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More than five months into lawmaking, and Massachusetts House and Senate lawmakers have yet to agree to joint rules to foster transparency and process.

Last week, a Massachusetts House committee advanced a bill seeking to make changes to the state's cannabis regulatory agency. The proposal also increases the cap on licenses for business owners.

Scam trafficking. Trump and crypto. Mental illness.  Find us on YouTube. This week, Mike and Clarissa discuss the double threat of human trafficking and scamming endeavors in Southeast Asia with Jacob Sims and Amy Miller. Then, The Atlantic's Tom Nichols joins us to discuss Trump's cryptocurrency ventures and concerns of corruption. Finally, Kelly Rosati joins us to discuss families coping with mental illness and the complexities of foster care.  GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Listen to the podcast Escaping Scam City featuring this episode's guests Amy Miller and Jacob Sims.  Join the conversation at our Substack. Find us on YouTube. Rate and review the show in your podcast app of choice. ABOUT THE GUESTS:  Amy Miller is the Southeast Asia director of Acts of Mercy International. For her direct work with victims and survivors of the scamming crisis at the border of Thailand and Myanmar, Amy has been featured in The New York Times, Associated Press, South China Morning Post, and other international media outlets.  Jacob Sims is a leading expert on transnational crime and human rights in Southeast Asia. He is a fellow at Harvard University's Asia Center and previously served as a visiting expert at the US Institute of Peace. Jacob held leadership roles at the national, regional, and global levels at the International Justice Mission, where he helped spearhead the world's initial response to the current global crisis arising from Southeast Asia's scam economy. Tom Nichols is a staff writer at The Atlantic and an author of the Atlantic Daily newsletter. He is a professor emeritus of national-security affairs at the US Naval War College and an instructor at the Harvard Extension School. He has served as a legislative aide in the Massachusetts House and the US Senate. His books include The Death of Expertise and Our Own Worst Enemy: The Assault From Within on Modern Democracy. He is also a five-time undefeated Jeopardy! Champion. Kelly Rosati is the president of Hope for Brighter Tomorrows, serving families impacted by mental health challenges. She served as the vice president of advocacy for children at a national family ministry and after that was the founding director of the Flying Horse Foundation, where she launched equine-assisted learning programs for at-risk kids in Colorado; Costa Rica; and Kauai, Hawaii. She was named by the Honolulu Star-Bulletin in 2001 as one of the “10 Who Made a Difference” in the state of Hawaii for her child-advocacy work and has testified before Congress about the needs of children in foster care. ABOUT THE BULLETIN: The Bulletin is a twice-weekly politics and current events show from Christianity Today moderated by Clarissa Moll, with senior commentary from Russell Moore (Christianity Today's editor in chief) and Mike Cosper (director, CT Media). Each week, the show explores current events and breaking news and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world. We also offer special one-on-one conversations with writers, artists, and thought leaders whose impact on the world brings important significance to a Christian worldview, like Bono, Sharon McMahon, Harrison Scott Key, Frank Bruni, and more. The Bulletin listeners get 25% off CT. Go to https://orderct.com/THEBULLETIN to learn more. “The Bulletin” is a production of Christianity Today Producer: Clarissa Moll Associate Producer: Alexa Burke Editing and Mix: TJ Hester Music: Dan Phelps Executive Producers: Erik Petrik and Mike Cosper Senior Producer: Matt Stevens Audio from the podcast Escaping Scam City, episode 3, provided by Unheard and Cadence Productions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We brought together two of the sharpest voices in national security, democracy, and political analysis—Tom Nichols and Juliette Kayyem—for a timely conversation.Nichols, an expert on foreign policy and the dangers of authoritarianism, and Kayyem, a leading authority on homeland security and crisis management, discussed the most pressing issues of our time: the state of American democracy, global instability, and what comes next. The conversation was strong, powerful and very real. ABOUT OUR SPEAKERSTom Nichols is a staff writer at The Atlantic and a contributor to the Atlantic Daily newsletter. He is a professor emeritus of national-security affairs at the U.S. Naval War College, where he taught for 25 years, and an instructor at the Harvard Extension School. He has served as a legislative aide in the Massachusetts House and the U.S. Senate. He writes about international security, nuclear weapons, Russia, and the challenges to democracy in the United States and around the world—along with occasional contrarian views on popular culture. His books include The Death of Expertise and Our Own Worst Enemy: The Assault From Within on Modern Democracy. He is also a five-time undefeated Jeopardy champion.Juliette Kayyem is currently the faculty chair of the Homeland Security and Security and Global Health Projects at Harvard & Kennedy School of Government. She also serves as CNN Senior National Security Analyst for CNN where she has been described as CNN's “go to” for disasters. A contributing writer to The Atlantic, she has a weekly security segment on NPR's Boston station WGBH. Her most recent book, The Devil Never Sleeps: Learning to Live in an Age of Disasters, was described in a New Yorker profile of her as an “engagingly urgent blueprint for rethinking our approach to disaster preparedness and response.”She is a frequent speaker and advisor to major corporations and associations on national and homeland security, planning for a crisis, cybersecurity and resiliency efforts. She was named Inc. Magazine's top 100 Female Founders in 2019 and received the Lifetime Achievement Pinnacle Award from the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce in 2023.Watch YouTube Recording Learn More: BigTentUSA This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bigtentnews.substack.com

