about political volatility and global uncertainty, including war in the Middle East. The Conference Board repeated its prediction of a short, shallow downturn in the first half of 2024. Wednesday The manufacturing sector contracted in October for the 12th month in a row, according to the Institute for Supply Management. The trade group's index, based on surveys of industry purchasing managers, showed new orders declining at a faster rate while production grew, though slower than it had in September. Employment fell after having expanded the month before, and some companies reported considering layoffs. The group said based on past index readings, the U.S. gross domestic product is receding at an annual rate of 0.7%. The Commerce Department said construction spending rose slightly in September, aided by single-family housing. At a seasonally adjusted annual rate of nearly $2 trillion, expenditures were up 0.4% from the August pace and up almost 9% from the year before. Spending on residential construction, which accounted for 44% of the total, rose 0.6% for the month but was 2.1% lower than the year-ago pace. Expenditures on factory construction fell 0.4% from August but was up 62% from the year before. Job openings rose slightly in September, another sign of the labor market's resilience so far amid Federal Reserve Board efforts to slow the economy. Openings rose 0.6% from August to 9.6 million positions, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. That was 12% below the September 2022 level but still higher than the 7 million mark just before the COVID pandemic. The report showed little change in the numbers and rates of hires, separations and quits. Compared to the number of unemployed people actively seeking jobs, demand for workers outnumbered supply by about 3 million, little changed from August. Thursday The four-week moving average for initial unemployment claims rose for the second week in a row, though the level continued to reflect tight labor conditions. The measure was 43% below the all-time average, according to Labor Department data. The report said 1.6 million Americans claimed jobless benefits in the latest week, up 2% from the week before and up 28% from the year before. The Bureau of Labor Statistics said the annual rate of worker productivity rose in the third quarter by 4.7%, the most in three years. Measuring year to year, third-quarter productivity rose 2.2% for the third consecutive acceleration. Over the last four quarters, productivity rose because output, which was up 3.1%, exceeded the 0.8% increase in hours worked. Hourly compensation rose at a 3.9% annual rate in the third quarter, so labor costs fell 0.8%. Measured from the third quarter of 2022, labor costs gained 1.9%. The Commerce Department said the value of factory orders rose 4.

Time for a Friday Flight- our sampling of the week's financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we boil them down to specific takeaways that will allow you to kick off the weekend informed and help you to get ahead with your money. In this episode we explain some relevant and helpful stories like: what lengths would you go for freebies, unemployment remains near historic lows, rusty realtors, realtor fees lawsuits, homeowners insurance issues, insurers pulling from Florida & California, Roth IRA FTW, disloyal to Disney, $1T on credit cards, and home equity expenditures.   Want more How To Money in your life? Here are some additional ways to get ahead with your personal finances: Knowing your ‘money gear' is a crucial part of your personal finance journey. Start here.  Sign up for the weekly HTM newsletter. It's fun, free, & practical. Join a thriving community of fellow money in the HTM Facebook group. Find the best credit card for you with our new credit card tool! Massively reduce your cell phone bill each month by switching to a discount provider like Mint Mobile.   And please help us to spread the word by letting friends and family know about How to Money! Hit the share button, subscribe if you're not already a regular listener, and give us a quick review in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Help us to change the conversation around personal finance and get more people doing smart things with their money. Have an awesome weekend!   Best friends out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GDP Script/ Top Stories for Friday June 23rd Publish Date: Thursday June 22 From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast Today is Friday June 23rd , and happy 66th birthday to musician/American Idol star Randy Jackson ****Jackson****   I'm Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Mall of Georgia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Gwinnett expects more property tax revenues — but expenditures also up Gwinnett increases funding for Hooper Renwick library and museum And Former state legislator Donna McLeod will run for Gwinnett commission chair in 2024   Plus, Brian Giffin will have a Gwinnett Sports Report   Plus, All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast.    Break 1 :  M.O.G.          Story 1.  property   Gwinnett County is projected to receive approximately $15.8 million more in property tax revenues than initially budgeted, thanks to an increase in tax digest growth. However, due to higher expenditures, the county will still need to use about $5.3 million from reserves to balance this year's budget. The increased appropriations are primarily attributed to inflation, market costs, capital projects exceeding expectations, job market competitiveness, and higher costs for indigent defense attorneys. County officials have recommended keeping the millage rate the same to avoid forfeiting around $18.5 million in property tax revenues. Public hearings will be held to discuss the millage rate, and the adoption is scheduled for July 18th. The county plans to provide individualized assessments and tax bill explanations to help property owners understand the impact of the proposed rates.   STORY 2: library   Gwinnett County has approved a change order that adds $9.4 million to the construction management costs for the renovation of the old Hooper-Renwick School in Lawrenceville. The school, which served African-American students before desegregation, will be transformed into a historically-themed library. The additional costs are necessary to address design and construction challenges related to integrating a new building with the existing structure. The project requires installing new steel columns, concrete footings, and a new roof structure. The site will also need additional soil infill and parking due to its topography. Rising construction material and furniture costs since 2020, along with expenses for historical research, exhibit content development, cabinetry, and displays, have contributed to the increase in the construction management services contract..…………get more details at gwinnettdailypost.com Story 3:  mcleod Former state representative Donna McLeod has announced her candidacy for the position of Gwinnett County commission chairperson in 2024. McLeod, a Democrat who previously served in the Georgia House of Representatives, aims to promote inclusive and accountable leadership in the county. She plans to focus on workforce development, affordable housing, healthcare, education infrastructure, and economic growth. McLeod's decision to run stems from her belief in the need for new leadership and fresh ideas to address the challenges faced by Gwinnett County residents. Incumbent chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson, the first Democrat and first African American elected to the position, is also running for re-election.……..we'll be right back   Break 2:  Slappey - Tom Wages - then Obits   STORY 4: debts   Lawrenceville First United Methodist Church in Lawrenceville, Georgia, raised nearly $4,000 to pay off school lunch debts at four local schools: Jordan Middle, Lawrenceville Elementary, Winn Holt Elementary, and Central Gwinnett High School. The church is committed to putting the city of Lawrenceville first and aims to ensure that school lunch debts do not hinder students' participation in activities. Several Sunday School classes at the church contributed to the fundraising efforts. The donation received appreciation from school principals and staff, emphasizing the church's consistent support and partnership in serving the community. Additionally, Lawrenceville First United Methodist Church hosts the Summer Lunch Program to address food insecurity among students during the summer months. Story 5: duke   The Formula 24 racing team from Paul Duke STEM High School achieved an impressive second-place finish at the Greenpower Electric Vehicle National Championships held at the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama. The competition, organized by Greenpower USA, required teams to design and build electric cars, participate in a 90-minute endurance race, and deliver a presentation on electric vehicles, sustainability, and team development. The Duke STEM team excelled by finishing third in total lap count, winning the presentation category, and securing an overall second-place finish among 30 participating schools. The team's success is a culmination of three years of dedication and progress since its establishment, with notable achievements in previous seasons and consistent top finishes throughout the current season.   ……….We'll be back after this   Break 3:  Lawrenceville – Ingles 7– GCPS   Story 7:  Sports   And now, here's Brian Giffin with your Gwinnett Sports Report   ****Sports Report****     We'll have final thoughts after this   Break 4:  Henssler 60 Thanks again for listening to today's Gwinnett Daily Post podcast. 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One of the biggest emotional challenges people face concerns their finances (especially unplanned financial expenses). In this practical, positive, wisdom-filled, and faith-filled message, Steve Backlund releases a key to overcome being tossed to and fro by unexpected financial expenses. 

