Podcasts about legislative update

Dear IASP Members, This week's IASP Legislative Update Podcast takes a closer look at Indiana's newly adopted Accountability Rule. In this episode, I'm joined by IASP Executive Director, Todd Bess, for a discussion about the rule from a "what's changed" perspective. Rather than diving into the specific metrics, we step back and examine the big-picture shifts in Indiana's accountability framework and what those changes may mean for schools across the state. If you're looking for a 30,000-foot view of the new rule and the direction Indiana is heading, this episode is a great place to start. For those who want to dig deeper into the specific metrics and indicators, IASP is hosting an Accountability Webinar this morning at 10:00 AM EST. Thank you for the leadership you provide for Indiana's students and schools.

Ken Witt of Education ReEnvisioned joins Jeff for a timely legislative updateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send Gary a MessageCrossover edition - Gary is catching with Dana Schrad from the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police for a 2026 Virginia Legislative update. Recorded: 3/12/2026

The Kansas legislature has a month to go and there's good news and bad for working families. We'll find out more this week on the Heartland Labor Forum from Jake Lowen, the new Executive Secretary of the Kansas AFL-CIO. Then many Kansas Citians rely on city buses for work. shopping, and doctor visits, while city bus drivers face threatened layoffs and assaults on the job. Our feature is Labor Song of the Month.

Billy Hesterman, President of the Utah Taxpayers Association, breaks down the year’s biggest tax proposals — including changes to the gas tax, income tax, and a new social media tax. We explain what impacts your wallet.

Rep. Kennedy on His Push to Let Families Sue Over Gender‑Related Hormonal Treatments The New Salt Palace's Financial Safety Net'  Salt Lake Temple Open House: What Downtown Should Expect Your Taxes in 2026: Legislative Update Why Teens Aren’t Sleeping — and What It’s Doing to Them Hegseth: Today will be the ‘most intense day of strikes inside Iran’   ...and more!

We discuss with House Representative for District 23 Ray Sorensen.

Rep. Rogers updates her bills on death certificates and business grants for road construction and reacts to the Governor's State of the State address.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's IASP Legislative Update Podcast features an important conversation with Dr. Todd Bess, Executive Director of the Indiana Association of School Principals. After years of discussion, drafts, feedback, and refinement, Indiana's new Accountability Rule has now been finalized and approved by the State Board of Education. In this episode, Dr. Bess walks through: • The extensive work that went into developing the new rule • The timeline that led to its final adoption • How this model aims to better reflect the success and growth of every student in Indiana schools This rule represents a significant shift in how school performance is measured and communicated, and we know school leaders will want clear guidance as they begin thinking about implementation.  

This special episode features recorded sessions from Day 2 of the 2026 Lay of the Land® Conference, focusing on the policy decisions, infrastructure investments, and land sales data influencing Florida's real estate market. Florida Senate President Ben Albritton delivers a legislative update addressing property tax reform discussions, conservation funding priorities, and broader policy considerations impacting landowners and investors across the state. James M. Driggers, P.E., District One Secretary for the Florida Department of Transportation, then outlines the state's Advanced Air Mobility strategy and the continued development of SunTrax as a testing and implementation hub for emerging transportation technologies. The program concludes with Saunders Real Estate advisors presenting the 2026 Lay of the Land® Market Report, offering expert analysis of verified transaction data across key asset classes and examining how land market activity shifted over the past year. Learn more about our upcoming conferences at LayOfTheLandConference.com. Chapters(00:00:41) Legislative Update(00:15:50) SunTrax and Florida's Air Taxi Network(00:42:15) Lay of the Land® Market Report

