Podcasts about state budgets

This week we dig into the federal and state budget battles, and the question of a 3rd term for Governor Tony Evers, with special guests Dan Shafer of the Recombobulation Area and Civic Media, and Steven Webb from Planned Parenthood. We open with a discussion of the critical importance of Juneteenth this year, as DEI is under attack by the Trump Administration, and some cities and businesses pull back from supporting local celebrations. Robert provides a simple explanation of how the new U.S. Senate budget bill is even worse on Medicaid than the House budget bill, and it particularly damages rural hospitals. We update listeners on the latest State Budget news, including Speaker Vos' continuing crusade to force Governor Evers' hand with slashing cuts to UW System funding. The plot thickens because Senate Republicans can't pass a budget without UW cuts or they will lose the most right-wing members of their caucus, Senators Kapanga & Nass. In addition, to serious tactical disagreements with the governor on how to win his state budget priorities the public supports by huge margins, like properly funding public schools, expanding BadgerCare, funding child care and closing Green Bay, their is now a serious discussion about whether it is time for Governor Evers to lead by a timely passing of the torch to the next generation of Democratic leaders and not running for Governor in 2026. We welcome award winning Milwaukee area journalist, Dan Shafer, founder of The Recombobulation Area and now part of the Civic Media network, who makes the case that it's time to pass the Torch and Tony Evers should not run for a third term as governor. He argues Wisconsin's governor needs to do what so many other Democrats have failed to do and step aside when the time is right. We close the show with Citizen Action board member, Steven Webb, who is the executive director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin, to discuss the devastating cuts to healthcare in the federal Budget bills that will damage Planned Parenthood's ability to provide vital frontline healthcare to Wisconsinites. Steve tells us how you can also get involved in organizing with PPAWI to fight back.

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We discuss what various proposals could mean for Hamilton County's negotiations with the Bengals.

Chicago Tribune reporter Jeremy Gorner joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss Governor JB Pritzker signing the state budget, their defense of spending increases, and what happens if major cuts to Medicaid happen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Carbone is in the center ring!

UWM conference explores trauma healing. Republicans craft their vision for Wisconsin's state budget. The documentary “Wisconsin Pride” dives into our state's LGBTQ history.

Santa Cruz city council moves to ban the sale of tobacco products with plastic filters and state budget cuts could end a popular library program.

In this episode, Susan Pendergrass is joined by Brian Blase, President of Paragon Health Institute, and Elias Tsapelas, Director of State Budget and Fiscal Policy at the Show-Me Institute, to break down the health care provisions in the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” They focus specifically on the bill's Medicaid provisions, including efforts to enforce eligibility checks, freeze the growth of provider tax schemes, and reduce improper enrollment. Blase and Tsapelas also discuss the reality behind claims that millions will lose coverage, the true cost of Medicaid expansion, and the perverse incentives that allow states to game the federal reimbursement system. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

Lee Enterprises Statehouse reporter Brenden Moore joins Springfield's Morning News to discuss the new state budget, tax hikes that impact young men, and pension reform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Well summer is here and with its arrival, the end of the state fiscal year will soon follow, and that means North Carolina legislators are under some pressure to pass a new state budget. Right now, however, despite complete Republican control of both the Senate and House, the two chambers remain far apart and […]

The Minnesota State Legislature is set to convene today for a one-day Special Session to approve the majority of the state budget that has yet to be approved. KYMN's Logan Wells reviews what is expected of today’s special session and some of the major issues: Read More About Specific Topics:  

In this episode, Chief Joe Tyler and Chief Deputy Director Anele Burlew provide important updates on several key topics impacting CAL FIRE: - Implementation of the 66-Hour Work Week.- Progress and expansion of our Aviation Program.- Incident Management Team activations and year-round operations.- Updates on the State Budget and its effects on CAL FIRE.- A summary of recent Executive Orders related to wildfire response and mutual aid.Full episode transcript: https://calfire.box.com/s/vi697x94rlwxabjqxqprxfu6v1ciqm52

Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) has announced she'll step down at the end of this month. And this week, the Ohio Democratic Party will vote on who will serve as its chair after Liz Walters resigned last month. In this episode of the Ohio Statehouse Scoop, Host Jo Ingles reports on all of the changes ahead for Democrats. And she talks about the changes majority Republicans in the Ohio Senate have been making in the proposed two-year state budget. Listen for this and more in this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop.

