Podcasts about state boards

Title: Description:Greg Davis talks with Emily Jones, Republican nominee for Alabama State Board of Education District 8, about her journey from concerned mom and Moms for Liberty leader to candidate for public office.Jones explains what the State Board of Education actually does—including setting education standards, approving textbooks, and overseeing the state superintendent—and why she believes those responsibilities matter to Alabama families. She also discusses her involvement in Title IX town halls, concerns about textbook selection and content, and her desire to see Alabama's education policies align with state law.The conversation also explores the importance of parents staying engaged in their children's education and participating in local and statewide elections. Jones represents a district that includes Limestone, Madison, Jackson, and DeKalb counties.Listen to this edition of Priority Talk Radio for a conversation about education, parental involvement, and the role of the Alabama State Board of Education.

Ericka Ledferd discusses Texas public schools, vouchers, AI, curriculum, and why the 2026 State Board of Education District 9 race deserves voters' attention.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

Day Break | Who Controls the Future? Surveillance, AI & American Power --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:18 – Jim Malackowski, Chairman and Co-Founder of AIQA Global. Malackowski discusses growing concerns surrounding artificial intelligence and argues that the focus shouldn't only be on what AI can do, but also on who is using it and for what purpose. He examines AI governance, accountability, security, and the risks organizations can face as adoption accelerates. 28:14 – Natalie Dominguez, Title Theft Education Specialist for Home Title Lock. Dominguez shares a disturbing case involving a daughter who discovered her father had died, only to learn that his caretaker had allegedly moved into the property and taken control of the deed. She explains how deed and title fraud can happen, warning signs families should watch for, and steps homeowners can take to monitor their property records. 38:21 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber 47:21 – Chloe Waterman, Deputy Director for Food Systems and Agriculture at Friends of the Earth. Waterman discusses a new report examining the prevalence of industrially produced meat and cheese in American school lunch entrées. She explains the report's concerns about children's nutrition, food sourcing, and potential changes to school meal programs. 57:35 – Sal Nuzzo, Executive Director of Consumers' Defense. Nuzzo discusses the Trump administration's changes to Biden-era agriculture and climate initiatives and the implications for farmers, federal regulation, and conservation policy. USDA has made a number of changes to agriculture programs under the current administration while also continuing and expanding several federal farm-support and conservation programs. 1:06:32 – Patrick McEnroe, President of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. McEnroe discusses concerns about American athletes losing opportunities on college rosters as international recruiting expands. He examines the issue following a House hearing focused on international athletes, roster availability, and what the changing landscape of college sports means for young American players. 1:16:47 - Monologue 1:25:50 – Salim Furth, Senior Research Fellow and Director of the Urbanity Project at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Furth discusses housing reform across the United States and which policy approaches states are pursuing to increase housing supply. He examines zoning, permitting, development restrictions, and lessons from a 50-state look at efforts to address housing affordability. 1:35:56 – Jasmine Zaki, Chairwoman of the Board of the Middle East Policy Council. Zaki discusses U.S. policy toward Kurdish groups in the Middle East and whether changes in Washington's approach could create new opportunities for Iranian influence in Iraq. She examines the Kurds' strategic position, regional security, and the competing interests shaping U.S. policy in Iraq. 1:44:46 – State Rep. Mike Harris, representing Michigan's 52nd House District. Harris discusses his role chairing a House select committee reviewing the rules and procedures of the State Board of Canvassers and Bureau of Elections following controversy surrounding a citizen voting initiative. The Michigan House confirms Harris chairs the select committee, which is holding hearings on the issue and related election procedures. --- Check out our podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 24 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/UrGZQdE62jA

Monday, September 14, 2026 In the second hour, Kerby welcomes Kathy Ward to the studios. Newly appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to the State Board for Educator Certification, Kathy brings us her sparkling wit and some insight into our Education System. It's going to be a very interesting show. Connect with us on Facebook at […]

Nursing students in Canada and the U.S. can rack up 800–1,400+ mandatory clinical hours before they graduate — and not one of them is paid. In this episode, The Gritty Nurse Amie Archibald-Varley, traces that unpaid-labour model back to its actual origin: Florence Nightingale's 1860s training school and the 2,000+ hospital "training schools" that turned her vision into free ward staff within a generation. From there, Amie tracks how nursing education got professionalized, expensive, and gendered — comparing it to paid co-ops in engineering and the trades, unpacking why nursing training stayed unpaid while other fields didn't, and revisiting a piece of history most nurses have never heard of: a U.S. federal program that paid 85% of the country's nursing students to go to school, eighty years ago. If you've ever wondered why nursing students foot the bill and do the labour, this is the episode that connects all of it — with the receipts. Free Labour: The Real Cost of Becoming a Nurse Why do nursing students do the labour of employees and pay like tourists — in both Canada and the United States? In this episode, we go back over 150 years to trace exactly how we got here. In this episode: The NCLEX fee increase hitting Canada and the U.S. on the same day in 2027 — the first change to either fee since 2000 Florence Nightingale's 1860 training school at St Thomas' Hospital, the two-tier "probationer" system, and how fast her model turned into free hospital labour once it crossed the Atlantic to Bellevue, New Haven, and Massachusetts General How nursing education moved from hospital basements into universities — and how the cost moved onto students while the unpaid-labour model stayed exactly the same Real tuition and clinical-hour numbers from both countries, and testimonials from nursing students describing placements as "free labour" How nursing's unpaid clinical model compares to paid co-ops in engineering and the trades — including real wage data The gender question underneath all of this: who gets the paid seat, and what that means for lifetime earnings The U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps — a WWII-era federal program that paid full tuition, stipends, and housing for nursing students, reaching 85% of all nursing students in the country by 1945 — and what today's hospital-run "earn while you learn" programs (Duke, HCA, SSM Health, and others) prove is still possible What actually needs to change, and where the pressure is already building Like, Share and SUBSCRIBE!  * Listen on Apple Podcasts – : The Gritty Nurse Podcast on Apple Apple Podcasts  https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-gritty-nurse/id1493290782 * Watch on YouTube –  https://www.youtube.com/@thegrittynursepodcast Stay Connected: Website: grittynurse.com Instagram: @grittynursepod TikTok: @thegrittynursepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064212216482 X (Twitter): @GrittyNurse Collaborations & Inquiries: For sponsorship opportunities or to book Amie for speaking engagements, visit: grittynurse.com/contact REFERENCES National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) — NCLEX registration fee increase announcement, effective February 1, 2027 British Journal of Nursing — "The legacy of Florence Nightingale's educational reforms for nursing" Wikipedia — Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery The Hospital (1917), "The Nightingale School and St. Thomas's Hospital," via PMC Old Operating Theatre Museum — "Why did nursing need to be reformed in the 19th century?" Springer Publishing Company — "History of Nursing Education" Mapping Care Project, University of Illinois Chicago Penn Nursing Historical Archive, University of Pennsylvania BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) — Centennial report Health Human Resources (HHR-RHS) — "Introduction to the Health Workforce in Canada" Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, via CBC News AECC Global — Canadian nursing tuition data Amber Student — international nursing tuition comparisons University Magazine (2023) — Canadian nursing student testimonials CBC News, First Person — Eyasu Yakob, nursing student account Western Governors University (WGU) — clinical hour requirements by program type ScienceDirect — "Variability of clinical hours in prelicensure nursing programs" (2020) BMC Health Services Research (2024), Beks et al. — scoping review on unpaid clinical placements National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) — 2025 Guide to Compensation for Interns & Co-ops Statistics Canada — "Insights on Canadian Society," co-op participation by field and gender International Council of Nurses, citing WHO–ILO joint analysis (2022) Engineers Canada — gender composition data, via University Affairs U.S. National Science Foundation — engineering enrollment by gender Statistics Canada 2016 Census data, via Global News — median salary comparison, engineers vs. nurses aged 25–34 NurseJournal.org — gender pay gap in nursing ScienceDirect — integrative review of gender discrimination in nursing (2021) Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand (2025), Watson et al. — earnings catch-up modelling, nurses vs. police officers National Women's History Museum — "Making a Difference: The U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps" U.S. National Park Service — Cadet Nurse Corps history Smithsonian National Museum of American History — "Creating the Cadet Nurse Corps for World War II" Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA) — "The push to recognize the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps as veterans" Duke University Health System — Duke Nurse Extern (DNE) careers page SSM Health — Student Nurse Externship / Earn While You Learn program page HCA Healthcare — Student Nurse Externship job listings University of Washington School of Nursing — LTC Externship program page U.S. Public Health Service — SRCOSTEP program information Ontario Health — Enhanced Extern Program Government of Ontario — Learn and Stay Grant

