Podcasts about public comments

Last night's Boston School Committee meeting covered declining enrollment, the Superintendent's contract and an update on transformation schools. Enrollment and Graduation Rates:  Member Brandon Cardet-Hernandez raised two key questions about district trends, enrollment and graduation rates, both of which have been ongoing areas of concern. Superintendent Skipper confirmed that enrollment is declining across the district, particularly among “newcomer” students, whose numbers are “roughly half” of what they were last year. She explained that while BPS is working to support families, several upcoming cohorts will be smaller, a trend driven by both post-COVID demographic shifts and broader declines in birth rates. The Superintendent also noted that a more complete enrollment report will be presented in November. As for graduation rates, Skipper said that while internal numbers suggest an increase in June graduations and a “robust summer cohort,” final figures will not be available until the state releases official data later in the school year. Public Comment and the Upcoming Exam School Vote: 33 speakers addressed the Committee during public comment, with many focused on the exam school admissions policy. The upcoming vote on this issue will take place next week, and the evening featured impassioned arguments on both sides of the debate, some defending the current system with others pushing for policy shifts. In addition to the exam school discussion, quite a few speakers advocated for increasing access to dual-language programming. Superintendent's Contract Discussion:  The Committee then voted to approve several grants before turning to a discussion of Superintendent Skipper's new contract. In framing the conversation, Superintendent Skipper spoke passionately about her commitment to Boston and the mission of BPS. Absent in the discussion was a lack of benchmarks or goals tied to Skipper's renewal. Member Cardet-Hernandez echoed this sentiment, and he called for a more calibrated and evidence-based evaluation process. Transformation Schools Accountability Update:  The Committee then heard an update on Transformation Schools, schools identified by the state as requiring targeted intervention. Superintendent Skipper noted that while there are “signs of progress,” persistent challenges remain, including low student achievement and chronic absenteeism. She highlighted that for the third consecutive year, more schools improved their accountability percentile than declined, with 18 schools improving and eight remaining steady. Member Cardet-Hernandez called the presentation both encouraging and sobering, noting that despite incremental gains, roughly one-third of BPS schools remain in transformation status, serving the highest concentrations of Black, Latino, low-income, multilingual, and special education students. State of the Schools Address: Special guest, Greg Maynard, from the Boston Policy Institute discussed the first ever State of the Schools address from Mayor Michelle Wu. While the Mayor touted new bilingual education, an increase of air conditioning units, and improvement on  transportation times, there were a number of more thorny issues that the Mayor avoided. The speech stopped short of confronting the district's most pressing challenges. For instance, while Mayor Wu cited examples of students taking advanced coursework, her discussion of overall academic performance was minimal. Mayor Wu did not address Boston Public Schools' recently released MCAS results, which remain far below pre-pandemic levels. Finally, on transportation, Wu noted that 96% of school buses arrived on time yesterday but did not address the district's long-term failure to meet the standards required under the 2022 Systemic Improvement Plan (SIP), which set a monthly 95% on-time goal. To read the full speech, please click here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The I Love CVille Show headlines: The Good, Bad & Ugly From The City Council Meeting Neil Williamson Public Comments To City Council Angela Spathos Public Comments To City Council Masked Activist's Public Comments To City Council City Council Votes To Approve $6.2M For City Shelter Virginia #16 Ranking Highest Since 11/2007 (Al Groh) City Council Has To Enforce No Camping In Public Places Violet Crown Has Sold, Will Stay A Movie Theater Read Viewer & Listener Comments Live On-Air The I Love CVille Show airs live Monday – Friday from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm on The I Love CVille Network. Watch and listen to The I Love CVille Show on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, iTunes, Apple Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Fountain, Amazon Music, Audible, Rumble and iLoveCVille.com.

The Office of the Tax Ombud yesterday published its Draft Report into alleged e-Filing Profile Hijacking for public comment. The aim is to identify factors that make taxpayers vulnerable to e-Filing profile hijackings, to evaluate SARS's response mechanisms to taxpayers and suggest areas for improvement . According to the Ombud , most cases involve fraud below R10 000 but there are significant instances exceeding R100 000. For more we are now joined on the line by Tax Ombus, Ms Yanga Mputa

Federal lawmakers this summer created a $50 billion fund to stabilize rural hospitals and other providers. State health officials want public comment on how to spend that money.

