Podcasts about State government

Roads and Road safety shadow minister Danny O'Brien joined Jimmy Bartel and Mark Allen to discuss the state government being exposed for using decade-old road crash data to guide its response to Victoria's growing pothole crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Pay disputes rarely stall before the first offer, yet that is the situation facing doctors in Victoria's public hospitals. Despite months of bargaining and escalating industrial action, the State Government has still not tabled a wage offer. John Ryan, Senior Workplace Relations Adviser with AMA Victoria and Industrial Officer with ASMOF Victoria, joins Anneliese Shortt, Marketing and Communications Director at the Bongiorno Group, to explain how the dispute reached this point. John outlines why doctors are seeking the same 28 per cent increase granted to nurses, a deal that has left some entry-level nurses earning more than entry-level doctors. He warns of the long-term risks to recruitment and retention, explains why Government funding holds the key to a resolution, and details the four-hour stop-work across 30 health services, including how patient safety will be protected. The Money Doctors is proudly brought to you by leading financial services organisation the Bongiorno Group, the preferred tax and accounting partner for the Australian Medical Association Victoria and the Victorian & Tasmanian Regional Alliance Partner of the Australian Orthopaedic Association. For more information, please call 03 9863 3111 or visit https://bongiorno.com.au/ This general advice has been prepared without taking account of your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider the appropriateness of this advice before acting on it. If this general advice relates to acquiring a financial product, you should obtain a Product Disclosure Statement before deciding to acquire the product. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, hosts Brianna Lennon and Eric Fey speak with Casandra Hockenberry. Previously, she worked at the Council of State Governments' Center for Innovation, but is now serving as the Program and Policy Director for Advance Elections, a nonpartisan, elections-focused consulting firm. They spoke about how election administrators can more effectively help overseas and military voters cast their absentee ballots, as well as the importance of consequence planning alongside emergency managers.

Sept. 23, 2026- We talk with Jane Rosenfeld, an elementary school teacher who wrote a picture book to help kids in New York learn some of the basics about their state government.

Todays headlines include: Smart glasses will be banned in all public schools in Western Australia, the State Government has announced. A man has been charged in relation to the shooting of an 11-year-old boy in Sydney. The Canadian province of British Columbia is suing ‌OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman over a school shooting that killed nine people in February. And today’s good news: An Australian-first medical facility has opened at Sydney’s Macquarie University, bringing together leading experts across motor neuron disease (MND), dementia and Parkinson’s disease. Sign up to our newsletters here! Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerProducer: Rosa Bowden 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.

Data Centres Australia chief executive Belinda Dennett joined Tom Elliott to discuss the government's proposal of a legal and social framework for data centres. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Integrity Sampling founder and former Victoria Police member Michael Wheeldon joined Tom Elliott to discuss the rapid increase in cocaine use in Victoria and why the state government refuses to fund road-side testing for the drug.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shadow Attorney General James Newbury told 3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott the government has privately expressed their desire to keep the immunity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode: A new investigation reveals that Florida was secretly confining immigrants in cages the size of phone booths inside its infamous prison camp in the middle of the Florida Everglades. Meanwhile, the state attorney general and politically ambitious judges are colluding to weaponize family-law courtrooms and use them as fronts in their crusades against women's healthcare and LGBTQ+ rights. Plus: A new developer-backed law out of Tallahassee is roiling local communities by unleashing more suburban sprawl. At the same time, cities, counties and towns are bracing for a property tax ballot measure that would open up huge deficits in local government budgets. They may sound like separate issues. But agricultural enclaves and Amendment 3 are two sides of the same coin.To make a donation to Seeking Rents, click here.To watch the First Coast Connect discussion on Amendment 3, click here. To watch the Talking Central Florida discussion on Hope Florida, click here. For more information about the Urban Land Institute Central Florida's Oct. 1 panel on Amendment 3, click here.To reserve tickets to the Oct. 10 recording of WSLR News' “Talk of the Town” roundtable about the influence of PACs and dark money in local elections, click here. To see how your elected representatives in Tallahassee voted on the agricultural enclaves bill, click here for the vote sheet from the House of Representatives and click here for the vote sheet from the Senate.Stories discussed in today's show:‘Alligator Alcatraz' detainees were held in cages the size of a phone boothFlorida AG Candidate Jose Javier Rodríguez wants probe of ‘Alligator Alcatraz' after DHS findingsSurrogacy is akin to slavery, Florida AG says, with big implications for familiesFlorida judge who questioned surrogacy appointed to appeals court by DeSantisFlorida AG made sweeping claims in confidential abortion caseSt. Johns County denies 4,462-acre Davis agricultural enclaveNew law has developers poised to build on thousands of acres of farmland around FloridaTallahassee wants total power to decide who pays taxes in Florida — and who gets a free rideQuestions or comments? Send ‘em to Garcia.JasonR@gmail.comListen to the show: Apple | SpotifyWatch the show: YouTube Get full access to Seeking Rents at jasongarcia.substack.com/subscribe

