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This session shares the Finance Committee meeting conducted Wednesday, June 3, 2026. The Committee meeting opened with 8 members present, 1 remote. All votes were recorded via roll call.Quick recap:Motion to recommend the adjusted FY 2027 budget $ 179,284,565 which uses free cash of $1m plus Second Clarification on going from $2.1 to $1.1 for use of free cashPasses 9-0 via roll callResolution 26-27 MECC Stabilization Transfer to FY27 Operating BudgetSpecial purpose fundMoved, second, passes via roll call 9-0Resolution 26-28 Salary Schedule: Full Time Elected Official (Town Clerk)State law requires separate voteSo moved, second, passes 9-0 via roll callResolution 26-29 Expenditure Limits For FY27 on Departmental Revolving FundsState law requires, dedicated revolving funds for the purpose, expenses adjusted as needed So moved, second, passes 9-0 via roll callResolution 26-33 Capital Round 2ma-franklin.civicplus.comSo moved, second,Discussion on use of the auditors to provide some guidance on providing for the claims through June 30 but would be filed after July 1Need the cash and a plan for an "oops"Question on the code review for Parmeter, this was a recommendation from the Police Station Building Cmte in JanuaryQ on the Senior Center sprinkler system, vendor selection underwayNo money left for the fire truck? The bond anticipation note is in the budget, could be part of the free cash discussion next year Not really making capital investments with free cash, just buying time plugging holes here and there Motion to amend the resolution by the Parmenter code review and use that for fire truck stabilization account Amendment roll call passes 5 yes, 4 no Motion on the resolution as amended passes 8-1 via roll callResolution 26-34 Appropriation From Group Insurance Trust Fundma-franklin.civicplus.comSo moved, second, via roll call passes 9-0Resolution 26-35 Ambulance Transfer and Appropriationlead time is now 24 months, so the money already ready for it can place the order now for delivery laterSo moved, second, passes 9-0 via roll call Resolution 26-23 Community Preservation Fund: Annual Appropriation and ReservationSo moved, second, clarification on the allocation per state requirement Passes 9-0 via roll callResolution 26-24 on amended Project Slate from CPCSo moved, second discussion Q on municipal housing trust allocation from CPA Finally the vote passes 9-0 via roll callResolution 26-30 Snow & Ice Stabilization Transfer to Operating BudgetFY26So moved, second, passes 9-0 via roll call No FEMA funds expectedResolution 26-31 Capital FY26 Stormwater Enterprise Fund Appropriation Move $90k for asset management grantSo moved, second, via roll call passes 9-0Discussion on the stabilization account balances Any changes to it would be through the fiscal policy which determines the allocations from free cash Timings can affect the balances Audit report is coming in July due to Town Council and schedules and other itemsThe recording runs almost 3 hours, let's listen--------------The Franklin TV video is available for replay - https://www.youtube.com/live/FR_5FicbhCM?&t=208 Agenda doc - https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-2346 My Notes in one PDF - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-xvjEmKCCw_H0m67ex_Dz4l5l6VsorYr/view?usp=drive_link -------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.How can you help?If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot comThe music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.I hope you enjoy!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Now that Metro Council's annual budget hearing is behind us, it falls to Budget and Finance Committee chair CM Kyonzté Toombs to take everyone's feedback and come up with a substitute budget ordinance that works. She joins Marie Cecile Anderson to talk about what she heard from the community and her colleagues, how the substitute process works, and what's going on with the contentious Nashville Downtown Partnership budget, too. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 9th episode: Window Nation Andrew Jackson's Hermitage Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Brandon Raso, Variety Farms farm and operations manager, and the recent recipient of the 2026 National Outstanding Young Farmer award. Raso is a fourth-generation grower at Variety Farms in Hammonton, New Jersey, where he manages over 750 acres of production. He also serves on the USHBC Council as treasurer, and is chair of the Finance Committee. Whether he's advocating for growers in D.C. or implementing the latest mechanical harvesting tech at home, he's at the forefront of the “next gen” movement. “We obviously have a lot of runway left with reaching higher consumption levels and, so, I just think there's a lot of light at the end of the tunnel on this, and it's something we don't have to fight tooth and nail for. I think as long as we make the right moves and stay conscious about the decisions we're making, I think this thing is naturally going to catapult itself into a new category in terms of consumption, people realizing the benefits and reaching new audiences. It's like we're so fortunate to be part of this.” – Brandon Raso Topics covered include: An introduction to Raso and his work. The history Raso represents as a fourth-generation grower.The impact he's having on the industry due to his involvement at the local and national levels. Where he sees the most potential for growth in the industry. Crop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. Today you'll hear from Derrin Wheeler in Georgia, TJ Hafner in Oregon, Ryan Rainey in Michigan, Pat Goin in Indiana, Kristen Brinkley in North Carolina and Sunny Brar in British Columbia. This was recorded on May 28, 2026.

