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Potholes and Politics: Bills, Brawls, and Birthday Cupcakes!
Welcome to Potholes and Politics, where Rebecca Squared navigates the whirlwind of local legislation, tackling topics from voter registration to fire safety standards. Join Lambo and Grambo as they dive into the minutiae of obscure bills, from regulating corner caucuses to updating voter registration systems and debating cannabis laws—and yes, even the state of public hearings and emergency services funding. Stay tuned for insights on the challenging balance between maintaining transparency and managing thousands of legislative proposals. And don’t miss the chat about the woes of Academy training, fire codes, and the nuances of implied consent. All this while celebrating a co-host's birthday with cupcakes and cookies—could there be a sweeter way to discuss politics?
00:00 Introduction and Catching Up
00:36 Legislative Overload: Bills and Meetings
01:27 Transparency in Legislative Processes
05:27 Election and Voter Registration Bills
07:37 Gambling and Liquor Legislation
09:33 Public Safety and Fire Training
13:07 Fire Safety Standards Debate
20:52 Police Training and Non-Residential Academy
28:06 Implied Consent and Driver's License Suspensions
31:03 Civics Education and Voter Registration in Schools
33:26 Cannabis Legislation Updates
35:01 Conclusion and Personal Notes
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Potholes and Politics: Bills, Brawls, and Birthday Cupcakes!
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00:00 Introduction and Catching Up
00:36 Legislative Overload: Bills and Meetings
01:27 Transparency in Legislative Processes
05:27 Election and Voter Registration Bills
07:37 Gambling and Liquor Legislation
09:33 Public Safety and Fire Training
13:07 Fire Safety Standards Debate
20:52 Police Training and Non-Residential Academy
28:06 Implied Consent and Driver's License Suspensions
31:03 Civics Education and Voter Registration in Schools
33:26 Cannabis Legislation Updates
35:01 Conclusion and Personal Notes
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