Podcasts about Legislation

In Episode 109 of the Land to Lots™ Podcast, Carter Froelich talks with Tyler Cobb, Partner at Taft Law in Phoenix, Arizona, and the principal architect of Arizona House Bill 2999, on the state's new State Affordability Infrastructure District, or SAID, framework signed into law by Governor Hobbs on June 5, 2026.  Tyler shares his path into public finance, from starting as a summer associate at Ballard Spahr in Phoenix to representing developers on Arizona Community Facilities District transactions at a time when few public finance attorneys wanted that role, through his move to Taft a year ago. He then explains how House Bill 2999 came together, including the role of the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona, the year-long stakeholder engagement process, Governor Hobbs's focus on housing affordability, and the connection between cost of capital for horizontal infrastructure and the price of a finished home.  Lastly, Carter and Tyler discuss the state of district financing in Arizona, including the 1988 Community Facilities District Act, the local approval bottleneck that has made district formation unpredictable, Arizona's $347 million of new money district financing from 2019 through mid-2025 compared with Colorado, Texas, Florida, and Utah, rising horizontal construction costs, the taxpayer protection and disclosure requirements built into the SAID Act, and why the new framework governs how infrastructure gets financed rather than what gets built.  In this episode, you'll learn:  How Arizona's Community Facilities District Act has worked since 1988, and why the extent of local involvement required to form a district became the primary bottleneck rather than any deficiency in the statute itself.  Why Arizona financed $347 million of new money district infrastructure from 2019 through mid-2025 while Colorado financed $11.6 billion, Texas MUDs $8.9 billion, Florida CDDs $8.4 billion, and Utah PIDs $4.5 billion.  How Governor Hobbs's focus on housing affordability, and Arizona's fall from 33rd to 45th in the nation on affordability, shaped the framing and the legislative path of the bill.  Which features Tyler drew from Colorado metropolitan districts, Utah districts, Texas MUDs, and Florida CDDs while using the Arizona CFD Act as his drafting template.  How the legislation builds in taxpayer protection through 100 percent landowner consent to form, a detailed formation petition, Arizona Finance Authority oversight, annual district reporting, and a homeowner disclosure form at resale.  Why the SAID Act operates strictly as a special purpose financing act and does not touch zoning, entitlements, design standards, plans and specifications, or the conveyance and acceptance of completed infrastructure.  Why the 6.5 percent annual rise in horizontal construction costs over the past six years, compared with roughly 3 percent per year in the twenty years before that, makes every year of financing delay more expensive for developers and homebuyers.  How municipal concerns around staff capacity, administrative burden, and political exposure were addressed so that cities and counties keep their entitlement authority without having to administer additional districts.  Show Notes Tyler Cobb Contact Information W – https://www.taftlaw.com/  O – (602) 240-3035 E – TCobb@taftlaw.com  Plus: Whenever you're ready, here are 4 ways Launch can help you with your project:  Prepare a Special Tax District Bond Analysis for your Project – If you have a project in AZ, CA, CO, ID, NC, NM, SC, TX, UT, WA, contact Carter Froelich and have Launch prepare an initial complimentary high-level bond analysis for your project.  Add Favorable Financing Language to Annexation and/or Development Agreements – Create certainty and flexibility related to your project's infrastructure financing by having Launch professionals prepare handcrafted favorable financing language for inclusion in your Annexation and/or Development Agreement. Contact Carter Froelich for more information.  Perform The RED Analysis™ on your Project – We have developed a unique process at Launch called The RED Analysis™ in which we perform a diagnostic review of your project to determine possible ways to Reduce, Eliminate and Defer infrastructure construction costs in order to enhance project returns. Contact Carter Froelich for more information.  Hold a 1-Hour Complimentary Project Vision™ and DOS Worksheet for your Project – If you have a project in AZ, CA, CO, ID, NC, NM, SC, TX, UT, WA, contact Carter Froelich and schedule a complimentary 1-hour Project Vision™ and DOS conversation for your project which will result in a high-level Project Path & Plan™ for your project. (Note: Projects should be 250 acres or more).  Complimentary Offers for Land to Lots™ Listeners Complimentary Land to Lots book: https://www.launch-mpc.com/offer Complimentary Bond Sizing Analysis: https://form.jotform.com/231376408765160 

Legislation to cap council rates has passed its first reading through Parliament.  And allegations of electoral fraud during last year's local election have emerged in Auckland for the second time, this time focused on voting papers being tampered with in the Manurewa Local Board. For City Counselling this week, Wire Host Caeden caught up with Councillor Julie Fairey about these issues.

Tiffany Smith, Partner and the Co-Chair of the Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Working Group at WilmerHale, joined me to discuss the SEC's new Reg Crypto guidance and what it means for the crypto industry and market.Topics:- SEC Regulation Crypto Asset- SEC Tokenization Guidance- SEC Crypt Custody- Clarity Act 