Send us Fan MailEpisode 453 — Bob Dole: The Life That Brought Him There (Part 34)Bush vs. Dole: The 1988 Republican Primary (A) — The Iowa Caucus CampaignIn Episode 453 of our continuing series on the life and career of Bob Dole, we begin our examination of one of the most important and hard-fought campaigns of his political life — the 1988 Republican presidential primary.For years, Dole had risen through the ranks of American politics: Congressman, Senator, Vice Presidential nominee, Chairman of the Finance Committee, and Senate Republican Leader. Now, with Ronald Reagan preparing to leave office, Dole saw what many believed would be his best opportunity to capture the Republican nomination for President.Standing in his way was Reagan's Vice President, George H. W. Bush, the early favorite and heir apparent to much of the Reagan coalition.This episode focuses on the opening battleground of the campaign — the Iowa Caucuses.We explore:• Why Iowa became so critical to Dole's strategy • The strengths and weaknesses of the Dole and Bush campaigns • The role of retail politics and grassroots organization in Iowa • The issues and themes shaping the Republican contest • The intense competition between two longtime Republican leadersThe Iowa campaign showcased two very different political styles. Dole relied on his legislative experience, sharp debating skills, and Midwestern roots, while Bush sought to build upon the popularity of the Reagan administration and his standing as Vice President.As the candidates crisscrossed Iowa, the stakes could not have been higher. A strong showing could provide momentum toward the nomination. A poor performance could bring a campaign to a sudden halt.This is the beginning of a rivalry that would shape the Republican Party's future — and one of the most fascinating presidential contests of the Reagan era.The battle lines are drawn.The caucuses are approaching.And the road to the 1988 Republican nomination begins in Iowa. Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

X: @MarshaBlackburn @americasrt1776 @ileaderssummit @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk @JTitMVirginia Join America's Roundtable radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN). She serves on the Deputy Whip Team, the Finance Committee; the Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee; the Veterans' Affairs Committee; and the Judiciary Committee. The conversation will focus on addressing key issues impacting America and the world, and the urgency to advance principled policies: Election integrity in America. The Fraud Accountability Act introduced to strengthen accountability and enforcement against foreign actors who enter the United States to engage in fraudulent schemes that target taxpayer-funded programs. According to Fox News: "Vice President JD Vance recently highlighted an estimated $160 billion in stolen taxpayer funds that the administration's anti-fraud task force has targeted and begun recovering." The Memphis Safe Task Force, an initiative aimed at addressing the city of Memphis' crime crisis, with results including overall crime dropping by 43 percent compared to last year's data. An update on President Trump's efforts to hold Iran accountable and ensure that Tehran, the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism, never acquires a nuclear weapon. americasrt.com https://ileaderssummit.org/ | https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/ America's Roundtable on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472 X: @MarshaBlackburn @ileaderssummit @americasrt1776 @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk @JTitMVirginia America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. America's Roundtable radio program focuses on America's economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world. Tune into America's Roundtable Radio program from Washington, DC via live streaming on Saturday mornings via 68 radio stations at 7:30 A.M. (ET) on Lanser Broadcasting Corporation covering the Michigan and the Midwest market, and at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk Mississippi — SuperTalk.FM reaching listeners in every county within the State of Mississippi, and neighboring states in the South including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Tune into WTON in Central Virginia on Sunday mornings at 9:30 A.M. (ET). Listen to America's Roundtable on digital platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google and other key online platforms. Listen live, Saturdays at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk | https://www.supertalk.fm

