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Share your Field Stories!Laura and Nic sit down with Alice Madden, Senior Director of Climate Strategies at the National Audubon Society, to talk about Colorado's clean energy transformation, what it takes to lead progressive policy change, and how strong teams help turn big environmental goals into action. Along the way, Alice shares candid career advice on mentorship, fundraising, public service, and building a meaningful path in climate and conservation work.Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! Help us continue to create great content! If you'd like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form Please be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Alice Madden at https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-madden-3868112b/Guest Bio:Alice Madden is the Senior Director of Climate Strategies for the National Audubon Society where she oversees efforts to achieve the organization's strategic goal of influencing the responsible clean energy transition to abate climate change. An innovative changemaker, Alice brings several decades of success in developing and implementing groundbreaking policies in myriad areas, including clean energy, sustainability, environmental justice, land/water conservation, and climate action. Alice practiced law for a decade before serving in the Colorado House of Representatives. She is considered the architect of the 2004 progressive resurgence and as Majority Leader, Alice led the passage of an historic agenda – including implementing the means to grow a sweeping clean energy economy. She went on to become Gov. Bill Ritter's Climate Change Advisor and was a Climate Fellow at the Center for American Progress in DC. She then held the Timothy E. Wirth Chair in Sustainable Development at the University of Colorado's School of Public Affairs. In 2013, she accepted a high-level appointment in the Obama administration at the U.S. Department of Energy, serving as the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Intergovernmental and External Affairs. Alice led the prestigious Getches-Wilkinson Center for Natural Resources, Energy & the Environment at University of Colorado School of Law. Just prior to joining Audubon, Alice served as Greenpeace USA's first Policy & Political Director. Alice has always believed in giving back to her community and has served on multiple non-profit boards. In everything she does, Alice incorporates efforts to create broad collaborations, and to ensure equitable and inclusive support of women and historically under-represented populations.Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs MullerSupport the showThanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players. 

Send us Fan MailThe Majority Leader in the Alaska State House is Representative Chuck Kopp of South Anchorage. After a childhood in Iliamna and Kenai, he began a 23-year career in law enforcement, the last six as Chief of the Kenai Police Department. In 2010 he moved to Anchorage and began work as a legislative staffer, first to Senator Fred Dyson of Eagle River and later to Senator Peter Micciche of Kenai. In 2016 he successfully ran for the state house where he served for four years before losing the 2020 election to Rep. Tom McKay. Kopp did not run in 2022, but in 2024 he returned to the House with the primary goal of re-establishing a defined benefit retirement system for Alaska's public sector employees. 

Majority Leader in Parliament and Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, has insisted that Parliament validly passed the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025

**Community Connection: Weighing In on Taxes and Infrastructure**This week on Community Connection, we're tackling some of the biggest issues facing our community: taxes and infrastructure. Join us as we dive into the proposed vehicle tax increase and its potential impact on our roads and residents. We'll also explore the city's plan to fix crumbling roads and the mayor's opposition to the proposal.In this episode, we're joined by City-County Council President Maggie Lewis and Assistant Majority Leader Andy Nielsen, who share their insights on the proposed tax increase and its potential benefits. We'll also hear from listeners who are concerned about the impact of the tax on their wallets and the state of our roads. From the city's plan to fix crumbling roads to the mayor's opposition, we're covering it all.One of the key points of discussion is the proposed vehicle tax increase, which would raise $50 million annually to fund infrastructure projects. The council believes this is a necessary step to secure matching state funds and address the city's infrastructure needs. However, the mayor argues that the city has tripled road funding over the past decade without raising taxes, and that now is not the time to ask families to shoulder an additional financial burden.Tune in to hear the full conversation and join the discussion on the proposed vehicle tax increase and its potential impact on our community. Listen to Community Connection to hear from our guests and learn more about the issues that matter most to you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Majority Leader Leah Halton-Pope on Buffalo budget full 403 Tue, 26 May 2026 22:55:39 +0000 SL2YWh6zXK6oRteHHGGmcSkqMXIUshRl news WBEN Extras news Majority Leader Leah Halton-Pope on Buffalo budget Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-

