Podcasts about senate bills

Segment 1 (Around the Country - Updates): In this segment, Suzanne discusses updates and organizational news related to Parents' Rights in Education (PRE). Suzanne emphasizes the importance of official PRE membership and highlights the option for active members to choose a local affiliate group. She also mentions the formation of small grassroots groups within school districts and encourages listeners to become affiliate leaders.Events: The podcast announces upcoming events, including Zoom training calls and "The Great Northwest Awakening" event in Ridgefield, Washington.Legislation/Lawsuit: Suzanne discusses recent developments in North Carolina, where Senate Bill 49, known as the "Parents Bill of Rights," was passed. The bill includes provisions related to the discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools and parental consent for healthcare. Opposition and challenges to the bill are mentioned.The podcast also covers Policy 5756 in New Jersey, which previously restricted schools from informing parents about their transgender-identifying children. The policy is being reconsidered in several districts following clarification that it is not mandatory.Segment 2 (Parents' Rights at the Federal Level): In this segment, Suzanne focuses on the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA), a federal law protecting parents' rights in public schools. She explains parents' rights under the PPRA, including the right to review curriculum, opt-out of certain activities, and inspect curriculum materials. The segment provides guidance on how parents can exercise their rights and report violations.Segment 3 (Affiliate): Suzanne addresses PRE Affiliates and encourages them to share information about their school districts. She mentions the Leadership Center, a resource for affiliates, and provides links for submitting videos, press coverage, news articles, and information on legislation related to parents' rights. The segment closes by encouraging affiliates to request Leadership Center access if they don't already have it.Links mentioned in the episode:America First Legal PPFR Toolkit for Parents https://aflegal.org/resource/ppra/If schools do not fulfill their obligations under the PPRA, parents can report violations to the U.S. Department of Education using the form provided at https://studentprivacy.ed.gov/file-a-complaint. Complaints must be made within 180 days (6 mos) of the date of the violation.Affiliate Submission Link (Comprehensive) https://parentsrightsineducation.com/affiliate-submission/Support the showDONATE TODAY!www.ParentsRightsInEducation.com

The Dean's List with Host Dean Bowen – Oregon's Democrats are altering the educational landscape in a concerning way. Governor Kate Brown signs Senate Bill 744, removing the need for high school students to prove proficiency in basic subjects for graduation. Is this a genuine effort to reevaluate academic standards, or a calculated move to lower educational expectations? Uncover the hidden agendas and implications of this law.

Prepare to think differently about Florida's 46th Governor, Ron DeSantis. We're peeling back the curtain on his contentious policies, dissecting his stance on climate change, and even discussing his potential presidential candidacy in 2024. Get ready for intense debates as we scrutinize his highly debated laws, especially the abortion law and his legislation related to LGBTQ rights. We're also taking a hard look at the data gathered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and how these laws have influenced Florida's economy and unemployment rate. Strap in for a rollercoaster discussion as we venture into the implications of the 'Don't Say Gay Bill' for the LGBTQ community in Florida. We'll grapple with the challenges LGBTQ youth face in accessing mental health care and how laws like these might change the dynamics between school personnel and parents. We're diving deep into the parental rights debate and the potential misuse of this law by school personnel. And hold onto your hats as we delve into the impact of DeSantis's immigration laws, particularly Senate Bill 1718, on the rights of undocumented individuals living and working in Florida. We'll explore how this bill affects even those legally in the U.S. but not authorized to work, including asylum seekers, overstays from Europe or Canada, and students from abroad. Expect passionate discussions on the penalties for employers not using the federal E-verify process, and the consequences for non-citizens in other states who no longer have a valid driver's license or ID in Florida. You wouldn't want to miss this engaging episode, trust us!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREESupport the showIf you want to try Dubby products please go to https://www.dubby.gg/ and when you're ready to check out in the code area punch in "ISTHISREALPC" for 10% off your entire order!

Former South Carolina Governor and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley called on the United States to return to faith and family during a campaign stop in Iowa on Saturday when asked how such values would play a role in her administration. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) has long been the Left's foremost critic of "dark money," which he's said "corrupts" politics and poses a "threat to democracy."   Retailers turn to fog machines to create 'near-zero visibility' to stop theft. A bill making sure all California championship high school football games are played on equal fields awaits the governor's signature.  Rob jons Ray and shares wonderful history and insight on the Warners Theater.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

California might become the first state in the nation to ban discrimination based on caste, a hierarchical system based on birth that affects South Asians all over the world. Senate Bill 403, which was introduced by State Sen. Aisha Wahab, passed the state legislature and is now on Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk for his signature or veto. In this episode that originally aired in June, reporter Sonia Paul breaks down the complexity of this issue and why it has divided South Asians in the Bay Area. This episode originally aired on June 5, 2023. Guest: Sonia Paul, freelance journalist Links:  How a Bill to Ban Caste Discrimination Morphed Into a Fight About Wokism California lawmakers send caste discrimination bill to Newsom

John starts off today with an update out of New Mexico, Senate Bill 2, Constitutional rights in general and your phone calls.

I'm finishing this story on the eve of Montana's 2023 bird opener, and I'm feeling very strange about the birds I'm about to start chasing. Over the past month, I've had dozens of conversations with some of the most passionate bird hunters and dog trainers about Senate Bill 280, Montana's new bird dog training regulation. In summary, many believe this is an important regulation to get on the books, but it has a lot of downfalls and unforeseen impacts.  At the root of this new regulation is an attempt to manage the different values people have when it comes to wild birds. For some, training dogs on wild birds is a part of their business. For others, well-trained bird dogs mean bag limits and a snap for the ‘gram. For many, it's about the experience of a place and sharing it with the birds, the dogs, and the people. Every one of these activities has a negative impact or some measurable form of take. But every bird hunter and dog handler is left to decide how to moderate their impact and live within their private code of ethics. As we enter the most glorious time of year, I hope you also dwell on your code of ethics.

John talks about the 2023 Writers Guild of America, unemployment, takes your phone calls and wraps up the show with talking about Senate Bill 2.

In June, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 133. This new law prohibits the physical restraint of public school students by peace officers and school security personnel under certain circumstances. So what is meant by the phrase “physical restraint”? In this context, physical restraint involves an emergency situation where physical interaction is a last resort. Texas law defines “restraint” as the use of physical force or a mechanical device to significantly restrict the free movement of all or a portion of a student's body. Physical restraint is an issue that has long been discussed in the Legislature, and it has largely become an issue that focuses on concerns from the special education community. How could this new legislation affect your classroom, and how will lawmakers handle this issue moving forward?  In this episode of The ATPE Podcast, ATPE Managing Attorney Lance Cain and ATPE Governmental Relations Director Monty Exter break down both the legal and legislative sides of a new law regarding the physical restraint of students in the classroom. The legal information provided here is accurate as of the date of publication. It is provided here for informative purposes only. Individual legal situations vary greatly, and readers needing individual legal advice should consult directly with an attorney. Please note: Rights based on the Texas Education Code may not apply to all. Many Texas Education Code provisions do not apply to public charter schools, and public school districts may have opted out of individual provisions through a District of Innovation plan. Eligible ATPE members may contact the ATPE Member Legal Services Department.

8 September 2023 - Conservative Daily 6PM EST - Happy Friday Listeners! This evening, Apollo is joined by Paul Spencer. They discuss the issue of water rights, namely Senate Bill 1 and the United States EPA. With this bill, they plan to centralize our government and more specifically our water rights. We must fight back against this tyranny! ' Follow us on Social Media: https://libertylinks.io/ConservativeDaily https://libertylinks.io/JoeOltmann https://libertylinks.io/Apollo   Send Congress a Message Today! https://conservative-daily.com/war/urgent-halt-the-cash-flow-and-stop-sending-equipment-to-ukraine-biden-is-destabilizing-our-nation  