Denver multifamily market values are down 20 to 30% from the peak, and cap rates in some submarkets have climbed into the 8s. For the first time in years, the spread between interest rates and cap rates is back, and cash flow no longer depends on a speculative rent growth story. Host Chris Lopez sits down with Connor Knutson, Vice President at Pinnacle Real Estate Advisors, who has closed $720 million in career transaction volume across the Denver multifamily market. Connor works primarily in the 20 to 100 unit private capital space, and he brings ground-level data on what’s actually trading, where values have reset, and which submarkets have held up through the correction. Where the pain is concentrated. North Aurora rents have corrected 35 to 40%. Golden Triangle new construction is giving 12 weeks of free rent, effectively 25% off asking. One brand new Class A asset there recently traded off-market for $30 million after previously selling for $63 million, or roughly $170,000 per door. Where the value is holding. Wheat Ridge, Golden, and pockets of Arvada have stayed resilient. Rents are steady, vacancy is low, and pricing has softened far less than the metro average. Why buyers are showing up now. Out-of-state 1031 money from Southern California and Wisconsin is landing in the Denver multifamily market at what these investors see as a 30% discount. Colorado owners scaling out of single-family into their first 5 to 10 unit building are also active. Meanwhile, longtime Denver owners in their 70s are exiting the state entirely, citing Colorado’s tenant-friendly legislative shift. In This Episode We Cover: Why the Denver multifamily market values are down 20 to 30% and where the correction has been sharpest The $63 million to $30 million Golden Triangle trade and what it signals for Class A pricing How insurance premiums doubled since 2019 and how some owners are now saving 50% by reshopping Why cap rates in the 8s and interest rates around 6.5% have restored positive leverage The 20 unit Lakewood deal that just closed at $100,000 per door What out-of-state buyers see in Colorado that local investors sometimes miss Why Yardi Matrix is calling for rent growth to return by the end of 2028 The Denver multifamily market has spent two years compressing, and Connor lays out exactly where the numbers now pencil for buyers with capital and patience. If you’re weighing a Denver multifamily entry or watching the cycle for the right moment, this conversation gives you the current pricing, the current terms, and the current sentiment from someone closing deals every month. Watch the Youtube Video https://youtu.be/_a37k7sifBw Timestamps 00:00 — Are we at the bottom of Denver multifamily? 01:22 — Connor’s background and path into commercial brokerage 08:26 — Career tips for young brokers 10:30 — Connor’s niche: Denver metro, 20 to 100 unit deals, $720M closed 12:40 — Oversupply, concessions, and the rate reset 15:06 — NOI compression across the market 15:49 — Insurance doubled since 2019, now softening 17:28— 2026 tax reassessments 19:03 — Aurora hit hardest, Golden Triangle rents off 25% 20:45 — $63M building sold for $30M 21:38 — Wheat Ridge, Golden, and Arvada holding value 22:13 — Who’s buying now 25:10 — Why local investors are sitting on cash 28:16— Syndicator activity today 30:05 — Legislation pushing 70-year-old landlords out 33:14— Why coastal capital still sees Colorado as friendly 37:00— Where we are in the cycle 39:15— Foreclosures, lenders, and receivership 43:34— Cap rates in the 8s and positive leverage returns 46:00 — Lakewood 20-unit at $100K per door 48:11— How to reach Connor Links in Podcast Connor Knutson at Pinnacle Real Estate Advisors: cknutson@pinnaclerea.com Connor’s cell: 303-217-3601 Pinnacle Real Estate Advisors Yardi Matrix

Jeff is back after a long absence, and he explains why: the bipartisan insanity in America left him too disgusted to record, even for the nation's 250th birthday. He remembers the 1976 bicentennial, when kids collected special quarters, flags flew everywhere, and Americans actually liked their country. Compare that to now. What changed? Muslim terror supporters are winning elections coast to coast: Mamdani's New York, where tax dollars fund Israel-bashing puppet shows for four-year-olds, and Michigan, where Abdul El-Sayed will cruise into the Senate after answering a synagogue terror attack with "hurt people, hurt people." Jew hate is now the one issue uniting the far left and the Nazi right — and it wins. And Jeff is officially done defending Trump. Iran "unconditionally surrendered"? They're still firing missiles, rebuilding nuclear sites, and executing protesters while Trump begs for a deal and dangles F-35s in front of Turkey's fanatical dictator Erdogan. Compromised by Qatari billions or just a moron — either way, America's last chance is gone. Next week: Jeff finally takes on the Lindsay Clancy case.

Legislation regulating how law enforcement can use drones in Nashville is on its final reading at Metro Council tomorrow night. But are drones just a small piece of something bigger? Journalist Nick Pipitone joins host Rachel Iacovone to discuss his recent Nashville Scene article about how systems like Flock, Fusus, and Skydio are designed to work together in “real-time crime centers” and enhance what the Community Review Board recently called “MNPD's steadily expanding surveillance apparatus.” Learn more about the sponsors of this August 31st episode: Alabama's Beaches Nashville Ballet Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Legislation to increase the number of years a wrongfully incarcerated person could receive compensation passed unanimously in the legislature this past session. But it was among the handful of bills Gov. Jeff Landry vetoed. Capitol Access reporter Brooke Thorington talks to an exoneree who would have benefited from the change, and lawmakers who question why it was vetoed.Back in August, a task force assembled to review the formula that's been used for more than 30 years to fund and distribute state dollars to local school districts. The 15 members of this group have the daunting task of studying the Minimum Foundation Program, or MFP, which allocates $4 billion annually to schools, and then recommending a revised or replacement formula.  The nonpartisan advocacy group Leaders for a Better Louisiana is not part of the task force, but it has developed a primer of sorts to aid in understanding what the MFP is, how it works and why it's important. Better Louisiana Chief Policy Officer Barry Erwin joins us with more.A 16-year-old Baton Rouge Magnet High School student took first place this summer in an oratorical competition conducted by the national organization 100 Black Men of America.Niles Haymer II, who's part of the Project Excel program with 100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge, won with his speech, “What Leadership Means to Me,” which he presented at the national conference in New York City. We hear from Haymer, alongside his oratory coach, Jeremy Blunt.  Blunt won the Top Participant Award at the conference, which honors outstanding individuals who complete the 100 Black Men of America Leadership Institute. Then, we'll listen to Haymer's speech.—Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Karen Henderson. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. We receive production and technical support from Garrett Pittman, Adam Vos and our assistant producer, Aubry Procell. You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, the NPR App and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt visits with KMOX's Sean Malone. Schmitt is sharing support of The Protect College Sports Act which has cleared a committee in the Senate and awaits scheduling for debate on the Senate floor.

