Podcasts about legislative day

Click on the podcast and catch up with Speaker of the Montana House of Representatives Brandon Ler on Legislative Day 80. The post Speaker of the House Brandon Ler – Around the Session in 80 Days first appeared on Voices of Montana.

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by first-time guest, Cherie Hime, Executive Director of the Wisconsin School Bus Association (WSBA) to close the March celebration of Women History Month on the podcast. Cherie outlines her background in the association management and how that led her to taking reins at WSBA in 2014. She talks about her day-to-day work as an Executive Director, handling everything from marketing and membership to events and advocacy. Cherie and Curt talk about current legislative activity in Wisconsin and highlight WSBA's annual Legislative Day. And lastly, Cherie shares what being a woman in transportation means to her emphasizing the importance of networking and collaboration to help other women grow within the student transportation industry. Become a subscriber and listen to a new episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop every week - targeted advertising packages are available too!Support the show

Political advocacy impacts every veterinarian in Texas, but how? Dr. Will McCauley joins Veterinary Vitals to break down VPAC's role, why your involvement matters, and how even small contributions can shape the future of vet med.REGISTER: 2025 Legislative Day & Advocacy LabSupport the showSupport the show

In this episode, we dive into the legislative battles shaping the future of veterinary medicine with Trent Hightower, TVMA's General Counsel and Director of Government Relations. From the push for mid-level practitioners to the fight over VCPR—and whether it's a good idea to let your chiropractor take a crack at your pet's joints.REGISTER: 2025 Legislative Day & Advocacy LabSupport the show

Jessica Klement, vice president-advocacy for the American Society of Travel Advisors, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the big issues that travel advisors lobbied for at this year's Legislative Day, held last month on Capitol Hill. This year ASTA focused on airline refunds, which advisors currently are liable for even though they don't keep the fares themselves, as well as representation on DOT's Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee (ACPAC). For more information, visit www.asta.org. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are available on our Youtube channel, and as podcasts with the same title on Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean, iHeartRadio, Google,Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.

Each year during the Missouri State Fair, a press conference is hosted at the MOFB building on Legislative Day. At this conference, elected leaders share their legislative updates with fairgoers and media. The legislators that spoke at the press conference this year included Governor Mike Parson, Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe, Senator Eric Schmitt, Congressman Jason Smith, Congressman Eric Burlison, Congressman Mark Alford, as well as MOFB President Garrett Hawkins. This is the recording from that event. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Producer: Natalie Fifer, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Chris Hilliard, CEO and Founder, Winnow   1:38 - Chris welcome, I always like to start with a little background, how did you get into the mortgage industry?   2:43 - Tell us about starting Winnow Solutions with my good friend Clint Rockwell.   5:57 - Chris, thank you for being a sponsor at our recent Mortgage Innovators Conference, we were very pleased with that event overall.  Of course, the use of AI was a huge topic.  What can you share about Winnow AI?   9:23 - You've always kept your finger on the pulse of legislative and regulatory updates, what is top of mind for regulators right now?   13:20 - You were recently at our Legislative Day serving as one of our Team Leaders for our Capitol visits (thank you so much for your leadership and support!) and the MBA's National Advocacy Conference.  Can you share with our listeners why you prioritize advocacy for our industry? To learn more about the California MBA visit www.cmba.com and don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode!

Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Jeff Flory, CMB, AMP, CEO, QC Ally 1:26 - Jeff, thank you for being back on Connect – always a pleasure to catch up with you. We're about halfway through 2024, what's the word you're hearing from your clients about how they're feeling about the balance of the year? 6:25 - QC Ally offers a wide range of services for mortgage quality. How are you using AI to provide services to your clients? 9:52 - You've always kept your finger on the pulse of legislative and regulatory updates, what is top of mind for regulators right now? 15:51 - You were recently at our Legislative Day serving as one of our Team Leaders for our Capitol visits (thank you so much for your leadership and support!) and the MBA's National Advocacy Conference. Can you share with our listeners why you prioritize advocacy for our industry? To learn more about the California MBA visit www.cmba.com and don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode!

Products Finishing recently attended the Metal Finishing Association of California's annual legislation day event, which provides a forum for finishing operations in the state to voice their concerns to government officials. In this installment of On the Line, we learn more about the initiative and the key issues for California-based finishers.  OTL spoke with Bryan Leiker, executive director of the MFACA and legislative advocate Jerry Desmond, who works as the legal advisor for the MFACA. Leiker is also vice president of K&L Anodizing (Burbank, California) a 75-year-old family business, and has spent his career working to educate legislators about the efforts of the metal finishing community.

JD Darr, Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs for the National Pest Management Association, joins Dan and Donnie on this episode to share the legislative and regulatory issues on NPMA members' minds. He also covers the importance of using your voice to influence public policy and what you can expect when you attend a Legislative Day event.  Guests: JD Darr, Director, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, National Pest Management Association   Hosts:  Dan Gordon, PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists Donnie Shelton, Triangle Home Services

Originally uploaded March 26, re-edited April 9. Chris Holman welcomes back Ryan Hundt, CEO, Michigan Works! Association, Lansing, MI, but serving statewide. Welcome back Ryan, we were recently discussing an upcoming Legislative Day, tell us what came out of that event? We covered Michigan Works! Association's legislative priorities, have things gone well in the past month, or have there been issues to resolve in Lansing? Less than a month from now are your Impact Awards, tell us about that celebration? Over a half dozen categories of recognition, can you review some of them, and their focus? Outside of legislative priorities what are the biggest talent issues or solution models that Michigan Works! is encountering at this time?