INTERVIEW - CHEF ANDREW GRUEL - a Food Network judge, celebrity chef and restaurateur, owner of Calico Fish in California Website: https://andrewgruel.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChefGruel Celebrity chef and restaurant owner slams California's 'onerous' workplace violence prevention bill Celebrity chef and restaurateur Andrew Gruel blasted California legislation aimed at protecting employees from violence at their job sites, saying it would "punish" businesses for "trying to stop a crime in progress." "Instead of just simply prosecuting criminals in California, the state government has spent money and resources drafting, passing, and amending a bill that will effectively add onerous and costly work for business owners to come up with a 'violence prevention plan' and will punish any business or business owners for trying to stop a crime in progress, even security guards!" the California business owner said of Senate Bill 553 in a post on X, the platform formerly named Twitter.   For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 FM from 5-9 AM ET.  To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Coupal is the Director of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayer Association out of Sacramento. He phones in to disect and discuss the latest assault on Prop 13. Democrats are launching a $20 million investment in voter registration that will home in on minority voters in key states as the party seeks to regain control of the House next year. In a new ad, a super PAC supporting former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley's bid for president in 2024 declared her the candidate feared most by President Joe Biden's campaign. Senate Bill 406, authored by Senator Dave Cortese, a San Jose Democrat, was signed nearly a month after it was approved by the California State Assembly and State Senate. President Joe Biden delivered a gaffe-filled speech during a Labor Day appearance in Philadelphia — where, in addition to giving the wrong date for his own inauguration, he appeared to forget which state initially elected him to serve in the U.S. Senate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss Senate Bill 14 with Debra Rush, the founder and CEO of Breaking the Chains. SB14 would classify human trafficking as a serious felony. Officials stress that human trafficking is often hidden in plain sight and can be overlooked. A Colorado middle schooler was reportedly kicked out of class for having several patches on his backpack, including one of a Gadsden flag — sparking a social media uproar.  Wednesday - 8/30/2023 - Hour 2See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's guest is filmmaker and activist Adnan Khan. Listen in to hear his compelling story about how he went from a troubled youth to becoming an incarcerated filmmaker at San Quentin State Prison and now an advocate for criminal justice reform. He shares deep insights about intergenerational trauma, personal growth behind bars, and his journey toward redemption.Adnan's life is a testament to resilience amidst adversity. His experiences shed light on the realities inside prison walls - far beyond what mainstream media portrays. Please tune in to discover how, despite harsh conditions, he found hope and purpose through filmmaking while advocating for legislative changes like Senate Bill 1437.In this episode:Self-Reflection: Adnan's introspective journey allowed him to understand the root causes of his actions and make amends for them. This teaches us the importance of self-reflection in understanding our own behaviors and patterns.Resilience: Despite facing harsh conditions and a life sentence at a young age, Adnan maintained hope and resilience, which kept him going each day. His story emphasizes the power of resilience in overcoming adversity.Empathy & Humanity: Adnan's experiences taught him about humanity's full range from suffering to resilience, leading him to aim for peace wherever possible both for himself and others around him. This underlines the importance of empathy towards others' struggles.Continuous Learning: Even while incarcerated, Adnan met individuals who were intelligent without formal degrees but skilled as lawyers or leaders, artists who brought humor into their lives despite their circumstances - demonstrating that learning is continuous regardless of your situation.Making Amends: Although direct restitution was impossible due to his imprisonment, he sought indirect ways such as charity within the facility by helping older inmates or sharing resources like food when possible – showing that there are always opportunities to make amends if one looks for them.Responsibility & Accountability: Accepting responsibility for one's actions is an important lesson. Adnan's admitted guilt, even though he didn't directly commit murder, shows how taking accountability helps in starting a path toward redemption.About Adnan:Adnan Khan is a filmmaker and the Founder and Executive Director of Firstwatch Filmmakers. While incarcerated, Adnan founded Firstwatch, a media filmmaking project produced entirely by incarcerated men at San Quentin State Prison. He also created Re:Store Justice, a nonprofit criminal justice organization, where he advocated for the successful passage of Senate Bill 1437. Adnan is also a San Francisco FILM resident receiving the 2023 Filmhouse Residency.You can find him here:https://www.instagram.com/akhan1437https://twitter.com/akhan1437www.uplevelproductions.comhttps://www.instagram.com/uplevelproductions/https://www.linkedin.com/company/uplevelproductionscompanyhttps://www.facebook.com/uplevelproductionscompany

WABE politics reporter Sam Gringlas returns to Closer Look to discuss former Trump Chief-of-Staff Mark Meadows' recent appearance in federal court, requesting to have his case moved out of state court to the federal level in the election interference case. Plus, Clark Cunningham, a professor of law and the W. Lee Burge Chair in Law & Ethics at Georgia State University, discusses Senate Bill 92 and how it could be used to remove Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from office when it goes into effect in October, ahead of the 2020 election interference trial. Lastly, Rodney Bullard, the CEO of The Same House, talks to Rose Scott about The Same House and its mission to address social and economic challenges.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Senate Bill 747 is a grab-bag of Republican election law changes. Last week Governor Roy Cooper vetoed the bill noting the legislation has “nothing to do with election security and everything to do with Republicans keeping and gaining power.” Republicans have pledged a quick override of Cooper's latest veto. Common Cause of North Carolina Associate […] The post Common Cause NC's Sailor Jones on the legislature's latest efforts to make voting more difficult appeared first on NC Newsline.

This year, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved a 40-year license for a private company, Holtec International, to build a facility between Hobbs and Carlsbad that would store nuclear waste from power plants the company is decommissioning in states from New Jersey to California. New Mexico already stores transuranic waste from nuclear weapons production in the salt caverns at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant or WIPP.  This project would be different, and would eventually hold up to 10,000 canisters, with each canister holding 8,680 metric tons of spent nuclear fuel from commercial power plants. The New Mexico State Legislature passed Senate Bill 53 this year, which would prohibit state agencies from issuing permits, contracts or leases for the facility—unless the state approves the facility or the federal government moves forward with a permanent storage spot for the nation's commercial nuclear waste.     On this special episode of Our Land, we hear from John Heaton, a former New Mexico state representative who works with Holtec; Sen. Jeff Steinborn, the sponsor of Senate Bill 53; and Dr. Myrriah Gómez, a professor at the University of New Mexico and the author of "Nuclear Nuevo México: Colonialism and the Effects of the Nuclear Industrial Complex on Nuevomexicanos.”  Host: Lou DiVizio Correspondent: Laura Paskus  Guests:  John Heaton, chair, Eddy-Lea Energy Alliance  Dr. Myrriah Gómez, author of "Nuclear Nuevo México."  Jeff Steinborn, (D) NM District 36 – Doña Ana County  For More Information: Nuclear waste storage permit slated for September public meeting – Source NM  Nuclear Regulatory Commission Approves Nuclear Waste License in NM – Our Land  Concern Over Nuclear Disposal Plan – Our Land     --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nmif/message

Get the latest agriculture news in today's AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today's show covers Senate Bill 505 now awaiting Newsom's signature, the table olive forecast nearly doubling from last year, and and update on westerns crop conditions. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features and more.

In this podcast episode, hosts Suzanne Gallgaher and Allen Sarvinas discuss recent legislative developments and local policies related to education in California and North Carolina. They address various bills and policies, focusing on issues like parents' rights, transgender and gender expansive policies, and informed consent for minors.In California, they discuss Senate Bill 596, which passed in May and aims to address threats, assaults, and disrespectful behavior towards school employees. They emphasize the importance of respectful communication while also highlighting concerns about the broad language of the bill and its potential impact on parents' rights to communicate with school officials.Moving on to North Carolina, they cover a bill that aimed to ban gender-affirming treatments for minors. The bill was initially vetoed by the governor but later overridden by the legislature. They mention the ongoing debate around this issue and the potential legal challenges from LGBTQ rights advocates.The conversation shifts to a local policy in Maine that deals with transgender and gender expansive students. They highlight the expansion of privileged communications, allowing teachers and others to keep secrets from parents. They discuss the importance of parents' rights and due process, and they urge parents to get involved with their school boards to protect these rights.Throughout the episode, they stress the need for parents and concerned citizens to engage with their local school boards, communicate their viewpoints, and rally for parents' rights. They also emphasize the significance of having a grassroots support group like Parents' Rights in Education to advocate for parental involvement and push back against policies that could undermine parents' rights.The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to reach out to their school boards, engage in local advocacy, and stand up for parents' rights in education.School Board MeetingDATE:Wednesday, September 6TIME: 6:00pmLOCATION:  Mount Ararat High School, 68 Eagles Way, Topsham, Maine 04086Topsham School Board Contact Details https://cdnsm5-ss11.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_500596/File/District/School%20Board/BdMbrsRevised11092022.pdfMAINE Policy ACAAA, Transgender and Gender Expansive Students:Cited in Maine lawsuit Goldwater/Lavigne v Great Bay School District after a student was provided a chest suppression device (CHEST BINDER) w/o parental consent. The unconstitutional policy violates parent's fundamental right to guide the upbringing of their child. Last week, the district's board attorneys provided legal opinion stating the policy does not address parental notification, while providing sample verbiage to roll into the policy. The District Superintendent is not a judge, and parents require due process.Maine PRE demands full application of parents' fundamental rights, evidence of actual and substantive risk to the child by notifying the parents, at which point mandatory reporting applies.  Support the showDONATE TODAY!www.ParentsRightsInEducation.com

