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The latest episode of the WQA Podcast features a comprehensive update on government affairs with Paige O'Malley, WQA's Government Affairs Manager. O'Malley outlines WQA's current advocacy priorities, ranging from the federal Healthy H2O Act to major regulatory developments at the state level, including licensing, water quality initiatives, and proposed water softener restrictions. She also recaps the recent WQA Congressional Fly-in in Washington, D.C. which saw strong bipartisan interest in water quality issues.

Rebecca O'Connell, Government Affairs Manager at Lake Trust Credit Union joins Rob this week to highlight the distinctive role of credit unions, particularly emphasizing Lake Trust's commitment to community involvement and relationship-building with its members. Rebecca outlines how credit unions, being member-owned and not driven by Wall Street, effectively serve local communities by reinvesting deposits into local economies through loans for homes and businesses. Despite serving about 40% of Americans, credit unions manage less than 9% of total banking assets, often supporting those without other banking options. To further support local entrepreneurs, Lake Trust has partnered with Mixer Media, a bold new initiative offering commercial videography services, free creative consultations, and social media strategy sessions to help members grow their digital presence and tell their stories. From financial empowerment to creative support, this episode shows how Lake Trust is going way beyond banking.   01:17 Understanding Lake Trust Credit Union 02:33 The Credit Union Difference 05:11 Local Impact and Community Development 06:40 Strategic Growth and Community Needs 08:37 Innovative Acquisitions for Community Support 10:39 Empowering Local Businesses 12:27 Advocacy and the Future of Credit Unions   Show Links Learn more about the Brighton Chamber by visiting our website. Website: https://www.brightoncoc.org/   Guest Links Website: https://laketrust.org/ Mixer Media Website: https://laketrust.org/our-story/who-is-lake-trust/mixer-media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LakeTrustCreditUnion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laketrust/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lake-trust-credit-union/

In this episode of The Cole Memo, I reconnect with Jordan Davidson, the Government Affairs Manager for Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM). SAM advocates for a "third-way" approach to cannabis policy; they oppose full legalization and commercialization. Watch video version and read full show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2024/10/25/ep134/

Kern Williams, Government Affairs Manager at AMPP, joins this week's podcast with insight on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) newly issued final rule pertaining to Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). Topics include background information on the lead pipes replacement plan and how it is tied to corrosion control and materials protection; educational resources available to help members and member companies get involved in the process; a potential timeline for implementation; and other topics on AMPP's agenda in the weeks following the Nov. 5 election. For more information, visit AMPP's Government Affairs web page.

The September 30, 2024 deadline for Governor Gavin Newsom to sign or veto legislation is looming, and there are several bills and other pieces of legislation that EMWD is tracking. In this episode, we're joined by Pacal Cornejo-Reynoso, Senior Policy and Government Affairs Manager, to discuss state legislation EMWD is tracking and its impact.

In this episode of SacTown Talks, members of the California Legislative Black Staff Association (CLBSA) and co-chairs, Symphoni Barbee and Kapri Walker, share their journeys and experiences. Symphoni discusses her role as a legislative advocate for Planned Parenthood and her entrance into the CLBSA. Kapri outlines her transition from working in the Senate Public Safety Committee to her current position as Government Affairs Manager at California for Safety and Justice. They reflect on founding the CLBSA during the COVID-19 pandemic, the challenges faced by young Black professionals, and the significance of mentorship. They also highlight the association's key events, including the Juneteenth Gala, and their ongoing efforts to support and retain young Black staff in Sacramento.This Episode was record on 7/19/2400:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:25 Meet Symphony Barbee01:52 Meet Capri Walker02:45 Founding the Association05:08 Challenges and Achievements06:20 Mentorship and Support08:47 Fellowship Experiences10:43 Personal Backgrounds21:46 Navigating Career Paths25:20 Imposter Syndrome29:14 Collaboration with the Black Caucus31:43 Future Plans and Events37:25 Conclusion and Contact Information

In the 3rd hour of the Marc Cox Morning Show: Marc & Kim set a bet over the Trump jury Former US Senator Jim Talent joins the Marc Cox Morning Show to talk with Marc & Kim about the Judge in the Trump Trial that told the jury that they can disagree on the case, but still convict Trump. Sen Talent also gives his opinion on what might happen if Trump is convicted. Jordan Davidson, Government Affairs Manager for Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM), joins Marc & Kim to discuss how one year on, Missouri shows no signs of addressing the dangers associated with Today's High-potency THC drugs. Kim on a Whim too? Kim vs. Chemical Castration.  Kim and Marc talk about a Louisiana bill that would castrate sex offenders   Coming Up: Gregg Jarrett and Griff Jenkins

Jordan Davidson, Government Affairs Manager for Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM), joins Marc & Kim to discuss how one year on, Missouri shows no signs of addressing the dangers associated with Today's High-potency THC drugs.

Dr. Anne Zink, ASTHO Immediate Past President and Chief Medical Officer for the Alaska Department of Health, says policies can help address the fact that the number of babies born with syphilis is ten times higher than in 2012; JoAnne McClure, ASTHO Senior Analyst for State Health Policy, outlines the different ways states and territories have reacted to xylazine being in the illicit drug supply; and Amani Echols, Policy and Government Affairs Manager for the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, discusses an online webinar revealing an article ASTHO worked on about public health approaches to perinatal substance use. ASTHO Webpage: Supporting a Syndemic Approach – Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections ASTHO Blog Article: How the Emergence of Xylazine Impacts Overdose Prevention Policy ASTHO Webinar: Unveiling of the Perinatal Substance Use Special Issue in the Maternal and Child Health Journal Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs News Release: AMCHP and ASTHO Release Maternal and Child Health Journal Special Issue: Public Health Approaches to Perinatal Substance Use  

Cara Biddlecom, Interim Public Health Director at the Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division, talks about the launch of the first-ever state-sponsored psilocybin therapy program; Amani Echols, Policy and Government Affairs Manager for the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, discusses an article ASTHO worked on about public health approaches to perinatal substance use; and ASTHO will launch a new website next month aimed at strengthening public health preparedness. ASTHO Webpage: Supporting Mental Health – Addressing a New Public Health Crisis Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs News Release: AMCHP and ASTHO Release Maternal and Child Health Journal Special Issue – Public Health Approaches to Perinatal Substance Use ASTHO Webinar: INSPIRE – Readiness Website Launch - Strengthening Public Health Preparedness ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed

This week, Jacki and Lyle are joined by the wonderful Helen Neal. Helen is the founder and CEO of HN Communications, which is an award-winning specialist sustainability communications agency. A small consultancy with global reach, HN Communications work with some of the world's most well-known brands including Bosch and Asahi, as well as NGOs such as The Climate Group, leading the way on the road to net-zero. Helen is also the founder of Leaders LIVE - a virtual thought-leadership hub, exploring the future of business, innovation and technology through conversation with business, academia and political leaders, which was recently recognised as an Emerging Brand Of The Year Finalist by the PRCA. On top of all of this, Helen has worked as a Government Researcher, before working as a Government Affairs Manager for Virgin and later Nissan, and she has also recently appeared on fellow podcasts - the PR360 Podcast and The Purpose Effect! In a brilliant episode, Helen discusses her career so far, how she came to found HN Communications, and the importance of businesses committing to clear and effective sustainability practices moving forward. She opens up on HN Communications becoming part of the B Corp Climate Collective, before Jacki discusses her plans to make her own business more sustainable moving forward. Lyle, as ever, finds a way to bring football into the conversation, and the team also discuss with Helen the ramifications of Rishi Sunak's recent dramatic climate policy U-turn.For more on the brilliant work Helen and her team are getting up to, head to: https://www.hncomms.co.uk/Artwork by Daff KjellströmMusic by Lyle FultonGet in touch via lyle@dimoso.com or info@dimoso.comMore information at www.dimoso.com and www.therestispr.comFollow us on Twitter - @TheRestIsPR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first half of the hour we talk to Peter Burress, Government Affairs Manager of the Wisconsin Conservation Voters, a nonpartisan organization dedicated to promoting environmental conservation policies. We discuss where the state is with funding for policy towards PFAs. There was $125 million dedicated to PFAs in our current budget, but what will that be used for? Enter Senate Bill 312 which is currently being negotiated in the Wisconsin State Senate and could make it to the floor this September. Learn more about how you can take action by asking your legislators to strengthen the current PFAS legislation without undermining long-term remediation efforts: https://conservationvoters.org/action-alerts/urge-your-legislators-to-strengthen-pfas-community-grants-legislation Then we welcome back John Russell (@heyjohnrussell) to talk about his time spent at a recent Trump rally in Pennsylvania - check out that video here: https://twitter.com/MorePerfectUS/status/1689309421275422720?s=20 Guests: John Russell, Peter Burress

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We live in a time where broadband access is no longer a luxury, but a critical tool – connectivity is essential for individuals and businesses. Colorado set an ambitious goal to connect 99% of Colorado households to high-speed broadband by the end of 2027. While there are many methods for broadband expansion, microtrenching is a minimally invasive, rapid, cost efficient, and environmentally-friendly method to deploy fiber infrastructure across the state. Over the last few years Crown Castle has been updating wireless infrastructure in several Colorado communities with fiber and small cell builds. Scott Harry is the Government Affairs Manager at Crown Castle, the nation's largest provider of shared communications infrastructure - cell towers, small cells, fiber - which connects businesses to the data, technology, and wireless services we all rely on every day. The company's comprehensive infrastructure portfolio consists of more than 40,000 cell towers, approximately 70,000 on-air or under-contract small cell nodes, and approximately 80,000 route miles of fiber. Mark Guillen an external affairs leader specializing in Public Affairs, Government Relations for Telecommunications, Healthcare, Municipal Water and Energy Recovery Management. Experienced in building partnerships and coalitions that drive corporate goals across multiple states in the western region of the United States. Mark currently directs Public Affairs efforts in the 13 Western states for Crown Castle Inc. Scott and Mark join A Seat at the Table with Debbie Brown to discuss microtrenching technology and upcoming legislation that would be conducive to Crown Castle and other companies speeding up broadband deployment in the state. They also discuss how the pandemic highlighted the vital importance of having access to reliable broadband internet, what opportunities they see ahead, and the general state of our country's infrastructure, and more.  Hosted by Colorado Business Roundtable President Debbie Brown.  Rate, review and subscribe on your favorite podcatcher. For more of our events, podcasts, and news, please visit the Colorado Business Roundtable website.

A recent Senate Armed Services subcommittee hearing raised questions of integrity and the so-called revolving door between industry and the Defense Department. The Project on Government Oversight (POGO) was among the witnesses, saying there's too much industrial influence on Pentagon decisions coming from former officers and high-level civilians. For a summary, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with POGO's Government Affairs Manager, Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A recent Senate Armed Services subcommittee hearing raised questions of integrity and the so-called revolving door between industry and the Defense Department. The Project on Government Oversight (POGO) was among the witnesses, saying there's too much industrial influence on Pentagon decisions coming from former officers and high-level civilians. For a summary, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with POGO's Government Affairs Manager, Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Barely two months old, the 118th Congress is getting advice from all over. For decades, the Project on Government Oversight (POGO) has issued a list of 13 steps Congress could take to restore trust in government, improve program performance, and keep things honest. For the highlights, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette, POGO's Government Affairs Manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Barely two months old, the 118th Congress is getting advice from all over. For decades, the Project on Government Oversight (POGO) has issued a list of 13 steps Congress could take to restore trust in government, improve program performance, and keep things honest. For the highlights, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette, POGO's Government Affairs Manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The federal government, through a variety of grants, purchases and other avenues, spends trillions of dollars each year. Oversight of that spending can be spotty, whether from agencies themselves, from oversight bodies like inspector general offices or from Congress.  The Project on Government Oversight recently posted a report outlining 13 issues that policymakers can tackle to increase efficacy and oversight in government. Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette is a Government Affairs Manager at the Project on Government Oversight and one of the authors of the report. He joined the podcast to discuss government oversight. *** Follow GovExec on Twitter! https://twitter.com/govexec

Did you know your right to photograph is protected under the constitutional right to freedom of speech? Well, it is! It's a little more complex than that, though, which is why we are so glad to have our guest with us today to explain all things legal photography! The Professional Photographers of America worked for 10 years to get Congress to pass a bill that allows photographers and artists to sue in Small Claims Court. My guest, Luc Boulet is the man with the answers about all things legal when it comes to photography.He is currently the Government Affairs Manager for Professional Photographers of America and represents their interests across the country in state legislatures, federal agencies, and on Capitol Hill.Paying attention to the legal stuff can be overwhelming for many creative-types… that's why we are so happy to have Luc on the show to help break it down! On this episode he'll cover:The legal right to photograph in National ParksOur rights as photographers What to do if your photographs are used without your permissionThe importance of registering your workDon't sweat the legal stuff…we've gotcha covered.Listen now.And connect with Luc at:lboulet@ppa.com404-522-8600Photography Business Coach Luci Dumas' Programs and Contact Info:lucidumascoaching.comluci@lucidumas.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theprofitablephotographer_pod/https://www.facebook.com/LuciDumasCoachinghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCut3Qk6t6Z2DUJYEYGSCfKA