Send us a textGrowth doesn't wait for perfect alignment, and neither should we. This conversation with Mayor Michele Randall digs into the choices shaping Southern Utah right now: a Northern Corridor designed to relieve real congestion, a beloved Zone Six worth protecting, and a Western Corridor that shouldn't split SunRiver's sense of place. We walk the ground-level details—UDOT influence, MPO dynamics, SITLA's school-funding mandate, and federal timelines—so you can judge the trade-offs with clear eyes.We also trace how traffic and housing connect. St. George's topography and past land-use shifts created choke points that neighborhood commercial can finally ease. Think daily needs embedded near homes, fewer cross-town trips, and smarter corridors that carry regional growth without turning downtown into a freeway. On the housing front, Michele backs practical flexibility: ADUs in every zone, mixed-style neighborhoods, studio and mid-rise apartments near jobs like Tech Ridge, and a faster, clearer path through approvals. Affordability isn't solved by slogans—it's zoning, timing, and supply that work together.Budgets matter because priorities do. You'll hear the unvarnished timeline behind the proposed property tax increase, why the council reversed course at truth-in-taxation, and how the city still funded core public safety—new stations, equipment, and a majority of planned positions—by cutting elsewhere and tapping capital funds. We get into the city's new budgeting approach where council priorities lead and departments build to outcomes: safer streets, maintained roads, reliable parks, responsive services.Along the way, we confront labels and look at leadership. Michele argues that a nonpartisan mayor meets with everyone, protects heritage with context (from national historic status for the Sugar Loaf and the “D” to a new interpretive trail), and keeps the focus on what makes daily life better. She addresses attendance rumors head-on, shares her health journey, and emphasizes how city work continued seamlessly with strong staff and open channels—public comment rebuilt, online submissions live, and direct contact by phone and email.Please make sure you like and subscribe, share it with other voters throughout Washington County to help them make informed decisions in the upcoming election. Visit VoteSTG.com for more candidate interviews.Looking for a Real Estate expert? Find us here!www.wealth435.comhttps://linktr.ee/wealth435Below are our wonderful friends!Find FS Coffee here:https://fscoffeecompany.com/Find Tuacahn Amphitheater here:https://www.tuacahn.org/Find Blue Form Media here:https://www.blueformmedia.com/[00:00:00] Intro and welcome.[00:03:40] Rebuilding Public Comment[00:12:45] Direct Access: Calls, Emails, Meetings[00:16:45] How Agendas Get Made[00:21:00] Northern Corridor: Support And Limits[00:28:10] Zone Six: Protect Or Build[00:33:40] Western Corridor And SunRiver[00:37:45] Traffic, Land Use, And Neighborhood Commercial[00:45:40] Zoning For Affordability: ADUs To Mixed Use[00:53:10] Density, Tech Ridge, And Housing Types[00:58:40] Budget, Taxes, And Public Safety Priorities

Public comments from the first Cache FOG committee open house -- Where you can comment on the 6 proposed redistricting maps 

September 25th, 2025

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This week on Regional Roundup from Rocky Mountain Community Radio, we hear a report on efforts to roll back the federal Roadless Rule, which currently prohibits road construction and timber harvesting in undeveloped land within the U.S. National Forest System. We also hear stories about a quinceañera in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, a new app designed to keep residents better informed about wildfires, and a notorious case of wolf cruelty that may be shifting public attitudes toward the animals. And we finish up with an audio postcard from Boulder, Colorado, where birders are hoping to catch a glimpse of a rare tropical anhinga.

Today is Monday, September 15. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.

President Trump signed an order to implement a trade agreement with Japan that's expected to increase U.S. ag sales by $8 billion a year, and the USDA extended the public comment period for its reorganization plan to September 30.

