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I don't live in the 35th House District anymore, but the wide-expanse district – which stretches from Bath County, into Highland County, through the western half of Augusta County, to the northeast into a corner of Rockingham County – is still where I spent the bulk of my life. The district covers 1,963.7 square miles – an area bigger than the state of Rhode Island (1,545 square miles), and not far behind Delaware (2,489 square miles). There are no cities in the 35th; there are a lot of wide-open spaces and beautiful vistas. And a lot of good, hard-working folks who have been abandoned by both political parties. The 35th voted 70.5 percent for Donald Trump and 73.0 percent for Ben Cline in the 2024 cycle, only to see the MAGAs approve what they called a Big, Beautiful Bill that cut healthcare to the point that one of our two regional hospitals, Augusta Health, has had to close down two primary-care centers serving the outer reaches in the 35th. Hospitals cutting services are just one impact of the trillions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid and Medicare that are on the horizon. “Please understand that Medicaid funds the Affordable Care Act subsidies that many of our neighbors rely on for health coverage. That includes cancer screenings, mental health services, addiction treatment, and doctor visits for chronic illnesses like diabetes and heart disease,” said Jena Crisler, a medical doctor who lives in Port Republic, in the southeast corner of Rockingham County, and is the Democratic Party nominee in the 35th.

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In this episode of Texas Talks, host Brad Swail sits down with Representative Gary VanDeaver (TX House District 1) to discuss the future of rural healthcare, the ongoing opioid crisis, and the heated debate over hemp-derived THC in Texas. VanDeaver, a retired educator and cattle rancher, shares his perspective on hospital closures, telemedicine, physician shortages, and policy battles shaping public health. From House Bill 18 on rural health stabilization to the controversy around THC regulation and opioid test strips, this conversation offers an inside look at the challenges and opportunities facing Texans today.

Today, Hunter was joined once again by Grant Miller, Salt Lake City Public Defender and Representative of Utah's 24th House District. Last time that he was on the show, Grant was running for office. Now, Grant joins to discuss how his first legislative session went. From passing a bill to reduce fines and fees to helping ensure the Overton window didn't shift too far to tough on crime side, Grant gives us a reason to be optimistic even when we hold minimal political power.   Guest: Grant Miller, Public Defender and Utah House Representative, Salt Lake City, House District 24   Resources: Contact Grant https://www.grantmillerforhouse24.com/ https://www.instagram.com/grantistheguy/?hl=en     Contact Hunter Parnell:                                 Publicdefenseless@gmail.com  Instagram @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter                                                                 @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com  Subscribe to the Patreon www.patreon.com/PublicDefenselessPodcast  Donate on PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5KW7WMJWEXTAJ Donate on Stripe https://donate.stripe.com/7sI01tb2v3dwaM8cMN Trying to find a specific part of an episode? Use this link to search transcripts of every episode of the show! https://app.reduct.video/o/eca54fbf9f/p/d543070e6a/share/c34e85194394723d4131/home  

H2 - Segment 3 - Mon Aug 18 - SC House District 17 Mike Burns Well, everybody talks about, closing the primaries, but how many people are actually doing something about it? Joining us right now is, a state representative from the from the Seventeenth District, Mike Burns. Representative Burns, welcome to the program. Hope you're doing well. I am doing well, and I appreciate getting the chance to, talk on your show a little bit about a couple of bills. I hope that, we'll be getting some hearings on them when we go back in January. I filed for many years, I filed the, closed the primary bill, I think, thirteen years now. 13 bill Murphy, thirty three ten. And then I've also filed multiple times. This year's version is, house bill thirty three eleven, which would, bring in watermark paper ballots. So That is and well, let's get to that in just a second. But the the thirteen years you've been filing the these bills, has it surprised you how much pushback you've gotten against closing the primaries here in South Carolina? I'm shocked. There's a, Republican platform issue written in the documents for the state Republican platform. Right. And we have a, we have a huge majority in the, state legislature, a super majority in both houses. Mhmm. And we can't get a hearing on it. And I can tell you why, but you'll have to ask me before I tell you why. Tell us why. Well, many years ago, we had a different, judiciary committee chair. And one of the first years when I filed it, I found out it was never going anywhere. And the the proverbial question is, why not? You know, it's a republican platform issue. Many people across the state are interested in doing this. And the answer I got was some of us can't get reelected if we pass this through. And so it's staying in the trash can. So instead of doing trash can for thirteen years. Instead of doing what the people of South Carolina want, they're just they're too busy covering their necks? Apparently so. That was the answer that, came back. And I can tell you that senator Corbyn who preceded me in the house before he went to the senate, I happen to remember that he filed it before I got down there and filed it. So it's been multiple people who've worked on this, and I'm sure we're not the only two that have worked on it. Let's talk about closing the primary bill first. What now we know that there has been a bill prefiled, but this really doesn't go as far as everybody wants it to because it's still it's pretty ambiguous. Right? The one that was was filed earlier well, late in last session? Well, I filed this one on the first day of pre filing. Mhmm. It's not got any press, obviously. There's another bill that's a closed primary bill, but it doesn't go far as this bill goes. Right. Two differences. The differences between the two are the other bill will let independence crossover without penalty and vote as Republicans. My bill will only let Republicans elect Republicans in the primary and then, of course, in the general, anybody can vote how they want to. Sure. Sure. But if you vote okay. So, have you gotten a lot of support? Because Sarita Edgerton, posted something today over on Twitter or Facebook or something. She said basically the same thing you did that when she talked about this bill, somebody standing next to her said if this gets passed, I'm never gonna get reelected. I mean, that Yeah. That's I mean, that's Serita is the cosponsor on the bill. Steven Frank is. Josiah Magnuson and I are on the bill. Bill Cholmonde supports it. We got we got a lot of local people that support this. I could go on and on and on. Well, how could the local people here don't match up with the rest of the state. Well, that's what I I wanna get to now. How can the people of the Upstate help you out in getting this bill passed? Well, here's what's happened that, is probably not known, but I was, encouraged to file a letter on the last day of session when we left in May, asking for demanding ...

