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Welcome to the Nevada Labor Commissioner Circus & Cirque Arts Industry TownHall! Join us at the Nevada State Business Center- Department of Business and Industry for an exciting in-person event. This town hall is your chance to engage with the Nevada Labor Commissioner and discuss important issues within the circus arts industry. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to have your voice heard and make a difference.We are so fortunate to have special guest Founder of Amazon Labor Union Christian Smalls joining us. See you there!Nevada Labor Commissioner Circus Arts Industry TownHall Thursday, January 23, 2025 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM PSTEVENTBRITE RSVP In-Person BELOW Required (Seats Are Limited) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nevada-labor-commissioner-circus-arts-industry-townhall-tickets-1141627250839Livestream/Virtual Access Available-https://teams.live.com/meet/9356327389673?p=a0Sp9AuBt58xrAaMuy

Jan. 8, 2025 - New York Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon discusses the implementation of the state's paid, prenatal leave policy and provides an update on efforts to combat wage theft and upgrade their technological capacity at the department.

On this week's episode, we have a spirited debate over the words liberal and conservative.  What does it mean to be liberal or conservative? Do those terms automatically connect to Democrat and Republican?  This debate started during a recent TV segment between Charlotte City Councilman Tariq Bokhari and former mayor pro tem Braxton Winston, who also ran for Labor Commissioner this year. Sit back with your new presents, a cup of coffee, and see how you fit — or don't — into these widely used terms.

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast. On today's episode, Sen. Shawn Still joins us to help us pay our respects to Bruce Thompson, Georgia's Labor Commissioner, who passed away on November 24th at the age of 59. Known for his tireless dedication to public service, Thompson's career was marked by a passion for empowering Georgians through innovative labor policies and economic opportunity. Thompson built a legacy as a successful entrepreneur and small business owner, excelling in the insurance and financial services industries. His business acumen laid the foundation for his public service, as he sought to improve the lives of Georgia's workers and employers alike. Thompson was first elected to the Georgia State Senate in 2013, representing the 14th District, where he served for a decade before being elected Labor Commissioner in 2022. During his tenure, he championed efforts to modernize the Georgia Department of Labor, streamline unemployment services, and promote workforce training programs to address the evolving needs of the state's economy. Beyond his professional achievements, Thompson was a devoted family man and community leader, deeply involved in civic and charitable initiatives. He is survived by his wife, Becky, his children, Faith and Max, his adopted father, Dr. Austin Flint, his brother, Jason Sluggett, and his sister, Tonya Bruce. His legacy of service, innovation, and compassion will long be remembered by those whose lives he touched. Connect with The Georgia Politics Podcast on Twitter @gapoliticspod Preston Thompson on Twitter @pston3 Hans Appen on Twitter @hansappen Craig Kidd on Twitter @CraigKidd1 Proud member of the Appen Podcast Network. #gapol

A lot transpired over the Thanksgiving holiday. Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr slipped in the announcement that he's running for Governor. Strategists Tharon Johnson and Brian Robinson, along with host Lisa Rayam, discuss the strategic timing of his announcement.  Plus, will this news mobilize the Democratic Party and dredge-up familiar names like Stacey Abrams? Plus, the presidential pardon fallout involving Hunter Biden. The team also pays tribute to the late Bruce Thompson, Georgia's former Department of Labor Commissioner, who lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This episode is presented by Create A Video – Retired NASCAR driver, Greg Biffle, seemingly announced he is "ready" to run for North Carolina Governor. Also, the state Labor Commissioner abruptly resigned last week, and now there's a new appointed leader... until the newly-elected Commissioner takes office in a few weeks. WBT's relief & recovery links: How to Help: Donate to Support Recovery Efforts in Western North Carolina After Tropical Storm Helene A Western NC disaster relief agency: Hearts With Hands Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePeteKalinerShow.com/  All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow  Advertising inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to All Things Saine, the enlightening radio show hosted by North Carolina House of Representative Jason Saine. Tune in to WSIC every Wednesday at 11am as Representative Saine takes you on a journey through the latest news, legislative updates, and insightful discussions on a wide range of topics that impact our communities.Today's Guest - Luke Farley - Republican Candidate for NC Labor Commissioner - luke4labor.comPhonelines are OPEN | 844-STUDIO-4All Things Saine | Wednesdays at 11am | WSIC News App

A fatal 2016 police shooting in Charlotte thrusted Braxton Winston onto the political/advocacy scene and eventually led him to make a successful bid for the Charlotte City Council a year later.   Now, the Onslow County native is running statewide for Labor Commissioner as a Democrat.  Braxton discusses the race and why he feels his experience as a Union member makes him uniquely qualified to protect North Carolina workers.   Plus, Skye and Brian preview a weeklong legislative session next week, a bombshell story from The Assembly, POTUS politics, a resignation, #TOTW, faking fall, and more.   The Do Politics Better podcast is sponsored by New Frame, the NC Travel Industry Association, the NC Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association, the NC Pork Council, and the NC Healthcare Association.

