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“Crypto will be a piece in almost every investigation.” In this episode, Ari and Aidan explore the pivotal role of blockchain analytics in crime prevention. They delve into why traceable technologies like the blockchain appeal to both criminals and law enforcement agencies, shedding light on how mixing services can facilitate money laundering and examining the evolution of digital currency investigations using real-world examples like the Bitfinex hack. Ari shares insights from his experiences in both the public and private sectors, including his first encounter with investigating crypto-enabled crimes.Throughout the episode, they emphasize the importance of balancing financial transparency with individual privacy and advocate for increased education and resources to enable law enforcement agencies to effectively tackle crypto crimes. Timestamps02:30 - Networking and motivation through Ari's running club05:30 - Tackling the complexities of illicit finance and crypto recovery10:00 - Libra's impact on global regulatory conversations14:30 - Understanding cryptocurrency's regulatory challenges21:30 - The normalization of crypto technology30:00 - Cryptocurrency's role in modern asset recovery investigations35:33 - Balancing privacy, innovation and security in the digital age46:45 - Combating scams and enhancing crypto asset recovery50:45 - Ari's advice for fighting crypto-enabled crimesResources Mentioned:TRM LEA Survey 23: 60% of investigations start w/o a crypto element TRM Talks PodcastTRM Weekly Roundup NewsletterTRM's Illicit Crypto Economy Report 2023About our Guest:Ari Redbord is the Global Head of Policy at blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs and the Vice-Chair of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Technology Advisory Committee (TAC), known for his insights on cryptocurrency policy.Prior to TRM, Ari served as the Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Columbia and the Senior Advisor to the Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence at the US Treasury, where he regularly collaborated with teams from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FINCen) to investigate financial crimes involving cryptocurrency assets.DisclaimerOur podcasts are for informational purposes only. They are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, and/or investment advice. Listeners must consult their own advisors before making decisions on the topics discussed. Asset Reality has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material.The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Asset Reality employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company. Asset Reality does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material. Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Asset Reality.

Chapter 17 of Breaking Away: The Case for Secession, Radical Decentralization, and Smaller Polities. Narrated by John Quattrucci.

Chapter 17 of Breaking Away: The Case for Secession, Radical Decentralization, and Smaller Polities. Narrated by John Quattrucci.

SERIES 2 EPISODE 151: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:44) SPECIAL COMMENT: Trump has now  threatened to federalize state and local police. His persecution of minorities starting with Latinos and moving on to blacks and middle easterners and when he runs out, Jews, will be conducted at least in part, by cops. To make THAT possible, Trump will have to take over state and local police. He promised to do as much in a speech at Grand Rapids yesterday.  And he again promised to immunize them against prosecution.  The cops – the cops in your town – on your street – will be answerable to no one but Trump. No governor, no mayor, no chief, no judge. By putting it in these terms, Trump has shown you the America he intends to sentence us to, next January 20th. There are no laws. There are no governors. There are no mayors. There are no local governments. There is only him. He has the military, he will use it on the streets against protestors; he may declare a State of Insurrection during his inaugural address, thus the protestors could be anybody – you, me, a Democratic Speaker of the House, Joe Biden, a news reporter he doesn't like, judges who try to stop him. He will usurp the federal government and replace it with those personally loyal to him. And the first show of force will be the purge of minorities and if you belong to any minority group and spoiler alert we ALL belong to SOME minority group – you may THINK you are here legally, but if your local cop – your local TRUMP Cop, federalized by Trump, indemnified by Trump, beholden by Trump – if your local cop says no, he thinks you're here illegally – guess where you're going? To Trump Camp. A JUDGE is going to stop you? A JUDGE Trump appointed? A JUDGE in a red state? A JUDGE Trump didn't appoint who knows that if he crosses Trump HE will be the next to go Trump Camp and die there – fast, or slow? And it all starts with the cops. This nation – especially its Republicans and MAGAs and fascists and racists – is riddled with snitches and fascists and sadists. And a lot of them just happen to be cops. And then there are lots of people who you would now bet your life on being there to defend you if they dragged you away and said “new rule: your grandmother can't prove her immigration here was documented? That means YOU are no longer a citizen” – surprise. They will first worry about whether THEIR grandmother can prove it. Or if this cop knows THAT unfortunate fact about them, or their friend, or their cousin, or… or… or… It all starts with the cops 700,000 of them in 18,000 state and city units. And Trump just said he would federalize the cops. They shoot somebody? They can't be arrested. They can't be sued. They can't be stopped. And for this, they have only one man to thank. Promising death and destruction and making a stochastic assassination threat against President Biden is one kind of thing. This – this is pure dictatorship B-Block (26:54) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Even The Daily Caller has retracted, killed, and apologized for this nonsense that Biden ordered religious markings removed from White House Easter eggs. Speaker Mike Johnson? He has NOT retracted nor apologized, because he's a theocratic fascist. Fox hires a Disinformation/Misinformation specialist (for or against) and Tulsi Gabbard says she turned down RFK Jr's overtures. No! To be his VP! (Well I did too. I mean, why not, if Gabbard can say this, then you and I can also claim this is true) C-Block (36:20) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: How much would they have to pay you to fall off a cliff? A small one? What if it's a small cliff and you don't get seriously hurt although you'll be sore for a month? For me, the answer turned out to be like $250,000 up front. And later another $150,000. The saga of cliff diving in California. Unintentional cliff diving.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, dive deep into generative AI and its potential impact on state and local governments and educational institutions. AWS Enterprise Strategist Tom Soderstrom and AWS Executive Government Advisor Jayson Dunn explore real-world use cases, challenges, and strategies for embracing this transformative technology to drive efficiency, productivity, and enhanced services for citizens and students alike.Resources: AWS PartyRock: https://partyrock.aws/Amazon Bedrock: https://aws.amazon.com/bedrock/AWS Generative AI Innovation Center: https://aws.amazon.com/generative-ai/innovation-center/

