Podcasts about state employees

If you've been paying attention to the news you probably know that the state of Washington is facing a severe budget deficit.  Governor Bob Ferguson and the state Legislature have a plan to address that deficit which includes severe cuts to public services and the public servants who provide them. Harold talks with Charles Loeffler and Joshua Eaton, two Washington Federation of State Employees (https://wfse.org/) members, about the challenges our public employees are facing, the varying proposals the Governor, the state House and Senate are proposing, and the innovative way they've found to get public employees message out: the Washington For All Anthem! You can watch the Washington For All Anthem music video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nlD8ahPUfc (If you just want to listen to the song, check out the next episode of the podcast: https://swwaclc.podbean.com/e/the-washington-for-all-anthem/ We've uploaded the full song as a separate track. Click the "download" link to download an .mp3 copy.) Want to see Josh and Charles play the Anthem live? Join them in Olympia on April 9th - https://wfse.org/dcyf-policy-committee/calendar/washington-all-day-action (Can't make it to Olympia? There's probably a Washington For All rally happening where you live in Washington - check the link above!) Remember working people in Southwest Washington, this is YOUR podcast! Email us at podcast@swwaclc.org and let us know what you think about the show, and what you'd like to hear in future episodes! We're a proud member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network - find more radio shows and podcasts that speak to working people about working people's issues at www.LaborRadioNetwork.org.

Starting June 1, employees for the state of Minnesota will be required to work in person for at least 50 percent of their scheduled workdays. Gov. Tim Walz announced the change Tuesday. Remote work spread widely across the workforce when the pandemic began and many state employees have maintained that setup or work in a hybrid format. Unions representing state workers are criticizing the governor's decision. For more, MPR News host Nina Moini talks with Megan Dayton, the president of the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees, or MAPE, and a senior demographer with the state. The governor's office said in a statement that the new policy will lead to faster collaboration among state workers and help boost the economy of downtown St. Paul.

Governor Walz announced that he wants state employees to return to the office at least 50% of the time and union officials say workers aren't happy about that. Where you do stand?

The hour begins with discussion about Governor Walz saying state employees should be returning to the office at least 50% of the time and the angry reaction from union leaders. Plus, we catch up with our friend Rena Sarigianopoulos of KARE-11.

00000195-b8a0-d326-a9ff-bafdaae70000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/good-morning-from-wvik-news/2025-03-21/iowa-house-passes-bill-offering-state-employees-paid-parental-leaveJoseph LeahyIowa House Passes Bill Offering State Employees Paid Parental Leave

Earlier this week, a press release disclosed that two former California State University, Long Beach employees were each charged with a count of grand theft and conspiracy to commit grand theft. Oscar Perez Almanza and Hender Noe Maxwell previously worked in the athletics department at Long Beach State. It is alleged that the two manufactured fraudulent timesheets throughout 2022.Wxmen of Color Leadership Conference is happening this Friday, March 14 in the University Student Union Ballrooms. The conference will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and features workshops, a keynote speaker and a giveaway. To secure your spot, RSVP through the Events & Orgs app on the CSULB Single Sign-On.The Los Angeles City Council stands by Mayor Bass' decision to fire former Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley. After appealing the decision, there was a 13-2 vote denying her appeal. Despite her dismissal, Crowley will remain with the Los Angeles Fire Department as the Assistant Chief of LAFD Operations in the Valley bureau.Five different people from Southern California are said to have stolen a collective of $3.3 million in federal unemployment money. On March 6, all suspects were charged with conspiracy to commit bank fraud. Several of the suspects were also charged with up to four counts of bank fraud as well as unlawful use of unauthorized access devices. Their collective trial date is set for April 29.Last Tuesday night, President Trump addressed Congress in his hour-and-a-half-long speech. Speaking on his executive order to change the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Mount Denali, Trump claimed “America is back.” Just minutes into the congressional address, Democratic Representative of Texas Al Green was removed by the Sergeant of Arms as he refused to take his seat and was pointing and shouting at the president. Democratic senator from Michigan Elissa Slotkin presented a levelheaded speech in response to the President's decisions these past six weeks.The Pope announced that he is in stable condition and thanked the public for their prayers in an audio message broadcast on Thursday. This is the first time the Pope has addressed the public since he was hospitalized over three weeks ago.Host: Dante EstradaEditor: Aidan SwanepoelProducers: El Nicklin, Aidan SwanepoelLike, comment, and follow us on your favorite platform for more content!Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/long-beach-current-podcasts/id1488484518Spotify⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4HJaqJep02kHeIQy8op1n1⁠⁠⁠⁠Overcasthttps://overcast.fm/itunes1488484518/long-beach-current-podcasts

