Thomas Lewis, Managing Partner of Lewis and Associates, PA
[8-19-2022] (Mark Alevizos)

Thomas Lewis, Managing Partner of the accounting firm Lewis and Associates, PA interviewed by Mark Alevizos, a first-time Access to Democracy host and partner in Wealthspring Advisors, an investment firm. The two financial experts discussed changes in the tax law, issues for the ordinary taxpayer to be aware of, and what the future holds in tax law.

Posted in » | Leave a comment

Hunter Cantrell
(3-25-2022)   [Steve Francisco]

Hunter Cantrell: A diagnosis of Stage 2 Hodgkins Lymphoma inspired Hunter Cantrell to run for and win a seat in the Minnesota Legislature in 2018. Hunter shares his insights on access to quality health care for all and what he has learned about the intersection of health care and public policy with Steve Francisco in this inspiring episode. He also talks about legislation that he sponsored with Sen. Scott Dibble to ban conversion therapy for LGTBQ youth and the need for science-based health care policies founded on ethical principles. As you will see in this interview, Hunter is passionate about good public policies.

Posted in » | Leave a comment

Rep. Ruth Richardson, MN House District 52B
(8-5-2022)   [Steve Francisco]

Rep. Ruth Richardson representing House District 52B in the Minnesota House, discusses her work and long-term interest in fetal alcohol syndrome, the growing mental health crisis among youth and other health care issues with Steve Francisco. Rep. Richardson also presents shocking information about the current inequities facing thousands of black women and girls who go missing nationwide every year but whose cases do not make front page news. She authored legislation signed into law creating the first Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls Task Force in the nation.

Posted in » | Leave a comment

Krista Sullivan, IRS
[7-22-2022]   (Bill Raker)

Krista Sullivan, IRS Senior Stakeholder Liaison Area 6, Minneapolis, is interviewed by host Bill Raker. Krista explains the tools, technology, systems and procedures the IRS uses to communicate with consumers and how the Bureau works to protect peoples’ identities and personal tax-related information. She discusses how to be aware of and avoid being scammed by IRS impersonators. Krista reviews how to report a scam or a fraudulent tax return. She provides contact information and guidance on how to effectively and efficiently communicate with the IRS.

Posted in » | Leave a comment

Rep. Liz Reyer, Minnsota House District 51B
[7-22-2022]   (Alan Miller)

Rep. Liz Reyer, who has represented Minnesota’s House District 51B since 2020, is running for re-election to represent the redistricted District 52A, in a contested primary election. Rep. Reyer discussed with Alan the recently ended legislative session, which has not been concluded since some important issues remain. She talked of being one of five MN House legislators selected for a recent trip to Germany on climate change, about co-sponsoring a bill with Senator Dibble to protect LGBTQ rights, and about the importance of individual rights, and many other pertinent issues.

 

Posted in » | Leave a comment