Send us Fan MailIn Episode 450 of our continuing series on the life and career of Bob Dole, we move beyond the title of Senate Republican Leader and examine the qualities Bob Dole brought to the job — both as Majority Leader and Minority Leader of the United States Senate.Leadership in the Senate is unlike leadership anywhere else in American government. It requires patience, discipline, persuasion, timing, and above all, the ability to manage strong personalities while navigating constantly shifting political realities.This episode explores the leadership characteristics that defined Dole's approach and helped him become one of the most respected congressional leaders of his generation.Among the traits examined:• His sharp political instincts and tactical discipline • His mastery of Senate procedure and legislative strategy • His ability to negotiate and build coalitions • His use of humor and wit as political tools • His loyalty to the institution of the Senate itself • His balancing act between ideology and practical governanceWhether serving in the majority or the minority, Dole understood that Senate leadership required flexibility as much as conviction. He could be partisan when necessary, bipartisan when possible, and pragmatic when governing demanded it.The episode also reflects on how Dole's wartime experiences, personal resilience, and years in public service shaped his leadership style — giving him both toughness and perspective in moments of conflict and crisis.This is a portrait of leadership not built on charisma alone, but on preparation, endurance, and understanding how power actually works inside the Senate.A leader of strategy. A leader of relationships. And a leader shaped by both ambition and experience. Questions or comments at  , Randalrgw1@aol.com ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

After months as the main roadblock, it appears Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson is softening his position on redistricting. The recent Supreme Court decision weakening the Voting Rights Act and Maryland Governor Wes Moore notably leaving Ferguson off his list of political endorsements appear to be two big factors. WAMU's Maryland reporter Jenny Abamu gets behind the mic to tell us about what she's hearing from lawmakers about Maryland redistricting.Virginia Democrats are throwing a Hail Mary in hopes of saving their redistricting efforts. On Monday, they asked the U.S. Supreme Court for an emergency injunction and for an order overturning the Virginia Supreme Court's decision to throw out redrawn congressional maps. We ask Virginia Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell where the last-ditch effort stands, what comes next, and why Democrats remain optimistic about the midterms.  Plus, we get the Virginia Democratic leader's thoughts on Governor Abigail Spanberger's veto of a collective bargaining bill.Homelessness is on the rise in the District, according to a new city report, with advocates blaming human services program cuts and the aggressive clearing of encampments. Some fear that further slashing proposed in this year's budget could lead to an even greater increase in homelessness. We ask Ward 3 D.C. Councilmember and chair of the Human Services Committee Matt Frumin what the council is doing to help city residents most at-risk. Plus, we talk with him about how his ward could decide the city's mayoral race and the deepening crisis in the Metropolitan Police Department.Send us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.orgFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/wamu885Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/wamu.org

Ringmaster James T. welcomes Arizona Majority Leader Michael Carbone to talk about the state budget and the obstructions Governor Hobbs is putting up.