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Leadership at Indianapolis Animal Care Services is unknown after the City-County Council stopped a proposal to appoint Kelly Diamond to head the troubled agency. As anti-DEI legislation makes its way through the statehouse, one Indiana college student created a petition to fight back. Governor Mike Braun signed an executive order Monday to expand paid parental leave for state-employed Hoosiers. Lawmakers filed several bills to further restrict abortion access and strengthen reporting requirements in Indiana — which already has a near-total abortion ban. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Governor Gavin Newsom is ordering state workers back to the office. The governor says starting July 1st, employees should plan on reporting for work at least four days a week. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) was a guest on Springfield's Morning News to discuss what the closure of Health Alliance insurance means to state employees and the "hocus pocus" in Governor Pritzker's budget proposal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bill in the Senate could give state employees parental leave when they have a child.Then, advocates for the rights of incarcerated Mississippians say inmates should be given personal protective equipment when working with dangerous chemicals.Plus, supporters of public education say Mississippi should focus on supporting public schools, not private institutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Gov Tech Today, hosts Russell Lowery and Jennifer Saha dive into the California Department of Technology's Envision 2026 roadmap. They discuss its focus on innovative, resilient, and equitable IT infrastructure, and what it means for vendors and state employees. Key topics include cybersecurity, strengthening the technology workforce, the impact of AI, and practical tips for aligning with the state's strategic goals. Tune in to explore the five key pillars of Envision 2026 and how they shape the future of California's public sector technology. 00:00 Introduction to Gov Tech Today00:17 California's New Technology Vision00:32 Impact on the Vendor Community01:55 State Employees and the Envision 2026 Plan04:33 Cybersecurity: A Top Priority06:52 Strengthening the Technology Workforce11:17 Adopting AI in Government13:36 Challenges in Technology Procurement18:13 Conclusion and Action Steps

This episode is presented by Create A Video – The State Employees Association of North Carolina is opposing an idea to charge higher health insurance premiums for higher-paid state employees. The Executive Director of the SEANC joins me to discuss. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/ All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow Media Bias Check: If you choose to subscribe, get 15% off here! Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.comGet exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. Doris Turner (D-Springfield) was a guest on Springfield's Morning News discussing the lame duck legislative session, the state's financial picture, and whether more state employees should be in the office five days a week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The push for paid parental leave for state employees, Sen. McConnell returns to work after a fall, why some public service workers are calling on McConnell to act, and a young Kentucky girl is helping Christmas toys for other kids.

After years of running surpluses, the state has a deficit looming. Will that result in jobs being eliminated? Analysis from Vineeta Sawkar and Blois Olson on The WCCO Morning News

After years of running surpluses, the state has a deficit looming. Will that result in jobs being eliminated? Analysis from Vineeta Sawkar and Blois Olson on The WCCO Morning News

Send us a textLatino Community Credit Union was founded in 2000 in Durham NC when the community was rocked by a wave of robberies - even murders - of Latino workers who were paid in cash and were believed to walk around with their pockets stuffed with cash because they were unbanked.Enter John Herrera - whom you know from CU 2.0 Podcast 142 - and a handful more helpers and visionaries who founded the credit union which at the time of this recording four years had about $600 million in assets.Among the early volunteers was Luis Pastor who was in the US from his native Spain because his wife was pursuing graduate school and he had time on his hands. But soon he was offered the job of CEO and he took the offer.Pastor tells of borrowers who have been deported who are still paying their loans - that seems unthinkable but it is a reality in Durham because this is a credit union that engages in helping people who have been ignored by traditional financial institutions. Extend a helping hand to them and these are people who remember that and value the relationship.Pastor has a word of advice: "If credit unions are trying to steal members from Bank of America we are going to lose this battle."Focus instead on the people who really need the services you offer and aren't getting them elsewhere,Update: Pastor now is retired.  Listen up.Along the way, many mentions are made of Jim Blaine, the retired CEO of State Employees' Credit Union of North Carolina. Hear the Blaine podcast here. Read more of Blaine's thinking in this CUInsight blog.  Like what you are hearing? Find out how you can help sponsor this podcast here. Very affordable sponsorship packages are available. Email rjmcgarvey@gmail.com

