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A "serious accident" occurred when the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) launched a newly-built 5,000-tonnage destroyer on Wednesday, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Thursday.朝鲜中央通讯社（朝中社）7月4日报道称，朝鲜民主主义人民共和国（朝鲜）在7月3日举行的新型5000吨级驱逐舰下水仪式期间发生“严重事故”。During the launching ceremony at the Chongjin Shipyard, the launch slide of the stern has departed first and stranded as the flatcar failed to move in parallel, and some sections of the warship's bottom crushed to destroy the balance of the warship and the bow could not leave the shipway, said the report, attributing the accident to "the inexperienced command and operational carelessness."报道称，事故发生在清津造船厂的舰艇下水仪式现场，由于“指挥人员经验不足和操作疏忽”，导致舰尾滑道先行脱离，轨道平车未能保持同步移动，造成舰体底部部分结构损毁破坏平衡，最终舰艏未能顺利滑离船台。Kim Jong-un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, made a stern assessment after he watched the whole course of the accident, calling it "a serious accident and criminal act caused by absolute carelessness, irresponsibility and unscientific empiricism which is out of the bounds of possibility and could not be tolerated."朝鲜国务委员会委员长、劳动党总书记金正恩现场督战事故处置时作出严厉定性，称该事件是“因绝对性疏忽、极端不负责任和非科学经验主义导致的严重事故及犯罪行为，其程度超乎想象且不可容忍”。The accident "brought the dignity and self-respect of our state to a collapse in a moment," Kim was quoted as saying, adding the irresponsible errors of the relevant officials would have to be dealt with at the plenary meeting of the WPK Central Committee to be convened next month.朝中社报道称，金正恩指出这起事故“瞬间令国家尊严与自尊崩溃”，强调相关责任人的渎职行为将在定于下月召开的劳动党中央委员会全体会议上予以严肃追责。An immediate restoration of the destroyer, he said, is "not merely a practical issue, but a political issue directly related to the authority of the state" and should be completed unconditionally before the June Plenary Meeting of the Party Central Committee.金正恩特别强调，立即修复受损驱逐舰“不仅是技术问题，更是直接关系国家权威的政治课题”，必须无条件确保在六月党中央全会召开前完成修复工作。launching ceremony下水仪式shipway/'ʃipwei/n.下水台；造船台newly-built/ˈnjuːli bɪlt/adj.新建的flatcar/ˈflætkɑː(r)/n. 平板货; 平板车

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Speaker Dustin Burrows is lining up to have his legacy as the man who backdoor legalized the get-high THC marijuana/hemp industry in Texas. I have been following the fight in the legislature over THC and have read most every story about what is happening. Saying that, I can assure you that Karen Brooks Harper's story in The Dallas Morning News is accurate and the headline has a correct slant on the story: Bill that would save THC retailers from total ban advances in Texas House panel.The people pushing this the hardest are West Texas reps that Speaker Burrows put on the powerful State Affairs panel and are of his leadership circle. The BurrowCrats are directly fighting state Senator Charles Perry's effort to roll back this unintended legalization loophole that came from the Hemp bill in 2019. House leadership is using much time and energy to fight to SAVE the get-high retail business of selling THC infused products. This is nothing more than the backdoor legalization of a get-high drug culture.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick appointed Chairman of Presidential Religious Liberty Commission.Lawyer John Bash Withdraws From Texas AG Republican Primary. Sad to see it.Republican and Democrat polling shows Senator John Cornyn 10 to 20 points behind Ken Paxton if the Republican Primary for U.S. Senate were held today! This a shockingly big and consistent spread.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Watch #texasvaluesreport with special guest Representative Ellen Troxclair, District 19, and host Jonathan Saenz, President of Texas Values as they discuss the #WomensBillOfRights. #txlege #DontEraseWomen #whatisawoman NEW Website Launch! To show your support for Texas Women's Privacy Act and hear the stories of female's who have been affected by men entering into women's private spaces, visit https://protectwomensprivacytexas.com. Sign our petition to show your support for Texas Women's Privacy Act https://txvalues.org/texas-womens-privacy-act/ Join us for Texas Values Tarrant County Legislative Update and Benefit Dinner in Fort Worth on May 10 with keynote Dr. Eithan Haim, Child "Sex-Change" Whistleblower at Texas Children's Hospital, Brooke Slusser, Save Women's Sports Leader from Texas, and more! https://txvalues.org/events/ Help us build our channel so we can maintain a culture of Faith, Family, & Freedom in Texas by interacting with us; like, comment, share, subscribe! For more about Texas Values see: Txvalues.org To support our work, go to donate.txvalues.org/GivetoTexasValues