Trump and Ukraine, the Tate brothers, and the Pew study. Find us on YouTube. This week, Mike and Russell welcome The Atlantic's Tom Nichols to discuss Trump and Zelensky and the relevance of how we approach the Ukraine conversation. Then, we look at toxic masculinity through the lens of the Tate brothers with Zachary Wagner before welcoming CT's Daniel Silliman to explore the findings of the new Pew study on religion. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Mark your calendars for our next Tuesday Night Live on March 11. Sign up to get the link at our Substack. Read Daniel's article on the Pew study here. Find us on YouTube. Rate and review the show in your podcast app of choice. ABOUT THE GUESTS:  Tom Nichols is a staff writer at The Atlantic and an author of the Atlantic Daily newsletter. He is a professor emeritus of national-security affairs at the US Naval War College, where he taught for 25 years, and an instructor at the Harvard Extension School. He has served as a legislative aide in the Massachusetts House and the US Senate. He writes about international security, nuclear weapons, Russia, and the challenges to democracy in the United States and around the world—along with occasional contrarian views on popular culture. His books include The Death of Expertise and Our Own Worst Enemy: The Assault From Within on Modern Democracy. He is also a five-time undefeated Jeopardy! champion. Zachary Wagner is the author of Non-Toxic Masculinity: Recovering Healthy Male Sexuality. Zach is a writer, researcher, and ordained minister. Originally from the Chicagoland area, he now lives in Oxford, England, where he is pursuing a DPhil (PhD) in New Testament studies at Keble College, University of Oxford. He also serves as the editorial director of the Center for Pastor Theologians, where he cohosts the CPT Podcast. His research interests include economics in the ancient world, divine wages in Second Temple Judaism and early Christianity, Pauline epistles, the Gospel of Matthew, and New Testament masculinities. Zach's other writing interests include evangelical and “postvangelical” Christian discipleship, theological formation, and speaking against church-based abuse. Daniel Silliman is a journalist and a historian. He is the news editor for Christianity Today, the author of a religious biography of Richard Nixon, and a teacher of humanities at Milligan University. ABOUT THE BULLETIN: The Bulletin is a weekly (and sometimes more!) current events show from Christianity Today hosted and moderated by Clarissa Moll, with senior commentary from Russell Moore (Christianity Today's editor in chief) and Mike Cosper (director, CT Media). Each week, the show explores current events and breaking news and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world. We also offer special one-on-one conversations with writers, artists, and thought leaders whose impact on the world brings important significance to a Christian worldview, like Bono, Sharon McMahon, Harrison Scott Key, Frank Bruni, and more. “The Bulletin” is a production of Christianity Today Producer: Clarissa Moll Associate Producer: Leslie Thompson Editing and Mix: Kevin Morris Music: Dan Phelps Executive Producers: Erik Petrik and Mike Cosper Senior Producer: Matt Stevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    In this week's episode, Jennifer welcomes Diana DiZoglio, the Massachusetts State Auditor. Diana was previously the youngest woman elected to the Massachusetts House and Senate. She navigated a challenging primary without party support and has a track record advocating for transparency and accountability in government. Diana's candid approach to politics is shaped by her upbringing in a straightforward, self-speaking community. As a staunch critic of legislative secrecy, she's pushing for a ballot initiative, known as "question one," to bring audits and transparency to the Massachusetts state legislature.   Jennifer and Diana dive deep into the critical issues of voter participation, transparency, and bipartisan cooperation in state and local government. They discuss the historical resistance to audits by the Massachusetts state legislature and Diana's bipartisan support for increasing government accountability. The episode also covers Diana's political journey, from overcoming challenges in a 'legacy seat' to her continued fight against established legislative norms. The conversations are enriched with controversial ideas such as the call for public records laws to apply to the legislature, governor's office, and judiciary and the perennial issue of late budgets in Massachusetts.   “Public trust is built on transparency, not secrecy.” - Diana DiZoglio   This week on Political Contessa:   The importance of voting and voter participation The historical resistance to legislative audits in Massachusetts Bipartisan support for transparency initiatives Diana DiZoglio's journey in politics The call for public records laws to apply to all branches of state government Issues with late budgets and their impact The authoritarian control within Beacon Hill's leadership Legislative leaders' influence over financial transparency   Connect with Diana DiZoglio:   Website    Twitter LinkedIn     Awaken Your Inner Political Contessa   Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Political Contessa. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.   Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google Podcasts   Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. And if you've ever considered running for office – or know a woman who should – head over to politicalcontessa.com to grab my quick guide, Secrets from the Campaign Trail. It will show you five signs to tell you you're ready to enter the political arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textIn this episode, Whitney and Ayantika meet with Dr. Tommy Vitolo, engineer and representative of the 15th Norfolk District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. In this episode, we discuss Dr. Vitolo's experiences navigating the harsh realities and triumphs of graduate school, and how a PhD in engineering eventually led Dr. Vitolo to a job in government. 

Legalization of Selling Your Baby? On June 12, the Massachusetts House voted on a bill that aims to redefine parenthood and legalize the practice of baby-selling under the guise of “parentage equality.” Parentage Equality Bill: The bill seeks to redefine parenthood based on a “person's intent to be a parent of a child.” It removes all mention of mothers and fathers from parentage law, replacing them with gender-erased language.. Commercial surrogacy would be allowed, even when the woman carrying the child is genetically unrelated to the child. Baby-Selling: The bill enables extreme arrangements: A woman could accept money for her biological child. She could essentially auction off her child by matching with the highest bidder. While this is legal under the bill, a woman who adopts her child and accepts payment would be prosecuted for baby selling. The differences between these scenarios are semantic, yet one is praised as "compassionate family building. Could we See human Trafficking Baby Factories like John of God Pushed by Oprah? Natural News: Fast-forward to 2019 and hundreds of women have come forward with claims that John of God raped them. The "faith healer" is also being accused of recruiting young girls to his many "child slave farms," where they were repeatedly impregnated as part of a "birth factory," before eventually being killed off and discarded. Push for Defiling your Kids – Gateway for Pedos Source: LifeSiteNews) — The United Nations (U.N.) and the World Health Organization (WHO) are working to normalize pedophilia globally, according to Dutch author and journalist David Sorensen. “I've worked for several months now on gathering evidence that shows undeniably, conclusively that the United Nations and the World Health Organization and other organizations like Planned Parenthood and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation […] are working all over the world to completely take over the education in kindergartens and elementary schools,” Sorensen said on the Truth for Health podcast, hosted by Dr. Elizabeth Lee Vliet. These organizations not only want to “sexualize little children” but also “to tear down their natural defense systems so that they would completely be open for sexual predators anywhere, everywhere.” “They literally say every child is a sexual being from the age of zero, that they are a sexual being regardless of age,” he continued. “And that's so having sex is their human right. Therefore, every child needs to have sexual partners and has to be guided by the schools to engage in sexual relationships from the youngest age possible.” The Rutgers Foundation: A global network for pedophilia? Sorensen told the story of the Dutch Rutgers Foundation, which “operates in 27 nations in the world” to teach “sexual education,” and whose founder had “regular sex trips to Asia where he systematically abused children, Asian sex slaves.” He furthermore “published a magazine that was promoting pedophilia,” Sorensen said. The Rutgers Foundation is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and is closely connected to the WHO, the U.N., and Planned Parenthood. Rutgers' recent sex-ed curriculum, Spring Fever, “aggressively pushes the theme of homosexuality onto unsuspecting and vulnerable children,” Sorensen wrote in his exposé. He provides images from comics included in the curriculum that communicate to children that it is okay to have sex with other children, as long as it is “consensual” and they are at least 9 years old. A children's book “recommended by Rutgers for use in elementary schools” teaches children about oral sexual behavior, according to photos provided by Sorensen. Making Pedo's Acceptable like the Homosexual Playbook from Mental Illness to love The APA then compromised, removing homosexuality from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) but replacing it, in effect, with ‘sexual orientation disturbance' for those people ‘in conflict with' their sexual orientation. Not until 1987 did homosexuality completely fall out of the DSM. Sodom and USA Genesis 18 20And the LORD said, Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous; Genesis 19 Behold now, I have two daughters which have not known man; let me, I pray you, bring them out unto you, and do ye to them as is good in your eyes: only unto these men do nothing; for therefore came they under the shadow of my roof. Revelation 18:4 And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, ‘Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. Homework – Read 2 Corinthians 4 Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.