Jim Haadsma was defeated in the November, 2024 election by a narrow margin. Now, after some reflection, the Battle Creek Democrat has decided he wants another shot at representing the Cereal City in the Michigan House of Representatives 44th District.Republican Rep. Steve Frisbie defeated Haadsma by just 79 votes.Haadsma returns to Community Matters to talk about his decision and what motivated it.Episode ResourcesHaadsma for MichiganMichigan House District 44ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8:00 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.

As the end of the first special session approaches this week, with another threatened immediately to follow, we continue our talks with House Democrats who have left the state to stop the power grab of Donald Trump via mid-decade redistricting - a tactic that grows less and less popular as more and more Americans realize what's happening. The Texas Dems are largely responsible for the spread of that awareness - so part of their mission is already successful. We're glad to welcome back Rep. Erin Zwiener, whose district in Hays County overlays part of House District 35, which will be largely erased by the new map.Learn more about State Rep. Erin Zwiener at https://www.erinforyall.com/.Progress Texas' financial reserves have dropped to about 3 months worth of funding. Help us avoid going on a permanent vacation this summer by becoming a sustaining member: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org/join-pt-summer-vacation-membership-drive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Greg opens with an analysis of Tuesday's House District 12 Republican Run-off won by Cindy Myrex. Later in the show he runs through a list of legislative proposals made by an Oklahoma pastor who is also a State Senator.  Greg and the guys finish the first hour talking about a local BBQ restaurant breaking a world record for most sandwiches sold in eight hours. Second hour begins with Greg talking about the sacredness of marriage and a potential supreme court ruling on gay marriage.

Greg visits with Cindy Myrex about her victory in Tuesday's run-off election and the upcoming General Election on October 28th. Myrex talks Cullman County Annexation and other issues that are important to her voters.

This week, your Sustainability Now! host, Justin Mog, sits down with Robert LeVertis Bell, a JCPS teacher who has recently announced his candidacy for the open Kentucky House District 43 race. Bell's experience includes social justice activism, teaching in JCPS, and leadership in the Shelby Park Neighborhood Association and the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). In late July, Robert LeVertis Bell, a community organizer and veteran of Louisville's progressive movement, announced his campaign to represent Kentucky House District 43 in the 2026 Democratic primary. Bell, a 45-year-old West Louisville native, is a seventh grade English teacher. In 2022, Bell ran for the same seat and lost narrowly to incumbent Pam Stevenson, despite the death of his mother at the end of the campaign and the full weight of the Democratic establishment backing his opponent. This time, the seat is open, as Stevenson is vacating it to run for US Senate. Bell is entering the race at a moment of rising momentum for democratic socialist candidates across the country. His campaign draws inspiration from New York Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani's recent upset victory in the New York City mayoral primary, where Mamdani, backed by DSA and a coalition of labor and progressive organizations, defeated a prominent establishment figure on a platform of housing justice and public investment. Bell's political roots run deep—he is the grandson of Louisville civil rights legend Mattie Jones. He currently teaches English at Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North, an all-boys public school in South Louisville where Bell had also served as a JCTA union representative. Bell's platform centers around four key planks: strong schools, safe and affordable housing, and real political power for working people. His proposals include: • Raising the minimum wage and cracking down on wage theft • Funding high-paying jobs in public schools for professional educators to teach children with best practices rather than relying on screens and AI. • Expanding union rights and collective bargaining across the public and private sectors • Fully funding public schools and universal Pre-K • Expanding renter protections, including local control over tenant laws and a pathway to rent control • Repealing Kentucky's anti-trans legislation (SB 150) and restoring abortion rights • A Kentucky Green New Deal that resists data center pollution, reins in LG&E, and pushes for public ownership of utilities • Securing local revenue authority for Louisville and reversing state interference The primary election is coming up on May 19, 2026 and all 100 seats in the Kentucky House will be on the ballot next year. More information on Bell and his platform can be found at https://www.bell4ky.com Additional links: Democratic Socialists of America: https://www.dsausa.org Louisville DSA: https://www.dsalouisville.org
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Greg comments on Trump and DC Crime, Republican Runoff for House District 12  on Tuesday. AG Steve Marshall asks US AG to enforce laws concerning off-shore gambling. Finally, we see evil around us but how is evil restrained and what is the role of the church and the law.

When Delaware's General Assembly reconvenes next week for a special session on property reassessment issues, there will be a new member in the House chamber.Democrat Alonna defeated Republican Nikki Miller in the House District 20 special election to replace former State Rep. Stell Parker Selby. Berry's victory in the Milton area district was a narrow one – a margin of just 121 votes. Tuesday night, Delaware Public Media state politics reporter Sarah Petrowich spoke with Berry about her win and what's next.

Rep. Cam Cavitt of Michigan's 106th House District joins the show to talk Canadian wildfires and their impact on Michigan. Cam argues Michigan should step up and help our neighbors to the north and that more needs to be done to put out the fires. Steve, however, isn't buying it, sparking conversation over responsibility, resources, and reality.