Dustin Burrows' State Affairs chair is killing immigration, transgender, and taxpayer-related conservative policies. Today, we talk about the consequences of […]

NEWS: On Thursday, April 24, the Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs heard public testimony on our Article V legislation, titled SJR 54. This resolution would be a clean COS Action Article V application with no expiration date. Introducing the resolution was Sen. Brian Birdwell, who survived the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon and served in the Gulf War. After the hearing, COS Action's Senior Vice President for Legislative Affairs Rita Peters and Regional Director Jonathan Viaud provide recap, reaction, and a preview of what happens next in the Lone Star State. Take Action

Morning news headlines and then Adam Schwend is Western Regional Director of State Affairs for Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America. - The April 1 Wisconsin Supreme Court election is seen as one of the most pivotal races of 2025, could affect DJT agenda.

On March 26 the Texas House Committee on State Affairs heard public testimony on HJR 98, a clean Article V application for proposing fiscal restraints, jurisdictional constraints, and term limits on the federal government and its officials. Texas was state #11 to pass COS Action's resolution, but that legislation had an expiration date. HJR 98 would ensure Texas remains at the forefront of the COS movement. After an opening statement by State Representative Cody Vasut, several other locals spoke, including Texas resident Mark Meckler and a representative from the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Opponents also showed up to testify, including reps from the Soros-connected Common Cause and Eagle Forum. After a closing statement from Rep. Vasut, Regional Director Jonathan Viaud reacts to the hearing with Andrew Lusch. They discuss the Texas team's strategy for the hearing and what happens next in the process.

We dip in to the live feed from under The Pink Dome and go over the important bills being heard today.Texas Sovereignty, Gold and silver specie and Convention of States extension.

Kansas is halfway home towards calling for an Article V convention to rein in the feds, once and for all! On Monday, March 17, the Kansas House Committee on Federal and State Affairs held a public hearing on COS Action's Article V application, which has been adopted by 19 other states. After local supporters expressed their support, Michael Farris provided expert testimony and took questions from the committee regarding the process, the resolution, and outstanding litigation going on in Kansas. Following the hearing, Rita Peters responds to the opponent's questionable claims and interviews Regional Director Deanna Becket to preview next steps. Watch COS LIVE Take Action

It's a shutdown showdown! PLUS, Robert Bork Jr., President of the Antitrust Education Project, tells Shaun how President Trump is standing up for American companies being mistreated by the EU. Mark Mulliner tells Shaun why he should be the mayor of Elmhurst. Adam Schwend, Western Regional Director of State Affairs for Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, tells Shaun about Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford's dedication to abortion and her $2 MILLION campaign contribution from the one and only George Soros. And Our National Anthem: performed by Marvin Gaye at the 1968 World Series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Schwend, Western Regional Director of State Affairs for Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, tells Shaun about Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford's dedication to abortion and her $2 MILLION campaign contribution from the one and only George Soros. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this eye-opening episode of the social inflation miniseries, Zurich North America's Delpha DiGiacomo, Head of Claims Investigative Services and Lynne Grinsell, Vice President and Head of State Affairs, Government & Regulatory Relations , and Kristen Thorne, an Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter, discuss the alarming reality of claims fraud and its contributing role in social inflation. Listen as the guests share real-world examples of organized fraud schemes that are unethical and can be detrimental to innocent parties and costing approximately $308 billion a year for businesses and consumers.In this miniseries, other episodes include:January 15: 2025 Legislative outlook: Reforming legal system abuseJanuary 29: Wide implications of third-party litigation fundingFebruary 12: Nuclear verdicts: The drivers, impacts and solutionsMarch 12: Plaintiffs' TacticsMarch 26: Premises Liability

Ben Brubeck, Vice President of Regulatory, Labor and State Affairs, Associated Builders and Contractors. President Trump's Economic Agenda, Workforce Shortages, Labor Policy and More