Massachusetts House and Senate members largely vacated the Statehouse after their underwhelming finish to formal sessions on Aug. 1, saying they'd continue working on the bills they couldn't agree on.

Mark introduces Jane Cournan, South Shore entrepreneur running for Massachusetts House of Representatives 6th Plymouth District! Hear how Jane found her way into politics following the COVID-19 pandemic and her policies on housing and education! Learn more and get involved at janecournan.com! Affiliate Links: Unleashing the Power of Respect: The I-M Approach by Joseph Shrand, MD This episode is brought to you in part by SecuriTitle, a fractional paralegal service assisting with all things real estate in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.  

A Jetblue flight reported smoke in the cockpit of the plane. The Massachusetts House and Senate agreeing on passing a fifty-eight billion dollar budget. Vice President Kamala Harris is due in Provincetown today. Stay in "The Loop" from #iHeartRadio.

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Metro Shrimp & Grits Thursdays is now available on the Spreaker Player!​​​​​​​Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Clarence Thomas was caught trying to protect himself from investigation.Then, on the rest of the menu, the Massachusetts House unanimously approved legislation that bans companies from selling cellphone location data of reproductive and gender-affirming care clinics; a pair of government regulators slapped Citigroup with a $135.6 million fine for making insufficient progress resolving longstanding internal control and risk issues; and, a woman who pleaded guilty to killing entertainment consultant and social justice advocate Michael Latt, was sentenced to thirty-five years to life in prison.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where Germany's foreign minister says she doesn't plan to run for chancellor in the next election; and, Russia declared The Moscow Times, an online newspaper popular among Russia's expatriate community, as an “undesirable organization,” subjecting collaborators with up to five years in a Siberian gulag.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“Everyone in this good city enjoys the full right to pursue his own inclinations in all reasonable and, unreasonable ways.”-- The Daily Picayune,New Orleans, March 5, 1851Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Marty Walsh has spent his life fighting for working people, as a labor leader, as a public official, and as a private citizen. Marty, the son of Irish immigrants, was born and raised in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood. In 1997, at the age of 29, Marty won election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives, where he spent 16 years fighting for workers' rights and good jobs. In 2013, he was elected Mayor of Boston, an office he served for seven years. He led Boston through a period of historic success, growing the city's economy, reducing crime, investing in schools and libraries, and ending chronic homelessness among veterans in the city. In February 2023, Marty was appointed as the Executive Director of the National Hockey League Player's Association, returning to his roots as a labor leader where he can continue to champion the importance of workers' rights and the shared benefits of collective bargaining for all. Today's episode is called Alcoholics Anonymous 101 because Marty shares his deep respect for the program that saved his life. He and Nzinga discuss political legacy, the purpose that steers Marty's recovery, and what it means to give your recovery away. If you're curious about AA, struggling with isolation in your addiction, or have doubts about what your potential is as someone in recovery, listen to this episode. ___ Dr. Nzinga Harrison's book, "Un-Addiction: Six Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life" is out now! Order here: https://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/ Find Nzinga on Threads and X (Twitter): @nzingamd / LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzingaharrisonmd/ Follow us on IG @unaddictionpod. If you'd like to watch our interviews, you can catch us on YouTube @unaddictionpod. Questions? Email us at: unnaddictionpod@gmail.com If you or a loved one are experiencing addiction, have questions about recovery, or need treatment tailored to you, visit eleanorhealth.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Thursday, the Massachusetts House and Senate voted to pass a supplementary budget that will provide an additional $251 million to the family shelter system. It also imposed a maximum of nine months stay limit for current families living in the state's emergency shelters, with certain people eligible for an extension waiver. Now, the bill awaits Governor Maura Healey's signature. Today, The Boston Globe's political reporter Samantha J. Gross joins The Common to discuss the reasons behind the nine-month stay limit and how the state plans to spend the additional money on the family shelter system.  Greater Boston's daily podcast where news and culture meet.

Legislators in the Massachusetts House passed a bill, among hundreds attached in amendments to the budget, aimed at disclosing the use of artificial intelligence in political messages.

The Massachusetts House budget makes $500 million available to cover emergency assistance shelter costs for FY'25. The House budget debate is set for Wednesday, April 24.

WBUR state politics reporter Walter Wuthmann, Phineas Baxandall of the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center and Stacy Thompson of the transit advocacy group Livable Streets join Radio Boston to discuss budgets proposed by the Massachusetts House and Governor.

While an expected Massachusetts House budget redraft is expected, and talks are ongoing over a FY'24 spending bill, the solar eclipse might distract lawmakers, if only for a few moments, from focus on these and other pressing legislation.

