Podcasts about state legislators

The Tragic Case of Molly Bish  Molly Bish was 16 years old and working as a lifeguard at Comins Pond in Warren. She'd only been working there about a week on June 27th, 2000 when her mother dropped her off for her 10:00 shift. Swimmers would be arriving any minute, but just minutes later when they started piling in for swim lessons, there was no lifeguard on duty. In a matter of minutes Molly vanished, but it would be three years before her partial remains would be discovered, and over twenty with no answers. This case remains unsolved to this day, although the investigation is very much active. **Anyone With information about the Molly Bish case should call the State Police tip line at 508-453-7575 Morbid Chats With Heather Bish Before recording episode 214, The Tragic Case of Molly Bish, we reached out to Molly's sister Heather who has been working tirelessly to get Molly's case solved. Heather was kind enough to join us for an episode to give us an inside scoop on all the work she's been doing to get Molly's case solved, and just to let us in on who Molly was as a sister, a daughter and as a friend. Let's all work together and get this case solved! TO HELP YOU CAN: Call the MA state police with any tips regarding Molly's case at 508-453-7575 Contact your regional State Legislator to ask them to support S1595, An act permitting familial searching and partial DNA matches in investigating certain unsolved crimes. (You can find their numbers and email here:Molly Bish Foundation Sources:https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-xpm-2003-06-22-0306220015-story.htmlhttps://www.telegram.com/article/20090128/NEWS/901280281https://www.boston25news.com/news/molly-bish-rodney-stanger-may-have-crossed-paths-1/141310989/https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/blog/mass_roundup/2013/09/molly-bish-remains-palmer-racetrack.htmlhttps://storiesoftheunsolved.com/2019/04/10/the-murder-of-molly-bish/: https://www.masslive.com/news/2013/09/family_of_murdered_teenager_mo.html   Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash KelleyListener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra LallyListener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Born with spina bifida after his dad was exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam, Josh Turek overcame 21 surgeries by the age of 12. He found the game of wheelchair basketball and would represent the U.S. at four Paralympics, including two gold medals. He currently serves as a State Legislator in Iowa and is currently running to represent his home state in the United State Senate.

Big companies would have to disclose historical ties to slavery under a bill advancing in the legislature. And, some Democratic lawmakers want to consider reintroducing grizzly bears to California.

June 19, 2026 ~ State Senator Kevin Hertel D-St. Clair Shores is one of 7 Michigan Senate Democrats who introduced legislation to hold data centers accountable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh opened their show by reacting to a Bears stadium bill stalling before state legislators adjourned. What does it mean for the Bears' pursuit of a new stadium? Later, they conducted the Pick 6 segment, where they debated the top sports stories of the day.

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode: National Conference of State Legislators, “FY 2027 State Budget Status,” May 7, 2026, https://www.ncsl.org/fiscal/fy-2027-state-budget-status. Robert Tann, “Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signs state budget, with Medicaid taking brunt of cuts to close $1 billion gap,” May 8, 2026, https://www.aspentimes.com/news/colorado-new-budget-cuts-medicaid/, The Aspen Times. Liese Klein, “Connecticut hospitals get funding boost as federal Medicaid cuts loom,” May 9, 2026, https://www.ctinsider.com/business/article/connecticut-hospitals-budget-provider-tax-medicaid-22244864.php, CT Insider. Clark Corbin, “Idaho Senate passes rewritten health and welfare budget with additional budget cuts,” March 26, 2026, https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/03/26/idaho-senate-passes-rewritten-health-and-welfare-budget-with-additional-budget-cuts/, Idaho Capital Sun. Jason Bailey, “Budget Agreement Cuts and Freezes Funding for Most Services, Continues to Underfund Medicaid,” April 15, 2026, https://kypolicy.org/budget-agreement-cuts-and-freezes-funding-for-most-services-continues-to-underfund-medicaid/, Kentucky Center for Economic Policy. Roz Brown, “NM's Medicaid program gets state funding boost after federal cuts,” March 26, 2026, https://www.krwg.org/regional/2026-03-26/nms-medicaid-program-gets-state-funding-boost-after-federal-cuts, KRWG Public Media. Hayley DeSilva, “Layoffs, closures tracker: Providence to cut 40 positions,” May 12, 2026, https://www.modernhealthcare.com/providers/staffing/mh-layoffs-closures-healthcare-live-updates/, Modern Healthcare. Rural Health Today is a production of Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan and a member of the Health Podcast Network. Our host is JJ Hodshire, our producer is Kyrsten Newlon, and our audio engineer is Kenji Ulmer. Special thanks to our special guests for sharing their expertise on the show, and also to the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealthtoday.com.

