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Colorado House District 47 Representative Ty Winter returns to the show to give us his thoughts about the special session and what to expect in the upcoming general session. Learn more at: https://www.tyhd47.com Action 22 does not endorse candidates. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to appear on Making Action Happen to discuss the issues and policies of their candidacy. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Email us at: show@action22.org Visit us at: www.action22.org

Michael Beasley returns to recap what happened during the special session and how it will impact Colorado. Learn more: https://www.action22.org Email us at: show@action22.org The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22.

We talk about the election results and share our thoughts on why it went the way it went and what happens next. Learn more: https://www.action22.org Email us at: show@action22.org Action 22 does not endorse candidates during an election season. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to appear on Making Action Happen to discuss the issues and policies of their candidacy. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22.

Welcome to our annual Halloween episode with stories about UFOs, ghosts, bigfoot, conspiracies and more. Enjoy! Learn more: https://www.action22.org Email us at: show@action22.org Action 22 does not endorse candidates during an election season. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to appear on Making Action Happen to discuss the issues and policies of their candidacy. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22.

We give a recap of the annual meeting, talk about the Pueblo mayoral debates and give our thoughts on Prop HH and Prop II. Learn more: https://www.action22.org Email us at: show@action22.org Action 22 does not endorse candidates during an election season. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to appear on Making Action Happen to discuss the issues and policies of their candidacy. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22.

Sara and Brian discuss the state of leadership in our local communities and give us a preview of the 2023 Action 22 Annual Meeting and Expo happening this Thursday and Friday, October 5th and 6th, at the UCCS Cybersecurity Building. Get your Tickets at: https://www.action22.org Email us at: show@action22.org Action 22 does not endorse candidates during an election season. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to appear on Making Action Happen to discuss the issues and policies of their candidacy. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22.

Representative Ty Winter joins us to talk about his experiences at the Colorado State Legislature representing rural Colorado. We talk about the issues, solutions and the state of things. Learn more at: https://www.tyhd47.com Action 22 does not endorse candidates during an election season. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to appear on Making Action Happen to discuss the issues and policies of their candidacy. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Email us at: show@action22.org Visit us at: www.action22.org

*Listener Discretion Advised* Tommy Fergerson of Clasp Life joins Brian on the week of September 11th to talk about veterans, healing from trauma, suicide and living life to the fullest after experiencing tradgedy. Tommy is a A USAF veteran and famously known as the 1 Arm Skydiver. To learn more or support his mission, visit: www.clasplife.org If you are interested in the Action 22 Annual Meeting/Expo: www.action22.org Or email us at: show@action22.org The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22.

Randy Thurston joins us to speak about his candidacy for Pueblo mayor, why he's running and what issues matter most to Pueblo. Watch his video here: https://fb.watch/mS_aXLS9Go/ Learn more at: https://www.mayorrandy.com Action 22 does not endorse candidates during an election season. All members of Action 22 currently running for office have an open invitation to appear on Making Action Happen to discuss the issues and policies of their candidacy. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Email us at: show@action22.org Visit us at: www.action22.org

Mike Beasley joins us to give his thoughts of what to expect this upcoming legislative session in Colorado and what is currently happening right now. We announce the Action 22 Annual Meeting and Expo, taking place on October 5th and 6th, and officially launch the Making Action Happen Patreon. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Email us at: show@action22.org Go to www.action22.org to learn more about our annual meeting. Help us out and subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MakingActionHappen

We present the bills and legislative ideas that came from our inaugural Leadership, Policy and Governance Academy. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Email us at: show@action22.org Visit us at: www.action22.org

Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young returns to the show to give us an update on the Colorado Secure Savings Program, The Great Colorado Payback and answers questions from our listeners. Learn more at: www.treasury.colorado.gov The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Email us at: show@action22.org Visit us at: www.action22.org

Sara and Brian talk about the Action 22 Leadership, Policy and Governance Academy Graduation, expanding the podcast and what's happening with broadband as it relates to the Colorado Department of Transportation. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Email us at: show@action22.org Visit us at: www.action22.org

We sit down with members of the Action 22 Broadband Committee to discuss the current state of broadband, current and future projects and how the massive amount of funding will be accessed from both a state and federal perspective. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Email us at: show@action22.org Visit us at: www.action22.org

Sara and Brian give us an update of what they've been working on and talk a little bit of politics. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Email us at: show@action22.org Visit us at: www.action22.org

Mike Beasley joins us again to discuss the Colorado 2023 Session, what passed, what didn't and how it will impact the people of Colorado. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Email us at: show@action22.org Visit us at: www.action22.org

Loren Furman, Colorado Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, and Dan Haley, Colorado Oil and Gas Association President/CEO, join us to discuss how HB23-1294 (Pollution Protection Measures) and the proposed Utility Rate Regulation bill will negatively impact Colorado, the lack of stakeholder process while drafting the bills and what it means for Colorado's future if they are signed into law. The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Email us at: show@action22.org Visit us at: www.action22.org

Commissioner Eppie Griego joins us to discuss drug kits being handed out by local needle exchanges and his views on community safety. Afterwards, Micah has a discussion with The News Literacy Project to talk about their mission. Commissioner Griego in the Pueblo Chieftain: https://www.chieftain.com/story/news/2023/02/21/pueblo-county-commissioner-accuses-needle-exchange-of-drug-promotion/69916919007/ Follow The Literacy Project on Instagram or Facebook: @thinkb4ushare & @newslitproject The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Email us at: show@action22.org Visit us at: www.action22.org

Brian and Micah discuss Mexican Cartels with subject matter expert Victor Galarza of The Vigilance Project. This episode contains explicit language. Learn more at: www.thevigilanceproject.net The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Victor's views and opinions expressed on this episode are his own and do not necessarily represent the policy of any organization he is employed by. Email us at: show@action22.org Visit us at: www.action22.org

Welcome to the first installment of Veterans Spotlight. We will be featuring veterans from the Action 22 community to come on and share their story about who they are, what they do and advice they have for our listeners. Chris Carter joins us to talk about his background and how it led him to where he is today, helping veterans battle PTSD and drug and alcohol addiction and preventing suicide through health and fitness. Chris is the founder of Veterans Overcoming Obstacles (VO2) and the owner of Devil Dogg Strength & Conditioning located in Pueblo West. Learn more at: www.veteransovercomingobstaclesvo2.org And visit his gym at: www.devildoggsc.com The views and opinions expressed on Making Action Happen are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Action 22. Email us at: show@action22.org Visit us at: www.action22.org