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State Rep. Kaohly Her made history early this morning by becoming the first Hmong American and first woman elected to lead the city of St. Paul. Her defeated incumbent mayor Melvin Carter after a second round of tabulation of ranked choice ballots. Her campaigned on revitalizing the downtown and Midway neighborhoods, and working to make the city more business-friendly and responsive.There was no winner declared in the race for Minneapolis mayor Wednesday morning. With 99 percent of precincts reporting, no candidate reached the threshold needed to be declared the winner after first choice ballots were tallied. Incumbent Jacob Frey received nearly 42 percent of first choice votes. That's about 10 percentage points ahead of his closest opponent state Sen. Omar Fateh. Tabulation resumes at 9 a.m. Wednesday.Minnesota Democrats will maintain a narrow edge in the state Senate after the DFLer won a suburban special election and Republicans won a seat in Wright County. And a longtime St. Cloud nonprofit leader has won a special election for Stearns County commissioner. Voters in Duluth approved a ballot initiative that allows tenants to pay for minor repairs and then deduct the cost from their next month's rent. The initiative passed overwhelmingly with about 69 percent of people voting in favor of it. The measure is the first of its kind in Minnesota.Primary care nurse practitioners, doctors and physician assistants at Allina Health are on a one-day strike Wednesday. A St. Paul-based home health care company is shutting down and laying off about 400 employees. Dependable Home Healthcare has notified the state its client care services will end in January. Staff and clients were notified Tuesday. The company employs hundreds of personal care assistants and support staff who work with people with disabilities.Hormel Foods Corporation is reducing its workforce. The Austin-based company is cutting around 250 jobs as part of a restructuring. The reductions will come through layoffs, reducing open positions and buyouts.

State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, 41st District, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Illinois legislation, House Bill 45. Rep. Rohr shares that customers have complained about the reliability and consistency of digital coupons. She explains what the bill is proposing, giving details how digital coupons would be made available offline.

Renee Shaw leads a discussion about SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). Guests include: State Rep. Adam Moore (D-Lexington), a member of the Kentucky General Assembly's Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Kentucky Task Force; Anne-Tyler Morgan, a Lexington healthcare attorney with McBrayer PLLC; and Heather LeMire, State Director of Americans for Prosperity - Kentucky.

Join us as we talk to State Representative Tom Kunse from Michigan's 100th district to discuss current legislation that will impact outdoorsmen and women in the state. We cover: * Tom's background including his time in the Michigan House of Representatives * Ted Nugent's recent trip to Lansing with a concealed firearm and the security debacle that ensued (more people carry in the state house than you'd think) * Tom presents 2 bills currently being discussed that will impact how both the DNR and EGLE interact with private property. * The state of Michigan's DNR and whether additional funding will solve their problems * Why Michigan doesn't allow Sand Hill Crane hunting, except in certain circumstances and the moral issues this presents * Rules that only seem to negatively impact hunters without positively impacting wildlife (killing and wasting nuisance geese, antler point restrictions, banning the use of bait) * The difference between a wildlife department run by biologists vs. a department run as a police force * The waste of taxpayer dollars on frivolous lawsuits * Should the government shutdown impact the publics ability to purchase a hunting license * Recent increases in hunting pressure despite a decrease in hunter numbers * Many bills brought forth are made by people who don't understand hunting tradition and it's impact on the state which it is why it is so important that hunters get out and vote! * How to get involved in the decisions that are being made everyday that impact your way of life Thanks to State Rep Tom Kunse for joining us to discuss these important topics. To contact hime directly regarding the information from the podcast, you can reach him at TomKunse@house.mi.gov To get involved yourself, check out the 2 bills currently in process here: DNR access to private property: https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2025-HIB-4073.htm EGLE access to private property: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2025-HIB-4421.htm Find out more information about bills in your area by going to: www.hunternation.org Watch our HISTORY Channel show on: - HISTORY Follow us on: - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - Youtube - Our Website

State Representative Janet Yang Rohr joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about how unreliable digital coupons can be and what she’s doing to make clipping coupons easier for people with or without smartphones. She also discusses people’s reactions to the passing of a spending bill for transit agencies.

State Rep. Jason Knight talks about why he's running to be Rhode Island's next Attorney General.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day:  How many Texas, this election cycle, will vote property tax increases upon themselves and tremendous amounts more of debt? In Texas, among the worst 5 states for debt, it's not the state government with debt but local governments that cannot act with financial prudence. Read: 472 bonds on Texas ballots statewide totaling at least $90 billion in tax increases Texas is the only Republican-led state among the worst five with largest debt Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Celina ISD sex abuse scandal continues to get larger: New Celina ISD lawsuit claims coach's son recorded over 30 children in locker room. State Rep. Mitch Little calls for transparency in Celina ISD sexual abuse scandal.Some Republican groups urge ‘no' votes on Greg Abbott, Dan Patrick priorities in Nov. 4 election. What happened to “lock-step conservatives” as the press described us for all those years? It was never true and there has always been disagreement.Hunt says GOP ‘has left' Cornyn; senator fires back, calling him a ‘show horse.‘ Cornyn is a longtime Washington swamp swimmer feeding at the trough.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:Trump's choice to withhold SNAP food assistance payments resembles a forced starvation - in an armed conflict, that's a war crime, and in peacetime to force political outcomes, that's close to terrorism: https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/texas-house-democrats-form-committee...Gubernatorial candidate and State Rep. Gina Hinojosa is calling on Governor Greg Abbott to tap into Texas' Rainy Day Fund to keep Texas kids fed: https://x.com/GinaHinojosaTX/status/1983604948429332867Republicans hope the threat of widespread hunger will motivate Democrats to cave on ACA tax credits - if those expire, Texas will experience an outsized impact of premium increases: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/10/30/texas-aca-obamacare-health-insurance-open-enrollment/...As many as one million of the four million Texans using ACA would likely just drop health insurance altogether: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/columnists/tomlinson/article/texas-health-insurance-aca-shutdown-21116950.phpNew UT/Texas Politics Project polling shows inflation and healthcare costs at the top of Texans' worries, while many point to bad elected leadership as the cause: https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/texans-discouraged-about-economy-skeptical-of-leaders-new-polling-says/In a bad omen for outcomes in El Paso, a panel of judges has upheld the mid-decade gerrymander of Tarrant County's county commissioner map: https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/appeals-court-upholds-texas-countys-gop-gerrymander/We're excited to see YOU at one (or both!) of our 2025 Holiday Parties this December in Austin and Dallas - for the first time, featuring live podcast tapings! Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://act.progresstexas.org/a/progress-texas-holiday-parties-2025⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our 2025 Texas Statewide Voting Guide, including a link at the bottom for a printable version you CAN take with you to the polls: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org/blog/2025-texas-statewide-ballot-guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thanks for listening! Our monthly donors form the backbone of our funding, and if you're a regular, we'd like to invite you to join the team! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Public transportation advocates in Michigan are especially excited about components in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget that provide additional funding to transit agencies across the state.State Rep. Jason Morgan, D-Ann Arbor, a co-chairman of the Legislature's transit caucus, touted it as an unprecedented investment."This is the largest increase in public transit funding in Michigan's history, as far as I'm aware," Morgan said. "This is a truly transformational investment."On this week's Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, David Bulkowski, executive director of Disability Advocates of Kent County and a long-time supporter of efforts to improve funding for transit services, explains why transportation is paramount for providing access for all.

State Rep. Joanna McClinton runs Pennsylvania's House. She's a Philly Democrat and Speaker of the House of Representatives for the commonwealth, the top legislative Democrat in the state. And that means she's one of the very few people involved in negotiations over our state budget. That budget was due back on July 1st. But the legislature still hasn't passed it, and the consequences are dire. What's going on? McClinton tells host Trenae Nuri what's happening in Harrisburg.  Have you been affected by the state budget stalemate? Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly We're also on Instagram: @citycastphilly You can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Philly Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Penn Live Arts  Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise

Illinois state Rep. Hoan Huynh, D-Chicago, says a federal agent pointed a gun at him last week. The government says he was interfering in immigration enforcement; he says he was warning constituents about their rights. “We don't have any weapons; we were only recording what they're doing," Hyunh told The 21st Show. "And if what they're doing is actually legal, then they should not be afraid for it to be documented.”

Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) joined Patrick to discuss Democratic efforts to further gerrymander the state's congressional map and issues that could come up during the final week of the fall veto session. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We've said it before, and we'll say it again: the Texas Railroad Commission has nothing to do with railroads. It's called that because the petroleum sector and their allies in the Texas Legislature would just as soon you didn't know that the Commission does regulate energy matters in Texas - matters of immense financial and environmental consequence, which under Republican control over the last 30 years, has basically meant a regulatory rubber stamp for that industry.Houston State Rep. Jon Rosenthal, an expert in the field himself, is looking to make a change at the Texas Railroad Commission, and he joined us for a talk to explain why and how he'd like to achieve that goal.Learn more about Rep. Rosenthal and his campaign at https://jonrosenthaltx.com/.Thanks for listening! Learn more about Progress Texas and how you can support our ongoing work at https://progresstexas.org/.

To the listeners who asked if I was emotional while speaking of former State Representative John Kowalko passing, the answer is present in my presentation, especially the difficulty I experienced with the word, "genuinely," during which I felt the loss while saying the word.

The Republican from Morton previews the second week of the fall veto session. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Democrats weeping and gnashing of teeth over the White House renovations continues. Marco Rubio delivers a PERFECT response to a reporter when asked about blowing up drug boats. John Fetterman goes on Fox and sounds exactly like a Republican. State Rep. Jolanda Jones just went on CNN and called for SLASHING THE NECKS of Republicans if necessary. Portland Trail Blazers HC Chauncey Billups was arrested by the FBI for being used by the Italian Mafia to attract poker players, exposing multiple crime families.Sunny Hostin apparently thinks all her white neighbors are racists. Dana explains how she is noticing the right using identity politics like race and gender to defend their positions, lately. Seth Dillon from The Babylon Bee joins us to share his side of the story after a man tries to murder him over anti-Semitic lies from Conservative influencers about Israel.MSNBC completely forgets that Democrat Abigail Spanberger is running against ANOTHER woman. An LA teacher threatens ICE agents by saying that he has illegal guns A transgender swimmer was banned for 5 years after gender test refusal and blamed insurance costs. An illegal alien who rammed federal agents was HONORED and presented with framed accolades by LA for targeting ICE.Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible…CovePurehttps:/CovePure.com/DanaTake back control of your family's health with CovePure, the advanced water filtration system designed for pure, great-tasting water. Get $200 off. Webroothttps://Webroot.com/DanaChange your October from cyber-scary to cyber-secure with 60% off Webroot Total Protection.AmmoSquaredhttps://AmmoSquared.comDon't get caught without ammo and be sure to tell them you heard about Ammo Squared on this show. ChapterFor free and unbiased Medicare help from my partners Chapter, dial #250 and say keyword “My Medicare”Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand-alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan's contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently, we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don't directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.Keltechttps://KelTecWeapons.comKelTec builds every KS7 GEN2 right here in the USA with American materials and workers—upgrade your home defense today. All Family Pharmacyhttps://AllFamilyPharmacy.com/Dana Don't wait until flu season knocks at your door. Use code DANA10 at checkout to save 10%. Relief Factorhttps://ReliefFactor.com OR CALL 1-800-4-RELIEFTurn the clock back on pain with Relief Factor. Get their 3-week Relief Factor Quick Start for only $19.95 today! Byrnahttps://Byrna.com/DanaGet your hands on the new compact Byrna CL. Visit Byrna.com/Dana to receive 10% off Patriot Mobilehttps://PatriotMobile.com/DanaDana's personal cell phone provider is Patriot Mobile. Get a FREE MONTH of service code DANAHumanNhttps://HumanN.comStart supporting your cardiovascular health with SuperBeets, now available at your local Walmart.

6pm: Video Guest – Jim Walsh – State Rep and Chairman of the WA GOP // Governor Ferguson was asked if he will work with Republicans on the $2 BILLION additional budget shortfall about to hit; He says "they have his number // Washington state GOP supports Lewis County school board candidates // White House expands East Wing demolition as critics decry Trump overreach // President Trump says he’s paying for White House ballroom // Long before Trump, other presidents made big renovations to the White House // Both Seattle Mayoral candidates will join the show this week

4pm: Video Guest – Jim Walsh – State Rep and Chairman of the WA GOP // Governor Ferguson was asked if he will work with Republicans on the $2 BILLION additional budget shortfall about to hit; He says "they have his number // Washington state GOP supports Lewis County school board candidates // White House expands East Wing demolition as critics decry Trump overreach // President Trump says he’s paying for White House ballroom // Long before Trump, other presidents made big renovations to the White House // Both Seattle Mayoral candidates will join the show this week

Former Fighting Illini DE and current Illinois State Representative Kam Buckner kicks off the show. We talk with Kam about his STARS Bill, it's impact on the Bears potential move to Arlington Heights, his relationship with Kevin Warren, and much more. Roman Tomashoff covers the Huskies for UW Huskies Wire & USA Today. He givs us the Washington side of things before Saturday's game. And Illini Head Coach Bret Bielema met with the media today. He talked about practice conditions, crowd noise in Washington, injury report, and much more.

Open the Books' John Hart, WILL's Lucas Vebber, Author Michael Finch, Author Emily Stimpson, State Rep, Lindee Brill, Senator Ron Johnson, Attorney General Candidate Eric Toney

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Today is the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 4 election, which feels like a good time to take stock of how well our elections actually work. There are lots of ideas for improving the voting process in Pennsylvania, from opening our primaries to making Election Day a holiday. Host Megan Harris joins State Rep. Chris Rabb and Armin Samii, a volunteer with March on Harrisburg, to discuss some recent proposals — and learn what ranked choice voting has in common with Baskin-Robbins. Check out RCVis, Armin's ranked choice voting data visualization tool, and read up on the history of closed primaries in PA. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 20th episode: AIDS Free Pittsburgh The Frick Family House Pittsburgh Opera Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

State Representative Kam Buckner joins Lisa Dent to discuss his new Stadium Transparency and Responsible Spending (STARS) Act and what it means for future sports stadium deals in Illinois. Buckner tells Lisa why taxpayers deserve accountability before public money goes toward new stadiums. Buckner calls out the Bears' recent history of flip-flopping between the city […]

Joining Robert Pilot are State Rep. Heather Keeler and Wendy Pilot

Steve is joined by State Rep. Alicia St. Germaine (R-Harrison Township) to discuss a major win for Michigan and our military. Alongside Rep. Robinson, she applauds the $26 million state investment in Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Macomb County, ensuring the base continues to serve our country and support local communities. They talk about pride in the U.S. military and what this funding means for Michiganders, from jobs to local impact, and the importance of supporting those who protect our freedoms at home and abroad.

State Rep. Jamie Thompson (R–28th District) joins the show to expose what she calls a “radical overhaul” of Michigan's public school health standards. Under the guise of “Health Education,” the Department of Education is quietly pushing explicit gender and sexual identity content into classrooms, starting in early grades, without parental transparency or consent. The plan, introduced under former Superintendent Michael Rice, blurs the legal line between standard health education and sex education, paving the way for contraception distribution and ideological instruction in schools. With new Superintendent Glenn Maleyko now in charge, parents are demanding answers, and accountability.

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Illinois Family Institute recently hosted a forum at Belmont Bible Church in Downers Grove, and this episode of Spotlight features remarks from Jedd Davis at aformentioned event. Jedd Davis is the IL 75th State District Representative, has a civil engineering degree, and served as board president for Yorkville’s Parkview Christian Academy. In this commentary, Davis shares insider stories from his time serving in the Ilinois legislature and what is coming up in the Lame Duck Session, and the troubling concerns he has with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.… Continue Reading

The Springfield Republican stops by S & K Buick GMC to visit with Sam before heading to the capitol for the start of the fall veto session. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The show continues from S & K Buick GMC as State Rep. Mike Coffey visits before the fall veto session begins later today, and the dealership's owner Jeff Kallister sits down with Sam. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Greg Roberts, Mr. Outdoors from Rogue Weather Dot com, Outdoor report, keeping it rainy and sporty for deer hunting, huh? State Rep. Ed Diehl is on promoting the coming tax repeal referendum, we talk the truth about the gov shutdown health tax stuff.

State Rep. Justin Pearson has come out of the gates swinging as he announces a bid to take out longtime Rep. Steve Cohen. Pearson accused Cohen of disrespecting him. Grab some popcorn and get ready for a very entertaining show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Rep. Jason Woolford (R-Howell) joins the show to discuss his plan to crack down on Bridge Card fraud and protect taxpayer dollars. His bill would add photos, signatures, and chip technology to Michigan's EBT cards, helping ensure benefits go to those who truly need them. He also talks about the new state budget that cuts waste, provides tax relief, boosts school funding, and strengthens Michigan's Selfridge Air National Guard Base.

State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz joins the show to talk about Michigan's new state budget, which delivers record funding for local schools. She breaks down where the money's going, how it'll impact classrooms, and what it means for parents, teachers, and students across her district. It's a look at how Lansing is spending your tax dollars, and whether it's really making a difference for Michigan families.

State Rep. Ken Borton (R-Gaylord), who chairs the DNR budget committee, joins Steve to break down the latest state budget, and how conservatives scored big wins for Michigan outdoorsmen. Borton details how his team blocked proposed DNR license fee increases, protected hunters and anglers from unnecessary costs, and delivered key funding victories that keep Michigan's natural resources accessible and affordable for everyone.

If an unbalanced warmonger like Dan Crenshaw can represent the GOP in Congress, then honestly what's the point of having a Republican Party? State Rep. Steve Toth is working to beat Crenshaw in the primary and restore the party to sanity. (00:00) Dan Crenshaw Is Not America First (05:43) Why Crenshaw Is Letting Illegal Immigration Destroy Texas (12:37) Why Is Crenshaw So Deeply Focused on Ukraine? (27:53) What Do Other Members of Congress Think About Crenshaw? (35:18) Crenshaw's Lies About the Intel Agencies (49:33) How Do We Fix the System? (1:03:02) How Hard Will It Be to Take Out Dan Crenshaw? Paid partnerships with: Liberty Safe: Visit https://LibertySafe.com and use the code TUCKER10 for 10% off Franklin and Colonial safes featuring the Pro-Flex interior.  Byrna: Go to https://Byrna.com or your local Sportsman's Warehouse today. PureTalk: Go to https://PureTalk.com/Tucker to and save 50% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  State lawmakers returned to Raleigh in late September for a brief stay, and in the aftermath of a horrific killing that had occurred just weeks before on a Charlotte commuter train, legislative leaders made criminal justice and their stated intention of “getting tough on crime” the central focus. Among the law changes sent to […]

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! This week, we tackle one of the biggest stories in Washington with direct consequences here at home: the federal government shut down at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday. The immediate effects are already rippling through Georgia, where tens of thousands of federal workers and contractors face furloughs or delayed paychecks. Military bases could see disruptions, research grants to major universities like Georgia Tech and Emory may be delayed, and federal parks and historic sites are expected to close. While Social Security checks will still go out, programs like SNAP could be strained if the shutdown drags on. Closer to home, we break down the results of the Georgia State Senate District 21 special runoff, where Republican Jason Dickerson defeated Democrat Debra Shigley 9,432 to 7,009. Shigley had led the crowded August primary, but Dickerson's win ensures the GOP maintains its 33–23 majority in the state Senate. We also look ahead to the 2026 election cycle. State Rep. Ruwa Romman, a Democrat from Gwinnett County, has announced her run for governor. At just 32, Romman has already made history as the first Muslim woman elected to the Georgia legislature and the first Palestinian American to hold public office in the state. Her campaign is expected to focus on raising the minimum wage, reopening closed hospitals, and addressing corporate ownership of single-family homes. Meanwhile, Republican State Sen. Greg Dolezal is entering the lieutenant governor's race. A close ally of former President Donald Trump, Dolezal is emphasizing conservative priorities such as eliminating DEI programs, opposing transgender policies in schools, and taking a tough-on-crime approach. He's also known for challenging the results of Georgia's 2020 election and sponsoring legislation restricting transgender athletes. It's a busy week in Georgia politics, from the fallout of a national crisis to the early maneuvering for 2026. We break it all down. Connect with The Georgia Politics Podcast on Twitter @gapoliticspod Hans Appen on Twitter @hansappen Craig Kidd on Twitter @CraigKidd1 Lyndsey Coates on Instagram @list_with_lyndsey Proud member of the Appen Podcast Network. #gapol

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