Howie welcomes RNC Chair candidate Harmeet Dhillon to the show to discuss her plan for the future of the Republican Party. Between losing races and lavish spending, the GOP needs a good ol' fashioned guttiing, and Dhillon is the woman to do it. Howie and Harmeet talk winning the mail-in ballot wars and draining the swamp. Dhillon is close to having the necessary votes, but with a public ballot and fear of retribution, it'll be a game-time race.

Welcome to today's episode where Jason is joined by his faithful companion Coco, as he steers clear of the ‘thought police,' talking about the Apartment List Survey happening during the nation's midterm ‘erection' and how the housing market has become a political issue for most Americans! Jason also talks about the CPI, which he calls the ‘CP LIE' vis a vis the PCE or the Personal Consumption Expenditures. Moreover, a shocking, tectonic shift in the renter market has taken place, something he predicted back in March of 2022!  He is then interviewed by James Schlimmer and John Bowens of the Building Equity Podcast where Jason talks about the current state of the economy and the housing market and how it stacks up to other commodities by using his Hartman Comparison Index. And you can also buy your tickets NOW to the Empowered Investor LIVE event this January 27-29 happening at a beautiful resort in Scottsdale, Arizona! Early bird rates are going fast. You can also get HUGE discounts on this and all of Jason's events when you become an Empowered Investor Pro member. Just go to EmpoweredInvestor.com. Once a member you can also join their MONTHLY Zoom meeting happening every first Tuesday of the month. So sign up and be part of a community of like-minded investors when you become an Empowered Investor Pro member! Key Takeaways: 0:00 Welcome to Episode 1915! Check out that beautiful animal behind Jason! 1:48 The Erection: Avoiding the ‘Thought Police' 2:33 Apartment List Survey: Rising Housing Costs A More Salient Political Issue for Renters 9:31 Institutional Investors are still a drop in the bucket 11:40 The standard measure of inflation: The CP Lie 13:07 PCE- Personal Consumption Expenditures 15:55 Renters' gradual shift toward suburban and rural areas-Just as Jason predicted back in March 2022 18:00 Empowered Investor Pro Community Monthly Zoom Meeting and the LIVE event in Scottsdale, Arizona Jason Interviewed by James Schlimmer and John Bowens, Building Equity Podcast 19:39 The current state of the US housing market 20:42 Historically, housing inventory is very, very low and cheap mortgages are not helping 22:48 Mistakes new investors make 26:06 What is your measuring stick? 26:43 Tale of 3 markets; sampling Memphis, Indianapolis & Los Angeles 29:03 A skewed housing market data 30:33 The Hartman Comparison Index 31:03 Median home price versus the price of gold 33:20 Median home price versus the price of oil 35:12 Rice and the S&P 36:15 Coaching session with Jason and the Empowered Investor LIVE event in Scottsdale, Arizona 37:25 After a catastrophe like a hurricane, there is MORE demand for housing Featured: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/pce.asp   Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class:  Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com