Get the GovClose Certification: https://www.govclose.com/sales-certificationOur students learn the government contracting skills to :1. Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government.2. Land high paying sales executive jobs with companies in the public sector.3. Increase government contracting revenue for companies selling to the US government.Lobbying is one of the highest-paid and most misunderstood professional skills in government contracting. In this video, I explain what lobbying actually is, why it is constitutionally protected but legally regulated, what lobbyists do day to day, and how to identify the congressional members, staffers, committees, legislation, funding, and government spending connected to a client's issue.1:48 What Lobbying Actually Is2:53 When Lobbyists Must Register3:48 Lobbyist Jobs Paying $100K–$335K+5:29 How Lobbying Consultants Report Their Income5:52 Real Lobbying Fees on LDA.gov8:04 Skills You Need to Become a Lobbyist8:24 What Lobbyists Actually Do Every Day8:50 How to Research Congress and Find the Right People10:28 Tracking Government Spending, Legislation, and Funding11:18 Why Congressional Staffers Matter13:45 How to Set Up Meetings With Congressional Offices14:31 How to Prepare a Congressional Briefing15:28 When Lobbying Fits Into Government Contracting16:09 Appropriations Requests and Federal Funding17:18 How Lobbyists Build Coalitions17:45 Following Up and Tracking Relationships in a CRM18:25 Registration, Disclosure, and Compliance19:24 How to Start a Freelance Lobbying Consultancy21:22 How to Find Clients and Price Your Services23:15 How Lobbying Can Help Government Contractors23:48 Using Lobbying to Cross the SBIR Valley of Death25:21 How to Learn Government Contracting With GovClose––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––RESOURCES MENTIONED––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––GovClose Program Overview (free 20-minute training): https://www.govclose.comCongress.gov — https://www.congress.govLobbying Disclosure Act Database (LDA.gov) — https://lda.gov/system/public/U.S. House of Representatives — https://www.house.govU.S. Senate — https://www.senate.gov––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––ABOUT RICK HOWARD––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Rick Howard is a retired USAF Lieutenant Colonel and former DoD acquisitions officer who managed over $82 billion in federal contracts. He is the founder of GovClose and the DoD Contract Academy, with 400+ graduates working as government contract consultants, federal account executives, and business owners winning federal contracts.Rick Howard expresses his opinions as a former government contracting officer and presents public data on government contracts that he analyzes. GovClose makes no guarantees whatsoever about federal spending data or government contracts.Government contracting data changes constantly, and we make no claims of perfection when presenting data. All data can be looked at from different angles, and it is up to the viewer to do their own research, their own data analysis, and decide if government contracting is for them.Disclaimer: This video reflects Rick Howard's personal opinions and independent analysis of publicly available government data. It does not represent an official position, endorsement, or statement of the U.S. Air Force or the Department of Defense.

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The Briefing's Nick Pitts helps us apply the mind of Christ legislation in California that would hide information for publicly-funded entities, which may prevent journalists from exposing government fraud.  He also talks about the far-left wing influencer Hasan Piker.  Luke Moon of Generation Zion and 2 Hammers updates us the conflict between Iran and the US, including the latest moves in what some are calling "Economic D-Day" by the US against Iran.  He also talks about the decision to no longer list Syria as a terrorist state, and what that means for refugees from Syria in other countries.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

The government is introducing legislation to ban under 16s from social media today, and put greater responsibilities on technology companies to protect children online. It will require social media platforms like Instagram, Tiktok, Snapchat and Facebook to take "reasonable steps" to check users are over the age of 16. It will also introduce "significant penalties" for companies that fail to meet their obligations. Political reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to Lisa Owen.

A new bill in Congress would expand the H-2A visa program. New research could save sugarbeet growers time on spraying. We learn about the RANCH Act. And sorghum is taking the spotlight as an export.

It's an all new That Real Blind Tech Show with Brian, David, Ed and Jenine now spelled correctly for the first time ever. Listen to the show to know why.   We don't ask the listeners for much here at TRBTS, but we are asking you to download, rate and review our app in the App Store, you can check it all out here.   Why's it always the penis? A new report links long time use of Cialis to blindness, of course it does.   Next Brian dives in to a research study he recently conducted with some very fascinating outcomes and discoveries.   Not a lot of tech news going on, but we did learn from a leak that Apple will be launching Air Pods with cameras in 2027. And 9 to 5 Mac already claims Apple Camera Pods will make Meta Frames look reckless.   Thanks to a leak in the Mac latest software update, we got a sneak peak of Apple's upcoming product line. We discuss which rumored products excite us.   We discuss that Apple has changed the way the App Store will work in the EU, but we could care less about the EU and are discussing this topic for another reason.   Will you trust ChatGPT's Mac app to access your iMessages?   Brian then discusses his latest project building work while Clauding, which then leads to us discussing the dumbass decision by anthropic to add watermarks to Claude projects. On a related note it took Coders a whole four hours to create a hack to get rid of the watermarking, hopefully us blind creatives can use it.   With all the mass hysteria to the Meta Frames basically all media created, Brian did a deep dive in to other technologies that supposedly caused mass hysteria in years past. We start off reviewing the panic that arose way back in 2003 and 2004 over the arrival of cameras on phones. And back in the first days when cameras came to phones, a Congressman from the silly state of Ohio drew up Legislation to ban all phones on government properties including National Parks!   Then of course there is the forgotten War on the walkman.   Brian then dives in to the Top 8 technologies and other things throughout history that terrified people when they were first created or introduced to society. Included in the Top 8 are the arrival of the Eiffel Tower, another one includes the Fonograph would ruin vocal cords, and the number one by a large margin fear mongering is how the Teddy Bear will lead to the end of the human race. Yes, you can't make this shit up!   And it's more of Watcha Streaming, Watcha Reading.   To contact That Real Blind Tech Show, go download our new That Real Blind Tech show app, and please for the love of all that is holy, rate and review us here. you can email us at ThatRealBlindTechShow@gmail.com, join our Facebook Group That Real Blind Tech Show, join us on the Twitter @BlindTechShow      