It's Friday, March 27th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Finnish lawmaker convicted over speaking truth about homosexuality In a narrow 3–2 decision, the Finnish Supreme Court has found parliamentarian Päivi Räsänen guilty of so-called “hate speech” for simply affirming a Biblical understanding of marriage and sexual ethics in a 20-year-old church pamphlet, reports LifeSiteNews.com. Räsänen has been criminally convicted for publishing the 2004 pamphlet for her church, alongside Lutheran Bishop Juhana Pohjola. The conviction is for “making and keeping available to the public a text that insults a group.” She said, “I am shocked and profoundly disappointed that the court has failed to recognize my basic human right to freedom of expression. I stand by the teachings of my Christian faith, and will continue to defend my [right] and every person's right to share their convictions in the public square.” The Finish Supreme Court has imposed criminal fines of several thousand Euros and ruled that the impugned statements must be “removed from public access and destroyed.”   Päivi Räsänen has served as a member of the Finnish Parliament since 1995, and was Minister of the Interior from 2011-2015. She is a medical doctor, mother of five children, and has twelve grandchildren. In a related development, the Finish Supreme Court unanimously acquitted Räsänen for her 2019 Bible verse tweet. Canada's House criminalizes quoting Bible Religious expression is under attack in Canada as well. The majority of Canadian Members of Parliament voted to pass a leftist bill that will criminalize the quotation of Bible verses on homosexual behavior and gender, reports LifeSiteNews.com. Early Wednesday evening, in a 186–137 vote, they passed Bill C-9, which is misnamed the “Combatting Hate Act.” Members of Parliament from the Conservative Party, New Democratic Party, and the Green Party voted against the bill in a rare form of unity among the usually opposing parties. The bill now heads to Canada's rubber-stamp Senate for review. David Cooke with the Campaign Life Coalition said, “With the passage of Bill C-9 in the [Canadian] House, Christians and pro-life advocates will almost certainly face an entirely new level of hostility, as the door swings open to actual persecution under a cloak of supposed legality.” The 186 foolish Members of the Canadian Parliament who voted to criminalize citing Bible verses about sexual perversion would no doubt object to my citation of Leviticus 18:22. It says, “Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is detestable.” Trump postpones strikes on Iranian energy plants until April 6 On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the United States will extend the pause on strikes on Iranian energy plants by an additional 10 days, at the request of the Iranian government, reports CBS News.   On Monday, the president announced a five-day pause on strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure in order to negotiate with Iran. The president said he's extending that pause to the evening of April 7 local time in Tehran.  Trump to sign order to pay TSA agents President Donald Trump plans to sign an order that will pay Transportation Security Administration agents, who have not received a check since the Department of Homeland Security entered a partial shutdown in mid-February, reports The Epoch Times. In a March 26th Truth Social post, he wrote, “I am going to sign an Order instructing the Secretary of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin, to immediately pay our TSA Agents in order to address this Emergency Situation, and to quickly stop the Democrat Chaos at the Airports.” More than 3,120 TSA agents, who have not been paid in weeks, called in sick on Wednesday, which prompted long lines to continue at airports across the country. Pennsylvania Democrats have egg on their faces And finally, Pennsylvania House Democrats withdrew consideration of a resolution honoring March as "National Women's Month" after a Republican lawmaker filed an amendment to include the physiological definition of "woman" in the text, report Fox News. What was expected to be a quick, symbolic vote turned into a brief but telling floor moment.  Listen how the Republicans forced the question into the open and Democrats opted to shelve the resolution rather than define what a "woman" is in legislation — leading to an eruption of laughter on the House floor. Democratic House Speaker Joanna McClinton was bringing a rapid-fire succession of bills up for consideration late in Tuesday's session when she asked the clerk to introduce House Resolution 390. McCLINTON: “The Chair recognizes the Majority Leader who calls up House Resolution on page eight of today's House calendar. The clerk will read a summary of the resolution.” CLERK: “A resolution recognizing the month of March 2026, as Women's History Month in Pennsylvania, introduced by Representative Carol Hill-Evans.” McCLINTON: “[Republican] Representative [Aaron] Bernstine offers A02716. Will the House agree to the amendment? On that question, the Chair recognizes the gentleman from Lawrence, maker of the amendment. Representative Bernstein.” BERNSTINE: “Thank you, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, this amendment is very straightforward and clear. It defines what a woman actually is, because we do know what that is. Thank you.” What happened next was stunning!  During 30 seconds of silence, Democrats quietly considered the fact that they had been painted into a corner. If they defined what a woman was in order for the proposed Women's History Month to be considered, they would alienate their leftist base which has swallowed the woke transgender agenda -- hook, line and sinker. Put bluntly, Democrats believe that a man, pretending to be a woman, is a woman! There was movement at the dais. So, this is what House Majority Leader Joanna McClinton declared. McCLINTON: “The resolution is temporarily over.” (Republicans laugh out loud on the Pennsylvania House floor) You can hear the Republicans laughing out loud at the utter foolishness of the hypocritical Democrats who want to look like they are championing women but oddly cannot even agree with the biological definition of what a woman is. McClinton immediately turned to the clerk to read the next piece of legislation. In an interview Wednesday, GOP Rep. Bernstine defended his amendment as a common sense measure, saying that defining a woman as having XX chromosomes should not be controversial. The Republican said, "They pulled [the Women's History Month] because they were scared to define what a woman actually is." Jason Gottesman, spokesman for the House Republican Caucus, further told Fox News that "if Democrats want to celebrate what they refuse to define, it is clear they do not take this issue seriously." In Matthew 19:4, Jesus asked, “Haven't you read, that at the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female?'” Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, March 27th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Majority Leader Leah Halton-Pope joins the show to discuss Mayor Ryan's proposed 25% tax increase.

Senator John Thune joins Brian Kilmeade to discuss the "Save America Act" and the ongoing battle over Voter ID requirements. Thune breaks down why election integrity is a top priority for 80% of Americans and how "Trump Derangement Syndrome" is impacting the legislative process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In this week's episode, NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan speaks with Grant Hauschild, the Assistant Majority Leader in the Minnesota Senate in the midst of an exceptionally challenging time in his state. They talk about the tragedies and ongoing fallout from last week's killing of Renee Good, as well as last summer's assassination of former Speaker Melissa Hortman and the attempted assassination of Senator John Hoffman. In addition, Hauschild talks about his experience as the last Democrat standing in rural Northeast Minnesota, along with his focus on the affordability issues his constituents are facing and how to address them. The conversation ends on notes of optimism, however, as Hauschild discusses how Democrats can win back rural voters and his work on the Civility Caucus. Tune in to learn more from this engaging discussion, including about Hauschild's path to public service.

