Podcasts about senate district

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with former Alpharetta City Councilman Brian Will, a Republican candidate for Georgia's open Senate District 21 seat. With longtime Senator Brandon Beach now serving as U.S. Treasurer in Washington, D.C., the race is wide open—and Brian Will is hoping to bring his business background and conservative values to the State Capitol. We discuss why he's running, his top policy priorities, and what distinguishes him from the rest of the field. From education and economic development to public safety and government accountability, Will shares his vision for both the district and the state. Tune in for a candid conversation about the campaign trail, the stakes of this election, and how local leadership is shaping Georgia's future. Connect with Brian, HERE Connect with The Georgia Politics Podcast on Twitter @gapoliticspod Hans Appen on Twitter @hansappen Craig Kidd on Twitter @CraigKidd1 Proud member of the Appen Podcast Network. #gapol

Steve Gruber speaks with State Rep. Bill G. Schuette (R-Midland) about his efforts to lead a sweeping regulatory overhaul aimed at cutting red tape and revitalizing Michigan's economy. Schuette also weighs in on Governor Whitmer's controversial decision to leave the 35th Senate District seat vacant rather than calling a special election, raising concerns about fair representation and political gamesmanship in Lansing.

1 - How does Zohran attract young men voters like Trump did? Why won't Zohran condemn the phrase “Globalize the Intifada”? 105 - A music group is denied entry into the U.S. over their political beliefs. 110 - Your calls. What is this education controversy in Chicago? 115 - More on Bob Vylan being denied entry to the US over their performance at Glastonbury. 120 - What does this Chicago teacher's union head story remind Dom of? Your calls. 135 - Senate District 6 Representative Frank Farry joins the program. What is the sales tax squabble Frank is fighting for on behalf of his local municipalities? How many Democrats in the senate are on his side? What would the changes look like if implemented? Frank calls out the state representatives on the other side of the aisle to step up and decide whether they are for their suburbs or for Philadelphia? Where does Frank stand on SEPTA's incompetence? 150 - Why do we have to pay for beach tags?

12 - The left-wing media is even concerned about NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's rhetoric and government officials' aversion to answering questions about him. Dom dives in. 1210 - Trumps is going to “Alligator Alcatraz”? 1215 - Side - all time butterfly/domino effect 1220 - The Church is at odds with the Trump administration over immigration. Where is the disconnect between the White House, The Church, and Catholic parishioners? How does abortion come into play? 1230 - RNC Chairman Michael Whatley joins us. What is the progress on the Big Beautiful Bill getting to President Trump's desk? How do slashes to Medicaid happen with support from both sides of the aisle? What does the RNC think of Zohran Mamdami? Is the RNC worried about his rhetoric and idea implementation? Is New Jersey ready for a political change? How excited is the RNC about the “RapidResponse47” account on social media? 1245 - These poor truck drivers are being forced to learn… English? Your calls. 1250 - Is Zohran not going to walk back some of his more wilder comments? 1 - How does Zohran attract young men voters like Trump did? Why won't Zohran condemn the phrase “Globalize the Intifada”? 105 - A music group is denied entry into the U.S. over their political beliefs. 110 - Your calls. What is this education controversy in Chicago? 115 - More on Bob Vylan being denied entry to the US over their performance at Glastonbury. 120 - What does this Chicago teacher's union head story remind Dom of? Your calls. 135 - Senate District 6 Representative Frank Farry joins the program. What is the sales tax squabble Frank is fighting for on behalf of his local municipalities? How many Democrats in the senate are on his side? What would the changes look like if implemented? Frank calls out the state representatives on the other side of the aisle to step up and decide whether they are for their suburbs or for Philadelphia? Where does Frank stand on SEPTA's incompetence? 150 - Why do we have to pay for beach tags? 2 - Scott Presler returns to the show for his weekly installment. Why is Scott in Manhattan today? Where do we stand with updated voter registration numbers in PA? Why are the numbers out of Philadelphia so interesting? Who does Scott want to shout out today? Did we see the Presler-Lara Trump segment yet? Why is Thom Tillis on his way out in North Carolina? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 225 - Why is Gen Z driving bartenders crazy with their bar tab habits? Dom, Kirk, and Henry discuss. 235 - Jonny Z of Mulligan's hops on the program to discuss Mulligan's bar tab rules. What does he think of the opening and closing of bar tabs? How's business? How did Jonny feel about the sauce vs. gravy debate? 250 - The Lightning Round!

On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, Senate Minority Leader Doug Beck talks about the recent special session and expectations for when lawmakers return in 2026. Beck represents Missouri's 1st Senate District, which takes in portions of unincorporated south St. Louis County and municipalities like Crestwood and Webster Groves. As Senate Minority Leader, he is the top Democrat in a chamber that Republicans dominate. Beck said his caucus chose to work with Republicans during a June special session, especially since Democrats wanted to get more money to help rebuild parts of the city a tornado destroyed on May 16. But he said his caucus is still upset with how the regular session ended when Republicans used a procedural maneuver to pass measures aimed at upending voter-approved paid sick leave and abortion rights initiatives.