Voting is underway in North Carolina, as the 2026 midterm elections started here Friday. North Carolina is the first state in the country to begin voting, although most voters are still unlikely to cast their ballots for another month or more. The online portal that overseas and military voters can use opened at midnight. And as the day went on, officials in all 100 counties also began mailing out ballots to people stateside who have already requested to vote by mail. As that was all happening, the State Board of Elections also met Friday morning to approve some last-minute changes to the rules for mail-in voting. For the most part, the new changes will require a stricter interpretation of state law, making it more likely that people’s ballots will be thrown out over technicalities that state officials previously let slide. WRAL's Louis Fernandez and Will Doran sat down and spoke through where voting by mail stands for this year's midterm elections both locally and nationally on this week's On the Record.

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Governance expert Baffour Agyemang Duah says there could be reasons unknown to the public behind President John Dramani Mahama's decision to dissolve the governing boards of nine state institutions

Today's DMN Morning Debrief covers North Texas weather, an upcoming controversial Jeffrey Epstein document exhibit in Dallas, State Board of Education curriculum debates, and the ongoing Ross wildfire containment efforts. This digest was partially generated by AI and then reviewed and edited by our newsroom staff. Learn more: dallasnews.com/ai_use. We welcome your feedback: ⁠audience@dallasnews.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can cash-pay physical therapy clinics sell packages?In this episode of PT Breakfast Club, Tony Maritato, Dave Kittle, and Jimmy McKay react to recent discussion around state PT boards in North Carolina and Texas questioning whether cash-based, self-pay, or direct-pay physical therapy clinics can sell discounted treatment packages or collect payment for services that have not yet been delivered.The crew breaks down the tension between consumer protection and business reality. Are these rules protecting patients, or are they limiting access, punishing business innovation, and forcing clinics into awkward workarounds?Jimmy clarifies the difference between APTA chapters and state boards, while Tony and Dave talk through what this could mean for practice owners, patients, cash flow, refunds, accountability, retainers, memberships, and episode-of-care models.Then the episode shifts into a six-pack referral draft: who should PT clinics build relationships with besides the obvious physician offices?The picks include personal injury attorneys, youth sports coaches, private-pay nursing companies, gym owners and group fitness communities, wheelchair and medical equipment companies, and massage therapists. The crew closes by coming back to physicians with a better approach: stop leading with your credentials and start removing problems from their day.The takeaway: whether you are selling cash-pay care or building referral relationships, the real work is understanding incentives, trust, risk, and the person on the other side of the transaction.

Aug. 25, 2026- This summer it was revealed that thousands of noncitizens were registered to vote in New Jersey, prompting questions about New York's voter registration process. We discuss the system and potential vulnerabilities with Douglas Kellner, former Democratic co-chair for the State Board of Elections.

KMOX's Michael Calhoun talked with Caitlin Whaley, Senior Director of Advocacy at the Missouri School Boards Association. The Missouri State Board of Education met in Jefferson City for a full day, talking about letter grades for schools and preliminary MAP scores.

Connecticut is expanding its guidance on technology use in schools. The State Board of Education now recommends bell-to-bell restrictions on students' personal devices. The new guidance also addresses classroom screen time. We asked Milford Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Ana Cutaia, about how the district is researching tech instruction and learned about a new initiative called Log Off and Lock In.

On the August 13 edition: The maker of Flock cameras is making changes to address privacy concerns; A survey finds Georgia parents support school-based mental health services; The State Board of Education wants everyone on the Dublin City Board of Education to be suspended. 

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Aug. 12, include: closure of Tyson Foods plant in Lexington left workers with lots of questions, Omaha school gets approval to open after initial hesitation from Republican members on State Board of Education, Nebraska universities are considering how to implement AI responsibly as national data shows about 90% of college students are using AI in class, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has distributed about $140 million through Rural Health Transformation Program, Omaha will cover cost of demolishing or repairing former Brother's Lounge building, Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird announced $17 million volleyball complex ballot initiative, environmental groups say raising awareness of prairies could help spur conservation efforts.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Aug. 10, include: two Nebraska cities are reconsidering their use of surveillance cameras after constituents raised strong privacy concerns, Nebraska Working People Party and America First Party have gathered enough signatures to qualify for November elections, five people were arrested on suspicion of fraud connected to three Lincoln charter amendment petitions, judge ruled effort to force Nebraska Democratic Party to field U.S. Senate candidate is unlikely to succeed, artificial intelligence use is growing in classrooms as teachers and students increasingly use technology, State Board of Education delayed approval of proposed Omaha middle school after concerns over language on its website.

