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Friday, May 16th, 2025Today, the Supreme Court hears arguments on birthright citizenship and whether district judges can issue nationwide injunctions; turns out Kristi Noem wants her own plane too; Walmart announced it will start raising prices because of tariffs; Colorado air traffic controllers lost contact with planes for six minutes Monday; Missouri Republicans have repealed sick leave and wage law that voters approved just months before; RFK Jr wants to reverse Covid vaccine recommendations for kids; Tulsi Gabbard fires two top intelligence officials; the Trump administration is considering bans on abortion drugs after dropping their lawsuit; DOGE fixes some of its math by removing resurrected contracts from it's list of cancellations; and Pam Bondi sold a million in Trump stocks right before the tariffs were announced; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, BCDistilleryUse promo code DAILYBEANS at CBDistillery.com for 25% off your purchase.  Specific product availability depends on individual state regulations.Thank You, Fast Growing TreesGet 15% off your first purchase.  FastGrowingTrees.com/dailybeansThank you to our thousands and thousands of sustaining members, and please join us and support independent media at patreon.com/muellershewrote for as little as $3 a month.MSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueGuest: John FugelsangTell Me Everything — John FugelsangThe John Fugelsang PodcastSiriusXM ProgressJohn Fugelsang (@johnfugelsang.bsky.social) — BlueskyPre-order Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds by John FugelsangGuest: Jon ‘Bowzer' Bauman - Social Security WorksDNC Seniors Council@jonbowzerbauman - Bluesy; @JonBowzerBauman - twitterStories:Supreme Court justices appear divided in birthright citizenship arguments | NPRRFK Jr orders mifepristone review as anti-abortion groups push for ban | US news | The GuardianFed chief Jerome Powell warns that U.S. could face "supply shocks" | CBS NewsMissouri legislature repeals sick leave law that voters approved just months before | KCUR - Kansas City news and NPRTrump wants a new plane. Now, so does Homeland Security Secretary Noem. | The Washington PostPam Bondi Sold Trump Media Stock the Day Trump Announced Tariffs | ProPublicaColorado Air Traffic Control Facility Lost Contact With Some Pilots | The New York TimesGabbard fires leaders of intelligence group that wrote Venezuela assessment | The Washington PostDOGE Removes Dozens of Resurrected Contracts From Its List of Savings | The New York TimesGood Trouble: RFK Jr. eyes reversing CDC's Covid-19 vaccine recommendation for children - POLITICO - There is one week left to submit comments on RFK Jr trying to pull the covid vaccines from the list of recommended vaccines for children.Make your voices heard about KEEPING the vaccine on the list using this link: www.regulations.gov/commenton/FDA-2025-N-1146-0001Find Upcoming Demonstrations And Actions:50501 MovementJune 14th Nationwide Demonstrations - NoKings.orgIndivisible.orgShare your Good News or Good Trouble:dailybeanspod.com/goodFrom The Good NewsWorld Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development | United Nations]@catsonacouchhttps://www.facebook.com/amandaelizabethmarcotteRun For Somethingfriendsofbigbearvalley.orgFederal Register :: Rescinding the Definition of “Harm” Under the Endangered Species ActMenstruation Health Week | Beltrami HistoryReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Federal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen.Share your Good News or Good Trouble:https://www.dailybeanspod.com/good/ Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewrote , Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote,Dana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

MissouriNet News Director Alissa Nelson joins Megan Lynch as the Missouri legislative session comes to an end this week.

Missouri Republican legislators are trying for a second time to prohibit local law enforcement from enforcing federal gun restrictions. Missouri Newsroom investigative reporter Kavahn Mansouri shares the latest development in the saga of the Second Amendment Preservation Act, and why police groups and officials say the law creates the same problems as its predecessor.

Marc kicks off Good Friday with weather, laughs, and serious scrutiny of St. Louis Mayor Kara Spencer's controversial picks—like appointing a former Communist Party member to City Hall. JD Vance goes scorched-earth on Democrats defending MS-13 thugs during a bizarre El Salvador visit. Nicole Murray joins Marc & Kim to unpack Trump's economic pressure on Jerome Powell, the Florida State shooter's dark past, and the Katy Perry space mission backlash. Plus, Spencer shakes up economic leadership, Missouri Republicans kill paid sick leave, and Ethan drops wild headlines from #StarWars to a $20M LA jewelry heist.

Missouri Republicans are enthusiastic about President Donald Trump's second term. But they acknowledge that his first months in office haven't been without hiccups. Plus: A Kansas bill would eliminate state income taxes on tips for workers like food servers.

Missouri Republicans who attended the recent Lincoln Days event say they are enthusiastic about the first few weeks of President Donald Trump's second term. As St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum reports, the state's GOP leaders remain unwavering in their support — despite backlash over Trump's early moves.

In the first hour of this short show Brad Young. Partner with Harris, Dowell, Fisher and Young joins Chris Rongey, they discuss KMOX soon being found on 1041FM. Missouri republicans looking to repeal minimum wage increase. Voice of the Billikens Bob Ramsey joins to talk about the Billikens starting the Atlantic 10 tournament and the season that it has been. Finally, did you see this.