Send us a textBob Dole returns January 20, 2026Bob Dole: The Life That Brought Him There — Season PreviewHow does a small-town Kansas boy, gravely wounded on an Italian battlefield, rise to become one of the most powerful and respected figures in American politics?This season of Bob Dole: The Life That Brought Him There traces the extraordinary journey of Bob Dole from the moment his life was forever changed in World War II through his ascent to the highest levels of American government. Beginning with his devastating combat injury and long recovery, the series follows Dole through his early political career in Kansas, his elections to Congress and the U.S. Senate, his tenure as Republican National Committee Chairman, and his emergence as a central figure in Washington during some of the most turbulent decades in modern history.Listeners will travel with Dole through the Nixon years and Watergate, the razor-thin 1974 Senate race against Dr. Bill Roy, and his rise onto the national stage as Gerald Ford's 1976 vice-presidential running mate. The season continues through his 1980 and 1988 presidential campaigns, his pivotal role as Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and his leadership in landmark moments such as saving Social Security in 1983 and launching the historic McGovern–Dole effort to feed hungry children around the world.As both Senate Minority Leader and Majority Leader, Bob Dole became one of the great legislative strategists of his era, and this series reveals how power was actually wielded in Congress from the 1970s through the 1990s—how deals were made, how coalitions were built, and how policy became law.Featuring voices of friends and foes alike—fellow senators, staffers, journalists, and contemporaries—along with rare archival audio from news coverage and C-SPAN, this season offers an intimate, inside-the-room portrait of a man who helped shape a generation of American politics.More than a biography, Bob Dole: The Life That Brought Him There is a master class in leadership, resilience, and the inner workings of the United States Senate at a time when history was being written day by day.Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW Today's live broadcast was brought to you by Americans for Prosperity-Missouri https://afpmissouri.com/ See photos at https://newstalkstl.com/openingsession/ 0:00 SEG 1 Alex Riley, Representative in Missouri's 134th District, Majority Leader for the Missouri House of Representatives | live in Jeff City | TOPIC: Becoming the next Speaker of the Housex.com/AlexRileyMO 16:17 SEG 2 Catherine Hanaway, Missouri Attorney General | live in Jeff City | TOPIC: Legislative priorities | St. Louis city sheriff controversyx.com/AGCHanaway 29:30 SEG 3 ZACK SMITH, Sr. Legal Fellow at The Heritage Foundation || TOPIC: Top legal headlines of the day | Fraud in Minnesota | Legality of capturing Madurox.com/tzsmithheritage.org/staff/zack-smith https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 2 - Senator Novelle E. Francis Jr., Majority Leader of the Virgin Islands Legislature, joins Neville James on Analyze This to discuss holiday traditions, governance, and priorities for the year ahead in the Virgin Islands.

President John Mahama steps in to stop moves to repeal the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, ordering the Majority Leader to withdraw a private member's bill seeking to scrap the OSP.

President Mahama and the Majority Leader are defying the Speaker of Parliament on the anti-LGBTQ bill, intending to block its presentation, and there will be serious demonstrations in the country if they attempt it. - Rev. Ntim Fordjour, MP for Assin South

Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Majority Leader of the Vermont Senate, joins Dan & Kurt to discuss various legislative topics.

Our guest today is Ian Calderon. Ian is a former California State Assembly member and the youngest Majority Leader in state history. During his eight years in office, he focused on strengthening California's economy and fostering innovation, including helping establish the state's Blockchain Working Group. After leaving the legislature to focus on family and business, he's now running for governor of California. *Disclaimer* - The Progressive Bitcoiner Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit. As such we do not endorse candidates or parties - we lead with our values and mission to promote Bitcoin education, and focus on Bitcoin for social good and adjacent topics relevant to current events today, including the realm of society and politics. In this conversation, Ian discusses with Trey his journey from a professional surfer to the California State Assembly to a political candidate running for governor of California. He emphasizes the importance of homeownership, affordability, and the need for innovative solutions in government. Calderon advocates for the use of technology, particularly Bitcoin, as a means to provide financial security and improve government services and fiscal responsibility. This conversation focuses on the need for discussions around Bitcoin to move beyond political partisanship, and Ian's hope that democrats can lead on issues of technology, including Bitcoin. This show is brought to you by you, our listeners! We rely on grassroots donations to support our media and education work. To support The Progressive Bitcoiner please donate to our nonprofit today: https://progressivebitcoiner.org/donate/ Follow Trey on X: https://x.com/ktreywalsh Follow Ian on X: https://x.com/IanCalderon and learn more at https://www.ianforgovernor.com/ To learn more about the Progressive Bitcoiner, head to our website: progressivebitcoiner.org This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit progressivebitcoiner.substack.com

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has urged Parliament to summon former presidential secretary Nana Asante Bediatuo for allegedly threatening the House over the passage of the anti-gay bill. His call follows heated exchanges between the Majority and Minority over whether the bill has officially been passed.