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This session of the radio show shares our “Talk Franklin” discussion with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen. We recorded our conversation in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Thursday, May 28, 2026.  Key topicsUpdates to the FY 2027 budgetHealth care overviewFinal stretch for budget approvalFinance Cmte Jun 3Town Council Jun 10Town Council Jun 17The recording runs about 1 hour & 5 minutes. Let's listen to our conversation.--------------Summary memo on budget changes - https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/05/town-administrator-memo-to-finance.html Finance Committee agenda with budget document updateshttps://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-2346 Town of Franklin page -  https://www.franklinma.gov/ FY 2027 budget page - https://www.franklinma.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=577 Community calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar --------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.How can you help?If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot comThe music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.I hope you enjoy!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

The Finance Committee meets virtually using online conferencing software. They make recommendations to the Common Council regarding budget amendments and other matters with significant fiscal implications during the year.

Part 2 - Host Neville James is joined by Senator Novelle Francis, Chair of the Budget, Appropriations and Finance Committee, to discuss the upcoming FY2027 Virgin Islands budget, current revenues and expectations for increased collections driven by disaster recovery projects. They also examine key fiscal issues including WAPA's ongoing energy challenges, federal funding reliance, property tax revenues, and the importance of accountability and performance based budgeting. The discussion broadens to long-term priorities like food security, agriculture development, and infrastructure improvements, with both emphasizing the need for strategic investment and coordinated planning to strengthen the territory's economy.

Dr. Sara Werb joins host Dr. Joel Berg for a deep dive into behavior management. The duo discusses the importance of maintaining an individualized approach to behavior management. A former teacher, Dr. Werb shares tools she's applied to create a “curriculum” for her patients, not only educating them on oral health but also to be more comfortable in the chair. Dr. Werb also shares what she's learned from her more recent move into lecturing, which she credits with building her community within organized dentistry. Guest Bio: Dr. Sara Werb was born and raised in Toronto. She completed an Honors bachelor's in science at the University of Toronto and received her master's in education from Canisius College in Buffalo, NY. There, she conducted research in creating a high school program that allowed female students to excel in STEM. During her Master's, she won a bet and had her dental school application to the University of Toronto paid for. She completed a pediatric dental residency at Jacobi Medical Center where she received extensive training in various behavior management techniques along with training in the treatment of special needs patients, pediatric medicine rotation, pediatric emergency room, and anesthesia.  Upon completing her residency Sara moved back to Toronto to work at various dental offices, while building her own practice WERBDentistry. In 2021 she sold her practice to Altima Dental/123 Dentist.    Dr. Sara has served on staff at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, as a clinical instructor at the Faculty of Dentistry in Toronto and as assistant professor at the University of Western Ontario. She is also on staff at Mount Sinai Hospital, both teaching and supervising dental residents.  She is a Key-Opinion Leader for NuSmile, travelling across North America teaching other dentists advanced techniques in Pediatric Dentistry   She has lectured at various dental conferences, volunteered with the Ontario Dental Association, and frequently visits classrooms and daycares to teach oral health. Dr. Werb is the outgoing President of the Ontario Society of Pediatric Dentists and on the Finance Committee for the Canadian Academy of Pediatric Dentistry     Dr. Werb has published research on dental education, and on the link of Adverse Childhood Experiences with Enamel Anomalies. In her spare time, Dr. Werb takes ballet classes, travels, builds Lego and experiments with cooking new recipes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Nevena and Paul speak to Dr David Hayward is Emeritus Prof. Public Policy & the Social Economy at RMIT; Response to Vic State Budget Dr David Hayward is Emeritus Professor of Public Policy and the Social Economy  at RMIT University. He is the Chair of the Victorian Government's Social Housing Regulation Review.  He is also Chair of Fire Rescue Victoria's Strategic Advisory Board. He is a former Dean of Business at Swinburne University (2004-2009), Dean of Social Science at RMIT University (2004-2016), and member of the Board of Directors of the Royal Melbourne Hospital (he Chaired the Finance Committee) (2008-2013). He is a life member of the Victorian Council of Social Service and in 2015 was invited to become a seconded member of its governing board (resigned in June 2018). In 2013, he  was elected (twice re-elected unopposed) as Chair of  RMIT's Academic Board (the University's principal academic committee), retiring in December 2018, during which time he  also served on University Council and its Infrastructure and Information Technology sub-committee. David's research interests are the funding of social policy, with a focus on the State Governments. The post Sat, 16th May, 2026: Dr David Hayward is Emeritus Prof. Public Policy & the Social Economy at RMIT; Response to Vic State Budget appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

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The Finance Committee meets virtually using online conferencing software. They make recommendations to the Common Council regarding budget amendments and other matters with significant fiscal implications during the year.