(7:05am) Missouri Sen. Rick Brattin talks about the latest regarding school choice, SAPA (Second Amendment Preservation Act), the Missouri state budget, and IP reform. (https://www.senate.mo.gov/Senators/Member/31) https://rickbrattin.com/ (@RickBrattin) (7:20am) Missouri Republicans held their statewide Lincoln Days over the weekend here in Maryland Heights in St. Louis County. Here's how it looked to KCUR-FM, the NPR radio station in Kansas City: https://www.kcur.org/politics-elections-and-government/2025-03-09/at-lincoln-days-missouri-republicans-are-optimistic-they-can-withstand-a-midterm-slump Former Fenton, MO mayor and current St. Louis County Councilman Dennis Hancock announced that he's not going to run for re-election. Instead, he'll run for STL County Executive and challenge Sam Page. St. Louis City Mayor Tishaura Jones loses the support of her own party in her own city as the St. Louis Democratic Central Committee endorses Alderwoman Cara Spencer. The two are facing off on Tuesday, April 5 in the general election. Story here: https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/politics/st-louis-democratic-party-endorses-cara-spencer-mayor/63-720ade14-d160-4ac1-9844-a8243d6a76f8 (7:35am) Missouri Congressman Bob Onder joins us to talk about DOGE cuts, the CR bill and budget issues, Medicare/Medicaid, border security, and energy policies. More from Bob here: https://onder.house.gov/ https://www.congress.gov/member/robert-onder/O000177 Bob on X: @BobOnderMO (7:50am) Gabe says Tell Me Something Good! Download the NewsTalkSTL app from your app store and listen anytime, anywhere! NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsTalkSTL Livestream 24/7: bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Professional Left Podcast for March 6, 2025, driftglass and I dive into several breaking news stories that have us asking "Are you KIDDING?"Elon Musk's government email addressPeter Navarro's outlandish claim about CanadaPresident Diarrhea Mouth can't help leaving a huge door open for those suing to stop DOGERepublican senators secured a special hotline from Musk.Missouri Republicans propose 100% tax credits for you'll never guessAnd Driftglass makes an insightful comparison between L. Ron Hubbard's approach to writing for specific pulp fiction markets and how Democrats keep trying to sell "Democracy is in Danger" to an audience that simply isn't buying.More at proleftpod.com, where you can also contribute to this podcast via PayPal or at patreon.com/proleftpod  or mail contributions to The Professional Left PodcastPO Box 9133Springfield, Illinois, 62791.Not safe for work!Support the show

Marc & Kim bring a packed show with critical issues dominating the headlines. First, the debate over state control of the St. Louis Police Department heats up as local unions support the move, citing failures in local leadership. Meanwhile, St. Louis faces a shocking nonprofit scandal involving $7 million in fraud, with the Trump administration credited for exposing the corruption. Kim shares a heartfelt personal reflection on how political divisions are fracturing friendships, especially in the wake of the Trump era. Finally, Missouri Republicans' super majority faces challenges as Democrats threaten to filibuster, stalling key public safety reforms and raising questions about GOP leadership.

Missouri Republicans have a new party leader: Former Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder. The Cape Girardeau native took the helm as chairman of the Missouri Republican Party earlier this month, and is trying to steer the state's dominant political party away from factionalism and electoral backsliding. On this episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, Kinder shares his vision for the state party – and how he plans to approach next year's midterm election cycle.

Last summer, Kansas City banned landlords from rejecting tenants solely because of how they pay their rent, their credit score, or previous evictions. Now, a Missouri Republican representative, who's a landlord himself, wants to overturn that law.

Republicans in the Missouri General Assembly want to place a board with gubernatorial appointees in charge of overseeing the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. It's an idea with high-level support among police unions and Missouri's new governor, but fierce opposition from St. Louis' top elected officials. We talk about the proposal with one of its most vocal backers, Republican state Senator Nick Schroer from St. Louis County.

Missouri Republicans have supermajorities in both legislative chambers again in 2025. They control the Missouri House 111-52 and control the Senate 24-10. State Rep. Jim Schulte (R-New Bloomfield) joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri", telling listeners that the House and Senate GOP leadership have been meeting with Governor-elect Mike Kehoe (R) and his team to come up with a "game plan" to help Missourians. Rep. Schulte predicts the GOP-controlled Legislature will be united in 2025, adding he's an eternal optimist. We also discussed the winter storm, which has dropped four to five inches of snow in mid-Missouri's Callaway County this morning. Many of the schools in Rep. Schulte's district have been closed this week from ice, sleet, snow and now more snow. He praises the work that school officials have done to try to open and praises state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) crews and other road crews as well. Representative Schulte also praises the work MoDOT is doing on the $405-million stretch to rebuild and six-lane I-70 between Columbia and Kingdom City:

