Podcasts about legislative counsel

The topic of this episode is, “What is the lost history of Congress's Offices of Legislative Counsel?”My guest is Beau Baumann, a doctoral candidate in law at Yale University. He studies the intersection of administrative law and legislation. He has published articles in a number of law journals and previously worked as an attorney for the US Department of Justice and clerked for a federal district court. He is the author of a really interesting, new article titled, “Resurrecting the Trinity of Legislative Constitutionalism.” In it he describes some of the lost history of Congress's offices of legislative counsel (OLC).Click here for the full transcript of the episode.

As the Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) prepares for a pivotal year ahead, this special episode takes a moment to reflect on the progress made in health care policy and the challenges and opportunities on the horizon. Join host Chip Kahn as he sits down with retiring Executive Vice President of Policy, Steve Speil, to discuss his nearly four decades of experience in health care policy and his reflections on his remarkable 27-year tenure at FAH.Steve's career has spanned transformative decades in health care, from his early days in Massachusetts state health planning to tackling the evolving complexities of hospital policy in Washington, D.C. His insights in health care policy and the hospital community's resilience shine a light on how far we've come—and the work still ahead to ensure patients have access to 24/7 care.In this episode, Chip and Steve discuss: Steve's Career Journey Leading to FAH: From a Master in Public Health to law school and a career spanning Massachusetts state health planning, the Dukakis administration, AdvaMed, and ultimately the Federation of American Hospitals.Early Days at FAH: A look back at the early years of Steve's time at FAH, navigating key regulations like IPPS and legislation including the Balanced Budget Act.Changing Landscape of Health Policy: Steve reflects on accomplishments during his tenure and insights into how hospital policy has evolved, now facing increased burdens.Opportunities Ahead: Steve discusses the continued resilience of hospitals in the face of challenges and the critical role of organizations like FAH in supporting hospitals and the communities they serve.Guest bio: In his capacity as Executive Vice President of Policy, Steve Speil manages the Federation's broad portfolio of payment policy issues. He serves as the association's chief liaison on these issues with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission. Working closely with the senior finance and policy executives in the Federation's member companies, Steve develops and carries out both issue-specific and general strategic plans designed to advance the finance and payment related regulatory and legislative interests of the FAH.Prior to joining the Federation, Steve served as Associate Vice President, Policy Coordination and Communication for the Health Industry Manufacturers Association (now AdvaMed), the national trade group representing the medical technology industry. Before moving to Washington, Steve held a succession of increasingly senior management and policy positions in Massachusetts. During his time in the Bay State, Steve served as Legal Counsel to the Lieutenant Governor, Legislative Counsel for the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Executive Director of the Disabled Persons Protection Commission, and Legal Counsel and Policy Director in the Office of State Health Planning. Steve also taught health law and policy as an Assistant Professor at Simmons College Graduate Program of Health Administration.At the federal level, Steve served in the Food and Drug Administration's Office of Legislative and Congressional Affairs. He also worked in the Environmental Protection Agency's Office of General Counsel.Steve earned a J.D. degree from American University's Washington College of Law; a Master in Public Health degree in Health Administration from the University of North Carolina School of Public Health; and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology/Zoology from the University of Michigan.

Bill Kramer has been with MultiState since 2011. Recognized for his wide breadth of state legislative and policy knowledge, Bill oversees the firm's research services, advises clients on strategic government affairs initiatives, develops and manages coalitions and associations, and pens the weekly Morning MultiState newsletter, among other problem-solving endeavors. At the onset of the 2020 pandemic, Bill was integral in quickly organizing internal resources to create MultiState's COVID-19 State and Local Policy Tracker, a resource library and data dashboard providing clients and the public with timely, accurate information on the state and local government responses to COVID-19. Subsequently, Bill has launched similar policy tracking projects focused on reproductive health care and artificial intelligence policy. He is an experienced lawyer and association executive who served as deputy executive director of the Council of State Chambers (COSC) — the association of state chambers of commerce — and built the COSC Policy Center from the ground up. Bill is an active member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) where he was a member of the Government Relations Section Council and chaired the State Relations Subcommittee from 2016 to 2019. Bill became a Certified Association Executive (CAE) in 2018 and is a member of both the State Bar of California and the DC Bar. Bill has addressed and presented to dozens of trade and professional organizations, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), Public Affairs Council (PAC), State Government Affairs Council (SGAC), and The Council of State Government (CSG). Major publications have quoted Bill as a policy and industry expert, including The Wall Street Journal,  The New York Times, Politico, Pluribus News, and Governing Magazine. His previous experience includes the U.S. Senate, California State Assembly, and Legislative Counsel's Office of California. Bill earned his bachelor's degree in history from Ohio University and his Juris Doctor from the University of Pacific McGeorge School of Law, where he served as Managing Editor of the McGeorge Law Review. Bill considers himself a policy generalist but has a passion for technology and infrastructure issues. He also enjoys developing future leaders, and as such, initiated and coordinates MultiState's internship program.

It's raining recovery auditors.More denials. More grief. More lost revenue and more palpable anxiety.The seemingly unending war between payers – private and public – and providers continues unabated. The ubiquitous Two-Midnight Rule and the contentious subject of observation versus inpatient status have become an indelible part of America's healthcare system.And that is why the producers of RACmonitor have dedicated the next live edition of the venerable Monitor Mondays Internet broadcast to be the go-to source for the latest audit and regulatory news: a veritable feast of valuable information for you and your team to use.Broadcast segments will also include these instantly recognizable features:• Monday Rounds: Substituting for Dr. Ronald Hirsch will be Dr. Tripti Katari, who will be making her Monday Rounds. Dr. Katari is expected to report on updates on the American Medical Association (AMA), which she serves as Legislative Counsel.• The RAC Report: Healthcare attorney Knicole Emanuel, partner at the law firm of Nelson Mullins, will report the latest news about auditors.• Legislative Update: Adam Brenman, senior healthcare legislative affairs analyst for Zelis, will report on current healthcare legislation.• Risky Business: Healthcare attorney David Glaser, shareholder in the law offices of Fredrikson & Byron, will join the broadcast with his trademark segment.