CTL Script/ Top Stories of August 26 Publish Date: Aug. 25   Henssler :15 From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast    Today is saturday, August 26th, and happy 29th birthday to NFL WR Mike Evans ***Evans*** I'm Brian Giffin and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia Here's who's running for public office in Canton, Woodstock and Waleska High temps in Georgia expected to continue through the rest of the week And the State appealing court ruling blocking transgender law Plus Leah McGrath of Ingles Markets is here to talk with Bruce Jenkins about foods for swollen feet   We'll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast, and if you're looking for Community news we encourage you to listen and subscribe!    Commercial:  CU of GA   Story 1. running   Multiple candidates have registered for public office in Canton, Woodstock, and Waleska. Qualification for candidates ended recently, with no new sign-ups on the final day. Canton Mayor Bill Grant is being challenged by Andy Tubbs for re-election. Various City Council seats have been contested or remained uncontested. Notably, in the Canton Ward 2 special election, three candidates are competing: Samantha Baker, Bryan Roach, and Luke Smith. In Woodstock, several council members, including David Potts, Tracy Collins, and Rob Usher, are seeking re-election unopposed. In Waleska, Mayor Mary Helen Lamb qualified as the sole mayoral candidate, and new members are set to join the city council. Municipal elections are scheduled for November 7th.                                                   ....……… Read more on this story at tribuneledgernews.com   STORY 2: heat   The Georgia Department for Public Health advises people, especially seniors, to minimize exposure to heat and sun, as temperatures are expected to be in the upper 90s statewide. The heat index might surpass 100 due to high humidity. Cherokee County anticipates highs of 93 to 96 degrees through the week. A heat advisory was in effect for parts of west and central Georgia. MUST Ministries has opened a cooling center in Marietta to offer relief, operating from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. when temperatures hit 90 or higher. The health department suggests wearing light clothing, staying in air-conditioned places, avoiding hot meals, and limiting outdoor activities.   Story 3: carr   Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is urging a federal judge to reconsider a preliminary injunction that blocked a law limiting medical care for transgender minors. Carr's motion, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, references a recent U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that lifted a similar preliminary injunction in Alabama. The injunction in question was issued in response to a challenge against Senate Bill 140, which prohibits hormone replacement therapy for gender dysphoria treatment in adolescents. The judge ruled that the law violates transgender minors' rights under the 14th Amendment. The debate surrounds protecting minors from potentially irreversible decisions versus mental health risks and suicide rates among transgender teens.   We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.   Back in a moment   Break:  ESOG  - Elon -Dayco   STORY 4: fees   The Holly Springs City Council has given approval to increase the city's stormwater service fee by $1 per month. This will raise the fee from $4 to $5 per month for each equivalent residential unit. The change is aimed at generating revenue for annual replacements of stormwater infrastructure. The fee is included in property owners' tax bills. Additionally, the council unanimously voted to submit the city's comprehensive plan to the Atlanta Regional Commission and the Department of Community Affairs for review. There's a proposal to change the development character area map, allowing commercial use with residential areas. The council also approved adjustments to park rental fees and a liquor store application. A park was named in honor of a former council member, Karen Johnson Barnett, who passed away in 2021.   Story 5: pta   Cherokee County School District (CCSD) educators and volunteers have received recognition from the PTA with state and regional awards. Among the winners, Liberty Elementary School Nurse Amanda Fox was honored as an Outstanding School Nurse at the District 13 PTA level, then proceeded to win the statewide award from the Georgia PTA. Additionally, CCSD teachers, principals, and school PTAs received various awards for their exceptional contributions, professionalism, partnerships, and community engagement. Superintendent Brian Hightower expressed his gratitude for the PTA's continuous support and the dedication of the honorees. The winners will be recognized by the Cherokee County School Board in September.   Story 6: bookmark   Violet Paul, an eighth-grade student from Cherokee County's E.T. Booth Middle School, has won the top prize of $100 in the 2023 Georgia Farm Bureau Middle School Bookmark Contest. Her entry was recognized as the best in GFB's First District, encompassing 15 counties in northwest Georgia. The contest, aimed at encouraging students to explore agriculture and create artwork inspired by their learning, is sponsored by Georgia Farm Bureau. Violet's artwork and her victory were celebrated on the GFB Facebook page, where the state winner was determined by the most likes, and the runner-up by the second-highest votes.   Back with more after this   Commercial: Powers – Drake - Heller Story 7: career   The annual Cherokee Career Expo will take place on September 27th in Cherokee County, offering job seekers an opportunity to connect with local employers. Hosted by the Cherokee Office of Economic Development, the event will feature representatives from various companies, including the Cherokee Sheriff's Office, Dumaplast, Kirk Rudy, Inc., Next Step Ministries, Inc., Northside Hospital Cherokee, Ubique Group, and WellStar Health System. The event aims to assist job seekers with resume reviews and is part of the "Forget the Commute" campaign, which focuses on reducing out-commuting and promoting local career opportunities. The expo is free for job seekers, and registration is required through the cherokeega.org website.   Story 8:  fleeing   The Woodstock Police Department will honor four citizens and an off-duty Cobb County officer during the upcoming Woodstock City Council meeting for their assistance in apprehending a fleeing suspect. On August 3rd, a Woodstock officer pursued a speeding vehicle that made unsafe lane changes on I-575. Several citizens, including Jaxson Rupert and Justin Shubert, helped locate the suspect within an apartment complex. Construction inspector James Stokes assisted in the pursuit by providing transportation and support. Off-duty Cobb County Police Department Lt. Lee Turman aided the Woodstock officer and citizen Stokes. Lastly, Henry Higgins helped stop the suspect, Bailey Avey, from fleeing before officers arrived. Their courageous and determined actions ensured the suspect's swift apprehension, earning them recognition from the Woodstock Police Chief Robert Jones during the city council meeting.   Story 9:  apartments   Novare Group, Batson-Cook Development Co., and PointOne Holdings are collaborating on a new apartment complex project in southwest Cherokee County near Acworth. Novare Group's President and CEO, Jim Borders, expressed pride in the successful collaboration and commitment to creating a development that aligns with the area's vision and exceeds residents' expectations. BCDC's President and CEO, Litt Glover, emphasized that the luxury apartment community will contribute to the city's growth while offering a sophisticated and modern living experience. The project's architect is Dynamik Design, and Stratus Construction has been chosen as the general contractor for the venture.   We'll have closing comments after this   Dayco – Ingles 10- Henssler 60   Thanks again for listening to today's Cherokee Tribune Ledger podcast. . If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, the Gwinnett Daily Post, the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties, or the Paulding County News Podcast. Get more on these stories and other great content at tribune ledger news.com. Giving you important information about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. 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Missouri Governor Mike Parson (R) signed a bill into law this year that say no health care provider shall perform gender transition surgeries on any minor. Senate Bill 49 was sponsored by State Sen. Mike Moon (R-Ash Groves) and State Rep. Brad Hudson (R-Cape Fair). Implementation of the law is currently being challenged by critics who say it's unconstitutional. Transgender groups say it also unfairly targets them. Missouri attorney general Andrew Bailey joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri", telling listeners that Senate Bill 49 is constitutional and will be upheld by the courts. General Bailey is in Springfield this morning for court proceedings. He also addressed Columbia murder suspect Samuel Brotherton's guilty plea this week to second degree murder for the brutal shooting death of his stepfather in 2022. General Bailey says his office will hold wrongdoers accountable. Brotherton will be sentenced in October for second degree murder. Bailey also discussed gun rights, saying St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones' proposed gun legislation would violate the constitutional right of Missourians to keep and bear arms:

THE COLORADO SUPREMES PUNT ON PROP HH I am a bit confused by this ruling. The Colorado Supreme Court said they can't rule on whether or not Proposition HH violates the single subject rule until AFTER it passes. What? I'm confused because Prop HH sprang forth from Senate Bill 303, which is already law and has provisions in it that are already being enforced. As PART of 303 the Legislature sent Prop HH to the people, which in an of itself should indicate that the single subject rule was violated, right? What am I missing here? I am going to talk to one of the plaintiffs in the case Jerry Sonnenberg to see what he thinks at 2pm.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Friday, August 18th, 2023. Fight Laugh Feast Conference - Ark Encounter This year, our Fight Laugh Feast Conference is at the Ark Encounter in Kentucky on The Politics of Six Day Creation. The politics of six day creation is the difference between a fixed standard of justice and a careening standard of justice, the difference between the corrosive relativism that creates mobs and anarchy and the freedom of objectivity, truth, and due process. The politics of six day creation establishes the authority and sufficiency of God’s Word for all of life: from what is a man or a woman, when does human life begin, and how is human society best organized? Come hear Ken Ham, Pastor Doug Wilson, Dr. Ben Merkle, Dr. Gordon Wilson, me and more, and of course a live CrossPolitic show! Mark your calendars for October 11th-14th, as we fight, laugh, and feast, with beer & psalms, our amazing lineup of speakers, our Rowdy Christian Merch, and a Sabbath Feast to wrap up the occasion. Maybe an infant baptism while we’re at it! Visit fightlaughfeast.com for more information! https://www.dailywire.com/news/mayor-blindsided-after-entire-police-force-resigns-in-minnesota-town Mayor ‘Blindsided’ After Entire Police Force Resigns In Minnesota Town Every police officer, including the chief of police, has stepped down from the force in a Minnesota town after they say complaints of low pay and long hours were left unresolved. Goodhue, a city about 65 miles southeast of Minneapolis with just over 1,000 residents, could be without police officers by August 23. It has struggled to attract new police recruits and give competitive pay to officers. The nonpartisan mayor said she was “blindsided” by the resignations and promised that the city would be protected. “I want to reiterate that we will have police coverage in the city of Goodhue,” Mayor Ellen Anderson Buck told Fox 9. “That is not an issue.” Police Chief Josh Smith said the force had trouble getting anyone interested in police work. Smith, another full-time employee, and five part-time employees all announced their resignations last week. “This has been three weeks now, we have zero applicants, and I have zero prospects,” Smith said in July. “I’ve called every PD around for the youngest guys out there, getting into the game. There’s nobody getting into the game.” “Not that I’m leaving you guys, because I told you I’m in it,” he said at a meeting on July 26. “But the harsh reality is, I don’t want to be the guy working 80 hours a week just running this PD, being on call 24 hours a day, which I already am, and leaving no time for my family.” According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, the Goodhue City Council raised Smith’s salary by $13,000 and the other officers by 5% this year. “Right now … trying to hire at $22 an hour, you’re never going to see another person again walk through those doors,” Smith said, noting that cities could frequently give more benefits and higher pay. After all the officers leave, the town is set to contract with the Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office to provide law enforcement services. The police department in Morris, another Minnesota town, was disbanded last year after it could not retain staffers. Police departments across the U.S. have struggled to attract recruits in urban and rural areas. The shortage of officers comes following a wave of anti-police sentiment after the death of George Floyd while in Minneapolis police custody in 2020. https://www.breitbart.com/asia/2023/08/16/pakistan-muslim-mob-of-10000-people-burns-down-hundreds-of-christian-homes-churches-over-blasphemy/ Muslim Mob of 10,000 People Burns Down Hundreds of Christian Homes, Churches, over ‘Blasphemy’ A mob reportedly made of up as many as 10,000 men began burning down, looting, and otherwise violently assaulting Christian communities in Jaranwala, Pakistan, on Wednesday in response to reports that a Christian man had allegedly desecrated a Quran. The Pakistani newspaper Dawn, citing local Christians in the northern Pakistani region of Punjab, documented the burning down or otherwise complete destruction of at least five churches. The British Asian Christian Association, an international aid group that serves persecuted Christians in Pakistan, reported that the mob destroyed over 500 homes and left “tens of thousands” of Christians homeless. Muslim mob violence in Pakistan, an officially Islamic state, is common. Islamist mobs often riot when rumors spread of a Christian allegedly desecrating a Quran, insulting the Islamic figure Muhammad, or otherwise offending the religion. Islamists have also rioted over international news, such as riots in support of the Charlie Hebdo massacre of 2015 or riots against France following the beheading of teacher Samuel Paty, which the French government condemned. Christians are often the targets of such violence and local police rarely intervene effectively, particularly when the mob attacks are triggered by allegations of blasphemy. “Blasphemy” is a crime in the Pakistani penal code, punishable by death when directed at Muhammad personally. Pakistan has never in its history executed a person for blasphemy, but mobs have “extra-judicially” killed or severely injured untold numbers over the alleged crime. Many of those killed for “blasphemy” are not charged with the crime and little evidence exists that the blasphemy occurred. Christians in Pakistan are disproportionately poor and some accused of “crimes” such as writing on a Quran are illiterate, making the accusations impossible. The incidents triggered on Wednesday reportedly began when Muslims in Jaranwala began accusing Saleem Masih, a Christian man believed to work as a cleaner, of desecrating a copy of the Quran, the Islamic holy book. According to the British Asian Christian Association, the violence began when Islamic officials used mosques to make community announcements demanding that mobs organize and begin destroying Christian communities in response. “The affected regions, including Cinema Basti, Christian Town, and Esa Nagar, have witnessed the destruction of over 500 houses,” the organization detailed. “According to reports provided by on-ground volunteers, Pastors Muratib and Moon, a tumultuous mob of approximately 10,000 individuals has wreaked havoc within the Christian towns.” The Pakistani newspaper Dawn reported that pastors had confirmed the burning down and looting of at least five churches in the community throughout Wednesday. “Images on social media showed smoke rising from the church buildings and people setting fire to furniture that had been dragged from them. A Christian cemetery was also vandalised, as well as the local government office,” Dawn documented. Videos from the greater fay-sala-bad area showed large crowds of men starting fires around churches, looting the homes of Christians, and chanting anti-Christian slogans. In one such video, one police officer appears in front of a crowd of what appears to be hundreds of people, calmly attempting to address the men and being ignored as they continue ransacking what appears to be a residential community. Bishop Azad Marshall, the president bishop of the Church of Pakistan, posted a message on Twitter on Wednesday stating that churches were burning as he was writing and demanding police take action. The mob attacks appear to be ongoing at press time, though local police claim they are organizing a response. Pakistan’s Geo TV cited the information minister for Punjab, Amir Mir, claiming “dozens” of people had been arrested for their participation in the mob attacks and that police believed the eruption of violence was not spontaneous. “There was a plan to disturb the peace by inciting public sentiments. After the desecration of the Holy Quran, the angry protesters reacted strongly,” Mir claimed, apparently accepting the alleged blasphemy as a fact. Geo TV added that Mir claimed police were working swiftly to investigate “the tragic incident of the desecration of the holy book” – the Quran, presumably, though Mir did not clarify if he was also investigating Bishop Marshall’s report of desecrations of Bibles. Mir also astoundingly claimed “no one was injured nor was there any loss of life” in the riots, contradicting the on-the-ground reports from the British Asian Christian Association, which alleged thousands of injuries. https://www.witn.com/2023/08/16/north-carolina-house-overrides-multiple-vetoes/?fbclid=IwAR2myIPVYdQ3mhoinGOu-CMbUkNH8KnFZEFCOYQ4KaxoBq9BV0JmYywKkpI North Carolina legislature overrides Governor’s vetoes on transgender and charter school bills The North Carolina House of Representatives and Senate voted along party lines to override several of Governor Roy Cooper’s vetoes on Wednesday afternoon. All of the bills that had their vetoes overridden now become law. House and Senate members first voted to override House Bill 574, which is better known as the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act. The bill would ban all transgender girls and women (biological boys or men) from competing in women’s athletics at the middle school, high school, and college levels in North Carolina. After passing the House, the Senate then overrode the governor’s veto as well along party lines.. Also on the calendar Wednesday was House Bill 808, a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for children. This bill prohibits doctors in North Carolina from treating any child under 18 years old with drugs associated with gender transitioning. The House overrode the Governor’s veto of that bill by a vote of 73-46. The NC Senate then voted to override the veto by a vote of 27-18. Senate Bill 49, also known as the Parents Bill of Rights or also by the nickname “Don’t Say Gay bill” is a bill that would force educators from kindergarten through high school to notify parents if a child asked school personnel to use other pronouns or other names for them. Senate Bill 49′s veto was also overridden in both chambers of the General Assembly Wednesday as well. The House and Senate also voted to override House Bill 219, known as the Charter School Omnibus Bill, by a House vote of 74-45 and a Senate vote of 27-18. House Bill 219 allows charter schools in the state to expand without seeking permission as long as they’re not considered low-performing. It would also allow them to give preferential treatment to applicants instead of using the lottery system as well as begin to allow enrollment and charge tuition for out-of-state and foreign exchange students. House Bill 219 would also allow county governments to use funds collected from property taxes to pay for charter school buildings and other capital projects, under current law using public funds for this reason is not possible. Both chambers also voted along party lines to override Governor Cooper’s veto of HB618 dealing with charter school review boards. House Bill 488, a bill allowing for Code Council Reorganization and various code amendments was also overridden in both chambers on Wednesday along party lines. Upon adjournment, House Speaker Tim Moore (R - Cleveland County) told members that there would be no legislative votes for the rest of this week or next, and possibly the week beyond that, meaning that the General Assembly will not be taking up a state budget until at least September, well after the start of the new year for North Carolina’s public schools. Now it’s time for my favorite topic, sports! https://www.boundingintosports.com/2023/08/tuohy-family-from-the-blind-side-responds-to-accusations-from-nfl-vet-michael-oher-as-he-seeks-film-royalties/ Tuohy Family From ‘The Blind Side’ Responds To Accusations From NFL Vet Michael Oher As He Seeks Film Royalties Former NFL player Michael Oher, who was the focus of the 2009 blockbuster film The Blind Side, has filed a lawsuit in a Shelby County, Tennessee court against Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy, the people who took him into their home and raised him as a wayward teenager. Oher accuses them of misleading him intentionally regarding his ‘adoption,’ which he claims was a conservatorship instead. Needless to say, this revelation has completely altered the images of Oher and the Tuohy’s portrayed in the popular film, suggesting that this Christian, kind family may have had other motives for taking Oher into their home. Oher, now 37 years old, had his attorney file a 14-page document to the court alleging that as a teenager, the Tuohy’s convinced him to sign a document back in 2004 giving them full legal authority over any business decisions he could potentially be involved in, rather than what he believed was an adoption by the family. Sean Tuohy said in an interview with The Daily Memphis that the accusations of ill-intent and that his family simply wanted to profit off of Oher were ridiculous. “I sat Michael down and told him, ‘If you’re planning to go to Ole Miss — or even considering Ole Miss — we think you have to be part of the family. This would do that legally,’” he said at the time when Oher believed they were legally adopting him. “We contacted lawyers who had told us that we couldn’t adopt over the age of 18; the only thing we could do was to have a conservatorship. We were so concerned it was on the up-and-up that we made sure the biological mother came to court.” Tuohy also stated that the family did not earn the sizable amount of money Oher’s attorneys believe they did. Touhy, who is already wealthy himself from owning and selling a chain of fast food franchises for upwards of $200 million, claimed that those saying it was all about the money should think again. https://twitter.com/i/status/1691179803821359105 - Play Video The lawsuit being brought by Oher, paints a vastly different picture… if you want more information on that lawsuit, go listen to my newsbrief from yesterday.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Friday, August 18th, 2023. Fight Laugh Feast Conference - Ark Encounter This year, our Fight Laugh Feast Conference is at the Ark Encounter in Kentucky on The Politics of Six Day Creation. The politics of six day creation is the difference between a fixed standard of justice and a careening standard of justice, the difference between the corrosive relativism that creates mobs and anarchy and the freedom of objectivity, truth, and due process. The politics of six day creation establishes the authority and sufficiency of God’s Word for all of life: from what is a man or a woman, when does human life begin, and how is human society best organized? Come hear Ken Ham, Pastor Doug Wilson, Dr. Ben Merkle, Dr. Gordon Wilson, me and more, and of course a live CrossPolitic show! Mark your calendars for October 11th-14th, as we fight, laugh, and feast, with beer & psalms, our amazing lineup of speakers, our Rowdy Christian Merch, and a Sabbath Feast to wrap up the occasion. Maybe an infant baptism while we’re at it! Visit fightlaughfeast.com for more information! https://www.dailywire.com/news/mayor-blindsided-after-entire-police-force-resigns-in-minnesota-town Mayor ‘Blindsided’ After Entire Police Force Resigns In Minnesota Town Every police officer, including the chief of police, has stepped down from the force in a Minnesota town after they say complaints of low pay and long hours were left unresolved. Goodhue, a city about 65 miles southeast of Minneapolis with just over 1,000 residents, could be without police officers by August 23. It has struggled to attract new police recruits and give competitive pay to officers. The nonpartisan mayor said she was “blindsided” by the resignations and promised that the city would be protected. “I want to reiterate that we will have police coverage in the city of Goodhue,” Mayor Ellen Anderson Buck told Fox 9. “That is not an issue.” Police Chief Josh Smith said the force had trouble getting anyone interested in police work. Smith, another full-time employee, and five part-time employees all announced their resignations last week. “This has been three weeks now, we have zero applicants, and I have zero prospects,” Smith said in July. “I’ve called every PD around for the youngest guys out there, getting into the game. There’s nobody getting into the game.” “Not that I’m leaving you guys, because I told you I’m in it,” he said at a meeting on July 26. “But the harsh reality is, I don’t want to be the guy working 80 hours a week just running this PD, being on call 24 hours a day, which I already am, and leaving no time for my family.” According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, the Goodhue City Council raised Smith’s salary by $13,000 and the other officers by 5% this year. “Right now … trying to hire at $22 an hour, you’re never going to see another person again walk through those doors,” Smith said, noting that cities could frequently give more benefits and higher pay. After all the officers leave, the town is set to contract with the Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office to provide law enforcement services. The police department in Morris, another Minnesota town, was disbanded last year after it could not retain staffers. Police departments across the U.S. have struggled to attract recruits in urban and rural areas. The shortage of officers comes following a wave of anti-police sentiment after the death of George Floyd while in Minneapolis police custody in 2020. https://www.breitbart.com/asia/2023/08/16/pakistan-muslim-mob-of-10000-people-burns-down-hundreds-of-christian-homes-churches-over-blasphemy/ Muslim Mob of 10,000 People Burns Down Hundreds of Christian Homes, Churches, over ‘Blasphemy’ A mob reportedly made of up as many as 10,000 men began burning down, looting, and otherwise violently assaulting Christian communities in Jaranwala, Pakistan, on Wednesday in response to reports that a Christian man had allegedly desecrated a Quran. The Pakistani newspaper Dawn, citing local Christians in the northern Pakistani region of Punjab, documented the burning down or otherwise complete destruction of at least five churches. The British Asian Christian Association, an international aid group that serves persecuted Christians in Pakistan, reported that the mob destroyed over 500 homes and left “tens of thousands” of Christians homeless. Muslim mob violence in Pakistan, an officially Islamic state, is common. Islamist mobs often riot when rumors spread of a Christian allegedly desecrating a Quran, insulting the Islamic figure Muhammad, or otherwise offending the religion. Islamists have also rioted over international news, such as riots in support of the Charlie Hebdo massacre of 2015 or riots against France following the beheading of teacher Samuel Paty, which the French government condemned. Christians are often the targets of such violence and local police rarely intervene effectively, particularly when the mob attacks are triggered by allegations of blasphemy. “Blasphemy” is a crime in the Pakistani penal code, punishable by death when directed at Muhammad personally. Pakistan has never in its history executed a person for blasphemy, but mobs have “extra-judicially” killed or severely injured untold numbers over the alleged crime. Many of those killed for “blasphemy” are not charged with the crime and little evidence exists that the blasphemy occurred. Christians in Pakistan are disproportionately poor and some accused of “crimes” such as writing on a Quran are illiterate, making the accusations impossible. The incidents triggered on Wednesday reportedly began when Muslims in Jaranwala began accusing Saleem Masih, a Christian man believed to work as a cleaner, of desecrating a copy of the Quran, the Islamic holy book. According to the British Asian Christian Association, the violence began when Islamic officials used mosques to make community announcements demanding that mobs organize and begin destroying Christian communities in response. “The affected regions, including Cinema Basti, Christian Town, and Esa Nagar, have witnessed the destruction of over 500 houses,” the organization detailed. “According to reports provided by on-ground volunteers, Pastors Muratib and Moon, a tumultuous mob of approximately 10,000 individuals has wreaked havoc within the Christian towns.” The Pakistani newspaper Dawn reported that pastors had confirmed the burning down and looting of at least five churches in the community throughout Wednesday. “Images on social media showed smoke rising from the church buildings and people setting fire to furniture that had been dragged from them. A Christian cemetery was also vandalised, as well as the local government office,” Dawn documented. Videos from the greater fay-sala-bad area showed large crowds of men starting fires around churches, looting the homes of Christians, and chanting anti-Christian slogans. In one such video, one police officer appears in front of a crowd of what appears to be hundreds of people, calmly attempting to address the men and being ignored as they continue ransacking what appears to be a residential community. Bishop Azad Marshall, the president bishop of the Church of Pakistan, posted a message on Twitter on Wednesday stating that churches were burning as he was writing and demanding police take action. The mob attacks appear to be ongoing at press time, though local police claim they are organizing a response. Pakistan’s Geo TV cited the information minister for Punjab, Amir Mir, claiming “dozens” of people had been arrested for their participation in the mob attacks and that police believed the eruption of violence was not spontaneous. “There was a plan to disturb the peace by inciting public sentiments. After the desecration of the Holy Quran, the angry protesters reacted strongly,” Mir claimed, apparently accepting the alleged blasphemy as a fact. Geo TV added that Mir claimed police were working swiftly to investigate “the tragic incident of the desecration of the holy book” – the Quran, presumably, though Mir did not clarify if he was also investigating Bishop Marshall’s report of desecrations of Bibles. Mir also astoundingly claimed “no one was injured nor was there any loss of life” in the riots, contradicting the on-the-ground reports from the British Asian Christian Association, which alleged thousands of injuries. https://www.witn.com/2023/08/16/north-carolina-house-overrides-multiple-vetoes/?fbclid=IwAR2myIPVYdQ3mhoinGOu-CMbUkNH8KnFZEFCOYQ4KaxoBq9BV0JmYywKkpI North Carolina legislature overrides Governor’s vetoes on transgender and charter school bills The North Carolina House of Representatives and Senate voted along party lines to override several of Governor Roy Cooper’s vetoes on Wednesday afternoon. All of the bills that had their vetoes overridden now become law. House and Senate members first voted to override House Bill 574, which is better known as the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act. The bill would ban all transgender girls and women (biological boys or men) from competing in women’s athletics at the middle school, high school, and college levels in North Carolina. After passing the House, the Senate then overrode the governor’s veto as well along party lines.. Also on the calendar Wednesday was House Bill 808, a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for children. This bill prohibits doctors in North Carolina from treating any child under 18 years old with drugs associated with gender transitioning. The House overrode the Governor’s veto of that bill by a vote of 73-46. The NC Senate then voted to override the veto by a vote of 27-18. Senate Bill 49, also known as the Parents Bill of Rights or also by the nickname “Don’t Say Gay bill” is a bill that would force educators from kindergarten through high school to notify parents if a child asked school personnel to use other pronouns or other names for them. Senate Bill 49′s veto was also overridden in both chambers of the General Assembly Wednesday as well. The House and Senate also voted to override House Bill 219, known as the Charter School Omnibus Bill, by a House vote of 74-45 and a Senate vote of 27-18. House Bill 219 allows charter schools in the state to expand without seeking permission as long as they’re not considered low-performing. It would also allow them to give preferential treatment to applicants instead of using the lottery system as well as begin to allow enrollment and charge tuition for out-of-state and foreign exchange students. House Bill 219 would also allow county governments to use funds collected from property taxes to pay for charter school buildings and other capital projects, under current law using public funds for this reason is not possible. Both chambers also voted along party lines to override Governor Cooper’s veto of HB618 dealing with charter school review boards. House Bill 488, a bill allowing for Code Council Reorganization and various code amendments was also overridden in both chambers on Wednesday along party lines. Upon adjournment, House Speaker Tim Moore (R - Cleveland County) told members that there would be no legislative votes for the rest of this week or next, and possibly the week beyond that, meaning that the General Assembly will not be taking up a state budget until at least September, well after the start of the new year for North Carolina’s public schools. Now it’s time for my favorite topic, sports! https://www.boundingintosports.com/2023/08/tuohy-family-from-the-blind-side-responds-to-accusations-from-nfl-vet-michael-oher-as-he-seeks-film-royalties/ Tuohy Family From ‘The Blind Side’ Responds To Accusations From NFL Vet Michael Oher As He Seeks Film Royalties Former NFL player Michael Oher, who was the focus of the 2009 blockbuster film The Blind Side, has filed a lawsuit in a Shelby County, Tennessee court against Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy, the people who took him into their home and raised him as a wayward teenager. Oher accuses them of misleading him intentionally regarding his ‘adoption,’ which he claims was a conservatorship instead. Needless to say, this revelation has completely altered the images of Oher and the Tuohy’s portrayed in the popular film, suggesting that this Christian, kind family may have had other motives for taking Oher into their home. Oher, now 37 years old, had his attorney file a 14-page document to the court alleging that as a teenager, the Tuohy’s convinced him to sign a document back in 2004 giving them full legal authority over any business decisions he could potentially be involved in, rather than what he believed was an adoption by the family. Sean Tuohy said in an interview with The Daily Memphis that the accusations of ill-intent and that his family simply wanted to profit off of Oher were ridiculous. “I sat Michael down and told him, ‘If you’re planning to go to Ole Miss — or even considering Ole Miss — we think you have to be part of the family. This would do that legally,’” he said at the time when Oher believed they were legally adopting him. “We contacted lawyers who had told us that we couldn’t adopt over the age of 18; the only thing we could do was to have a conservatorship. We were so concerned it was on the up-and-up that we made sure the biological mother came to court.” Tuohy also stated that the family did not earn the sizable amount of money Oher’s attorneys believe they did. Touhy, who is already wealthy himself from owning and selling a chain of fast food franchises for upwards of $200 million, claimed that those saying it was all about the money should think again. https://twitter.com/i/status/1691179803821359105 - Play Video The lawsuit being brought by Oher, paints a vastly different picture… if you want more information on that lawsuit, go listen to my newsbrief from yesterday.

