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Today, I have the pleasure speaking to Maggie Douglas, a candidate for State Board of Education District 2, which covers Sarpy, Cass, Otoe, Johnson, and Nemaha counties. Maggie, a provisional mental health professional and a seasoned educator, is running on a platform that aims to ensure all children in Nebraska have access to the same resources. She firmly believes that all students, regardless of their background or location, deserve equitable access to quality education. Her support for initiatives that will reduce achievement gaps and improve student outcomes is a testament to her commitment. With Maggie's vision, we can look forward to a brighter future for education in Nebraska. Learn more about Maggie
electmaggiedouglas.com/
swingleftnebraska.com
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Today, I'm speaking Victor Rountree, a candidate running for state senate in District 3 in Bellevue. Victor's extensive experience as a retired United States Air Force Chief Master Sergeant, spanning over 30 years, is directly relevant to the role he is seeking. His role at Offutt Air Force Base, where he managed detailed financial operations for the 55th Wing's Budget and operations, is a testament to his ability to handle complex budgeting, a crucial skill for the Legislature.
Learn more about Victor
rountreeforlegislature.com/
swingleftnebraska.com
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We're shining a spotlight on a dynamic leader who's making waves in Nebraska politics. Our guest today is none other than Carol Blood, a passionate advocate, dedicated public servant, and a candidate running for Congress in Nebraska in CD1.Learn more about Carol Blood
carolbloodforcongress.com/
Election Results
electionresults.nebraska.gov/
swingleftnebraska.com
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Learn more about Joe Pick, who is running for the Bennington School Board.
facebook.com/JoePickBPS
twitter.com/DadofPicks
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Liz Renner is a working parent running to represent District 4 in Nebraska’s State Board of Education. Born and raised in Omaha, Liz has lived in the Dundee neighborhood for 19 years. She is a seasoned communications professional who’s worked for women-owned businesses and public universities and now, as an independent contractor.
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Flint Harkness is running for Legislative District 5. Flint has lived in the Hanscom Park neighborhood since 2013 with his wife, Shylo, and son, William. He has been teaching since 2011 and is currently a resource teacher in special education. Previously, he worked at Alpha School, a Level-3 behavioral school located in south Omaha, which serves as an alternative program for many Omaha-Metro School Districts. He is a proud graduate of the University of Nebraska-Omaha with a Bachelorâs in Secondary Education and a Masterâs in Secondary Education with endorsements in Special Education Leadership and Special Education. Learn more about Flint or get involved
flintfornebraska.com/
facebook.com/flintfornebraska
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Margo earned her bachelorâs and masterâs degrees from the University of Nebraska at Omaha where she was a Goodrich scholarship recipient. A strong advocate for transparency in government, Margo worked for both the Social Security administration and the Internal Revenue Service before retiring. The mother of two children and four grandchildren, Margo has been a passionate community volunteer and supporter of education. Margo was appointed to the Omaha Public School Board in 2021 and reelected to serve in 2022.
Learn more about Margo
margojuareznelegislature.com
facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551930955541
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Ashlei Spivey (she/her) is a visionary leader dedicated to fostering just communities. As a social entrepreneur, advocate, and ecosystem builder, she tirelessly champions economic prosperity, health equity and vibrant communities, to drive transformative systemic change. Graduating from Jackson State University with a degree in communications and marketing, she continued her education at the University of Texas Arlington masterâs degree program in urban social planning.
Ashlei's profound impact is evidenced by the movements she has initiated, notably the first and only reproductive justice organization, where she serves as founder and Executive Director.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Ashlei prioritizes her roles as a mother, business owner, wife, and neighbor.
Learn more about Ashlei or get involvedashleifornebraska.com/
facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556577522894
instagram.com/ashleiforne/
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Allison Kinney-Walker is running for School Board in Millard. Allison is a dedicated mother, educator, and community advocate who resides in Millard. She has four children attending Millard School District and has been actively volunteering since 2016. Allison obtained her Masters Degree from Creighton University and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. For the past nine years, she has served as a college professor at Nebraska Methodist College.
Learn more about Allison or get involved with her campaign.
allison4millard.com/
allison4millard.com/instagram.com/allison4millard
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Sine die.