Luke Farley is new to politics.  Yet, the Onslow County native surprised the NC political world when he won a heated Republican primary race for Labor Commissioner against a candidate with more name recognition and high profile endorsements from around the state.   Luke discusses the primary campaign and the general election, including his experience as a labor attorney, and why he feels he's uniquely qualified to protect North Carolina workers.   Skye and Brian also talk about Beth Wood's endorsement of a Republican in the race for her old job, an election complaint, state employee endorsements, new polls, TOTW, and more.  The Do Politics Better podcast is sponsored by New Frame, the NC Travel Industry Association, the NC Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association, the NC Pork Council, and the NC Healthcare Association.  

Driving instructor shortage; Braxton Winston on why he's running for state Labor Commissioner

Montana Department of Labor Commissioner Sarah Swanson 

Sherri Bell and California Labor Commissioner Lilia Garcia Brower join Dominique to break down workers (& employers) rights in the golden state and how to enforce them. If you have a question or concern about what's happening in your workplace call (833) 526-4636. www.wagetheftisacrime.com

Georgia's Labor Commissioner says he has advanced cancer; A judge has ruled Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis can remain on the Georgia election interference case now that special prosecutor Nathan Wade has resigned; and an epidemiologist at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health gives an update on the latest COVID-19 guidelines. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lilia Garcia-Brower was born and raised in East Los Angeles. She was appointed by Governor Newsom as the California State Labor Commissioner in 2019. As Labor Commissioner, she oversees the primary law enforcement agency for workplace protections. On this podcast we breakdown the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers in the Golden State. Labor activist Sherri Bell joins Dominique on the mic for an informative look at Cali law from minimum wage, to sick leave to wage theft. www.wagetheftisacrime.com

Tune in here as Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman interview Rep. Jon Hardister -- who is running for North Carolina Labor Commissioner -- on Good Morning BT! The conversation begins with Rep. Hardister explaining why he decided to run for Labor Commissioner and tells the story of how he came to the decision the position is a good fit for him and his background after his decade-plus serving in the North Carolina legislature.  Then Beth asks what specifically makes him a good fit for the job as he runs against Democrat Braxton Winston + Hardister talks about how his private sector endeavors contribute to validity of his candidacy, shares some of the goals he hopes to achieve if he earns the job and what his plans are for elevator pictures made famous by Cherie Berry.  Later in the interview Bo asks Rep. Hardister about the border bill that is supposedly dead on arrival when it reaches the House of Representatives + Rep. Hardister talks about how some of the problems at the border have made their way to North Carolina and explain why he thinks "every state is a border state," today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is presented by Carolina Readiness Supply – North Carolina Speaker of the House, Tim Moore, joined the show to discuss his call - along with 71 Republican colleagues - for Gov. Roy Cooper to support Texas Governor Greg Abbott's efforts to secure the border. Also, Rep. Jon Hardister  Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePeteKalinerShow.com/  Please note: Google Podcasts are merging into YouTube Music. See details here. I post all prep links on my Patreon after each show: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow  (The prep posts are free)  Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Jen explains the new paid sick leave FAQs issued by the Labor Commissioner.

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: Felon's De-facto Control of Mesa Pharmacy Supports Lien Stay. Uber/Lyft Denied Arbitration in Labor Commissioner, AG Actions. Grand Jury Charges Orange County Doctor for $150M Fraud. Mobile Phlebotomy Owners Sentenced for $7.5M Fraud. Employers Face New Law for Harassment in the Workplace. Newsom Vetoes Unemployment Benefits for Striking Workers. WCIRB Publishes Second Quarter 2023 Experience Report. Dept of Insurance Fines Insurtech Related Insurance Carrier $2.1M. NSC Releases New Research on Technology to Reduce Work Injury. Federal Medical Cost Reduction Initiative – 10 Year $5.4B Epic Fail.

