Podcasts about State government

On June 20, 2025, WisconsinEye's Rewind featured Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel State Government and Politics Reporter Jessie Opoien to review this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: Budget Process on “Pause” Session Roundup Minnesota Tragedy Josh Kaul v. Wisconsin State Legislature New Rules for Election […]

Caleb O. Brown hosted the Cato Daily Podcast for nearly 18 years, producing well over 4000 episodes. He has gone on to head Kentucky's Bluegrass Institute. This is one among the best episodes produced in his tenure, selected by the host and listeners.The people who write the rules under which we must live generally ought to be subject to accountability from voters. That's not a controversial proposition, but how it works in practice is more complicated. Daniel Dew of the Pacific Legal Foundation comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thje State Member is willing to start a petition in order to secure a mobile blood doantion unit for Maryborough and the State Government has once again provided funding to ease the financial burden of childrens sporting fees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On this episode, The AFL are already looking at expansions outside of Tasmania if the state government doesn’t want to play ball, Jamarra is back at The Western Bulldogs and is ready to play again plus the Clarko we know and love is back punching walls…LINKS Follow @jonathan16brown on Instagram Follow @browndog_30x on Instagram Follow @brownyspodcast on Instagram CREDITSHosts: Jonathan Brown, Campbell Brown & Producer BrodieExecutive Producer: Brodie Pummeroy Digital Producer: Rebecca How Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The State Government is encouraging tourists to visit Western Queensland as the region begins its recovery from recent devastating floods Mayor of Bulloo Shire John 'Tractor' Ferguson said to 4BC Drive host Gary Hardgrave “We're starting to kick a few goals now, motels are up and running, pubs were fully booked out and caravans were fully booked out." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4BC Drive host Gary Hardgrave has given the Crisafulli state government a message.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MDOT State Maintenance Engineer Matt Dugas joined The Extra Mile Podcast on location at the 2025 State Roadeo in Biloxi to provide an overview of the important training event.Drive safely this summer! – 00:00Show intro / introducing MDOT State Maintenance Engineer Matt Dugas – 00:30Matt's career at MDOT – 01:19The 2025 State Roadeo – 02:34Who are the favorites to win? – 06:33MDOT's Maintenance Division – 07:26Favorite place(s) to eat – 08:17Favorite music/concert(s) – 10:41Show Outro – 12:02

A Conversation with Mark Raymond, chief information officer of the State of Connecticut. What is the IT strategy for the State of Connecticut? How is the State of Connecticut securing its IT systems and infrastructure? What emerging technologies or trends will impact Connecticut's IT landscape over the coming years? Join host Michael J. Keegan for a Special Edition of The Business of Government.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 KYMN's Logan Wells reviews the Northfield City Council meeting held the night before. Topics include the Council's rejection of applying for money from the State Government for the water treatment plant, considering moving a Parklet, and restricting fishing in downtown. 

A Conversation with Tarek Tomes, Chief Information Officer, State of Minnesota. What is the IT strategy for the State of Minnesota? How is the state leveraging emerging technologies? What major IT Initiatives being pursued? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Tarek Tomes Chief Information Officer for the State of Minnesota. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Queensland farmers will be able to access greater financial relief in natural disasters. The State Government has expanded the definition of a primary producer to include income from agricultural support services such as harvesting and mustering. Canegrowers Australia was among the lobby groups pushing for the change. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Chief Executive Dan Galligan about the decisionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, join us as we revisit our episode on Third Party: Government Entities as a refresher! Original Air Date: May14, 2021 Federal and State Governments are powerful entities. But are they so powerful that they can never be sued for damages? In this installment in our series on third party liability, join Rebecca and Steve as they explain why sovereign immunity can be a liability for your case if your third party is a government entity.   The special forums for these claims, the special rules, time limits, and notice requirements that apply, and whether the entity can be sued for subrogation at all depend on which state or political subdivision is at fault.  So buckle up and take notes for your next cross country claim.

On 3AW Breakfast, Warnambool Farmer and President of the Dairy Division Of Victorian Farmers Federation Bernie Free said he was "flabbergasted" by the Agriculture Minister's lack of "empathy" during her visit to the struggling farmers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a little over 100 days, the Department of Government Efficiency, or "DOGE," has fundamentally remade the federal bureaucracy by slimming the workforce and ending federal contracts. So far, its major focus has not been on regulatory issues, but recent executive orders suggest that DOGE may soon set its sights on cutting back excess regulation. When it does, it should consider successful regulatory reform efforts that have been underway in the states for several years. This panel will focus on two of the most successful state regulatory reform initiatives, in Virginia and Indiana, and explore how similar reforms might be enacted federally.

