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The Public Service Commission voted to remove vice chairman Davante Lewis after he called Governor Landry an "A-hole" on social media. It's part of a larger pattern of punishing public figures for speaking out against Trump and Governor Landry. What happened to the free speech warriors? Davante Lewis, Public Service Commissioner, joins Ian Hoch to explain the situation.

This hour, Ian Hoch drops the 2 o'clock News Bomb then speaks with Davante Lewis, Public Service Commissioner, about why he called Governor Jeff Landry an "a-hole" on social media.

On today's show, guest host Ian Hoch speaks with Dr. Donna Williams, Associate Dean for Public Health Practice & Community Engagement at LSU Health New Orleans, about the rise of colon cancer in young people. Then, Davante Lewis, Public Service Commissioner, joins the show to explain why he called Governor Jeff Landry an "a-hole" on social media. Finally, Vittoria Elliot, Platforms and Power reporter at WIRED Magazine, also joins to help clarify who the people that work for DOGE are.

The Public Service Commissioner says he doesn't know whether personal Census and Covid-19 information collected at Manurewa Marae ahead of the 2023 election was misused but it was possible. Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A push for government agencies to raise the bar when handling public data. The Public Service Commission's revealed multiple failures by Stats New Zealand, Health New Zealand, and the Ministry of Health, with regard to safeguarding data. It comes after allegations surfaced last June about a potential misuse of Census and Covid vaccine data by providers at Manurewa Marae. Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche told Mike Hosking that there's a broader issue. He says the model that's been used is very good and the people who work in it are amazing, but the model is no longer fit for purpose. "We live in a world that's changing dramatically, we've got the adoption of technology and all of those things, and we need to sort of face into that and get ahead of the curve.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You have to read it to believe it and even in reading it, it might well be you still can't believe it. A report, one of a number of investigations now underway, has reported back on whether personal Census and Covid intel collected at Manurewa Marae was misused for electoral purposes. It's important to point out that this particular report didn't have it within its scope to find out whether the marae did anything shonky. That's still to come. The marae, if you recall, was managed by Takutai Tarsh Kemp, who was also a Māori Party candidate, and she went on to win the electorate by a handful of votes. What this report does find is proof, beyond any shadow of a doubt, that even when you stack the public service full of people the way the Labour Government did, they are still incompetent. The head of Stats NZ is going. He won't be reappointed. Each of the departments looked into —Stats NZ, Health New Zealand, and the Ministry of Health— have all been found hopelessly wanting. It was a combination of not really having any oversight on information that may, or may not, be protected and that may, or may not, be inappropriately used, plus when concerns were raised still doing nothing about it. "High trust models" were in place. Remember the golden Ardern and Hipkins days of high trust models? It basically confirms the Public Service Commissioner's findings last week that the public service isn't fit for purpose. It has too many meetings, there are too many departments, we need a few gotten rid of, and if you designed it today it wouldn't be like it is. There are no safeguards, no regard for privacy, and the issues around privacy in the report shows it's just a litany of uselessness. Remember the alleged skullduggerous part of whether the Māori Party used some of this intel to help their election campaign? That outcome is still to surface. It's bad enough as it is. If they get pinged, it's a full-blown scandal. At least one head has rolled, but you can't make this stuff up. It's gliding on, it's worse than most would have thought and it's not even over. The worst may well still be to come. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year! What I mean is, Happy “ Fiscal “ New Year. Our state starts a new year with new laws. We'll learn about those new laws from MPB's legislative reporter – Will Stribling. We'll learn what laws didn't pass also.The Mississippi Public Service Commission, on June 13, 2024, approved a new area code to be assigned to the same area occupied by the 662 code. The new area code is 471. Existing 662 customers will keep their current telephone numbers, but new customers, or requests for additional lines, may be assigned the new 471 area code once it's activated. Further updates will be announced as the implementation process begins in late 2025 or early 2026.We had Public Service Commissioner, for the Northern District, Chris Brown on In Legal Terms April 9th. You can listen to that podcast to learn more about the Public Service Commission.You can find out vehicle information by listening to MPB's Auto Correct. On recent broadcast/podcasts Germaine Flood and Master Mechanic Coach Charlie Melton talked about 2 bills that recently passed the Mississippi legislature:House Bill 0349 Squatted vehicles; prohibit modifications to motor vehicle which raise front fender a certain height above the rear fender. bans vehicles with front fenders that are four or more inches higher than rear fenders.Senate Bill 2695 Driver's education; revise certain provisions related thereto.If you're interested in finding out what our Mississippi House and Senate members are up to you can read or watch them online. https://www.legislature.ms.gov/ is the website to read about measures.Now, if you want power yourself – you can register to vote. The Mississippi Secretary of State's website has a wealth of information about registering to vote. October 7th is the deadline for registering to vote in the November general election.AUGUST 7th Qualifying Period Begins. First day candidates may file petitions and/or qualifyingstatements for the offices of County School Board, Municipal Separate School DistrictTrustee, Special Municipal Separate School District Trustee or Consolidated/ConsolidatedLine School District Trustee. Think about it. Could you see yourself on your county's school board?ILT Podcast about voting rightsILT Mobile sports betting podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Public Service Commissioner says civil servants aren't banned from working from home, but more oversight is needed. Sir Brian Roche has released new official guidance confirming working remotely is not an entitlement. That's prompted legal action from the Public Service Association. The Commissioner told Heather du Plessis-Allan it's important to have clear rules to stop public servants working from home by default. He says flexibility is still a hallmark, but it is now by the approval of the employer. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While most Louisianans are waiting in anticipation for the elections on Nov. 5, Gov. Landry is focused on the following day, when lawmakers will convene for a special session on taxes. The Times Picayune/The Advocate's editorial director and columnist Stephanie Grace tells us about Landry's goals for the session as well as his other proposals.Halloween may bring thoughts of ghouls and goblins, but the day after, All Saints Day, is about rituals to honor the departed. Those rituals are brought to light in the Gallier House's latest exhibit on Creole death and mourning traditions in the 19th century. Curator Katie Burlison joins us for more. In the District 2 race for Public Service Commissioner, the lone Democrat in the race, Nick Laborde, has pledged not to accept campaign donations from any utility companies he might have to regulate – unlike the Republican candidates. For more on campaign finance laws in Louisiana, Capitol Access reporter Brooke Thorington speaks with LSU Political Science professor Dr. Robert Hogan.—Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Bob Pavlovich. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. We receive production and technical support from Garrett Pittman, Adam Vos and our assistant producer, Aubry Procell.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, Google Play, and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

The long, drawn-out saga of filling one of the most important roles in government has finally reached its end, with the government announcing Sir Brian Roche will be the new Public Service Commissioner. The Prime Minister's just made the announcement at his post-cabinet press conference. Our political reporter Giles Dexter joins us Lisa Owen.