It's an all new That Real Blind Tech Show with Brian, David, Ed and Jenine now spelled correctly for the first time ever. Listen to the show to know why.   We don't ask the listeners for much here at TRBTS, but we are asking you to download, rate and review our app in the App Store, you can check it all out here.   Why's it always the penis? A new report links long time use of Cialis to blindness, of course it does.   Next Brian dives in to a research study he recently conducted with some very fascinating outcomes and discoveries.   Not a lot of tech news going on, but we did learn from a leak that Apple will be launching Air Pods with cameras in 2027. And 9 to 5 Mac already claims Apple Camera Pods will make Meta Frames look reckless.   Thanks to a leak in the Mac latest software update, we got a sneak peak of Apple's upcoming product line. We discuss which rumored products excite us.   We discuss that Apple has changed the way the App Store will work in the EU, but we could care less about the EU and are discussing this topic for another reason.   Will you trust ChatGPT's Mac app to access your iMessages?   Brian then discusses his latest project building work while Clauding, which then leads to us discussing the dumbass decision by anthropic to add watermarks to Claude projects. On a related note it took Coders a whole four hours to create a hack to get rid of the watermarking, hopefully us blind creatives can use it.   With all the mass hysteria to the Meta Frames basically all media created, Brian did a deep dive in to other technologies that supposedly caused mass hysteria in years past. We start off reviewing the panic that arose way back in 2003 and 2004 over the arrival of cameras on phones. And back in the first days when cameras came to phones, a Congressman from the silly state of Ohio drew up Legislation to ban all phones on government properties including National Parks!   Then of course there is the forgotten War on the walkman.   Brian then dives in to the Top 8 technologies and other things throughout history that terrified people when they were first created or introduced to society. Included in the Top 8 are the arrival of the Eiffel Tower, another one includes the Fonograph would ruin vocal cords, and the number one by a large margin fear mongering is how the Teddy Bear will lead to the end of the human race. Yes, you can't make this shit up!   And it's more of Watcha Streaming, Watcha Reading.   To contact That Real Blind Tech Show, go download our new That Real Blind Tech show app, and please for the love of all that is holy, rate and review us here. you can email us at ThatRealBlindTechShow@gmail.com, join our Facebook Group That Real Blind Tech Show, join us on the Twitter @BlindTechShow      

A lawyer warns politicians have failed to add a property rights clause to the Bill of Rights Act before. The Act Party's promising to do so, as part of its new 'equal rights for all' election policy. The change would give property the same standing as other fundamental rights and require courts to interpret laws consistently. Pidgeon Judd property lawyer Joanna Pidgeon told Mike Hosking that there are fears it would trigger constant legal challenges. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For episode 764 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Joe Vollono the Chief Commercial Officer at STBL, where he leads global commercial strategy to scale the STBL Protocol and its RWA-backed financial ecosystem. Previously, Joe led Business Development for central banking and stablecoin (RLUSD) at Ripple, advising commercial banks, central banks, and finance ministries on digital asset policy, stablecoin design, and financial infrastructure. He has advised and presented to multiple international forums on stablecoins and tokenized assets, including the World Economic Forum, the United Nations, and the University of Oxford. Earlier in his career, Joe spent nearly a decade in capital markets at Morgan Stanley, where he was recognized as a Barron’s Top 50 Institutional Consultant (2020). He previously served as a nuclear-trained officer in the U.S. Navy Submarine Force. Joe holds an MBA from the University of Oxford, an MPP from Georgetown University, and a BS from the United States Naval Academy. He serves on the Board of the Marines Memorial Foundation.

Benjamin Peillard discusses the Clarity Act and how he sees the bill setting up needed guardrails for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Crypto-tied assets surged after President Trump called on Congress to pass the Clarity Act. Prediction markets largely priced in that the bull won't pass this year, and Benjamin believes Bitcoin won't suffer long-term if the bill doesn't pass until next year. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Throwbacks are where I re-release old episodes from the archives. So don't worry if you have heard it already, as 'New episodes' will continue to come out on Sundays. To get some of the old episodes heard.~~~California is our destination tonight as we hear from James, and he has been an experiencer probably as early as six years old. And has had several abduction encounters, and recalls being taken on a regular basis. James P. Lough is a retired government lawyer who wrote The UFO Briefing Book: A Congressional Guide to the UAP Phenomenon (March 2020). It predicted the need for Congress to enact multiple mandates intended to strip away the secrecy around a subject that is both publicly derided and highly classified.More information on this episode on the podcast website:https://ufochroniclespodcast.com/ep-269-this-means-something/James P. Loughhttps://jplufo.comWant to share your encounter on the show?Email: UFOChronicles@gmail.comOr Fill out Guest Form:https://forms.gle/uGQ8PTVRkcjy4nxS7Podcast Merchandise:https://www.teepublic.com/user/ufo-chronicles-podcastHelp Support UFO CHRONICLES by becoming a Patron:https://patreon.com/UFOChroniclespodcastX: https://x.com/UFOchronpodcastAll Links for Podcast:https://linktr.ee/UFOChroniclesPodcastThank you for listening!Like share and subscribe it really helps me when people share the show on social media, it means we can reach more people and more witnesses and without your amazing support, it wouldn't be possible.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ufo-chronicles-podcast--3395068/support.