Why Is It Unanimous? During the 2025 Mississippi legislative session, the legislature passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 531. SCR531 recognizes the creation of the Mississippi-Israel Joint Legislative Caucus with the specifically stated goal of strengthening political, economic, and cultural bonds between the state of Mississippi and the nation of Israel. SCR531 was swiftly and unanimously ushered through both chambers with bipartisan support early in the 2025 legislative session. The Senate voted in favor by a count of 39-0 and the House voted in favor 113-0. Very few pieces of legislation pass with unanimous, bipartisan support. SCR531 was passed on February 25, 2025. It had become blatantly obvious American military aid was being used by Israeli forces to slaughter women and children in Gaza. Hamas is responsible for killing at least 1,200 Israelis during the attack on October 7, 2023. In response, the state of Israel has killed at least 50,000 people in Gaza. Among those killed approximately 60% have been Palestinian women and children. Even still, forging an alliance with Israel took priority over addressing the most pressing needs of Mississippians in the 2025 legislative session. We have major socioeconomic problems that will take generations to address in Mississippi. Of the 50 poorest counties in America, 10 are in Mississippi. Mississippi has the second highest statewide poverty rate in the nation. Jackson has the highest per capita homicide rate. Mississippi depends on federal tax dollars more so than any other state in the Union. 42% of Mississippi's $31 billion budget stems from federal sources. 65% of these federal funds are earmarked for social welfare purposes. These statistical nightmares indicate Mississippi should focus on strengthening herself from within. We must implement statewide school consolidation reform and adopt universal school choice. We should fully eliminate the income tax in a more aggressive manner. We should make a concerted effort to improve Jackson and Meridian, two of our state's most cherished and historical cities. These are just a few examples of issues that are vital to improving Mississippi. There is a laundry list of issues Mississippians prefer the state legislature to act on. But, forging an alliance with a foreign country responsible for murdering women and children is not on that list. The voter initiative process was invalidated in 2021 and needs to be restored immediately. No bills that would implement universal school choice were introduced in 2025. Although the legislature did manage to pass a bill designed to fully eliminate the income tax, the tax on work will not be totally eliminated until 2040.Within the 90-day 2025 legislative session, our educational future, political rights, nor budget could be agreed upon. But one thing was made crystal clear early in the session: Israel deserved unanimous, unquestionable, and unwavering support from the Mississippi legislature. As Mississippi politicians gather at the Neshoba County Fair this week, keep in mind that each of you took an oath to pursue what is in the best interest of Mississippi and America. Not a foreign country. We, the people, must recognize that if we fail to hold our politicians accountable they will continue taking advantage of our political agency to satisfy their self interests. This letter is to serve as a public condemnation of SCR531. The people of Senate District 18 and House District 44 deserve a substantive explanation, from Senator Lane Taylor and Representative C. Scott Bounds, outlining why they support SCR531. Sincerely, Lee Carleton Smith  Neshoba County, MississippiJuly 2025Support the show

State Rep. Sarah Lightner of Michigan's 45th House District and Chair of the House Judiciary Committee joins the program to discuss the importance of protecting Michigan's agricultural heritage in “Our Farmland, Our Future.” She also shares updates from the Judiciary Committee, including key legislative efforts and priorities moving forward.

For this next special session update, we welcome for the first time State Rep. Josey Garcia, who represents San Antonio's 124th House District and is the first active duty woman veteran to serve in the Texas House! Now that the GOP maps have been released, we see the shameful extent of their racist power grab - and Rep. Garcia has a thing or two to say about it. We've been looking forward to this talk!Learn more about State Rep. Josey Garcia at https://www.joseygarcia.com/.Progress Texas' financial reserves have dropped to about 3 months worth of funding. Help us avoid going on a permanent vacation this summer by becoming a sustaining member: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org/join-pt-summer-vacation-membership-drive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Tuscaloosa Democratic County Chairwoman Judith C. Taylor is her party's nominee for Alabama House District 63 for the Special Election to be held Jan. 13, 2026. She made the announcement to a large group of supporters at the party headquarters in Tuscaloosa, saying that she's ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Alabamians. “I've had privileges and opportunities that many of my neighbors have not, and I've never forgotten that,” said Taylor. “District 63 needs a representative in Montgomery who is not afraid to speak up for people who've been left out and overlooked. Parts of our...Article Link

On this episode of Inside Politics, host Ben Hall welcomes Tennessee State Rep. for House District 59, Caleb Hemmer, to respond to several topics that were discussed on last week's episode with Speaker Cameron Sexton. Topics include the 7th Congressional District race, school vouchers and Nashville's relationship with the legislature. Inside Politics is now a podcast! Just search "Inside Politics Nashville" wherever you download your podcasts and start listening.A new episode is posted every Friday evening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Gruber talks with State Rep. Luke Meerman, who represents Michigan's 89th House District, about growing calls for a “DOGE Michigan”-style accountability movement and what Republicans in Lansing are doing to investigate state leadership. Meerman also shares insights from his work on child welfare reform, informed by his personal experience as a foster parent, and discusses whether any investigations have been launched into Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson or Attorney General Dana Nessel for what critics call failed leadership.

Steve Gruber is joined by House Representative David Martin, who represents Michigan's 68th House District and serves as Chair of the House Natural Resources Committee, for a conversation about government overreach and the growing frustration from Michigan residents. Rep. Martin shares insights from a recent joint hearing with rock legend and outspoken outdoorsman Ted Nugent, where they addressed concerns over the Department of Natural Resources' classification of certain animals as “feral” swine. The hearing stirred controversy, drawing criticism from members of the Natural Resources Commission, but Rep. Martin argues it exposed a deeper disconnect between state officials and everyday Michiganders who are fed up with the DNR's heavy-handed tactics.

