The Des Moines Register on LinkedIn: Coolest Thing Made in Iowa contest is down to its Final Four. Which… (2024)

Hello friends – "Thursday Thoughts" is posted at TheWesternWord.comHere are the topics for today’s column:>U.S. Senate Montana 2024>Montana Department of Revenue>Perfect Game#mtpol #mtsen #seniorty #PropertyTaxes #PerfectGame

What is it like to be a freshman in the Texas Legislature? Four “newbies” share the expectations and realities of their first legislative session during a panel discussion at our Annual Meeting. Find the rest of the agenda, and how to register, here:https://bit.ly/3QwkYa4. #txlege

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The Department is honored to play a role in supporting the industry that is at the heart of Iowa and drives our economy. Learn more about our work in Secretary Mike Naig's recent op ed, which reviews highlights from 2023. #IowaAghttps://lnkd.in/gyV8D2F5

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We have the March 1st issue of the Flinn Report for you! Stay informed about rulemaking activity in Illinois with this essential resource. View the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gyxy5cvC

Recently, there has been a flurry of federal #NIL bills introduced by various members of Congress in response to the NCAA and its President Charlie Baker aggressively lobbying Congress for a federal NIL standard. Sens.Cory Booker(D-NJ), Richard Blumenthal(D-CT), and Jerry Moran(R-KS) released a discussion draft of a bipartisan NIL bill last week. Yesterday, Sens. Tommy Tuberville(R-AL) andJoe Manchin(D-WV)releaseda bipartisan NIL bill. Today, Sen.Chris Murphy(D-CT) and CongresswomanLori Trahan(D-MA)reintroducedtheir federal NIL bill. While you could argue that the recent wave of NIL bills is a sign of progress, the chances of a federal NIL bill actually being passed anytime soon are very slim. Congress is about to start its August recess. Once back from its August recess, election season will kick-off and NIL will likely be put on the back burner. Also, an NIL bill has never even been voted on in either the Senate or House as Democrats and Republicans continue to disagree on much of the language being introduced in these bills. #NIL #collegesports #sportslaw

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Student teaching is hard, especially when you're not getting paid and have to support yourself and your family. That's why it's crucial to support Illinois' proposed law, which would pay student teachers. Signing this witness slip would provide equitable access to student teaching for potential teachers of all different financial backgrounds and needs. This law would also help to address our teacher shortage across Illinois. Student teaching should be a time to learn in community with veteran teachers, without the stress of figuring out how to pay your bills. Let's work together to make student teaching accessible to all aspiring teachers. Sign the witness slip today! #IllinoisTeachers #StudentTeaching #EquitableAccess #TeacherShortage https://lnkd.in/gGkvvCxg

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Texas election November 7: Proposition 1 isn’t about protecting the past. It’s about ensuring our futures!Timber Producers, Farmers and Ranchers urge you to support Proposition 1 thereby protecting our ability to be responsible stewards!-Protects the everyday practices used on ALL Texas farms, ranches, working forests-Protects the public from any actual danger-Protects animal health and welfare-Protects crops from diseases, pests, and catastrophic wildfires-Protects water, fish, wildlife, trees, and other natural resources

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You might enjoy my latest in the Detroit News. It addresses some important policy discussions and state comparisons that were not included in the Growing Michigan Together Council report. Where are former Michiganders moving when they leave? What policy decisions make up the DNA of high in-migration states like Texas and Florida? How can Michigan add more of those ideas to its policy choices? What we know from 16 years of our research in Rich States, Poor States is that Americans will continue to “vote with their feet” towards the states that embrace lower taxes and economic opportunity for all.

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This week marks Sunshine Week in Michigan, dedicated to illuminating the significance of public records and open government. Steve Delie, the Director of Labor Policy at the Mackinac Center underscores the bipartisan nature of this critical issue. Learn more about Steve's recent study: https://lnkd.in/g6_bUM5y

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