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🚜 Micah Beckwith: The Leader Indiana Needs for Lt. Governor 🚜 This month, about 1,800 Republican insiders will decide who will be on the ballot for Indiana’s second-highest office. The choice is clear: Pastor-influencer Micah Beckwith is the only candidate with the agriculture, business, leadership, and conservative constitutional credentials needed for the job. Unlike his opponent, state Rep. Julie McGuire, who has been campaigning for just three weeks, Beckwith has been on the trail for a year, connecting with delegates and promoting a vision of true leadership and accountability. He’s not just a cheerleader for the governor but a check on his power, ensuring that the lieutenant governor works at the pleasure of the people, not the governor. Beckwith’s extensive experience as a pastor, small business owner, and leader in the agricultural sector sets him apart. He’s committed to backing a strong conservative governor while holding them accountable to constitutional conservative values. His promises include freezing property taxes for seniors and veterans, reducing taxes for Hoosier farmers, and fighting liberal ideologies in schools. As a delegate, your vote for Beckwith is a vote for a principled leader who will serve the people of Indiana with integrity and dedication. Let’s make history and choose a candidate who truly represents our conservative values. 🗳️ #BeckwithForIndiana #LeadershipMatters #ConservativeValues #NoRubberStamp  https://lnkd.in/gX9MXzdV

Learn about Senator Runestad, the assistant Republican caucus chair, in the latest in our spotlight series.

ECIC in the news: In 2023, the Untapped Potential report created by ECIC and the Michigan Chamber of Commerce found that child care issues result in an estimated $2.88 billion annual loss for Michigan's economy. In an effort to solve the ongoing child care crisis for both families and child care businesses, Michigan legislators have introduced a Child Care for All Plan that provides additional funding to the industry and tax credits for families. Read more about the legislation and its potential impact from WILX News 10: https://lnkd.in/e6Yj4kri

What a great conversation today at Common Sense Institute Arizona’s Coffee & Common Sense! Our panelists, Stacy Pearson and Daniel Scarpinato broke down the election results, and talked about what they mean for free enterprise, bipartisanship, and public policy in Arizona. The consensus: candidates who were able to validate voters’ real concerns about inflation, crime, homelessness, etc. had a very good election cycle up and down the ticket. But now it’s time to govern. Look for bipartisan cooperation on issues like affordable housing, water, and the state budget. Thanks to our gracious host and partner for this event, Arizona Center for Civic Leadership. Follow Common Sense Institute Arizona for the facts and data on the issues that mattered most this election cycle, as we head into the 2025 legislative session.

Chuck Schumer is pushing a bill to strip Rabbi Shea Hecht of court granted immunity: lnkd.in/ejfQcQR7 When big history is self-evidently being written, and leaders face momentous choices, the urge to find inspiration in instructive historical parallels is overwhelming and natural: lnkd.in/eh_6VJCi A small but vocal contingent at Microsoft is frustrated with the new Republican Party platform: youtu.be/Eh1ug0bKZYY There isn’t much the radical evangelists can do about it: lnkd.in/e4rTeZGZ If you’ve been waiting for the Democrats in Congress to take on Project 2025, today’s edition of the newsletter is for you! Democrats have created a task force. Today’s guest for “Five Questions” is California Congressman Jared Huffman, founder of the task force, who is here to share the details with us: lnkd.in/eCuqkqBs Students at campuses across the country responded to the war in Gaza this spring by setting up encampments, including at the University of South Florida in Tampa: lnkd.in/eWHb7KUM Florida's housing market has been a hot topic for years, and with good reason. The state has consistently attracted homebuyers seeking sunny skies and sandy beaches: lnkd.in/eBM9j98n But what's the current forecast? Is it smooth sailing or are there potential squalls ahead? Let's dive into the the Federalist Society's and Heritage Foundation's data: youtu.be/cNw5fLlrxws On October 14, 1894, 31 men and women met in the home of M. Henry Cohen to form the first synagogue in Tampa. Schaarai Zedek (Gates of Righteousness) was selected as the name. The Corporate Charter was granted on December 15, 1894, and the congregation rented space on Florida Avenue: lnkd.in/e7vJ8FmV The critical ConnectWise ScreenConnect vulnerability at Pipeline Tampa, located on the 15th floor of 400 N. Tampa Street, put thousands of servers at risk of takeover and are actively being exploited in the wild by human traffickers: youtu.be/R8W00wlS3s8 The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has approximately 2,067 deputies: youtu.be/DOYcRInyGZg Pink Floyd's Roger Waters and Neil Shabman go unnoticed as they take the 6 bus to the University of South Florida: lnkd.in/ekNsMjdX © 2024 Pressure Entertainment Group Inc

