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Join us on #TexasValuesReport with special guest Rep. @repjamesfrank, State Representative, District 69, and host Jonathan Saenz, President & Attorney for Texas Values as they discuss legislation filed by Rep. Frank and his insight into what he thinks will be some of the major issues dealt with by the House this session. Thank you to our generous sponsor of the show, Jim Day, of Eagle Peak Shooting Range in Leander, Texas, and Garland Public Shooting Range in Garland, Texas. https://www.eaglepeakshootingrange.com/ Follow Representative James Frank on X @RepJamesFrank Read our press release full of insight on the Texas Speaker of the House race: https://txvalues.org/important-texas-speaker-of-the-house-race-update/ Read our press release on the results of the Speaker race: https://txvalues.org/breaking-new-speaker-of-the-texas-house/ Read our press release on U.S. Supreme Court case out of Texas protecting kids from pornography: https://txvalues.org/supreme-court-hears-arguments-on-texas-law-protecting-kids-from-pornography/ Save the date for Texas Faith & Family Day at the Texas Capitol on March 14th. Registration coming soon! https://txvalues.org/events/ Sign up for text alerts by texting the word TXVALUES to 797979 Download our app today! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/texas-values/id6444873207 Help us build our channel so we can maintain a culture of Faith, Family, & Freedom in Texas by interacting with us; like, comment, share, subscribe! For more about Texas Values see: Txvalues.org To support our work, go to donate.txvalues.org/GivetoTexasValues
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Michael Quinn Sullivan Publisher of Texas Scorecard.AND Luke Macias Texas Political Consultant and host of the Luke Macias Show.
Join us on Texas Values Report with special guest Senator Bob Hall, State Senator, District 2, and host Jonathan Saenz, President & Attorney for Texas Values as they discuss legislation filed by Sen. Hall and his thoughts on what he thinks will be some of the major issues dealt with by the Senate and the House this session. Follow Senator Bob Hall on X @SenatorBobHall The first day of the 89th Legislative Session begins Tuesday, January 14th. Save the date for Texas Faith & Family Day at the Texas Capitol on March 14th. Registration coming soon! https://txvalues.org/events/ Read our press release full of insight on the Texas Speaker of the House race: https://txvalues.org/important-texas-speaker-of-the-house-race-update/ Read our press release with the top stories of 2024 (TX): https://txvalues.org/breaking-top-stories-of-2024-tx/ Sign up for text alerts by texting the word TXVALUES to 797979 Download our app today! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/texas-values/id6444873207 Help us build our channel so we can maintain a culture of Faith, Family, & Freedom in Texas by interacting with us; like, comment, share, subscribe! For more about Texas Values see: Txvalues.org To support our work, go to donate.txvalues.org/GivetoTexasValues
The race to be Texas Speaker of the House heats up with the new legislature set to start in one week, new crime numbers in Austin have been released just as the new city council is sworn in and Mark Zuckerberg vows to repeal censorship on Meta.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Abraham George discusses the upcoming election of Texas Speaker of The House. PLUS - A couple of good Ben Franklin stories!
Join us for the first #TexasValuesReport of 2025 with special guest Jay Richards, PhD, Director, Richard and Helen DeVos Center for Life, Religion, and Family and William E. Simon Senior Research Fellow, The @TheHeritageFoundation , host Mary Elizabeth Castle, Director of Government Relations, Texas Values as they discuss policy issues on gender identity and what's anticipated for the next Trump administration. Follow Dr. Jay Richards on X @DrJayRichards Follow The Heritage Foundation on X @Heritage Purchase Dr. Jay Richards' latest book Fight the Good Fight: How an Alliance of Faith and Reason Can Win the Culture War https://www.amazon.com/Fight-Good-Alliance-Reason-Culture/dp/1684515521 Read Dr. Jay Richard's article he co-authored with Daniel Buck, Gender Ideology as State Education Policy: https://www.heritage.org/education/report/gender-ideology-state-education-policy For policy news, conservative analysis and opinion, read The Daily Signal at https://www.dailysignal.com/ Save the date for Texas Faith & Family Day at the Texas Capitol on March 14th. Registration coming soon! https://txvalues.org/events/ Read our press release full of insight on the Texas Speaker of the House race: https://txvalues.org/important-texas-speaker-of-the-house-race-update/ Read our press release on the most recent wins for women's sports: https://txvalues.org/breaking-weekend-win-for-womens-sports-with-texas-ag-lawsuit-against-ncaa-biden-withdraws-rule-on-men-in-womens-sports/ Read our press release with the top stories of 2024 (TX): https://txvalues.org/breaking-top-stories-of-2024-tx/ Download our app today! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/texas-values/id6444873207 Sign up for text alerts by texting the word TXVALUES to 797979 Help us build our channel so we can maintain a culture of Faith, Family, & Freedom in Texas by interacting with us; like, comment, share, subscribe! For more about Texas Values see: Txvalues.org To support our work, go to donate.txvalues.org/GivetoTexasValues
Watch Texas Values Report live now with special guest Abraham George, Chairman, Republican Party of Texas, and host Jonathan Covey, Policy Director for Texas Values, as they discuss the Texas Speaker of the House race. Read our blog post: Important Texas Speaker of the House Race Update! https://txvalues.org/important-texas-speaker-of-the-house-race-update/ Read our press release: War on Christmas Update – Merry Christmas Texas Project Protects Religious Freedom in Texas Public Schools and More https://txvalues.org/press-release-war-on-christmas-update-merry-christmas-texas-project-protects-religious-freedom-in-texas-public-schools-and-more/ Join us for Texas Values Austin Christmas Lunch & Learn Friday 12/20 at 11am. Register today! https://txvalues.org/events/ Save the date for Texas Faith & Family Day at the Texas Capitol on March 14, 2025. https://txvalues.org/events/ Help us build our channel so we can maintain a culture of Faith, Family, & Freedom in Texas by interacting with us; like, comment, share, subscribe! For more about Texas Values see: Txvalues.org To support our work, go to donate.txvalues.org/GivetoTexasValues
J6 & Democrat Tyranny: Rachel Powell & John Strand Dr. John Seago President of Texas Right to Life Joins Me Trump Cabinet Nominees vs GOP Senators Shelley Luther Texas State. Rep-Elect & the Battle for Texas SpeakerFollow 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. #BecauseAmericaMatters
A small group of Republicans is trying to cut a deal with Democrats to elect the next speaker. Hear the […]
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: Michael Quinn Sullivan, Publisher of Texas Scorecard AND Brandon Waltens, Texas Scorecard Senior Editor
Jimmy Barrett takes you through the stories that matter the most on the morning of 12/09/24.
The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The Texas House Speaker race has changed overnight: Without enough votes to win, the Austin swamp swimmer leader Speaker Dade Phelan has withdrawn from the race for re-election. His Austin swamp swimmer cabal is trying the old switcheroo in order to remain in power by running Lubbock's state Rep. Dustin Burrows for the job. It goes downhill from there.How do you get reform by electing the same group? Burrows has been “the other man in the room” in the last two Speaker failures. Rep. Brian Harrison makes the point here. Dade Phelan Drops Out, His Lieutenant Jumps In What to know about the 2 Republicans hoping to become Texas House speaker Phelan Withdraws from Speaker Race After Tumultuous Tenure 5 things to know about Dade Phelan as he drops his bid for Texas House speaker Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan steps down amid Republican infighting, more 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.Texas oil and gas drilling rig count jumps nicely.Abilene's city manager to retire.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates. www.PrattonTexas.com
Join us on #TexasValuesReport with special guest Representative Tom Oliverson and host Jonathan Covey, Policy Director, Texas Values as they discuss the next Texas Speaker of the House and Texas law protecting children from harmful gender modification procedures and surgeries as it relates to U.S. v. Skrmetti at the U.S. Supreme Court rega rding Tennessee statute enacted to protect children from life-altering surgical and chemical attempted sex-change methods pushed by radical LGBT groups nationwide. Texas Values joined 10 state policy councils from other states in submitting a legal amicus brief to the Supreme Court in support of the challenged law. Read more here: https://txvalues.org/breaking-sex-change-case-at-supreme-court-texas-law-impact/ Learn more about Texas law protecting children from harmful gender transition surgeries and procedures StopChildGenderModification.com Texas Values events coming soon near you. Register today! https://txvalues.org/events/ Help us build our channel so we can maintain a culture of Faith, Family, & Freedom in Texas by interacting with us; like, comment, share, subscribe! For more about Texas Values see: Txvalues.org To support our work, go to donate.txvalues.org/GivetoTexasValues
Jim Henson and Josh Blank join the ongoing speculation about whether Dade Phelan will remain Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives.