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Send us a text and chime in!Arizona State Representatives Quang Nguyễn and Selina Bliss delivered a critical mid-session legislative update, sounding concern regarding the Prescott Rodeo grounds. The lawmakers warned that the $15.3 million state appropriation—specifically secured for crucial infrastructure at the Prescott Rodeo Grounds, home of theWorld's Oldest Rodeo—is in serious jeopardy of being clawed back by the state if the City of Prescott deviates from the original, approved plans.Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

04/16/26: Shelly Carlson is the Mayor of Moorhead and is running for Minnesota House District 4A. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode features Wrong About Everything co-hosts and Momentum Advocacy co-owners Amy Frederiksen and Brian McDaniel, uber-fan Bernie Bomberg and psychic Ruth Lordan.

On-Location Interview with Donna Anthony 2026 Alaska House District Candidate, from the 2026 SHOT Show in Las Vegas. Donna Anthony is the Chief of Police for the Chickaloon Tribal Police Department and has over 20 years of law enforcement and security experience that includes being a sworn Police Officer with the Palmer Police Department in Alaska, and a Deputy Sheriff in Ohio. She in 2026, is also running for the State Legislator position -State House District 26. SHOT Show (Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show) is an annual event held in Las Vegas, primarily for professionals in the firearms, ammunition, and outdoor industries. The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) hosts this event, which is one of the largest trade shows of its kind, where manufacturers, dealers, and enthusiasts gather to showcase new products, network, and discuss industry trends. The show features everything from firearms and accessories to outdoor gear and survival tools, drawing thousands of attendees from around the world. Originally Aired 4.2.26

On Wednesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan breaks a big story ahead of the Wisconsin Supreme Court election: Liberal candidate Chris Taylor violated judicial ethics rules that she herself introduced as a member of the State Legislature. Plus, the Supreme Court debates birthright citizenship with President Trump in attendance and a non-profit scandal in Green Bay blows up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Wednesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan breaks a big story ahead of the Wisconsin Supreme Court election: Liberal candidate Chris Taylor violated judicial ethics rules that she herself introduced as a member of the State Legislature. Plus, the Supreme Court debates birthright citizenship with President Trump in attendance and a non-profit scandal in Green Bay blows up.

This fall, New Mexico voters will decide whether to finally pay state lawmakers a salary, joining the rest of the nation. Senior Producer Lou DiVizio sat down with Mason Graham, a policy advisor with Common Cause New Mexico, to talk about the choice for voters — and other Common Cause priorities, including protecting voting rights amid federal pressure to restrict access.Podcast Host: Lou DiVizioGuest: Mason Graham, Policy Advisor, Common Cause New Mexico 

We've had a tie in the State House twice now, and that's not good for getting things done. Rep. Paul Torkleson has a plan to fix it. He joins Jason.

March 2nd, 2026

Thursday February 19 2026 Republican State Legislators Rush to Limit Their Own Regulators

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu enters her second term on awkward footing with important partners.

A special edition of Recovery Coast to Coast, as RC2C host Neil Scott presents highlights from the recent King County Behavorial Health Forum, featuring three recovery stories and comments from some of the 20 legislators who were on stage to listen and learn. 

Exclusive interview with Tennessee Rep. Harold Love Jr., President of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators, a bipartisan membership organization dedicated to empowering African American state legislators across the country and reactions to the 50 Cent produced Netflix documentary "Sean Combs: The Reckoning". 

EJ Juarez joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about his career in politics and his role as Executive Director at State Innovation Exchange (SiX), a progressive group working with state legislators across the country.