CTL Script/ Top Stories of June 27th Publish Date: June 27th   Pre-Roll: From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast  Today is Friday, June 27th and Happy Birthday to Chris O’Donnell I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Times Journal Students across Georgia will be learning cursive next school year Cherokee County voters invited to meet candidates July 30 Holloway removed from ballot in Cherokee commissioner race Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on grass fed beef 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: MILL ON ETOWAH REV GENERIC_FINAL STORY 1: Students across Georgia will be learning cursive next school year Starting this fall, Georgia public schools will reintroduce cursive writing as part of the English Language Arts curriculum for elementary students. Approved in 2023, the updated standards require third graders to read and write cursive phrases, progressing to full texts by fifth grade. Advocates, including State Superintendent Richard Woods, highlight cursive's benefits for fine motor skills, literacy, and connecting students to historical documents. To promote excellence, the state will award the "John Hancock Award" to schools excelling in cursive instruction. The move has been widely celebrated, especially among supporters of traditional education values. STORY 2: Cherokee County voters invited to meet candidates July 30 Cherokee County voters can attend a public forum for Senate District 21 and Board of Commissioner District 1 special election candidates on July 30 at the historic courthouse in Canton. Hosted by the Cherokee County Farm Bureau and Chamber of Commerce, the event begins with a 5:30 p.m. meet-and-greet, followed by the forum at 6:30 p.m. Candidates will speak and answer audience-submitted questions. RSVP by July 18 via dfoward@gfbco.org or 770-479-1481 ext. 0. STORY 3: Holloway removed from ballot in Cherokee commissioner race Cameron Holloway has been disqualified from the Cherokee County Commission District 1 special election due to residency issues. The Cherokee County Board of Elections determined Holloway did not meet the one-year residency requirement, as he only updated his voter registration to Cherokee in April 2025, despite moving there in July 2024. Holloway admitted to delays in updating documents but denied any intent to deceive. The board cited evidence like his prior voting in Forsyth County and business registrations tied to a Forsyth address. Holloway accepted the decision but expressed disagreement, emphasizing his commitment to the community and future eligibility to run. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.    Break: STORY 4: Proposed Acworth hospital to create 1,500 jobs, address 'critical need' Wellstar Health System has filed for approval to build a $1 billion, 230-bed medical center in Acworth to address growing healthcare demands in Cobb, Paulding, Cherokee, and Bartow counties. The proposed eight-story, 675,000-square-foot facility would include 70 emergency bays and eight operating rooms, creating over 1,500 jobs. With the area’s population, especially those over 65, projected to grow significantly by 2030, the hospital aims to relieve pressure on Wellstar Kennestone in Marietta, which operates at near-full capacity. Wellstar emphasizes expanding access to care, including for Medicare, Medicaid, and uninsured patients. STORY 5: Georgia awards $26.5 million in transportation grants and loans The State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) awarded a record $26.5 million in Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB) loans and grants to fund 13 transportation projects statewide. Key investments include $4.9 million for a pedestrian path in Cobb County, $4.5 million for road resurfacing in Colquitt County, and $4.4 million for road projects in Dodge County. Other projects include a roundabout in Barrow County, a new roadway in Cherokee County, and safety improvements in Athens-Clarke County. These projects aim to enhance infrastructure, improve safety, and accelerate timelines, with a focus on economic growth and rural development. Commercial: And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on grass fed beef We’ll have closing comments after this.   COMMERCIAL: Ingles Markets 2   SIGN OFF –   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.tribuneledgernews.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. 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. 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Senator Roger Hauck, Representing Michigan's 34th Senate District. Senators introduces plan to restore Right to Work, improve Michigan's economy

Aaron, Nema and Kim cover the Kentucky news of the weak, then welcome State Senator, and Democratic Floor Leader, Senator Gerald Neal to share his views on Frankfort, and how he's viewing opportunities for thoughtful legislation, and when it's time to "elevate" the conversation, a la his Tik Tok confrontation with Sen. Max Wise over DEI policies in Kentucky. #ColonelsOfTruthNEWS OF THE WEAK:https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/republican-thomas-massie-of-kentucky-says-iraq-attack-violates-constitution-trump-campaign-promises/https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/massie-cracks-joke-about-trump-nearly-getting-pence-hanged-in-exchange-with-vance/ar-AA1Hmz03https://kentuckylantern.com/2025/06/23/trump-administration-moves-to-rescind-500-million-for-federal-prison-in-letcher-county/https://www.prisonpolicy.org/blog/2024/08/27/economic_justice/INTERVIEW: Sen. Gerald Neal - Louisville's 33rd Senate District and Minority Floor Leaderhttps://www.tiktok.com/@politicalwiz/video/7483502067189861674?_t=ZP-8xVXArTX8Fq&_r=1CALL TO ACTION: No, Mitch, we won't "get over it" - reject deadly medicaid cuts!Send your message here: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/defend-medicaid-reject-health-coverage-cuts-in-the-big-horrible-billhttps://kentuckylantern.com/2025/06/24/theyll-get-over-it-mcconnell-reportedly-assures-gop-colleagues-about-medicaid-cuts/#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - ⁠@progressky⁠ Instagram - ⁠@progress_ky⁠ Bluesky - ⁠@progressky.bsky.social‬https://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 216 was produced by Annabel NagelTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

Matt Woods joins Greg to discuss the general election for Senate District 5 on Tuesday June 24th.  The district encompasses all of Walker, Fayette & Lamar Counties. And portions of Jefferson and Tuscaloosa. Hear about Woods path to service, sponsored legislation, and vision for District 5. 