The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Will Republican state reps in West Texas sell-out their conservative voters and help re-elect Dade Phelan as Texas House Speaker or, will they put the good of Texas ahead of their personal power ambitions and elect a speaker who seeks to pass a Republican agenda? They meet in caucus Saturday.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.Border and illegal immigration news including a story on Texas busing of migrants that is ridiculous because it ignores the fundamental fact that the busing has all been voluntary. Texas Democrat says border buoy barrier was his idea 11 Afghan Migrants Found in Large Migrant Group After Crossing Border into Texas Many want Trump to address the border crisis in his first 100 days in office New Migrant Caravan Departs Southern Mexico for U.S. Border U.S. Sanctions Five Gulf Cartel Members Over Illegal Fishing in Gulf of Mexico Texas Sales Tax revenue totaled $4.3 billion in October.The Texas Miracle continues: Lone Star State leads U.S. in net domestic migration, Census Bureau estimates show.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com
Today we break down just how Democrats plan to pick the next Texas speaker and how Republicans are working together […]
Join us on Texas Values Report with special guest Chris Salcedo, Host of The Chris Salcedo Show on Newsmax, and host Jonathan Saenz, President & Attorney, Texas Values as they recap Texas Faith Fest and discuss Chris' work with Newsmax, the Texas Speaker of the House race, and the 2nd failed assassination attempt of President Donald Trump. Follow Chris Salcedo on Facebook @TheChrisSalcedoShow and X @CSalcedoShow Follow Newsmax on X on @NEWSMAX Watch Texas Faith Fest Speaker of the House panel on Facebook: Part one: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/v7J4MMpd73bjpawb/ Part two: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/tmXXsrSMHqHg1C5F/ Registration link coming soon for Collin and Denton Counties Candidate Forum on Tues, Oct 15. https://www.facebook.com/share/yxmGxfGGpJ2NeEaY/ Help us build our channel so we can maintain a culture of Faith, Family, & Freedom in Texas by interacting with us; like, comment, share, subscribe! For more about Texas Values see: Txvalues.org To support our work, go to donate.txvalues.org/GivetoTexasValues
Guest: George Rodriguez, South Texas conservative ...Texas vs gangs, Texas Speaker battle, Cruz vs Alred..and other stories.....
Plus, residents in the Wise County city of Rhome are being asked to boil their water after two major water main breaks, and a state representative from Mansfield entered the race to become the next Texas Speaker of the House.
On this episode, show Host Amanda Head sounds off after hearing the GUILTY verdict on all 34 counts in former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial. Head is also joined by former Judge and Republican Texas Congressman Louie Gohmert to talk about the other most pressing issues Americans face today. The former Chief Justice of Texas' 12th Court of Appeals examines the current integrity of our judicial system and its increasing politicization, offering valuable insights into how these trends impact justice and governance. Gohmert goes on to discuss the lack of oversight or checks and balances on our nation's judges, the controversy of the courts not willing to take up contentious cases due to potential protests, as well as the disciplinary action he would have taken against the lawyer who acted in bad faith by lying to the FISA judge in order to obtain the warrant that allowed the spying on then-candidate Donald Trump's 2016 campaign. Judge Gohmert also cannot believe the weaponization of justice today, especially as he once advocated for the House Judiciary Committee to bring judges before the Committee on a routine basis. The Texas Republican also shares his insights on Congress' ineffectiveness and the critical lack of action that hinders progress. The duo discusses the complexities of securing the U.S.-Mexico border and the profound impact of illegal immigration on Hispanic communities. Rep. Gohmert offers a unique perspective on these issues, drawing from his extensive experience based on his firsthand observations and while serving in Congress. Rep. Gohmert also expressed his latest election concern regarding Texas' recent runoff elections, particularly highlighting Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan's controversial victory. Phelan went on to win his runoff with great thanks to over 1,400 Democrats who crossed party lines to vote for him, aiming to spite House Republicans. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from one of Texas' most outspoken and experienced judicial and legislative figures. Also don't forget to “follow” this podcast on your preferred streaming platform, and then follow Amanda Head on any social media platform by searching @AmandaHead.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: Middle-of-the-pack, voting wise, Republican state Representative Tom Oliverson has announced a very public run to be the next Texas Speaker of the House. It is a practical admission that Phelan is finished as speaker even if he wins his runoff election. I've much about the announcement and run in today's show.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.U.S. Supreme Court hears case of Texas grandmother thrown in jail after criticizing city government in Castle Hills. Amy Howe provided a very good summary of the case. Here is Howe's follow-up after the hearing.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com
Lauren Boebert won't compete in special election to replace Rep. Ken Buck | MO voters favor abortion rights | Kansas GOP's flat tax favors the wealthiest 20% | JB Pritzker wants to end prior authorizations in mental health | Texas right-wing billionaires get their way ELECTION 2024Missourians back initiative to restore abortion rights by small margin, new poll findsThe St. Louis University/YouGov poll found many undecided voters as ballot campaign gathers signatures. The poll also found strong support for repealing the sales tax on food and sports wageringBY: RUDI KELLER - MARCH 13, 2024 6:00 AMhttps://missouriindependent.com/2024/03/13/missourians-back-initiative-to-restore-abortion-rights-by-small-margin-new-poll-finds/In June of 2022 The U.S. Supreme Court overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that established federal constitutional protections for abortion. Under current Missouri law, abortions are only allowed to save the life of the mother or when “a delay will create a serious risk of substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function.” This has made abortion virtually inaccessible in the state.Now, a group called Missourians for Constitutional Freedom is collecting signatures to put abortion rights on the November ballot. They must gather at least 171,000 signatures from registered voters by early May.A new poll shows plurality of Missourians support restoring abortion rights as they existed under Roe v. Wade, but a large undecided group holds the key to victory. The St. Louis University/YouGov Poll conducted in February found that 44% of those surveyed would vote for abortion rights after hearing the ballot language, while 37% were opposed. Almost one-fifth of voters, 19%, said they were unsure how they would vote.71% of Democrats and 24% of Republicans support the proposal.If the measure makes the ballot, poll director Steven Rogers said there are enough undecided voters to sway the result. A sports wagering initiative campaign is also underway and the poll found 60% of those surveyed back legal betting on professional sports.That poll surveyed 900 likely Missouri voters between Feb. 14 and Feb. 26, with a 3.74% margin of error. Along with the major initiatives, the poll included questions tracking attitudes toward President Joe Biden, Congress, major Missouri political figures and the General Assembly.The poll also questioned voters about their choices for governor and their views on the biggest issues confronting the state as well as current legislative debates like school choice.37% of those surveyed said they approve of the job President Biden is doing, a rating similar to the findings in four previous surveys dating to July 2021. Gov. Mike Parson, who will leave office at the end of the year due to term limits, has an approval rating of 52%, among the highest ever found by the poll. U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, a Republican seeking re-election this year, has an approval rating of 50%.The race to succeed Parson is wide open, at least for the August primaries. Without named candidates, the poll found 52% of those surveyed will vote for the Republican candidate for governor while 38% selected the Democrat.When those who said they would vote Republican were asked which candidate they preferred, “not sure” was selected by almost half of those polled. Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft had the largest number of committed voters, with 28%, followed by Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe at 10% and state Sen. Bill Eigel at 8%.On the Democratic side, “not sure” was selected by 66% of respondents, with House Minority Leader Crystal Quade chosen by 21% and Springfield businessman Mike Hamra chosen by 4%.New Kansas flat tax proposal would mainly benefit state's top 20% of earnersBY: RACHEL MIPRO - MARCH 13, 2024 11:19 AMhttps://kansasreflector.com/2024/03/13/new-kansas-flat-tax-proposal-would-mainly-benefit-states-top-20-of-earners-analysis-shows/TOPEKA — A revamped flat tax plan touted by Kansas Senate lawmakers on Tuesday would cost the state nearly $650 million annually, give 40% of the benefits to the state's wealthiest 20%, and reap billionaire Charles Koch a half-million dollar windfall, according to independent analysis.During the Senate Committee on Assessment and Taxation hearing, Republican lawmakers claimed the bill, Senate Bill 539, would address Kansans' needs. Committee Chair Sen. Caryn Tyson, a Parker Republican who requested the bill's introduction said, “It is a product of listening to people and trying to come up with the best solution,”The state currently uses a graduated income tax rate: 3.1% for income under $15,000, 5.25% for income between $15,000 and $30,000 and 5.7% for income above $30,000. Couples filing together have those income amounts doubled.SB 539 would change income tax rates over six years, starting with a universal income tax rate of 5.7% in 2024, and reduced by .05% each year until 2029, which would set the rate at 5.45%. Under current law, the standard state deduction for income taxes is set at $3,500 for single filers and $8,000 for married couples filing jointly. The bill would set the deduction at $4,000 for single filers in 2024 and increase the standard deduction for all taxpayers by the cost-of-living adjustment published in the Internal Revenue Code beginning in tax year 2025.However, researchers estimate the top 20% of earners – those with annual incomes of over $315,000 – would see nearly 40% of the benefits. The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, a nonpartisan research organization that favors a progressive tax system, estimated the plan would cost the state nearly $650 million annually once fully implemented.A Kansas household making less than $55,000 a year would see $237 in benefits. Billionaire Charles Koch would receive an estimated annual $485,000 in tax breaks under the proposal.The bill would also cut the standard tax rate for banks from the current 2.25% rate to 1.94% in tax year 2024, and down to 1.63% in 2025. For savings and loan associations, taxes would be reduced from the current 2.25% rate to 1.93% in 2024 and down to 1.61% in 2025. Other provisions include eliminating the state's 2% sales tax on groceries by July 1. Currently, the tax is set to end on Jan. 1, 2025.Earlier in the legislative session, a Republican-driven effort fast-tracked the 5.25% income tax plan that would have reduced tax collections by more than $300 million per year and primarily benefited the state's top earners. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed the proposal in late January, characterizing it as “reckless.” Despite the GOP supermajority in the House and Senate, a veto override attempt failed in the House due to opposition among conservative and moderate Republicans who felt the proposal didn't do enough for the state's lower-income residents.Governor Kelly has said she will continue to veto “irresponsible flat tax proposals.”House panel opens hearings on Pritzker's health insurance reformsWednesday, March 13, 2024Bill seeks to reduce denials of coverage, improve provider networksBy PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.comhttps://capitolnewsillinois.com/NEWS/house-panel-opens-hearings-on-pritzkers-health-insurance-reformsSPRINGFIELD – A panel of Illinois lawmakers began hearing testimony Wednesday on Gov. JB Pritzker's proposals for sweeping changes in the state's health insurance industry. The changes, which Pritzker first unveiled in his State of the State address in February, would limit the ability of companies to deny claims or steer patients toward cheaper, and possibly less effective, treatments. They are contained in an amendment to House Bill 5395. They include banning prior authorization requirements for people to receive in-patient treatment at a psychiatric facility as well as all forms of so-called “step therapy” for prescription drug coverage. Step therapy refers to the practice of requiring a patient to try one or more cheaper, alternative medications before being allowed to access medications prescribed by their doctor.Other changes in the plan include requiring insurance companies to publicly post the types of treatments and therapies that do require prior authorization; requiring them to maintain accurate lists of the providers who are in their networks; and banning the sale in Illinois of short-term, limited duration insurance plans that don't meet the minimum standards under the federal Affordable Care Act.Emily Miller, a senior advisor in Pritzker's office, tried to assure the House Human Services Committee Wednesday that the administration was not waging war against the health insurance industry.“Insurance has a role to play, and I'm not here to demonize the insurance industry,” she said. “I am here, though, to say that it is time for consumers to have a say in how insurance companies are administering their health care plans. And we want to make sure that consumers are protected.”During the hearing, the committee heard personal stories from individual patients and their families, including some legislators, who spoke about their experiences having claims denied by their insurers. Among them was state Sen. Patrick Joyce, D-Essex, whose son was born with a rare heart malfunction that requires treatments for which he needs prior authorizations. He also had a daughter who died following a long battle with leukemia. He said, “We had her stay four days in the hospital because we couldn't get a nausea medication that we knew worked after chemo (round) two. We couldn't get it authorized in chemo (round) three. Very frustrating. Four days in the hospital, and I'm not sure how that saves somebody money.”Dr. Mary Dobbins, a pediatrician and psychologist who is a past president of the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, testified about what she called a “mental health crisis” among children and youth in the United States. She said the crisis has been “artificially magnified by the requirements that tie up our clinical time.”She said “I've had multiple patients who destabilized because medicine they'd been doing well on was now denied, and the parents couldn't afford to pay for it out of pocket. The appropriate level of care is commonly denied.”The committee took no action Wednesday, but Chair Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, said the committee plans to hold more discussions and could vote as early as next week to advance the bill to the full House.Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service covering state government. It is distributed to hundreds of newspapers, radio and TV stations statewide. It is funded primarily by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, along with major contributions from the Illinois Broadcasters Foundation and Southern Illinois Editorial Association.Amid white supremacist scandal, far-right billionaire powerbrokers see historic election gains in TexasAll told, 11 of the 28 House candidates supported by Tim Dunn and Farris Wilks won their primaries outright, and another eight are headed to runoffs this May.BY ROBERT DOWNENMARCH 8, 2024https://www.texastribune.org/2024/03/08/tim-dunn-farris-wilks-defend-texas-liberty-election/West Texas oil billionaires Tim Dunn and Farris Wilks entered the 2024 primary election cycle wounded.Their political network was in the middle of a scandal over its ties to white supremacists. Republicans were calling on each other to reject the billionaires' campaign money. And their enemies believed they were vulnerable — one bad election day from losing their grip on the state.Instead, Dunn and Wilks emerged from Texas' primaries last Tuesday perhaps stronger than ever — vanquishing old political foes, positioning their allies for a November takeover of the state Legislature, and leaving little doubt as to who is winning a vicious civil war to control the state party.In race after race, more moderate conservative incumbents were trounced by candidates backed by Dunn and Wilks. Their political network made good on its vows for vengeance against House Republicans who voted to impeach their key state ally, Attorney General Ken Paxton, advancing more firebrands who campaigned against bipartisanship and backed anti-LGBTQ+ policies. Tuesday's election also paved the way for the likely passage of legislation that would allow taxpayer money to fund private and religious schools — a key policy goal for a movement that seeks to infuse more Christianity into public life.All told, 11 of the 28 House candidates supported by the two billionaires won their primaries outright, and another eight are headed to runoffs this May. And, in a sign of how much the state party has moved rightward, five of their candidates beat incumbents in rematches from 2022 or 2020 — with some House districts swinging by double-digits in their favor. Of the candidates they backed, they donated $75,000 or more to 11 of them — six who won, and four who went to runoffs.Among the triumphant on Tuesday was Mitch Little, aided by at least $153,000 in Dunn and Wilks cash, who defeated Rep. Kronda Thimesch in a campaign that focused on Little's defense of Paxton from impeachment charges in the Senate trial last summer. Three days before he won, Little appeared at an event in Denton County with Paxton and, among others, Steve Bannon, the political operative who helped rally the far right behind then-candidate Donald Trump in 2016.And another Dunn and Wilks candidate, David Covey, stunned the state by winning more votes than House Speaker Dade Phelan — the No. 1 target of the state's far-right in part because of his role in the Paxton impeachment and refusal to ban Democrats from House leadership positions. Phelan now faces a runoff from Covey and the prospect of being the first Texas Speaker since 1972 to lose his primary.This election cycle, the billionaires' targets also overlapped with Gov. Greg Abbott, who poured more than $6 million into his quest to rid the Texas House of Republicans who defied his calls for school voucher legislation last year. Meanwhile, Paxton barnstormed the state as he sought retribution against incumbents who supported his impeachment. And, perhaps most importantly, former President Donald Trump was active in many contests — following the lead of Paxton and his other ally, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and offering late endorsements that bolstered right-wing candidates.We can't wait to welcome you to downtown Austin Sept. 5-7 for the 2024 Texas Tribune Festival! Join us at Texas' breakout politics and policy event as we dig into the 2024 elections, state and national politics, the state of democracy, and so much more. When tickets go on sale this spring, Tribune members will save big. Donate to join or renew today.Here's how the special election to replace Ken Buck will work in ColoradoLauren Boebert indicates she will not compete in special electionBY: SARA WILSON - MARCH 13, 2024 5:01 PMhttps://coloradonewsline.com/2024/03/13/special-election-to-replace-ken-buck-colorado/Colorado voters in the 4th Congressional District will vote in two separate elections on June 25: the congressional primary for November's general election, as well as a special election to immediately replace Republican Rep. Ken Buck, who announced on Tuesday that he is resigning and leaving Congress nine months ahead of schedule.It could add confusion to the a competitive and crowded race in Colorado's Eastern Plains.Buck had already announced his intention to retire and not seek reelection this year, but he surprised the political world this week by announcing that he would leave Congress on March 22, versus sticking around until the end of his term.That sets off a seldom-used process to fill a congressional vacancy via special election that, according to a decision announced by Gov. Jared Polis on Tuesday, will coincide with the June 25 congressional primary election. The winner of that special election will fill the remaining months of Buck's term, but would still need to win the party's nomination that day and then the general election in November to secure a full term in Congress.Each party will convene a special convention made up of party insiders to select one nominee for the special election. According to state statute, those special conventions need to happen within 20 days of the governor issuing a formal order for the special election, which hasn't technically happened yet.The 4th District leans more Republican than any in the state, so whoever wins the special Republican nomination will likely go on to win the special election, and whoever wins the Republican primary will likely go on to win the general election.That opens up a couple possibilities: The district will be represented by the same person from June 25 onward because they win both elections, or the winner of the special election will hand the seat off to the winner of the general election — almost certainly the winner of the Republican primary — early next year.The state Democratic Party said on Tuesday night that it will hold its special convention no later than April 1. The convention will include the district's central committee members and all the precinct organizers in the district. Ike McCorkle and John Padora have both signaled they will seek the Democratic special nomination.The state Republican Party has not yet made its special convention plans public and leaders did not reply to requests for comment Wednesday. That gathering will involve officers of the congressional district and the county chairmen in the district, according to party bylaws. The state party's assembly, where delegates will pick candidates to appear on the primary ballot, is already set for April 5 in Pueblo.Nine Republicans were vying for the Republican nomination in the district before Buck's early retirement announcement: current 3rd Congressional District Rep. Lauren Boebert, former state Sen. Jerry Sonnenberg, state Reps. Mike Lynch and Richard Holtorf, conservative radio host Deborah Flora, former state lawmaker Ted Harvey, businessman Chris Phelen, businessman Peter Yu and Justin Schreiber.Those candidates can all put themselves forward to be considered for the special election nomination.Sonnenberg, Flora and Harvey have all indicated they will pursue the nomination.