This week on The Bulletin, hosts Russell Moore and Mike Cosper talk with Tom Nichols of The Atlantic about theatrics on the world stage -- Donald Trump's promise to pardon rioters from the January 6 attacks on the Capitol and Vladimir Putin's response to the recent terrorist attack in Moscow. With his characteristic wit, Nichols helps listeners navigate the confusing messages politicians send and, with the hosts, clarifies the call of Christian witness. Producer Clarissa Moll talks to Mike and Russell about the bridge collapse in Baltimore and how Christians can resist indifference to the news. Finally, Mike and Russell remember the 10th anniversary of Mars Hill Church's closure and reflect on the dangers of nostalgia.  This week's guests: Tom Nichols is a staff writer at The Atlantic and an author of the Atlantic Daily newsletter. He is a professor emeritus of national-security affairs at the U.S. Naval War College, where he taught for 25 years, and an instructor at the Harvard Extension School. He has served as a legislative aide in the Massachusetts House and the U.S. Senate. He writes about international security, nuclear weapons, Russia, and the challenges to democracy in the United States and around the world—along with occasional contrarian views on popular culture. His books include The Death of Expertise and Our Own Worst Enemy: The Assault From Within on Modern Democracy. He is also a five-time undefeated Jeopardy champion. “The Bulletin” is a production of Christianity Today Executive Producer: Erik Petrik Producer: Clarissa Moll and Matt Stevens Associate Producer: McKenzie Hill and Raed Gilliam Editing and Mix: TJ Hester Music: Dan Phelps Show Design: Bryan Todd Graphic Design: Amy Jones Social Media: Kate Lucky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hillary and Tina cover the former speaker of the Massachusetts House Salvatore DiMasi. Salvatore DiMasi ascended to power in politics, reaching the esteemed position of Speaker of the Massachusetts House. BUT his downfall came swiftly when corruption charges led to incarceration. Sources Hillary's Story Boston Herald Sal DiMasi, other federal cons can't be automatically blocked from Beacon Hill lobbying, SJC rules (https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/01/05/sal-dimasi-other-federal-cons-cant-be-automatically-blocked-from-beacon-hill-lobbying-sjc-rules/) CBS News Former House Speaker Sal DiMasi Asks For 3-Year Sentence (https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/former-house-speaker-sal-dimasi-asks-for-3-year-sentence/) Sal DiMasi Appeals Conviction, Sentence (https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/ex-mass-speaker-appeals-conviction-sentence/) Courthouse News Service Corruption conviction is no bar to lobbying, ex-lawmaker tells Massachusetts high court (https://www.courthousenews.com/corruption-conviction-is-no-bar-to-lobbying-ex-lawmaker-tells-massachusetts-high-court/)--by Daniel Jackson The Daily Free Press Salvatore DiMasi will resign as Speaker (https://dailyfreepress.com/2009/01/26/salvatore-dimasi-will-resign-as-speaker/) FBI Boston Division Former Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives and Lobbyist Convicted on Corruption Charges (https://archives.fbi.gov/archives/boston/press-releases/2011/former-speaker-of-the-massachusetts-house-of-representatives-and-lobbyist-convicted-on-corruption-charges) The New York Times Massachusetts: Ex-Speaker of House Is Indicted (https://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/03/us/politics/03brfs-EXSPEAKEROFH_BRF.html)--by Katie Zezima The Sun Ex-Mass. Speaker Sal DiMasi, associates indicted (https://www.lowellsun.com/2009/06/02/ex-mass-speaker-sal-dimasi-associates-indicted/) WBUR Former Speaker DiMasi, 3 Associates Indicted On Federal Corruption Charges (https://www.wbur.org/news/2009/06/02/dimasi-ethics)--by Lisa Tobin Wikipedia Salvatore DiMasi (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvatore_DiMasi#Corruption_case) Photos Salvatore DiMasi (https://www.capecodtimes.com/gcdn/authoring/2009/01/07/NCCT/ghows-CC-5e3ba38e-dd04-4a37-b990-cbd49770ee5f-fc9f8a1d.jpeg?width=600&height=474&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)--via Cape Cod Times DiMasi on the Mass. House Floor (https://www.capecodtimes.com/gcdn/authoring/2009/01/25/NCCT/ghows-CC-f3b55c19-2f41-456e-85b8-754e60390edc-977b9471.jpeg?width=512&height=430&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)--via Cape Cod Times DiMasi after leaving prison (https://images.seattletimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/45b8c0e608d04d858b65769e7470e3d1.jpg?d=1536x1031)--photo by Steven Senne via Seattle Times

A measure passed by the Massachusetts House yesterday would limit stays in the state's emergency shelter system to between 9 and twelve months.

The Massachusetts House has approved a bill that puts a new cap on how long people can stay in the state's emergency family shelters. Most people would only be eligible for nine months of shelter under the proposal.

There are a number of key differences between the bill approved by the Massachusetts House last fall, and what the Senate passed last week. That could lead to a lot of work for a conference committee between early February and late July.

From the violence in the Middle East to the dysfunction in Congress, the world feels increasingly untethered. Tom Nichols spent his early career analyzing threats to American security and now is unapologetic in his warnings about the threats to American democracy.    Nichols is an author and a staff writer for The Atlantic. His expertise encompasses a broad range of topics, including nuclear weapons, international security, Russia, and the overarching challenges to democracy globally and in the United States. Nichols has a background as a legislative aide in both the Massachusetts House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. He taught at the U.S. Naval War College for 25 years and now holds the position of professor emeritus. Among his published works are “The Death of Expertise” and “Our Own Worst Enemy: The Assault from Within on Modern Democracy.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With most lawmakers headed home for the holiday break, members of the conference committee continue to try to work out differences between spending bills approved by the Massachusetts House and Senate. The bills hold funds for the state's emergency shelters.

Massachusetts House and Senate Democrats failed to negotiate a compromise before their holiday break that would send hundreds of millions of dollars to the state's emergency shelters. The spending bill was presented to the Legislature in September.

The Gun Owners Action League's director of public policy Mike Harris joins Cam with some behind-the-scenes details of the Massachusetts House's latest assault on the Second Amendment, including the continued opposition from police chiefs across the state.

Massachusetts House lawmakers will hold a hearing on a revised gun bill on Tuesday. No senators are expected to participate.

