Podcasts about state house

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.

The Kentucky ConspiracyJump to the Ad-Free Safe House EditionEpisode 122The Commonwealth of Kentucky was thrown into political turmoil over the election of its governor in 1899, and the winner's murder. The republican candidate, William S. Taylor, first appeared to win the election by a narrow margin, but the votes were challenged by his opponent, William Justice Goebel,  who eventually won the seat by the act of the legislature. Tensions ran high in the days before his inauguration as these Kentuckians took their politics seriously. Deadly seriously.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-historian--2909311/support.

00:00 Show open/ Glenn and Mary Wiley on the foundation they started to fund childhood asthma education, treatment and prevention in Ohio school in partnership with the Lung Association 8:06 Dr. Elizabeth Edgerly of the Alzheimer's Assoc with details and insights about a new report that details state data and attitudes. 15:19 Sabre Cook and Madeline Stewart, Drivers from the Porsche Carrera Cup discuss vehicle safety. 21:52 Face the State: State Issue 2 interview with Franklin County Chief Deputy of Engineering Fritz Crosier. 31:21 Face the State: US Sen. Bernie Moreno (R- OH) on US trade deal with the UK, steel tariffs, and interest rates. US Sen. Jon Husted (R- OH) on the death tax and the Hyde Amendment. Legislation regarding medical debt and submetering at the Statehouse.

Sine Die and the end of session create a fervor of activity at the State's Capital! Vincent and Joel sit down and have a few drinks at Tin Roof across from the Capitol Building. As Senators and Representatives finish up session, they walk across the street, join in on the drinks, and answer some pressing questions for South Carolina's most informational insider political podcast - Bourbon in the Back Room!Rep. Gary Simrill, Rep. Heather Bauer, Sen. Luke Rankin, Rep. Micah Caskey, Rep. Spencer Wetmore, Rep. Beth Bernstein, Rep. Hamilton grant, Sen. Jeffrey Graham, Sen. Brad Hutto, Sen. Greg Hembree, Rep. Todd Rutherford, Sen. Jason Elliot, Sen. Tom Davis, Sen. Ronnie Sabb, Sen. Tameika Isaac Devine, Sen. Thomas Alexander, Sen. Russell Ott, Sen. Ed Sutton, Sen. Sean Bennett, Sen. Deon Tedder, Reporter Maayan Schecter, Reporter Mary Green, Rep. Brandon Guffy, and Rep Heath Sessions, stop by to discuss the highlights of the year, what got done, and what's coming up!Get your latest Statehouse update and hear firsthand the rationale behind some of the General Assembly's controversial bills. Join Senator Sheheen and Representative Bakari Sellers 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

As of Wednesday, May 14, the final gavel of the 2025 Alabama Legislative Session has fallen! ACA lobbyists Erin Beasley and Kayla Greer gathered in the Cattle Connect studio after the motion to adjourn “Sine Die,” and the duo debriefed some of the milestone moments from the past 105 days in the State House.

It's been a rough month for Mike Braun. From a reviled property tax bill, to raising taxes to pass a budget, to an announcement about enhanced tolling in the near future, many are upset with Indiana's Governor. With the outcry showing no signs of slowing down, Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt examine what the governor can do to try and quell the rage from Hoosiers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Bryan Dawson, CEO of 1819 News and host of the 1819 News Podcast, in a compelling conversation with Alabama State Rep. Susan DuBose, a dedicated legislator who is making a difference in Montgomery despite the challenges of state governance. DuBose shares her journey from grassroots political engagement to the Alabama House of Representatives, discussing her commitment to stay true to her principles while navigating the complexities of legislative work.  This episode highlights DuBose's landmark legislation, including the “What is a Woman Act,” which defines male and female by biological terms to protect women's rights in sports and scholarships. She recounts the resistance faced, the need to educate colleagues, and the pivotal support from Gov. Kay Ivey, who made the bill a priority and signed it into law.  DuBose also tackles the Religious Release Time bill, a constitutional program allowing students to attend off-campus religious classes during electives, which faced unexpected opposition from school board and superintendent associations despite widespread parental support.  Additionally, DuBose discusses her efforts to raise Alabama's medical consent age from 14 to 16, a significant step toward restoring parental rights in medical decisions. She shares heartbreaking stories of parents sidelined by current laws, underscoring the need for common-sense legislation that prioritizes the majority while addressing exceptions. With a nod to future goals, including tackling DEI in higher education, DuBose's passion for her constituents and faith-driven approach shine through. She reflects on the camaraderie among legislators, the power of prayer in the Statehouse, and her vision to extend religious freedom to Alabama's schools.  Tune in to hear how DuBose is fighting for Alabama's values, supported by 1819 News, the state's only citizen-funded news outlet. Visit 1819news.com to support their mission and stay informed.