The State Government announces a $109million support package for SA's struggling wine industry, farming groups raise concerns over the government's changes to working holiday-maker visas, and safety warnings after near-misses involving photography drones and low-flying aircraft over canola crops.

When a host city signs the contract to put on the Olympic and Paralympic Games, they don't just have to deal with local government to make them happen. LA 2028 has to work with municipal, county and state governments, as well as commissions and the federal government for funding, as well as regulatory needs. Jason Sisney, Budget Advisor for the Speaker's Office at the California State Assembly, joins us to talk about the state's involvement in the LA28 Games. From temporary venues to environmental issues - and even gun control laws, the state has been working with the LA Organizing Committee for over a decade to help the Games happen. Jason sheds light on the importance of the Games not building any new venues and what they're doing differently than in 1984. Jason shows us the amazing effort it takes from all levels of government to make an Olympics and Paralympics happen in California. As an Olympic historian, he also talks about the financial debacle that was the 1960 Winter Olympics and why the state doesn't want a repeat of that in 2028. Jason is a great follow on Instagram and LinkedIn, so add him there! Also, if you're into infrastructure talk around LA-area mega-events like the Olympics and Paralympics, check out Alissa Walker's Torched LA. She gets into the nitty gritty of all of the good stuff regarding civic funding and policy around mega-events in the Los Angeles area.    Also on this episode, the Institute for Applied Economics of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation published an economic analysis of the potential impact of the Games on the local economy. We take a look at the numbers.  Plus, LA28 is implementing a food truck program, which has Alison very excited!   For a transcript of this episode, please visit http://flamealivepod.com.   Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!     Photo courtesy of Jason Sisney.   *** Keep the Flame Alive: Obsessed with the Olympics and Paralympics? Just curious about how Olympic and Paralympic sports work? You've found your people! Join your hosts, Olympic aunties Alison Brown and Jill Jaracz for smart, fun, and down-to-earth interviews with athletes coaches, and the unsung heroes behind the Games. Get the stories you don't find anywhere else. Tun in weekly all year-round, and daily during the Olympics and Paralympics. We're your cure for your Olympic Fever! Call us: (208) FLAME-IT. ***     Support the show: http://flamealivepod.com/support Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Become a patron and get bonus content: http://www.patreon.com/flamealivepod Buy merch here: https://flamealivepod.dashery.com Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: hhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/flamealivepod Newsletter: Sign up at https://flamealivepod.substack.com/subscribe VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348            

City of Port Phillip mayor, Alex Makin, joined Jacqui Felgate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we invited our state senator, Katie Muth, to give us a peek behind the curtain into her work to stop the Pennhurst data center and the unexpected factors that make that work harder. No matter where you live, this is essential information to understand how this relatively new issue dramatically affects your life and well-being. 00:00 - Introduction 00:57 - How Does the Data Center Issue Uniquely Affect Pennsylvania? 05:54 - Pennsylvania's Energy Infrastructure 09:05 - Background Info on Data Centers 15:30 - The Aidans' Plan to Bring Pennsylvania Back 17:00 - Our Community, Data Centers, and the Environment 50:00 - Dyatlov Pass, the Khamar Daban Incident, and the Dangers of Infrasound 54:20 - Will Data Centers Bring in Tax Revenue? 57:42 - It's All the Oil and Gas Lobby? Always Has Been 1:16:00 - The Politics of Data Centers 1:30:08 - AI in the Workplace and Social Life 1:35:43 - Campaign Finance, Corruption, and Issues in State Government 1:57:00 - Remediation and Regulation 2:01:14 - Local Control 2:13:50 - Conclusion