On this day in legal history, September 18, noted jurist and Supreme Court Justice Joseph Story was born. He got a lot of things right, and a lot of things wrong.Joseph Story, born on September 18, 1779, in Marblehead, Massachusetts, hailed from a family with a rich history of involvement in significant events leading up to the American Revolution. Despite initial aspirations in poetry, Story eventually focused on a career in law, spurred by early setbacks in his literary endeavors. His legal journey began under the mentorship of prominent attorneys Samuel Sewell and Samuel Putnam, culminating in his bar admission in 1801.Story's legal career blossomed as he garnered success in the courtroom and formed political alliances with influential figures like Jacob Crowninshield. His notable stint in the Massachusetts and federal legislature between 1805 and 1811 saw him briefly serve as the Speaker of the House for the Massachusetts House of Representatives. His legal acumen was recognized nationally when he successfully argued the landmark case Fletcher v. Peck before the Supreme Court in 1810, a case that marked the first instance of a state law being deemed unconstitutional.Story became the youngest Associate Justice to serve in the Supreme Court at the age of 32, nominated by President James Madison in 1811. Despite initial expectations of a divergent judicial philosophy from Justice John Marshall, Story embraced a vision that fortified the power of the Federal government, often collaborating closely with Marshall. His tenure on the bench was marked by landmark rulings that expanded the Supreme Court's authority and strengthened federal judicial power, notably in cases like Martin v. Hunter's Lessee and Swift v. Tyson.A staunch nationalist, Story vehemently opposed slavery, a stance evident in his ruling in the 1841 Amistad case where he advocated for the rights of African captives. However, his commitment to nation-building led to an incorrect ruling in Prigg v. Pennsylvania, reinforcing the federal Fugitive Slave Law of 1793, a decision that compromised the safety of escaped enslaved individuals and free black people in the north alike. Despite the challenges of circuit duties, Story remained passionate about education, joining Harvard's law faculty in 1829 and authoring seminal legal texts that illuminated complex legal concepts. His dedication to fostering a nationalist vision of federal law left an indelible mark on American jurisprudence, cementing his legacy as a formidable constitutional and legal scholar albeit not one without negative marks. His prioritizing of nation building ahead of the human rights of enslaved and free people is a serious blemish on what could have been a much more impactful public life. If Joseph Story were alive today he would be celebrating his 244th birthday and be super dead.The UK-based Woodsford Group Ltd., a prominent entity in the $13.5 billion litigation finance industry, is planning to sell its portfolio of passive US investments to concentrate on spearheading large-scale lawsuits against corporate malpractices. CEO Steven Friel revealed that this strategic shift aims to fuel the company's growth and reposition it in the market, although the details of the portfolio's size and value remain undisclosed. Woodsford intends to independently identify and organize lawsuits, moving away from merely investing in cases brought forward by law firms.This move comes as a response to a gap in the market created by a 2010 US Supreme Court ruling that restricts the trial of securities cases with significant foreign elements in the US. Woodsford plans to orchestrate these cases abroad, focusing on those that were previously under US jurisdiction. The company aims to initially seek non-litigious compensation for large groups of stakeholders affected by corporate wrongdoings, resorting to funded litigation if necessary. This strategy shift is in line with the emerging trend of substantial secondary transactions in the litigation funding sector, as noted by industry experts.Litigation Funder Woodsford Seeks Portfolio Sale in Market ShiftThe federal prosecutor's office in Muskogee, Oklahoma, is facing difficulties in recruiting attorneys to manage the increasing caseloads resulting from a Supreme Court ruling that altered Indian law jurisdiction. Despite receiving funding to expand from 8 to 159 employees, the office has struggled to attract qualified candidates willing to relocate to the economically challenged area. The 2020 Supreme Court case, McGirt v. Oklahoma, shifted the responsibility of prosecuting crimes on tribal lands to federal and tribal agencies, significantly burdening the Eastern District of Oklahoma, which encompasses a 26-county region within Indian territory.The recruitment challenges are exacerbated by the remote location and the stress associated with adapting to the federal judicial system's stringent criminal procedures. While some attorneys were initially eager to gain federal experience, many found the transition too challenging and left shortly after. In contrast, the neighboring Northern District, home to Tulsa, successfully doubled its attorney ranks to 68 within three years, leveraging the city's appeal. Experts suggest focusing recruitment efforts on local Oklahoma law school graduates to foster long-term retention. Meanwhile, US Attorney Christopher Wilson continues to emphasize the unique opportunities the role offers in hopes of attracting experienced trial lawyers.‘Forgotten' Oklahoma Town Can't Attract Enough US ProsecutorsThe Texas Senate acquitted Attorney General Ken Paxton, a prominent Republican figure, on all 16 articles of impeachment he was facing, allowing him to retain his position. Despite being embroiled in corruption allegations since assuming office in 2014 and currently being under FBI investigation, Paxton managed to secure acquittal with ease. Throughout the trial, he maintained his innocence, dismissing the proceedings as a political witch hunt. The impeachment trial, which revealed deep divisions within the Texas Republican Party, saw Paxton's former aides testify against him, accusing him of corruption and abuse of power, primarily to shield a wealthy donor and conceal an extramarital affair.Former President Donald Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott praised Paxton's acquittal, with Abbott commending Paxton's resistance against the Biden administration. However, critics like Senator Roland Gutierrez criticized the verdict, attributing it to a flawed system that enables abuse of power. The trial, which began on September 5, has been criticized by Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick for its lack of transparency and unnecessary expenditure of taxpayer money. So ends a rare occurrence in Texas politics, with the last impeachment trial of a statewide officeholder occurring in 1917.Texas Senate acquits AG Paxton in impeachment trial, keeps him in office | ReutersThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that Lyft has consented to pay a $10 million civil penalty to settle charges pertaining to non-disclosure of a board member's financial interest in a company transaction. Before Lyft went public in March 2019, a director on the company's board facilitated the sale of private shares worth $424 million through a special purpose vehicle connected to them, a detail that was not disclosed in Lyft's 2019 SEC filings. The SEC emphasized that Lyft was obligated to reveal the particulars of the transaction, given its role in approving the private sales. The involved director exited the board concurrent with the transaction. Lyft has neither confirmed nor denied the SEC's claims and has not yet commented on the matter.Lyft to pay $10 mln civil penalty over disclosure failures -SEC | Reuters Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

On Monday, Massachusetts House and Senate lawmakers voted on a consensus spending plan to send to Gov. Maura Healey for her review.