In this episode, former Massachusetts Governor Jane Swift joins Jeff and Michael to explore how to rebuild the broken college-to-career pipeline. Now leading Education at Work, a nonprofit that provides work-based learning opportunities for undergraduates, Swift shares how her organization supports first-generation and Pell-eligible students with paid, career-relevant jobs during college. The conversation also dives into the policy vacuum left by congressional inaction, the role of states in driving innovation, and where bipartisan opportunities still exist in connecting higher education to the workforce. This episode is made with support from Ascendium Education Group and the Gates Foundation.Publications Mentioned:Handshake 2025 Annual Report Chapters0:00 - Intro02:57 - Fixing the College to Career Pipeline14:48 - Building Soft Skills17:47 - The Higher Ed Policy Vacuum24:28 - Federal Policy Enablers for Work-Based Learning28:06 - State Governments to the Rescue?30:46 - The Opportunity for Bipartisanship Connect with Michael Horn:Sign Up for the The Future of Education NewsletterWebsiteLinkedInX (Twitter)Threads   Connect with Jeff Selingo:Sign Up for the Next NewsletterWebsiteX (Twitter)ThreadsLinkedIn Connect with Future U:TwitterYouTubeThreadsInstagramFacebookLinkedIn  Submit a question and if we answer it on air we'll send you Future U. swag!Sign up for Future U. emails to get special updates and behind-the-scenes content.

Danny Lapin is a revitalization specialist with the New York State Department of State. He and Norm discuss the ways that New York state is encouraging bottom-up community development, as well as Danny's strategies for getting buy-in from communities that are wary of state programs or intervention. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Danny Lapin (LinkedIn) Read more about Danny: “A Strong Towns Voice in State Government” Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn). Do you know someone who would make for a great Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!

The State Government has been busy with a Commission of Enquiry into Child Safety, a Parliamentary Enquiry into E scooters and E Bikes and 20 additional offences have been added to the Adult Crime, Adult Time lawsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode Andrew and Kim discuss how the State Government is seeking to reduce Workers' Compensation schemes exposure to the growth in psychological claims.As all states and territories struggle under the burden of growing psychological claims, we need to understand future legislative responses — and NSW is particularly alarming!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yusef Marshall (Mista Yu) was born in Brooklyn, NY and has multiple degrees in Business Admin and Mgmt as well as degrees in Computer Programming, Certified Business Coaching, and Culinary Arts. Mista Yu has also authored his first and only published book "The Heart of The Stepfather" in 2016. His story on blended families and the challenges of building family without a personal context is awe-inspiring! You probably won't be able to find the book these days though. Mista Yu's career has been centered around serving others and attempting to make the world around him better. He has worked for a decade in the food service industry as a Chef in the LowCountry kitchens, serving in the State Government as a Passport associate and Department Supervisor, as well as currently serving as a Licensed and Ordained Minister, teaching leadership development, biblical principles, and community service.Want to be a guest on Book 101 Review? Send Daniel Lucas a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17372807971394464fea5bae3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in Trump v. CASA, Inc. (24A884) on May 15, 2025. At issue is efforts by President Donald Trump and his administration to eliminate birthright citizenship in the United States. The case is consolidated with Trump v. Washington (24A885) and Trump v. New Jersey (24A886).

