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In this episode, we discuss crossover week at the General Assembly. SEANC members turned out in force against House Bill 549, which would strip State Human Resources Act protections from employees at the State Auditor's Office. We touch on the deep-seated concerns it raises for state employees. Moreover, we bring a fresh perspective to government dealings with Sam Klein's Gen Z views, highlighting a generational shift towards more transparency and engagement. Dive into our conversations filled with political intrigue, personal anecdotes, and even some light-hearted talk about birds and nature. Enjoy this inside look at the dynamics shaping North Carolina's political landscape.

An Iowa state senator launches a campaign to unseat Rep. Zach Nunn. Iowa lieutenant governor eyes the only Statewide seat held by a Democrat.

In this episode of Leading Community Colleges in California, Larry Galizio, Ph.D., visits with Chabot-Las Positas Community College District Chancellor Ron Gerhard and Yuba College President Tawny Dotson.In April 2025, the State Auditor released an audit report on California's Fifty Percent Law, which limits funding flexibility and restricts colleges from fully investing in critical student support services. The auditor's findings determined that the 50 Percent Law limits districts' ability to fund services outside of the classroom that may better support student success. The Community College League of California released a report calling for reform of the Fifty Percent Law in March 2025. Read the League's report, Modernizing California Community College Funding: Reforming the Fifty Percent Law to Support Student Success.

In this episode, we tackle the contentious issues surrounding employment rights within state agencies, focusing on the potential implications of House Bill 549. This bill would remove State Human Resources Act protections from State Auditor's Office employees. It is a blatant attempt to politicize the workforce in an agency where employees must be protected. We dig deeper into why fighting for SHRA protections for all state employees is essential.

Toby talks guns and freedom in the first hour and shifts gears to talk to the State Auditor in the second hour about the MA Ballot approved Audit of the Legislature.

This week's episode of the SEANC View Podcast discusses the newly released Senate budget proposal and its implications for state employees and retirees in North Carolina. The discussion covers proposed salary raises, bonuses, and the omission of retirees. The episode also delves into the budget proposal establishing the Division of Accountability, Value, and Efficiency within the State Auditor's Office, and the implications of eliminating vacant state jobs. Our hosts express concerns about the efficiency of these measures amidst a backdrop of economic uncertainty. Additionally, the team explores the bipartisan reactions on social media, especially concerning the inclusion of cryptocurrency investments in the pension fund budget.

Our guest this week is new State Auditor Dave Boliek. His job is to look at state and local entities and audit them to make sure tax dollars are being spent in the way the General Assembly appropriates them. The state auditor's primary goals include covering a financial audit, economy and efficiency audit and program result audit. The Republican joins host Tim Boyum to discuss the position and high-profile issues he plans to tackle, including the DMV, elections and the Department of Government Efficiency. One of the key questions he's trying to answer — Where does the money flow? “You can't simplify hard data but so much,“ he said. “But also people want the auditor to get in the weeds.” He's also been focused on appropriating Helene dollars, with no additional cost to the taxpayer, via a dashboard for North Carolina residents. He told Tim so far, so good on Helene spending. One area of concern he shared, though, was the DMV.  “I'm just going to be blunt, it's going to be a bigger mess than I thought, even I thought,” he said. “We're moving as quickly as we can.” He added more solid data is still needed before recommendations can be made, saying he doesn't want to shoot from the hip. This, as lines are backed up ahead of the Real ID deadline. Later we get to know him better by discovering his tastes in music, TV and relaxation.

Parents and childcare providers are worried that the loss of an early education subsidy could jeopardize access to affordable care and put centers out of business.Then, Mississippi's State Auditor shares a new report claiming there's more than $400 million in wasteful state spending by state agencies.Plus, hear what it takes to curate a museum and share Mississippi culture with the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode highlights the anticipated Senate budget proposal, expected to be announced next week, and includes the controversial DAVE Act that empowers the State Auditor to recommend the elimination of state agencies and vacant positions. We also explore the concerns regarding SHRA protections and their potential erosion in a separate bill, as well as the broader implications for state employees. Don't miss this insightful discussion on the legislative processes shaping North Carolina's public sector.