Visit Good Morning Gwinnett For More NewsA transformative political shift is emerging in Gwinnett County, Georgia, where two Democratic candidates are launching ambitious campaigns that could reshape the region's political landscape. Their efforts represent a significant challenge to traditional Republican strongholds and highlight the evolving demographics and priorities of this crucial suburban battleground.In House District 106, Akbar Ali has stepped forward as a groundbreaking candidate following Rep. Shelly Hutchinson's departure. As a first-generation American and small business owner with deep roots in the Gwinnett Democratic Party, Ali brings both fresh perspective and practical experience to the race. His "New Generation" campaign directly addresses the pressing challenges facing district residents, with a particular focus on affordable housing, civil rights protection, and healthcare accessibility. Ali's campaign message resonates strongly with local concerns, as evidenced by his pointed observation that "Healthcare is out of reach, housing is unaffordable, and the families that built this community are being pushed away."The strength of Ali's campaign is further demonstrated by an impressive roster of endorsements from influential local leaders. Support from Gwinnett County Commissioners Kirkland Carden and Ben Ku, District Attorney Patsy Austin-Gatson, and State Senator Sheikh Rahman underscores his credibility as a serious contender. These endorsements suggest broad confidence in Ali's ability to effectively represent the interests of working families across Snellville, Lawrenceville, and Lilburn.House District 99 is witnessing an equally compelling political narrative with Michelle Kang's return to the campaign trail. Her previous bid demonstrated remarkable potential, coming within just 621 votes of defeating Republican incumbent Matt Reeves - a near-victory achieved without substantial support from political action committees or party infrastructure. Kang's renewed campaign carries forward momentum from this close contest, with her emphatic declaration that "This time, we're finishing what we started."Kang's platform presents a comprehensive progressive agenda that addresses multiple facets of community need. Her policy priorities include implementing universal childcare subsidies, establishing rent stabilization measures, expanding Medicaid coverage, and strengthening protections for immigrant communities. As a Korean American immigrant herself, Kang has taken a particularly strong stance against Georgia's controversial HB 1105, which requires local law enforcement to collaborate with federal immigration authorities. Her grassroots campaign resonates deeply in the diverse communities of Suwanee, Duluth, and Sugar Hill.These campaigns reflect Gwinnett County's dramatic evolution from reliable Republican territory to competitive political battleground. Both candidates represent a new wave of progressive leadership that mirrors the county's increasing diversity and changing demographics. Their platforms emphasize grassroots engagement and focus intently on addressing the everyday challenges facing working families in their districts.The timing of these races adds strategic significance to their campaigns. Ali's special election will serve as an immediate test of Democratic momentum in the region, while Kang's 2026 rematch against Reeves will help determine longer-term political trends. As Kang notably observed, "House District 99 isn't red or blue—it's ready," suggesting these races may transcend traditional partisan divisions.The emergence of candidates like Ali and Kang, with their focus on affordable housing, healthcare access, immigration reform, and public education, signals a potential watershed moment in Gwinnett County politics. Their campaigns represent not just individual races but a broader movement toward progressive policies and diverse representation in one of Georgia's most dynamic regions. The outcomes of these contests could have far-reaching implications, potentially influencing the balance of power in the state legislature and offering insights into the future direction of Georgia politics.These races exemplify the changing face of suburban Georgia politics, where increasingly diverse communities are demanding representation that reflects their experiences and addresses their needs. The success or failure of these campaigns will likely serve as important indicators of political transformation in similar suburban districts across the state and region.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-morning-gwinnett-podcast--3262933/support.

Discover Lafayette: Senator Brach Myers on Public Service, Family, and Revitalizing the Oil Center of Lafayette Louisiana State Senator Brach Myers, who began serving Senate District 23 in March 2025 after representing House District 45, joined Discover Lafayette to reflect on his deep-rooted commitment to public service, his childhood journey, and his ongoing mission to uplift Lafayette and the state of Louisiana. A Lafayette transplant by way of Palmetto and New Iberia, Brach shared, “Lafayette was always the big city to us. I joked and said that many days in the back of a hatchback car ride in the back to Lafayette.” He shared his love of Lafayette: “Lafayette has unmatched culture. You can see the most beautiful parts of the U.S., but there's nothing like coming home.” His upbringing was a blend of blue-collar life and entrepreneurial ambition, split between a trailer park in New Iberia and the early days of LHC Group, the home health care giant his father and stepmother, Ginger and Keith Myers, started in Palmetto, Louisiana. “My mom worked at the General Mill. She was a seamstress. My stepfather was a railroad engineer. She still is a hard worker. She owns a small embroidery business here in Lafayette.” Brach moved to Lafayette in 1999 to attend UL, where he met his wife Carly. They were married just six months into dating. “She's my absolute soul mate… We're residents of Bendel Gardens right here by the Oil Center.” Brach's day job is as Senior VP of Corporate Development at LHC Group, which provides care in over 40 states and employs more than 30,000 people. A humble public servant, he brings his business acumen, heart for his fellow man, and a drive to make things better in his position as State Senator. His son, Emile, shares the family's spirit of service. After seeing the mob of traffic each year at their neighbor's “Christmas Light House" (owned by Dr. Andy Blalock), Emile started selling hot chocolate to people stuck in line, to benefit local nonprofits. “He raised over $2,000 in one night the first year. Last year, he raised over $30,000.” It's now a full-scale community event with music, food trucks, and hundreds of visitors to Bendel Gardens. “He chooses a different charity every year. It's all on him.” Emile Myer's hot cocoa fundraiser has grown into quite a success over the years! Sen. Myers indicated that Emile will probably pass the baton soon to a younger entrepreneur who can carry on the fun event which benefits local charities. Brach brings a deeply thoughtful and humble approach to public service. “I never thought I'd be in the legislature… but I felt called to do it.” Inspired by conversations with his wife during long walks, he felt compelled to act: “I can sit on the sideline and complain about it, or I can roll up my sleeves and jump into the pit.” His campaign mantra has been to lead with transparency and openness. “I said, I'm going to contact everybody back. I'm going to give everybody a fair ear, even if we vehemently disagree.” His legislative office “looks more like a counseling office… People can come and sit down.” As a Senator, Brach now represents three times the constituents he did as a State Senator and works with six mayors instead of one. “It's a lot busier...but I don't take it lightly.” One of his legislative focuses has been health care, drawing from best practices across the nation. His H.E.R.O. (Healthcare Employment Reinvestment Opportunity) Healthcare Workforce bill, modeled after Kentucky and Florida legislation, aimed to reverse Louisiana's healthcare staffing crisis by broadening the program's scope and provide educational grants to reach as many people and institutions as possible. “We picked the things that worked and got rid of the things that didn't.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geae0oiLHMw He's also worked to streamline access to services through a “one door” policy for DCFS and Department of Health programs.