Chris Holman welcomes back Ryan Hundt, CEO, Michigan Works! Association, Lansing, MI. Chris and Ryan cover several topics: What was a highlight of the 2023 Legislative Priorities? What are the 2024 state legislative priorities? Tell us about the upcoming Legislative Day, taking place on March 13. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Gerrymandering in New York Gambling Addiction in Pennsylvania Conservatives Silenced at SUNY-Cortland Christian activists Jason McGuire and Michael Geer tackle the tough topics facing today's families each Friday during “Capital Connection”.  It's a front row seat to all that's happening in Albany and Harrisburg.   Information about the New York "Legislative Day 2024" day-long advocacy event is available here.    

This episode is for anyone who has ever felt alone within the industry. We talked about building your community within the industry. Why you should find the right puzzle for your pieces so that you can find your home. Ultimately People Join People, not organizations or associations. We also discussed the power of building relationships with other advisors, but also with the BDMs/Reps of the companies within the industry that you sell - even if it's not your preferred supplier, still build the relationship. Join me in The Poconos at the end of September this year, where I will be taking the stage at the Central PA Grow Your Travel Business Symposium: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/3rd-annual-grow-your-travel-business-symposium-trade-show-tickets-774487371577?aff=erelexpmlt Looking for a community of advisors to build your community? Join us on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/travelagentobjections If you're looking for more information on ASTA, you can find them at https://asta.org/ The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), the world's leading association of travel professionals, is the global advocate for travel agencies, the travel industry, and the traveling public. We champion ethical and traveler-friendly practices and policies at every level of government and throughout the travel and hospitality industry. Our members are all bound by a shared code of ethics. ASTA's RiverCruise Expo: https://www.astarivercruiseexpo.org/ ASTA's Travel Advisors Conference: https://www.traveladvisorconference.org/ ASTA's Legislative Day: https://s1.goeshow.com/asta/LegDay2024/

"Faith Under Fire" When people of faith look at the realities of abuse, violence, addictions and so many more social issues, a lot of the analysis describes these as the culture's "problems". Craig DeRoche told a New York pro-family, pro-faith conference -- and now tells Family Life listeners -- that the vocabulary and perspective on "problems" and "solutions" need to change...if we are to bring a resolution and hope to all these circumstances around us. DeRoche is the president of the Family Policy Alliance. He says we need to reverse the terms "problems" and "solutions". The troubles around us are less about problems to be solved, but can be better understood as inadequate and unhelpful solutions to the deeper problems people have. As a follower of Christ, he says lives of faith and discipleship are the only solutions that work. He tells his first-person story about how Jesus resolved his own inner problems, and thereby his marriage, family and vocation became better than they ever were before. DeRoche, in his own work with the national organization, also advocates for this understanding of problems and solutions as he advocates for public policy in his interactions with lawmakers. He calls on people who have discovered the True Solution to be active in their households, local communities, regional and statewide groups, and other ways of faith-sharing and solution-solving.   The Family Policy Alliance has partnerships with organizations in 40 states, including New York and Pennsylvania. Craig DeRoche also spoke at the 2023 Legislative Day in Albany. He hosts a weekly podcast on with stories on culture and faith.

The high school football coach fired for praying in public is back on the job this summer, after winning his First-Amendment lawsuit at the U.S. Supreme Court. Joe Kennedy started his coaching career, after sensing a personal calling in response to watching the Christian sports movie, "Facing the Giants". In gratitude to God for this privilege, Kennedy began praying at the 50-yard-line by himself, but some students later joined him. He would be reprimanded, then fired, and lost several court cases before winning in the Supreme Court. Kennedy was a featured speaker at the recent 2023 Legislative Day sponsored by New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms. Greg Gillispie interviewed “Coach Joe” during his time at Albany, New York. Bonus content: Coach Joe Kennedy's website Details about the legal processes which led to his successful Supreme Court ruling A video of his story, struggles and successes

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 109 Steph chats about where to use your agency name, sales tax, hiring a registered agent, and keeping clients when you leave a host. A list of helpful resources for today's episode: https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15 (Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering!) https://hostagencyreviews.com/hosts/travel-leaders-market-square Thank you to Travel Leaders Market Square for sponsoring today's episode https://hostagencyreviews.com/survey (Sign up for reminders and to get the final reports here.) Take the survey, get the free report! https://hostagencyreviews.com/affiliate (Become a HAR course affiliate and earn 20% commission) https://hostagencyreviews.com/events/2023/legislative-day-2023-4f1592fc-24ad-48c8-970f-1677b0915b5e (More on ASTA's Legislative Day 2023) https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/asta-legislative-day-why-you-should-go (What to expect with ASTA Legislative Day) https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agency-accreditation (Info on travel agency accreditation numbers) https://www.asta.org/advocacy (More info on ASTA's advocacy efforts) https://courses.hostagencyreviews.com/ (HAR's Course on Starting your Agency!) https://tax.wv.gov/Documents/TSD/tsd376.pdf (Info on West Virginia taxing travel agency services) https://www.tax.newmexico.gov/governments/gross-receipts-tax/ (Info on New Mexico's taxing on gross receipts for agencies located in NM) https://dor.sd.gov/businesses/taxes/sales-use-tax/ (Info on South Dakota's taxing on gross receipts for agencies located in SD) https://hostagencyreviews.com/hosts (List of host agencies with profile details on if an advisor can keep host agency leads once they leave) https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15 (Sign up for e-reminders for the Friday 15 and submit your questions!) Submit your burning question here Har.News/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips!

