Podcasts about state legislatures

Rather than passing the full NY Heat Act, the Assembly instead just passed the elimination of the gas subsidy called the “100-ft rule”. By repealing this rule, utility companies will no longer be required to pay for gas infrastructure to within 100 feet of a building upon a developer's request, costs that the utilities pass along to New Yorkers via their utility bills. Pete Sikora of New York Communities for Change discusses the fate of NY Heat and climate policy in general with the Governor and State Legislature. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Plus thousands turned out for the protests in downtown Dallas, a man is dead in Parker County after being shot by an off-duty Arlington police officer, Dallas Police are investigating a deadly shooting in Deep Ellum early Sunday morning, and more!

As the State Legislature's Joint Finance Committee takes up public education funding, education advocates call for the veto of any budget from the Legislature that does not adequately fund education. Will the Governor listen to his grassroots base, and fight for a budget that meets Wisconsin's needs, or sign a partisan budget that shortchanges the people of Wisconsin? We encourage listeners to stop by our table at the Wisconsin Democratic Party convention this weekend and pick up a sticker supporting a veto. We invite our listeners to volunteer for a Day of Action Phone Bank next Tuesday, June 17th, 5pm. We will be calling Democratic voters and encouraging them to be transferred to the Governor's office to leave a message for him. We discuss other upcoming action and events in support winning key priorities in the state budget. Tammy Baldwin rightly meets with Milwaukee parents and calls out RFK Jr for falsely claiming a federal team in Milwaukee helping with lead problem in schools, when that team was laid off. We review 2 more well attended “Hands Off Medicaid” Town Hall in Rice Lake and St. Croix Falls. We close with a deeper dive into the current authoritarian moment Trump's show of military force in LA to suppress largely peaceful protests reveals. We encourage attendance at the peaceful mobilization Saturday at No Kings Events, including 50 in Wisconsin.

The push for clean water in Wilson County's Arrowhead subdivision has led to new water legislation in Texas, but the fight against the Central States Water Resources-Texas utility (CSWR) is not over. With the work of Texas State Sen. Judith Zaffirini, alongside Arrowhead resident Carrie Wilcoxson, two water bills passed through the State Legislature and made their way onto Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's desk. (See “Arrowhead residents' fight for clean water lands in Texas State Capitol,” May 14 Wilson County News.) Abbott signed SB 1662 into law May 30, mandating that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) not provide...Article Link

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

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

Our focus on this episode is the behavioral health workforce. More than a third of the U.S. population lives in areas with shortages of psychologists, counselors and social workers, and nearly two-thirds of shortage areas are rural. Those workforce shortages occur during a period when many experts, including those at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, have concluded we have a mental health crisis. Data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, or SAMHSA, indicates that for more than two decades half the people in need of behavioral health services in the U.S. did not receive them. Joining the discussion are Karmen Hanson, a senior fellow at NCSL; Brianna Lombardi, an assistant professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; and Jeff Shumway, the director of Utah's Office of Professional Licensure Review.Lombardi discussed her experiences in researching the workforce shortage and explained some its complexities. Shumway gave a state-level perspective on how regulation can affect the workforce. Hanson broke down the efforts in legislatures to address the workforce issues.ResourcesAllied Health Professions: Considerations for State Legislatures, NCSLHealth Workforce Legislation Database, NCSLHealth Care Workforce Resources, NCSLScope of Practice Policy Database, NCSL 

It's Friday so we're breaking down the biggest stories of the week that impacted YOU. Host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by Abby Church, city hall reporter at the Houston Chronicle, and Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz to talk about the drama surrounding Mayor Whitmire's budget passing, the extension of the state's takeover of HISD, big takeaways from the 89th State Legislature, and some big career news for Evan!  Stories we talked about on today's show:  ⁠High-tension Houston City Council meeting ends with greenlight of Mayor John Whitmire's $7B budget⁠ ⁠Whitmire supports Texas bill that would reverse some Houston pension reforms, alarming experts⁠ ⁠Chris Newport, Houston Mayor John Whitmire's chief of staff, to leave administration⁠ ⁠Houston ISD takeover by state will continue through 2027, TEA announces⁠ ⁠Key bills that passed and failed in the Texas Legislature⁠ ⁠Will Housing in Houston Ever Be Affordable Again?⁠ ⁠Evan Mintz named Houston Chronicle editor of Opinion and Community Engagement⁠ Learn more about the sponsors of this June 6th episode: ⁠Comicpalooza⁠ ⁠Arts District Houston⁠ ⁠Visit Port Aransas⁠ ⁠Contemporary Arts Museum Houston⁠ ⁠Downtown Houston+⁠ Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter ⁠Hey Houston⁠  Follow us on ⁠Instagram ⁠ @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have ⁠feedback or a show idea⁠? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? ⁠Let's Talk!⁠ Photo: Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 6, 2025 ~ Beth LeBlanc, Reporter for the Detroit News discusses Republicans in the State Legislature suing Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.