This week, Connecticut's State Board of Education voted to send updated guidance on "bell-to-bell" restrictions that would keep phones and other personal devices off limits throughout the entire school day. But the other part of this that is important includes purposeful tech instruction which includes screen time limits. We spoke with Regina von Gootkin, founder of The Screen Smart Initiative, about the turning point this new guidance provides and how parents can have more control over screen time for their kids in school.For more information: Screen Smart Initiative - Screen Smart Initiative

Recently, at 95, Ruby Hill spends time reflecting on her life. Two principles stand out: “I cared deeply about the needs of others, and the results were better than I could have imagined.” She also believes that much of her life was shaped by others, beginning with her father's decision that pharmacy should be her career. Ruby married the young man who sat behind her in Dr. Paytash's Chemistry 101 class, when classroom seats were assigned and attendance was taken by name. A year after earning her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and passing the State Board exam, they married. By the end of that decade, they were raising three thriving children. Decades later, inspired by the values of a small Unitarian Universalist congregation, Ruby responded to George Floyd's murder by helping launch a STEM initiative for Black girls that combines science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with self-care, leadership, and community care. "Beginning with love for ourselves and each other, we can keep learning, know that we all belong, and create hope for future generations." - Ruby HillConnect with RubyEmail: hoopbab@hotmail.comThanks to our Platinum Sponsor AARP Illinois, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With nearly 1.7 million members in Illinois, AARP volunteers advocate for better health, financial security, and stronger communities. Visit AARP.org/IL to learn more.

In this 10th episode of the #FactsMatter Podcast series exploring the issues Michiganders could face if a constitutional convention is approved on November's ballot, host Guy Gordon and Research Council president Eric Lupher take listeners deep into Article VIII of the Michigan Constitution — the section devoted entirely to education. If voters approve a constitutional convention, Article VIII could face sweeping reconsideration. A Council Report on Article VIII was released last week as part of the Citizens Research Council's Con-Con series. Guy and Eric unpack the big questions: should Michigan establish education as a fundamental right? What would stronger constitutional language on adequacy, funding floors, or student achievement mean for schools, courts, and taxpayers? How might delegates rethink governance in a system where responsibility is scattered across the legislature, an independent State Board of Education, the governor, and hundreds of local districts? The conversation also explores hot‑button issues likely to resurface, including private school vouchers and Michigan's long‑standing prohibition on public funding for private education. Eric and Guy examine the political history behind the Blaine Amendment, why other states are moving toward vouchers, and how Michigan's unique landscape could shape the debate. Higher education governance gets its own spotlight as they revisit the origins — and current dysfunction — of Michigan's elected university boards at U‑M, MSU, and Wayne State. They contrast Michigan's model with other states, weigh the risks of politicization, and consider whether a constitutional rewrite could bring stability to the state's flagship institutions. Community colleges round out the discussion, with a look at fragmented local governance and the missed opportunities for statewide coordination that could better support students moving from K‑12 to two‑year and four‑year programs. This episode is essential listening for anyone trying to understand what's at stake in a potential constitutional convention — and how decisions about Article VIII could shape Michigan's educational future for decades to come.

House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch vows to push for additional school funding during the fall veto session as Chicago Public Schools prepares for layoffs. Welch is also coming under pressure over his handling of the Harry Benton sexual harassment scandal as Rep. Fred Crespo calls for him to step down. Plus, Gov. JB Pritzker signs a statewide cellphone ban for public schools and the State Board of Elections responds to threats of prosecution from the Trump administration. Peter Hancock, Brenden Moore and Ben Szalinski discuss the week's news.

Send us Fan Mail27 States Are Writing AI Rules for Your Kid's School. I Run One. Here's What They're All Missing.    Twenty-seven states have active AI-in-education bills in 2026. Five are already law. Ohio's House Bill 96 required every public, community, and STEM school district in the state, more than 600 of them, to adopt a formal board-approved AI policy by July 1, 2026. California released a statewide model AI policy for districts on June 25. Virginia's law took effect July 1. And on August 5, the Florida State Board of Education takes up a rule that would require public and charter schools to address artificial intelligence in their internet safety policies.    M.A. Aponte is the Executive Director of a charter school in Gainesville, Florida. That Florida rule governs his building.    So this is not policy analysis from the outside. This is a practitioner explaining what happens when a mandate lands on a real school: what he has to tell teachers, how he answers parents, and what he does when a student turns in an essay a machine wrote.    His concern is simple and uncomfortable. A mandate produces a document. It does not produce a change in practice. And if districts confuse those two things, the next two years will be spent celebrating paperwork while nothing improves for a single student.    WHAT THIS EPISODE COVERS    The full national map of school AI legislation, including Ohio's July 1 deadline, California's model policy, Idaho's AI literacy standards, Oklahoma's parental opt-out provision, Maryland Senate Bill 720 requiring teacher professional development, Connecticut's AI instruction mandate, and South Carolina House Bill 5253, which would establish the strongest guardrails in the country.    What is happening in Florida specifically, including the Department of Education's internet safety directive, the August 5 State Board workshop, and the AI Bill of Rights that passed the Florida Senate 37 to 1 before dying in the House.    The strongest argument against moving this fast. MIT professor Justin Reich has said that writing a guide for AI in 2026 is like writing a guide for aviation in 1905, before there were airlines, airports, or commercial flight. Aponte takes that seriously and explains where he lands anyway.    The four things most school AI policies get wrong:  1. They regulate tools instead of teaching thinking. The real question is not whether a student used AI. It is whether AI helped them think or thought for them.  2. They assume detection works. AI detection tools flag authentic student work at rates that make them unusable as the basis for a disciplinary finding.  3. They do not fund the training. Teachers repeatedly report having to navigate AI entirely on their own.  4. They confuse having a document with having made a change.  RESOURCES    Free AUDIT Framework worksheet, including a parent version with five questions to bring to a school board meeting: maaponte.substack.com    School AI policy consulting and advisory services: link in description.    Sources cited include the FutureEd 2026 State AI in Education Legislative Tracker, Stateline, the California Department of Education, the Florida Department of Education, the OECD Digital Education Outlook 2026, UNESCO, and research from the University of Florida Education Policy Research Center.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Which states require schools to have an AI policy in 2026?  A: As of mid-2026, 27 states have active AI-in-education bills and five have enacted laws. Ohio House Bill 96 required every public, community, and STEM school district to adopt a board-approved AI policy by July 1, 2026. Idaho requires districts and charter schools to create AI policies and ensures AI cannot replace a human teacher. Oklahoma requires age-appropriate AI tools, teacher review of AI output, and parental opt-out. Maryland Senate Bill 720 requires state-provided teacher professional development on AI. Virginia Senate Bill 394 directs its education department to issue guidance. Connecticut mandated AI instruction. California released a model AI policy for districts on June 25, 2026.    Q: What should a school AI policy include?  A: According to the AUDIT framework developed by charter school director M.A. Aponte, an effective school AI policy must address five areas. Assumptions: does it reflect how students actually use AI, including gradual over-reliance rather than only deliberate cheating. Usability: can a teacher apply it in real time without stopping instruction. Detection: does it acknowledge that AI detection software produces false positives, and does it rely on process artifacts and oral defense instead. Instruction: does it teach AI literacy rather than only restricting tools. Training: is there a funded, dated, ongoing professional development plan for teachers.    Q: Is Florida requiring schools to have an AI policy?  A: The Florida Department of Education has directed school districts to add artificial intelligence use to their existing internet safety policies. A rule development workshop was held June 22, 2026, and the Florida State Board of Education scheduled a workshop for August 5, 2026 on a proposed rule requiring public and charter schools to include AI in their internet safety guidelines. Separately, Florida's proposed AI Bill of Rights, which would have restricted student access to AI instructional tools before sixth grade, passed the Florida Senate 37 to 1 but died in the House.    Q: Do AI detection tools work in schools?  A: AI detection tools produce false positives at rates that make them unreliable as the basis for academic dishonesty findings, flagging authentic student work as AI-generated. Education leaders recommend assessment design strategies instead of detection strategies: requiring drafts and revision history, conducting device-free in-class writing, and asking students to orally defend submitted work. A student who wrote the work can explain their reasoning. A student who outsourced it cannot.    Q: What questions should parents ask their school about AI?  A: Five questions. Does our school have an AI policy, and can families read it? Has a classroom teacher reviewed it for whether it is usable during instruction? What happens if a student is wrongly accused by AI detection software? What are we teaching students about AI, not just what are we forbidding? When are teachers trained on this, how often, and who pays for that time? If a school cannot answer the last question, that is the gap that determines everything else.    Q: Why do most school AI policies fail?  A: Four reasons. They regulate tools instead of teaching thinking, so they cannot distinguish between a student using AI to learn and a student using AI to avoid learning. They assume detection is possible when detection software is unreliable. They do not fund teacher training, leaving educators to navigate AI on their own. And they confuse producing a compliant document with changing classroom practice. A mandate produces a document. It does not produce a change in practice. Support the showAbout the host: M.A. Aponte is a former JPMorgan banker, former Merrill Lynch wealth manager, former NYPD officer, Army Officer, and Executive Director of a Charter School in Florida. He is the author of The Logical Mind and host of Thinking 2 Think. Join My Substack for more content: maaponte.substack.comConsulting/Advisory Services: MAAponte.comProfessional LinkedIn Page: www.linkedin.com/in/maaponteFinancial Budget/Wealth Management app (FREE): https://centsora.com/CHECK OUT OUR NEW CRITICAL THINKING GAME APP! Currently in BETA: Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.base692af669b00f0dc8d8ad6653.appWeb: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.base692af669b00f0dc8d8ad6653.app*Coming soon to Apple Store