Yannick Gill is a human rights lawyer based in Washington, D.C. Yannick worked in Congress with 2 progressive members of the House of Representatives. He served as Legislative Director to Representative Summer Lee from the 12th District of Pennsylvania, the first Black woman to represent Pennsylvania and as Legislative Counsel to Representative Madeleine Dean, former impeachment manager from the 4th District of Pennsylvania. Prior to this, he lived, researched, and promoted humanrights issues across Latin America and the Caribbean with the Organization of American States, The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and the United States Agency for International Development. Yannick's work, which focuses on the intersection of migration, race, democracy, and law, has been presented before the American Society for International Law and the International Association for the Study of Forced Migration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political powerhouse and Legislative Counsel for Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO), Donni Turner, joins the Madam Policy Podcast to talk about her extensive experience in legislative advocacy, the importance of representation and mentorship in politics, and the impact of education policies in the United States. Hosts Dee Martin and Ihna Mangundayao sit down with Donni to discuss her work shaping the College for All Act, the Cancel Student Loan Debt proposal, the Universal School Meals Deal, and the establishment of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Donni also shares valuable advice on negotiation and networking, emphasizing the need for women to advocate for themselves in the workplace. Curious about student loan policies, negotiating in the workplace, or advocating for diverse representation in Congress? Then tune in to learn more!

Considering going to law school or pursuing a career in law or public policy? This is the episode for you. We welcome on special guest Jenn Arnold, a “Double Wolverine” from the University of Michigan Law School and undergrad who now works in the Legislative Counsel for a member of the House of Representatives. Hear what to consider when looking at law schools, how to take care of your mental health in law school, the keys to success in law school and in your law career, he biggest myths and truths about law school, and why you should write down the main reason you went to law school in the first place. Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn, and subscribe to College Bound Mentor on your favorite podcast platform and learn more at CollegeBoundMentor.com

Adam White and Jace Lington chat with Beau J. Baumann about his historical research into the Offices of Legislative Counsel. They discuss his forthcoming paper, Resurrecting the Trinity of Legislative Constitutionalism, and how Progressive reformers at the turn of the twentieth century built institutions to arrest congressional decline. Notes: Resurrecting the Trinity of Legislative Constitutionalism, Beau […]

Adam White and Jace Lington chat with Beau J. Baumann about his historical research into the Offices of Legislative Counsel. They discuss his forthcoming paper, Resurrecting the Trinity of Legislative Constitutionalism, and how Progressive reformers at the turn of the twentieth century built institutions to arrest congressional decline.Notes:Resurrecting the Trinity of Legislative Constitutionalism, Beau J. Baumann How Chief Justice Taft Wrote the Famous Myers Opinion, with Robert Post, Gray Matters 

It's hard to imagine anyone having a better grasp of the history of the Office of Court Administration than Legislative Counsel Marc Bloustein -- for the simple reason that Marc is the history of the OCA. Marc was there at the start of OCA and, in his 50-year career, has served under every Chief Administrative Judge in state history. In this wide-ranging and insightful interview, Marc discusses the origins and evolution of statewide court management - and reveals some tidbits that only an insider would know. Marc is retiring Sept. 26. Transcript: https://ww2.nycourts.gov/sites/default/files/document/files/2024-09/Marc%20Bloustein%20FINAL.pdf

Victoria Watkins is Founder and Managing Partner of Inrichmint, an organization that sources curated deal flow for high net worth individuals and families. She previously served as Chief of Staff to the Co-CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Ariel Investments.  Prior to joining Ariel, Victoria worked for the City of Chicago in the Office of Mayor Rahm Emanuel, serving as Senior Advisor, and Deputy Director of Legislative Counsel & Government Affairs.  Victoria shares her journey from growing up in Chicago to working in government, venture capital, and private equity. She reflects on societal pressures discouraging women from STEM fields and her initial resistance to certain career paths, ultimately finding success by staying open to opportunities.  She also highlights her passion for fashion, entertainment, her online tea shop Joy and Magic, and her children's book, Little Valerie and her Big World of Options, encouraging others to embrace new opportunities.

Voting at the local level for the constituents in your jurisdiction is just as important as voting for the presidential election. To close out season 3, He Said, He Said, He Said Live welcomes the nation's capital At-Large Councilmember Robert White, Jr for an up-close and candid discussion about the important issues that affect Washingtonians such as public safety, the future of our economy, housing, and education. Councilmember White graduated from Archbishop Carroll High School in Washington, DC and attended St. Mary's College of Maryland, earning degrees in Philosophy and Political Science. He completed additional studies at Oxford University in England and in The Gambia, West Africa. Robert earned his law degree from the American University Washington College of Law. In 2008, Robert went to the United States Congress to serve as Legislative Counsel to Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton. He served as a lead staff member on congressional oversight hearings focused on the District and played a key role in drafting legislation to loosen Congress' grip over DC government in favor of greater autonomy and independence for DC residents. In 2014, Robert was tapped by Attorney General Karl A. Racine to serve as the first Director of Community Outreach for the DC Office of the Attorney General.   On June 4, 2024, Robert White overwhelmingly won the primary and is highly expected to win in the upcoming November 2024 DC general election.

Eve Lieberman is the Executive Director of The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) creates a positive business climate that encourages dynamic economic development and sustainable job growth. We advance the state's economy through financial and technical programs under the leadership of the Governor and Executive Director. Their mission is to empower all to thrive in Colorado's economy. On this episode of A Seat at the Table, Eve discusses her own personal journey which started in Washington, DC where she worked for then Representative Jared Polis and then compelled her to relocate to Colorado to work under the now Governor. She talks about what draws her to work in government and politics, the work of OEDIT, her successes, how she views the future and much more.  Hosted by Colorado Business Roundtable President Debbie Brown. Rate, review and subscribe on your favorite podcatcher. For more of our events, podcasts, and news, please visit the Colorado Business Roundtable website. Eve Lieberman was appointed by the Governor to serve as the Executive Director of the Office of Economic Development and International Trade on January 2nd, 2023. Prior to that, she had served as the Chief Policy Advisor and Legislative Counsel for Governor Jared Polis for all four years of his first term. She managed the legislative policy and federal affairs teams and oversaw many successful Governor priorities, including the passage of Free Full Day Kindergarten, the implementation of universal preschool, historic investments in transportation, and economic recovery programs. 