BlazeTV contributors Jaco Booyens and John Doyle join the show today to discuss the recent lawsuit brought by nonprofit legal group America First Legal, led by former Trump adviser Stephen Miller, which is suing Washington Democratic Governor Jay Inslee over Senate Bill 5599. This bill allows the state to withhold information from parents about child sex-change surgeries. America First Legal argues that the law violates parents' fundamental rights under the United States Constitution to direct the care and upbringing of their children. The American Medical Association has put forth a proposal advocating for taxpayer subsidies to support uterus transplants for transgender women by footing the bill worth $300,000. The world's top chess federation has banned trans women from all-female contests, claiming that they have an unfair advantage. Sara interviews Georgia state Sen. Colton Moore (R), who initiated a potential move toward the impeachment of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, citing her actions against former President Donald Trump. The investigation could potentially impact the funding of Willis' Trump-related inquiry and even lead to her impeachment. The 13 charges against Trump, brought by a Georgia grand jury, are substantial and carry a potential combined sentence of 76.5 years in state prison if convicted. The Biden administration is reportedly exploring the possibility of plea agreements for the alleged mastermind and four other associates behind the attacks of September 11, 2001, potentially sparing them from the death penalty. Netflix has a new children's animated film, and it's even too gay for Disney. The film includes two former gay lovers who hold hands and kiss, as well as a main character, Nimona, who is a shape-shifting magical being with implied gender-fluid characteristics. Today's Sponsors: You can get a FREE report with all the details on how the Bank On Yourself strategy adds guarantees, predictability, and control to your financial plan. Just go to http://www.bankonyourself.com/matters Relief factor isn't a drug, but it was developed by doctors to fight inflammation. Try it today. The 3-Week QuickStart is only $19.95. Go to http://www.relieffactor.com or call 800-4Relief to get your QuickStart today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas families and health care providers sued the state over Senate Bill 14, which restricts transgender youth from accessing gender-affirming care. The groups are requesting an injunction from a state district court judge before the law goes into effect on Sept. 1.The Texas Tribune Audio Brief would like to hear from you! Please click here to take our audience survey. It's the best way to get to know our listeners.