11/12/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from Killdeer on his way to Williston, ND, and talks about Dickinson State University. Joel chats with Ty Orton, the executive director for the DSU Heritage Foundation. They are also joined by former State Legislator, Shirley Meyer, to elaborate on the greatness of Dickinson, ND. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Republican state senator and a Democratic state representative presented a grim picture of Colorado's budget in Dolores Saturday morning.

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12 - Trump has brokered peace in the Middle East, and even his biggest critics are giving him credit for what he has done. Will he get the Nobel Peace Prize? Dom lays out the odds. 1205 - Jack Ciattarelli is firm on his position of gravy vs. sauce and pasta vs. macaroni. 1215 - Side - associated with New Jersey 1230 - Former Minority Republican Leader of the NYC Council and State Legislator, Joe Borelli, joins us to break down the state of the NYC mayoral race. How strong of a grip does Zohran Mamdani have on the race? Can Cuomo mount a comeback? Where is Joe leaning with his vote? Are Mamdani's voters willfully ignorant of socialism? What is the state of the government shutdown? 1245 - TPUSA is having their own Super Bowl halftime show. Will the NFL be scared for their advertisers? 1250 - PA Senator Dave McCormick joins us as Trump was able to strike peace in the Middle East. What is Dave's take on what Trump has done here? Is Trump an isolationist, or just using American influence to his advantage? Dave details how dumb shutting down the government is, just because Democrats want to stick it to Trump.

12 - Trump has brokered peace in the Middle East, and even his biggest critics are giving him credit for what he has done. Will he get the Nobel Peace Prize? Dom lays out the odds. 1205 - Jack Ciattarelli is firm on his position of gravy vs. sauce and pasta vs. macaroni. 1215 - Side - associated with New Jersey 1230 - Former Minority Republican Leader of the NYC Council and State Legislator, Joe Borelli, joins us to break down the state of the NYC mayoral race. How strong of a grip does Zohran Mamdani have on the race? Can Cuomo mount a comeback? Where is Joe leaning with his vote? Are Mamdani's voters willfully ignorant of socialism? What is the state of the government shutdown? 1245 - TPUSA is having their own Super Bowl halftime show. Will the NFL be scared for its advertisers? 1250 - PA Senator Dave McCormick joins us as Trump was able to strike peace in the Middle East. What is Dave's take on what Trump has done here? Is Trump an isolationist, or just using American influence to his advantage? Dave details how dumb shutting down the government is, just because Democrats want to stick it to Trump. Your calls. 1 - Dom kicks off hour two with the political violence that keeps rising from the left. Is Antifa on the same level as Hamas and ISIS? 110 - Your calls. 120 - Is the Pope serious with his latest comments? Your calls. 130 - Award-winning film critic, journalist, and founder of Hollywood in Toto, Christian Toto, joins us. Is One Battle After Another an irresponsible movie to release in this day and age? Why did the media not come after this movie like critics did in 2019 for Todd Phillips' Joker? Given that the movie is centered around immigration, you'd think the press would have asked the actors about it during their public relations tour. How are these characters different from other anti-heroes like Tony Soprano? Is it doing well at the box office? What is Christian's take on Zach Bryan? What's next for Christian? What does he think of Trevor Noah's Charlie Kirk joke? 150 - Stop using your kids as a political shield! Your calls. 2 - Greater Philadelphia ZOA Executive Director, Steve Feldman, joins us to react to the peace deal Trump has struck between Israel and Palestine. Can we be sure that the hostages that Hamas has are alive? Is the media still biased towards the Hamas cause? What about social media? What is the heart of the Israel-Hamas conflict? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Katie Porter has come under more scrutiny after she got upset at a reporter over her asking follow-up questions in an interview. More video of her being the absolute worst has resurfaced as a result. 230 - SaveJersey.com Founder and Blogger-in-Chief, as well as 1210 WPHT Host, Matt Rooney, joins us from scenic New Jersey. Why does Matt owe Dom a beer? How is the vent shaping up? Is Dom really in Jack Ciattarelli's ear after he made his stance clear on gravy vs. sauce during last night's debate? Why is it so important to send someone like Jack to Trenton? What gimmick should Jack use tomorrow to win over voters? Should Trump get the Nobel Peace Prize? 250 - The Lightning Round!