Who are Legislative and Parliamentary Counsel? What do they do? In this episode, lawyers involved with the 2024 CIAJ Legislative Drafting Conference speak about their work and an exciting part of the profession that is often quite removed from the spotlight. Topics include the role of drafters in different offices and the evolution of the profession with an eye to the future. Guests Sandra Markman, Deputy Chief Legislative Counsel, Legislative Services Branch, Public Law and Legislative Services Sector, Department of Justice Canada Mark Spakowski, Chief Legislative Counsel, Ministry of the Attorney General, Ontario Lerissa Thaver, Senior Legislative Counsel, Ministry of Justice and Attorney General, Saskatchewan Host Charlie Feldman, Legislative Counsel, Department of Justice Canada

Welcome to 2nd Amendment Radio & the Great Outdoors with Marc Cox & Bo Matthews - as always produced by Carl Middleman (Pew Pew)! The boys talk about how they met each other pre chance last weekend. Then Michael Hammond is the Legislative Counsel for Gun Owners of America (GunOwners.org) to discuss the SCOTUS hearing Garland v. Cargill. It asks whether gun makers can evade the Trump era bump stock ban.  Finally, Lee Williams Chief Editor for the 2nd Amendment Foundation's (SAF.org) Investigative Journalism Project talks about his article: “How Joe Biden's Office of Gun Violence Prevention is directing the war on guns” 

With over 30 years of experience, founder and managing partner Lorenzo Bellamy has built a track record of running successful issue advocacy and budget campaigns at the local, state, and federal levels. Lorenzo has advocated for the passage of common sense gun safety legislation, including the ban on ghost guns, strengthening wear and carry permitting of firearms, and advocating for criminal justice reform. Before founding the Bellamy Genn Group, Lorenzo was Director and Legislative Counsel at a well-known legislative practice of a Maryland law firm. While there, Lorenzo secured several millions of dollars in bond financing for clients in Baltimore and throughout Maryland. Throughout Lorenzo's career, he has advocated for the passage of legislation benefiting clients in the energy, environment, health, housing, non-profit, manufacturing, and transportation industries. A veteran in the Annapolis lobbying world, Lorenzo has built a team with the vision to identify the path to victory for clients and build the toolbox needed to turn conversations into concrete wins for their clients. To learn more about the Bellamy Genn Group, LLC, go to www.BellamyGennGroup.com

First we had sports betting, and now we have iGaming taking center stage in US state legislatures. Co-hosts (and gaming lawyers) Dan Wallach and Justin Mader are joined by special guest Howard Glazer, Global Head of Government Affairs and Legislative Counsel at Light & Wonder. Together the three of them break down some of the important questions and predictions for legal iGaming in the year 2024. What states will see legislation introduced? Which states will pass the drafted legislation? Which states are longshots and which states are hopefuls? What challenges does Howard face as he approaches different legislatures?  Tune in to our discussion and enjoy as we take a look forward to what should be an interesting year for iGaming legislation.  Make sure to give us a follow on X/Twitter @LLMPod and be sure to follow hosts Dan Wallach and Justin Mader on X/Twitter @Wallachlegal and @maderlaw. 

Simi sits down with Ruchi Bhowmik, Vice President of Public Policy at Netflix.In this role, Ruchi strategizes around the streaming giant's relationships with key stakeholders: regulators, non-governmental organizations, and elected leaders in the United States and Canada.  Prior to joining Netflix, Ruchi was Global Vice Chair of Public Policy at EY, one of the big four accounting firms. There she was responsible for the firm's public policy operations in 150{ countries.  As Global Vice Chair, Ruchi focused on shaping the firm's position on regulatory and public policy, with a focus on corporate reporting and ESG, artificial intelligence, data privacy, cybersecurity, and the future of work. She previously served as the Senior Vice President for Global Public Policy and Government Affairs for PepsiCo.  Between 2013 and 2017, she served as Chief of Staff to the Global CEO of EY with a focus on emerging markets and Inclusive Capitalism.Prior to entering the private sector, Ruchi served in multiple senior-level roles in the United States government, including serving as President Barack Obama's Deputy Cabinet Secretary and Special Assistant to the President for Policy in the Office of the Chief of Staff.  She also served as Legislative Director and Legislative Counsel to Barack Obama when he was a Senator.Ruchi has served on numerous boards and commissions, including as a member of the Executive Consultation Group of the Blue Dot Network for the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the G7 Impact Transparency Project, focused on transparency issues around environmental disclosures as part of COP26.  She is a member of the Advisory Board of the Center for Global Affairs at New York University, the Board of the Center for International Private Enterprise, and the Board of the DC Public Library Foundation.  She holds a B.A. in History from Yale University and received her J.D. from the University of Virginia. In this episode, we see how Ruchi's work bridges the public and private sectors -- from her early days as a staffer on the Hill to her work in corporate America as a pioneer in policy.For more episodes, visit us at southasiantrailblazers.com. Subscribe to our newsletter to get new episodes and updates on our latest events in your inbox. Follow us @southasiantrailblazers on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Youtube.

In our latest episode of Voices in Leadership, Melissa is joined by our most seasoned team member, Dana Parsons, Vice President & Legislative Counsel, and our newest team member, Tracey Lewis, Advocacy and Grants Coordinator, to discuss their passion for aging services and the importance of advocacy.

Mike Hammond is the Legislative Counsel for Gunowners of America.--We live in a time when every man is doing that which is right in his own eyes and lawlessness abounds. We see major metropolitan cities collapsing due to their lack of enforcing the law. Retail stores are leaving these areas in droves. It's going to get worse. To many, the rule of law means nothing in this current day. What about the Constitution-- Well, it changes to whatever we want it to say.--For just a brief moment, Jim shared that Planned Parenthood is resuming abortions in Wisconsin on Monday, September 18th. Lawlessness---Lawlessness also abounds in New Mexico as Governor Grisham made a very unconstitutional executive order suspending the 2nd Amendment in an attack upon the New Mexico Constitution and the US Constitution. She used the guise of a public health emergency to ban the right to carry firearms for most citizens within the city of Albuquerque. The ban is for a 30-day period, though the Governor is considering making it longer. Yesterday, Gun Owners of America secured a temporary restraining order against the Governor's ban on concealed carry.

Mike Hammond is the Legislative Counsel for Gunowners of America.--We live in a time when every man is doing that which is right in his own eyes and lawlessness abounds. We see major metropolitan cities collapsing due to their lack of enforcing the law. Retail stores are leaving these areas in droves. It's going to get worse. To many, the rule of law means nothing in this current day. What about the Constitution-- Well, it changes to whatever we want it to say.--For just a brief moment, Jim shared that Planned Parenthood is resuming abortions in Wisconsin on Monday, September 18th. Lawlessness---Lawlessness also abounds in New Mexico as Governor Grisham made a very unconstitutional executive order suspending the 2nd Amendment in an attack upon the New Mexico Constitution and the US Constitution. She used the guise of a public health emergency to ban the right to carry firearms for most citizens within the city of Albuquerque. The ban is for a 30-day period, though the Governor is considering making it longer. Yesterday, Gun Owners of America secured a temporary restraining order against the Governor's ban on concealed carry.