CTL Script/ Top Stories of June 6th Publish Date: June 6th   Pre-Roll: From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast  Today is Friday, June 6th and Happy Birthday to Tommie Smith I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Times Journal Intersection and Sidewalk Upgrades Coming to Steels Bridge Road Who's Running for Georgia Senate's District 21 Developer Looks to Build Mixed-Use Space in Hickory Flat Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on controlling your sweet tooth 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: MILL ON ETOWAH REV GENERIC_FINAL STORY 1: Intersection and Sidewalk Upgrades Coming to Steels Bridge Road Cherokee County is set to improve Steels Bridge Road with a $361,250 project adding a 5-foot sidewalk on the north side, connecting BridgeMill subdivision to Bells Ferry Road. Funded by a Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, construction will take about 120 days. Additionally, a $257,366.50 contract was awarded for a traffic signal at Bells Ferry and Steels Bridge Road, identified as necessary in recent studies. Signal installation is expected to finish within 90 days of the contractor's notice to proceed. STORY 2: Who's Running for Georgia Senate's District 21 The race for Georgia’s Senate District 21 seat, covering parts of Cherokee and north Fulton counties, is set with six Republican candidates and one Democrat vying to replace Brandon Beach, who resigned after being appointed U.S. treasurer. The special election is on Aug. 26, with early voting starting Aug. 4. The last day to register to vote is July 28, and absentee ballot applications are open from June 9 to Aug. 15. All candidates will appear on the same ballot. STORY 3: Developer Looks to Build Mixed-Use Space in Hickory Flat Cherokee County leaders oppose Garrard Development's request to annex 20.11 acres in Hickory Flat into Holly Springs for a mixed-use project with 92 townhomes and 60,000 square feet of commercial space. The county cites concerns over the proposal exceeding density limits, conflicting with the 2023 Comprehensive Plan, and being outside the growth boundary agreement. Public input and traffic impact concerns were also noted. Holly Springs' Planning Commission will review the proposal on June 12, with a city council decision expected on July 7. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.    Break: STORY 4: Here's Who Is Running for Cherokee County Commissioner Eight candidates are running for Cherokee County Commissioner in District 1, covering north Cherokee County, including Ball Ground, Waleska, and parts of Canton. The seat was vacated by Steve West, who resigned to run for state Senate. The special election is on Aug. 26, with early voting starting Aug. 4 and voter registration closing July 28. Seven Republicans and one Democrat are on the ballot, with Ricky Collett withdrawing. Absentee ballot applications are open from June 9 to Aug. 15. STORY 5: Industrial and Commercial Buildings Coming to Ball Ground Area Cherokee County approved Latimer Properties' plan to rezone 12.69 acres near Ball Ground for two industrial buildings (152,500 sq. ft. total) and a 15,000 sq. ft. commercial building. The site will combine three properties, with light industrial access via Faulkner Lane and commercial access from Ball Ground Highway. The project includes 169 parking spaces and variances for zoning buffers, deceleration lanes, and intersection spacing. Commissioners denied a front setback reduction but required entrances to meet sight distance standards, with potential road widening and restriping on Ball Ground Highway. Commercial: And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on controlling your sweet tooth We’ll have closing comments after this.   COMMERCIAL: Ingles Markets 9   SIGN OFF –   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.tribuneledgernews.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. 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Montana State Senator Greg Hertz is a veteran of 7 legislative sessions, and serves Senate District 7 from Polson to Noxon in western Montana. Senator Hertz was a leading proponent in helping to bring resolution on a conflict over whether […] The post Shooting the Session Breeze, with Senator Greg Hertz first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Jennifer discusses her candidacy for the 36th Senate District in Illinois on the WRAM Morning Show.

Patrick discusses his candidacy for the 36th Senate District in Illinois on the WRAM Morning Show.