Missouri Republicans will have supermajorities again in both chambers when the 2025 legislative session gavels-in today at high noon in Jefferson City. 163 newly-elected state representatives and 17 state senators will be sworn-in, and today is mainly ceremonial. Republicans will control the Missouri House 111-53 and they will have a 24-10 supermajority in the Senate. In addition to the oath of office, outgoing Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft (R) will preside over the Missouri House today, until the House elects a new Speaker. Outgoing House Speaker Dean Plocher (R-Des Peres) was forced out by term limits. Two Columbia state representatives who were elected for the first time in November will be sworn-in today: Republican John Martin and Democrat Gregg Bush. Rep-elect Martin joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" to preview the session. He will be the only Republican in Boone County's legislative delegation. Mr. Martin has participated in the freshmen tour, which included a tour of the MU Research Reactor (MURR), which is down the hill from Faurot Field. Governor Mike Parson and lawmakers in both parties joined UM System President Dr. Mun Choi in October 2023 to break ground on the $20-million expansion of the MU Research Reactor (MURR), which is down the hill from Faurot Field. MURR is the nation's top-ranked University research reactor. The reactor produces a medical isotope that battles various cancers worldwide. Representative-elect Martin tells "Wake Up" that the MURR and its expansion is a priority for him, along with Mizzou funding. He hopes to serve on the House Education committee. His district also includes Ashland, Hartsburg and Centralia. Other priorities for Mr. Martin include agriculture, economic development and law enforcement:

Abortion access, taxes and public safety will be priorities when the Missouri General Assembly begins the 2025 legislative session on Jan. 8. The incoming House Minority Leader and Senate Majority Leader, both of whom come from the Kansas City area, discuss their approach to getting bills across the finish line.

Budget debates, U.S. Senate standoffs, crowded primary fields and a red wave — Missouri Republicans kept things interesting in 2024. So what are we expecting in this new year, with a new slate of statewide leaders and a Donald Trump presidency?

As hope dwindles with the rapid approach of the Trump regime, Thom Hartmann analyzes news stories while a caller points to the Superman icon for hope. Missouri Republicans attempt to overturn voters on abortion access. Thom explains noblesse oblige and the commitment prior leaders adhered to with serving the good of their constituents. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The conservative justices in SCOTUS are prepared to block gender-affirming care for minors. We go over the latest in the murder of the United Healthcare CEO. Mike Johnson is preparing to cut Planned Parenthood. Missouri Republicans are ignoring their voters and working to roll back abortion rights. Clay Travis wants the Jan 6 rioters who attacked cops to be pardoned. Trump's admin plans to send migrants to countries they're not from. Host: John Iadarola (@johniadarola) Co-Host: Farron Cousins (@farronbalanced) ***** SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE TIKTOK  ☞           https://www.tiktok.com/@thedamagereport INSTAGRAM  ☞   https://www.instagram.com/thedamagereport TWITTER  ☞         https://twitter.com/TheDamageReport FACEBOOK  ☞     https://www.facebook.com/TheDamageReportTYT

Missouri Republicans will once again have a 24-10 supermajority in the Senate in Jefferson City in January 2025. The 24 GOP state senators have chosen State Sens. Cindy O'Laughlin (R-Shelbina) as President Pro Tem and Tony Luetkemeyer (R-Parkville) as Senate Majority Floor Leader. O'Laughlin is the first female who will serve as Senate President Pro Tem. She joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri", telling listeners that it's an honor. Some of her legislative priorities include education, public safety and the economy. She also wants to see the 34 state senators in Jefferson City work together as a team. She also expressed her frustration with former state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) director Patrick McKenna, for not visiting rural areas and roads in northeast Missouri. She also discussed the issue of initiative petition reform during the live interview:

On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum talks with UMSL's Anita Manion about the 2024 election results in Missouri. GOP candidates won up and down the ballot. But abortion rights backers won a seismic victory with the passage of Amendment 3. Also joining the program is STLPR's Sarah Kellogg, Rachel Lippmann and Will Bauer.

U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley's about-face on right to work is seen by some as a welcome shift toward pro-labor policy — and by others as election year pandering. In this episode, St. Louis and Missouri based union representatives share their thoughts on the U.S. Senate race in Missouri ahead of the Nov. 5 election..

The Republican Secretary of State decertified Amendment 3 from the November ballot, but the Missouri Supreme Court later reinstated it. But did the court abide by state law? ...Casino owners are now pumping millions of dollars into a campaign to defeat Amendment 2 in November, a measure that would legalize sports betting in Missouri. ...Missouri Republicans in Congress sound the alarm about unreliable mail service from the USPS as mail-in absentee ballots are about to be sent out to voters. ...The Jefferson County Port Authority takes ownership of a port in Herculaneum that could eventually lead to revolutionary shipping container vessels ferrying cargo from the Panama Canal into the heart of Missouri with access to much of the nation's interior. ...The fallout continues from the Trump/Harris presidential debate. ...Former first lady Melania Trump says “there's more to the story” of the attempted assassination of her husband, the former president, with little information being released about the shooter's motive and the lack of security around Donald Trump at the Pennsylvania rally where he was shot two months ago. ...Our quote of the week was from the Anti-Defamation League regarding a graffiti mural depicting a Palestinian holding a grenade launcher in front of the word “GAZA.” It was painted on the flood wall south of the Gateway Arch during the “Paint Louis” graffiti event. ...Miami Dolphins star wide receiver, Tyreek Hill, is calling for a Miami-Dade police officer to be fired after the release of police bodycam video showing the officer taking Hill to the ground twice during a traffic stop as Hill was driving to the stadium for last week's game.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Missouri Republicans and Democrats wrapped up a historic primary on Tuesday night. Perhaps the most consequential result was St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell toppling Congresswoman Cori Bush — a big loss for St. Louis' progressive faction and a win for supporters of Israel. University of Missouri-St. Louis political science professor Anita Manion and STLPR's Sarah Kellogg join the “Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air” to break down election results and what they mean for Missouri and St. Louis' political future.

