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Diana DiZoglio has played a pivotal role in public service throughout her career, serving as an advocate, legislator, and now, Auditor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In her role, DiZoglio is committed to increasing transparency and accountability in state government, ensuring that all residents receive equitable treatment, regardless of their background, financial status, or zip code. Her work as Auditor underscores her dedication to fostering a fair and inclusive government for all. Being born and raised in Methuen, MA, Auditor DiZoglio is a product of Massachusetts public schools. After graduating from Methuen High School, DiZoglio attended Middlesex Community College before earning a financial scholarship to Wellesley College. Her career in public service began as an aide in the State Legislature and as Chief of Staff for the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts. After years of working with local nonprofits and community organizations, she successfully ran for public office in 2012, serving three terms as State Representative for the 14th Essex District. In 2018, she was elected State Senator for the 1st Essex District, where she served two terms. DiZoglio's decade-long service on Beacon Hill has equipped her with the fortitude to collaborate with elected officials, labor organizations, community advocates, and residents across the Commonwealth. Her humble beginnings and extensive experience in nonprofits and labor have enabled her to build strong relationships with a diverse array of people, amplifying their voices in government. Throughout her career, DiZoglio has remained driven by a profound commitment to equity and public service. In a recent CommonWealth Beacon article, DiZoglio stated, “These are gaps in the system that we can help to identify. We can raise that to legislators. We can let them know about where these challenges exist for the purposes of improving the system and helping the Legislature to work better for those it's meant to serve.” Through her work as Auditor, she is dedicated to creating a more inclusive and accountable government for all. Prior to recording this episode, Auditor DiZoglio embarked (and completed) a 141-mile walk across Massachusetts to raise awareness for ballot Question 1, which would give the state auditor the authority to audit the Legislature. In August, DiZoglio told The Boston Globe, “Government is not supposed to operate the way the Massachusetts Legislature is operating right now.” If passed, the state auditor would be given the express authorization to audit the Massachusetts Legislature. In this episode, we'll discuss her journey to this point, her walk across the Commonwealth, and take a deep dive into the importance of Question 1.

Determine just how much money Benjamin Lincoln raised in establishing the privately funded militia. Get to know Luke Day including if he has any similarities with Daniel Shay's. Get introduced to Militia Commander William Shepard. Understand the importance behind Springfield Armory including when it first originated. Learn how Daniel Shay's & Luke Day went about mobilizing their troops. Discover what orders Militia General William Shepard was to perform per Governor Bowdoin's request. Determine how the insurgents went about getting organized. Understand the significance about January 25, 1787 including any setbacks impacting one side over the other. Discover just how quick & decisive General Lincoln's Troop Forces were in quashing down dissident upheaval within Berkshire, Hampshire, & Worcester Counties. Learn what the Massachusetts General Court provided Governor Bowdoin with power wise. Find out what the Massachusetts Legislature enacted on February 16, 1787 which was shocking. Learn whether or not Governor Bowdoin won reelection in April 1787. Understand the importance behind Number 4,000. Learn if in fact Daniel Shay's received a pardon. Go behind the scenes and discover how end results got attained per outstanding hardships endured by Massachusetts's Farmers. Decide if it's fair to say that Shays's Rebellion led many to question the legitimacy behind Articles of Confederation. Understand the importance behind Daniel Shays's Gravestone from past to present. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Question 1 on the upcoming November election ballot asks Massachusetts voters if the state auditor, who is Diana DiZoglio, should be given the authorization to audit the Massachusetts Legislature. To raise awareness about Question 1, Diana DiZoglio set out to walk 141 miles across Massachusetts from Berkshire County to Boston! DiZoglio completed her “Walking for Sunshine” journey and joined us on NightSide to discuss!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

A new WBUR poll is putting a spotlight on voter disappointment with the Massachusetts Legislature. WBUR's Walter Wuthmann joins Radio Boston to lay out the simmering tensions behind the numbers.

The Massachusetts Legislature has begun a five-month stretch of informal sessions following the end of formal sessions last week.

We get an update on the Massachusetts Legislature's Climate Bill.

The Massachusetts Legislature is headed to the end of it's session in July. The time is right to contact your legislators to improve the ‘Climate Omnibus' bill-because it is being finalized right now. Listen to hear what policies need to be in the Omnibus and some specifics about how you can help get them there.

About two months remain in the calendar for the Massachusetts Legislature. The state House last week passed a major hospital oversight proposal. This week, state senators will debate their proposed spending plan.

Today we are talking about the Massachusetts Legislature voting AGAINST giving veterans preference in public housing over illegal aliens. HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN? Today we are going to explore how the legislature works and how representatives get paid off to vote the way the leadership of the democrat party wants the to vote. Follow Tom and The Valley Patriot on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmOQIeRxnrkI0iiH-ZEfYw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyPatriot Public Celebrity Page: https://www.facebook.com/tomdugganJr/?ref=page_internal Podbean: https://payingattention.podbean.com/ #Haverhillschoolcommittee #LocalPolitics #TheValleyPatriot #MerrimackValley23 #UnitedPodcastNetwork #Studio21PodcastCafe

WBUR state politics reporter Walter Wuthmann gives us the latest on the bills moving through the Massachusetts Legislature which would send more funding to the state emergency shelter system and impose time limits on shelter stays.