“This new vacancy doesn't change my race, nor my commitment to proving to Republicans voters why I am the strongest conservative voice to serve them in Washington. I look forward to earning this nomination and getting to D.C. as soon as possible,” Sonnenberg wrote in a statement.Flora wrote in her own statement that the district can't afford a “placeholder” between Buck's retirement and the new term next year.Holtorf has not indicated if he will seek the special nomination, but he called Buck's decision a “selfish move” that will “potentially create bias during the election cycle” in a statement Tuesday.Boebert, however, will not seek the special nomination. If she wins the special election, she would have to resign her current position representing the 3rd District, setting off a vacancy process in that district.“I will not further imperil the already very slim House Republican majority by resigning my current seat and will continue to deliver on my constituents' priorities while also working hard to earn the votes of the people of Colorado's 4th District who have made clear they are hungry for a real conservative,” she said in a statement.She called Buck's announcement a “swampy backroom deal to try to rig an election.”With Buck's resignation, the GOP's majority in the U.S. House of Representatives will shrink to 218-213.The 4th District includes most of Douglas County and the Eastern Plains. @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Post) Sean Diller (no social)The Heartland Collective - Sign Up Today!JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/
Lauren Boebert won't compete in special election to replace Rep. Ken Buck | MO voters favor abortion rights | Kansas GOP's flat tax favors the wealthiest 20% | JB Pritzker wants to end prior authorizations in mental health | Texas right-wing billionaires get their way ELECTION 2024Missourians back initiative to restore abortion rights by small margin, new poll findsThe St. Louis University/YouGov poll found many undecided voters as ballot campaign gathers signatures. The poll also found strong support for repealing the sales tax on food and sports wageringBY: RUDI KELLER - MARCH 13, 2024 6:00 AMhttps://missouriindependent.com/2024/03/13/missourians-back-initiative-to-restore-abortion-rights-by-small-margin-new-poll-finds/In June of 2022 The U.S. Supreme Court overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that established federal constitutional protections for abortion. Under current Missouri law, abortions are only allowed to save the life of the mother or when “a delay will create a serious risk of substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function.” This has made abortion virtually inaccessible in the state.Now, a group called Missourians for Constitutional Freedom is collecting signatures to put abortion rights on the November ballot. They must gather at least 171,000 signatures from registered voters by early May.A new poll shows plurality of Missourians support restoring abortion rights as they existed under Roe v. Wade, but a large undecided group holds the key to victory. The St. Louis University/YouGov Poll conducted in February found that 44% of those surveyed would vote for abortion rights after hearing the ballot language, while 37% were opposed. Almost one-fifth of voters, 19%, said they were unsure how they would vote.71% of Democrats and 24% of Republicans support the proposal.If the measure makes the ballot, poll director Steven Rogers said there are enough undecided voters to sway the result. A sports wagering initiative campaign is also underway and the poll found 60% of those surveyed back legal betting on professional sports.That poll surveyed 900 likely Missouri voters between Feb. 14 and Feb. 26, with a 3.74% margin of error. Along with the major initiatives, the poll included questions tracking attitudes toward President Joe Biden, Congress, major Missouri political figures and the General Assembly.The poll also questioned voters about their choices for governor and their views on the biggest issues confronting the state as well as current legislative debates like school choice.37% of those surveyed said they approve of the job President Biden is doing, a rating similar to the findings in four previous surveys dating to July 2021. Gov. Mike Parson, who will leave office at the end of the year due to term limits, has an approval rating of 52%, among the highest ever found by the poll. U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, a Republican seeking re-election this year, has an approval rating of 50%.The race to succeed Parson is wide open, at least for the August primaries. Without named candidates, the poll found 52% of those surveyed will vote for the Republican candidate for governor while 38% selected the Democrat.When those who said they would vote Republican were asked which candidate they preferred, “not sure” was selected by almost half of those polled. Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft had the largest number of committed voters, with 28%, followed by Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe at 10% and state Sen. Bill Eigel at 8%.On the Democratic side, “not sure” was selected by 66% of respondents, with House Minority Leader Crystal Quade chosen by 21% and Springfield businessman Mike Hamra chosen by 4%.New Kansas flat tax proposal would mainly benefit state's top 20% of earnersBY: RACHEL MIPRO - MARCH 13, 2024 11:19 AMhttps://kansasreflector.com/2024/03/13/new-kansas-flat-tax-proposal-would-mainly-benefit-states-top-20-of-earners-analysis-shows/TOPEKA — A revamped flat tax plan touted by Kansas Senate lawmakers on Tuesday would cost the state nearly $650 million annually, give 40% of the benefits to the state's wealthiest 20%, and reap billionaire Charles Koch a half-million dollar windfall, according to independent analysis.During the Senate Committee on Assessment and Taxation hearing, Republican lawmakers claimed the bill, Senate Bill 539, would address Kansans' needs. Committee Chair Sen. Caryn Tyson, a Parker Republican who requested the bill's introduction said, “It is a product of listening to people and trying to come up with the best solution,”The state currently uses a graduated income tax rate: 3.1% for income under $15,000, 5.25% for income between $15,000 and $30,000 and 5.7% for income above $30,000. Couples filing together have those income amounts doubled.SB 539 would change income tax rates over six years, starting with a universal income tax rate of 5.7% in 2024, and reduced by .05% each year until 2029, which would set the rate at 5.45%. Under current law, the standard state deduction for income taxes is set at $3,500 for single filers and $8,000 for married couples filing jointly. The bill would set the deduction at $4,000 for single filers in 2024 and increase the standard deduction for all taxpayers by the cost-of-living adjustment published in the Internal Revenue Code beginning in tax year 2025.However, researchers estimate the top 20% of earners – those with annual incomes of over $315,000 – would see nearly 40% of the benefits. The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, a nonpartisan research organization that favors a progressive tax system, estimated the plan would cost the state nearly $650 million annually once fully implemented.A Kansas household making less than $55,000 a year would see $237 in benefits. Billionaire Charles Koch would receive an estimated annual $485,000 in tax breaks under the proposal.The bill would also cut the standard tax rate for banks from the current 2.25% rate to 1.94% in tax year 2024, and down to 1.63% in 2025. For savings and loan associations, taxes would be reduced from the current 2.25% rate to 1.93% in 2024 and down to 1.61% in 2025. Other provisions include eliminating the state's 2% sales tax on groceries by July 1. Currently, the tax is set to end on Jan. 1, 2025.Earlier in the legislative session, a Republican-driven effort fast-tracked the 5.25% income tax plan that would have reduced tax collections by more than $300 million per year and primarily benefited the state's top earners. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed the proposal in late January, characterizing it as “reckless.” Despite the GOP supermajority in the House and Senate, a veto override attempt failed in the House due to opposition among conservative and moderate Republicans who felt the proposal didn't do enough for the state's lower-income residents.Governor Kelly has said she will continue to veto “irresponsible flat tax proposals.”House panel opens hearings on Pritzker's health insurance reformsWednesday, March 13, 2024Bill seeks to reduce denials of coverage, improve provider networksBy PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.comhttps://capitolnewsillinois.com/NEWS/house-panel-opens-hearings-on-pritzkers-health-insurance-reformsSPRINGFIELD – A panel of Illinois lawmakers began hearing testimony Wednesday on Gov. JB Pritzker's proposals for sweeping changes in the state's health insurance industry. The changes, which Pritzker first unveiled in his State of the State address in February, would limit the ability of companies to deny claims or steer patients toward cheaper, and possibly less effective, treatments. They are contained in an amendment to House Bill 5395. They include banning prior authorization requirements for people to receive in-patient treatment at a psychiatric facility as well as all forms of so-called “step therapy” for prescription drug coverage. Step therapy refers to the practice of requiring a patient to try one or more cheaper, alternative medications before being allowed to access medications prescribed by their doctor.Other changes in the plan include requiring insurance companies to publicly post the types of treatments and therapies that do require prior authorization; requiring them to maintain accurate lists of the providers who are in their networks; and banning the sale in Illinois of short-term, limited duration insurance plans that don't meet the minimum standards under the federal Affordable Care Act.Emily Miller, a senior advisor in Pritzker's office, tried to assure the House Human Services Committee Wednesday that the administration was not waging war against the health insurance industry.