Charles Schwab's Adam Lynch analyzes the surge in Bitcoin brought by rhetoric from President Trump saying he wants the Clarity Act passed. As Adam mentions, the legislation faces a mid-September deadline before it is likely shelved until 2027. That said, Thursday's short squeeze and a boost of institutional investments give him confidence cryptocurrencies have more room to run. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Throwbacks are where I re-release old episodes from the archives. So don't worry if you have heard it already, as 'New episodes' will continue to come out on Sundays. To get some of the old episodes heard.~~~California is our destination tonight as we hear from James, and he has been an experiencer probably as early as six years old. And has had several abduction encounters, and recalls being taken on a regular basis. James P. Lough is a retired government lawyer who wrote The UFO Briefing Book: A Congressional Guide to the UAP Phenomenon (March 2020). It predicted the need for Congress to enact multiple mandates intended to strip away the secrecy around a subject that is both publicly derided and highly classified.More information on this episode on the podcast website:https://ufochroniclespodcast.com/ep-269-this-means-something/James P. Loughhttps://jplufo.comWant to share your encounter on the show?Email: UFOChronicles@gmail.comOr Fill out Guest Form:https://forms.gle/uGQ8PTVRkcjy4nxS7Podcast Merchandise:https://www.teepublic.com/user/ufo-chronicles-podcastHelp Support UFO CHRONICLES by becoming a Patron:https://patreon.com/UFOChroniclespodcastX: https://x.com/UFOchronpodcastAll Links for Podcast:https://linktr.ee/UFOChroniclesPodcastThank you for listening!Like share and subscribe it really helps me when people share the show on social media, it means we can reach more people and more witnesses and without your amazing support, it wouldn't be possible.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ufo-chronicles-podcast--3395068/support.

On July 24, 2026, Governor Pritzker signed Public Act 104-647 into law (formerly Senate Bill 2914), bringing significant procedural changes to the process for K-12 public school districts in Illinois to issue a notice to remedy (a mandatory notice to address remediable misconduct prior to dismissal) to a tenured teacher, while also making the board of education's decision subject to binding arbitration. On August 19th, Franczek attorneys David J. Braun and James Petrungaro hosted a webinar "Tenured Teacher Notices to Remedy – Assessing the New Legislation" on on how the changes required by the new law will legally and practically impact the discipline and direction of teachers who have committed significant misconduct. Copyright © 2026, Franczek P.C. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer: Attorney Advertising. This presentation is a publication of Franczek P.C. This presentation is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.

Crypto News: The SEC proposed new rules, “Regulation Crypto Assets,” that would create a clear and fit-for-purpose framework for certain investment contracts involving crypto assets. Citi plans to launch bitcoin custody for institutional clients. Jeonbuk Bank is the first regional bank in Korea to deploy Ripple XRP Payments. Tiffany Smith interview https://youtu.be/UUAgkEZpun8

Dr. Sabin Dang joins to discuss multiple business of retina topics including intravitreal drug pricing in the face of tariffs in the United States, 340b drug pricing changes, and more.

Gov. Gavin Newsom is supporting legislation that would control an increase in the financial load on utility companies. For more, KCBS Radio's Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Will the EPR regulation create incentives for a more circular textile industry? Alexander Sustal, Lawyer at Redeker Sellner Dahs, explains how Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) will change the economics of textile collection, sorting and recycling in Germany. The episode covers the status quo, the actors and financing flows an EPR scheme introduces, and the wider legal questions an EPR scheme raises. What you'll hear in this episode: • How the current market based system for used textiles is financed, why it is under pressure, and what an EPR scheme changes about who carries responsibility and who pays. • The roles of producers, Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs), registries and supervising authorities, and how fees are collected, calculated and distributed among them. • Why eco modulation links fees to eco design criteria such as durability, repairability and recycled content, and why the level of the fees may matter as much as the criteria themselves. The episode also covers end of waste criteria, and harmonisation across Member States.

Crypto News: Paul Tudor Jones' investment firm increases stake in BlackRock's bitcoin ETF after year of selling. The White House is expected to host an event next Wednesday with officials from the crypto & prediction market industries. Goldman Sachs leaps into bitcoin income ETFs with $2.25 billion NEOS buyout.