Episode 35: Gays Against Groomers, et al. v. Garcia, et al.Gays Against Groomers, et al. v. Garcia, et al., argued before Judges Joel M. Carson, David M. Ebel, and Richard E. N. Federico in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit on September 10, 2025. Argued by Institute for Free Speech Senior Attorney Del Kolde (on behalf of Gays Against Groomers, et al.) and Edward T. Ramey (on behalf of Garcia, et al.)Background of the case [from the Institute for Free Speech case page]:Colorado legislators' actions to suppress and ban disfavored speech during public comment time on HB24-1071, dubbed “Tiara's Law,” represent an alarming assault on First Amendment rights. Trans ideology requires adherents to use a trans-identifying person's preferred pronouns and adopted trans name. Doing otherwise is called “misgendering” or “deadnaming.” During hearings on what its sponsors called “Tiara's Law” certain legislators required that all speakers refrain from misgendering or deadnaming and engage only in “respectful discourse.” Speakers who failed to comply were interrupted, cut off, and prevented from expressing their opinions, including that “Tiara” is a male felon who illustrates why name changes should not be so easy. One speaker even had her testimony erased from the public record.  That's why Institute for Free Speech attorneys filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of the group Gays Against Groomers, the Rocky Mountain Women's Network, and individuals from those groups affected by this attempt to shut down debate over transgender legislation. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, named Colorado State Representatives Lorena Garcia, Mike Weissman, Leslie Herod, and State Senators Julie Gonzales and Dafna Michaelson Jenet as having unlawfully restricted or chilled speech related to trans issues, particularly as it pertains to debate over “Tiara's Law.” Statement of the issues [from the Appellants' Opening Brief]:Does the First Amendment prohibit state actors from engaging in viewpoint discrimination during the public comment portions of legislative committee hearings, which the parties agree are limited public fora?Do legislators enjoy absolute legislative immunity for enforcing a viewpoint-based censorship regime during a public comment period on pending legislation that results in the silencing of individuals who dissent from transgender ideology, including the concepts of “misgendering” and “deadnaming?”Is legislative immunity a personal defense available to legislators sued in their official capacities for declarative and injunctive relief?Are claims for injunctive and declaratory relief moot where defendant legislators still maintain vague and subjective decorum rules, have previously censored disfavored views on a current topic, do not disavow future enforcement, and have erased, but not restored, a public comment due to the viewpoint expressed?In a case involving a dispute about transgender ideology, is it unlawful and prejudicial for the district court to require parties and their counsel to adhere to transgender ideology, including to conform their speech to the ideology by mandating the use of preferred pronouns contrary to their conscience and providing for a reporting mechanism for those who do not comply?Resources:Institute for Free Speech Case PageAppellants' Opening BriefAppellees' Answer BriefAppellants' Reply BriefThe Institute for Free Speech promotes and defends the political speech rights to freely speak, assemble, publish, and petition the government guaranteed by the First Amendment. If you're enjoying the Free Speech Arguments podcast, please subscribe and leave a review on your preferred podcast platform. To support the Institute's mission or inquire about legal assistance, please visit our website: www.ifs.org

The USDA extended the public comment period for its controversial reorganization plan to September 30. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vancouver resident Peter Bracchi's letter criticizes the City Council's June 2024 decision to stop televising the new monthly Community Communication Forums, arguing the change reduces transparency and access, and urges restoring televised public comment. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-vancouver-city-council-lowers-standards-by-silencing-televised-public-comment/ #Opinion #VancouverWA #CityCouncil #Transparency #PublicComment #OpenGovernment #CVTV #CommunityForums

More than six million acres of Montana forests could be opened up to road development under a new proposal from the Trump administration. Public comment on the proposal is open until September 19.

Community members of western Montana's Swan Valley are deciding what the future of the recreation destination should look like.

Today is Monday, August 25. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.

Ryan Duffy, member of the Enbridge Communication Team, joins the show to update listeners on the latest developments surrounding the Line 5 project. He explains how the public can participate during the current comment period, what Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is reviewing with the permit, and where things stand with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' decision. Duffy also highlights the Enbridge Information Center at the Straits, where visitors can learn more about the project, its safety measures, and its importance to Michigan's energy future. Visit https://www.enbridge.com/line5tunnel for more information

Clarence Ford speaks to Alexis Olds, Head of Southern Africa, Compassion in World Farming SA on the Countdown to 25 August deadline for public comment on Live Animal Export. Sign the petition here: https://dears.africa/campaigns/should-live-animal-exports-be-banned-have-your-say Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Views & News with Clarence Ford Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to Views and News with Clarence Ford broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BdpaXRn Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tift County farmer Ryan Branch receive the Best Cotton Award, and USDA opens 30-day public comment period to provide feedback on the Department's reorganization plan.