Greg visits with Derek Chen and he announces his candidacy for State Auditor of Alabama.  Hear the inspiring story of his family fleeing communism and coming legally to America. Also hear Derek's background and his reasons for running as a Republican for statewide office at 27 years of age. 

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Another long day in the State House! We'll catch you up on the highlights on @CapitolJournal . I'll also interview Rep. Phillip Rigsby, whose PBM legislation passed this week, and Derek Chen, who announced his run for State Auditor.

Over the last 90 days, the State Auditor position has transformed from a state agency that released audits for various NC departments, agencies, local governments, and non-profits to a department that is working proactively in concert with the General Assembly to hold the entire NC executive branch accountable.   At the helm, is Auditor Dave Boliek, who won the position in November after surviving a bruising primary that resulted in a summer runoff.   The Republican Auditor opens up about his political party affiliation (he was once a Democrat), his vision for the department, and his take on Tarheel politics.   Skye and Brian also break down the Senate Regulatory Reform Committee's inaugural meeting, House Rules approved, a new Senate Majority Leader, a Senate budget update, #TOTW, pollen, and mens' fashion choices inside the General Assembly.   The Do Politics Better podcast is sponsored by New Frame, the NC Travel Industry Association, the NC Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association, the NC Pork Council, and the NC Healthcare Association.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Rusty Cannon  Fallout on “SignalGate” continues to grow  It's now being called “SignalGate” -- messages about military plans being inadvertently shared with a journalist through an app called Signal. The story broke yesterday from The Atlantic's editor-in-chief, and it's been the biggest political story of the last 24 hours. Many in the national security sector say this is a huge breach; the White House says no classified information was actually shared. The Inside Sources hosts discuss this developing story and get a cybersecurity perspective from Brandon Amacher, director of the Emerging Tech Policy Lab and an instructor at Utah Valley University. The hosts also talk about potential legal ramifications with KSL Legal Analyst and Inside Sources co-host Greg Skordas.    GOP Senators balance needs of the budget and Pres. Trump’s agenda  Republican Senators are working hard to keep President Trump's agenda alive, focusing on several things like addressing Medicaid and Social Security, tackling the nation's debt, and boosting defense spending. The Inside Sources host talk about a few of those points and what Utah’s Senator John Curtis is saying about potential cuts.    Governor Cox vetoes first bill of 2025; also signs another 75 bills  Governor Cox has vetoed his first bill of the year -- one that would have changed the process by which some property taxes are collected and distributed to local school districts. The bill, Senate Bill 37, was sponsored by Senator Lincoln Fillmore. It faced opposition from many educational groups and the State Auditor. Hosts Leah Murray and Rusty Cannon share their thoughts on the governor’s decision to veto and also discuss some of the other 75 bills he signed yesterday.    Civics education: The three branches of government  In the past few weeks, there's been a lot of discussion about each of the three branches of government and their roles. Many people have said things like "the courts can't tell a President what to do" or "Why is the President talking about budgets when that's up to Congress to decide." Rusty recently finished a book called "A Republic If You Can Keep It" -- he shares some thoughts from that book that tie in with the discussions currently going on in our country.    Pres. Trump: Portrait in Colorado Capitol was “purposefully distorted”  Have you ever had a bad photo taken of yourself? How about a bad portrait? Some people – including the President himself – have taken to social media to complain about a portrait of President Trump hanging in the Colorado State Capitol. Leah Murray and Rusty Cannon have a fun conversation on artistic standards.   

Hosts: Leah Murray and Rusty Cannon  Governor Cox has vetoed his first bill of the year -- one that would have changed the process by which some property taxes are collected and distributed to local school districts. The bill, Senate Bill 37, was sponsored by Senator Lincoln Fillmore. It faced opposition from many educational groups and the State Auditor. Hosts Leah Murray and Rusty Cannon share their thoughts on the governor’s decision to veto and also discuss some of the other 75 bills he signed yesterday. 

Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick joined Newstalk KZRG to discuss the Joplin and Carterville city audits, and Missouri's marijuana tax. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Sadly Senator Charles Perry joined with a few others to help Senator Nichols gut the bill to ban taxpayer funded lobbying. The bill, SB 19 by Senator Middleton, is a wheat-from-the-chaff issue for anyone interested in good and better government. It is an issue conservatives and Republicans have been working to pass for many years.Senator Perry's joining in the gutting amendment is siding with local government functionaries over his constituents (as well as big-government Democrats and RINOs.) And, what does it say about the work of elected officials that they need a hired-gun lobbyist to work with them in order to “make sure the voices back home can be heard,” as Senator Nichols stated? It certainly doesn't point to anything complimentary.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.We now know that Lieutenant Governor Patrick was right: The Texas House leadership did spend like a “drunken sailor” in the inept and evidence free impeachment of Ken Paxton.  Read Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's statement on the State Auditor's Audit of all impeachment-related spending.Wildfire update.Oil and gas rig count update.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

This time, John does a deep dive into Trump's escalating defiance of court orders, attacks on judges, and controversial deportations, while also examining the role of key figures like Chuck Schumer in defending democratic institutions. He also discusses the injustice of the nearly 250 Venezuelans alleged by the White House to be gang members that have been deported to a supermax prison in El Salvador, even as a US judge blocked the removals. Then, he welcomes back Professor Corey Brettschneider for legal analysis on current news including Justice John Robert's rebuking Trump's call to impeach federal judges who rule against him and the illegal arrest and detention of activist Mahmoud Khalil as well as the continued assaults on universities for DEI practices. Next, he interviews Rob Sand who is Iowa's 33rd State Auditor about corruption in his state. He was elected in 2018 after serving seven years as Iowa's chief public corruption prosecutor in the Iowa Attorney General's Office. There, he led the discovery and prosecution of the largest lottery rigging scheme in American history. He also prosecuted the Iowa Film Office Tax Credit scandal, the only criminal prosecution related to a global Ponzi Scheme, as well as dozens of other financial crimes. Then lastly, John jokes with "Comedy Daddy" Keith Price and they chat with the Evil Army of the Night about pop culture and the latest fraudulent conduct by the GOP and their golden leader "Man Baby".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts: Rusty Cannon and Taylor Morgan   Referendum against HB267 launches  The countdown is on. The Utah Education Association, along with several other unions, has launched their referendum against HB267 -- the bill that banned public labor union collective bargaining. They have to get roughly 141,000 signatures by April 16th. While they're working to get signatures for their referendum, other groups are working on those same people hoping they will rescind their signatures and scuttle the referendum effort. Inside Sources begins with detailed analysis of the situation.    U.S. fights back against Houthi rebels in Yemen  Under President Trump, U.S. military forces have ramped up airstrikes against Houthi rebels living in the Middle Eastern country of Yemen. Over the weekend, 53 people were killed by the strikes. Megan Reiss, Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, and the Founder and CEO of SolidIntel joins the conversation to break down how this situation truly affects those of us here in the U.S.    Senate Democrats feeling fallout over their vote on the federal budget  The federal government is operating normally today following a vote on Friday to fund the government through September. But the fallout continues, especially against Senate Democrats who split on their vote on the Republican-backed C.R. Now, there's talk about a "lack of confidence" in Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. What’s the latest with the future of the Democratic Party? Listen to find out.    How the pause in federal funding is affecting Utah’s international exchange programs  Just a week after taking office, President Trump issued an executive order freezing several kinds of federal funding. That funding -- as well as several kinds of international funding -- have been in limbo in the meantime. Felecia Maxfield-Barrett from Utah Global Diplomacy joins Inside Sources to discuss this freeze and how it's affecting some Utah organizations nearly three months later.    Trump administration ignores judicial order preventing some deportations  Over the weekend, President Trump invoked the Aliens Enemies Act of 1798 to speed up deportations of alleged Venezuelan gang members to countries like Venezuela and Honduras. And although a federal judge issued a "stay" on the deportations, two planes full of illegal migrants landed in Central America. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas joins to break down the legal nuances of the situation.    Utah’s own “DOGE”: The State Auditor’s office  The past few months have been full of news and discussion with DOGE. The state of Texas even created their own DOGE after seeing how it worked on the national stage. But here in Utah, we have another name for DOGE: the State Auditor. The Inside Sources hosts discuss the role of the State Auditor in helping government be more transparent and accessible.    Gov. Cox calls for dismantling of Dept. of Education in new Op-Ed  Conservatives have long fought for a reduction or full dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education. As President Trump and Elon Musk's DOGE have made major cuts in that department, it's brought concern from more liberal lawmakers and several leaders of various states. But Utah's Governor Spencer Cox is fully behind the full dismantling, writing in a new opinion piece that it's about "returning power to where it belongs: to states and local communities."   