CTL Script/ Top Stories of August 12 Saturday Publish Date: Aug. 11 Friday   Henssler :15 From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast    Today is Saturday, August 12th, and happy 84th birthday to actor George Hamilton ***Hayes*** I'm Brian Giffin and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia Freedom Middle School students placed on lockdown after false 911 call Audit finds more than $105M in unremitted funds at state labor department And Cities set qualifying dates for city council and mayoral seats     We'll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast, and if you're looking for Community news we encourage you to listen and subscribe!    Commercial:  CU of GA   Story 1. 911   Freedom Middle School experienced a temporary lockdown due to a false 911 call reporting a student's serious injury. The Cherokee County School District confirmed that the call was incorrect and stated that safety is a priority. During the lockdown, the school's interior and exterior doors were locked, and students remained in their classrooms. The district assured families that they take safety threats seriously and encourage reporting through their Vector Alert system, which accepts reports anonymously. The incident led to a delay in bus dismissal and a Code Yellow lockdown for the Liberty Elementary After School Program.                                                   ....……… Read more on this story at tribuneledgernews.com   STORY 2: audit   An internal audit by the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) revealed that over $105 million in penalties, fees, and assessments collected over the past decade were withheld from the state treasury. The funds, relating to administrative fees, interest fees, and employer penalties, were transferred to the treasury as required by law. These funds had been withheld during the tenure of former Labor Commissioner Mark Butler. The audit, dated August 4, does not accuse the GDOL of fraudulent activity but points to a legal dispute over the agency's right to retain the money. The audit emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability. State and federal agencies are involved in an ongoing investigation into the matter. The current Labor Commissioner, Bruce Thompson, aims to restore transparency and cooperation within the agency.   Story 3: dates   Cherokee County cities have announced qualifying dates for the upcoming municipal elections on November 7. Canton, Woodstock, and Waleska are among the cities with seats set to expire. In Canton, positions for council seats in multiple wards and the mayoral seat are expiring. Qualifying will be held at Canton City Hall from August 21 to August 23, with fees based on a percentage of the position's annual salary. In Woodstock, council seats in several wards are expiring. Qualifying will take place at the Woodstock Annex from August 21 to August 23, with a set fee for council qualification. In Waleska, city council and mayoral seats will be up for election, with qualifying having already taken place at City Hall.   We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.   Back in a moment   Break:  ESOG  - Powers - Drake   STORY 4: 10k   Woodstock Marine veteran and business owner Carrie Roeger, co-owner of Semper Fi Bar and Grille, has been honored with the Arthur H. and Mary E. Wilson Top Venture Impacting Veterans Award by Disabled American Veterans (DAV). She received the award, along with a $10,000 prize, during the 2023 DAV and Auxiliary National Convention. Roeger, a Marine veteran herself, co-owns the restaurant with her husband, Ralph Roeger. Their establishment has provided a supportive space for veterans to share their stories while contributing to the local economy. The award has spurred them to open their first franchise location, Rally Point Grille, aiming to offer veterans a pathway to restaurant ownership.   Story 5: library   Reinhardt University's Hill Freeman Library and Spruill Learning Center has appointed Shannon Gibson as its new director of library services. Previously overseeing the Acworth campus library at Chattahoochee Technical College, Gibson aims to support both students and faculty, emphasizing the value of the library's resources, both physical and online. With a background of over seven years as a librarian at the Salvation Army Training College in Atlanta, Gibson is excited to contribute to Reinhardt's positive environment and plans to modernize research methods and refine the collection. She aims to ensure the library remains a vital resource for the university community's needs.   Story 6: pta   Three Cherokee County School District schools – Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy, Free Home Elementary School, and Mill Creek Middle School – have been honored with the National PTA School of Excellence award. This recognition highlights successful collaborations between local PTAs and schools to enhance family engagement and support students. These schools are among only 302 nationwide and 29 in Georgia to receive this two-year title. The award emphasizes the crucial role of parent engagement in student success. The schools' efforts over the past year, driven by PTAs and school leadership, have earned them this prestigious recognition.   Back with more after this   Commercial: Dayco – Ingles 7 - Heller Story 7: Tort   Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced his intention to advocate for tort reform in the upcoming session of the General Assembly. Speaking at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce's annual Congressional Luncheon, Kemp highlighted the need to address laws that facilitate frivolous lawsuits against businesses in the state, leading to increased insurance costs and hindering job creation. While proponents, including insurance companies and business groups, have supported tort reform for years, opponents, such as trial lawyers and legislative Democrats, argue that proposed legislation favors insurers over victims of accidents and malpractice. Kemp plans to work with lawmakers to reduce insurance premiums and create a fairer legal environment in the 2024 legislative session.   Story 8:  Waters   The Kansas City Royals dominated the Boston Red Sox with a 9-3 victory at Fenway Park. The Royals' offense was strong, collecting 15 hits, including home runs from Etowah Alum Drew Waters, MJ Melendez, and Michael Massey. Waters went 3 for 5 with two RBIs, and several Royals players recorded multiple hits. Starting pitcher Brady Singer threw 6 2/3 innings, allowing three runs and five hits while striking out the Red Sox batters. Adam Duvall hit a solo home run for the Red Sox, but their offense was relatively quiet. The Royals improved their season record to 37-78, with Waters' notable performance including a two-run homer. Water started slowly this season and battled some nagging injuries, but has heated up of late.   Story 9:  Ranked   Two-time defending national champions, the Georgia Bulldogs, have secured the top spot in the 2023 preseason coaches poll, receiving 61 out of 66 first-place votes. The Bulldogs are set to kick off their season against Tennessee-Martin. Michigan ranks second, its highest preseason ranking in the coaches poll's history. Alabama takes the third spot, followed by Ohio State at fourth. LSU claims the fifth position, making the SEC responsible for three of the top five slots. The Big Ten has three teams in the top 10, with a total of four in the top 25. The Pac-12 also has representation in the poll with five teams.   We'll have closing comments after this   Elon- Henssler 60   Thanks again for listening to today's Cherokee Tribune Ledger podcast. . If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, the Gwinnett Daily Post, the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties, or the Paulding County News Podcast. Get more on these stories and other great content at tribune ledger news.com. Giving you important information about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. 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Critical of his predecessor in a dispute over tens of millions of Labor Dept dollars

