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There's just one step left in finalizing Utah's new congressional map. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down what your district could look like. Plus, which local political gig is better and joyful shoutouts. Resources and references: Republican lawmakers picked their preferred congressional redistricting map. See what district you'd be in. [Salt Lake Tribune] Utah's Congressional Maps Need To Be Redrawn. Now What? [City Cast Salt Lake]  Lawmakers Meet Today To Pick a New Voting Map. Here's What To Expect. [City Cast Salt Lake]  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Cache Valley Creamery Canyon View Credit Union Black Rock Resort - use promo CITYCAST for 20% off, a $50 resort credit, and 2pm late checkout. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Cozy Earth - use code COZYSALTLAKE for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more

What will Utah's new congressional boundaries look like? A judge will soon decide, but today, the Legislature will have its say during a special session. Host Ali Vallarta asks Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, to set some expectations and defend his favorite map. Background listening: Utah's Congressional Maps Need To Be Redrawn. Now What? [City Cast Salt Lake] Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Cache Valley Creamery Canyon View Credit Union Black Rock Resort - use promo CITYCAST for 20% off, a $50 resort credit, and 2 p.m. late checkout.

PREVIEW  HEADLINE Italy Restores National Holiday Honoring St. Francis; Celebrations Begin 2026 Amid Talk of Giotto's Restored Assisi Frescoes GUEST NAME Lorenzo Fiori 50 WORD SUMMARY Italy's legislature restored the national holiday honoring St. Francis, patron saint of Italy, starting October 4, 2026. The Senate approved the measure, reversing a deletion made about 30 years ago. St. Francis, who famously renounced wealth to found the Franciscan order, is associated with Assisi, home to restored Giotto frescoes. 1890

For years, the transcripts and evidence from the 2006 Palm Beach County grand jury — convened to investigate Epstein's alleged sexual exploitation of minors — remained sealed under Florida's strict grand jury secrecy rules. Media organizations (notably the Palm Beach Post) and public interest groups repeatedly sought access, arguing that the public needed transparency about why only a single solicitation-of-prostitution charge was returned despite far more serious allegations. These petitions were denied by lower courts, which held that under existing law, judges lacked authority to override the secrecy protections. That changed when Florida's Legislature in 2024 passed HB 117, a law tailored to allow disclosure of grand jury materials in cases involving sexual activity with minors and deceased defendants. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed it into law, making it possible (beginning July 1, 2024) for a judge to order release of those previously sealed transcripts.In July 2024, Palm Beach Circuit Judge Luis Delgado ordered the release of about 150 pages of those transcripts. The unsealed records showed that prosecutors had presented testimony from two alleged underage victims, police officers, and others — but rather than focusing squarely on Epstein's alleged abuse, the questioning at times shifted toward whether the victims themselves could face criminal liability. The transcripts also confirmed prosecutors had been aware of rape and trafficking allegations well before Epstein's 2008 plea deal, fueling arguments that the case was deliberately undercharged to shield him. Even after this release, large portions of the records remained redacted, leaving critics to argue that the state had still not provided full accountability.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

As the Legislature returns, the Conservative infighting continues. Alberta wants a pipeline and the federal NDP race has contestants.

For years, the transcripts and evidence from the 2006 Palm Beach County grand jury — convened to investigate Epstein's alleged sexual exploitation of minors — remained sealed under Florida's strict grand jury secrecy rules. Media organizations (notably the Palm Beach Post) and public interest groups repeatedly sought access, arguing that the public needed transparency about why only a single solicitation-of-prostitution charge was returned despite far more serious allegations. These petitions were denied by lower courts, which held that under existing law, judges lacked authority to override the secrecy protections. That changed when Florida's Legislature in 2024 passed HB 117, a law tailored to allow disclosure of grand jury materials in cases involving sexual activity with minors and deceased defendants. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed it into law, making it possible (beginning July 1, 2024) for a judge to order release of those previously sealed transcripts.In July 2024, Palm Beach Circuit Judge Luis Delgado ordered the release of about 150 pages of those transcripts. The unsealed records showed that prosecutors had presented testimony from two alleged underage victims, police officers, and others — but rather than focusing squarely on Epstein's alleged abuse, the questioning at times shifted toward whether the victims themselves could face criminal liability. The transcripts also confirmed prosecutors had been aware of rape and trafficking allegations well before Epstein's 2008 plea deal, fueling arguments that the case was deliberately undercharged to shield him. Even after this release, large portions of the records remained redacted, leaving critics to argue that the state had still not provided full accountability.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Nebraska county officials say things the Legislature requires them to do, but doesn't pay for, put pressure on property taxpayers.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson says he's lobbying the Legislature for full funding for the area's public transit agencies.