Hosts: Rusty Cannon and Taylor Morgan   The past few months have been full of news and discussion with DOGE. The state of Texas even created their own DOGE after seeing how it worked on the national stage. But here in Utah, we have another name for DOGE: the State Auditor. The Inside Sources hosts discuss the role of the State Auditor in helping government be more transparent and accessible. 

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In this episode of Good Job, New Mexico, host Stacy Johnston and guest host Cabinet Secretary Sarita Nair speak with Joseph M. Maestas, PE CFE, the State Auditor of New Mexico. Maestas shares his journey from growing up on a rural farm to studying civil engineering and later transitioning into public service. He opens up about the dedication to his studies through college, the federal government, and becoming Mayor of Española. Maestas offers valuable insights on the importance of education, problem-solving, and adapting to new career opportunities. Tune in to hear how persistence, resilience, and a willingness to fight for what is right can lead to unexpected and fulfilling careers.

State Auditor Tina Cannon -- Local energy advisors recommend Logan consider solar array project

Hosts: Leah Murray & Erin Rider On the Hill 2025: The legislative session wraps up today 45 days, 104 legislative lawmakers, and nearly 1-thousand bills and resolutions -- Utah’s 2025 Legislative General Session ends today. We’ve been covering the session since before it even began, discussing bill after bill with State Representatives and State Senators. Bills that, if passed and signed by the Governor, will affect the people of Utah. We begin our special “Eye on the Hill” edition of Inside Sources with some analysis from our hosts.  On the Hill 2025: Drama over a bill dealing with office space in the Capitol One thing that popped up overnight – just as the session is winding down – was a substitution to SB143: Legislative Activities Amendments. An addition to the bill outlined a change in space – the State Auditor’s office would be moved out of the Capitol and into a different building on Capitol Hill. There’s been a lot of confusion about it, so we speak with bill sponsor State Senator Mike McKell to get his take. Then, we chat with State Auditor Tina Cannon to hear her perspective on the bill that could remove her office from the Capitol building.  On the Hill 2025: How did House Democrats do this legislative session? Sustainability, health and wellbeing, education, and good governance. The Utah House Democrats set out to address issues with compassion, courage, and equity for all during the legislative session. How’d they do? House Minority Leader Representative Angela Romero joins the show for a review of the past 45 days and how she feels about the direction of Utah’s future.  On the Hill 2025: Senate Democrats share their thoughts on the session When we spoke with Senate Minority Leader Luz Escamilla on Day 1 of the legislative session, she spoke about going “back to basics.” Now, on the final day of the session, did Senate Democrats succeed in going back to basics? Senator Escamilla joins us again to discuss the wins and losses her caucus saw during this session.  On the Hill 2025: Analyzing the performance of Senate Republicans during the session Inside Sources hosts Leah Murray and Erin Rider compare some of the biggest bills Senate Republicans ran during the session to the priorities the caucus put forth at the very beginning. They also share their thoughts on some of the other bills we’ve covered this session.  On the Hill 2025: House Republicans walk away from the session feeling successful Republicans in the Utah House of Representatives set out to tackle topics like energy, housing, education, and more. Due to their majority, they saw more successes this legislative session, but it wasn’t all roses all the time. House Majority Leader Representative Jefferson Moss joins Inside Sources to discuss the next steps his caucus will take moving out of this session.  On the Hill 2025: Final thoughts on the legislative session With just a few hours left in the legislative general session, it’s time to wrap things up. Holly Richardson, Deseret News columnist and Editor of Utah Policy joins hosts Leah Murray and Erin Rider for a final lookback at everything that happened during the last 45 days. 