What warning signs should podcast editors watch out for when working with clients? Matthew Bliss shares some of his recent “red flags” — those subtle (and not-so-subtle) signals that things might go wrong in a client relationship.How many of these red flags have you experienced?Unclear expectationsPoor communicationUnreasonable turnaround timesLate paymentsListen in on our candid stories, and arm yourself with some practical strategies for handling tricky situations.Whether you're a seasoned editor or just starting out, this show will deliver useful wisdom for building stronger, smoother client collaborations...and profit!Key moments:How to identify common red flags with new and existing podcast clientsEffective mitigation strategies for handling problem situations before they escalateThe role of contracts, onboarding, and clear communication in protecting your work and wellbeingResources mentioned in the show:Matthew's episode about "Avoiding Toxic Podcast Teams"About Matthew Bliss:Matthew is an Australian podcast engineer, producer, and educator who relocated from Australia to Ireland.He has worked as IT Classroom Support & Digital Technologies Curriculum Support in schools, and as a trainer, digital workplace expert and learning development professional from his time in State Government in Australia.And Matthew is the founder of MBPod.com, where he offers comprehensive production, consultation, and training services to indie and business podcasters.Plus, he hosts and co-hosts a few shows himself!Find Matthew Bliss at:His website: mbpod.comConnect with Matthew on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matthew-blissListen to Matthew's podcast: coffeepodcaster.comBook a Consultation with Matthew (click here)__________________________Tools:*Riverside.fm to recordWe used Riverside to record this episode. Use code Yetis at *https://creators.riverside.fm/Yetis for 15% off a membership plan.*Castmagic.io for show notesCastmagic assisted in the crafting of this episode description. It probably saved me 30 minutes by providing a summary and a list of chapters. Click on the *link above to see how it works for yourself!*Captivate.fm for podcast media hostingWe use Captivate to host the podcast. Captivate offers amazing features for a low monthly price, including full control of dynamic insertion, embedded chapters, and Blocks/Shortcodes to quickly add content to show notes (either static or dynamically!)*Use of the above affiliate links may...

Why are your property taxes going up — and where is that money actually going? This week's CMC forum tackles the property tax questions on everyone's mind, with experts who understand the system inside and out. From home values to school funding, to mills and assessments, our panel helps make sense of it all. Featuring: Michael D. Cole, President, Columbus City School Board Greg Lawson, Research Fellow, The Buckeye Institute And Michael Stinziano, Franklin County Auditor The host is Anna Staver, State Government and Politics Reporter for Cleveland.com and The Cleveland Plain Dealer. This forum was sponsored by Bricker Graydon. The presenting sponsor of the CMC livestream was The Center for Human Kindness at the Columbus Foundation. CMC's livestream partner was The Columbus Dispatch. This forum was also supported by The Ellis. Recorded before a live audience at The Ellis in Columbus' historic Italian Village on May 14, 2025.

Since American president Donald Trump was elected to a second term, it is common to hear citizens, journalists, and public officials distinguish between the laws and leaders of their states and the national government. Those who oppose Trump's policies with regard to reproductive rights, gun violence, LGBTQ+, education, police, and voting often present state constitutions, courts, laws, culture, and leaders as a bulwark against Trump's autocratic rule.  But Professor Stephen H. Legomsky sees it differently. His new book, Reimagining the American Union: The Case for Abolishing State Government (Cambridge University Press 2025) argues that – if we care about democracy – we should imagine an America without state government. No longer a union of arbitrarily constructed states, the country would become a union of one American people. Reimagining the American Union understands state government as the root cause of the gravest threats to American democracy. While some of those threats are baked into the Constitution, the book argues that others are the product of state legislatures abusing their powers through gerrymanders, voter suppression, and other less-publicized manipulations that often target African-Americans and other minority voters. Reimagining the American Union interrogates how having national, state and local legislative bodies, taxation, bureaucracy, and regulation wastes taxpayer money and burdens the citizenry. After assessing the supposed benefits of state government, Professor Legomsky argues for a new, unitary American republic with only national and local governments. Stephen H. Legomsky is the John S. Lehmann University Professor Emeritus at the Washington University School of Law. Professor Legomsky has published scholarly books on immigration and refugee law, courts, and constitutional law. He served in the Obama Administration as Chief Counsel of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and later as Senior Counselor to Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson. He was a member of President-Elect Biden's transition team, has testified often before Congress, and has worked with state, local, UN, and foreign governments. Mentioned: Cambridge University press is offering a 20% discount here (until October) Susan's NBN interview with Richard Kreitner on Break It Up: Secession, Division, and The Secret History of America's Imperfect Union Jonathan A. Rodden's Why Cities Lose: The Deep Roots of the Urban-Rural Political Divide (Basic Books 2019) Hendrik Hertzberg's review of Robert A. Dahl's How Democratic Is the American Constitution (Yale) Shelby County v. Holder, the Supreme Court case that overturned the Voting Rights Act of 1965's pre-clearance requirement for historically discriminating districts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Since American president Donald Trump was elected to a second term, it is common to hear citizens, journalists, and public officials distinguish between the laws and leaders of their states and the national government. Those who oppose Trump's policies with regard to reproductive rights, gun violence, LGBTQ+, education, police, and voting often present state constitutions, courts, laws, culture, and leaders as a bulwark against Trump's autocratic rule.  But Professor Stephen H. Legomsky sees it differently. His new book, Reimagining the American Union: The Case for Abolishing State Government (Cambridge University Press 2025) argues that – if we care about democracy – we should imagine an America without state government. No longer a union of arbitrarily constructed states, the country would become a union of one American people. Reimagining the American Union understands state government as the root cause of the gravest threats to American democracy. While some of those threats are baked into the Constitution, the book argues that others are the product of state legislatures abusing their powers through gerrymanders, voter suppression, and other less-publicized manipulations that often target African-Americans and other minority voters. Reimagining the American Union interrogates how having national, state and local legislative bodies, taxation, bureaucracy, and regulation wastes taxpayer money and burdens the citizenry. After assessing the supposed benefits of state government, Professor Legomsky argues for a new, unitary American republic with only national and local governments. Stephen H. Legomsky is the John S. Lehmann University Professor Emeritus at the Washington University School of Law. Professor Legomsky has published scholarly books on immigration and refugee law, courts, and constitutional law. He served in the Obama Administration as Chief Counsel of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and later as Senior Counselor to Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson. He was a member of President-Elect Biden's transition team, has testified often before Congress, and has worked with state, local, UN, and foreign governments. Mentioned: Cambridge University press is offering a 20% discount here (until October) Susan's NBN interview with Richard Kreitner on Break It Up: Secession, Division, and The Secret History of America's Imperfect Union Jonathan A. Rodden's Why Cities Lose: The Deep Roots of the Urban-Rural Political Divide (Basic Books 2019) Hendrik Hertzberg's review of Robert A. Dahl's How Democratic Is the American Constitution (Yale) Shelby County v. Holder, the Supreme Court case that overturned the Voting Rights Act of 1965's pre-clearance requirement for historically discriminating districts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

