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Marcus C. Evans Jr., State Representative for Illinois' 33rd district and Chairman of the Labor Committee, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss public transit funding in Illinois, the need for enhanced safety measures and the power of collective action in demanding better public services. Melissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the battle for fair school funding, attacks on collective bargaining rights for teachers and the potential impact of Medicaid cuts on children.

Emily Kircher-Morris talks with Barbara Pape, Senior Director of the Learner Variability Project, about the concept of learner variability. The conversation touches on the importance of recognizing each student's unique strengths and challenges. They explore how educators can support neurodivergent learners through personalized instruction, they cover the role of technology in education, and talk about the need for a sense of belonging in the classroom. The discussion also touches on the barriers educators face in addressing learner variability and the evolution of educational policy to better support diverse learners. TAKEAWAYS Learner variability is the recognition that each student has unique strengths and challenges. Teaching to the middle does not effectively reach any student. Understanding learner variability allows educators to see design challenges rather than student problems. The Learner Variability Navigator is a tool for educators to understand and support diverse learners. Creating a sense of belonging is crucial for student engagement and success. Students should have agency in how their accommodations are presented to peers. Belonging in the classroom requires a whole child approach. Educational policy must evolve to provide adequate support for neurodivergent learners. Barbara Pape is the Senior Director of the Learner Variability Project at Digital Promise, where she led a national survey on learner variability, edtech, and teacher practice, authored the defining paper on learner variability, and co-developed the IEP Project, which emphasizes strength-based, whole-child approaches to writing IEPs. She also hosts a monthly edWeb webinar series and previously served as executive producer of the award-winning Teaching & Learning conference for the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Her background includes roles in public policy, having worked on former U.S. Senator Paul Simon's Senate and Presidential campaign, as well as in the U.S. Senate on the Education and Labor Committee. Barbara has contributed to numerous publications and was the editor and publisher of the first electronically delivered education newsletter, The Daily Report Card. She serves on the boards of Benetech and The Riley Project and is involved in multiple education and learner variability working groups. Previously, she was an advisor for the Kennedy Center's Intersection of the Arts and Special Education and a strategic planning committee member for Montgomery County Public Schools. She is currently pursuing a PhD at University College London, holds an EdM in reading and literacy from Harvard University's Graduate School of Education, and began her career as a middle school language arts teacher. BACKGROUND READING Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, YouTube, The Learner Variability Project, The Learner Variability Navigator The Neurodiversity Podcast is on Facebook, Instagram, BlueSky, and you're invited to join our Facebook Group. For more information go to www.NeurodiversityPodcast.com

Host Paul Pacelli wrapped up another week on "Connecticut Today" by wondering if local Tesla drivers are being harassed because of growing national anger over the role of Elon Musk in the Trump White House (00:37). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso returned to the show to chat about several issues, including possible charter revision in Bridgeport (12:37). Finally, Torrington GOP State Rep. Joe Canino joined us to talked about several measures voted out of the General Assembly's Labor Committee (26:17) Image Credit: REUTERS

Renee Shaw hosts a review of the 2025 Kentucky General Assembly session with State Rep. Kimberly Poore Moser (R-Taylor Mill), chair of the House Health Services Committee; State Rep. Lindsey Burke (D-Lexington), House Minority Whip; State Senator Phillip Wheeler (R-Pikeville), chair of the Senate Economic Development, Tourism and Labor Committee; and State Senator Robin Webb D-Grayson).

Will Montana jump in the race to become state #20? On Friday, January 24, the Montana House Business & Labor Committee heard public testimony on HJ5 (COS Action's Article V Resolution). The Convention of States Montana team packed the committee room and gave a masterclass on delivering articulate, polite, yet passionate citizen testimony. COS Co-Founder Michael Farris also provided remarks as an expert on the Constitution. To cap off the program, Rita Peters, Mark Meckler, Andrew Lusch, and Deanna Becket react to the hearing and detail what happens next in the process. COS LIVE HJ5 reads: "The Legislature of the State of Montana hereby applies to Congress, under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States, for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress." This resolution has been successfully passed by 19 other states. Two-thirds of the states are required to call an Article V convention. 

Rep. Lisonbee continues to effectively lead criminal justice reform for the state of Utah.  Listen in to learn more about Rep. Lisonbee. "Karianne graduated from Brigham Young University, where she met her husband of 30 years, Seth Lisonbee. They have six children and six grandchildren. Effective Leadership   Karianne is the House Majority Whip. In the past she served as Majority Assistant Whip, Rules Vice Chair, and Judiciary Committee Chair. Karianne has served on Executive Offices and Criminal Justice Appropriations Committee, Education Appropriations Committee, Business and Labor Committee, Education Committee, Revenue and Taxation Committee, and Health and Human Services Committee. Karianne is frequently asked to attend local and national think tank and policy meetings and present innovative conservative solutions. She has received many awards from these organizations. Service Karianne is currently serving a fourth term in the Utah House of Representatives. Prior to her legislative service, she served on the Syracuse City Council. She has served on several Non-profit Boards and is currently serving as a board member for Open Doors, UHEA, and Wasatch International Adoptions. Karianne is a hard-working and knowledgeable legislator. She has developed positive and collaborative relationships with her colleagues in the House and Senate and has tackled tough issues from the beginning of her service. Her number one priority is to represent her district. Karianne has worked collaboratively with elected officials at the local, state, and national levels to support economic growth and job creation in Northern Davis County. As your Representative she has worked hard to safeguard your wallets and protect businesses from onerous and costly regulation. Karianne champions the fundamental rights of all people to life, liberty, and property. Karianne is accessible, responsive, and helpful. Though it is never easy to hold public office, Karianne believes this is a particularly critical time in our nation's history. She has proven herself to be an independent thinker who can and will make tough decisions. Patriotism Karianne is deeply patriotic and reveres the founders of our great nation and all who have served with fidelity. Each year Karianne organizes the Syracuse Memorial Day Service. She appreciates this event and the solemn thoughts and feelings that come as those who have given their all are remembered and honored. Dedicated Service Karianne has been invited to speak at naturalization ceremonies, Veteran's associations, and other gatherings, sharing American ideals and the principles of personal responsibility and freedom. Karianne listens to the people she serves, and many of the bills she has proposed are in response to their concerns. Conservative Values Karianne serves on the Women in the Economy Commission where she advocates for conservative solutions to issues like childhood poverty. Karianne recently ran legislation creating a process for Utah residents to protect their personal information from being shared without their consent. She also sponsored several bills protecting victims and increasing accountability and transparency in the criminal justice system. Karianne worked with Utah agencies, family advocates, and stakeholders to pass groundbreaking legislation increasing parental rights and strengthening families. Karianne supported increases in education funding and teacher salary increases while expanding school choice options and lowering taxes on families and individuals. Leisure In her leisure time, Karianne enjoys spending time with her family, reading, doing family history work, hiking, camping, traveling, and writing."   (https://karianne.org/get-to-know-karianne/)      

Terry Brooks speaks with Senator Max Wise, Chair of the Senate Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor Committee, to discuss the General Assembly's school safety efforts since 2019 and components of Senate Bill 2 of 2024. Learn more about the Blueprint for Kentucky's Children and track the progress of bills that are good for kids at kyyouth.org/blueprintKY. Thank you to Aetna Better Health of Kentucky for supporting the Making Kids Count podcast. Visit AetnaMedicaidKY.com/choose to learn more about their health care benefits and programs designed with your family's wellbeing in mind.

A proposal up for review in today's House Business and Labor Committee -- has UEA speaking out. The proposal would make adjustments to what educators choose to have deducted from their paychecks for association dues. Dave and Debbie speak with UEA President Renee Pinkney.  

Amid a docket of new policy proposals, a Virginia Senate panel heard a familiar one Monday when Sen. Jennifer Boysko again presented legislation to require employers to list a wage or salary range in all job postings and prohibit them from asking prospective employees for a salary history. “This is the eighth time I have introduced this legislation,” Boysko told the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee before vowing to keep reintroducing the measure until it reaches the governor's desk. Boysko has pitched Senate Bill 370 as a way to help remedy gender pay gaps by deterring employers from relying on...Article LinkSupport the show

Legislation to raise the state minimum wage to per hour by 2026 is moving briskly through the Virginia General Assembly as Democrats take advantage of their narrow majorities in both chambers to complete an effort they began in 2020. “This is a simple bill,” said Sen. Creigh Deeds, D-Charlottesville, who chairs the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee. “It just reenacts what we did before.” Carried by Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, as Senate Bill 1 and Del. Jeion Ward, D-Hampton, as House Bill 1, the legislation is a signature priority of Democrats this session and would bring the wage to...Article LinkSupport the show

In this year-end episode, Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training Commissioner Nicolai Jilek talks to host Critley King-Smith about starting his fifth year at DOCJT, the importance of standards, learning from looking back, supporting department staff, meeting law enforcement training needs with collaboration and no compromise. ABOUT OUR GUESTNicolai Jilek is the Commissioner of the Department of Criminal Justice Training located in Richmond, Kentucky. He most recently served as president of the largest police union in Kentucky, the River City Fraternal Order of Police (RCFOP) and as a sergeant with the Louisville Metro Police Department. As president of the 2,500-member RCFOP, Jilek was responsible for mediating disputes between the department administration and its sworn members and for enforcing existing labor contracts. He also served as a legislative agent for the Kentucky State Fraternal Order of Police. In this role, he traveled the state to develop and strengthen working relationships with community leaders, elected officials and news media across the Commonwealth and advocated for law enforcement issues such as public employee pensions at the local, state and national levels. Jilek also sat on the Labor Committee and the Urban Cities Committee for the National Fraternal Order of Police, which allowed him to shed light on law enforcement issues at a nationwide level.Jilek's background at LMPD includes time spent in patrol and as a plainclothes detective in a division flex platoon investigating narcotic offenders and assisting division detectives.Previously, Jilek was an officer and detective for the Danville Police Department. He was also a member of the special response team and a firearms instructor for the agency.Jilek obtained a bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky, which he earned with honors, and graduated the National Forensic Academy in Knoxville, Tennessee. Additionally, he completed the 1,280-hour Kentucky Police Corps program at DOCJT in 2002 and the Louisville Metro Police Academy in 2007.Jilek and his wife, Tami, a proud public school teacher, have two young daughters, Sophia and Zoe. The family makes their home in Jefferson County.The Bluegrass Beat is recorded and produced by the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training's Public Information Office, a proud member of Team Kentucky. Like what you hear? We appreciate everyone who takes the time to subscribe and rate this podcast.Have a suggestion? Email host Critley King-Smith at critley.kingsmith@ky.gov to share feedback. Music by Digital Juice and StackTraxx.

Today we're joined by Mia Roberts and Cory Copeland to discuss the ongoing strike authorization vote of the California Association of Professional Scientists (the state of California's unionized scientists), and how it fits into the larger trends of deepening solidarity throughout the burgeoning labor movement. Mia is a member of the CAPS board, a director at large, and Chair of the union's Member Action Committee. Cory joins us as a member of the Sacramento chapter of Democratic Socialists of America's Labor Committee, as well as its Solidarity Coordinator. Both are environmental scientists. The state of California has not only refused to raise wages adequately for its scientists for decades, and their compensation has dropped well below the state engineers, who often hold similar or the same roles at the state as the scientists. Now, after three years of the state refusing to take their demands seriously, scientists are considering a big next step: Strike! Want to support the scientists? Tap in at https://capscontract2023.org/. Thanks for listening and, as always: Twitter: @youknowkempa, @ShanNDSTevens, @guillotine4you Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/voicesrivercity Sacramentans can hear us on 103.1 KUTZ Thursdays at 6 pm and again Fridays at 8 am. If you require a transcript of our episodes, please reach out to info@voicesrivercity.com and we'll make it happen.

Thursday, August 31 on Urban Forum Northwest:*Congressman Bobby Scott (D) VA-03 is the ranking member, House Education and Labor Committee. In 1977 he was elected to Virginia House of Delegates as a Democrat and to the Senate of Virginia in 1982 and was elected to the U S Congress in 1993 after the US Justice Department directed the Virginia Legislature to draw a congressional district line that would create a Black Congressional District.*Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D) CA-43, ranking member House of Representatives, Financial Services Committee comments on her legislative priorities for the session that will begin in less than two weeks.*James Posey, President, Portland Oregon Branch, NAACP comments on the organization's Area Conference Alaska, Oregon, and Washington State Conference Annual Convention with the theme of Legacy:Reclaiming Our History, Building Our future. The event will be held in Seattle on September 9.*Maisha Barnett's family members first arrived in Washington State in 1883, she has been a long time organizer with the ROOTS Committee. She will share some history of her family lineage and comment on the Sunday, September 3 event at Jimi Hendrix Park.Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archive programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. Twitter@Eddie_Rye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thursday, August 31 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Congressman Bobby Scott (D) VA-03 is the ranking member, House Education and Labor Committee. In 1977 he was elected to Virginia House of Delegates as a Democrat and to the Senate of Virginia in 1982 and was elected to the U S Congress in 1993 after the US Justice Department directed the Virginia Legislature to draw a congressional district line that would create a Black Congressional District. *Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D) CA-43, ranking member House of Representatives, Financial Services Committee comments on her legislative priorities for the session that will begin in less than two weeks. *James Posey, President, Portland Oregon Branch, NAACP comments on the organization's Area Conference Alaska, Oregon, and Washington State Conference Annual Convention with the theme of Legacy:Reclaiming Our History, Building Our future. The event will be held in Seattle on September 9. *Maisha Barnett's family members first arrived in Washington State in 1883, she has been a long time organizer with the ROOTS Committee. She will share some history of her family lineage and comment on the Sunday, September 3 event at Jimi Hendrix Park. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archive programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. Twitter@Eddie_Rye.

Thursday, August 31 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Congressman Bobby Scott (D) VA-03 is the ranking member, House Education and Labor Committee. In 1977 he was elected to Virginia House of Delegates as a Democrat and to the Senate of Virginia in 1982 and was elected to the U S Congress in 1993 after the US Justice Department directed the Virginia Legislature to draw a congressional district line that would create a Black Congressional District. *Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D) CA-43, ranking member House of Representatives, Financial Services Committee comments on her legislative priorities for the session that will begin in less than two weeks. *James Posey, President, Portland Oregon Branch, NAACP comments on the organization's Area Conference Alaska, Oregon, and Washington State Conference Annual Convention with the theme of Legacy:Reclaiming Our History, Building Our future. The event will be held in Seattle on September 9. *Maisha Barnett's family members first arrived in Washington State in 1883, she has been a long time organizer with the ROOTS Committee. She will share some history of her family lineage and comment on the Sunday, September 3 event at Jimi Hendrix Park. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archive programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. Twitter@Eddie_Rye.

In this episode we interview Representative Kathy Manning. Kathy Manning represents North Carolina's Sixth Congressional District and is a Vice Ranking Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee and a member of the Education and Labor Committee. She was the first woman to chair the Board of the Jewish Federations of North America. We discuss her leadership journey, cabinet experience, and current work on antisemitism. Enjoy!

Don't miss this week's episode of Building the Base, we're hosting Congressman Joe Courtney, representing Connecticut's 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives to discuss topics around the future of the defense industrial network, workforce development and defense spending. Learn more aboutCongressman Courtney's extensive background as a member of the House ArmedServices Committee and the House Education and Labor Committee, as he shareshis unique perspective on both workforce development and the current defenseindustrial base. Congressman Courtney stresses the importance of developing askilled workforce to better support the future industrial network, especiallyas it relates to shipbuilding and Navy modernization.