Join Bryan Dawson, CEO of 1819 News and host of the 1819 News Podcast, in a compelling conversation with Alabama State Rep. Susan DuBose, a dedicated legislator who is making a difference in Montgomery despite the challenges of state governance. DuBose shares her journey from grassroots political engagement to the Alabama House of Representatives, discussing her commitment to stay true to her principles while navigating the complexities of legislative work.  This episode highlights DuBose's landmark legislation, including the “What is a Woman Act,” which defines male and female by biological terms to protect women's rights in sports and scholarships. She recounts the resistance faced, the need to educate colleagues, and the pivotal support from Gov. Kay Ivey, who made the bill a priority and signed it into law.  DuBose also tackles the Religious Release Time bill, a constitutional program allowing students to attend off-campus religious classes during electives, which faced unexpected opposition from school board and superintendent associations despite widespread parental support.  Additionally, DuBose discusses her efforts to raise Alabama's medical consent age from 14 to 16, a significant step toward restoring parental rights in medical decisions. She shares heartbreaking stories of parents sidelined by current laws, underscoring the need for common-sense legislation that prioritizes the majority while addressing exceptions. With a nod to future goals, including tackling DEI in higher education, DuBose's passion for her constituents and faith-driven approach shine through. She reflects on the camaraderie among legislators, the power of prayer in the Statehouse, and her vision to extend religious freedom to Alabama's schools.  Tune in to hear how DuBose is fighting for Alabama's values, supported by 1819 News, the state's only citizen-funded news outlet. Visit 1819news.com to support their mission and stay informed.

You'll have an opportunity next week to pay your respects to the late former Missouri Governor Kit Bond at the Statehouse in Jefferson City. The 86-year-old Bond died Tuesday in St. Louis. Mr. Bond served two terms as governor, from 1973-1977 and again from 1981 to 1985. He then served four terms in the U-S Senate from 1987-2010. "Missouri Times" publisher Scott Faughn joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" to reflect on Mr. Bond's legacy. Faughn describes Kit Bond as the "real deal", telling listeners that he brought home more federal funding to Missouri than anyone else in history. Faughn says Mr. Bond produced, not on social media but in results. Faughn says Kit Bond preferred Brookfield and Tarkio over Twitter, referring to two rural northern Missouri towns. Governor Mike Kehoe says a state memorial service is planned for Tuesday at noon at the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City. The public is invited to attend. Governor Bond will lie in state in the Missouri Capitol Rotunda for a 24-hour period following the state memorial service, allowing members of the public to pay their respects. Mr. Faughn also discussed legislation involving the Chiefs and Royals during the live interview:

The statehouse passed liquor liability reform to the benefit of our state's hospitality industry and income tax reform is halfway through the legislature.

Greg Bishop reviews some of the happenings out of the Illinois Statehouse late last week, including a discussion about the smell of raw cannabis being grounds for a vehicle search and pushback against more proposed tax increases.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx

We're talking with the folks from Iowa Corn today as they spend the day with lawmakers in Des Moines!