This Day in Maine for Thursday, June 5th, 2025.

Episode 31: Libby v. FecteauLibby, et al. v. Fecteau, et al., argued before Circuit Judge Lara Montecalvo, Circuit Judge Seth Aframe, and District Judge Camille Vélez-Rivé in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit on June 5, 2025. Argued by Taylor Meehan of Consovoy McCarthy PLLC (on behalf of Laurel Libby, et al.), Harmeet Dhillon, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights (for Amicus Curiae United States, supporting appellant), and Jonathan Bolton, Maine Assistant Attorney General (on behalf of Ryan M. Fecteau, et al.).Background of the case, from the Brief of Appellants:In February, Libby took to Facebook to call attention to Maine's [transgender athlete] policy, borne out at this year's high school track-and-field state championship. The championship was a public event; the names, schools, and podium photos of participants were widely broadcast and readily accessible online. Libby re-posted already-public, truthful information showing the first-place girls' pole vaulter previously competed in boys' pole vault. That first-place finish propelled the athlete's high school team to win the girls' state championship by one point.Libby's post put Maine's policy in the national spotlight, prompting federal investigations regarding Maine's noncompliance with federal law. Days later, the Maine House censured Libby along a party-line vote of 75 to 70. The censure resolution called on Libby to “publicly apologize” for bringing “national attention” to Maine. H.R. Res. 1, 132nd Leg., 1st Reg. Sess. (Me. 2025). It denounced Libby's “statement criticizing the participation of transgender students in high school sports” as “reprehensible” and “incompatible with her duty and responsibilities as a Member of this House.” And while the resolution faulted Libby for identifying a “student athlete by [first] name” and “showing the minor in an athletic uniform” without “consent,” id., the post merely copied public information, showing podium photos from widely publicized state championship events, contained no threats, and violated no law. The resolution omitted that the Speaker and others regularly show minors on their social media, without any indication of consent from the subjects.Dissenting House members criticized the resolution as “a mockery of the censure process,” “set[ting] a standard … that the majority party, when they're displeased with a social media post that upsets them, can censure a member of the minority party.” Other representatives raised free-speech concerns and sought clarification on whether members who re-posted Libby's post could “expect censures to come forth on them as well.” The Speaker disclaimed knowledge of “any other censures.”After the censure resolution passed, the Speaker summoned Libby to the well of the House chamber and demanded she apologize. When Libby refused to recant her views, the Speaker found her in violation of Maine House Rule 401(11), providing that a member “guilty of a breach of any of the rules and orders of the House … may not be allowed to vote or speak … until the member has made satisfaction.”Ever since, Libby's district has had no voice or vote on the House floor. The Speaker has stopped Libby from speaking on any bill, including even posing a question in a recent debate on an equal rights amendment proposed for the state constitution.Statement of the Issue, from Brief of Appellants:Whether Plaintiffs are entitled to a preliminary injunction on their claims under the First and Fourteenth Amendments and the Guarantee Clause [of “a Republican Form of Government].”The Institute for Free Speech promotes and defends the political speech rights to freely speak, assemble, publish, and petition the government guaranteed by the First Amendment. If you're enjoying the Free Speech Arguments podcast, please subscribe and leave a review on your preferred podcast platform. To support the Institute's mission or inquire about legal assistance, please visit our website: www.ifs.org

India is a union of states — a structure enshrined in the Constitution that gives States a central role in legislating critical areas like health, agriculture, and public order. But how well are India's State Assemblies functioning? A new report by PRS Legislative Research that examines how 31 State Assemblies performed in 2024 has found that States passed over 500 Bills, yet most Assemblies met for just 20 days and spent around 100 hours in session. Many laws were cleared on the very day they were introduced, and States issued 100 ordinances in total. What does this say about legislative scrutiny, accountability, and the democratic process at the state level?  Guest: Niranjana S Menon, a Senior Analyst at PRS Legislative Research.  Host: Nivedita V. Edited by Jude Francis Weston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this segment, Mark is joined by Nick Schroer, a Missouri State Senator. He discusses the Special Session of the Missouri State Legislature being underway.

Plus, a suspected Kaufman County murderer is back in custody, Jewish people in North Texas are again having to process attacks against Jews in the United States, the 140 days of the State Legislature are over and it will most likely go down as a big win for Republicans, and more!

From the Williams Broadcasting Studio join John Williams and Patrick Woodcock with special guest Trey Stewart.

05/27/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Minnesota State Senator, Rob Kupec, in the KFGO studio. Joel asks Senator Kupec about healthcare, public transportation, school lunches, and more. (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.