A delegation of some 250 US state legislators is currently visiting Israel, the largest ever bipartisan group of US lawmakers to visit the Jewish state. Here for just five days, the legislators – five from each state – are seeing for themselves the conflict as well as Israel’s prowess and are meeting with top leaders. Foreign Ministry officials hope they will be imbued with an better understanding of US-Israel relations that will be manifested in their support as they continue in their political careers. Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke about the delegation with Nadav Zysblat, the director for consulates in the US Division of the Foreign Ministry. (photo: Yonatan Seindel/flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Crawford of the Young Jurks fills in today and he is joined by State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, as they discuss why there hasn't been an audit yet.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

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Every profession needs a good national organization dedicated to best practices, ongoing education, and a little morale boosting. For state lawmakers, that's the role of the National Conference of State Legislators. We'll talk to Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) about this year's convention discussions — and the difference between a group like NCSL vs. similar groups focused on partisanship and division. We'll also check in with Civic Media friends Greg Bach and John & Gordy. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guest: Jodi Emerson

Michael reflects on an extraordinary day in Boston, where he addressed thousands of state lawmakers attending the National Conference of State Legislators annual legislative summit. From powerful speeches about bipartisanship and political violence — including emotional remarks from a Minnesota state senator who survived an attack — to a candid fireside chat with Wisconsin State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, Michael shares what he saw, heard, and believes we must do next to repair America's broken public discourse. And it all involves getting out and mingling. Original air date 5 August 2025.

Michael broadcasts from Boston ahead of his speech to the National Conference of State Legislators, reflecting on political violence, viral poll results, and a provocative question at Smerconish.com today: "Would you support a reduced sentence for Ghislaine Maxwell if her testimony resulted in the conviction of other sex offenders?" Plus, why her recent transfer to a low-security facility could signal something bigger — and what it means in the Trump-era political landscape.

Night Market at the Depot August 8 August 22 4-9pm Lacey Depot Park Lacey Equity Map Thank you to our State Legislators!

June 18, 2025 ~ Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with Rep. Ann Bollin about a Michigan legislative delegation traveling to the White House to meet with the Trump administration to discuss the alignment of the President's vision with Michigan's priorities.

We take a deep dive into the huge breaking news that Speaker Robin Vos and Republican leaders walked away from state budget negotiations with Governor Tony Evers on Wednesday. Ratcheting up the battle, Republicans taunted the Governor by predicting he would sign a partisan budget that under funds his priorities. We talk about how this decision provides a new opportunity for Evers to re-engage the public about what is at stake in the budget battle and how their engagement in the fight is critical to winning on key public priorities. We and our allies continue to encourage people to call Governor Evers (1-608-266-1212) and urge him to veto any state budget that fails to meet key public priorities: properly funded public schools, expand BadgerCare, fund child care, and no new prisons. Contact your State Legislators today and tell them to reject any state budget that fails to meet these minimum standards. We review a new UW-Extension study finding rising housing costs are prompting many to forgo or delay medical care, and we discuss the significant implications of these findings. We close with an update on the federal budget battle where Senator Ron Johnson has positioned himself on center stage in the developing budget drama. Johnson, who recently called Medicaid recipients “grifters,” publicly opposes the House budget because it does not cut enough from Medicaid, SNAP, and other critical public programs.

Senator Dean Florez's journey from UCLA to the California State Senate reflects a lifelong commitment to public service and policy innovation. A proud Bruin and champion of accountability, Senator Florez shares how his UCLA experience shaped his leadership values, the lessons he learned navigating the political landscape, and why bold ideas still begin in Westwood. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about civic impact, community advocacy, and leading with purpose.Follow for more stories of Bruin Success:IG: @bruinsuccesspodcastalumni.ucla.edu/bruin-success-podcast/The Bruin Success Podcast is hosted and produced by Sara Mosgrove '18 and Lily Rosenberg '18, and brought to you by the UCLA Alumni Association. Thank you to our sustaining donors.

State Legislators are considering a bill that would offer training on state and tribal history. It's an effort to ensure all lawmakers understand the cultural and legal context between the government and tribal nations.