Indy Politics released a new informal survey, and the results were disastrous for both Governor Mike Braun and Secretary of State Diego Morales. Of the more than 800 people who responded, 70 percent disapproved of the job Braun was doing, and an astonishing 80 percent were down on Morales. As bad as the results for those two were, the Indiana General Assembly fared even worse. Why is the populous so upset and what can be done to appease them? Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt discuss on this week's Statehouse Happenings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of OSBA's Leading the Way, host Scott Gerfen welcomes Will Schwartz of Pappas and Associates — a trusted education policy expert — to discuss Ohio's next two-year state budget. With lawmakers back at the Statehouse and the budget having cleared the Ohio House, Will breaks down the key players involved and the potential impacts on education funding.

Vincent and Joel sit down LIVE with SC Secretary of Commerce, Harry Lightsey III, before the Leadership Columbia class of 2025 in the Palmetto Club. Hear the famous segment "Bourbon Briefs" where the senators recap the most recent events in the Capitol, legislative pay raises, further gubernatorial controversy, and more! Then listen to the Senators discuss South Carolina economic development with the Secretary of Commerce himself. Hear about his career in government and business, time on the Federal Reserve Board, and work in South Carolina to bring businesses in, invest in the State, and help build better communities. 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 Florida legislature, the best legislature corporate money can buy, has done the bidding of phosphate giant Mosaic, endangering public safety and making the polluting company less accountable for the harm it creates.Florida artist Christopher Still is best known for his Florida history mural cycle at the State House in Tallahassee. An exhibition of his paintings can be seen at the Tarpon Springs Heritage Museum in a permanent display."Welcome to Florida" patrons receive exclusive access to our "Florida Conservation Newsletter" each week for only $5. The newsletter rounds up the top conservation headlines from around the state.Don't forget the "Welcome to Florida" Florida Black History YouTube channel where all the content is free.

State Representative, Bob Morris, joined Fort Wayne's Morning News to talk with Kayla Blakeslee about his trip to Vatican City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of Lt. Gov. John Rodgers' job is presiding over the Vermont Senate. But that's not all Rodgers has been up to. Last month he was the only Republican to speak at a protest on the Statehouse lawn against the Trump administration, and he's testified to lawmakers in favor of cannabis reform laws.