Silent Majority Foundation files a lawsuit alleging constitutional violations against Washington Attorney General over a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Learn more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/silent-majority-foundation-files-lawsuit-on-behalf-of-former-state-employees-who-were-terminated-under-policy-requiring-a-covid-19-vaccine on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #SilentMajorityFoundation #FirstAmendment #constitutionalrights

“As credit unions, what we do and why we do it, is incredibly important.” - Leigh BradyThank you for tuning in to episode 191 of The CUInsight Experience podcast with your host, Randy Smith, co-founder of CUInsight.com. This episode is brought to you by Velera, formerly PSCU/Co-op Solutions, the nation's premier payments credit union service organization and an integrated financial technology solutions provider. Velera serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help its clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services.My guest on today's show is Leigh Brady, President & CEO of State Employees Credit Union (SECU) in North Carolina. Leigh shares her career journey that started at SECU over 36 years ago, having grown through the ranks to becoming the President and CEO. Leigh believes people are our biggest strength and the difference makers within the financial services industry.During our conversation, Leigh discusses challenges credit unions face today and how we can overcome them. She expresses the value in taking risks and innovating to meet members needs based on feedback. Leigh shares the lasting impact mentors have had on her career and advises those working towards a leadership role. Listen as we discuss the power of people, servant leadership, and innovating to drive our movement forward.As we wrap up the show, listen as Leigh talks about her dad and his positive impact on others, being intentional with your time, and her book recommendation. Enjoy my conversation with Leigh Brady!Find the full show notes on cuinsight.com.Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher Books mentioned on The CUInsight Experience podcast: Book List How to find Leigh:Leigh Brady, President & CEO of State Employees' Credit Unionncsecu.orgLeigh: LinkedInSECU: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Repealing the state's CO2 tax could save billions but at the cost of cutting funding for hundreds of state employees and numerous projects. Todd Myers from the Washington Policy Center explains the implications if Initiative 2117 passes this fall. Learn more about the potential impacts on government spending, environmental projects, and more. https://tinyurl.com/bdzk8x9z #RepealCO2Tax #WAPolicyCenter #StateRevenue #ClarkCountyWa

In this episode, Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer give their insights into the current presidential election developments before they discuss decisions Congress faces prior to heading out for vacations and campaign trails. They tackle the latest developments in appropriations funding, and the markup of two House Ways and Means Committee antisemitism bills and their implications. Plus, they examine Congress's efforts to address the FAFSA debacle and the Supreme Court's Chevron decision.  As this is the final episode until September, Jon and Sarah also explore what will await Congress when they return after summer break, noting potential uncertainties influenced by the presidential elections.  Tweet suggestions, links, and questions to @ACEducation or podcast@acenet.edu.  Here are some of the links and references from this week's show: Legislative Branch Spending Bill Defeated in House Roll Call | July 11, 2024 House Approps Approves Labor-HHS Bill Axios | July 11, 2024 House Republicans Advance 2 Contested Antisemitism Bills Inside Higher Ed | July 10, 2024 Letter on the University Accountability Act and the Protecting American Students Act ACE | July 8, 2024 House Committee Advances Bill to Mandate FAFSA Release by Oct. 1 Higher Ed Dive | July 10, 2024 Letter in Support of the FAFSA Deadline Act ACE | July 9, 2024 Proposed Changes to FAFSA for the 2025-26 Award Year ACE | May 22, 2024 Supreme Court Overturns 1984 Chevron Precedent, Curbing Power of Federal Government CNN | June 28, 2024 OPINION: The Only Certainty Is Uncertainty Inside Higher Ed | July 2, 2024 State Employees in Texas Not Subject to Overtime Rule, Judge Holds HR Dive | July 1, 2024 Project 2025 Would Radically Overhaul Higher Ed. Here's How. Inside Higher Ed | July 11, 2024

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The GOP-led North Carolina House of Representatives wants to spend almost $1 billion on bigger raises for teachers and other state employees. But will the proposal go anywhere? WRAL State Government Reporter Will Doran breaks down that and other ideas in the House budget proposal, which was released late Monday.