On February 3, 2025, the Kansas Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs held public hearing on COS Action's Article V application for imposing fiscal restraints, jurisdictional constraints, and term limits on federal officials. COS co-founder Michael Farris gave expert testimony. Afterwards, Rita Peters and Deanna Becket react and detail what's next. COS LIVE

Today we're talking with Alison Bethel, chief content officer and editor-in-chief for State Affairs. State Affairs is a digital-first media company that is focused on covering state governments throughout the country.  She was vice president of corps excellence at Report for America. She was also executive director of the Society of Professional Journalists, where she was only the second woman and the first person of color to serve in that capacity in 110 years. Dan has a Quick Take on a harrowing situation in Grand Junction, Colorado. A young Colorado television reporter was reportedly chased by a taxi driver who then attempted to choke him. The driver also reportedly yelled “This is Trump's America now!” Ellen has a Quick Take on an app called WatchDuty that is providing lifesaving information to people in Los Angeles who are threatened by wildfires.  

A victorious day for the COS South Dakota team! On January 17, 2025, the South Dakota Senate Committee on State Affairs heard public testimony on SJR 502 (COS Action's Article V Resolution). Rick Santorum gave expert testimony and answered questions from the committee members. Watch COS LIVE Sign the COS Petition SJR 502 is a resolution "applying to the United States Congress for a convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution regarding the imposition of fiscal restraints on the federal government, further limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limiting the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials." Introduced by Senator Mehlhaff. 

It was a tough week for the National Labor Relations Board with the Senate failing to confirm Pres. Biden's nominations to the Board. This clears the decks for the incoming Trump Admnistration to remake the Board much quicker than anticipated. And just down the street, the agency lost a major court battle that could dramatically alter the roles - and tenure - of Administrative Law Judges. We'll discuss. And we are joined by Mike Whatley, the Vice President of State Affairs and Grassroots Advocacy at the National Restaurant Association to discuss some issues currently percolating, look back at 2024 and look ahead to 2025. We'll talk about those issues and wrap it up with the legislative scorecard.

In this episode of the GovCon Giants podcast, we have Randie Ward of Alchemy Gov, alongside industry heavyweights Ben Brubeck and Matt Abeles from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) organization. Ben, Vice President of Regulatory, Labor, and State Affairs, and Matt, Vice President of Construction Technology and Innovation, share their expertise on the rapidly evolving construction landscape. They delve into the impact of new government regulations, the pressing labor shortages, and cutting-edge technology trends like AI and immersive reality shaping the industry. Whether you're navigating regulatory hurdles or exploring technology-driven solutions, this episode equips federal contractors with essential tools to thrive in a dynamic environment. Matt's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-abeles-2854a018/  Ben's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benbrubeck/  Company Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/associated-builders-and-contractors/ Website: https://www.abc.org/ 

Pro-Life America, explores the future of the pro-life movement under President-Elect Donald Trump's leadership. Pritchard offers an insider's perspective on the strategies that secured recent victories, the movement's goals with Trump's support, and how SBA Pro-Life America plans to leverage this historic moment. From record-breaking investments to grassroots volunteer mobilization, Pritchard shares what it will take to create lasting change and how pro-life advocates across the nation can make a difference. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on the challenges, victories, and vision that will shape the pro-life movement's future.Kelsey Pritchard is the State Public Affairs Director for SBA Pro-Life America. She works with SBA's State Affairs team to shape the narrative on abortion policy and politics in the states. Kelsey previously served as Communications Director for South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard who was the most popular governor in the U.S. during his second term. Pritchard spent seven years working in the governor's office, serving as the administration's communications strategist and press secretary, developing messaging for issues ranging from disaster response and state pension funding to education standards and infant mortality. She joined SBA Pro-Life America after spending four years in the private sector. Pritchard worked for an ad agency in Omaha, Nebraska, where she led the PR and social media department, and she served on the executive leadership team for a land development company. She attended college at Dakota Wesleyan University and earned a master's degree in Politics at the University of Dallas. Kelsey is a mom of three: two energetic little boys and a sweet baby girl. She and her family live in western South Dakota.https://sbaprolife.org/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.