Montana's Commissioner of Labor and Industry resigned Monday following her arrest for allegedly driving under the influence this weekend.

Today's bonus episode is my sit-down conversation with Georgia State Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson. Bruce has been a long-time, successful businessman and entrepreneur who decided to get into local politics years ago. As a state senator for Georgia during the Covid outbreak, he found many of his constituents were reaching out to address problems and concerns with the DOL. After working to look for a possible candidate, it seemed he was ignoring his own calling to run for that office. Having knowledge of both private industry and the public sector, made him a unique candidate for the position. It was a pleasure to spend time with Bruce as he recounts his past experiences, his current challenges and his future goals. He truly wants to transform the department to make it more efficient, more secure and more customer-focus driven. He is creating a culture of openness and cooperation, where value is placed on the individual and on the mission of the Department of Labor. Thompson shares a few stories from his first days in the role to where he is now at the midway point of his first 100 days in office. He plans to check back with us and the people of Georgia soon after for a status check. He knows he has multiple priorities, each equal to the other, which provides it's own challenges. Ideally, if he can successfully change the culture within the DOL, he believes they will become one of the most efficient and production Department's of Labor in the nation. Take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, GETTR and TRUTH Social by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. You can also support the show by visiting my Patreon page!

Georgia's tenth Commissioner of Labor, Bruce Thompson, discusses efforts to change the image of the Georgia Department of Labor. Dr. Robert J. Patterson, a professor of African American at Georgetown University, discusses the Advance Placement African American studies pilot program and the controversy surrounding it. Anthony Knight, the City of Atlanta's first African American Heritage Coordinator, discusses the goal of the Historic Context Statement Project and how the city is working to capture the voice of AUC students. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Labor Commissioner Leslie Osborn joins Andy to discuss the role of the Labor Commissioner, her plans for her second term, and timely topics such as open primaries, the legislative process, and why investing in public education is workforce development.Coverage of the House education plan: NonDoc | The OklahomanOpening clip from The Newsroom

Rep. Ben Moss spent over 20 years working on the railroad and knows about hard (and dangerous) work.  So while running for county commission in Democratic controlled Richmond County was a tall order, he knew that his blue collar work ethic and persistence would eventually win him a seat in 2010 after two unsuccessful attempts.  A decade later he would win a seat in the NC House.   Skye and Brian talk to Rep. Moss about his life, his politics, and his pride in being a card carrying union member, a fact that often turns heads in Republican circles. He also talks about his plans to run statewide in 2024 for Labor Commissioner. Plus, it was a packed week in NC politics, including a NC Supreme Court ruling, Parents Bill of Rights, a pair of possible NC Constitutional amendments, the death of Sen. Jerry Tillman, the Speaker's riot bill, a pair of substantiated rumors, Medicaid expansion, Tweet-of-the-Week, Attorney General Josh Stein's reprieve, an unfortunate Twitter fight, and more.  The Do Politics Better podcast is sponsored by New Frame, the NC Travel Industry Association, the NC Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association, and the NC Pork Council. 