If you're a state employee in New Jersey struggling with addiction, or you're just entering the workforce and you're determined to put your addiction behind you, you'll find tailored addiction therapy at leading treatment center Relevance Behavioral Health (866-245-1497). Learn more at https://relevancerecovery.com/treatment-services. Relevance Behavioral Health City: Freehold Township Address: 61 W Main Street Website: https://relevancerecovery.com/ Phone: +1 866 245 1497 Email: info@hucenters.com

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker wants state employees to have access to medication to help them lose weight. But the price tag, and how it was passed, has lawmakers and taxpayers outraged. Dave McKinney has more on the plan to cover injectable weight-loss drugs like Ozempic on the tax-payer dime.

Get confidential, understanding, and tailored addiction help at Relevance Behavioral Health (866-245-1497). New Jersey's leading inpatient and outpatient center helps state and public employees, including first responders. Real help is available for you at https://relevancerecovery.com/mental-health/. Relevance Behavioral Health City: Freehold Township Address: 61 W Main Street Website: https://relevancerecovery.com/ Phone: +1 866 245 1497 Email: info@hucenters.com

As a growing list of reports has documented in recent months, several North Carolina state government agencies are struggling mightily to recruit and retain employees. The Department of Health and Human services reports a 25% vacancy rate and in some prisons, the numbers are even higher than that. And not surprisingly, these kinds of worker […] The post Ardis Watkins of the State Employees Association of NC on staggering vacancy rates in key agencies appeared first on NC Newsline.

If you're an employed professional in New Jersey who's struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, you'll find the confidential treatment, care, and support you need at Relevance Recovery (866-245-1497.) Get in touch today, at https://relevancerecovery.com/treatment-services/dual-diagnosis Relevance Behavioral Health City: Freehold Township Address: 61 W Main Street Website: https://relevancerecovery.com/ Phone: +1 866 245 1497 Email: info@hucenters.com

In December, the Nebraska Association of Public Employees was granted a motion of temporary relief, which halted the implementation of Governor Jim Pillen's executive order requiring workers to return to the office in January. But Justin Hubly, the union's Executive Director, says he received some complaints from union members that were required to return to in-person work despite the ruling.