Sir Brian Roche has been appointed as the new public service commissioner. Sir Brian has held a number of top roles at the Auckland Regional Transport Authority, Waka Kotahi and NZ Post.

Incoming Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche says taking on the role was a big decision, but he believes he has a contribution to make. He'll start in the role in November, holding it until July 2027. Roche has held previous roles across both the public and private sector. He told Mike Hosking the Government sets the tone for how the public sector works. Roche says this Government's been very clear in its desire to raise the sector's performance, and he says the sector itself would like to do that. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Public Service Commission has expressed concern at some of the challenges to service delivery in South Africa, including the fact that some of the government departments were locked out of their offices, due to unpaid rent. The commission has been briefing members of the media on its latest Pulse of the Public Service bulletin, which focuses on the service delivery complaints it has handled for the the period ending on the 30th of June 2024. The Quarterly Bulletin also highlights the challenges in government, non-payment of suppliers and the overall number grievances handed to the PSC up to that point. Public Service Commissioner, Anele Gxoyiya had this to say.

A stronger emphasis on merit now will be crucial to ensure a thriving public service in the future, former APS Commissioner Andrew Podger AO tells us on this episode of Work with Purpose.APS Reform is in full swing, but what else could be added to the agenda? On this episode, we hear the perspective of former senior public servant, now commentor and researcher, Andrew Podger AO on the value of merit, where stewardship is appropriate, and what has affected capability within Australia's public sector.In discussion with IPAA National President Andrew Metcalfe AO, Andrew Podger talks us through his views of how APS values could better highlight the public service's commitment to the public. He also discusses his idea of bringing back tenure for secretaries with a stronger focus on merit assessments, and why the Public Service Commissioner should act as the professional head of the public service.In future discussions, we'll also hear from others in our sector, who are grappling with this same question. Keep an eye out for future episodes which will highlight other academic and practitioner perspectives and research on some of Australia's public sector's most pressing challenges.Contributions to the public sector reform debate on:· why merit should be given more weight in the public service and other statutory appointments· a code of conduct that is a statutory requirement for ministerial staff and their relationship with the public service· suggestions about what stewardship should mean for secretaries· clarifying the public service's commitment to the public· rewards and penalties for secretaries· the APS Commissioner as the professional head of the public service· the role of merit in appointments for positions such as high commissioners or ambassadors· improving the way the public services hires contractors· rebuilding expertise in the public service· conflict of interest and post-separation employment provisions.ShownotesDiscussion paper: Further reform of the Australian Public Service | ANU Centre for Social Research & Methods2024 IPAA ACT Conference: Ready to Rethink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tommy talks to Davante Lewis, Public Service Commissioner

Have you ever wondered why clean energy is not only surviving, but thriving in RED states here in the USA? Despite the common perception that Republicans are against clean energy, states like Georgia (and AL, SC, and FL, not to mention TX!) are seeing significant solar growth. Republican Tim Echols, Vice Chairman of the Georgia Public Service Commission, discusses Georgia's journey to becoming the 7th largest state for utility-scale solar (with 6GW!) and how they are gearing up to meet the increasing energy demands of expanding data centers. GA is expected to be a clean energy stronghold for years to come…what's behind that growth and sustained interest?Expect to learn:How Georgia structured its solar policies to make financial sense for constituentsThe future of the IRA if Trump is electedEchols's perspective on nuclear energy's role in meeting future power demandsThe outlook for EV adoption following pandemic slow-down and factory build-out delays from Rivian (and others)Don't miss this insightful conversation with one of Georgia's true clean energy champions (who just happens to be a Republican!)If you want to connect with today's guest, you'll find links to his contact info in the show notes on the blog at https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/.SunCast is proudly supported by Trina Solar.You can learn more about all the sponsors who help make this show free for you at www.mysuncast.com/sponsors.Remember, you can always find resources, learn more about today's guest and explore recommendations, book links, and more than 650 other founder stories and startup advice at www.mysuncast.com.Subscribe to Valence, our weekly LinkedIn Newsletter, and learn the elements of compelling storytelling: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/valence-content-that-connects-7145928995363049472/You can connect with me, Nico Johnson, on:Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/nicomeoLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalus

Happy New Year! What I mean is, Happy “ Fiscal “ New Year. Our state starts a new year with new laws. We'll learn about those new laws from MPB's legislative reporter – Will Stribling. We'll learn what laws didn't pass also.The Mississippi Public Service Commission, on June 13, 2024, approved a new area code to be assigned to the same area occupied by the 662 code. The new area code is 471. Existing 662 customers will keep their current telephone numbers, but new customers, or requests for additional lines, may be assigned the new 471 area code once it's activated. Further updates will be announced as the implementation process begins in late 2025 or early 2026.We had Public Service Commissioner, for the Northern District, Chris Brown on In Legal Terms April 9th. You can listen to that podcast to learn more about the Public Service Commission. You can find out vehicle information by listening to MPB's Auto Correct. On recent broadcast/podcasts Germaine Flood and Master Mechanic Coach Charlie Melton talked about 2 bills that recently passed the Mississippi legislature: House Bill 0349 Squatted vehicles; prohibit modifications to motor vehicle which raise front fender a certain height above the rear fender. bans vehicles with front fenders that are four or more inches higher than rear fenders.Senate Bill 2695 Driver's education; revise certain provisions related thereto.If you're interested in finding out what our Mississippi House and Senate members are up to you can read or watch them online. https://www.legislature.ms.gov/ is the website to read about measures.Now, if you want power yourself – you can register to vote. The Mississippi Secretary of State's website has a wealth of information about registering to vote. October 7th is the deadline for registering to vote in the November general election.AUGUST 7th Qualifying Period Begins. First day candidates may file petitions and/or qualifyingstatements for the offices of County School Board, Municipal Separate School DistrictTrustee, Special Municipal Separate School District Trustee or Consolidated/ConsolidatedLine School District Trustee. Think about it. Could you see yourself on your county's school board?ILT Podcast about voting rightsILT Mobile sports betting podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024 will be one of the most crucial years for LP Georgia that we've faced since our inception. The Public Service Commissioner elections have been cancelled which means our ballot access depends on the presidential race. We must earn 1% of the vote in order to gain access to statewide elections in 2026. A tall order to fill but we can absolutely do it!   Official Podcast of the Libertarian Party of Georgia, airing Mondays @ 8PM Eastern   A weekly podcast hosted by Jake Green and focusing on the state of Georgia. From politics, to news, to business, to culture, Jake and his guests highlight stories from around the state to shed light on little-known issues, small businesses, and the fight for freedom.   The video version of this podcast can be found on YouTube, RUMBLE, Twitter, Facebook, & Odysee. Subscribe on RUMBLE before our YouTube channel gets removed!   Get Your Annual LPGeorgia Membership or, if you're afraid of commitment… Get Your Monthly LPGeorgia Membership   You can also DONATE TO THE CAUSE AND THIS SHOW   Brought to you by The Libertarian Party of Georgia Website // Twitter // Facebook // Instagram // Rumble // YouTube   Produced by Peaceful Sea Productions  Website // Twitter // Facebook // Rumble // YouTube

