//podcastplus.net/feed/capitol-chats-across-the-aisle-with-iasb~5fffbb4f IASB's government relations team, and their guests, provides updates, background and need-to-know information for Iowa's public school advocates and school board members. Additionally, check out our other podcast, BoardCast for hot topics and best practices in school finance, board governance, legal and policy issues, HR and more: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1684684 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:21:08 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/583192/8724695-season-2-episode-9-june-legislative-resolutions-committee-lrc-recap.mp3 Liz Brennan, chair of the LRC, joins our government relations team to discuss the role of the LRC in developing IASB’s legislative platform and what specific issues they’re planning to focus on this year.  Fri, 18 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/583192/8724695-season-2-episode-9-june-legislative-resolutions-committee-lrc-recap.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/583192/8592693-season-2-episode-8-2021-legislative-session-wrap-up.mp3 Join our government relations team as they break down everything from the 2021 legislative session. They provide updates on wins for public education, what caused some disappointment, why Zoom advocacy might just be here to stay, and how you can use it to your advantage when talking to legislators.  Wed, 26 May 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/583192/8592693-season-2-episode-8-2021-legislative-session-wrap-up.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/583192/8262379-season-2-episode-7-second-funnel-recap.mp3?blob_id=37437668 Our government relations team provides a rundown of everything that survived—and didn't survive—the legislature's second funnel deadline, from preschool expansion to property tax changes. Plus, learn which bills still need your advocacy to reach the finish line this year.  Fri, 02 Apr 2021 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/583192/8262379-season-2-episode-7-second-funnel-recap.mp3?blob_id=37437668 https://www.buzzsprout.com/583192/8187369-season-2-episode-6-march-rec-meeting-breakdown.mp3?blob_id=36980817 IASB's Shawn Snyder gives a recap of the March 2021  Revenue Estimating Conference (REC) meeting and shares some optimism as we pass the one year mark since the pandemic began. Mon, 22 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/583192/8187369-season-2-episode-6-march-rec-meeting-breakdown.mp3?blob_id=36980817 https://www.buzzsprout.com/583192/8083088-season-2-episode-5-first-funnel-recap.mp3?blob_id=36361915 Join our government relations team as they breakdown what did and did not survive the legislature's first funnel deadline. Stay up to speed on which bills—good, bad or in between—that need your advocacy and attention as the session progresses.  Fri, 05 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/583192/8083088-season-2-episode-5-first-funnel-recap.mp3?blob_id=36361915 https://www.buzzsprout.com/583192/7278772-season-2-episode-4-2021-condition-of-the-state-recap.mp3?blob_id=31616956 Join our government relations team as they breakdown the policy initiatives proposed by Governor Kim Reynolds in her Condition of the State address, including an in-person instruction requirement, various school choice initiatives and her proposed funding amounts. The governor gave her annual address on Jan. 12, 2021. Additionally, you can read IASB's analysis of the governor's school aid recommendation . Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/583192/7278772-season-2-episode-4-2021-condition-of-the-state-recap.mp3?blob_id=31616956 https://www.buzzsprout.com/583192/6839911-season-2-episode-3-december-2020-rec-meeting-breakdown.mp3?blob_id=28957174 As 2020 comes to a close, IASB school finance expert Shawn Snyder provides a mostly positive analysis of the recent Revenue Estimating Conference (REC) meeting. He gives an update on their revenue projections and what he thinks we could see for a possible Supplemental State Aid (SSA) rate. Mon, 14 Dec 2020 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/583192/6839911-season-2-episode-3-december-2020-rec-meeting-breakdown.mp3?blob_id=28957174 https://www.buzzsprout.com/583192/6237868-season-2-episode-2-2020-election-results-analysis.mp3?blob_id=25934968 Dive into state-level election results with IASB Lobbyist Emily Piper as she provides an update on the makeup of the Iowa House and Senate and what it means as we head toward the legislative session in January. Thu, 05 Nov 2020 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/583192/6237868-season-2-episode-2-2020-election-results-analysis.mp3?blob_id=25934968 https://www.buzzsprout.com/583192/5896180-season-2-episode-1-october-rec-meeting-breakdown.mp3?blob_id=24328774 IASB’s Shawn Snyder provides a breakdown of the Revenue Estimating Conference’s (REC) meeting this week and gives us a look into the future as we continue to see the impacts of COVID-19 on our economy. Wed, 14 Oct 2020 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/583192/5896180-season-2-episode-1-october-rec-meeting-breakdown.mp3?blob_id=24328774 https://www.buzzsprout.com/583192/3970286-episode-10-rec-update-legislative-preview-amid-covid-19.mp3?blob_id=15137504 As we continue to weather the COVID-19 pandemic, the REC met to revise its revenue projections and the legislature will resume their session on June 3. IASB school finance expert Shawn Snyder and lobbyist Emily Piper explain how these two events effect K-12 education in the coming months.  Fri, 29 May 2020 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/583192/3970286-episode-10-rec-update-legislative-preview-amid-covid-19.mp3?blob_id=15137504