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1  16:38 SEG 2  Dan Savickas is the Government Affairs Manager to Director of Technology Policy at The Taxpayers Protection Alliance  https://www.protectingtaxpayers.org/  33:32 SEG 3 Captain Kirk AND Mr. Spock...both Jewish?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Within the European Commission's ongoing review of the General Pharmaceutical Legislation and Orphan Medicinal Products (OMP) Regulation, there are several potentially controversial policy options that aim to enhance access to medicine and overcome unmet medical need, including launch conditionality. Under the proposed system, companies would only receive their full Regulatory Data Protection if they meet a number of predefined conditions. Two conditions under consideration are that companies must launch the product in most, if not all, EU Member States within a fixed timeframe and address a yet unspecified unmet medical need. Today's discussion focuses on the launch condition, which is far-reaching and creates additional risk for small and mid-sized companies to launch products – particularly orphan medicinal products (OMPs) – in the EU. Small and mid-sized companies are key drivers of biopharmaceutical innovation in Europe. They play an important role in the development of new and underserved medicines, so it is crucial that their needs and interests are looked after in order to reinforce an innovative and competitive biopharmaceutical ecosystem in Europe. The EU should avoid implementing policy that discourages innovation, disproportionally punishes small and mid-sized companies and might limit, not improve access. To understand the potential impact of the launch condition on the small and mid-sized health technology company, we've invited two of our members on the show today: Johanna Grames, Senior Manager for International Governmental Affairs and Health Economics at AOP Health Thomas Bols, Government Affairs Manager, PTC Therapeutics Alexander Natz, Secretary-General, EUCOPE

On this special episode of Policy Matters we focus our attention on the 2022 midterm elections. Leading our discussuion today are Jessie Losch, Government Affairs Manager, Sarah Bogdan, Director of Government Affairs and Sean Tipton, Chief Advocacy and Policy Officer for the ASRM HQ in Washington DC. The Government Affairs team is here to recap the 2022 midterm elections and look ahead to 2023. More information on these topics is at www.asrm.org Tell us your thoughts on the show by e-mailing asrm@asrm.org Please subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts. ASRM Today Series Podcasts are supported in part by the ASRM Corporate Member Council.

In this week's episode, we discuss the Biden administration's new parole program for Venezuelans – the details of the program and who qualifies, the reasoning behind the program, how the dynamics at the border affect this program and possible future programs modeled after it, and how the program might inform the future of the resettlement regime. Yael Schacher, Director for the Americas and Europe at Refugees International, Matthew La Corte, Government Affairs Manager for Immigration Policy at the Niskanen Center, and Theresa Brown, This Week in Immigration regular, join to discuss.   This podcast can also be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Want to listen to more podcasts focused on immigration? You can find all episodes here.

In Part 2 of Southeast Texas Works interview with Nakisha Burns, Public and Government Affairs Manager at ExxonMobil, Nakisha shares her path to success, which she describes as a “nontraditional journey.” Nakisha's powerful story details how she overcame poverty as a child growing up in Houston, the death of her mother, and how her education and faith helped her emerge as a key leader in the petrochemical industry.

Nakisha Burns, Public and Government Affairs Manager for ExxonMobil, joins the show to talk about the Beaumont refinery's BLADE expansion project and various community outreach efforts the company hosts including its 409 Energy Scholars and Introduce a Girl to Engineering programs as well as supporting Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas Youth Career Expo and Teacher Externship initiatives. For more information visit https://corporate.exxonmobil.com/Locations/United-States/Beaumont-operations

The Defense Department is the largest and most funded agency in the federal government. Its budget is measured in the hundreds of billions of dollars and some of the publicly-traded firms with which the Pentagon contracts have market caps over 100 billion dollars. The ethics around this come into play when  members of congress who control the Defense budget legislation also own stocks in the very publicly-traded companies that may benefit from that Pentagon budget. Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette is a Government Affairs Manager at the Project on Government Oversight and Nathan Siegel is an intern at POGO. They are also co-authors on a piece on the POGO site right now headlined “Representatives are Too Invested in Defense Contractors.”  As part of our #MoneyMonday series, they joined the podcast to discuss their post and conflicts of interest in Congress. *** Follow GovExec on Twitter! https://twitter.com/govexec    

The current closures of JFK Drive and the Great Highway are having significant impacts on many residents and visitors to our City. The voters should have a say in the future of these roads. Help us get this on the ballot and make it a fair democratic process. We are advocating for a Sunday, holiday and partial Saturday closure of JFK Drive and reopening of the Great Highway, MLK Drive and Bernice Rodgers Way. Vin Budhai is one of the lead volunteer organizers with Open the Great Highway. He is a Sunset resident. Paria Dea is the Government Affairs Manager at the de Young and Legion of Honor museums. She is a Richmond resident.They are the Principal Officers for the “Access For All” initiative. Help sign the petition: Friday, July 1, 10 am - 4 pm in front of the Whole Foods at Stonestown Mall    Tuesday, July 5, 10 am - 4 pm in front of the Legion of Honor Museum Visit the website for campaign information:  Access4AllSF.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The current closures of JFK Drive and the Great Highway are having significant impacts on many residents and visitors to our City. The voters should have a say in the future of these roads. Help us get this on the ballot and make it a fair democratic process. We are advocating for a Sunday, holiday and partial Saturday closure of JFK Drive and reopening of the Great Highway, MLK Drive and Bernice Rodgers Way. Vin Budhai is one of the lead volunteer organizers with Open the Great Highway. He is a Sunset resident. Paria Dea is the Government Affairs Manager at the de Young and Legion of Honor museums. She is a Richmond resident.They are the Principal Officers for the “Access For All” initiative. Help sign the petition: Friday, July 1, 10 am - 4 pm in front of the Whole Foods at Stonestown Mall    Tuesday, July 5, 10 am - 4 pm in front of the Legion of Honor Museum Visit the website for campaign information:  Access4AllSF.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marty is a Government Affairs Manager with the American Public Works Association. We cover what it's like to be a lobbyist, his professional development process and how he constructs his day to serve the public better. Marty is APWA's Government Affairs team lead on Emergency Management issues, which includes cybersecurity and homeland security matters impacting public works and doing all he can to have public works professionals more broadly recognized as ‘First Responders'. Give it a listen and make sure you thank your local public works professionals.