As water shortages threaten to curb economic growth, governments in many parts of the country are stepping up investment in water management and conservation.Guests: Sunny Zhu, AVP – Analyst, Moody's Ratings; Maddie Atkins, Analyst ­- Moody's RatingsHost: Nick Samuels, Senior Vice President, Moody's RatingsRelated content on Moodys.com (may only be available to registered users and subscribers):States – US: Effective management will be crucial in lessening credit risks from water stress

#BRNAM #1664 | Autoenrollment and auto escalation in State and Local Government Defined Contribution Plans | Zhikun Liu, Ph.D., CFP, Head of Retirement Research, MissionSquare Research Institute and John Saeli, Managing Vice President, MissionSquare Retirement | #Tunein: broadcastretirementnetwork.com #JustTheFacts  | For more information visit https://research.missionsq.org/retirement  

On this week's episode of Parsing Immigration Policy, Jessica Vaughan, director of policy studies at the Center for Immigration Studies, joins us to discuss what states and other local jurisdictions can do to combat illegal immigration in wake of the Biden administration's refusal to enforce immigration laws. Vaughan joins us from the Western States Sheriffs' […]

On this week's episode of Parsing Immigration Policy, Jessica Vaughan, director of policy studies at the Center for Immigration Studies, joins us to discuss what states and other local jurisdictions can do to combat illegal immigration in wake of the Biden administration's refusal to enforce immigration laws. Vaughan joins us from the Western States Sheriffs' Association convention in Reno, Nev.Vaughan provides suggestions to states and localities on policies and laws that can be implemented to remove illegal aliens from their jurisdictions and make their communities less attractive to illegal aliens. It's important for these jurisdictions to take action now to push back on what is happening on the federal level, but it's also important if we get a new administration that takes immigration enforcement seriously. As Vaughan explains, the federal government can't properly enforce the immigration law without cooperation from state and local governments.Certain states have passed state laws that combat illegal immigration. In Texas, the state legislature passed a law that would make illegal immigration to their state a crime, but the law has temporarily been put on hold by the Supreme Court. Vaughan urges states to go after the criminal infrastructure of illegal immigration, like what Florida did by passing tough anti-smuggling legislation.At the end of the episode, Vaughan shares what she has heard firsthand from sheriffs on how illegal immigration is impacting their communities. They are united in their concerns over public safety and upset that Biden has yet to meet with a sheriff. And this is an issue that is unlikely to improve anytime soon without federal action – Sheriff Mark Dannels of Cochise County, Ariz., which is a border county, says that border-related crime has risen from 5 percent of all crimes in his county to a whopping 44 percent in the last three years.HostMark Krikorian is the Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies.GuestJessica Vaughan is the Director of Policy Studies at the Center for Immigration StudiesRelatedMap: Sanctuary Cities, Counties, and StatesHow States Can Fight Human TraffickingFlorida Grand Jury: Biden Putting Alien Children in Harm's WayRecommendations for State and Local Action on ImmigrationU Visas for Illegal-Alien Crime Victims: Yet Another Amnesty PloyBiden Border Policies Are Working Fine — For the CartelsNumbersUSA E-Verify MapFollowFollow Parsing Immigration Policy on Ricochet, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts.Intro MontageVoices in the opening montage:Sen. Barack Obama at a 2005 press conference.Sen. John McCain in a 2010 election ad.President Lyndon Johnson, upon signing the 1965 Immigration Act.Booker T. Washington, reading in 1908 from his 1895 Atlanta Exposition speech.Laraine Newman as a "Conehead" on SNL in 1977.Hillary Clinton in a 2003 radio interview.Cesar Chavez in a 1974 interview.House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaking to reporters in 2019.Prof. George Borjas in a 2016 C-SPAN appearance.Sen. Jeff Sessions in 2008 comments on the Senate floor.Charlton Heston in "Planet of the Apes".