Bunnings managing director Michael Schneider joined Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft to discuss why retailers have condemned the Victorian government’s watered-down workplace protection orders for staff facing abuse and violence, labelling the promised crackdown in Australia’s retail crime capital as a weak response that risks deepening the state’s growing crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacqui Felgate reacts to the latest announcement from the state Labor government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get your motor running, a brand new MN poll, Amy Klobuchar is one of the Five Fingers of State Government, Matt from Duluth Stove & Fireplace, the Lisa Demuth press release, Winter WX outlook, LA chopper crash, and FBI Director Kash Patel grilled at Oversight Meeting...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jessica Dilley, MDOT Alternative Program Deliveries Director, joined The Extra Mile Podcast to take a deep dive into the I-20/I-55 Freight Corridors Improvement Project - what we're calling "The Big Fix."Creators & Guests Will Craft - Host Paul Katool - Host Drew Hall - Producer Jessica Headrick Dilley - Guest Click here to watch a video of this episode. Click here to view the episode transcript.

Star Tribune reporter Ryan Faircloth joins Chad to discuss his weekend piece delivering more news and details regarding fraud in Minnesota how slow the government was to address the problem.

The 3AW Drive host had her say on the tragic story from the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barrie AKA 'Bro Trubie', longtime friend of the late Peter ‘Tiki’ Mason, joined Jacqui Felgate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgie Purcell is the Animal Justice Party Member of the Legislative Council for Northern Victoria, and her recent parliamentary advocacy has delivered major developments regarding transparency, native forests, koalas, and the greyhound racing industry. In September 2026, Georgie Purcell moved a “production of documents” motion in Parliament to force the release of an $850,000 taxpayer-funded study titled The Status of Victoria’s Koala Population: Surveys to Estimate Abundance, Genetic Diversity and Koala Health, which had been withheld since June 2025. Just minutes before her scheduled address, the State Government released the report and concurrently announced a $2.6 million commitment toward koala research, welfare, and habitat restoration. Purcell has continuously challenged the ongoing destruction of native forests, pushing back against legislative loopholes and exemptions that allow commercial timber operations or continued logging under alternative guises (such as fire management and safety mitigation) post-official phase-out. Purcell has heavily targeted the greyhound racing industry to increase integrity, accountability, and real-time welfare tracking. Her ongoing watchdog efforts—highlighted by campaigns focusing on GRV operations and monitoring (“moving cameras” and broadcast transparency)—strive to eliminate hidden injuries, track whole-of-life data for every registered greyhound, and expose practices occurring on and off the track. The post Sat,12th Sept, 2026: Georgie Purcell, Member Legislative Council, Nthrn Victoria, Animal Justice Party; Native forest logging; release of documents re: Koala population; GRV Moving Cameras appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft confirmed a rumour from earlier in the year as it was revealed on Thursday evening the Victorian state government has decriminalised begging.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2GB Mornings listener Zoran spent at least 20 hours in St George Hospital's Emergency Department, waiting for a bed for his daughter. As Zoran waited, the NSW Health Minister Ryan Park was giving a press conference outside that very facility. The State Government says our hosptials are full, due to wait times for NDIS and Aged Care services funded by their federal counterparts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Elliott said that for IBAC to be more effective, it needs to have the power to go back and reopen previous investigations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Talk World Radio we're talking about the influence of the Israeli government, not just on the U.S. government but on government at the state level here in Virginia, and some of the things that can be done about it. We welcome two guests. Dr. Alex Hilert is a Jewish-American anti-zionist activist and organizer with the Richmond Chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America and the Virginia Coalition of Human Rights. Dr. Hilert works as a community mental health counselor and professor in Richmond, VA. He is on the steering committee for the Dismantle VIAB and VRS Divest campaigns. Dr. Philip Farah was born and raised in Jerusalem. He is a Palestinian who came to the United States in 1978. He has lived, and worked in several Arab countries. A founding member of the Palestinian Christian Alliance for Peace, Dr. Farah has spoken widely on West Asia justice issues, and his writings have appeared in several publications. Philip has relatives in Gaza who were among the victims of Israel's genocidal war. He recently retired after a 35-year career as a public sector economist. Divesting the Virgina Retirement System https://vrsdivest.org Upcoming Event on September 19, 2026, in Richmond, Virginia https://bit.ly/vrsrichmond