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US Representative Blake Moore talks about his position on the Finance Committee and his reelection campaign. 

Putnam County races to spend federal funding An effort by Putnam legislators to preserve federal funds for a nonprofit whose mental-health crisis center has been rejected by Brewster and Carmel now centers on buying a home it rents in Philipstown for people needing respite. Nancy Montgomery, who represents Philipstown and part of Putnam Valley on the Legislature, and its chair, Dan Birmingham, unveiled on Monday (April 27) a proposal to allow People USA to keep $2.1 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to buy 111 Philipse Brook Road, which is on the market for $1.3 million. After debating the idea for more than an hour, the Budget and Finance Committee, which includes every legislator, postponed a vote on whether to terminate a contract with People USA to open a 24-hour, drop-in "stabilization" center for people experiencing a mental-health or substance-abuse crisis. People USA initially planned to lease space above a childcare center in Brewster, but that sparked outrage from residents and led the Town of Southeast to impose a moratorium on permits for medical and mental-health clinics. The nonprofit then tried to open a stabilization center in an office building in Carmel. That provoked similar opposition, and the town's Planning Board rejected the application. The two rejections have made it impossible for People USA to spend the money by June 1, which is a provision of the contract, according to Bill Carlin, the county finance commissioner. Because of approaching federal deadlines, he asked the Legislature to divert the funds to paving projects. The county received $19 million in pandemic relief funding; under ARPA rules, money for paving projects must be spent by September and for anything else by Dec. 31. To replace People USA's funding, County Executive Kevin Byrne wants to take $2.1 million from Putnam's savings for mental-health initiatives. But Birmingham said he has "an uncomfortableness with trading human services dollars for blacktop." And Montgomery said that she has been told by the U.S. Treasury Department that ARPA contracts can be amended. Revising the People USA contract to specify "stabilization services" instead of a center is "much less risky," she said, and would preserve an existing service by allowing the nonprofit to buy the Philipstown home. "Once this money disappears from ARPA for public health for People USA, we're not going to get that money back for stabilization services," she said. The Philipstown property is part of People USA's network of Rose Houses, places of respite "operated by peers who have their own personal lived experiences" with a mental-health crisis. People can stay up to seven days and are free to come and go for jobs and other reasons. Rebecca Valk, a lawyer for People USA, said buying the house would "give us a stronger foot" in Putnam. "We have not found a community that does not seem to be scared of the individuals that we serve," she said. People USA said it has received state approval for renovation plans for Philipstown Brook Road. But Valk said that because the organization "would be flowing with the services that are already there" and not building a center like the ones proposed for Brewster and Carmel, no approvals would be needed from Philipstown. Supervisor John Van Tassel had a different view. He told legislators that he only found out about the proposal less than two hours before the 5:45 p.m. meeting and "was a little disappointed that I wasn't included in any of the communications." Under the town's zoning code, only single-family homes are permitted in that area, he said. "Whatever is operating there currently, I don't know if it's there illegally, but any adaptation to that building would require site plan approval," he said.

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Send us Fan MailEpisode 444 — Bob Dole: The Life That Brought Him There (Part 25)Mr. Chairman!! The Finance Committee ChairIn Episode 444 of our continuing series on the life and career of Bob Dole, we arrive at a defining moment in his rise to power in the United States Senate — his elevation to Chairman of the powerful Senate Finance Committee.For years, that gavel had been held by Russell B. Long, one of the most influential figures in the Senate and a master of its internal workings. His tenure symbolized an era when seniority and institutional control defined leadership.But with the arrival of the Reagan era, the ground beneath Washington began to shift.As the political realignment of Ronald Reagan took hold, Bob Dole stepped into the chairmanship — marking not just a personal milestone, but a broader transition in power, policy, and direction.One moment captures it all.When the new chairman was called upon for his vote — for the first time, that chairman was Bob Dole. And in a telling, almost poetic gesture, Russell Long himself responded “aye,” acknowledging both the change in leadership and the passing of an era.In this episode, we explore:• How Dole rose to claim one of the most powerful positions in the Senate • The significance of the Finance Committee in shaping national policy • The transition from Russell Long's leadership to Dole's • What this moment revealed about the changing nature of Washington in the early 1980s • How the Reagan Revolution reshaped both policy and power inside the SenateThis is more than a change in chairmanship — it is a moment of transformation.From Long to Dole… from one era to another… and from the old Senate to a new political age. Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

The Finance Committee makes recommendations to the Common Council regarding budget amendments and other matters with significant fiscal implications during the year.