Farmers could be closer to growing crop varieties better at fighting off diseases thanks to a new scientific breakthrough with AI, and USDA opens 30-day public comment period to provide feedback on the Department's reorganization plan.

USDA Opens Public Comment Period on Department Reorganization Plan

On this BONUS EPISODE, we present audio of the public comment at the Sumner, WA City Council Meeting of Monday, August 4, 2025. This is the first such meeting held since the Ryan House was demolished. The historic structure was demolished, beginning after dark on July 24, 2025 (just over 10 days ago) by its owner, the City of Sumner. CASCADE OF HISTORY broadcast live from the Ryan House on two occasions this year, including on Sunday, July 27, 2025 – just a few days after the demolition. The community group – Save Ryan House – put up a sincere and transparent attempt to work with the City of Sumner to preserve and restore the 150-year old home, but the City Sumner appeared to never really listen to any of the proposed solutions and charged ahead. This audio was recorded from the livestream of the meeting via YouTube. You'll hear a lot of familiar names and voices – and a lot of the passion and fire – that you might remember from our many broadcasts from and about the Ryan House. CASCADE OF HISTORY is broadcast LIVE most Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time via SPACE 101.1 FM in Seattle and gallantly streams everywhere via www.space101fm.org. The radio station is located at historic Magnuson Park - formerly Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms.

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the impact of having Debora Juarez back on the Seattle City Council, a breakdown of a tighter-than-expected Mayor's race and a high-intensity City Attorney's race, a curious challenge with seating the Seattle Renter's Commission, a new federal executive order on homelessness, and a proposal to change the way public comment is admitted at Seattle City Council. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

[00:00:00] - Show Introduction & Jane Slater Joins [00:00:29] - The Ongoing Micah Parsons Contract Situation [00:01:27] - Cowboys Contract Negotiation Tactics & Locker Room Impact [00:07:22] - Cowboys Culture & Potential Locker Room Rift [00:11:32] - Jake Ferguson's Potential as No. 3 Pass Catcher [00:14:11] - Early Impressions of Backup QB Joe Milton [00:16:22] - Training Camp Standouts (Non-Drama Focus) [00:20:14] - Negotiation Games with Players & Agents [00:24:43] - The Netflix Special, Jerry's Marketing, and Contract Timing [00:26:27] - Cowboys Dysfunctional Negotiations & Micah's Plea [00:28:10] - Fan Perceptions, Player Salaries, and Jerry's Public Comments [00:29:28] - CeeDee Lamb's Confidence & WR Hierarchy

Clark County Council chose not to advance a proposal to make the clerk position appointed after public outcry. Officials deferred the issue to the Charter Review Commission for further evaluation. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/public-comment-prevails-no-action-taken-on-clerk-agenda-item-at-clark-county-council-meeting/ #ClarkCountyCouncil #ClarkCountyClerk #PublicComment #CharterReview #Transparency #VancouverWA #SueMarshall #AliciaTopper #RobAnderson

  Kansas BHA board members Marshal Loftus and Kurt Ratzlaff break down the most recent KDWP commission meeting from June 2025.  We have time stamps listed below for referencing the YouTube meeting recordings. If you want to skip our banter at the beginning and get right into the content, skip ahead to the 14:30 Mark.   JUNE KDWP COMMISSION MEETING YOUTUBE LINK   21min Waterfowl History 31min Trout 46min Blue Cats 49min Various Fish Species 56min Regs in Promulgation 1hr 28min Hunting Pressure on Public Wetlands 1hr 39min KBA Opposes Expansion of Night hunting season 1hr 48min Secretary's Remarks 1hr 53min KS Fed of Houndsmen opposes Expansion of Night hunting season 2hr 23min Waterfowl Reg History 3hr 19min Turkeys 3hr 26min Commission Procedure 3hr 34 min Sean Miller Loves Trail Cams 3hr 56min Public Comments 4hr 25min Rep. Carpenter on Funding

July 1, 2025 ~ Yesterday ended the public comment period for the Great Lakes Tunnel Project. Mike Alaimo, Senior Director of Legislative and External Affairs for the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, joins Marie Osborne to discuss this.