Delve into the pressing insurance issues in Florida with industry experts Trey Goldman, Legislative Counsel at Florida Realtors, and Cyndee Haydon, Chair of the 2023 NAR Insurance Committee. Brace yourself for an engaging discussion that offers a glimpse of optimism in the Sunshine State.You can watch the video of RworldTalk podcasts at: RWorldVideos.com

Not only has Governor Greg Abbott declared what he calls "school choice" (in reality, the undermining of funding for Texas public schools) a top priority for the current Legislature, he and other Republican schemers have wrapped it an intricate web of deceptive marketing designed to distract Texans - especially rural Republicans - from their true intentions. We set the record straight this week with two esteemed Texas education experts: welcome back Patty Quinzi, Director of Public Affairs and Legislative Counsel for the Texas chapter of AFT - the American Federation of Teachers - AFL/CIO. And also Gwenn Burud, retired lifelong educator, educational sign language interpreter, and teacher of deaf and hard of hearing students, now, the executive director of Texans Defending Democracy. This is all happening NOW - making NOW the time to reach out to your representatives in Austin and share your thoughts. Learn more about Texas AFT at https://www.texasaft.org/, and learn more about Texans Defending Democracy at https://www.texansdefendingdemocracy.com/. Thanks for listening! Help Progress Texas continue our work by considering a donation: https://act.progresstexas.org/a/donate.

Trust and estate lawyers have a keen interest in state legislation.  The California Lawyers Association gives them a voice in Sacramento.  When conservatorships became a hot topic in the Legislature, the Trusts and Estates Section of CLA was there to provide real-world input from experienced practitioners.  The Section regularly sponsors bills to advance the fairness and efficiency of California law.  Get the inside scoop from Saul Bercovitch, who leads CLA's advocacy efforts, and Mary deLeo, Chair of the Section's Executive Committee.  They discuss recent legislative initiatives, peer into a crystal ball regarding the future of electronic wills in California, and explain how lawyers can participate in the Section's advocacy.About Our Guests:Saul Bercovitch is the Associate Executive Director for Governmental Affairs of the California Lawyers Association.  He joined CLA in 2018, shortly after it was established.  Saul previously worked for the State Bar of California, as Legislative Counsel and as an attorney in the Office of General Counsel.  He also practiced civil litigation for over a decade.  He can be reached at saul.bercovitch@calawyers.org.Mary deLeo is a Shareholder at Weintraub Tobin in Sacramento.  Her practice focuses on trust and estate litigation, trust and estate administration, conservatorships, fiduciary representation, special needs trust administration, and planning for incapacity.  Mary is the current Chair of the Executive Committee of the Trusts and Estates Section of the California Lawyers Association (Texcom).  She can be reached at mdeleo@weintraub.com. About Our Host:Jeffrey Galvin is a partner at Downey Brand LLP in Sacramento.  He litigates trust and estate disputes across Northern California.  Jeff created and edits the blog Trust on Trial, which covers California trust and estate litigation.  He is also a member of Texcom.  He may be reached at jgalvin@downeybrand.com.Thank you for listening to Trust Me!Trust Me is Produced by Foley Marra StudiosEdited by Todd Gajdusek

In this episode we speak with Roy Lee, a Legislative Counsel at the Law Officers of the Crown, Guernsey, who has worked across the world in many jurisdictions, consulting to governments for over 25 years to draft legislation in a range of areas. Roy explains how his formative years led him to become passionate about Human Rights and Governance issues, and why the law became his chosen career, after exploring pathways in journalism.  Also, Roy explains his career choices, and how early experience in legal publishing led on to a career in “writing the law”, working with many different governments around the world, from New Zealand and Pacific States, to Guernsey. Key skills for this career path are highlighted by Roy, including curiosity and an interest in a broad range of legal practice areas from transactional work to litigation.  We also discuss how those drafting the law work with government teams to co-create legislation and how it is updated through time.  Actions and resources for listeners:·         Look at the Government's webpages about Legislative drafting to understand more.·         Also see the case studies from people who have taken up this career path.

Our guest on this episode is Lanae Erickson, SVP at Third Way, a national think tank that champions modern center-left ideas. What does it mean to be a pragmatic progressive? How can our country make pragmatic progress on important issues that's actually sustainable: Whether it's immigration, clean energy, the economy, higher education, gun safety or other social issues? Why do so many elected officials and activists treat issues most often as an all or nothing proposition? Has the Biden Administration achieved any major accomplishments? (Spoiler alert: Uh, yeah. And not so coincidentally, most of those legislative accomplishments were negotiated with bipartisan participation.) Is all compromise good? How did certain Democrats lose in Congressional districts Biden won (Eg. CA27, a Biden +12 district)? What does the current makeup of the Democratic Party look like? What about the Republican Party? Which Party is beholden to its extremist wings and which Party is led by a more pragmatic approach?   As Senior Vice President for Social Policy & Politics at Third Way, Lanae tackles hot-button issues like immigration, abortion, religious liberty, education and guns. Previously, Lanae served as a member of President Obama's Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. She was also Legislative Counsel at Alliance for Justice and before that, at the Legal Rights Center and the Center for Victims of Torture. Lanae's commentary has been featured in The Washington Post, The New York Times, USA Today, Politico and PBS NewsHour among other outlets. She has also appeared on NPR, Fox News, CSPAN's Washington Journal, CNN, Bloomberg Television and is a regular contributor to one of our favorite podcasts Politicology! Lanae is also the principal second violinist in DC's Capital City Symphony.   twitter.com/LanaeErickson   www.thirdway.org   twitter.com/coreysnathan   post.news/@coreysnathan

Our guest on this episode is Lanae Erickson, SVP at Third Way, a national think tank that champions modern center-left ideas. What does it mean to be a pragmatic progressive? How can our country make pragmatic progress on important issues that's actually sustainable: Whether it's immigration, clean energy, the economy, higher education, gun safety or other social issues? Why do so many elected officials and activists treat issues most often as an all or nothing proposition? Has the Biden Administration achieved any major accomplishments? (Spoiler alert: Uh, yeah. And not so coincidentally, most of those legislative accomplishments were negotiated with bipartisan participation.) Is all compromise good? How did certain Democrats lose in Congressional districts Biden won (Eg. CA27, a Biden +12 district)? What does the current makeup of the Democratic Party look like? What about the Republican Party? Which Party is beholden to its extremist wings and which Party is led by a more pragmatic approach?   As Senior Vice President for Social Policy & Politics at Third Way, Lanae tackles hot-button issues like immigration, abortion, religious liberty, education and guns. Previously, Lanae served as a member of President Obama's Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. She was also Legislative Counsel at Alliance for Justice and before that, at the Legal Rights Center and the Center for Victims of Torture. Lanae's commentary has been featured in The Washington Post, The New York Times, USA Today, Politico and PBS NewsHour among other outlets. She has also appeared on NPR, Fox News, CSPAN's Washington Journal, CNN, Bloomberg Television and is a regular contributor to one of our favorite podcasts Politicology! Lanae is also the principal second violinist in DC's Capital City Symphony.   twitter.com/LanaeErickson   www.thirdway.org   twitter.com/coreysnathan   post.news/@coreysnathan