LaborPress Radio's Alex Garrett Talks With Tonia Sorrell-Neal of the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association during the Highspeed Rail Conference Held on September 5th, 2024. Tonia Sorrell-Neal is Senior Director, State Affairs for PCMA and a proud supporter of the Labor Movement! Find out more about PCMA here: https://www.pcmanet.org/about/pcma-staff/tonia-sorrell-neal/. For all things LaborPress, please visit LaborPress.org! 

LaborPress Radio's Alex Garrett Talks With Tonia Sorrell-Neal of the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association during the Highspeed Rail Conference Held on September 5th, 2024. Tonia Sorrell-Neal is Senior Director, State Affairs for PCMA and a proud supporter of the Labor Movement! Find out more about PCMA here: https://www.pcmanet.org/about/pcma-staff/tonia-sorrell-neal/. For all things LaborPress, please visit LaborPress.org! 

Nicole Livanos JD, MPP, Director of State Affairs from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) joins our host in this episode to discuss public policy impacting nursing and regulation. In a fast-paced field with changing health and safety concerns, Livanos shares how important it is for nurses to get involved and stay informed on new legislation affecting OHNs and the workforce. Livanos shares her own experience working in public policy, recent NCSBN advocacy, and concurs with Stephanie Weinsier on how listeners can use resources at AAOHN to get involved.

Kelsey Pritchard is one with a deep passion for the Pro-Life movement. Her involvement in this matter has led her to a key position in the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life organization, where she works to educate and inspire those in South Dakota and beyond on the critical issues that make up the abortion debate. Also in this episode - Andrew Steier leads "Always Going," a great ministry that equips believers to have a more effective witness in evangelism and discipleship.

Did you know that trial attorneys work to protect farmers against harms they experience from the use of agricultural chemicals? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Daniel Hinkle, J.D., lawyer, lobbyist and Senior State Affairs Counsel at the American Association for Justice. Hinkle describes the role of trial attorneys in helping farmers receive compensation from harm related to pesticide use, and the agrochemical industry's attempts to reduce their liability by influencing pesticide labeling.Related Websites: American Association for Justice: https://www.justice.org/ Failure to Warn legislation: https://beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/2024/02/state-legislation-popping-up-to-limit-liability-of-pesticide-manufacturers/ Icahn School of Medicine Glyphosate fact sheet: https://icahn.mssm.edu/files/ISMMS/Assets/Departments/Environmental%20Medicine%20and%20Public%20Health/CEHC/FactSheet-Glyphosate.pdfIARC review of glyphosate: https://www.iarc.who.int/featured-news/media-centre-iarc-news-glyphosate/

Join CBS Spotlight as Melissa Bova, SVP of State Affairs at Finseca, discusses about long-term care and its current place in the legislative process. Do not miss what Melissa has to say; LTC helps people achieve financial security and is an important part of every financial plan.

Bobby Patrick, VI is the Vice President of State Affairs, Regional Government, and Alliance Development at AdvaMed, the MedTech Association. He oversees AdvaMed's state affairs work and partnerships with external stakeholders, including patient advocacy organizations and physician groups. Previously, Patrick served as the vice president of strategic growth and policy at the Medical Alley Association where he led the state and federal advocacy efforts. He also oversaw the membership work at the Association, where they experienced growth in membership revenue, engagement, and retention under his leadership. Prior to that, Patrick served as a staff member in the Minnesota House of Representatives. He holds a Juris Doctorate from William Mitchell College of Law and an undergraduate degree from Syracuse University.