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On January 16, 2024, the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs heard testimony from Rep. Steven Xiarhos, Michael Farris, and local citizens on our application calling for an Article V convention to stop federal overreach, impose term limits, and set fiscal restraints. This recording has been edited to remove dead air and portions of the hearing that did not directly deal with COS Action's legislation.

The Massachusetts Legislature failed to make a deal before its deadline last week, leaving $250 million for the state's shelter crisis in limbo. So what's next? GBH State House reporter Katie Lannan joins Paris to discuss. 

Today I sit down with longtime friend, Bob Schaeffer. Bob is an incredible source of knowledge around how the testing landscape has changed in the last several decades and the work that he and his team at FairTest do is invaluable. Tune in to hear about the test optional movement in college admissions and more!Bob Schaeffer is currently the Public Education Director of FairTest, the National Center for Fair & Open Testing, where he has coordinated the organization's university admissions reform program for several decades. He served as the organization's Executive Director or co-Executive Director for five years.Previously, Mr. Schaeffer was the Research Director of the Massachusetts Legislature's Joint Committee on Human Services, Editorial Writer at the NBC-TV affiliate in Boston and talk show host at a regional NPR affiliate. He also worked at the Education Research Center of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he was both an undergraduate and graduate student. Bob Schaeffer is a featured contributor to the Teachers College Press book The Scandal of Standardized Tests: Why We Need to Drop the SAT & ACT. He also coauthored many FairTest publications, such as Standing Up to the SAT, Test Scores Do Not Equal Merit, Standardized Tests and Our Children, Implementing Performance Assessments, and The SAT Coaching Cover-Up.Bob is frequently quoted by major media outlets, including the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Associated Press, NPR, and CNN as well as trade publications such as Education Week, Education Dive, Inside Higher Education, and Diverse Issues in Higher Education. He has also spoken at many conferences sponsored by the National Association for College Admissions Counseling, Education Writers Association, Higher Education Consultant Association, Independent Education Consultant Association, American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, SouthernChristian Leadership Conference, and Southern Education Foundation. Access free resources and learn more about Sheila and her team at Signet Education at signeteducation.com or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaakbar/.

On June 29, 2021, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) made the decision to stop allowing college admissions across the nation to use Affirmative Action. Since 1978, the Supreme Court has upheld the use of affirmative action as one factor for admissions until today even though colleges throughout time have proven time and time again that the use of holistic admissions has many factors not just one. On this day, it is important that we all understand that research and data have shown time and time again that diversity (race, experience, background, and ideas) benefits not one, but ALL.We need to continue to move onward and upward TOGETHER despite the decision. As colleges must follow the law like how the UC's and Cal States did when CA voters voted to ban affirmative action in our public system -- it is imperative for all of us to remind students to still honor the stories of students who have illustrated their passions despite it all, demonstrate their strengths despite it all and rise above despite it all. WE MUST! So everyone can get a fair shot and rise above so we as a nation can rise. Bob Schaeffer, a long-time warrior and advocate for equity took some time to discuss college admissions, testing, affirmative action, and more. He shared his wisdom with us on the ongoing changes in college admissions in this interview. Bob has served as Public Education Director of FairTest, since its founding in 1985, and is a member of its Board of Directors. Previously, he was Editorial Writer at the NBC-TV affiliate in Boston, Research Director of the Massachusetts Legislature's Joint Committee on Human Services and Elderly Affairs, and worked for several years as a research associate at the Education Research Center of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is author of Standardized Tests and Teacher Competence (School Voices, Fall, 1996) and coauthor of Standing Up to the SAT (ARCO/Simon & Schuster, 1989). He has also coauthored many FairTest publications, includingTesting Our Children: A Report Card on State Assessment Systems, Standardized Tests and Our Children: A Guide to Testing Reform, Implementing Performance Assessments, The SAT Coaching Cover-Up, Test Scores Do Not Equal Merit, and Sex Bias in College Admissions Tests: How Women Lose Out.

On June 29, 2021, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) made the decision to stop allowing college admissions across the nation to use Affirmative Action. Since 1978, the Supreme Court has upheld the use of affirmative action as one factor for admissions until today even though colleges throughout time have proven time and time again that the use of holistic admissions has many factors not just one. On this day, it is important that we all understand that research and data have shown time and time again that diversity (race, experience, background, and ideas) benefits not one, but ALL.We need to continue to move onward and upward TOGETHER despite the decision. As colleges must follow the law like how the UC's and Cal States did when CA voters voted to ban affirmative action in our public system -- it is imperative for all of us to remind students to still honor the stories of students who have illustrated their passions despite it all, demonstrate their strengths despite it all and rise above despite it all. WE MUST! So everyone can get a fair shot and rise above so we as a nation can rise. Bob Schaeffer, a long-time warrior and advocate for equity took some time to discuss college admissions, testing, affirmative action, and more. He shared his wisdom with us on the ongoing changes in college admissions in this interview. Bob has served as Public Education Director of FairTest, since its founding in 1985, and is a member of its Board of Directors. Previously, he was Editorial Writer at the NBC-TV affiliate in Boston, Research Director of the Massachusetts Legislature's Joint Committee on Human Services and Elderly Affairs, and worked for several years as a research associate at the Education Research Center of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is author of Standardized Tests and Teacher Competence (School Voices, Fall, 1996) and coauthor of Standing Up to the SAT (ARCO/Simon & Schuster, 1989). He has also coauthored many FairTest publications, includingTesting Our Children: A Report Card on State Assessment Systems, Standardized Tests and Our Children: A Guide to Testing Reform, Implementing Performance Assessments, The SAT Coaching Cover-Up, Test Scores Do Not Equal Merit, and Sex Bias in College Admissions Tests: How Women Lose Out.