This session of the radio show shares the Finance Committee Budget Hearing on Public Works & Public Safety, the 3rd of 4 sessions to go over the FY 2027 budget. The meeting was held in Council Chambers with 8 of 9 members present.Quick recap:Gus Brown, Building Commissioner, up firstBrutus, DPW up next, Next up Police Chief Lynch, level service plus 2, looking to get the SROs backNext up, Chief Allen, Fire Dept.Dispatch Center or the MECC being coveredAlso skipped Tri-County and Norfolk Aggie last night with no explanation given for it. Tri-County and Norfolk Aggie, both assessments based upon enrollment, not much of a change year to yearSo Thursday night, the Finance Committee will use the 3rd Floor Training room for their discussion to be more “around a table” rather than spread out to help their discussion. Potential revisions coming to the budget, what they are we'll watch and see.Let's listen in--------------The Franklin TV video is available for replay - https://www.youtube.com/live/x8Hb_pCl64A?&t=164 Agenda doc including links to the FY 2027 budget https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04082026-2221 My full set of notes in one PDF - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D-RumOpcYkE7SZ_czpSZzW5TKdS9SE3B/view?usp=drive_link --------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.How can you help?If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot comThe music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.I hope you enjoy!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Donald ordered the Navy to destroy any vessels laying mines in the Strait. Why wasn't this a policy all along? More reporting on the Pentagon's coverup of Iran War casualties. Elon stops buy to talk about White House firings. RFK Jr's ridiculous testimony before the Senate Health Committee and Finance Committee yesterday. The Gerrymander War Update. Virginia Judge blocks gerrymander – for now. Half of House Oversight Republicans support pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell? The Trumps aren't even hiding the grift any more. More details on the Ballroom construction contracts. Greg Gutfeld stops by. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Astral Summer, Matt Jaffe, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Illinois lawmakers came one step closer to passing a bill aimed at keeping the Chicago Bears from moving to Indiana on Wednesday. The Illinois House Revenue and Finance Committee advanced legislation by a 15-5 vote that will send it to the House floor for a vote.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

Each member of ACP brings their own distinctive background to their practice, blending different ingredients into a recipe that turns out to be exactly what a particular client niche is looking for. Our guest, Marjorie L. Rand, CPA, CFP®, RICP®, founder of Rand Financial Planning, serves on ACP's Finance Committee, and fashioned her practice from her own unique blend of extraordinary tax expertise, a specialty in retirement planning, and an unshakable commitment to the fiduciary standard. And also, dogs. Learn why dogs provide a key approach to the fiduciary standard. To learn more about the ACP, please visit www.ACPlanners.org. To learn more about Marge Rand, please visit https://RandFinancialPlanning.com.