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail, PSAC, and the Ontario Real Estate Association.Greetings, you curiouser and curiouser Herle Burly-ites! A topic today we've been exploring from a few different angles these last few months: can Canada build (baby build) housing anymore?We convened a panel on it back in the early summer to talk policy and what's happening in the real world – Meredith, Moffat and Butler. We had the Conservative housing critic on the pod, Scott Aitchison, who gave us his take on what needs to be done.Today, we get the government's view of things with the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Canada's Minister of Housing and Infrastructure.Mr. Robertson has a long and impressive CV, so please pardon my drastic précis here: He served as the Mayor of Vancouver for a decade, 2008 to 2018, where his focus was on transit and cycling infrastructure ... introducing modular housing to support unhoused residents ... leading on co-ops and supportive housing ... and starting the country's first successful empty homes tax. Prior to that, he was a Member of the B.C. Legislature for 3 years, 2005-2008. As well as the Co-Founder and CEO of “Happy Planet” Organic Foods.So, we're going to talk about this new government agency “Build Canada Homes” and how it plans to “supercharge housing construction across Canada”. How will the programs work? What's the timeline for success in a crisis?  And we'll get Mr. Robertson's view on why he thinks government is the solution to this problem when most people think government IS the problem.Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch episodes of The Herle Burly via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

Frank White Jr. has been recalled. On Thursday, DaRon McGee, chair of the Jackson County Legislature, will appoint a temporary replacement for county executive, who can serve up to 30 days. Then, the full Legislature will select a replacement for the rest of White's term — with little chance for public feedback.

This week, Matthew and Eleanor speak with Eric Goff, founder of an energy policy advising firm, about the growth of wind and solar power in Texas and whether it will continue after recent federal efforts targeting the industry.

After a very active summer on the emergency docket, the Supreme Court is set to begin a new term.  Christopher Wright Durocher and Taonga Leslie join Lindsay Langholz to break down several important cases on the Court's merits docket, including those focused on LGBTQ+ rights, free speech, immigration, voting rights, and more.Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.orgHost: Lindsay Langholz, Senior Director of Policy and ProgramGuest:  Christopher Wright Durocher, Vice President of Policy and ProgramGuest: Taonga Leslie, Director of Policy and Program for Racial Justice, ACSLink: Brief of Amici Curiae National Women's Law Center and 51 Additional Organizations, B.P.J. v. West Virginia State Bd. of Ed. (4th Cir.)Link: The First Amendment in Flux, ACS 2025-2026 Program GuideLink: Episode 180: The Voting Rights Act at 60Link: Concurring Opinion, Hilo Bay Marina v. State of Hawai'iVisit the Podcast Website: Broken Law Podcast Email the Show: Podcast@ACSLaw.org Follow ACS on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Bluesky | LinkedIn | YouTube -----------------Broken Law: About the law, who it serves, and who it doesn't.----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of American Constitution Society 2025.

In a crowded field of seven hopefuls, Zekharia Selahadin is hoping his simple grassroots approach will generate support on October 25th from voters in Elmwood- East Kildonan. Part 1- He moved to Canada from Ethiopia as a child and grew up in Elmwood, and has worked in childcare and with the Green Team. In Episode 49, Selahadin discusses the top issues he's hearing about at the doorstep- including crime and road and sidewalk conditions. He's joined the call for a replacement of the Louise Bridge. The new and far-from-improved Transit system also comes up, as "I've seen many individuals waiting for a bus and it's full and people are squished inside it. I've seen the frustration first-hand." It's affected his own family members getting to and from work at night and he worries about their safety, especially with the longer walks now required. Marty Gold asks him if the management of Winnipeg Transit needs to be hauled on the carpet.25.45 Part 2- Selahadin agrees "it's important to have a car" in Winnipeg but wants residential speed limits reduced to 30k and more bike lanes. 37.25- Crime and disorder from homeless encampments are impacting the ward. Selahadin says that while "police are trying their best" supports for those who want to get housed need to be maintained. He's not sure if a centralized encampment area, like at the Legislature, would work because "a fight club" could result between rival factions placed in close proximity to each other. The interview wraps up with his ideas to resolve food insecurity in the ward -For more information about his campaign, go to his website https://www.zekariaselahadin.ca******ONLY TGCTS is producing long-form interviews with the candidates for the EK city council seat! This series is an example of why public affairs journalism is important to the community. Our work is funded by the generosity of listeners, whose donations big n' small keep the bills paid, the lights on, and keep us on the beat as Your Watchdog!The Season Six funding drive has raised over $4300 - help us reach $5000 ⁠by donating here!⁠ To advertise on the podcasts - email martygoldlive@gmail.com THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS!*****The first "supportive housing" location for homeless campers was opened under the NDP's Your Way Home plan in the West End this summer without consulting the area residents. The results have been a disaster- read Marty Gold's exclusive report:Supportive housing site inflicts chaos, conflict on Furby Street https://winnipegsun.com/opinion/columnists/gold-supportive-housing-site-inflicts-chaos-conflict-on-furby-street