VALUE FOR VALUE Thank you to the Bowl After Bowl Episode 233 Producers: harvhat, makeheroism, N4VX, Sharky, SircussMedia, Boolysteed, cbrooklyn112, Lavish, Phifer, HeyCitizen, Seedubs, Dirty_Jersey_Whore, Boo-Bury Listen to our LIT late night Bowls With Buds with iso-loving Cottongin! Check out FloydianSlip's Podcasting 4 Value Episode 30: NOSTR Your Average Podcast featuring an intro from Able and The Wolf's Stay Awhile.  Intro/Outro: Punch Deck - VHS Heroes ON CHAIN, OFF CHAIN, COCAINE, SHITSTAIN Kevin O'Leary on Fox Business (Twitter)  Balaji bet (Twitter)  Ring of Fire #14 Update mempool / Clark Moody Dashboard / whatthefee.io  TOP THREE 33 First Republic shares slid almost 33% after deposit infusion, dragging down other regional banks (CNBC) Nor'Easter pounds Massachusetts, dumps 33 inches of snow in spots (Boston Herald) 33 alleged gang members facing charges including murder in Queens (ABC 7 NY) Bradford County (FL) Sheriff's deputies charge 33 people in drug bust (WCJB / ABC) Out of the Massachusetts Legislature's 33 joint committees, not one filed its rules on time (WBUR) Mobile sports bets booming - wagers now open in 33 states (Northern Nevada Business Weekly) BEHIND THE CURTAIN White House announces over $275 million for law enforcement officials working to disrupt drug trafficking and dismantle illicit finance operations (WH.gov) The President's Fiscal Year 2024 Budget with Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen (United States Senate Committee on Finance)  Senate Session 61 on March 14, 2023 (Congress.gov) ...clickable link here US Department of Justice files brief in lawsuit over government ban preventing medical patients from owning firearms Arkansas Supreme Court upholds regulators' decision to grant additional cultivation licenses (Arkansas Times)  Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission releases agent data by accident in public records request (Mass Cannabis Control) Louisiana judge blocks regulators from taking hemp products off store shelves (The Advocate) Previously discussed on Bowl After Bowl Episode 231: I Like the Pole New York pot regulators sued by the big players (Syracuse) NYC sheriff deputies' union questions legality of their pot shop busts (The City) Black family fights to get their kids back from Tennessee Department of Children's Services (Tennessee Lookout) San Marcos, Texas police refuse to institute policy change following decriminalization (KUT 90.5) Virginia Appeals Court rules pot odor not probable cause to search parked car (Virginia Lawyers Weekly) UN's International Narcotics Control Board suggests US federal government force states to repeal legalization to maintain compliance with global drug treaties (UNIS) Taliban bans cultivation of hemp and pot in Afghanistan (TRT World) METAL MOMENT Tonight, the RevCyberTrucker brings us Butcher Babies' Beaver Cage. FIRST TIME I EVER... Bowlers called in to tell us about the First Time They Ever got spanked. Next week, we want to hear about the First Time YOU Ever planted something. FUCK IT, DUDE. LET'S GO BOWLING. Mountain lion claws man in Colorado hot tub (Associated Press)  Florida man charged after allegedly slapping woman's face with pizza slice (Fox) Cemetery staff take out personal ad for goose whose mate died (CBS News) Firefighters rescue man pinned underneath 2,000-pound safe (Fox) North Carolina man started by 8-foot-long alligator hiding in attic during home inspection (Fox)  Woman reunited with camera, photos she lost 13 years ago in river (Fox) Dead cat left in New Jersey resident's mailbox, prompting police investigation (Fox) Mystery of pink wastewater in Idaho Springs solved: 20 gallons of concentrated pink dye is the culprit (CBS Colorado) Los Angeles residents getting mystery Uber Eats deliveries (KTLA 5) Family on Florida vacation reels in great white shark (WSVN) 