At Regent University, Alexandra McPhee was the Executive Director of the Law Review and President of the Hispanic Law Students Association. Following work as the Director of Religious Freedom Advocacy at Family Research Council and Legislative Counsel for U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO),McPhee now serves as the Director of Government Relations for Concerned Women for America.On today's "I'm Glad You Said That" radio show/podcast, I have the pleasure of chatting with Alexandra about the Standing With Moms Act introduced by Senator Marco Rubio that would create a website that will list federal, state, local, and private resources available for expectant moms and families. Many states like South Dakota, have already launched. Eighty-five percent of women who had abortions in 2019 were unmarried. Mothers with unexpected pregnancies suffer fear of whether they can get support during pregnancy and after the child is born. In a post-Roe America, this information is more vital than ever.Hope you can tune in. Support the show

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Marc is speaking with Michael Hammond, Legislative Counsel for Gun Owners of America, about Marc's upcoming trip to a no-carry state and the extreme gun control laws Democrats are trying to pass. 

Everyone should be working to ensure our kids are okay; it's not the sole responsibility of parents or teachers or mental health professionals. If we want to make sure our kids are ready to be tomorrow's leaders, making sure our kids are okay needs to be a collective responsibility and priority.   This week on the podcast, I'm talking to Jordan Posamentier of the Committee for Children, an organization that helps support youth mental health and wellbeing through policy and advocacy for change.   In this episode, we talk about the challenge of supporting children's mental health, how parents and community members can help, and why the onus isn't just on mental health providers.   I hope you'll tune in and take the action that Jordan suggests toward the end of the episode. We're all in this together! About Jordan Posamentier, Esq.: Jordan Posamentier, Esq., is the Vice President of Policy & Advocacy at Committee for Children, an over-forty-year-old non-profit missioned to foster the safety and well-being of children through social-emotional learning and development. Previously, Jordan was Deputy Policy Director at the University of Washington's Center on Reinventing Public Education, Director of Legislative Analysis at StudentsFirst, Legislative Counsel to the California Judges Association, and a teacher in New York City public schools. Jordan earned his JD from the University of Houston, MS in education from Queens College within the City University of New York, and BA in human ecology from College of the Atlantic in Maine. He lives in Shoreline, Washington. Connect with him on LinkedIn and follow him on Twitter. Jump in the Conversation: [1:40] - Jordan's genesis story in advocacy for change [3:15] - What does well-being look like? What are we aspiring to? [4:53] - Focusing on youth mental well being [6:29] - Misfire in mental health [8:14] - How the pandemic changed Committee for Children's work [12:28] - Committee for Children national campaign [13:43] - How to support the campaign [14:40] - Connecting the right way with the right people [16:18] - What the day in a life of a policymaker looks like [17:42] - Roadblocks for policy [19:07] - Other steps changemakers can take [22:12] - Turbo Time [23:56] - What people should know about children's wellbeing [25:56] - Jordan's Magic Wand [27:26] -Maureen's takeaways    Links & Resources Committee for Children Follow Committee for Children on Twitter Follow the #MoreThanJustOkay hashtag Rita Pierson TED Talk: Every Kid Needs a Champion Email Maureen Maureen's TEDx: Changing My Mind to Change Our Schools The Education Evolution Facebook: Follow Education Evolution Twitter: Follow Education Evolution LinkedIn: Follow Education Evolution EdActive Collective Maureen's book: Creating Micro-Schools for Colorful Mismatched Kids Micro-school feature on Good Morning America The Micro-School Coalition Facebook: The Micro-School Coalition LEADPrep

Today on 2A Tuesday: Marc is talking with Michael  Hammond from the Legislative Counsel for Gun Owners of America, to discuss red flag laws and how legalized marijuana could impact our 2nd amendment. 

In this hour of MCMS, Marc and Carl and talking about their trip to DC this afternoon before our friend Griff Jenkins, Washington-based correspondent for FOX News Channel, calls to discuss the immigration crisis and the immigrants that were moved to Martha's Vineyard. After that, it's 2A Tuesday and Michael Hammond with the Legislative Counsel for Gun Owners of America joins the show to discuss red flag laws and how marijuana could impact the 2nd amendment. Later, gas prices, inflation and Don Lemon's comments about retributions from the British monarchy. 

The majority of schoolkids in Texas return to the classroom this week, and while this is normally an exciting time of adventure and fun, it's lost on nobody - including the kids themselves - that they're returning to a Texas public school system in the throes of crisis. Political culture battles at school board meetings, massive staffing shortfalls, continued threats from Republican leadership on multiple levels - all of that would be very difficult to overcome, and that's not even considering the horror of Uvalde and its continued aftermath of obfuscation and failure. Chris Mosser is joined by guest co-host Lana Hansen, Executive Director of Texas Blue Action Democrats, for a conversation with Patty Quinzi, Director of Public Affairs & Legislative Counsel for the Texas chapter of the American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO, covering the near-impossible circumstances facing Texas school districts, the long-term risks presented by our state government's continued fumbling of education, and the way out of this historic mess - ultimately, it all comes down to your VOTE this November. Thanks as always for supporting Progress Texas, who express our eternal support for our Texas educators.

With billions of dollars allocated to broadband funding in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the future of the FCC’s Universal Service Fund (USF) is a hotly debated topic. Now, with multiple lawsuits challenging the very legality of the USF contribution system, as well as new guidance from the Supreme Court on the limits of federal agencies’ power, the future of the Fund hangs in the balance. Join industry experts to discuss the issues raised in Consumers’ Research v. FCC and where the lawsuits stand in the aftermath of West Virginia v. EPA.Featuring:Robert Frieden, Emeritus Professor of Telecommunications and Law, Penn State UniversityHarold Furchtgott-Roth, Senior Fellow and Director, Center for the Economics of the Internet, Hudson InstituteMichael Romano, Sr. VP of Industry Affairs and Business Development, NTCA – The Rural Broadband AssociationModerator: Arielle Roth, Legislative Counsel, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt---To register, please click the link above

Hour 3: Andrew Arthur, resident fellow in law and policy at the Center for Immigration Studies, discusses the SCOTUS rejecting bond hearing mandates for aliens under removal orders seeking relief. The latest DHS report on overstays brings mixed news. Michael Hammond, Legislative Counsel for Gun Owners of America breaks down red flag laws.