Budget Battle Brewing in Harrisburg. and What Happens Now in Albany ? Legislative budgets are being debated for Pennsylvania, as the New York State government is funded for the year. Still, lawmakers in both states continue to debate issues beyond dollars-and-cents matters. Some of the topics “making waves” here this week: Charter Schools & School Choice, Assisted Suicide, Abortion Expansion, Social Media Regulations Our Capital Connection crew discusses governmental and social issues which impact Pennsylvania and New York. Information on upcoming events Vision 2023 -- Legislative Day in Albany, Tuesday, May 23 "The Gosnell Effect" Forum in Philadelphia, Saturday, May 13

What Can 229 Billion Dollars Buy & What's Not to like about House Bill 300 Christian watchdogs Jason McGuire and Michael Geer fight to promote Christian values in Albany and Harrisburg.  Here's what's happening this week at the state capitals. Events mentioned in this week's News Feature: "The Gosnell Effect" Forum in Philadelphia, Saturday, May 13 Vision 2023 -- Legislative Day in Albany, Tuesday, May 23

Get the latest agriculture news in today's AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today's show covers a recap of CFBF's Legislative Day, a new law under EPA's pesticide assessment process, an ag vision to keep progress reports and metrics updated and a continued conversation of ag crimes. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features and more.

Thank you for joining this week's episode of the Albany Update. The stalemate at the statehouse is the lead story of the week. The State Budget was due April 1, but the Governor and the Legislature aren't anywhere close to passing a fiscal plan. Then, when we speak of out-of-state abortion funding, a recent NPR article highlights what that looks like. It's truly disturbing that Empire State politicians are packing millions of abortion travel dollars into budget proposals. Abortion shouldn't be a New York import—let alone lucrative industry. Next, on the parental rights and school choice front, there was an important ruling that affirms parents as being the responsibly party of their child's education. We also have news of another scheduled speaker for our May 23 Legislative Day event in Albany. Finally, we offer a few thoughts regarding the tragic school shooting in Nashville. It's one more reason why churches across the state are demanding the right to appoint armed, volunteer security teams for their services. Let's get started. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/albanyupdate/support

Chelsea and I continue our coverage of Colorado's three radical pro-abortion bills: SB23-188, SB23-189, and SB23-190.In this episode we walk through some details for the three bills and how they could destroy genuine health care in Colorado. Abortion providers become a new protected class immune from criminal charges, even if women die in their "care." Insurance programs must specially subsidize abortions and treatment for promiscuity. Yet, pregnancy centers become the great deceptive villains, and abortion pill reversals (progesterone) must be outlawed.We play some salient clips from the Senate floor while they debated amendments to the bills. It was like pulling teeth for the opposition even to get the accusation that pregnancy centers are "fake clinics" removed from the legislative declaration of SB23-190.As of this episode's release the bills are scheduled for committee at the House. We anticipate a long day of citizen testimonies with another 3-to-1 opposition. Of course, this ratio rarely stops the radicals in the majority from being drunk on power to press ever harder a culture of death and an abortion dystopia. Prayers for this situation are very much appreciated.Scriptures Referenced:Psalm 37:7-13Sources Consulted:Colorado Senate 2023 Legislative Day 072 Part 1 [Recording]Colorado Senate 2023 Legislative Day 072 Part 2 [Recording]

Chelsea and I continue our coverage of Colorado's three radical pro-abortion bills: SB23-188, SB23-189, and SB23-190. In this episode we walk through some details for the three bills and how they could destroy genuine health care in Colorado. Abortion providers become a new protected class immune from criminal charges, even if women die in their "care." Insurance programs must specially subsidize abortions and treatment for promiscuity. Yet, pregnancy centers become the great deceptive villains, and abortion pill reversals (progesterone) must be outlawed. We play some salient clips from the Senate floor while they debated amendments to the bills. It was like pulling teeth for the opposition even to get the accusation that pregnancy centers are "fake clinics" removed from the legislative declaration of SB23-190. As of this episode's release the bills are scheduled for committee at the House. We anticipate a long day of citizen testimonies with another 3-to-1 opposition. Of course, this ratio rarely stops the radicals in the majority from being drunk on power to press ever harder a culture of death and an abortion dystopia. Prayers for this situation are very much appreciated. Scriptures Referenced: Psalm 37:7-13 Sources Consulted: Colorado Senate 2023 Legislative Day 072 Part 1 [Recording] Colorado Senate 2023 Legislative Day 072 Part 2 [Recording]

Chelsea and I continue our coverage of Colorado's three radical pro-abortion bills: SB23-188, SB23-189, and SB23-190.In this episode we walk through some details for the three bills and how they could destroy genuine health care in Colorado. Abortion providers become a new protected class immune from criminal charges, even if women die in their "care." Insurance programs must specially subsidize abortions and treatment for promiscuity. Yet, pregnancy centers become the great deceptive villains, and abortion pill reversals (progesterone) must be outlawed.We play some salient clips from the Senate floor while they debated amendments to the bills. It was like pulling teeth for the opposition even to get the accusation that pregnancy centers are "fake clinics" removed from the legislative declaration of SB23-190.As of this episode's release the bills are scheduled for committee at the House. We anticipate a long day of citizen testimonies with another 3-to-1 opposition. Of course, this ratio rarely stops the radicals in the majority from being drunk on power to press ever harder a culture of death and an abortion dystopia. Prayers for this situation are very much appreciated.Scriptures Referenced:Psalm 37:7-13Sources Consulted:Colorado Senate 2023 Legislative Day 072 Part 1 [Recording]Colorado Senate 2023 Legislative Day 072 Part 2 [Recording]

Thank you for joining this week's episode of the Albany Update. Last week, news broke that the New York City Council voted to remove one of its own from a key committee? Why? This member dared to speak out against Drag Queen Story Hours. It's strange, because a recent guest on a liberal talk show alluded to the “murder” of pro-life Americans, but there is no pressure from the Left to cancel her. We'll discuss. Then, there are some troubling signs that pandemic measures that created distance between elected officials and their constituents are being allowed to continue in Albany. Next up, there was a court victory for pregnancy resource centers and other pro-life organizations who don't want to hire supporters of Planned Parenthood. Finally, I've got a big announcement concerning the return of an in-person Legislative Day. Let's get started. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/albanyupdate/support

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Listen to our Missouri State Fair Legislative Day Press Conference, featuring MOFB President Garrett Hawkins, Governor Mike Parson, Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler, Congressman Billy Long, Congressman Jason Smith, and Senator Roy Blunt.