SOUNDS OF SCIENCE - EPISODE 6 The Cross-Border Healthcare Directive (Directive 2011/24/EU) marked a milestone for European patients. It created a legal framework for the patient's right to seek healthcare in another Member State and to be reimbursed. It also provided a legal basis for enhanced European cooperation in key areas of healthcare – including quality and safety, Health Technology Assessment and eHealth, and rare diseases. On May 12, the Commission published their long awaited evaluation of the Cross-Border Healthcare Directive. The report outlines several areas for improvement, but does not call for a reopening of the Directive, which would be a political decision as well. As more Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) have become available across Member States, it is still unclear how the cross-border healthcare framework will make access to such transformative treatment abroad more accessible. In this podcast, we're addressing a number of complex issues with a lot of terminology so today we'll be discussing the CBH in a holistic manner. The speakers will be able to clarify between the concept of CBH and the Directive itself. Joining us on this podcast are: Thomas Bols, Head of Government Affairs and Patient Engagement, PTC Therapeutics Victor Maertens, Government Affairs Manager, EUCOPE ------------------------------------------------------ The European Alliance for Transformative Therapies (TRANSFORM) is a multi-stakeholder Alliance that connects Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and policy-makers with patient groups, medical experts and associations, scientists, researchers, industry actors, networks and other relevant stakeholders. More info at https://transformalliance.eu/ EUCOPE's Position Paper - Cross Border Healthcare for Patients: What can be done? Learn more about EUCOPE at www.eucope.org

Part 1 featuring Victor Maertens, Government Affairs Manager at EUCOPE In this episode Victor and Aparna will be focusing on Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs). We will start by looking at the main challenges for manufacturers in the ATMP approval process and what is required from an HTA perspective. We then discuss EUCOPE's position paper on the different payment models, including the motivation for the report and key learnings. We look at sustainable patient access and whether the report addresses the affordability issues surrounding ATMP's drug pricing and if this is even possible in the current landscape. The EU's revision of Blood, Tissue & Cells legislation and lastly the future of ATMPs for manufacturers and patients. Host: Aparna Krishnan Guest speaker: Victor Maertens Produced by: Operations team About Victor Maertens: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victormaertens/ Victor Maertens is the Government Affairs Manager for the European Confederation of Pharmaceutical Entrepreneurs (EUCOPE). Victor leads EUCOPE's policy work on the Pharmaceutical Strategy and in the area of Cell and Gene Therapy. Prior to joining EUCOPE, Victor worked for Brussels-based consultancies, providing pharmaceutical companies, trade associations, and NGOs advocacy, strategy, and communications advice. His experience and interests include ATMPs, antimicrobial resistance, Orphan medicinal products (OMP), blood policy, and neglected tropical diseases. About Eucope: https://www.eucope.org/ For more than a decade, the European Confederation of Pharmaceutical Entrepreneurs (EUCOPE) has been the voice of small to mid-sized health technology companies in Europe. As a trade association, we advocate for sound public policy that supports innovation, while fostering a community built on a shared purpose: improving and saving the lives of European patients through innovative therapies and medical technology.

When was the last time you left a water conference session feeling moved by the dialogue and perspectives presented? Stephanie was fortunate experience that rare conference high during both iterations of the Young Professional (YP) panel at UMC2021 in Atlanta and UMC2022 in Orlando. You can catch the summary in the April 2022 AWWA Journal article https://awwa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/awwa.1889 (here). Stephanie was most impressed by the panel's ability to create a safe space where people felt comfortable enough to engage and have a genuine dialogue, even when there was disagreement. Join us in this discussion about rethinking the way we conference and the ways we have conversations around difficult issues. We also dive into the very real discomfort of stepping outside of your comfort zone. We talk about why its' important to do so and ways to lean into the discomfort. Meet Chelsea: Chelsea Boozer is the Government Affairs Manager at Central Arkansas Water and serves on AWWA's Young Professionals Committee. She was named to Arkansas Business's 2020 list of 20 in Their 20s and Arkansas Money and Politics included her on its 2021 Power Women list. She holds an Executive Master of Public Administration degree from Syracuse University, an undergraduate journalism degree from the University of Memphis, and a reporting certificate from the Johannes Gutenberg Universitat in Germany. Chelsea has been published in Opflow and Journal AWWA, and regularly speaks at national and regional water conferences about public engagement and workforce development as it relates to young professionals. As government affairs manager, Chelsea works with government, community, and wholesale partners and stakeholders on policy, economic development, and regionalism efforts.

"Sustainability is no longer a nice to have, it's a need to have." Rockford Construction is committed to sustainability, including in their own building. On this episode of the podcast, Jen Boezwinkle, Rockford's Executive Vice President of Construction and Keith Winn, President of Catalyst Partners join host Connor Smithee and Katie Doyen, the Chamber's Government Affairs Manager discuss Rockford Constructions commitment to sustainability. Learn more about the Grand Rapids Chamber's priorities on our website: grandrapids.org.

"Sustainability is no longer a nice to have, it's a need to have." Rockford Construction is committed to sustainability, including in their own building. On this episode of the podcast, Jen Boezwinkle, Rockford's Executive Vice President of Construction and Keith Winn, President of Catalyst Partners join host Connor Smithee and Katie Doyen, the Chamber's Government Affairs Manager discuss Rockford Constructions commitment to sustainability. Learn more about the Grand Rapids Chamber's priorities on our website: grandrapids.org.

After a private briefing for senators in January 2020 about the coronavirus crisis, North Carolina Sen. Richard Burr sold between $500,000 and $1.5 million in stock shortly before markets tanked. Former Senator Kelly Loeffler also sold millions in stock between the briefing and the market drop. Some public outrage surrounded the news about the Senators capitalizing on insider information, but the news cycle moved on. A few months ago in December, Colorado Senator John Hickenlooper disclosed that he had sold approximately four million dollars worth of stock, conveniently in advance of federal interest hikes. The news was mostly buried. Good government advocacy groups have been raising the volume recently on the call for legislation to prevent members of Congress trading individual stocks. More than a dozen groups signed onto a letter by the Project on Government Oversight sent to Senate leaders calling for Congressional action on insider trading that would be stronger than the 2012 STOCK Act. Andrew Lautz is a Policy and Government Affairs Manager for the National Taxpayers Union and Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette is a Government Affairs Manager at the Project on Government Oversight. They joined the podcast  to discuss the push to ban members of Congress fro trading individual stocks.