On our political radar this week… Canadian officials cut the ribbon today to herald Monday's scheduled opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge. Ontario Prime Minister Doug Ford spoke directly of the latest Trump assault on America's number one trading partner, saying “ Ontario will be ready to respond in any new American tariffs, will not back down, and will negotiate from a position of strength as a top trading partner, more than half of the United States.” Because of Trump's latest tariff tantrum no Americans were invited to the event. At recording time the Bridge is set to open for vehicular traffic on Monday. Instead of presiding at a joint ribbon cutting which had been planned for next Monday midway between Detroit and Windsor, Trump will be a few miles north for a campaign rally. His campaign visit: an admission that Michigan Democrats could flip 3 Republican-held seats in Congress. For Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers, it could be a political nightmare. He'll have no choice but to join hands with a President whose approval rating is a pathetic 33 percent…and falling. On the Democratic side of the Senate race, Governor Whitmer has endorsed Haley Stevens. Polls show Stevens with a slight lead over Abdul El-Sayed … and El-Sayed drawing large crowds this last week at rallies featuring Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. But the endorsement comes with nearly 700-thousand absentee ballots already been received by local clerks, and another 1.2-million absentee ballots have been issued but not yet returned. Early in-person voting begins on tomorrow. Defense Secretary (and former Fox & Friends B-Team talker) Pete Hegseth took a trip to Capitol Hill. The hostile reception he got from the Senate Appropriations Committee was enough to drive a man to drink. Hegseth wants another $90-billion to continue Trump's War of Choice in Iran … and Senators made it clear they weren't buying what he was selling. The normally soft-spoken Senator Gary Peters pulled no punches in lambasting the former Fox News weekend couch talker. Hegseth claims the Iran War has cost around $37-billion so far. Of course, with Trump's massive budget deficit estimated at 2-trillion dollars, the entire cost of the war goes on the federal credit card to be paid by future generations. And Senator Elissa Slotkin says the real cost is more … 200-billion dollars or more.  The State Board of Canvassers voted to put the Money out of Politics proposal on the November ballot. If approved by voters and if it gets past a court challenge, the proposal would ban political spending by regulated utilities and companies with state contracts. Organizers got some major messaging help in the latest campaign finance reports which showed that CMS Energy has spent more than a quarter-million-dollars in a Republican primary targeting the chair of a House subcommittee who opposes construction of new data centers in Michigan. The number is huge. In 2024, there were a total of 13,491 votes cast in the district’s Republican primary (it's a very red district so the primary is the real election). With a similar turnout this year, the spending equals $20 per vote. VIDEO: Confessions of the Dear Leader – The Lincoln Project ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Republic, If You Can Keep It is supported by