 The Minnesota State Legislature is set to convene today for a one-day Special Session to approve the majority of the state budget that has yet to be approved. KYMN's Logan Wells reviews what is expected of today's special session and some of the major issues: 

Former Rep. Mark Batinick, a pension policy adviser for the Illinois Policy Institute, joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss the new state budget, spending increases, and changes to Tier 2 pensions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's your local news for Thursday, June 5, 2025:We hear what top Democrats and Republicans have to say about the stalled budget negotiations,Find out why gasoline prices disproportionately burden Black and Latiné drivers,Outline the benefits of sharing public records before they're requested,Tell you where to catch bluegills in the Madison area,Check in on the Flamingos after yet another draw,And much more.

State Senator Rob McColley offers an update on the progress of putting together their version of Ohio's next budget, and the changes the Senate is making to the version passed earlier by the House (at 12:35) --- ''Finding My Shoes''... The guest speaker at this year's Welcome to a New Life recognition breakfast is living proof that, with positive mentorship and support, redemption is possible even among the most forgotten members of society (at 24:57) --- Another collection of delicious and easy-to-make recipes from Kyra's Kitchen! (at 48:52)

Hundreds of donated hay bales being delivered to South Australian farmers over the long weekend, grain producers SA reacts to a "vanilla" State Budget for agriculture, and dairy farmers told to expect a milk price step up if international markets remain stable.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires is making the air in Southern Wisconsin some of the worst in the nation. Republicans in the state legislature and Governor Evers have called off negotiations on the state budget. And, for the first time ever, Milwaukee's Pride Parade will have a professional athlete as its Grand Marshal.

On this week's episode of Tying it Together, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein joins host Tim Boyum in the studio to go in-depth about his life and talk politics of the day. We learn what it's like to live in the executive mansion, his father's role in opening the state's first integrated law firm, how he met the first lady. The two then transition to politics, discussing major issues like Helene's impacts, current recovery efforts and the state budget. We also learn about his proposal to change FEMA, and whether he would sign the Republican House budget if it was sent to his desk.

Does this budget address issues faced by low-income families, immigrants, and Black Illinoisans?  Two advocates who work on behalf of communities that are often most affected by state budget decisions give their take. 

State Rep. Omeria Scott of Laurel helps unpack the tumultuous two-day special session of the Mississippi Legislature last week and the $7.1 billion budget lawmakers passed. Scott, a longtime veteran lawmaker, is known for digging in deep on state budgets and spending, and for speaking her mind to leadership on both sides of the aisle.

Two statehouse reporters discuss the big takeaways from the recently passed Illinois budget.

One of Illinois’ top Democrats gives his take on the recently passed budget.

Lawmakers wrap up a special session to pass a roughly $7 billion state budget.Then, advocates for low-income Mississippians say cuts to federal food assistance will hurt the state.Plus, the University of Mississippi Medical Center opens a new burn unit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As schools around the region wrap-up their end-of-year testing, perhaps it's only fair for the adults to have some math reintroduced into their lives!On this week's Mind Your Business, we provide the latest update from Jones Street, where members of the NC General Assembly are simultaneously considering Part II of the Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 (Helene Recovery) while also gearing up to move the biennium budget through the conference process. How do Helene relief dollars play into budget plans? We will give our very best attempt at an answer that does not require a TI-81.We'll also provide some highlights from Vision Northwest North Carolina, including the full set of remarks from Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt, as she shared her vision for a Future Ready North Carolina.Mind Your Business is written and produced weekly by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. This podcast is made possible thanks to the sponsorship support of Appalachian Commercial Real Estate.Catch the show each Thursday morning at 9AM on WATA (1450AM & 96.5FM) in Boone.Support the show

Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allan recently held a media conference outlining key points of the state's multicultural budget, addressing cost of living, community safety, small business support, and services for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities. She also responded to questions from multicultural media representatives on issues impacting their communities.