Are you a first generation professional who wants to build a great reputation and strong network? Dyanna Volek shares: - How to build a stellar reputation and get featured on The New York Times and CNN and get referrals to jobs you love. - How passion planning can help you reach your goals, like finding your soulmate.   - How we can say no graciously, so we can focus on our goals. Connect with at Dyannaluna.wordpress.com and Instagram @dyannaluna.

As the Build Back Better Act approaches its deadline, we like to recap its status till now, with a previous episode from our catalog, to refresh what's at stake. Enjoy this previous recording. We'll be back after the holidays. Today we examine the Biden administration's Build Back Better Act, $100 billion dollars of which is sought to be allocated to immigration reform. Please note that this act has already passed the House but at the time of this recording on 12/10/21 it has not yet passed the Senate and is not officially enacted. We'll walk through the key immigration initiatives being proposed, how they will affect clients, and where negotiations stand today on capitol hill. To help me through the political ins and outs, Erickson Immigration Group's Legal and Government Affairs Manager, Nils Kinuani joins.

Today we examine the Biden administration's Build Back Better Act, $100 billion dollars of which is sought to be allocated to immigration reform. Please note that this act has already passed the House but at the time of this recording on 12/10/21 it has not yet passed the Senate and is not officially enacted. We'll walk through the key immigration initiatives being proposed, how they will affect clients, and where negotiations stand today on capitol hill. To help me through the political ins and outs, Erickson Immigration Group's Legal and Government Affairs Manager, Nils Kinuani joins.

In episode 27 of the Innovator podcast, we talked with Billi Hunt, the Executive Director of the America's Cultivation Corridor. She is a long time member of the Ames community having graduated from Iowa State University in 1993. Following graduation, she worked at Dupont as a Government Affairs Manager. She worked there for 20 years until she began at Cultivation Corridor. In the episode, we talked about her job experience, what the Corridor does, and how they invest in innovation. This was a fun episode and we hope you enjoy! Keep a lookout for an upcoming episode with another Cultivation Corridor employee this winter.

Today we discuss the sorry state of mental healthcare in the United States, and the impact Medicare for All would have for people who need it. Our guests today are Dr. Beverly Smith, President of the American Mental Health Counselors Association and Guila Todd, Government Affairs Manager at the American Counselor Association. Show Notes The mental healthcare situation is especially dismal for the Medicare population, people with long term disabilities and senior citizens, According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, one in four members of the Medicare population is suffering from a mental illness, yet access to mental health providers is severely limited to this patient population. The pandemic has only exacerbated mental health concerns. Medicare curently does not reimburse licensed professional counselors for their services, further limiting access to care for the Medicare population. Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) are trained to diagnose, conduct treatment planning, and provide treatment, similar to many other classifications of providers who are reimbursed by Medicare. These providers could ease the shortage of mental healthcare practitioners and improve access for the Medicare population. When a patient faces barriers to mental healthcare, their illness can be exacerbated. For the Medicare population, the shortage of providers can mean long waits for care, further exacerbating the situation. Mental health access under Medicaid has some similar challenges. While Medicaid coverage varies from state to state, and Licensed Counselors can be reimbursed in some cases, access is still a barrier. There is a bipartisan bill in Congress called the Mental Health Access Improvement Act, which would address some of the gaps in mental health coverage we've been talking about. The bill would reimburse Licensed Professional Counselors as well as Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs) for care provided to Medicare beneficieries. This bill has been in the works for years, and last session there was a lot of momentum. It was reintroduced in January of this year, with 45 cosponsors in the House and 18 in the Senate. Advocates are encouraging people to ask their Representatives and Senators to co-sponsor the bill. One of the barriers to passage of this bill is the cost, $1.1 billion over ten years. The provider list for the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services hasn't been updated since 1989, so the bill would address decades of neglect of mental health services. Yet covering treatment by counselors would come with savings for the Medicare system; addressing mental health issues earlier would help keep patients out of the hospital, a much more expensive way to receive care. Call to Action: Medicare for All supporters, please call your Representatives and Senators to ask them to co-sponsor S.828/HR 432! More Information: About the Mental Health Access Improvement Act: https://www.counseling.org/news/updates/2021/03/22/senate-introduces-the-mental-health-access-improvement-act-of-2021https://www.nbcc.org/govtaffairs/newsroom/mental-health-access-improvement-act-of-2021https://www.nbcc.org/govtaffairs/newsroom/mental-health-and-wellness-for-older-adults-counselors-are-prepared-to-serve What does Medicare currently cover? https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/mental-health-care-outpatienthttps://medicareadvocacy.org/medicare-info/medicare-coverage-of-mental-health-services/ What about Medicaid?  https://www.simpleintervention.com/what-mental-health-services-does-medicaid-cover/https://www.kff.org/medicaid/fact-sheet/facilitating-access-to-mental-health-services-a-look-at-medicaid-private-insurance-and-the-uninsured/#:~:text=The%20Medicaid%20program%20covers%20many,comprehensive%20than%20private%20insurance%20coverage According to Mental Health America: 57.2% of adults with a mental illness received no treatment.Over 26 million individuals experiencing a mental health ...

Congress is in the midst of negotiations about government funding, as the legislative branch holds the power of the purse. But, the executive branch has some budgeting tools at its disposal, including one that is supposed to produce more efficient management of public funds. The Office of Management and Budget holds this tool, called apportionment, and it is often used to circumvent Congress' budget authority and is increasingly opaque. Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette is a Government Affairs Manager at the Project on Government Oversight. He joined the show to discuss the veil of secrecy around the Office of Management and Budget and apportionments.

Guests: Tyre Gray, President, Nevada Mining Association Nikki BaileyLundahl, Government Affairs Manager, Nevada Mining Association

Guests: Tyre Gray, President, Nevada Mining Association Nikki BaileyLundahl, Government Affairs Manager, Nevada Mining Association

In Episode 13 of TIA's Advocacy Insights Podcast, Chris Burroughs, TIA's VP of Government Affairs, sits down with Scott Marks, TIA's Government Affairs Manager. Chris and Scott discuss the whirlwind on Capitol Hill over the past few weeks regarding surface transportation reauthorization bills.