Since American president Donald Trump was elected to a second term, it is common to hear citizens, journalists, and public officials distinguish between the laws and leaders of their states and the national government. Those who oppose Trump's policies with regard to reproductive rights, gun violence, LGBTQ+, education, police, and voting often present state constitutions, courts, laws, culture, and leaders as a bulwark against Trump's autocratic rule.  But Professor Stephen H. Legomsky sees it differently. His new book, Reimagining the American Union: The Case for Abolishing State Government (Cambridge University Press 2025) argues that – if we care about democracy – we should imagine an America without state government. No longer a union of arbitrarily constructed states, the country would become a union of one American people. Reimagining the American Union understands state government as the root cause of the gravest threats to American democracy. While some of those threats are baked into the Constitution, the book argues that others are the product of state legislatures abusing their powers through gerrymanders, voter suppression, and other less-publicized manipulations that often target African-Americans and other minority voters. Reimagining the American Union interrogates how having national, state and local legislative bodies, taxation, bureaucracy, and regulation wastes taxpayer money and burdens the citizenry. After assessing the supposed benefits of state government, Professor Legomsky argues for a new, unitary American republic with only national and local governments. Stephen H. Legomsky is the John S. Lehmann University Professor Emeritus at the Washington University School of Law. Professor Legomsky has published scholarly books on immigration and refugee law, courts, and constitutional law. He served in the Obama Administration as Chief Counsel of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and later as Senior Counselor to Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson. He was a member of President-Elect Biden's transition team, has testified often before Congress, and has worked with state, local, UN, and foreign governments. Mentioned: Cambridge University press is offering a 20% discount here (until October) Susan's NBN interview with Richard Kreitner on Break It Up: Secession, Division, and The Secret History of America's Imperfect Union Jonathan A. Rodden's Why Cities Lose: The Deep Roots of the Urban-Rural Political Divide (Basic Books 2019) Hendrik Hertzberg's review of Robert A. Dahl's How Democratic Is the American Constitution (Yale) Shelby County v. Holder, the Supreme Court case that overturned the Voting Rights Act of 1965's pre-clearance requirement for historically discriminating districts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Since American president Donald Trump was elected to a second term, it is common to hear citizens, journalists, and public officials distinguish between the laws and leaders of their states and the national government. Those who oppose Trump's policies with regard to reproductive rights, gun violence, LGBTQ+, education, police, and voting often present state constitutions, courts, laws, culture, and leaders as a bulwark against Trump's autocratic rule.  But Professor Stephen H. Legomsky sees it differently. His new book, Reimagining the American Union: The Case for Abolishing State Government (Cambridge University Press 2025) argues that – if we care about democracy – we should imagine an America without state government. No longer a union of arbitrarily constructed states, the country would become a union of one American people. Reimagining the American Union understands state government as the root cause of the gravest threats to American democracy. While some of those threats are baked into the Constitution, the book argues that others are the product of state legislatures abusing their powers through gerrymanders, voter suppression, and other less-publicized manipulations that often target African-Americans and other minority voters. Reimagining the American Union interrogates how having national, state and local legislative bodies, taxation, bureaucracy, and regulation wastes taxpayer money and burdens the citizenry. After assessing the supposed benefits of state government, Professor Legomsky argues for a new, unitary American republic with only national and local governments. Stephen H. Legomsky is the John S. Lehmann University Professor Emeritus at the Washington University School of Law. Professor Legomsky has published scholarly books on immigration and refugee law, courts, and constitutional law. He served in the Obama Administration as Chief Counsel of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and later as Senior Counselor to Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson. He was a member of President-Elect Biden's transition team, has testified often before Congress, and has worked with state, local, UN, and foreign governments. Mentioned: Cambridge University press is offering a 20% discount here (until October) Susan's NBN interview with Richard Kreitner on Break It Up: Secession, Division, and The Secret History of America's Imperfect Union Jonathan A. Rodden's Why Cities Lose: The Deep Roots of the Urban-Rural Political Divide (Basic Books 2019) Hendrik Hertzberg's review of Robert A. Dahl's How Democratic Is the American Constitution (Yale) Shelby County v. Holder, the Supreme Court case that overturned the Voting Rights Act of 1965's pre-clearance requirement for historically discriminating districts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics

Since American president Donald Trump was elected to a second term, it is common to hear citizens, journalists, and public officials distinguish between the laws and leaders of their states and the national government. Those who oppose Trump's policies with regard to reproductive rights, gun violence, LGBTQ+, education, police, and voting often present state constitutions, courts, laws, culture, and leaders as a bulwark against Trump's autocratic rule.  But Professor Stephen H. Legomsky sees it differently. His new book, Reimagining the American Union: The Case for Abolishing State Government (Cambridge University Press 2025) argues that – if we care about democracy – we should imagine an America without state government. No longer a union of arbitrarily constructed states, the country would become a union of one American people. Reimagining the American Union understands state government as the root cause of the gravest threats to American democracy. While some of those threats are baked into the Constitution, the book argues that others are the product of state legislatures abusing their powers through gerrymanders, voter suppression, and other less-publicized manipulations that often target African-Americans and other minority voters. Reimagining the American Union interrogates how having national, state and local legislative bodies, taxation, bureaucracy, and regulation wastes taxpayer money and burdens the citizenry. After assessing the supposed benefits of state government, Professor Legomsky argues for a new, unitary American republic with only national and local governments. Stephen H. Legomsky is the John S. Lehmann University Professor Emeritus at the Washington University School of Law. Professor Legomsky has published scholarly books on immigration and refugee law, courts, and constitutional law. He served in the Obama Administration as Chief Counsel of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and later as Senior Counselor to Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson. He was a member of President-Elect Biden's transition team, has testified often before Congress, and has worked with state, local, UN, and foreign governments. Mentioned: Cambridge University press is offering a 20% discount here (until October) Susan's NBN interview with Richard Kreitner on Break It Up: Secession, Division, and The Secret History of America's Imperfect Union Jonathan A. Rodden's Why Cities Lose: The Deep Roots of the Urban-Rural Political Divide (Basic Books 2019) Hendrik Hertzberg's review of Robert A. Dahl's How Democratic Is the American Constitution (Yale) Shelby County v. Holder, the Supreme Court case that overturned the Voting Rights Act of 1965's pre-clearance requirement for historically discriminating districts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/law