Hosts: Leah Murray & Erin Rider  One thing that popped up overnight – just as the session is winding down – was a substitution to SB143: Legislative Activities Amendments. An addition to the bill outlined a change in space – the State Auditor’s office would be moved out of the Capitol and into a different building on Capitol Hill. There’s been a lot of confusion about it, so we speak with bill sponsor State Senator Mike McKell to get his take. Then, we chat with State Auditor Tina Cannon to hear her perspective on the bill that could remove her office from the Capitol building. 

Friday March 7, 2025 Heidi HatchMaura Carabello Exoro GroupRob Axson Utah GOP Chair A note to listeners, due to technical difficulties the podcast stopped abruptly twice during recording. The segments were restarted and edited together so there are a couple abrupt stops and restarts. Utah's 2025 Legislative session nears end after more than 900 bills in 45 days Collective Bargaining Referendum SB142: Groundbreaking App Store Accountability Act UTAH LEGISLATURE APPROVES TAX CUTS Income Tax: Reducing income tax rate to 4.5% from 4.55%.Social Security Tax: Eliminating social security tax for those earning up to $90,000 previously $75,000.Child Tax Credit: Expanding the child tax credit by two years up to 5 years old. Legislature announces an agreement with Judiciary on proposed legislation Utah Fits All Scholarship Program Amendments signed by the Governor Food additives prohibited in Utah Schools HB 402 Bill to keep Pride flags from classrooms clears Utah Senate HB 77 Utah's first female State Auditor sent packing from the Capitol building Trump Joint session of Congress addressSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

State Senator Daniel Thatcher announces he's leaving the GOP on Senate floor -- State Auditor accuses Senate President Stuart Adams of "bullying" over office space

In recent months there has been a battle between State Auditor Diana DiZoglio and state legislators over efforts to audit the state legislature. Despite an overwhelming number of MA residents, roughly 71%, who approved Question 1 last Fall, which asked if the state auditor should be able to audit the state legislature, Massachusetts House Speaker Ron Mariano opposes the audit and says DiZoglio has turned this into a “political audit”. State Auditor Diana DiZoglio joined us to discuss her efforts to audit the state legislature. Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the new iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

Greg's interview with state auditor Andrew Sorrell.

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Ohio Secretary of State, Frank LaRose is throwing his hat in the ring, and discusses his vision for the future

State Auditor Shad White talks about a failed bill in the legislature that would have reduced the authority of his office.Then, egg prices are going up. Experts say it's a combination of factors, including an outbreak of bird flu at chicken plants.Plus, should midwives be licensed in Mississippi? That's a question lawmakers are considering this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A 150-page report from State Auditor Diana DiZoglio sheds some light on executive branch. More from WBZ NewsRadio's Chaiel Schaffel