Join us as we delve into the latest Supreme Court ruling on abortion pills with Sue Swayze Liebel, Director of State Affairs and Midwest Regional Director for the Susan B. Anthony List. Hailing from Indianapolis, Indiana, Sue brings over 25 years of experience in policy development, lobbying, and political strategy to our discussion. In this episode, we explore the implications of the Court's decision, focusing on state sovereignty, health and safety regulations, and ethical considerations. Tune in to understand the nuanced arguments and strategic responses needed to navigate this complex issue.Sue Swayze Liebel hails from Indianapolis, Indiana where she has worked for over 25 years in policy development, program design and implementation, lobbying and political strategy.Sue currently serves as the Director of State Affairs and Midwest Regional Director for the Susan B. Anthony List in Washington, D.C. She is responsible for implementing the program's mission of advancing women lawmakers who are dedicated to ending abortion by passing laws that save lives. This involves expanding the caucus' membership of state elected women across the country and equipping them with policy, legal and communications tools. In her home state of Indiana, Sue is also the Vice President for Public Affairs for Indiana Right to Life, a statewide pro-life advocacy organization, where she assists in developing policy and lobbying strategies and serves as its media spokesperson on issues of human life.Previously, Sue served the Communications Director for the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency. She also served the family policy council in Indiana, the Indiana Family Institute, by overseeing the Hoosier Congressional Policy Leadership Series, a leadership program specifically aimed at training conservatives for community service and policy leadership initiatives. She also coordinated its initiative to provide marriage and relationship enhancement programs, for which she is also a certified facilitator, primarily in jails and prisons.Sue is a former Vice President with the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, where she represented the business community, working with local and state officials to advocate for business-friendly regulations and legislation on tax and fiscal issues, infrastructure, environmental and local and government consolidation.  She also staffed that chamber's Political Action Committee. She was also the first Executive Director for the Indiana Christian Chamber of Commerce.Prior to her years at the chamber, Sue was Policy Director at the United Way of Central Indiana and was active in such issues as child abuse, senior citizen's services and welfare reform.  She founded the Children's Coalition of Indiana, a statewide children's advocacy group which played a key role in the creation of Indiana's “Kids First” license plate.Specializing in planning and management, Sue has a master's degree in Social Work from Indiana University.Most importantly, Sue is a daughter of the Lord Jesus Christ, to whom she has pledged her life's work.  She now approaches the political arena as a mission field for her Christian faith and strives to impact the lives of children and families by promoting life, marriage, and family issues. She is married to David.https://sbaprolife.org/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.

Protect Your Retirement W/ a Gold and/or Silver IRA: https://www.sgtreportgold.com/ or CALL( 877) 646-5347 - Noble Gold is Who I Trust Google whistleblower Zach Voorhies was a senior software engineer for one of the world's most evil companies and he quickly realized it - and he blew the whistle. Now he has raised the bar with his incredible testimony before the Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs which then voted unanimously to investigate Google and big tech giants for censorship and election interference. This is BIG! Zach's amazing testimony in the Texas Senate: https://x.com/NextNewsNetwork/status/1795963035678306686

On today's show, Todd McGreevy takes a post-COVID19 look back at 2009's outbreak of H1N1 (swine flu) in context of the current fearmongering over H5N1 (bird flu) in an election year. Later, Zach Vorhies shares the good news of how his recent in-person testimony at a hearing was successful in convincing the Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs to unanimously vote in favor of authorizing subpoenas to big tech firms. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Todd McGreevy is Founder and Chief Editor of River Cities' Reader, an independent newspaper based in the Quad Cities area. His commentary and work reflect a diverse range of interests, from art and history to politics and media. You can follow him on X at @toddmcgreevy and visit his website at: rcreader.com GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Zach Vorhies is best-known for being a whistleblower who leaked documents from Google. He worked as a Senior Software Engineer at YouTube/Google for over 8 years. In 2019, he disclosed over 950 pages of Google's internal documents to the Department of Justice and Project Veritas, highlighting Google's censorship mechanisms. These documents reportedly detailed Google's “Machine Learning Fairness” project and other censorship-related activities. He has since co-written a book about it titled, "Google Leaks: A Whistleblower's Exposé of Big Tech Censorship" (2021, Skyhorse Publishing). Zach has also been an outspoken critic of the official COVID-19 pandemic narrative. You can find him on X at @Perpetualmaniac and visit his website at: zachvorhies.com

A unionization effort at a high-profile restaurant in Minneapolis could be the equivalent of the early efforts in the coffee sector in both Boston and Buffalo that led directly to Starbucks. Operators large and small in Minneapolis better buckle up and operators everywhere should be paying close attention. We'll explain why. And we are joined by Mike Whatley, Vice-President of State Affairs & Grassroots Advocacy at the National Restaurant Association to talk about the state of play of the minimum wage ballot initiatives in Arizona, Massachusetts, Ohio, Michigan and Missouri. We'll also talk about junk fees and outline the industry priorities on the ground this summer. We'll talk about that important development and wrap it up with the legislative scorecard.