SEASON 02: WICKED GOOD PREGNANCY | EPISODE 02 Fertility and Family Building Support with Resolve New England Welcome back listeners! On this week's episode of our Wicked Good Pregnancy series, we are discussing fertility and family building support with Resolve New England, a local non-profit. This is an important conversation for so many families, and we are sure you are going to love learning and hearing from Operations Manager, Emily Lindblad, and Executive Director, Kate Weldon LeBlanc.    About Our Guest  KATE WELDON LEBLANC is the Executive Director of Resolve New England (RNE), a non-profit organization dedicated to building a caring community in New England to support, inform, and advocate for all those struggling to grow their families. Kate and her husband Joe experienced years of infertility and loss on their road to parenthood, which makes them very passionate about the RNE mission. They are now the proud and grateful parents of a teenager named Sophie. Prior to her arrival at RNE, Kate worked for the Center for Early Relationship Support of Jewish Family & Children's Service, the Child Advocacy and Government Relations departments of Boston Children's Hospital, and the Massachusetts Legislature. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Skidmore College and a Master of Public Affairs from University of Massachusetts Boston.   EMILY LINDBLAD is the Operations Manager at Resolve New England. In this role, she is responsible for the planning and implementation of programs and services, including RNE's hallmark peer support groups. Emily's introduction to RNE came in the midst of her own family building struggles and she is now the grateful and tired parent of 10-year-old triplets and is honored to be able to support those that are still on their family building journey. How to Keep in Touch  ResolveNewEngland.org Follow Resolve New England on Facebook Follow Resolve New England on Instagram What is the Wicked Good Momcast? WHO | The Wicked Good Momcast is hosted by Shannon Gibson + Meghan Block, two local moms with a heart for community and with an undeniable connection that we hope you'll hear through our voices.  WHAT | In each episode, you'll hear from local + national experts in various spheres relevant to parenting, local moms and business owners who you should know about, and special guests! WHERE | You can listen wherever you listen to other podcasts! Please subscribe so you never miss an update! WHEN | New episodes drop the first and third Tuesdays of the month.  HOW | Are you someone we should interview? Is there a topic you want to be sure we cover? Are you a local brand looking to expand your marketing efforts with Boston Moms? Email shannon@bostonmoms.com to chat or share your thoughts – we would love to hear from you! APPLE PODCASTS | iHeart PODCASTS Links We Mentioned (Or Should Have...)

In This Episode . . . We are featuring the wonderfully regal Liz Miranda, State Representative 5th Suffolk District, MA House of Representatives. In it, Miranda shares her journey about being an immigrant in the United States, how the killing of her brother shaped her career, and the importance of being an effective political leader in underrepresented communities. Meet Liz Miranda: Liz is best known for leading the police reform bill in Massachusetts to passage and her Social Moniker is Betti! Since elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2020, Elizabeth "Liz" Miranda has served as State Representative for the 5th Suffolk District of Roxbury and Dorchester. Representative Miranda currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Committee on Human Resources and Employee Engagement, and serves on the Joint Committee(s) on Community Development and Small Businesses, Public Safety and Homeland Security, and Veterans and Federal Affairs. In her first term, Representative Miranda has filed and passed legislation to reimagine public safety, improve racial disparities in maternal health, promote environmental justice within disproportionately impacted communities, and ensure a just recovery for micro-to-small businesses most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, she was the first legislator in the Commonwealth to establish a district-led community care program which connected 3,000 vulnerable residents with support and resources. As a result of Rep. Miranda's Covid Vaccine Equity Bill, Governor Baker implemented nearly all of the core tenants of the legislation- reimagining health to include socioeconomic determinants. As the daughter of Cabo Verdean immigrants, Representative Miranda has been a tireless advocate for immigrant rights, while leading the fight for an equitable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to serving in the Massachusetts Legislature, Representative Miranda was a non-profit executive, entrepreneur, and community organizer, which began as a teen living in the Dudley triangle. In 2017, Representative Miranda lost her 28-year-old brother, Michael Miranda, to gun violence. After her decades long advocacy for gun violence prevention, losing her brother was a catalyst in her entrance to electoral politics. Her lived experience and commitment to community propels her fight for immigrant rights, criminal legal system reform, improved black maternal health outcomes, and economic justice. Her professional roles have included serving as the Executive Director for the Hawthorne Youth and Community Center and Director of Youth Opportunity Development at Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative (DSNI). Rep. Miranda's career has aimed to build resident-led leadership and advocacy for youth development, violence prevention, and economic justice. Representative Miranda is a Wellesley College alumna and proud graduate of Boston Public Schools, graduating from the John D O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science. She is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Boston Alumnae Chapter, and the Wellesley Club of Boston. Episode Highlights: (10:04) Demand more and demand better; (12:03) Leadership is both a privilege and a responsibility; (17:59) Being a little too much in leadership; Connect with Liz: Email: liz@lizmiranda.com Website: https://lizmiranda.com Instagram: @replizmiranda Episode Resources: For more Management Mastery head over to Kish Camp (