CTL Script/ Top Stories of May 2nd Publish Date: May 2nd   Pre-Roll: From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast  Today is Friday, May 2nd and Happy Birthday to Dwayne Johnson ***05.02.25-=BIRTHDAY-DWAYNE JOHNSON*** I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Times Journal Cherokee County’s Bizarre Coffee Expanding to Roswell Woodstock Joins Support for Creating Cherokee County Land Bank Debra Shigley to Run for Georgia Senate Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on diabetes 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: MILL ON ETOWAH REV GENERIC_FINAL STORY 1: Cherokee County’s Bizarre Coffee Expanding to Roswell Bizarre Coffee, known for its creative coffee blends and community focus, is opening its third and largest location in Roswell at 1090 Alpharetta St. in fall 2025. The 3,500-square-foot shop will feature an expanded menu, including specialty cocktails, alongside its signature coffee and food offerings. Founded by Sabrina Kaylor in 2020, Bizarre Coffee started as a farmer’s market favorite before opening locations in Canton and Woodstock. The Roswell shop aims to be a community hub with space for gatherings and events. For more details, visit www.bizarrecoffee.com. STORY 2: Woodstock Joins Support for Creating Cherokee County Land Bank Woodstock leaders have joined Canton, Cherokee County, and Holly Springs in supporting the creation of the Cherokee Regional Land Bank Authority. On April 28, the Woodstock City Council unanimously approved a resolution expressing interest in developing a proposal for the land bank, which aims to redevelop blighted and delinquent properties. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners and other cities approved similar resolutions earlier this year. The land bank would be a public entity governed by a board of directors from participating jurisdictions, requiring collaboration between the county and at least one municipality to move forward. STORY 3: Debra Shigley to Run for Georgia Senate Debra Shigley, a Democrat from Milton, has announced her candidacy for Georgia’s Senate District 21 seat, soon to be vacated by Sen. Brandon Beach. Shigley, a mom of five, small business owner, and former employment attorney, aims to prioritize affordability, public safety, and strong education. Backed by the Senate Democratic Caucus, she joins a race with seven Republican candidates, including Cherokee County’s Jason Dickerson, Brice Futch, and Steve West. Shigley previously ran a record-breaking campaign for Georgia House and has been active in local governance and voter advocacy. Her formal announcement is set for Thursday in Canton. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.    Break: STORY 4: Georgia Pre-K Takes Steps to Improve After Slip in National Rankings Georgia's lottery-funded pre-kindergarten program, once a national leader, has seen declining enrollment since 2019, worsened by the pandemic. Enrollment has dropped from over 60% to 55%, with around 70,000 children currently enrolled, down from 80,000. A new report by the National Institute for Early Education Research gave Georgia an 8/10 for quality, citing large class sizes as a drawback. However, $97 million in new funding this year aims to improve teacher pay, reduce class sizes, and boost quality, potentially restoring Georgia's leadership in preschool excellence. Challenges remain in addressing enrollment disparities and capacity shortages across the state. STORY 5: Woodstock Leaders Approve New Voting Precinct Location Woodstock has approved a new polling precinct, Arnold Mill, located at Arnold Mill Elementary School, bringing the city’s total to 11 precincts. The City Council voted unanimously on April 28 to adopt the resolution, with Councilmember David Potts absent. Residents of the new Vista Ridge subdivision will vote at this location. The full list of Woodstock polling locations is available, and voters can confirm their precinct on Georgia’s My Voter Page website. Commercial: And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on diabetes **** INGLES ASK LEAH (DIABETES)_FINAL*** We’ll have closing comments after this.   COMMERCIAL: Ingles Markets 4   SIGN OFF –   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.tribuneledgernews.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. 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. 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WDAY First News anchors Lisa Budeau, Scott Engen and Lydia Blume break down your regional news and weather for Wednesday, April 30, 2025. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.

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In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples is joined by Senator Charles Schwertner, who represents Senate District 5, an eleven-county region of Central and East Texas that includes Bastrop, Brazos, Freestone, Leon, Limestone, Madison, Milam, Robertson, San Jacinto, Walker, and Williamson counties.Senator Schwertner also serves as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Business and Commerce, which is responsible for a wide range of issues that impact businesses and commerce in the state of Texas, including electricity. They discuss the Committee's priorities for the legislative session, which include promoting energy production, preventing wildfires and oilfield theft, and strengthening Texas' electric grid to meet current and future transmission needs.--Texas Senate: Office of Texas Senator Charles Schwertner, District 5Texas Senate: Senate Committee on Business and Commerce

Denise Slipy is the DFL-endorsed candidate for the Senate District 6 special election on April 29.

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Lane Taylor has won the special election of Senate District 82, a seat previously held by MS Supreme Court Jennifer Branning. Charges are expected to be formally announced today on two suspects who were taken into custody at the Hampton Inn on Tuesday. Kemper County Sheriff's Department is looking for Cordarius Shondavis Lake. Contact Crime Stoppers at 855-485-8477 if you have any information. The TN Pastor who was kidnapped in South Africa has been rescued after a shootout.

It could be a family affair in the Crow Wing County area. Details from Blois Olson on The WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar.

She won the GOP Special election primary in Senate District 6 on Tuesday and woke up early to talk with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.