What's a sociologist and “Spaceballs” fan doing in the Legislature? Trying to save democracy, of course. We'll talk to Rep. Angela Stroud (D-Ashland) about what propelled her to run and serve in Madison — and how to deal with the wealth of conspiracy theories and rumors that swirl around politics. We'll talk to daycare provider Kara Pitt-D'Andrea, a Wisconsin member of Main Street Alliance who's in Washington, DC lobbying to avoid a government shutdown and restore painful healthcare cuts. Plus, an update on stories being followed in western Wisconsin by Civic Media reporter James Kelly. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guests: Angela Stroud, Dan Hagen, Kara Pitt-D'Andrea

Clement Manyathela speaks to Andries Lekalakala, the Head of Communication for the Limpopo Legislature to discuss the controversy surrounding the insistence of a Limpopo Legislature executive in adding a PhD title on his flight ticket to the Gambia.The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Salt Lake Tribune reporters Robert Gehrke, Julie Jag and Paighten Harkins talk about the week's top stories, including the Legislature picking Utah's new congressional map on Oct. 6.

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Public education is not partisan, but it is political. What happens at the statehouse in Columbus makes a huge impact on what happens in our classrooms every day. That's why the OEA Ohio's New Educators (ONE) group is working to make sure educators have a seat at the table with lawmakers who are making education policy decisions. As ONE Member Organizer Alex Myers points out, the most effective conversations aren't always about policy specifics; they're about building constructive relationships and better understanding so lawmakers turn to educators for their input and stories.SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Public Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to listen on Spotify so you don't miss a thing. You can also find Public Education Matters on many other platforms. Click here for some of those links so you can listen anywhere. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.THE POWER OF ONE | To learn more about the Ohio's New Educators group and how you can get involved with this group of educators in the first ten years of their careers, click here.SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK | If you'd like to share your thoughts on the Public Education Matters podcast, including your ideas for what you'd like to hear on future episodes, please email educationmatters@ohea.org.Featured Public Education Matters guest: Alex Myers, Marietta Education Association memberAlex Myers a Physical Education Teacher for grades K-2. He is in his 8th year as a Building Representative for the Marietta Education Association. In the past 3 years, he has has leaned into his passion for advocating for his fellow educators and students, while working to build relationships with my legislators locally and throughout the state of Ohio and Nationally. He enjoys spreading this passion and these opportunities with fellow educators and hope the practice can be less intimidating and more routine! Connect with OEA:Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Public Education Matters topicsLike OEA on FacebookFollow OEA on TwitterFollow OEA on InstagramGet the latest news and statements from OEA hereLearn more about where OEA stands on the issues Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative WatchAbout us:The Ohio Education Association represents nearly 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools.Public Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May 2020, after a ten-year career as an Emmy Award-winning television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. This episode was recorded on June 16, 2025.

We discuss the Legislature's plan to tackle high property taxes, Ohio's first redistricting meeting and how Republicans are touting unity for the 2026 election.

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center says Washington's $903 million revenue shortfall is the result of reckless spending and tax hikes. He calls for reversing course by cutting spending, repealing punitive taxes, and restoring fiscal discipline. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-how-the-legislature-dug-washington-into-a-fiscal-hole/ #Washington #StateBudget #TaxHikes #FiscalPolicy #WashingtonPolicyCenter #MarkHarmsworth #RevenueForecast #Opinion

Analysis from Minnesota's best two political minds, Tom Hauser and Blois Olson on The WCCO Morning News.

In this newscast: Juneau is getting a new City Hall location after all. On Monday, the Juneau Assembly greenlit the purchase of two floors of the Michael J. Burns building, which houses the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation downtown. It will become Juneau's new City Hall location after renovations; Dozens of residents attended the Juneau Assembly meeting on Monday to protest the city's plans to evict all residents of the historic downtown Telephone Hill neighborhood in less than two weeks; In August of 2015, a man died in Lemon Creek Correctional Center after staff denied him medical care. Now, a decade later, his widow wonders if the state made any changes to prison protocol that would prevent a death like her husband's from happening again; State prosecutors will retry the sexual assault case against a former Juneau chiropractor facing 13 charges. They stated their intention to move forward at a hearing Tuesday; Democrats and independents in the Alaska state Legislature are urging Congress to preserve federal funding for science and research. In a letter sent Friday, 14 lawmakers urged the state's all-Republican congressional delegation to oppose cuts that President Trump proposed in his 2026 budget.