“Insurance has a role to play, and I'm not here to demonize the insurance industry,” she said. “I am here, though, to say that it is time for consumers to have a say in how insurance companies are administering their health care plans. And we want to make sure that consumers are protected.”During the hearing, the committee heard personal stories from individual patients and their families, including some legislators, who spoke about their experiences having claims denied by their insurers. Among them was state Sen. Patrick Joyce, D-Essex, whose son was born with a rare heart malfunction that requires treatments for which he needs prior authorizations. He also had a daughter who died following a long battle with leukemia. He said, “We had her stay four days in the hospital because we couldn't get a nausea medication that we knew worked after chemo (round) two. We couldn't get it authorized in chemo (round) three. Very frustrating. Four days in the hospital, and I'm not sure how that saves somebody money.”Dr. Mary Dobbins, a pediatrician and psychologist who is a past president of the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, testified about what she called a “mental health crisis” among children and youth in the United States. She said the crisis has been “artificially magnified by the requirements that tie up our clinical time.”She said “I've had multiple patients who destabilized because medicine they'd been doing well on was now denied, and the parents couldn't afford to pay for it out of pocket. The appropriate level of care is commonly denied.”The committee took no action Wednesday, but Chair Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, said the committee plans to hold more discussions and could vote as early as next week to advance the bill to the full House.Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service covering state government. It is distributed to hundreds of newspapers, radio and TV stations statewide. It is funded primarily by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, along with major contributions from the Illinois Broadcasters Foundation and Southern Illinois Editorial Association.Amid white supremacist scandal, far-right billionaire powerbrokers see historic election gains in TexasAll told, 11 of the 28 House candidates supported by Tim Dunn and Farris Wilks won their primaries outright, and another eight are headed to runoffs this May.BY ROBERT DOWNENMARCH 8, 2024https://www.texastribune.org/2024/03/08/tim-dunn-farris-wilks-defend-texas-liberty-election/West Texas oil billionaires Tim Dunn and Farris Wilks entered the 2024 primary election cycle wounded.Their political network was in the middle of a scandal over its ties to white supremacists. Republicans were calling on each other to reject the billionaires' campaign money. And their enemies believed they were vulnerable — one bad election day from losing their grip on the state.Instead, Dunn and Wilks emerged from Texas' primaries last Tuesday perhaps stronger than ever — vanquishing old political foes, positioning their allies for a November takeover of the state Legislature, and leaving little doubt as to who is winning a vicious civil war to control the state party.In race after race, more moderate conservative incumbents were trounced by candidates backed by Dunn and Wilks. Their political network made good on its vows for vengeance against House Republicans who voted to impeach their key state ally, Attorney General Ken Paxton, advancing more firebrands who campaigned against bipartisanship and backed anti-LGBTQ+ policies. Tuesday's election also paved the way for the likely passage of legislation that would allow taxpayer money to fund private and religious schools — a key policy goal for a movement that seeks to infuse more Christianity into public life.All told, 11 of the 28 House candidates supported by the two billionaires won their primaries outright, and another eight are headed to runoffs this May. And, in a sign of how much the state party has moved rightward, five of their candidates beat incumbents in rematches from 2022 or 2020 — with some House districts swinging by double-digits in their favor. Of the candidates they backed, they donated $75,000 or more to 11 of them — six who won, and four who went to runoffs.Among the triumphant on Tuesday was Mitch Little, aided by at least $153,000 in Dunn and Wilks cash, who defeated Rep. Kronda Thimesch in a campaign that focused on Little's defense of Paxton from impeachment charges in the Senate trial last summer. Three days before he won, Little appeared at an event in Denton County with Paxton and, among others, Steve Bannon, the political operative who helped rally the far right behind then-candidate Donald Trump in 2016.And another Dunn and Wilks candidate, David Covey, stunned the state by winning more votes than House Speaker Dade Phelan — the No. 1 target of the state's far-right in part because of his role in the Paxton impeachment and refusal to ban Democrats from House leadership positions. Phelan now faces a runoff from Covey and the prospect of being the first Texas Speaker since 1972 to lose his primary.This election cycle, the billionaires' targets also overlapped with Gov. Greg Abbott, who poured more than $6 million into his quest to rid the Texas House of Republicans who defied his calls for school voucher legislation last year. Meanwhile, Paxton barnstormed the state as he sought retribution against incumbents who supported his impeachment. And, perhaps most importantly, former President Donald Trump was active in many contests — following the lead of Paxton and his other ally, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and offering late endorsements that bolstered right-wing candidates.We can't wait to welcome you to downtown Austin Sept. 5-7 for the 2024 Texas Tribune Festival! Join us at Texas' breakout politics and policy event as we dig into the 2024 elections, state and national politics, the state of democracy, and so much more. When tickets go on sale this spring, Tribune members will save big. Donate to join or renew today.Here's how the special election to replace Ken Buck will work in ColoradoLauren Boebert indicates she will not compete in special electionBY: SARA WILSON - MARCH 13, 2024 5:01 PMhttps://coloradonewsline.com/2024/03/13/special-election-to-replace-ken-buck-colorado/Colorado voters in the 4th Congressional District will vote in two separate elections on June 25: the congressional primary for November's general election, as well as a special election to immediately replace Republican Rep. Ken Buck, who announced on Tuesday that he is resigning and leaving Congress nine months ahead of schedule.It could add confusion to the a competitive and crowded race in Colorado's Eastern Plains.Buck had already announced his intention to retire and not seek reelection this year, but he surprised the political world this week by announcing that he would leave Congress on March 22, versus sticking around until the end of his term.That sets off a seldom-used process to fill a congressional vacancy via special election that, according to a decision announced by Gov. Jared Polis on Tuesday, will coincide with the June 25 congressional primary election. The winner of that special election will fill the remaining months of Buck's term, but would still need to win the party's nomination that day and then the general election in November to secure a full term in Congress.Each party will convene a special convention made up of party insiders to select one nominee for the special election. According to state statute, those special conventions need to happen within 20 days of the governor issuing a formal order for the special election, which hasn't technically happened yet.The 4th District leans more Republican than any in the state, so whoever wins the special Republican nomination will likely go on to win the special election, and whoever wins the Republican primary will likely go on to win the general election.That opens up a couple possibilities: The district will be represented by the same person from June 25 onward because they win both elections, or the winner of the special election will hand the seat off to the winner of the general election — almost certainly the winner of the Republican primary — early next year.The state Democratic Party said on Tuesday night that it will hold its special convention no later than April 1. The convention will include the district's central committee members and all the precinct organizers in the district. Ike McCorkle and John Padora have both signaled they will seek the Democratic special nomination.The state Republican Party has not yet made its special convention plans public and leaders did not reply to requests for comment Wednesday. That gathering will involve officers of the congressional district and the county chairmen in the district, according to party bylaws. The state party's assembly, where delegates will pick candidates to appear on the primary ballot, is already set for April 5 in Pueblo.Nine Republicans were vying for the Republican nomination in the district before Buck's early retirement announcement: current 3rd Congressional District Rep. Lauren Boebert, former state Sen. Jerry Sonnenberg, state Reps. Mike Lynch and Richard Holtorf, conservative radio host Deborah Flora, former state lawmaker Ted Harvey, businessman Chris Phelen, businessman Peter Yu and Justin Schreiber.Those candidates can all put themselves forward to be considered for the special election nomination.Sonnenberg, Flora and Harvey have all indicated they will pursue the nomination.“This new vacancy doesn't change my race, nor my commitment to proving to Republicans voters why I am the strongest conservative voice to serve them in Washington. I look forward to earning this nomination and getting to D.C. as soon as possible,” Sonnenberg wrote in a statement.Flora wrote in her own statement that the district can't afford a “placeholder” between Buck's retirement and the new term next year.Holtorf has not indicated if he will seek the special nomination, but he called Buck's decision a “selfish move” that will “potentially create bias during the election cycle” in a statement Tuesday.Boebert, however, will not seek the special nomination. If she wins the special election, she would have to resign her current position representing the 3rd District, setting off a vacancy process in that district.“I will not further imperil the already very slim House Republican majority by resigning my current seat and will continue to deliver on my constituents' priorities while also working hard to earn the votes of the people of Colorado's 4th District who have made clear they are hungry for a real conservative,” she said in a statement.She called Buck's announcement a “swampy backroom deal to try to rig an election.”With Buck's resignation, the GOP's majority in the U.S. House of Representatives will shrink to 218-213.The 4th District includes most of Douglas County and the Eastern Plains. @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Post) Sean Diller (no social)The Heartland Collective - Sign Up Today!JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/