As a new report on the intimidation of state and local officeholders from the Brennan Center for Justice points out, “The January 6 insurrection at the Capitol seemed to mark a new peak in extremist intimidation targeting public officials. But it was hardly the only act of political violence to break the period of relative stability that followed the assassinations of the 1960s.” Citing the 2017 shooting of Rep. Steve Scalise, last year's hammer attack on Paul Pelosi, and many other cases, the report paints a troubling picture of today's climate of political violence in America. To talk through the report and its implications, Lawfare Senior Editor Quinta Jurecic and Lawfare Managing Editor Tyler McBrien sat down with Maya Kornberg, a Research Fellow at the Brennan Center's Elections and Government Program and one of the report's authors. They discussed how Maya and her team surveyed so many state and local officials across a number of jurisdictions, the pervasive risks and threats those officeholders face, and how these threats are distorting U.S. democracy as a whole.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the SALTovation podcast, we continue our discussion with Richard Jones, attorney at Sullivan & Worcester, on recent landmark cases and their implications on tax policies and practices. Richard discusses two important state and local tax cases: Akamai and Bass Holdings. We delve into the complexities of determining whether a company is selling software or services, and the taxation implications. We also explore the concept of unitary business and its impact on apportionment. Listen as we provide valuable insights into the nuances of these cases and offer advice on navigating state and local tax issues. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of these key topics in the world of taxation!Topics discussed in this episode:The pronunciation and role of Akamai in the technology and tax world, exemplify the challenges in classifying software versus services within taxation.The significance of the unitary business principle in SALT litigation and its application in recent tax cases, specifically referenced in the 'Vas Holdings' debate.An explanation of how court decisions can overturn long-standing tax policies, offering a fresh perspective on statutory interpretations and SALT applications.Richard's experiences in the courtroom, shed light on the strategies used in SALT litigation to secure favorable outcomes.The encouragement to question accepted tax policies and insights into the pendulum of taxpayer victories in recent SALT litigation.Quotables“Get a good tax advisor to know the difference between the tax rules that really shouldn't be challenged and those that might have some grounds for looking further into.” -Richard Jones [29:40]“The pendulum can change, though, if you get more aggressive positions taken by the Department of Revenue, you tend to have more success from taxpayers as long as there's not too much deference and some fresh looks at by the courts or the judges as to the proper application.” -Richard Jones [32:42]ConnectSubscribe on your favorite podcast app here.Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Talk to a Tax Advocate Today!

In this episode of the SALTovation podcast, we speak with Richard Jones, an attorney at Sullivan & Worcester in Boston, specializing in state and local tax for over two decades. Richard dives into two significant Massachusetts court cases: Oracle USA Inc. and US Auto Holdings. In the Oracle case, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court upheld the ability to apportion sales tax for software sales and clarified the parameters of the Commissioner of Revenue's authority. In the US Auto Holdings case, the court struck down the concept of "cookie nexus" and denied the state's ability to retroactively apply the Wayfair decision. Listen this week as Richard provides insights into the implications of these cases and their potential impact on other states.Topics discussed in this episode:State and local tax issues often involve unsettled and controversial areas, making them interesting and challenging for attorneys.Apportioning sales tax for software sales is a reasonable approach and should be considered in other states.The concept of "cookie nexus" is not valid, as physical presence requires something tangible.The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court's decision in US Auto Holdings prevents the retroactive application of the Wayfair decision.Quotables“Many states, like Massachusetts, have changed the definition of tangible personal property to say things that are tangible personal property plus software. We're just calling it a fiction. Fine. Okay. But what happens then is that now you have something that can be used simultaneously and exists simultaneously in many different states at the exact same time.That doesn't happen with the widget. So you have a new question.” -Richard Jones [09:57]“After the oracle decision, the floodgates opened for everyone filing abatement claims that didn't think they could before. And we've seen shifting sands in terms of the degree in which the department will be satisfied with the apportionment. I can't say I am happy with the way the sands have been shifting. Sometimes you can find out exactly what percentage of your employee headcount use the software and where they are because the software has a technology and sometimes you can't.” -Richard Jones [21:02]ConnectSubscribe on your favorite podcast app here.Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Talk to a Tax Advocate Today!