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Rally Information
https://supportourschoolsnebraska.org/rally%3A-april-20%2C-2024
https://www.facebook.com/SOSNebraska
https://www.facebook.com/nsea.org
Articles Mentioned:
https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/04/18/felon-voting-rights-restoration-proposal-becomes-law-but-faces-possible-legal-challenge/
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Thank you for taking the time to join Cindy and me for a discussion about the bills that were voted on the second-to-last day of the 2024 session. We will be focusing on LB1402 and LB388, along with several other bills.
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April 29, 2024: Last Day to mail in your voter registration application, it must be postmarked by this date
April 29, 2024: Last day to â â register to vote onlineâ â
April 29, 2024: Last day to register to vote in-person at your â â DMV Officeâ â
May 3, 2024 (by 6 p.m): Last day to register to vote in-person at your â â county election officeâ
Articles Mentioned:
https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/04/11/more-than-100-bills-sent-to-nebraska-gov-pillen-for-approval-in-legislative-voting-spree/
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Today, we will be discussing a few topics, including an update on Nebraska taxes, LB1402, State Sen. Steve Halloran's reparation, changes to Nebraska's parole system, the blue dot, and LB575.
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â nebraskademocrats.org/â
â https://www.womenwhorunne.org/â
â nebraskademocrats.org/voting-center/â
April 29, 2024: Last Day to mail in your voter registration application, it must be postmarked by this date
April 29, 2024: Last day to â register to vote onlineâ
April 29, 2024: Last day to register to vote in-person at your â DMV Officeâ
May 3, 2024 (by 6 p.m): Last day to register to vote in-person at your â county election office
Articles Mentioned:
https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/04/05/bathroom-sports-team-restrictions-fall-short-in-nebraska-legislature/
https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/04/03/state-sen-mike-mcdonnells-switch-to-gop-could-spur-new-push-for-winner-take-all-in-nebraska/
https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/04/03/state-sen-mike-mcdonnells-switch-to-gop-could-spur-new-push-for-winner-take-all-in-nebraska/
https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/04/04/legislative-package-advances-to-reform-nebraska-parole-board/
https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/04/02/nebraska-would-fund-private-k-12-scholarships-regardless-of-ballot-measure-under-new-proposal/
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Cindy Maxwell Ostdiek joins us again to unpack everything that happened last week at the capital, including an update about confirming Steve Corsi, Legislative Bill 164, Legislative Bill 388, the hearing to censure state senator Halloran for his vulgar remarks, and much more.
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â â â â â â â â â â â â â @neblsgâ â â â â
nebraskademocrats.org/
https://www.womenwhorunne.org/
nebraskademocrats.org/voting-center/
April 29, 2024: Last Day to mail in your voter registration application, it must be postmarked by this date
April 29, 2024: Last day to register to vote online
April 29, 2024: Last day to register to vote in-person at your DMV Office
May 3, 2024 (by 6 p.m): Last day to register to vote in-person at your county election office
Articles Mentioned:
https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/03/25/corsi-confirmed-as-ceo-of-nebraska-dhhs-despite-lawmaker-questions/
https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/nebraska-lawmakers-advance-inland-port-bill-that-seeks-more-public-input-in-north-omaha-development/https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/03/26/in-unusual-move-major-tax-bill-is-re-advanced-from-committee-after-concerns-raised/
https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/03/27/lawmakers-advance-nebraska-age-verification-bill-for-porn/
https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/03/28/lawmakers-approve-nebraska-prenatal-plus-vaping-regulations-helmet-revisions-and-more/https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/03/28/omaha-senator-asks-colleagues-to-uphold-justice-and-decency-and-censure-sen-halloran/
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Today, Cindy Maxwell Osdiek and I will talk about State Senator Steve Halloran's inappropriate and offensive comments on Monday night. If you have any littles with you, please be advised that we will discuss some sensitive topics. We also chat about LB441, LB876, LB20, and much more.