Host Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with The Seattle Times' David Kroman, Opportunity Institute’s Alexis Mansanarez, and political and public affairs consultant Sandeep Kaushik.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Show off your Lone Star spirit with a free "Remember the Alamo" hat with an annual subscription to The Texan: https://thetexan.news/subscribe/Learn more about the Data Center Coalition at: https://www.centerofyourdigitalworld.org/texasThe Texan's Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion.Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Got questions for the reporting team? Email editor@thetexan.news — they just might be answered on a future podcast.Texas Legislature Strikes $8.5 Billion Deal on School Finance and Teacher Pay Raises'Life of the Mother Act' Clarifying Texas Abortion Law Exceptions Passes House Senate Bill 3Veterans, Parents, Liquor, and Beer: The Complicated Lobby Fight Over Texas' Proposed THC BanTexas House Passes $140,000 Standard, $60,000 Elderly Homestead Exemption IncreasesTexas Launches Investigation Into U.S. Masters Swimming for Allegedly Allowing Biological Male in Women's RaceTexas Senate Passes ‘Uvalde Strong Act,' Establishing Uniform On-Site Chain of Command for Active Shooter ResponseAttorney General Paxton Closes Superior HealthPlan Investigation, Finds No Illegal ConductFederal Judge in Texas Rules Against Biden Title VII Transgender Anti-Discrimination GuidelinesTrump Signs Cruz's 'TAKE IT DOWN' Act Banning 'Revenge Porn' Into LawVIDEO: Rep. Angelia Orr on ‘Deadline Day', State Budget, Speaker's Race

May 22, 2025 - We explore the topline state budget numbers, including what's driving New York's spending to record heights, with Patrick Orecki, director of state studies for the Citizens Budget Commission.

It's a patrons-first episode of your favorite coffee break political podcast! Former Councilmember Kshama Sawant is back in City Hall fighting a proposed ethics code revision that she believes could impact many of her legislative efforts with renter's rights. But the Council believes they're pursuing an overdue and necessary rules change. Plus, Governor Bob Ferguson has approved a hard-fought $78B budget that Republicans say includes the largest tax increases in state history. Host Brian Callanan of the Seattle Channel joins independent journalist Hannah Krieg of "The Burner" to cover these stories and more on a special patrons-first program. If you'd like to get content like this first, and support the podcast, become a patron on Patreon!

May 21, 2025 - In the aftermath of the state budget being adopted, we check in with the Siena College Research Institute's Steve Greenberg to discuss how New Yorkers feel about some of the more high profile items that were in this budget. We also get an update on the race to be the Republican nominee for governor.

May 21, 2025 - Protect the Adirondacks Executive Director Claudia Braymer explains how the state budget impacts the Adirondack Park and discusses her legislative agenda for the rest of the session.

The state Joint Finance Committee has wrapped up its road show around Wisconsin. These hearings were some of the first steps in forming a state budget for the biennium. Joining us in-studio to talk about what may or may not make it into the budget for farmers is Jason Mugniani. Jason is the executive director of government relations with the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. He outlines three themes the Wisconsin Ag Coalition is pushing for: conservation support, rural livability, and market access.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 20, 2025 - Earthjustice New York Policy Advocate Liz Moran responds to what was (and wasn't) in the state budget that impacted the environment, including a new $1 billion initiative and a dearth of aggressive policies.

Sen. Phil Baruth on the state budget, property taxes, and the Trump Administration