03/11/24: Representative Shannon Roers Jones is filling in for Joel Heitkamp, and is joined on "News and Views" by Julie Fedorchak. Julie is a current Public Service Commissioner, and is running for US Congress. Shannon and Julie talk about her decision to run for Congress and what she hopes to achieve if elected. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tisha Schuller welcomes Diane Burman, New York State Public Service Commissioner, to the Energy Thinks podcast. Listeners will hear Diane's thoughts about the personal, emotional, and unique relationship stakeholders have with energy. Diane also discusses her experience engaging in the hard conversations about the expectations of the energy future from New Yorkers who are paying attention now more than ever. Diane Burman currently serves as a Commissioner of the New York State Public Service Commission, which regulates the state's electric, gas, steam, water, and telecommunications utilities. She is also a member of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, serving on committees related to critical infrastructure, natural gas, and pipeline safety. Prior to the Commission, Diane was with the New York State Senate since 2009, including serving as the Chief Counsel to the Republican Conference. Prior to her position with the Senate, she served as Special Counsel to the New York State Public Service Commission. Diane has held a number of other legal and management positions, including Executive Director of the New York State PTA, Assistant Executive Director of the Albany Jewish Community Center, and Director of Pro Bono Affairs for the New York State Bar Association. She has served in several high-level positions within state government, including Assistant Counsel with the Department of Economic Development, Assistant Attorney General in the Department of Law, Senior Court Attorney with the Unified-Court System, and as a judicial clerk for the New York State Court of Appeals. She was also an adjunct legal professor at Hofstra University and Adelphi University. Diane obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Molloy College and her Juris Doctor degree from Fordham University School of Law. She was admitted to the bar in 1992. A life-long New Yorker, Diane Burman currently resides in the Capital District with her family. Subscribe here for Tisha's weekly Both of These Things Are True email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com. Thanks to Lindsey Slaughter and Kayla Chieves who make the Energy Thinks podcast possible. [Interview recorded on February 14, 2024]

Longtime state legislator and Dillon small business owner Jeff Welborn is stepping into the race for Public Service Commissioner. The post Sen. Jeff Welborn Makes Bid for PSC first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Entergy says they're going to halt electricity disconnection during severe weather,but the did a text alert stating that they will disconnect the natural gas during the frigid cold. Davante Lewis, Public Service Commissioner, joins guest host Ian Hoch to explain what this may mean for customers

In this special holiday bonus, inaugural CE of Centrelink Sue Vardon AO joins Danielle and Caroline to talk through her submission to the Robodebt Royal Commission. Her submission outlines the changes in Centrelink that made Robodebt possible - as well as the things that have stayed the same.She also takes us through her career, from being the only social worker in Wagga Wagga through to leading the establishment of Centrelink.Along the way, she covers the difference between being a 'customer' and a 'recipient', the snap back of bureaucratic and hierarchical cultures, the value of operational experience and much more.Grab at around 1 hr 6 min is Commissioner Holmes and Kathryn Campbell AO CSC and Bar, November 11 2022.This podcast was recorded on Kaurna land, and we recognise Kaurna elders past and present. Always was, always will be.Sue Vardon AO has 23 years of experience as a public sector Chief Executive, including CE of the Office of Public Sector Reform, the Public Service Commissioner and the CE of the Department for Correctional Services in South Australia. She was inaugural CE of Centrelink in 1997, a position she held until 2004.  She finished her full-time public service career as CE of the South Australian Department for Families and Communities. She was the first Telstra Businesswoman of the Year.Now for some appropriately bureaucratic disclaimers....Those of us in the employ of the State Government speak in a strictly personal capacity, consistent with the Public Sector Code of Ethics that permits public servants to promote an outcome in relation to an issue of public interest - in this case, the betterment of the public service.Nothing we say should be taken as representing the views of the Government or our employers.While we have tried to be as thorough in our research as busy full time jobs and lives allow, we definitely don't guarantee that we've got all the details right.If you want rigorous reporting on Robodebt, we recommend the work of Rick Morton at the Saturday Paper, Chris Knaus and Luke Henriques-Gomes at the Guardian, Ben Eltham at Crikey, Julian Bajkowski at The Mandarin, and of course, the Robodebt Royal Commission itself.Please feel free to email us corrections, episode suggestions, or anything else, at thewestminstertraditionpod@gmail.com.Thanks to PanPot audio for our intro and outro music. 'Til next time!

