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Potholes & Politics: Local Maine Issues from A to ZOpening Week of the 132nd and We're back....Send us a textIn the return episode of 'Potholes and Politics,' hosts Rebecca Graham, Rebecca Lambert, and Amanda Campbell dive into the latest happenings as the Maine legislature kicks back into gear. At the time of this recording they've printed a whopping 139 bills already, with 29 needing immediate attention for their significant impact on municipalities. Now in week 2 we are at 293 bills printed. The hosts discuss first week bills related to municipal operations, transparency, education, and military vehicles, among others. They delve into quirky anecdotes, from military tanks on highways to the symbolism of...2025-01-2123 minPotholes & Politics: Local Maine Issues from A to ZEpisode 7- New Year, New Legislature, New Co-HostSend us a textEpisode 7 - New Year, New Legislature, New Co-HostHow does the Advocacy Team determine what bills to place before the Legislative Policy Committee to determine the municipal position on any Legislative proposal? What is more important than a title of a bill?What is in store for our newest Co-Host and part-time advocate full time Municipal Issues Specialist, Rebecca Lambert? Will Potholes & Politics stop when everyone is too busy at the State House? Or will the episodes become shorter and punchier? How will we stay san...2023-01-1819 minPotholes & Politics: Local Maine Issues from A to ZEpisode 6 - Housing & Homelessness in Aroostook CountySend us a textHousing and Homelessness in Maine is primarily discussed through the lens of Maine's largest cities. This episode Potholes and Politics features three local government leaders, Aroostook County Administrator, Ryan Pelletier, Madawaska Town Manager, Gary Picard and Presque Isle City Manager, Martin Puckett discussing the housing crisis, and growth in homelessness in Maine's largest county, and the collaborative way local government leaders are responding.In this episode we also say goodbye to co-host Neal Goldberg, and hello to new co-host Rebecca (Becky) Lambert who will join Rebecca Graham for our future episodes...2023-01-0158 min
Safety And Risk Success2022 safety and risk predictions show - 30 safety and risk professionals predict the trends of 2022What’s going to happen in 2022 in the world of safety and risk? What do you need to be on the lookout for as the new year is now underway? Join Christian Harris and 29 other safety and risk professionals who’ve given their 2022 predictions in this week’s podcast episode. Who is a great prognosticator and can see the trends appearing before they are even visible on the horizon? Check out this week’s episode to find out. Giving their predictions from all over the world, in alphabetical order, are:...2022-01-2945 min