John talks with Kansas Representative Pat Proctor

Sen. McCann reacts to the Governor's State of the State address, updates budget discussions and reviews issues to be discussed by the Energy and Environment Committee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Homeschooling is under attack throughout the nation. New bills in Hawaii, Washginton, West Virginia, and New Jersey are hugs attacks on freedom. Listen in today to Alicia as she chats with Ashton from Illinois on the importance of homeschoolers and those interested in homeschool freedom joining together to defeat legislative threats. Preserving freedom requires cooperation, commitment, and courage to stand up for what is right. Your contribution matters!To join CHAP's legislative team or to ask questions regarding connecting to your legislator, write to watchmen@chaponline.com.CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.  Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.comGot PA Homeschool law questions? Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or topics for discussion.Don't miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Good morning, Indiana School Leaders — As the General Assembly moves toward adjournment, the pace at the Statehouse has accelerated. Conference committees have dominated the week, and final votes may still be occurring as this message reaches you. In this week's Legislative Update Podcast, I focus on legislation that has officially crossed the finish line. At the time of recording, Governor Braun has signed four bills we've been following into law. Below you'll find direct links and a brief summary of each. ✅ HEA 1035 – Permissible Unsupervised Activity Author: Representative Teshka This new law defines "independent activity" and clarifies that a child is not considered a Child in Need of Services solely because a parent allows age-appropriate independence — including walking, biking, playing outdoors, remaining at home, or remaining briefly in a stationary vehicle. While not an education-specific bill, this legislation shapes the broader child welfare framework impacting our students and families. ✅ HEA 1195 – High School Equivalency Diplomas Author: Representative Davis This legislation extends pilot timelines through 2028 and requires students pursuing a High School Equivalency diploma to: Complete the Indiana Career Explorer program Complete a DOE-approved readiness assessment Effective upon passage. This reinforces structure and accountability within alternative diploma pathways. ✅ HEA 1325 – Special Education Author: Representative Pfaff HEA 1325 requires the Department of Education, in collaboration with the Indiana Department of Health, Department of Child Services, and the Office of the Secretary of Family and Social Services, to collect data and make recommendations regarding: Residential placements Developmental preschool Special education services With next year being a budget year, this data-driven approach positions Indiana for more informed conversations about special education funding and service alignment.     ✅ HEA 1036 – Children in Need of Services Author: Representative Wilburn This law requires the Department of Child Services to have in-person contact with an alleged victim before: Concluding an abuse or neglect assessment, and Dismissing or terminating a pending CHINS case. Given recent statewide discussion around DCS processes, this legislation strengthens procedural safeguards. School leaders — often mandatory reporters and partners in these cases — should be aware of this procedural shift. As session concludes, remember: IASP will continue monitoring conference outcomes and agency guidance and will provide additional updates as final language settles. Thank you for your leadership, your advocacy, and your steady presence for Indiana students.  

Live from the Capital in St. Paul Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness is joined by Senator Rob Kupec to give us an update on the first few day of the 2026 session.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss with House Representative for District 23 Ray Sorensen.

We discuss with House Representative for District 23 Ray Sorensen.

John talks with Kansas Speaker of the House Dan Hawkins

In this episode, FSA shares an update on two of the sheriffs' top legislative priorities as the 2026 Session enters its final stretch and attention turns to the state budget. With only three weeks remaining before the Legislature is scheduled to adjourn on March 13 and budget negotiations on the horizon, we're joined by Erin Rock of The Southern Group to break down the state budget, including where things stand and what to expect in the weeks ahead.

You're used to having your IASP Legislative Update with your Friday morning coffee… But this week, we're serving it at dinner time.

Representative Sarah Lightner, who represents the 45th District in the Michigan State House of Representatives, returns to Community Matters with a legislative update and to discuss the latest developments in the state's budget process. In addition to her reaction to Governor Whitmer's recently proposed $88.1 billion dollar budget for 2027, Lightner talks about a recently law passed that would ban cell phones in the classroom starting this fall and the importance of civility in politics. Episode ResourcesSarah Lightner's WebsiteABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8:00 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.Do you have a non-profit you'd like to hear highlighted on Community Matters? Go to our website and let us know!

We are a little more than a month into the legislative session. We check in with Political Reporter Wil Courtney on what's happened so far and what's on the agenda for the busy week ahead.

John talks with Kansas State Representative Leo Delperdang

Send Gary a MessageGary is catching with Dana Schrad from the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police for a 2026 Virginia Legislative update. 

This week's IASP Legislative Update Podcast is now available, and we're taking a focused approach—highlighting five key bills that directly impact school leadership, student expectations, and district operations: SB 78, SB 199, SB 88, HB 1004, and HB 1325. In this episode, you'll hear: The latest action on student wireless device legislation New social media and literacy policy developments Proposed "success sequence" curriculum requirements Updates on administrator contract language A bipartisan legislative win advancing special education fiscal clarity We encourage you to stay informed and continue sharing your insights with lawmakers as these proposals move forward. Your voice remains one of the most important influences in shaping effective education policy. Stay informed. Stay engaged. And thank you for your leadership.

Today's episode is a regional round-up on legislation and events affecting Oregon multifamily and also a national curveball that's showing up in leasing, staffing, and tenant behavior.

On this week's Tipping Point NM interview Paul talks to Rep. Rebecca Dow about issues in the 2026 legislative session. Rebecca and Paul discuss issues in both houses that could have profound impacts on New Mexico's economy and constitutional liberties. You don't want to miss this "insider" perspective on the 2026 session. 