3AW Drive host Jacqui Felgate has weighed in on the promises from both parties, saying Transurban investors will be "laughing all the way to the bank".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane slammed the state government's response to gang crime, saying families in Sydney are "terrified". She stopped short of calling for mandatory minimum sentences for gang related crime. The leader spoke about what she called mixed messaging on drugs from the State Government in the wake of new pill testing funding. Ms Sloane was also pressed on her leadership, and the resignation of Liberal Party star, Manly MP James Griffin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's your local news for Thursday, August 27, 2026:Hear about how the State Government considers reforming the laws around cemeteriesSouthern Wisconsin braces itself for rising food insecurityLearn how some municipalities pool their insurance needsWe'll help you plan one last round of summer fishingHear whether Forward Madison continued their lossless streakAnd Much More.

The State Government announces a $6.5 million package for dealing with a potential locust outbreak, Australia's meat processors say trade barriers and increasing costs are making it harder to do business, and a wetland management trial in SA's mid-Murray region showcasing what's possible when carp is removed.

The mother has released a statement, and 3AW Drive host Jacqui Felgate weighed in on the distressing incident. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government will survive, but will the Constitution? Trump started building a lavish, taxpayer-funded gilded ballroom. Now he's turning it into a police state bunker.

https://www.nascio.org/resource/here-to-stay-here-to-grow-a-national-portrait-of-state-digital-accessibility-officers/In this episode of NASCIO Voices, Amy Glasscock and Alex Whitaker welcome back Kalea Young-Gibson to discuss NASCIO's new survey of state accessibility officers. The conversation explores how state accessibility programs have evolved from grassroots efforts driven by passionate individuals into enterprise-level functions shaped by the 2024 DOJ final rule on digital accessibility. Key findings reveal that while states are making progress, significant gaps remain in document remediation, high-traffic system compliance, and vendor accessibility verification — largely due to capacity and staffing constraints rather than lack of will. The discussion also covers the role of AI in accelerating accessibility work, the rise of accessibility officers as enterprise leaders reporting directly to CIOs, and what the future holds as equity becomes an operational discipline in government. The episode wraps with a lightning round covering tattoos, the Chewy app and an unnecessary Nintendo Switch purchase.