Thursday, January 4th, 2023   Lala Wu is the co-founder and executive director of Sister District, an organization that works to build enduring progressive power in state legislatures. We discuss how state races will continue to be important during the presidential election cycle and why the battle for redistricting will be center stage.   State legislatures are where a lot of impactful policy made, such as abortion laws. They're also critical because in most states, state legislatures control redistricting. Building progressive power is about winning elections, passing legislation, and then telling the story about legislative successes so that voters want to keep you in power and continue the work.  Lala Wu on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/_lala_wu_    Follow Mila on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/milaatmos    Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futurehindsightpod/   Sponsor Thanks to Shopify for supporting Future Hindsight! Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/hopeful.   Love Future Hindsight? Take our Listener Survey!  http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=6tI0Zi1e78vq&ver=standard    Take the Democracy Group's Listener Survey! https://www.democracygroup.org/survey   Want to support the show and get it early?  https://patreon.com/futurehindsight    Check out the Future Hindsight website!  www.futurehindsight.com   Read the transcript here:  https://www.futurehindsight.com/episodes/state-races-matter-lala-wu      Credits:  Host: Mila Atmos  Guests: Lala Wu Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis

In this episode of the SALTovation podcast, Stacey Roberts and Meredith Smith speak with hosts of the TaxChats podcast, Scott Dyreng, Professor of Accounting at Duke's Fuqua School of Business, and Jeff Hoopes, Associate Professor at Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. They discuss the $10,000 state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap and explore the impact of the cap on taxpayers, particularly in high-tax states. They discuss various strategies and issues related to SALT, the political dynamics surrounding the cap, potential future changes, and the complexities of filing taxes in multiple states. Topics discussed in this episode:The $10,000 state and local tax deduction cap and its impact on taxpayersThe cap's effect on business owners with income flowing through multiple statesImpact of the cap on taxpayers in high-tax states like California, New York, and New JerseyThe potential future of the salt cap and the political dynamics surrounding itWorkarounds implemented by some states to mitigate the impact of the capImplications of state income tax on personal salaries and employment taxesThe complexity of filing taxes in multiple states and the potential for double taxationQuotables“Another part that we haven't mentioned here is also very important is this deduction only exists for people if you itemize your tax itemize on your tax return. So that's like 90% of taxpayers don't itemize their tax return. And it's pretty much just like with income. So the 90% 90% of taxpayers the lower income people the 90% lower. So a lot of people don't itemize at all. This doesn't have any effect. So you're only starting with the 10% richest people. And then from there only the people that like exceed that $10,000.” -Jeff Hoopes [11:05]“It's kind of like letting the business pay the tax at the state level, not having it flow through and then only flowing through the after-tax amount. Whereas in the pre world, I was like flowing through the whole amount and being forced to pay a claim. It was like an individual thing. So it sort of converted it from an individual tax to a business tax.” -Scott Dyreng [21:37]ConnectSubscribe on your favorite podcast app here.Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Talk to a Tax Advocate Today!

As we continue our discussion with Brad Scott, Director of Finance at Halstead Bead, Inc., an eCommerce wholesaler supplying jewelry businesses worldwide, Brad shares the challenges faced by small businesses in complying with state and local tax (SALT) regulations. He highlights the high costs of compliance and the potential consequences of non-compliance. Brad emphasizes the need for amnesty and a simplified and streamlined approach to help small businesses become compliant. He also calls for a centralized database of SALT rules and regulations to make compliance easier for businesses.Talking Tax Reform: https://taxfoundation.org/event/post-wayfair-remote-sales-tax-reforms/Guest Bio:Brad Scott is the Director of Finance at Halstead Bead, Inc., an eCommerce wholesaler supplying jewelry businesses worldwide. Halstead is a second-generation, family-owned, small business. Scott has been with Halstead for 21 years. He handles multi-state sales and income tax registrations, filings, reconciliations, and all other accounting for the business. Scott also leads Halstead's legislative advocacy efforts to achieve multi-state sales tax policy uniformity & simplification and is the Chairman of the Committee on Tax Policy at the American Catalog Mailers Association (ACMA). Halstead Bead, Inc. was the plaintiff in a lawsuit against the State of Louisiana, represented by Joe Bishop-Henchman and Tyler Martinez of the National Taxpayers Union (NTUF). Scott graduated from Michigan State University with a BA in Finance.Topics discussed in this episode:Compliance with SALT regulations is costly and time-consuming for small businesses.Non-compliance can lead to significant financial penalties and even the closure of businesses.Amnesty should be considered as a solution for businesses that are not currently compliant.A centralized database of SALT rules and regulations would greatly simplify compliance for businesses.Quotables“I think the solution is going to be unpalatable from a policy position, but from a humane position. Amnesty is something that has to be considered and it's going to have to come out of the state houses of regulation and legislation because coming from Washington is going to be seen as a preemptive attempt.” -Brad Scott [06:20]“You've got practitioners, you've got businesses, and you've got policymakers. All of them need to recognize the role they play in this. A lot of business owners are afraid of putting their hands up for fear of being audited. But the reality is, until the people that make the decisions understand the vastness of this problem, they're not going to address it. ” -Brad Scott [21:55]ConnectSubscribe on your favorite podcast app here.Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Talk to a Tax Advocate Today!

