EP 347: Ava Flanell – Firearms Instructor & Gun Funny Host

In Episode 347 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Ava Flanell. Ava is a firearms instructor, host of the Gun Funny podcast, shooting sports ambassador, and advocate for the Second Amendment. Learn about Ava’s story, advocacy work, and business endeavors on the program today.  Listen on Apple Podcasts SHOW NOTES Follow Ava on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Train …

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Governor Noem Should Be Applauded for Vetoing CBDC Bill

Last week, Governor Kristi Noem (R-SD) vetoed South Dakota House Bill 1193. For doing so, she should be applauded for taking a proactive stance against this misguided effort.  HB 1193 would redefine the definition of money to exclude digital currencies like Bitcoin. Worse, the bill would have amended South Dakota’s Uniform Commercial Code to recognize …

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EP 346: $1.6B Conservation Funding, Willow Project, MCC Codes Paused

In Episode 345 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses three positive developments on the conservation front, if though they’re imperfect: $1.6B generation for conservation in 2022, the Willow Project Alaska being approved, and pause in MCC codes for firearms retailers. Tune in! Listen on Apple Podcasts SHOW NOTES Over $1.6 Billion Will Support State Fish …

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KY Wants to Prevent Coal Plant Closures Invited By Net-Zero Policies

As net-zero policies wreak havoc federally, individual states desire to stymie its ruinous consequence.  The Commonwealth of Kentucky wants to implement measures to shield their electric grid from instability wrought by unreliable, costly renewable energy adoption. The General Assembly is deliberating legislation, Senate Bill 4, to remedy this issue. If passed, the bill would require the …

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More States Should Adopt Right to Hunt and Fish Amendments

Florida could soon add a right to hunt and fish amendment to its state constitution.  A joint resolution, presented as House Joint Resolution 1157 and Senate Joint Resolution 1234, is currently being deliberated in the state legislature. The provision, if passed, would create Section 28 to Article I of Florida’s constitution to “preserve in perpetuity hunting and fishing …

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Conservation Nation EP13: Proactive Forest Management

My long-awaited report on forest management is FINALLY out and I’d love your feedback. Across the nation—especially out West—poor policies, especially climate-centric ones that discourage proactive forest management, have invited high-intensity fires. Preservationist environmentalists have been obstacles to achieving harmony with forests. Why? They admonish responsible management of forests, sue to prevent management, and shrug …

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An Interview with Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy

In Episode 345 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy on natural resources and conservation stewardship. Governor Mike Dunleavy arrived in Alaska in 1983 as a young man looking for opportunity, and he found it. His first job was working in a logging camp in Southeast Alaska. Later on, Governor Dunleavy pursued …

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EP 344: IWF Launches Center for Energy & Conservation (ft. Mandy Gunasekara)

In Episode 344 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Mandy Gunasekara to the podcast to discuss the launch of Independent Women Forum’s new Center for Energy and Conservation. The CEC will reshape the conversation about American energy and conservation. The center will educate the public about the benefits of modern energy, including thriving economies …

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