Hoy hablamos de Tendencias tecnológicas y casos de uso en los sectores Salud y Farma. ¿Qué está ocurriendo en el sector de la salud? ¿Estaba lo suficientemente digitalizado o ha tenido que llegar la pandemia para dar finalmente el paso a su transformación? Lo comentaremos detenidamente en la tertulia de hoy con nuestros expertos invitados. Ellos nos darán todas las claves y nos resolverán todas nuestras dudas. Además, pondremos foco en el Sector Farmacéutico. Entrevistaremos a  Jorge Vázquez, Pricing and Government Affairs Manager de Laboratorios Esteve, que nos contará cómo la tecnología se ha convertido en una palanca necesaria para el sector y cómo lo han hecho ellos en Laboratorios Esteve. Esperamos que paséis un buen rato con nosotros, hoy, charlando sobre tendencias tecnológicas en Salud y Farma.

John Koos interviews Crown Castle's Government Affairs Manager and CALWA Board Member,  Rochelle Swanson. Listen as she shares her 20 years of experience and passion for working collaboratively to solve issues in the wireless industry. 

Jennae Neustadt serves as the Sr. Manager of Government Affairs for SHI International Corporation, the largest female and minority owned business in the United States. As a Government Affairs Manager, Jennae oversees a team of lobbyists in Jefferson City, Missouri and helps to manage SHI's consultants across the country. She also oversees strategic partnerships on the federal level with some of the nation's most high-profile Governors, legislators, and leaders. She is an advocate for women in politics and public policy.

This week, President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Office of Management and Budget will face confirmation hearings in the Senate. Neera Tanden will likely be questioned on her management style her politics and her views on budget priorities. She may hear also questions on apportionments, the secretive OMB process that has raised concerns lately in Congress and by good government and transparency groups across the ideological spectrum. Andrew Lautz is a Policy and Government Affairs Manager for the National Taxpayers Union and Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette is a Government Affairs Manager at the Project on Government Oversight. They joined the show to discuss the veil of secrecy around the Office of Management and Budget and apportionments.

Having created historical context for the pipeline in two previous podcasts, In Site now explores the pipeline itself. Jane Whalen, board member of Conserve Southwest Utah and Coordinator of the Lake Powell Pipeline Coalition, was the primary architect of their collective, incredibly thorough and detailed one hundred and eighty-six page objection to the pipeline (see link below). Quite simply, nobody involved with the pipeline understands it better than Jane. We focused on the pipeline because the Zion Canyon Mesa intends to actively participate in critical issues directly facing our home here in Washington County. In these strange, unmoored and disturbing times, it seems that part of the problem is we simmer too long in disconnected online ethers, then break into reality off kilter, and with increasing violence. We believe that rooting firmly in our chosen landscapes and communities will provide an immediate level of stability and sanity, and suggest a path forward as well.We prioritized the pipeline issue because it was one of about sixty projects nationwide that the Trump administration placed on their Fast Track. This greatly compressed some review processes and outright dismissed others; approval seemed imminent. However, that suddenly and utterly changed when the six other states of the Colorado River Compact (see the previous podcast with Eric Kuhn) submitted a joint letter to Utah threatening lawsuits, saying there were any number of Compact issues needing resolution before even entering a Fast Track. Utah’s two pipeline proponents, the Utah Department of Natural Resources and the WCWCD, responded by immediately withdrawing for at least two years to address the Compact concerns. To Jane’s credit, the issues she helped raise in the Coalition review match those expressed by the other Compact states, so our review here will touch on these comprehensive concerns.Finally, we want to act as an honest broker for respectful dialogue about such issues. As such, this podcast was originally going to feature a dialogue between Jane and WCWCD representatives Zach Renstrom, General Manager, and Karry Rathje, their Communications & Government Affairs Manager. We want to really thank them for their willingness to participate in this discussion. However, recent events allow us all to step back and take a deep breath. We hope that Zach and Karry will join us soon so they can speak for themselves. At stake: do we, the citizens of Washington County, collectively want to invest perhaps $2Billion of our tax dollars into this project?

Scott Harry is the Government Affairs Manager at Crown Castle, the nation's largest provider of shared communications infrastructure - cell towers, small cells, fiber - which connects businesses to the data, technology, and wireless services we all rely on every day. The company's comprehensive infrastructure portfolio consists of more than 40,000 cell towers, approximately 70,000 on-air or under-contract small cell nodes, and approximately 80,000 route miles of fiber.  On this week's episode, Scott shares his journey to Crown Castle, the impressive footprint of the company, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted its operations. Scott posits that many of the changes we've experienced as a result of the pandemic are here to stay and shares insight into why.  Hosted by Colorado Business Roundtable President Debbie Brown. 

Ostrolenk speaks with Andrew Lautz who is a Policy and Government Affairs Manager with National Taxpayers Union. They discuss NTU's new paper entitled “Reforming the OCO Account: A Better Deal for Taxpayers, Watchdogs, and the Military.” (https://www.ntu.org/publications/detail/reforming-the-oco-account-a-better-deal-for-taxpayers-watchdogs-and-the-military) The paper includes Ten OCO Reform Options; Low-Hanging Fruit: OCO Reforms for the FY 2021 NDAA 1. Re-establish the Wartime Contracting Commission: 2. Ensure that OMB and DoD finish work on revised criteria for DoD's OCO budget 3. Require DoD to give Congress and OMB a plan for transitioning all existing enduring costs funded through OCO to the base budget: 4. Require DoD budgets to break out enduring costs funded through OCO: 5. Require five-year projections of all OCO costs: 6. Prohibit OCO/GWOT spending on base activities in the State and Foreign Operations appropriations bill: Turning the Corner on OCO: Long-Term Reforms 7. Enforce the existing definition of “contingency operation”: 8. Institute more aggressive caps on OCO funding, with a declining cap year to year until OCO is nominal or zero: 9. Require DoD to establish an OCO reserve, funded through Congressional appropriations year to year, for use on actual contingency operations: 10. Remove the OCO/GWOT designation, forcing Congress to instead fund operations through supplemental appropriations and/or “emergency” designations: You can follow NTU on twitter @NTU and Andrew Lautz @andrew_lautz