Is Direct Selling under threat.. or entering its biggest era of opportunity?In this episode, we sit down with Dave Grimaldi, President and CEO of the Direct Selling Association, to unpack the future of the industry and why what's happening in legislation today could impact direct sellers around the world.Dave shares his journey from funding his college education through direct selling to leading the industry's most influential advocacy organisation. We discuss how technology and AI are transforming the profession, why relationships remain the heart of direct selling, and the biggest misconceptions that continue to shape public perception.Most importantly, Dave explains why the industry needs to come together now more than ever, how real stories are driving change, and why your voice matters in protecting the future of direct selling.If you're passionate about entrepreneurship, freedom, and the future of this profession, this is an episode you won't want to miss!WE'LL BE TALKING ABOUT:➡ [01:28] Meet DSA CEO Dave Grimaldi➡ [04:42] Dave's First Direct Selling Business➡ [09:20] Skills That Changed His Life➡ [12:35] How the Industry Has Evolved➡ [17:20] The Biggest Opportunity Ahead➡ [20:45] Common Misconceptions About Direct Selling➡ [25:35] The Fight for Independent Contractors➡ [30:15] Why Your Story Matters➡ [34:00] DSA's Storytelling Campaign➡ [40:30] How You Can Protect the IndustryABOUT OUR GUEST: Dave Grimaldi is President and CEO of the Direct Selling Association, where he leads advocacy efforts on behalf of direct selling companies and the independent sellers they support. He is focused on advancing fair, evidence-based policy and helping policymakers understand how modern direct selling operates, including the flexibility it provides for individuals to build businesses on their own terms.Before joining DSA, Dave held senior advocacy roles at the Blockchain Association, the Interactive Advertising Bureau, and Pandora, and previously served on Capitol Hill and at the Federal Communications Commission. He holds a bachelor's degree from Loyola Marymount University and a J.D. from The Catholic University of America's Columbus School of Law.RESOURCES: JOIN OUR FREE WEBINAR: Learn why your Conversations aren't turning into Customers https://auxano.meBook Recommendation: Charlie Wilson's War by George Crile https://tinyurl.com/4j94jv5n Favourite Quote: "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." - African ProverbLooking for more? Head to our earlier episode or check out:Show Up Anyway by Sam Hind: https://a.co/d/8rk0QthFree Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/socialmediafordirectsellerswithgregandsam/CONNECT WITH DAVE GRIMALDI: ➡ You can reach out to Dave directly to share your Direct Selling story (202 3802203)➡ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-grimaldi-06a21a112 ➡ America at 250 - Be a Part of the Story: https://www.dsa.org/submit-my-story➡  Facebook: facebook.com/DSAssn➡ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directsellingassn/CONNECT WITH US:➡ Visit our website: https://www.auxano.global/➡ Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DirectSellingAccelerator➡ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auxanomarketing/➡ Sam Hind's Instagram: https://instagram.com/samhinddigitalcoach➡ Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/auxanomarketing ➡ Email us: community_manager@auxano.globalIf you have any podcast suggestions or things you'd like to learn about specifically, please send us an email at the address above. And if you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast.Are you ready to join the Auxano Family to get live weekly training, support and the latest proven posting strategies to get leads and sales right now - find out more here: https://go.auxano.global/welcome

Sexual violence campaigners have said the spiking of drinks - giving someone drugs or alcohol without their knowledge or consent - is far more widespread than official figures suggest, and they've called for stronger measures to tackle it. RTÉ reporter Karen Creed has been looking at the scale of the problem, and told Justin of her findings.

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Hosts: Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

In this episode, Lee and Cathy explore the impact of AI on content creation, social media platforms, and the future of technology. They discuss the challenges and opportunities AI presents for creators, platforms, and consumers, emphasizing the importance of ethical use and innovation. Outside of their tech executive roles, Cathy and Lee are also creators. Cathy is one of the top B2B creators and a top tech voice on LinkedIn and speaker. She recently launched a Travel and Tech video series on LinkedIn, Instagram and Youtube where she travels the world and brings her perspective on global tech. Lee is a talented musician with a significant following on Instagram and gifted writer too. He recently launched Dig, an animated short story series. Key topicsAI's influence on content creation and monetizationChallenges faced by platforms like YouTube and TikTok due to AIOpportunities for platforms like Roblox and LinkedIn in the AI eraPrivacy concerns and data ownership in AI applicationsThe role of human creativity versus AI automationLegal and ethical considerations of AI-generated contentThe future of AI in sports, music, and entertainmentThe importance of authentic human stories in a digital worldKey takeawaysAI is transforming content creation but raises ethical and monetization challenges.Platforms are adjusting thresholds and policies to combat AI-generated spam and maintain quality.Opportunities exist for platforms like Roblox and LinkedIn to innovate and monetize differently.Privacy and data ownership remain critical concerns with AI and digital platforms.Authentic human storytelling continues to be valued over AI-generated content.Legislation and platform policies will shape how AI is integrated into media and entertainment.Sound Bites"AI is generating so much garbage that platforms have to increase thresholds""People want to watch humans, not AI robots""Hate the system, not the technology"Sections00:00Introduction to the episode and guest overview02:11Lee shares his new web series inspired by a solar eclipse03:55Cathy discusses her travel series in Greece and personal passions05:07The creative process and overcoming fears of rejection07:22YouTube's monetization changes and AI's impact on creators10:40The rise of AI-generated content and its effects on platforms12:20Juxtaposition of real creators versus AI content for kids14:01Opportunities for platforms like Roblox and LinkedIn16:53The challenge of AI in music and media industries18:20Concerns about privacy and data ownership in AI20:18The importance of human storytelling and authenticity23:12AI's role in sports and entertainment, maintaining human element27:38The future of AI regulation and ethical considerations33:54Media partnerships and trust in AI-generated news40:55The limits of AI in entertainment and human connection42:15Closing thoughts and call for positive stories in tech

Russ Delozier, resident of the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), and Kemp Harr discuss recent positive news on the consumption of carpet in the second quarter of 2026, and also discuss the status of the New York state Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation that could potentially raise the price of carpet sold in the state of New York.

Alex and Pete sat down to discuss several big national topics including the updates to the Protect College Sports act, wrapping up the Brendan Sorsby saga, and the implications of 2025's seniors returning for a 5th year of eligibility.Reach out to us at collegefootballthrowdown@gmail.com