In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgI've heard jokes about slipping and falling on banana peels. Is that really a thing? Are “slip and falls” a legal thing? Let's find out from our guest attorney Baskin Jones.Mississippi Story Teller Tracy Carr was in one of our production studios recording with me and she told this amazing story about banana peels.Governor Reeves Sets Four Special Elections: The three special elections for Senate District 24 (Leflore, Panola, and Tallahatchie Counties), Senate District 26 (Hinds and Madison Counties), and House District 26 (Bolivar, Coahoma, and Sunflower Counties) will be held on November 4, 2025.Where can you get more information about Slip and Falls? Our guest's website: 601injured.com has a list of practice areas with information if you'd like to learn more about our topic today or other types of injuries.In Legal Terms is the show about YOU and YOUR RIGHTS many of which are determined by your elected officials. How can you let YOUR elected officials know how you feel on a particular matter? There's a website that lists the names and contact information for your senators and your house representative should you wish to tell them how they can best represent your interests in Washington: https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-memberLInk to movie A Reasonable Man Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The next generation of America's leaders are rising up to the challenge. Iowa's Dillon Fillion, 21 years of age, joins the show to talk about why he is running for office in Iowa's 81st House District. Dillon is a hard working America First patriot with a very simple message: GET INVOLVED AND STAY INVOLVED.    Putting the country back on the right track starts and ends with all of us and the decisions that we make. We are the leaders we've been waiting for.   PLUS LIVE CALLS: 631-527-4545   Support Dillon's campaign at www.DillonFillion.com    Join UNGOVERNED on LFA TV every MONDAY - FRIDAY from 10am to 11am EASTERN!    www.FarashMedia.com www.LFATV.us www.OFPFarms.com www.MyPatriotSupply.com/UNGOVERNED www.SLNT.com/SHAWN www.PatriotMobile.com/FARASH

1 - PA Representative of House District 199 Barb Gleim joins the program. Why is the Save Women's Sports Act having so much trouble passing in the house? Why has this bill been passed from one committee to another? How many times can they keep passing the bill from committee to committee? Why is there a lack of media coverage on this issue? Do Democrats secretly want the bill behind the scenes? Why won't the government bail out SEPTA? 115 - Joe Biden's doctor pleads the fifth. Why? When has this happened in movies? 120 - Mamdani had an old social media post resurface, disparaging a Columbus statue and instead asking his followers which people would make for a better statue. Your calls. 135 - Congressman Jeff Van Drew joins as the dust settles from the passing of the One Big Beautiful Bill. What does Jeff think about the bill now that things have calmed down? How damaging is it that Biden's doctor is pleading the fifth when answering questions about the former president's health? How will the cuts to Medicaid help every day Americans? Should Dom be a political strategist? What is his subcommittee working on? 150 - Your calls to round this hour out.

12 - What is going on in the PA governor's race now that Dan Meuser is dropping out? 1205 - Becky Pringle is still going crazy from the podium? 1210 - New York is going to give people's condos away if you go on vacation? 1215 - Side - all time public reveal 1220 - Trump isn't going to allow elections to happen in the future? Your calls. 1230 - Journalist and Author Salena Zito joins us today to discuss her new book “Butler The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America's Heartland”. What was it like being on the ground that day? How did Trump apologize for missing his scheduled interview with her that day? How many times did he call the next day to talk and apologize? Why did Trump say “Fight, Fight, Fight” after he was shot? What does Salena think about the New Jersey governor's race? 1250 - Your calls quickly. 1 - PA Representative of House District 199 Barb Gleim joins the program. Why is the Save Women's Sports Act having so much trouble passing in the house? Why has this bill been passed from one committee to another? How many times can they keep passing the bill from committee to committee? Why is there a lack of media coverage on this issue? Do Democrats secretly want the bill behind the scenes? Why won't the government bail out SEPTA? 115 - Joe Biden's doctor pleads the fifth. Why? When has this happened in movies? 120 - Mamdani had an old social media post resurface, disparaging a Columbus statue and instead asking his followers which people would make for a better statue. Your calls. 135 - Congressman Jeff Van Drew joins as the dust settles from the passing of the One Big Beautiful Bill. What does Jeff think about the bill now that things have calmed down? How damaging is it that Biden's doctor is pleading the fifth when answering questions about the former president's health? How will the cuts to Medicaid help every day Americans? Should Dom be a political strategist? What is his subcommittee working on? 150 - Your calls to round this hour out. 2 - A man was impaled by a runaway beach umbrella. Are umbrellas a faux pas on the beach? 205 - The NEA can't spell! We haven't talked about Epstein yet today… X's CEO has resigned after its AI went crazy. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! Can anyone get it? 220 - An iconic local staple is being sold. Your calls on the beach umbrella and more! 235 - Superman actor Sean Gunn sparks controversy with his thoughts on Superman and immigration. 240 - Your calls. Is Trump for amnesty for farm hands? 250 - The Lightning Round!