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Leave comments in support to censure and condemn Senator Steve Halloran for his conduct toward other members of the Legislature.https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=57169
National Sexual Assault Hotline. Free. Confidential. 24/7. rainn.org/800.656.HOPE (4673)
Articles Mentionedhttps://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/03/19/nebraska-lawmakers-speaker-of-legislature-condemn-hurtful-speech-about-violent-rape/https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/03/20/obscenity-bill-that-could-criminalize-nebraska-librarians-teachers-fails-to-advance/
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Welcome, old and new friends, to this quick episode. I appreciate you taking the time out of your day to discover all the happenings in the Legislator. Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek is back to help us unpack the Unicameral.
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We have an exciting episode for you today. Cindy Maxwell Ostdiek will be joining us again this week to help us unpack everything that happened in the unicameral last week and some things to keep an eye on this week.
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2024 Candidates
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Nebraska Democrat Candidates
â https://nebraskademocrats.org/2024candidates/â
Check Your Voting Status
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This is a bonus episode of the Swing Left Nebraska podcast. Kay, the executive director from Nebraska Against Government Overreach, joins us with some late-breaking news.
swingleftnebraska.com
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In this episode, Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek and I will be discussing the censure of Senator Mike McDonald, everything that happened last week in the Unicameral, and what we can expect in the upcoming week.
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â â â â â â â â â nelegislativestudygroup.comâ â â â â â â â â
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2024 Candidates
https://sos.nebraska.gov/sites/sos.nebraska.gov/files/doc/elections/2024/Statewide_Candidate_List.pdf?fbclid=IwAR21C88RRKxOhV0xag0ert6Z9ttIIoaInBu2f-70tZM8J0xNzAoyhVi6Fl8
Nebraska Democrat Candidates
https://nebraskademocrats.org/2024candidates/
Check Your Voting Status
https://www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov/VoterView
Voter ID Information
https://www.civicnebraska.org/voting-rights/id/
Articles Mentioned
https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/03/02/nebraska-dems-censure-state-sen-mike-mcdonnell/
https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/knock-the-rough-edges-off-lawmaker-seeks-study-of-native-american-voting-rights/
https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/victim-of-high-tech-stalking-calls-on-legislature-to-pass-law-blocking-such-unauthorized-tracking/
https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/02/29/ballot-measure-on-tax-break-for-private-school-scholarship-donations-survives-challenge/
https://journalstar.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-3-3-second-house-in-danger-of-losing-its-voice/article_3f3a8b72-d0d6-11ee-9916-cfa2e69487c1.html
https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/legislature-passes-nebraska-needle-exchange-program/
https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/02/29/advocates-for-the-unsheltered-homeless-pan-nebraska-bill-to-designate-areas-for-encampments/
https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/03/02/lawmaker-suggests-breaking-up-nebraska-dhhs-into-three-distinct-departments/
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The Swing Left Nebraska pod is your go-to source for insightful conversations and updates on the political landscape, activism, and how you can make a difference here in Nebraska. Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek is back this week to help us all understand what went down in the Unicameral last week and what we can expect next week. So, whether you're listening from home, at work, or on the move, we're glad you're here.
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protectourrights.com
Articles Mentioned
https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/02/21/proposal-advances-to-expand-nebraskas-child-care-workforce-and-cut-costs/
https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/bill-to-prevent-opioid-overdose-deaths-in-nebraska-passes-initial-hurdle/
https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/02/22/support-is-surprisingly-bipartisan-to-delete-clause-about-legal-opinions-from-the-attorney-general/
https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/02/22/i-made-a-mistake-lawmaker-who-sank-nebraskas-near-total-abortion-ban-seeks-changes/
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Pat yourself on the back because you deserve congratulations for taking the time to stay informed about the latest developments in the Nebraska Unicameral. We have a lot to cover, and our guest, Cindy Maxwell Ostdiek, is back this week to help.
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Articles Mentioned:https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/02/14/hansen-bill-would-cut-nebraskas-early-voting-period-to-22-days/https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/02/13/hearing-brings-out-backers-opponents-of-nebraska-anti-dei-bill/?emci=5a5fff6d-c7ca-ee11-85f9-002248223794&emdi=fd4b9593-30cb-ee11-85f9-002248223794&ceid=392463
https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/lawmaker-wants-to-keep-out-of-state-entities-from-buying-single-family-homes-in-nebraska/?emci=da49719d-c2c9-ee11-85f9-002248223794&emdi=4d82b568-67ca-ee11-85f9-002248223794&ceid=392463
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