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Discussing the last 6 months of Austin Politics with Jack Craver Jun 26, 2023

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On this episode we welcome Jack Craver, independent reporter and founder of The Austin Politics Newsletter. Jack and Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham catch up on the past 6 months of Austin politics and city hall moves. For city hall watchers and those looking to get a handle on the state of play now, this is worth a listen. EPISODE 201 LINKS: • The Austin Politics Newsletter -> https://www.austinpolitics.net/ • Jack Craver on LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-craver-60348414/ ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3DlFiUK Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

BG Podcast Weekly Recap (6.2.2023) Jun 01, 2023

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Welcome to Episode 200! Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics and more. The discussion covers: • The launch of BG Media, our sister agency BG Media, a public strategy firm providing comprehensive communications and engagement services in the Austin Metro area -> www.bgmediagp.com; • A recap of Texas Legislation (ending on May 29) important to Central Texas; and • The Austin City Council final meeting June 8 before its summer recess -> https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=409392 EPISODE 200 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3DlFiUK Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

BG Podcast Weekly Recap (4.21.2023) Apr 23, 2023

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Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics. The discussion covers: • A potential public re-vote on Project Connect. News link: https://bit.ly/3mVkbUp • Council's approval Thursday (4/20) of a resolution directing the City Manager to create a plan and implementation schedule to transition the City to sustainable low-embodied-carbon concrete. Link to Resolution language: https://bit.ly/43UE5zx • The Texas House's approval of HB 2127 (bill Link: https://bit.ly/40CN9Gi), a preemption bill aimed at city and county regulations. News Link: https://bit.ly/3oHUB5y and • Council's next meeting on Thursday (5/4) , including a Item 22 - Approve a resolution relating to parking requirements and accessible parking options; and initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 to modify parking requirements. Resolution Link: https://bit.ly/3H4Imqc EPISODE 199 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. View our services here -> bit.ly/3H7xyXC Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3DlFiUK Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

BG Podcast Weekly Recap (4.14.2023) Apr 15, 2023

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Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics. The discussion covers: • Planning Commission's move Tuesday (4/11) to create a new zoning category, called Town Zoning (TZ). Link to TZ language: https://bit.ly/3KC8iug • Council's approval Thursday (4/13) of a resolution reducing parking requirements for bars and restaurants. Link to Resolution language: https://bit.ly/3MIa8wf • Council's upcoming Work Session meeting (4/18) which includes a briefing on the Texas Department of Public Safety's collaboration with the Austin Police Department. Agenda link: https://bit.ly/3oeKtRO and • Council's next meeting on Thursday (4/20), including a resolution (Item 24)Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to create a plan and implementation schedule to transition the City to sustainable low-embodied-carbon concrete. Resolution Link: https://bit.ly/3L3i4Hr EPISODE 198 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. View our services here -> bit.ly/3H7xyXC Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3DlFiUK Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

BG Podcast Weekly Recap (4.7.2023): Welcome to Q2 Apr 08, 2023

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Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics. Today's discussion covers: • The 3/31 retirement of Austin Energy General Manager Jackie Sargent (https://bit.ly/3MnA93X); • Pushback on the Austin Police Department / Texas DPS agreement (https://bit.ly/400ro36); and • The Texas House passing HB 1, the state budget bill (https://bit.ly/3nZz4VG). The Austin Council convenes for Work Session Tuesday (4/11) and Regular Voting Thursday (4/13). • Work Session Agenda -> https://bit.ly/41eeVcL • Regular Voting Agenda -> https://bit.ly/43gBXSg EPISODE 197 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. View our services here -> bit.ly/3H7xyXC Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3DlFiUK Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com Released by: BG Media Group P-line: ℗ BG Media Group (2023)

Discussing the Texas CHIPS Act with Ed Latson, CEO, Austin Regional Manufacturers Association Apr 06, 2023