"Everybody seems to be simmering all the time: If you don't think like me look like me, worship like me, love like me, you're wrong; and I just wasn't raised that way." Ginnie Graham talks with Oklahoma state labor commissioner Leslie Osborn about how partisan rhetoric has led to wedge issue bills taking limited session time away from important state issues; why most states no longer have straight-party balloting; and how the fringe partisanship is holding the state back from attracting businesses; and more. Related content: February 2023 column: Get back to governing; stop growing 'morality police state' 2022 endorsement: Supporting Leslie Osborn for labor commissioner Leslie Osborn column from 2019: On this Labor Day, let's start working for safer workplaces. And more civil ones too. Click here to submit a letter to the editor Contact us Editorial Editor Ginnie Graham: Email | Twitter | Follow her stories Subscribe to this podcast at: Apple | Google | SpotifySupport the show: https://tulsaworld.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Doug Collins Podcast, I sit down with the new Labor Commissioner in Georgia, Bruce Thompson.  We discuss the current economic outlook and why having a job is the solution to so many of our countries problems. A straight forward no holds bar discussion about work and the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year! We hope you all enjoyed a restful and fun winter break and are ready to start 2023 strong. Although the 2022 calendar year has ended, cold and flu season has not. COVID-19, the flu, RSV, and other respiratory viruses are circulating broadly in our community. While there is no single preventive measure that can guarantee you or your child(ren) or other family members will not get sick, there are many things you can do to stay healthier and to limit the spread of diseases. Get vaccinated against COVID-19 and the Flu Wash and sanitize your hands often Cover your coughs and sneezes Avoid close contact with people who are ill Stay home if you are sick Get plenty of rest and stay hydrated, and Consider wearing a face covering indoors If you have any questions about whether or not your child is too sick to attend school, please reference the Too Sick for School flyer on our website. If you are unsure if your child meets the guidelines for missing school due to illness, feel free to reach out to the district nurse assigned to your child's school or contact the COVID Resource Team at 503-844-1784. So far this school year, we have been extremely fortunate to have not been put in a position where we needed to close a classroom or a school because of excessive illness and absenteeism. With all of us working together in observing good health hygiene habits, we hope that will continue to be the case. If your child is healthy, it is very important that they attend school so they are able to fully access their instruction. Regular, on-time attendance is a key measure of academic success. Our Featured Event was the swearing in of a Hilhi graduate as the state's new Labor Commissioner. In the November 8th, 2022 general election, 2001 Hilhi graduate Christina Stephenson won the statewide vote to become Oregon's next Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries. This nonpartisan position is tasked with protecting the rights of workers, encouraging and enforcing compliance with state laws, and promoting the development of a highly skilled, competitive workforce. She chose as the backdrop for her swearing-in ceremony on Friday, December 16th, an engineering classroom at her alma mater. The class is taught by former Intel Engineer Wayne Clift, in a true nod to what it means to prepare students for the real jobs they will be entering upon graduation. We are proud to see our alumni going on to do amazing things! Hot News is produced and emailed to HSD families and staff each week school is in session. Please add the address to your “safe sender” list to make sure you always receive the latest issue. Please also bookmark our district website: hsd.k12.or.us and the 2022-23 School Year page: hsd.k12.or.us/202223schoolyear to stay informed about what's happening in our district and schools.

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Voters are deciding on Labor Commission next month. A Tulsa Police Sergeant faces restrictions after public comments. Oklahoma schools are getting new clean energy school buses. You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment. You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at KOSU Radio. This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

The North GA Blue: Getting into Good Trouble podcast covers democratic politics in North GA, the 9th Congressional District, and across the state of Georgia. The podcast is in Q&A/Interview format with various democratic politicos including county chairs, democratic operatives, politicians, and more. It is our mission to deliver crucial information to our listeners in a timely manner as we fight for community values and principles in the 3rd most Conservative district in the state. Our website is: https://www.fcdpga.com/podcastsOur guests highlight democratic activities and actions to work toward a Blue Georgia. The 9th Congressional District spans 20 counties across the region and covers a good deal of northern GA including Blue Ridge, Morganton, Fannin, Union, Banks, Athens/Clarke, Dawson, Elbert, Forsyth, Franklin, Gilmer, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Jackson, Lumpkin, Madison, Pickens, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, and White counties. Our democratic party podcast also disseminates information and interviews powerful Democrats across the state of GA working to overthrow the suppression tactics of the GOP and ensure democracy and our values, grassroots efforts, and goals remain intact. #podcasts #politicalpodcasts #democraticpolitics #democraticparty #stateofga #democraticactivism, #democraticgrassroots #community #gademocraticparty #georgiademocrats #democraticpodcasts #bestdemocraticpodcasts #GAPOL #ClimateChange #freedemocraticpodcasts #deepdemocracypodcasts #gademocrats #democracy #republic #democraticpodcastslisten #fightthegop #votersuppression #voterrights #bluestates #redstates #podcastsdemocraticpolitics #grassrootsactivism #climatechange #environment #9thCongressionalDistrict #9thcongressionaldistrictchairs #ruraldemocrats #racialequity #racism #RacialEquity #POC #politicalactivist  #racialjustice #equity #RaisingtheWage #GAMinimumWage #MinimumWage #education #diversity #inclusion #workingtorestoredemocracy #voterrights #democraticoperative #localpolitics #countypolitics #statepolitics #politicalraces #voterturnout #redistricting #gerrymandering #votersuppression #voterrights #politicalhistory #gapol #ruralrevival #ruraloutreach #DemocraticPartyofGA  #DPG #EconomicJustice #democraticgoals #democraticcharacter #democraticvalues #democraticintegrity  #TurnGABlue #Transparancy #GADems  #gapol #BestDemocratPodcast #Ethics #Integrity #ElectingDemocrats #LocalElections #CountyElections #StatewideElectionsGA #NationalElections #Healthcare #SocialJustice #EconomicJustice #EnvironmentalJustice #UnderservedPopulations #BlackCommunities #HispanicCommunities #LatinoCommunities #BlackandBrownPeople #RacialEquity #RacialJustice #LGBTQ+  #GayRights #CivilRights #Advocacy #PoliticalAdvocacy #Activist #ProChoice #Immigration #MedicaidforAll #ACA #GunReform #ObamaCare  #Education #VoterRights #ProChoice #WomensRights #DemocraticCandidates #AtlantaGA #GALTGovernor #ProgressivePolicies #ElectProgessiveWomen #Healthcare #EconomicSecurity #CriminalJusticeReform #Equity #Equality #Education #VotingRights #GASB202 #ProgressiveWomen #Unions #JohnLewisVotingRightsAdvancementAct #FreedomToVoteAct #VoterSupressionGA #VoterSuppression #VotingRestrictions #CivilRightsViolations #VotingAttacks #VoterSupression #CommunityOrganizer #Diversity #Inclusion #Policy #Action #BlackWomen #BlackandBrownPeople #POC #UnderservedPopulations #PoliticalActivist #ElectProgressiveWomen #ProChoiceWomen #ProChoice #WomenSupportingWomen #ERA #ReproductiveJustice #Education #GunLaws #ProChoiceDemocrats  #ProgressivePublicPolicy #WilliamBoddie #DemocraticCandidate #GADemocrat #GALaborCommissoner #Labor #Unions #Politician #Unemployment #WorkTraining #Jobs #Workers #WorkerAdvocate #GAFamilies #EconomicJustice #WorkPrograms #TechnicalSchools #TechColleges #Apprenticeships #AccessibilitySupport the show

