Podcasts about statehouse reporter

Statehouse Reporter for Capitol News Illinois, Ben Szalinski, joined Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to talk about the latest state legal news. Ben gives his key takeaways from the budget. From spending growth and new revenue to possible transit layoffs, Ben and Jon discuss what’s in the latest Illinois budget.

Statehouse reporter Brenden Moore of Lee Enterprises joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss budget negotiations and the latest developments in the race for U.S. Senate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WCIA 3 Statehouse reporter Cole Henke joined Patrick to discuss how state budget negotiations are progressing and what may show up in a big energy package at the Statehouse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WAND-TV Statehouse reporter Mike Militech joined Patrick to explain why House Speaker Chris Welch kicked one of his top fiscal experts out of the caucus and who may be picking up the tab for Chicago-area mass transit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As state lawmakers head towards their May 31 adjournment, House leaders sit down to discuss crafting a budget in a tight fiscal year. Meanwhile, a Democratic lawmaker has been removed from his committee chairmanship with only two weeks left of the session. Hosted by Jak Tichenor.GUESTS:Peter Hancock, Statehouse Reporter, Capitol News IllinoisEmanuel “Chris” Welch (D-Hillside), House SpeakerTony McCombie (R-Savanna), House Minority LeaderABOUT THE SHOW:“Illinois Lawmakers” is the longest-running television series offering continuing coverage of the Illinois General Assembly. Now in its 40th year of production, the series has found a new home with Capitol News Illinois. Learn more at capitolnewsillinois.com. Capitol News Illinois is a program of the Illinois Press Foundation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support.

Statehouse Reporter for Capitol News Illinois, Ben Szalinski, joined Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to talk about the latest state legal news. Ben and Jon discuss proposed legislation, public defender reform, and public transit reform.

As state representatives return to Springfield, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin announces he won't seek reelection. Reaction to the announcement, budget updates, and other key issues are in focus this week. Hosted by Jak Tichenor.GUESTS:Peter Hancock, Statehouse Reporter, Capitol News IllinoisRep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago), House Speaker Pro TemporeRep. Amy Elik (R-Godfrey), Assistant House Republican LeaderRep. Laura Faver Dias (D-Grayslake)Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis), Assistant House Republican LeaderABOUT THE SHOW:“Illinois Lawmakers” is the longest-running television series offering continuing coverage of the Illinois General Assembly. Now in its 40th year of production, the series has found a new home with Capitol News Illinois. Learn more at capitolnewsillinois.com. Capitol News Illinois is a program of the Illinois Press Foundation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support.

Chicago Tribune Statehouse reporter Jeremy Gorner joins Patrick to discuss the stretch run of the spring legislative session and if Governor Pritzker has already made up his mind about running for re-election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With state lawmakers on spring break, Capitol News Illinois reporters join host Jak Tichenor to discuss the spring session so far. From the budget to homeschool regulation, funding for higher education and more, there are still numerous issues for lawmakers to address in the next few weeks.GUESTS: Ben Szalinski, Statehouse Reporter, Capitol News IllinoisMolly Parker, Investigative Reporter, Capitol News Illinois/ProPublicaPeter Hancock, Statehouse Reporter, Capitol News IllinoisABOUT THE SHOW:“Illinois Lawmakers” is the longest-running television series offering continuing coverage of the Illinois General Assembly. Now in its 40th year of production, the series has found a new home with Capitol News Illinois. Learn more at capitolnewsillinois.com. Capitol News Illinois is a program of the Illinois Press Foundation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support.

In the latest episode of Illinois Lawmakers, host Jak Tichenor spoke with legislators about key issues at the Capitol. Discussions included the ongoing budget process, how federal government decisions are affecting Illinois, and Tier 2 pension reform. Other issues discussed include concerns about synthetic cannabis getting into Illinois prisons by mail.GUESTS: Ben Szalinski, Statehouse Reporter, Capitol News IllinoisSen. Elgie Sims Jr., Senate Majority Caucus Appropriations Leader (D-Chicago)Rep. Travis Weaver (R-Edwards)Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, (D-Oswego)Sen. Terri Bryant, Assistant Senate Republican Leader (R-Murphysboro)ABOUT THE SHOW:“Illinois Lawmakers” is the longest-running television series offering continuing coverage of the Illinois General Assembly. Now in its 40th year of production, the series has found a new home with Capitol News Illinois. Learn more at capitolnewsillinois.com. Capitol News Illinois is a program of the Illinois Press Foundation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support.

