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Emily Waggoner of The States Project: WCPT 820 Interview
Richard Chew is joined by Emily Waggoner, director of political strategy at The States Project. The discussion highlighted the role of state legislatures in shaping everyday life and the importance of competitive state elections. Here are a few highlights from the conversation:- Waggoner described how state legislators influence public schools, taxes, personal freedoms, and other daily concerns. The States Project advises state legislative candidates on campaigns and their work in office.- First-time candidates often need guidance navigating campaigns and connecting with voters; experienced legislators can mentor new candidates.- Voters are emphasizing affordability, including lower costs and strong public schools. Potential state-level measures discussed included paid family and medical leave, prescription drug affordability, and free school meals.- Waggoner identified Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota as opportunities for Democratic legislative control, and discussed Iowa legislative races as important to a potential governor’s ability to uphold vetoes. Opportunities in Arizona, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina were also noted.- Fair legislative and congressional maps, checks on political power, and independent oversight were discussed as important levers of accountability. Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views). Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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