I'm quite impressed that Mark Mitchell has made his letter of expectations to the Police Commissioner, Andrew Coster, public.   Of course, it's normal for an incoming Police Minister to outline expectations to the Police Commissioner, a Commissioner, who's often been employed by the previous government. But this is the first time it has been released.   While campaigning, Mitchell was reluctant to back Coster and initially I thought he'd released this letter to poke the bear, to put Coster on notice. And in a way, he has. Even though Mitchell doesn't have the ability to hire or fire the Police Commissioner, that's a job for the Public Service Commissioner, with the final call made by the Prime Minister. So, the reality is that Mitchell is stuck with Coster until April 2025, which is when his term finishes, unless he resigns beforehand.   Mitchell might have put the Commissioner on notice, but by being so open and transparent, which I actually really appreciate, he's also put himself on notice. Not only has he outlined the government's expectations, but he has also stated that he's fully committed to backing the police by providing the tools and resources to restore law and order in our communities.   Mitchell also put his big boy pants on, accepted that he has to work with Coster and is going about it in a constructive and positive way. Mitchell's determined to see this as a reset, an opportunity to put a line in the sand between the last government's policies, approach to policing, and give Coster the chance to fulfil National's expectations.   He doesn't really have a choice at the moment, Mitchell knows that, but is dealing with it maturely. When questioned by Mike Hosking this morning, he said Coster deserves a chance:  “I think that he deserves a chance. I think that he's had a long career in the police and some of those roles have meant that he's had leadership roles in South Auckland, he's been an AOS Commander. So you know I respect that service and, and he's been given a chance now under a National Government to get out to support his frontline, provide the leadership, and start to deliver on what we want.”  So, is Coster the man for the job to put these ambitious expectations into play? Only time will tell. The public service is, in theory, politically neutral. Coster knows it is his job to fulfil the current government's policies, and these policies are hardly news to him. They were campaigned on long and hard so if he wants the job, and he's up for the job, it's up to him.   We all want to feel safe in our homes, our communities and workplaces. We're hoping that this focus on public safety and victims and real consequences for crime and serious offending, we're really hoping it's going to bring better outcomes. But at the end of the day, it's going to be about resources, and this is something that Police Association President Chris Cahill is concerned about.  “The challenge, of course, is who's going to do all this stuff if we're losing cops to Australia? We'd like to see the word extra rather than just new. We already get 450 new a year, so that needs to be clarified that it's actually extra and not just new. I'll tell you what I want to see.  I want to see the letter of expectations going to the CEO of Health, the CEO of Oranga Tamariki, that they're going to step in and do their job, ‘cause it can't just be Police. So, I want to see the same letters, they need to be published as well.”  And look, it makes total sense to involve other departments and take a multi-agency approach to allow the police to get back to the core police work, that's what so many of us are keen to see happen, but only if everyone's on the same page.   If the Ministry of Health or Oranga Tamariki don't have the capacity or resources to deal with these problems, they're just passing the buck with little improvement. And no improvement in outcomes. And we want to feel safe in our homes and our community and our workplace, just like Mark Mitchell has stated.   So, expectations are all good and well, but without the resources to put them in place, the new government risks being all talk and no action. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Noluthando Mthonti-Mlambo speaks to Anele Gxoyiya, Commissioner at the Public Service Commissioner and Gregory Mofokeng, CEO of the Black Business Council in the Built Environment about the non-payment of suppliers and smmes by government departments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of the Green Hour, we're diving into the first newly constructed nuclear units to be built in the United States in more than 30 years. Joining us is Tim Echols, Georgia Public Service Commissioner. We explore the U.S.'s leadership in nuclear energy and the challenges faced during the construction of Plant Vogtle. We dive into the national security perspective and implications for the workforce and explore the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on the nuclear industry. Lastly, we look into the future of nuclear energy, considering lessons from Plant Vogtle and the potential of modular reactors.

In Episode 397 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Georgia Public Service Commissioner Tim Echols. Commissioner Echols has served in his role since 2011 and authored the December 2017 motion to keep Vogtle Nuclear Power Plant moving forward. He discusses the benefits of nuclear energy, Vogtle Unit 3 and 4 coming online, some setbacks for nuclear, if the private sector can unleash investment in nuclear, and more. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Commissioner Tim Echols Bio Nuclear Energy Advantages Vogtle Unit 3 goes into operation Georgia Power's Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4  DOE: Plant Vogtle Unit 3 Enters Commercial Operations, Bringing Carbon-Free Nuclear Energy to Millions Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) and NuScale Power Agree to Terminate the Carbon Free Power Project (CFPP) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support

Ep #640 Of The Clay Edwards Show On103.9 WYAB (11/20/23) DE'KEITHER STAMPS - PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONER ELECT -De'Keither Stamps joins the show to talk about winning the close race for central district public service commissioner and what his plan is as PCS for our area. He's got a great plan he's ready to execute that could see 10,000 young Mississippian's get utility jobs that pay $75,000 - $100,000 a year without a college degree. -We got some breaking news during the show, the current PCS Brent Bailey is forcing a recount for every county and polling station this week. We get De'Keithers reaction and what he plans to do about it. -We talk about his time in the U.S. Marines flying around on Marine One W/ 2 different presidents (Bill Clinton & George W. Bush) as part of the Marines Executive Flight Detachment team We get a question from a listener asking why he ran as a Democrat? Check out my website at Www.ClayEdwardsShow.Com for all things Clay

Public Service Commissioner and Democratic Candidate for Governor, Brandon Presley, on the first and only Gubernatorial debate of the 2023 election season. Presley calls out Governor Tate Reeves on his "scripted" performance and highlights the corruption that has highlighted his administration.

This week on Taxpayer Talk, Taxpayers' Union Executive Director, Jordan Williams, sits down with the Executive Director of The New Zealand Initiative, Dr Oliver Hartwich, to discuss how the incoming Government should reform the public service. Despite a mandate for change and a desire to unwind many of the policies of the previous Government, the new National-led government may face challenges with navigating the complex and bloated bureaucracy of the public service – something that may prove to be a roadblock to much-needed reform. In the podcast, Dr Hartwich discusses a range of potential ways to make the public service function better under the new Government ranging from bringing forward the retirement of the Public Service Commissioner, to bringing the Commissioner under direct ministerial oversight as part of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, to establishing ministers' offices in the relevant government departments rather than in the Beehive. Before joining the New Zealand Initiative, Dr Hartwich was a Research Fellow at the Centre for Independent Studies in Sydney, the Chief Economist at Policy Exchange in London, and an advisor in the UK House of Lords. Dr Hartwich holds a Master's degree in Economics and Business administration and a PhD in Law from Bochum University in Germany.The New Zealand Initiative is a think tank with a mission to help create a competitive, open and dynamic economy and a free, prosperous, fair, and cohesive society. You can find more about them and their work on their website here.To support Taxpayer Talk, click hereIf you have any comments, questions or suggestions, feel free to email podcast@taxpayers.org.nz Support the show

Public Service Commissioner and Democratic Candidate for Governor of Mississippi, Brandon Presley interviewed and the most recent nomination for Speaker of the House of Representatives, Louisiana Representative Mike Johnson, led an amicus brief with 125 fellow House members supporting a lawsuit to throw out election results in swing states that voted for Biden; the Supreme Court rejected the effort.

Montana Public Service Commissioner Randy Pinocci was arrested last week for failing to appear in court. The Montana State News bureau first reported he's been charged with disorderly conduct.

The National Party wants the Public Service Commissioner to look into government contracts given to a company run by Cabinet Minister Peeni Henare's partner. Consultancy Tatou - until recently run by Minister Henare's partner Skye Kimura - was awarded multiple government contracts totalling around $600,000 over the past two years. About $250,000 came from the Ministry of Health, while Henare was Associate Minister of Health. National Party public service spokesperson Simeon Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The number of communications staff working in the core public service has tipped over the 500 mark - and shows an increase of more than fifty percent since Labour took office. That's despite new guidance from the Public Service Commissioner to establish a more consistent and transparent definition of what a communications professional actually is. Our political reporter Giles Dexter has been going through the numbers.

Exclusive interview with MS Public Service Commissioner for the Northern District, former mayor of Nettleton, MS, and Democratic Candidate for Governor of Mississippi, Brandon E. Presley. 

The Public Service Commissioner is writing to all Crown entity board chairs to remind them of their obligation to read the code of conduct and be politically impartial. Pharmac chair Steve Maharey's job is safe - but another senior public servant is now in hot water - and admitted they hadn't even read the code of conduct. Here's political reporter Giles Dexter.