Competitive primaries are driving the onslaught of negative political ads — particularly among Missouri Republicans. University of Missouri-Kansas City political scientist Dr. Beth Vonnahme analyzes the rhetoric this campaign season.

Attacking Kansas City and St. Louis has become standard practice for Missouri Republicans running for office. But that rhetoric, paired with actions they take in the legislature, has increasingly made it difficult for city leaders to get things done. Plus: Polling places have been decreasing across Kansas City due to safety concerns, but voter turnout hasn't.

Missouri Republicans in the state's 3rd Congressional District essentially have two former state senators to choose from to replace Blaine Luetkemeyer: Bob Onder and Kurt Schaefer. As St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum reports, the candidates are taking different approaches to the combative contest.

Today is day two of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, and U.S. Reps. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) and Jason Smith (R-Salem) are two of the many Missouri Republicans in Milwaukee. Congressman Alford, who is staying with Missouri's delegation, joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri." He condemns Saturday's attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump and tells listeners there was a security lapse. Congressman Alford also discussed the tight security at the RNC convention in Milwaukee, telling listeners that that there are three perimeters in downtown Milwaukee that you have to get through, along with roadblocks and high fences. He says a number of members of Congress are staying at the hotel he's staying at . Congressman Alford is hopeful and optimistic about former President Trump winning in November. He tells listeners that U.S. Sens. Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt (both R-Mo.) would both be an excellent attorney general, if former President Trump wins in November. Congressman Alford also emphasized the importance of growing the Republican Party and of a "big tent" philosophy. He says he'll continue to campaign for GOP members of Congress who represent swing districts. Congressman Alford's district includes Columbia north of Broadway as well as Centralia, Hallsville and Sturgeon:

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Republican Secretary of State candidate Jamie Corley joins the show. Corley speaks with St. Louis Public Radio's Sarah Kellogg and Jason Rosenbaum about her candidacy, why she filed an initiative petition that would have reversed Missouri's abortion ban and why she thinks her position isn't out of line with Missouri Republicans.

In this third hour, we kick off with a fun game of X's and O's, testing your political knowledge and trivia while recapping the top headlines from the show. Then, we dive into the strategic maneuvers and pivotal decisions shaping Missouri and Illinois politics. Our interactive YouTube live chat poll asks: "Who will lose their supermajority first? Missouri Republicans or Illinois Democrats."

Former Missouri U.S. Sen. John Danforth witnessed lots changes to politics over his lifetime. Danforth, added his age 87, who served in the Senate from 1976 to 1995 and as Missouri's attorney general from 1969 to 1976, was at the cutting edge of turning Missouri from a state that voted for Democrats for statewide posts to a bellwether that was somewhat evenly divided between the parties. But Danforth is now decrying a force that helped Missouri Republicans take unprecedented power throughout state: Former President Donald Trump. “It's possible to be a Trump Republican. It's possible to be a Reagan Republican. But the two are not compatible. They're inconsistent,” Danforth said in an interview with St. Louis Public Radio. “It's really impossible to be both at the same time.”

Missouri's 2024 session is over. And in some respects, the divides between Missouri Republicans, especially in the Senate, were more noteworthy than the things that were actually passed. STLPR's Sarah Kellogg joins The Politically Speaking Hour to talk about what passed — and why the supermajority era may be coming to an end. Later in the show, STLPR's Rachel Lippmann discussed St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones' State of the City address.

Melania Trump might have coined “locker room talk,” Missouri Republicans want to keep child marriage legal, Bumble introduces AI, and more in news. Then, Nikki Glaser joins to talk about her new comedy special Someday You'll Die, roasting Tom Brady, and, well, death.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.Show NotesNikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die (HBO)CW: Death and Suicide. Call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis LifelineMichael Cohen: Melania Trump came up with idea to spin "Access Hollywood" tape as "locker room talk" (Salon 5/13)Republicans Are Really Into This Whole Child Marriage Thing (Jezebel 5/9)Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd says the app could embrace AI: ‘Your dating concierge could go and date for you' (CNBC 5/10)Katie Britt proposes federal database to collect data on pregnant people (The Guardian 5/11)A “Tradwife” Discovers the Anti-Feminist Lifestyle Is Miserable and Oppressive (Current Affairs 5/9)

Missouri Republicans could play a key role in legalizing abortion later this year. Even though many GOP voters don't agree with their party on abortion rights, they may still support other candidates on the ballot. Plus: Adopted from an orphanage in Russia, Anna McCune is pouring her heart into making sure Kansas City's kids don't experience what she did growing up.

U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley and other Missouri politicians have been especially vocal opponents to the United States financially backing Ukraine in its war against Russia. Plus: Woodman Elementary school in Wichita is experimenting with a program that pairs kids who regularly misbehave with a mentor and given new, constructive tasks to complete on a regular basis.