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Other credits: Technical assistance for the show was provided by Joel Mann of WERU, and Jessica Lockhart of WMPG. Music by Ralph Richter, a track called little eagles from his CD Dream Walk. Wabanaki Windows is a monthly show featuring topics of interest from a Wabanaki perspective. This month: The creation of Tribes by the State and what the process is for recognition and how groups of people who have no ancestral history of being Native becoming recognized as Tribes can be harmful to those Tribes who do have a ancestral history and are recognized by other Tribes and the Federal government. Guest/s: Prof Darren Ranco, a member of the Penobscot Nation, Professor of Anthropology and Chair of Native American Studies at the University of Maine. Mali Obomsawin, is Abenaki and a citizen of the Odanak Nation. She is an internationally renowned musician recently nominated for her work in the film Sugar Cane. Mali is also a Social Justice Activist who is working to bring to light issues that stem from the State Recognition of five Tribes in Vermont Prof. Harald Prins, Emeritus Kansas State University. About the host: Donna M Loring is a Penobscot Indian Nation Tribal Elder, and former Council Member. She represented the Penobscot Nation in the State Legislature for over a decade. She is a former Senior Advisor on Tribal Affairs to Governor Mills. She is the author of “In The Shadow of The Eagle A Tribal Representative In Maine”. Donna has an Annual lecture series in her name at the University of New England that addresses Social Justice and Human Rights issues. In 2017 She received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Humane Letters from the University of Maine Orono and was given the Alumni Service Award. It is the most prestigious recognition given by the University of Maine Alumni Association. It is presented Annually to a University of Maine graduate whose life's work is marked by outstanding achievements in professional, business, civic and/or Public service areas. Donna received a second Honorary Doctorate from Thomas College in May of 2022 The post Wabanaki Windows 5/27/25: Vermont Recognized Tribes first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

Melissa Santos is a reporter for Axios covering Seattle and the State Legislature. We've been podding with Melissa since 2017. She is a regular on the show and one of our most requested and re-requested...

Torey Van Oot from Axios tells us why the legislative session ended without a budget deal.

Matt was joined by Michael Brodkorb to talk about the Vikings 2025 schedule and the end of session at the State Legislature.

In hour 1, Heidi Harris discusses how the actions of one grandma can be deemed heroic. Charles Lipson -- Professor emeritus at the University of Chicago. He writes regularly for The Spectator magazine, Real Clear politics and others. His columns are available free at CharlesLipson.com. He is the author of the first book for students on their free speech rights-- Free Speech 101: A guide for Students-- available at Amazon.com. Heidi and Sue discuss the ongoing issues with air traffic control, and how they have made their way to Denver. Denver is one of the busiest airports in the country. Hour 2 is kicked off with the NFL is adding more games in order to expand the game overseas. The debate of grass vs. turf continues. Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day, and much more. Is birthright citizenship something that is still needed? Should we pay illegals to self deport? In hour 3, Nick Schroer -- Missouri State Senator -- discusses the final day of the State Legislature coming up tomorrow. What still needs to be done? Will a special session be needed?

Nick Schroer -- Missouri State Senator -- discusses the final day of the State Legislature coming up tomorrow. What still needs to be done? Will a special session be needed? Was this a successful session or another frustrating session?

Duane Patterson with HotAir.com and host of Duane's World Podcast joins to discuss the decline of Joe Biden during his time in office and the current issues within the Democratic Party. Is there another country out there that could sustain themselves without the help of others if they needed to? Nick Schroer -- Missouri State Senator -- discusses the final day of the State Legislature coming up tomorrow. What still needs to be done? Will a special session be needed? Was this a successful session or another frustrating session? We also hear our audio cut of the day!

Plus with a very wet Spring underway North Texas is now seeing a rain surplus of nearly seven inches for the year, but that's a double-edged sword. All Vatican personnel involved in supporting the upcoming papal conclave have taken an oath of secrecy, under penalty of excommunication, as the Roman Catholic College of Cardinals opens its official Conclave today. With the remaining days in the State Legislature winding down, it's that time when tempers begin to flare, and MORE!

Lawmakers at the state capitol have less than two weeks left of the session. In that time, they need to finalize the state budget. In Scott County, which comprises the southwest Twin Cities metro, the board of commissioners shared with residents that that will mean an increase to property taxes.  Dave Beer is the chair of the Scott County Board of Commissioners. He joined MPR News host Nina Moini to explain a potential property tax increase and the role the county plays in relation to state and federal funding.