After years of regulatory and legal wrangling, the Labor Department released its long-awaited rule on the legal treatment of independent contractors. So what does this mean for operators leveraging outside resources for janitorial services, maintenance, and delivery drivers? We'll discuss. And Mike Whatley, the Vice-President of State Affairs & Grassroots Advocacy for the National Restaurant Associaton, stops by the pod to discuss his group's priorities for the 2024 legislative sessions and what operators should prepare for. We'll talk about those issues and wrap it up with the legislative scorecard.

After years of regulatory and legal wrangling, the Labor Department released its long-awaited rule on the legal treatment of independent contractors. So what does this mean for operators leveraging outside resources for janitorial services, maintenance, and delivery drivers? We'll discuss. And Mike Whatley, the Vice-President of State Affairs & Grassroots Advocacy for the National Restaurant Associaton, stops by the pod to discuss his group's priorities for the 2024 legislative sessions and what operators should prepare for. We'll talk about those issues and wrap it up with the legislative scorecard.

Indiana lawmakers will return to the Statehouse for their 2024 session on Jan. 8 with plans to talk about water rights, literacy and apprenticeships for students. But House and Senate leaders have said they don't expect to tackle any especially polarizing issues this year. With IBJ Podcast host Mason King off this week, Managing Editor Greg Weaver talks with two Statehouse reporters—IBJ's Peter Blanchard and State Affairs' Kaitlin Lange—about what to expect at the Legislature in the coming weeks. The IBJ Podcast is brought to you by Taft.  

In recent years, significant funding has been allocated by federal, state, and local authorities to bridge the digital divide. Rick Cimerman, VP of State Affairs at NCTA, warns that new FCC regulations will hinder broadband expansion in rural areas.

It's Election Day!!!  Bob is talking voting and Issue 1.  Bob welcomes Secretary Of State Frank LaRose to the show.  They talk about the voting turnout, Issue 1 and the ballot language on Issue 1 that both sides have a problem with.  Bob the talks to Jack Windsor about the vote today.  Bob also takes calls from various candidates that call in to get that extra push.  Bob then welcomes Sue Swayze Libel,  Director of State Affairs and Midwest Regional Director for the Susan B. Anthony List in Washington, D.C., to the show to talk more about Issue 1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melissa Bova, VP State Affairs at Finseca closes our long-term care series with a discussion of where states are on their mandatory LTC insurance journey. • Reviews existing laws and outlines those states that have proposals • Discusses the differences and similarities between Washington State and ther other states proposing legislation • Provides context for likelihood of passage • Lists other state-based legislation that our industry needs to be watching

A discussion with journalist Ryan Martin (State Affairs) about the impact of coal on energy pricing in indiana.

We are joined by Sean Kennedy, the Executive Vice President Public Affairs for the National Restaurant Association to bring us up to speed on the epic ongoing battle in California facing all restaurant operators and how the next few months will play out legislatively and politically. And speaking of the NRA, Sean's colleague Mike Whatley, the Vice President of State Affairs & Grassroots Advocacy, will walk us through the efforts underway in DC that could essentially codify service charges. We will also talk about the ramifications of this week's ballot results in Ohio and how it may impact the pending measure to increase the minimum wage and eliminate the tip credit. We'll discuss those issues and wrap it up with the legislative scorecard.

Sue Liebel, Director of State Affairs and Midwest Regional Director, joins Marc to talk about people trying to get abortions back on the State ballots

In the final Hour of the Marc Cox Morning Show: Stacy Washington joins Marc to discuss the 9th Anniversary of the Mike Brown Shooting and the affects it's had, as well as the NJ Board of Education dropping the terms Male and Female for students. Sue Liebel, Director of State Affairs and Midwest Regional Director, joins Marc to talk about people trying to get abortions back on the State ballots Thanks for listening!!

