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The Inflation Reduction Act is boosting Georgia’s economy #georgia

December 20, 2024 at 6:35 PM

Rachel Walsh

@rchlwlsh.bsky.social

Leaders in #Georgia have used funds from the Inflation Reduction Act to lower healthcare costs, support farmers and agriculture, and lead the nation's renewable energy economy.
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#NewDEALer Levar Stoney is leading huge investments in affordable housing #virginia

December 20, 2024 at 6:35 PM

Rachel Walsh

@rchlwlsh.bsky.social

#NewDEALer @levarstoney.bsky.social has had an amazing year in Richmond – he and his team surpassed their affordable housing goals, breaking ground on over 3,000 units in just over a year.
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#NewDEALer @CA Senator Josh Becker’s new data privacy bill will keep our most important informarion secure #privacy #technology #california

December 20, 2024 at 6:35 PM

Rachel Walsh

@rchlwlsh.bsky.social

This #AI bill by #NewDEALer Josh Becker is something out of a sci-fi movie – but in a world where personal data is a currency, it couldn't be more important. His bill become law in September!
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#NewDEALers Dylan Roberts and Meghan Lukens are creating career pathways to rural healthcare #colorado

December 20, 2024 at 6:35 PM

Rachel Walsh

@rchlwlsh.bsky.social

To help bring more doctors to rural communities in #Colorado, #NewDEALers @meghanlukens.bsky.social and Dylan Roberts created a program that places med students in underserved areas. A great way for students to build skills and for patients to receive quality care.
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Everything you need to know about the CHIPS and Science Act in #Oregon #microchips #bidenharris

December 20, 2024 at 6:35 PM

Rachel Walsh

@rchlwlsh.bsky.social

The Oregon legislature – and particularly #NewDEALer and Congresswoman-elect Janelle Bynum - have leveraged the CHIPS Act so well, creating new pathways to STEM careers for students and adding millions to the state's tech industry.
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#NewDEALer Jon Mitchell is expanding New Bedford’s first time home buyer program 🏠 #massachusetts #housing

December 20, 2024 at 6:35 PM

Rachel Walsh

@rchlwlsh.bsky.social

This first time home buyer program from #NewDEALer @jonmitchellnb.bsky.social helps New Bedford residents with down payments, getting more people in homes and helping to build generational wealth.
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#NewDEALer @irene shin helps Virginians keep the AC on during dangerous temperatures #virginia #extremeweather #heatwave

December 20, 2024 at 6:35 PM

Rachel Walsh

@rchlwlsh.bsky.social

This bill from #NewDEALer @ireneforva.bsky.social is so needed. It keeps utility companies from cutting off AC or heat for those who have missed payments in extreme temperatures. There's no reason why being late on your bills means you should freeze to death!!!
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#NewDEALer Amanda Gonzalez is expanding #votingrights in #Colorado

December 20, 2024 at 6:35 PM

Rachel Walsh

@rchlwlsh.bsky.social

I LOVED getting to see #NewDEALer Amanda Gonzalez's work in #Colorado to help incarcerated voters cast ballots come to fruition. A great reminder that many people are eligible to vote but are held back by barriers.
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#NewDEALer Zach Klein’s Project Taillight is helping folks across #Columbus #ohio #goodidea

December 20, 2024 at 6:35 PM

Rachel Walsh

@rchlwlsh.bsky.social

Columbus's Project Taillight (from #NewDEALer @cityattyklein.bsky.social) is a great idea for both helping people get needed car repairs and reducing interactions with police. It expertly marries the need to lower costs AND improve public safety.

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December 20, 2024 at 6:35 PM

Rachel Walsh

@rchlwlsh.bsky.social

Here's to an even bigger 2025 for #AnHonorableProfession!

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December 13, 2024 at 5:56 PM

Rachel Walsh

@rchlwlsh.bsky.social

And as a bonus, I have to mention that I got to make *MY* #AnHonorableProfession debut this year with our DNC recap episode! I loved talking with Ryan and Debbie about what Democrats did well at the DNC and what they could improve on.
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Road to November Series & DNC Recap

Milwaukee County Supervisor Marcelia Nicholson on Advocacy, Teaching, and the Power of Baked Goods

December 13, 2024 at 5:56 PM

Rachel Walsh

@rchlwlsh.bsky.social

I am so bummed I wasn't able to sit in on this interview with Milwaukee County Supervisor Marcelia Nicholson but it's still a top episode for me! Hearing her talk is so refreshing and makes me optimistic about the future of the country and the caliber of our leaders.
youtu.be/c4MzHTQ4FrE

Lanae Erickson on Third Way’s Post-Election Poll

December 13, 2024 at 5:56 PM

Rachel Walsh

@rchlwlsh.bsky.social

AHP was lucky to get a preview of @thirdway.bsky.social's phenomenal post-election polling from Lanae Erickson. As I tried to make sense of the results, I found the poll insights to be very helpful and Lanae's presentation of the findings to be deeply human AND strategic.
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Colorado Representative Meghan Lukens Leads the “Western Slope Way”

December 13, 2024 at 5:56 PM

Rachel Walsh

@rchlwlsh.bsky.social

Post-election, I find myself going back to this conversation with @meghanlukens.bsky.social, where she talks about finding areas of compromise and treating her colleagues with respect no matter what. Her episode feels like required listening heading into 2025
youtu.be/dQVh3_Y4ylE

Assemblymember Alex Bores on the Role of AI in Politics

December 13, 2024 at 5:56 PM

Rachel Walsh

@rchlwlsh.bsky.social

It's always a pleasure to hear from @alexbores.bsky.social. And while he (of course!) shares some great insights on AI and tech in government, I really appreciated his political philosophy, as well as his drive to prove that government can be a force of good.
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Mayor Phillip Jones on the Year of the Youth

December 13, 2024 at 5:56 PM

Rachel Walsh

@rchlwlsh.bsky.social

I still can't believe Mayor Phillip Jones took time the DAY BEFORE HIS WEDDING to talk to Debbie and I about everything happening in Newport News. I love his model for the "Year of the Youth," and we got to talk about how much we both love Annapolis.
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Secretary of State Steve Simon Wants High Turnout and Low Drama this November

December 13, 2024 at 5:56 PM

Rachel Walsh

@rchlwlsh.bsky.social

@mnstevesimon.bsky.social earns the award for quote of the year when it comes to elections: "High turnout, low drama." Secretary Simon touches on all the components key to strengthening democracy: voting rights, election security, and year-round civic engagement.
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