Are you writing for the sake of writing? Brad Kane generously shares the value of loving your craft, being passionate about what you're doing, establishing a path to success, and putting your voice out there. Lots of informative call-to-action pieces ahead!Key Takeaways from This EpisodeTransitioning from discovering one's passion to writing a bookThe value and benefits of networking Pitchfork Populism: A synopsisMarketing a book: Then and NowTips on how to get started with book writingResources Mentioned in This EpisodePrometheus BooksBookExpo AmericaSteven MitchellNancy RosenfeldRobert MuellerPost-Trump EraFresh AirAbout Brad KaneBradford R. Kane began his career in the US Congress as Legislative Counsel to U.S. Congresswoman Cardiss Collins; as Counsel to the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection; and as a member of President Clinton's Task Force on Health Care Reform. After that, he served the State of California as Deputy Controller, Legislation, and subsequently, a Deputy Secretary of Information Technology. Kane was a member of the Nielsen Media Research Task Force on Television Measurement; created the Bipartisan Bridge website (advancing bipartisanship in American government); was Vice President for Government Relations at a consulting firm; and developed environmental and economic equity initiatives.In the global arena, he was a Strategy Council member of the United Nations Global Alliance on ICT & Development, CEO of the International Commission on Workforce Development, and Director of Strategic Initiatives and Director of International Development at TechSoup Global. Kane also contributed a chapter to the book Dream of a Nation and posted many articles on The Huffington Post as a featured contributor. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Davis, and his law degree from UC Hastings College of the Law.And he is the author of Pitchfork Populism: Ten Political Forces That Shaped an Election and Continue to Change America.Website: Pitchfork PopulismTwitter: @CitizenKaneBradLinkedIn: Bradford K.Brad's Book: Pitchfork Populism: Ten Political Forces That Shaped an Election and Continue to Change AmericaLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How » Join The Author's Corner Community today:Website: Robin ColucciLinkedIn: R Colucci, LLCFacebook: Robin ColucciTwitter: @Robin_ColucciRobin Colucci's Book: How to Write a Book That Sells You: Increase Your Credibility, Income, and Impact

Hour 3: Missouri State Representative Mary Elizabeth Coleman joins to talk the SCOTUS draft opinion leak overturning Rowe v. Wade. 2A Tuesday with Michael Hammond, Legislative Counsel for Gun Owners of America to talk the 18 GOP Senators who voted for gun control. 

Most people aren't aware of how difficult and complex the legislative process can be. This week we are joined by Laurie Clark who serves as Legislative Counsel to Garden State Pharmacy Owners. She talks to us about the state and federal legislative process and explains to us the best ways for independent pharmacists to get involved.

Conversation with Dana Parsons, Vice President & Legislative Counsel, LeadingAge Virginia, about nursing home vulnerability during COVID-19 and use of infection control, prevention measures, restricted social activities, and vaccinations to prevent infections and protect residents.

Kellie Adesina serves as Director of Government Affairs at Bayer where she is responsible for crop science issues like gene editing, biotech regulation and approvals, biostimulants, oilseeds, vegetables, and food security. Prior to joining Bayer, she served as Chief Counsel on the House Agriculture Committee for Chairman Collin C. Peterson. In this capacity, she successfully drafted several provisions that were included in the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. She also provided strategic and legal counsel to the Chairman and other Democratic Members of the Committee. Before joining the House Agriculture Committee, Kellie was Senior Counselor in the Office of the General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). In this role, she served as the chief of staff to the General Counsel and provided legal advice and services regarding the broad range of activities at USDA. Prior to USDA, Kellie was Legislative Director to Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge of Ohio where she developed and implemented the Congresswoman's legislative agenda, as well as managed the legislative staff. She also guided the Congresswoman through the 2014 Farm Bill Conference Committee negotiations. Additionally, Kellie has worked for Congresswoman Judy Chu of California as Legislative Counsel and in various roles for Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey, her home state. Kellie holds a Juris Doctor from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from Bethune-Cookman College. In her spare time she serves as a mentor and volunteers through her sorority, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, WGA Policy Associate Lauren Cloward spoke with Bobby Silverstein, Legislative Counsel to the State Exchange on Employment and Disability (SEED), about the Work Matters policy framework, which serves as a repository of best practices for improving disability employment. Lauren then explored the innovative ways the Work Matters framework is being used to achieve workforce inclusivity in states with Kristin Vandagriff, Executive Director for the Alaska Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education; Elizabeth Gordon, Executive Director for the Washington Governor's Committee on Disability Issues and Employment; and Rob Hines, Director of the Washington State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Learn more about SEED's ongoing work on disability employment by visiting their website. Produced by: Tyler Losier

A conversation with the public policy team for the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD). Topics of discussion will include: Current federal and state legislative priorities for NORD; NORD’s interaction with the Food & Drug Administration, National Institutes of Health and the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services; Status of issues important to the Mito community, including mandated insurance coverage for medical foods, vitamins and supplements used to treat rare diseases and legislation relating to orphan drugs; How NORD works with families on legislation, including NORD’s legislative priorities as well as issues families bring to NORD; and What patients and families can do to make sure their voices are heard on issues that are important to them. NORD is a non-profit organization which supports individuals with rare diseases through advocacy, education, research grants and networking among service providers. NORD’s Washington, D.C.-based policy team provides a consistent voice for rare disease patients and families on Capitol Hill and beyond. Speakers include Martha Rinker JD, VP of Public Policy, Paul Melmeyer, Assistant Director of Public Policy, and Tim Boyd, Associate Director of Public Policy. Attachments: NORD Supported Legislation 2016 RDD.pdf NORD State Legislative Priorities 2016.pdf About The Speaker Martha Rinker JD is NORD’s Vice President of Public Policy leading the public policy team on matters affecting the rare disease community. Martha is responsible for all Federal and State legislative and regulatory issues and the development and implementation of advocacy strategy and relationships with key stakeholders. Prior to joining NORD, Ms. Rinker was the Chief Advocacy Officer for the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE), the Legislative Counsel and Senior Director of Policy, Practice and Advocacy for the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) and the Director of Government Relations for the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA). In addition, Ms. Rinker was the Legislative Director for Congresswoman (now Senator) Barbara Mikulski of Maryland and held staff positions with both the Pennsylvania Senate and the Maryland General Assembly. Paul Melmeyer currently serves as the Assistant Director of Public Policy at the National Organization for Rare Disorders. In this role, Paul leads the Federal policy operations in developing and advocating for the enactment and implementation of pro-rare disease patient policy. Prior to joining NORD, Paul held positions with the Center for Amer