From traffic tickets to misdemeanor offenses, municipal courts handle a range of everyday legal issues. We hope to explain how the system works, what your rights are, and how to prepare if you ever have to appear in court. Our guest is City of Columbus Prosecutor and former Lowndes County Municipal Court Judge Nicole ClinkscalesIs there a special election today where you live? Governor Tate Reeves announced that he has set a special election to fill the vacancy in Senate District 18 (Leake, Neshoba, and Winston Counties). The vacancy is due to the resignation of the Honorable Jenifer B. Branning upon her election to the Mississippi Supreme Court effective January 6 2025. The special election will be held today, April 15, 2025.There's voting for everyone this Saturday! Saturday April 19th Runoff Election In-Person Absentee Deadline: Municipal Clerks' Offices must be open from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.But beginning this Saturday, if no Primary Runoff Election, folks can vote by an absentee ballot in the Municipal Clerk's Office for the General Election which is June 3rd. IF BALLOTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO RUNOFF, the ballots shall be made available as soon as possible after the runoff election is certified. April 22nd, next Tuesday, is the PRIMARY RUNOFF ELECTION DAY: Polling places must be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.What's the saying – Only two things are for sure: death and taxes? We want to remind you that today – April 15th is Tax Day. The tax deadline for 2024 tax returns is April 15, 2025.If you need more time to file your taxes, request an extension by the April tax filing due date. This gives you until October 15 to file without penalties. Make sure you pay any tax you owe by the April filing date. The extension is only for filing your return. https://www.irs.gov/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Texas Talks, host Brad Swail sits down with Texas State Senator Molly Cook, a sixth-generation Texan, registered nurse, and first-time elected official representing Senate District 15 in Houston. Senator Cook brings her real-world experience from the emergency room straight into the legislature — and she's not wasting any time. They dig into her "Nurse First Agenda," a bold, holistic policy platform rooted in public health, housing stability, emergency preparedness, criminal justice reform, and youth safety. Senator Cook lays out why every bill is a health bill, how clean air and tenant protections save lives, and why CPR training in schools isn't just nice to have — it's necessary. From preventing power outages to keeping kids out of vape shops, this conversation connects the dots between personal experience and statewide policy. Whether you're a parent, a nurse, or just a concerned citizen, this is one episode you don't want to miss. Follow Senator Cook: https://x.com/MollyforTexas https://www.instagram.com/mollyfortexas/ https://www.facebook.com/mollyfortexas/

Mississippi had its Municipal Primary elections last Tuesday. It got us to thinking about our two main political parties; so we invited them to come on the show and tell us what they want us to know and give our listeners a chance to ask what they want to know. Today, we've got Representative Cheikh Taylor, Chairman of the Mississippi Democratic Party. We're also joined by Mikel Bolden, Executive Director of the Mississippi Democratic Party. (We're scheduled to speak with the chair of the Mississippi Republican Party on May 20th, 2025.)Governor Tate Reeves announced that he has set a special election to fill the vacancy in Senate District 18 (Leake, Neshoba, and Winston Counties). The vacancy is due to the resignation of the Honorable Jenifer B. Branning upon her election to the Mississippi Supreme Court effective January, 6 2025. The special election will be held on April 15, 2025.Some of our primary races had so many candidates that there might need to be a runoff. April 12th – Saturday - Runoff Absentee Voting begins: Municipal Clerks' Offices must be open from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.April 22nd is the PRIMARY RUNOFF ELECTION DAY: Polling places must be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.Do you want to know where you can get more information about Mississippi Democrats? Their website: MississippiDemocrats.orgYou can learn about voting, the party, volunteering and upcoming events like the Community Conversation: April 24: 6-8pm at the Tougaloo College Auditorium.MISSISSIPPI DEMOCRATIC PARTYP.O. Box 1583Jackson, MS 39215811 E. River Pl. Ste 102Jackson MS 39202Telephone: (601) 969-2913Fax: (601) 354- 1599info@mississippidemocrats.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textIn this 96th episode of the Grow Clinton Podcast, Andy & Jenny interview Senator Mike Zimmer of Iowa Senate District 35. The freshman Senator will share his experience in his first term as a state elected official. Mike was elected following Chris Cournoyer's appointment to the position of Lieutenant Governor.Senator Zimmer sits on the following standing committees:Agriculture (Ranking Member)EducationHealth and Human ServicesNatural Resources and EnvironmentTransportation Senator Zimmer can be contacted directly at mike.zimmer@legis.iowa.gov.  If you want more info on promoting your member business or organization on the podcast, contact the Grow Clinton office at 563.242.5702 or visit us online at www.GrowClinton.com. Grow Clinton's mission is to promote business growth, build community, and advocate for the sustainable economic success of the Greater Clinton Region.

Joe kicked things off by diving into Liberation Day, coming up on April 2nd, when Trump tariffs hit all foreign nations, projected to pull in a massive $600 billion for the Treasury General Fund. Joe highlighted how this signals good times ahead for our economy and even bigger wins for the nation. Next, Joe brought on a familiar guest, James McAndrew - lead singer of Milquetoast & Co. and chairman for House District 3 and Senate District 26. The duo zoned in on the Colorado GOP and the drama-packed Colorado GOP Gala, questioning why the party isn't focusing on real work instead. After James stepped off, Joe kept hammering the Colorado GOP for failing to represent the people. He spotlighted Tina Peters' case, insisting it needs more federal attention, touched on Dominion, and closed by debunking Jovan Pulitzer's claim that storing ballot copies in a datacenter costs tens of thousands monthly. Joe, a datacenter owner himself, called BS - he knows the real costs. Next up, tensions in Ukraine and Iran are rising. Ukraine has yet to reach a rare earth deal with the United States as their war rages on, and Iran is refusing to come to an agreement surrounding its nuclear weapons. Later, it's all about the news: Trump trolls a third term, Elon suggests we end the Fed, and Hegseth has vowed to make the military truly equal. 