Catholic Drive Time - 877-757-9424 Date – Friday, November 4, 2022 - Memorial of Saint Charles Borromeo INTRO – Why OLG & St. Juan Diego are needed more now than ever. Tim Watkins – Renegade Communications joins us. And – Recent Study - Pro-Life Centers 22 Times More Likely to Be Attacked than Abortion Facilities: - Katie Glenn – Susan B Anthony List - Democrats in the Massachusetts Legislature are considering legislation that would budget at least $1 million in taxpayer dollars for spreading harmful misinformation about pregnancy centers. Also – Dave Palmer - St. Thomas on Purgatory Quick News - - Twitter to begin layoffs today – they will receive a message to their personal email accounts with the subject line “Your Role at Twitter” by 9 a.m. PST on Nov. 4. - starting in January, California will be able to strip parents in any state of their custody rights if their children seek chemical or surgical mutilation within California's borders, or even through telemedicine with a California-based doctor. - Before a gathering of religious leaders in Indonesia Nigeria bishop addresses the evils of Islamist extremism at interfaith summit. Join Email list! GRNonline.com/CDT GRN to 42828 What's Concerning Us? – Katie Gleen – SBA - Democrats in the Massachusetts Legislature are considering legislation that would budget at least $1 million in taxpayer dollars for spreading harmful misinformation about pregnancy centers. H.5374 states that “not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for a public awareness campaign to educate providers and the public about so called crisis pregnancy centers and pregnancy resource centers” and accuses the centers of lacking medical services. In 2019, 2,700 pregnancy centers nationwide served almost two million people at an estimated value of nearly $270 million. Services included almost 732,000 pregnancy tests, more than 486,000 free ultrasounds, 60,200 STI/STD tests, and more. Over 10,000 licensed medical workers provided care, as staff and volunteers. An analysis by Charlotte Lozier Institute finds 14 community-based health clinics and pregnancy centers for every Planned Parenthood facility in the United States. In Massachusetts the ratio is 25:1. Guest Seg. - Tim Watkins – Renegade Communications – The Blood & the Rose Documentary Why OLG & St. Juan Diego are needed more now than ever before. About the The Blood & the Rose, what inspired it, Juan Diego and how men can emulate him Mexico is a sleeping giant in terms of evangelization. 2nd Guest Seg. - Dave Palmer – St. Thomas - Purgatory Joe Social Media IG: @TheCatholicHack Twitter: @Catholic_Hack Facebook: Joe McClane YouTube: Joe McClane Rudy Social Media IG: @ydursolrac Youtube: Glad Trad Podcast Adrian Social Media IG: @ffonze Twitter: @AdrianFonze Facebook: Adrian Fonseca YouTube: Adrian Fonseca YouTube: Catholic Conversations Visit our website to learn more about us, find a local GRN radio station, a schedule of our programming and so much more. http://grnonline.com/

Paul Mark was eight years old when he was first inspired by the world of politics when then-presidential candidate Michael Dukakis shook his hand. Then, it all got incredibly personal when his late father lost his job, which led to some tough years ahead without many things we'd all consider as basic needs. While he volunteered for political campaigns in his teens, it was his work and the union moved that "changed his life" and paved the way for his years of leadership in the Massachusetts Legislature. I've known Paul for a dozen years or so, and in this interview, I heard many stories I hadn't heard before about his journey to his current run for state senate. Now the Democratic nominee for the state senate district encompassing Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden counties, we cover a great deal of ground in this interview, including: the economic impacts of cancelling student debt, not falling into a rut politically on Beacon Hill, the fight for better wages for working families, the financial barriers for those running for federal office, Citizens United, affordable housing, enrollment challenges at Mass. College of Liberal Arts, the growth of population through immigration to the Berkshires, the Fair Share Amendment (Question 1), and more. I hope you'll enjoy my conversations with Paul Mark. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-krol/support

Gov. Charlie Baker will soon ask the Massachusetts Legislature to approve a nearly $40 million plan that invests in school safety initiatives.

The Massachusetts Legislature made a provision to the cannabis reform bill that includes a proposal to study giving students access to medical marijuana. The language in the bill says the study will include a “survey of available methods of consumption, administration and storage of medical use marijuana at public and private schools.” The study pertains to students who have been issued valid registration cards. Boston Herald columnist Joe Battenfeld joined in on the conversation and Dan heard listener's thoughts on medical marijuana use in MA schools!

Sports betting has long been a contentious issue between the House and Senate. It, along with a host of other measures, passed in both the branches as lawmakers extended work past a July 31 end of session deadline.

State lawmakers must end formal sessions by Sunday, July 31. There is a lot still unknown about which bills that make it out of conference committees before the end of the session.

WBUR senior State House reporter Steve Brown walks us through the big issues still facing the Massachusetts Legislature with less than two weeks left in the legislative session.

Opponents of same-sex marriage in the Bay State try to pass a constitutional amendment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the 13th episode of the American Social Fabric! This week we will discuss Elbridge Gerry's Letter the the Massachusetts Legislature published in the Massachusetts Centinel on November 3, 1787. You can find a copy of this letter on page 2 of the following link: https://archive.csac.history.wisc.edu/DOM_04.2015_Gerrys_Objections.pdf. Also, if you want to follow along in the book I am using as a primary source, it is called "The Essential Debate on the Constitution" and is edited by Robert J. Allison and Bernard Bailyn. In this episode we explore the letter, Elbridge's objections to the draft constitution and a message of moderation and duty as an American. Thank you for checking out the podcast and I hope you find some value in it!