New calls for a change in leadership at FCPS, could a fund used to help Kentuckians rent and own homes being doing more, learning way to reduce falling risks, a unique music festival moves to Kentucky, and a Kentuckian is on her way to becoming a NASA astronaut.

TribCast talks with Washington correspondent Gabby Birenbaum about how redistricting and retirements are set to reshape the state's representation in D.C.

As Utah lawmakers unveil five new options for Utah's new congressional maps, controversy brews over a proposed bill that critics say undermines Proposition 4 —the voter-approved initiative meant to ensure fair redistricting. With the Utah Supreme Court rejecting efforts to delay the process, the Legislature now faces a tight timeline to redraw boundaries by November 10.  Greg and Holly dive into this already complicated topic to explain what this means for Utahns and what to know about this new bill proposed by Senator Brady Brammer.

In today's Midday Report with host Davis Hovey:Democrats and independents in the Alaska state Legislature are urging Congress to preserve federal funding for science and research. A project to map out the Pacific Northwest's critical mineral potential Was frozen and put under review in February. And the U.S. Coast Guard is proposing a new two-way shipping route along the northern Alaska coast.Photo: The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy in the Arctic Ocean. Photo by Petty Officer Second Class Prentice Danner/U.S. Coast Guard

Red states like Texas and Missouri have yielded to the White House's calls and redrawn their congressional maps to get more GOP-friendly seats. In response, Democratic states have also considered redraws to counteract their Republican counterparts. But with differences among state legislatures and complications in the redistricting process, it could be easier said than done. Hotline editor Kirk A. Bado talks to House races correspondent James A. Downs on the tense arms race between red states and blue states, the legal battles behind redistricting, and the real-life impacts of what redistricting could have on communities.

Fayette County School Superintendent is called before the Legislature and asked about his financially failing school district that has been spending millions on travel, hotels, and restaurants. Jefferson County School Board learns they must sell assets in order for the district to remain solvent. A new poll is out in the Senate race. I go through how each candidate's strengths and weaknesses are shaping up.

Today the Legislature's Redistricting Committee is going over the 5 different map drafts they've come up with. A judge has ordered them to have a draft selected and ready to present to the public by Thursday. Greg and Holly discuss the process underway.

Recorded at TAC's 2025 Legislative Conference, this episode of Texas County Voice takes you behind the scenes with Texas county leaders sharing stories from the frontlines. Join us for insights on the legislation that made it through this year's Legislature and what it means for counties across the state. Related Resources:  Texas leadership at the National Association of Counties Travis County's Men as Allies program 

Dustin McNally was chosen by Republicans in District 42 to replace former state Rep. Emily O'Brien, who resigned her seat to take a position in Gov. Kelly Armstrong's administration. But despite emerging from that process the winner, he called it a "clown show" and a "bad faith effort all around" on this episode of Plain Talk, describe it as something that doesn't serve the people well. Under North Dakota law, legislative vacancies are filled by the local committee for the political party the vacating lawmaker belonged to. This means the new lawmaker is picked in a small room where the populist faction of the NDGOP has shown it can win, often by controlling who gets to participate. That was the case in District 42, according to McNally, though the tactic backfired. An attempt to block participants who had paid their dues and paid their residency upon entering the meeting "pissed off some voters they brought to the meeting" and swung their votes to him. McNally, who makes no pretense about being a moderate Republican, said even though he won, he would have liked to have seen the party get far more participants. The final vote was just 20-17 in McNally's favor, meaning less than 40 votes were cast to elect someone to the Legislature. Even though O'Brien was just re-elected last year, the law requires that McNally's appointment be confirmed by the voters on the next general election ballot, which will happen before the next regular meeting of the legislature. McNally says he plans to run, and expects to face a primary challenger from the populist faction. Also on this episode, co-host Chad Oban and I discuss the City of Minot's decision to withdraw from the League of Cities over the organization's support for Gov. Kelly Armstrong's property tax plan, and the somewhat odd spectacle of activists who say voter ID laws are voter suppression encouraging voters to get IDs. If you want to participate in Plain Talk, just give us a call or text at 701-587-3141. It's super easy — leave your message, tell us your name and where you're from, and we might feature it on an upcoming episode. To subscribe to Plain Talk, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts or use one of the links below. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts | Episode Archive