Join William Glasgall, Penn IUR Fellow and Volcker Alliance Public Finance Advisor, and Susan Wachter, Co-Director of Penn IUR and Wharton professor and our expert panel as we address the rapidly darkening outlook for state and local budgets and what this means for policymakers, taxpayers, and investors. Panelists include Jonathan Womer, Director, Rhode Island Department of Administration; Emily Brock, Director, Government Finance Officers Association Federal Liaison Center; Shelby Kerns, Executive Director, National Association of State Budget Officers; Vikram Rai, former Head of Municipal Markets Strategy, Wells Fargo; Teryn Zmuda, Chief Economist, National Association of Counties. As the widely adopted July 1 start of their new fiscal year approaches, many states are facing fiscal challenges that few governors were anticipating as they delivered their annual budget messages only a few months ago. Even though states started 2025 projecting healthy cash reserves of almost $300 billion, that cushion will be tested by the Trump administration's suspension of tens of billions of dollars in U.S. grants as well as potential cuts by Congress to federal Medicaid funds. A possible threat to the federal tax exemption on most municipal bonds, the impact of a global tariff war, and the rising likelihood of a U.S. recession will also further constrain state and local budgets even as several years of record post-COVID federal stimulus comes to an end. Notable Quotes: “Other budget pressures that states are grappling with right now include education and housing affordability. On the revenue side, we have a slowing economy, as well as the impact of tax reductions that have slowed revenue growth.” - Shelby Kerns “State and local governments themselves bear 75% of the cost of infrastructure in this country, and we do that by design. We like to make capital decisions locally. But we need to have the market to underpin those streets, clean water, schools, affordable housing, and so much more.” - Emily Brock “The real difficulty on the operational side for states right now is the uncertainty that's coming out of Washington. As the [Trump Administration] proposes new executive orders, in particular cuts, and then the courts turn those around in a different way, you're left with a lot of volatility from an operational perspective, trying to figure out how to plan and strategize going forward.” - Jonathan Womer “Another challenge which I believe is facing the muni market is a liquidity crisis. I worry that we could see more broker-dealer exits from the muni market, which would hamper liquidity very adversely.” - Vikram Rai Be sure to subscribe to Special Briefing to stay up to date on the world of public finance. Learn more about the Volcker Alliance at: volckeralliance.org Learn more about Penn IUR at: penniur.upenn.edu Connect with us @VolckerAlliance and @PennIUR on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn Special Briefing is published by Penn IUR and the Volcker Alliance, and made possible by funding from The Travelers Institute. The views expressed on this podcast are those of the panelists and do not necessarily reflect the position of the Volcker Alliance or Penn IUR.

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The county's updated tent distribution policy, the new grim forecast of our state budget, and a lightning round of four news headlines in under four minutes. Host Claudia Meza joins executive producer John Notarianni and KBOO news director Althea Billings on this week's Friday news roundup. Discussed in Today's Episode: Oregon Lawmakers Have $500 Million Less To Spend, As Economic Uncertainty Reigns [Oregonian] Homeless People Will No Longer Get Tents From Multnomah County, Except in Severe Weather [Oregonian] Longstanding Portland Outdoor Retailer To Shutter All Stores [Oregonian] Portland Fire & Rescue: Illegal Burning Letters Are a Fraud [KOIN] The City Allowed a Wine Shop on Lombard To Build Outdoor Seating. The State Said To Take It Down. [Willamette Week] Get more from City Cast Portland when you become a City Cast Portland Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members-only events, and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 16th episode: League of Women's Voters Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week state lawmakers finally passed a state budget, which was due on April 1. Most of the holdup was due to various non-budget items that the Governor wanted included in the deal - rolling back discovery reforms, expanding involuntary commitment' and criminalizing mask-wearing in public. Hochul and legislative leaders did eventually agree on compromises on these issues and then turned their attention to the actual budget itself. We discussed affordability, taxes, housing, education, and climate.

We speak with democratic socialist State Senator Jabari Brisport of Brooklyn about the recently approved $254 billion-dollar New York State budget which was passed 38 days after its April 1 deadline. We talk with Brisport about the good and the bad of the new budget and why he ultimately voted against it. We will also talk about the convoluted process that led to the final agreement and the Governor's outsized role in causing the delay. power.

May 14, 2025 - We consider what the recently adopted state budget means for New York's public colleges and universities with SUNY Chancellor John King, who talks about operating aid for campuses, free community college, and the Trump administration's attack on higher education.

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May 12, 2025 - We discuss the state budget's effect on public schools with Brian Fessler, chief advocacy officer for the New York State School Boards Association. We break down funding for public education, relaxing a transition to zero-emission school buses, and implementing free school meals.