CRESA will undergo an on-site accreditation review starting July 7 to maintain its status with CALEA, the national authority for public safety communications standards. Residents are invited to comment as part of the evaluation process. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/calea-accreditation-assessor-invites-public-comment/ #CRESA #publicsafety #CALEA #ClarkCounty #emergencyservices #accreditation #lawenforcement #telecommunications #JulieRighterDove

A critical look at the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program's impact on historic Fort Vancouver, Hayden Island, and downtown properties as the June 8 public comment deadline approaches. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-public-comment-on-impacts-of-bridge-on-historic-structures/ #JohnLey #I5Bridge #FortVancouver #HistoricPreservation #VancouverWA

Clark County is seeking public comment on the proposed Parks and Nature Capital Improvement Plan, a six-year proposal addressing local park needs. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/public-comment-period-open-for-the-clark-county-parks-and-nature-capital-improvement-plan/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #parks #community #publicworks #capitalprojects #opencomment #parksplan #parksandnature #communityinput

On the Wednesday, May 21 edition of Georgia Today: Atlanta housing authority is offering 20 years of property tax relief to seniors; an autonomous vehicle company is coming to Georgia; does the state's Public Service Commission actually consider what people say during public comment periods?

The Administrative Procedures Act provisions for public comment ensure Americans can weigh in on proposed changes to federal rules and regulations. The Trump administration is finding new ways to skirt the requirements. Joining me to discuss what this means for transparency and public involvement is POGO's Effective and Accountable Government team associate, Janice Luong.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Highlights today include: How to Fix LightFair, Public Comments on LightFair, Private Comments on LightFair, Anne Kustner Discusses LightFair 2025 and Long-Term Trends, U.S.-China Tariff Reduction Brings Relief.

WA's environmental watchdog has taken the unusual step of reopening public consultation to Woodside's $30 billion Browse joint venture project after the company modified its proposal.

The IBR Program is holding an online open house and comment period through June 8 to gather input on how it will protect historic and cultural places affected by the bridge project. Learn how the public can participate. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/share-your-thoughts-ibr-program-holding-online-open-house-and-public-comment-period/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #IBRprogram #historicpreservation #publiccomment #Section106 #Vancouver #transportation

In this episode of The Olympia Standard, we dive into the city's now-dormant effort to revise its Memorandum of Understanding with neighborhood associations and explore how representative those groups really are. We bring academic and personal insights into why public participation in local government remains so limited, from structural complexity and lack of access to the outsized influence of well-resourced voices. We also consider what it takes to make local democracy more inclusive, transparent, and effective.

The public can once again weigh in on plans for a historic lakeside lodge in the Swan Valley

Clark County is seeking public comment on key draft plans that shape local investments in housing, shelter, and economic development through 2029. Learn how these proposals could impact affordable housing, business support, and rental assistance programs. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-seeks-public-comment-on-plans-tied-to-cdbg-and-home-funding/ #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #housingfunding #CDBG #HOMEgrants #affordablehousing #communitydevelopment

Community members and Tribal advocates are standing together to say NO tothe proposed expansion of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). As part of agrowing movement for environmental justice and accountability, local communityorganizations including Tewa Women United, Concerned Citizens for Nuclear Safety,Communities for Clean Water, Honor Our Pueblo Existence, and Three SistersCollective launched the 2025 SovereignTea Community Conversations series that willend with a powerful hybrid session that will center public education, dialogue, and actionaround LANL's ongoing and proposed nuclear weapons activities.