Dustin McNally was chosen by Republicans in District 42 to replace former state Rep. Emily O'Brien, who resigned her seat to take a position in Gov. Kelly Armstrong's administration. But despite emerging from that process the winner, he called it a "clown show" and a "bad faith effort all around" on this episode of Plain Talk, describe it as something that doesn't serve the people well. Under North Dakota law, legislative vacancies are filled by the local committee for the political party the vacating lawmaker belonged to. This means the new lawmaker is picked in a small room where the populist faction of the NDGOP has shown it can win, often by controlling who gets to participate. That was the case in District 42, according to McNally, though the tactic backfired. An attempt to block participants who had paid their dues and paid their residency upon entering the meeting "pissed off some voters they brought to the meeting" and swung their votes to him. McNally, who makes no pretense about being a moderate Republican, said even though he won, he would have liked to have seen the party get far more participants. The final vote was just 20-17 in McNally's favor, meaning less than 40 votes were cast to elect someone to the Legislature. Even though O'Brien was just re-elected last year, the law requires that McNally's appointment be confirmed by the voters on the next general election ballot, which will happen before the next regular meeting of the legislature. McNally says he plans to run, and expects to face a primary challenger from the populist faction. Also on this episode, co-host Chad Oban and I discuss the City of Minot's decision to withdraw from the League of Cities over the organization's support for Gov. Kelly Armstrong's property tax plan, and the somewhat odd spectacle of activists who say voter ID laws are voter suppression encouraging voters to get IDs. If you want to participate in Plain Talk, just give us a call or text at 701-587-3141. It's super easy — leave your message, tell us your name and where you're from, and we might feature it on an upcoming episode. To subscribe to Plain Talk, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts or use one of the links below. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts | Episode Archive

Birthright citizenship is a fundamental right that has been enshrined in the Constitution for over 150 years. In the wake of the federal government's assault on this core principle, Assemblymember Alex Lee authored legislation affirming the California Legislature's commitment to birthright citizenship. Assembly Joint Resolution (AJR) 5 passed the Senate Floor on September 2, and heads to the Assembly Floor for a final vote. On his first day in office, Trump issued an executive order to deny citizenship for children of non-citizen parents. The order, which remains blocked by legal challenges, would strip an entire class of people of the right to vote, work lawfully, access federal benefits, and many other basic rights. It is estimated that 153,000 children nationwide, including 24,500 in California, would see their right to citizenship eliminated if the federal government implemented the executive order. “Birthright citizenship is a bedrock of the American Dream,” said Assemblymember Lee. “We cannot let one President and his cronies abuse their federal powers, undo our long-standing civil rights laws, and redefine who becomes a citizen. AJR 5 shows the nation that the California State Legislature is committed to defending birthright citizenship, and the deep-rooted legal precedent set by the landmark Supreme Court case of Wong Kim Ark.” Birthright citizenship is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment, which was ratified in 1868 following the Civil War. It ensured those who were formerly enslaved the right to citizenship and states: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.” Decades later, the Supreme Court Case of U.S. v. Wong Kim Ark in 1898 affirmed birthright citizenship to all those born in the U.S. During a period of anti-Asian racism, San Francisco-born Wong Kim Ark was prohibited from reentering the United States after traveling to China to visit family. Customs agents claimed he was not a citizen because his parents were unable to naturalize and ordered him to be deported. With legal support from the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of San Francisco, he took his case to the Supreme Court and won. In commemoration of the 127th anniversary of the case, AJR 5 honors Wong Kim Ark's fight for the fundamental right of birthright citizenship, and the legacy that he leaves behind. The bill is sponsored by Chinese for Affirmative Action.  

Ohio's educators are feeling burnt out in big numbers, and a lot of them report worsening behavior issues as one of the big reasons. Brittany Myers, an intervention specialist in Marietta, sees that a lot with her colleagues who need support to manage student behavior issues. Myers is able to use her skills as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst to work with her fellow educators on strategies to help them and their students be more successful. In this episode of the podcast, she shares some of her top tips for managing behavior issues at the elementary level especially - but educators at all levels won't want to miss her advice!A FEW HIGHLIGHTS:The foundation for all other strategies: Consistency - Starting at 7:10Front loading - Starting at 8:55Visual tools - Starting at 11:55Appropriate rewards - Starting at 13:00 What to do when a child is in meltdown mode - Starting at 14:05Managing a student's challenging behavior and the rest of your class - Starting at 19:00SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Public Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to listen on Spotify so you don't miss a thing. You can also find Public Education Matters on many other platforms. Click here for some of those links so you can listen anywhere. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.THE POWER OF ONE | Brittany Myers credits OEA's Ohio's New Educators (ONE) program with helping her gain the confidence she needed to share her expertise with her fellow educators. To learn more about ONE and how you can get involved with this group of educators in the first ten years of their careers, click here.SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK | If you'd like to share your thoughts on the Public Education Matters podcast, including your ideas for what you'd like to hear on future episodes, please email educationmatters@ohea.org.Featured Public Education Matters guest: Brittany Myers, Marietta Education Association memberBrittany Myers is an Intervention Specialist in Marietta, Ohio, with 11 years of experience. She is a member of the Marietta Education Association and recently became licensed as a Behavior Analyst. Her passions are supporting her students' growth and success, but as an educator with a behavior analyst background, she likes to support her fellow educators in the difficult journey of classroom management. Connect with OEA:Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Public Education Matters topicsLike OEA on FacebookFollow OEA on TwitterFollow OEA on InstagramGet the latest news and statements from OEA hereLearn more about where OEA stands on the issues Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative WatchAbout us:The Ohio Education Association represents nearly 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools.Public Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May 2020, after a ten-year career as an Emmy Award-winning television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. This episode was recorded on July 14, 2025.