First, dive into the intricacies and potential impacts of Senate Bill 190, a proposed legislation aimed at providing property tax freezes for seniors in St. Charles County, Missouri. Explore the bill's eligibility criteria, its ambiguous language, and the concerns it raises for taxpayers, assessors, and collectors. Gain insights into the ongoing deliberations of the county council as they grapple with the decision to adopt this bill. Transition to an insightful discussion on immigration policies and the open borders debate in the United States. We talk the multifaceted nature of this issue, exploring the contrasting viewpoints within immigrant communities, the political dynamics at play, the cost considerations, and recent developments such as the legal dispute between the Biden administration and Texas. Esteemed guest Hans Von Spakovsky offers expert perspectives on this complex topic. Jennifer Kushinka then brings you the latest from the box office, shedding light on the overwhelming success of the film "Barbie" and its impact on the entertainment industry.  Wrap up the hour with a whirlwind of diverse news stories that showcase the intriguing state of the world. From the unexpected intrusion of "Cotton-Eyed Joe" during a crucial tennis match to the discovery of a peculiar grave adorned with a padlock in Poland, explore the controversy surrounding songs played at hockey games and the potential charity fight between tech moguls Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk. These captivating tales will leave you pondering the remarkable twists and turns of current events. Tune in for a dynamic blend of discussions, insights, and stories that capture the essence of today's ever-evolving landscape.

Join us for another excellent Family Foundation Friday with David Walls of The Family Foundation of KY! Important updates, controversial issues regarding the legislature and lawlessness of some school districts as well as other fallout of the wonderful Senate Bill 150 (SB150). Share it to inform others.

Independent Thought is joining with Counterpoint Politics & Cocktails and Capitalism to create a brand new show. Firstly, yes, Independent Thought is still going to continue, this is an additional show that I'll be a part of. It's a weekly show, geared towards discussing major news stories with other content creators on the Left. We have a brand new YouTube channel where you can find all of these episodes, but I also wanted to release a few of our older episodes on the podcast. To see our latest episodes, head to the YouTube link below. ***Also, for those of you on Spotify, there are videos attached to these episodes!*** So you should be able to watch the video as well. Montana becomes the 1st state in the U.S. to ban Tik Tok from all devices. Do we agree or disagree with this move? We discuss Montana has become the first state to ban the popular social media app TikTok. Gov. Greg Gianforte signed Senate Bill 419 on Wednesday, saying he wants to protect the state's residents' private information from being compromised. He pointed to the Chinese government as a potential threat. "The Chinese Communist Party using TikTok to spy on Americans, violate their privacy, and collect their personal, private, and sensitive information is well-documented," Gov. Gianforte said. According to the measure in Montana, platforms that offer the app on their marketplaces, such as the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store, will be subjected to fines up to $10,000 a day for violations. The ban will take effect Jan. 1, 2024 Our Guest For This Week: Appodlachia: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/appodlachia/⁠ *** The video of the episode is attached for all Spotify users *** Follow - The Left Wing: YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheLeftWingPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow - Counterpoint Politics: INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/counterpoint_politics/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow - Cocktails & Capitalism: INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/cocktailsandcapitalism/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow - Independent Thought: INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/independentthought/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/indethought/support

State officials backing Senate Bill 12 have said they want to protect children from seeing sexually explicit performances. But a new legal challenge says the law is so broad and vague that it criminalizes constitutionally protected expression.The Texas Tribune Audio Brief would like to hear from you! Please click here to take our audience survey. It's the best way to get to know our listeners.

We were off last week while Bridget recovered from surgery. But don't feel bad for her, she's been screwing up emails for 6 months and she is sorry for that. Send more emails to Bridget at hello@tangoti.com  Texas A&M president resigns over "controversial" hire of a Black woman to lead the journalism school. Similar to the White House cybersecurity director, it sounds like the incoming professor was well qualified but faced a different level of scrutiny because of her identity: https://www.politico.com/news/2023/07/21/texas-am-president-resigns-00107695    Must read Intercept piece - YEARS AFTER #METOO, DEFAMATION CASES INCREASINGLY TARGET VICTIMS WHO CAN'T AFFORD TO SPEAK OUT: https://theintercept.com/2023/07/22/metoo-defamation-lawsuits-slapp/   Senate panel advances rival bills to childproof the internet: https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/27/23809876/kosa-coppa-2-child-safety-privacy-protection-social-media   Google-Owned YouTube Makes Millions From Channels Pushing Climate Disinformation: https://www.commondreams.org/news/youtube-climate-disinformation  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode of Signal Fire Radio, we are joined by Rob and Brandon and our newly upgraded-to co-host Chris Bradley. We discuss how the Senate Bill 3 Compassionate Care Act is now dead, the political usefulness of veterans, and how to deal with passive-aggressive people.You do not want to miss this one! Join us on Signal Fire Radio!Subscribe to our Youtube to see videos in studio of each episode!Join us on LinkedIn!:Signal Fire MediaRob - Brandon - ChrisInstagram @signal_fire_radioOur Website!

S4E27: "Changing the Standard to 'Nutrition Density' in School Lunch Programs" | Anja Raudabaugh Summary: On this podcast episode of "Seen and Herd," Allison Tristao interviews Anja Raudabaugh, CEO at Western United Dairies. They discuss Senate Bill 348 (SB 348) and its potential impact on the dairy industry and school lunch programs. The bill, authored by Senator Nancy Skinner, aims to increase access to fresh and nutritious local ingredients for school lunch programs. However, the concern is that the bill proposes a 25-gram limit on sugar consumption in school lunches, which could have unintended consequences for dairy products. The CEO highlights that Senator Skinner has been an ally of the dairy industry and has worked to improve school lunch programs. To address concerns about the sugar limit, the CEO and Western United Dairies have partnered with the Dairy Council of California and a nutritionist to offer amendments to the bill. These amendments focus on nutrition density and consider individual students' needs, such as higher calorie requirements for athletes. The legislative session is longer this year, and WUD hopes to avoid a floor fight, which could be challenging for the agriculture industry. They emphasize the importance of not sacrificing one agricultural group over another and advocate for focusing on nutrition density rather than arbitrary limitations. Anja also emphasizes the significance of lobbyists representing the dairy industry's interests without conflicts with other agricultural groups. The CEO aims to ensure that dairy products have a prominent place on school lunch menus. Please subscribe for notifications of future episodes. Other Seen and Herd Podcast Episodes discussing SB 348: S&H S4E15 - Capital Punishment | Anja Raudabaugh S&H S4E19 - "Navigating California Legislation: From Flavored Milk to Methane Reductions” | Anja Raudabaugh >> For questions about this episode, please contact Anja at anja@wudairies.com or Allison at allison@wudairies.com  >> To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit wudairies.com. >> Click Here to become a member! Flood Resources: >> Flood Resources, including Tulare County reporting forms, are available on our website at https://westernuniteddairies.com/flood-resources/.  >> Read this article to learn more about the flooding in the South Valley: https://agnetwest.com/floodwaters-create-situational-crisis-for-california-dairy-farmers/ 

Welcome back to Tampa Home Talk, your ultimate radio show & podcast for all things related to real estate and homeownership. Today, we delve into an important topic—the recently enacted Florida New Construction Defect Rules, with significant implications for both homebuyers and builders in the state. Join us as we discuss these rules in detail and explore how they can impact you. Our expert contributor, Dave Greene, Partner at Woods Trial Law, provides insights and expertise on this subject. In this episode, Dave shares a brief overview of his law firm and background. He then explains the Florida New Construction Defect Rules, specifically Senate Bill 360, its creation, and the current state of construction defects reform in Florida. We also explore what constitutes a construction defect under these rules and how municipalities are adapting to the changes. Learn how these rules affect homebuyers, including the extended time frame for bringing claims against builders, and the potential benefits for homeowners. Builders are now required to disclose any known defects or issues in the construction. Discover the major differences in Senate Bill 360 compared to previous legislation and the pros and cons of this new bill. We take a closer look at common issues homeowners face with HVAC tightness and how the new bill aims to keep them out of litigation. Dave draws from his experience with stucco quality issues and shares common problems homeowners encounter, as well as how the bill may prevent them. Find out the causes of stucco cracking and how homeowners can address or prevent it. Finally, Dave provides valuable tips on warning signs and red flags to watch out for to determine if stucco is of poor quality. Tune in to this informative episode to stay informed about the Florida New Construction Defect Rules and its impact on real estate and homeownership in the state.