Rudy Giuliani is declaring bankruptcy just days after a judge ordered he pay $148 million in damages for defaming two Fulton County election workers. And Georgia Power rates will increase by about nine dollars per customer when the last new nuclear reactor at Plant Vogtle goes online next year. Plus, Governor Brian Kemp says Georgia's public educators and state employees will get a one-time supplement of a thousand dollars in the coming weeks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to your Paulding County News Podcast with your hosts Melissa Carter and Doug Harding. In this episode, we're diving into the hustle and bustle of holiday travel and offering some handy tips for those of you flying this season. We've got a bizarre story about why certain items are being pulled from British supermarket shelves, and it's not what you'd expect. We kick things off with some local news. Governor Brian Kemp has announced a substantial one-time retention pay supplement for over 300,000 state employees, educators, and school staff. We discuss the implications of this bonus and how it aims to address the recent drop in teacher retention in our state. From across the pond, we bring you an unusual story about why baked beans are being recalled in the UK, and it's not for reasons you might think. In our events section, we've got all the details on the Holiday Toy Drive happening now, Wine Down Wednesday at Vintage Wine Bar, and the upcoming Karaoke Night at Buffalo's Cafe. For our interview segment, we're joined by Missy Cusack from Chattahoochee Tech. She shares insights on a recent report suggesting that technical colleges are seeing an increase in enrollment due to more trade job availability. And finally, in sports, we have updates on UGA's Carson Beck and Smael Mondon, as well as local runners Luke Brand and Addie Bolivar. Stay tuned for all this and more on your Paulding County News Podcast! Chattahoochee Technical College BG Podcast Network Engineered Solutions of Georgia New Season Church Angie Chavez Realty See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Gov Tech Today, hosts Russell Lowery and Jennifer Saha discuss the surprise government spending freeze issued by the government. They explore the ramifications, analyzing the unexpected freeze's impacts on budgets and current projects. Meanwhile, the hosts elaborate on how the freeze might be a response to projected budget deficits running into billions. They delve into the exemption process involved in the freeze, the high bars set for receiving an exemption, and how each agency has the authority to approve or disapprove exemptions. They also discuss the role of technology and IT spending during such challenging fiscal periods and underscore the importance of tech being acknowledged as critical infrastructure. Concluding in a rather optimistic note, our hosts encourage innovators to align their solutions with the government's needs and help it deliver better services despite budget constraints. 00:06 Introduction and Overview00:29 Government Spending Freeze02:53 Exemption Process and Challenges04:35 Impact on Technology Projects07:46 Potential Opportunities Amidst the Freeze08:59 Impact on State Employees and Travel11:24 Budget Negotiations and Future Projections19:18 Navigating the New Budget Landscape21:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas for state employees and educators here in Georgia. On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein and Bill Nigut discuss the $1,000 bonus Governor Brian Kemp has approved for 308,000 state employees, teachers and school staff at the cost of about $330 million. AJC education reporter Martha Dalton joins the podcast with details on the bonuses.     Looking ahead to tomorrow, Judge Steve Jones will review Georgia lawmakers' recent efforts to redraw electoral maps. But will the maps pass muster on being more racially in line with federal voting rights laws? We hear more about the litigation from Democratic Party of Georgia lawyer, Sachin Varghese.     Plus, a group of well-known evangelical leaders have now put their weight behind the measure to combat antisemitism, a bill that stalled this year in the Georgia senate.     Have a question for the show? Call the 24-hour "Politically Georgia" Podcast Hotline at 404-526-AJCP. That's 404-526-2527. We'll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.     Links to today's topics:  Kemp plays Santa to 308,000 Georgia teachers, state employees with $1K bonus  Judge to review lawmakers' efforts to redraw electoral maps  Evangelicals join dispute over definition of anti-Jewish hate     Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren't a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC.      Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: HD83's Rep. Dustin Burrows gets a primary challenger: Wade Cowan of Brownfield. Cowan is a former Terry Co. Republican Party chairman and served as chairman of the American Soybean Association.From Cowan's press release about incumbent Burrows:“I don't like Austin, but someone has got to go up there and represent our interests. Our current representative is just another self-dealing lawyer pushing a personal agenda. Power has become more important to him than serving the people he represents. I've had enough of it. It's about time to send a farmer to fight for our interests in the state capitol.”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.Three Texas Congressional Republicans vote against conservative U.S. House leadership, oppose Jim Jordan for Speaker.Whistleblower Says Texas Department of Transportation is still pushing radical Leftist DEI on employees, provides evidence of a full-out DEI discrimination program at TxDOT.30+-year veteran police officer in San Benito murdered, suspects captured.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Jay Keese is CEO of Capitol Advocates, a Washington D.C. based policy and advocacy firm specializing in healthcare issues. Jay has represented physicians for decades, starting with a career in government relations at American Medical Association. Over the years, he has won important legislative and regulatory battles for doctors, employers, payers, states, health technologists, hospitals, device and pharmaceutical manufacturers on critical health care delivery and payment reforms. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Jay worked closely with physician groups, Congress and both administrations on critical waivers to state and federal laws that allow practices to fully utilize digital health services such as telehealth and remote patient monitoring to provide better care in a public health emergency.Jay currently runs several national healthcare stakeholder coalitions. He serves as Executive Director of the Direct Primary Care Coalition. He was instrumental in drafting a provision in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) which defines Direct Primary Care (DPC) as a medical service offered outside of insurance which meets ACA Essential Health Benefits criteria. He then played a major role in the passage of over 30 related state laws and regulations clarifying the treatment of DPC medical services and bringing value-based primary care arrangements to Medicaid and State Employees' health programs. He also leads advocacy work for the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease (PFCD), a coalition of patients, providers, community leaders, businesses, unions, and health policy experts, committed to improving health outcomes and controlling costs by slowing the spread of preventable chronic disease by implementing more value-based payment and delivery reforms. He played a role in shaping many of these innovative reforms in the ACA and has helped implement programs like physician direct contracting with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the CMS Innovation Center (CMMI).Jay has worked with doctors, health technologists and software manufacturers for decades to support the adoption of health information technology and patient care applications. He worked with a broad bipartisan group of stakeholders on the creation of a risk-based regulatory framework for smartphone apps adopted by the Food and Drug Administration—part of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA). He helped expand and implement many of these principles in provisions included in the 21st Century Cures Act. He began his career as an aide to the late Senator John Heinz (R-PA), a member of the Senate Finance Committee and Chairman of the Senate Aging Committee. Jay has been a guest lecturer at the Georgetown University School of Medicine and serves as an Adjunct Professor of Health Benefit Design at the University of Lynchburg, teaching a master's Download Hint's 2023 Employer Trends in Direct Primary Care here: https://bit.ly/3EZAYej Learn more about Med Mastery: HERESupport the showVisit the DPC SWAG store HERE!Let's get SOCIAL! Follow My DPC Story! FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube

For the week of Aug. 14, 2023, News & Observer Capitol bureau chief and podcast host Dawn Vaughan talks with Suzanne Beasley, the government relations director for the State Employees Association of North Carolina (SEANC). She's been through delayed budgets before, which means a delay in raises for tens of thousands of state employees. But it's not just about the wait on raises, according to Beasley, it's about what the amount will be. Host: Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan Guest: Suzanne Beasley (SEANC) Executive Producer: Laura Brache Shot and edited by: Kevin Keister For more North Carolina government and politics news, subscribe to the Under the Dome politics newsletter from The News & Observer at newsobserver.com/newsletters and NC Insider at ncinsider.com. Qualified business users are eligible for a short free trial of the daily NC Insider newsletter, as well as a demo account for our Insider Legislative Tracking service. Submit this form: t.co/2ivpV5NSuY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 306 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! Jeremiah Morrell and Dakota Davis are your hosts, Zach Burcham is our producer. The city election cycle is heating up. Just a couple more weeks and the ballot will be locked in. We are anticipating at least four busy city council races, Mayor, and a municipal judge race to follow. Candidates are starting to talk about issues and pending construction on State Road three is starting to get attention. In the news segment, neighboring states are raising eyebrows; Michigan DNR says trucks are too loud. Ohio is about to eliminate work from home programs for State Employees. Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.patreon.com/bosshogofliberty and receive even more BONUS coverage and content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode for the week of May 29, 2023, state Capitol bureau chief Dawn Vaughan interviews Ardis Watkins, executive director of the State Employees Association of North Carolina. SEANC and Republican state agency leaders are the latest to sound the alarm about the impact of North Carolina state employees' vacancy rate, which is is nearing 25%. Stay tuned to the end for their picks for Headliner of the Week, both about remembering those who have gone before us. Host: Dawn Vaughan Guests: Ardis Watkins Executive Producer: Jordan Schrader Produced and edited by: Laura Brache Video: Kevin Keister and Kaitlin McKeown For more North Carolina government and politics news, subscribe to the Under the Dome politics newsletter from The News & Observer at newsobserver.com/newsletters and NC Insider at ncinsider.com. Qualified business users are eligible for a short free trial of the daily NC Insider newsletter, as well as a demo account for our Insider Legislative Tracking service. Submit this form: t.co/2ivpV5NSuY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Washington's Covid-19 emergency declaration ended months ago, but Gov. Jay Inslee announced Wednesday that he is rescinding the requirement for state employees to get their Covid-19 shot, effective May 11.

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For more than a decade, Dana Cope grew the State Employees Association's political power at the state legislature, representing 60,000+ state employees. So much so, a national union joined forces, and he ended up at the White House and exotic locations around the world. Then, it all came to a screeching halt. In 2015, he pleaded guilty to stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from the same organization. After serving four years in prison, Cope is sharing his story for the first time in great detail. From behind the scenes of the association's growing power, to the details of his crime, his time in prison, and now his apology to everyone that used to work for him.  It's episode you do not want to miss.

12pm - Big Lead @ Noon // It's happening - $1,000 bonus for state employees to get boosters // GUEST: Department of Homeland Security's Robert Hammer on a major cartel weapons bust in Yakima // Investigation launched after Matt Walsh's bombshell yesterday on child mutilationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Big Lead @ Noon Inslee says if state employees don't get vaxxed, "they do die" // GUEST:  Bonneville co-worker who was randomly shot at in the parking lot of a Shoreline Golf Rangehttps://omny.fm/shows/the-dori-monson-show/doris-co-worker-randomly-shot-at-in-the-parking-lo // Kari Lake vs Arizona Republic and reporter who she says 'sides with the cartel' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.