Welcome back to Angela's Soap Box on Raging Elephants Radio! Tune in Saturdays at 10am and noon CST on RagingElephantsRadio.com or the Tune in App!On this week's show:The Sea Turtle-Killiing Plastic Straw goes to : the disgusting Deep State, Fake News Media who are urging corrupt Sen. Bob Menendez to resign so comparisons aren't made with the Biden Crime FamilyLet's compare and contrast what Bob Menendez is up to compared to what Joe Biden, Buuuurack Obamathefirstblackpresident, Hillary Clinton, and other Deep State shills do;Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan has been urged to resign by 58-2 by the Texas Lege after he was responsible for pushing the Paxton impeachment;Rasmussen Reports polling shows that 72% of the public thinks we are sprinting towards a Police State;Every leftist is doing THE MOST to bankrupt Russell Brand because he's taken a big Red Pill;Kari Lake just wants to compare ballot signatures to the envelopes and signatures on record -- why don't Democrats just prove they WON?;Biden is now cutting down razor wire so more illegals can come through and I'm working on getting a guest to break down what the hell is going on in Plum Grove with 50-75k illegals being invited in by dirtbag Trey Harris;Wait, WHAT!? Mayo Clinic quietly admits you can use hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) to treat the Rona;MORE!
Welcome back to The Angela Box Show! Listen live every Saturday on AM 1070 KNTH on iHeartRadio or the TuneIn app!On this week's show:The Sea Turtle-Killiing Plastic Straw goes to : the disgusting Deep State, Fake News Media who are urging corrupt Sen. Bob Menendez to resign so comparisons aren't made with the Biden Crime FamilyLet's compare and contrast what Bob Menendez is up to compared to what Joe Biden, Buuuurack Obamathefirstblackpresident, Hillary Clinton, and other Deep State shills do;Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan has been urged to resign by 58-2 by the Texas Lege after he was responsible for pushing the Paxton impeachment;Rasmussen Reports polling shows that 72% of the public thinks we are sprinting towards a Police State;Every leftist is doing THE MOST to bankrupt Russell Brand because he's taken a big Red Pill;Kari Lake just wants to compare ballot signatures to the envelopes and signatures on record -- why don't Democrats just prove they WON?;Biden is now cutting down razor wire so more illegals can come through and I'm working on getting a guest to break down what the hell is going on in Plum Grove with 50-75k illegals being invited in by dirtbag Trey Harris;Wait, WHAT!? Mayo Clinic quietly admits you can use hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) to treat the Rona;MORE!
Texas Governor and Nixon Administration Treasury Secretary John Connally has emerged in recent days as a possible player in activity that has long been alleged to have gone on between the campaign of Ronald Reagan and the Iranian Government. The rumor of an October surprise has been out there for years but no one could quite ever tie the entire thing together. However, just this year, after President Carter was admitted into Hospice Care, a former Texas Speaker of the House, and well known political player named Bill Barnes, a protege to John Connally, stepped forward with a tale that captivated the nation. That his mentor, John Connally, had traveled around the Middle East and tried to broker a deal between the Islamic militants that were holding our hostages in Tehran and the Reagan Campaign manager who was himself a former spy and would later become the CIA chief Bill Casey. Could it be true? While no evidence exists that ties Ronald Reagan to any of this activity personally, no one seems to be willing to defend Bill Casey. John Connally's name never surfaced in two separate investigations of these allegations. But it is hard not to take Bill Barnes seriously because he is a credible political figure in a way the late Anna Chennault was not when accusations arose about the 1968 election. In this episode, we will look at the life of John Connally, his influence over two United States Presidents, his place in history as a passenger in the car with John F. Kennedy when he was assassinated in Dallas, and finally the embarrassing political situation he found himself in after a disastrous run for the White House in his own right earlier in the 1980 election cycle. Which could explain how a man of such stature could have gotten himself involved in skullduggery like this accusation belies. Did John Connally really attempt to cut a deal with Iranians on behalf of the Reagan campaign? While it sounds improbable, it is a story that has a credible witness and certainly it happened at a moment when a man who had been one of the most influential figures in America had suddenly found himself on his way to political irrelevancy. Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!
Topic on The Impeachment of the Texas AG & The Texas Speaker of the House and The Republican Party Fall Out...The Aftermath of the local Beaumont City Elections. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tony-renfro/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tony-renfro/support
The Speaker of the Texas House, Dade Phelan, has a drinking problem, and THAT'S why the Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton just got impeached. Dr. Philip Herschenfeld, Freudian psychoanalyst, and Comedian Ethan Herschenfeld, author of "Today Is Now," tell us whether or not demonic possession is real. Chapters: 00:00 David does The News 02:41 Texas Speaker is a drunk 08:28 The Herschenfelds talk Demonic Possession
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan proposes what he calls the "largest property tax relief ever." But is it? Not everyone thinks it will work. Do you want lower property tax rates? The Rick Roberts Show is on NewsTalk 820 WBAP ... (Photo Courtesy of WFAA)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Register for the 88th Session Kickoff: https://thetexan.regfox.com/88th-session-kickoff Get a FREE “Fake News Stops Here” mug when you buy an annual subscription to The Texan: https://go.thetexan.news/mug-fake-news-stops-here-2022/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=weekly_roundup The Texan's Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion. Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Got questions for the reporting team? Email editor@thetexan.news — they just might be answered on a future podcast. This week on The Texan's Weekly Roundup, the team discusses: The themes to watch for the 88th Legislative SessionLegislative priorities for West Texas in the 2023 sessionRep. Jared Patterson's bill on parental information rights and school gender instructionSpeaker Phelan pushing back on Trump's words about the GOP's midterm performanceA federal judge ruling against spending in the Texas Speaker of the House raceKevin McCarthy's failure to secure the U.S. speakership in the first round of votingA federal investigation into Granbury ISD for its removal of certain books from library shelvesThe Texas Supreme Court rejecting a petition from Jeff Younger over California's “trans refuge” lawPresident Biden saying he would visit the southern border for the first time in his presidencyThe ongoing dispute between the City of Kemah and its own mayor
This episode of TRECcast is a replay of our February 10 Bank of Texas Speaker Series, "The C-Suite Perspective." Our panel discussion was moderated by Katrice Hardy, executive editor of The Dallas Morning News, and offered a vision of our region from top executives whose companies are now calling Dallas home: Robert Allen, president and CEO of the Texas Economic Development Corporation; Sandy Cross, Chief People Officer of the PGA of America; and Joshua Friedman, co-founder of Canyon Partners. We'd like to thank our sponsors, Bank of Texas, Stewart Title, and The Dallas Morning News, for their support of Speaker Series. Subscribe to TRECcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/treccast/id1438048995 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7df4hgNUizIRV35pzXltno Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/55396a83-c374-403d-ab3f-8ad2e7b59861/treccast Have an idea for an episode topic or guest? Email bsanantonio@recouncil.com. Follow TREC on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealestatecouncil Twitter: https://twitter.com/TRECDallas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trecdallas/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-real-estate-council YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk-GkSGoJOltGV34Yt83GRA
Announcing the next TVMA Executive Director, Troy Alexander. Mr. Alexander has been involved with Texas politics since 1989. He has served bipartisan efforts in the Texas Legislature, worked as a senior executive in a state agency and with private associations. He comes to TVMA from Texas Medical Association (TMA) where he served as the Director for Legislative Affairs. In this role, he helped develop political strategy and was the lead advocate on a wide array of public health, ethics, privacy, health information technology, and tax issues. He returned to TMA in late 2010 after previously serving from 1999-2003 as Director of Political Education. In that capacity, he was responsible for TEXPAC, one of the largest political action committees in the state and nation. Immediately prior to returning to TMA, Mr. Alexander served as the Director of the Center for Program Coordination, Policy and Innovation at the Texas Department of State Health Services. He led a staff of policy analysts and program specialists who tackled cross divisional policy concerns, implementation of 2010 federal health care reform and staffed the gubernatorially appointed DSHS Council. Prior to DSHS, he served as Senior Policy Analyst for Health and Human Services for the Texas Speaker of the House of Representatives. Mr. Alexander will begin his service as TVMA's Executive Director on March 7th.Support the show (http://www.tvma.org)