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civil Rights Attorney Ryan Kiesel about a lawsuit filed by Labor Commissioner candidate Sean Roberts against State Representative Carol Bush for voicing concerns over domestic abuse in Roberts' 20 year old divorce, the race for US Senate by Republicans Markwayne Mullin and TW Shannon and Democrats Jason Bollinger and Madison Horn. The trio also discusses the Republican Congressional District Two race between Avery Frix and Josh Brecheen as well as April Grace and Ryan Walters vying for the Republican nomination for State Superintendent.

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civil Rights Attorney Ryan Kiesel about calls from five Republican female lawmakers for Labor Commissioner candidate Sean Roberts to drop out of the race after accusations from his ex-wife of abuse and mistreatment, the ACLU of Oklahoma citing the downgrade of the Tulsa Public Schools accreditation in its opposition to House Bill 1775 and the Stitt Administration leveling a lawsuit of the Florida company in charge of handling COVID-19 education money following a scathing audit from the federal government. The trio also discusses a new poll finding Governor Stitt's approval rating has slipped 12 points since January and Attorney General John O'Connor refusing to hear new evidence in the case of death row inmate Richard Glossip which could have an impact on executions in the state of Oklahoma.

On this month's episode of The Voice of Oregon's Workers we sat down with Christina Stephenson, the Oregon Labor endorsed candidate for Oregon's Labor Commissioner!   A working mom and longtime advocate for workers' rights, Christina Stephenson advanced to the general election in November following a successful campaign in the May 2022 primary election.  She'll need the support of Oregon's Labor Movement and working people across the state to win her election, and that's exactly what we are planning to do this fall. The Labor Commissioner is in charge of the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries - or BOLI for short - the state entity responsible for protecting Oregon's workers' rights on the job.  That includes everything from enforcing minimum wage and prevailing wage laws to protecting against discrimination and harrasment on the job. As you'll hear on the podcast, Christina's experience, priorities and passion make her the perfect candidate to run BOLI.  

Buzz and Scot teamed up and were visited by State Senator and Labor Commissioner Candidate, Bruce Thompson. And then we talked about the crazy and wild world of Georgia Politics, including: - How Primary Results in Pennsylvania and North Carolina may be a predictor for the Trump Slate in Georgia - Perdue is sputtering to the finish line in spite of Insider Advantage's best efforts - Ducey and Christie stump for Kemp, with Mike Pence on the way - Gary Black won't vote for Herschel - AJC Says 16k Dems have crossed over to vote GOP - WSB News provides the latest fodder for conspiracy theorists - How 2000 Mules is getting debunked - The Insanity of Senate District 52 - And we make some predictions for Tuesday's election results A special shout out to our Patreon supporters, Sam Thomas, Benjamin Hoerst, and Reed Powell. You too can voluntarily support the podcast with a nominal subscription at patreon.com/peachpundit. Your support goes directly to offsetting our expenses for producing the podcast. Thank you for considering it.