AlabamaGOP House members for AL all vote in favor of passing the Big Beautiful BillAL Supreme Court rules in favor of police immunity in Selma lawsuitHomewood Council member and mayoral candidate call on ALEA to release body camera footage to family of Jabari PeoplesThe mayor of Five Points, Jeff Monroe, to run for House District 37 seatFormer president of AL Baptist Children's Home, Paul Miller, dies at age of 83AG Marshall praises 1819 News for coverage of legal fight over VCAP lawNationalSCOTUS to consider state laws that ban transgender athletes in female sportsDept. of Labor reports 147K new jobs on payroll for month of JuneParamount and CBS to settle with Trump over deceptive editing of interviewEPA director places 144 employees on leave for undermining Trump agendaBorder czar Homan says BBB will help greatly in deportation effortsHouse Speaker delivers victory speech after House passes Big Beautiful Bill right before July 4th

State Rep. Bryan Posthumus, Majority floor leader, House District 90, R-Rockford The future of conservatism in Michigan His crypto currency legislation His legislation to amend the constitution to require photo ID when voting + proof of citizenship when registering to vote

On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, state Rep. Marty Joe Murray talks with STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum about his first year in the Missouri General Assembly – and his thoughts on the recently completed special session. Murray represents Missouri's 78th House District, which takes in parts of Downtown St. Louis, Old North St. Louis, Lafayette Square, and neighborhoods that encompass the Cherokee Street business district. He was first elected to his seat in 2024.

#podcast #politics #progressives #Democrats #NoKinds #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #Democracy #WorkingClass #Michigan #Medicaid #Immigration #ICE #CarrieRheingans #Whitmer #MattHall #Trump #MAGA #Republicans #Authoritarianism #LeftOfLansing Here's Episode 138 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-15:11: No Kings Success/Where Were Dem Leaders? Pat Johnston applauds the No Kings rallies, but wonders if some Democratic Party "leaders" on both the state and national level are rising to the occasion of the moment. He also covers the hypocrisy of MAGA Michigan Republicans who push for Medicaid & SNAP work requirements while they left Lansing for a field trip to visit the Trump Regime this week. And Michigan Republicans are not backing down from their support of the MAGA Murder Bill. 15:12-46:13: Democratic State Rep. Carrie Rheingans Michigan progressive Democratic State Rep. Carrie Rheingans from 47th House District joins the show. Rep. Rheingans is a staunch advocate for the working class, and a staunch advocate to pass a Medicare For All bill in Michigan. And she provides ideas on how to both oppose MAGA while pushing progressive, common sense, working class policies. Rep. Rheingans talks about her MICare plan, as well as the uptick in political violence in the country, the failed leadership of MAGA Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall, the inspiration she saw at the "No Kings" rallies, and which direction Democrats must go in order to effectively fight back against the MAGA movement. 46:14-50:53: Last Call-Baldwin ICE Prison Pat's "Last Call" focuses on the reopening of an ICE detention facility in Baldwin, MI. 50:54-53:11: Ending Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! leftoflansing.com NOTES: "Rheingans Reintroduces MiCare." From Michigan House Democrats "House GOP K-12 budget targets DEI, wraps school meals, other programs into per-pupil funding." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "Back from DC, Michigan GOP leader backs Medicaid, food assistance cuts." By Jordan Hermani of Bridge Michigan "As resistance grows, Michigan Dems disagree on path to ‘take back our country.'" By Simon D. Shuster of Bridge Michigan "As ICE plans to move into Baldwin prison, residents hope jobs will stay." By Claire Keegan-Kugam IPR, Maxwell Howard of Bridge Michigan "ACLU Opposes Opening of North Lake Correctional Facility, the Largest Immigrant Detention Center in the Midwest." By ACLU of Michigan "State Rep. Carrie Rheingans holds coffee hour, decries “authoritarianism,“ calls on people to “march.'" By Fritz Swanson of The Manchester Mirror

AlabamaGov. Ivey sets date for special election to fill House District 63 seatAG Marshall says state could receive $75M in opioid settlement with PurdueAuburn admissions favors certain demographic despite ending DEI officeUniversity of Alabama selects Peter Mohler as next presidentIllegal alien living in Cullman and charged with sex abuse now in ICE custodyThe renaming of Fort Novosel to Fort Rucker is underway after Trump speechNationalTrump leaves G7 summit early due to conflict between Israel and IranTrump orders ICE expansion of deportation efforts to sanctuary citiesFL Governor says residents trapped in cars by rioters have right to run overFL DMV employees arrested as part of licensing operation for illegalsSCOTUS rules on case of NY Catholics being forced to pay for abortionsMinnesota gunman had massive detailed plan for his assassinationsTrial of Sean Combs enters 6th week, one juror dismissed for lying

Plus: a look at the consent decree the City of Richmond entered into with the Virginia Department of Health; US Sen. Mark Warner speaks at a town hall in Charlottesville; Alpha-Gal syndrome to become a reportable disease; and other stories.

The crew is joined by Georgia State Representative Inga Willis - who represents House District 55. They discuss, her time in politics, the need for representation in local politics, the importance of authenticity, and so much more! You can follow Rep. Willis - https://www.instagram.com/ingawillisforga / https://x.com/willisforGA . Follow us on all Instagram / TikTok / Twitter @ WRGOPod. Keep up with all our episodes and content at linktr.ee/wrgo

