State Bytes

Elizabeth Emerson of Goff Public came on the pod September 29 to talk about the state’s heavily targeted battle for the House and Senate. We discuss the issues candidates are running on and learn about her sports allegiances!

Brian Dempsey and Anna Lucey of Dempsey Lucey & Associates joined us October 7 to talk all things Massachusetts. We discuss the two ballot measures voters will decide and how the coronavirus pandemic has affected and will continue to affect the legislative session. Brian and Anna also share the television shows they’ve been binging recently!

We welcomed Jamie Feehan of Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer to the pod October 1 to discuss the state’s gubernatorial and attorney races. We get an education on how Vermont’s districts work and Jamie also breaks down what is likely to transpire during the next legislative session. We end the show learning about a new British crime drama!

Brad Alexander of Impact Public Affairs visited the pod September 30 to talk about the upcoming state House and Senate elections in the Peach State and the impact of specific retirements from the legislature. Brad also laments about his favorite football team!

Jim Hedrick of H2 Government Relations sat down with us virtually on September 29 to talk about the state’s gubernatorial race and what might be in store for the Governor’s future. Jim also gives us some background on how the state’s legislative districts are comprised. We also learn about a new book to add to our lists!

Mike Saxl of MaineStreet Solutions came on the pod September 29 to give us the lay of the land in Maine – a state that has a highly contested U.S. Senate race that could affect down ballot races. He also breaks down what happened when the session abruptly drew to a close due to the pandemic and what will likely be on the docket in 2021. Mike then tells us what his last meal on earth would be! 

Friend of the pod Lenny Lopes, of The Victor Group, sat down with us virtually on September 28. Lenny talks about recent shifts within the Democratic Party in Rhode Island and how that will continue to affect the work of the Legislature.

We welcomed Chris Lyon from Lewis, Longman and Walker to talk all things Florida on September 25. It’s another big election year for the Panhandle State and Chris leads a data-driven conversation about registered voter party breakdown and mail-in ballots. We learned about constitutional amendments that could drive voters to the polls. And, we got the scoop on the Governor’s new law and order proposals. Chris also starts a controversial conversation about burger joints!

Kim Robak of Mueller Robak LLC joined us September 24 to talk about turnout and enthusiasm and how these things could affect federal and state races this cycle. Kim gives us a primer on the state’s unique legislature -- the Unicameral. She also gives some recommendations for those of us that have already watched everything on our streaming lists!

Jason Kreizenbeck of Lobby Idaho joined us September 23 to talk about how the Legislature responded to the pandemic as well as some important retirements from the Legislature. Jason also shares his new favorite show to binge!