Tune in for our new episode and guest Byron Cordes of Sage Care Management who will help us understand that planning for your senior years not only effects you but could save financial/mental/emotional strain on your family. “I am passionate about educating seniors and their families to find all the options they need for successful aging. Just as important is to weed out what is not relevant to them by narrowing the clutter and misinformation they may find. A personal passion is how dementia affects seniors ad their families. We need appropriate training and viable care options for these most vulnerable citizens.” Twitter: @sagecare Facebook: @SageCareManagement Web: http://www.sage-care.com/ Short Biography for C. Byron Cordes, LCSW, C-ASWCM, CMC Byron is recognized as one of the nation's leading experts in Aging Life Care, derived from over 30 years in the social work field. His writings and interviews on geriatrics, dementia and caregiving have been published nationally. He received his Masters in Social Work from the Worden School of Social Services at Our Lady of the Lake University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Oklahoma State University. Byron is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Texas and holds certifications in Social Work Case Management as well as Care Management. He served as an Assistant Professor at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, is a Fellow of the Leadership Academy of the Aging Life Care Association, and is a member of the National Association of Social Workers. In 2018, Byron was appointed to the Texas Council on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders by the Texas Speaker of the House. He served as the 2012 President of the Aging Life Care Association™ and is a Past-President for the South Central Chapter. He additionally serves on several boards including the National Academy of Certified Care Managers, the South Texas Adult Protective Services Community Board, and the San Antonio & South Texas Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Texas' Fetal Heartbeat bill remain in effect after U.S. Supreme Court refuses to stop it. Abortionists are “apoplectic” but the court did allow for some challenges to the law to continue in federal and state court. Meanwhile a state district judge has left the law in effect but ruled against the citizen lawsuit enforcement mechanism which means that issue will climb the ladder to the state supreme court.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.So much for the so-called “vaccine” that is supposedly “effective” as all the propaganda insists. CDC data says about 75% of those with the new Omicron mutation are fully vaccinated. Much in the border news stack including more evidence of a sickening sense of entitlement by those entering the U.S. illegally. A good statement from Texas Speaker of the House Phelan on backing real civil forfeiture reform in the next session. And, other news of Texas.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com
Gibson Donald Lewis or Gib as he's known is a legend in Texas politics. From his beginnings in Oletha to Carswell Air Force Base, TCU, and on to becoming Speaker of the House in 1983 Gib has carved his own path. In this episode of FORTitude Gib discusses what the term working across the aisle meant back in the day. He reminisces with JW and Brinton on being civil while fighting tooth and nail to get legislation passed and the pride he still has in passing the 1984 education act. Gib talks about his early business career and how labels were the path to success.
After an attack at the airport in Kabul, U.S. Rep. Van Taylor (R-Plano), a veteran of the Iraq war, discusses the withdrawal from Afghanistan. Then, state Rep. Carl Sherman (D-DeSoto) and Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont) on the elections bill that passed the House last week.
Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan joined the Chris Salcedo Show to explain what is being done to prevent House members from leaving their posts, like the Texas democrats have done. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan joins Harold Mann to talk about the House election integrity bill and breakaway Democrats.
Texas Representative Bryan Slaton joined the WBAP Morning News to discuss the latest from the missing Texas Dems, and why nothing has been done to enforce the Texas Speaker's call. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan joined the Chris Salcedo Show to discuss the option of a special session, as well as respond to criticism from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There's been a lot of misinformation about what is in Senate Bill 7, the election integrity law. Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan is here to set the record straight! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Does it seem like Democrats act like petulant children? They didn't like Senate Bill 7, the election integrity bill, So rather than do what they were elected to do, which is vote Yes or No on measures under consideration, Dems just walked out before the bill's deadline. They act like petulant children, don't they? But Democrats are objecting to things in the bill that aren't even there! A lot of misinformation is swirling around this bill, and the Speaker of the Texas House, Dade Phelan, is here to set the record straight! The Rick Roberts Show is on NewsTalk 820 WBAP...(Photo Courtesy of WFAA) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shortly after being named one of the House impeachment managers, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-San Antonio) joins Julie and Gromer. Plus, hear from Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont) and state Rep. Jessica Gonzalez (D-Dallas) after the first week of the state's legislative session.
Tune in for our episode and guest Byron Cordes of Sage Care Management who will help us understand that planning for your senior years not only effects you but could save financial/mental/emotional strain on your family. “I am passionate about educating seniors and their families to find all the options they need for successful aging. Just as important is to weed out what is not relevant to them by narrowing the clutter and misinformation they may find. A personal passion is how dementia affects seniors ad their families. We need appropriate training and viable care options for these most vulnerable citizens.” Twitter: @sagecare Facebook: @SageCareManagement Web: http://www.sage-care.com/ Short Biography for C. Byron Cordes, LCSW, C-ASWCM, CMC Byron is recognized as one of the nation’s leading experts in Aging Life Care, derived from over 30 years in the social work field. His writings and interviews on geriatrics, dementia and caregiving have been published nationally. He received his Masters in Social Work from the Worden School of Social Services at Our Lady of the Lake University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Oklahoma State University. Byron is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Texas and holds certifications in Social Work Case Management as well as Care Management. He served as an Assistant Professor at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, is a Fellow of the Leadership Academy of the Aging Life Care Association, and is a member of the National Association of Social Workers. In 2018, Byron was appointed to the Texas Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders by the Texas Speaker of the House. He served as the 2012 President of the Aging Life Care Association™ and is a Past-President for the South Central Chapter. He additionally serves on several boards including the National Academy of Certified Care Managers, the South Texas Adult Protective Services Community Board, and the San Antonio & South Texas Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Texas Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen calls in to discuss the election, DPS control, and Dan Patrick, City Council Member Greg Casar endorses a letter sent to APD Chief Manley asking what he plans to do to ensure safety in Austin after the election, and Applebees and IHOP announce closures of some locations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's episode is a replay of our October 21 virtual Bank of Texas Speaker Series event, "Texas 2036." Spotlighting Texas 2036's work to prepare our state for its bicentennial, the event featured an in-depth conversation between the organization's founder and CEO, Tom Luce, and Dallas Morning News Deputy Publisher Leona Allan Ford about we can create an equitable and inclusive future for all who call Texas home. The Real Estate Council Website: https://www.recouncil.com Subscribe to TRECcast -Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/treccast/id1438048995 -SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/trecdallas -Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/treccast The Real Estate Council Social Media -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealestatecouncil -Twitter: https://twitter.com/TRECDallas -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trecdallas/ -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-real-estate-council
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 Today Dr. Merrill (Buddy) Matthews is our guest host and he’s going to have a super busy show! During the first hour Buddy welcomes political writer Gromer Jeffers. They’ll talk about the future Texas Speaker of the House. Then Charles Stolfus joins him in studio to co-host. Their guests are Michael Behe and Brian Miller. Dr. […]
Texas Speaker of the House, Dennis Bonnen, calls in to discuss Gov. Abbott laying out a string of new legislative proposals to raise penalties and create new crimes that would require jail time for offenses committed at protests, a pastor at a church gets arrested for congregation on their parking lot, and Todd and Don talk birthdays, dip, & margaritas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today’s episode is a replay of our August 25 Bank of Texas Speaker Series event, “The Sky’s the Limit!” Our virtual panel discussion focused on the innovations and emerging transportation markets that will affect how we design the airports, cities, and infrastructure of the future. --- If you’re listening to us for the first time, please subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast app and follow TREC on social media. -Subscribe via Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/treccast/id1438048995 -Subscribe via SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/trecdallas -Susbcribe via Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/treccast -- Follow The Real Estate Council on Social Media -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealestatecouncil -Twitter: https://twitter.com/TRECDallas -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trecdallas/ -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-real-estate-council -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk-GkSGoJOltGV34Yt83GRA
Texas Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen calls in about his and Abbott’s pushback against Mayor Adler defunding APD, Ellen Troxclaire also weighs in about Abbott as well as the local homeless issue, and Warner Media buys out a popular social media meme account for $85 million.