This week on the SALTovation podcast we speak with Brad Scott, Director of Finance at Halstead Bead, Inc., an eCommerce wholesaler supplying jewelry businesses worldwide. Brad discusses the challenges and costs of sales tax compliance for small businesses. He shares his personal experience with the Wayfair decision and the impact it had on his company. He talks about the need for greater simplicity in tax policy to drive compliance and reduce the burden on small businesses. He proposes solutions such as a single audit per year from a designated taxing authority and a single rate model for states. Listen this week as we discuss the need for collaboration between business leaders and policy leaders to find effective solutions. Talking Tax Reform: https://taxfoundation.org/event/post-wayfair-remote-sales-tax-reforms/Guest Bio:Brad Scott is the Director of Finance at Halstead Bead, Inc., an eCommerce wholesaler supplying jewelry businesses worldwide. Halstead is a second-generation, family-owned, small business. Scott has been with Halstead for 21 years. He handles multi-state sales and income tax registrations, filings, reconciliations, and all other accounting for the business. Scott also leads Halstead's legislative advocacy efforts to achieve multi-state sales tax policy uniformity & simplification and is the Chairman of the Committee on Tax Policy at the American Catalog Mailers Association (ACMA). Halstead Bead, Inc. was the plaintiff in a lawsuit against the State of Louisiana, represented by Joe Bishop-Henchman and Tyler Martinez of the National Taxpayers Union (NTUF). Scott graduated from Michigan State University with a BA in Finance.Topics discussed in this episode:Sales tax compliance is a significant challenge for small businesses, requiring extensive time and resources.Simplifying tax policies and reducing the number of audits can drive greater compliance and reduce costs for businesses.The single rate model, as implemented in Texas, can significantly streamline sales tax collection and administration.Collaboration between business leaders and policy leaders is crucial to finding effective solutions for sales tax compliance.Quotables“There is an equal lack of awareness on the part of policymakers about what goes on within a small business, the challenges that we face, and what kind of resource drain they present. That has been the key focal point of our advocacy, bringing to bear the actual resource that we have to put into this and helping legislators to understand what a reasonable expectation is so that we can comply but also serve our customer base.” -Brad Scott [04:40]“If you start thinking about the sheer volume of businesses that are out there, I question how any state Department of Revenue could reach out to all of the businesses in every single state outside of their territory. It's just not a fair ask. So when you start talking about the sheer volume of communication that's not occurred, how many businesses are unaware of the Wayfair decision?” -Brad Scott [11:39]ConnectSubscribe on your favorite podcast app here.Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Talk to a Tax Advocate Today!

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Starting on Wednesday, state and local police will increase patrols to catch impaired drivers, as millions travel for Thanksgiving.

CDC recently released the Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship for Health Departments to outline the structure and activities of state and local health department antibiotic stewardship programs. The podcast will highlight opportunities for pharmacists to partner with state and local health departments to optimize antibiotic use in their communities.   The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.

Join us for a dynamic virtual event where innovation meets governance in the ever-accelerating world of AI. In a time when the pace of technological advancement shows no signs of slowing down, our event shines a spotlight on the fearless trailblazers within local agencies who are refusing to wait for the dust to settle. Instead, they are harnessing the power of Generative AI within the confines of legal restrictions, frameworks, and ground rules. This event is all about striking the delicate balance between Governance and Strategy in the realm of AI programs. A misstep in governance could lead to professional repercussions, but mastering the right strategy could propel you to new heights in your career. These are truly fascinating times in the field of AI. Our special guest, Morgan Llewellyn, Chief Strategy Officer at Stellar, will lead us on a captivating journey through the risks and security concerns inherent in Generative AI, with a specific focus on the unique challenges faced by public agencies. This session promises to be eye-opening and thought-provoking, offering valuable insights into the complex landscape of AI governance and strategy. In our upcoming session, we will delve into the following topics: How to Ethically Deploy Generative AI in Your Organization: Ethics is an area that has to be addressed prior to starting work with Generative AI. We will share some ideas to get you started. How the Department of Child Services approaches Reporting vs. AI: Gain a deep understanding of how this crucial agency navigates the integration of AI in their operations and the impact it has on reporting systems. How the Department of Corrections uses Education Programs for Maximum Impact: Discover innovative strategies employed by the Department of Corrections to optimize educational programs using AI, ultimately leading to more effective rehabilitation. Applying Microsoft Teams for Government Agencies: Explore the practical applications of Microsoft Teams within government agencies and how it enhances collaboration and efficiency. Getting Started with Generative AI: We will review the key considerations to have in mind as you go to launch your Generative AI programs. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from the front runners in the field, as we uncover the strategies and governance principles that are shaping the future of AI in State and Local Governments. Join us for an engaging and enlightening session that will leave you well-equipped to navigate the challenges and opportunities of Generative AI in your own professional journey.   ABOUT MORGAN: Morgan Llewellyn envisions and implements data and AI solutions for government, healthcare, SaaS, IoT, retail, and manufacturing clients. An expert in diagnosing customer challenges and innovating unique solutions that are durable and sustainable, Llewellyn's notable achievements include a SaaS product of the year award, writing the algorithm used to de-identify Medicaid data, and a Brandon Hall AI Innovation of the Year award. He has held positions as the chief data scientist at Employ and the chief operating officer of a large Midwest consulting firm before founding the AI-consulting company Predictive Partner. Llewellyn holds a Bachelor of Arts from Hope College and a Ph.D. from the California Institute of Technology. Find us online: - Website: https://www.greatdataminds.com/ - List of upcoming events: https://www.greatdataminds.com/events/ - Community page: https://www.greatdataminds.com/community/   Connect with us on social: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/great-data-minds/ - LinkedIn Group:  https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14013748/ - Facebook: https://facebook.com/Great-Data-Minds - Twitter: https://twitter.com/GdMinds