Two Colorado eviction bills came dangerously close to reshaping how rental property owners operate across the state in 2026. One would have capped evictions at 5 cases per county per month. The other would have required landlords to attach 60-to-80-page leases to every notice served. Both were defeated, but the same ideas are already being redrafted for 2027. Host Chris Lopez sits down with Vic Sulzer and Jonathan Carlson from TSM Law, and Matt La Crue and Ellie Reynolds from Purple Label Government Solutions, the bipartisan lobbying team representing the Colorado Workforce Housing Coalition at the Capitol. Together they break down how the last session played out, why 10 moderate Democrats termed out changes everything, and what a Phil Weiser governorship likely means for housing providers. The group walks through HB 1047, which would have permanently suppressed eviction records and let tenants deny prior evictions on rental applications. They also cover HB 1106, which proposed blocking eviction service during any period below 32°F, above 90°F, or with substantial snow or rain accumulation, leaving roughly 4 months a year when landlords could actually file. The conversation gets into the state’s $1.5 billion budget deficit, the migration patterns that shifted Colorado’s political makeup, why small owners (who make up roughly 50% of the market) are quietly exiting the rental pool, and what rent control could look like under a governor who has already said he’s going after corporate landlords. In This Episode We Cover: Why HB 1047 would have produced the equivalent of two Empire State Buildings of printed leases every year The 4-month window when evictions could actually be filed under HB 1106 How Colorado Poverty Law drafts and markets tenant legislation Why Colorado’s political makeup shifted after COVID migration What a supermajority in both chambers would mean for housing bills in 2027 How the Attorney General’s Office adds another layer of risk for housing providers Why joining the coalition matters more before a session than after If you own rental property in Colorado (or are thinking about it), this is one of the more important conversations you’ll hear this year. Subscribe for weekly Colorado real estate investing content, and check out the resources below to get involved with the coalition. Watch the Youtube Video https://youtu.be/Kw3yP5xxZ-0 Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and Guest Introduction 01:36– What the Colorado Workforce Housing Coalition Does 02:49 – 100 Years of Stable Landlord Law Before COVID 04:25  – Why the Coalition Formed and Who It Represents 06:59 – 2026 Session Recap and Political Dynamics 09:18 – $1.5 Billion State Budget Deficit Drives the Agenda 13:03 – How Migration Patterns Shifted Colorado Left 17:18 – Phil Weiser’s Track Record on Landlords and Towing 21:33 – Moderate Democrats Losing Primary Races 22:27– What a 2027 Supermajority Would Mean for Housing 25:24– HB 1047 Breakdown (Lease Attachments and Suppressed Records) 31:21– How HB 1047 Died in Committee by a Narrow Margin 39:26– HB 1106 Eviction Caps and Weather Restrictions Explained 43:30– Small Owners Exiting the Rental Pool 46:00- Rent Control Expected to Return in 2027 51:52 – Jenna Griswold and the Attorney General Race 55:15 – How to Join the Coalition and Get Involved Links in Podcast Colorado Workforce Housing Coalition-become a member and help fight future housing legislation Purple Label Government Solutions-Matt La Crue and Ellie Reynolds Tschetter Sulzer Muccio (TSM Law)– Vic Sulzer and Jonathan Carlson HB26-1047 (Protections for Residential Tenants)HB26-1106 (Eviction Protections for Tenants) Colorado Poverty Law Project – the tenant advocacy group referenced as drafting housing legislation Colorado General Assembly – track future bills and legislative sessions

Six months into a stage-four pancreatic cancer diagnosis that gave him 90 days to live, Ben Sasse sits down with EconTalk's Russ Roberts for a conversation that refuses easy comfort. The former U.S. senator and University of Florida president is candid about his physical challenges but the heart of this exchange is elsewhere: what actually matters when time is short. Sasse reflects on faith and mortality, the "shattering of idols" like his own workaholism, and his pride in his marriage. Along the way he offers sharp diagnoses of Congress's abdication of responsibility, the crisis inside American universities, and a republic distracted by the "digital casino" in its pocket. Funny, unflinching, and deeply human, it closes with a meditation on raging against the dying of the light while walking with your head bowed.

NOTE: two editors notes were left in this episode. A YouTube viewer caught it and shared the timestamps with me. Two hours after release, we fixed and swapped the file, but your device may not have updated if it auto-downloaded on release.In 216 BC, at a place called Cannae, Rome lost 50,000 men in a single afternoon. Along with 80 senators, one of the two sitting consuls, both quaestors, and 29 military tribunes, all gone in the space of a few hours.Any monarchy in that position sues for peace. Any dictatorship reorganizes. Any modern government panics. Rome refused to even send an ambassador. They elected new magistrates, raised new legions (some made up of slaves offered their freedom), and the assemblies kept meeting. The tribunes kept using their veto. And the whole thing just kept running.That wasn't toughness. It was engineering. The Roman Republic wasn't a democracy — it was a machine specifically built to survive catastrophic failure at any single point. Two consuls with veto power over each other. Ten tribunes with veto power over almost anything. A Senate that couldn't legislate. Assemblies that could. Unwritten customs (mos maiorum) with more binding force than written law. Patron-client networks that ran in parallel to the formal state. Every layer had a backup. When one failed, three others held. That system ran for nearly 500 years.Then, over about a century, the layers weakened one at a time, not because the Romans got dumber, but because the pressures grew faster than the system could adapt.This is Episode 1 of "The Fall of the Roman Republic" series. It's the foundation you need before you can watch the machine break in every subsequent episode. If you don't understand how the intact system worked, none of the failures will land.CHAPTERS:00:00 The Battle of Cannae — Why Rome Didn't Collapse03:11 What the Roman Republic Actually Wasn't05:26 The Assemblies: Where Laws Actually Got Made08:44 The Senate's Real Power (It Wasn't Legislation)11:01 The Consuls: Engineered Against Kingship13:31 The Tribunes: The Sacrosanct Veto Weapon15:38 Cursus Honorum and Mos Maiorum: The Filters20:57 The Dictatorship: Rome's Kill Switch (Cincinnatus)23:04 Patron-Client Networks: The Invisible Layer25:51 The Three Pressures That Would Break Everything33:37 Setting Up Tiberius Gracchus (133 BC)SOURCESPolybius, Histories, Book 6, the ancient tutorial on the Roman "mixed constitution," the recovery from Cannae as proof the design workedLivy, Ab Urbe Condita, Varro's return to Rome after Cannae ("thanked because he had not despaired of the Republic"), the Cincinnatus storyPlutarch, Life of Tiberius Gracchus, the killing scene on the CapitolMary Beard, SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome, the res publica meaning, the tension between "public thing" and "everyone governs"Andrew Lintott, The Constitution of the Roman Republic, the definitive modern reference on institutional structureFergus Millar, The Crowd in Rome in the Late Republic, how the assemblies actually functionedTom Holland, Rubicon: The Last Years of the Roman Republic, the accessible narrative of the collapse this series will trace