Since American president Donald Trump was elected to a second term, it is common to hear citizens, journalists, and public officials distinguish between the laws and leaders of their states and the national government. Those who oppose Trump's policies with regard to reproductive rights, gun violence, LGBTQ+, education, police, and voting often present state constitutions, courts, laws, culture, and leaders as a bulwark against Trump's autocratic rule.  But Professor Stephen H. Legomsky sees it differently. His new book, Reimagining the American Union: The Case for Abolishing State Government (Cambridge University Press 2025) argues that – if we care about democracy – we should imagine an America without state government. No longer a union of arbitrarily constructed states, the country would become a union of one American people. Reimagining the American Union understands state government as the root cause of the gravest threats to American democracy. While some of those threats are baked into the Constitution, the book argues that others are the product of state legislatures abusing their powers through gerrymanders, voter suppression, and other less-publicized manipulations that often target African-Americans and other minority voters. Reimagining the American Union interrogates how having national, state and local legislative bodies, taxation, bureaucracy, and regulation wastes taxpayer money and burdens the citizenry. After assessing the supposed benefits of state government, Professor Legomsky argues for a new, unitary American republic with only national and local governments. Stephen H. Legomsky is the John S. Lehmann University Professor Emeritus at the Washington University School of Law. Professor Legomsky has published scholarly books on immigration and refugee law, courts, and constitutional law. He served in the Obama Administration as Chief Counsel of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and later as Senior Counselor to Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson. He was a member of President-Elect Biden's transition team, has testified often before Congress, and has worked with state, local, UN, and foreign governments. Mentioned: Cambridge University press is offering a 20% discount here (until October) Susan's NBN interview with Richard Kreitner on Break It Up: Secession, Division, and The Secret History of America's Imperfect Union Jonathan A. Rodden's Why Cities Lose: The Deep Roots of the Urban-Rural Political Divide (Basic Books 2019) Hendrik Hertzberg's review of Robert A. Dahl's How Democratic Is the American Constitution (Yale) Shelby County v. Holder, the Supreme Court case that overturned the Voting Rights Act of 1965's pre-clearance requirement for historically discriminating districts

Since American president Donald Trump was elected to a second term, it is common to hear citizens, journalists, and public officials distinguish between the laws and leaders of their states and the national government. Those who oppose Trump's policies with regard to reproductive rights, gun violence, LGBTQ+, education, police, and voting often present state constitutions, courts, laws, culture, and leaders as a bulwark against Trump's autocratic rule.  But Professor Stephen H. Legomsky sees it differently. His new book, Reimagining the American Union: The Case for Abolishing State Government (Cambridge University Press 2025) argues that – if we care about democracy – we should imagine an America without state government. No longer a union of arbitrarily constructed states, the country would become a union of one American people. Reimagining the American Union understands state government as the root cause of the gravest threats to American democracy. While some of those threats are baked into the Constitution, the book argues that others are the product of state legislatures abusing their powers through gerrymanders, voter suppression, and other less-publicized manipulations that often target African-Americans and other minority voters. Reimagining the American Union interrogates how having national, state and local legislative bodies, taxation, bureaucracy, and regulation wastes taxpayer money and burdens the citizenry. After assessing the supposed benefits of state government, Professor Legomsky argues for a new, unitary American republic with only national and local governments. Stephen H. Legomsky is the John S. Lehmann University Professor Emeritus at the Washington University School of Law. Professor Legomsky has published scholarly books on immigration and refugee law, courts, and constitutional law. He served in the Obama Administration as Chief Counsel of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and later as Senior Counselor to Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson. He was a member of President-Elect Biden's transition team, has testified often before Congress, and has worked with state, local, UN, and foreign governments. Mentioned: Cambridge University press is offering a 20% discount here (until October) Susan's NBN interview with Richard Kreitner on Break It Up: Secession, Division, and The Secret History of America's Imperfect Union Jonathan A. Rodden's Why Cities Lose: The Deep Roots of the Urban-Rural Political Divide (Basic Books 2019) Hendrik Hertzberg's review of Robert A. Dahl's How Democratic Is the American Constitution (Yale) Shelby County v. Holder, the Supreme Court case that overturned the Voting Rights Act of 1965's pre-clearance requirement for historically discriminating districts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Day in Maine for Thursday, May 1st, 2025.

