Join Angela, Scott and Justin to hear a recap of the 2020 Georgia Legislative Session on bills passed, the budget picture and more on k-12 public education. The Session changed drastically from after the March suspension to the June reconvening. Learn the details and priorities that surfaced due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Episode 11: 2020 Georgia Legislative Session Recap

Angela, Scott and Justin discuss the federal and state financial response to COVID-19. Learn updates from the Georgia House and Senate Joint Appropriations virtual meeting and speculation for the General Assembly to reconvene and complete the session.

Episode 10: Where we are now, where we may go

Angela and Scott recap events over the last week within the Georgia General Assembly. They take us from crossover day, suspension of the 2020 legislative session, all the way through the state and federal response to COVID-19. Learn where the state budget and current public education legislation stands at this point in the session and all the details of how we got here. Politics vs. health crisis.

Episode 9: 2020 Crossover Day, Session Suspended, COVID-19

Join the GSBA lobbying team and hear about this week's legislative update under the gold dome. Get updates on the state budget process and important public education legislation.

Episode 8: Capitol Watch 2.28.20

Listen to Justin, Angela and Scott discuss the 2020 Georgia legislative session and where the state budget, public education bills and politics stand at this point in the process.

Episode 7: 2020 Georgia Legislative Update

This segment focuses on Advocacy 102, the federal budget. Scott Bierman, GSBA Legislative Services Associate has significant experience dealing with the federal budget during his time in DC as a congressional staffer on the hill. Hear how the process works and what is important to pay attention to.

Episode 6, Advocacy 102, The Federal Budget

This episode focuses on what initiatives and direction State School Superintendent Richard Woods, is focused and the role of the Chief of Staff at the department. Segments: State Wide Collaboration- 9:32 Budget Cuts- 16:12 Standards- 21:33 Advocacy Advice- 33:51 Matt’s Final Thoughts- 38:05

Episode 5, Matt Jones, Chief of Staff, Georgia Department of Education

We are beginning a series of podcasts on advocating to your state and federal legislators. In this episode, we are discussing advocacy 101, beginning with the basics, to build a foundation to successful conversations with state legislators.

Episode 4, Advocacy 101

In this GSBA podcast episode 3, hear Angela Palm, GSBA Director for Policy and Legislative Services and Scott Bierman, GSBA Legislative Services Associate walk us through the 2019 legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly. We will learn what bills made the final cut this year and what may be left for consideration in the second session of this 155th term.

GSBA Podcast Episode 3: 2019 GSBA Legislative Session Recap

Listen as Angela Palm, GSBA Director for Policy and Legislative Services and Scott Bierman, GSBA Legislative Services Associate discuss the Georgia General Assembly's crossover day. Learn what actions were taken and what to expect for the remainder of the legislative session.

GSBA: Episode 2, Capitol Watch Crossover Day Recap, 3.8.19

Listen to the latest on what is impacting public education during this legislative session at the Georgia State Capitol with Angela Palm, GSBA Director for Policy and Legislative Services and Scott Biermann, Legislative Services Associate.

GSBA: Episode 1, Capitol Watch Feb 22, 2019

The Georgia School Boards Association's podcast for public education advocacy, hot topics and best practices.

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