In this episode, Elizabeth Frazee, CEO and Co-founder of TwinLogic Strategies, and Chani Wiggins, Principal at TwinLogic, join host Scott Maberry to discuss what's likely on the horizon for the 118th Congress, including prospects for the debt limit and the potential for bipartisan action on a farm bill, tax extenders, and immigration reform.   What We Discussed in this Episode: What are the biggest challenges and opportunities for global business coming out of the 117th Congress? Does a divided Congress set the stage for gridlock? Can you explain the connection between the budget, the debt limit, and the appropriations? What can we expect from the U.S. House of Representatives in light of the new leadership and rules package? What is the Sinema factor in the U.S. Senate? In terms of immigration reform, what does business need to see fixed? On taxation, is there bipartisan support for tax extenders? What does the makeup of the current Congress mean for the farm bill? How might the Republican-controlled House approach oversight? What will oversight look like in the Democratic-controlled Senate? What's the big takeaway for business in regard to the 118th Congress? If you had a crystal ball, what would it tell us about the 2024 elections?   About Elizabeth Frazee As Co-Founder and CEO of TwinLogic Strategies, Elizabeth Frazee is a 30-year veteran of Washington D.C. politics and was recently named a Top Lobbyist by The Hill. She worked for over a decade in senior positions on Capitol Hill, spent years as an executive, leading government relations for tech and entertainment companies, and since 2003 has consulted for companies, trade associations and nonprofits.   After working for her home state Senator from North Carolina, Elizabeth served as press secretary for the House Energy and Commerce Committee. An attorney, she completed her congressional service running the legislative office of Representative Bob Goodlatte. Once in the private sector, Elizabeth was director of government relations at the Walt Disney Company. She joined AOL in the late 90s as vice president of public policy and ran its Congressional team. In 2003 she left AOL-Time Warner to build the private lobbying practice that became TwinLogic Strategies in 2009.  Elizabeth is an expert at managing issue campaigns and running industry coalitions. She delivers results for her clients by combining a thorough understanding of policy, communications, and politics with an impressive network of relationships.      About Chani Wiggins As a Principal with TwinLogic Strategies, Chani Wiggins draws on 20 years of federal government experience to assist clients with various policy interests in Congress and within the Administration.    Chani spent 11 years on Capitol Hill, serving as Senator Claire McCaskill's (D-MO) Legislative Director, former Senator Mark Dayton's (D-MN) Deputy Chief of Staff, and former Congressman Bart Stupak's (D-MI) Legislative and Communications Director. She was also a senior policy aide for Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) and professional staff on the Health Education and Labor Committee. She later served as Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Since September 2010, Chani has represented clients with priorities in national security, telecommunications and technology, and energy policies. She also serves as a strategic advisor for the Government & Technology Services Coalition (GTSC), an organization of small and mid-sized company executives that develop and implement solutions for the federal homeland and national security sector. Chani is known for building relationships on both sides of the political aisle, co-founding the Bipartisan Legislative Directors Group in 2007 to find common ground among the Senate's 100 Legislative Directors.     About Scott Maberry As an international trade partner in Governmental Practice, J. Scott Maberry counsels clients on global risk, international trade, and regulation. He is also a past co-chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Working Group for the Washington D.C. office, serves on the firm's pro bono committee, and is a founding member of the Sheppard Mullin Organizational Integrity Group. Scott's practice includes representing clients before the U.S. government agencies and international U.S. Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry & Security (BIS), the Department of Commerce Import Administration, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of State Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the International Trade Commission (ITC), the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS), He also represents clients in federal court and grand jury proceedings, as well as those pursuing negotiations and dispute resolution under the World Trade Organization (WTO), North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and other multilateral and bilateral agreements. A member of the World Economic Forum Expert Network, Scott also advises the WEF community in the areas of global risk, international trade, artificial intelligence and values.   Contact Information  Elizabeth Frazee Chani Wiggins Scott Maberry   Thank you for listening! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive two new episodes delivered straight to your podcast player every month.   If you enjoyed this episode, please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show in Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify. It helps other listeners find this show.   This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matter, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.  

The House Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Thursday on a bill that would raise the Montana minimum wage to $11.39 an hour.

Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA 3rd) returns to the show to discuss his time spent as chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, his work on the American Rescue Plan and the Inflation Reduction Act helping to protect worker pensions and reduce drug costs, as well as investments in historically Black colleges and school meal plans.Learn more at http://linktr.ee/JacklegMediaSponsored by the Substance Abuse and Addiction Recovery Alliance of Virginia

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar is pushing back on threats to remove her from key committee assignments. Speaking on Fox News on Sunday, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy threatened to make the move over what he called anti-Semitic comments. Omar said in a statement that McCarthy's comments were an example of "fear, xenophobia, Islamophobia and racism." Omar is a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Education and Labor Committee. It wouldn't be the first time a House member has been removed from their committee assignments over controversial statements. U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green was stripped of her assignments in February 2021. Amy Koch is a political strategist, former Minnesota Senate Republican majority leader and co-host of the podcast Wrong About Everything.

Thursday, November 3 on Urban Forum Northwest - *Congressman Robert C. (Bobby) Scott VA-3, Chair, House Education and Labor Committee comments on the work of his committee and his perspective of the challenges to "Democracy" as we know it in the USA. *Washington State Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos (D)-37th LD, Chair, House Education Committee comments on her legislative priorities for the next legislative session and comment on next Tuesday's congressional election. *Korbett Mosesly, Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council comments on the Community Reinvestment Fund from the Washington State Department of Commerce. 200 Million Dollars will be allocated over the next two years to address racial, economic, and social disparities across Washington State. *LlaNesha DeBardelaben, President and CEO, Northwest African American Museum (NAAM) comments on their activities and programs for the month, which includes a November 11 interview with Bruce Turner the great-great-great grandson of Nat Turner and a November 26 celebration of Jimi Hendrix 80th Birthday. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on Facebook. Twitter@Eddie_Rye.

Thursday, November 3 on Urban Forum Northwest - *Congressman Robert C. (Bobby) Scott VA-3, Chair, House Education and Labor Committee comments on the work of his committee and his perspective of the challenges to "Democracy" as we know it in the USA. *Washington State Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos (D)-37th LD, Chair, House Education Committee comments on her legislative priorities for the next legislative session and comment on next Tuesday's congressional election. *Korbett Mosesly, Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council comments on the Community Reinvestment Fund from the Washington State Department of Commerce. 200 Million Dollars will be allocated over the next two years to address racial, economic, and social disparities across Washington State. *LlaNesha DeBardelaben, President and CEO, Northwest African American Museum (NAAM) comments on their activities and programs for the month, which includes a November 11 interview with Bruce Turner the great-great-great grandson of Nat Turner and a November 26 celebration of Jimi Hendrix 80th Birthday. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on Facebook. Twitter@Eddie_Rye.

Michelle Eisen of Starbucks Workers United testifing against Starbucks to House of Rep's Labor Committee

Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut observing that it has been a week of contrasts, with President Biden was racking up win after win, while Republicans were pushing abortion bans, Social Security cuts, election denial, and watching their midterm prospects begin to fade. Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D), Vice-Chair of the House Education and Labor Committee, joins The ReidOut to discuss the Democrats going into the midterms on great terms. Plus, a Texas jury has delivered a massive blow to Alex Jones, ordering the conspiracy theorist to pay more than $45 million in punitive damages to the parents of a first-grader killed at Sandy Hook. Also in this episode, Joy is joined by Andrew Warren, the democratically-elected Florida state attorney who is the victim of what many see as blatant abuse of power by Ron DeSantis, who is trying to suspend him. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Representative Mark Pocan of Wisconsin's second congressional district joins Zerlina on the show to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act, Marriage Bill, Ron Johnson & more! Congressman Mark Pocan was sworn in as the U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's second congressional district in 2013 following 14 years in the Wisconsin State Assembly. A small business owner, union member, and lifelong advocate for progressive causes, Rep. Pocan is committed to using his life experience to fight for policies that promote economic and social justice and support the families of south central Wisconsin.In the 117th Congress, he serves on the House Appropriations Committee where he sits on the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Subcommittee; the Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration Subcommittee; and the Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee. He also serves on the House Education and Labor Committee and the Joint Economic Committee.2nd Congressional District of Wisconsin, spanning the city of Madison and surrounding areas in Southcentral Wisconsin.

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam have an all-star guest line up. First, Congressman Burgess Owens calls us from the Republican cloakroom as he prepares for a vote on the Democrats' controversial abortion bill. Later in the show, we are joined by Jackie Toledo, current Republican member of Florida's House of Representatives and candidate for Congress. Through it all, we are joined in studio by Mark DeLuzio, Republican candidate for Congress in Arizona's Second Congressional District. -Mark DeLuzio was the first in his family to earn a college degree. After college, Mark was successful in the corporate world, advising senior executives on strategy and tactics in a multitude of diverse industries. For the past 20 years, Mark has been a successful entrepreneur as the founder of a global management consulting company and has received international acclaim as a leader in his field. Mark has been married to his college sweetheart, Diane, for 41 years. They have two sons, Scott and Steven, who joined the military after the 9-11 terrorist attacks. Steve was killed in action in Afghanistan while his brother Scott was fighting just miles away. Like their two sons, Mark and his wife continue to give back to America by dedicating themselves to various military charities. Mark has also helped countless Veterans to start successful businesses. When elected, Mark will be the first Gold Star Father to serve in the US Congress. Mark and Diane have three beautiful grandchildren who are the joy of their lives.-Burgess Owens is the Congressman from Utah's Fourth Congressional District. Born in the segregated South, he saw people of all backgrounds come together to work tirelessly against adversity.As a young man, Burgess was one of the first four black athletes recruited to play football at the University of Miami and the third black student there to receive a scholarship. He was the 13th pick in the first round of the 1973 NFL draft and joined the New York Jets, later playing safety for ten seasons in the NFL for the New York Jets and the Oakland Raiders, winning the Superbowl with the 1980 Raiders' team.After retiring from the NFL, Burgess worked in the corporate sales world and eventually moved the Owens family to beautiful Utah. Before being elected to Congress, he started Second Chance 4 Youth, a non-profit dedicated to helping troubled and incarcerated youth.Burgess now serves as a member of the House Education and Labor Committee and House Judiciary Committee. Burgess believes in dreaming big and follows the four guiding principles of faith, family, free markets, and education.-Representative Jackie Toledo is a Member of the Florida House of Representatives in the 60th District which includes Town 'n Country, South Tampa, and a stretch of the coast in Southern Hillsborough County to Ruskin. She's a single mother of five with an adopted son and serving. She's also an engineer by trade… not a lawyer. She was born in Lima, Peru.-Connect with us:www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com

A live audience interviews Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA), Chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, about inequality in U.S. public education. Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live or on Twitter at @PoliticsNMedia.Subscribe, rate, and review if you like what you hear.Join our e-mail list for "best of" delivered directly to your inbox, twice per month, at PM101.live.This interview comes from our archive of past conversations, and was recorded in October, 2021.

In part I of this series, Husch Blackwell's Labor Law Insider host Thomas Godar is joined by two experienced counsel regarding labor and employment law and federal contractor issues. Husch Blackwell Attorney Michael Schrier is co-Chair of the ABA Public Contract Law Section's Employment Safety and Labor Committee, which is engaged in monitoring and potentially influencing regulations regarding federal government use of PLAs. Husch Blackwell Attorney Rufino Gaytán is often asked by clients to assist in assessing whether engagement in what are often high-ticket federal construction contracts and PLAs may have hidden trap doors, especially for those who are not frequent federal contractors. This episode of the Labor Law Insider Podcast explores the federal government's expanded mandate for use of PLAs, and its potential for further encouraging unions to organize union-free companies which choose to participate in such projects.Be sure to join us for for this and Part II for and interesting look into Project Labor Agreements and how they fit in to the overall pro-union strategy of the Biden administration.

Thursday, April 28 on Urban Forum Northwest - *Dr. E. Faye Williams, National President/CEO, National Congress of Black Women, Inc. She is a Radio Host and an Author in addition to being a Trice Edney Wire Syndicated Columnist. Her column appears regularly in the Seattle Medium Newspaper. *Seattle Fire Chief Harold Scoggins comments on the success of the Seattle Fire Department in becoming the first fire department in Washington State to earn a Protection Class1Rating. *Congressman Robert (Bobby) Cortez Scott (D)-VA, Chair, House Education and Labor Committee comments on his duties and responsibilities. We will ask his opinion of the January 6 Insurrection and what are his visions for a fair election in 2022 and 2024. *Terrell Jackson, Owner, Jackson's Catfish Corner in Seattle's Central District comments his secret to running a successful business that has been passed down three generations. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. Twitter@Eddie_Rye. This program will also air on Saturday 7-8 AM. Available on Alexa and podcast.

Thursday, April 28 on Urban Forum Northwest - *Dr. E. Faye Williams, National President/CEO, National Congress of Black Women, Inc. She is a Radio Host and an Author in addition to being a Trice Edney Wire Syndicated Columnist. Her column appears regularly in the Seattle Medium Newspaper. *Seattle Fire Chief Harold Scoggins comments on the success of the Seattle Fire Department in becoming the first fire department in Washington State to earn a Protection Class1Rating. *Congressman Robert (Bobby) Cortez Scott (D)-VA, Chair, House Education and Labor Committee comments on his duties and responsibilities. We will ask his opinion of the January 6 Insurrection and what are his visions for a fair election in 2022 and 2024. *Terrell Jackson, Owner, Jackson's Catfish Corner in Seattle's Central District comments his secret to running a successful business that has been passed down three generations. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. Twitter@Eddie_Rye. This program will also air on Saturday 7-8 AM. Available on Alexa and podcast.

State Senator John Horhn joined the show to talk about his career in state government and politics, the link between great transportation infrastructure and economic development, the importance of keeping our roads litter free and much more.   Show intro, introducing State Senator John Horhn - 00:16 Getting to Senator Horhn, how he got into politics - 00:50  Thoughts on the the importance of transportation, any challenges to advance transportation in Mississippi - 05:38 Electric and autonomous vehicles - 06:43 Role as Chairman of Labor Committee and Vice-Chair of Tourism Committee - 08:12 Keeping an eye on any legislation? - 09:33 Importance of keeping roads free of litter - 11:05 Projects of interest in District 26 - 12:31 Reflecting on working with MDOT Central District Commissioner Willie Simmons - 14:05 Impact of Deion Sanders at Jackson State on the university and city- 14:53  Favorite places to eat while driving up and down the highways - 17:38 Show outro - 20:01