This week we kick off part one of a three-part interview with a principled, conservative representative in the Tennessee General Assembly - Mister Jody Barrett. Representative Barrett serves the good people of House District 69 in Middle Tennessee. In this first part of the interview we discuss some aspects of the voucher scam pushed through by Governor Bill Lee in his questionable Special Session of the General Assembly earlier this year. To find out more about Representative Barrett, please visit his website - https://jodybarrett.com/aboutYou can subscribe to or follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform – Rumble | YouTube | Overcast | Amazon Music | iHeartRadio | Pocket Casts | RadioPublicJoin me on social media:Twitter – both at @LarryForTN12 @LiesLibertyTruth Social – @LarryForTN12Instagram – @larry_conservative_activist @the_l5_podcastFacebook – Larry Linton - Sevier County Conservative Activist Facebook – Liberty, Leadership and LiesGab – @LarryLintonGETTR – @LarryLintonTelegram – t.me/libertyleadershipandliesOr on the web at – https://libertyleadershipandlies.com#LarryForTN12 #LintonForTN12 #LarryLintonForTN12 #LibertyLeadershipAndLies #Liberty #Leadership #Lies #Constitutionalist #Conservative #Tennessee #StandInTheArena #PrincipledLeadership

The time has come for the Electric Horseman to saddle up and the get the hell out of D.O.G.E. This week Elon Musk leaves government service and returns to the private sector. Then we talk to Scherie Murray, a Jamaican-American businesswoman from Queens who ran for the GOP nomination fot New York's 14th House District in 2020. […]

The time has come for the Electric Horseman to saddle up and the get the hell out of D.O.G.E.This week Elon Musk leaves government service and returns to the private sector.Then we talk to Scherie Murray, a Jamaican-American businesswoman from Queens who ran for the GOP nomination fot New York's 14th House District in 2020.All that and the Parting Shot of D-I-V-O-R-C-E.

On this episode of Texas Talks, host Brad Swail interviews Texas State Representative John Lujan of House District 118. A former firefighter and Bexar County sheriff's deputy, Lujan shares his personal journey into public service, his passion for education and faith-based community work, and the real-world impact of Texas border policy. Rep. Lujan offers insights on the need for practical, bipartisan solutions at the Texas-Mexico border, his role on the Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee, and why strong families and local engagement matter more than ever. Whether you're interested in border policy, Latino leadership, or public safety reform, this conversation brings a grounded, heartfelt perspective from deep in the heart of Texas.

In this episode of the Texas Talks podcast, host Brad Swail sits down with Texas State Representative Gary Gates of House District 28. Known for his endurance as an Ironman triathlete and his leadership as Chairman of the Land and Resource Management Committee, Rep. Gates dives into two major legislative initiatives: expanding vocational education for high school students and reforming Housing Finance Corporations (HFCs) to protect taxpayers and increase transparency. They discuss Gates' landmark vocational training bill (HB 20), which aims to prepare students for high-paying, in-demand jobs without the burden of college debt. The conversation then shifts to housing policy and HB 21, addressing how certain entities exploit tax exemptions without delivering true affordable housing, costing Texas billions in revenue. If you're interested in policy, education reform, housing legislation, or Texas state politics, this episode delivers a deep dive into the state's most pressing issues.

Senior Reporter Brad Johnson sits down with Representative Angelia Orr, a Republican from Itasca, Texas, representing House District 13. They discuss the intense final night of the legislative session, including the passage of Orr's significant House Bill 3749. Orr shares the emotional backstory of the bill related to elective IV therapy safety, which was inspired by a tragic incident in her district. The conversation covers various topics, including the appropriations process, local government challenges, and the dynamics within the Texas House. Representative Orr also reflects on her transition from local to state politics, her work on key committees, and her relationships with colleagues across the aisle.

As of this recording on May 6th, we are well into the 2025 Oregon Legislative session.  And I, like many others, am still struggling to find a coherent throughline to the session.And many climate justice advocates are increasingly wondering whether Oregon's Democratic led government has given up on meaningful climate action.  But there is still a lot that can happen in the next two months of the legislative session, and your voice really does matter.To walk me through where things stand, and where we as citizens can make the greatest impact this session, I'm joined by my old boss, State Representative Mark Gamba.Mark Gamba represents Oregon's House District 41, which encompasses Milwaukie and parts of Southeast Portland.  He is also one of Oregon's most outspoken climate advocates, and one of my favorite returning guests.As always, if you appreciate Coast Range Radio, which is now completely independent, please help me out by recommending or sharing an episode with two friends! The show email is coastrangeradio@gmail.com, please let me know what you think of the show!Support the show

Send us a textThe communist-controlled Connecticut State legislature is attempting to pass yet another civilian disarmament law that they suppose will allow them to circumvent the PLCAA (Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act). Meanwhile, 19 of their fellow communists in Georgia were arrested in April for child sex trafficking, one of them being a former candidate for Georgia's 139th House District, who was lauded by the civilian disarmament cartels (Everytown, Commie Mommies, Giffords, etc.) as a "gun sense candidate", who also made online threats and calls for assassination against President Trump, while citing the 2nd Amendment as being the justification for his actions. The irony being that he was calling for the Secret Service to shoot Trump.But these are the people that want us to give up our guns to them? Support the showGiveSendGo | Unconstitutional 2A Prosecution of Tate Adamiak Askari Media GroupBuy Paul Eberle's book "Look at the Dirt"Paul Eberle (lookatthedirt.com)The Deadly Path: How Operation Fast & Furious and Bad Lawyers Armed Mexican Cartels: Forcelli, Peter J., MacGregor, Keelin, Murphy, Stephen: 9798888456491: Amazon.com: BooksVoice of the Blue (buzzsprout.com)