WAND-TV Statehouse reporter Mike Miletich joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss the marathon of votes scheduled this week and the controversy over homeschooling legislation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lee Enterprises statehouse reporter Brenden Moore joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss a week where 500 bills could be called in the House and what Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton is planning for 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the latest episode of Illinois Lawmakers, host Jak Tichenor spoke with legislators about key issues at the Capitol. Discussions included reactions to Gov. JB Pritzker's budget proposal, mass transit reform, and the potential impacts from federal funding cuts to Medicaid and education. Other issues discussed include a proposed bill to ban cell phones in Illinois schools. Hosted by Jak Tichenor.GUESTS:Sen. John Curran, Senate Minority Leader (R-Downers Grove)Sen. Cristina Castro, Majority Caucus Whip (D-Elgin)Sen. Ram Villavalam, Majority Caucus Whip (D-Chicago)Peter Hancock, Statehouse Reporter, Capitol News Illinois ABOUT THE SHOW:“Illinois Lawmakers” is the longest-running television series offering continuing coverage of the Illinois General Assembly. Now in its 40th year of production, the series has found a new home with Capitol News Illinois. Learn more at capitolnewsillinois.com. Capitol News Illinois is a program of the Illinois Press Foundation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support.

Capitol News Illinois Statehouse Reporter Ben Szalinski joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss the results of the flag redesign vote and a potential big hole in Governor JB Pritzker's proposed budget.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WAND-TV Statehouse reporter Mike Miletich joined Springfield's Morning News to preview Governor JB Pritzker's budget address.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Tribune statehouse reporter Jeremy Gorner joined Springfield's Morning News to explain the new battle between Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and what to expect on the final day of the lame duck session at the Capitol.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 Show open/ Actor Anthony Anderson on Type 2 Diabetes in the Black community. 8:47 Sarah Janssen, Editor in Chief of the 2025 World Almanac and Book of Facts. 16:00 Pharmacist Sherry Torkos on natural remedies for common ailments. 22:43 Face the State: End of the legislative session in the Ohio General Assembly with incoming Ohio Senate President Rob McColley (r- Napoleon). 34:50 Face the State: Recapping the conclusion of the 2024 lame duck session in the Ohio legislature with Jo Ingles, Statehouse Reporter and Producer for Ohio Public Radio and Television and Jeremy Pelzer, Politics Reporter for Cleveland.com.

Lee Enterprises Statehouse reporter Brenden Moore previews the second week of veto session, what probably won't happen, and what's in store for 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WAND-TV Statehouse reporter Mike Miletich joined Springfield's Morning News to talk about what may or may not happen during the fall veto session at the Capitol.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On June 21, 2024, WisconsinEye's Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and guest host Jack Kelly, Statehouse Reporter, Wisconsin Watch, reviewed this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s show: Trump Rally in Racine State Democrats Critique 2024 RNC Security Zone MPS Update Racine Recall SCOWIS Evers Veto Lawsuit

Chicago Tribune Statehouse Reporter Jeremy Gorner chats with Patrick Pfingsten about the budget process going on in Springfield, how proceedings will play out with days left before the democratic self-imposed deadline, plus  more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear was reelected to a second term last month. He sat down with Kentucky Public Radio's Joe Sonka this week in the state reception room of the Capitol Building in Frankfort to discuss his electoral success, his relationship with Republican lawmakers ahead of the 2024 session and whether he will now comment more on national issues.

Metronews Statehouse Reporter Brad McElhinny On College Athletes And NIL by The Watchdog

Kaitlin Lange has covered the Statehouse for an Evansville newspaper and the Indianapolis Star. She has just joined a new news organization, State Affairs, once again covering the Statehouse. Here is Larry's conversation with Kaitlin.

This week's program follows reporting that we've heard from Indiana Public Broadcasting throughout 2021 about the redistricting process in the General Assembly. What maps are redrawn by the Indiana General Assembly? How does the process work? What are the impacts on policy and civic engagement? Andy Downs, Director of the Mike Downs Center for Indiana Politics at Purdue University Fort Wayne, moderates the conversation that was recorded via Zoom on October 20. Panelists include: Elizabeth Bennion, Professor of Political Science at Indiana University South Bend Niki Kelly, Statehouse Reporter for the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Christopher Warshaw, Associate Professor of Political Science at George Washington University Special thanks to Andy Downs and Deanna Wooley for organizing this program. Our music is by Mark Waldick, Noah Campodonico, Kurt Roembke, and Hope Arthur. Our web producer is Loyal Vandenburg. Our production assistants are Monica Blankenship, Steve Mullaney, Kyle Norbeck, Diahmynd Thomas, Mikaela Veltum, and Sydney Wagner.