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has praised the government, particularly the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, for his swift diplomatic efforts that led to the reversal of U.S. visa sanctions on Ghana. He urged both Parliament and citizens to acknowledge the achievement as a significant diplomatic success.

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 In this week's episode, host and NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan speaks with New Jersey Majority Leader Lou Greenwald. They discuss Greenwald's approach to governing, including his work on the bipartisan Next New Jersey Manufacturing Program, which will invest in the state's economy, create jobs, and bring long-term economic growth. In addition, Debbie asks about this year's New Jersey governor's race and the historical trends that Democrats have to battle. They also talk about the importance of delivering for constituents and how the political landscape has changed over the past 30 years. Greenwald shares the tragic yet heartwarming circumstances that led him to elected office and his passion for his work. Tune in to discover the power and importance of restoring people's trust in government.   IN THIS EPISODE: • [01:05] Introducing today's guest, Lou Greenwald. • [02:22] Lou tells us about the Next New Jersey Manufacturing Program • [06:22] Thoughts on the bipartisan co-operation in New Jersey. • [08:31] What people are looking for in the next Governor. • [12:48] The political impact he hopes the New Jersey Manufacturing Program will have. • [16:51] How Lou's members are handling the ever-changing political landscape. • [20:19] Lou tells us how his mother inspired him to get into politics. • [24:04] What he tells recruits when encouraging them to get into this line of work. • [25:19] The power of curiosity and listening to the public as a public service official.

Send us a textIn this episode, we look back with a great deal of respect to a very formidable adversary for most Republicans like me, in Senator George Mitchell of Maine. He was the Senate Majority Leader for most of the Bush Administration and the first two years of the Clinton Administration. He was most likely the single biggest factor in making George H. W. Bush eat his no new taxes pledge during the budget negotiations of 1990. He decided to retire in 1994. This dinner was held in his honor and to raise money for a scholarship fund that he set up with the remainder of his reelection campaign fund to help more people get an education. Mitchell was the son of an Irish immigrant janitor, and a textile worker in Maine. He knew the value of a good education and how hard his parents had worked for him to have the opportunities this nation provided. This dinner was his way of setting up a fund to help those coming up behind him. It was here that we also got a chance to see both Bob Dole and President Clinton give good hearted speeches in tribute to the outgoing Majority Leader. It is a chance to size them up as they go head to head, but this time, it is all in good natured fun and in honor of a highly respected colleague, all on the eve of the 1994 midterm elections.  Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

In this episode of ITR Live, Chris Hagenow and John Hendrickson cover a full roundup of Iowa political developments as fall elections approach. They open with a trivia challenge before diving into what's on the minds of voters, policymakers, and taxpayers across the state.The discussion highlights the upcoming release of the ITR Foundation poll, which will gauge the political environment, issue positions, and image ratings of Iowa leaders. Chris and John preview why this data matters—not just for campaigns, but for understanding whether Iowa taxpayers remain aligned with conservative policies like tax relief and limited government.They then turn to the recent leadership shake-up in the Iowa Senate, where Mike Klimesh was chosen as Majority Leader following Jack Whitver's retirement. The hosts emphasize the importance of leadership unity and how internal divisions—such as debates over carbon pipelines—could shape the caucus's effectiveness in delivering for taxpayers.The episode also explores the crowded race for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District, the impact of Representative Mike Sexton's resignation and upcoming special election, and how Democrats are attempting to leverage special election wins to claim momentum. Chris and John push back on overstated narratives, arguing that the real driver in these contests is organization and turnout.Finally, they address local elections and ballot issues, including bond referenda and troubling reports of candidates being left off ballots due to filing errors. They call for reforms to increase transparency, protect ballot access, and give taxpayers more time and information when local governments propose major spending projects. The conversation closes with a reflection on the legacy of ITR's founder, David Stanley, and his enduring focus on government spending as the central issue for taxpayers.

State Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes speaks on the reset of the Kensington Expressway project full 155 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 08:30:00 +0000 duHXytU0u2MBISRUTVgdmontWIBb00an buffalo,news,wben,kensington expressway,new york state department of transportation,east buffalo,crystal peoples-stokes WBEN Extras buffalo,news,wben,kensington expressway,new york state department of transportation,east buffalo,crystal peoples-stokes State Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes speaks on the reset of the Kensington Expressway project Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False

This session of Crypto Town Hall was centered around a major announcement by Dennis Porter, CEO and cofounder of Satoshi Action Fund, which advocates for pro-Bitcoin laws and education. The highlight was the official campaign launch of Ian Calderon, former Majority Leader of the California Assembly, as a gubernatorial candidate with Bitcoin policy as a key platform. The panel also covered recent crypto news, shifting regulatory environments, the bipartisan need for crypto progress, market sentiment, and cycle analysis. The event stressed the strategic importance of Bitcoin advocacy on both state and national levels, and the urgent necessity for bipartisan political support to secure the industry's future.

The topic of this episode is, “Was James Madison the first majority leader?”Both the Senate and the House of Representatives have a majority leader. At the time of the recording this podcast, Republican John Thune of South Dakota is the Senate majority leader, and Republican Steve Scalise of Louisiana is the House majority leader.Now, congressional scholars tend to argue that the majority leader emerged as a position in each chamber in 1899. Democrat Arthur B Gorman of Maryland was the first Senate majority leader, and Republican Sereno Elisha Payne of New York was the first House majority leader.My AEI colleague Jay Cost has a different view. He thinks the first majority leader appeared on Capitol Hill far earlier, and it was Virginia's James Madison. So, we're going to discuss that claim, which you can find in his recent piece, "Icons of Congress: James Madison — The First Majority Leader."So, we're going to discuss that claim.Dr. Jay Cost is the Gerald R. Ford nonresident senior fellow at AEI and the author of the superb book, James Madison: America's First Politician (2021), and other fine volumes on politics and history. Regular readers of UnderstandingCongress.org no doubt have seen Jay's various reports and essays, and if you have not seen them, do have a look.Click here to read the full transcript.

State Sen. Erin Murphy, Sen. Majority Leader joins Jason DeRusha on the porch of the WCCO Radio Booth at the Minnesota State Fair. She's been fielding calls from many people from out of state asking “what is going on in Minnesota”. She and Jason explore the question everyone is asking… what can we do? How can we help?

State Sen. Erin Murphy, Sen. Majority Leader joins Jason DeRusha on the porch of the WCCO Radio Booth at the Minnesota State Fair. She's been fielding calls from many people from out of state asking “what is going on in Minnesota”. She and Jason explore the question everyone is asking… what can we do? How can we help? Steph Shimp from the Blue Barn stops by the WCCO Radio porch to talk what's new at their booth this year… Funnel cake crusted white cheddar cheese curds!

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Michael Carbone is in the center ring!

Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota joined The Guy Benson Show today to walk through the Senate's ongoing process of refining the House-passed Big Beautiful Bill, and he highlighted efforts to find deeper spending cuts while still helping President Trump deliver on key campaign promises. Thune also explained how closely he's coordinating with Speaker Mike Johnson to ensure Republicans don't lose their razor-thin House majority over changes to the bill. Thune also briefly weighed in on the reported removal of Senator Alex Padilla from a DHS briefing and the violence in CA over ICE raids, and you can listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