Missouri Republicans are bracing for a crowded primary season — and some sharp divisions over the party's future. While some GOP leaders want to see unity ahead of the general election cycle, feisty intraparty battles may be part of the new normal in GOP-dominated Missouri.

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Wisconsin Democrats look to boost local journalism | Missouri Republicans cobble stupid ideas together | School voucher boosters need some extra help with math | Key Attorney General races in the 2024 electionsWisconsin Dems Propose Legislation To Support Journalismhttps://wisconsinexaminer.com/brief/democrats-propose-ways-of-bolstering-local-news/Amid widespread layoffs in the journalism industry and ongoing concerns about newsroom closures and consolidations, Wisconsin Democrats are proposing some ways of boosting the local journalism industry. A package of bills — coauthored by Reps. Jimmy Anderson (D-Fitchburg), Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) and Sen. Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) — would create a tax credit for people who subscribe to local newspapers, a fellowship program to get individuals into the field, and a Civic Information Consortium Board that would award grants to local news.Rep Anderson said “Local journalism is essential to our democracy. It keeps voters informed and engaged on the issues that matter most to their communities, and local reporters also play an important role in keeping officials accountable to their constituents. But local news is dying.” “News deserts are disproportionately located in rural areas, low-income areas, and communities of color. The three bills in this package are designed to ensure that all Wisconsinites can access high quality, reliable local journalism.”The journalism fellowship program would be administered by the University of Wisconsin System. Under the program, a panel of UW journalism professors and industry experts would choose 25 fellows to match with participating newsrooms for a one-year fellowship. Participants, who would be required to hold a two- or four-year degree in journalism, media, communications or a similar program, would receive a $40,000 salary.Another bill would create a nonrefundable tax credit as a way of encouraging people to subscribe to their local newspaper. When subscribing to a qualifying local newspaper, taxpayers could receive a tax credit equal to 50% of the amount paid to subscribe. The credit would be limited to a maximum of $250 in each taxable year.Missouri Proposed Change On Initiative Petitions Creates An Electoral College Outcomehttps://missouriindependent.com/2024/02/05/as-few-as-1-in-5-voters-could-defeat-initiative-petitions-under-missouri-senate-proposal/BY: RUDI KELLER - FEBRUARY 5, 2024 10:00 AMAs few as 1 in 5 voters could defeat initiative petitions under Missouri Senate proposalThe legislation set for debate in the Senate would require a majority vote in 82 state House districts and a statewide majority to approve constitutional amendments  Called a concurrent majority, an analysis of voting patterns by The Independent shows that the change would make it possible for as few as 20% of voters to determine the outcome of statewide ballot measures.Tim Jones, state director of the Missouri Freedom Caucus, pushing the change, said “This to me is a very similar concept to the electoral college.”The proposal is taking on new urgency for GOP leaders because a proposal to overturn Missouri's abortion ban could be on the ballot in November. Republicans see changing the rules as the only way to defeat it.Opponents claim the idea undermines majority rule, which has determined the outcome of constitutional questions in Missouri since 1846.Chuck Hatfield, an attorney representing Protect Majority Rule, which is raising money for a possible campaign against the amendment said, “Their goal is to make sure that even when an overwhelming majority of Missourians overall support a measure, rural voters can still defeat it,”Democrats in the Senate, who have been content to let the GOP civil war play out without interfering, are “vehemently” opposed to any effort to change the current simple majority to pass ballot measuresRed State School Voucher Programs Need To Go Back To School For Basic Mathhttps://www.thenation.com/article/society/school-vouchers-red-state-budgets/JENNIFER C. BERKSHIRE and JACK SCHNEIDERFor GOP lawmakers who view public education as a quasi-socialist project, the gaping hole in state budgets left by subsidizing private school tuition is a feature, not a bug.In Arizona, taxpayers are now staring down a $400 million shortfall, with an even bigger bill coming due next year. How did the Grand Canyon State go from sitting on a huge cash reserve to facing a rising tide of red ink? Simple. Voucher proponents