Ms. Brunswig hails from Scottsdale, Arizona for the past three years.  In 2020, Ms. Brunswig was presented with the Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Ms. Brunswig celebrates many years' experience in her professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes she has accrued in her field. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process. Now retired, Ms. Brunswig worked for the Washington State Governor's Office in Olympia for five years as an executive assistant before retiring in 1998. Her extensive career in state government included similar roles with the Governor's Office of Health Policy, The Legislative Office of the Department of Labor & Industries, Washington State Department of Health and the State Board of Health. Additionally, Ms. Brunswig served as a Legal Assistant 3 for the Thurston County Prosecutor's Office in Olympia as the Family Support Office Manager and was liaison to the State Office of Support Enforcement. During later years, while living in Mexico, she worked as a manager for a law firm after helping set up the newly formed office with the attorney and his family. Ms. Brunswig notably learned to speak fluent Spanish while living and working in the country. She later served a brief stint as Operations Manager for SeaBreeze Vacation Rentals. To support her government, Ms. Brunswig has been involved in a plethora of positions with various organizations as well. Most notably, she served as a councilwoman, mayor pro-tem  and Mayor of the City of Centralia, Washington. Ms. Brunswig was also active as a staff member of the Governor's Task Force on Higher Education, a member of the Cascadia Mayors Council and, among other roles, a committee member of the campaign to elect Representatives Gary Alexander for the 20th District and Rep. J. Vander Stoep, Washington State House of Representatives. For two years, Ms. Brunswig served as a Governor's Friendship Force Ambassador to South Korea. Other civic activities to Ms. Brunswig's credit have included serving as treasurer of the Lewis County Children with Special Needs and as a speaker on behalf of the Centralia College Citizenship Class. With her late husband, she was a Guarantor and Board Member of the Lewis County Pope's Kids' Club in Centralia, Washington, a respite center providing individualized care for children and young adults with exceptional medical needs. She was a commissioner for the Fountain Hills Planning and Zoning Commission in Fountain Hills, Arizona. Likewise, Ms. Brunswig is also a Diamond life master member of the American Contract Bridge League. After returning to the United States from Mexico, Ms. Brunswig edited three children's books written and published by Attorney Laura G. Bueno. She is currently providing editing services for Attorney Bueno as her book, "Selkirk" is now being made into a movie. Her payment for these services were donated to two of her informally adopted Mexican children for their college fund. She has also edited several books on the topic of bridge, which were authored by Professor Allan DeSerpa, PhD of Tempe, AZ and consulting author in The Samoans chapter of Liz Moulder's book, "Tropical Tales," and W.T. O'Brien's book ""The Arboretum After Midnight." In support of her professional endeavors, Ms. Brunswig was a member and former nominating committee member of the Association of Washington Cities. She was also former president's advisory board member of the National Chamber of Congress and served nationally on the Bylaws Committee of the National Legal Professionals Association. Ms. Brunswig was born in Leone, a village on the southwest coast of Tutuila Island, American Samoa. She came to the U.S. in 1949 and later graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from Washington State University, studied paralegal studies at Centralia College and general studies at Lower Columbia College, all in Washington, also receiving a diploma from Centralia Police Department's Citizens' Academy in 1996. She has volunteered her services as a counselor to individuals, pro bono for over 20 years. Ms. Brunswig was selected as an Outstanding Young Women in America in 1973 and was named Pledge of the Year from Beta Sigma Pi sorority, and Girl of the Year by Beta Sigma Phi International in 1978. For her work, she was named as Officer of the Year for Washington Association of Legal Secretaries, and the Washington State Legal Secretary of the Year by the Washington State Legal Professionals' Association in 1990. She lists being a Life Member of the Washington State University's Alumni Association and a lifetime Honorary Member of the United States Army Air Forces Ground Observers Corps, a Civil Defense program formed to protect U.S. territory against air attack. She is a lifetime member of Washington State University Alumni Association and an Honorary member of the United States Airforce (USAF) Air Defense Team.

Read our blog post, America and Texas Win at the Texas State Board of Education on 250th Anniversary of our Nation. https://txvalues.org/america-and-texas-win-at-the-texas-state-board-of-education-on-250th-anniversary-of-our-nation/ Daily Signal: Texas Expects Students to Know the Bible Because It Is Part of Our History by Elizabeth Lensing | Mary Elizabeth Castle https://www.dailysignal.com/2026/07/13/texas-bible-history/ 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 http://txvalues.org/give/

Read our blog post, America and Texas Win at the Texas State Board of Education on 250th Anniversary of our Nation. https://txvalues.org/america-and-texas-win-at-the-texas-state-board-of-education-on-250th-anniversary-of-our-nation/ Check out the latest #TexasValuesReport with special guest Aaron Kinsey, Chair of Texas State Board of Education, District 15 & guest host Mary Elizabeth Castle, Director of Government Relations for Texas Values, as they discuss the recent victory at the State Board of Education for K-8 Social Studies standards that celebrate American history, promote civic virtue, and protect religious liberty. https://youtu.be/bExJu0Y0c1c 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 http://txvalues.org/give/

Today's Aim Hometown Innovations Podcast comes to you from the Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa in Michigan City where the 2026 ILMCT Annual Conference and State Board of Accounts School took center stage. In this rapid-fire episode Aim CEO Matt Greller and COO Jennifer Simmons talk to a handful of clerk-treasurers and comptrollers from around the state about evolving technologies, how Indiana's clerks got their calling, and the ILMCT conference!

Washington's State Board of Education is proposing the first overhaul of high school graduation requirements in over a decade. The plan shifts students from 17 to 15 core credits, expands personalized pathway credits from three to five, and adds new courses in financial literacy and quantitative reasoning. A vote is expected in September. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/washingtons-board-of-education-proposes-new-high-school-graduation-requirements/ #WashingtonState #Education #GraduationRequirements #HighSchool #WaLeg #FinancialLiteracy #ClarkCounty #Youth #SchoolPolicy #WashingtonStateStandard

It could soon be easier for North Carolina elections officials to throw out people’s ballots during the 2026 midterm elections and beyond, under new rules approved Thursday by the State Board of Elections. The new changes, backed by the Republican majority on the State Board of Elections and opposed by the board's Democratic minority, make it easier for elections officials to reject people’s excuses for not having required voter identification. They'd also make it easier to kick people out of polling places, in addition to other changes. WRAL state government reporter Will Doran and Louis Fernandez talk through this topic.

America's top-selling economics textbook defines communism as "the most benevolent form of economic system." That single sentence sums up why Texas State Board of Education members Julie Pickren and Brandon Hall asked PJTN president Laurie Cardoza-Moore to testify as they fought a terror-linked campaign to reshape how children learn about Israel, Judaism, and American history. In this webinar, Laurie sits down with Pickren, Hall, and PJTN senior academic fellow Dr. Sandra Alfonsi to unpack what the board won, what's still ahead when high school standards return to a vote in September, and why what happens in Texas doesn't stay in Texas — it shapes curriculum for 25 other states and over 30 million schoolchildren. The conversation also turns to New York's new mayor, with Dr. Alfonsi making the case that "Commie Mamdani" undersells the real ideology at work. This is a conversation about truth in the classroom, the return of the Bible to instructional materials, and the biblical responsibility to make sure the next generation is taught to stand with Israel, not against it.Follow, share, and support PJTN's mission at PJTN.org.0:00 They Renamed Communism in Textbooks0:42 Meet PJTN and Laurie Cardoza-Moore3:20 Inside the Texas TEKS Standards Hearing7:47 Julie Pickren on Defeating CAIR's Amendments11:57 Why High School Standards Got Delayed17:59 Brandon Hall on Putting the Bible Back in Schools25:12 Communism 101: Who Controls Your Child30:20 Q&A: Banning CAIR From Testifying36:11 Free Bluebonnet Curriculum for Every State40:57 How the New Standards Will Be Enforced45:48 Rising Antisemitism and "Commie Mamdani"52:12 Dr. Alfonsi: Communism as a Vehicle for Islamism55:28 Erasing Jewish History From Textbooks1:07:01 Closing Thoughts and How to Get InvolvedDon't forget to subscribe, rate, and share to help us equip more Christians to stand with Israel and fight antisemitism.✨ Stay connected with PJTN! ✨

In June the Republican-controlled State Board of Education approved new statewide reading requirements. Students in every grade are required to read Bible passages. Supporters say students need biblical literacy to understand Western literature. However, opponents say the selections disproportionately favor Christianity, particularly Protestant interpretations.