State troopers are patrolling in Minneapolis this week following two shootings along Lake Street on Monday that injured 12 people.Republican and Democratic senators clashed over how to respond to gun violence during a working group at the Capitol today.And leaders of Minnesota's Department of Human Services say they've ended grant payments from a housing stabilization program to a hundred and fifteen service providers, which they believe were making fraudulent claims.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

Free speech on college campuses has reemerged as a hot-button issue in the wake of a firing at Texas A&M and the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

This week on Broken Law, we are circling back on stories we've previously covered, providing updates you may have missed before we head into a new SCOTUS term and a new academic year.  Lindsay Langholz and Christopher Wright Durocher bring you the latest on Harvard's lawsuit against the Trump Administration, Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook's purported termination, the conservative majority's continuing and egregious misuse of the Supreme Court emergency docket, and how the federal government and states are handling death row cases.Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.orgHost: Lindsay Langholz, Senior Director of Policy and ProgramGuest:  Christopher Wright Durocher, Vice President of Policy and ProgramLink: Harvard College v. HHS (D. Mass.)Link: Appeals court judges publicly admonish Supreme Court justices: ‘We're out here flailing,' by Josh Gerstein and Kyle CheneyLink: Judge temporarily blocks Trump's firing of Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, by Steve Kopack Link: Noem v. Vasquez PerdomoLink: Mid-Year Review 2025: New Death Sentences Remain Low Amidst Increase in Executions, Death Penalty Information CenterVisit the Podcast Website: Broken Law Podcast Email the Show: Podcast@ACSLaw.org Follow ACS on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Bluesky | LinkedIn | YouTube -----------------Broken Law: About the law, who it serves, and who it doesn't.----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of American Constitution Society 2025.

In this episode: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state Legislature just approved an odd new law that tries to choke off funding for fact-checking organizations and media-monitoring firms that rate news outlets based on their accuracy and ethics. The unusual measure had a hidden backer: Newsmax, the right-wing cable news network that rose to prominence by promoting phony election-fraud claims after the 2020 presidential election.Editor's note: A written version of this story first appeared in the Seeking Rents newsletter: A right-wing news network lobbied Florida lawmakers to defund fact-checkers, records showShow notesSenate Bill 2502 — Implementing the 2025-2026 General Appropriations ActHouse Bill 1449 — Agency Contracting with Media Reliability and Bias MonitorsNewsmax Will Pay $67 Million to Settle Dominion Defamation LawsuitNewsmax paid $40 million to settle defamation suit over US 2020 election claimsNewsmax Analyst Lauds DeSantis for New Anti-Censorship LawQuestions or comments? Send ‘em to Garcia.JasonR@gmail.comListen to the show: Apple | SpotifyWatch the show: YouTube Get full access to Seeking Rents at jasongarcia.substack.com/subscribe

The Legislature's Plot To Destroy The Save Prop 13 Initiative. (Update: They Failed!)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textThis week Carollynn Lear, Bangor City Manager joins Rebecca Lambert and Amanda Campbell to discuss the first meeting of the Legislature's newly established Real Estate Property Tax Relief Tax Force.  Of the task force's 13 voting members, Carollynn was appointed by Governor Mills to represent the interests of larger communities.  Having served as the deputy commissioner for the New Hampshire Department of Revenue, she brings to the table an in-depth knowledge of the issues associated with the over-reliance on the property taxpayers to fund a variety of government programs and services.  To learn what Carollynn hopes to accomplish over the course of the study, please click here.  Listeners interested in receiving task force updates are encouraged to subscribe to MMA's opt-in study summary email list by emailing Laura Ellis at lellis@memun.org or visiting the Maine State Legislature's website here for the official task force interested parties email list.  