suggested that paying for private school tuition would cost taxpayers $65 million a year; but as it stands, the program is on track to cost roughly 15 times that. All told, Arizona taxpayers are likely to spend close to a billion dollars reimbursing the cost of tuition and luxury expenses—including ski resort passes, pianos, and theme park tickets—for families whose children were never enrolled in the public schools.It isn't just Arizona's problem. Over the past two years, multiple states have enacted universal or near-universal voucher programs that far exceed initial cost projections. In Iowa, Governor Kim Reynolds pushed an expansive voucher program that gives $7,500 to any Iowa family for private school tuition. But demand for the program among parents who already send their kids to private schools, most of which are religious, has far exceeded expectations. Now Iowans are on the hook for the tuition of 17,000 private school students—a bill that will total $345 million a year next year. The same story has unfolded in Ohio, Arkansas, West Virginia, and elsewhere.It wasn't just the price tag that voucher proponents were deceptive about—it was also the projected beneficiaries of such programs. Advocates promoted vouchers as a benefit for poor students, students with disabilities, and students in struggling schools. Yet the reality has looked very different. As The Wall Street Journal recently reported, the vast majority of parents taking advantage of these tuition coupons are those who already send their kids to private schools. Key State Level Attorney General Elections for 2024https://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/this-years-key-attorney-general-and-secretary-of-state-races/By Louis Jacobson 2024 State RacesThis year, there will be 17 elections for Secretary of State and Attorney General in states across the U.S., but only a few are on track to be competitive. Today we'll talk about the Attorney General races in North Carolina and Pennsylvania.North Carolina: Open seat (Josh Stein, D, is running for governor)In a hot election cycle in North Carolina with lots of competitive races and open seats, the AG contest could prove unusually compelling. It has been over a century since the state elected a Republican to this office, although this race could be exceedingly close—just as the last few contests have been.The two frontrunners for the open AG seat are both sitting members of Congress: Republican Dan Bishop and Democrat Jeff Jackson. Bishop is a favorite of the GOP's conservative wing, having been a member of the House Freedom Caucus and a thorn in the side of former Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Jackson—who joined the AG race after effectively being drawn out of his seat in re-districting last year—has attracted a national following for his posts on TikTok. While Bishop appears to have a clear shot at the GOP nomination, Jackson must first win a March 5 primary against Durham County District Attorney Satana Deberry, and attorney and veteran Tim Dunn. Louis Jacobson at Sabato's Crystal Ball says if Jackson and Bishop do meet in November, the race could go either way and is a true toss-up.In Pennsylvania's AG election this year, Both party primaries are on track to be competitive.The Democrats have five credible candidates: former Auditor General Eugene DePasquale, former Bucks County Solicitor Joe Khan, former top Philadelphia public defender Keir Bradford-Grey, veteran and state Rep. Jared Solomon, and Jack Stollsteimer, the district attorney in populous Delaware County near Philadelphia.The Republicans have two: York County District Attorney Dave Sunday, who has been endorsed by the state party, and veteran and state Rep. Craig Williams.In the Democratic primary, DePasquale, as the only candidate from western Pennsylvania, and Bradford-Grey, as the only Black candidate, may have an edge in a contest where as little as 21% of the vote could be enough to win the nomination. On the GOP side, Sunday should have a modest edge.The general election should be highly competitive, and it could swing depending on the dynamics on the rest of the ballot, including how the competitive races for president and Senate play out. There has been some ticket-splitting in Pennsylvania in recent presidential cycles, though. In 2016, as Republicans won the presidential and Senate races, Democrats won the contests for Attorney General, Auditor, and Treasurer. In 2020, as Joe Biden flipped the state, Republicans took back the Auditor and Treasurer posts.If you're not registered to vote, get on it! To check your registration anywhere in the U.S., go to Vote.gov. @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Post) Sean Diller (no social)The Heartland Collective - Sign Up Today!JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/