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 22-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 37,627 on turnover of 8.3-billion N-T. The market closed at yet another record high on Tuesday after tech stocks soared on the back of continuing investor optimism over the development of artificial intelligence infrastructure and applications. Lai says Taiwan's wishes to Eswatini's King 'unaffected' by trip cancellation President Lai Ching-te says "Taiwan's sincere wishes" to Eswatini's King Mswati III on his Ruby jubilee will not be affected, despite political interference by China forcing him to cancel his planned visit to the African diplomatic ally. Taking to social media, Lai said he "regretted" to inform the public that he had to suspend his trip on the advice of his national security team, but Taiwan continues to cherish its friendship with Eswatini … … and he will send special envoys to attend events marking the 40th anniversary of the monarch's accession (登基) to the throne and the king's 58th birthday." The Presidential Office is blaming "economic coercion" by China the cancellation after the Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar rescinded (撤銷) overflight permission for Lai's chartered plane. General budget plan advances to committee review The Cabinet's 2026 general budget proposal has been sent to committee review after Premier Cho Jung-tai briefed lawmakers on its planning. The budget had been stalled in the Legislature for more than six months, prior to Cho briefing lawmakers on the compilation (編輯;編製) of the budget and answering questions during a legislative hearing on Tuesday. According to the premier, certain budget items have been deferred due to concerns over parity among public servants and constitutional issues. Deputy Legislative Speaker Johnny Chiang presided over the hearing - after which he announced that the proposal would be sent to the Finance Committee and distributed to other committees in accordance with a set schedule. Teenager Charged After Synogogue Arson Attack A teenage boy has been charged following an alleged (據稱) arson attack on a synagogue in northwest London. Police say the incident is the latest in a series of attacks targeting Jewish sites across the capital. Mike Jagassar reports from London. Spain Approves Plan to Tackle Housing Crisis Spain's government has approved a major plan to tackle (處理) the country's housing crisis. Rising rental and housing costs have priced many Spaniards out of the market, despite a recent economic boom. The new plan, worth 7 billion euros, triples government investment in public housing over the next four years. It ensures subsidized housing cannot be reclassified after a few years. It also includes help for young renters and home buyers. About 40% of the money will grow the public housing supply, while 30% will go toward property renovations. The rest will focus on subsidies, especially for young people. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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UCSB undergraduate students pay around 240 dollars to Associated Students every school year. Where does this money go and who is in charge of disbursing it? KCSB's Tatiana Jacquez interviewed AS Finance Committee Chair, Jenny Jiang, to learn more about financial allocations by the Finance Committee, and how their budgetary process works.

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Linda Lee, NYC Council Member (District 23,  Eastern Queens) and chair of the Finance Committee, talks about the City Council's budget proposals.Photo: New York City Hall, 9 May 2007 (Momos, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