This week marks the 25th anniversary of the historic passage of the civil unions law in Vermont. On April 25, 2000, after a remarkable four-month marathon of public hearings, legislative maneuvering, protests, counter-demonstrations and statewide soul-searching, the Vermont House of Representatives voted 79-68 to pass the civil unions bill, the most sweeping grant of rights to gay couples in the nation. The law allowed same sex couples to form civil unions, the legal equivalent of heterosexual marriage. Gov. Howard Dean signed it into law the next day.Rep. Bill Lippert was the lone openly gay Vermont legislator in 2000 and led the fight for passage of civil unions and later same-sex marriage. I was a reporter covering these historic events for Mother Jones. Lippert invited me onto the House floor moments after civil unions passed in 2000 to interview him and other supporters of the bill. I described how Lippert made a beeline across the House floor to thank Rep. Bill Fyfe, an 84-year-old former jail warden and Republican state representative from Newport City. His wife was in the hospital, and Fyfe was due to have surgery the following day. But he made sure to be in the Statehouse to cast his vote for civil unions.I asked Fyfe why he had voted for the bill. He looked at me through his thick glasses and his eyes began to water. “Because he's one of my better friends here,” he said, motioning to Lippert. “And there were two ladies who were my next-door neighbors for many years …” He broke into a soft sob. “They were treated terrible. I'm just glad I could do something to help.”Lippert squeezed Fyfe's shoulder to comfort him, “People can be cruel, Bill,” Lippert said.Vermont's civil unions law passed four months after the Vermont Supreme Court ruled in Baker v. Vermont that gay and lesbian couples were entitled to the same legal rights and benefits of marriage as heterosexual couples. The court ordered the Vermont legislature to craft a law that would satisfy the ruling, either by legalizing same-sex marriage or by creating an equivalent partnership structure. The decision, wrote Chief Justice Jeffrey Amestoy, “is simply a recognition of our common humanity.”Vermont's civil unions law was a tipping point for the national movement for LGBTQ+ rights. In 2009, Vermont became the first state to legalize same-sex marriage through an act of the legislature, overriding a gubernatorial veto to do so.In 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4, in the landmark case Obergefell v. Hodges, that same-sex couples could wed throughout the country. Today, LGBTQ+ rights are under attack. President Donald Trump has targeted transgender people with a slew of executive orders. Hundreds of bills aimed at restricting LGBTQ+ rights have been introduced in state legislatures and in Congress. Many people fear that a conservative U.S. Supreme Court could roll back LGBTQ+ rights, including the right to marry.Bill Lippert was living in Philadelphia when he first visited Vermont in 1972 to hike the Long Trail. He had just come out and recalled that he had trouble finding even one other gay man in the state. Lippert became active in Vermont's small gay rights movement and went on to serve 28 years in the Vermont House of Representatives from 1994 to 2022 as the representative from Hinesburg. He served as chair of the House Judiciary Committee for a decade and then chaired the House Health Care Committee.Lippert, 75, is now retired and working on preserving Vermont LGBTQ+ history, including recounting his own experiences as a gay activist and gay legislator in Vermont.Lippert acknowledged that winning civil unions was viewed by some gay rights advocates — including lead attorney (now federal judge) Beth Robinson — as a defeat.Lippert said that he knew that “this fight for marriage equality in Vermont was going to be the biggest gay rights fight perhaps of our lifetime.” But he said that as a legislator for six years, “I could tell what was achievable and what wasn't. It was clear (that) full marriage equality in the year 2000 was not feasible. It was not going to happen.”Lippert insisted that civil unions “was an important step that brought us ultimately to full marriage equality.” And he was determined to build that bridge.“When civil unions passed, I made a personal commitment to myself that if I could continue to be re-elected, I would stay in the Legislature until we achieved full marriage equality, and that happened in 2009,” he said.Lippert says that today's political attacks on trans people has a familiar ring. “Trans people are being used as a target because it's the ‘unknown,'” he said. “Gay and lesbian people used to be the scary unknown, but that doesn't work anymore in the same way.”I asked Lippert what concerns him most today. “The taking away of our basic democratic rights,” he said. “The shocking willingness to detain and deport people who have every right to be here because they've been granted that right.”“I am an optimist by nature, but this is a frightening time, and I've participated in more protests and demonstrations in the last month than I had in the last 10 years,” he said. “And I think it's important that we do that. We deserve to have the country that some of us have fought for … by fighting for civil rights, for LGBTQ+ rights, rights for women, rights for religious freedom.”The passage of civil unions came at a price. Seventeen legislators who supported civil unions in 2000 were defeated in elections the following November as part of the “Take Back Vermont” movement. Lippert takes inspiration from those elected officials.“One of the lessons that I take from civil unions is that there are still people of tremendous personal moral courage and political courage,” Lippert said. He mentioned defeated Republican legislators John Edwards, Marion Milne, Diane Carmolli and Bill Fyfe.“When you're not part of the same ‘despised minority' but you say it's wrong to have discrimination against them, it's wrong to be prejudiced against them — you get attacked as well. And they did so,” he said.“They did the right thing. They chose to stand up,” Lippert said. “That girds my hopefulness.”

Gabe Whitley is headed to prison. A Federal Judge sentenced the failed former congressional candidate to three months in prison for falsifying campaign finance reports. The judge's ruling brings to an end a long saga, in which Whitley made up donors and falsely claimed hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions. Whitley now will turn his attention to state court, where he faces a felony charge related to threatening Statehouse Happenings' own Abdul-Hakim Shabazz. On this week's show, host Rob Kendall is joined by Shabazz and Jim Merritt to discuss the incredible downfall of the man who went by "Honest" Gabe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The woman living in the country's most valuable state house says it should be sold, as Kāinga Ora plans to put hundreds of homes on the market. Amy Williams has the story.

