Best Sheehy Strategy Group Podcasts (2024)

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Unpacking SB 907: Is Senator Newman's Legislation Partisan Political Maneuvering? 3:08

4h ago3:08

3:08

Join Tom Sheehy as he dissects SB 907, Senator Josh Newman's legislation targeting the Orange County Board of Education. Sheehy scrutinizes the bill's proposal to expand the board and alter election timing, noting concerns about partisanship and democratic principles. Sheehy questions SB 907's interference in local control and asks why this policy …

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What is the role of the California Insurance Commissioner? 2:15

1M ago2:15

2:15

Watch our latest explainer video to discover the multifaceted role of the California Insurance Commissioner — a position currently held by Ricardo Lara. From overseeing insurance companies to addressing consumer concerns, the Commissioner is elected to ensure fair and transparent insurance markets, protect Californians from financial harm, and advo…

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What is the role of the California State Controller? 2:53

2M ago2:53

2:53

Discover the pivotal role of the California State Controller's Office in managing the state's finances and fostering economic stability. Led by Democrat Malia M. Cohen, the Controller oversees a myriad of financial functions crucial to the world's fifth-largest economy. Learn about the Controller's responsibilities, including accounting, internal a…

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What is the role of the California State Treasurer? 1:58

3M ago1:58

1:58

Discover the pivotal role of the California State Treasurer's office in our latest explainer video. Established in 1849, the Treasurer oversees the financial helm of the world's fifth-largest global economy. Led by Ms. Fiona Ma, the Treasurer ensures fiscal responsibility and economic prosperity, managing trillions in payments annually and overseei…

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What is the California DGS Procurement Division? 1:48

6M ago1:48

1:48

Dive into our latest explainer video, as the Sheehy Strategy Group sheds light on the pivotal role played by the California Department of General Services (DGS) Procurement Division. Managing the state's hefty $12 billion annual expenditure on goods and services, this division streamlines procurement, promotes small and veteran-owned businesses, an…

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Fall 2023 State Budget Update 2:03

6M ago2:03

2:03

California's state government revenues pose an unprecedented challenge. With personal income tax revenue shrouded in uncertainty due to IRS deadline extensions, budget writers lack crucial data. October revenue totals were $24 billion below predictions, but the full picture remains elusive. As the state heads into budget season, complexities abound…

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Why California Is Really Difficult for Small Employers 1:53

7M ago1:53

1:53

During a recent panel discussion with SacTown Talks, Tom Sheehy, Principal and Founder of Sheehy Strategy Group, said that while the Legislature claims to be fighting for small businesses, they are actually doing more harm than good. Case in point: In September 2020, the California Legislature passed SB 1383, which expands the California Family Rig…

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Some Leave Mandates Actually Hurt California Employees 1:24

7M ago1:24

1:24

California’s Legislature doesn’t understand the costs associated with extended leave bills. When small businesses are required to offer 12 weeks of protected leave, they often have to hold positions open, eliminate positions, or raise prices to cover their costs.Ashley Hoffman, Policy Advocate for the California Chamber of Commerce, and fellow SacT…

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What is the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO)? 0:55

7M ago0:55

0:55

In our ongoing explainer video series, the Sheehy Strategy Group unravels the significant roles played by California's key governmental agencies. Our latest video delves into the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO), an essential nonpartisan agency that provides objective fiscal and policy analysis to the State Legislature. Operating independently an…

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What is the California Department of Finance? 0:59

8M ago0:59

0:59

In our new explainer series, the Sheehy Strategy Group delves into the essential functions of California's governmental bodies.This episode takes a closer look at the California Department of Finance (DOF), where SSG Principal and Founder Tom Sheehy served as Chief Deputy Director. This state agency is pivotal in shaping California's fiscal landsca…

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Single-Payer Healthcare Would Create Unimaginable Government Bureaucracy 2:21

8M ago2:21

2:21

When Tom Sheehy, Principal and Founder of Sheehy Strategy Group, thinks about single-payer healthcare, the first thing that comes to mind is the “DMV.”Imagine the same government that’s in charge of the DMV being in control of your healthcare. If the government takes control, businesses that provide private healthcare would be forced to shut down. …

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Digital Advocacy: The Future of Lobbying in California and Beyond 1:33

8M ago1:33

1:33

Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other social media platforms have permanently changed how political advocacy gets done in California and around the nation. If you are going to influence the California Legislature, you better be active on Twitter and have your issues properly framed for that platform. Today, social media accelerates reacti…

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2023 Legislative End-of-Session Highlights 9:51