Join us for episode 8 of the Social Work Amplified podcast where we will hear from Kristina Whiton-O'Brien, MSW, from Vot-ER! Like many other macro social workers, Kristina started her career in micro social work, but after being exposed to different aspects of macro social work, she found it to be exhilarating and really started to learn the importance of social policy and the macro environment. She now works with Vot-ER to move forward the idea that all health professionals, social workers included, have a role and responsibility in our community's health and promoting health equity, specifically through voter registration. Kristina Whiton-O'Brien, MSW, is the Partnerships Director at Vot-ER. She received her BSW from Providence College and her MSW from Boston University. During the first part of her career, she specialized in adoption preparation, placement and support in both the public and nonprofit sectors. She then engaged in training, outreach, and legislative advocacy as a Director for the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. Most recently, Kristina worked at the Boston University School of Social Work as the Assistant Director of Online Advising and Field Education where she developed partnerships across the country for MSW field placements and grew the program from 30 students to over 600. She has taught many professional education programs as well as policy and ethics graduate courses. In addition to her social work career, she was named an Unsung Heroine by the Massachusetts Legislature and was then appointed to the Plymouth County Commission on the Status of Women as an inaugural member in July of 2018. She has been a Vice Chair and Secretary on this Commission which promotes programs and policies to advance women and girls in the community. Episode 8 of the Social Work Amplified podcast highlights just how much social workers have to offer in macro settings and discusses the importance of voter registration to the social work profession, to social workers in general, and to the clients that social workers serve.

Ever since the Capitol insurrection, the fight over the future of voting rights has emerged as an issue of paramount importance, with Republican-controlled states taking steps to make voting more difficult and pave the way for the overturning of future elections and congressional Democrats trying, and failing, to advance legislation to create new national standards. So why are voting rights an afterthought at the Massachusetts State House? Adam Reilly talks it through with state Representative Erika Uyterhoeven and Cheryl Crawford, who heads the advocacy group MassVOTE. In the second segment, Adam discusses the increasingly fraught politics of protest with former Boston City Councilor Tito Jackson and former Mass. GOP chair Jennifer Nassour.

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For the first segment of the hour Dan wrapped up his topic on school success then dove into his second topic of the evening:The Massachusetts Legislature is considering an overhaul of criminal sentencing. The proposal would eliminate life without the possibility of parole and guarantee that anyone is offered a parole hearing after having served 25 years no matter what the crime. Does this bill sound like a good idea to you?

For the first half of the hour, Dan continues with his previous topic:The Massachusetts Legislature is considering an overhaul of criminal sentencing. The proposal would eliminate life without the possibility of parole and guarantee that anyone is offered a parole hearing after having served 25 years no matter what the crime. Does this bill sound like a good idea to you?Then, for the second half of the hour he dives into his 3rd topic of the evening, Homeless in Seattle.

The Massachusetts Legislature is holding a hearing today on two vaccination bills that would end or limit COVID vaccination religious and medical exemptions for kids returning to school or daycare. One of the proposals also would allow children to be vaccinated without parental consent or knowledge. Do you support these efforts to mandate vaccinations for children and take away parent's rights to choose what medical care their children receive?

The Massachusetts Legislature is holding a hearing today on two vaccination bills that would end or limit COVID vaccination religious and medical exemptions for kids returning to school or daycare. One of the proposals also would allow children to be vaccinated without parental consent or knowledge. Do you support these efforts to mandate vaccinations for children and take away parent's rights to choose what medical care their children receive?

The Massachusetts Legislature is holding a hearing today on two vaccination bills that would end or limit COVID vaccination religious and medical exemptions for kids returning to school or daycare. One of the proposals also would allow children to be vaccinated without parental consent or knowledge. Do you support these efforts to mandate vaccinations for children and take away parent's rights to choose what medical care their children receive? Massachusetts General Hospital 's Dr. Sylvia Fogel, a witness at today's hearing joins Dan.

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Learn what resulted in aftermath of Shays's Rebellion. Find out whether leaders of rebellious movements always have lots in common with rank and file members below. Learn about Luke Day and his family whom hailed from West Springfield including Luke's rise to fame. Learn what exclusive organization Luke Day joined as Revolutionary War came to an end and whether or not membership was restricted. Discover consequences that Revolutionary War brought to Luke Day's Family including Property Value Holdings. Learn what became of Luke Day's Finances after Revolutionary War ended. Find out if Massachusetts Legislature enacted measures to better equip debtors. Discover whether Luke Day himself was jailed with other debtors and if so were there others of gentleman status. Learn how many gentlemen and officers took up arms against Massachusetts. Discover how Daniel Shay's started out strong with borrowing money and making good investments only to see the opposite occur once War breaks out. Learn how Creditors & Debtors were each linked to Shays's Rebellion. Find out exactly how many counties were impacted by court shutdowns including examples of towns where Rebellion Turnout was significant. Determine if heavy debt itself had been common throughout Colonial American Backcountry in Post Revolutionary War Era. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kirk-monroe/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kirk-monroe/support

Learn what Governor Bowdoin authorized at start of January 1787 without approval from Massachusetts Legislature. Learn about General Benjamin Lincoln and the assignment given to him. Get to know more about Daniel Shay's including stories about him from multiple sources. Learn importance behind Federal Arsenal in Springfield including State Military Leader whom led way in beating Shays's Forces to arsenal site. Learn how use of Authorization came into play involving Springfield Arsenal. Discover Rebel Game Plan behind seizing arsenal. Learn what happened at Petersham and how Daniel Shay's Forces were impacted. Find out what legislation got enacted two weeks after Petersham Incident. Learn how authorities went about getting Massachusetts under control after rebellion had calmed down. Find out what happened to Governor Bowdoin come April 1787. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kirk-monroe/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kirk-monroe/support

