We are joined by Bryan Slone, President of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Bryan’s background includes working in the Reagan Administration as a lobbyist for the IRS, and helping write the 1986 Tax Reform Bill with Congressman Hal Daub. He also worked as a tax attorney in Germany after the Wall came down. […] The post 35 – Bryan Slone, Nebraska State Chamber – Politics, Beer & Baseball appeared first on Parsons PR.

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35 – Bryan Slone, Nebraska State Chamber – Politics, Beer & Baseball

The Nebraska Legislature is considering proposals to expand high-speed internet service in rural areas. Supported by Gov. Pete Ricketts and a diverse alliance of farm, business and school groups, we discuss with Andy Pollock, former Executive Director/General Counsel for the Nebraska Public Service Commission, and now lobbyist/attorney who’s leading the charge for more service across […] The post 34 – The Future of Broadband in Nebraska appeared first on Parsons PR.

34 – The Future of Broadband in Nebraska

On this episode we are joined by Lancaster County (Nebraska) Commissioner Sean Flowerday and Josh Moenning, Director of New Power Nebraska and Mayor of Norfolk, Nebraska. We discuss the opportunity for Lincoln and Lancaster County to attract wind energy developers. Currently the County has the most restrictive rules for wind energy development. A new proposal […] The post 33 – Wind Energy; Open for Business? appeared first on Parsons PR.

33 – Wind Energy; Open for Business?

On this episode of Pints & Politics w/Dan Parsons, we discuss the challenges of keeping a downtown business and residential district thriving during a world-wide pandemic. Our guests are Todd Ogden, President & CEO, Downtown Lincoln Association and Ann Ringlein, Manager, Lincoln Running Company. Our Sponsors: Downtown Lincoln Association – Don’t forget to shop local […] The post 32 – Downtown Lincoln – Thriving in Challenging Times appeared first on Parsons PR.

32 – Downtown Lincoln – Thriving in Challenging Times

On this episode of Pints & Politics with Dan Parsons, we talk with Keep the Money in Nebraska, a political committee supporting a series of ballot measures to expand, tax and regulate casino gaming in Nebraska. Voters will decide on Nov. 3, 2020. Our guests are Lance Morgan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ho-Chunk, […] The post 31 – Expanded Gambling; It’s your choice Nebraska appeared first on Parsons PR.

31 – Expanded Gambling; It’s your choice Nebraska

On Episode #30 we ask Tom Lorenz, the manager of Pinnacle Bank Arena, a world-class concert and sports arena and Jeff Maul, veteran director of the Lincoln, Nebraska Convention & Visitors Bureau – when will it be safe to once again stay at a hotel and attend a concert? Our Sponsors: Pinnacle Bank Arena is […] The post 30 – Heads in Beds, Butts in Seats – after COVID appeared first on Parsons PR.

30 – Heads in Beds, Butts in Seats – after COVID

  On this episode of Pints & Politics with Dan Parsons we feature three leading experts on renewable energy – Josh Moenning, Mayor of Norfolk, Nebr; David Levy, a long-time attorney and lobbyist and one of the pioneers of renewable energy; and Vanessa Silke, an attorney and lobbyist for craft beer, water and renewable energy. […] The post 29 – The State of Renewable Energy in Nebraska appeared first on Parsons PR.

29 – The State of Renewable Energy in Nebraska

On this episode of Pints & Politics with Dan Parsons (during the COVID-19 health emergency) we retreat to the beautiful backyard of Chef and Author Kevin Shinn to talk about how politics could learn a thing or two about the hospitality of the restaurant industry. And we wash it all down with several locally sourced […] The post #28 – Hospitality and Politics in Chef Kevin Shinn’s Backyard appeared first on Parsons Brandcamp & PR.

#28 – Hospitality and Politics in Chef Kevin Shinn’s Backyard

On Episode #27 we sit down with Lance Morgan, President and CEO of Ho-Chunk, Inc., the award-winning economic development corporation owned by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. Established in 1994 in Winnebago, Nebraska with one employee, Ho-Chunk, Inc. has grown to over 1,000 employees. The post #27 – The amazing story of Ho-Chunk, Inc. and its founder Lance Morgan appeared first on Parsons Brandcamp & PR.

#27 – The amazing story of Ho-Chunk, Inc. and its founder Lance Morgan

Episode #26 features conversation about a proposed ballot issue that would authorize casino gambling at Nebraska horse racing tracks. Guests: Lance Morgan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ho-Chunk, Inc. the economic development corporation owned by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska; and Lynne Schuller, Executive Vice President of The Nebraska Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association […] The post #26 – Horses, Casinos and the Politics of Gambling appeared first on Parsons Brandcamp & PR.

#26 – Horses, Casinos and the Politics of Gambling

From Palm Pilots to Cambridge Analytica we discuss the evolution of political digital strategies with two highly connected and successful political strategists – a Republican and a Democrat – while enjoying classic fall adult beverages. The post 24 – Digital Politics with Thomlison & Comstock – “Who the f#%$ is Dan Quayle?” appeared first on Parsons Brandcamp & PR.

24 – Digital Politics with Thomlison & Comstock – “Who the f#%$ is Dan Quayle?”

We’re back! After a brief hiatus Pints & Politics has returned. And what a return it is…Pints & Politics version 2.0 debuted LIVE on the outside stage at Lincoln Calling, Lincoln, Nebraska’s annual non profit festival featuring music, art, innovation and more. Guests include Senator Anna Wishart, Senator Adam Morfeld, City Councilman Richard Meginnis and […] The post 23 – We’re Back! Season 2 Premiere LIVE @ Lincoln Calling appeared first on Parsons Brandcamp & PR.

23 – We’re Back! Season 2 Premiere LIVE @ Lincoln Calling

How did we get from a contentious fight in the state legislature to a successful compromise? We begin the Craft Beer Peace Summit with Kim Kavulak, Co-Owner of Nebraska Brewing Company and Dave Tims, President and General Manager of Premier-Midwest Beverage Company. Also joining Dan is Vanessa Silke of Baird Holm, LLP and Abbey Gillick of Quality […] The post 22 – Post LB632 Collaborations appeared first on Parsons Brandcamp & PR.

22 – Post LB632 Collaborations

Amy Tabor, General Manager of Open Harvest Co-op Grocery joins us along with Marcus Powers, Co-Founder of Zipline Brewing. Open Harvest is working with the City of Lincoln to find a way to allow Open Harvest to be able to sell Craft Beer and other alcoholic beverages from their storefront on 1618 South Street in Lincoln […] The post 21 – Open Harvest and Buying Local appeared first on Parsons Brandcamp & PR.

21 – Open Harvest and Buying Local

Local homebrewers join the podcast this week to talk about getting into homebrewing and what resources are available to support their craft. Jeff Anderson, Vice President of Lincoln Lagers, joins us to talk about how the Lagers group supports the growing homebrew movement in Lincoln as well as local resources. Gwyn Evans also joins us. Gwyn […] The post 20 – Home Brewing appeared first on Parsons Brandcamp & PR.

20 – Home Brewing

Each week we bring together a craft beer connoisseur and a purveyor of politics to find a new craft brew to taste and new stories to tell.

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