Priority Talk full episode from Thursday where Greg gives a Statehouse update and finishes the show diving into a report from the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University that indicates that millions of deity-doubters are open to being persuaded that the God of the Bible does, in fact, exist and influence people's lives—Under the Right Conditions and why this is good news.

Chillin' in the Statehouse is back to talk about revenue estimates, government spending, a looming budget hole, and what lawmakers did about tax cut promises.

Chillin' in the Statehouse is back to talk about revenue estimates, government spending, a looming budget hole, and what lawmakers did about tax cut promises.

Mike Switzer takes a look at current business issues that are trending across our state with reporter Jessica Holdman of the South Carolina Daily Gazette.

Indiana Representative Bob Morris joined Kayla Blakeslee on Fort Wayne's Morning News to talk about the state nixing funding for Public Broadcasting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up on the latest happening at the Statehouse and The White House as President Trump reaches his 100 days in office for his second term; meanwhile Indiana's Lt. Governor thinks the 3/5 compromise was "great."

This week on the podcast, Cate brings listeners to the State House, where she momentarily steps out of a public hearing regarding Maine’s paid family and medical leave (PFML). She is joined by Maine People Alliance members’ Cassie Nedwell and Amy Jane Larkin, who share their personal stories that highlight the need for PFML. “With… The post Podcast: Protecting paid family and medical leave for Mainers first appeared on Maine Beacon.

Eric Pfeiffer is joined by Steve Howell from Indiana Corn & Soy, Andy Tauer from Indiana Farm Bureau, and Josh Trenary from Indiana Pork to discuss multiple ag issues at the Statehouse as the 2025 Indiana legislative session winds down. They dive into SB1 and what it means for farmers, the budget, the water bill that Gov. Braun recently signed (SB28), and more. The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast is presented by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and Indiana Soybean Alliance. Support for the podcast is provided by Indiana Farm Bureau.

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civic Leader Andy Moore about State Superintendent Ryan Walters crack down on diversity, equity and inclusion and a four-hour hearing in the State House over concerns with the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse ServicesThe trio also discusses Governor Stitt calling for more power over picking supreme court justices and the impact of Trump Administration tariffs on Oklahoma farmers.

As Indiana's legislative session nears its end, environmental advocates are taking stock of the impact new policies may have on the state's air, land, and water. With Earth Month underway, the focus is shifting to how state lawmakers' decisions will affect Hoosiers and the environment in the years to come.Sam Carpenter, executive director of the Hoosier Environmental Council, joined News 8's Wednesday Midday newscast for a conversation, and to weigh in on the legislature's performance.An executive order from Gov. Mike Braun aims to recover rare earth elements from coal, a move Braun said was driven by a desire to reduce dependence on China for these critical materials used in smartphones, electric vehicles, and other technologies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Republicans have a super majority in the Indiana General Assembly, so they have no one to blame but themselves for their last-minute scramble to find more than $2 billion in savings during the final week of the Legislative Session. With just days to go, it looks like multiple tax increases are on the table to fill the budget gap. Which will put lawmakers in a bad spot, given the public backlash over a very unpopular property tax bill passed just over a week ago. What's next in a dramatic sprint to the finish? Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt discuss on Statehouse Happenings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever wondered how confusing turning 38 can be? Join us for a delightfully chaotic episode where we navigate the mathematics of aging while exploring the vibrant city of Denver. We'll take you through a unique indoor gaming experience at Lob, share our disappointment at the locked State House, and recount our adventures at Red Rocks. Experience our first-time kombucha tasting, Topgolf excitement, and the unforgettable Easter drag bingo brunch. Then we shuffle off to Honeoye Falls for wine tastings paired with candy to the Rupaul's Drag Race season finale, this episode is packed with laughter, friendship, and the perfect balance of fun and heartfelt moments. Tune in to hear how we turned a weekend of exhaustion into unforgettable memories!Listen now to experience our Denver adventures and discover why sometimes the best stories come from the most unexpected places.