March is Women's History Month, and we're marking it by featuring the voices of women shaping California at every level of leadership.  This program brings together three trailblazing statewide elected officials—Eleni Kounalakis, Fiona Ma, and Malia Cohen—for a timely conversation about California's past, present, and future through a woman's perspective. Moderated by Nancy Tung, chair of the San Francisco Democratic Party, this discussion will explore how women leaders are carrying forward hard-won progress, governing in the moment, and building a more equitable future for the next generation. About the Speakers Ambassador Eleni Kounalakis is the 50th lieutenant governor of California and the first woman elected to the office. From 2010 to 2013, Kounalakis served as U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Hungary and in 2015 published her acclaimed memoir, Madam Ambassador, Three Years of Diplomacy, Dinner Parties and Democracy in Budapest. Prior to her service, Kounalakis spent 18 years as an executive at one of California's most respected housing development firms, AKT Development. Throughout her career, she served on numerous boards and commissions, including California's First 5 Commission, the San Francisco War Memorial, San Francisco Port Commission, and the Association of American Ambassadors. Eleni Kounalakis graduated from Dartmouth College in 1989 and earned an MBA from U.C. Berkeley's Haas School of Business in 1992. She holds honorary doctorates of law from the American College of Greece and the University of Piraeus and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.  State Controller Malia M. Cohen was elected in November 2022, following her service on the California State Board of Equalization (BOE), the nation's only elected tax commission responsible for administering California's $100 billion property tax system. She was elected to the BOE in November 2018 and was chair in 2019 and 2022. As chief fiscal officer of the world's fifth-largest economy, Controller Cohen's primary responsibility is to account for and protect the state's financial resources. Cohen served as president of the Board of Supervisors of San Francisco. As a supervisor, she served as chair of the Budget and Finance Committee and the Audit and Oversight Committee. During this time, she also served as president of the San Francisco Employees' Retirement System (SFERS). Cohen was born and raised in San Francisco and attended public schools. She received her bachelor's degree in political science from Fisk University and a Master's Degree in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University.  Fiona Ma, C.P.A., is California's 34th state treasurer. She was first elected on November 6, 2018, with more votes than any other treasurer candidate in the state's history and reelected on November 8, 2022. She is the first woman of color and the first woman Certified Public Accountant (CPA) elected to the position. Her office processes about $3 trillion in banking transactions a year. She provides transparency and oversight for the government's investment portfolio and accounts, as well as for the state's surplus funds.  Moderator Nancy Tung was elected as chair of the San Francisco Democratic Party in April 2024. She previously served as an elected member of the party's local leadership for four years. She deeply understands the impact the Democratic Party has on our local elections and is guiding a new caucus of moderate Democrats in the party. Nancy's core issues are public safety, improving public schools, increasing the housing stock, and supporting small businesses. Outside of politics, Nancy is a career prosecutor, having served at the state and local level for 24 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Thursday, Feb. 19, the Finance Committee of the Troy City Council held a public hearing on the proposed Good Cause Eviction Law. The Committee approved the measure after the hearing and sent it to the full council, which is now all Democrats. Republican Mayor Carmella Mantello opposes the measure and is calling for further study before enacting it. It guarantees lease renewals for eligible tenants who pay rent on time and follow lease terms. It also limits rent increases to 10% or the rate of inflation plus 5%, whichever is lower. Most of the speakers at the hearing were in favor of the law. We hear from three speakers. Jude of DSA; Lunita Gresham, a retired social worker; and Brian Marsh, a landlord and Mayor of Menands By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, it is my pleasure to speak with Jeffrey Croteau and Kate Dumas of Tide Cycle, a specialized firm that serves as the outsourced chief investment officer for large, ultra-high-net-worth families and individuals, providing customized investment solutions. Jeff is Founder and CIO of Tide Cycle, which he founded after a successful tenure at Prime Buchholz LLC and Mercer Investment Consulting. With a background in mathematics, Jeff's investment journey began as an analyst and evolved into leadership, guiding families and institutions through major market events like the tech bubble, the financial crisis, and the Covid pandemic. He serves as a Board member of the Foundation for Seacoast Health, a member of the Dean's Advisory Council for the College of Science at Northeastern University, and coaches cycling at Portsmouth High School. Kate is Chief of Staff and Deputy CIO at Tide Cycle. She joined the firm following a brief career pause to explore philanthropic pursuits. Kate was previously a Managing Principal and Consultant at Prime Buchholz LLC where she built successful investment programs for a variety of clients. Prior to Prime Buchholz, Kate worked at Deutsche Bank AG in New York and Mellon Trust in Boston. She is a member of the Sustainability Advisory Board at the University of New Hampshire, the Finance Committee at the Southeast Land Trust, and the Boston Economic Club. Kate volunteers with Invest for Better and CFA? (Society) Boston to promote financial literacy. Jeff and Kate, and their firm Tide Cycle, are valued Advisor members of FOX, and we are privileged to have their knowledge and expertise in our membership community. One significant and growing tendency in the family office space is for wealth owners to consider and create virtual family offices. Jeff and Kate give an overview of the family office virtualization trend and describe the latest developments in this space. As part of the virtualization trend, outsourcing the investment function is increasingly common among family offices. Jeff and Kate share their perspective on the evolution of the OCIO function and practice in recent years, explaining how the function is defined and how has it changed. One major practical consideration for family offices is how to envision what to outsource and what to keep in-house. Jeff and Kate offer their tips for wealth owners and family office leaders on how to make this important and consequential decision. Another piece of practical advice Jeff and Kate have for family office principals and executives is to consider the full investment function by analyzing the full value chain of activities and players. They talk about this important consideration and highlight how family office professionals can best accomplish that goal. Do not miss this highly instructive conversation with two of the foremost leaders and practitioners in the OCIO space serving top UHNW families and their family offices.

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Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of global investment firm SkyBridge, and founder and chairman of SALT, a global thought leadership forum and venture studio. He's a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and a board member of the Federal Enforcement Homeland Security Foundation....and the author of five books, including last year's From Wall Street to the White House and Back and his new book The Little Book of Bitcoin: What You Need to Know that Wall Street Has Already Figured Out…which will be released February 11th. He also hosts the Open Book podcast and along with Katty Kay he co-hosts The Rest is Politics: US podcast. And he's of course well-known for the 11 rollercoaster days he served in the first Trump WH as Communications Director, after having served on Trump's Finance Committee and then on his Presidential Transition Team. Anthony shares his keen insights into, and concerns over, Donald Trump's chaos and corruption and the impact it's having at home and abroad. And, he makes a prediction for Trump's nominee for new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. Got somethin' to say?! Email us at BackroomAndy@gmail.com Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by Andy Ostroy, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff Design by Cricket Lengyel