The Chillin' gang finally has a podcast not about Senate Bill 180 -- Andrew Bahl and Jason Alatidd of the Topeka Capital-Journal and John Hanna of the Associated Press talk about the latest developments facing the Kansas Highway Patrol. That includes a federal judge chastising the KHP's vehicle detention practices, as well as the dynamic facing Acting Superintendent Erik Smith. Like what you hear? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

If you haven't heard, the state of Texas is under invasion from small creatures who are, according to breathless media reports, popping up everywhere. “Nearly 10,000 more babies born in nine months under Texas' restrictive abortion law,” read The Texas Tribune.   Researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School arrived at the number by comparing Texas births after Senate Bill 8 took effect, which prohibits abortion after conception, to the number of births in the same period the year before.  One of the study's co-authors told CNN that 10,000 new babies mean women were “denied a needed abortion.” Referring to the moms, she warned ominously, “It's hard to imagine the short- and long-term implications of a personal trajectory that may have been rerouted.”   Of course, it's harder to imagine the implications for a child denied the right to have a personal trajectory. Ultimately, interpreting the Texas baby boom depends on worldview. It's either a tragedy or 10,000 inherently valuable, unique, and beautiful reasons to celebrate ... thanks to Texas' pro-life lawmakers. 

Join Kelley Butler, a family medicine resident and member of the Committee of Interns and Residents/SEIU, as we delve into the financial struggles faced by health care workers, focusing on the experiences of resident physicians. We discuss the impact of inadequate compensation on patient care, burnout rates, and the overall well-being of health care professionals. Our discussion centers around Senate Bill 525, which aims to address these challenges by advocating for a fair living wage for health care workers. Tune in to discover the importance of equitable compensation and the potential benefits of a more diverse physician workforce. Kelley Butler is a family medicine resident and member, the Committee of Interns and Residents/SEIU. She discusses the KevinMD article, "To improve health care, respect doctors' humanity with a living wage." The Podcast by KevinMD is brought to you by the Nuance Dragon Ambient eXperience. With a growing physician shortage, increasing burnout, and declining patient satisfaction, a dramatic change is needed to make health care more efficient and effective and bring back the joy of practicing medicine. AI-driven ambient clinical intelligence promises to help by revolutionizing patient and provider experiences with clinical documentation that writes itself. The Nuance Dragon Ambient eXperience, or DAX for short, is a voice-enabled, ambient clinical intelligence solution that automatically captures patient encounters securely and accurately at the point of care. Physicians who use DAX have reported a 50 percent decrease in documentation time and a 70 percent reduction in feelings of burnout, and 83 percent of patients say their physician is more personable and conversational. Rediscover the joy of medicine with clinical documentation that writes itself, all within the EHR. VISIT SPONSOR → https://nuance.com/daxinaction SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended GET CME FOR THIS EPISODE → https://earnc.me/3Wb6q4 Powered by CMEfy.

Paul shares the dangers of CA Senate Bill 770 and what it could do to Medicare plus more real life examples

It's Wednesday, July 19th, A.D. 2023. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark British Conservative Party suspends politician for opposing homosexuality Britain's Conservative Party  suspended a Christian political leader for opposing sexually perverted lifestyles. King Lawal is a member of the North Northamptonshire Unity Council. During so-called “Pride Month” in June, he tweeted this: “Pride is not a virtue, but a Sin. Those who have Pride should Repent of their sins and return to Jesus Christ. He can save you.” Within days, seven organizations cancelled Lawal. He may also face a police investigation. The Christian Legal Centre is now representing him. Lawal's tweet included a reference to Isaiah 3:9 which says, “They declare their sin as Sodom; they do not hide it. Woe to their soul! For they have brought evil upon themselves.” Brazil's Evangelical churches skyrocketed by 500% A new study by the University of Sao Paulo found the number of Evangelical churches in Brazil has grown by over 500%. The South American country had just over 7,000 Evangelical churches in 1990. The number grew to 100,000 in 2019. That's 17 new churches every day. The latest demographic data shows Brazil's Evangelical population doubled from 9% in 1990 to 22% in 2010. Researchers expect Evangelicals to become a majority in the now Catholic-majority nation. New over-the-counter contraceptive pill Last Thursday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Opill, the first over-the-counter contraceptive pill. Perrigo, a company based in Ireland, plans to ship the pills out starting next year with no age restrictions.  The approval comes during a time of legal battles over abortion. States are introducing more limits on abortion after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022.  Meanwhile, the FDA's approval of the abortion pill mifepristone is facing legal challenges.  Tanking public school scores Public school test scores have been tanking recently according to new data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress. Average scores for 13-year-olds declined four points in reading and 9 points in mathematics compared with the 2019-2020 school year. The research also found children are less likely to spend their free time reading now. This year, 14% of students report reading for fun almost every day, down from 17% in 2020 and 27% in 2012. Higher-performing students were more likely to read for fun regularly. Worldview correction: Canadian Reformed Church rejects female pastors Yesterday, The Worldview reported and linked to a Christian Post article that indicated that the Canadian Reformed Church ordained women to church office. After receiving an email from a Worldview listener from within that denomination, we doublechecked the Canadian Reformed Church website and discovered that The Christian Post story was incorrect. In Article 3 of their Church Order, the Canadian Reformed Church denomination explains, “Only male members who have made profession of faith and may be considered to meet the conditions as set forth in Holy Scripture (e.g., in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1) shall be eligible for office.” We apologize for the error.  Court: Kentucky can now protect kids from transgender drugs and surgeries A U.S. District Court lifted an injunction last Friday on a Kentucky law that protects children from transgender drugs and surgeries. The law is now fully enforceable in the state. Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron said, “Today's ruling is a win for parents and children. … Moving forward, my office will continue to defend Senate Bill 150 and stand up for the right of children to be children, free from the influences of leftist activists and radical gender ideology.” Proverbs 20:26 says, “A wise king sifts out the wicked, and brings the threshing wheel over them.” South African Worldview listener finds newscast hopeful Peter Goede in Pretoria, South Africa wrote, "Good day Adam. I listen to your broadcasts often, mostly when driving long hours in my bakkie or ‘pickup' as you Americans call it, as I'm visiting farmers for my work. I enjoy the news from a Christian perspective with added Scripture explaining the situation. Here in South Africa, the radio news becomes extremely depressing. “But with The Worldview in 5 Minutes, there is hope, reminding us always that God is in control. Therefore, I now tend to listen only to your newscast and Kevin Swanson's Generations Radio. Thank you for the work you are doing. May God bless you, and give Him the glory!" Send your email of feedback to Adam@TheWorldview.com. Father & son from Indiana share their thoughts about The Worldview Matthew Dreyer in Greencastle, Indiana explained how his family started listening to the newscast. MATTHEW: “Well, we started really primarily listening during the pandemic. It was kind of a way to keep ourselves sane. And just to listen as a family. We'd go out for hikes. We lived in New Mexico at the time. We were part of an audio Bible ministry out there, and I was home a lot. It meant a lot to us to be able to know that The Worldview was safe. And when there are more mature stories, there's a transcript we can read ahead on for the kids. “We would listen to it while we hiked. We would listen to it as a family. We talk about the persecuted church and what's going on there. We talk about what God's doing all over the world. And we appreciate the biblical perspective that you put on everything. So, we want to support you.” And his 15-year-old son, Elijah, shared his thoughts. ELIJAH: “I enjoy learning about the current news from a Christian perspective. It's really the only way I get my news.” 13 Worldview listeners gave $8,565 Thirteen Worldview listeners donated toward our $80,000 goal by Monday, July 31st to keep this unique Christian newscast on the air for another year. Our thanks to Adam in Caldwell, Idaho who gave $20, Dick and Karen in Largo, Florida who gave $25, Joe and Sheryl in Westmoreland, Tennessee who gave $50, Steve in Loveland, Colorado who gave $100, and Darcy in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada who pledged $10/month for 12 months for a total gift of $120. We thank God for Marlowe in Freetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada who gave $200, Thomas in Gresham, Oregon who gave $250, and Tony and Jennie in Palmdale, California who pledged $25/month for 12 months for a total gift of $300. And we were touched by the kindness of David in Austin, Texas, Matthew in Marysville, Ohio, John in Sebastopol, California, and Vivia in Florida City, Florida – each of whom gave $600 as well as Thomas in South Bend, Indiana who gave $2,100. As promised, Shannan in Alexandria, Minnesota matched each of those last five donations with an additional $3,000! If you are the final Worldview listener to give a one-time gift of $600 or pledge $50/month for 12 months, Shannan will match your donation as well up to $600. Those 13 new donations add up to $8,565. Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please. (Drum roll sound effect) $41,546.16 (Crowd cheering sound effect) In order to hit our $60,000 immediate goal by this Friday, July 21st, we need to raise $18,453.84. That would mean 15 more people to pledge $50/month and 30 more to pledge $25/month. Just go to TheWorldview.com and click on “Give” at the top right to give what the Lord is prompting you to donate.  Make sure to select the “Recurring” tab if that's your wish. Close And that's The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Wednesday, July 19th in the year of our Lord 2023. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Senate Bill 14 had all the ingredients for legislation that was destined to sail through the California Legislature.   Guest Co-Host: Joe Basile   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GDP Script/ Top Stories for Sunday July 16 Publish Date: Friday July 14 From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast Today is Sunday July 16th , and happy 55th birthday to actor Will Ferrell ****Ferrell****   I'm Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Mall of Georgia Chrysler Dodge Jeep 1. Lawrenceville-area mother shot, killed her daughter during altercation 2. Start of eligibility ‘redetermination' knocks almost 100,000 Georgians off Medicaid 3. And a Lawrenceville resident named Mrs. Georgia America     All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast.   Break 1 : Slappey   Story 1. shot   A 47-year-old woman from Lawrenceville died after being shot during an altercation with her mother on Wednesday night. The incident took place at a home on Spanish Moss Court, and the cause of the fight is still being investigated. The mother, who has not been identified, has not been charged with any crimes at this time. The case remains active until the autopsy results are obtained. Police responded to a report of a shooting at the residence and discovered the body of the victim, Treva Murray. Witnesses stated that an altercation occurred, leading to the shooting. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the police or Crime Stoppers....…..read more on this at gwinnettdailypost.com     STORY 2: medicaid   Since the expiration of the federal public health emergency in April, nearly 100,000 people in Georgia have lost their Medicaid coverage, according to the Department of Community Health. The federal government had prohibited the disenrollment of Medicaid recipients for three years during the pandemic. Georgia began reassessing eligibility for Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids in June, resulting in 95,578 individuals losing coverage, while 64,423 were renewed. The majority lost coverage due to procedural termination caused by a lack of information. The state aims to complete the redetermination process for all Medicaid enrollees by May 2024 and has implemented an information campaign to assist recipients……read more about this at gwinnettdailypost.com   Story 3: Wilson Lawrenceville resident MarKeshia Wilson won the Mrs. Gwinnett County competition and then became Mrs. Georgia America on June 25th. Wilson, an amateur bodybuilder and mother of two, focused on promoting maternal health in her platform. She owns DoulaMePlease and is associated with the Atlanta Doula Collective and Gwinnett County NAACP. Wilson expressed her admiration for Tyler Perry and how he influenced her community service efforts. As Mrs. Georgia America, Wilson will receive a prize package, including an all-expense-paid trip to compete at the national pageant in Las Vegas. She is seeking sponsors for the national competition and interested parties can contact her for more information. We'll be right back   Break 2: M.O.G. - Tom Wages - Obits   Story 4: reforms   Congressional Republicans, including U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk, introduced the American Confidence in Elections Act, a proposed election reform bill modeled after Georgia's controversial legislation from two years ago. The bill aims to tighten voter ID requirements, prohibit non-U.S. citizens from voting, and end private funding of election administration. Republicans framed their bill as a conservative approach to election integrity and criticized the Democrats' John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act as a federal takeover of voting. The Republican bill would incentivize states to adopt the proposed reforms and potentially withhold federal funds for non-compliance. Democrats argued against the GOP bill, stating that there was no widespread voter fraud in Georgia and criticizing the previous election reform measure for its limitations on drop boxes and challenges to voters. The hearing coincided with the second anniversary of Major League Baseball's decision to move the All-Star Game from Atlanta in response to the passage of Georgia's Senate Bill 202.   Story 5: art   The Hudgens Center for the Arts in Duluth has been running the smART Honors Scholarship Program for Gwinnett's young artists since 2004. This year, 19 high school juniors from various Gwinnett County public high schools participated in the program. The program, free to nominated students, provides intensive arts education and supplies all art materials. Students attend Saturday morning art sessions and work with professional artists to develop their skills and create a body of work. The program aims to enhance problem-solving, critical thinking, and creative skills while fostering leadership, confidence, discipline, and work ethic. The current exhibition showcases the artwork of the Class of 2023 and runs until July 29 at the Hudgens Center.   Story 6: recession   According to the Metro Atlanta Chamber's chief economist, the economy could experience a mild recession by the end of the year. However, it is still possible to avoid one. Major banks have been predicting a recession, but the exact timing is uncertain. Economic forecasters suggest that the scale of the recession would not be as severe as the Great Recession. Factors that could contribute to a recession include rising interest rates and the resumption of student loan payments. Georgia is better positioned to weather a recession compared to other states due to sustained job growth. The state's strong economy, job creation, and business-friendly environment contribute to its resilience.   We'll be back in a moment   Break 3: ESOG – Ingles 9- Ag Pro 30   Story 7: aaron   The Atlanta Braves will honor the late Hank Aaron during Hank Aaron Week, which will take place from July 25-30. The week will feature community-building initiatives and culminate in celebrations at Truist Park during the Braves' game against the Milwaukee Brewers on July 28. Additionally, the Hank Aaron Invitational showcase game will be held on July 30, featuring the top 200 high school-aged players from across the United States. The Braves will pay tribute to Aaron's impact as a player, executive, and entrepreneur with special pre-game and in-game content. Proceeds from the Atlanta Braves Foundation's 50/50 Raffle during the weekend series will support the Henry Louis Aaron Fund, promoting diversity in baseball. Story 8: All Star   Atlanta is being considered as a potential host for the 2025 All-Star Game, according to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred. This comes after the city lost the opportunity to host the 2021 game due to controversy surrounding Georgia's voting laws. Truist Park, is being considered as a potential venue for the 2025 game. Other sites under consideration include Wrigley Field in Chicago and Fenway Park in Boston. Atlanta has previously hosted the All-Star Game in 1972 and 2000. The 2022 game will be hosted by the Texas Rangers, and the 2026 game will coincide with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia.   Story 9: Wilkins   Isaiah Wilkins, a Greater Atlanta Christian graduate, has been promoted to assistant coach of the University of Virginia men's basketball program. Wilkins previously served as a graduate assistant at Virginia for the past two seasons. As a player, he had a successful career at Virginia, helping the team achieve multiple accomplishments, including ACC titles and NCAA tournament appearances. He was recognized as the ACC Defensive Player of the Year in 2018. After college, Wilkins played professionally in Europe and New Zealand, as well as in the NBA G League. He has been involved in player development, scouting, recruiting, and video analysis during his time on the coaching staff. Wilkins holds an undergraduate degree from UVA and recently completed his master's degree in higher education.   We'll have final thoughts after this   Break 4: Lawrenceville - Henssler 60 Thanks again for listening to today's Gwinnett Daily Post podcast. Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Get more news about our community at GwinnettDailyPost.com   www.henssler.com  www.ingles-markets.com  www.psponline.com  www.mallofgeorgiachryslerdodgejeep.com  www.wagesfuneralhome.com  www.esogrepair.com  www.downtownlawrencevillega.com  www.fernbankmuseum.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete Peterson, Dean of the Pepperdine School of Public Policy, on a proposed listener book club, Whittaker Chambers' autobiography Witness, a growing inability to defend the need for liberal arts education in America, and the California State Assembly denying statements by representatives of Crisis Pregnancy Centers and blocking Senate Bill 14— which would have sent child traffickers to prison for life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join host Mike Elam as he takes the helm for today's episode, joined by St. Charles County collector Michelle McBride. While the rest of the crew is away, Mike and Michelle delve into the intricacies of Senate Bill 190 and its impact on local communities. They discuss the challenges and ambiguities surrounding the bill, particularly regarding the freezing of real estate property tax and its potential consequences for various political subdivisions. Michelle sheds light on the concerns raised by collectors across Missouri and the need for clarity and constitutional adherence. Tune in for an informative conversation about tax breaks for senior citizens and the complexities of implementing new legislation.