The Governor's Office of Foundation Liaison commissioned Citizens Research Council of Michigan and Altarum* to conduct a comprehensive data analysis of Michigan's population, economic and environmental conditions to help answer a fundamental question: In what direction is Michigan heading? Citizens Research Council was thrilled to work with Bridge Michigan as guest hosts for this special series of podcasts covering this five-part research series, entitled “Michigan's Path to a Prosperous Future: Challenges and Opportunities.” The analysis found that Michigan has been losing ground over the past five decades. It has fallen behind other states in population growth, jobs, earnings, educational achievement, health, and the quality of public services at the state and local levels. Too few interstate immigrants target Michigan as a destination, international immigration has fallen, and too many young Michigan residents are leaving. Research Council analysts sat down with Bridge Michigan journalists Jonathan Oosting and Lauren Gibbons to discuss each of the five papers: Population and Demographic Trends Economy, Workforce, and Talent Health Trends Infrastructure, Environment, and Preparedness for Climate Change Public Sector These podcasts dig into how Michigan now finds itself in the bottom third of national rankings, including 34th in household income, 36th in K-12 educational outcomes, 39th in health outcomes, 45th in electric service reliability, and 47th in road condition. Absent policy changes and investments, Michigan's current path will lead to a shrinking population and continuing declines in the state's competitiveness and quality of life. Despite the sobering statistics, there research also shows there is a real opportunity to alter this path with policies that retain young residents and attract domestic and international immigrants to Michigan. Please enjoy our special podcast series and let us know what you think.

Significant changes at X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, are forcing public agencies to adapt, revert to communications channels they control, or contemplate leaving it all together. The changes have caused public agencies to rethink what they need to do to effectively disseminate emergency and critical information while safeguarding their own credibility as even the validation seal program on the platform gets turned on its head. SHOW NOTES Here are the top 10 takeaways from this episode: Overview: The episode discusses significant changes on Twitter (rebranded as “X”) affecting public agencies. Unexpected Alterations: X temporarily removed public post viewing without an account, impacting dissemination of emergency information in a crisis. Community Engagement: Agencies, like the Washington and Arizona departments of transportation, used Twitter for over a decade for effective community connection. Increased Negative Feedback: Rising negativity on X is causing state and local government users to consider leaving the platform. Verification Process Concerns: Modifications to the verification process, including the paid feature, X Premium, has caused confusion and concerns about credibility among government agencies. Preferred Verification: Government entities prefer the gray checkmark, denoting verified status, to enhance credibility. Anticipated Future Changes: Additional changes on X include the potential removal of the block feature and altered news article display. Potential Future Monetization: Discussions indicate that X may not remain free, leading to uncertainty among current users. No Immediate Alternatives: With nontransferable follower bases, agencies find it challenging to transition to alternative platforms, despite X's changes. Conclusion: Public agencies are cautiously navigating X's continuous changes, weighing their platform options while considering credibility, public service and platform utility concerns.   Related Links to stories referenced in the episode: Social Media Changes Are Impacting Government Messaging Government Begins to Ask: When Do We Leave Twitter? Stream the show from www.tfic.tech or subscribe to the show on the podcast app of your choice -  Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audacy or Audible. Our editors used ChatGPT 4.0 to summarize the episode in bullet form to help create the show notes.

A couple of weeks back, the news broke that a school district in Mason City, Iowa, was using ChatGPT to implement Iowa’s ban on books that include descriptions of sex acts. One book flagged was Buzz Bissinger’s classic “Friday Night Lights.” The thing is, that book includes no such descriptions, according to the author himself. Although the district reversed course, it’s an example of how more government officials are using artificial intelligence at work, in some cases leading to restrictions on tools like ChatGPT. Marketplace’s Lily Jamali spoke with journalist Todd Feathers, who covered this recently in Wired.