Wisconsin Democrats look to boost local journalism | Missouri Republicans cobble stupid ideas together | School voucher boosters need some extra help with math | Key Attorney General races in the 2024 electionsWisconsin Dems Propose Legislation To Support Journalismhttps://wisconsinexaminer.com/brief/democrats-propose-ways-of-bolstering-local-news/Amid widespread layoffs in the journalism industry and ongoing concerns about newsroom closures and consolidations, Wisconsin Democrats are proposing some ways of boosting the local journalism industry. A package of bills — coauthored by Reps. Jimmy Anderson (D-Fitchburg), Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) and Sen. Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) — would create a tax credit for people who subscribe to local newspapers, a fellowship program to get individuals into the field, and a Civic Information Consortium Board that would award grants to local news.Rep Anderson said “Local journalism is essential to our democracy. It keeps voters informed and engaged on the issues that matter most to their communities, and local reporters also play an important role in keeping officials accountable to their constituents. But local news is dying.” “News deserts are disproportionately located in rural areas, low-income areas, and communities of color. The three bills in this package are designed to ensure that all Wisconsinites can access high quality, reliable local journalism.”The journalism fellowship program would be administered by the University of Wisconsin System. Under the program, a panel of UW journalism professors and industry experts would choose 25 fellows to match with participating newsrooms for a one-year fellowship. Participants, who would be required to hold a two- or four-year degree in journalism, media, communications or a similar program, would receive a $40,000 salary.Another bill would create a nonrefundable tax credit as a way of encouraging people to subscribe to their local newspaper. When subscribing to a qualifying local newspaper, taxpayers could receive a tax credit equal to 50% of the amount paid to subscribe. The credit would be limited to a maximum of $250 in each taxable year.Missouri Proposed Change On Initiative Petitions Creates An Electoral College Outcomehttps://missouriindependent.com/2024/02/05/as-few-as-1-in-5-voters-could-defeat-initiative-petitions-under-missouri-senate-proposal/BY: RUDI KELLER - FEBRUARY 5, 2024 10:00 AMAs few as 1 in 5 voters could defeat initiative petitions under Missouri Senate proposalThe legislation set for debate in the Senate would require a majority vote in 82 state House districts and a statewide majority to approve constitutional amendments  Called a concurrent majority, an analysis of voting patterns by The Independent shows that the change would make it possible for as few as 20% of voters to determine the outcome of statewide ballot measures.Tim Jones, state director of the Missouri Freedom Caucus, pushing the change, said “This to me is a very similar concept to the electoral college.”The proposal is taking on new urgency for GOP leaders because a proposal to overturn Missouri's abortion ban could be on the ballot in November. Republicans see changing the rules as the only way to defeat it.Opponents claim the idea undermines majority rule, which has determined the outcome of constitutional questions in Missouri since 1846.Chuck Hatfield, an attorney representing Protect Majority Rule, which is raising money for a possible campaign against the amendment said, “Their goal is to make sure that even when an overwhelming majority of Missourians overall support a measure, rural voters can still defeat it,”Democrats in the Senate, who have been content to let the GOP civil war play out without interfering, are “vehemently” opposed to any effort to change the current simple majority to pass ballot measuresRed State School Voucher Programs Need To Go Back To School For Basic Mathhttps://www.thenation.com/article/society/school-vouchers-red-state-budgets/JENNIFER C. BERKSHIRE and JACK SCHNEIDERFor GOP lawmakers who view public education as a quasi-socialist project, the gaping hole in state budgets left by subsidizing private school tuition is a feature, not a bug.In Arizona, taxpayers are now staring down a $400 million shortfall, with an even bigger bill coming due next year. How did the Grand Canyon State go from sitting on a huge cash reserve to facing a rising tide of red ink? Simple. Voucher proponents suggested that paying for private school tuition would cost taxpayers $65 million a year; but as it stands, the program is on track to cost roughly 15 times that. All told, Arizona taxpayers are likely to spend close to a billion dollars reimbursing the cost of tuition and luxury expenses—including ski resort passes, pianos, and theme park tickets—for families whose children were never enrolled in the public schools.It isn't just Arizona's problem. Over the past two years, multiple states have enacted universal or near-universal voucher programs that far exceed initial cost projections. In Iowa, Governor Kim Reynolds pushed an expansive voucher program that gives $7,500 to any Iowa family for private school tuition. But demand for the program among parents who already send their kids to private schools, most of which are religious, has far exceeded expectations. Now Iowans are on the hook for the tuition of 17,000 private school students—a bill that will total $345 million a year next year. The same story has unfolded in Ohio, Arkansas, West Virginia, and elsewhere.It wasn't just the price tag that voucher proponents were deceptive about—it was also the projected beneficiaries of such programs. Advocates promoted vouchers as a benefit for poor students, students with disabilities, and students in struggling schools. Yet the reality has looked very different. As The Wall Street Journal recently reported, the vast majority of parents taking advantage of these tuition coupons are those who already send their kids to private schools. Key State Level Attorney General Elections for 2024https://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/this-years-key-attorney-general-and-secretary-of-state-races/By Louis Jacobson 2024 State RacesThis year, there will be 17 elections for Secretary of State and Attorney General in states across the U.S., but only a few are on track to be competitive. Today we'll talk about the Attorney General races in North Carolina and Pennsylvania.North Carolina: Open seat (Josh Stein, D, is running for governor)In a hot election cycle in North Carolina with lots of competitive races and open seats, the AG contest could prove unusually compelling. It has been over a century since the state elected a Republican to this office, although this race could be exceedingly close—just as the last few contests have been.The two frontrunners for the open AG seat are both sitting members of Congress: Republican Dan Bishop and Democrat Jeff Jackson. Bishop is a favorite of the GOP's conservative wing, having been a member of the House Freedom Caucus and a thorn in the side of former Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Jackson—who joined the AG race after effectively being drawn out of his seat in re-districting last year—has attracted a national following for his posts on TikTok. While Bishop appears to have a clear shot at the GOP nomination, Jackson must first win a March 5 primary against Durham County District Attorney Satana Deberry, and attorney and veteran Tim Dunn. Louis Jacobson at Sabato's Crystal Ball says if Jackson and Bishop do meet in November, the race could go either way and is a true toss-up.In Pennsylvania's AG election this year, Both party primaries are on track to be competitive.The Democrats have five credible candidates: former Auditor General Eugene DePasquale, former Bucks County Solicitor Joe Khan, former top Philadelphia public defender Keir Bradford-Grey, veteran and state Rep. Jared Solomon, and Jack Stollsteimer, the district attorney in populous Delaware County near Philadelphia.The Republicans have two: York County District Attorney Dave Sunday, who has been endorsed by the state party, and veteran and state Rep. Craig Williams.In the Democratic primary, DePasquale, as the only candidate from western Pennsylvania, and Bradford-Grey, as the only Black candidate, may have an edge in a contest where as little as 21% of the vote could be enough to win the nomination. On the GOP side, Sunday should have a modest edge.The general election should be highly competitive, and it could swing depending on the dynamics on the rest of the ballot, including how the competitive races for president and Senate play out. There has been some ticket-splitting in Pennsylvania in recent presidential cycles, though. In 2016, as Republicans won the presidential and Senate races, Democrats won the contests for Attorney General, Auditor, and Treasurer. In 2020, as Joe Biden flipped the state, Republicans took back the Auditor and Treasurer posts.If you're not registered to vote, get on it! To check your registration anywhere in the U.S., go to Vote.gov. @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Post) Sean Diller (no social)The Heartland Collective - Sign Up Today!JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/