On Midwest Week, the Illinois General Assembly begins working on new maps for Congressional and legislative districts. But it's complicated by delayed reports from the Census Bureau. Herb Trix's guest is Peter Hancock, Statehouse Reporter for Capitol News Illinois. You can also hear Midwest Week Fridays on WVIK at 6:20 pm during All Things Considered.

Steve Brown has strong family ties to Saint John. He lives in Boston and works as the Statehouse Reporter at WBUR, Boston's NPR News Station.

This week on A Lively Experiment, The Governor hits the pause button on the opening of public school across the state this fall. And the new state police hotline to report large social gatherings receives hundreds of calls, but few violations. What does the Governor say about it?Joining us this week, Patrick Anderson, Statehouse Reporter for The Providence Journal. Boston Globe reporter, Amanda Milkovits. And Target Twelve Investigator, Tim White.Support the show (http://ripbs.org)

Guest host Jim Kirchherr of the Nine Network talks with Jaclyn Driscoll, who recently joined St. Louis Public Radio’s newsroom as its statehouse reporter to help cover all things Missouri politics.

Watch the first Illinois Issues Forum from Springfield. Our 2018 election coverage starts discussing the fiscal health of Illinois. This forum is produced and hosted by NPR Illinois with support provided by AARP Illinois. The Panel: Jim Edgar, Retired, Illinois Governor / Visiting Senior Fellow, University of Illinois Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) Donne Trotter, Retired, Illinois State Senator Beverly Bunch, PhD, Professor, University of Illinois Springfield / State Budget Research Team, Volcker Alliance Brian Mackey, Statehouse Reporter, NPR Illinois Emcee: Sean Crawford As someone who values being knowledgeable about Illinois, please support this public radio station by clicking on the, "Donate" button at the top of this page. If you're already a supporter, thank you!

Kaitlin Lange, Indiana Statehouse Reporter by Larry Lannan

What's in store at the Statehouse for 2014? We look at top issues from 2013, and preview state government news stories you'll be reading and hearing about in the coming year. Guest: Laura Bischoff, Dayton Daily News, Mike Thompson, WOSU TV, and Marcus Roth, Gongwer News Service. Length: 39:20

Panelists: Jo Ingles, Statehouse Reporter, Ohio Public Radio; Emily Riemer, reporter, ABC -6 / Fox 28; Joseph Mas, Ohio Hispanic Coalition; and Leah Sellers, Professor, Ohio Northern College of Law. Topics: Campaign finance reports; Gubernatorial debates are set; Implications for Ohio of California's overturning the state's gay-marriage ban.

Panelists: Laura Bischoff, Statehouse Reporter, Dayton Daily News; Joe Hallett, Senior Editor, The Columbus Dispatch; Sandy Theis, Democratic Strategist; and Mark Weaver, Republican Strategist. Topics: John Kasich’s first TV ad; Kasich continues to deal with Lehman Brothers past; Strategy of Candidates Debates; Closing State Income Tax Loopholes; and other topics

Panelists: William Hershey, Statehouse Reporter for the Dayton Daily News; Julie Carr Smyth, Statehouse Correspondent for The Associated Press; Dale Butland, Democratic Strategist; Michael Miller, Attorney, Former Franklin County Prosecutor. Topics: Kasich – Strickland Campaign update - State Budget as Campaign issue, Gingrich stumps for Kasich; Judicial campaign rules; Congressional Races update; 70/71 split reconstruction.

Panelists: Julie Carr Smyth, Statehouse Reporter for the Associated Press; Gil Price, Managing Editor for the Columbus Call and Post; Michael Miller, Attorney and Former Franklin County Prosecutor; Sam Gresham, Common Cause Ohio. Topics: Census questionnaires; Federal money for foreclosure relief; New Senate and Governor polls; Casino updates, OSU tuition hikes.