Alcohol has always presented restaurant operators with a creative and high-margin opportunity to innovate and set themselves apart from the competition. A newly released Alcohol Trends report covers what's selling, who's buying, and how it's purchased. It also includes nearly 30 on- and off-premises wine, beer and cocktail offers customers say they'd like to try. Our conversation starts off with Mike Whatley, VP of State Affairs and Grassroots Advocacy as well as Michelle Korsmo President and CEO of the National Restaurant Association. They discuss the exciting release of this new report and some of the key findings in beverage alcohol trends today. (01:57) - Alcohol to-go(03:35) - Generational differences(06:16) - Locally sourced beverages(08:20) - Changes to state alcohol laws (10:00) - TJ Oakley, EVP at Main Street Management on creating a wine club(13:24) - Blanca Aldaco, Owner of Aldaco's Mexican Cuisine on cocktails to-go(17:51) - Marrying takeout and on-premise(20:56) - Looking to the future(24:18) - Wine dinners and tasting eventsResources to learn more:Alcohol reportFull press conference with visuals can be viewed on-demandIf you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Order Up in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.Podcast episode production by Dante32.

In 1981, at the age of 21, Sue Liebel had an abortion. Other than her friend, who drove her to and from Planned Parenthood 90 minutes from her home, she didn't tell another soul for 30 years! In an interview with guest host Adam McManus, she describes what was going through her mind as she walked up the steps of that Indiana abortion mill, the sound of that suction machine that haunts her to this day, and the recovery room where six other young women sat in a circle of navy blue La-Z-Boys, hanging their heads in shame. After grappling with the emotionally traumatic aftermath of abortion, she came to faith in Christ at the age of 38. Subsequently, she attended a life-changing abortion recovery weekend with other women who experienced the forgiveness and healing that only a Savior could give. Today, Sue Liebel is the Director of State Affairs for Susan B. Anthony Pro Life America, the largest pro-life political group in the country. She and her husband, David, live in Indianapolis, Indiana. This show is the perfect conversation to mark the first anniversary of the Dobbs decision which was handed down on June 24, 2022, overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court case which had legalized abortion. If you or a loved one has had an abortion, check out: *  SurrenderingTheSecret.com, which has a team of 6,000 volunteer leaders, one of whom will lead you through 8 steps of a powerful, life-changing process that will heal your heartbreak and set you free from shame, loss, and confusion about your abortion. *  RachelsVineyard.org heals the pain of abortion one weekend at a time. Whether you are Protestant or Catholic, there is a weekend of healing for you. *  SheFoundHisGrace.org is a 24-week deep-dive, discipleship course that starts in January. Meeting virtually by Google Meet, a trained counselor walks you, and 2-3 other post-abortive women, through a 2-hour weekly session. For the first 13 weeks, you work through the book Forgiven and Set Free: A Post-Abortion Bible Study for Women. And for the last 11 weeks, you work through the book Nothing is Wasted: Pain to Purpose Course.

In 1981, at the age of 21, Sue Liebel had an abortion. Other than her friend who drove her to and from Planned Parenthood 90 minutes from her home, she didn't tell another soul for 30 years---In an interview with guest host Adam McManus, she describes what was going through her mind as she walked up the steps of that Indiana abortion mill, the sound of that suction machine that haunts her to this day, and the recovery room where six other young women sat in a circle of navy blue La-Z-Boys, hanging their heads in shame.--After grappling with the emotionally traumatic aftermath of abortion, she came to faith in Christ at the age of 38. Subsequently, she attended a life-changing abortion recovery weekend with other women who experienced the forgiveness and healing that only a Savior could give.--Today, Sue Liebel is the Director of State Affairs for Susan B. Anthony Pro Life America, the largest pro-life political group in the country. She and her husband, David, live in Indianapolis, Indiana.--This show is the perfect conversation to mark the first anniversary of the Dobbs decision which was handed down on June 24, 2022, overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court case which had legalized abortion.--This program includes- --1. The World View in Five Minutes with Adam McManus -Supreme Court affirms religious liberty, Sue's abortion, Transgender activists chant- -We're coming for your children-----2. Generations with Kevin Swanson -guest-hosted by Adam McManus-

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Thank you for listening to this week's episode of the "Let People Prosper" podcast. Today, I'm honored to be joined by Patrick Gleason, Vice President of State Affairs at Americans for Tax Reform. We discuss: 1) How the state flat tax revolution has swept across the country over the last two years, which states have joined, and why it is a beneficial change for more flourishing; 2) Misconceptions about flat taxes, Kansas as an example of how to make tax relief fail, and the need for responsible state budgets; and 3) Patrick's current work on tax and school choice reform across states. If you enjoyed the show, please consider liking this video, subscribing, and sharing this on social media. For show notes, thoughtful insights, media interviews, speeches, blog posts, research, and more, check out my website (https://www.vanceginn.com/) and please subscribe to my newsletter on Substack (https://vanceginn.substack.com). Thank you for watching this week's episode of the "Let People Prosper" podcast.