The new book, "Slavery After Slavery" reveals how some landowners in the South used “forced apprenticeships” re-enslave emancipated Black children. The court system supported a majority of these “forced apprenticeships,” resulting in many children being separated from their families in the years following the Emancipation Proclamation. Dr. Mary Frances Berry, who is an acclaimed historian, educator, activist and author, will give a lecture about the book at Emory University on Friday, March 28. Ahead of her visit to Atlanta, Dr. Berry joined “Closer Look,” to share more about her research and details what she believes are the modern-day consequences of re-enslavement. Democratic Senator Nan Orrock, who represents Senate District 36, is the founder of the Georgia Legislative Women’s Caucus and the Working Families Legislative Caucus. For decades, Orrock has been at the forefront of legislation that has centered civil rights, women’s issues, health policy, workforce issues, environmental issues and more. She joins Closer Look” for our Women's History Month series, "Piloting the Journey."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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03/07/25: Minnesota State Senator is the guest host on "News and Views" today, and is joined by one if his colleagues, State Senator Heather Gustafson. Senator Heather Gustafson is currently in her first term at the Minnesota Senate, representing Senate District 36 which includes Centerville, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes, North Oaks, Vadnais Heights, and White Bear Lake. She is vice chair of the Education Finance Committee, and serves on the Agriculture, Broadband, and Rural Development Committee, the Jobs and Economic Development Committee, and the State and Local Government and Veterans Committee. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Patrick Testin of the 24th Senate District has been appointed the new chair of the Agriculture and Revenue Committee. Although he does not have an agriculture background, he explains that he grew up in an ag-heavy community, so he understands how important it is to the Wisconsin economy. He shares his excitement for the success of the ARIP program as well as the Producer-Led Watershed program. The Senator gives insight into what he feels are the most important issues to tackle while he is chair as well as what he is fighting for in the next budget. He also explains what he gets out of being able to talk with the young agriculturalists of Wisconsin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

www.commsolutionsmn.com- It's that time where one party's nominations go in front of the Senate, and the other party grandstands without any honesty or self-reflection. The Dems have decided that they are going to obstruct and filibuster every single nominee that comes through committee. There are open spots, and in some cases, they create a national security risk. Instead, the head Democrat stands there with an avocado and makes us confused. John Augustine of the Legislative Evaluation Assembly returns to the podcast to tell us all about the last legislative session. It was as terrible as terrible can be, but John goes through all of the carnage with us. There were multiple issues in the last session: The Dems rolled right over the Republicans, sometimes not even allowing them to debate a bill (with only a one vote majority). They also (and Republicans do this too) shove as much legislation as they can into one, bloated bill. This is in violation of the MN constitution, but they do it anyway.  Governor Walz has been in office for six years and has vetoed one bill. There have been some awful bills passed. Look at the MN Voters' Rights BIll that gave protected classes the right to seek legal remedies if they feel that election outcomes are disproportionate. They can even go as far as to throw out redistricting changes. The Educational Supplemental bill pushed anti-bullying (which means it's ok to bully perceived the oppressor class), didn't allow for conscientious objectors of vaccines, and the awful, new, woke Social Studies standards. They tried to keep religious exemptions out of the Human Rights Act. There were also some clear constitutional violations, but the MN Supreme Court seemed to take up sides with the Dems as we watched the DFL run a candidate that didn't live in his district and poll workers threw out 20 ballots in another Senate District. What's going on in this state. This podcast is Exhibit A as to why we need to turn over the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches here in Minnesota.

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The Louisville League of Women Voters, in collaboration with the Louisville Urban League and the NAACP, hosted an evening with members of the Jefferson County Legislative delegation (including Joshua Watkins, House District 42; Cassie Armstrong, Senate District 19; Julie Raque-Adams, Senate District 36, Nima Kulkarni, House District 40; Karen Berg, Senate District 26; David Yates, Senate District 37; Keturah J. Herron, Senate District 35; Mary Lou Marzian, House District 41; Pam Stevenson, House District 43; and Sarah Stalker, House District 34. It was moderated by Gabrielle Jones, V.P. of Content and Interim CEO at Louisville Public Media and took place at the Louisville Free Public Library on January 27, 2025.