In this episode of the Tyler Tech Podcast, we examine how the evolving tech landscape, AI adoption, and changing organizational demands are reshaping state and local government.Guest host Bob Ragsdale, director of analyst relations at Tyler, sits down with Dustin Haisler, president of e.Republic, for a forward-looking conversation on the trends shaping public sector innovation. Drawing from his insights at the Center for Digital Government's Beyond the Beltway conference, Dustin explores how governments are managing technical debt, building enterprise technology strategies, and adapting to emerging tools and innovations shaping public sector operations.Dustin also discusses how agencies can embrace continuous improvement, foster a culture of innovation, and meet rising expectations from residents. From workforce reskilling to the importance of data governance and enterprise solutions, this episode is full of practical guidance for public sector leaders charting a course through uncertainty.Tune in to hear how IT leaders and mission owners alike can seize this moment to reimagine service delivery — and why there's never been a more exciting time to work in government.This episode also highlights Tyler Connect 2025, our annual conference designed to bring public sector professionals together to empower, collaborate, and imagine. Join us in San Antonio, Texas, from May 11-14, 2025, for product training, networking, and inspiration to help drive your organization forward. Early registration is now open — visit tylertech.com/connect to secure your spot!Blog: Let's Empower, Collaborate, and Imagine at Connect 2025!And learn more about the topics discussed in this episode with these resources:Download: Building a Resilient GovernmentDownload: A Digital Guide to Modernizing the Resident ExperienceDownload: Revolutionizing the Government Workforce With AIDownload: Digital Access and Accessibility in the Resident ExperienceDownload: How to Create a Unified Digital Payment ExperienceBlog: Partnering With Communities to Build ResilienceBlog: Increase Community Resilience With Modern Payment SystemsBlog: How Cloud-Based Solutions Expand Access to State ServicesListen to other episodes of the podcast.Let us know what you think about the Tyler Tech Podcast in this survey!

Shadow enviroment minister Brad Rosewell voiced his concern about the program with Tom Elliott.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Allen brought up a rumour on Tuesday morning, which has since been confirmed this morning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The independent review into the Wilcannia Weir replacement project delivers its findings to the community, the State Government announces grants of up to $1500 for drought affected farming families and rural small business owners, and the Mid-Murray Council receives over $200,000 to automate existing standpipes across the region.

State Senator Byron Pelton and Chuck Miller both joins to talk about the quagmire that the state of Colorado is truly in. When we say that Colorado is at the tip of the spear you will understand that when you listen to this.

Locals "blown away" by the volume and speed of Queensland floodwaters now reaching the north-east of South Australia, farmers welcome State Government drought funding for standpipes for critical water needs in the Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu, and entrepreneur Kelly Johnson named South Australia's 2025 AgriFutures Rural Women's Award winner.

Today's headlines include: Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has warned Australia will face “tsunami waves” of economic uncertainty, if the U.S. enters a recession. Thousands of doctors across NSW have commenced three days of industrial action, after 18-months of failed negotiations with the State Government. U.S. President Donald Trump has delayed a national TikTok ban for another 75 days, saying more time is needed to facilitate the sale of the Chinese-owned platform to an American buyer. And today’s good news: A community initiative in Iceland has led to the construction of more than 1,700 new wheelchair ramps. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Emma Gillespie Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Woster and Brad "Murdoc" Jurgensen discuss the surprises and frustrations of South Dakota's 2025 legislative session, from the ingestion bill to government funding.

  The process of managing North Carolina's massive state government workforce is a big and daunting job under the best of circumstances. And as was made clear in a recent legislative committee hearing, it's made much harder by the antiquated and underfunded HR systems the state employs. At present, the average length of time it […]

As the second Trump administration kicks off an ambitious AI agenda, individual states have been busy on this front as well. Should each state have their own approach, or should states like California and Texas lead the way?Dean Ball, Sunny Gandhi, and Kevin Frazier join the Fourth Branch podcast to discuss these various efforts to cover the conversation of AI on the state level and the increasing need for public AI literacy.

  Cryptocurrency. The topic is much in the news these days, but as with so many topics related to financial and economic policy, it's an area in which opinions are plentiful, but genuine knowledge is sometimes rather scarce. Fortunately for NC Newsline readers, a recent report by States Newsroom national technology reporter Paige Gross does […]