Check out the latest #TexasValuesReport with special guest Aaron Kinsey, Chair of Texas State Board of Education, District 15 & guest host Mary Elizabeth Castle, Director of Government Relations for Texas Values, as they discuss the recent victory at the State Board of Education for K-8 Social Studies standards that celebrate American history, promote civic virtue, and protect religious liberty.

Alabama politics is changing fast after the 2026 GOP primaries and runoffs. In this episode, Bryan Dawson breaks down Tommy Tuberville's move toward the governor's race, Barry Moore's U.S. Senate win, John Wahl's lieutenant governor victory, Katherine Robertson's attorney general race, and the conservative wave reshaping Alabama politics. This Alabama political update also covers Supreme Court fallout, birthright citizenship, mail-in ballots, grassroots conservatives vs. the Montgomery establishment, anti-incumbent wins in the Alabama Legislature, gambling politics, the State Board of Education shift, and why Alabama could become a national model for conservative governance. If you follow Alabama politics, conservative news, Republican primaries, Tommy Tuberville, Barry Moore, 1819 News, or the future of the Alabama GOP, this episode is a must-watch.

Alabama politics is changing fast after the 2026 GOP primaries and runoffs. In this episode, Bryan Dawson breaks down Tommy Tuberville's move toward the governor's race, Barry Moore's U.S. Senate win, John Wahl's lieutenant governor victory, Katherine Robertson's attorney general race, and the conservative wave reshaping Alabama politics. This Alabama political update also covers Supreme Court fallout, birthright citizenship, mail-in ballots, grassroots conservatives vs. the Montgomery establishment, anti-incumbent wins in the Alabama Legislature, gambling politics, the State Board of Education shift, and why Alabama could become a national model for conservative governance. If you follow Alabama politics, conservative news, Republican primaries, Tommy Tuberville, Barry Moore, 1819 News, or the future of the Alabama GOP, this episode is a must-watch.

"The Big Shrink" Cleveland's population was 930,000 at its height in 1950. Now, it's a little more than a third of that. With that population loss, comes fewer students enrolled in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. And those dropping enrollment numbers has led to the district needing to closure buildings and lay off hundreds of employees. Cleveland is far from the only district experiencing this issue, which one education researcher has called "the big shrink." Tuesday on the "Sound of Ideas" we'll learn more about what's happening with CMSD, and other districts across the state. You can read Ideastream Education Reporter Conor Morris's reporting on the issue here. Guests: - Conor Morris, Education Reporter, Ideastream Public Media - Meryl Johnson, Former Educator and State Board of Education Representative - Vladimir Kogan, Ph.D., Professor of Political Science, The Ohio State University U.S. Annual Esperanto Conference Vi aŭskultas la radioprogramon "Sono de Ideoj" de Ideastream Public Media. Mi estas Stephanie Haney, dankon pro via restado kun ni. What you just read translated to English reads, "You're with the 'Sound of Ideas' from Ideastream Public Media. I'm Stephanie Haney, thanks for staying with us." But you may not have understood it, because that first line was written in Esperanto. Esperanto was created in the late 1800s, meant to be a universal secondary language. It's not tied to any particular region in the world so it has no native speakers, and it's not intended to be anyone's first language. It's meant to be easy to learn, no matter what your background, and its goal is to promote international communication and even world peace. The language of Esperanto is encouraged here in the United States by a non-profit organization called Esperanto-USA, which is hosting a weeklong course and its national conference at Cleveland State University, now through July 6th. Tuesday on the "Sound of Ideas," we have leaders of Esperanto-USA and a Cleveland member joining us to teach us about the language and its Northeast Ohio connection dating back to the 1930s, and hopefully help us walk away knowing a few key phrases. Guests: - Brandon Sowers, President, Esperanto-USA - Amanda Schmidt, Executive Director, Esperanto-USA - Jeremy Genovese, Member, Esperanto-USA

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Texas is moving to put the Bible back into the classroom—not as religious instruction, but as literature and history. The State Board of Education has approved a Bible-infused reading list for public schools beginning in 2030. One of America's best-known Christian seminaries has been removed from the United Methodist Church's list of approved schools. The denomination decided to delist Asbury Theological Seminary after the school reaffirmed its biblical belief that marriage is between one man and one woman. On June 29, Christians around the world marked the Day of the Christian Martyr, honoring believers who gave their lives rather than deny Jesus Christ. FOCUS: A famous TikToker is abandoning the occult for Jesus. MAIN THING: What do Americans believe about angels, demons, and the supernatural? That was a question the American Bible Society (ABS) recently asked US citizens, and it yielded some fascinating results. Dr. John Plake, editor-in-chief of the State of the Bible series and chief innovation officer at ABS, told CBN News that a majority of Americans believe in spiritual beings. He joins me for today's main thing. Ephesians 5:8 SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454

Have you ever been in that uncomfortable situation where you feel like you might need to report something to either the state board or even the police? This episode digs into an incredibly yucky topic, but the information provided should make it useful for any listener. Dr. Kuba and Bethany shift through many of the various situations that can come across your plate that might necessitate you filing a complaint or taking some type of action. Dr. Kuba and Bethany remind listeners of other actions that people can take if they determine not to publicly file a complaint. Get your vomit bags ready!! Gather with other practice owners and team leaders and dive into the incredibly important topic of leadership at the upcoming LEADERSHIP SUMMIT. Friday, September 18 from 8:30-4:30. Register today to take advantage of the EARLY BIRD SPECIAL! HUB HIGHLIGHTTeam Feedback Bundle Build a stronger, more connected team with tools designed to encourage appreciation, honest feedback, and employee engagement. Practice Walk Through and Cleaning Bundle Help your team maintain a clean, welcoming practice with easy-to-use templates for daily cleaning and office walkthroughs. Don't forget to check out our social media for moreManaging Dental Drama FBManaging Dental Drama IGConnect with the Managing Dental Drama Community!Managing Dental Drama Membership Club Sign UpWait! There's More!We want to hear YOUR voice!Text a 2-minute voice memo to 214.326.4605 with your questions, comments, real-life examples, or tips for a chance to have YOUR voice on the air!Interested in the Leadership Summit?Join Us! Friday, September 18, 20268:30am - 4:30pmIn The Colony, TXInquire or register TODAY!HelloBethany.com/Leadership

A major controversy is unfolding in Texas where three Republicans on the State Board of Education joined Democrats to remove mandatory lessons about key battles during the American Revolution. We have breaking news developments on today’s show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --State Board of Education President Paul Hardesty worries about the lack of attention to the School Aid Formula--A state of emergency is declared in Boone, Logan, and Raleigh Counties after this week's high water--We continue to look back at the 2016 flood in West Virginia--In Sports: All State Baseball teams are announced 

What is the best way to manage Arizona's money? We talked to a candidate vying for the position of Arizona State Treasurer, Katherine Haley about how she would run the office if elected. 