This week to discuss our recent Legislative Day event that was held in Lansing. We also take a deep dive into the U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion leak and how it is impacting the media, states, and our work.

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In this episode, Dr. Courtney Campbell is back to offer advice on handling sticky situations involving the media. He talks about how to overcome pre-interview jitters, what to do—and not do—when accepting a media invitation, and how to handle questions that are outside the scope of discussion. We also talk about what to do when confronted with a controversial issue. Missed the first episode of the series? First listen to Episode 48 (When Media Calls, Part 1: Confident Communication is Key), then come back to this one. In the second segment, find out about two upcoming OVMA member opportunities: Legislative Day and the Power of 10 leadership development program. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fully-vetted/message

Plugging the Energy Infrastructure Gaps. The host for this show is Mitch Ewan. The guest is Mark Glick. Hawaii's energy transition has reached an advanced stage of complexity with higher penetrations of renewable energy resources and energy storage systems (ESS), grid improvements, efficiency measures, and efforts to decarbonize energy in transportation. The Hawaii Energy Policy Forum (HEPF) plans to coordinate an open and frank dialogue and investigation on the most pressing gaps in Hawaii's energy transition and what policy interventions are needed to continue to drive and guide change. With the recently passed $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (aka, Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill), HEPF's 2022 Legislative Day Briefing presents an expert view of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill with two sessions addressing the most vulnerable aspects of Hawaii's energy infrastructure. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nXB3m62UWYrdK3lYBRDrQ9 Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

Thank you for joining this week's edition of the Albany Update. The story that dominated the news cycle last week was the United State Supreme Court's beat down of President Joe Biden's OSHA overreach. There was something to celebrate in the decision, but an area for concern as well. We'll discuss. In New York, mobile sports betting recently went live and we're not a fan. Then, we'll note the appointment of a new judge to the State Court of Appeals. Every other judge on the state's highest court has been appointed by former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, but now Gov. Kathy Hochul has made her mark on the Empire State's judiciary. Next, access is limited at the New York State Capitol again this year and it will have an impact on our annual Legislative Day event for a third year. Finally, I'll offer an update on our 2021 year-end campaign—and my gratitude to our friends and supporters. Let's get started. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/albanyupdate/support

The Missouri Congressional Delegation and Governor Mike Parson joined members in the Farm Bureau building at the Missouri State Fair to make remarks about broadband, the death tax, and other issues that affect rural Missourians.

Recapping a long final night of the 2021 Legislative Session for Alabama

Thank you for joining this week's edition of the Albany Update. For those of you keeping track of the issues surrounding transgender athletes participating in girls' competitive sports. You might be interested in something strange going on in South Dakota where Gov. Kristi Noem has been practicing the ‘South Dakota Shuffle'. Then, we'll bring it back home and look at the New York news story of the week, where we became the latest state to legalize recreational marijuana. On a more positive note, the Legislature has passed, and the Governor signed into law a protection for nursing home residents that will guarantee their right to have two personal caregivers be allowed to visit them—even in times of declared public health emergency. Fourth, we're going to unpack Governor Andrew Cuomo's plan to utilize vaccine passports. It's raising a number of concerns. Finally, our Legislative Day livestream was so successful that we've decided to launch a new monthly feature we're calling Albany Update LIVE. I'll tell you more about it and how you can participate in this new program. Let's get started. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/albanyupdate/support

Thank you for joining this week's edition of the Albany Update. Regular listeners know that our organization traditionally holds our largest advocacy day of the year on the third Tuesday of March. It's not uncommon for us to welcome 1,000 or more attendees to the New York State Capitol. Unfortunately, COVID cancelled last year's event and it has cancelled an in-person event this year as well. Still, New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms is holding its first digital day of action on Tuesday, March 16. We'll tell you more about it and how you can participate. During Legislative Day 2021: A Digital Day of Action we'll focus on four key pieces of legislation. First, Planned Parenthood's allies in the State Legislature are coming after pro-life pregnancy centers. we'll explain how. Then, we're combating a proposal to mandate sex education for every student in grades K-12. We're also pushing back against a plan to force sexual orientation and gender identity issues into faith-based schools. Finally, on a more positive note, we're highlighting a piece of legislation that helps not only our farmers, but also those in poverty. Let's get started. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/albanyupdate/support

This week's CloverCast is all about government! First our State 4-H Council hosts, Aneisha and Ella, share about Iowa 4-H Legislative Day in 2020. Learn what the day consisted of and why it was a valuable experience. Next they are joined by Story County 4-H alum, Molly (Foley) Severn who shares her 4-H background and all about her roles in government. This is a conversation with pieces of advice and fun stories. Finally the two-minute tidbit talks about a great opportunity for 4-H'ers to take advantage of THIS year: Iowa Legislative Insider. Be sure to check out the links to learn more and sign up to attend. Resources:Iowa Legislative Insider2020 4-H Legislative DayIowa 4-H ProgramCitizenship Washington FocusSenator Chuck Grassley InternshipsIowa 4-H FoundationGoals of our podcast:To provide a safe opportunity for State 4-H Council members to engage with other 4-H’ers around the state. To reach current 4-H’ers and potential 4-H’ers through thoughtful, informational, and personal discussion centered around 4-H learning opportunities and experiences.To provide State 4-H Council members the opportunity to grow themselves personally and professionally as they take part in and learn about each step of the podcast production process.