The Public Service Commissioner has told several government agencies to tidy up their processes, when looking into how contracts were awarded to relatives of Nanaia Mahuta. However, Peter Hughes has found no evidence of favouritism, bias, or undue influence. Our political reporter Giles Dexter has more.  

What would a clean, renewable energy future look like in Georgia? Neil Sardana, Beyond Coal rep from the Georgia Chapter of the Sierra Club provides a hopeful yet feasible vision. For energy independence and less pollution and less greenhouse gas emissions, we know we need to move away from dependence on fossil fuels like coal and gas, but could we be 100% renewable, and what would the new energy mix be in Georgia? How feasible is that clean energy transition and how can we get the political will in a rather conservative state to make these massive infrastructure changes happen? Neil Sardana explains how in this 25-minute interview hosted by Carrie Freeman. The Public Service Commissioner seats are the key to redirecting the for-profit Georgia Power mega-utility to clean energy, and solar is the affordable available solution in our sunny state (as Georgia Power Company is considering raising consumer rates again for mostly dirty energy). We should demand the clean energy future we need. You can find out more at https://www.sierraclub.org/georgia/BeyondCoal  or follow @GABeyondCoal  Look for ways to send public comments about the Georgia Power energy rate hikes and encourage them to replace coal and gas with home-grown solar. In Tune to Nature is a weekly show airing on Wednesdays from 6:30-7pm EST on Atlanta indie radio station WRFG (Radio Free Georgia) 89.3FM hosted by Carrie Freeman, Sonia Swartz, or Melody Paris. Please consider donating to support this 50-year old independent progressive Atlanta radio station at www.wrfg.org  Take care of yourself and others, including other species.    

A governance expert says Government agencies aren't taking conflicts of interest seriously. The Public Service Commissioner's reviewed contracts between agencies and a consultancy company, both owned by Minister Nanaia Mahuta's husband. It found the ministries didn't properly manage perceived conflicts of interests, but no real conflicts were identified. Victoria University's Max Rashbrooke says Kainga Ora's failure to even ask about conflicts of interest is extraordinary. He says it's worth asking if there's a relation of someone already senior in the department or a minister, because it could create potential problems. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the end of November, Louisiana representative Troy Carter was elected to serve as the Congressional Black Caucus' Second Vice-Chair – the body's third-most senior position. He joins Louisiana Considered's Managing Producer Alana Schreiber to discuss taking on this significant role in his sophomore term. The holidays are just around the corner – and so is the potential for another COVID-19 surge. Dr. Catherine O'Neal, Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine and Infectious Disease at LSU Health Sciences Center in Baton Rouge, joins us for more on the latest tools for COVID safety.  But first, on Saturday, Baton Rouge environmental activist Davante Lewis soundly defeated three-term incumbent Lambert Boissiere III to become the Public Service Commissioner for Louisiana's 3rd district. WRKF's Capital Access reporter Paul Braun tells us about the state's first openly LGBTQ Black elected official. Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Karen Henderson. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber and our digital editor is Katelyn Umholtz. Our engineers are Garrett Pittman, Aubry Procell, and Thomas Walsh.  You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at 12:00 and 7:30 pm. It's available on Spotify, Google Play, and wherever you get your podcasts.  Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to. Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The race for Public Service Commissioner in Louisiana's third district is heading to a runoff, pinning 18-year incumbent Lambert Boissiere III against Baton Rouge environmental activist, Davante Lewis. Both candidates join us independently to discuss the race and what they hope to accomplish in the position. And, Vox Feminae, the New Orleans-based female vocal ensemble that specializes in century-old musical treasures, is preparing for its holiday program. Rehearsal director and music professor, Charlotte Pipes, joins us to share the ensemble's music – and their history – ahead of the upcoming performance of early Christmas songs, Wassail Wassail.   Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Karl Lengel. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber and our digital editor is Katelyn Umholtz. Our engineers are Garrett Pittman, Aubry Procell, and Thomas Walsh.  You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at 12:00 and 7:30 pm. It's available on Spotify, Google Play, and wherever you get your podcasts.  Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to. Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Election Day 2022 you can check WABE.org for all the latest election news, meanwhile in Atlanta inflation is leading to some transportation companies to see higher costs, an Atlanta-area man has been found guilty of a $12 million tax-refund scheme; and a lawsuit has caused the Public Service Commissioner race to not appear on the Nov. 8 ballot. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben, Annabelle and Toby huddle around the new TVNZ/Kantar numbers to warm their frostbitten fingers. What does it mean for the year to election day, who will be happiest, and, for the first time ever in political punditry they ask: Can Winston Peters be written off? Plus: Is Christopher Luxon onto a winner on tax attack, was the Sam Uffindell report sufficiently transparent, and is the Public Service Commissioner's investigation into potential Nanaia Mahuta conflicts necessary – or even overdue? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An investigation has been launched into how government agencies have managed conflicts of interest when awarding contracts to the family of senior cabinet minister Nanaia Mahuta. The National Party asked for an investigation last month. and now the the Public Service Commissioner has agreed. Nanaia Mahuta says she has declared all potential conflicts and their management - and suggested the probe herself. RNZ political reporter Giles Dexter has more.

It's hoped an investigation will provide clarity into how ministries award contracts, and declare conflicts of interest. The Public Service Commissioner has launched a probe into contracts awarded to family members of Nanaia Mahuta. It was requested by Public Service Minister Chris Hipkins and Mahuta herself, after persistent media reports. National MP Simeon Brown has been calling for an investigation. He told Mike Hosking in three cases under the microscope, contracts were given to Mahuta's husband despite her being an associate minister for the department in question. He says the reality is there are perceived conflicts, and taxpayers have high expectations of how these are treated. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Clip From Ep #340 Of The Clay Edwards Show On 103.9 WYAB   1. Public Service Commissioner Brent Bailey call into the Mac Haik of Floowood phone line to discuss his offices role in the current water catastrophe and what they're doing to assist. Check out my website & all of my social channels by clicking my link tree at www.solo.to/clayedwards

What does the Public Service Commission do in North Dakota? The PSC makes the most headlines over utility rates. They regulate how much utilities can charge us for our power. But the PSC does so much more. They site wind farms. They run a rail safety program. They make sure that the pumps and the scales that measure how much we pay for everything from gasoline to steaks at the butcher shop are fair. Julie Fedorchak, a Republican, has served on the PSC since she was appointed by former Gov. Jack Dalrymple in 2012. She had that appointment confirmed by voters in 2014, and successfully ran for a six-year term in 2016. She's now up for re-election, and joined this episode of Plain Talk for a wide-ranging conversation about her campaign. This is part of a series of hosted conversations we'll be doing on Plain Talk with all of the statewide candidates. Fedorchak's opponent in this race, Democratic-NPL candidate Melanie Moniz, declined to participate. Also on this episode, Wednesday co-host Chad Oban and I talk about the controversy around President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program, and independent candidate Cara Mund's event with Democrats. Want to be notified when new episodes of Plain Talk publish? Including the debates with the other statewide candidates? Subscribe on the podcast platform of your choice. It's free! Forum Communications Company is proud to be a part of the Trust Project. Learn more at thetrustproject.org.