In this episode, Doug and his co-host dive into the controversy surrounding the use of the Signal app by top U.S. security officials and discuss the implications of leaked war plans. They analyze the U.S.'s involvement in Yemen, the intricacies of attacking Iran, and the chaotic situation in the Middle East. The conversation also covers the challenges of obtaining reliable news in a digital age, the impact of tariffs on the global economy, and China's evolving stance towards the U.S. The hosts debate about unlocking pension savings in Europe, the threat of capital levies, and the potential privatization of the TSA. Finally, they touch on the rising copper prices and what this could mean for the economy. They wrap up with a look at the future of European migration trends and the ongoing challenges in finding credible information on global events. 00:00 Introduction and Signal App Controversy 01:44 US Military and Yemen Conflict 04:32 Israel and Middle East Tensions 06:10 Signal Chats and War Ethics 18:10 Government Overstaffing and Waste 22:24 Economic Policies and Tariffs 28:01 Mark Carney's Public Comment and Trump's Statements 28:21 Concerns Over the Digital Euro and European Savings 28:52 European Exodus: Where to Go? 31:31 Unlocking Savings: Historical Context and Implications 34:10 Trump's Government Reallocations and Capital Levies 38:19 Epic City: Islamic Property Development in Texas 48:01 Copper Prices and Economic Predictions 51:54 Gold Stocks and Market Outlook 53:00 Conclusion and Farewell

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00000195-8f79-db07-a1d5-fffd70430000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/good-morning-from-wvik-news/2025-03-13/davenport-city-council-reinstates-live-streaming-public-commentsJoseph LeahyDavenport City Council reinstates live-streaming public comments.

01:56: RFK Jr. responses to measles criticism;14:33: HHS rescinds public comments rule;20:28: scientists' HHS contracts not renewed;24:25: RFK to meet with food corporations;25:56: Nicole Shanahan funds L.A. mayor recall.

Across America, in sprawling university teaching facilities and in picturesque rural hospitals, administrators are dealing with a powerful tool called statistical extrapolation.When auditors say that they're using statistical “sampling” to review your Medicare claims, what they are often doing is using extrapolation – which could take what might appear to be minor discrepancies in your billing and turn them into major financial obligations.To learn more about extrapolation and what it means for you and your team, the producers of RACmonitor have invited senior healthcare analyst Frank Cohen to be the special guest during the next live edition of Monitor Mondays.The venerable weekly Internet broadcast will also include these instantly recognizable features:• Monday Rounds: Ronald Hirsch, MD, vice president of R1 RCM, will be making his Monday Rounds.• The RAC Report: Healthcare attorney Knicole Emanuel, partner at the law firm of Nelson Mullins, will report the latest news about auditors.• Risky Business: Healthcare attorney David Glaser, shareholder in the law offices of Fredrikson & Byron, will join the broadcast with his trademark segment.• Legislative Update: Cate Brantley, senior government affairs liaison for Zelis, will report on the latest news concerning healthcare legislation.

The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors meets today, starting at 9:00 a.m. We spoke with board chairman, Supervisor John Haschak about two issues that are very likely to generate substantial public comment. The first, has to do with, well public comment, and how much the Board should allow and at what point in the meeting. The second topic has to do with the cannabis ordinance and whether it covers grows of 10,000 square feet or twice that size.

Superior Court Judge Ann Moorman on Wednesday ordered the case against Chamise Cubbison, Mendocino County's former auditor-controller, to proceed to a preliminary hearing. Moorman will rule on an motion to dismiss after that hearing. On Tuesday the newly elected Board of Supervisors met for the first time. Among their first actions was to elect a chair and vice chair and limit public comment on specific topics to no more than ten minutes.

In this episode, Cory Gaines of Colorado Accountability Project is back, flip phone in hand, with best practices and stories of public comment. If you're not at the table, kids, you're on the menu. This episode of ProAg Podcast is made possible by Adam Rose's Iliff Custom Cabinetry and Premier Farm Credit. Please let them know you appreciate their investment in what matters. Please subscribe and share this podcast. Thanks! Check your cows, check your fields, check your neighbors.

On the News Reel today, we talk to Doug McMurdo, editor of the Times-Independent, about a sergeant with the Grand County Sheriff's Office who won Investigator of the Year for his work against internet crimes. We also discuss a new state law that requires the county to review subdivision applications within 160 days, among other changes. We finish up with a quick forecast of what's to come for the Grand County Commission, which will welcome its new commissioners at their first meeting on Jan. 7. - Show Notes - • Grand County sergeant honored as ICAC Investigator of the Year https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/grand-county-sergeant-honored-as-icac-investigator-of-the-year/ • Here's how Grand County's subdivision review process is changing https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/heres-how-grand-countys-subdivision-review-process-is-changing/ • Renewal amid challenges: The Year in Review Part 2 https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/renewal-amid-challenges-the-year-in-review-part-2/