John and Cobie speak with Jaylen Smith 4-H Statewide President on her 4-H Career and what it has meant to her. Jaylen also shares some memories and the importance of being a positive role model to youth. Transcript: Announcer: This is 4-H-4-U-2, a podcast from the Mississippi State University Extension Service promoting 4-H programs and positive youth development. Here now your host, Dr. John Long and Cobie Rutherford. John Long: And welcome to another edition of 4-H-4-U-2. I'm your host, John Long. Cobie Rutherford: And I'm Cobie Rutherford. John Long: And we have a very, very special guest with us today. Cobie, I'm going to let you introduce her. Cobie Rutherford: So today we are very happy to have Miss Jaylen R. Smith from Leflore County with us, and she happens to be our State Council 4-H President. John Long: Wonderful, and I'm sure it is bone dry in Leflore County right now, isn't it? Jaylen Smith: It is. It is. Cobie Rutherford: Right, whatever. John Long: Water, water everywhere, so... Well that's great and we're so glad to have you with us this morning, and I appreciate you carving out a little time for us because I know we're all running in different directions since Congress 2019... Congress is well underway. Cobie Rutherford: Yes. Here, here. Inspire kids to do. John Long: That's right. That's right. So let me ask you this, Jaylen. What number congress is this for you? Jaylen Smith: This is my third Congress. John Long: Third Congress, okay. And when did you get involved in 4-H? Jaylen Smith: I got involved my junior year of high school. So I didn't know about 4-H before I actually got into it. I thought it was an organization that you had to pay a lot of money to join. And so I talked to Ms. Christina, my agent, she was like, "No, baby, just come on, just come." We have so many different organizations and clubs that you can be and within the organization itself, and so I've loved it ever since. John Long: Do you remember your first club meeting? Jaylen Smith: I do. It was like an interview, kind of, to see if we could get into the meeting. It was like an open interview, and she would just ask questions about what we thought diversity meant and the importance of diversity. I love speaking, so I kind of... I felt bad because I think I dominated most of the conversation, but I just... I love diversity. That's one of the things I want to do with math communications, and so I was like, "Yeah, I'm definitely coming back." Cobie Rutherford: I think that's what's so neat about 4-H because it appeals to... Every kid can find their niche within this organization. John Long: Sure. Jaylen Smith: Definitely. Cobie Rutherford: And gosh, Jaylen, I think my favorite memory of your 4-H career so far has been when you gave a speech at the state Senate this year for Legislative Day. Jaylen Smith: Oh, yeah. Cobie Rutherford: I had chills listening to it. And John, she got a standing ovation from those Senators from Mississippi. John Long: I am so jealous because I have never been able to be over there and hear that, so I'm glad to hear that. That's awesome. Maybe one day? Cobie Rutherford: Yeah. John Long: Maybe one day. Cobie Rutherford: I don't know that I'll want to hear another one because it was... I don't know how anybody will ever live up to what she did do it. It was so good. John Long: She's a good communicator, that's for sure. Cobie Rutherford: Very much so. John Long: Very well spoken, for sure. Cobie Rutherford: So what was your project area, Jaylen, in 4-H? Jaylen Smith: I mostly did public speaking. Another thing that I did was our club itself was PRIDE, which is Potential Realize In Diverse Environments, so a lot of the things that we did were to bring different communities and just people from different backgrounds together. I really just enjoyed that, being able to learn different people's cultures, teaching people my culture, and just learning from each other. John Long: I think that's really cool because a lot of people just get to a point in life and they just feel like, "Well, this is it. I'm just not..." They just get in this rat race, and the same old, same old, and they forget that there's so much yet to learn. Jaylen Smith: Definitely, definitely. John Long: And I think that's always important to remember is that you can always learn from different people. I'm always anxious to want to hear more or to learn more about this. Jaylen Smith: Yeah. John Long: That's great. That's great. So what do you feel like one of the main things at 4-H has taught you in your career? Jaylen Smith: Even though I've had a lot of leadership roles in 4-H, it's definitely taught me how to follow others, just to kind of let go sometimes and not always be on the front stage. John Long: Right. Jaylen Smith: But to learn from others by following them. John Long: Right. Jaylen Smith: And so also by serving others, I learned leadership skills, things like teamwork and just depending on others to be there for me, and learning how to delegate and be delegated to. So definitely followership has taught me how to be a better leader. John Long: That's awesome. I've always heard a good leader is a good follower. Jaylen Smith: Yeah. John Long: I don't know if that's true, but I believe it. I believe it. Cobie Rutherford: Well it kind of goes back to what we were telling him about a couple of weeks ago on the leadership podcast, and how the top tier of leadership is going back to a servant leadership position. Jaylen Smith: Definitely. Cobie Rutherford: So it seems like Jaylen's had a chance to go full circle in this organization- John Long: Absolutely. Cobie Rutherford: And developed that servant attitude. That's cool. John Long: I think it's an awesome opportunity, and I said that during our leadership podcast, was the fact that we we are given a very unique opportunity to serve others that a lot of people don't get that opportunity to do, or they don't take advantage of it, for sure. Jaylen Smith: I completely agree. John Long: So I think that's one of the products, for sure, of the program and teaching those life skills. So as far as, and I really think you are, and I'm not just saying that because you're sitting here, but I really think that you are a very positive role model for a lot of our younger 4-Hers, and I've seen them looking up to you when we've been to various events. How important is that, and what do you... Obviously it's important to you, but how do you feel like, or what do you feel like is most important as far as allowing youth, or what you can give to youth in order to encourage them and instill those things that 4-H has given you? Jaylen Smith: One of the major things that 4-H has given me is learning to be tenacious and just learning to persevere through all obstacles, and so that's what I really want to give off to younger 4-Her's is that whatever you want in life, it's yours. But if you work for it and if you work through whatever obstacles that are stopping you from doing that, you can get to it. People tell me that they look up to me and it's crazy because I look up to so many 4-Her's, and it's crazy to me how so many people look up to me and I just... I'm like, "Y'all are my heroes." Cobie Rutherford: Yeah, that's funny. Jaylen Smith: Can I get your autograph? John Long: Nobody wants my autograph. Jaylen Smith: I want your autograph. John Long: Okay, I'll give it to you after this. Cobie Rutherford: That's funny. John Long: Well that's great. Yeah. That's awesome. Cobie Rutherford: So what do you think... Who is someone that's inspired you to take these steps and become a leader in your community and in 4-H, or just someone who inspires you in general? Jaylen Smith: I definitely have to say my mom and my grandma inspire me. They raised me, and so just seeing two strong black women raise me to be a strong black woman has just made me want to make change for my community. I've definitely had to go through struggles in life, but seeing the way that they go through those struggles graciously has encouraged me and instilled in me those same values. And so another thing, is just a love for Mississippi. I've also learned that through 4-H because it teaches so many different aspects of Mississippi, which other states don't have, and just the richness of our culture. And yes, we have been disenfranchised in the past and we're still working on that, but it's not like I can't love my state and work on its problems. John Long: Right. Cobie Rutherford: That's right. John Long: Absolutely. Cobie Rutherford: I think that's very cool that you had that perspective, and I also think that it's cool that you have a love for Mississippi, because I see a lot of kids that are talented like you that say, "Okay, I've been successful in high school. I'm having a successful career in college. I'm moving out of Mississippi," or "I'm moving out of the South." And I think that your ideal of Mississippi, that you want to make a change in your community and in our state, is just so refreshing to hear. Jaylen Smith: Yeah. John Long: Absolutely. Jaylen Smith: I was always taught to clean my own house before I try to tackle anybody else's. Cobie Rutherford: Right. Jaylen Smith: So I've never been taught to let anybody clean up my own mess when I have a broom in my hand. Cobie Rutherford: Right. Jaylen Smith: So yeah, I definitely want to fix Mississippi for the better. John Long: You need to write a book. You've got some great quotes. I wish I could think of