Be sure to support Baron and Arik:  Baron's social media: https://linktr.ee/baronbli  GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/world-turn... Route 21: https://rte21.org/ WIBM: https://wibm.us/ & https://waboysandmen.org/ To: sharlett.mena@leg.wa.gov; javier.valdez@leg.wa.gov; Chris.Stearns@leg.wa.gov; Kevin.Waters@leg.wa.gov; beth.doglio@leg.wa.gov; Darya.Farivar@leg.wa.gov; Deborah.Krishnadasan@leg.wa.gov; Jeff.Wilson@leg.wa.gov; marcus.riccelli@leg.wa.gov; bob.hasegawa@leg.wa.gov; claudia.kauffman@leg.wa.gov  Cc: mary.dye@leg.wa.gov; john.lovick@leg.wa.gov; Julia.Reed@leg.wa.gov; amy.walen@leg.wa.gov; Dan.Bronoske@leg.wa.gov; April.Berg@leg.wa.gov; Greg.Nance@leg.wa.gov; jesse.salomon@leg.wa.gov; tina.orwall@leg.wa.gov; judith.warnick@leg.wa.gov  Subject: Support for a Commission on Boys and Men  Hello Chairs Mena and Valdez and members of the State Government committees,  I am very excited about the potential for Washington to become the first in the nation to establish a Commission on Boys and Men. I am writing to ask that you please help make this happen.  I know that the idea of a government commission focused on helping boys and men sounds strange at first. When you look at the statistics, and you hear the real stories of struggle, though, it becomes clear that a commission on boys and men is indeed warranted and needed. Its work and recommendations will help amplify ongoing efforts to improve outcomes around education, homelessness, incarceration, suicides, mental and physical health, drug and alcohol abuse, family cohesion, and other important issues.  If possible, I strongly recommend checking out the work of Richard Reeved and his American Institute for Boys and Men, along with his book Of Boys and Men. I also want to point out that Democratic governors in multiple states have recently used their State of the State addresses to talk about the importance of supporting boys and men – including governors Wes Moore (Maryland), Gretchen Whitmer (Michigan), and Ned Lamont (Connecticut).  Thank you for your open heart to care for all Washingtonians, including boys and men, and for looking at what role you can play in bringing about the creation of a Washington State Commission on Boys and Men.  For more information on the grassroots advocacy campaign to establish a Washington State Commission on Boys and Men visit WABoysandMen.org and WIBM.us. — Check out my foundation, Higher Hope: Higher Hope Foundation: https://www.higherhope.org/  Shop my Merch! https://kendallrae.shop This episode is sponsored by: Hiya Quince Nutrafol - promo code: KENDALLRAE Check out Kendall's other podcasts: The Sesh & Mile Higher Follow Kendall! YouTube Twitter Instagram Facebook Mile Higher Zoo REQUESTS: General case suggestion form: https://bit.ly/32kwPly Form for people directly related/ close to the victim: https://bit.ly/3KqMZLj Discord: https://discord.com/invite/an4stY9BCN CONTACT: For Business Inquiries - kendall@INFAgency.com

March 14, 2025 - New York State Office of General Services Commissioner Jeanette Moy discusses her mandate to improve state government efficiency and promote innovation.

Today on Too Opinionated, we sit down with author Mark Harris to talk about his new book, House of the Holy. A true story that will shock you. This is an unprecedented story of one man's survival in his struggle against the power of the Federal Government, State Government, the extreme right, the religious right, the mob, and the cult of Freemasonry. It is extremely well documented and focuses on unholy alliances and the strangle hold religion and money have on politics and law enforcement. It exposes a legacy of hate and corruption in the religious right and Freemasonry. The colorful cast of often cartoonish characters is compelling and will shock and entertain the reader. It includes a federal convict engaged in a life of crime while local state and federal authorities run around in circles cleaning up after him, George W. Bush's former attorney, the son of a mobster who was a known associate of Santo Trafficante Jr., the son of the racist doctor who chose the first astronauts, former Governor Rick Scott, the US Acting Assistant Attorney General and future Acting Attorney General, and parade of religious leaders willing to commit crimes to protect a monster, and many others.  Buy House of the Holy here: https://trineday.com/products/houses-of-the-holy-a-nightmare-web-of-hate-crime-corruption-and-child-abuse   Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)  

Episode 324. I break down the circus of Zelinsky's meeting with Trump and the rusted saber rattling coming out of Europe against Russia. All is not what it seems as I break down how the EU is a creation of Operation Gladio funded by USAID and how now they're running a government in exile operation. Get Healthy With Mineral King! Die Mean Inc. Got Freeze Dried Beef? Brushbeater Beef has you covered! Check out our new precious metals sponsor! Get the Merch: Brushbeater Store The Guerilla's Guide to the Baofeng Radio is a #1 Bestseller!  Knightsbridge Research discount code: SCOUT Radio Contra Sponsors: Civil Defense Manual Tactical Wisdom Blacksmith Publishing Radio Contra Patron Program Brushbeater Training Calendar Brushbeater Forum

On Thursday, February 27, the Rhode Island House Committee on State Government and Elections heard public testimony on HR 5385 (COS Action's Article V application for a convention for proposing constitutional amendments that would impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the size and jurisdiction of the federal government, and impose term limits on members of Congress and other federal officials). Local supporters made their voices heard, as well as Regional Director Haley Shaw. A vote is expected at a later date.

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