Robertson County Democratic Party Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Joshua Sales, Candidate for US House District 7

This week we welcome special guest Joshua Sales who is running to represent US House District 7. This interview covers everything from what motivated Joshua to run for office, to how his policies differ from his opponent, Matt Van Epps, and even how we can turn Spirit Airlines into a nationalized transportation system!     Find everything you need to know about Joshua, his policies, and how you can support at his website: https://sales4congress.com/ [https://sales4congress.com/]   Save Spirit Airlines! https://letsbuyspiritair.com/ [https://letsbuyspiritair.com/]

Why All The Redistricting?

We're back! And man, has a lot happened in the few weeks we've been out... Kailee and Morgan return to Neighbors Helping Neighbors to discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling regarding the Voting Rights Act and how Tennessee, among many other states, are taking immediate advantage of this ruling to create new congressional district maps that disenfranchise Black voters.    Updates on Immigration Package - more info at https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Schedule/Default [https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Schedule/Default] SB 1464/HB 2506: Signed SB 1880/HB 1639: Signed SB 1881/HB 1640: Signed SB 1486/HB 2018: Passed - sent to Governor SB 2108: No update from 3/31 Committee meeting HB 1711 - taken off Subcommittee calendar

Supporting Local Nonprofits

This week Kailee and Morgan provide an introduction to some local non-profits that provide support and assistance across the state of TN. Links below for all organizations discussed if you are interested in getting involved or donating to a good cause - remember, any amount helps!!  ACLU of TN: https://www.aclu-tn.org/ [https://www.aclu-tn.org/] PENCIL: https://pencil.org/ [https://pencil.org/]  DonorsChoose: https://www.donorschoose.org/ [https://www.donorschoose.org/]  Indivisible: https://indivisible.org/ [https://indivisible.org/]  United Ministries Food Bank: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedMinistriesFoodBank/ [https://www.facebook.com/UnitedMinistriesFoodBank/] Feeding America: https://www.feedingamerica.org/ [https://www.feedingamerica.org/]    Updates on Immigration Package - more info at https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Schedule/Default [https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Schedule/Default] SB 1464/HB 2506: Passed - sent to Governor SB 1880/HB 1639: Passed - sent to Governor SB 1881: Passed - waiting on HB 1640 HB 2018 Passed - waiting on SB 1486 SB 2108: No update from 3/31 Committee meeting April 13th:  * HB 1640 @ 2:00pm House Floor Session  April 14th: * HB 1711 @ 12:00pm Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee  * SB 1486 @ 2:30pm Senate Floor Session

How TN is Privatizing Education

This week, Morgan and Kailee discuss where the future of public education is headed in the state of TN and policies that are clearly motivated by a desire to privatize the education sector.  Link for State Education Report Card: https://tdepublicschools.ondemand.sas.com/state/assessment [https://tdepublicschools.ondemand.sas.com/state/assessment]  Link to WalletHub report: https://wallethub.com/edu/e/states-with-the-best-schools/5335 [https://wallethub.com/edu/e/states-with-the-best-schools/5335]    Updated hearing dates on Immigration Package - more info at https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Schedule/Default [https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Schedule/Default] SB 1464/HB 2506: Passed - sent to Governor SB 1880/HB 1639: Passed - sent to Governor SB 1486: Referred to Senate Calendar Committee (no date set) SB 2108: No update from 3/31 Committee meeting   April 6th:  * SB 1881 @ 3:00pm Senate Floor Session * HB 2018 @ 2:00pm House Floor Session  April 8th:  * HB 1640 @ 2:30pm State and Local Government Committee * HB 1711 @ 12:30pm Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee   Register to vote by Monday, April 6th! Information and resources for TN residents on how to register to vote or check your registration status can be found at https://sos.tn.gov/elections  [https://sos.tn.gov/elections]

Why Protesting Matters

Join us this week as Morgan and Kailee discuss why it is so important to participate in local protests, not only to make your voice heard but also to stay connected with your community. We hope to see you at one of the upcoming events!    Updated hearing dates on Immigration Package - more info at https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Schedule/Default [https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Schedule/Default] SB 1464/HB 2506: Passed; awaiting final signatures HB 1639: Passed; waiting on Senate (SB 1880) HB 2018: Referred to Calendar and Rules Committee (no date set) SB 1881: Referred to Senate Committee (no date set) March 30th:  * SB 1880 @ 3:00pm Senate Message Calendar (Senate Floor Session) March 31st:  * SB 1486 @ 8:30am Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee * HB 1711 and HB 1640 @ 11:00am State & Local Government Committee  * SB 2108 @ 1:00pm Senate State and Local Government Committee   Register to vote by Monday, April 6th! Information and resources for TN residents on how to register to vote or check your registration status can be found at https://sos.tn.gov/elections  [https://sos.tn.gov/elections]