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark discusses the horror being cause in Southern California by the wildfires. Mark is then joined by Scott Fitzpatrick, Missouri's State Auditor. They discusses his recently completed audit of Kim Gardner's St Louis City Circuit Attorney's Office. He is then joined by Brian Ping, a St. Louis native and now news anchor for KNX Radio in Los Angeles. They discuss the latest on those catastrophic wildfires devastating parts of southern California. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses albums turning 50 in 2025, other trending news, the random fact of the day, and more. Alex Rich joins the crew for the hour to discuss some fun topics including most memorable moments growing up in the classroom and more. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Corey DeAngelis, a Senior Fellow at the American Culture Project. They discuss the new Webster School District Superintendent and more. Mark is then joined by Dave Murray, 97.1 FM Talk's Chief Meteorologist. Dave gives an update on the California wildfires from just north of the effected area. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

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In this segment, Mark is joined by Scott Fitzpatrick, Missouri's State Auditor. They discusses his recently completed audit of Kim Gardner's St Louis City Circuit Attorney's Office.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark discusses the horror being cause in Southern California by the wildfires. Mark is then joined by Scott Fitzpatrick, Missouri's State Auditor. They discusses his recently completed audit of Kim Gardner's St Louis City Circuit Attorney's Office. He is then joined by Brian Ping, a St. Louis native and now news anchor for KNX Radio in Los Angeles. They discuss the latest on those catastrophic wildfires devastating parts of southern California.

Hosts: Erin Rider and Leah Murray  An historic vote in the last election, as Utahns select the first woman to serve as State Auditor. Not only that, but it was the first Republican woman independently elected to state office. So, what’s on the agenda for the beginning of this new era? New State Auditor Tina Cannon joins Inside Sources in the studio to talk about her election and what she hopes to accomplish.   

Hosts: Erin Rider and Leah Murray  President-elect Trump’s relationship with the new Congress Tensions are surfacing between President-elect Donald Trump and the new Republican-led Congress. There’s disagreement over the number of reconciliation bills to pass: 1 or 2. Inside Sources hosts Leah Murray and Erin Rider describe the concerns coming from members of the Senate and the House—including the influential Freedom Caucus—and how it’s affecting Congress’ relationship with President-elect Trump.  New Elected Officials: Tina Cannon, new Utah State Auditor An historic vote in the last election, as Utahns select the first woman to serve as State Auditor. Not only that, but it was the first Republican woman independently elected to state office. So, what’s on the agenda for the beginning of this new era? New State Auditor Tina Cannon joins Inside Sources in the studio to talk about her election and what she hopes to accomplish.  Discussions resurfacing regarding Utah’s signature-gathering route to the ballot During last year’s primary election cycle, there was quite a bit of discussion and controversy surrounding the two paths to the ballot: the caucus/convention system or the signature-gathering path. A recent post thread on X involving Utah’s Senator Mike Lee has reignited a discussion about the dual path to the ballot; the Inside Sources hosts break down the arguments.   

As lawmakers make their budget recommendations for next year's session, the State Auditor releases his own proposals.Then, Strikes by unions usually last until one side caves-in. Either the workers or the company. But lately workers have been relying on short strikes. Hear the pros and cons of that approach.Plus, Families welcome home Mississippi National Guard members with the 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team from the Middle East. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plenty of industries are in need of staff, but did you know New Mexico has an accounting crisis? That's according to State Auditor, Joseph Maestas. When local governments can't hire a good accountant, the ripple effect on local economies can be damaging. Auditor Maestas shares what his industry is doing to try and recruit fresh talent, retain workforce in New Mexico, and improve how the state manages its money. We appreciate our listeners. Send your feedback or story ideas to hosts chris.mckee@krqe.com or gabrielle.burkhart@krqe.com. We're also on X (Twitter), Facebook, & Instagram at @ChrisMcKeeTV and @gburkNM. For more on this episode and all of our prior episodes, visit our podcast website: KRQE.com/podcasts. Do you prefer video with your podcasts? Check out the video version of the show on our YouTube channel. Our show also airs on television! Tune into Fox New Mexico on Wednesdays at 10:35 p.m. MST. 

A constitutional lawyer and former candidate for state auditor, Ryan Wilson, joined Liz Collin on her podcast to share a last-minute pitch to suburban voters ahead of Election Day.Support the show