Some international students in Pennsylvania and elsewhere lost their student status recently, which allows them to stay and study in the U.S. Alan Yu from our friends at WHYY reports, the decision has now been reversed. The Trump administration has long flirted with the idea of selling the U.S. Postal Service to the highest bidder. Kenny Cooper, also from our friends at WHYY, reports Philadelphia-area letter carriers and post office workers are on edge. In the wake of an arson attack on the Governor's Residence in Harrisburg, Dauphin County officials admit a 911 dispatcher mishandled a call the morning of the fire. After nearly a week, firefighters are making steady progress containing a pair of wildfires in a central Pennsylvania state forest. The fires cover more than 2700 acres in Michaux State Forest, about 30 to 50 miles southwest of Harrisburg. We could be in for a Congressional rematch in central Pennsylvania's 10th House District in 20-26. U.S. Representative Scott Perry's spokesman confirms he will be running for an eighth term in the U.S. House. And Janelle Stelson is reportedly telling Democratic Party leaders she's strongly considering challenging Perry again. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- On the Show: -- Isaiah Martin, 26-year-old Democratic candidate for House District 18 in Texas, which has a special election this November, joins David to discuss his campaign, the district, and the wave of upstart young Democrats running for office -- Thanks to Donald Trump, Canadians have elected Liberal Mark Carney as their new Prime Minister, while right wing candidate Pierre Poilievre lost his seat altogether -- Donald Trump's unhinged new written interview with Time Magazine is absolutely absurd and completely terrifying -- Donald Trump is hemorrhaging independent voters, and we dive into the why -- Scott Bessent, Donald Trump's Treasury Secretary, can't deny that empty shelves may well be coming to the United States -- Karoline Leavitt, Donald Trump's White House Press Secretary, holds her most unhinged press briefing yet -- Donald Trump claims to have made 200 trade deals, but there aren't even 200 countries with which to make trade deals -- Lawyers for Mike Lindell, CEO and founder of MyPillow, get caught using ChatGPT to generate court filings with references to court cases that don't exist -- On the Bonus Show: Massive power outage in Spain and Portugal, suspect in Kristi Noem purse snatching tells authorities he didn't recognize her, Trump dinner for meme coin buyers prompts demands for ethics probe, much more...

#podcast #Politics #GulfOfMexico #Michigan #MattMaddock #MAGA #Republicans #Weird #Trump #Progressives #Democrats #LeftOfLansing Here's the Left Of Lansing "Friday Short" for April 25, 2025. The weird Michigan MAGA Republican state House Rep. Matt Maddock of the 51st House District is making news again in his own warped and cruel way. Maddock announced this week that he wants to abolish the Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency, which coincides with Dear Leader Trump and Elon Musk cutting the U.S. Veterans' Affairs office. Maddock also introduced a bill forcing Michigan's government to call The Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America," which is how MAGA Republicans believe will help the working class? Pat Johnston shares his thoughts on why Maddock is the perfect embodiment of today's clownish, weird, but horrifically cruel MAGA Republican Party. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! leftoflansing.com NOTES: "Child marriage is now banned in Michigan." Anna Liz Nichols of Michigan Advance "GOP Rep. Maddock on tape: ‘We're going to have a civil war or some sort of revolution.'" By Jon King of Michigan Advance

This week, Donna and Orlando sat down with Fred Durhal III to discuss his vision for Detroit's future. This episode is the third in a series of interviews with candidates in the race for Detroit's 76th mayor.Fred Durhal III is a Detroit City Councilmember, representing District 7 since 2021. He also serves as the Chair of the Budget, Finance, and Audit Standing Committee and Vice-chair of the Planning and Development Standing Committee. Durhal's legislative career began in 2014 when he was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives for the 5th House District. He quickly rose to leadership roles, including Assistant House Democratic Leader and Minority Vice-Chair of the House Appropriations Committee. Durhal's passion for improving Detroit extends beyond his official duties, having volunteered with organizations like AmeriCorps, Habitat for Humanity, and UAW Local 60006. His focus remains on stabilizing neighborhoods, increasing public safety, and fostering economic development throughout Detroit.To learn more about Fred Durhal III and his vision for Detroit, click here.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Episode 101 – Fairness for Small Biz: The Fight for HB 2428 in Texas Latino Business Report Welcome to the show! In this episode, we're diving into a critical conversation unfolding right here in Texas—one that could reshape how small businesses across the state operate and survive. We're joined by two powerhouse guests:

Joe kicked things off by diving into Liberation Day, coming up on April 2nd, when Trump tariffs hit all foreign nations, projected to pull in a massive $600 billion for the Treasury General Fund. Joe highlighted how this signals good times ahead for our economy and even bigger wins for the nation. Next, Joe brought on a familiar guest, James McAndrew - lead singer of Milquetoast & Co. and chairman for House District 3 and Senate District 26. The duo zoned in on the Colorado GOP and the drama-packed Colorado GOP Gala, questioning why the party isn't focusing on real work instead. After James stepped off, Joe kept hammering the Colorado GOP for failing to represent the people. He spotlighted Tina Peters' case, insisting it needs more federal attention, touched on Dominion, and closed by debunking Jovan Pulitzer's claim that storing ballot copies in a datacenter costs tens of thousands monthly. Joe, a datacenter owner himself, called BS - he knows the real costs. Next up, tensions in Ukraine and Iran are rising. Ukraine has yet to reach a rare earth deal with the United States as their war rages on, and Iran is refusing to come to an agreement surrounding its nuclear weapons. Later, it's all about the news: Trump trolls a third term, Elon suggests we end the Fed, and Hegseth has vowed to make the military truly equal. 

Today we cover some of the headlines and events from around the state in hour one. Then in hour two we'll visit with Rep Mia Costello from House District 15.

President Donald J. Trump's Second Administration had its FIRST cabinet meeting this week which is pretty impressive considering that Trump 1.0 didn't reach that milestone until June of 2017! Our host, Mike Slater, talks about the good and the bad of this meeting of the minds and explains why it's not such a bad thing that DOGE's Elon Musk was there despite what the mainstream media ghouls might tell you!Following the opener, Slater welcomes in Maine State Rep. Laurel Libby, R-90th House District, who was recently censured by her state's government for standing up for biological girls in sports. We really hope you enjoy hearing about the true story of a powerful woman standing by her convictions in the face of liberal bullies who want to silence her!