 A conversation with Andrew Natsios, former USAID Adminstrator on USAID under the Biden Administration. Andrew S. Natsios is an Executive Professor at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University (2012-present) and Director of the Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs. He currently serves as Chair of the Program Advisory Committee for HarvestPlus, which is part of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research, and as a Fellow of the Michael E. DeBakey Institute for Comparative Cardiovascular Science and Biomedical Devices at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences.   He was previously a Distinguished Professor in the Practice of Diplomacy at Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign Service (2006-2012). Professor Natsios served as Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development from 2001 to January 2006. He was the U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan (2006-2007) to deal with the Darfur crisis and the North-South peace agreement. He served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives (1975-1987) and in state government (1999-2001) as the Secretary of Administration and Finance. He was the CEO of the Big Dig in Boston, the largest construction project in American history after a cost-overrun scandal. Professor Natsios was VP of the NGO World Vision U.S. (1993-1998). He was a member of the U.S. Army Reserves for twenty-three years, served in the Gulf War in 1991, and was a Lt. Colonel when he retired in 1995. He is a graduate of Georgetown University (BA history) and Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government (MPA). Professor Natsios, with President George H. W. Bush's Deputy Chief of Staff, Andrew H. Card Jr., recently edited Transforming Our World: President George H. W. Bush and American Foreign Policy. This book, available in print in December 2020, brings together a distinguished collection of foreign policy practitioners—career and political—who participated in the unfolding of international events as part the Bush administration to provide insider perspective by the people charged with carrying them out. Professor Natsios is the author of three books: U.S. Foreign Policy and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1997), The Great North Korean Famine (2001), and Sudan, South Sudan, and Darfur: What Everyone Needs to Know; collaborated on thirteen other books; and has published opinion pieces in the New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal. He has published twenty-eight journal articles in, among others, Foreign Affairs, the Washington Quarterly, the Foreign Service Journal, Parameters, and PRISM.   ABOUT THE HOST:   The podcast is hosted by Mike Shanley, Founder and CEO of Konektid International and AidKonekt Data, the leading USAID partner support firms that help clients to grow their USAID funding portfolios. Mike has nearly two decades of experience in working with USAID projects and funding opportunities. His USAID funding expertise has been recognized by the largest aid and development associations, partners, and conferences, including by USAID, Devex, British Expertise International, AidEx, and by the Society for International Development-US where he also serves as Board Member.   Websites: Konektid International: www.konektid.com AidKonekt Data: https://www.aidkonekt.com/usaid-biz-dev Connect with Mike Shanley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/konektid-usaid-specialists/

Closed-door negotiations continue between Massachusetts House and Senate lawmakers over spending in the annual state budget.

The Massachusetts House has advanced legislation to make phone calls free for state and county prisoners. The plan requires the Department of Correction and country sheriffs to provide phone calls with unlimited minutes or calls at no cost. The measure goes beyond what Gov. Healey proposed with capping free calls at 1,000 minutes a month. Do you think the state should pay for prisoners' phone calls?

The Massachusetts House has advanced legislation to make phone calls free for state and county prisoners. The plan requires the Department of Correction and country sheriffs to provide phone calls with unlimited minutes or calls at no cost. The measure goes beyond what Gov. Healey proposed with capping free calls at 1,000 minutes a month. Do you think the state should pay for prisoners' phone calls?

AP correspondent Jennifer King reports on Party Shooting Massachusetts

Summary:On February 16, 2023, Representatives John S. Cutler and Brandy Fluker Oakley brought Bill H.1849 to the Massachusetts House with goal of enforcing salary range transparency for companies and organizations across the state. Like other states' pay transparency legislation, Bill H.1849 serves as a stepping stone toward more honest and fair hiring practices that most often save both the companies and candidates involved time and money while encouraging greater pay equity.In this episode, Representatives Cutler and Fluker Oakley discuss the proven benefits of salary range transparency. Chapters:[0:00 - 4:08] IntroductionWelcome, Representatives Josh Cutler and Brandy Fluker Oakley!Today's Topic: Massachusetts' Bill H.1849 Regarding Salary Range Transparency[4:09 - 15:42] What is H.1849How pay transparency and equal pay can fight wage gapsHow culture around pay transparency has changed How Massachusetts' pay transparency legislation differs from other states'[15:43 - 26:08] How can companies prepare for pay transparency?Analyze your salary ranges and competing salary ranges on the marketSimplicity is critical in adopting pay transparencyThe consequences for not following pay transparency laws[26:09 - 28:05] Final Thoughts & ClosingReach out to your state representative(s) to discuss pay transparency legislationThanks for listening!Quotes:“As a woman and a black woman at that, I recognize and know firsthand inequities with pay, and it has to stop somewhere.” -Rep. Brandy Fluker Oakley“The hiring process can be costly—investing in personal time in candidates who don't share the same salary expectation is really a waste of company resources and the candidates' time. By putting, you know, the pay out from the beginning and the outset, you're removing that” -Rep. Josh CutlerResources: SHRM articleContact:Rep. Cutler's LinkedInRep. Fluker Oakley's LinkedInDavid's LinkedInProduction by Affogato MediaPodcast Manger: Karissa Harris

Massachusetts House lawmakers piled about $700 million onto Gov. Maura Healey's budget, and this week the House Ways and Means Committee's $56.2 billion fiscal 2024 budget is the focus. The extra funding authorizes online lottery sales to fund child care investments, different local aid levels and more programs.

This week on The Horse Race, what's the local impact of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in California and Signature Bank in New York? Then, we'll have an in-depth conversation with State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, who recently announced a wide-ranging review of the Massachusetts House and Senate.