Thank you for watching Calvary Conversations with Moriah and Pastor Craig Roters!This is our in-studio Conversation with Cathi Herrod!Go Check Out ~ https://www.azpolicy.orghttps://azaction.orghttps://www.loveyourschool.orgCathi Herrod is president of Center for Arizona Policy (CAP), a nonprofit advocacy organization committed to promoting and defending the foundational values of life, marriage and family, and religious freedom. A total of one hundred seventy-one (171) CAP-supported bills have been passed into law since CAP made its first appearance at the state Capitol in 1995.As a mother, lawyer, and family advocate, Cathi knows that what happens at the state Capitol directly impacts our daily lives.Cathi is an award-winning public policy leader. Arizona newspapers have recognized her as one of the ten most influential leaders and as one of the key people “with the juice” at the Arizona Capitol.She is the recipient of the Family Champion Award from Focus on the Family, the William Wilberforce Award from Students for Life of America, and the Deborah Award from Family Life Radio. Alliance Defending Freedom recognized Cathi and CAP with the Alliance Award in 2014.In 2016, Cathi played a lead role in successfully defeating Proposition 205, making Arizona the only state out of five that election year to reject recreational marijuana.In 2008, Cathi led the YESforMarriage Coalition that spearheaded the successful passage of Proposition 102 to define marriage in the Arizona Constitution as only the union of one man and one woman. At the state Capitol, Cathi has led the effort to pass significant pro-life legislation, including the Abortion Consent Act, Abortion Clinic Regulations, and Mother's Health and Safety Act.Cathi joined Center for Arizona Policy as Legislative Counsel in 1997. Now in her twelfth year as President, Cathi has set an ambitious 10-year strategic plan for the organization. Vision 2020 calls for Arizona to be a state by 2020 where:The sanctity of human life is protected and defended from its very beginning to its natural end.Marriages and families are strengthened and supported by public policy, not attacked or weakened.Religious freedom is affirmed, free from government interference.Cathi earned her Bachelor of Arts degree with honors and Juris Doctor from the University of Texas at Austin. Cathi and her husband, Mike, reside in Phoenix and have two adult children.CALVARY CONVERSATIONSFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvaryconversations/As we reason together, keep in mind that those being interviewed may not always reflect the same doctrinal beliefs or views as Calvary Conversations and Calvary Oro Valley Church. Thank you for your understanding. God bless!•Intro Song: Extreme Energy (Music Today 80)• Composed & Produced by: Anwar Amr• Video Link: https://youtu.be/8ZZbAkKNx7s

This week's episode was originally scheduled to be an interview with fellow adoption advocate, McLane Layton, on the need for Congress to pass the Adoptee Citizenship Act. But then, after the passing of Supreme Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, President Trump nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to fill the high court vacancy. The ERLC team circled up after the nomination to talk about Judge Barrett's incredible biography and inspiring career before turning to Chelsea Patterson Sobolik and Jeff Pickering's interview with Layton about this important adoption issue.Guest BiographyMcLane Layton is the Founder and President of Equality for Adopted Children (EACH). She previously served as Legislative Counsel to former U.S. Senator Don Nickles (R–Okla.) from 1990 to 2005. Layton holds a Juris Doctor from Oral Roberts University and a Masters in Psychology from George Mason University. Resources from the ConversationOn Judge Barrett and the Supreme CourtERLC's Press Release | Russell Moore affirms Amy Coney Barrett as SCOTUS Justice nomineeExplainer: What you should know about Judge Amy Coney BarrettRead Cheslea's quote in the New York Times | For Conservative Christian Women, Amy Coney Barrett's Success Is PersonalRead Jeff's article | What we can learn from the friendship of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Antonin ScaliaOn the Adoptee Citizenship ActERLC Supports the Adoptee Citizenship ActExplainer: What you need to know about the Adoptee Citizenship ActERLC leads coalition calling for Congress to pass the bipartisan Adoptee Citizenship ActSubscribe to ERLC's Policy Newsletter

Jeff and Chelsea are joined by friends and coalition partners Miriam Harmer and Brian Walsh to discuss our advocacy work for a bipartisan repeal of the new tax on nonprofits and, for the first time in American history, houses of worship. Guest biography Miriam Harmer is Director of Congressional Affairs at the Orthodox Union where she works to promote the OU's interest in energy, education, Israel, and religious freedom issues. A veteran of four presidential campaigns, Miriam has spent much of her professional career with the United States House of Representatives and Senate. As a Hill staffer, Miriam was a Legislative Assistant for Representative Rob Bishop, Counsel for Senator Bob Bennett, and most recently a Legislative Counsel for Senator Mike Lee, where she advised him in his position on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Prior to her time on the Hill, Miriam clerked in the office of Utah's Attorney General and with the law firm of Oldaker, Biden & Belair. Brian Walsh is a Washington, D.C.-based attorney and serves as Executive Director of the Faith & Giving Coalition, a multi-religious, multi-denominational initiative working to protect and promote faith-based and other charitable giving. Walsh previously served as Senior Legal Research Fellow at the Heritage Foundation and as executive director of an Ethics and Public Policy Center research program on freedom of religion and conscience. Walsh has testified before committees of the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives as well as the White House Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board. His commentary has appeared in numerous publicans such as USA Today and The Wall Street Journal, and he has been interviewed on multiple networks including CNBC, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, and NPR. Walsh was a commercial litigation associate with the international law firm of Kirkland & Ellis in Washington, D.C., and with Willcox & Savage in Norfolk, Virginia. He served as a law clerk to Judge Pasco M. Bowman on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Resources from the Conversation ERLC Supports Technical Fix of Tax Law on Church Parking Taxation Russell Moore's article in the Wall Street Journal | Stop the Tax on Houses of Worship Orthodox Union Advocacy Center ERLC | Capitol Conversation Podcast

The power is in the person who is trying, regardless of the success. If you're trying, you've got all the power, you're driving the agenda.” -Alexandria Ocasio CortezWhat is it like to be a woman running for political office? The stories women collect on the campaign trail of misogyny and sexism are often kept out of the public eye for fear of appearing weak. Not anymore. This month, we are going to hear from women who ran for office in a very male dominated political environment. About Our Guests:MARIA HADDENMaria Hadden is Alderwoman-Elect of the 49th Ward. In February 2019, she defeated Joe Moore, who had held the seat for 28 years. Once sworn in, she will be the first black queer woman on City Council and the first black alderman from a North Side ward. Maria is the Executive Director of Our City Our Voice, a national nonprofit organization she founded to empower communities and governments to redesign democracy to be more collaborative and transparent.SUSAN SADLOWSKI GARZASusan Sadlowski Garza is the first ever active Chicago Teachers Union member to be elected to City Council and the first ever woman to represent the 10th Ward in City Council. Susan's priorities include keeping schools public, increasing wages and creating long lasting economic development in the 10th Ward.Susan is constantly working to protect public interests, increase equality for women and the LGBTQ community, foster business relationships and protect air, land, and water resources for residents. ANNA VALENCIAAnna Valencia was sworn-in as City Clerk of Chicago on January 25, 2017 overseeing one of the largest offices in the City serving 1.2 million Chicagoans and generating more than $130 million annually. Prior to becoming Clerk, Valencia served as the second woman and first Latina to run Mayor Emanuel's Legislative Counsel and Government Affairs (LCGA) where she spearheaded the passage of police accountability reform, the modernization of the CTA's Red and Purple lines, the stabilization of pension funds and creation of the City's legal fund that assists immigrants and refugees threatened with deportation.Plus, our very own Erika Wozniak Francis will be telling her own tales from her recent aldermanic run in the 46th Ward! (Trust us, she's got some!)Special thanks to the amazing Bleach Party for our theme music. Check them out at http://letshaveableachparty.bandcamp.com/