Cheri Helt is a candidate for Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industry (Labor Commissioner) and a former state representative from Bend. On May 17, she finished in second place in the primary, meaning she will move to the general election in November and face civil rights attorney Christina Stephenson.    While this statewide position is nonpartisan, Cheri is a moderate Republican and business owner. Previously, she served on the Bend-La Pine School Board for nearly a decade. In this episode, we talk about her experience as a moderate Republican in the legislature (including a couple of difficult votes she took on the Student Success Act and vaccines). We also cover her vision for the role of Labor Commissioner (apprenticeships, workforce development, BOLI staffing, etc). We have an interesting exchange on the famous "Sweet Cakes by Melissa" decision on LGBTQ+ rights and religious freedom (which played out under Commissioners Brad Avakian and Val Hoyle, but may be resolved by the next Commissioner) where Helt describes how she would approach the decision.   You can learn more about Cheri Helt on her website: www.cherihelt.com

California's Labor Commissioner has fined poultry giant Foster Farms and three staffing agencies nearly $4 million for failing to tell thousands of workers about COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave assistance. The failure was discovered during an audit of Foster Farms' payroll records in 2020. Reporter: Alex Hall, KQED   Researchers in San Diego County are working to stave off the worst impacts of global warming. They say cattails found in wetlands could be part of the answer. Reporter: Erik Anderson, KPBS

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civil Rights Attorney Ryan Kiesel about the Tourism Department canceling its contract with Swadley's Bar-B-Q to run restaurants in state parks, Governor Stitt signing a contract to remove nonbinary designations from birth certificates and Oklahoma Republican Party Chairman and Congressional candidate John Bennett calling for the execution of Anthony Fauci by firing squad. The trio also discusses the decision by the State Election Board to order State Representative Sean Roberts to remove "The Patriot" from his name on the ballot for Labor Commissioner and we remember former State Senator and Seminole Chief Enoch Kelly Haney who died on Saturday.

This episode is brought to you by National Office Systems State Sen. Lester Jackson joins the Thursday Commute to talk about the end of this year's session, which will be his last after 24 years in the Georgia General Assembly. He reflects upon the bills that meant the most to him and what he hopes the future will look like before talking about his run for state Labor Commissioner. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts

Erica has a rich history of serving her fellow Native Americans which has prepared her to serve all of North Dakota as Labor Commissioner.

New state data reveal that California workers face years-long waits to resolve cases of wage theft through California's Labor Commissioner's Office. Last year the average wait time for a worker to get a hearing on a claim that their employer didn't pay owed wages was more than three years in Oakland – the worst in the state. San Francisco's wait time was a little over two and a half years. According to advocates, the delays discourage workers from reporting wage thefts, in turn reinforcing systems of worker exploitation. The Labor Commissioner's Office cites staffing shortages as a key problem in hearing cases efficiently, compounded by the pandemic. We'll learn more about the causes and effects of California's wage theft claims backlog.