Welcome to an appropriately named month, one that marks the beginning of meteorological spring in the Northern Hemisphere. That’s a phrase I’ve not known until today, nor did I know that the equinox in three weeks marks the beginning of vernal spring. There is so much to be learned about the world around us, and every installment of Charlottesville Community Engagement seeks to bring a little of it to your attention. I’m your host, Sean Tubbs.Sign up for free to make sure you get all of the information, and decide whether to pay later! On today’s program:Governor Youngkin issues his first veto, and a round-up of bills that have not passed the General Assembly The Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority agrees to issue $23 million in bonds for a California firm to renovate Midway Manor An international panel releases new information about the efforts to slow the rise in global temperaturesFirst shout-out goes to the Rivanna Conservation AllianceIn today’s first Patreon-fueled shout-out, the Rivanna Conservation Alliance wants wildlife and nature photographers to enter their first-ever photography contest! They want high-resolution photos related to the Rivanna watershed and the winning entries will be displayed at the 2022 Riverfest Celebration on May 1. The two categories are 16 and under, and those over the age of 17. You can send in two entries, and the work may be used to supplement Rivanna Conservation Alliance publications. For more information, visit rivannariver.org.Governor Youngkin vetoes Arlington police auditor billArlington County will not be able to appoint an independent auditor to monitor the police department with the same powers as a civilian review board. Governor Glenn Youngkin has vetoed HB670 which would have granted the Arlington County Board that ability. The measure passed the House of Delegates on a 65 to 35 vote and the Senate on a much closer 21 to 19 vote. In his veto statement, Youngkin said such a move would grant too much power without appropriate protections for law enforcement officers. “Investing in a single politically-appointed individual the power of judge, jury, and executioner without any input from law-enforcement officers or delineated qualifications for such [an] individual constitutes an undue burden for those who protect and serve the community,” Youngkin wrote in his statement. More on the General Assembly later on in this newsletter. IPCC releases new reportA new report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warns that rising global temperatures are causing disruptions for nature and humanity across the planet. A working group of scientists from 195 nations gathered for two weeks to review and approve Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability. “The world faces unavoidable multiple climate hazards over the next two decades with global warming of 1.5°C (2.7°F),” reads a press release for the report. “Even temporarily exceeding this warming level will result in additional severe impacts, some of which will be irreversible. Risks for society will increase, including to infrastructure and low-lying coastal settlements.”The report urges continued work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and suggests ways this can be done while improving people’s lives, but also points out that growing urbanization and social inequality will hasten the problem. The full report is 3,675 pages long but the technical summary is a bit more manageable at 96 pages. I suspect most readers and listeners will opt for the 36-page summary for policymakers. “This report has a particular focus on transformation16 and system transitions in energy; land, ocean, coastal and freshwater ecosystems; urban, rural and infrastructure; and industry and society,” reads the introduction to that summary. “These transitions make possible the adaptation required for high levels of human health and wellbeing, economic and social resilience, ecosystem health, and planetary health.” For more information on what local and state governments are doing to meet their greenhouse reduction goals, here are some resources:Albemarle Climate Protection webpageCharlottesville Climate Protection webpageUniversity of Virginia SustainabilityVirginia Coastal Resilience Master PlanYesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case that challenges the power of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Read the transcript of the argument here or listen to the oral arguments. Read one account of how it went on Bloomberg Law.  CRHA approves $23 million in bonds for Midway Manor renovations The Board of Commissioners for the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority has taken the first step toward issuing up to $23 million in bonds for a California-based company to renovate Midway Manor in a way that will keep existing affordability requirements in place. “This is a 98-unit elderly affordable housing development on Ridge Street very close to the Greyhound station and the proposal is to issue some bonds to assist with the financing of a comprehensive renovation of this project,” said Delphine Carnes, the legal counsel for the CRHA.Standard Communities closed on their $16.45 million acquisition of Midway Manor on January 13. They say that the current affordability levels will be maintained, and common spaces and amenities will be upgraded. They’re asking the CRHA to issue “exempt facility” bonds to renovate the 98 units. No new market-rate units would be added. “The role of the housing authority in this particular project is as a conduit bond issuer,” Carnes said. That means the CRHA would not have any obligations for the property, and neither CRHA or the City of Charlottesville would be responsible for paying back the bonds. Carnes said there were benefits to issuing the bonds. “First, they ensure the continued renovation and redevelopment of affordable housing units in the City of Charlottesville which is very complementary to your own mission but it doesn’t cost you a dime,” Carnes said. “As a matter of fact, it creates some revenue to you because you are receiving a fee for being the issuer of these bonds.” Carnes did not have a number on hand at the public hearing, but said the funding could be used for any purpose by the CRHA. The CRHA will need to approve the project once more after the bond documents are finalized. Steven Kahn is a director with Standard Communities. During the public hearing, he acknowledged that many do not know what his company does. “We’ve got about 13,000 units of affordable housing across the country in 19 different states,” Kahn said. “This will be our first project in Charlottesville but hopefully not our last as we see to it that we try to do our business the right way and always get invited back for repeat performances and we’ve done that very successfully across the country.”Kahn called Midway Manor a tremendous asset that has served a population in need of housing and a need for certainty. The current affordability requirements are running out. “And our intentions with Midway Manor are to take the federal rental subsidy contract that does expire in a couple of years and renew that for as long as the [U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development] to do so which is at present is a 20-year contract,” Kahn said. “And in partnership also work with [Virginia Housing Development Authority] to receive an allocation of four percent low-income housing tax credits which will allow us in partnership with these bonds to do a very extensive renovation of the property.” Kahn said the renovations would be expansive with full upgrades of interiors as well as an energy-efficient retrofit of heating and cooling systems and electric systems. The specifics of how renovation will work are not yet available, but Kahn said the hope is to not relocate tenants while the work is done over an 18-month period. “We’ve got a tremendous amount of experience doing that,” Kahn said. “North of ten thousand units completing renovations without displacing residents, even during the renovation process.” The executive director of the Public Housing Association of Residents asked for careful consideration of the issuance of the bonds. “I’ve spoken with two resident leaders at Midway Manor and their desire is to come to an answer as expeditiously as possible about the status of the building,” said Shelby Marie Edwards. “To be clear, I know CRHA does not own the building. And if anybody can help them make sure the units are affordable and that the building is upgrade and becoming of our citizens they would be grateful for the help. They are looking for the answer to the question: What’s going to happen to the resident. Where are we going?”Kahn said Standard Communities is a “high-touch” organization when it plans for these projects to make sure residents know what is going on. He said there will be a kickoff meeting for residents when the project is closer to moving forward. “Miscommunication or misinformation spreads very quickly through communities and we try to make sure that it is not something we are a part of,” Kahn said. Kahn said they are hoping to close the sale of the bonds this summer and get started with construction soon after. In the meantime, he said there were a number of issues that Standard Communities know need to be fixed. “There are a lot of things that we became aware of during our due diligence of the property that need some attention before then,” Kahn said. “We’ve put those underway. Elevator modernization is one of them. I know there [are] some concerns with the intercom system at the entryway.” The five CRHA Commissioners who were present on the virtual meeting voted unanimously to authorize the bond issuance. It is important to note that the Low Income Housing Tax Credits are in a separate category than the competitive ones that are being sought for other projects in the area. “The four percent LIHTC pool is noncompetitive while the nine percent pool is very competitive,” said John Sales, executive director of the CRHA. Sales said Council will also have to approve the issuance of the bonds. More from the CRHA meeting in a future version of the program.Second shout-out goes to an arboreal event at the Virginia Festival of the Book In today’s second subscriber-supported Public Service Announcement, the Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards wants to draw your attention to a Virginia Festival of the Book event coming up on March 16. Michelle Nijhuis will lead a virtual conversation on “Seeing Trees, Saving the Great Forests”. Nijhuis will speak with forest scientists and preservationists Meg Lowman and John Reid. Lowman is the author of The Arbornaut: A Life Discovering the Eighth Planet in the Trees Above Us. Reid is the co-author of Ever Green: Saving Big Forests to Save the Earth. The event on March 16 begins at noon. To register, visit vabook.org. General Assembly update:  Divided government edition The 2022 Virginia General Assembly has just over two weeks left to go, and the pattern remains much of the same. Many bills that narrowly passed in one House of the bicameral legislature are now being defeated in committees of the other, a clear sign of divided government. Let’s go through some of those today. A Senate bill (SB27) to expand the Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credit was tabled by the House Appropriations Committee. A Senate bill (SB290) to require local and state government agencies to construct energy efficient roofs on new public buildings failed to report out of the House General Laws Committee on a 10 to 12 vote. A Senate bill (SB559) to require more disclosure from registered lobbyists was tabled in the General Laws Committee on a 12 to 9 vote. Senate Bill 576 would have allowed betting on Virginia college sports, but it was tabled in the House General Laws Committee on an 18 to 4 vote. A Senate bill (SB310) that would have prohibited plastic guns and made their sales or posession a Class 5 felony was tabled in the House Public Safety Committee on a 12 to 10 vote. This had passed the Senate on a 22 to 18 vote. Now over to the Senate. House Bill 1301 would have directed the Department of Environmental Quality to withdraw from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. It passed the House of Delegates on a 52 to 48 vote, but was tabled in the Senate Agriculture, Conservation, and Natural Resources Committee on an 8 to 7 vote.Another bill that would have watered down the Air Pollution Control Board’s requirements for renewable energy had passed the House of Delegates on a 53 to 47 vote, but was passed by indefinitely in the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee on a nine to five vote. (SB81)A bill that would have required parental notification of the use of any sexually explicit materials in public school failed to report from the Senate Education and Health Committee on a 7 to 8 vote. (HB1009)A bill to advance Governor Glenn Younkgin’s Lab School initiative was passed by indefinitely by the Senate Education and Health Committee on a 9 to 6 vote. (HB356)House Bill 539 would have required public colleges and universities to notify would-be students that they could be disqualified by “certain criminal convictions.” That bill was passed by indefinitely in the Senate Education and Health Committee. Localities would not have been allowed to require contractors to provide certain benefits if HB58 had passed. The Senate General Laws and Technology Committee passed this by indefinitely on an 8 to 7 vote.Virginia’s Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will retain that name. HB1300 would have required the renaming to Director of Diversity, Opportunity, and Inclusion was passed by indefinitely on an 8 to 7 vote. Currently law-enforcement officers who are in a community with a police civilian review board are subject to a different interpretation of the Law-Enforcement Officers Procedural Guarantee Act. HB70 would have changed that, and the Senate Judiciary Committee passed that by indefinitely on a 9 to 6 vote. Law enforcements will continue to not be allowed to stop motorists for minor infractions. House Bill 79 would have removed those provisions passed by a Democrat-led General Assembly and it passed the Republican-run House of Delegates on a 52 to 45 vote. The Cemocrat-controlled Senate Judiciary Committee passed this by indefinitely on a 9 to 6 vote.Currently if you have a firearm stolen from you, you must report that to a law-enforcement agency. House Bill 325 would have dropped that requirement by the Senate Judiciary Committee passed this by indefinitely on an 8 to 7 vote. Other House bills related to firearms were also defeated. One would have repealed a recently passed law that allows firearms to be removed from the possession of people deemed to be a risk (HB509). Localities will also continue to be able to prohibit firearms in public places (HB827). Support the program!Special announcement of a continuing promo with Ting! Are you interested in fast internet? Visit this site and enter your address to see if you can get service through Ting. If you decide to proceed to make the switch, you’ll get:Free installationSecond month of Ting service for freeA $75 gift card to the Downtown MallAdditionally, Ting will match your Substack subscription to support Town Crier Productions, the company that produces this newsletter and other community offerings. So, your $5 a month subscription yields $5 for TCP. Your $50 a year subscription yields $50 for TCP! The same goes for a $200 a year subscription! All goes to cover the costs of getting this newsletter out as often as possible. Learn more here! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

Two is the only even prime number, an odd fact to point out on this February 22, 2022. We are twenty days past the predictions of large rodents and less than a month away from the spring equinox. Time does move fast, but we’re still only 14.5 percent of the way through the year. Oh, the things you’ll learn in every installment of Charlottesville Community Engagement! I’m your host, Sean Tubbs. On today’s program:Albemarle County Supervisors discuss incentives for developers to build housing units below market rateMidway Manor may have a new future in which part of the downtown Charlottesville property will remain age and income restrictedA round-up of planning for other affordable housing projects in Charlottesville Albemarle County wants state regulators to require CenturyLink’s successor to maintain old copper telephone linesAnd Charlottesville wants the public to get a zoning 101Patreon-fueled shout-out to LEAPWhen you think of romance, you might not immediately think of energy efficiency - but the folks at LEAP think keeping your family comfortable at home is a great way to show you care during the month of love. Your local energy nonprofit wants to make sure you are getting the most out of your home all year round, and LEAP offers FREE home weatherization to income- and age-qualifying residents. If someone in your household is age 60 or older, or you have an annual household income of less than $74,950, you may qualify for a free energy assessment and home energy improvements such as insulation and air sealing. Sign up today to lower your energy bills, increase comfort, and reduce energy waste at home!Pandemic update: Percent positivity below ten percentThe waning of the omicron surge of COVID-19 continues as the Virginia Department of Health reports a seven-day average of positive PCR tests of 9.6 percent, below ten percent for the first time since December 21. Case loads are still high, with a seven-day average of 2,423 new cases a day. Today the Blue Ridge Health District reports another 168 new cases. Deaths associated with the omicron surge continue to be recorded. As of today there have been 401 total COVID deaths in the Blue Ridge Health District and 18,230 statewide over the past 23 months. Albemarle County offers comments on transfer of CenturyLink assets to LumenThis week, the State Corporation Commission is holding two meetings on a petition from Lumen Technologies to take over control of CenturyLink. Among the public comments submitted so far is the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors who sent a letter on February 10 summarizing concerns they made to Lumen officials at a January 12 meeting. As part of the deal, the new company would acquire copper-based assets and the county wants to make sure that service continues. (hearing webpage)“Many of our vulnerable communities live in the rural areas of our county, where topography and distance often preclude cellular coverage,” the letter reads. “For these residents, this copper-plant is a vital lifeline for accessing 911 service, particularly during and after severe weather events.” The letter also includes dozens of complaints about CenturyLink service for “terrible and ineffective customer service” and for a lack of maintenance of older equipment. (letter and complaints) (second set of complaints)For anyone interested in learning more, there is a whole repository of documents available for public review, including Lumen’s petition to the SCC. Midway Manor subject of new affordable housing developmentThe Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority will hold a public hearing next Monday on the issuance of up to $23 million in bonds that would be used by a California-based company to redevelop Midway Manor. In January, the property sold for $16.5 million, more than double its 2022 assessment of $7.5 million. According to a legal notice published in the Daily Progress, the new company has requested the CRHA issue up the exempt facility bonds “to assist the Applicant in financing or refinancing a portion of the costs of acquiring, constructing, renovating, rehabilitating and equipping an age restricted affordable housing development to be known as Midway Manor Apartments, to consist of 94 one-bedroom units and 4 two-bedroom units.”The notice states in capital letters that taxpayer funds will not be sought to pay back any of the debt that Standard Midway Manor Venture LP will incur. To learn more about exempt facility bonds, visit the Legal Information Institute at the Cornell Law School. Since February 1, Midway Manor is now under management by the Franklin Johnston Group. Financing of the houses is provided by the U.S. Department of Housing through the Section 8 program, which bases rents on the income of tenants. In an email this morning, CRHA Executive Director John Sales said the agency’s only role will be to issue the bonds. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit applications underwayWe are in the season when providers of affordable housing are preparing applications for Low Income Housing Tax Credits in advance of a March deadline. Summaries have been sent to the agency formerly known as the Virginia Housing Development Authority and that’s required notifications to localities. (read all of the summaries)Piedmont Housing Alliance is seeking credits for 30 rental units at the Monticello Area Community Action Agency property on Park Street. These will be four one bedroom units, 22 two bedroom units, and four three bedroom units. The Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority seeks credits from the housing authority pool for 60 units for Phase 1A of the Sixth Street redevelopment with half of them being one bedroom and the other half being two bedroom units. This is separate from Phase 1 of the Sixth Street redevelopment, for which CRHA is seeking credits from the housing authority pool for 44 units with eight of them one bedroom, 20 two bedroom units, and 16 three bedroom units. CRHA is also seeking credits for 113 units in the second phase of redevelopment of South First Street. These would replace existing units and would consist of 19 one bedroom units, 38 two bedroom units, 26 three bedroom units, 15 four bedroom units, and 15 with more than four bedrooms. Last week, the company that is constructing the development of Friendship Court issued a press release announcing the groundbreaking from January. The firm Harkins is based in Columbia, Maryland. “Friendship Court’s redevelopment will be the largest construction of low-income housing for the area in over 20 years,” reads the release. “A multi-phased project, Phase 1 will consist of 106 units with buildings 1 and 2 totaling 35 stacked townhome-style units, while building 3 will include a one-level structured parking garage and three levels as a wood-framed, center corridor apartment building.” The project is being built to Passive House standards and will be Harkins’ third such project. Charlottesville releases Zoning 101 presentationThe next new information in Charlottesville’s rewrite of the zoning code won’t be available until mid-April when staff and Rhodeside & Harwell will publish a document with an inventory of the existing housing stock versus what could be built under the new future Land Use Map. This will take the form of a Diagnosis report and an Approach report. In the meantime, the city and the Cville Plans Together team has published a new page to provide an education on what the zoning process is all about. “Today’s zoning also has a number of flaws and barriers to development previously identified by City planning staff, elected and appointed officials, and others,” reads the Cville Plans Together website. “This process is an opportunity to cure these flaws and remove the barriers to the kind of development that is described in the updated Comprehensive Plan.” In January, a group of anonymous Charlottesville property owners filed suit in Charlottesville Circuit Court seeking to overturn the validity of the Comprehensive Plan. Read more in my January 12, 2022 story on that lawsuit. Shout-out to the Charlottesville Jazz Society In today’s second subscriber-supported public service announcement: The Charlottesville Jazz Society at cvillejazz.org is dedicated to the promotion, preservation, and perpetuation of all that  jazz, and this Sunday the Society is sponsoring the return of Jane Bunnett and her all-female band from Cuba, Maqueque. A concert will be held at 7 p.m. at Unity of Charlottesville where Maqueque will play music from their latest release On Firm Ground/Tierra Firme. Get tickets online with discounts for students or members of the Charlottesville Jazz Society.Albemarle Supervisors discuss incentive package for housing Last July, the Albemarle Board of Supervisors adopted a housing plan that seeks to increase the number of units guaranteed to be rented or sold below the market rate. Housing Albemarle was adopted without a system of incentives to developers to keep those prices lower than they otherwise would be. That came back to the Board on February 16. Albemarle Housing Coordinator Stacy Pethia has suggested creation of an overlay district in the zoning code that would allow for reduced fees and other waivers in exchange for creating lower-priced units. “We did engage with developers and we had four meetings with developers between June and October of last year,” Pethia said. “During the first two meetings, staff listened to developer concerns and discussed housing policy goals. Based on that feedback collected during those meetings and research into incentive programs implemented in localities within Virginia and across the country, staff developed a list of potential incentives that could be in a package.”The overlay would be restricted to Albemarle’s development areas and would be optional, meaning developers would not have to participate. If they did, there would be the possibility of many ways their bottom line could be assisted. “They would offer a bonus density, reduction in building permit fees, and flexibility in design and parking standards,” Pethia said. The overlay would also allow developers to bypass the zoning process in some places if they build to the maximum density allowed in the Comprehensive Plan. At a minimum, twenty percent of units would need to be kept below market rate at levels identified in Housing Albemarle. “And the number of affordable units to be required would be calculated prior to applying the density bonus,” Pethia said. “This would provide developers with additional market rate units to help offset the cost of making the affordable units available. The incentive plan will also address a gap in Albemarle’s current policy by creating a waiting list of people who will qualify for below-market opportunities based on their income. “It’s really difficult to market the affordable units to income-qualified households and that’s really an important issue,” Pethia said. “It has meant that many of our for-sale units in particular have turned market-rate without being purchased by income-qualified households.” In public comments before the discussion, Neil Williamson of the Free Enterprise Forum wanted waivers for affordable housing projects to be mandatory rather than at the discretion of staff. “The reality is that Albemarle’s fast diminishing development areas where the easiest parcels to develop have been developed,” Williamson said. “That means parcels left to develop will likely require a special use permit. While the policy anticipates this reality, the opportunity for staff denial is too great.” Williamson also said he wanted more robust incentives such as expansion of the development area as well as the county paying the hook-up fees to the Albemarle County Service Authority for water and sewer. “Considering the importance of affordable housing to the community, certainly providing $20,000 per affordable unit is not too much to ask,” Williamson said. That would be expensive to the county. Pethia said the recent approval of Premier Circle, Rio Point, and RST Residences created 414 below-market units. If the developers were to be 100 percent reimbursed, that would cost the county $5.6 million. Supervisors were asked if they supported the idea of an overlay. Supervisor Bea LaPisto-Kirtley said she did, but not want to expand past a certain area.“I for one do not want to see development go into the rural areas and to keep development in the development area,” LaPisto-Kirtley said. Supervisor Chair Donna Price (Scottsville District) said there will come a point in time when that boundary will be adjusted, but not yet.“We’re already at the point where we have to fill in more, build up higher, or we have to expand the development areas so it’s important for community members to understand we have to look at ways to try and achieve all of our objectives which includes as long as possible limiting the amount of the development area,” Price said. Price was also skeptical of reducing parking standards at this time. “We do not have a comprehensive transportation system that can get everyone throughout the community wherever they need to do,” Price said. Supervisors approved the Rio Point on 27 acres in late December which will see a total of 328 units in an apartment complex on land that is currently undeveloped. That’s in the Rio District which is represented by Supervisor Ned Gallaway. He had looked at the draft calculation for bonus density. “So Rio Point, if I’m understanding the answer, would have allowed 1,300 units the way the math was done?” Gallaway asked Pethia.“That is correct,” Pethia said. That would be based on provisions in other programs that grant a 45 percent increase in density based on the gross density. The actual calculations will change as the incentive package is further tweaked.Gallaway suggested having the overlay apply only in certain parts of the county, such as those already identified in small area plans such as the Rio Road plan.  However, he added he is not opposed to any ideas at this point in the development of the incentives. Supervisor Jim Andrews (Samuel Miller District) said he wanted staff to take a deeper look into the results that have happened in other communities that have created developer incentives. “I would be really interested in hearing more about looking not only at what they’re doing but how successful they are at what they’re doing,” Andrews said. “Loudoun County’s proposals for example, their program I guess has been in place long enough to have a little bit of history. It looks to me like it’s having some success. Those are the ones we want to emulate if we can, if they work for our circumstances.”Supervisor Ann Mallek (White Hall) said she needed more information and for detail. “I am very concerned about an overlay that applies to every piece of direct because there is a great difference between the capability of one lot versus another to actually accomplish something and have a product where people would want to live,” Mallek said. Staff will return to the board with more information at a later date but Supervisor Gallaway pointed out that the package’s adoption will take until after the one year anniversary of the adopting of Housing Albemarle. General Assembly updateWith just over three weeks to go, action is moving fast in the General Assembly, with bills that passed in one house with a close partisan vote now meeting their fate in committee meetings. These include:The Senate Commerce and Labor Committee  killed a bill yesterday to cap the minimum wage at $11 an hour. The vote was 11 to 4. (HB296)That committee also defeated a bill to not move forward with subsequent increases mandated by a previous General Assembly. That vote was 12 to 3. (HB320)A bill to allow employers to pay less than the minimum wage if they have fewer than ten employees was also defeated 12 to 3. (HB1040)Bills to restrict collective bargaining by public employees were also defeated. (HB336) (HB337) (HB341) (HB883)The Senate Committee on Education and Health ended consideration of a bill that would made it easier for School Boards to dismiss new teachers by extending probationary periods. (HB9)The Senate Judiciary Committee defeated a bill that would have reduced penalties for violating the state’s concealed weapon laws on a 10 to 5 vote. (HB11)On a 8 to 7 vote, the Senate Rehabilitation and Social Services Committee ended consideration of a bill that would have required the parole board to review the transcript of the trial for each incarcerated person up for parole. (HB435)Support the program!Special announcement of a continuing promo with Ting! Are you interested in fast internet? Visit this site and enter your address to see if you can get service through Ting. If you decide to proceed to make the switch, you’ll get:Free installationSecond month of Ting service for freeA $75 gift card to the Downtown MallAdditionally, Ting will match your Substack subscription to support Town Crier Productions, the company that produces this newsletter and other community offerings. So, your $5 a month subscription yields $5 for TCP. Your $50 a year subscription yields $50 for TCP! The same goes for a $200 a year subscription! All goes to cover the costs of getting this newsletter out as often as possible. Learn more here! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