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation recently approved two first-of-their-kind programs designed to help the state's property insurer of last resort – Citizens Property Insurance Corporation – control the rapidly rising claims and litigation costs among its current 450,000 policyholders.  Citizens will now be able to limit coverage on non-weather water claims to $10,000 unless the policyholder agrees to use Citizens' approved contractors in its new managed repair program.  The company can also waive deductibles on such claims as a further incentive for its policyholders to use the managed repair program. |Citizens President & CEO Barry Gilway sat down with host and former deputy insurance commissioner Lisa Miller on the eve of last week's OIR decision to outline the reasoning behind the program and the reforms still needed in Florida's property and casualty insurance marketplace.  Also joining Lisa on the podcast is Cam Fentriss, Legislative Counsel for the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association.  She and Gilway found common ground on some key Assignment of Benefit concerns whose costs, Citizens says, is driving its requested statewide average 6.7% homeowners policy hike and an 8.1% commercial lines increase. |        Show Notes:"We're not going to solve the problems until we get legislative reform on the Assignment of Benefits issue to curb some of this ridiculous litigation that is taking place," Gilway said on the podcast. |Citizens is slated to lose $85 million this year because of the exponential growth in non-weather related water losses, such as leaking pipes, and isn't the only insurance company suffering such losses in Florida.  The insurance industry has warned for the past five years about increased use of Assignment of Benefits by contractors who submit inflated claims on all sorts of work and then file lawsuits if insurers deny or underpay the claims. |"The Office of Insurance Regulation and Citizens Insurance have acted where the legislature has so far failed to act, to bring measures of responsibility and accountability to an out of control Assignment of Benefits system that is causing double-digit property insurance rate increases on Floridians," said Miller afterward.  She predicts that other insurance companies will now seek the same newly approved coverage cap from OIR. |OIR also approved Citizens' requested policy changes that will now require contractors to submit damage reports and repair estimates, participate in appraisals by Citizens' adjusters, and answer questions under oath. |"We understand the need for managed repair programs because we know there are abuses out there...so long as they're done in a way that the contractors in the program are determined on an objective basis, we're comfortable with that," said Fentriss. |This Wednesday (August 23, 2017), Citizens will face some of its policyholders at a public hearing being held by OIR in the heart of “AOB Abuse Alley”: Miami-Dade County.  There, Citizens' proposed rates would go up by the maximum 10% for the second year in a row.  It says AOB costs are behind its requested statewide average 6.7% homeowners policy hike and an 8.1% commercial lines increase. |Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Managed Repair Program  (https://www.citizensfla.com/mrp) Florida's Citizens CEO Gilway Responds to Claims About Managed Repair Program  (Insurance Journal, 7-7-2017) (http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/southeast/2017/07/07/456879.htm) Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association  (www.floridaroof.com) AOB Fraud: An Unchecked, Growing Problem in Florida  (WTSP-TV, Channel 10, Tampa, FL, 8-1-2017) 2018 Florida Legislature Assignment of Benefits Bill - SB 62 by Senator Hukill (http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/00062) Florida Homeowner Claims Bill of Rights  (http://floir.com/siteDocuments/HomeownerClaimsBillofRights2014.pdf) ** The Listener Call-In Line for your recorded questions and comments to air in future episodes is 850-388-8002 or you may send email to LisaMiller@LisaMillerAssociates.com** |The Florida Insurance Roundup from Lisa Miller & Associates, brings you the latest developments in Property & Casualty, Healthcare, Workers' Compensation, and Surplus Lines insurance from around the Sunshine State.  Based in the state capital of Tallahassee, Lisa Miller & Associates provides its clients with focused, intelligent, and cost conscious solutions to their business development, government consulting, and public relations needs.  On the web at www.LisaMillerAssociates.com or call 850-222-1041.  Your questions, comments, and suggestions are welcome! Date of Recording 8/8/17. Email via info@LisaMillerAssociates.com   Composer: www.TeleDirections.com

What are the privacy rights of non-US citizens? The Trump Administration's crackdown on immigration has dominated the headlines. But while most of the focus is understandably on detentions and deportations, privacy could actually decide who stays and who goes in some cases. A recent executive order reverses long-standing policies that gave certain non-US persons rights under the Privacy Act, including limits on dissemination and the right to access information and seek corrections. How will this impact immigrants and refugees? What role should Congress play? Evan discusses with Neema Guliani, Legislative Counsel for the ACLU in DC.

Jason Hartman interviews Dean Clancy, the Vice President of Public Policy of a grassroots movement called FreedomWorks, to discuss many hot topics and issues that our country is facing. Dean talks about the fiscal cliff and the ramifications of the policies pushed through on New Year's Eve, and the money being thrown at special interests in typical bloated government fashion. Dean stresses the importance of voter participation and discusses some radical options to turn around the debt crisis and decentralize the system. He states there is more incentive in government to do the wrong thing than what is actually best for our country and its citizens.   FreedomWorks' aggressive, real-time campaigns activate a growing and permanent volunteer grassroots army to show up and demand policy change. They believe individual liberty and the freedom to compete increases consumer choices and provides individuals with the greatest control over what they own and earn. They lead the fight for lower taxes, less government, and more freedom.   Dean Clancy is FreedomWorks' Legislative Counsel and Vice President, Health Care Policy. He leads our efforts to reverse the government takeover of health care and adopt a patient-centered approach. Clancy has served as the top White House budget official on health care, Medicare, Social Security, and other major government spending programs; as executive director of the President's Council on Bioethics; and as a senior policy advisor to the congressional leadership. Clancy boasts an impressive resume a deep expertise on a broad range of domestic and fiscal policy subjects. Jokingly referring to himself as a "recovering Washington insider," Clancy works closely with Members of Congress, grassroots activists, and the public to defend and strengthen the world's best health care system and reduce government interference in the doctor-patient relationship.