06/12/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Al Carlson, the former Majority Leader of the ND House of Representatives from District 41. North Dakota’s attorney general said Wednesday Gov. Kelly Armstrong’s veto was “sound,” dismissing a differing conclusion by legislative staff that his intent was unclear and the Legislature should hold a special session to fix the error. The opinion by Attorney General Drew Wrigley means $35 million for housing programs Armstrong’s office unintentionally crossed out in a May line-item veto can move forward unless the matter is challenged in court or the Legislature reconvenes. Continue to read the full article at KFGO.com. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, who represents Louisiana's 1st Congressional District and is the author of Back in the Game: One Gunman, Countless Heroes, and the Fight for My Life, joined The Guy Benson Show today for a wide-ranging conversation live from AFP's Freedom Embassy. Scalise pushed back on media claims that Trump's reconciliation bill is "dead," pointing to continued votes and deal-making in the House. He also defended Trump's tax cuts, arguing they don't benefit the wealthy but instead protect working Americans, and made clear that Medicare reforms would only impact those who are able to work but choose not to. Scalise said Democrats are once again revealing their true colors by rooting for tax hikes on everyday Americans, while Republicans fight to ease that burden. Listen to the full interview with Leader Scalise at the link below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), the longtime senator from South Dakota and newly minted majority leader as of January 2025, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the House's passage of the Senate's version of the budget resolution—calling it a critical step forward in advancing President Trump's economic agenda. Thune emphasized the importance of finalizing the budget to prevent tax hikes on everyday Americans and outlined what comes next in the legislative process. He also weighed in on the future of the TikTok ban, as Trump extends the app's operation despite the law on the books. Finally, Benson and Thune closed out by reflecting on his first 100 days leading the Senate GOP. Listen to and read the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textPat Leahy is a giant of the US Senate...the first Democrat elected to the Senate from Vermont...the third longest serving Senator in US history...the Senate President Pro Tem...Chair of Appropriations, Agriculture, and Judiciary...and 8 terms in the US Senate. In this conversation, we talk his roots in small town Vermont, overcoming the state's deep Republican roots in a 1974 upset, entering the Senate in his mid 30s, and his favorite stories, lessons, and proudest moments from nearly 50 years in the US Senate.IN THIS EPISODEGrowing up in small-town Montpelier with a love of reading...How his service as District Attorney propelled his successful run for Senate in 1974 as the first Democrat to win a Vermont Senate seat...Early days in the US Senate in his mid 30s...How he won 8 terms in what was initially a very Republican state...The interesting story behind his 1998 re-election, his first true landslide...The most tense and high-stakes moments during his career in the Senate...Passing anti-land mine legislation...A day in the life of the Senate President Pro Tem...How trust among Senators one late night saved lives during a mid 80s Capitol bombing...Senator Leahy receives a tip he received from an "anonymous jogger" during the Iraq War debate...When Vice President Dick Cheney swore at Senator Leahy on the Senate floor...The Senator who gave the best Senate floor speeches...The most effective Majority Leader he saw...When his colleague Jim Jeffords switched parties and changed control of the Senate...His views on the rise of Bernie Sanders as a national figure...Why he didn't run for re-election in 2022...How he received the Order of the British Empire designation...His connection to the Batman character and appearing in several Batman films...His status as the Senate's leading Grateful Dead Head...The status of his wife Marcelle as his political secret weapon...AND anatomical impossibilities, Howard Baker, James Baker, Leonid Brezhnev, Dale Bumpers, George H.W. Bush, Robert Byrd, George Clooney, DC Comics, designated survivors, Charles Dickens, John Durkin, Jim Eastland, Jerry Ford, Jerry Garcia, John Glenn, holy water, Hubert Humphrey, John F. Kennedy, Ted Kennedy, Heath Ledger, Mike Mansfield, Miranda Rights, Mitch McConnell, Bobby Muller, Christopher Nolan, Sam Nunn, Barack Obama, organic farming, Colin Powell, Quebec City, Hugh Scott, secret weapons, Alan Simpson, Bob Stafford, Ted Stevens, Robert Louis Stevenson, Fred Tuttle, Mark Twain, Vincent Van Gogh, Wayne Industries...& more!