We have already been through seven Saturdays in 2022, and this is the eighth. There are 45 left until 2023, but so much more has to happen before we get there. For now, it’s perhaps best to take a breath, take a look at the horizon, and figure out ways to make whatever time we have count. Charlottesville Community Engagement appears to be obsessed with counting, and determined to make sense of as many of the variables as possible. I’m your host, Sean Tubbs. On today’s program:Governor Youngkin wants to return $4.5 billion to Virginia taxpayersThe omicron chapter of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wane as temperatures warm and the days get longerIf you want to report some crimes to Charlottesville police, you’ll have to do it onlineNelson County’s administrator is set to retire after 24 years in the position A quick look at the General Assembly First shout-out goes to Camp AlbemarleToday’s first subscriber-supported public service announcement goes out to Camp Albemarle, which has for sixty years been a “wholesome rural, rustic and restful site for youth activities, church groups, civic events and occasional private programs.”Located on 14 acres on the banks of the Moorman’s River near Free Union, Camp Albemarle continues as a legacy of being a Civilian Conservation Corps project that sought to promote the importance of rural activities. Camp Albemarle seeks support for a plan to winterize the Hamner Lodge, a structure built in 1941 by the CCC and used by every 4th and 5th grade student in Charlottesville and Albemarle for the study of ecology for over 20 years. If this campaign is successful, Camp Albemarle could operate year-round. Consider your support by visiting http://campalbemarleva.org/donate.Pandemic update: Omicron cases continues to recedeA new approach to the public health response to the pandemic is now with us in Virginia, as a new administration continues to undo the previous one had taken to take public steps to try to stop the spread of COVID-19.  On Friday, the waning of the omicron surge is reflected in the latest snapshot of numbers. The seven-day average was 2,846 a day on Friday, down from a high of 26,175 on January 8. As of today, Virginia hospitals report 1,334, down from a high of 3,948 on January 18.  Dr. Costi Sifri, the director of hospital epidemiology at the University of Virginia, said omicron is the dominant strain at the moment. “The majority of people have some level of immunity to it,” Dr. Sifri said. “We can anticipate that we should continue to see this downward trend of cases. The open questions after this are: How long is that immunity? How robust is it? Is there a difference in it if you’ve been infected with omicron or if you maybe have had omicron infection and have been vaccinated? And finally, what other variants may read their heads?”Another question is if there will need to be a booster for omicron. A lot of it depends on how long immunity will last. “And that’s going to be not clear and there may be some differences depending on different populations,” Dr. Sifri said. “If the at-risk factor is for severe infections, maybe that is going to be different if you don’t have those risk factors.” On March 1, new legislation goes into effect that will allow parents of public school students to opt out of mask mandates. Dr. Sifri said as omicron continues to wane, there are multiple mitigation measures such as vaccination. “I think it really is important to remember that the virus has humbled us along the way but we also understand that two years into this pandemic there is probably a right-sizing that needs to occur as we combat the challenges of this virus,” Dr. Sifri said. Dr. Sifri acknowledged that vaccination is still not available for people under the age of 5 and the immunocompromised are also more at risk. On Wednesday, the Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board voted 7 to 3 to rescind workplace safety rules adopted in July 2020 to protect employees. That according to a report from Bloomberg Law. Governor Youngkin issued an executive order on January 15 directing the board to study the rules with an eye toward removing them. Read through the agenda to get a deeper sense of what was discussed. (meeting page)The death toll from that surge has been slowly increasing. Fatalities from COVID often take some time to be fully recorded. On Friday, the Virginia Department of Health reports there have been 18,016 deaths in Virginia over the past 23 months. On January 18, that number was at 15,822. In the Blue Ridge Health District, the death toll stands at 386 for its six localities. When the second anniversary of the pandemic arrives, I’ll still be counting out the numbers. Youngkin wants to return tax money to VirginiansGovernor Glenn Youngkin has sent a letter to the chairs of the General Assembly’s money committees that signals another different approach to government. “The bottom line is taxes paid to the government are soaring and the revised revenue forecasts estimates the Commonwealth will collect $1.25 billion more in the current fiscal year,” Youngkin wrote to Delegate Barry Knight and Senator Janet Howell. Knight chairs the House Appropriations Committee and Howell chairs the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee. Youngkin said that is on top of the $3.3 billion that was added to the state’s revenue forecast in December under former Governor Ralph Northam. An agreement on the budget is needed by March 12, and Youngkin wants the General Assembly to “return” $4.5 billion to taxpayers. “The stunning amount of money being collected from taxpayers is the direct result of over taxation,” Youngkin wrote.  In all, the economic forecast states that there is around $13.4 billion in unanticipated revenue, and Youngkin said that would still allow $9 billion to “invest in schools, teachers, law enforcement, behavioral health” and other priorities. Youngkin’s letter also casts doubt on the actual health of the economy and states that these revenue increases should not be seen in a positive light. He made several claims to back this point including:Virginia has seen a net out-migration of 100,000 over the past eight years, citing the U.S. Census Bureau’s State to State Migration FlowsVirginia has lost 74,000 jobs over the past five years, citing data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis but no specific source. “Virginia is 42nd in the country when it comes to the recovery” but the claim does not link to a specific source. “We have a labor shortage due to lack of population growth and too many people sitting on the sideline while there are 300,000 job openings, nearly 100,000 more than when we entered the pandemic,” citing the November 2021 Virginia Job Openings and Labor Turnover report produced by the Virginia Employment Commission. “Virginia is 30th in cost of living overall,” according to the 2021 Missouri Economic Research and Information Center’s Cost of Living Data SeriesThere are a lot of statistics that can be used to describe the economy and the people who live and work in a civilization. Virginia had a 2.9 percent increase in gross domestic product (GDP) between the second and third quarter of 2021, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The nationwide average was 2.3 percent and Virginia outperformed North Carolina, Kentucky, and South Carolina. Nelson County administrator stepping down Nelson County is now looking for people to run two of its top positions. The county is already looking for a new School Superintendent, but there’s vacancy at the top of the general government. County Administrator Stephen Carter will retire on July 31 after 24 years in the position. During that time, two elementary schools and a middle school were built, and the high school on U.S. 29 was renovated. According to a press release, other achievements include construction of the Piney River Water and Sewer project, construction of the Blue Ridge Railway Trail, and establishment of the universal broadband commitment and accompanying involvement in the Regional Internet Service Expansion (RISE) project. In addition, since 1998 the county has begun paying for some emergency rescue personnel to supplement volunteers, a business park was established in Colleen, and Nelson became the first rural tourism program in the Commonwealth to be accredited by the Virginia Tourism Corporation. Charlottesville Police Department to adjust service callsStaffing shortages in the Charlottesville Police Department have led to a decision to change responses to some service calls. According to a release sent out yesterday, people will need to fill out an online form for several non-emergency requests including annoying phone calls, littering, lost property, suspicious activity, and vandalism. Some forms of larceny and fraud will also need to be reported online rather than through a phone call. “Officers will continue to respond to emergency calls and crimes in progress,” reads the release. “As it relates specifically to past larcenies, officers will still respond in person to larcenies of firearms and vehicles.” The release states the department is down 24 percent in personnel. “Shift supervisors are making every effort to manage the resources available and prioritize calls for service based on the severity of the incident and impact on the community,” the release continues. Meanwhile, officers in the department do continue to make arrests. A review of open data in the past week shows arrests for violation of an emergency protective order, a domestic assault, credit card larceny, burglary, contempt of court, and a fourth incident of a specific individual driving while intoxicated. Shout-out to the National Sporting Library and MuseumIn today’s subscriber-fueled shout-out, if you’re interested in learning more about the birds around us, the National Sporting Library and Museum has a virtual event for you coming up on February 24. Jennifer Ackerman, the author of the Genius of Birds, will explore the brilliance of birds and delve into the mysteries of the avian brain. Ackerman as she shares her global adventures into the genius of birds. Learn how birds make and use tools, teach each other skills, count, navigate, create art, perform astonishing feats of memory, communicate, and even pass along cultural traditions.  The author will be joined by two top officials from the Wildlife Center of Virginia, an organization that has helped nearly 90,000 wild animals from every corner of Virginia. Center President Ed Clark and Senior Vice President Amanda Nicholson will bring along Ambassador Animals. The program is free and available via Zoom or Facebook like. Drop a line to info@nationalsporting.org for a link, or visit the National Sporting Library and Museum on Facebook. General Assembly check-inThere is less than a month to go before the close of the 2022 General Assembly. Since my last quick check-in, several more bills that passed the House of Delegates have passed the Senate, and Governor Youngkin has signed one additional piece of legislation. Bills that will go to Youngkin’s desk include:HB165 would allow issuance of over $100 million in bonds for “revenue-producing capital projects” at Virginia Tech and James Madison University. Localities would be able to convey real estate with outstanding debts and liens to a land bank under HB298. Currently that land must go to a public auction. HB971 would bring Virginia’s taxation system into conformity with the Internal Revenue Service. Governor Youngkin has signed a bill (HB828) that expands eligibility for a program that helps subsidize producers of dairy products. Several bills have passed the House of Delegates and await action in the Senate.A bill preventing public school teachers from teaching “divisive concepts” (HB787) passed the house on a 50 to 49 vote. It will now go before the Senate Committee on Education and Health. A bill that would prohibit drop-off boxes for absentee ballots passed the House on a 52 to 47 vote and will now go before the Senate Privileges and Elections Committee. (HB34)A bill to reduce the window for voting absentee in person passed the House on a 52 to 48 vote and is also before that Senate committee. (HB39)A bill to get a patient’s written consent before an abortion passed the House 52 to 48 and is before Senate Committee on Education and Health. (HB212)A bill to allow religious exemptions to vaccination mandates passed 52 to 45. (HB306)A bill to exempt religious institutions from state declarations of emergency passed 51 to 46 and will go before the Senate General Laws and Technology committee. (HB775)A bill to alter the rules for collective bargaining for public employees passed 53 to 47. (HB336)A bill to allow public colleges and universities to create lab schools passed 52 to 48. (HB346)A bill to exempt businesses under ten employees from Virginia’s minimum wage requirements passed 54 to 46 and will go to the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee. (HB1040)A bill that would prohibit public schools from denying participation in extracurricular activities due to nonpayment of school meals passed 75 to 25. (HB583)A bill to exempt food for human consumption and personal hygiene from sales tax passed the House on 80 to 20 vote. That now goes to the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee. (HB90)A bill that would create a program to educate hotel operators and staff on anti-human trafficking measures passed unanimously. (HB258)Bills from the Senate in the next edition of Charlottesville Community Engagement. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

Senator Weiler Asks the Tough Questions in the Business and Labor Committee.