Jill Dixon Executive Director of the only Food Bank out of Santa Fe which serves 9 counties in Northern New Mexico, comes in and discusses the challenges of federal cuts, and money food banks received from the State Legislature to help distribute food across the State. All on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Congressman Mike Simpson of Idaho joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation that begins with his shocking discovery of the scale of missing and murdered Indigenous women—over 6,000 annually—and how Congress is finally taking action on justice and jurisdictional reform. He also breaks down the future of nuclear power, America's path to energy independence, and the urgent need to end our reliance on hostile nations for critical minerals and pharmaceuticals. Then, Newsweek's Josh Hammer returns to discuss his new book Israel and Civilization, where he argues that Israel—and the Jewish people—are the West's first line of defense against rising global threats. He also tackles the disturbing surge of anti-Semitism on college campuses, exposes the failures of higher education, and calls for revoking tax-exempt status for elite universities like Harvard. Don't miss Kiley's Corner, where she dives into the chilling mystery of 11 dead women found in New England over the last 60 days—is it the work of a serial killer or 11 separate psychopaths? Tune in now!www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegroundsTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@breakingbattlegroundsShow sponsors:Invest Yrefy - investyrefy.com4Freedom MobileExperience true freedom with 4Freedom Mobile, the exclusive provider offering nationwide coverage on all three major US networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) with just one SIM card. Our service not only connects you but also shields you from data collection by network operators, social media platforms, government agencies, and more.Use code ‘Battleground' to get your first month for $9 and save $10 a month every month after.Learn more at: 4FreedomMobile.comDot VoteWith a .VOTE website, you ensure your political campaign stands out among the competition while simplifying how you reach voters.Learn more at: dotvote.voteAbout our guest:An Idaho native, Mike Simpson was born in Burley and raised in Blackfoot. Mike graduated from Utah State University and earned his DMD from Washington University School of Dental Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. After graduation, Mike joined his father and uncle at the Simpson Family Dental Practice in Blackfoot before serving in the Blackfoot City Council and State Legislature.Mike's political career began in 1980, when he was elected to the Blackfoot City Council. In 1984, he was elected to the Idaho Legislature where he served until 1998, the last six years serving as Speaker. Mike is currently serving his fourteenth term in the House of Representatives for Idaho's Second Congressional District.Mike serves as Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Subcommittee on Appropriations. His position gives him the unique opportunity to fight for Idaho's priorities and ensure Idahoans' hard-earned tax dollars come back to Idaho instead of going to states like New York or California.Mike also serves on the House Energy and Water Development Subcommittee and the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Subcommittee on Appropriations. The committees Mike serves on have jurisdiction over funding for several agencies and programs critical to Idaho, including the Department of Energy, the Department of the Interior, the Forest Service, the National Parks Service, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Smithsonian Institute, and the Department of Labor.Mike and his wife Kathy have been married for 50 years and have called Idaho home all their lives. The two enjoy spending time with their poodle, Charley, and enjoying Idaho's beautiful scenery.-Josh Hammer is a friend of the show and the senior editor-at-large at Newsweek. He's the host of The Josh Hammer Show and the author of a new book, Israel and Civilization: The Fate of the Jewish Nation and the Destiny of the West, which recently reached as high as No. 3 on all of Amazon. You can follow him on X @josh_hammer. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

Elizabeth New outlines the 2025 Legislature's most impactful bills — from WA Cares changes to strike pay and new parental rights debates. Full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washington-state-legislature-2025-thats-a-wrap/ #2025session #ElizabethNew #WAPolicy #strikebenefits #WACares #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #WashingtonLegislature

Hosts: Erin Rider and Rusty Cannon  Trump’s first 100 days: The economy and immigration  President Trump has passed the 100-day mark of his second presidency. The first part of this term hasn't been without controversy – whether it's tariffs, the economy, immigration, the rule of law, or DOGE – we've had plenty to discuss through the last few months. Our discussion on the President's achievements and controversies covers tariffs and the economy, as well as the border and immigration.    The role of local law enforcement in immigration policy and practice  Utah law enforcers find themselves in the middle of the debate on immigration. KSL 5 TV continues its series ‘Immigration 2025: The Dream Divided’ by taking a deeper look at immigration policies and the role local law enforcement agencies play in those processes. The Inside Sources hosts share their takes on how local law enforcement might partner with ICE.    Wisconsin judge accused of helping illegal immigrant evade authorities  More developments today in the case of a Wisconsin judge accused of helping an illegal immigrant run and hide from federal immigration officials. Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested last week. Now, the Wisconsin Supreme Court is suspending her indefinitely while the case plays out. Erin and Rusty discuss how this case could affect trust in the judiciary.    Power rates set to increase for most Utahns  Power bills are going up, but not by as much as previously proposed. The Utah Public Service Commission will allow Rocky Mountain Power to increase power rates; that would amount to $87.2 million – a far cry from the earlier $667.3 million ask from Rocky Mountain Power. Inside Sources talks about the change and what the average Utah family can expect to see.    Utah partnership with Wyoming, Idaho to further develop nuclear energy  Governor Spencer Cox and the State Legislature have been pushing for Utah to grow into a national leader in energy development. Now, the state is joining forces with Idaho and Wyoming to further nuclear development and work together for "commonsense federal policies" around nuclear energy. Emy Lesofski, Energy Advisor and Utah Office of Energy Development Director joins the program to talk about the partnership and what it means for the future of energy in Utah.    Salt Lake County Council approves sale of part of the Salt Palace  Smith Entertainment Group, which owns the Utah Jazz and the Utah Hockey Club, has the approval from the Salt Lake County Council to purchase part of the Salt Palace convention center downtown. The sale includes about a dozen parcels of county-owned land -- roughly 6.5 acres. The sale price? A little over $55.4 million dollars. If everything goes as planned, partial demolition of the Salt Palace will begin in 2027.    Renovation plans for the Delta Center released  Major renovations are coming to the Delta Cente, and now we're getting a better idea of the kind of renovations. Smith Entertainment Group released plans this morning, showing how they'll redesign the Delta Center to make it more conducive to both basketball and hockey. The Inside Sources hosts share their thoughts on the plans.   