Learn exact number of courts which got closed by rebel forces between August-December 1786. Find out if other states fared better with Militia Turnout when it came to defending the courts. Discover what Continental Congress devised game plan wise for adding more soldiers. Learn about Revolutionary War Leader Samuel Adams and determine if his political philosophies had changed. Learn if Massachusetts Legislature passed any measures geared towards helping debtors. Learn what legislative measures Samuel Adams strongly supported. Discover what became the most offensive of all legislative measures. Find out who James Bowdoin is and what position he holds in Massachusetts. Learn about Job Shattuck and how Governor Bowdoin portrayed him as a threat for some time. Discover what takes place in late December 1786 surprising Governor Bowdoin & his council. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kirk-monroe/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kirk-monroe/support

The pandemic's economic repercussions will be with us for some time to come.  It will be of utmost importance to many of us in the entrepreneurial and industry spheres to leverage all potential assistance to our businesses that we can muster. Not just from a triage standpoint; for many of us opportunity will result from the latent business activity likely to occur as the public space opens again. In this episode we spoke with Kevin regarding what the MA Office of Business Development (MOBD) does for its constituents.  You'll learn how you can leverage their office for your enterprise. We also touched upon interesting data regarding industry in Massachusetts and industries that are consistently re-locating to the Commonwealth.   You may find some surprises.  Getting Started: MA Office of Business Development Learning more: EDIP Program Learning More: REDO Program Kevin J. Kuros has been engaged in business development for much of his 30-year professional career. For the past two years, Kuros has been the Central MA Regional Director for the MA Office of Business Development, the Baker Polito Administration's economic development agency. Prior to joining MOBD, Kuros spent eight years in the Massachusetts Legislature as the State Representative for the 8th Worcester District, consisting of the towns of Bellingham, Blackstone, Millville, and Uxbridge. As a legislator, his committee assignments included: the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies (8 years), the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government (6 years), the House Committee on Technology and Intergovernmental Relations (2 years), and the House Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets (2 years). Prior to being elected to the Legislature, Kuros spent nearly 20 years in the private sector as a branch manager for an information technology and management consulting firm. In that role he had full operational responsibility for the business development and management of the Massachusetts branch of the firm. This experience provided him with wide-ranging industry exposure, with clients in the manufacturing, education, health care, retail, apparel, entertainment, and non-profit industries. The firm was focused on helping its clients sustain and grow their businesses through process improvement and the better utilization of information technology. Kuros holds a bachelor's degree in Quantitative Business Analysis from Penn State University. He, his wife Linda, their sons Alex and Andy, and their three dogs live in Uxbridge.    

Today on East to West, we cover BU’s record-breaking rise in Covid cases, a battle over the BU rock on Trans Day of Remembrance, a police reform bill out of the Massachusetts Legislature, and more. FEATURING: Justin Tang, Katrina Liu, Edward SturmWRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Edward Sturm, Katrina Liu, Michelle Tian, Jackson Machesky, Nellie Maloney, Mia ParkerEDITED BY: Nellie MaloneyBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Angela Yang, Nick Kolev, Aaron Velasco, Ellie Yeo, Taylor Brokesh, Shannon Damiano, Vanessa BartlettMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Today on East to West, we cover BU’s record-breaking rise in Covid cases, a battle over the BU rock on Trans Day of Remembrance, a police reform bill out of the Massachusetts Legislature, and more. FEATURING: Justin Tang, Katrina Liu, Edward SturmWRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Edward Sturm, Katrina Liu, Michelle Tian, Jackson Machesky, Nellie Maloney, Mia ParkerEDITED BY: Nellie MaloneyBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Angela Yang, Nick Kolev, Aaron Velasco, Ellie Yeo, Taylor Brokesh, Shannon Damiano, Vanessa BartlettMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Kristina Howard is the Managing Director at Tusk Strategies, which specializes in helping companies analyze and navigate regulatory and political challenges at local, state and national levels. Kristina provides strategic, legislative, and regulatory advice while managing multi-jurisdictional campaigns on behalf of Tusk clients.   Kristina brings 15 years of experience working at the intersection of law, policy, and politics at two global law firms, the National Federation of Independent Business, the American Enterprise Institute, and the Massachusetts Legislature. She has managed issue and advocacy campaigns at the federal level and in all 50 states. Her policy expertise is broad-based spanning privacy, healthcare, e-commerce, and gig-economy.  Kristina also draws upon her niche knowledge of having working with State Attorneys General in their role as regulator, policymaker, and politician.   Kristina earned a B.S. Degree in Political Science from Northeastern University, where she graduated first in her class and a M.S. Degree in Political Science from American University, where she graduated with the highest honors.  Help us grow! Leave us a rating and review - it's the best way to bring new listeners to the show. Don't forget to subscribe! Have a suggestion, or want to chat with Jim? Email him at Jim@ThePoliticalLife.net  Follow The Political Life on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter for weekly updates.