The North GA Blue: Getting into Good Trouble podcast covers democratic politics in North GA, the 9th Congressional District, and across the state of Georgia. The podcast is in Q&A/Interview format with various democratic politicos including county chairs, democratic operatives, politicians, and more. It is our mission to deliver crucial information to our listeners in a timely manner as we fight for community values and principles in the 3rd most Conservative district in the state. Our website is: https://www.fcdpga.com/podcastsOur guests highlight democratic activities and actions to work toward a Blue Georgia. The 9th Congressional District spans 20 counties across the region and covers a good deal of northern GA including Blue Ridge, Morganton, Fannin, Union, Banks, Athens/Clarke, Dawson, Elbert, Forsyth, Franklin, Gilmer, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Jackson, Lumpkin, Madison, Pickens, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, and White counties. Our democratic party podcast also disseminates information and interviews powerful Democrats across the state of GA working to overthrow the suppression tactics of the GOP and ensure democracy and our values, grassroots efforts, and goals remain intact. #podcasts #politicalpodcasts #democraticpolitics #democraticparty #stateofga #democraticactivism, #democraticgrassroots #community #gademocraticparty #georgiademocrats #democraticpodcasts #bestdemocraticpodcasts #GAPOL #ClimateChange #freedemocraticpodcasts #deepdemocracypodcasts #gademocrats #democracy #republic #democraticpodcastslisten #fightthegop #votersuppression #voterrights #bluestates #redstates #podcastsdemocraticpolitics #grassrootsactivism #climatechange #environment #9thCongressionalDistrict #9thcongressionaldistrictchairs #ruraldemocrats #racialequity #racism #RacialEquity #POC #politicalactivist  #racialjustice #equity #RaisingtheWage #GAMinimumWage #MinimumWage #education #diversity #inclusion #workingtorestoredemocracy #voterrights #democraticoperative #localpolitics #countypolitics #statepolitics #politicalraces #voterturnout #redistricting #gerrymandering #votersuppression #voterrights #politicalhistory #gapol #ruralrevival #ruraloutreach #DemocraticPartyofGA  #DPG #EconomicJustice #democraticgoals #democraticcharacter #democraticvalues #democraticintegrity  #TurnGABlue #Transparancy #GADems  #gapol #BestDemocratPodcast #Ethics #Integrity #ElectingDemocrats #LocalElections #CountyElections #StatewideElectionsGA #NationalElections #Healthcare #SocialJustice #EconomicJustice #EnvironmentalJustice #UnderservedPopulations #BlackCommunities #HispanicCommunities #LatinoCommunities #RacialEquity #RacialJustice #LGBTQ+  #GayRights #CivilRights #Advocacy #PoliticalAdvocacy #Activist #ProChoice #Immigration #MedicaidforAll #ACA #GunReform #ObamaCare  #Education #VoterRights #ProChoice #WomensRights #DemocraticCandidates #AtlantaGA #GALTGovernor #ProgressivePolicies #ElectProgessiveWomen #Healthcare #EconomicSecurity #CriminalJusticeReform #Equity #Equality #Education #VotingRights #GASB202 #ProgressiveWomen #Unions #JohnLewisVotingRightsAdvancementAct #FreedomToVoteAct #VoterSupressionGA #VoterSuppression #VotingRestrictions #CivilRightsViolations #VotingAttacks #VoterSupression #CommunityOrganizer #Diversity #Inclusion #Policy #Action #BlackWomen #BlackandBrownPeople #UnderservedPopulations #PoliticalActivist #ElectProgressiveWomen #ProChoiceWomen #ProChoice #WomenSupportingWomen #WomensRights #ERA #ReproductiveJustice #ProChoiceDemocrats #CampaignStrategy #ProgressivePublicPolicy #RepWilliamBoddie #GALaborCommissioner #WorkersRights #Education #UnemploymentClaims #WorkerTraining #Apprenticeships #VocationalSchools #TechnicalColleges #CareerCenters #Updated Systems Support the show (https://NorthGeorgiaBluePodcast.com/patron)

Leslie Osborn was elected as Oklahoma's twentieth Labor Commissioner in 2018 and is currently serving a four year term. Prior to being elected Labor Commissioner Leslie served ten years in the Oklahoma House of Representatives representing District 47. During her tenure she was appointed chair the Judiciary committee, the first female in state history to do so and as chair the House Appropriations and Budget Committee, first Republican female to do so. Leslie currently serves as the chair of the Oklahoma Occupational Licensing Advisory Commission and the Department of Commerce's Automotive Steering Committee. In addition, she serves on the advisory board of Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers, the Oklahoma Academy and the foundation board for the Canadian Valley Technology Center. Join us as we talk to Leslie about imposter syndrome and the systems that help manifest self-doubt in women. Whether or not it is true that having more women in office will help us achieve progress more quickly and what it is like for her to advocate for sound middle of the road policies in one of the most conservative states in the nation. Follow Leslie onLinkedinTwitterVEST is a private network of women building power collectively. 

As you may have heard, our co-host, Ben Bowman, has announced that he's running for the Oregon State House in the newly-created District 25 (Tigard and parts of Beaverton). In addition to hosting this podcast and writing a weekly politics newsletter for Oregon360, Ben is the chair of the Tigard-Tualatin School Board. Previously, he worked for former Rep. Margaret Doherty and then-Rep. Val Hoyle (now Labor Commissioner).    In this episode, Alex asks Ben about how campaigns work, what he hopes to do in the legislature, and how his run for office will impact The Bridge podcast.    If you want to learn more about Ben's campaign (and offer your support!), check out his website: www.BenForOregon.com  

Val Hoyle has been a leading figure in Oregon politics since she was appointed to the State House in 2010. She was quickly elected House Majority Leader by her colleagues, where she oversaw the political and campaign functions of the House Democrats. After a close second-place finish in the primary for Secretary of State in 2016, she was elected in 2018 as Oregon's 10th Commissioner of Labor and Industries, winning 17 of Oregon's 36 counties. She is frequently discussed as a potential candidate for Congress or Governor in the future. This was a fun conversation. In this episode, Hoyle talks about her theory on why political polarization has worsened in America. She also talks about how the Bureau of Labor and Industries is re-imagining apprenticeships so more people can benefit, and how she has worked to change the culture of the state agency she leads. As a bonus, she also tells the story of the first time she met Ben (who worked for her when she was Majority Leader).

For the last several years, the picture of Cherie Berry in every single North Carolina elevator has let us all know who NC's Labor Commissioner is, even though most people have no idea what a Labor Commissioner actually does. This provides a great lesson in top of mind awareness, and we discuss how on this week's episode.