3AW Drive host Jacqui Felgate has urged the state government to tighten e-bike laws, saying Victoria's are the worst in the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The biggest changes in decades are coming to mentor coaching. Today's show walks you through the research behind the new Mentor Coaching Competencies, explains the brand-new Mentor Coach Specialization (MCS) credential, and lays out exactly what mentors and mentees need to do before the January 1, 2027 deadline. We also discuss the bigger shift coming in April 2027, when the portfolio path performance evaluation is retired in favor of documented mentor coaching. If you're feeling “change anxiety” about these new guidelines, join us for today's conversation!Carrie Abner is the VP of ICF Credentials and Standards and a Certified Association Executive (CAE) who has advanced professional associations at the local, state, national, and international levels. With a passion for bringing together diverse communities of practitioners through common purpose and voice, Carrie has more than two decades of experience in communications, domestic and foreign policy, and nonprofit management in her roles at the International Coaching Federation, The Council of State Governments, and the International Council for Voluntary Action. Show Highlights:Maintaining the highest standards requires constant growth and change.Mentor coaching: What is it, and why is it important at every level?Mentor coaching is a requirement at the ACC level.Highlights of the upcoming changes–and the research data behind themWhat the new guidelines mean for mentor coaches and mentees in 2026 and 2027Understanding the new Mentor Coach Specialization (MCS) credential– and the two paths to achieve itFinding the courses you need (See Resources below for specific links.)Requirements for experienced mentor coachesBenefits of the new requirements: reduced application fees, faster review times, and the ability to match language/accessibility needsKey takeaways from CarrieAn ideal breakdown of 10 hours of mentor coaching for mentors and menteesResources:Mentor Coach Specialization (MCS) ApplicationMentor Coaching HandbookIntroduction to Mentor Coach Specialization MCSWhat Qualifies as Mentor Coaching Hours?MCS Standard Sample ApplicationMCS Credit for Prior Learning Sample ApplicationConnect with Meg:Explore our mentor program! Now enrolling for Fall 2026! Click here for more information!Learn more about the STaR Coach Community. We would love for you to join us!Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com. Mentioned in this episode:Mentor ProgramIf you're working toward your ACC or PCC credential, or if it's time to recertify your ACC mentor, coaching isn't just a requirement on a checklist. It's one of the most transformative investments you can make in yourself and your coaching. I've taught or mentored over 2000 coaches, and I hear the same thing again and again. I came because I had to, and I am so glad that I did. Coaches tell me they walk away with renewed energy, deeper confidence and a community of peers who genuinely support each other. Here's what you need to know right now. Mentor coaching must span a minimum of three months, so the time to start is not when your credential is just about to expire. And if you complete your hours in 2026, you get ahead of the upcoming ICF changes, which means peace of mind along with skill development. My fall cohort is already filling up. Every group is capped at ten. It's small, personal, and powerful. If you've been waiting for the right time, this is it. So head over to Star Coach Show. That's https://starcoachshow.com/mentor/ to grab your spot or to learn more. I'd love to work with you. Now, let's get into today's show.

