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April 24, 2023 76 mins

"The government exists for one reason, and that is to secure YOUR individual, natural rights. Any government that fails to do that is useless. Any government that does anything else is oppressive.” - S. Marshall Wilson

 

About S. Marshall Wilson:

Marshall Wilson is the husband of a formidable US Navy woman, father of nine children, and a retired combat-veteran Infantry Officer. He is a former Christian missionary from 2016-2020, he is a West Virginia Delegate (State Representative), and a 2020 candidate for West Virginia Governor.

Marshall is a Ph.D. Candidate in Public Policy (National Security), and is currently an instructor for the “Military Operations” Master of Arts program at Liberty University. He holds an Executive Master of Arts in National Security Affairs from The Institute of World Politics in Washington, DC. 

 

About Todd Williams:

Todd Williams is a managing partner and Director of Operations in the professional telecommunications firm Anan Communications. 

Todd is also the Owner of Todd Williams Photography, where for several years he has been capturing nature's beauty. In recent years, he has spent much of this time in West Virginia focused on the beauty therein. Todd has various works in both private and corporate collections. He is a juried fine arts photographer at Tamarack: The Best of West Virginia, located in Beckley. Most recently, Todd's work was published in the international book Plus One Collection. His image was chosen from over 500 photographers worldwide, for this book with all proceeds going to charity.

Most importantly, Todd is an active and effective citizen proponent of the Principles of Liberty in West Virginia.
 

 

In today's episode:

  • Tracking a bill from proposal through enactment.
  • The step-by-step process of finding and tracking a state bill.
  • The Patriot Act and the authorizations the government has to collect data and information on it's citizens.
  • The difference between intelligence and information.
  • Fusion centers, what they are and what they do.
  • How new bills and amendments are introduced, and legislative tactics used to halt, amend, or stop a bill.
  • Understanding how to read a proposed new bill and any amendments.
  • The role your House of Delegates plays in the enactment of a new bill, and how you can hold your Delegates accountable.
  • How to find session dates in the Legislative Journal.
     

If you have questions about a specific bill, please  comment, or get in touch so we can answer your questions!

 

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 Special Shout out to Brian Sexton, host of Intentional Encourager Podcast for the intentional encouragement!

 

Audio and show notes by Premier Podcast Promotions

Theme Song Vocals by: Gwynneth C. Wilson

Theme Song Words by: S. Marshall Wilson

Theme Song Music by: Jason Bentley

Logo by: Russell Columbo - Zspace Motion Graphics

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