Whether you live in the heart of one of Ohio's big cities or in the rolling hills of Appalachia - or anywhere in between - what happens in the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus make a huge difference in your life and what happens in our public school classrooms every day. That's why it's so important to have pro-public education lawmakers in the General Assembly and to hear from them about the big issues on the horizon for our public schools. OEA members were able to hear from a bipartisan panel of state lawmakers in December, 2024, about education priorities heading into the final days of the 135th General Assembly and looking ahead at what's coming in the 136th General Assembly as it gets underway in 2025.SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Public Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to listen on Spotify so you don't miss a thing. You can also find Public Education Matters on many other platforms, including YouTube. Click here for links for other platforms so you can listen anywhere. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK | OEA members have been weighing in on the Public Education Matters podcast and on podcasts in general to help shape the future of OEA's podcast. More feedback is always welcome! Please email educationmatters@ohea.org or complete the podcast survey here.Featured Public Education Matters guests: State Rep. Dani Isaachsohn (D-24th Ohio House District)In the Statehouse, Rep. Isaacsohn is committed to fighting for a world-class public education for every student, better childcare for parents, smarter housing policy to bring down prices and increase supply, and making sure that seniors have what they need to age with dignity. He also knows that we must tackle racial and income inequality head-on in order to make lasting progress. Rep. Isaacsohn's district includes almost half of the City of Cincinnati. He is a Walnut Hills High School graduate, and received a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University, a master's degree from Cambridge University, and a J.D. from Yale Law School.State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-90th Ohio House District)Rep. Pizzulli's district encompasses all of Scioto and Adams Counties, as well as parts of Brown County. His priorities are protecting the sanctity of life, protecting Ohioans' second amendment rights, and promoting economic growth and prosperity. Outside of his role as State Representative, Rep. Pizzulli works as a realtor in Wheelersburg and as a Class 1 Commercial Freight Conductor in Portsmouth. He also has a packed resume of campaign and management experience. His previous experience and current careers allow him to bring a unique perspective to the table as an elected official and better represent the people of the 90th House District. Rep. Pizzulli lives in Franklin Furnace and in his free time, he is probably enjoying a movie.State Sen. William DeMora (D-25th Ohio Senate District)Sen. DeMora's passion for public service began at a young age. He grew up watching his father serve the people of his hometown, Euclid, as a city council member. DeMora took his passion for public service and civic engagement with him to The Ohio State University where he served as President for the Ohio State College Democrats and the Ohio College Democrats before graduating with honors.DeMora previously served as Executive Director of the Ohio Democratic Party and as Executive Director of the Ohio League of Conservation Voters. He has led numerous statewide and national political campaigns supporting candidates for municipal and statewide and national office, as well as for the Ohio General Assembly. DeMora has also served as Ohio Democratic Party's Convention and Delegate Director, where he has directed the Democratic National Convention's Ohio delegation for the past 8 election cycles. Senator DeMora continues to be a Senior Consultant and Parliamentarian for the Ohio Democratic Party as well as a campaign manager for several statewide and legislative candidates.He represents the 25th Senate District which encompasses areas of Franklin County, including  Grandview Heights, Marble Cliff, Minerva Park, Upper Arlington, Valleyview, and The Ohio State University, as well as parts of Columbus,  Blendon Township, Clinton Township, Franklin Township, Norwich Township, Perry Township, Plain Township, Prairie Township, and Sharon Township.Connect with OEA:Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Public Education Matters topicsLike OEA on FacebookFollow OEA on TwitterFollow OEA on InstagramGet the latest news and statements from OEA hereLearn more about where OEA stands on the issues Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative WatchAbout us:The Ohio Education Association represents nearly 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools.Public Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May 2020, after a ten-year career as an Emmy Award winning television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. The content of this episode was recorded at the OEA Fall RA on December 7, 2024.

Jay Kolls joins us to discuss the latest fraud, an investigation of 62 daycare centers. Gov Walz reacts in a tough guy fashion against Trump, but doesn't seem terribly worried about theft of money in his won state. What is the Ziz group? Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show:Doron Clark wins Senate District 60 special election; DFL takes control of MN Senate62 investigations underway involving federally-funded Minnesota child care centersTrump White House rescinds order freezing federal grants after widespread confusion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jay Kolls joins us to discuss the latest fraud, an investigation of 62 daycare centers. Gov Walz reacts in a tough guy fashion against Trump, but doesn't seem terribly worried about theft of money in his won state. What is the Ziz group? Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show: Doron Clark wins Senate District 60 special election; DFL takes control of MN Senate 62 investigations underway involving federally-funded Minnesota child care centers Trump White House rescinds order freezing federal grants after widespread confusion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00000194-b205-de38-a1d4-f7a5f21e0000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/good-morning-from-wvik-news/2025-01-29/democrats-flip-iowa-senate-district-35-in-special-election-to-replace-republican-chris-cournoyerJoseph LeahyDemocrats Flip Iowa Senate District 35 in Special Election to Replace Repu

There's a special election Tuesday for an all-important seat in the Minnesota Senate. Democrat Doron Clark faces Republican Abigail Wolters in the Minneapolis-area senate district. The winner will tip majority control in the chamber — which is currently tied 33 to 33.State Senator Nicole Mitchell's burglary trial has been rescheduled for June 16. Mitchell was arrested in April in her stepmother's Detroit Lakes home. She is alleged to have taken several items that belonged to her late father. The Woodbury Democrat has pleaded not guilty.And Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara is calling President Donald Trump's pardons of some Jan. 6 rioters a slap in the face to law enforcement.This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org.DFLer Doron Clark, Republican Abigail Wolters win primary in Senate District 60 special electionVoter guide: Senate District 60Read the latest edition of the Minnesota Today newsletter.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.