8M ago9:51

9:51

In a new video released by the Sheehy Strategy Group, Tom Sheehy provides a sobering overview of key business legislation that emerged from the recently concluded first year of California's two-year legislative session.As Sheehy points out, the session witnessed the introduction of a staggering 3,030 bills, and many of these proposals, if enacted, …

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Meet the Sheehy Strategy Group 0:55

8M ago0:55

0:55

The Sheehy Strategy Group is a leading government relations, lobbying, and public strategy firm based in Sacramento, California. Led by Tom Sheehy, a highly experienced and influential lobbyist, the firm excels in achieving effective public policy and regulatory outcomes. Leveraging the power of social media, they frame public opinion and influence…

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Procurement Opportunities in Sacramento, California 1:47

8M ago1:47

1:47

For the Sheehy Strategy Group, navigating the complex state and local government procurement process and requirements is second nature.We help structure our client’s procurement business using California's Small Business (SB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) designations where appropriate giving our clients the state’s preferred stat…

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Tom Sheehy Testifies on Need for More AB 5 Fixes 0:53

9M ago0:53

0:53

Tom Sheehy testifies before a U.S. Commission on Civil Rights advisory panel regarding the civil rights implications of California’s #AB5 legislation. Other panelists included AB 5 author Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu, and Assemblyman Kevin Kiley.The Sheehy Strategy Group is a full-service government relation…

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The Dangers of Overzealous Regulatory Enforcement Agencies 1:07

9M ago1:07

1:07

Tom Sheehy, principal and founder of Sheehy Strategy Group, in testimony before the California Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights warned against the dangers of overzealous regulatory enforcement agencies like the Employment Development Department (EDD).EDD is known in some cases to be extremely aggressive and overbearing in h…

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After Decades of Historic Growth, California Faces Chronic Stagnation 4:03

9M ago4:03

4:03

By Tom Sheehy Ever since California became a state 173 years ago in 1850, every time there was a census taken the population of this great state grew larger. Indeed, for most of the 20th and 21st centuries, California led all states in the country in population growth. The state’s economy has grown to $3.6 trillion, placing it in the top five large…

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Understanding the Impact of AB 764 on California Local Government Redistricting 3:00

10M ago3:00

3:00

By Tom Sheehy AB 764—legislation recently introduced by Los Angeles Assemblyman Isaac Bryan with the aim of enhancing transparency and accountability—has reignited the discourse surrounding California's redistricting procedures for local government entities. Former Assemblyman Bonta, who now serves as the Attorney General, originally introduced the…

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Does the State of California Have a $40 Billion Budget Deficit? 2:53

12M ago2:53

2:53

By Tom Sheehy California is now starting to approach about a $40 billion budget deficit. Of course, it's unfortunate but true that revenue forecasters are usually behind the curve when we're going into a recession, which means that a $40 billion budget deficit may be the best-case scenario. The number could grow considerably more, perhaps as high a…

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Governor Newsom May Revise 2023 4:05

1y ago4:05

4:05

By Tom Sheehy On Friday, May 12, 2023, Governor Newsom released his revision to the state budget he first unveiled in January. When Governor Newsom provided his budget to the Legislature in January, it was intended to solve a $21.5 billion budget deficit. The deficit was a shock following last year when the Governor was touting a budget surplus of …

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Unpacking SB 907: Is Senator Newman's Legislation Partisan Political Maneuvering? 3:08

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What is the role of the California Insurance Commissioner? 2:15

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What is the role of the California State Controller? 2:53

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What is the role of the California State Treasurer? 1:58

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What is the California DGS Procurement Division? 1:48

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Fall 2023 State Budget Update 2:03

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Why California Is Really Difficult for Small Employers 1:53

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Some Leave Mandates Actually Hurt California Employees 1:24

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What is the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO)? 0:55

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What is the California Department of Finance? 0:59

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Single-Payer Healthcare Would Create Unimaginable Government Bureaucracy 2:21

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Digital Advocacy: The Future of Lobbying in California and Beyond 1:33

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2023 Legislative End-of-Session Highlights 9:51

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Meet the Sheehy Strategy Group 0:55

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Procurement Opportunities in Sacramento, California 1:47

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Tom Sheehy Testifies on Need for More AB 5 Fixes 0:53

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The Dangers of Overzealous Regulatory Enforcement Agencies 1:07

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After Decades of Historic Growth, California Faces Chronic Stagnation 4:03

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Understanding the Impact of AB 764 on California Local Government Redistricting 3:00

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Does the State of California Have a $40 Billion Budget Deficit? 2:53

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Governor Newsom May Revise 2023 4:05

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