Meet Representative Bob Good who represents Virginia's Fifth Congressional District.  He is a member of the House Freedom Caucus and has been named to the Education and Labor Committee and the Budget Committee.   Hear how he's working unabashedly to bring Kingdom ideals to congress. 

Today's show features a brand-new song from Tom Morello, who teamed up with grandson and wrote the song "Hold the Line" to honor "every working person fighting for their rights on the picket line." The song and the video seamlessly merge labor history past and present, just like we do here on Labor History Today. Click here for the AFL-CIO's Strike Map. On October 26, Michigan Congressman Andy Levin, member of the House Education and Labor Committee, hosted a Special Order Hour to honor the life and work of the late AFL-CIO President Richard L. Trumka, who died on August 5. Before getting elected to Congress, Andy worked for Trumka at the AFL-CIO, and he talks here about Trumka's working-class roots and the historic role he played in the American labor movement.   Electrician and journey wire-woman Kim Spicer is a proud member of The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local #3, in Queens, New York. Kim talked to the America Works podcast about how she tried numerous other, less fulfilling jobs before apprenticing to become an electrician and why she loves it. She touches on her training, some of the tasks and skills involved in her work, her daily on-the-job routines, and the challenges of being a woman in a traditionally male trade. And, on Labor History in 2:00: The year was 1938; that was the day that the national Federation of telephone workers was founded in new Orleans Louisiana.  Produced by Chris Garlock. To contribute a labor history item, email laborhistorytoday@gmail.com Labor History Today is produced by the Metro Washington Council's Union City Radio and the Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and the Working Poor at Georgetown University. #LaborRadioPod #History #WorkingClass #ClassStruggle @GeorgetownKILWP #LaborHistory @UMDMLA @ILLaborHistory @AFLCIO @StrikeHistory #History #WorkingClass #ClassStruggle #LaborHistory @AFLCIO @tmorello @The_AFM @grandson @LibnOfCongress

Bob Good, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Virginia, comments on the Education and Labor Committee letter calling for a hearing on the DOJ's task force targeting parents who speak out at school board meetings. Leslie Rutledge, Arkansas Attorney General, warns against the overreach of the federal government by the Biden administration. Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General, shares his plan to appeal a judge's temporary block of the Texas Heartbeat law. Ken Klukowski, Senior Counsel at Schaerr Jaffe law firm, responds to President Biden's speech this week on the vaccine mandates. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

On today's show: Bob Good, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Virginia, comments on the Education and Labor Committee letter calling for a hearing on the DOJ's task force targeting parents who speak out at school board meetings; Leslie

Thursday, August 5 on Urban Forum Northwest - *Congressman Hank Johnson (D) GA-4 is a member of the House Judiciary Committee and the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee. He was arrested two weeks again a Black Voters Matter protest in Washington DC and he will comment on why. *Ralph Ibarra, President, DiverseAmericanNetwork talks about why he is opposed to the new proposed rule changes at the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and explains why minority owned businesses should be concerned. *Congressman Bobby Scott (D) VA-3 is Chair, House Education & Labor Committee and is a former President of the Newport News VA NAACP comments on the accomplishments of the last session. His recommendations on fighting voter suppression. *Attorney Karama Hawkins is one of the leaders of Washington State EQUITY NOW coalition that is seeking to restore Affirmative Action in the state since equal opportunity was killed by the issuance of Governor's Directive 98-01. She will provide an update on the widespread support for equality and inclusion in the state. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visits at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on Facebook. Twitter@Eddie_Rye. This program will also air on Saturday's 7:00-8:00 am (PDT).

Jayzen is excited to welcome a very special guest to the show for AAPI Heritage Month, Congressman Mark Takano, who proudly represents California's 41st district and serves as Chairman on the House Veterans Affairs Committee. Starting his career as a teacher, Mark has always been a huge advocate for education and has worked to improve his community for over twenty years. In 2012, Mark became the first openly gay person of color to be elected to Congress. His family roots in Riverside, CA go back to his grandparents who, along with his parents, were removed from their respective homes and sent to Japanese American Internment camps during World War II. After the war, these two families settled in Riverside County to rebuild their lives. It’s week 3 of AAPI Heritage Month! Each week in May, tune in to hear the stories of amazing leaders who have and continue to shape culture and community, all who happen to be of AAPI descent. In addition, you can check out some incredible shows from Season 1 at www.LeadWithYourBrand.com/AAPI with a number of our favorite APPI voices from the podcast. Let’s amplify AAPI voices and work to #StopAAPIHate! Guest Bio Mark Takano Congressman for the 41st District of California For more than twenty years, Mark Takano has worked to improve the lives of Riverside County residents, both as an elected official and as a teacher at Rialto High School. Born and raised in Riverside, Mark's commitment to public service began at an early age. His family roots in Riverside go back to his grandparents who, along with his parents, were removed from their respective homes and sent to Japanese American Internment camps during World War II. After the war, these two families settled in Riverside County to rebuild their lives. Mark attended La Sierra High School in the Alvord Unified School District, and in 1979 he graduated as the school's valedictorian. Mark attended Harvard College and received his bachelor's degree in Government in 1983. As a student, he bussed tables to help make ends meet. During his senior year, he organized a transcontinental bicycle ride to benefit the international development agency Oxfam America. Upon graduation, Mark returned home to Riverside and began teaching in the Rialto Unified School District in 1988. As a classroom teacher, Mark confronted the challenges in our public education system daily. In 1990, Mark was elected to the Riverside Community College District's Board of Trustees. At RCC, Mark worked with Republicans and Democrats to improve higher education for young people and job training opportunities for adults seeking to learn a new skill or start a new career. He was elected Board President in 1991 and helped the Board and the District gain stability and direction amid serious fiscal challenges. In 2012, Mark became the first openly gay person of color to be elected to Congress. Mark Takano represents the people of Riverside, Moreno Valley, Jurupa Valley and Perris in the United States House of Representatives. He serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and as a member of the Education and Labor Committee. Links To learn more about Lead With Your Brand and the Career Breakthrough Mentoring program, please visit: https://www.leadwithyourbrand.com To book Jayzen for a speaking engagement or workshop at your company, visit: https://www.jayzenpatria.com Please connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayzenpatria Learn more about CAPAW at: https://apawomen.org And follow their channels at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/apawomen/ https://twitter.com/CtrAPAWomen https://www.facebook.com/CtrAPAWomen Get the latest from Congressman Takano at https://takano.house.gov

The first labor complaint under USMCA was filed today against a Mexican auto parts maker. It’s likely the interagency Labor Committee will take up the review. Listen for more on today’s Two Minutes In Trade.

On this week's episode, Representative Lisa McClain joins to discuss what it's like to be part of the record-breaking number of GOP women in Congress, how she's handling being in the minority party during a very polarizing time, and finally the work she's doing on behalf of our veterans. Congresswoman Lisa McClain is serving her first term representing Michigan's 10th Congressional District. She is a member of the House Armed Services Committee and also serves on the House Education and Labor Committee, where she works to advocate for schools to reopen for in-person learning full-time. Prior to Congress, Representative McClain spent more than 30 years in the business world. She knows how to run a business and supports policies that allow businesses to grow and people to prosper. She Thinks is a podcast for women (and men) who are sick of the spin in today's news cycle and are seeking the truth. Once a week, every week, She Thinks host Beverly Hallberg is joined by guests who cut through the clutter and bring you the facts.You don't have to keep up with policy and politics to understand how issues will impact you and the people you care about most. You just have to keep up with us.We make sure you have the information you need to come to your own conclusions. Because, let's face it, you're in control of your own life and can think for yourself.You can listen to the latest She Thinks episode(s) here or wherever you get your podcasts. Then subscribe, rate, and share with your friends. If you are already caught up and want more, join our online community.Sign up for our emails here: http://iwf.org/sign-upIndependent Women's Forum (IWF) believes all issues are women's issues. IWF promotes policies that aren't just well-intended, but actually enhance people's freedoms, opportunities, and choices. IWF doesn't just talk about problems. We identify solutions and take them straight to the playmakers and policy creators. And, as a 501(c)3, IWF educates the public about the most important topics of the day.Check out the Independent Women's Forum website for more information on how policies impact you, your loved ones, and your community: www.iwf.org.Be sure to subscribe to our emails to ensure you're equipped with the facts on the issues you care about most: https://iwf.org/sign-up. Subscribe to IWF's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/IWF06.Follow IWF on social media:- https://twitter.com/iwf on Twitter- https://www.facebook.com/independentwomensforum on Facebook- https://instagram.com/independentwomensforum on Instagram#IWF #SheThinks #AllIssuesAreWomensIssues See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lawmakers on the House Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Wednesday on several bills that would change workers’ compensation, including one that would allow essential workers to receive benefits if they contract COVID-19.

Lawmakers on the House Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Wednesday on several bills that would change workers’ compensation, including one that would allow essential workers to receive benefits if they contract COVID-19.

Newly-elected Rep. Mondaire Jones (D-NY) and Bob discuss the congressman's successful pre-election federal lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service that, in part, made possible successful absentee ballot operations in fall 2020 and reversed a number of USPS' summertime operational changes. In addition, the court ruling (Jones, et.al. v. USPS) lifted a veil of secrecy surrounding postal performance. Also, Rep. Jones and Bob discuss the importance of the USPS to his congressional district and the congressman's legislative priorities. Rep. Jones represents New York's 17th congressional district and serves on the House Judiciary Committee, Education and Labor Committee, and Ethics Committee.

In this February 10 stimulus update I go over how the House committees are marking up the stimulus plan.Stimulus Committee Markups:- Education and Labor Committee: https://edlabor.house.gov/imo/media/d...​- Financial Services Committee Markup: https://financialservices.house.gov/u...​- Agriculture Committee: https://docs.house.gov/meetings/AG/AG...​- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee: https://transportation.house.gov/imo/...​4 Free Stocks: http://go.moneydoneright.com/Webull

Episode Notes Get Thee Behind Me, Felicia! I want to speak a moment about US Representative from the state of Georgia Margery Taylor Greene. This woman makes me want to say some very rude and uncharitable things but I am an adult and will do my best to engage with this subject in a mature way. Ms. Greene is a white woman from the south that subscribes to several conspiracy theories and has a long history of speaking some extremely heinous things.  On the floor of the House on February 3, she lied about changing her beliefs and whether she had said these things since being elected. She was rewarded with a standing ovation from the Republican caucus.  When it came time for the Republicans to vote whether or not to discipline her, they opted not to, prompting Nancy Pelosi to hold a vote of the entirety of the house of representatives. It was only at that point, when the people whose deaths she had actively campaigned for got a say, that she was censured and removed from her posts on the Education and Labor Committee and the Budget Committees. This woman should be removed from the legislature entirely. She is a danger every day she walks into the Capitol building. With no committee assignments she is now free to wreak havoc in a multitude of ways and has made statements indicating that this is what she wanted - martyrdom and free-time. Isn’t there some saying about idle hands? https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/local/story/2021/jan/30/closer-look-marjorie-taylor-greene/540696/?bcsubid=5b564e43-821a-4006-a090-c7b307a93c91&pbdialog=reg-wall-login-created-tfp https://www.wsj.com/articles/marjorie-taylor-greene-says-she-regrets-qanon-comments-11612467411 https://www.boston.com/news/politics/2021/02/04/marjorie-taylor-greene-quotes https://www.patheos.com/blogs/jeffhood/congresswoman-majorie-taylor-greene-my-former-sunday-school-teacher/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=FBCP-TCL&fbclid=IwAR1uUX3A6qBv5LaluJ9mbxpbOhYFUa2bCrWtChaqELxJuJNTkXMsihAWv18 The More You Know Last time we discussed the different kinds of ideas that are classed as Creationism. In this segment we will try to understand the actual reason for all the fuss.  Let's go back to what Creationists are defending: A literal interpretation of the creation story that starts the Bible. Two stories begin the book of Genesis. One is filled with details about the origins of the universe,  a six day cycle of creation that culminates with the creation of Mankind, male and female and the serious charge that they are stewards of creation, maintaining balance and order. This story tells of  man and woman created simultaneously, of a world where there is no killing for food because all life is vegetarian.  The second story, In Chapter Two and Three, is about the origin of man, but also about the origin of evil. It starts with the creation of man, and the creation of woman from man, and their being left to tend a special garden with metaphysical trees. Find us on Twitter: @WithoutWorksPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/withoutworks Email @ withoutworkspod@gmail.com Our Internet home: withoutworkspodcast.com Find out more at https://without-works.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Well its easy to see for anyone with half a brain that the Democrats are going full bore on their push to cancel the entire Republican party. Marjorie Taylor Greene is just the best example they could come up with to continue their vilification of Americans that ask questions they don't like. Because alot of those questions are about them. The all knowing, holier than thou, bleeding hearts of the Democratic party…., our emperors, our masters. There were of course 11 shell shocked Republicans that voted to remove Greene from her committee position on the House Education and Labor Committee. With the final tally of 230 yays to -199 nays. And while a minority out there thrive on the hall monitor government is your daddy culture. The rest of us that have a sense of integrity and individualism are left shaking our heads. It isn't so much Greene's loss of her position. Its the optics of the whole circus. The left complained that Greene was clearly making overt threats of violence towards other members. But to most people she just looked like she was trying to look like Snake Pliscan or Cobra flaunting her second Amendment rights. And alot of the claims got spun into half truths. For example, they claimed that Greene had claimed on social media that jewish lasers from space had caused the wildfires in California. Outraged that she was anti semitic. When she actually never explicitly said jewish lasers. SHe had mentioned companies owned by jews but that was enough. It was enough for the latent racism in the Democratic party to run with the ball. And they ran with it. Adding to their claims that the left's self righteousness would remove the scourge of violent rhetoric no matter where it comes from. Problem is, the vast majority of it comes from their self serving America loathing hypocritical party. I feel its important from time to time to educate and revisit their hypocrisy. So the following are reports from a year ago detailing the left's invisible army of Biden cancel culture, antifa wanna be bolsheviks and the Nobel peace prize nominated BLM who murdered at least 25 people in the mostly violent and looting rioting that plagued middle America in an orgy of a transfer of wealth. Most of which has been barely acknowledged to the present day. This information is important and blindingly relevant because average Americans, mainly veterans who have sacrificed for their Country are now being labeled Domestic Violent Extremists. Another report will educate you and like minds you share this with on the creeping cancer of radicalized Marxism in American Universities. I hope that you find a nugget of truth from these reports. As they are cannonballs of truth when it comes to the Left's narrative they are selling to the zombie's being spoon fed their authoritarian socialism. Thanks for tuning into Jon Bowne Politix. Please subscribe if you haven't already at DailyNewsCOllective.com. It is our mission to bring you some semblance of truth in this crumbling Once Great Republic that has spiraled into a corpracratic mono culture on the verge of disaster. You can find us at dailynewscollective.com. Jon Bowne Reports onrumble.com. Jon Bowne Politix on youtube. Bowne Reports on Banned.video. And as always a big thanks to HCuniversalnetwork.com. 