Public Service Commissioner Peter Hughes has apologised to state care abuse survivors at the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care this afternoon. Hughes was also chief executive of the Ministry of Social Development for ten years up until 2011. He says, when he was in charge of the Ministry, it let down survivors Keith Wiffin, Paul White and Earl White in particular. The Commissioner says staff lost sight of the human beings at the center of the claims - and caused them further harm. Peter Hughes says he is committed to leading change across all public services. In particular, he says Oranga Tamariki needs to listen harder to what in children in care, want.

Monday on Political Rewind: Gov. Kemp's Medicaid expansion with a work requirement has been approved by a federal judge. Sen. Lindsey Graham's order to appear in Fulton County has been temporarily blocked. And a judge refused to stay a ban on distributing food and water at polling places.  The Panel: Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, professor of political science & director, James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference Leo Smith, @leosmithtweets, Republican consultant & found, Engaged Futures Patricia Murphy, MurphyAJC, columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution  Timestamps 0:00 - Introductions 3:00 - A federal judge in Brunswick has ruled that Gov. Kemp's Medicaid expansion with a work requirement can go into effect. 17:00 - An Atlanta judge upheld the state's ban on distributing food and water in lines at polling places. 28:00 - A panel of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals allowed a temporary block of Sen. Lindsey Graham's testimony. 34:00 - The Supreme Court removed Public Service Commissioner's races from Georgia's November ballots following a lower court's ruling that state practice disenfranchised minority voters. 41:00 - Herschel Walker's appeal to Georgians. Please sign up for Political Rewind's newsletter coming out later this afternoon: https://www.gpb.org/newsletters.

Here's what happened today in the 'Things you can't do in Georgia according to court rulings today' category: 1. Tell the Governor his version of Medicaid expansion is not gonna fly. As such, if you're someone who will benefit from that limited expansion, it might behoove you to remember the sage words of the Atlanta native known as RuPaul: "You better work!" Or, if you're feeling frisky, Brittney Spears offered similar advice when she said, "You better WORK [expletive]." 2. Offer a voter a bottle of water if said voter is at a polling location, no matter how much said voter is sweating or melting or even if said voter is on fire+; 3. Vote for a Public Service Commissioner++; or 4. Avoid testifying before a Fulton County special purpose grand jury, no matter how hard you try if your name is Lindsey Graham and you're a Republican U.S. Senator from South Carolina. + Judge's decision was because of proximity to election, not, apparently, because of the merits of the law ++ This could have changed within the time it took me to type this sentence. This just in. In fact, the story has changed after the Sec. of State says he's withdrawn the contest so there will be NO PSC vote on your ballot. The story contained within has been updated to reflect the latest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Public Service Commissioner Seat 5 Candidate Joe Dooling joined the KGEZ Good Morning Show with John Hendricks and Robin Mitchell on Monday May 16, 2022 to talk about why he is running for the PSC.

Introducing Craig Churchill Craig's journey into public sector leadership was not typical. He didn't come up through the community sector or the public sector. In fact, he was a transport and logistics expert helping to get goods around the country as fast as possible! Now he's a regional commissioner for the Ministry of Social Development and a Public Service Commissioner under the Public Service Act. Because of Craig's private sector background, I was expecting him to bring a strong private sector and logistics lens to his new public sector role. What a surprise to find that his focus is on the interconnected nature of the public service and how the Ministry of Social Development can be an enabler for others within that system. In today's episode you'll learn: The value of having a strong operational leader to free up other people to explore the bigger systemic picture. How to grow your partnership aspirations through small everyday actions that add up over time The reality of the new Public Service Commissioner role (which Craig calls a “pub with no beer”) How government can play an enabling role for iwi Māori to serve their whānau needs. Resources mentioned in this episode Craig's LinkedIn profile Summary of The Public Sector Act 2020 changes Stuff news story: Te Tauihu iwi launch collaborative trust for Covid recovery Sign up for the Movement Makers newsletter Sign up to our fortnightly newsletter and get the insights, tools and powerful whakaaro from people transforming the collaboration space. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beyondconsultation/message

Public Service commissioner talks alternative energy, vulnerable communities

Patty Durand has announced her campaign to run for Public Service Commissioner in Georgia. In this episode, APN interviews Patty about energy bills, coal ash pollution and the nuclear plant Vogtle.

About Us: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.     The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  This Week:  Commissioner Brandon Presley talks about his visit to TEPA Connect in Tippah County to celebrate the success of North Mississippi's broadband rollout.  Commissioner Presley also explains the American Connectivity Program that allows a monthly discount for lots of Mississippians.  Commissioner Brandon Presley was elected Public Service Commissioner for the Northern District of Mississippi in 2007, re-elected in 2011, 2015 and most recently in 2019 without opposition. Elected to the Public Service Commission at age 30, he was the youngest Commissioner ever elected in Mississippi. Prior to his election to the Public Service Commission, he served as Mayor of Nettleton from 2001 to 2007, having been elected at the age of 23, making him one of the youngest mayors in Mississippi history.Commissioner Presley was elected in November 2019 to serve as the President of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC), which is composed of regulatory commissioners from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.  He has also served as President of the Southeastern Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, which is composed of Public Service Commissioners from the eleven (11) Southern States and Puerto Rico.  He is a member of the board of directors of NARUC and serves on multiple NARUC boards and committees. He is co-vice chair of the NARUC Committee on Gas, a member of the Committee on Telecommunications and the International Relations Committee. He is a former member of the board of directors of the National Regulatory Research Institute (NNRI). Commissioner Presley currently serves on the advisory committee for the New Mexico's State University Center for Public Utilities and is serving his second term on the Electric Power Research Institute's (EPRI) Advisory Council. He is also a member of the Financial Research Institute Advisory Board. He is a graduate of Harvard University's Kennedy School program for State and Local Government Executives.Commissioner Presley, 44, is a lifelong resident of Nettleton, where he is a member of the Enon Primitive Baptist Church. He is past-President and current member of the Nettleton Lions Club and is a member of the Nettleton Civitan Club.