The Colorado legislative session—which began Jan. 14 and will adjourn on May 13—is off to a slow start while a structural budget crisis looms over the Capitol. Tune in as Brownstein's Sarah Mercer, Jia Meeks and Cooper Reveley discuss the state budget and other issues lawmakers are debating like housing supply and local control, AI and data center regulation, and energy policy, among others.

This week's Legislative Update Podcast takes a slightly different approach. Instead of a full bill-by-bill recap, the episode highlights something just as important—school leaders using their voices at the Statehouse. Two Indiana principals testified this week on Senate Bill 78, sharing practical, real-world perspectives on implementation and reminding us that when principals speak, policymakers listen. I encourage you to take a few minutes to listen to this week's episode. Thank you for continuing to stay engaged in the legislative process. Your voice and perspective matter—especially as these bills continue to move forward. Sincerely, Cindy Long

John talks with Susan Humphries, who is the chairwoman of the Kansas House Judiciary committee

The Indiana General Assembly has reached the halfway point of the 2026 session, and bills are moving quickly as lawmakers head into the next round of hearings and amendments. This week's IASP Legislative Update Podcast recaps the biggest bills crossing over, along with key themes emerging around technology, workforce flexibility, and compliance issues impacting schools. As always, thank you for everything you do for Indiana's students and school communities. Stay informed. Keep leading, Indiana.

Reporter Dan Boyd one the one-week report card for this year's 30-day session.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textWhile Mainers were digging out from yet another snowstorm, podcast hosts Rebecca Lambert and Amanda Campbell provided updates on several legislative initiatives.  Their discussion covered  proposals seeking to establish a recall process for school board members (LD 849); protecting the safety of certain judiciary and state and federal officials (LD 2121); amending the process for revoking a code enforcement officer's state certification (LD 2097); and repealing the requirement that the state provide GA administrators access to a database necessary to determine applicant eligibility (LD 1996).  Listen now. 

John talks with Kansas House Speaker Pro Tem Blake Carpenter

This week's IASP Legislative Update Podcast reflects just how quickly Indiana's short session is moving. In this episode, we walk through key activity from both the House and Senate education committees—including bills focused on workforce flexibility, governance, behavioral services, and higher education partnerships. We also spend time revisiting Indiana's proposed A–F accountability system and the continued delays surrounding that work. Before we close the episode, we return to Senate Bill 78, which passed out of the full Senate this week and would mandate sweeping changes to how schools manage student use of personal wireless communication devices. This bill raises important practical and philosophical questions for school leaders, and we are continuing to engage legislators as it moves to the House. Thank you, as always, for the work you do on behalf of Indiana's students—and for engaging in this important advocacy conversation.

On today's AgCast News, we will visit with Alabama Farmers Federation members and staff who recently returned from the American Farm Bureau annual convention in Anaheim, California. As a part of our coverage, we will get Drew Wendland's reaction to winning the national Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award, along with his wife Lauren. We will also check in with Morgan Desselle, of our External Affairs team, on what's going on at the Alabama Legislature. Plus, we are excited to start a new segment of the AgCast. Chris Prevatt, our in-house economist, will report on the commodity markets and what to look out for in the future.Sign up for Capitol Connection here.Get the latest on the markets here.Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.

John talks with Kansas State Senator Renee Erickson

Dear IASP Members, The 2026 legislative session continues to move at a rapid pace, and this week was a perfect example of just how quickly things can change. In this week's IASP Legislative Update Podcast, we walk through a busy slate of activity covering accountability, literacy funding, student device use, social media restrictions, teacher licensure, charter school policy, and more. It was a full week, with multiple committee meetings and several bills advancing on tight timelines. One important real-time update to note: between recording the podcast Thursday afternoon and publishing it Thursday evening, Senator Rogers withdrew SB 248, the bill that would have established a new process for selecting the South Bend School Board. That development underscores exactly why we work to keep you informed as close to real time as possible — things truly can change in a matter of hours during session. We'll continue to track all of these bills closely, monitor amendments as they emerge, and share updates as legislation moves through the process.  