Your rabbi knows as much about cooking as a clown knows of neurosurgery. But this week he prepared spectacular cod. This remarkable fish nourished Europe for hundreds of years and then provided an economic base to the New England colonies in the 17th and 18th centuries. How did the Basque people of Spain and France come to dominate the cod business. What happened to the 200 pound cod fish we used to catch? Why is there a statue of a cod fish in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Use this coupon for a fantastic discount on Scrolling Through Scripture STS1FEB2023. Go here for a free Bible video, read more and become Bible-literate   https://tinyurl.com/mr37s9y6   The tragedy of the commons. What happens when nobody owns stuff and nobody cares. Can we get the cod fish back? The Hanseatic League and how to build your own business and trading league.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your rabbi knows as much about cooking as a clown knows of neurosurgery. But this week he prepared spectacular cod. This remarkable fish nourished Europe for hundreds of years and then provided an economic base to the New England colonies in the 17th and 18th centuries. How did the Basque people of Spain and France come to dominate the cod business? What happened to the 200-pound codfish we used to catch? Why is there a statue of a codfish in the Massachusetts House of Representatives? Use this coupon for a fantastic discount on Scrolling Through Scripture STS1FEB2023.  Go here for a free Bible video, read more, and become Bible-literate: https://tinyurl.com/mr37s9y6   The tragedy of the commons. What happens when nobody owns stuff and nobody cares? Can we get the cod fish back? The Hanseatic League and how to build your own business and trading league.

While the election results of two Massachusetts House lawmakers from the eastern part are reviewed, most lawmakers are getting down to business.

In our very first episode we speak with Raffi Freedman-Gurspan about her leadership and allyship in service of others. With Raffi, we begin to explore many of the themes we're going to dive into with Forged in Fire. Raffi's story includes coming out and fighting for civil rights at a young age, understanding a complex set of intersectional identities, self-care in advocacy, shattering stereotypes, her life of service, and so much more! Guest Biography Raffi Freedman-Gurspan is the Deputy Director of Public Engagement at the United States Department of Transportation, appointed by President Joe Biden, where she works on behalf of Secretary Pete Buttigieg. A dedicated champion of human rights as well as an LGBTQ and gender equality policy expert, Raffi has worked in non-profit and government sectors for over a decade. Prior to joining USDOT, she was a Deputy States Director for the All On The Line campaign of the National Redistricting Action Fund, an affiliate of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee chaired by former US Attorney General Eric Holder, where she oversaw community organizing work in the Midwest and East Coast. Between 2017 and 2019, Raffi was the Director of External Relations at the National Center for Transgender Equality, where she managed public education and field organizing operations. Raffi also served in President Barack Obama's administration between 2015 and 2017, working at the White House as a Senior Associate Director for Public Engagement responsible for LGBTQ community affairs, and as an Outreach and Recruitment Director for Presidential Personnel recruiting talent to work in the executive branch of government. Raffi was the first openly transgender staffer to work at the White House in history and, before leaving office, President Obama appointed Raffi to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, which she served on between 2017-2022. Before moving to Washington, DC, Raffi's experience included working in the Massachusetts House of Representatives as a Legislative Director; for the City of Somerville, Massachusetts as the Mayor's LGBTQ Liaison; at the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition as a Legislative and Policy Staffer; and as a Course and Research Assistant at Boston University's Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies Program. A graduate of St. Olaf College in Minnesota, Raffi was adopted from Honduras and grew up in Brookline, Massachusetts.

The impact of copay accumulator policies can create additional financial difficulties for patients by limiting payments that count toward their annual deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums. As a result, millions of patients who are already struggling with the financial and physical toll of their condition may delay care or stop taking their medication altogether leading to worsening health. “Copay accumulator adjusters are a program used by insurance companies to force patients to take medications that they determine are cheaper for them. And, in reality, it's actually just cheaper for the insurance company,” says Corey Greenblatt, Senior Manager of Policy and Advocacy at GHLF. Our guests, JP Summers, Patient Advocate and Community Outreach Manager at GHLF, and Corey, tell us more about their advocacy efforts and about their support for the bipartisan bill called the HELP Copays Act. Among the highlights in this episode: 1:24: Listener comment 1:56: H.4929, a step therapy protection law, was passed by both the Massachusetts House and Senate in October after being introduced for the first time over five years ago 2:37: “Governor Baker has 10 days to sign this bill; otherwise, it will die and it would need to be repassed next year,” says Zoe Rothblatt, Associate Director of Community Outreach at GHLF 2:50: Results from a recent GHLF COVID-19 Patient Support Program quick poll shows that most respondents will be celebrating the holidays in person with only 5 percent canceling plans or celebrating virtually 3:30: Steven Newmark, Director of Policy at GHLF, gives some tips to stay safe this holiday season 5:42: JP Summers describes her – and Corey Greenblatt's – participation to the virtual advocacy event: All Copays Count Coalition Hill Day 6:54: What are copay accumulators? 8:47: The HELP Copays Act explained 9:27: A look back at JP Summers' chronic illness journey and how the HELP Copays Act could impact her and other patients if passed 11:35: Are there bills similar to the HELP Copays Act at the state level? 12:18: How patients can get involved and advocate for themselves 12:59: What goes through an advocate's mind when meeting with elected officials? 15:38: What our hosts learned from this episode Contact Our Hosts Steven Newmark, Director of Policy at GHLF: snewmark@ghlf.org Zoe Rothblatt, Associate Director, Community Outreach at GHLF: zrothblatt@ghlf.org We want to hear what you think. Send your comments in the form of an email, video, or audio clip of yourself to thehealthadvocates@ghlf.org Catch up on all our episodes on our website or on your favorite podcast channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Howdy everyone, and thanks again for tuning in to The Jeffersonian Tradition. In today's episode, I discuss the response of the Massachusetts House to the Embargo and Non-Intercourse Acts of the second Jefferson Administration. If you want me to cover a topic or elaborate further on any given episode, then reach out to me through the show's private MeWe group, or by contacting me at the show email address, which is mrjeffersonian@outlook.com. If you find value in the podcast, please consider becoming a supporting listener. One-time contributions can be sent to the show's cash app, http://cash.app/$MrJeffersonian . Recurring contributions can be made through the Anchor supporting listener link. Thanks again for tuning in to The Jeffersonian Tradition! Sign up for MeWe today: https://mewe.com. Fuel the Jeffersonian Revolution today and buy your goldbacks here: Defy the Grid. Help us out with Little Miss Jeffersonian HERE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mr-jeffersonian/support