stuff like that. Cobie Rutherford: Yeah, and one of her quotes that she gave at the Statehouse this year was that kind of impactful, and I think that's why she's so talented. Jaylen, do you remember any parts of that speech that kind of stood out? I remember a lot of Senators followed her out of the hall, out of the chamber, and were talking to her and basically probably offered her a job and everything else. Yeah, I hope you run for Senate one day. John Long: Don't forget us when you hit the big time. Cobie Rutherford: Yeah, exactly. Jaylen Smith: I could never figure you all. Cobie Rutherford: Do you remember anything that was said to you that day or something you may have said that impacted those Senators? Jaylen Smith: I think that it was towards the end and what I basically wanted to tell them was that it's not only Mississippi 4-H's job, but it's also your job as the people that we elect, to... I said, "to speak for those who do not have voices, to stand for those who cannot stand for themselves, and..." It was something else that I said. I just remember that little part. I think that that's so important because we have to be leaders for those who cannot do for themselves. I've always believed in helping people and serving others so that they can serve themselves. Some people need a boost in life. Cobie Rutherford: That's right. Jaylen Smith: And it's our job, our responsibility as fellow Mississippians, as humans, regardless of your color, your creed, your size, your gender, whatever, it's our job to help each other and to move towards the top to be the best that we can be. We can't be the best at we're crumb snatchers. Cobie Rutherford: Right. Jaylen Smith: Trying to get all the opportunities for ourselves when there's enough to go around. John Long: Right, right. We are richly blessed, but when we lose empathy for someone, we lose a part of humanity. Jaylen Smith: Exactly. John Long: Hey, that sounding pretty good. Don't steal that. Jaylen Smith: I won't, I won't. John Long: But it is true because, yeah... I mean, it's scary, I guess you could say, when you look at the world and people are becoming more and more... I guess, anyway. It's the way it seems to me is that people are just getting more and more self-centered and we're losing that empathy for one another. And when you do that, how in the world are you going to make change because you're always focusing in on yourself and what you want, not what other people want. That's a perfect, perfect. Jaylen Smith: I definitely agree. John Long: Yeah. Perfect. Yeah. Cobie Rutherford: Yeah, that's pretty deep, John. John Long: See, it's just being in her presence. Jaylen Smith: Ah, no, no. Don't give me all the credit. Don't give me all the credit. Cobie Rutherford: Yep. John Long: So we're... Congress kicked off this morning. Jaylen Smith: Yes. John Long: And so we... I know you've got a lot of stuff that you've got going on. I've got to ask this, since this. What is your favorite Congress memory? Jaylen Smith: Oh- John Long: Or, do you have one? And don't cop out and say, "Well, they're all my favorite." Jaylen Smith: There are so many. Definitely, the dance is one of my favorite ones. I learned how to do the dance off of Grease, or something. John Long: Yes. Yeah,sure. Jaylen Smith: I learned how to do that a little bit. And the Sanderson Center, playing basketball, I'm not good at it, but you know, I was doing my best. John Long: Hey, that's all you can ask for. Jaylen Smith: And just the conversations that I have with 4-Her's, and just the connections that we made. I have friends who I talk to outside of Congress. We're friends on social media. We text each other, and so that just... Knowing that I have a lifelong friend and knowing how we became friends through such a great organization, it just... It makes me not want to age out, and I'll be back next year. I'm just going to be in the back. John Long: There you go, there you go, and then you get to volunteer. Cobie Rutherford: That's right. Jaylen Smith: Definitely. Cobie Rutherford: And you know, I tell a lot of 4-Her's this, is that we think that, and I thought this is a 4-Her, is that the best time of my life was happening right now. But when you get the opportunity to leave your legacy in the organization and come back as a volunteer, maybe hopefully come back as an extension agent or a state administrator in Jaylen's case, or even even in our cases, John, that legacy that we're able to leave is so much more, I'm not going to say better, but it's kind of like a building block. It's really cool to have that experience. John Long: Absolutely. Absolutely. My favorite part... May I share what my favorite part? Jaylen Smith: Most definitely. John Long: I love the games, because see that's where I am. I'm in the dog house during the dance, but I can never get anybody to play UNO with me. Cobie Rutherford: Really? John Long: So if there's anybody listening, next year, please reach out to me. I'll be the little sad person in the corner an UNO deck. Cobie Rutherford: My favorite part of Congress was the same as Jaylen's. I loved going to the dance because I was from a really small rural school. So I would go to state 4-H Congress over the summer, learn all these dance moves, take them back to my high school, and then be like, "Hey, look what I learned in 4-H." Jaylen Smith: That's right. Cobie Rutherford: Most people might [inaudible 00:13:26] sinful, but it was good. John Long: That's awesome. Jaylen Smith: And also, you have to have a 4-H playlist for the 4-H van. That's vital to Congress. John Long: Yes, absolutely. Absolutely. And I do, I loved going into the dance. It is some energy going on. Jaylen Smith: Yeah, definitely. John Long: That's all I'm saying. I'm envious, because I never had those dance moves, but anyway, maybe one day. It's not over with. Cobie Rutherford: That's funny. You mentioned the van, too. That's been kind of a long standing tradition in my home county. We would play these games, and that was before cell phones and before MP3s, so maybe you had a mixed CD. John Long: Jaylen does not remember that, do you? Jaylen Smith: I remember CDs. John Long: Oh, okay. Okay. Jaylen Smith: I remember CDs. John Long: Just not without cell phones? Jaylen Smith: True. Cobie Rutherford: We would make mixed tapes, and we'd sit by the radio station and listen for our favorite songs to come on, and to hit record and as soon as it hit off, it'd stop. So we might do that for four or five hours to make it that perfect mixed tape. John Long: We did that. We did that here. Cobie Rutherford: Really? John Long: Yes. Lord, have mercy. Yeah. I was saying that... Well, I was saying that this weekend. Y'all just don't know how good technology is because we just struggled to get that kind of stuff. But anyway, it is a changing world, and it is so refreshing to have Jaylen with us today. And you know, it's just one of those things that as I've said before, Congress, 4-H, whatever... And Jaylen touched on this too, is that it's like a coming together. It's kind of like a family reunion and it's really kind of, I don't know, I don't want to say sad, but a lot of times when you watch a 4-Her grow up and you realize, "Man, this is their last year." They won't be coming back as a 4-Her. I may see them later or something, as a volunteer, whatever, but it is something. Then of course we have that Congress video at the end, and that always kind of makes me a little sad because it's over with. But, I know there's- Jaylen Smith: One thing I can say is that I have been the end of the Congress video for the past two years and so hopefully, Ellen, if you're listening, you can put me at the end again because I've- John Long: We'll put it in a good word for you. Jaylen Smith: Thank you. John Long: We do have connections. Jaylen Smith: Okay. Cobie Rutherford: I can't wait to see this Congress video. John Long: I know. It's good. Cobie Rutherford: Good. John Long: Yeah, I think it's just getting better and better through the year. And personally, I think I've enjoyed them, but yeah, that's awesome. Well we won't take up any more of your time. Thank you so much for coming in and being with us today. And, who knows, we may get another opportunity to join us on 4-H-4-U-2. Jaylen Smith: I would love to. Thank you for having me. John Long: Yes, and I don't... I asked... Oh, I kind of want to tell you this. I asked somebody last night when we had the ambassador little meeting you were presiding over, and I went down to the front and I said, "So how many of y'all listen to podcasts?" And, one guy raised his hand. So we're hoping we'll spread the word. So subscribe and tell everybody about us, and we'll get the word spread. So... Jaylen Smith: I will. John Long: All right, well we're going to keep on keeping on, on 4-H-4-U-2. If you want to know more about 4-H, you can go to the extension.msstate.edu website, and as I said, go and subscribe to 4-H-4-U-2, and we're going to keep bringing you up-to-date information on what 4-H is doing for youth and what it is doing for your state as a whole. So with that, I'm John Long- Cobie Rutherford: And I'm Cobie Rutherford. John Long: And we will see you next time. Announcer: Thanks for joining us for 4-H-4-U-2. For more information, please visit extension.msstate.edu, and be sure to subscribe to our podcast. 4-H-4-U-2 is produced by the Mississippi State University Extension Service Office of Agricultural Communications.  

Episode #2: The Cookie Sale and Beyond Episode 2: We speak to Norah about the exponential growth she has experienced in her cookie sale, along with other business tactics. Also, we speak to Alexandria about attending Legislative Day at the Capitol, and her experience speaking at a ceremony with Governor Ricketts proclaiming March 12th Girl Scout Day.

In this episode we hear audio excerpts from IPHA's and ICHP's Under the Dome - Legislative Day 2019. You will hear the introduction for a bill allowing pharmacists to inject Long Acting Antipsychotics in the community setting. You will also hear the rally that took place in the rotunda of the capitol building announcing HB 465 and SB 652 by Representative Greg Harris and Senator Andy Manar to begin the process to regulate PBM practices in Illinois. We also bring Monique Whitney from PUTT and Lauren Young to the mic to discuss how the day went and where we go from here. You can find the IPHA Bill Monitor and advocacy links at IPHA.org under the Advocacy tab. Audio excerpts provided by The Illinois Channel. Royalty Free Music provided by www.bensound.com

A quick snack to rap up the Legislative Day discussions and items most important to the Pest Control Biz

This episode breaks down some of the major issues up for discussion at Legislative Day 2019.  Joe points out some of the biggest concerns brought up by NPMA including the H.R 345 Strengthening Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health Act   H.R. 890 reducing EPA Duplication to reduce pesticide enforccement act - Reduce Red Tape Act H.R. 216 The Main Street Tax Certainty Act Check out our website for more details. colonyconfdential.com

Joe took a trip to Washington D.C for Legislative Day 2019.  Ed didn't make it since he can't go within 20 feet of Senator Charles Schumer "allegedly."  