Hosts: Erin Rider and Rusty Cannon  Governor Spencer Cox and the State Legislature have been pushing for Utah to grow into a national leader in energy development. Now, the state is joining forces with Idaho and Wyoming to further nuclear development and work together for "commonsense federal policies" around nuclear energy. Emy Lesofski, Energy Advisor and Utah Office of Energy Development Director joins the program to talk about the partnership and what it means for the future of energy in Utah. 

It was an honor to pray the invocation (for the day) at the 89th State Legislature in Texas' Senate Chambers on April 28, 2025. The prayers written below were my outline for praying for this Legislature. THE DISCIPLE’S PRAYER - - TODAY’S APPLICATION According to MATTHEW 6 Jesus said, 9 “In this manner, therefore, pray: "Our Father in heaven" Almighty & awesome God we call out to You today. "hallowed be Your name" Lord we express the praise and honor due You. "Your kingdom come" We cry out for more of Your leadership in our lives. "Your will be done" We all know much of what we do is not aligned with You. "on earth as it is in heaven." and in the U. S., Texas, Austin & this meeting. "Give us this day our daily bread." Grant us wisdom with our resources. "And forgive us our debts" Help us turn from our personal wickedness. "as we forgive our debtors" Help us reconcile and epent of unforgiveness. "And do not lead us into temptation" Lord lead us away from wrongs. "but deliver us from the evil one" Remove evilness from our hearts & lives. "For Yours is the kingdom" Humble us and free us from rebellion and pride. "and the power" We ask for Your strength to enable us to do Your will today. "and the glory" We know this is about You and Your people and not our fame. "forever" Recognizing life’s brevity & Your longevity help us live beyond the right now. As we close this brief prayer, Lord let freedom ring but let truth be louder. Amen in Jesus' Name.

It was an honor to pray the invocation (for the day) at the 89th State Legislature in Texas' Senate Chambers on April 28, 2025. The prayers written below were my outline for praying for this Legislature. THE DISCIPLE’S PRAYER - - TODAY’S APPLICATION According to MATTHEW 6 Jesus said, 9 “In this manner, therefore, pray: "Our Father in heaven" Almighty & awesome God we call out to You today. "hallowed be Your name" Lord we express the praise and honor due You. "Your kingdom come" We cry out for more of Your leadership in our lives. "Your will be done" We all know much of what we do is not aligned with You. "on earth as it is in heaven." and in the U. S., Texas, Austin & this meeting. "Give us this day our daily bread." Grant us wisdom with our resources. "And forgive us our debts" Help us turn from our personal wickedness. "as we forgive our debtors" Help us reconcile and epent of unforgiveness. "And do not lead us into temptation" Lord lead us away from wrongs. "but deliver us from the evil one" Remove evilness from our hearts & lives. "For Yours is the kingdom" Humble us and free us from rebellion and pride. "and the power" We ask for Your strength to enable us to do Your will today. "and the glory" We know this is about You and Your people and not our fame. "forever" Recognizing life’s brevity & Your longevity help us live beyond the right now. As we close this brief prayer, Lord let freedom ring but let truth be louder. Amen in Jesus' Name.

It was an honor to pray the invocation (for the day) at the 89th State Legislature in Texas' Senate Chambers on April 28, 2025. The prayers written below were my outline for praying for this Legislature. THE DISCIPLE’S PRAYER - - TODAY’S APPLICATION According to MATTHEW 6 Jesus said, 9 “In this manner, therefore, pray: "Our Father in heaven" Almighty & awesome God we call out to You today. "hallowed be Your name" Lord we express the praise and honor due You. "Your kingdom come" We cry out for more of Your leadership in our lives. "Your will be done" We all know much of what we do is not aligned with You. "on earth as it is in heaven." and in the U. S., Texas, Austin & this meeting. "Give us this day our daily bread." Grant us wisdom with our resources. "And forgive us our debts" Help us turn from our personal wickedness. "as we forgive our debtors" Help us reconcile and epent of unforgiveness. "And do not lead us into temptation" Lord lead us away from wrongs. "but deliver us from the evil one" Remove evilness from our hearts & lives. "For Yours is the kingdom" Humble us and free us from rebellion and pride. "and the power" We ask for Your strength to enable us to do Your will today. "and the glory" We know this is about You and Your people and not our fame. "forever" Recognizing life’s brevity & Your longevity help us live beyond the right now. As we close this brief prayer, Lord let freedom ring but let truth be louder. Amen in Jesus' Name.