Well its easy to see for anyone with half a brain that the Democrats are going full bore on their push to cancel the entire Republican party. Marjorie Taylor Greene is just the best example they could come up with to continue their vilification of Americans that ask questions they don't like. Because alot of those questions are about them. The all knowing, holier than thou, bleeding hearts of the Democratic party…., our emperors, our masters. There were of course 11 shell shocked Republicans that voted to remove Greene from her committee position on the House Education and Labor Committee. With the final tally of 230 yays to -199 nays. And while a minority out there thrive on the hall monitor government is your daddy culture. The rest of us that have a sense of integrity and individualism are left shaking our heads. It isn't so much Greene's loss of her position. Its the optics of the whole circus. The left complained that Greene was clearly making overt threats of violence towards other members. But to most people she just looked like she was trying to look like Snake Pliscan or Cobra flaunting her second Amendment rights. And alot of the claims got spun into half truths. For example, they claimed that Greene had claimed on social media that jewish lasers from space had caused the wildfires in California. Outraged that she was anti semitic. When she actually never explicitly said jewish lasers. SHe had mentioned companies owned by jews but that was enough. It was enough for the latent racism in the Democratic party to run with the ball. And they ran with it. Adding to their claims that the left's self righteousness would remove the scourge of violent rhetoric no matter where it comes from. Problem is, the vast majority of it comes from their self serving America loathing hypocritical party. I feel its important from time to time to educate and revisit their hypocrisy. So the following are reports from a year ago detailing the left's invisible army of Biden cancel culture, antifa wanna be bolsheviks and the Nobel peace prize nominated BLM who murdered at least 25 people in the mostly violent and looting rioting that plagued middle America in an orgy of a transfer of wealth. Most of which has been barely acknowledged to the present day. This information is important and blindingly relevant because average Americans, mainly veterans who have sacrificed for their Country are now being labeled Domestic Violent Extremists. Another report will educate you and like minds you share this with on the creeping cancer of radicalized Marxism in American Universities. I hope that you find a nugget of truth from these reports. As they are cannonballs of truth when it comes to the Left's narrative they are selling to the zombie's being spoon fed their authoritarian socialism. Thanks for tuning into Jon Bowne Politix. Please subscribe if you haven't already at DailyNewsCOllective.com. It is our mission to bring you some semblance of truth in this crumbling Once Great Republic that has spiraled into a corpracratic mono culture on the verge of disaster. You can find us at dailynewscollective.com. Jon Bowne Reports onrumble.com. Jon Bowne Politix on youtube. Bowne Reports on Banned.video. And as always a big thanks to HCuniversalnetwork.com. 

Eddie Rye and Hayward Evans welcome- *Congressman Bobby Scott (D) VA, Chair, House Education and Labor Committee comments on his role on this important committee and the volatile politics occurring in Washington DC and what impact it is having on conducting the business of the people. *Attorney James Bible represents the Manuel Ellis family and comments on the headline in the Seattle times "Officers' account of Ellis' death contradict each other, witnesses". *Reverend Paul Benz, Director, Faith Action Network of Washington comments on his efforts to support and lobby for law enforcement accountability, social and , economic justice legislation. *Gabriel Prawl, President, A. Philip Randolph Institute comments on the legislative priorities for the February 15 African American Legislative Day. *Linda Taylor, Vice President, Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle comments on the services that are still being provided by the organization to the people. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. Twitter@Eddie_Rye. This program will also air on Saturday 7:00-8:00 am (PST). Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. Twitter@Eddie_Rye. This program will also air on Saturday 7:00-8:00 am (PST).

Eddie Rye and Hayward Evans welcome- *Congressman Bobby Scott (D) VA, Chair, House Education and Labor Committee comments on his role on this important committee and the volatile politics occurring in Washington DC and what impact it is having on conducting the business of the people. *Attorney James Bible represents the Manuel Ellis family and comments on the headline in the Seattle times "Officers' account of Ellis' death contradict each other, witnesses". *Reverend Paul Benz, Director, Faith Action Network of Washington comments on his efforts to support and lobby for law enforcement accountability, social and , economic justice legislation. *Gabriel Prawl, President, A. Philip Randolph Institute comments on the legislative priorities for the February 15 African American Legislative Day. *Linda Taylor, Vice President, Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle comments on the services that are still being provided by the organization to the people. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. Twitter@Eddie_Rye. This program will also air on Saturday 7:00-8:00 am (PST).

Well its easy to see for anyone with half a brain that the Democrats are going full bore on their push to cancel the entire Republican party. Marjorie Taylor Greene is just the best example they could come up with to continue their vilification of Americans that ask questions they don't like. Because alot of those questions are about them. The all knowing, holier than thou, bleeding hearts of the Democratic party…., our emperors, our masters. There were of course 11 shell shocked Republicans that voted to remove Greene from her committee position on the House Education and Labor Committee. With the final tally of 230 yays to -199 nays. And while a minority out there thrive on the hall monitor government is your daddy culture. The rest of us that have a sense of integrity and individualism are left shaking our heads. It isn't so much Greene's loss of her position. Its the optics of the whole circus. The left complained that Greene was clearly making overt threats of violence towards other members. But to most people she just looked like she was trying to look like Snake Pliscan or Cobra flaunting her second Amendment rights. And alot of the claims got spun into half truths. For example, they claimed that Greene had claimed on social media that jewish lasers from space had caused the wildfires in California. Outraged that she was anti semitic. When she actually never explicitly said jewish lasers. SHe had mentioned companies owned by jews but that was enough. It was enough for the latent racism in the Democratic party to run with the ball. And they ran with it. Adding to their claims that the left's self righteousness would remove the scourge of violent rhetoric no matter where it comes from. Problem is, the vast majority of it comes from their self serving America loathing hypocritical party. I feel its important from time to time to educate and revisit their hypocrisy. So the following are reports from a year ago detailing the left's invisible army of Biden cancel culture, antifa wanna be bolsheviks and the Nobel peace prize nominated BLM who murdered at least 25 people in the mostly violent and looting rioting that plagued middle America in an orgy of a transfer of wealth. Most of which has been barely acknowledged to the present day. This information is important and blindingly relevant because average Americans, mainly veterans who have sacrificed for their Country are now being labeled Domestic Violent Extremists. Another report will educate you and like minds you share this with on the creeping cancer of radicalized Marxism in American Universities. I hope that you find a nugget of truth from these reports. As they are cannonballs of truth when it comes to the Left's narrative they are selling to the zombie's being spoon fed their authoritarian socialism.Thanks for tuning into Jon Bowne Politix. Please subscribe if you haven't already at DailyNewsCOllective.com. It is our mission to bring you some semblance of truth in this crumbling Once Great Republic that has spiraled into a corpracratic mono culture on the verge of disaster. You can find us at dailynewscollective.com. Jon Bowne Reports onrumble.com. Jon Bowne Politix on youtube. Bowne Reports on Banned.video. And as always a big thanks to HCuniversalnetwork.com. 

Colleen Jennings-Roggensack, arts leader and visionary, is Vice President for Cultural Affairs for Arizona State University and Executive Director of ASU Gammage. In this inspiring and warm conversation, Colleen speaks with Hal about the safety measures she’s implementing for ASU’s audiences, the educational and outreach programs she is championing for children and families, and the thing she’s most hoping will change about the theatre in her lifetime. Colleen has artistic, fiscal and administrative responsibility for the historic Frank Lloyd Wright designed ASU Gammage, ASU Kerr Cultural Center, with responsibility for Sun Devil Stadium and Desert Financial Arena for non-athletic activities. She oversees the activation and transformation of Sun Devil Stadium into a year-round hub of cultural activity as ASU 365 Community Union. Colleen was also appointed by ASU President Michael Crow to co-lead the Advisory Council on African American Affairs. The council will enhance diversity, growth and opportunity for Black undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and staff. She serves on The Broadway League's Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee, Government Relations Committee, the Executive Committee and the Board of Governors, Labor Committee and co-chairs the Legislative Council and Road Presenters/Intra-Industry Committee and is Arizona's only Tony voter. Colleen is a founding and current member of the Creative Capital Board and Senior Advisor to Women of Color in the Arts, former Association of Performing Arts Professionals board president, served on the National Council on the Arts at the bequest of President Clinton and is a Life Director of the Fiesta Bowl. She is a consultant to universities, international governments and a featured speaker at conferences. In 2020, she has served on multiple panels addressing human rights, justice, diversity, equity and inclusion and the future of Broadway; including interviews with W. Kamau Bell and Tony Award director Kenny Leon related to the pandemic of racism; and participated in the TheaterMakers Summit on getting Broadway touring productions back on the road. Colleen is the recipient of numerous awards including the 2020 National Coalition of 100 Black Women Education Legend, 2019 Valley Leadership Woman of the Year, 2019 ASU West Pioneer Award, National Society of Arts and Letters Medallion of Merit, Valle del Sol’s Mom of the Year, APAP Fan Taylor Award, Black Philanthropy Initiative Honor, The Broadway League's Outstanding Achievement in Presenter Management and Arizona's Governor’s Arts Award. In 2012, The Arizona Republic recognized Colleen for Arizona’s 100th Anniversary as one of the individuals who had the greatest impact in the era. Follow Colleen on Instagram @CJRoggensack. Look out for ASU’s upcoming season of performances at https://www.asugammage.com/. For all things Broadway Biz, visit our Instagram @BroadwayBizPodcast or our website broadwaybizpodcast.com. Have a question for Hal or a topic you'd like him to explore? Send Hal an email at broadwaybiz@halluftig.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, executive director of the CPD and member of the MHDD team, interviews Mary Giliberti about mental health and policy. Make sure to check out the Mental Health America website for tons of great resources mentioned in this episode. Full transcripts are available in English and in Spanish below. BIO:Mary Giliberti is the Executive Vice President of Policy at Mental Health America. Mary focuses on federal policy to promote prevention, early intervention, integration, and recovery. Prior to joining MHA in 2019, she was the Chief Executive Officer of The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). She also has worked in the Office for Civil Rights at the Department of Health and Human Serves and as disability counsel to the United States Senate Health, Education and Labor Committee. After graduating from Yale Law School, she clerked for Judge Phyllis Kravitch on the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals and received a Skadden Fellowship to work at the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law. Links: English TranscriptSpanish Transcript MHA websiteMHDD website   *Music Credit: Music for our podcast is licensed from Marmoset Music. Artist: Johnny Clay; Song "Looking Down the Road"

In this episode, we explore the idea that everyone who has retirement assets should have the ability to know where their money is invested and how it has an impact in the world.  With knowledge comes power-- the power to make sound economic and moral decisions. Our guest is Congressman Andy Levin, Vice Chair of the House Education and Labor Committee and author of legislation that could make that happen.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi slammed Republican leadership on their failure to rebuke Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene over her past comments. Greene repeatedly indicated support for executing prominent Democratic politicians, including Pelosi, in 2018 and 2019 before being elected to Congress. The House Speaker is also criticizing Greene’s placement on the House Education and Labor Committee after comments surfaced that showed her agreeing with people who said the 2018 Parkland school shooting was a “false flag” operation. Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens is a member of that committee and has called for Greene’s removal. She tells Anderson Cooper these types of antics have no place in their committee. Plus, South Carolina has detected the first U.S. cases of the Covid-19 strain first seen in South Africa. Scientists are concerned about this strain because it seems to be more transmissible. Dr. Leana Wen is the former Baltimore Health Commissioner, an emergency room physician and is a CNN Medical Analyst. She joins AC360 to discuss her concerns about the new variant. Airdate: January 28, 2021 Guests: Rep. Haley Stevens Dr. Leana WenTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

This Friday, we continue to cover the drama around Gamestop shares falling over 40% on Thursday after Robinhood restricted trading for its users. Next, we talk about how Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene was appointed to the House Education and Labor Committee and how Kevin McCarthy met with Trump at Mar-a-Lago to plan for the 2022 midterms. Finally, with the rise of more contagious Covid strains, experts are sharing new precautions around mask-wearing.

The Department of Homeland Security has issued a bulletin over the “heightened threat environment” following President Biden's inauguration. The U.S. coronavirus death toll has now topped 427,000 with 25.5 million cases. Biden's Covid team holds their first briefing, coordinator says “this is a national emergency….everything is on the table”. FEMA is preparing to ask the Pentagon for 10,000 soldiers to help the vaccine program. Biden is focusing on a $1.9 trillion Covid relief plan as the Senate prepares for the Trump impeachment trial. Biden signs executive actions to address the climate crisis. Sen. Tim Kaine is considering a Trump censure resolution as an alternative to impeachment. House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy tells Republicans to stop attacking each other: “cut that crap out”. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is set to join the Education & Labor Committee; she once called the Parkland shooting a “false flag” operation. After being poisoned and jailed, a Russian opposition leader's apartment is raided by police. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

This episode, Hal invites Maggie Brohn to the podcast. Maggie is the Executive Producer for Hamilton worldwide and Chief Operating Officer of Adventureland LCC, the lead producer for Hamilton and other Broadway shows. Hal and Maggie break down the roles and responsibilities of a general manager, reveal the story behind Legally Blonde's infamous "party bike", and try to answer that age old question, why are Broadway tickets so expensive? Maggie's other recent productions include Derren Brown: Secret and The Cher Show. Previously, Maggie was a partner at Bespoke Theatricals where she general managed over 20 productions on Broadway and tour, such as MOTOWN the Musical, Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway, After Midnight, A Behanding In Spokane, and Venus in Fur. Maggie is on the Board of Governors and Executive Committee for The Broadway League, and a former Co-Chair of the Labor Committee, which represents producers in collective bargaining negotiations. For all things Broadway Biz, visit our Instagram @BroadwayBizPodcast or our website broadwaybizpodcast.com. Have a question for Hal or a topic you'd like him to explore? Send Hal an email at broadwaybiz@halluftig.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eddie Rye with Co-Host Hayward Evans: ? *Congressman Bobby Scott (D) Virginia, Chair, House Education and Labor Committee comments on the VP Debate and the importance of participating in the political process. *Carolyn Riley Payne, President, Seattle King County NAACP comments on the organizations voter registration drive. *David Hackney (D), a candidate for the 11th District, Washington State House of Representatives. He will respond to candidates forum questions emailed to him. *Erica Conway, Seattle King County NAACP Freedom Fund Chair comments on the goals and objectives of the committee that she leads.

Eddie Rye with Co-Host Hayward Evans: ​ *Congressman Bobby Scott (D) Virginia, Chair, House Education and Labor Committee comments on the VP Debate and the importance of participating in the political process. *Carolyn Riley Payne, President, Seattle King County NAACP comments on the organizations voter registration drive. *David Hackney (D), a candidate for the 11th District, Washington State House of Representatives. He will respond to candidates forum questions emailed to him. *Erica Conway, Seattle King County NAACP Freedom Fund Chair comments on the goals and objectives of the committee that she leads.

The teaching profession may be in line for some help from federal lawmakers.Congresswoman Lori Trahan, a guest earlier this week on WHAV's morning show, is in Washington for the introduction of a bill that would authorize $6 billion in spending programs, including teacher residencies, to help support teachers during the coronavirus pandemic. Trahan describes what the proposed “Supporting Teachers with Residency Opportunities and New Grants”—known as STRONG—Act.“It amends the Higher Ed Act to expand eligibility for our undergraduate students with a major related to teaching, to enter into the Teacher Residency Program, to fast track prospective teachers into the workforce—either virtually, or in-person—so we can provide additional assistance, and much needed back-up to our existing teacher pools,” she explained.Trahan says the measure would also allow undergraduate students, enrolled in a teacher residency, to enter into the public service loan forgiveness program.“We want to incentivize, much like we did with nurses back in the spring, to get our new and prospective teachers into the pipeline so that they can help where our existing teachers may not be able to be in a classroom, or may have health concerns that prohibit them,” she said.Trahan says one in four teachers have pre-existing health condition that puts them at a higher risk if they contract COVID-19 and this legislation would help expand the available teacher pool.Trahan, a member of the House Education and Labor Committee, joined with Congresswomen Jahana Hayes of Connecticut and Cheri Bustos of Illinois to introduce the legislation. The bill has been endorsed by the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers.Support the show (https://whav.net/become-a-whav-member/)

How does a national teacher of the year - turned Congresswoman - view school reopening plans in Connecticut? This hour, we talk with Congresswoman Jahana Hayes, who represents Connecticut’s Fifth District in the U.S. House of Representatives. The freshman lawmaker is nearing the end of her first term in Congress. Hayes is a member of the House Education and Labor Committee--we ask her to weigh in what measures need to be in place for students and teachers to return to school safely. And how should Congress take action nationally on police accountability? We want to hear from you, too. Are you a resident in the fifth congressional district? What questions do you have for Congresswoman Hayes? GUEST: Representative Jahana Hayes - U.S. Representative for Connecticut’s Fifth District. This November, Representative Hayes will be up for  re-election in the Fifth District against Republican David X. Sullivan Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

SPECIAL EDITION. There are several battlegrounds on the way to restoring the Republic, among them, are fighting systemic racism, preserving the right to the first amendment and to protest, fighting for the rule of law, and addressing the pandemic. Mr. Trump has made it absolutely essential that we resolve these matters in a way that is favorable to the nation. In this special edition of the Flannery Podcast, we have several guests to help us analyze these factors, Rep. Bobby Scott, the Chair of the House Education and Labor Committee, Charles Kaiser, a former reporter for the The NY Times, WSJ, Newsweek and more, Jerry Lefcourt, a renowned criminal defense lawyer, and Maria Dampman, a novelist. A lot of food for thought and action. We hope you enjoy this episode. John P. Flannery, jonflan@aol.com, @jonflan

The White House is blocking US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Robert Redfield and other officials from the agency from testifying before a House Education and Labor Committee hearing on reopening schools next week, just as the debate over sending children back to classrooms has flared up across the US. CNN's Brian Todd investigates so-called 'Covid parties' as the number of hospitalized coronavirus patients continue to rise. Director of the National Institutes of Health Dr. Francis Collins, who is Dr. Anthony Fauci's boss, is asked about what he would do if he were asked by President Trump to fire Fauci.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

On June 12, Cecil Roberts, President of the United Mine Workers of America, was the final speaker at the 2020 West Virginia Association of Black Lung Clinics annual conference. Roberts began his remarks with a video clip of former miners testifying before the House Education and Labor Committee in June 2019 about contracting black lung at an early age and the urgent need for Congress to pass silica dust standards. His comments addressed concerns about COVID-19 and the well being of working miners and those with black lung, hailed the miners' ten year fight that won pension and health care benefits for retired miners last December, and encouraged everyone to continue to put the pressure on Congress to pass silica dust standards to lower the kinds of cases of serious lung disease now seen with many miners. The participants at this online event included health care providers and staff at black lung clinics, public health officials, researchers , lawyers and others calling in from the coalfields and beyond. On Tuesday, June 16, the UMWA filed a petition in federal appeals court asking the court to force the Mine Safety and Health Administration, or MSHA, to issue an emergency standard to protect vulnerable coal miners from the infectious COVID 19 disease.