Welcome to a special bonus podcast episode! You can find our shownotes right here, with links and all of our information in one place. This week we want to get you ready for Minnesota Library Legislative Week! It runs from Feb. 25 through March 1 – so you have plenty of time to be a part of this important work. If you are not in Minnesota, stay with us; these issues will likely be similar to those in your state, and we would love for you to be part of your state’s Legislative Day or Week activities!   If you are new to advocacy, that’s fine! Advocacy is best done as a team sport – we are stronger when we all work together, so you will not be left alone in your advocacy for libraries.   All of us, as a library community, need the support of our state legislators to provide funding to libraries. It comes in a variety of ways, goes to different groups, and is aimed at solving assorted library needs. It’s all important, and we literally need every dime we can get so that we can keep moving forward in serving our communities.   But we know that a lot of people do not have a complete grasp of all the details, and it’s hard to start advocating for libraries when you are confused about what exactly is happening. We are here to help! We will walk you through the basic issues, and direct you to all kinds of resources to give you knowledge and confidence to be a good advocate.

Welcome to a special bonus podcast episode! You can find our shownotes right here, with links and all of our information in one place. This week we want to get you ready for Minnesota Library Legislative Week! It runs from Feb. 25 through March 1 – so you have plenty of time to be a part of this important work. If you are not in Minnesota, stay with us; these issues will likely be similar to those in your state, and we would love for you to be part of your state’s Legislative Day or Week activities!   If you are new to advocacy, that’s fine! Advocacy is best done as a team sport – we are stronger when we all work together, so you will not be left alone in your advocacy for libraries.   All of us, as a library community, need the support of our state legislators to provide funding to libraries. It comes in a variety of ways, goes to different groups, and is aimed at solving assorted library needs. It’s all important, and we literally need every dime we can get so that we can keep moving forward in serving our communities.   But we know that a lot of people do not have a complete grasp of all the details, and it’s hard to start advocating for libraries when you are confused about what exactly is happening. We are here to help! We will walk you through the basic issues, and direct you to all kinds of resources to give you knowledge and confidence to be a good advocate.

Spring has arrived, which means we rice farmers jump into action on our 2018 rice crop.  It's a season where swings in the weather can both help us and hurt us, as we plow forward with ground work, fertilizer, and water.  Also in April, the California Rice Commission hosted it's annual Legislative Day at the State's Capitol, where sushi is as abundant as the swarming flocks of members of California's State Assembly.  So, what do our state law makers think about the future of agriculture in California?  I corner a few of them to find out what needs to happen to make California ag-friendly again.

On this week's Digging In, Eric Bohl is joined by MFB's legislative team to discuss current issues that affect Missouri Farm Bureau members.

10 questions that celebrate Adult Education Week and the California State Government. pdf: https://goo.gl/kAT29o California Adult Education Administrators Association http://www.caeaa.org/ California Council for Adult Education http://www.ccaestate.org/ Adult Education Week http://www.ccaestate.org/adult-education-week/ Legislative Day http://www.ccaestate.org/legislative-day/ CCAE Mobile App http://www.ccaestate.org/ccae-app/ CCAE Mobile App for Leg Day (how to video) https://youtu.be/1i1POR610sE USA.gov links to State, Territory, and Tribal Governments https://www.usa.gov/state-tribal-governments COALITION ON ADULT BASIC EDUCATION http://www.coabe.org/ COABE Mobile App http://www.coabe.org/get-the-app/

With Mel Moss & Mel Robins of SOLR MC Tonights Show: Road House Meet & Greet - Legislative Day Austin - 5:30PM - The Effort Continues - The Bills - The Best of Times -  When We Shine - Our Own Media - Videos Coming -  National News - Trump Continus With Full Right Rudder - Union Leaders 1984 - Buy American -  English Only Not A Slap - Approval Climbing - Vagina Parade - Trump Bikers Distress Call - GA GA Who - Football Player Not A Biker Wish Cop Dead - FCC Chair Pia Makes Our Show Safe - DNC Hates White People - Reality Check  All That Stuff & More On Texas Biker Radio

With Mel Moss & Mel Robins Of SOLR MC  Thursday's Show: Motorcycle Legislative Day Update - Obama's Last Days - Obama Teen Age Hissy Fit - Progressive World Order At Risk Of Collapse - Good! - More Doom & Gloom From Feds - Hottest Ever Just After Two Nordic Blasts - Volcano Freak Out - CIA Changes Rules - Bull Shit - Now We Have Fake Singers & Actors Never Invited To Perform At Inauguration - Illegal Suing San Fran - OMG - If Lady Gaga Does It NFL Is Toast - Could Lose Nonprofit Status - Foul Mouth Count Me In - Paris Hell Hole - People Fleeing - Woman Rapes Man At Knife Point - Damn - Sex In Car Kids In Back Seat - What - Cancun Unhinged As Cartels Fight - Fast & Furious Guns - Blood Bath In High Schools - Texas State Representative Dawnna Dukes (D-Austin) Has Reportedly Been Indicted On 13 Felony Counts Of Corruption.- Sanctuary Sally