Listen in as host Bill Nussey catches up with two term Georgia Public Service Commissioner, Tim Echols, for a very timely discussion.  Echols breaks down the important role played by the public service commission. He shares his part in promoting net metering in Georgia, and the valuable lessons learned from other states wrestling with this important market mechanism in the transition to local renewable energy.

On the latest episode of “Prep Talk,” Acting Commissioner D'Amora discusses his experience in a career in public service, the challenges in responding to heat and snow emergencies during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the impact of technology in emergency management response.

Georgia Public Service Commissioner and Vice-Chairman Tim Echols joins Talkin' Trades from Georgia Construction Careers. Hosts Rut Walker from Union Up and Randy Beall from Atlanta North Georgia Building Trades Council talk to Commissioner Echols about the future of Georgia's energy needs, Labor's role in that future, and the economic impact that decisions made in Georgia's energy sector will have on the families who make their living in the construction trades. We talk about Plant Vogtle, Plant Bowen, nuclear energy, alternative energy, electric vehicles and more in an excellent and informative podcast.

The Public Service Commissioner, Peter Hughes, took umbrage at an editorial I wrote last week challenging the under performance of Ashley Bloomfield in his role as Director General of Health.Hughes misinterpreted this as me criticising frontline public servants, who he said deserve respect. That's right, they do — from Ashley Bloomfield, whose supposed to be working on their behalf.No one's a bigger supporter of people on the frontline than me. They do an incredible thankless and tireless job. I was not referring to them. I was talking about the man tasked with overseeing our Covid health response, and paid more than half a million dollars to do so. My criticism was of the bloated ineffectual bureaucracy sitting behind desks, which suffocates frontline workers with unnecessary overloaded processes. These are the people often caught off guard by announcements made from the 'pulpit' that aren't directly communicated to them. It'd be great if public sector workers could be left to get on with it – let police police, let teachers teach, and keep funds flowing to them rather than the refurbishment of Wellington offices, but that's not the case. Upper echelons of the public service are more interested in impressing politicians. Hughes embodies this by showing he's out of touch. While Bloomfield may've previously enjoyed the halo effect of the PM's well lubed Covid PR machine, he does not enjoy the same ‘bubblegum' popularity with the frontline health workers he represents.Hughes argues I crossed a line critiquing Ashley, (proving my point that Bloomfield's clearly beyond reproach). As Voltaire famously said, “to learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticise”. That's something that should concern New Zealanders — the push back on any critique or quest for accountability of highly paid officials and politicians.Our job is to question, it improves the information flow and action for all of us.Hughes argues Bloomfield fronts up to scrutiny more than private sector CEO's.  We can forgive Hughes for not knowing what scrutiny CEO's are under given he's spent a life in public service, but private sector CEO's are in fact accountable to boards, shareholders, customers – some have the added responsibility of compliance with NZX and FMA regulations.They're scrutinised by Institutional Investors, Analysts, the Shareholders Association – and, yes, the media. They operate under “continuous disclosure” which legally obliges them to release any material information as soon as they become aware of it. They do not have the luxury of controlling what information they release or when they release it, like Bloomfield does. They're required to explain results, provide guidance – and yes, set targets.Hughes says he's proud of the job Bloomfield's done, and this is precisely what I'm concerned about. How can you state that in the midst of an avoidable lockdown?  When the mental health of our teenagers, our elderly, and those living alone is being strangled? When we've known since December last year that vaccination is the answer, and that effective procurement and distribution would be critical.  We've known about the threat of Delta since May.  We're the last country to get it, not the first. The Government commissioned report on initiatives we needed to prepare for Delta, was ignored by Bloomfield.So to say as Hughes does, that Bloomfield has delivered ‘in spades' is disingenuous. Bloomfield has been found wanting across a litany of issues from flu shots to testing capacity to PPE to saline injections. The only thing Bloomfield has done with spades, is dig himself holes.

Kathrina Lo is a trailblazer, being the first Asian-Australian to be appointed to all of the senior leadership roles she has held in the NSW government. In her current role as NSW Public Service Commissioner, Kathrina leads workforce strategy and reform for the NSW public service, which employs more than 400,000 people, making it the largest employer in the southern hemisphere. She is also a member of the Secretaries Board, the senior leadership group for the NSW public service.Kathrina grew up in rural and regional New South Wales and is used to being different; her family was the only Asian family in a small country town. However, Kathrina did not let her difference hold her back and was the first person in her family to pursue a career as a lawyer.Like many young professionals, Kathrina started her career with the belief that simply working hard and doing the job well would lead to promotions. Over time, she learned the importance of soft skills, networking, and the ability to project and inspire confidence.At this session, Kathrina will share with us her personal and professional journey. She will share her strategies to take ownership of her career, how she had to flex her style, manage her inner critic, build connections and promote her brand in order to succeed.Kathrina is passionate about diversity and inclusion and believes the NSW public service will provide better services to the community if it more closely reflects the diversity of the community it serves. In particular, Kathrina is committed to increasing the diversity at the senior leadership level of the NSW public service.About Kathrina Lo:Kathrina joined the Commission in April 2020 after previously working as a Deputy Secretary for the Department of Communities and Justice.Kathrina has extensive public sector experience with both state and federal governments. She has held senior executive roles in the NSW Department of Justice, NSW Audit Office and NSW Information and Privacy Commission.Kathrina has qualifications in law and economics. She is passionate about working in the public interest, and is a champion for diversity and inclusion.The Public Service Commissioner is an independent office holder.The Professional Development Forum (PDF) was established to help diverse young professionals find fulfilment in the modern workplace. We believe that everyone, not the elite few, should have access to the knowledge, mindset and network to develop themselves.We believe that by becoming the best version of ourselves, we lead a happier, more fulfilling life and inspire those around us to do the same.We do this by running events that aims to inform, connect and inspire, and share what we learnt with our community.Please check out our upcoming events:http://www.professionaldevelopmentforum.org/events