Last week saw significant developments in two deeply divisive areas of Missouri law. What will lawmakers do with legislation limiting transgender rights and health care this year, and will voters enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution?

Today's Headlines: Yesterday, arrests were made in Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands, with seven individuals suspected of planning attacks on Jewish institutions in Europe. Four are linked to Hamas, though Hamas denies involvement. Law enforcement in these countries and the U.S. will increase public presence around Jewish areas. In EU news, talks on Ukraine's membership began, coinciding with Russian President Putin's commitment to maintaining the current war strategy. The Biden administration urged Israel to wind down its conflict with Hamas, seeking more precise tactics within three weeks. New York Republicans selected Mazi Melesa Pilip to replace George Santos, while Democrats chose Tom Suozzi. A CDC report highlighted child gun accidents, emphasizing the need for safe storage. The Supreme Court upheld an Illinois ban on AR-15 weapons. Missouri Republicans proposed bills allowing homicide charges for abortion, and in Georgia, Rudy Giuliani's trial for defamation of election workers is underway, seeking damages of at least $24 million each. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Reuters: Seven arrested in Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands over suspected terrorism plots WA Post: E.U. agrees to open membership talks with Ukraine NY Times: U.S. Urges Israel to Scale Back Ground War in Gaza by Year's End: Live Updates NBC News: New York Republicans choose ex-Israel Defense Forces soldier as nominee to replace George Santos Axios: Kids killed in gun accidents usually found weapon in the bedroom: CDC NPR: Supreme Court leaves Illinois semiautomatic gun ban in place PBS: Missouri lawmakers propose allowing homicide charges for women who have abortions NBC News: Live updates: Deliberations begin in Rudy Giuliani defamation trial involving Georgia election workers Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Speaker of the Missouri House is taking heat — especially from some in his own Republican party — for double-dipping on travel expense reimbursements. What does the flare-up tell us about the state of the Missouri GOP and next year's fast approaching elections?

Co-hosts David Nir and David Beard have lots of reasons to vent their rage on this week's episode of "The Downballot." First up: Alabama Republicans, who defied a court order to pass a new congressional map with two Black-majority districts—which the state's Republican governor all but admitted they did deliberately. Then there are Ohio Republicans, whose attempt to curtail citizens' rights to pass ballot initiatives is on the verge of going down in flames. Finally, we've got Missouri Republicans, who just got unanimously spanked by the state Supreme Court for trying to thwart an abortion rights amendment.But it's not all fury from the Davids. There's also some shockingly good polling for Democrats in Kentucky's race for governor—conducted by, believe it or not, a GOP firm. And finally, we have some surprise good news from overseas, where Spain's center-left Socialists appear to have pulled a rabbit out of their hats in a gutsy snap election that had looked like their doom.Transcript to come.

The FBI has arrested 21-year old Jack Teixeira, a member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard suspected of leaking classified government documents on Discord early last month. The materials revealed sensitive information about the war in Ukraine, and how the U.S. spies on some of its allies.A federal appeals court partially blocked the decision by a Texas judge to suspend the FDA's approval of mifepristone, but with tightened restrictions. The Justice Department is now asking the Supreme Court to weigh in on the conflicting decisions over the abortion pill.And in headlines: President Biden announced a plan to expand healthcare access to DACA recipients, Missouri Republicans are threatening to defund public libraries in the state, and New York Mayor Eric Adams has appointed the city's first-ever ‘rat czar.'Show Notes:Where Can I Get an Abortion? | U.S. Abortion Clinic Locator – https://www.abortionfinder.org/Vote Save America | Fuck Bans Action Plan – https://votesaveamerica.com/roe/What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastCrooked Coffee is officially here. Our first blend, What A Morning, is available in medium and dark roasts. Wake up with your own bag at crooked.com/coffeeFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

Trump may excel at firing up resentment in the base, but the party is squandering support from an entire generation of young people. Plus, Alvin Bragg sues Jim Jordan, Tennessee's governor calls for a red flag law, and Missouri Republicans try to defund libraries. John Harwood joins Charlie Sykes today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump may excel at firing up resentment in the base, but the party is squandering support from an entire generation of young people. Plus, Alvin Bragg sues Jim Jordan, Tennessee's governor calls for a red flag law, and Missouri Republicans try to defund libraries. John Harwood joins Charlie Sykes today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

-Ron made no attempt to advance his candidacy, just whiny vows to defend his rival. Why is this weenie even bothering? -The easiest way to rob a bank is to own one, Rashida Tlaib reminded us this week -File Follies: The FBI disclosed its letter announcing a flip-flop in response to our FOIA request. First, the Bureau told lawmakers that it wouldn't talk about informants. Then, it announced an investigation after a Republican screamed at them. -Trump cucks (e.g. Matt Taibbi), Howard Schultz, Judge Reed O'Connor, Missouri Republicans, Joanne Segovia (the fentanyl-dealing cop) and Elon Musk are this week's Garbage Can nominees. Music by Adam Fligsten www.adamfligsten.com To listen to future episodes, subscribe at Patreon.com/DistrictSentinel