Urban Forum NW 02 - 27 - 20, with Eddie Rye and Hayward Evans: ?and guests; *Congressman Bobby Scott represent the 3rd Congressional District, Virginia. He Chairs the House Education and Labor Committee comments on the work accomplished in his committee, and his priorities for this session. *Bookda Gheisar, Senior Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for the Port of Seattle comments on her duties and responsibilities in the port's quest for fairness. *Reverend Kennethe J. Ransfer Sr., Senior Pastor, Greater Mount Baker Missionary Baptist Church pays tribute to the late Nesby Glasgow who was his football teammate at Gardena High School. Nesby earned All Conference honors at the University of Washington and was a star in UW's 1978 Rose Bowl victory over Michigan. He went on to an illustrious career in the National Football League (NFL) and played the last five years of his career with the Seattle Seahawks. *Fred Anderson retired Seattle Seahawks player that earned two Super Bowl Rings with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the late 1970's worked in the community with Nesby Glasgow advocating for economic justice. Nesby supported each NFL team depositing 10% of their revenue in a Black Owned Bank,(BOB) i/3 of the NFL Pension Fund be deposited in a BOB. (Congresswoman Maxine Waters can make the bank happen). *Keith Tucker, comments on the Hip Hop Is Green Health & Wellness Expo 2020 that will be held on Friday, March 6, 2020 at the Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion. Five Celebrity Chefs will participate and you can taste their plant based cuisine. There will also be entertainment by local artist. *Terrell Jackson, Owner, Catfish Corner comments on his operation in Skyway and talks about his plans to expand his operation back to the Central District (CD) of Seattle

Tim Walberg (R-Tipton), Congressman of Michigan’s 7th District and member of the U.S. House Education and Labor Committee – He’s calling on Congress to investigate the “growing corruption scandal” in the UAW

In memory of Cedric Napoleon   I wasn't going to write on this topic quite yet, but I'm working on a case right now that has me upset over public agency mismanagement and misconduct that has resulted in the physical abuse of our nonverbal student with severe special needs and God only knows how many other students within this public education agency. It reminded me of a lot of things, including our organization's founding and the protective purpose KPS4Parents has always served as student and family advocates.   I maintain my list of topics to write about as draft posts on the backend of our site, sometimes just as a title, sometimes with a brief description, as the ideas come to me and, when I go to write, I have them more or less organized in my head in the order I want to write them. But, sometimes, like now, something happens that makes one of the topics leap up to the top of the list.   I am currently providing paralegal support to an attorney on a case in which our student has gone for years without behavioral interventions in her IEPs after previous years of successfully benefitting from such IEP interventions. She has regressed to the point where she was behaviorally 10 years ago, before receiving any appropriate behavioral interventions at all.   The educational neglect in this case rises to the level of physical abuse. The school district's bumbling ineptitude at the expense of our student's welfare has been nothing short of galling. Our student is now sitting safely at home waiting for her case to be either adjudicated or settled but without the benefit of any instruction or related services until it's resolved.   Which takes me back to the founding of KPS4Parents and the event that was the last straw that compelled our founder, Nyanza Cook, to start KPS4Parents. In 2002, I was a lay advocate in private practice helping families of students with special needs, and Nyanza hired me to help her with her step-son's case, which is a story unto itself for another day. It's how we met and these were the early days. It was the context we were in at the time.   Nyanza hails from Killeen, Texas near Fort Hood, the largest U.S. Army base in the continental United States. While diversity has been tolerated, if not embraced, within the U.S. military in many instances, outside of the military base in the rural areas of Texas, diversity is not so much appreciated. Killeen Independent School District (KISD) has historically operated separate schools for students with "behavioral problems," most of whom have been African-American or Latino. The quality of special education in KISD has been historically abysmal, particularly for students of color, which is how it's misconduct led to our organization's founding.   In 2002, a young man named Cedric Napoleon was attending a Special Day Class (SDC) at one of KISD's special schools for students with "behavioral problems." Cedric was a foster child living with his foster mother, Toni Price. He had experienced severe trauma in early childhood, including deprivation of food for days that led to a food hoarding behavior and other behavioral challenges. He was in special education under the Emotional Disturbance (ED) category and his SDC was supposed to be configured specifically for students with ED issues.   Also in the classroom at the time was Nyanza's nephew. On one fateful day in March 2002, Cedric was suffocated to death by his classroom teacher during a prone restraint. He was not being violent towards others, trying to run out of the classroom, or hurting himself when she restrained him. He was being non-compliant and she took it as an affront to her authority. She pinned him face down on the floor out of hostile rage and when he said, "I can't breathe," she replied, "If you can speak, you can breathe." He expired shortly thereafter as Nyanza's nephew and his classmates watched on in horror.   That night, Nyanza got a hysterical phone call from family members gathered at her parents' house in Killeen. They knew she was talking about starting a special education advocacy organization and had been advocating for her step-son in California. They put her nephew on the phone with her and all he could say in a dazed voice was, "They killed him, Auntie. They killed him." He was terrified to return to school after that, and never did. His life has been one of despair and tragedy ever since.   The day Nyanza's nephew witnessed Cedric's murder in his classroom by his teacher, he was already there because he had his own ED issues. To add the trauma of witnessing Cedric's murder to his own pre-existing special education needs, in the place that was supposed to help him overcome his pre-existing special education needs and at the hands of the person who was supposed to help him, was just too much.   More than one life was destroyed that day. Cedric's classmates witnessed his murder in that ED SDC and were affected for life in ways that could only lead to more suffering for them. The District's students most vulnerable to trauma were severely traumatized by one of the most grotesque abuses of their trust possible. They witnessed their teacher kill a classmate for daring to defy her authority.   Nyanza called me that night as soon as she got off the phone with her family and told me what they had told her. She and I agreed that when teachers were murdering our babies in plain sight of our other babies (we have an it-takes-a-village mentality, which makes all babies our babies), we couldn't stand idly by. The death of Cedric Napoleon was the final straw that compelled Nyanza to go through with starting our organization, she asked for my help, I said "Yes!" without hesitation, and we had our paperwork in order by June of 2003.   In Cedric's case, to make matters worse, once his life had ended, so had his foster mother's legal authority to act on his behalf as a parent. She could not pursue justice for him because she lacked the legal authority and the foster care system did little to nothing about it. Cedric's killer was never tried for murder. She was never subject to any disciplinary action by the public education system in Texas.   On May 19, 2009, Toni Price finally got her chance to do something about what had happened to Cedric. The Education and Labor Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives was being presented with a report of the findings of an investigation the Committee had previously ordered to have done by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) regarding the use of seclusion and restraints in public schools. There had been a fairly recent similar study conducted of private schools that produced shocking and horrifying disclosures as bad as Cedric's or worse, and the Committee had wanted to know if these problems were also pervasive in our nation's public schools.   The GAO report started circulating among those in my professional circle online shortly after the hearings and ultimately found its way to me. I remember reading through it and getting to the section describing what happened to Cedric and going, "Wait a minute. I've heard this story before ... OMG! This is the kid from Nyanza's nephew's class!" I immediately forwarded the report to Nyanza and either called or texted her to follow up. At some point we ended up on the phone and she was flabbergasted to see Cedric's story spelled out in the report. It was the same student she had told me about back in 2002.   In the course of conducting its investigation, out of all of the cases of problems with seclusions and restraints that GAO examined, Cedric's stood out as particularly horrifying, in no small part due to the fact that his killer had never faced any serious consequences for killing him at the time of the investigation. The investigators searched for this teacher when their investigation revealed that she had faced no consequences and, shortly before the date of their presentation to the Committee, found that she had relocated to Virginia and was running an SDC on a public school campus that was only a 45-minute drive away from where the Committee was convening to hear the presentation of their report.   There was no effort to conceal the outrage that several Committee members expressed over the fact that this woman had not only killed an ED student in the ED SDC where she was supposed to be helping him get better, but that she faced no consequences and was able to get credentialed in at least one other state because the fact that she had killed a student didn't follow her on her record. They openly referred to Cedric's death as a murder.   The Committee's disgust is exposed during the hearing (Her testimony was compelling; even now, it still makes me cry.   Toni argued for a national, if not global, directory of teachers found guilty of child abuse for education agencies to use for screening teaching applicants, and she did so from the most informed position possible. She spoke as the primary caregiver of a child with mental health needs killed by the person entrusted to address them every day at school, but with no legal recourse to do anything about it, leaving advocating for that child and protecting others like him to no one. Only the fluke of a Congressional investigation at the right time on the right topic exposed what happened, and Toni took the opportunity to say what needed to be said.   Which brings me back to the topic of this post and podcast, which is the use of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) in special education. Subsequent to the May 2009 hearing, GAO began gathering additional information and the U.S. Department of Education began promulgating guidance and technical information regarding PBIS. In 2012, the U.S. Department of Education produced the Restraint and Seclusion Resource Document.   In February 2019, after 10 years of collecting data on the use of seclusion and restraints in our public schools, GAO produced another report and another hearing was held during which the last 10 years' worth of data collected and analyzed were presented to the Committee. Witnesses gave testimony, provided additional evidence, and answered questions. You now can look up the CRDC data for your own school district on the CRDC site.   Shortly thereafter, the U.S. Department of Education announced an initiative to address the inappropriate use of seclusions and restraints in our public schools. Just this last December, four members of the U.S. House of Representatives proposed a bill, HR 5325, referred to as the “Ending Punitive, Unfair, School-based Harm that is Overt and Unresponsive to Trauma Act of 2019” or the “Ending PUSHOUT Act of 2019," which seems like way too poor of a word choice for a name just to create an acronym, but the body of the bill still nonetheless prohibits seclusions and restraints and includes other regulations pertaining to behavioral interventions.   HR 5325 is still a bill pending before the Education and Labor Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives. It was introduced just last month, so obviously nothing has happened with it, yet. Congress has been a little busy lately and the last time the Committee tried to pass legislation to address seclusion and restraints in 2009, it passed in the House only to never see the light of day in the Senate. That's likely to happen again, now, with our current configuration of Congress, but the effort still needs to be made.   What GAO reported in the most recent hearing was that there wasn't enough data in, yet, regarding the efficacy of Education's efforts to promulgate PBIS technical information and guidance among the public schools or the degree to which the schools that availed themselves of it found it beneficial. In controlled research situations in which implementation fidelity was maintained, PBIS was proven to work, but how well public schools actually implement it with success in the absence of researcher oversight and fidelity checking remains to be seen.   What seems to be the case, and the whole reason this issue is before the House Education and Labor Committee, again, is that there is an obvious need for federal oversight and regulation, here. There is a lack of consistency from state to state as to how behavioral interventions are to be implemented in schools. Some states have regulations regarding seclusions and restraints in schools and others do not. Even those states that have laws in place don't provide for adequate enforcement of those laws.   The lack of built-in accountability has made it possible for horrible situations to happen. And, they continue to happen. The only way the public school system is held accountable in situations like these is when individual families take legal action. Hence, the case I'm now working on that has made these issues spring to life for me, once again, much to my deep disappointment.   Educator and support staff training, or a gross lack thereof, more specifically, is often at the heart of these cases. But, so is the lack of teacher accountability and the degree to which educators tend to cover up each other's tracks, even if it means a child dies in the process.   The fear of talking usually goes to fear of losing their jobs, fear of reprisals from their co-workers, fear of being held accountable for the actions of others, fear of getting in trouble for the same thing for which someone else is getting in trouble because they've done it, too, and has to come with a tremendous amount of internal conflict. Only sociopaths could smoothly walk that rocky landscape without being troubled by the experience.   The willingness of school administrators to let something as horrible as student traumatization, physical injury, and/or death by the hands of teaching staff and aides in the learning environment get swept under the rug and hope nobody notices, if not actively seek to conceal it, is repugnant. There is a lack of professional integrity in the public education system that can reach sickening proportions, and these cases are examples.   So, I really don't have an upbeat ending for this post and podcast. I'm pretty not okay with what I'm still seeing going on with respect to seclusion and restraints in public schools in California, which is supposed to be the most progressive state in the country. It's particularly bad in rural communities far away from specialists and adequate facilities, particularly when those communities are mostly made up of low-income households.   In some cases, like the one I'm working on now, the student has experienced nothing short of absolute barbarism. It shouldn't take people like me helping to hold the public education system accountable after the fact. The answer is prevention. In the absence of any guidance in the student's IEPs as to how to address her behaviors, she was repeatedly secluded and restrained by teachers and aides who didn't know what else to do.   This was all just up until a few weeks ago, which is why she's now safely at home but without any instruction or related services until her attorney, in collaboration with me as his paralegal and the experts we're bringing onto the team, can get this mess cleaned up. It just sickens my heart that after all the years that I've been doing this work - 29 years this coming June, mind you - this is where things are still at. In the most progressive state in the Union, we're still secluding and restraining non-verbal students who are struggling to communicate their wants and needs. It puts bile in the back of my throat.

New “NCHER in 30” Podcast Includes Updates on Advocacy Activities, Focus on House Education and Labor Markup of the College Affordability Act In Episode 13 of the “NCHER in 30” podcast, the NCHER staff provides updates on several advocacy activities of importance to the membership that occurred in the month of October. In particular, James and Shelly discuss the recent introduction and markup of H.R. 4674, the College Affordability Act, a comprehensive reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, by the House Education and Labor Committee and its prospects for passage later this year. Then, Pam Shepherd interviews Elise Nowikowski, Principal of Evidens Group, on implementing and complying with federal laws and regulations. If you have any feedback or have topic suggestions, please send comments to info@ncher.us.  

Matt and Matt update and review bills before the Labor Committee that are related to education.