Panelists: Bill Cohen, Statehouse Reporter, Ohio Public Radio; Laura Bischoff, Statehouse Reporter, Dayton Daily News; Sam Gresham, Common Cause Ohio; and Mary Anne Sharkey, Public Affairs Consultant. Topics: GOP State Senators try to work out budget compromise; Slots at Racetracks plan is still alive; Calls to renew third frontier project; Tracking Sex offenders; clemency controversy.

Panelists: Laura Bischoff, Statehouse Reporter, Dayton Daily News; Gil Price, Editor, Columbus Call and Post; Sandy Theis, Public Relations Consultant; Mark Weaver, Republican Strategist. Topics: Ohio’s troubled lethal injection procedure; Passenger Rail Study; Slots and Casino Developments; Former Ohio Public Safety Director accused of ignoring illegal vehicle registrations.

Panelists: Cathy Candisky, Statehouse Reporter, The Columbus Dispatch; Bill Cohen, Statehouse Reporter, Ohio Public Radio; Bob Clegg, Republican Strategist; and Joseph Mas, Attorney. Topics: Health Care Reform and Ohio’s Congressional Delegation; Obama’s Education Speech Controversy; Casino Campaign Ads; Efforts to Repeal the Estate Tax.

Panelists: Reginald Fields, Columbus Bureau Chief, The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer; Emily Riemer, Statehouse Reporter, ABC-6 and Fox 28; Terry Casey, Republican Strategist; Catherine Turcer, Legislative Director, Ohio Citizen Action. Topics: Gutierrez plea; Casino Campaign; Women falling behind; and School Report Cards.

Panelists: Jo Ingles, Statehouse Reporter, Ohio Public Radio, Darrel Rowland, Public Affairs Editor, The Columbus Dispatch; Bob Clegg, Republican Strategist; Sam Gresham, Common Cause Ohio. Topics: Lawmakers from Ohio and health care reform; Judge rules state cannot use tobacco money to balance budget; Cops for Casinos; Governor Strickland’s Clemency Decision on Jason Getsy.

Panelists: Joe Hallett, Senior Editor, The Columbus Dispatch; Emily Riemer, Statehouse Reporter, ABC-6 / Fox- 28; Terry Casey, Republican Strategist; Michael Daniels, Co-Publisher, Outlook Magazine. Topics: Passage of the Columbus income tax increase; Paula Brooks announces plans to run for Congress; Democrats unveil voter reform package; Ted Strickland outpaces John Kasich in fundraising; The Resignation of the State Lottery Director.

Catherine Candisky, Statehouse Reporter, The Columbus Dispatch; Bill Cohen, Statehouse Reporter, Ohio Public Radio; Joseph Mas, Attorney; Mary Anne Sharkey, Public Affairs Consultant. More questions about slots at racetracks; A last look at the state budget agreement; Temporary v. Permanent Columbus income tax increase; new developments in the 2010 statewide races.

Panelists: Jo Ingles, Statehouse Reporter, Ohio Public Radio; Darrel Rowland, Public Affairs Editor, The Columbus Dispatch; Sam Gresham, Common Cause Ohio; Mary Anne Sharkey, Public Affairs Consultant. Topics: Governor Strickland’s slot machine proposal; Outrage over state budget cuts; Ohio and federal climate change legislation.

Panelists: Cathy Candisky, Statehouse Reporter, The Columbus Dispatch; Karen Kasler, Statehouse Bureau Chief, Ohio Public Radio / TV; Greg Haas, Democratic Strategist; Bob Clegg, Republican Strategist. Topics: Governor changes stance, now supports expanded gambling; Proposed Piketon Nuclear Power Plant; Study says more than half Ohio college grads to flee state; Should Columbus set aside 25% of income tax for Capital projects?

Panelists: Ann Fisher, Metro Reporter,The Columbus Dispatch; Emily Riemer, Statehouse Reporter, ABC-6 / Fox-28; Dale Butland, Democratic Strategist; Terry Casey, Republican Strategist. Topics: Passenger Rail in Ohio; Does Columbus need 6 police helicopters?; City Residency Rules; Prospects of a State Tax Hike; Lee Fisher Moves to the Left; and Marc Dann is fined.

Panelists: Laura Bischoff, Statehouse Reporter, Dayton Daily News; Joe Hallett, Senior Editor, The Columbus Dispatch; Sam Gresham, Common Cause Ohio; Mark Weaver, Republican Strategist. Topics: John Kasich's bid for governor; The proposed Blue Jackets arena tax; other topics.