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Today, Trump ordered the Pentagon to curtail military exercises with our ally South Korea; a top admiral concedes the abysmal conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln; Jared Kushner meets with Hamas to advance Trump's vision for Gaza; the White House took steps to withhold funding from Colorado over Tina Peters; Donald threatens to bomb our ally Oman if they cut a deal with Iran, the Supreme Court again rejects Trump's push to get his $5.8M back from E Jean Carroll; the NAACP is joining the legal team looking into the death of Nolan Wells; Washington is poised to elect the first out Black trans woman to a state legislature in the United States; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Thank You, Upwork Visit Upwork.com right now and post your job for free.  Thank You HomeServe For 50% less your first year, go to HomeServe.com/dailybeans. Void in Florida. The Trump Epstein Memorial Bookmobile The Daily Beans is proud to partner with Miles Taylor and our friends at DEFIANCE.org For a limited time, members of the Daily Beans community can receive a FREE 3-month full membership to DEFIANCE.org and gain access to one of the fastest-growing pro-democracy movements in America. Join here: https://www.defiance.org/beans Diamond Dames - Subscribe here: Diamond Dames - A Ted Lasso PodcastDiamond Dames - YouTube playlist   The Latest Breakdown→ INSIDE Trump DOJ's BRUTAL Epstein Court Reckoning StoriesTrump Orders Pentagon to Curtail Military Exercises With Ally South Korea | The New York Times Top Admiral Praises Sailors but Concedes Hardships After Visit to U.S.S. Lincoln | New York Times Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it ‘gets in the way' | The Washington Post New evidence suggests White House took steps to punish Colorado over Tina Peters case | MS NOW NAACP Office of General Counsel Joins Nolan Wells' Family Legal Team | NAACP Washington Is Poised To Elect The First Out Black Trans Woman To A State Legislature In The US | Erin In The Morning Good Trouble National Parks Conservation Association - Protect Our National Parks | NPCA.ORG Democracy Forward - democracyforward.org NARF - narf.org5Calls.org →Friday August 28 in DC March On Washington 2026 -marchonwashington2026.com Check your voter registration and deadlines → Voter Registration Deadlines - Vote.org →Helpline Orientation- Spanish Speakers Needed! · VoteRiders →Help save Texas from Ken Paxton! →NO HATE in WA State →Stand With Minnesota →iceout.org Good News Oct 9 -Southwest Funny Fest:Dana Goldberg's Southwest FunnyFest - City of Albuquerque -Email Dana@DanaGoldberg.com for sponsorship information Tickets for Dana Goldberg: Outrageous - Sep 23 - Den Theater - Chicago  →Share your Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans →Beans Talk audio -beans-talk.simplecast.com Subscribe to the MSW on YouTube - MSW Media - YouTube Our Donation Links The Trevor Project - trevorproject.org/beans Blue Wave California - ActBlue.com/donate/msw-bwc Donate to Public Citizen - https://citizen.org/beans/Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans Fundraiser Pathways to Citizenship - boomerang - pathways  Dana and The Daily Beans support of Human Rights Campaign ONE CAUSE HRC The Daily Beans supports It Gets BetterNational Security Counselors - Donate, WhistleblowerAid.org/beans Dr. Allison Gill - The Breakdown | Allison Gill, Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com - Bluesky, MSW & The Daily Beans Podcast @muellershewrote - Instagram, MSW Media - YouTube →Federal workers email AG - fedoath@pm.me Dana Goldberg - Dana is on Patreon! At Dana's Dugout, @dgcomedy - Bluesky, @dgcomedy - IG, Dana Goldberg - Facebook,  DanaGoldberg.com More from MSW Media - Shows, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Allison Gill Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Federal spending transparency has been a bipartisan goal for nearly two decades, and USAspending.gov was built to help taxpayers follow the money. But a new report from the Project on Government Oversight suggests that much of the accountability challenge begins after dollars leave federal agencies and move through states and other intermediaries. Joining me to explain what government can and can't see today is Sean Moulton, senior policy analyst at POGO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From shocking developments in federal oversight to South Carolina political showdowns, things are heating up!

Get ready for an explosive breakdown as Dr. Oz exposes rampant Medicaid fraud across multiple states!

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State government affects your family every day—but many Christians don't realize just how much influence state legislators have over the issues that matter most.In this episode of Conversations with Christians Engaged, part of our Local Government Lessons series, Ben Quine sits down with Indiana State Representative Joanna King to discuss how state government works, why biblical leadership matters, and how Christians can faithfully serve their communities through public office.Representative King shares her journey from business owner and school board member to the Indiana House of Representatives, offering practical insight into the responsibilities of state legislators, the importance of principled leadership, and the impact state governments have on education, public safety, parental rights, the sanctity of life, and protecting children.Whether you've considered running for office or simply want to better understand how state government affects your everyday life, this conversation will encourage and equip you to engage with wisdom and purpose.In this episode:Why state government impacts your daily lifeWhat a state legislator actually doesHow Joanna King was called into public serviceWhy biblical worldview matters in policymakingProtecting children, strengthening families, and defending lifeHow Christians can influence the next generation of leaders

China's influence inside the United States may be far greater than most Americans realize. In this episode of The Tudor Dixon Podcast, Tudor Dixon sits down with Michael Lucci, Founder, CEO, and Chairman of State Armor, to examine how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is allegedly expanding its influence through election interference, higher education, critical infrastructure, birth tourism, and state-level infiltration. The conversation explores growing concerns over: China's alleged efforts to influence U.S. elections Birth tourism and the debate surrounding birthright citizenship CCP influence at American universities and research institutions National security risks involving data centers and critical infrastructure Chinese ownership near U.S. military installations Foreign influence in state governments and the judicial system Solar infrastructure, energy security, and cybersecurity vulnerabilities The Environmental Law Institute and environmental policy debates Media influence, propaganda, and America's response to China's global strategy Why state governments are becoming the front lines in protecting national security Tudor and Michael also discuss the broader geopolitical competition between the United States and China, the importance of safeguarding American institutions, and why many believe the country is entering a new era of strategic competition with the CCP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kentucky State Representative Vanessa Grossl joins hosts Ryan Stevens and Ryan DeMara to talk about her extensive background experience that led her to the statehouse, including teaching English abroad, working at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, running an international center for the City of Lexington, shaping state policy at the Council of State Governments, working in tech startups, and finally flipping a state house seat.Rep. Grossl shares what surprised her most about life as a first term legislator and reflects on how her varied career, including her time spent living and working in Japan, shapes her views on education and personal responsibility. She also previews her top legislative priority for the next session, closing a dangerous regulatory gap around compounding pharmacies, med spas, and weight loss drugs after a constituent's harrowing medical scare. She also talks the value of the legislative conference circuit (CSG, ALEC, NCSL), and, of course, her favorite of the nearly 60 countries she's visited.