Prioritizing mental health during the coronavirus COL David Benedek, M.D. (USA), Chief of Psychiatry at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, discusses the impact of the coronavirus on mental health and how the military can plan for potential future issues despite uncertainty New recommendations for review of Medical Treatment Facilities Brenda Farrell, Director of Defense Capabilities and Management Issues at GAO, goes over recommendations of the GAO for the Defense Department to effectively assess healthcare needs when restructuring hospitals and clinics Potential reform to the Overseas Contingency Operations account Andrew Lautz, Policy and Government Affairs Manager for the National Taxpayers Union, explains why the Overseas Contingency Operations account is problematic and how it can be reformed

In this episode, Rebecca O'Connor, JD, Government Affairs Manager in ASRM's Public Affairs Office, discusses ASRM and RESOLVE's first-ever, virtual Advocacy Day, which was held May 20, 2020. This highly successful event garnered participants from all 50 states. ASRM Press Release: Advocates From 50 States to Participate in First Virtual Federal Advocacy Day: https://www.asrm.org/advocates-from-50-states-participate-in--first-virtual-advocacy-day/ Get involves in Advocacy Day via RESOLVE's website: https://resolve.org/get-involved/events/advocacy-day/

Guest: Shawn Steward, Public & Government Affairs Manager with AAA Kansas 

Heidi Hertel is the founder of Fitz Frames, an organization that makes custom, 3D printed eyewear for children. Her company leverages technology to solve the country’s eyeglass problem for children. As a mother of three, Heidi knows the challenges parents and children face when searching for the perfect eyeglasses. She is passionate about making it fun and easy to shop for eyewear. Prior to forming Fitz, Heidi worked as the Director of Public Affairs and Philanthropic Strategy at Griffin Schake Consulting, as a Political Consultant at Capital Strategies, and as a Government Affairs Manager at two organizations in Washington, D.C. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Tufts University as well as a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center.   Heidi joins me today to share her career journey from Capitol Hill as a political consultant to jumping into the world of entrepreneurship. She shares what inspired her to pivot from her corporate career into entrepreneurship and what makes her company’s 3D printed glasses unique among her competitors. She explains how she raised startup capital to launch her business, how she built her team to scale, and how she developed a go-to-market strategy for success. She also shares how her company is planning a short-term pivot to apply their technology and manufacturing facility to help frontline healthcare professionals with Fitz Protect eyewear.   “Entrepreneurs are really a different breed of people who really do see the possible instead of the roadblocks.” - Heidi Hertel   Today on When She Founded:   Heidi’s journey from Capitol Hill to forming a pediatric eyeglass manufacturing company The importance of leaning on your entrepreneurial peers and network How she developed an app to make it fun and easy for parents and children to find the perfect eyewear How she raised startup capital early on and how she built her team to scale her company How she developed her go-to-market strategy What makes Fitz Frames glasses unique compared to other 3D printed eyewear How the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted her business Heidi’s future predictions and plans for Fitz Frames The company’s plans to pivot their product offerings to help frontline healthcare professionals during the coronavirus pandemic     Resources Mentioned:   Roaring Out of Recession - Harvard Business Review The Grow Group HeyMama   Connect with Heidi Hertel:   Fitz Frames Fitz Frames on Facebook Fitz Frames on Instagram Fitz Frames on Pinterest Heidi Hertel on LinkedIn   Subscribe, Rate & Share Your Favorite Episodes!   Thanks for tuning into today’s episode of When She Founded with your host, Somer Hamrick. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave a rating and review.   Don’t forget to visit our website, connect with Somer on LinkedIn, and share your favorite episodes across social media.

Welcome to the relaunch of the Fresno Chamber of Commerce podcast. This monthly podcast will be updating you about all things Fresno Chamber, from our role as a catalyst for change to championing business in the Valley. Listen as we introduce our new Government Affairs Manager, Aubrey Willis. Aubrey and our president/CEO Nathan Ahle discuss Aubrey's role and the process used when deciding policy. Also learn more about key races we are focused on in 2020. Hear about how the Government Affairs Council works and how you can get involved!

The state of New York recently passed legislation mandating fertility treatment. Since then, hope has sprung up that nationwide mandating of reproductive medicine may not be too far off. However, resistance to universal coverage, for both heterosexual and same-sex couples, continues to be present both at insurance companies and in state legislatures. In this episode, Sean Tipton, chief advocacy, policy, and development officer at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, joins host Mark P. Trolice, M.D., to break down what gains have been made in mandating fertility coverage across the U.S. and the obstacles that remain. He also discusses how traditional attitudes toward reproduction and sexuality in the U.S. have influenced and continue to impact existing fertility legislation.Tune in to discover:Why insurance companies don’t provide coverage for fertility treatment and reproductive medicineHow current state coverage policies put expecting mothers and babies at riskBureaucratic hurdles in providing infertility coverage for veteransChallenges and gains for the LGBTQ communityThe latest state battles on the constitutional front to define embryos as legal persons and how that could affect access to infertility treatmentAbout Sean TiptonSean Tipton is the chief advocacy, policy, and development officer for The American Society for Reproductive Medicine. He began his tenure with ASRM as Government Affairs Manager back in the 20th Century. Mr. Tipton formulates and executes media and government affairs programs for ASRM, the country’s leading organization for professionals involved in reproductive health care and infertility. In this role, Mr. Tipton has been involved in nearly every major media and policy event related to assisted reproduction since joining ASRM. Among these have been the McCaughey septuplets, cloning, embryonic stem cell research, “Personhood” measures the Octomom, FDA regulation of reproductive tissues, health care reform, and many others. He has worked in policy venues ranging from local zoning boards to the United Nations. In 2015 Mr. Tipton assumed responsibility for ASRM’s fund development functions as well.His work has been recognized with awards from his alma mater, Transylvania University, the American Fertility Association, RESOLVE the national infertility patient advocacy organization, Research!America and the Takoma Foundation.Mr. Tipton has degrees in Political Science from Transylvania University and The Ohio State University.About Mark P. Trolice, M.D.Mark P. Trolice, M.D., FACOG, FACS, FACE is Director of Fertility CARE: The IVF Center in Winter Park, Florida and Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine in Orlando responsible for the medical education of OB/GYN residents and medical students as well as Medical Endocrinology fellows. He is past President of the Florida Society of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (REI) and past Division Director of REI at Winnie Palmer Hospital, part of Orlando Health.He is double board certified in REI and OB/GYN, maintains annual recertification, and has been awarded the American Medical Association’s “Physicians’ Recognition Award” annually. He holds the unique distinction of being a Fellow in all three American Colleges of OB/GYN, of Surgeons, and of Endocrinology. His colleagues select him as Top Doctor in America® annually, one among the top 5% of doctors in the U.S. In 2018, he was awarded the “Social Responsibility Award” by the National Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Association. For ten years his foundation, Fertile Dreams, organized seminars to increase fertility awareness and granted national scholarship