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Today's episode features returning guest, Ed Latson, CEO, Austin Regional Manufacturers Association (ARMA). He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. continue a discussion around Central Texas's position in the national semiconductor sector, sparked by last year's passage of the CHIPS Act (see RELATED EPISODES below). Today's topic turns to two proposals at the Texas Legislature for the Texas Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors Act, or Texas CHIPS Act. The proposed legislation would boost workforce training programs for the industry, give higher education institutions a larger role in development, and create the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Consortium and Fund. The Texas CHIPS Act has the support of Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) and two bills , SB 2288 and HB 5174 have been filed respectively by Senate Finance Committee Chair Joan Huffman (R), and House Appropriations Committee Chair Greg Bonnen (R). As of this posting, SB 2288 has referred to the Senate Finance Committee, and HB 5174 has been referred to the House State Affairs Committee. You can track each bill here: • SB 2288 -> https://bit.ly/3zGnul7 • HB 5174 -> https://bit.ly/43bkoD6 Learn more about ARMA, here: https://arma-tx.org/ ARMA is a Bingham Group, LLC client RELATED EPISODES: Ep. 161 // The passage of the CHIPS and Science Act w/Ed Latson, CEO, Austin Regional Manufacturers Association: https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode161-5s646-yklns-jnkkt-crr4n-82aty Ep.164 // Discussing the CHIPS Act and Mexico Incentives with Sergio Chavez-Moreno: https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode164-bfh63 Ep. 166 // Discussing the CHIPS Act and Austin's Semiconductor Ecosystem with Tyson Tuttle: https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode166-bfh63-ylpt5-4mz6w Ep. 169 // Discussing the CHIPS Act with Larry Smith, Chairman, Tokyo Electron US Holdings Inc.: https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode169-bfh63-ylpt5-4mz6w-7mr9h-dh5g9-f4fe9

BG Podcast Weekly Recap (3.31.2023): The Bias Towards Action Era Apr 02, 2023

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Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics. Today's discussion centers around what we are calling the Bias Towards Action Era at city hall. This ethos has been expressed, and demonstrated, by both Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and Interim City Manager Jesús Garza in recent weeks. More on the show! EPISODE 195 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. View our services here -> bit.ly/3H7xyXC Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3DlFiUK Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

BG Podcast - Significant Leadership Reorg Announced at Austin City Hall Mar 26, 2023

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Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. discuss Friday's announcement from Jesús Garza, Interim Austin City Manager regarding a second round of significant City Hall leadership. This marks the most significant overhaul to City staff leadership since Mr. Garza was appointed on February 15th of this year. It comes on the relative heels another reorganization on March 1st of this year. LINKS: • Interim Austin City Manager Jesús Garza Announces Significant Leadership Reorg -> BG Blog: https://bit.ly/3FT3uPN EPISODE 194 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. View our services here -> https://bit.ly/3H7xyXC Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3DlFiUK Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

BG Podcast Weekly Recap (3.24.2023) Mar 24, 2023

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Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics. Today's topic include a review of several items of now from the Austin City Council's 3.24 meeting: • Agenda Link -> https://bit.ly/3JM3fHc • Item 56. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore possible Code amendments, safety standards, and other regulations to improve organization and management infrastructure for shared micro-mobility devices. Postponed to April 20, 2023 • Item 57. Approve a resolution relating to the creation of a technical advisory body to improve the process of reviewing and updating technical criteria manuals to meet the city’s ongoing housing needs. Approved as amended • Item 58. Approve a resolution directing the City manager to encourage the use of underground electric lines in areas where the City is planning capital projects in the public right-of-way. Approved on Consent • Council next meets on April 11th for Work Session and April 13th for its Regular Meeting • Also check out A.J.'s talk with José Roig, Interim Director of Austin's Development Services Department. EPISODE 193 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. View our services here -> https://bit.ly/3H7xyXC Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3DlFiUK Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

BG Podcast - A Conversation with José Roig, Interim Director, Austin's Development Services Dept. Mar 22, 2023

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EPISODE 192 On today’s episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. welcomes returning guest, José Roig, to the show. José last appeared on Episode 114, then he was serving as Director of Austin’s Code Department. Since January he has been Interim Director of the Development Services Department, the city agency central to commercial and residential development, among other services. He and A.J. discuss his new role, and challenges and priorities for 2023 under a new city leadership. LINKS • BG Podcast Episode 114: https://bit.ly/3lFb9Km • Connect with José on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3FHWt3Z • Learn more about Development Services Department: https://www.austintexas.gov/dsd ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. View our services here -> https://bit.ly/3H7xyXC Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3DlFiUK Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

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