Nassau County Legislature Mazi Pilip calls into the program to discuss the 'Women for Mazi Lead the Change' event, which aims to empower women in leadership positions within Nassau County. Mazi talks with Sid about the presence of notable women leaders like Anne Donnelly, and mentions the support from Nassau County's chairman in advancing women's roles. The conversation shifts to criticize Governor Hochul and her endorsement of Zohran Mamdani. Additionally, Mazi discusses international matters, highlighting the leadership of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and the nation's ongoing struggles against terrorism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Doha, Qatar   Secretary of State Rubio joins Israeli Prime Minister in show of support, as Arab and Moslem countries hold emergency summit on Doha attack; UN officials accuse Israel of intentionally killing journalists in Gaza; Spaniards protest Israeli participation in cycling competition over Gaza, forcing cancellation; Legislature passes bill to protect college students from antisemitism, ACLU and teachers union call it infringes on academic freedom; Scholars blast UC Berkeley giving Trump administration list of 160 faculty members over claims of antisemitism; Latino support for Trump plummeting according to Somos Votantes poll; UN Gender Snapshot report says world is retreating from gender equality, calls 2025 “a moment of reckoning”; September 15th is “International Day of Democracy”, Sept 15-Oct 15 is “Latino Heritage Month” in California The post Arab and Moslem countries hold emergency summit on Doha attack; Legislature passes controversial campus antisemitism bill – September 15, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

The South Carolina Legislature has introduced bills that would allow unsupervised practice to nurse practitioners and physician assistants after 2000 hours of experience, as well as a bill that would expand pharmacist privileges. On the flip side, there's also a bill that would enhance team-based care, ensuring that physicians remain in the lead of medical care and strengthening requirements and enforcement of physician oversight. Today, you'll hear just a small part of the very, very long two days of testimony before the South Carolina legislature on these bills. Dr. Phil Schaffer and I were invited by the South Carolina Medical Association and we were asked specifically to focus on data - specifically, the evidence to support unsupervised practice. Take a listen to our testimony and at the end you'll hear a few questions from legislators. IF YOU'RE A SOUTH CAROLINA PHYSICIAN, please join and support the South Carolina Medical Association (SCMA) - they are working hard to fight for physician-led care. https://www.scmedical.org/PhysiciansForPatientProtection.org

Major housing bill that would bring taller and denser housing to the state is awaiting Newsom's signature. Actor Sean Astin has been elected as SAG-AFTRA's new president. We take you inside the long shuttered General Hospital in Boyle Heights, which will be transformed into new housing. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com

Earlier this week, we talked about a city council proposal to regulate Airbnbs and other short term rentals — and our listeners had a lot to say! Host Megan Harris, executive producer Mallory Falk, and producer Sophia Lo are opening the mailbag to share your perspectives. Plus, we discuss how PA's budget impasse is starting to hurt everyday people and why Uber decided to enter the chat. We also run through some local wins and losses, from the Squirrel Hill fire to Poulet Bleu's return. Notes and references from today's show: Every state in the nation has some form of a budget in place — except Pennsylvania and Michigan [Pennsylvania Capital-Star] Why PA's (Probably) Punting on Cannabis & Late With Our Budget [City Cast Pittsburgh] 10 Pa. lawmakers refuse pay during budget standoff [P-G] Pittsburgh Public Schools could drain its reserves by mid-October if state budget impasse persists [WESA] PA budget impasse is underway for libraries, foster care, and more as Pa. budget sits unfinished [Spotlight PA] No Kings movement announces new wave of protests in Pittsburgh [TribLive] Philadelphia transit agency will use project reserves to avoid cuts. Pittsburgh's might do the same thing [AP] Uber says it has a solution to Pa.'s public transit funding problem. There's a big catch [Spotlight PA] Can Taxing Uber Rides Save Public Transit? [City Cast Pittsburgh] Chronic Pa. budget failures prompt talk of smaller Legislature, pay suspensions, 2-year planning [P-G] Pennsylvania is a top pumpkin producer [Axios Pittsburgh] Acrisure ranks 3rd-worst stadium in the NFL for game-day traffic [TribLive] Large fire in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood causes collapse at apartment building [KDKA] City Seeks Partners to Help Illuminate 250th Independence Day Celeb [City of Pittsburgh] Learn more about the sponsors of this September 12th episode: Fulton Commons AIDS Free Pittsburgh Huel - Get 15% off with code PITTSBURGH Heinz History Center Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. 