In this episode, Deborah Williams, OIA’s managing content editor, talks with Jessica Wahl, OIA’s Government Affairs Manager about how OIA is advocating for it's members at the state and federal level. Jessica works in DC on recreation policy, and in this interview we’ll hear the latest on what she’s working on, the response since the Trump Administration rolled back the protection on the Utah's national monuments, and the actions you can take to make a difference. You can find out more information about the work that OIA does on policy at outdoorindustry.org/advocacy. There you can also see what current legislation OIA is working on at the state and federal level. Finally, if you want to engage policymakers directly, you can attend Capitol Summit in DC in April.

“It’s an interesting time for outdoor recreation - we were called the sleeping giant just a few years ago. The giant is now awake!” - Jessica Wahl While it’s easy to be overwhelmed with all of the uncertainties in our turbulent political climate, this week’s guest brings some light to all of the positive things that are in motion that affect our lands and industry. I sat down with Jessica Wahl, the Government Affairs Manager at the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) who’s on the front lines in DC making a difference at the policy level. Jessica fell in love with the outdoors when she saw how it changed lives and improved communities through her previous work with the Office of the Secretary on external affairs and youth engagement in the outdoors. Jessica got to work closely with companies like Patagonia, KEEN and The North Face, so joining the ranks at OIA seemed like the perfect next step for her. When Jessica first came to OIA, more of her focus was on conservation but recently that focus has widened to anything and everything that gets people outside. The lines are blurring  between the traditional “man powered” outdoor industry and opening up to the whole supply chain including motor powered recreationists, hunters and more. When we all join arms and speak up together, our voices become louder. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do! GIVEAWAY: Verde and OIA partner KEEN are giving one lucky listener a pair of Durand Polar Shell boots! Bulletpoints: OIA was founded in 1989 by visionary outdoor industry leaders who realized that “outdoor” could be much more than a passing consumer trend. Today, OIA is the leading trade association and voice of the outdoor recreation industry. The Recreations Economic Contributions Act (REC Act) has been signed by President Obama, ensuring that the outdoor recreation economy, including outdoor industry jobs and our economic impact, are measured by the federal government and accounted for as part of the national Gross Domestic Product. Using the momentum from the REC Act, OIA is educating new members of congress and other admin on the importance of this Act and how it touches every district and state. It would be a huge benefit to appoint a Director of Outdoor Recreation, like Luis Benitez, in every state’s governor’s office. With these positions in place, each state can have a point person to take charge with land issues and to look out for outdoor business and recreation. In 2017 OIA wants to make sure there aren’t many rollbacks in recreation assets, public lands and climate policy. The much talked about Infrastructure and Transportation package should benefit trails, protected bike lanes, public lands, roads and bridges in parks. The National Park Service Centennial Act (H.R. 4680) addresses the $12 billion in needed repairs to park infrastructure, such as unmaintained trails and deteriorating buildings and structures that are in danger of falling apart. President-elect Trump does see value in the outdoor recreation economy and the jobs it creates. His pick for Interior Secretary, Cathy McMorris Rogers, was one of the original co-sponsor for the REC Act and helped push it through. Land management is critical and important. There are places to develop and places to leave in their natural state. Having those conversations at the local level is essential to overall success. We must work to keep our lands federally managed as it’s the #1 threat to outdoor recreation at this point. How can you help? Support your local specialty retailers! Buy gear and buy local. Get involved in your outdoor community and conservation efforts. Links: Take Me Outdoors KEEN Giveaway: https://verdebrandcomm.leadpages.co/keen-oia-giveaway/ Outdoor Industry Association: www.outdoorindustry.org Take Me Outdoors Interview with Luis Benitez: http://www.verdepr.com/2016/12/big-wins-for-outdoor-industry/ REC Act: https://outdoorindustry.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Rec-Act-June-20161.pdf National Park Service Centennial Act: https://www.npca.org/articles/1422-with-unanimous-support-senate-passes-the-national-park-service-centennial#sm.00019i3wfr4zdcyzs0n1rd7k144cl

Welcome to episode 2 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode we talk about the upcoming stadium, pro sports and what it all could mean for the city and Vegas residents. Shane and Jen walk you through an episode where Communications Director David Riggleman interviews Brian McAnallan the city's Government Affairs Manager and Ray Brewer, Assistant Managing Editor for Digital and Sports at the Las Vegas Sun. Meanwhile, Senior Public Information Officer Jace Radke interviews UNLV Rebel fans Trey Tagliaferri and Lincoln Rodgers. Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. This podcast will publish twice a month on Thursdays. http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Jessica Wahl is the Government Affairs Manager at the Outdoor Industry Association. Along with being the Government Affairs Manager, Jessica has fought to improve the state of outdoor recreation in the US since 2009 in the Office of the Secretary in the Department of the Interior. Jessica also serves the Outdoor Industry Association as the Recreation Policy Manager.    On this episode we discuss: Washington D.C. and the outdoor opportunities it offers.  How Jessica got into the role of combining policy and the outdoors. Jessica’s favorite initiatives she has worked on throughout her career. The impact the outdoors has on the United States and careers throughout the country.  Jessica’s prediction of the outdoor industry in the next 10-20 years.   This podcast is sponsored by Vestigo and produced by Force Media.

The Moneywise Guys Podcast Friday, February 13th www.MoneywiseGuys.com Moneywise Hosts: Garro Ellis, Paul Anderson, & Kris Pelster Guests: Nathan Ahle, Government Affairs Manager for the Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce Kathyrn Clowes, MBA, IEC - Independent Educational Consultant at March Consulting

Michelle’s guest is Kaela Harmon, Public Relations and Government Affairs Manager at Columbia Metropolitan Airport. In this interview, Ms. Harmon will talk about: How to build a stellar reputation as a professional or company. When entrepreneurs and small business owners should consider hiring a public relations manager. The questions professionals and companies should ask when interviewing public relations managers. Three action steps that professionals and companies can implement in order to rebuild their reputation after it has been tarnished. Click here to become a fan of Visionaries in Heels on Facebook.