Public sector workers earning more than $60,000 can only expect pay increases in "exceptional circumstances" while those on more than $100,000 won't get a cent more over the next three years, the Government says.Last year the public sector was asked to have nil or minimal pay increases until next month.The Government says the extended pay freeze is to reduce debt from the Covid-19 response, but the Public Service Association (PSA) says it punishes workers "after a year of sacrifice, hard work and success protecting New Zealanders from Covid-19".The Government's Workforce Policy Statement, issued today, sets out its expectations for pay and employment relations in the public sector.New Zealand had an "exceptionally successful health and economic response to Covid-19", Finance Minister Grant Robertson said, supported by the Government taking on debt for polices like the wage subsidy."As the recovery gets under way, we are keeping a close watch on the debt taken on during Covid-19 to support the economy," Robertson said."Just as businesses are making decisions as they plan for the recovery, our responsible economic approach means the Government is faced with choices about where new spending is targeted."Public Service Minister Chris Hipkins said any increases would be targeted to lower-paid public servants, largely those earning below $60,000, who account for about 25 per cent of the public sector.Those earning between that and $100,000 could expect increases only in "exceptional circumstances"."We want to see those on lower wages be the focus of any increases in pay."This is about prioritising spending. The policy will also help protect jobs by taking financial pressure off the public wage bill."The PSA, which represents almost 80,000 workers, said they felt "betrayed"."In our hospitals, in testing labs and on our borders, PSA members did the hard work required to push Covid-19 out of this country," national secretary Kerry Davies said."It is unacceptable that after 12 months of pay restriction these workers are told to swallow it for another two years."The median salary for a PSA member is $59,000 a year, and 80 per cent earn below $75,000 annually, Davies said.Border and MIQ personnel have spent the past year under tremendous pressure, working above and beyond normal expectations.The median salary for a Customs Officer is $59,000 a year. Biosecurity officers earn $63,000, quarantine officers $70,000 and immigration officers $53,000.Government pay restrictions will be a tough pill to swallow for the border workers, and the many public servants who supported business owners and workers through lockdowns and their flow on effects."The Government can tell employers not to offer pay increases, but it doesn't seem able to limit increases in the cost of living," Davies said."Public servants are more likely to rent than most New Zealanders, and rents and house prices continue to skyrocket."Hipkins said the measures would not affect work within the Public Service to close gender and ethnic pay gaps."The guidance is consistent with the decision last year by the Remuneration Authority that Ministers and MPs would not be getting pay rises for three years because of the Covid-19 economic environment," Hipkins said."The Public Service Commissioner, who sets the pay of Public Service chief executives, will also not be increasing their pay."Asked what impact the freeze could have on higher-paid staff and potentially moving to the private sector, Hipkins the private sector too was experiencing pay freezes.Public sector wages over the past few years had also outpaced the private sector, and this would allow it to "catch up", he said.The Government was also "cracking down" on the use of what Hipkins called a "public consultant culture", he said."Where people are being brought in to do work where the public service should have capability to do internally it is unjustified. We are dialling that back."Asked if hav...

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Listen to this incredible discussion with Tim Grant as he reflects upon his decorated service with the Canadian Armed Forces and current leadership role within the Alberta Public Service. Tim opens up with the Two Nobodys to talk about service, leadership, masculinity, and fatherhood.    Watch the episode on Youtube!   -- Tim Grant is a graduate of the University of Guelph.  He enrolled in the Canadian Forces on graduation, retiring in 2008 as a Major-General.  He has planned and led operations at home and abroad.  He commanded the army in western Canada and Canadian troops in Bosnia and Afghanistan.    Tim has a strong background in policy development and program implementation.  During his career, he interacted with all levels of government, from municipal to federal, both domestically and internationally.  He is an Officer in the Order of Military Merit and was awarded the Meritorious Service Cross by the Governor General for his leadership in Afghanistan.   Tim joined the Alberta Public Service in August 2008 as an Assistant Deputy Minister in the Department of Energy.  He was responsible for electricity, alternative energy, and carbon capture and storage policies and programs. He led the Government's response to the Slave Lake fires in May 2011.  Tim was the Deputy Minister of Alberta Transportation from October 2011 to November 2012.  He was appointed Deputy Solicitor General in December 2012 and on September 6, 2013, appointed Deputy Minister of Justice and Solicitor General.  On July 6, 2015, Tim was appointed Deputy Minister of Service Alberta. In May 2017, he was appointed Executive in Residence at the Alberta School of Business.    Tim returned to the Alberta Public Service in 2019 as the Public Service Commissioner.   

Welcome to The USA Podcast hosted by Mike Riley Ep148The Blue Peach Movement with Daniel Blackman All eyes are on the State of Georgia right now as Americans prepare for the game-changing special elections taking place on January 5, 2021. While everyone seems to be focused on The Senate races, there are other races happening in Georgia on the same ballot that will do more to affect the local climate in the state. One of these important races is the race for Public Service Commissioner in Georgia's 4th District. In this episode, we speak to one of the candidates running in that race Daniel Blackman. Mike will be speaking to Mr. Blackman about what this position is all about and if the citizens on The Peach State are ready to swing this district blue. Learn more about Daniel Blackman by visiting https://danielforgeorgia.com/.The Two Santa Clause Theory:It's time for Mike to tell the story of how The Republican Party created 2 Santa Claus's in order to give the top 1% of earners the gift that keeps on giving! Major Tax Cuts! In this episode, Mike breaks down what The 2 Santa Claus theory is and how a real life Grinch named Jude Wanniski used this as a political tactic that has been leaving large lumps of coal in the stockings of average Americans for decades. E Pluribus Unum? / 2020 Stars In the Open Mike segment, Mike gives his thoughts on what Americans need to do in order to unify and get back on the right track. This involves Americans embracing the idea of “we are all in this together.” From the COVID epidemic to moving on from Trumpism, Mike explains how the old Democratic culture of taking care of each other. Mike also explains how Donald Trump's influence has cast a dark shadow of 2020 and why we need to get over it in 2021. This is our annual Christmas episode and the last episode of 2020. From TheUSAPodcast Team we wish you all a very Happy Holidays!!

Not only are we voting to determine who will represent Georgia in the US Senate, we are also selecting a Public Service Commissioner for District 4. Learn how this Commission affects your utility rates and telecommunications services, and how the PSC protects consumers who are in dispute with their utility providers. Incumbent Lauren "Bubba" McDonald talks about what he has accomplished as a Commissioner.

This is an interview with Eric Skrmetta, Public Service Commissioner, District 1.  If you don't know what the Public Service Commissioner in Louisiana does, he explains it well in this podcast and also talks about how his race is going.

The Green Insider ventures down south for the first time since we sat down with eRENEWABLE Founder and President Mike Nemer as we welcome Tim Echols from the Georgia Public Service Commission to the show. A conservative, Echols has garnered national bi-partisan support for the work he's done bringing renewable … The post The Green Insider – Ep. 10 – Georgia Public Service Commissioner Tim Echols appeared first on eRENEWABLE.

We talk about everything with the new Chair of the Libertarian Party of Georgia, Ryan Graham. From his run for Public Service Commissioner to the fact that the peach state has the worst ballot access laws in the country, and of course, his origin story. Follow him on Twitter @Graham4GA, Learn more >>> lpgeorgia.org and Support the podcast >>> patreon.com/rebellionpod

On this edition of Political Rewind, voting has ended for the 2018 runoffs and Republicans have declared victory in the secretary of state and Public Service Commissioner races.

Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle joins Clay to discuss his candidacy for governor, Download the MP3 here