A couple of weeks back, the news broke that a school district in Mason City, Iowa, was using ChatGPT to implement Iowa’s ban on books that include descriptions of sex acts. One book flagged was Buzz Bissinger’s classic “Friday Night Lights.” The thing is, that book includes no such descriptions, according to the author himself. Although the district reversed course, it’s an example of how more government officials are using artificial intelligence at work, in some cases leading to restrictions on tools like ChatGPT. Marketplace’s Lily Jamali spoke with journalist Todd Feathers, who covered this recently in Wired.

Organizers on Tuesday took part in National Voter Registration Day, a civic holiday to encourage and register Americans to participate in elections up and down the ballot. The League of Women Voters is one of the largest on-the-ground organizations signing people up. Their president, Deborah Turner, joins Geoff Bennett to discuss the effort amid the 2024 presidential race ahead of key elections. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Organizers on Tuesday took part in National Voter Registration Day, a civic holiday to encourage and register Americans to participate in elections up and down the ballot. The League of Women Voters is one of the largest on-the-ground organizations signing people up. Their president, Deborah Turner, joins Geoff Bennett to discuss the effort amid the 2024 presidential race ahead of key elections. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

See transcript of this episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/704052/13577144Alex and Amy talk with Cara Woodson Welch, CEO for the Public Sector HR Association about the latest 2023 survey on State and Local Workforce. We learn about trends in attracting and retaining workers, recruitment, DEI and more!See the report here: https://slge.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2023workforce.pdfFind PSHRA's podcast here: https://pshra.org/news-resources/public-eye-podcast/

Megan Gallagher, Head of State and Local Government at WalkMe joins the show to discuss how the emphasis on CX at the Federal level has influenced State and Local governments to become more intentional about experience. We also talk about the importance of change management during the implementation process to support adoption, why data must be a tool that is used in that process, and why governments should be focusing internally on their employees to create better CX for their constituents.

Federal elections–and their results–play a huge role in how our democracy operates. But decisions made at state and local elections have the most direct impact on people's everyday lives. The local and state level also influences the way elections are run, and how citizens hold their elected officials accountable. Democracy Decoded is a podcast by Campaign Legal Center that examines our government and discusses innovative ideas that could lead to a stronger, more transparent, accountable and inclusive democracy. In the third season, host Simone Leeper covers everything you need to know about democracy at the state and local level–including where and when citizens can vote, campaign finance contribution limits, and how citizens can protect their communities' interests in the face of corruption. Because our democracy works best, when every voter can fully participate.

Live from NAHB's Association Management Conference, Jim Tobin and Paul Lopez are joined by two leaders of state and local associations as they discuss issues seen by their members. They also discuss tonight's Republican Presidential debate.

How are schools growing their numbers in staff members without growing the same number in students? Ben Scafidi joins Mike McShane to talk about his recent report, Priorities of State and Local Governments From 1994 to 2022 which highlights the public schools' staffing surge over the years.

Greenhouse gas emissions are a major contributor to climate change. The largest source of emissions in the U.S. is transportation occurring on our nation's roadways, which are owned and run by state and local governments. We learn more about the…

Across the state, county school leaders say they need more money for facilities, staffing and safety measures. But state spending isn't rising fast enough for counties to keep up with their needs. And local leaders aren't finding the help they need in bills that are moving in the legislature. WRAL Education Insider Emily Walkenhorst breaks down the disconnect. 

This week on the Farm Focus podcast, Media & Marketing Specialist David Varner speaks with PFB's State and Local Government Affairs Specialist Lily Guthrie to discuss some of the topics relevant to her position at the Farm Bureau. 

#BRNAM #1337 | State and Local Workforce Employment: Recruiting and Retaining Public Employees Remains a Challenge, but Governments are Finding Success | Gerald Young, Missionsquare Research Institute | #Tunein: broadcastretirementnetwork.com or your #favorite #streaming / #podcast / #smarttv / #localtv / #digital #platform

You may have heard of Area Agencies on Aging, but do you really know what they do or how they do it?  What about State Departments of Aging or state master plans for aging?  Do you know how these agencies fit in with programs like Meals-on-Wheels or other nutritional support programs? Is your brain hurting yet with all these questions?  No?  Ok, what about Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) services? Well, if you are like me, you've probably heard of these programs but are at a loss to know exactly what they do.  On today's podcast we dive deep into how state and local governments are addressing the needs of older adults, answering all of these questions and more thanks to our three amazing guests: Susan DeMarois (the Director of California Department of Aging), Greg Olsen (the Director of the New York State Office for the Aging), and Lindsey Yourman (the Chief Geriatric Officer for the County of San Diego). It's a fun podcast with our guest bringing in a ton of knowledge and passion for the work that they do.  If there is one take-away from the podcast, it is something Dr. Yourman emailed me after we met: “My hope is that every geriatrics clinician/Geriatrics Department/Division that listens to our podcast will be motivated to reach out to their Area Agency on Aging (if they haven't done so previously) to ask for a meet and greet and to learn about their resources, services, and recommended community-based organizations for older people.” To learn more about what we talked about, check out the following links: Eldercare Locator, a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting you to services for older adults and their families California's Master Plan for Aging New York's Master Plan for Aging  

AP correspondent Jackie Quinn reports on Elections GOP Control Boards.