Hour 1 opens with the host returning to the morning show following a short leave after taking his youngest daughter to college. The hosts examine media commentator Clay Travis's recent $10 million challenge and former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White declaring for the WNBA draft to highlight league gender eligibility policies. On The Shortlist, the hosts react to campaign statements from Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed and U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, alongside remarks from Senator Marsha Blackburn on the SAVE America Act and Senate filibuster rules. In Segment 3's Kim on a Whim, the hosts analyze the $124 trillion "Great Wealth Transfer" from Baby Boomers to Millennials, reviewing estate planning strategies, Medicaid five-year look-back rules, and Variable Universal Life (VUL) policies. Hour 1 concludes with analysis of President Trump designating former Missouri Assistant U.S. Attorney Will Scharf as incoming White House Counsel. Hour Hashtags #WNBA #EnesKanterFreedom #AbdulElSayed #SAVEAct #GreatWealthTransfer #EstatePlanning #WillScharf #WhiteHouseCounsel

The CLARITY Act finally has a September 15th vote — but according to our guest it's just a cloture vote, a "vote for a vote" that lets senators pretend to care while the bill goes nowhere. Kevin Wysocki, Head of Policy at Anchorage Digital, breaks down how the banking lobby masterfully wrecked crypto's most important bill, why even 8 Republicans still won't commit, and why zero Democrats are on board. We dig into what's really blocking CLARITY, the stablecoin yield fight, and whether the bill has any path left in 2026.~This episode is sponsored by iTrust Capital~iTrustCapital | Get $100 Funding Reward + No Monthly Fees when you sign up using our custom link! ➜ https://bit.ly/iTrustPaulGUEST: Kevin Wysocki, Head of Policy, Anchorage DigitalX Account: https://x.com/KevWysocki00:00 intro00:10 Sponsor: iTrust Capital00:45 Ben McKenzie gloats that he killed CLARITY01:45 What happened03:45 Banks will dominate CLARITY regulation?05:30 What happens in September?07:45 Republican betrayals10:00 Vote for a vote?11:00 Odds spike?13:50 Anti-Crypto ads already running15:00 Fairshake war chest useless if voting starts in September?18:30 Crypto vs Investigations19:50 Lummis & Moreno FINALLY go on the offense20:30 How much ground will the banks gain in the next 30 days22:40 SEC won't release guidance until after September vote fails?24:40 Republicans fumbled their chance to distance themselves from WLFI26:30 Crypto industry isn't prepared from Trump trials#Crypto #Bitcoin #XRP~Banks OUTPLAYED Crypto

Crypto News: The Clarity Act vote is scheduled for Tuesday September 15, 2026. Just before 6 am ET today, Senate Majority Leader John Thune filed cloture on the Clarity Act, setting up a vote in mid September.⭐️⛏️ GoMining is an All-in-one Bitcoin superapp to mine, earn and use BTC. They have 5 Million+ users and have been live since 2021. - https://link.gomining.com/c/2569792/3988365/54916

Crypto News: The Senate has decided to punt a vote on the Clarity Act until September, per Politico. The bipartisan ethics proposal tied to the Clarity Act could let Trump defer capital gains taxes by forcing him to divest his crypto holdings, Bloomberg reports.

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Crypto News: Delays in the Senate for other bills may open the window for the Clarity Act to pass as the White House reopens talks on ethics. MasterCard launches a stablecoin pilot with Borderlessxyz. Circle names BlackRock, DTCC, Mastercard, Visa and Standard Chartered among Arc's founding validators ahead of its mainnet launch.⭐️⛏️ GoMining is an All-in-one Bitcoin superapp to mine, earn and use BTC. They have 5 Million+ users and have been live since 2021. - https://link.gomining.com/c/2569792/3988365/54916 

Crypto News: Hopes of the Clarity Act cloture vote in the Senate falls with no ethics agreement from WhiteHouse and Democrats backing out. BNY to add crypto staking to digital asset custody platform. BlackRock expands tokenized cash with new blockchain-based money market offerings. Ripple invests in transfer agency firm ZILO and tokenization platform Licuido, adding regulated issuance and collateral infrastructure to the XRP Ledger.

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Jim McTague reports that in Lancaster County, Republican representatives are introducing legislation that adds red tape and taxes to data centers, contradicting traditional pro-growth principles. While the Democratic-led Lancaster Cityhas embraced a lucrative data center deal, blue-collar "Trump country" boroughs remain fearful of the future. Despite these tensions, the local economy remains "steady" due to a diversified base including agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and senior citizen spending. (6)1890 ERIE PA.

Following a recent cybersecurity breech by OpenAI, in which two of their in-progress models autonomously hacked into the AI company Hugging Face, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are pushing for an "AI Kill Switch" bill in Congress. Brendan Bordelon, AI and tech influence reporter at Politico, discusses Washington's changing approach to AI regulation amid growing concerns over cybersecurity in every sector, and unpacks how tech giants are hoping to guide the shift.  Photo: WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 29: Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, leaves a meeting at the U.S. Capitol on July 29, 2026 in Washington, DC. Altman is meeting with lawmakers to discuss artificial intelligence policy ahead of the August 1 deadline for AI leaders to develop a framework to limit AI security threats. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.