Panelists: Reginald Fields, Statehouse Bureau Chief, The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer; Emily Riemer, Statehouse Reporter, ABC-6 / Fox-28; Terry Casey, Republican Strategist; Joseph Mas, Attorney Topics: Summary of gambling proposals on the table; A look at the Brunner v Fisher race for the Democratic nomination for US Senate; City income tax hike update Proposal to raise speed limit to 70 MPH;

Panelists: Bill Cohen, Statehouse Reporter, Ohio Public Radio; Julie Carr Smyth, Statehouse Reporter, The Associated Press; Sam Gresham, Common Cause Ohio; Michael Miller, Attorney, Former Franklin County Prosecutor. Topics: John Kasich for Governor; Ohio's worsening budget crisis; Gov. Strickland steps up education reform campaign; Analyis of tax levy wins and losses.

Panelists: Bill Cohen, Statehouse Reporter, Ohio Public Radio; Julie Carr Smyth, Statehouse Reporter, The Associated Press; Sam Gresham, Common Cause Ohio; Michael Miller, Attorney, Former Franklin County Prosecutor. Topics: John Kasich for Governor; Ohio's worsening budget crisis; Gov. Strickland steps up education reform campaign and other topics

Panelists: Cathy Candisky, Statehouse Reporter, The Columbus Dispatch; Reginald Fields, Statehouse Bureau Chief, The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer; Mary Anne Sharkey, Public Affairs Consultant; Catherine Turcer, Legislative Director, Ohio Citizen Action. Topics: City and State Budget problems / deliberations; Changes in school funding plan would hurt Central Ohio Districts; Jennifer Brunner recommends election reforms.

Panelists: Guest Host - Karen Kasler, Ohio Public Radio and Television; Laura Bischoff, Statehouse Reporter, Dayton Daily News; Joe Hallett, Senior Editor, The Columbus Dispatch; Joseph Mas, Chairman, Ohio Hispanic Coalition; Betty Montgomery, Former Ohio Attorney General and Auditor. Topics: School Reform Plan Changes; State Auditor predicts bigger budget deficits; Tea Party Protests

Panelists: Guest Host - Karen Kasler, Ohio Public Radio and Television; Bill Cohen, Statehouse Reporter, Ohio Public Radio; Herb Asher, OSU Political Scientist; Bob Clegg, Republican Strategist. Likely Topics: Bars want slot machines if horse tracks get them ; GOP’s growing complaints over education plan secrecy; Unclaimed Funds; Prison overcrowding.

Panelists: Jo Ingles, Statehouse Reporter, Ohio Public Radio; Darrel Rowland, Public Affairs Editor, The Columbus Dispatch; Michael Miller, Attorney, Former Franklin County Prosecutor; Sandy Theis, Public Relations Consultant. Likely Topics: Ohio Lawmakers learn to compromise; The merits of “sin taxes”; Jon Husted runs for Secretary of State; Proposed increase in hospital franchise fee; Prison Sentences and the death penalty .

Panelists: William Hershey, Statehouse Bureau Chief, Dayton Daily News; Emily Riemer, Statehouse Reporter, ABC-6 and Fox 28; Terry Casey, Republican Strategist, Harvey Wasserman, Activist, Editor, The Free Press. Likely Topics: Proposal to charge insurance companies for police response to car accidents and other topics.

Panelists: Cathy Candisky, Statehouse Reporter, The Columbus Dispatch; William Hershey, Statehouse Bureau Reporter, Dayton Daily News; Dale Butland, Democratic Strategist; Terry Casey, Republican Strategist. Likely Topics: How to spend the stimulus money. Gaming rivals team up on casino plan; Possible conflicts of interest in the US Senate Race; Possible changes to Governor Strickland’s Education Reform plan.

Panelists: Ann Fisher, Metro Columnist, The Columbus Dispatch; Emily Riemer, Statehouse Reporter, WSYX; Sam Gresham, Common Cause Ohio; Michael Miller, Attorney, Former Franklin County Prosecutor. Topics: Jennifer Brunner and Lee Fisher to run for US Senate; Ohio and the homeowner bailout plan; prison reform; governments sharing services.

Panelists: Cathy Candisky, Statehouse Reporter, The Columbus Dispatch; Bill Cohen, Statehouse Reporter, Ohio Public Radio; Terry Casey, Republican Strategist; Sam Gresham, Common Cause Ohio. Topics: Governor Strickland's State of the State Address and public education funding reform plan.