Join Mike Elam as he leads the Annie Fry Show in the absence of Annie and the regular crew. In this episode, Mike covers a wide range of engaging topics, including local politics, economic numbers, new legislation, the booming apartment market, and the Cardinals' baseball season. Later, special guest Charles Gasparino, Fox Business senior correspondent, and New York Post columnist joins Mike to provide valuable insights on economic numbers, inflation implications, the Hollywood strike, and the evolving landscape of journalism. Finally, Mike is joined by St. Charles County collector Michelle McBride to dive into the intricacies of Senate Bill 190 and its impact on local communities. They discuss the challenges, ambiguities, and constitutional concerns surrounding the freezing of real estate property tax. Don't miss this informative conversation about tax breaks for senior citizens and the complexities of implementing new legislation.

Check it out for more encouraging developments on the legal side of Senate Bill 150 (SB150); Also, some frustrating and ridiculous developments on the national level that we need to be aware of so we can stand firmly and lovingly in the Truth of Christ and His Word. Share it to enlighten and encourage others.

Salutation, SR Tribe! Welcome, and thank you for coming back for another hearty serving of The Sophisticatedly Ratchet Podcast, giving the real in a world of fake. Get ready, Tribe, because the July SR Report is here! In today's, July SR Report, we kicked things off with Lil Moe, diving deep into the juicy details of Usher serenading Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson reaction on social media, and, we couldn't ignore the Britney Spears incident with Victor Wembanyama's security. SPEWgod “DripDrip” came in hot with some real talk about the Supreme Court setting new limits on affirmative action programs. We dissected whether public and private colleges should still be able to use race as one factor in student admissions. But here's a twist: we took a wild turn and explored how affirmative action could be applied in unexpected areas, like strip clubs! Yeah, we went there! Next up, Ice Queen brought the heat with the lowdown on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his Senate Bill 1718, one of the strictest immigration laws in the nation. We discussed the implications, the controversy, and the impact it could have on our society. You won't believe what went down! But wait, there's more legal news! Flash hit us with some breaking news straight from the Supreme Court. They backed a web designer who opposed same-sex marriage. Woah! We dug deep into the implications of this decision, the clash of values, and the wider implications for our society. And just when you thought we couldn't get any wilder, Shake dropped a bombshell: Cocaine in the White House! Yes, you heard it right. We delved into the scandal, the rumors, and the jaw-dropping revelations. Buckle up, because this topic is hotter than a summer heatwave! But wait, there's more! We also announced the winner of our Talk to Tash Deep Dive Instagram giveaway. Congratulations to @taliyahricki for snagging the prize! You're in for a treat, my friend. So strap yourselves in, ladies and gentlemen, because the July SR Report of the Sophisticatedly Ratchet Podcast is about to blow your minds! Get ready for the most electrifying, jaw-dropping, and unfiltered conversation you've ever witnessed. Don't miss out on this wild ride, because we're here to shake things up and leave you craving for more! No Bad Days - Chakra Alignment