Send us a textOn this episode of Greetings from the Garden State, I sit down with Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill for an honest, wide-ranging conversation that covers everything from her time in the Navy to her decision to run for governor of New Jersey.What We Cover:Finding Her Way to Jersey Mikie shares how she settled in Montclair over 15 years ago, what makes New Jersey feel like home, and why she's embraced the state's energy, community, and—yes—its volume.A Life of Service From her early inspiration to fly to graduating from the Naval Academy as part of the first class of women eligible for combat roles, Mikie reflects on how military service shaped her mindset, her leadership style, and her approach to adversity.Career Shifts and the Call to Serve Again After nearly a decade in the Navy, Mikie went to law school, worked as a federal prosecutor, and helped launch reentry programs for formerly incarcerated individuals. Eventually, that path led her to politics—and a run for Congress rooted in public service, not partisanship.Why She's Running for Governor Mikie talks candidly about her frustrations with Washington, what she's proud of in her time in Congress, and why she believes real progress—especially for small businesses, infrastructure, and affordability—starts at the state level.Keeping It Jersey We wrap with a lighter side: hiking Eagle Rock, grabbing subs from Belgiovanni's (long hots required), and why Star Tavern still hits the spot after a long day.Whether you're a policy nerd, a small business owner, or someone just trying to make sense of the moment we're in, this episode gives you a real look at the person behind the headlines—and what drives her to fight for New Jersey.mikiesherrill.comSupport the show

The Brightwood-Forest Manor Community Center has a new home — the east side center is now located in a former church building. A large group of anti-Trump protestors gathered at the Indiana Statehouse. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and Secretary of State Diego Morales are suing the Trump administration over citizenship information. The public got its final chance Monday to testify before lawmakers on the new state budget. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

A new selection of group bike tours are coming to Indianapolis. Lawmakers have debated whether they should adopt controversial language this session to criminalize people sleeping on public property. Frustrations over the homelessness crisis in Indianapolis were concentrated on one person during a recent City-County Council meeting. A federal judge ruled that he would not grant a temporary restraining order to seven international students whose visas were recently revoked by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Indiana Humanities is one of several local organizations recently impacted by federal funding cuts. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

According to Indiana’s latest revenue forecast, state lawmakers now have a $2.4 billion budget shortfall on their hands with less than two weeks to go before the legislative session concludes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Braun and the Indiana General Assembly managed to do the seemingly impossible: Unite the Left and the Right in Indiana over a common cause. The cause is the property tax reform bill which passed the Senate in the dead of night and the governor signed the next day. Conservatives feel betrayed by the governor for not supplying the meaningful property tax relief he promised over the last year. Liberals are upset over reductions in funding to local governments, primarily schools. Can the governor recover from millions of outraged Hoosiers? Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt discuss on this week's Statehouse Happenings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, Representative Nathan Ballentine, to talk about updates on the legislative session, his years of public service, how he got into politics, and his extraordinary flag football expertise. Hear what voters really care about, the divide between public service and voter interaction, higher education's budget, charter schools, and efforts to address autism in our population. The Senators break down current events in their popular segment, Bourbon Briefs, and discuss the continuing controversy at the State Treasurer's office, frozen college tuition, national criticism of our State's BMW operation, a casino proposition in Orangeburg County, and so 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