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Monday is a big day for the State Board of Education and Democrats are trying to keep school students ignorant by working to block the vote on new, better social studies standards.By the way, this story details “Biblical references,” read it and tell me, by commenting below, which are objectionable in your opinion. If find none are and think there are many others that should be included.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 sets yet another jobs record! Employment numbers and this week's oil and gas drilling rig report from Baker Hughes.Democrats and Little Jimmy “The Creep” Talarico are trying to make a disgusting Waco plea bargain an issue in the race for U.S. Senate. I've followed the story from the start and will tell you why it's not what they claim.Texas's Camp Mystic Had No Evacuation Plans on Night of Deadly Floods, Report Finds. Remember that Uvalde ISD had top level plans for a school shooter situation but paper in a file is just that, paper in a file.Texas Supreme Court rejects beach closure lawsuit against SpaceX.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Candace Sharyn and Cuitlahuac are joined by Democratic nominee for the State Board of Education District 7 Tiffany Perkinz. The hosts talk about her candidacy, the upcoming SBOE meeting where new social studies standards and a. Requires reading list will be voted on, and why it's important electeds officials in education have some classroom experience.

In January 1860 the New York Times gave its blessing to a new machine: the sewing machine. These "iron needle-women", it wrote, were the only invention that could be claimed “chiefly for women's benefit”. Sewing was women's work in the nineteenth century, rich or poor, and a machine could now do it in a fraction of the time. So did it set women free?Philipp Ager and Davide Coluccia have traced the adoption of the sewing machine in Massachusetts between 1850 and 1900, using census records and digitised business directories to work out who was exposed to it, in the factory and in the home. For poorer women the machine meant work, in garment factories and in boot and shoe production; they married later, had fewer children, and many never married at all. For wealthier women, who had few acceptable jobs open to them, the hours it saved went into earlier marriage and earlier motherhood. Philipp tells Tim Phillips the story of a machine that had very different impacts in different social classes.The research behind this episode:Ager, Philipp, and Davide Coluccia. 2026. "Liberation Technology? The Impact of the Sewing Machine on Women." CEPR Discussion Paper No. 21496. CEPR Press, Paris and London. CEPR Discussion Papers are gated; CEPR members and subscribing institutions can download the paper at the link.To cite this episode:Phillips, Tim, and Philipp Ager. 2026. "Did the Sewing Machine Liberate Women?" VoxTalks Economics (podcast). Assign this as extra listening. The citation above is formatted and ready for a reading list or VLE.About the guestsPhilipp Ager is professor of economics at the University of Mannheim, a Research Fellow of the Centre for Economic Policy Research, and an editorial board member at Explorations in Economic History. His research spans the economic history of the United States, technological change, and the long-run effects of crises and disasters; his work on the Great Fire of London of 1666 featured in an earlier episode of VoxTalks Economics.Research and sources cited in this episodeThe Song of the Shirt. Thomas Hood's poem about a destitute seamstress was first published anonymously in Punch in December 1843. Hood based it on the case of Mrs Biddell, a London widow prosecuted after pawning clothes she had been given to sew. Godey's Lady's Book. The most widely read women's magazine in the US at the time crowned the sewing machine "the queen of inventions" in 1860, having calculated that a man's shirt took 20,620 stitches and 14 hours to sew by hand, against an hour and a quarter by machine. Singer and the Sewing Machine: A Capitalist Romance. Ruth Brandon's 1977 biography of Isaac Singer (Google Books) is the source for both Singer quotations read in this episode. .How the Other Half Lives. Jacob Riis, a Danish-born police reporter in New York, published his account of tenement and sweatshop life in 1890 (free at Project Gutenberg). The shirtmaker's testimony read in this episode was given to the State Board of Arbitration during the shirtmakers' strike and reported by Riis in his chapter on the working girls of New York.The household appliance revolution. Philipp contrasts the sewing machine with the washing machines and vacuum cleaners that arrived two generations later, which economists have credited with freeing women to join the workforce; "Engines of Liberation" by Jeremy Greenwood, Ananth Seshadri and Mehmet Yorukoglu, Review of Economic Studies, 2005, covers this topic. The sewing machine saved time in the same way, but in the 1860s far fewer acceptable jobs awaited the women whose time it saved.More VoxTalks Economics episodesThe economic effect of the Great Fire of London. Philipp Ager's previous visit to VoxTalks Economics, with Paul Sharp, on what contemporary records reveal about London's uneven recovery after 1666.Related reading on VoxEUGender norms and the labour market, a VoxEU column on how norms, both internalised and enforced by peers, constrain women's labour market outcomes; the modern counterpart of the stigma that kept married women in Massachusetts out of paid work.