Jaclyn Corriveau is an activist and member of the Massachusetts Republican Party. Jaclyn was a 2016 Republican special election candidate for the Twelfth Essex District of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. She was also a member of the Massachusetts Commission for Refugees and Immigrants and the Commission on the Status of Asian Americans. Jaclyn graduated with a degree in Political Science from Simmons University. Jaclyn joins me today to explain how to engage young voters in right-leaning politics. She shares the lessons she learned from running for public office at a young age and the legacy she wants to leave in the Republican party. She also highlights the importance of educating yourself on social, political, and economic issues and underscores what Democrats and Republicans have in common. “We have the same priorities. We want low gas prices; we want safe schools; we want every child to feel loved and accepted—the only disagreement is how to get there.” - Jaclyn Corriveau This week on Political Contessa: Jaclyn's dream to be elected into public office and her pivot to campaign work and strategy Engaging millennials in right-sided politics Supporting candidates and the demographics of Republican voters The importance of educating yourself on issues The rise of women's voices in political discourse Why many women feel discouraged from running in politics The value of having a support network Engaging people on the other side of the political spectrum Connect with Jaclyn Corriveau: Jaclyn Corriveau on Facebook Jaclyn Corriveau on Twitter Email: jaclynnancy@gmail.com Awaken Your Inner Political Contessa Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Political Contessa. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google Podcasts Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. And if you've ever considered running for office – or know a woman who should – head over to politicalcontessa.com to grab my quick guide, Secrets from the Campaign Trail. It will show you five signs to tell you you're ready to enter the political arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(0:00) Bertrand and Hardy open the third hour of the show continuing their talks on what we think the worst day on the sports calendar is. (7:52) We listen in on Devin McCourty praising Mac Jones and defending Bill Belichick after hearing Asante Samuel's take on him from yesterday.  (22:53) Beetle hops back on his rant from yesterday about legalizing sports betting in the state of Massachusetts and reports from the Massachusetts House and Senate negotiations are “far apart” apparently. 

(0:00) Bertrand and Hardy open the final hour of the show continuing their talks on legalizing sports betting in the state of Massachuests as we take a few of your calls. (11:37)  The phone lines are clogged with callers wanting to give their takes on the legalizing sports betting topic and the guys elaborate on their takes as well. (21:57) We talk more about the possibilities of what could happen if Massachuests legalizes sports betting for all college and professional sports. (33:20) Fake Promo Friday

Kate Campanale is a former member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the 17th Worcester District. She is the first female representative elected to the district and was appointed to the House Committee of Ways and Means, where she focused on the first-in-the-nation bill to establish a program that incentivizes employers and employees to share and reduce the burden of student loan debt. She also sponsored public safety initiatives to help protect women against domestic violence. On March 1, 2022, Kate announced her candidacy for Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts. If elected, she would be the third female former State Representative from Worcester County to be elected in a row. She resides in Spencer, Massachusetts with her husband, State Representative Peter Durant. Kate joins me today to share her inspiration for running for office and why she decided to run for a State Representative seat. We discuss how her parents instilled the value of community involvement and the importance of paying attention to current events and how these values impacted her political involvement. We discuss why it's important for Republican candidates running for an elected office to create meaningful, personal connections with the voters in their community. We discuss how creating these connections with voters in your community helps the people remove ‘party politics' from the equation when electing candidates. We discuss why Kate decided to run for Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts and the top 3 issues she is focusing on while campaigning with Chris Doughty. We discuss how current events, particularly the current state of our country's education system, have encouraged more women to get involved in politics. Kate also shares her advice to other women aspiring to run for an elected office position. “It's about reaching the voters. Getting them to know YOU.” - Kate Campanale This week on Political Contessa: Kate's inspiration for running for office and why she ran for State Representative How Kate's upbringing impacted her political involvement The importance of making personal connections with the voters Helping voters remove ‘party politics' from the voting process and voting decisions Why Kate decided to run for Lt. Governor of Massachusetts How current events have encouraged more women to get involved in politics How the pandemic has exacerbated various issues across the U.S. The issues voters are most concerned about today The top 3 issues Kate and Chris are focusing on, on the campaign trail Kate's advice to other women wanting to run for office Connect with Kate Campanale: Kate Campanale for Lieutenant Governor Website Kate Campanale for Lieutenant Governor on Facebook Kate Campanale for Lieutenant Governor on Twitter Awaken Your Inner Political Contessa Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Political Contessa. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google Podcasts Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. And if you've ever considered running for office – or know a woman who should – head over to politicalcontessa.com to grab my quick guide, Secrets from the Campaign Trail. It will show you five signs to tell you you're ready to enter the political arena. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Massachusetts House voted to override Governor Baker's veto of the Work and Family Mobility Act, which enables all state residents to apply for a driver's license regardless of immigration status. Now, state Republicans are spearheading an effort to undo the new law by beginning the process of putting a question on November's ballot that would ask voters to repeal the measure. Leading GOP candidate for governor, Geoff Diehl and Maureen Maloney, chairwoman for the new committee Fair and Secure Massachusetts join Dan to discuss.

Public meetings have been more transparent than ever thanks to remote access and participation adopted during the pandemic. But now, as safety protocols are lifted, there are signs the political establishment wants to go back to the way things used to be. Advocates say it's the wrong move — including Kade Crockford, the director of the Technology for Liberty Program at the ACLU of Massachusetts, and Dianna Hu, the chairwoman of the Boston Center for Independent Living. They join Adam Reilly to make the case for keeping politics accessible and transparent moving forward. Plus, GBH News City Hall Reporter Saraya Wintersmith and State House News Service Reporter Katie Lannan unpack new budgets from Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and the Massachusetts House, as well as Boston's Pride-parade hiatus and the Massachusetts Senate's climate bill and its discontents. We'd like your comments, criticism, and suggestions! If you've got feedback of any sort, please email us at TalkingPolitics@wgbh.org or find us online at https://www.wgbh.org/news/talkingpoli.... While you're at it, why not subscribe to the GBH Politics Newsletter? Visit https://gbhnews.org/politicsnewsletter.