Across Latino communities, the fear of arrest has become a part of daily life under stepped up immigration enforcement. Advocates say that constant stress is wearing on people's mental health.. And many are carrying the burden quietly. Reporter: Anthony Victoria, KVCR Gov. Gavin Newsom's attempt to fast-track his administration's proposal for a 45-mile-long tunnel under the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta failed to pass the Legislature. Reporter: Ezra David Romero, KQED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this jampacked episode, we spotlight three important dates: 10/4, 10/6, and 8/15. October 4, 2025, is OEA's Public Education Matters Day celebration at Kings Island and Cedar Point - We have what you need to know to join. October 6th is the voter registration deadline in Ohio this year - We have more on resources and programs to bring everything from voter registration drives to mock elections to your school, thanks to Kids Voting Ohio. And, August 15th was a pay date for Dayton Education Association members, as it should have been - We hear from the Dayton EA president about why it took a court order to get that done and why the ordeal has strengthened that local association.LEARN MORE AND SIGN UP | Click here to visit the Kids Voting Ohio website to see more information about the programs available for Ohio students and educators and to check out all of the Kids Voting Ohio resources you can use in your classroom. Please note: Mock elections can be held in the weeks before Election Day or any other time of the year! CELEBRATE PUBLIC EDUCATION MATTERS DAY | All OEA members are invited to enjoy a day of fun with their family, friends, and fellow educators at Kings Island and Cedar Point on Saturday, October 4, 2025. OEA is giving each OEA member up to four free admission tickets (including access to the Halloween Haunted Attractions) on a first come first served basis at the park gates, while supplies last. Discounted parking and additional discounted admission tickets and haunted attractions passes will be available for purchase through the end of the day of the event. Keep an eye on this webpage for the links and latest updates.   SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK | If you'd like to share your thoughts on the Public Education Matters podcast, including your ideas for what you'd like to hear on future episodes, please email educationmatters@ohea.org.Featured Public Education Matters guests: Andrea Kruse, Kids Voting OhioNeil Mahoney, Dayton Education Association PresidentConnect with OEA:Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Public Education Matters topicsLike OEA on FacebookFollow OEA on TwitterFollow OEA on InstagramGet the latest news and statements from OEA hereLearn more about where OEA stands on the issues Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative WatchAbout us:The Ohio Education Association represents nearly 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools.Public Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May 2020, after a ten-year career as an Emmy Award-winning television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. Interviews for this episode were recorded on August 29 and September 2, 2025.

Inside Sources Full Show September 10th, 2025 Topics discussed:  9:05 - The Utah Supreme Court says they will review the Legislature's request to pause redistricting ruling   9:20 - Russia sends drones into Poland, a NATO country   9:35 - Nation's report card shows 'sobering results' The Nation’s Report Card is out and it's giving ‘Sobering results’ for U.S. students entering and exiting high school. Darin Nielson - Assistant Superintendent of Student Assessment and Accountability with the State Board of Education joins the show to discuss what is happening in Utah with reading and math scores.   9:50 - Nepal reverses social media ban after deadly nationwide protests Nepal has reversed it's social media ban after nationwide "Gen Z" protests that were sparked by the decision... turned deadly. The protests ended with nearly two dozen deaths-- and the resignation of Nepal's Prime Minister.   10:05 - How scammers are targeting students KSL investigative Reporter Matt Gephart shares details into how students are being scammed and tips for prevention.   10:20 - Melinda French Gates invests $100 million to accelerate women's health research Philanthropist Melinda French Gates is stepping in with a bold move—a $100 million investment aimed at accelerating women's health research.   10:35 - Safe firearm storage and suicide prevention Today is world suicide prevention day..  Suicide is the leading cause of death for youth in Utah and the safe storage of a firearm might provide enough of a deterrent for a youth, contemplating suicide. Rep. Steve Eliason joins the show to discuss safe storage of firearms and how it could make a difference in saving lives as well as the continued effort for mental health resources in Utah.   10:50 - US home prices dropping, just not in Utah Utah's housing prices just won't budge!  The housing market in Utah has cooled slightly... but prices haven't. Greg and Holly discuss why Utah's home prices continue to hold strong.   11:05 - The origin of @BasedMikeLee One of Utah's elected officials has a very active, very public online persona. We're talking about senator Mike Lee and the saga that is his x account @basedmikelee.   11:20 - The Interior Department is proposing a rollback of a major conservation rule, and it could reshape how America's public lands are used and managed. From ranchers to recreation lovers to energy developers, everyone’s got a stake. Greg and Holly explain what’s going on, and speak with Steve Bloch, Legal Director Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance about the opposition of this proposed rule rollback.   11:35 - Utah women accused of luring husband to his death, sentenced She said she wanted to reconcile—but it was a trap. A Utah woman who admitted she lured her estranged husband across state lines to his murder in American Fork... will likely spend the rest of her life in prison, and could be joined by family members. Greg and Holly discuss.   11:50 - Music vs motion sickness: The best tunes for your tummy New research reveals how certain types of music can help fight motion sickness while driving in a car. Greg and Holly discuss.

In this week's episode, Matthew speaks with Tribune reporter Sneha Dey and the Commit Partnership's Bridget Worley about the changes to the state's standardized test, whether the new tests will make anyone happy and the educational philosophy driving state leaders.

Legislative leaders and the governor met today to discuss a special legislative session to forge a response to a Minneapolis mass shooting, which could include votes on gun bills. Custodians, maintenance staff and food service workers are now on strike at several University of Minnesota campuses... including Duluth, Crookston, and Morris.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.