00000194-acdf-d154-a1f6-edff2d380000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/good-morning-from-wvik-news/2025-01-28/iowa-senate-district-35-voters-cast-ballots-in-special-election-to-replace-chris-cournoyerJoseph LeahyIowa Senate District 35 Voters Cast Ballots In Special Election To Replace

State Senator Li Arellano, Jr., is inviting the public to participate in the 'Valentines for Seniors' card drive. This initiative aims to brighten the lives of elderly residents in nursing homes and assisted-living facilities by distributing handmade Valentine cards. Senator Arellano urges the 37th Senate District's community members, including students, scout troops, and religious organizations, to craft and contribute these tokens of affection. Those interested can send or personally deliver their cards to the Senator's office in Dixon. This compassionate gesture hopes to spread joy amongst senior citizens this Valentine's Day. For more information, contact Nancy Naylor at 678-575-3779 or visit SenatorLi.com. Cards can be delivered or mailed to his office at 86 South Galena Avenue, Suite 2, Dixon, Illinois, by February 7, 2025, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM.

There's a special primary election coming up on January 14th, which will effectively decide which DFL candidate fills the open seat in Minnesota Senate District 60. I'll be speaking with several of the top candidates for the podcast. This episode features Peter Wagenius (https://www.peterwagenius.org). Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgelive Join the conversation: https://bsky.app/profile/wedge.live Support the show: https://patreon.com/wedgelive Wedge LIVE theme song by Anthony Kasper x LaFontsee

Senator Nathan Johnson of Dallas is a business attorney and music composer by trade, and has served the people of Senate District 16 since 2018, when he became the first Democrat to take that seat in decades - displacing since-perennial gubernatorial loser Don Huffines. Thanks for listening! Learn more about how you can support our important work at ⁠https://progresstexas.org/donate⁠.

There's a special primary election coming up on January 14th, which will effectively decide which DFL candidate fills the open seat in Minnesota Senate District 60. I'll be speaking with several of the top candidates for the podcast. This episode features Monica Meyer (https://www.monicameyermn.com). Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgelive Join the conversation: https://bsky.app/profile/wedge.live Support the show: https://patreon.com/wedgelive Wedge LIVE theme song by Anthony Kasper x LaFontsee

There's a special primary election coming up on January 14th, which will effectively decide which DFL candidate fills the open seat in Minnesota Senate District 60. I'll be speaking with several of the top candidates for the podcast. This episode features Doron Clark (https://www.doronforsenate.org). Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgelive Join the conversation: https://bsky.app/profile/wedge.live Support the show: https://patreon.com/wedgelive Wedge LIVE theme song by Anthony Kasper x LaFontsee

Various registered Democrats in the 1st Senate District join Rob in the bunker to talk about the latest Democratic Party selection process for the open state senate seats, and what the alternative is.Show Notes:Rae's previous essaySpotlight Delaware coverage

Will Denver take the lead and embrace housing density? Or will car lovers prevail and get their coveted parking spots? It's Friday, and we're looking back at the news of the week — including Mayor Mike Johnston's new plan for eliminating minimum parking requirements and CPR's explosive story on RTD CEO Debra Johnson reportedly “despising” Denver. Producer Paul Karolyi and host Bree Davies are joined by fave guest Deep Singh Badhesha to dig into these parking and the messy politics of transit, as well as the Nuggets' stinker of a loss, Elon Musk's comments on a Denver Water project, and more wins and fails of the week.  Join Paul and Deep next Tuesday, December 17, at Town Hall Collaborative for some festive holiday fun and a live debate with candidates vying for the Senate District 31 vacancy. We're bringing this traditionally secretive vacancy process out of the shadows! RSVP for free to save yourself a seat! What do you think about the mayor's proposal to remove parking minimums? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418‬ Paul talked about our show with CU Denver professor Ken Schroeppel about why he thinks Denver should enact parking maximums; he also discussed RTD's new tap-to-pay system. Bree mentioned the passing of Barnum gardener and resident Kurtis Keele, the screening of Joshua Emerson's documentary this weekend and his crowdfunding campaign, and the Latkes and Lights event at the JCC. Deep talked about the Nuggets' embarrassing loss and the potential implications of Albertsons pulling out of the merger with Kroger in Oregon.  For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/Denver Learn more about the sponsors of this December 13th episode: Office of Climate Action PineMelon - Use promo code CITYCASTDENVER for $35 off your first delivery CAP Management Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: The Charlottesville City Council talks trucks, Richmond Public Schools has a new electronic devices policy — and other Central Virginia news.  

Nate sits down in the studio with New York State Senator, Peter Oberacker. He is a Republican who represents the 51st Senate District, which includes portions of Nate's coverage area in Broome, Chenango, Delaware and Otsego Counties. Senator Oberacker is a Schenevus graduate and discusses his road to politics and how athletics helped to shape his professional life today.