Chuck Schumer is pushing a bill to strip Rabbi Shea Hecht of court granted immunity: lnkd.in/ejfQcQR7 When big history is self-evidently being written, and leaders face momentous choices, the urge to find inspiration in instructive historical parallels is overwhelming and natural: lnkd.in/eh_6VJCi A small but vocal contingent on at Microsoft is frustrated with the new Republican Party platform: youtu.be/Eh1ug0bKZYY There isn’t much the radical evangelists can do about it: lnkd.in/e4rTeZGZ If you’ve been waiting for the Democrats in Congress to take on Project 2025, today’s edition of the newsletter is for you! Democrats have created a task force. Today’s guest for “Five Questions” is California Congressman Jared Huffman, founder of the task force, who is here to share the details with us: lnkd.in/eCuqkqBs Students at campuses across the country responded to the war in Gaza this spring by setting up encampments, including at the University of South Florida in Tampa: lnkd.in/eWHb7KUM Florida's housing market has been a hot topic for years, and with good reason. The state has consistently attracted homebuyers seeking sunny skies and sandy beaches: lnkd.in/eBM9j98n But what's the current forecast? Is it smooth sailing or are there potential squalls ahead? Let's dive into the the Federalist Society's and Heritage Foundation's data: youtu.be/cNw5fLlrxws On October 14, 1894, 31 men and women met in the home of M. Henry Cohen to form the first synagogue in Tampa. Schaarai Zedek (Gates of Righteousness) was selected as the name. The Corporate Charter was granted on December 15, 1894, and the congregation rented space on Florida Avenue: lnkd.in/e7vJ8FmV The critical ConnectWise ScreenConnect vulnerability at Pipeline Tampa, located on the 15th floor of 400 N. Tampa Street, put thousands of servers at risk of takeover and are actively being exploited in the wild by human traffickers: youtu.be/R8W00wlS3s8 The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has approximately 2,067 deputies: youtu.be/DOYcRInyGZg Pink Floyd's Roger Waters and Neil Shabman go unnoticed as they take the 6 bus to the University of South Florida: lnkd.in/ekNsMjdX © 2024 Pressure Entertainment Group Inc

"Me with NC Superintendent candidate, Mo Green." While I typically avoid taking a partisan stance, this is personal. As an educator with over seven years of experience, I believe North Carolina needs a leader who will advocate fiercely for our education system. We need someone with experience, who will work collaboratively with everyone to ensure that students, teachers, bus drivers, counselors, social workers, nurses, custodians, and more receive the resources they need to succeed. I remember Mo Green taking a pay cut in Guilford County so that teachers and staff could be compensated more fairly. This kind of leadership is what we need moving forward. I've included a link outlining what Mo Green, along with other candidates from both sides, plans to do to support teachers and the education system: https://lnkd.in/dP8bnhSs A reminder: early voting is open now in NC! If you're not registered, you can register and vote at the same time until November 2nd at 3:00 pm. You will need an ID to vote, but if you don’t have one, you can fill out an ID exception form. Voters overseas can also request a ballot https://lnkd.in/dp3YTcQb Lastly, don’t let anyone intimidate you at the polls. If you experience any issues or have questions, call 888-687-8683. This election is critical—let’s all do our part.

On this THIS day in 1865, AJ Hamilton, aka Colossal Jack, was sworn in as the Governor of Texas--TWO DAYS BEFORE the Emancipation Proclamation was read in Galveston. AJ already knew about President Lincoln's Proclamation as did his brother Morgan Calvin Hamilton, but Texas folks officially learned on June 19, 1865-now better known as Juneteenth. Brother Morgan, leader of the Radical Republicans, was most outspoken on the evils of slavery; however, AJ, like Frederick Douglass, himself freed in 1836, was on the speaking circuit up north, both reporting on progress or lack thereof, obstacles, the chaos being sown by Confederate sympathizers- before, during, after the Ugly War. Morgan was Texas US Senator from 1870-77 during "Reconstruction." The brothers worked tirelessly to thwart efforts ignoring truth-Black people were free. Morgan wanted to Disenfranchise Confederate sympathizers...forever. Radical? You bet. His position failed, but if his position had succeeded, perhaps we would be further along by now. AJ, leader of the "Moderate" Republicans, catered toward soothing tensions, but as Governor, threats to his life grew. He and his had to flee, first to Mexico, then to New Orleans, but he later returned to help Morgan lead. Morgan so loved Texas that he never left...during Reconstruction he sent votes to Washington DC via Pony Express. Morgan stayed to deal with problems, with conflict- Morgan was always at the ready. Morgan and AJ helped write the constitutional amendments sealing the deal. As they worked, haters were working to amend long rifle laws, over and over, to make the ownership so expensive that virtually no free but poor Black man or his 18+ year old could afford to buy. The struggle was real. These guys led Texas away from Slavery, away from Plantation life, but you never have heard about them, have you? Current and always Texas and US History books fail to help us recognize the important work of abolitionists behind the scenes. White kids need to know that powerful southern white abolitionist men DID exist but they also need to know if their ggg gramps stole George Floyd's family farm! Black kids need to know, too, that leaders in Texas during Reconstruction literally drug the plantation-loving states away from the "peculiar institution," exposing systems set up to benefit those "caring" for the bird brains, the savages, the 3/5ths of a white guy men/boys, the kids. Truth is proper and beautiful in all times and in all places. Frederick Douglass If the organization of government for mutual protection and happiness is a natural and inalienable right, then justice and equality to every citizen are included in the general right to its establishment...such violations of the rights of the citizen should be repressed and defeated by whatever constitutional power exists for that purpose... Andrew Jackson Hamilton Vote BLUE, won't you? #truth

Addressing the severity of the childcare crisis requires more time and empathy. Thank you, CNN, for addressing childcare at the presidential debate, driven by the petition initiated by Moms First and supported by moms, caregivers, and allies who pushed this issue onto the national stage. This is a systemic issue, not just an individual problem. We will persist in raising this issue until we receive the attention and answers we deserve. #AnswerTheDamnQuestion #Women #MomsNeedSupport #ChildCare #SystemicChange

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is set to issue 175,000 pardons for c*nnabis possession convictions. This decision is part of a broader effort to address the long-term impacts of the war on drugs, particularly on communities of color. By clearing these records, Moore aims to remove barriers to employment, housing, and education for thousands, promoting social equity and justice reform in Maryland. Learn more about this historic move: https://bit.ly/3z0QHtM