A new report is out this week examining consumer trends with regard to alcohol, especially wine and cocktails to go. Since the public has overwhelmingly embraced these pandemic-era advances, can any policy makers really stand in the way at this point? Mike Whatley, Vice President of State Affairs & Grassroots Advocacy for the National Restaurant Association who issued the report, joins us and will take us through the data. And New Jersey is looking at franchisee bill of rights legislation for the hotel sector that could significantly disrupt the relationship between hotel brands and many of their operators. Could additional legislation aimed at the restaurant industry be far behind? Sarah Bratko, Policy Counsel for Government Affairs & State Relations at the American Hotel & Lodging Association will join us and help us understand what's happening in the Garden State. We'll discuss those issues and wrap it up with the legislative scorecard.

Jim welcomes George Cronin back to the podcast to talk about all of the changes happening within the state of Massachusetts. Before getting into their discussion, Jim pays respect to the late Larry Rasky, founder of Rasky Partners, who passed away in March 2020.   During their conversation, George is able to give insight into different topics pertaining to the politics in Massachusetts. Topics discussed include: Massachusetts' new Democrat governor The composition of the Massachusetts Senate, Maura Healey Massachusetts Millionaires Tax Where Massachusetts is in their current session Changing sessions to more hybrid options since COVID Issues George believes will be tackled in the 2-year session. George Cronin is the Managing Director for the public affairs practice at Rasky Partners. Based out of Boston, they cover government relations at the state and municipal level, grassroots organizing, and ballot questions. They also have a D.C. office to cover federal affairs. George hails from Massachusetts, and was raised in a campaign environment. He attended UMass Amherst for his Bachelors degree, and Suffolk University for his Masters of Government. His first job in government was interning at the Choate Group, a public affairs firm that would later merge to become Rasky Partners. George has extensive campaign experience. He served as a senior advisor and New England political director for then U.S. Sen. Joe Biden's 2008 presidential campaign.' Help us grow! Leave us a rating and review - it's the best way to bring new listeners to the show. Have a suggestion, or want to chat with Jim? Email him at: Jim@theLobbyingShow.com Follow The Lobbying Show on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for weekly updates about the show, our guests, and more.

This week Jim chats with Ryan Shay, the Director of Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs at Faegre Drinker, about current events on the Hill. Ryan Shay is a Capitol Hill veteran and former legislative director with the policy experience, political insight, and relationships in the legislative and executive branches to advance clients' legislative and regulatory goals. For more than seven years, he served on active legislative teams in both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives and successfully led the policy development, legislative strategy and advocacy execution to secure multiple legislative provisions into federal law to improve our nation's health care policies. After working in three different state delegations, Ryan has a strong track record of delivering meaningful health policy results even as Congress responded to opioid/heroin epidemic, the Zika outbreak, MACRA implementation, efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), prescription drug debates and the unprecedented policy challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Help us grow! Leave us a rating and review - it's the best way to bring new listeners to the show. Don't forget to subscribe! Follow The Political Life on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter for weekly updates.

This week Jim chats with Meredith Beeson, the Senior Director of State Affairs at Global Business Alliance. In her role at GBA, Meredith focuses on educating state and local elected officials about the role of foreign direct investment as well as advancing policies that ensure fair treatment of U.S. affiliates of foreign owned companies. Meredith bring to GBA over 10 years of experience in leading public policy and lobbying efforts. Prior to joining the GBA team, Meredith worked as a Senior Policy Manager at Target Corporation. She covered legislative issues related to tax, transportation, environment and corporate security for all states and key local markets. Prior to her work at Target, Meredith worked for the government relations team at Minneapolis-based Faegre, Baker, and Daniels LLP, the City of Saint Paul, MN and in the U.S. Senate. Meredith has a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. Help us grow! Leave us a rating and review - it's the best way to bring new listeners to the show. Don't forget to subscribe! Follow The Political Life on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter for weekly updates.