Matt and Matt update and review bills before the Labor Committee that are related to education.0:00 - intro1:03 - 2:58 LD 240 UPDATE!2:58 - 11:58 LD 300: An Act To Protect Hourly School Personnel Pay During School Days Missed Due to Weather or Emergency Closures11:58 - 16:34 LD 1412: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Collective Bargaining Rights of Employees of School Management and Leadership Centers16:34 - 18:25 LD 1041: An Act Regarding Collective Bargaining for Public Employees under the Municipal Public Employees Labor Relations Laws18:25 - 22:52 LD 900: An Act To Expand the Rights of Public Employees under the Maine Labor Laws22:52 - 27:33 LD 1184: An Act Regarding Penalties for Early Retirement for Certain Members of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System27:33 - end LD 1354: An Act To Eliminate the Penalties for State and Teacher Retirees Who Return to Employment

Broadcast in Politics Call in to speak with the hosts: Cisco Acosta, and our guest (646) 915-8117 Join us on Thursday April 25th, at 9:00 pm eastern time, with Victoria Seaman, and she became the first Republican Latina elected to the Nevada Legislature in state history. Victoria is currently running for City Council Ward 2. Victoria represented Assembly District 34, served as Assistant Majority Whip and was the Vice Chair of the Commerce and Labor Committee. Victoria passed several instrumental bills including one that stopped the Cosmetology Board from shutting it down due to a ridiculous law that wouldn’t allow the teaching of special effects make-up, without teaching all other forms of cosmetology, protected homeowners against squatters and another that increased safeguards against guardianship abuse. Topics for Discussions: The tax implications for Nevada citizens with the current Governor, The pros and cons of the Raiders football team in Vegas. Is Nevada going Blue   Show sponsor: Studentsforabetterfuture.com

Matt and Matt still have terrible microphones (well, Matt does anyway), but they review some bills before the Labor Committee in a small break from reviewing Education Committee bills.0:00 - 0:45 intro0:45

Matt and Matt still have terrible microphones (well, Matt does anyway), but they review some bills before the Labor Committee in a small break from reviewing Education Committee bills.0:00 - 0:45 intro0:45 - 3:38 LD 900: An Act To Expand the Rights of Public Employees under the Maine Labor Laws; and LD 1041: An Act Regarding Collective Bargaining for Public Employees under the Municipal Public Employees Labor Relations Laws.3:38 - end LD 240: An Act To Allow Public Employers of Teachers to Negotiate Regarding Educational Policies

Since seating the 116th Congress three weeks ago, there has been a lot going on in Washington. Tom Netting of CSPEN, the Central States Private Education Network, which represents schools nationwide to public policymakers in Washington and throughout the nation, joins us to give an update on what we can expect out of the 116th Congress with respect to higher education, the 2019 Negotiated Rulemaking process, and the Education Department reorganization. The 116th Congress Given a split Congress, we can expect some changes in higher ed, and perhaps this may be what is needed to move the Higher Education Act and other policies through.  Changing Players The big news coming out of the Senate is that Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn) has announced this will be his last two years in Congress. He has led the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee since 2015, and he, along with Sen. Patti Murray (D-WA), ranking member of the Democratic party, have done a considerable amount of work in a bipartisan fashion. The new chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee is Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA). Rep. Scott has served in multiple roles on the committee, including chairman and ranking member, and is very familiar with the process and leadership of the committee. Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), the former committee chair, will be the ranking member. The good news is that similar to Alexander and Murray in the Senate, Scott, and Fox have good rapport and have worked in a bipartisan fashion, and we have four individuals who, despite their differences, can work together and have the opportunity to push things across the finish line. Higher Education Act Reauthorizing the Higher Education Act is one of those things which needs pushing. Reauthorization is should happen every 5 to 6 years, but has been delayed the last three times – it has been 11 years since the last reauthorization, and the previous two were in 2008 and 1998, 10 years apart. Getting this to the finish line is critical. In the last 11 years, there have been a number of changes that require legislative action. For example, students need revisions to help support them in their access to higher education; institutions need help in bringing innovation and other aspects forward; and Congress and the Department and the community need the opportunity to bring necessary reforms to the table. The HEA is one of the few remaining education issues on which Sen. Alexander has not put his stamp. Given he's a former Secretary of Education and former chancellor of the University of Tennessee, this is something very near and dear to his heart, and we expect this is high on his list of things to accomplish. Negotiated Rule Making The first session of the 2019 Negotiated Rulemaking process began last week with the Accreditation and Innovation (full) committee in session, and the three subcommittees met on Friday. For those who are unfamiliar with the Neg Reg process as it is sometimes called, there is a full committee comprised of 16 primary and 16 alternate members representing the various constituencies in higher education, and three subcommittees focusing on faith-based entities, TEACH grants, and distance learning. A significant amount of the work will be done at the subcommittee level, who will report out to the full committee for approval/disapproval of the recommendations. There are two significant differences between this and previous Neg Reg processes. First, the Department is using what they are calling consensus buckets in an attempt to gain consensus around individual issues or proposals so that if one set does contain full consensus, they can move that forward as a consensus proposal even if others do not. This is a distinct difference from the all or nothing proposals of the past negotiated rulemaking processes, and gives hope that negotiators might have a shot at completing a very ambitious agenda, or at least some pieces of it. The alternative is that for those areas which are not completed to consensus, the Department will issue its guidance which may be in opposition to many constituencies’ desires. The other difference is who is permitted to speak at committee meetings. The Department attempted to limit discussion to the primary negotiator and allow the alternate only to speak if the primary was not in attendance, (in the past you had both the primary and alternate negotiator being able to speak as they saw fit), but there was pushback from the committee. Ultimately, the protocol was modified to provide for limited circumstances in which both the primary and the alternate would speak. This seemed to work out well in the full committee deliberations. Committee Meetings Report The full committee got off to a good (but late because of weather) start with discussions about accreditation and the agenda. There was some drama at the beginning – seating the state higher education executive officers (SHEEAs) and state attorneys general in the groups. It was ultimately decided that the SHEEAs would be seated on the full committee and states attorneys general will be seated as primary negotiator at a distance education and educational innovation subcommittee. Some of the biggest issues that negotiators will be examining are credit hour and substantive interaction definitions and how those impact competency-based education and federal financial aid. Much of this work will be done at the subcommittee level, and it will be interesting to see how this plays out with the consensus buckets. Schedule The current schedule is that the full committee will meet the weeks of February 10 and March 25, and subcommittees will meet in the week prior to the full committee. The formal Neg Reg process will end on March 28 if all things remain on schedule, but that is predicated on getting all the work done that is necessary, as well as achieving consensus on one or more of the various consensus buckets. We can expect to see interim reports coming out from CSPEN and the various news agencies that report on higher ed news following each of the sessions. Final Report Out Expect to see summaries for those items for which consensus was reached in early April, but for those areas that did not reach consensus, we will be left to speculate on where the conversations of the negotiations left off, where the department positioning was and what we might anticipate it to be as the process goes forward. As is the case with previously negotiated rulemaking, the Department will have the months of April and May (and probably into June) to develop its notice of proposed rulemaking, and probably will publish it in the summer for comments. The final regulations should be published on or about November 1 of this year in order for them to become effective by July 1, 2020. Giving Input to the Process If someone wishes to give input, they can find the list of participants at the Department of Education's website. Also, if you would like to access the live YouTube and streaming videos of the of the negotiations as they take place, here is the link. Department of Education Reorganization The Department of Education recently announced a reorganization, much of which is linked to the Department’s notion of next-generation FSA (federal student financial aid). The Department is looking to first reform the delivery mechanism for federal student financial aid and the backend. They have started building the new system infrastructure geared towards getting better and more accessible information to the individual borrowers and students. They intend to use platforms that utilize mobile devices, as well as the web and the Internet, to bring more information to the consumer in real time on everything from their past applications to their specific loan data. The next step is how to deal with the responsibilities of the Department as it relates to the delivery of FSA. This includes the servicers and the collection activities on the far back end. There have been a couple of starts and stops with this that have resulted in the courts being involved to determine who should be involved and how they should be involved, but hopefully this will lead to a better way to do FSA. As part of the reorg, they have filled 24+ vacancies. These are high- to mid-level individuals across the entire spectrum of the higher education, including elementary, secondary, office of civil rights, and others. Hopefully, filling these vacancies will allow the Department to provide more guidance and information in areas such as Borrower Defense to Repayment Regulations and Gainful Employment. This reorg is not without some concern. There is downsizing going on at the same time, and many are concerned this is a signal to those that believe that the Department should be abolished. Additionally, there are those who view this as yet another way support both the Trump and the Republican agenda by putting people in place who favor some communities to the detriment of others, e.g. for-profit over community colleges or traditional higher education institutions. Government Shutdown The current Washington shut down has not affected the Department of Education too much as it was part of the Labor HHS appropriations bill previously passed by the Senate. However, there are a number of other agencies that affect the Department, e.g., the Federal Register – until guidance is published in the Federal Register, it cannot take effect. Thus, the Department may have completed the BDR guidance, but it cannot go into effect. Cybersecurity Cybersecurity is coming up on people’s radar again, not that it should have ever left. The issue was raised at the FSA conference in two presentations by Department of Ed personnel, who stressed that this area is ever-changing. Institutional leadership must be mindful of cybersecurity as it relates to protection of personal data and compliance. The Department is saying that they can help, so reach out to them. Bullet Points: Drill down on key points of the interview:   Given a split Congress, we can expect some changes in higher ed, and perhaps this may be what is needed to move the Higher Education Act and other policies through. Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn) has announced this will be his last two years in Congress.  He chairs the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. The new chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee is Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA). The good news is that similar to Alexander and Murray in the Senate, Scott and Fox have good rapport and have worked in a bipartisan fashion, and we have four individuals who, despite their differences, can work together and have the opportunity to push things across the finish line. Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act is should happen every 5 to 6 years, but has been delayed the last three times – it has been 11 years since the last reauthorization, and the previous two were in 2008 and 1998, 10 years apart. The first session of the 2019 Negotiated Rule Making process began last week with the Accreditation and Innovation (full) committee in session, and the three subcommittees, faith-based entities, TEACH grants, and distance learning, met on Friday. Some of the biggest issues that negotiators will be examining are credit hour and substantive interaction definitions and how those impact competency-based education and federal financial aid. The current Neg Reg schedule is that the full committee will meet the weeks of February 10 and March 25, and subcommittees will meet in the week prior to the full committee. The formal Neg Reg process will end on March 28 if all things remain on schedule. Expect to see summaries for those items for which consensus was reached in early April, but for those areas that did not reach consensus, we will be left to speculate on where the conversations of the negotiations left off, where the department positioning was and what we might anticipate it to be as the process goes forward. If someone wishes to give input, they can find the list of participants at the Department of Education's website. Also, if you would like to access the live YouTube and streaming videos of the of the negotiations as they take place, here is the link. The Department of Education recently announced a reorganization, much of which is linked to the Department’s notion of next-generation FSA (federal student financial aid). As part of the reorg, they have filled 24+ vacancies. These are high- to mid-level individuals across the entire spectrum of the higher education, including elementary, secondary, office of civil rights, and others. Hopefully, filling these vacancies will allow the Department to provide more guidance and information in areas such as Borrower Defense to Repayment Regulations and Gainful Employment. The current Washington shut down has not affected the Department of Education too much as it was part of the Labor HHS appropriations bill previously passed by the Senate. However, there are a number of other agencies that affect the Department, e.g., the Federal Register – until guidance is published in the Federal Register, it cannot take effect. Cybersecurity is coming up on people’s radar again, not that it should have ever left. The issue was raised at the FSA conference in two presentations by Department of Ed personnel, who stressed that this area is ever-changing. Institutional leadership must be mindful of cybersecurity as it relates to protection of personal data and compliance. The Department is saying that they can help, so reach out to them. Links to Articles, Apps, or websites mentioned during the interview: Sen. Lamar Alexander Sen. Patti Murray Congressman Bobby Scott Rep. Virginia Foxx 2019 Negotiated Rulemaking process Neg Reg list of participants Department of Education Live streaming link Guests Social Media Links: Tom Netting LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-netting-9214755/ CSPEN LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/6954716/ Tom Netting Twitter - @t_netting Your Social Media Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdrumm/ Twitter: @thechangeldr Email: podcast@changinghighered.com

A pro-Palestinian activist since 1970, Jeff Blankfort was formerly the editor of the Middle East Labor Bulletin and co-founder of the Labor Committee of the Middle East. He was also a founding member of the November 29 Coalition on Palestine and the Palestine Solidarity Committee. He currently hosts the radio program Takes on the World on KYZX in Mendocino, CA.  

Adam Clayton Powell Jr. (November 29, 1908 – April 4, 1972) was a Baptist pastor and an American politician, who represented Harlem, New York City, in the United States House of Representatives (1945–71). He was the first person of African-American descent to be elected from New York to Congress. Oscar Stanton De Priest of Illinois was the first black person to be elected to Congress in the 20th century; Powell was the fourth. Re-elected for nearly three decades, Powell became a powerful national politician of the Democratic Party, and served as a national spokesman on civil rights and social issues. He also urged United States presidents to support emerging nations in Africa and Asia as they gained independence after colonialism. In 1961, after 16 years in the House, Powell became chairman of the Education and Labor Committee, the most powerful position held by an African American in Congress. As Chairman, he supported the passage of important social and civil rights legislation under presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. Following allegations of corruption, in 1967 Powell was excluded from his seat by Democratic Representatives-elect of the 90th Congress, but he was re-elected and regained the seat in the 1969 United States Supreme Court ruling in Powell v. McCormack. He lost his seat in 1970 to Charles Rangel and retired from electoral politics.

John Nemo a 1-on-1 personal business coach, marketing consultant and professional speaker living in St. Paul, Minnesota. He's the author of six books, including LinkedIn Riches: How to Leverage the World's Largest Network to Enhance Your Brand, Generate Leads and Increase Revenue! He has a new book, website and podcast called Fired Up: Ignite Your Passion, Love Your Work and Live Your Legacy! Dominick Bianca Best Selling author, Dominick Bianca who is a  Louisiana Personal Injury and Workers Compensation Attorney Assemblyman Ronald Dancer discussing the Shaneen Allen case. He has served in the New Jersey Legislature since 2002. He presently serves on the Tourism-Gaming & the Arts Committee, the Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee and the Labor Committee. Mr. Dancer served as the Mayor of Plumsted Township for 22 years from 1990 through 2011 and continues to volunteer as the Township's Business Administrator. He is employed with the Ocean County Adjuster's Office

The Workforce Protections Subcommittee of the House Education and Labor Committee held a field hearing on the explosion at the Middletown Kleen Energy Plant June 28, 2010

Day in Washington- The Disability Policy Podcast explores and discusses various aspects of disability policy. Each episode will cover a specific issue within disability, and/or a disability-related news article. These 5-10 minute podcasts offer an easy to understand introduction to disability policy and resources for those interested in further study. You can find the text of each podcast in the comments.  If you have difficulty downloading the podcast, please right-click and save it to your computer for playback. Episode Summary: On January 29th, the House Education and Labor Committee held a hearing on the ADA Restoration Act. Unfortunately, I was home sick with the flu so was unable to attend in person. However, this podcast still contains clips of the oral testimony from witnesses in their own words courtesy of the Ed and Labor Committee's webcast records. Audio File:  Day in Washington Podcast #19 - (January House Hearing on the ADA Restoration Act) Show Notes - Introduction, Date of Podcast - Testimony of Majority Leader Steny Hoyer - Testimony of Andrew Imparato - Story of Charles Littleton, Jr. - Testimony of Carey McClure - Testimony of Dr. Robert Burgdorf - Testimony of David Fram - Closing and Contact information - Disclaimer Resources House Committee on Education and Labor Hearing on the ADA Restoration Act (January 29, 2008) Day in Washington Podcast #14(b) - Senate ADA Restoration Hearing (November 15, 2007) Day in Washington Podcast #11 - ADA Restoration House Hearing (October 4, 2007) Day in Washington Podcast #5 - ADA Restoration - An Analysis American Association of People with Disabilities ADA Restoration Blog Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities ADA Restoration Page - Includes Written Testimony of Additional Supporters

Day in Washington- The Disability Policy Podcast explores and discusses various aspects of disability policy. Each episode will cover a specific issue within disability, and/or a disability-related news article. These 8-10 minute podcasts offer an easy to understand introduction to disability policy and resources for those interested in further study. You can find the text of each podcast in the comments.  If you have difficulty downloading the podcast, please right-click and save it to your computer for playback. Note:  Due to the fact that much of the audio is taken from a webcast, please note that there may be inconsistencies in the audio quality. Episode Summary: This week's podcast covers the Senate Health, Education and Labor Committee's hearing on ADA Restoration. Within this podcast are snippets of audio from the hearing. My apologies for the late posting but I wanted to post this with a transcript. Audio File:  Day in Washington Podcast #14(b) - ADA Restoration Senate Hearing Show Notes - Introduction, Date of Podcast - Introduction to the ADA Restoration Senate Hearing (Senator Harkin) - Senator Harkin (again) - John Kemp - Dick Thornburg - Camille Olson - Senator Murray - Chai Feldblum - Closing and Contact information - Disclaimer Resources ADA Restoration Hearing on the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Website Video Webcast of November 15, 2007 ADA Restoration Act Hearing Please note that the video is not captioned. Day in Washington Podcast #11 - ADA Restoration House Hearing Day in Washington Podcast #5 - ADA Restoration American Association of People with Disabilities ADA Restoration Blog Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities ADA Restoration Page - Includes Written Testimony of Additional Supporters