Today on Boston Public Radio: MSNBC “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd discussed the passing of Maryland Rep. Elijah Cummings, as well as the latest headlines regarding President Donald Trump’s conduct. We opened lines to callers to hear your thoughts on the House impeachment inquiry. Legal analyst Michael Zeldin discussed the road ahead for impeachment proponents. Medical ethicist Art Caplan discussed a set of new guidelines urging doctors not to take patients off opioids too abruptly. Paul Reville, former Massachusetts Secretary of Education, discussed the ongoing debate over funding in an education bill currently before the Massachusetts Legislature. Artisan baker Daniel Leader stopped by the *BPR *studios to discuss his latest cookbook, “Living Bread.”

Greetings from the Audible Café podcast, where we spend time together each week to explore the natural world, wildlife, sustainable living, and climate change. On this week's episode, I spend time talking with Allan Fierce, Legislative Coordinator for the Massachusetts Chapter of Elders Climate Action, and Jane Winn, Executive Director of the Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT). “At the very end of the day, the House and Senate have been unable to agree on climate and energy legislation.” Allan Fierce, Massachusetts Elders Climate Action “We're very upset with the House leadership for pretty much killing all the clean energy legislation. We’d like to see House leadership wake up and allow good clean energy legislation to actually pass this session.” Jane Winn, Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) Both Allan and Jane discuss the challenges facing their organizations, activists, and concerned citizens at large in urging their representatives in the Statehouse to pass foward-thinking, sane energy bills. Climate change, environmental concerns, and social justice inequalities dictate that we need to QUICKLY move Massachusetts (and the world) to a sustainable energy future not dependent on fossil fuels. The future is in clean, renewable energy sources like solar and wind and geothermal power to heat and cool our living spaces and generate electricity. But the majority of the Massachusetts House of Representatives does not act in a way that demonstrates they believe in the urgency of this pivotal moment in history. Perhaps more disturbing is the dysfunction and undemocratic procedures and processes of the Commonwealth's legislature that are revealed in these interviews. Thank you Allan Fierce and Jane Winn! You have provided us with an eye-opening and enlightening -- if unsettling -- view into our Statehouse that is much appreciated. There are so many others I could have interviewed for this episode that are also on the front lines of the clean energy movement in Boston... but time did not allow. In the show notes on the website and elsewhere you can find links to lots more on these inspiring organizations and on this session of the Massachusetts Legislative session ending in one week. It's a crucial time in history to get involved and connect with your elected representatives!  They DO need and, in most cases, WANT to hear from you! You can listen to this episode via various channels: Listen on Audible Café website where you can also find show notes and links related to this episode Listen (and subscribe! and leave a 5-star review! :-D) via Apple Podcasts If you'd like to follow the show's Facebook page, click here! Listen on Stitcher Audible Café is a place-space where we spend time together each week exploring the natural world, wildlife, sustainable living, and climate change. This opens up possibilities that are basically limitless. And, now more than ever, we need to spend time together being inspired, learning, and trusting we can have a positive impact on the world we love. Thank you so much for being a part of the Audible Café! It means a lot. If you'd like to get in touch, just reply to this message, or email listenup@audiblecafe.com. I can't wait to hear from you! Joy and peace, Judy RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Elders Climate Action - Massachusetts Chapter Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) Massachusetts Legislature Website OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WORKING HARD ON CLIMATE AND ENERGY Better Future Project Sierra Club of Massachusetts Toxics Action Center UUMass Action And more ... 350 Mass, Clean Water Action, Boston Climate Action Network, Climate Action Now MA, Fore River Residents Against the Compressor Station, No Fracked Gas in Mass, and the Mass Power Forward coalition. And those working on safe communities for immigrants and refugees: Safe Communities Coalition members: MIRA Coalition, Unitarian Universalist Mass Action, Pioneer Valley Workers Center, Essex County Community Organization, Agencia ALPHA, Progressive Mass, JALSA, and American Friends Service Committee.

The Massachusetts Legislature approved a six-month delay of several key provisions in the states new recreational marijuana law

It's almost Alice through the Looking Glass. An emerging industry leader that legally operates tax-free is asking - no, imploring - lawmakers to slap a levy on its business. That's exactly what Airbnb, the web-based app that pairs up travelers with people looking to cash in on a spare room or three in their private homes, is asking the Massachusetts Legislature to do. Will Burns, the director of policy for Airbnb, says it's a matter of fundamental fairness, but taking off his corporate hat, he admits the effort is to legitimize the technology as an accepted commercial entity.

Crashtalk host Mike Harber talks with Tom Colo. Tom Colo from Athol, Massachusetts served in the Massachusetts Legislature for 14 years and saw first hand the corruption and manipulation that went on. He went on to start "The Restoration Center," consisting of several businesses, including an auto body shop. Tom has now turned his attentions toward the "dishonesty and fraud in the Massachusetts auto insurance industry." Crashtalk is a live, call-in, radio show heard on Seattle's 1090 AM on Saturday mornings from 8-10 am, or live streaming on www.crashtalk.com

We are pleased to welcome Senator Ben Downing to the Rappaport Center Public Policy Podcast Series to discuss the Massachusetts state legislature with Rappaport Professor of Law and Public Policy Alasdair Roberts. To learn more visit rappaportcenter.org.

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