Underinvesting can have serious long-term consequences, and in the U.S., government underinvestment in one key area is a worrisome trend. Investors might be surprised by just how much government spending contributes to overall GDP. Confluence Market Strategist Patrick Fearon-Hernandez takes a look at the latest numbers. 

In this episode, we have guest Lisa Rehurek with us from RFP Success Company. Lisa offers her dos and don'ts as well as pitfalls when it comes to RFPs, which can be applied across the board, regardless of who your customer is. We also discuss opportunities at both the state and local level and what that could offer for companies who ultimately would want to work in the Federal government contracting world.  Listen in today! 

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in employment decision-making is getting the attention of federal, state, and local governments.  This week, Nita Beecher and FS colleague Leslie Silverman welcomes guest Dr. Frida Polli, former EEOC Vice Chair, neuroscientist, and Chief Data Scientist of Harver to discuss the latest on government regulation of AI in employment and how employers can respond to upcoming federal, state, and local government oversight.Contact Fortney & Scott: Tweet us at @fortneyscott Follow us on LinkedIn Email us at info@fortneyscott.com Thank you for listening! https://www.fortneyscott.com/

On this episode of the GovFuture podcast we speak with Taylor Cyr who is Director, Public Sector and Education at Quantiphi. Taylor explores how IT modernization and emerging technologies are being adopted in State and Local Government and addresses some of the challenges these governments face. Taylor also shares how state and local governments strive The post Exploring IT Modernization and Emerging Technologies in State and Local Government, Interview with Taylor Cyr, Quantiphi [GovFuture Podcast] appeared first on GovFuture.

  Faced with mounting Medicaid costs, powerful public employee unions and often underfunded pension and medical obligations, state and local governments can present fiscal dilemmas that, at times and as a last resort, the federal government gets dragged into.  It is hard to overstate the importance of making certain that the 50 states and Puerto … Continue reading EP 658 How Healthy Are State and Local Government Finances? →

3M tells state and local officials to expect 1,100 job cuts in Minnesota as it restructures, and the criminal cases stemming from the death of George Floyd are finally all decided. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.

State Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) joins John Williams to talk about a number of different issues including, Gov. Pritzker signing a law that guarantees five days paid leave for Illinois workers, why he believes we should start the conversation about lowering the voting age to 16, if adopting ranked choice voting would be good for Illinois, and when he […]

State Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) joins John Williams to talk about a number of different issues including, Gov. Pritzker signing a law that guarantees five days paid leave for Illinois workers, why he believes we should start the conversation about lowering the voting age to 16, if adopting ranked choice voting would be good for Illinois, and when he […]

State Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) joins John Williams to talk about a number of different issues including, Gov. Pritzker signing a law that guarantees five days paid leave for Illinois workers, why he believes we should start the conversation about lowering the voting age to 16, if adopting ranked choice voting would be good for Illinois, and when he […]

More than 67% of all housing in Ohio was built before 1980 and is likely to have some lead-based paint, either inside or outside, according to the Ohio Department of Health.

More than 67% of all housing in Ohio was built before 1980 and is likely to have some lead-based paint, either inside or outside, according to the Ohio Department of Health.

The January 6th Report: A reading of two sections within Chapter 2.3 - Efforts to Prevent State and Local Officials From Certifying the Election & Efforts to Replace Electoral College Electors and Overturn the Election This episode covers the next two sections within Chapter 2.3 documenting phone calls from President Trump that appeared to be part of an effort to persuade State and local officials from certifying his loss. One example is from Michigan, and the other from Arizona. After the counties and States certified the election, the focus of Trump's team shifted toward encouraging State legislators to meet in special sessions. Those hearings will be covered in more detail in the next episode. These episodes are created based on the value-for-value model - if you find value in the effort to provide an open and available reading of this document, please support the podcast at governmentunfiltered.com or patreon.com/timberlanemedia. If you'd like to provide an anonymous donation, you can go to glow.fm/insider. Follow the show on Twitter @GovUnfiltered or on Facebook at facebook.com/governmentunfiltered.

For many, voting is a chance to make sure their voices are heard. But full and fair representation can feel out of reach depending on where you live and the party that dominates your district. We're camping out on so-called "political islands." These are cities or counties whose political demographics don't align with the states in which they're located. We discuss why living in these political islands can be frustrating but important for democracy. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.