Join Alicia as she chats with Kirk Smith, the Executive Director of Illinois Christian Home Educators. Last year, homeschoolers in Illinois faced legislation that would destroy homeschool freedom and place unnecessary restrictions on homeschool families. Kirk shares with Alicia about what they experienced in the fight against this terrible legislation and explains what it is that is truly needed and necessary. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.  Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.comGot PA Homeschool law questions? Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or topics for discussion.Don't miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

In this episode, Nathan Pierce breaks down a major California redistricting court ruling and why it matters for elections, representation, and political power moving forward. A federal court has allowed California's newly redrawn congressional maps to stand, setting the stage for significant impacts in the 2026 election cycle.Nathan also invites listeners and viewers to Capitol Day on Wednesday, January 21, where homeschool families and concerned citizens will gather on the California Capitol steps at 12:30 PM to stand for freedom, engage legislators, and make their voices heard. Everyone is welcome to attend.Finally, this episode looks ahead to the new wave of California legislation now getting underway. As the legislative session ramps up, Nathan explains why early engagement matters and how citizens can stay informed and involved as bills affecting families, education, and freedom begin moving through the Capitol.Key topics covered:California redistricting court decision and its implicationsCapitol Day details: January 21 at 12:30 PMWhat to expect as new legislation starts moving in SacramentoStay informed. Stay engaged. And join us at the Capitol.Capitol Day: https://fpmca.org/event/capitol-day-2026/ FPM Website: fpmca.org

A news-packed episode, today. Visit the latest edition of The Cultivator to get links and more information about Alabama agricultureSee the Farmer Bridge Payment Program payment rate breakdowns here.Here are the links Morgan referenced in her report.Alabama Farmers Federation External Affairs TeamBrian Hardin - Director, External Affairs DepartmentPreston Roberts - Assistant Director, External Affairs DepartmentRuss Durrance - Director, State Legislative ProgramsMorgan Desselle - Legislative and Policy AssistantOr call (334) 288-3900Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.

Johns talks with Kansas State Senator Chase Blasi

Dear IASP Members, Welcome back — and happy new year. As you reopen buildings, welcome students back from winter break, and re-establish routines, we hope the start of the spring semester is off to a smooth and steady beginning. A new year brings renewed energy in our schools — and in Indiana, it also brings a fast-moving legislative session. I'm pleased to share the first episode of the IASP Legislative Update Podcast for the 2026 legislative session. Throughout the session, this weekly update is designed to keep Indiana's school leaders at the center of the conversation — tracking the bills, the debates, and the decisions that directly impact your schools, your staff, and your students.

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Join the VADA leadership team—President Don Hall and legal experts Anne Gambardella, Barry Beatty, and Mimi Perka—for an essential briefing on the 2026 political and regulatory landscape. This session covers everything from Virginia's new administration to aggressive FTC enforcement and critical franchise rights updates.

Join us as we hear from four different industry professionals as they share their approach to marketing both inside the industry and to the general public. Marketing and outreach is evolving quickly in an ever online world, these pros share their tips and tricks to identifying strategies and navigating new technologies. This month's legislative and regulatory update explores upcoming tax benefits in the One Big Beautiful Bill. Listen in...HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3831 –Show Notes and Links:Your Hosts: Julie Broadway (President) and Emily Stearns (Health, Welfare, and Regulatory Affairs Liaison) of the American Horse CouncilGuest: Jen Blanchard of Zoetis EquineGuest: Christy Landwehr of NRHAGuest: Mikhail Proctor of USEFGuest: Teresa Woods of US Pony ClubSponsors: SmartEquine and PopulousSubscribe to the American Horse Council Podcast - Search American Horse Council Podcast on your podcast player.Follow Horse Radio Network on Facebook or follow Horses In The Morning on FacebookFollow the American Horse Council on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter)Time Stamps:01:00 - Intro to marketing in the horse world04:00 - Roundtable on equine marketing49:26 - Legislative Update

Join us as we hear from four different industry professionals as they share their approach to marketing both inside the industry and to the general public. Marketing and outreach is evolving quickly in an ever online world, these pros share their tips and tricks to identifying strategies and navigating new technologies. This month's legislative and regulatory update explores upcoming tax benefits in the One Big Beautiful Bill. Listen in...HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3831 –Show Notes and Links:Your Hosts: Julie Broadway (President) and Emily Stearns (Health, Welfare, and Regulatory Affairs Liaison) of the American Horse CouncilGuest: Jen Blanchard of Zoetis EquineGuest: Christy Landwehr of NRHAGuest: Mikhail Proctor of USEFGuest: Teresa Woods of US Pony ClubSponsors: SmartEquine and PopulousSubscribe to the American Horse Council Podcast - Search American Horse Council Podcast on your podcast player.Follow Horse Radio Network on Facebook or follow Horses In The Morning on FacebookFollow the American Horse Council on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter)Time Stamps:01:00 - Intro to marketing in the horse world04:00 - Roundtable on equine marketing49:26 - Legislative Update