EPISODES

Pod Virginia 9/17/21 Pod Virginia 9/17/21

Why should VA localities want public sector unions?

The Transition Team analyzes Rep. Don Beyer's proposal to mandate COVID vaccines for train and air travel. Then they answer a listener message about the state of House of Delegates races. Thomas and Michael also interview David Broder and Tammie Wondong of SEIU 512 about collective bargaining for public employees, and reasons why localities should support it.

Pod Virginia 3/12/21 Pod Virginia 3/12/21

Why does Virginia need campaign finance reform?

Del. Marcus Simon (D-Falls Church), Chairman of the House Privileges and Elections Committee, and Shruti Shah with the Coalition for Integrity brief the Transition Team on the need for campaign finance reform in Virginia. We discuss a history of perceived corruption in the legislature and the fact that any person or corporation can contribute an unlimited amount of money. Finally, we preview the campaign finance reform study that passed in the General Assembly this year.