It was an honor to pray the invocation (for the day) at the 89th State Legislature in Texas' Senate Chambers on April 28, 2025. The prayers written below were my outline for praying for this Legislature. THE DISCIPLE’S PRAYER - - TODAY’S APPLICATION According to MATTHEW 6 Jesus said, 9 “In this manner, therefore, pray: "Our Father in heaven" Almighty & awesome God we call out to You today. "hallowed be Your name" Lord we express the praise and honor due You. "Your kingdom come" We cry out for more of Your leadership in our lives. "Your will be done" We all know much of what we do is not aligned with You. "on earth as it is in heaven." and in the U. S., Texas, Austin & this meeting. "Give us this day our daily bread." Grant us wisdom with our resources. "And forgive us our debts" Help us turn from our personal wickedness. "as we forgive our debtors" Help us reconcile and epent of unforgiveness. "And do not lead us into temptation" Lord lead us away from wrongs. "but deliver us from the evil one" Remove evilness from our hearts & lives. "For Yours is the kingdom" Humble us and free us from rebellion and pride. "and the power" We ask for Your strength to enable us to do Your will today. "and the glory" We know this is about You and Your people and not our fame. "forever" Recognizing life’s brevity & Your longevity help us live beyond the right now. As we close this brief prayer, Lord let freedom ring but let truth be louder. Amen in Jesus' Name.

It was an honor to pray the invocation (for the day) at the 89th State Legislature in Texas' Senate Chambers on April 28, 2025. The prayers written below were my outline for praying for this Legislature. THE DISCIPLE’S PRAYER - - TODAY’S APPLICATION According to MATTHEW 6 Jesus said, 9 “In this manner, therefore, pray: "Our Father in heaven" Almighty & awesome God we call out to You today. "hallowed be Your name" Lord we express the praise and honor due You. "Your kingdom come" We cry out for more of Your leadership in our lives. "Your will be done" We all know much of what we do is not aligned with You. "on earth as it is in heaven." and in the U. S., Texas, Austin & this meeting. "Give us this day our daily bread." Grant us wisdom with our resources. "And forgive us our debts" Help us turn from our personal wickedness. "as we forgive our debtors" Help us reconcile and epent of unforgiveness. "And do not lead us into temptation" Lord lead us away from wrongs. "but deliver us from the evil one" Remove evilness from our hearts & lives. "For Yours is the kingdom" Humble us and free us from rebellion and pride. "and the power" We ask for Your strength to enable us to do Your will today. "and the glory" We know this is about You and Your people and not our fame. "forever" Recognizing life’s brevity & Your longevity help us live beyond the right now. As we close this brief prayer, Lord let freedom ring but let truth be louder. Amen in Jesus' Name.

It was an honor to pray the invocation (for the day) at the 89th State Legislature in Texas' Senate Chambers on April 28, 2025. The prayers written below were my outline for praying for this Legislature. THE DISCIPLE’S PRAYER - - TODAY’S APPLICATION According to MATTHEW 6 Jesus said, 9 “In this manner, therefore, pray: "Our Father in heaven" Almighty & awesome God we call out to You today. "hallowed be Your name" Lord we express the praise and honor due You. "Your kingdom come" We cry out for more of Your leadership in our lives. "Your will be done" We all know much of what we do is not aligned with You. "on earth as it is in heaven." and in the U. S., Texas, Austin & this meeting. "Give us this day our daily bread." Grant us wisdom with our resources. "And forgive us our debts" Help us turn from our personal wickedness. "as we forgive our debtors" Help us reconcile and epent of unforgiveness. "And do not lead us into temptation" Lord lead us away from wrongs. "but deliver us from the evil one" Remove evilness from our hearts & lives. "For Yours is the kingdom" Humble us and free us from rebellion and pride. "and the power" We ask for Your strength to enable us to do Your will today. "and the glory" We know this is about You and Your people and not our fame. "forever" Recognizing life’s brevity & Your longevity help us live beyond the right now. As we close this brief prayer, Lord let freedom ring but let truth be louder. Amen in Jesus' Name.

It was an honor to pray the invocation (for the day) at the 89th State Legislature in Texas' Senate Chambers on April 28, 2025. The prayers written below were my outline for praying for this Legislature. THE DISCIPLE’S PRAYER - - TODAY’S APPLICATION According to MATTHEW 6 Jesus said, 9 “In this manner, therefore, pray: "Our Father in heaven" Almighty & awesome God we call out to You today. "hallowed be Your name" Lord we express the praise and honor due You. "Your kingdom come" We cry out for more of Your leadership in our lives. "Your will be done" We all know much of what we do is not aligned with You. "on earth as it is in heaven." and in the U. S., Texas, Austin & this meeting. "Give us this day our daily bread." Grant us wisdom with our resources. "And forgive us our debts" Help us turn from our personal wickedness. "as we forgive our debtors" Help us reconcile and epent of unforgiveness. "And do not lead us into temptation" Lord lead us away from wrongs. "but deliver us from the evil one" Remove evilness from our hearts & lives. "For Yours is the kingdom" Humble us and free us from rebellion and pride. "and the power" We ask for Your strength to enable us to do Your will today. "and the glory" We know this is about You and Your people and not our fame. "forever" Recognizing life’s brevity & Your longevity help us live beyond the right now. As we close this brief prayer, Lord let freedom ring but let truth be louder. Amen in Jesus' Name.

It was an honor to pray the invocation (for the day) at the 89th State Legislature in Texas' Senate Chambers on April 28, 2025. The prayers written below were my outline for praying for this Legislature. THE DISCIPLE’S PRAYER - - TODAY’S APPLICATION According to MATTHEW 6 Jesus said, 9 “In this manner, therefore, pray: "Our Father in heaven" Almighty & awesome God we call out to You today. "hallowed be Your name" Lord we express the praise and honor due You. "Your kingdom come" We cry out for more of Your leadership in our lives. "Your will be done" We all know much of what we do is not aligned with You. "on earth as it is in heaven." and in the U. S., Texas, Austin & this meeting. "Give us this day our daily bread." Grant us wisdom with our resources. "And forgive us our debts" Help us turn from our personal wickedness. "as we forgive our debtors" Help us reconcile and epent of unforgiveness. "And do not lead us into temptation" Lord lead us away from wrongs. "but deliver us from the evil one" Remove evilness from our hearts & lives. "For Yours is the kingdom" Humble us and free us from rebellion and pride. "and the power" We ask for Your strength to enable us to do Your will today. "and the glory" We know this is about You and Your people and not our fame. "forever" Recognizing life’s brevity & Your longevity help us live beyond the right now. As we close this brief prayer, Lord let freedom ring but let truth be louder. Amen in Jesus' Name.

It was an honor to pray the invocation (for the day) at the 89th State Legislature in Texas' Senate Chambers on April 28, 2025. The prayers written below were my outline for praying for this Legislature. THE DISCIPLE’S PRAYER - - TODAY’S APPLICATION According to MATTHEW 6 Jesus said, 9 “In this manner, therefore, pray: "Our Father in heaven" Almighty & awesome God we call out to You today. "hallowed be Your name" Lord we express the praise and honor due You. "Your kingdom come" We cry out for more of Your leadership in our lives. "Your will be done" We all know much of what we do is not aligned with You. "on earth as it is in heaven." and in the U. S., Texas, Austin & this meeting. "Give us this day our daily bread." Grant us wisdom with our resources. "And forgive us our debts" Help us turn from our personal wickedness. "as we forgive our debtors" Help us reconcile and epent of unforgiveness. "And do not lead us into temptation" Lord lead us away from wrongs. "but deliver us from the evil one" Remove evilness from our hearts & lives. "For Yours is the kingdom" Humble us and free us from rebellion and pride. "and the power" We ask for Your strength to enable us to do Your will today. "and the glory" We know this is about You and Your people and not our fame. "forever" Recognizing life’s brevity & Your longevity help us live beyond the right now. As we close this brief prayer, Lord let freedom ring but let truth be louder. Amen in Jesus' Name.

It was an honor to pray the invocation (for the day) at the 89th State Legislature in Texas' Senate Chambers on April 28, 2025. The prayers written below were my outline for praying for this Legislature. THE DISCIPLE’S PRAYER - - TODAY’S APPLICATION According to MATTHEW 6 Jesus said, 9 “In this manner, therefore, pray: "Our Father in heaven" Almighty & awesome God we call out to You today. "hallowed be Your name" Lord we express the praise and honor due You. "Your kingdom come" We cry out for more of Your leadership in our lives. "Your will be done" We all know much of what we do is not aligned with You. "on earth as it is in heaven." and in the U. S., Texas, Austin & this meeting. "Give us this day our daily bread." Grant us wisdom with our resources. "And forgive us our debts" Help us turn from our personal wickedness. "as we forgive our debtors" Help us reconcile and epent of unforgiveness. "And do not lead us into temptation" Lord lead us away from wrongs. "but deliver us from the evil one" Remove evilness from our hearts & lives. "For Yours is the kingdom" Humble us and free us from rebellion and pride. "and the power" We ask for Your strength to enable us to do Your will today. "and the glory" We know this is about You and Your people and not our fame. "forever" Recognizing life’s brevity & Your longevity help us live beyond the right now. As we close this brief prayer, Lord let freedom ring but let truth be louder. Amen in Jesus' Name.

04/25/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from Selfridge, ND, and is joined by State Representative Zac Ista from the Capitol. Zac is an Attorney and has been in the State Legislature since 2020, and serves as the House Minority Leader. They talk about the status of the school voucher bills and what the end of the session will bring. (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.

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Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Guest Host Emily Lockhart  Utahns continue to support Governor Cox and the State Legislature -- that's according to new polling from the Deseret News. But the overall support numbers are dropping, a potential indicator of trouble. The group of voters who seem to be waning in their support are more Democratic-leaning individuals. How much of an effect could that actually have? Adam Gardiner and Emily Lockhart discuss.

Hosts: Adam Gardiner and Guest Host Emily Lockhart  The political legacy left behind by Pope Francis  Thousands of people are expected to visit the Vatican to pay their respects for Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88. The Pope's legacy wasn't just a spiritual one; it was a political one too. He often spoke up against U.S. Presidents, encouraging them to be more charitable, loving, and peaceful. Kyle Palmer, local Utah Catholic and Principal at Irish Elk, LLC joins Inside Sources to share his takes on the political legacy Pope Francis leaves behind.    China threatens neighboring countries about making trade deals with the US  President Trump's tariffs have contributed to a volatile global stock market, and foreign countries have been clamoring to meet with the President to negotiate tariffs and new trade deals. China is notably not seeking negotiations right now. But the country is exerting pressure on neighboring Asian countries, warning them of retribution if they make deals with the United States that could put Beijing at a disadvantage. To get some perspective on this and what China could do, the hosts are joined by Dr. Anna Pechenkina, associate professor of Political Science at Utah State University.    Op-Ed details chaos and dysfunction under Secretary Hegseth’s command  Between a new op-ed detailing the chaos and dysfunction within the Department of Defense and a new report from The New York Times outlining another instance of sharing sensitive information via Signal, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is in the spotlight today. Will the newest stories lead to his removal by President Trump? The Inside Sources hosts share their thoughts on the growing security issues.    Carelessness abides over how sensitive government information is stored  Sloppy handling of sensitive documents has become all-too-commonplace among the last two administrations. The latest instance involves a Google Drive folder -- which contained documents like White House floor plans -- being inadvertently shared among employees who weren't supposed to have access. In this day and age, how have we gotten to this point where there's such disregard for protecting sensitive and classified government information?    Judge rules that Utah Fits All Scholarship is unconstitutional  State lawmakers are preparing their appeal today following last week's ruling by a Utah judge that the Utah Fits All Scholarship program is unconstitutional. It's left a lot of questions for the thousands of children who were beneficiaries of the program. It's also sparked outrage and anger from legislative proponents of the program. The Inside Sources hosts try to answer some of the questions they’ve thought of.     Updates on Utah’s strategic reinvestment bill for higher education  Utah's strategic reinvestment bill for higher education aimed to cut inefficiencies, help with rising tuition costs, and loosen blockades in high-industry-demand majors like nursing and engineering. Now, House leaders say that shuffling funds could also help the mental health crisis facing Utahns by opening up access for future mental health practitioners. State Representative Karen Peterson sponsored the legislation and joins the show to explain how the bill could affect mental health resources.    Poll: Support strong but waning for Gov. Cox, State Legislature  Utahns continue to support Governor Cox and the State Legislature -- that's according to new polling from the Deseret News. But the overall support numbers are dropping, a potential indicator of trouble. The group of voters who seem to be waning in their support are more Democratic-leaning individuals. How much of an effect could that actually have? Adam Gardiner and Emily Lockhart discuss.   Utah’s innovation blueprint and how it could strengthen America’s place in the global tech race  While China continues to ramp up and develop its own AI and technology, the United States stands in a unique position that could result in either technological growth or collapse. Sure, it'll take strong federal action to ensure growth. But as a new opinion piece in the Deseret News points out, it'll also take action from each individual state. Utah is in a good position for exactly this kind of thing. Joining Inside Sources to share more about his opinion piece is Matt Waldrip, Managing Partner at Dauntless Capital Partners and the former chief of staff to Senator Mitt Romney.   

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04/11/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by the Host of "Afternoons Live," Tyler Axness. They share their thoughts on immigration, tariffs, and the North Dakota State Legislature. (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 is one in a series of podcasts celebrating the 50th anniversary of the National Conference of State Legislatures. On this episode we focus on legislative staff, the approximately 30,000 professionals who keep the trains running at this nation's legislatures.While legislative staff outnumber legislators by more than 4 to 1, their role is often poorly understood by the public and even by their own families.  Yet the work they do from drafting legislation to providing bill research to keeping the IT systems running is critical to these institutions. We talked to a variety of staffers and others who reflected on the growth of staff, their critical role in providing nonpartisan professional advice to legislators, the changing role and challenges staff have faced especially in the last 50 years and what the future holds for them.ResourcesLegislative Staff, NCSLNCSL Marks 50th Anniversary of Strengthening States, NCSL

04/02/25: Joel Heitkamp shares his thoughts a term limit resolution in the North Dakota legislature. A resolution to change North Dakota’s term limits law failed in the House on a narrow 46-43 vote Tuesday, but could be reconsidered on Wednesday after five people were absent during the vote. (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.

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