Hillary and Tina cover the current Texas Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen and former Indiana Senator Eugene V. Debs. For show notes and links to our sources, please click here (https://themuckpodcast.fireside.fm/articles/ep29notes).
Tune in for our new episode and guest Byron Cordes of Sage Care Management who will help us understand that planning for your senior years not only effects you but could save financial/mental/emotional strain on your family. “I am passionate about educating seniors and their families to find all the options they need for successful aging. Just as important is to weed out what is not relevant to them by narrowing the clutter and misinformation they may find. A personal passion is how dementia affects seniors ad their families. We need appropriate training and viable care options for these most vulnerable citizens.” Twitter: @sagecare Facebook: @SageCareManagement Web: http://www.sage-care.com/ Short Biography for C. Byron Cordes, LCSW, C-ASWCM, CMC Byron is recognized as one of the nation’s leading experts in Aging Life Care, derived from over 30 years in the social work field. His writings and interviews on geriatrics, dementia and caregiving have been published nationally. He received his Masters in Social Work from the Worden School of Social Services at Our Lady of the Lake University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Oklahoma State University. Byron is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Texas and holds certifications in Social Work Case Management as well as Care Management. He served as an Assistant Professor at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, is a Fellow of the Leadership Academy of the Aging Life Care Association, and is a member of the National Association of Social Workers. In 2018, Byron was appointed to the Texas Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders by the Texas Speaker of the House. He served as the 2012 President of the Aging Life Care Association™ and is a Past-President for the South Central Chapter. He additionally serves on several boards including the National Academy of Certified Care Managers, the South Texas Adult Protective Services Community Board, and the San Antonio & South Texas Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.
On this week's episode, Dr. Largent is joined by State Representative Diego Bernal House District 123 and Jen Maestas, host of the Miss Education podcast. They discuss the political ramifications and potential consequences of the taped meeting between Texas Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen and Republican caucus chair Dustin Burrows and Michael Quinn Sullivan. Guests this Week Rep Diego Bernal - https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=123 Jen Maestas - https://geekdommedia.com/misseducation/ Sponsor Northcutt Farmers Agency - https://agents.farmers.com/tx/granbury/brent-northcutt?SourceID=AMPL001L002&utm_source=GMB&utm_medium=Local
On this week's episode, Dr. Largent is joined by State Representative Diego Bernal House District 123 and Jen Maestas, host of the Miss Education podcast. They discuss the political ramifications and potential consequences of the taped meeting between Texas Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen and Republican caucus chair Dustin Burrows and Michael Quinn Sullivan. Guests this Week Rep Diego Bernal - https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=123 Jen Maestas - https://geekdommedia.com/misseducation/ Sponsor Northcutt Farmers Agency - https://agents.farmers.com/tx/granbury/brent-northcutt?SourceID=AMPL001L002&utm_source=GMB&utm_medium=Local
WOW, so much has happened since the crew last convened and we're hear to breathlessly talk it out over a few cold ones. We assembled at 4th Tap in North Austin. It's a cool spot with tons of video games, board games and "butt rock." Don't forget there's an election that just started! Besure to vote NO on Prop 4 (it's a TRAP) and give some dough to Eliz Markowitz in her very important special election in Fort Bend County. It's a chance to flip a seat and get one step closer to electing a Dem House Speaker. Listen to the pod and find out why that's so critical... Latest debate Perry to resign “3 Amigos” Congressman 1 - Pete Sessions Bi partisan rebuke on actions in Syria including by Texas GOP delegation Admiral Mcraven Trump in TexasTexas “made a fortune” on Harvey No to Coastal Barrier Greg AbbottTxDoT homeless camps under 35 State foster system BonnghaziTape released…Texas Rangers investigating, Bonnen also under investigation in Brazoria County What was said on the recordingworst session on record for cities and counties, “any mayor dumbass enough to meet with me” “He’s killing us in urban and suburban districts.” Homophobic jokes, target members who would not oppose government lobbyists Rs had caucus meeting released statementIndividual members release statements soon resignation, 19 SREC members call for resignation MQS, David Jennings release statements, Ds caucus meeting released No statement Ds are 9 seats short of majorityEliz Makowitz Special election TX 28Forward majority, HDCC, TDP, Propositions
Today on @ChosenGenerationRadio Matt Long President Fredericksburg Texas discusses battleground Texas. Texas is up for grabs this year if Texans don't get engaged. Wendy Davis is challenging Chip Roy for Congressional seat 21. Texas Speaker of the House has threatened those supporting chllengers and now finds himself being challenged. Matt Bellis Liberty Healthshare will save you money, meet your families needs, get you out of the insurance bureaucratic game, address your issues of conscious, give you healthcare choices that you are in direct control of and introduce you to a faith minded community that cares about you. 855-585-4237 Ken Thornberg Freedom Encounters ministries Spiritual Warfare keeping the doors closed so the enemy can't get in and how pride is the greatest danger. James Simpson author, writer, political pundit The Red-Green Axis 2.0: An Existential Threat to America and the World (Civilization Jihad Reader Series)
Many say that state Rep. Dennis Bonnen (R, Angleton) will be the next Speaker of the Texas House; Leeson says the next House Speaker is critical for other sides’ of the state. Quorum Report’s Scott Braddock on the latest in the race. And Amarillo Republican state Rep. Four Price gives a candid interview on why he bowed out and of the Speaker race and backed Bonnen. Learn more about The Other Side of Texas by visiting our website at: www.othersideoftexas.com And a great way to keep up with us anywhere that you are is by following The Other Side on facebook at: www.facebook.com/OtherSideofTexas/
On this episode we talk about the ongoing national anthem protests and why I choose to stand. Also we have a quick chat with Texas Rep. Matt Krause about the Texas Freedom Caucus and the upcoming race for Texas Speaker of the House.
On this episode we talk about the ongoing national anthem protests and why I choose to stand. Also we have a quick chat with Texas Rep. Matt Krause about the Texas Freedom Caucus and the upcoming race for Texas Speaker of the House.
The man who single-handedly killed Constitutional Carry last session is running for Texas Speaker; SilencerCo exposes the asininity of gun control laws; What would real firearm liberty look like; and Wisconsin's Constitutional Carry bill passes Senate committee. Questions? Reach out to me on Twitter @DerekRWills, email me at Derek@LoneStarGR.com, or on Facebook @LoneStarGunRights.
Howdy! Welcome to another exciting episode of the Janine Turner Radio Show! This week Janine's mind is on the upcoming Supreme Court Case regarding Obamacare, and Jenny Beth Martin is here to talk about it. Jenny Beth is a personal friend of Janine and the co-founder of the Tea Party Patriots. Next is the Exceptional Entrepreneur segment with Maureen Quinn, who has invented Maureen's Moviola Granola. Yum! Christi Craddick is here tonight. She is the daughter of former Texas Speaker of the House Jim Craddick and is a candidate for the Texas Railroad Commission. Christi is here to talk about the price of oil. What does the Railroad Commission have to do with the price of oil? You have to listen to find out! David Greenblatt is here on the Reading Reasoning Corner to wrap up this month's featured book, "Killing Lincoln" by Bill O'Reilly. Finally, Janine is always excited to read your emails! Join Janine every Saturday evening from 9pm-11pm CST from her home studio at 570 KLIF-AM in Dallas, TX. You can also listen live from anywhere in the world on http://www.klif.com/. Follow Janine on Facebook and Twitter, read her columns on the Washington Examiner, follow her blogs on her website and at Constituting America, and text "Janine" to 90210 for daily news updates. See ya next week! :)
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