North Carolina’s new state budget runs more than 600 pages and includes dozens of other law changes unrelated to spending – many of which are only slowly coming to light and public awareness. NC Newsline state government reporter Brandon Kingdollar followed the twists and turns of the budget making process and recently joined us to discuss some of the controversial pieces of legislation included in the $34 billion spending package. In Part Two of our discussion, we turned our attention to legislative efforts to ban hemp products and to alter the rules governing our elections and how people vote. Click here to listen to the full interview with NC Newsline state government reporter Brandon Kingdollar.

In this episode, Congressman Andy Biggs discusses his decision to run for governor of Arizona, his views on health freedom, international influence, and how state leadership can protect individual liberties while promoting healthier communities. Congressman Biggs agrees that local control is the way to go for health freedom and choice. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Arizona Governor's Race 01:20 Local Control and Health Freedom 04:29 International Influence vs. Local Governance 07:03 Medical Freedom and Individual Rights 08:36 Protecting Healthcare Workers' Freedom 10:00 Rebuilding Trust in Medicine and Government 11:46 State Government's Role in Health 14:45 Nutrition and Health Education 16:24 Appealing to Independent Voters 18:44 Top Priorities for Arizona 22:22 Engagement and Voting in Arizona Resources Mentioned Andy Biggs for Arizona Governor Arizona Voter Guide from Stand for Health Freedom One Dream on Instagram: @onedream.podcast — DM us your detox questions Follow The One Dream Podcast:

Our federal government is clearly, visibly fucked on too many levels to count. Even scarier? Our state legislatures have immense power and far fewer eyes on them, making them even easier to sway. But this also means they're attainable targets for us, the people, to organize and take back. This week, Adam speaks with former New York senator Daniel Squadron, author of The Fourth Branch: How State Government Can Save Our Union, about how a focus on our states might just be what we need to save democracy. Find Daniel's book at factuallypod.com/books--SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSEE ADAM ON TOUR: https://www.adamconover.net/tourdates/SUBSCRIBE to and RATE Factually! on:» Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/factually-with-adam-conover/id1463460577» Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fK8WJw4ffMc2NWydBlDyJAbout Headgum: Headgum is an LA & NY-based podcast network creating premium podcasts with the funniest, most engaging voices in comedy to achieve one goal: Making our audience and ourselves laugh. Listen to our shows at https://www.headgum.com.» SUBSCRIBE to Headgum: https://www.youtube.com/c/HeadGum?sub_confirmation=1» FOLLOW us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/headgum» FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/headgum/» FOLLOW us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@headgum» Advertise on Factually! via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – People act as if the federal government is the supreme law of the land. They're not. The federal government was created by the states to serve the states, which means the states oversee the federal government. This is really amazing when you realize that We the People have much more power and control over the states than the federal government...

Did Trump's endorsement help or hurt Pam Evette? South Carolina's governor race is tighter than ever as polls conflict, candidates battle for undecided voters, and political insiders scramble ahead of Election Day. SOCIAL MEDIA POST

Edward J. Larson explains that George Mason drafted the Virginia Declaration of Rights while Washington realized he must preserve his army through retreat. The revolution shifted toward establishing independent state governments based on popular sovereignty. (12/16)1850