Frank starts the show talking about the latest surrounding the death of Miller Gardner, Brett Gardner's son. He then talks with Gloria Romero, an education advocate and the former Majority Leader of the California State Senate. They chat about the education system in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank starts the show talking about the latest surrounding the death of Miller Gardner, Brett Gardner's son. He then talks with Gloria Romero, an education advocate and the former Majority Leader of the California State Senate. They chat about the education system in America. Frank discusses pop star Chappell Roan saying that all her friends that have kids are in hell. Frank moves on to discuss a movement of parents wanting to bring back older TV programming to show their kids. Frank starts the third hour talking about the American Medical Association having a monopoly over medical billing codes. He also talks about the recent controversy surrounding the torpedo bats being used in the MLB. Frank wraps up the show talking about how Senator Cory Booker was able to talk for 25 hours without eating or using the bathroom. He also talks with radio host Brian Kilmeade to discuss news of the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gloria Romero, education advocate and the former Majority Leader of the California State Senate Topic: Education in America Article:  https://www.wsj.com/opinion/department-of-education-a-bad-idea-whose-time-has-gone-trump-make-america-read-again-61bcfa91 Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gloria_Romero_(politician) Social Media: Twitter: @gloriajromero Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) joined The Guy Benson Show to discuss the confirmation hearings for Trump's cabinet nominees, including RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard, and the pace at which these confirmations should move through the Senate. Sen. Thune and Guy Thune also weighed in on the future of reconciliation bills as Republicans work to advance Trump's agenda. Sen. Thune also addressed the tragic air collision between an American Airlines flight and a Black Hawk military helicopter in DC, expressing his deep remorse for the victims as he and his wife honor them in prayer. Listen to the full interview at the link below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It looks like RINOs, Republicans in Name Only, have found a new enemy. It's Elon Musk who is threatening them with political extinction! You won't believe what Musk promises to do to every Republican who votes against President Trump's cabinet pick, and we're going to see precisely which ones are up for reelection in 2026. -- Go to https://ground.news/steve to see through media bias and become a smarter news consumer. Subscribe through my link for 50% off unlimited access. *The content presented by sponsors may contain affiliate links. When you click and shop the links, Turley Talks may receive a small commission.* Join my new Courageous Conservative Club and get equipped to fight back and restore foundational values.  Learn more at http://fight.turleytalks.com/join Highlights: “The absurdity here is that after winning the biggest Republican election victory since 1988, in nearly 40 years, Senate Republicans picked John Thune to be their Majority Leader, even though Thune had originally stated that he didn't want Trump to run in 2024.” “The key point of this strategy is to primary these RINOs who are coming from deep red states whose constituencies voted overwhelmingly for Trump and the MAGA agenda.” Timestamps: [03:35] President Trump and Elon Musk's warning to every RINO [05:04] How Republican leadership is demonstrating their disdain and hatred for their base [06:48] PM Justin Trudeau dancing at a Taylor Swift concert while the city was engulfed in violent protests [07:50] What we are facing with this aloof senatorial class [10:17] The RINOs that are up for reelection in 2026  -- Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode.  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and/or leave a review. FOLLOW me on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/DrTurleyTalks Sign up for the 'New Conservative Age Rising' Email Alerts to get lots of articles on conservative trends: https://turleytalks.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter. **The use of any copyrighted material in this video is done so for educational and informational purposes only including parody, commentary, and criticism. See Hosseinzadeh v. Klein, 276 F.Supp.3d 34 (S.D.N.Y. 2017); Equals Three, LLC v. Jukin Media, Inc., 139 F. Supp. 3d 1094 (C.D. Cal. 2015). It is believed that this constitutes a "fair use" of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law.

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Donald Trump names Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, but the GOP Senate will have questions about his views on vaccines, Wi-Fi, genetically modified foods, abortion, single-payer healthcare, and more. Plus, Sen. John Thune is elected Majority Leader to succeed Mitch McConnell, after a MAGA challenge from Sen. Rick Scott.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congress elects senior leadership, the Archbishop of Canterbury steps down, and a Ukrainian soldier comes to terms with the war. Plus, Cal Thomas on tax reform, breakfast dumplings and traffic jams, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Inviting entrepreneurs with a mission to connect with faith-based investors who share their vision. More at ambassadorsimpact.comFrom Dordt University. Dordt's student musicians enjoy opportunities to discover, develop, and share the gift of music and bring glory to God – until all is made new.And from Recapturing the Glory of Christmas. Christmas should spark worship and adoration, and R. Albert Mohler offers a book that mines the depths of the advent season, and all the theological riches God has gifted to His people. Recapturing the Glory of Christmas is a call to worship and praise. Indeed, Christmas beckons the world to come and adore the Savior King—the King exulted by the angels; the King who took on flesh; the King who deserves all glory, all honor, and all praise.

President-elect Trump divides Congress by selecting Rep. Matt Gaetz for Attorney General. Sen. John Thune emerges as Majority Leader, but will now have tough decisions on confirmations. And Northeastern states respond to a growing outbreak of wildfires.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Wednesday's Mark Levin Show, nothing has changed in this election race, yet these news programs have election boards and experts telling you what they think will happen. Nobody knows what will happen – it's a close race. Just get out and vote, who cares what the polls say. Later, Kamala Harris gave a speech Tuesday night, and nobody cared except for the media. She spent the entire speech trashing Trump then says we should unite. Her supporters don't like her - they just hate Trump. This speech was a list of lies and she wants your vote. Also, Sen Ted Cruz calls in with an update on his very close race for Senate. Cruz is Sen Chuck Schumer's #1 target. The only way Schumer stays Majority Leader is to take out Cruz, then he can end the filibuster. Afterward, Derrick Anderson calls in to discuss his election run for Virginia's 07th Congressional District. The border crisis is making every state a border state and Virginia is feeling it. Anderson needs all the support he can get because he is moving forward with good policy, unlike the radical left who wants to do the opposite. Finally, Kari Lake calls in about her Senate run in Arizona. Arizonians deserve better and Lake is determined to make that happen, and she encourages everyone to vote early because it is critical to stop the radical left. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices