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Scheim says the public bickering between Belichick & Kraft is beneath them // Wiggy would absolutely give up Duran for Joe Ryan // Scheim does the news: Statehouse officials have some 'splaining' to do //
Greg and Wiggy hold down the fort with Scheim, Jackson and Twitch Mitch // Lead Off! Jackson Vs. Twitch Mitch, Round 1: Jackson meets John Malkovich // Lead Off! Jackson Vs. Twitch Mitch, Round 2: Don't give up on Jarren Duran // Scheim says the public bickering between Belichick & Kraft is beneath them // Wiggy would absolutely give up Duran for Joe Ryan // Scheim does the news: Statehouse officials have some 'splaining' to do // The audience is 50/50 on missing our guy Curtis // Greg speculates on Aaron Rodgers' future // Once more, the Jackson 5 fails to impress Greg // Greg is put off by Jaylen Brown bitching about his role along Tatum // Hill Noters address Jackson's lead and Coco and Curtis' flex day usage // Wiggy wants to ambush Curtis w/ Angry Principal Dave on his first day back //
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On this week's Statehouse Happenings, Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt take a look at a few of the recent antics from some of Indiana's statewide office holders and explore if the need to make headlines is hurting the competency of governance from their offices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, friend of the Senators, basketball player, and esteemed Representative Jermaine Johnson. Hear Rep. Johnson talk in depth about his life, his tumultuous childhood, how he stepped up and got chosen to run for politics, his tough first election, how elected office really works, the way he sees the future of this state, and so much more! In Bourbon Briefs hear about the supreme court's ruling on legislative pay-raise, who is running for Attorney General in S.C., updates on Loftis-gate, the "big beautiful bill's" problems, Gavin Newsom and Andy Beshear's visit to South Carolina, and many more updates about the current political climate. Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature's most controversial bills. Join Senators Sheheen and Lourie in this week's episode where they take a deeper look at upcoming legislation and lawmakers' actions in S.C. Support the showKeep up to Date with BITBR: Twitter.com/BITBRpodcastFacebook.com/BITBRpodcasthttps://bourboninthebackroom.buzzsprout.com
Rob talks with Tom Koch about his life and career, and discusses some key issues at the State House in Montpelier.Then Leslie Hiner joins to talk about the importance of School Choice in improving outcomes for students.
Members of the Ohio House are returning to the Statehouse next week to override some of Gov. Mike DeWine's vetoes in the new two-year state budget. Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles talks with Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson about which of the 67 vetoes lawmakers plan to override. Also, Jo tells what happened when backers of a comprehensive, proposed Equal Rights Amendment went before the Ohio Ballot Board. Plus Jo has the latest in the fight over funding for the new Browns stadium in this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop.
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Rhode Island House Speaker Joe Shekarchi talks about a potential run for governor, reinstating truck tolls, gun legislation and efforts to address affordable housing.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We discuss Gov. Mike DeWine's budget vetoes, a lawsuit over Browns stadium money, what President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" means for Ohio and how LGBTQ advocates are trying to change the state constitution.
Another year of skyrocketing property assessments has homeowners once again in a panic about the increase in tax bills that could come with them. According to a new report in the Indiana Capital Chronicle, homes saw an assessment increase of more than 10 percent on average. Will the new property tax law save people from payment pain? Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt discuss on Statehouse Happenings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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There's still no agreement in place between Columbia-based MU Health Care and Anthem. A Missouri Senate committee held a hearing on the issue last week at the Statehouse in Jefferson City. MU Health Care chief executive officer Ric Ransom testifies that MU Health Care and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield have not been able to find common ground during contract negotiations. He and Anthem executives testified before the Missouri Senate Insurance and Banking Committee in Jefferson City. MU Health Care's 1,200 providers, 80 clinics and seven hospitals have been out of Anthem's commercial network since April 1, when the two sides failed to reach an agreement to renew the contracts. "Missouri Times" publisher Scott Faughn joined hosts Stephanie Bell and Jennifer Bukowsky on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri". Mr. Faughn tells listeners that both Anthem and MU Health Care need to find common ground. Faughn also discussed a possible challenge to State Sen. Curtis Trent (R-Springfield) in 2026:
The Dean's List with Host Dean Bowen – He strode into the State House still wearing his spurs and declared, “As I believe the voice of my constituents and all of sensible and honest men is in favor of Independence and my own judgment concurs with them, I vote for Independence!” On today's show I recount the harrowing midnight ride of 80 miles that Caesar Rodney took through a torrential down pour in...
#podcast #progressives #Democrats #Michigan #MAGAMurderBudget #BigBeautifulBill #Trump #MAGA #Republicans #Medicaid #WorkingClass #SNAP #CleanEnergy #Jobs #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #Oligarchy #CorporateAuthoritariansim #JohnMoolenaar #RashidaTlaib #ElissaSlotkin #Populism #LeftOfLansing Here's the Episode 140 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast for July 3, 2025! 00:00-17:23: MAGA Murder Budget Destroys Clean Energy Pat Johnston highlights how the MAGA Murder Budget will decimate investments into our growing clean energy industry in Michigan, and across the nation. At the same time, MAGA Republicans in Congress are providing major subsidies for the coal & oil industry. This won't just harm Americans on a public health and environmental front, this will destroy jobs and our nation's economy. Even more, thanks in part to my MAGA Republican Congressman John Moolenaar, Republicans are handing China a big economic victory while hurting America. 17:24-36:21: MAGA Murder Budget Is Pro-Oligarchy Pat shows how Michigan MAGA Republicans in the State House failed to pass a budget by the July 1 deadline. Like Congressional Republicans, Michigan Republicans are trying to steal from the working class safety net, and funnel money up towards their rich & elite donor base. Pat highlights how the MAGA Murder Budget attacks Medicaid, and how Republican arguments for work requirements is another way to humiliate the working class. 36:22-46:01: Last Call-Sen.Slotkin's "Economic War Plan" Review In the "Last Call," Pat gives a review of Michigan Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin's "Economic War Plan." He points-out where he agrees with her, and where and why some of her incremental plans fail the moment we're in as a country. 46:02-47:54: Ending Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! leftoflansing.com NOTES: "Senate passes ‘big, beautiful bill:' What it means for Michigan." By Lauren Gibbons of Bridge Michigan "Climate change triggers earlier mold allergy season, say Michigan scientists." By Emilio Perez Ibarguen "Michigan is energized: Report ranks state 6th in nation for clean energy jobs." By Michigan Department of Energy, Great Lakes, and Energy "More Than 100,000 Michigan Residents Nearly Lost Medicaid Coverage Under Work Requirements." By Robert Gordon of The Commonwealth Fund "Michigan Dems excoriate passage of ‘big, beautiful' tax and spending bill as GOP applauds action." By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "Is the Republican Party a Chinese Communist Conspiracy?" By Ryan Cooper of The American Prospect "Anti-Gotion activists speak out at Michigan House subcommittee as project remains on hold." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance Political Contributions to Michigan Republican Congressman John Moolenaar via Open Secrets
3679 – July 3, 2025 – Proclaim Liberty Throughout the Land – The State House bell, now known as the Liberty Bell, rang in the tower of the Pennsylvania State House. Today, we call that building Independence Hall. Speaker of the Pennsylvania Assembly Isaac Norris first ordered a bell for the bell tower in 1751 from the Whitechapel Foundry in London. ... The post Proclaim Liberty Throughout the Land appeared first on CSC Talk Radio.
Throwback Thursday: Everyone knows why Americans celebrate on the 4th of July, right? Just wait until you learn about the shocking results from a survey on what young people understand about the Independence Day holiday (at 12:39) --- Many people - young and old alike - don't know that not all the delegates to Congress were in favor of declaring independence from England... leading to a heated debate at the State House in Philadelphia on one warm July night in 1776 (at 21:22) --- An All-American collection of recipes from Kyra's Kitchen! (at 41:15)
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has spent a lot of taxpayer money to defend himself in front of the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission. According to the Indiana Capital Chronicle, Rokita has run up nearly a half million dollars in legal bills, as he fights to preserve his law license. Should taxpayers be on the hook for Rokita's defense? Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt discuss on Statehouse Happenings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed off on the state's new two-year operating budget at the deadline late Monday night into Tuesday. The $60 billion dollar spending plan includes money for a new Browns stadium in Brook Park. The state will chip in $600 million taken from unclaimed funds held by the Ohio Department of Commerce. The budget also flattens Ohio's income tax down to a single bracket meaning everyone, minus those who are exempted, will pay the same 2.75% tax rate. DeWine, however, did strike 67 elements from the budget using his line-item veto. It's by far the most he's used the line-item veto. For comparison, on the last operating budget, DeWine used the veto pen 44 times. Statehouse leaders have questioned why the governor removed elements of the budget viewed as property tax relief. Later, we bring you an excerpt from the 11th and final episode of the "Living for We: Keep Ya Head Up" podcast.
Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani has clinched the Democratic nomination for New York City mayor, with preliminary ranked choice results showing him winning 56 percent of the vote over former Governor Andrew Cuomo. The Associated Press has now called the race in Mamdani's favor. Meanwhile, federal investigators say they are still trying to determine what caused a historic Mexican sailboat to crash into the Brooklyn Bridge in May, killing two crew members. Plus, lawmakers in New Jersey have approved a nearly $60-Billion dollar budget for the Garden State. Statehouse reporter for The Star-Ledger and NJ.com Susan Livio breaks it down.
A special episode looking back at the property tax reform debate in the 2025 legislative session. Governor Mike Braun threatens to invoke his veto powers and a Statehouse rally calling for lawmakers to make substantial changes to the property tax system.
After a short hiatus due to scheduling conflicts and technical difficulties, the Chillin' in the Statehouse team is back together to start the new fiscal year — just in time for your Fourth of July road trip. While we focus on the animal stories we've been itching to share and some recent green energy political ads, we also acknowledge new Kansas laws going into effect, the One Big Beautiful Bill advancing in Congress, and some developments on the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals stadium subsidy debate.
After a short hiatus due to scheduling conflicts and technical difficulties, the Chillin' in the Statehouse team is back together to start the new fiscal year — just in time for your Fourth of July road trip. While we focus on the animal stories we've been itching to share and some recent green energy political ads, we also acknowledge new Kansas laws going into effect, the One Big Beautiful Bill advancing in Congress, and some developments on the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals stadium subsidy debate.
After months of grassroots policy work by Ohio Farm Bureau members and countless trips to the Statehouse by the organization's members and state staff, Ohio agriculture faired well in the 2025-2026 state budget. Find out what is in (and not in) the over 3,000 page, $60 billion budget that will have implications, both good and not-so-good, for farmers and agribusiness professionals in this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast Special, as host Ty Higgins chats with OFBF's Director of State Policy, Evan Callicoat.
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#podcast #politics #Michigan #EnvironmentalJustice #Economics #WorkingClass #MAGAMurderBudget #MAGA #Democrats #Progressives #Mamdani #NYC #CorporateCorruption #CorporateGreed #GovernmentCorruption #Democracy #FossilFuel #NRDC #Environment #TedNugent #LeftOfLansing Here's Episode 139 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-20:28: Nugent In Lansing/Mamdani NYC Victory Pat Johnston opens the show highlighting how Michigan MAGA Republicans welcomed old age rocker, Ted Nugent, to the State House this week to complain about things. Pat explains how Nugent and Dear Leader Trump are very much alike, and not in flattering ways. Pat then talks about how nearly half of Detroit's apartment complexes are without air conditioning, and Michigan's high unemployment rate. He concludes by underlining the big time victory of Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani in the NYC mayoral race, and how it's yet another example of how progressive economic populism is not only popular, but it WINS elections! 20:29-42:23: Derrell Slaughter of NRDC-Michigan Interview Derrell Slaughter is the Michigan Policy Director for Climate & Energy at the Natural Resources Defense Council. Slaughter co-wrote a blog post on the NRDC site called, "Trump Administration's DOE Is Forcing Coal Plants To Remain Open. Michigan Is The First Target." Pat and Derrell discuss how Trump's Energy Dept. is forcing an old Consumer's Energy plant in Ottawa County to remain open even though the plant was scheduled to shut-down last month. Slaughter explains why this unprecedented move will cost Michiganders both economically and environmentally. 42:24-48:04: Last Call on Unhinged Democrats The "Last Call" this week spotlights those Democrats who view progressive Democrats, like Zohran Mamdani, as more of an enemy than they view MAGA Republicans as the real opposition to the working class, to liberty, and to democracy. 48:05-50:30: Ending Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! leftoflansing.com NOTES: "Trump Administration's DOE Is Forcing Coal Plants to Stay Open. Michigan Is the First Target." By Derrell Slaughter and Casey Roberts of the NRDC of Michigan "New Detroit mayoral poll signals Sheffield, Kinloch, Craig are top contenders." By Malachi Barrett of Bridge Detroit "Failing air conditioners, extreme heat have City Council concerned." By Malachi Barrett of Bridge Detroit "The Doublespeak of Energy Secretary Chris Wright." By Abraham Lustgarten of Pro Publica "Nessel challenges order to keep J.H. Campbell Plant open as energy experts predict price hikes." By Sarah Leach of The Ottawa News Network "We can have nice things." By Marisa Kabas of The Handbasket "As Ted Nugent rails against Michigan wildlife regulations, Dems call hearing ‘absurd' and ‘shameful.'" By Ben Solis of Michigan Advance "Don't Forget Who They Are: Political Amnesia in Times of Crisis." By Jared Yates Sexton in Dispatches From A Collapsing State
Vic Verchereau welcomes Aric Nesbitt, who is the Michigan State Senate Republican Leader. Sen. Aric Nesbitt grew up as the middle child on a six-generation family farm in West Michigan. He went on to earn an economics degree from Hillsdale College, later earning a master's in international business. He received the “Distinguished Alumnus” award from Hillsdale for his work as a conservative reformer. In 2010, Nesbitt was elected to represent Van Buren County and part of Allegan County in the Michigan House of Representatives. He served three terms in the State House, achieving results for hardworking taxpayers by balancing budgets and reducing debt, lowering the tax burden, eliminating thousands of regulations, and defending our West Michigan values. Nesbitt currently serves as Senate Republican Leader and is a candidate for Michigan Governor. Listen in as the Leadership Lowdown host, Vic Verchereau gets the Minority Leader's take on getting things done in tough political times and coming together through consensus. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
Indianapolis City-County Councilor Crista Carlino was allegedly kicked out of the Democrat Caucus over her calls for Joe Hogsett to resign and Council President Vop Osili and Vice President Ali Brown to resign their positions. Carlino is the second Democrat to be kicked out of the caucus in part because of criticism of the mayor. Democrats near complete shutdown of Hogsett criticism, coupled with Republican silence has our Statehouse Happenings crew wondering, why almost everyone appears to be protecting Hogsett? Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt discuss on this week's show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, Freshman Representative Gil Gatch, to discuss his life and politics in the low country, his background as a musician, pastor, lawyer, and politician, how the legislature really functions, and so much more! Hear the Senators break down current events in S.C., discuss the allegations and arrest of S.C. Freedom Caucus founder, his suspension and potential expulsion, the lawsuit surrounding legislative raises, try some new bourbon, and talk to Brandon Dermody about a new Bill in SC called the Equine Advancement Act. Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature's most controversial bills. Join Senators Sheheen and Lourie in this week's episode where they take a deeper look at upcoming legislation and lawmakers' actions in S.C. Support the showKeep up to Date with BITBR: Twitter.com/BITBRpodcastFacebook.com/BITBRpodcasthttps://bourboninthebackroom.buzzsprout.com
The lawsuit — filed against three school rectors — is the latest General Assembly push against Youngkin. The governor told VPM News Tuesday that this is a fight against his administration's work to dismantle “illegal discrimination,” which is how he has referred to DEI. Plus: Several areas in Central Virginia have opened cooling stations.
Children who grow up in state homes have more behaviour issues in early childhood than those who don't, but they largely converge by early adolescence to have similar or higher wellbeing.
A Dunedin mum and her son, who has a severe disability, have been stuck in a cold, dark, wet Kāinga Ora house for nearly a week after a hot water cylinder burst. Katie, who RNZ is only identifying by her first name, says it felt violating and undignified.17 year old Alex who has epilepsy and severe autism needs to be bathed and dressed by his mother; she had to take care of him in the dark and noise as contractors worked to fix the flood damage Mosgiel state house they live in. Tess Brunton reports.
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University of Florida's interim President Kent Fuch hires Clemmons as VP for Community Relations. Chuck is Gators, and long-time local college administrator at Santa Fe College
Ohioans have told lawmakers they need to do something about increasing property taxes. While a grassroots effort to put a constitutional amendment before voters to abolish property taxes works to collect petition signatures, a number of other bills and proposals are taking shape at the Statehouse. One of those bills would reduce property tax collections by $3.5 billion is getting pushback. House Bill 335 would eliminate the 1% property tax value that schools and local governments can levy without voter approval. It's known as inside millage. The bill is sponsored by Republican state Representative David Thomas of Jefferson, in Ashtabula County. Schools and local governments say the bill would be cataclysmic for school staffing and public services. Property taxes and what to do about them begins this week's discussion of news on the “Sound of Ideas Reporters Roundtable.”
This week on Newsmakers: Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by The Providence Journal's Patrick Anderson and Rhode Island Current's Nancy Lavin to break down the $14.3 billion state budget and peel back the curtain on the closing week of this year's General Assembly session.
House and Senate negotiators completed work on a new state spending plan for the full legislature to vote on next week. As soon as they were done, Gov. Kelly Ayotte said she couldn't support it, and would veto the proposal. As we near the end of the current legislative session, we have an update from the State House with NHPR's senior political reporter Josh Rogers.
The rise of Val Lawson as president of the Rhode Island Senate put questions of conflict of interest front and center at the Statehouse this year. That's because Lawson also serves as president of one of the state's largest teachers' unions. Lawson says she's capable of policing her own potential conflicts, and the Rhode Island Ethics Commission offered an ok for her dual roles as president. But Lawson's number two is a longtime former labor official and labor remains an influential special interest at the Statehouse. That's a place where corporate lobbyists significantly outnumber advocates for nonprofit groups. In related news, efforts to modernize the state's open records law once again ran into a brick wall on Smith Hill this year. So what did this legislative session show us about the outlook for good government in Rhode Island? How can everyday citizens make their voices heard in the corridors of power? And what can be done about the broader problem of political violence in our polarized world? This week on Political Roundtable, I'm going in depth with John Marion, executive director of the nonpartisan good government group Common Cause of Rhode Island.
This week on A Lively Experiment: keeping up with the flurry of decisions at the State House as the gavel lowers on this year's General Assembly session. What's in, what's out - and what does it all mean? Moderator Jim Hummel breaks it down with former RI Attorney General Arlene Violet, political contributor Joe Paolino and attorney and former Governor Almond's Chief of Staff, Joe Larisa.
There is new scrutiny over the gifts state lawmakers and statewide elected officials are allowed to receive after the Lt. Governor and Security of State were photographed attending the NBA Finals with a man who once went to prison for bribery. Should elected officials be allowed to accept gifts and should transparency and reporting requirements be beefed up? Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz and Jim Merritt discuss on this week's Statehouse Happenings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A defiant Joe Hogsett claims he has no plans to resign in the wake of the Thomas Cook scandal and his alleged role in covering it up. With public outcry and calls for him to go reaching new levels, the question is, can he be forced? Abdul-Hakim Shabazz says yes. On this week's Statehouse Happenings, Abdul joins Rob Kendall and Jim Merritt to discuss a scenario that could result in the takedown of the Mayor of Indianapolis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for June10, 2025: we look at some action happening this week in the Statehouse; we hear about a new gas-fired energy plant that Duke Energy is proposing in the Upstate; we begin bringing you stories from our Voices Collected series commemorating the 10 year anniversary of the Mother Emanuel AME Church shooting; and more!
It was uncovered this week that State Senator Mike Bohacek is facing charges related to an OWI in January. What has many up in arms, is the alleged offense is just now becoming public thanks to a law that shields lawmakers from legal accountability shortly before, during, and after the legislative session. On this week's Statehouse Happenings, Rob Kendall, Jim Merritt, and Abdul-Hakim Shabazz examine how Bohacek was able to evade public scrutiny, as well as who knew what and when. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Another week, another set of bad headlines for Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales. Not only did the Marion County Election Board vote to open an investigation into his recent advertisement where he is accused of potentially violating Indiana election law. On top of that, Morales is facing questions about an apparent meeting with Hungarian officials where he may have pledged action related to agriculture affairs he does not appear to have authority over. On this week's Statehouse Happenings, Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt discuss the latest unflattering news for the Indiana Secretary of State. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, new Senator Overture Walker, to discuss his family roots in Sumter, his education at U.S.C., how he got his start in Politics, his goals for his tenure as a Senator, how it feels being in the super minority of Senate Democrats, Problems with the Insurance Industry, SCOUT MOTORS Plant, School Vouchers, and what to look for in the coming terms. Hear Bourbon Briefs where the Senators discuss the latest updates from the capital, including the Supreme Court's sign-off on a strict abortion ban, a republican super majority in the senate AND the house, increasing S.C.'s energy production needs, and much more!Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the legislature's most controversial bills. Join Senators Sheheen and Lourie in this week's episode where they take a deeper look at upcoming legislation and lawmakers' actions in S.C. Support the showKeep up to Date with BITBR: Twitter.com/BITBRpodcastFacebook.com/BITBRpodcasthttps://bourboninthebackroom.buzzsprout.com
Diego Morales is back in the news. This time for appearing to make himself try and look taller by standing on his tippy-toes in multiple photos with constituents. The pictures have drawn laughter for their ridiculousness and raised questions about why the Secretary of State is so concerned about making himself look taller. On this week's Statehouse Happenings, Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt discuss the latest red flag from a guy whose behavior is constantly drawing attention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.