Hour 3: On the DeRush-Hour Headlines - the latest twist in the Feeding our Future trial. Then Jason is joined by State Rep. Andrew Myers to talk about a great idea to keep State Legislators connected to those their policies affect.

Jay Truitt has spent a career as a lobbyist and weighs in today on issues in Nebraska and Colorado. A direct violation of the Constitution in about to happen in Colorado on the 2nd Amendment.

The Louisville League of Women Voters, in collaboration with the Louisville Urban League and the NAACP, hosted an evening with members of the Jefferson County Legislative delegation (including Joshua Watkins, House District 42; Cassie Armstrong, Senate District 19; Julie Raque-Adams, Senate District 36, Nima Kulkarni, House District 40; Karen Berg, Senate District 26; David Yates, Senate District 37; Keturah J. Herron, Senate District 35; Mary Lou Marzian, House District 41; Pam Stevenson, House District 43; and Sarah Stalker, House District 34. It was moderated by Gabrielle Jones, V.P. of Content and Interim CEO at Louisville Public Media and took place at the Louisville Free Public Library on January 27, 2025.

Representative Andrea D. Romero is a daughter of New Mexico. After attending the Santa Fe Public Schools, Andrea graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Political Science and received her J.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Law. She has dedicated herself to the growth of Northern New Mexico's community, economic, and environmental vitality through her small business and volunteer service to various organizations throughout the region. In so doing, Andrea serves as a volunteer State Legislator for House District 46. Outside of work she enjoys lots of traipsing around outside and tinkering with eggs, with one patent issued on healthy probiotics eggs. This episode is sponsored by the coaching company of the host, Paul Zelizer. Consider a Strategy Session if you can use support growing your impact business. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Andrea Romero's campaign site Andrea Romero on LinkedIn New Mexico State Investment Council New Mexico Climate-Solutions Focused Venture Fund Garry McBerryhill of Raven Indigenous Capital interview Ward Hendon of Dangerous Ventures interview Carlos Perea of Terra Vera interview COP 29 site Aqua Membranes site New Mexico's Baby Bonds Initiative Paul's Strategy Sessions Pitch an Awarepreneurs episode

SIMON WLODARSKI, is a Senior Vice President at Bank of America and is a member of the U.S. State and Local Government Relations Team, overseeing State/Local Government Relations for the company in Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Colorado. In this regional role with the company, Simon works on public policy issues impacting the financial services industry. In his leadership role with the company, he engages with public officials and banking industry leaders across the country.  Simon serves as the Bank's liaison with the National Council of State Legislators, a national trade association of state legislators.  He also serves as Vice Chair on the Executive Board of the Civic Federation, a non-profit organization advocating for responsible fiscal health of state and local government in Illinois. Prior to joining Bank of America, Simon served in the Administration of Pat Quinn, Governor of Illinois.  Simon began his public policy career supporting the Office of Management and Budget before serving as Chief of Staff of the Department of Veterans Affairs. In that capacity, Simon oversaw finance, human resources, operations and legislative affairs. Simon served in the United States Marine Corps, enlisting in 1995 as an infantry Marine. Transferring to the Reserves to attend college, Simon went on to pursue a commission in 2003, serving as an Infantry Officer during combat tours in Iraq.  Simon transferred to the Illinois National Guard in 2011, serving in Afghanistan as an advisor, as well as an embedded officer in the Polish Task Force.  Simon most recently served in Ukraine as an advisor, leading a multi-National NATO team working with the Armed Forces of Ukraine.  Amongst his awards, Simon is most proud to have earned the Army's Combat Infantryman's Badge and the Marine Combat Action Ribbon, and retired in December 2022 as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army National Guard. Simon was born in Chicago, Illinois, and currently lived in Arlington Heights with his wife and two sons.  He completed a BS in Engineering from Iowa State University and an MBA from Northern Illinois University.

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America Out Loud PULSE with Dr. Mary Talley Bowden – Paquette helped secure funding to bring the COVID shots to his district and received two doses of Moderna. When he developed severe, piercing chest pain shortly after getting the second shot, he went to the ER and was sent home with no explanation. The symptoms continued, however, and when he went back to the ER, he was found to have myocarditis and a life-threatening...

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