A Hamilton County organization is looking to help residents replace potentially harmful plants with native species. A bipartisan-supported bill at the Statehouse would provide more money for Indianapolis' infrastructure. Students, parents and educators filled the Statehouse Monday to tell lawmakers that the state's plan for property tax relief would be “detrimental” to their district. Experts say ER waits will get worse as the U.S. prepares for a "silver tsunami" – an aging population which may come with complex diseases and more dementia cases. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Drew Daudelin, Zach Bundy and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Dems believe that the US military cannot be used to defend the homeland. Exports from China surge. Tariff pause on electronics from China. Palm Sunday attack on Ukraine from Russia. Trump in excellent health because he plays golf. Tony as a public service will wake your kid up. PA Governor’s House set on fire after Passover with the Governor and family inside. Angry teachers to protest at the Statehouse today. Property tax march on the statehouse is NOT the same as what the teachers are doing today. Booker has no evidence that Trump engaged in inside trading when he told the public to go buy stocks. Fat guy chair. IN GOP just isn’t bold. The tariff pause on electronics is temporary. Beginning this fall, Notre Dame will sell alcoholic beverages at concession stands at basketball, football, and hockey games. What kind of pressure can be put on China. Bill Maher's meeting with Donald TrumpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angry teachers to protest at the Statehouse today. Property tax march on the statehouse is NOT the same as what the teachers are doing today. Booker has no evidence that Trump engaged in inside trading when he told the public to go buy stocks. Fat guy chair. IN GOP just isn’t bold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our recurring series on class in Vermont we meet a filmmaker from Richford who discusses the challenges of attending college among more affluent peers. Plus, a federal judge halts a Trump administration order that would have deported two Vermont high school students from Nicaragua, some Vermont lawmakers consider adding citizenship and immigration status to the state's fair housing law, a bill that would review how Vermont recognizes groups as Native American tribes is introduced at the Statehouse, and invasive zebra mussels are discovered on the American side of Lake Memphremagog.

Send us a textAlaska State House Representative Kevin McCabe of Big Lake landed in Kodiak with the Coast Guard in 1981. He raised his three sons there before he began work as a pilot. That work took him to East Anchorage and eventually to Big Lake. He and his wife Linn entered politics as supporters of Sarah Palin for governor in the mid-2000s. During his initial political awakening he adhered to a version of purity politics that he no longer avows. We discuss his life and the evolution of his politics on today's episode. 

The House Ways and Means Committee has passed its version of property tax reform. While it includes a huge win for big business, not so much for homeowners or renters. Not only will their tax relief be minimal, but it could also be offset by potential income tax increases. The public is not happy with the plan and the House appears dead set on passing it. What's next? Rob Kendall, Jim Merritt, and Abdul-Hakim Shabazz discuss on this week's Statehouse Happenings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been 24 hours since the Property Tax vote at the State House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scheming Kicks off for Summer of FakeRage Texas State House AND the SRECSREC Update on TX LEGEChristin Bentley, SREC State Republican Executive Committee, SD 1Deborah Kelting-Fite, SREC State Republican Executive Committee, SD 7Islamization of Texas Underway SCOTUS stands up for the Constitution: ACB DissentsFollow Debbie Georgatos, America Can We Talk Show HostWebsite: http://americacanwetalk.orgTwitter: @DebbieCanWeTalkTruth: https://truthsocial.com/@AmericaCanWeTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbiecanwetalkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericaCanWeTalkRumble: https://rumble.com/user/AmericaCanWeTalkOBBM: https://www.obbmnetwork.tv/series/america-can-we-talk-207873America Can We Talk is a show with a mission — to speak up for the extraordinary and unique greatness of America. I talk about the top issues of the day facing America, often with insightful guests, always from the perspective of furthering that mission, and with the goal to inspire listeners to celebrate and embrace the liberty on which America was founded. #BecauseAmericaMattersNew boost

Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is under fire for a trip to India paid for with what he described as private funds. The trip raised red flags when it coincided with his missing of a budget meeting. Now the heat is on Morales over his refusal to provide specifics of the trip, including who paid for it. As the pressure on Morales builds, will he provide answers to ease public concerns? Rob Kendall, Jim Merritt, and Abdul-Hakim Shabazz discuss on this week's Statehouse Happenings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.