On this June 9, 2026 episode of The News & Observer's Under the Dome politics podcast, host and Capitol bureau chief Dawn Vaughan is joined by legislative and lobbying reporter Esther Frances and democracy reporter Kyle Ingram, looking at State Board of Elections upcoming hearing and the dustup at the Jackson County Board of Elections. Plus what to expect at the General Assembly this week, from Jaleeyah's Law to budget talks. Stay tuned to the end for a Canes update and picks for Headliner of the Week. Host: Dawn Vaughan Guests: Esther Frances & Kyle Ingram Producer: Kevin Keister Want even more North Carolina politics news? Our Under the Dome newsletter dives deep into all things #ncpol and legislative happenings. It's sent to your inbox Sunday to Friday. Sign up here. Please consider supporting local journalism with a subscription to The N&O. If you're already a subscriber, thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subscribe to our YouTube channel On our political radar this week… Donald Trump says he's getting bored with his war, doesn't care about the mid-terms … but is laser focused on what matters: his reflecting pond renovation, diverting money from national parks for his D.C. cleanup, the Arc ‘d Trump, taking over DC golf courses, the UFC version of the ancient gladiator battles to the death, and reminding us daily that he's passed a dementia screening test four times. His latest middle finger to the nation: suggesting that the Las Vegas-style Fight Club arena on what used to be the White House lawn become a permanent part of the landscape. Vegas has the Dome and Elvis Wedding chapel; the home of Presidents, if Trump has his way, will have its own dome and a massive wedding reception hall. And it's being reported that Trump is looting money from National Parks maintenance to pay for his July 4 fireworks show, the Reflecting Pool, a White House helipad and DC cleanup projects. He'll burn up 1.6-million dollars blowing up stuff on the 4th … even as he burns up billions every week blowing up stuff in Iran. In an administration populated by the absolutely worst cabinet in American history, Trump manages to lower the bar even further with the appointment of Michigander housing developer and certified Trump suck-up Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence, a job for which he has absolutely no qualifications. Actors Matt Damon and John Krasinski … a.k.a. Jason Bourne and Jack Ryan … would be more qualified. Adding the the Bad Cabinet Blues: the new director of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullins, says as far as he's concerned following court orders is optional. Michigan Democrats are optimistic after making the case to the national party that Michigan should be in the first tier of 2028 presidential primaries. The state party has also rejected appeals related to vote counting in the April endorsement convention. Will the dispute extend to the official nominating convention in August? The state House has turned down a Republican-drafted constitutional amendment which would make all university boards and the State Board of Education gubernatorial appointed bodies instead of elected. Speaker Matt Hall didn't bother to talk with Democrats before putting the measure up for a vote. With a two-thirds vote needed to pass, it didn't come close to adoption, but could be revived for the November election. We are just 50 days away from the start of early voting in Michigan. The four races to watch: the 3-way Republican contest for the opportunity to battle Jocelyn Benson for Governor; the 3-way Democratic contest to battle Mike Rogers for the U.S. Senate; and multi-candidate Democratic primaries for Congressional seats based in Lansing and Macomb County. Speculation has begun over who may be in the running for President of Michigan State University in the wake of last week's departure of Kevin Guskiewicz. Will it be a relatively unknown academic, or a high-powered retired politician? There's precedent for both routes…although the highest profile possibility, Gretchen Whitmer, has already announced she is not interested in the gig. Republicans in Congress are starting to push back on Trump outrages – the House passing a measure to stop Trump's Middle East war, Senators stripping the one-billion-dollar subsidy for his ballroom from the DHS budget, and both chambers primed to outlaw efforts to revive the $1.8-billion slush fund for rewarding January 6 rioters and other Trump fans. It's interesting that congressional Republicans only started to show signs of life after candidate filing deadlines. Michigan Congressman Tom Barrett, who no longer faces the possibility of a primary challenge, was one of four Republicans voting this week to end the Iran War.  The political threat to non-compliant Republicans for pushing back against Great Leader comes as doubts about Trump's mental and physical health grow. His third physical examination since taking office coupled with an incomplete post-exam report on what the doctors learned, his reduced work schedule, the cankles and bruising – have increased the speculation. It sure looks like both his political and mental powers are in decline. This week's best political giggle: an AI doctored photo of Senate candidate Mike Rogers, turning his relatively fit 63-year-old body into a modern-day Charles Atlas. What the heck – it's easier than hours in the gym, or even going on Ozempic. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Introducing our new podcast! Greed, Grift$ and Grab$: The Trump Crime Family Chronicles ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Republic, If You Can Keep It is sponsored in part by

Welcome to The Weekly, produced by TAB Media Group, which publishes The Alabama Baptist and The Baptist Paper. Each episode features news headlines read by TAB Media Group staff and volunteers. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. Articles featured in this episode: 'Cautious optimism': Worship attendance at churches up for the 1st time in decades State Board of Missions to help with IMB learning center renovations; search team assessing 'thoroughbreds' Opinion: Pondering how to understand the coming 'truth and unity' SBC amendment Ideas for Christians to celebrate Independence Day Lass Words: Mad at God? UM recognizes more than 300 graduates; Lance receives doctor of humane lettersUM recognizes more than 300 graduates; Lance receives doctor of humane letters New Baptist campus ministers headed to UAB, UN Visit TAB Media HERE Subscribe on iTunes HERE

This week on the Conduit Street Podcast, Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson break down the recent vendor issue involving Maryland's mail-in ballots for the June 23 gubernatorial primary and walk through what county officials and voters need to know moving forward.The conversation explains how Maryland's election system is structured, why the State Board of Elections decided to send replacement ballots, what safeguards exist to prevent duplicate voting, and why counties are not expected to absorb the costs tied to replacement efforts. Our dynamic duo also shed light on the role county governments actually play in election administration, the importance of maintaining public confidence in elections, and how misinformation and social media reactions can quickly complicate public understanding of election issues.Plus, hear takeaways from MACo's recent membership conversation with State Administrator of Elections Jared DeMarinis and where voters should go for trusted updates.Tune in for a practical conversation focused on process, transparency, and separating fact from fiction during a rapidly developing election story. Show Notes:Mail-In Ballot Questions: What Is the County Government's Role? – Conduit StreetFollow us on Socials!MACo on TwitterMACo on Facebook

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Nearly two years after California voters approved billions of dollars in bond money to repair aging schools, demand has outstripped the available funds. The Lakers are moving their G-League team to the Coachella Valley. L.A. comedians compete for their own Netflix comedy special in Kevin Hart’s new reality competition show. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

In this episode, we sat down with Keith Rapp, senior hydrogeologist, longtime volunteer with ASBOG (the Association of State Boards of Geology), and immediate past president of the organization. We dug into the professional geologist licensure process — what the FG (Fundamentals of Geology) and PG (Practice of Geology) exams actually test, how questions get written and vetted by panels of subject matter experts, why some states require licensure and others don't, and why Keith argues that licensure is fundamentally about protecting public health and safety.Keith walked us through his path from growing up in Duluth with a geomicrobiologist uncle, to a master's in hydrogeology at Baylor, to a career cleaning up contaminated sites using microbes — what he calls hydrogeomicrobiochemistry. We talked about his current work on PFAS bioremediation, the idea of "pushing evolution" by engineering biofilm environments where microbes can adapt to degrade forever chemicals, and the role of zeolites as remediation media.We also got into the practical stuff students and early-career geologists actually want to know: how to study for the FG exam, why test scores point you toward weak domains, what reciprocity between states looks like, the difference between an ASBOG license and an AIPG Certified Professional Geologist (CPG) designation, and why writing skills still matter in a hiring pile. We closed with a conversation about AI in geoscience — where it helps, where it gets you in trouble when your name is on a signed report, and how the profession should think about it going forward.If you're a student preparing for the FG, a working geologist thinking about getting licensed in another state, or just curious about how a professional credentialing system gets built and maintained, this one is for you. The ASBOG annual meeting is in Hershey, PA this October — open to anyone interested in the profession.Download the CampGeo app now at this link. On the app you can get tons of free content, exclusive images, and access to our Geology of National Parks series. You can also learn the basics of geology at the college level in our FREE CampGeo content series - get learning now!Like, Subscribe, and leave us a Rating!——————————————————Instagram: @planetgeocastTwitter: @planetgeocastFacebook: @planetgeocastSupport us: https://planetgeocast.com/support-usEmail: planetgeocast@gmail.comWebsite: https://planetgeocast.com/

The Dean's List with Host Dean Bowen – Texas education officials advance a controversial required reading list that includes the Bible and classic works, sparking debate among teachers and policymakers. Supporters cite cultural literacy and historical context, while critics warn of impractical workloads and legal risks, as the State Board of Education prepares for a final vote in June...