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Bills and Business

Conversations at the intersection of policy and industry, hosted by USLege co-founder Laura Davis. Legislators, lobbyists, association executives, and the innovators shaping what government does next.

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Top episodes.

Episode 47 #47 - Pavan Kumar: The Future Of Wearables with Ultrahuman
Episode 45 #45 - Laura Davis: Turning Capitol Pain into Product with USLege
Episode 41 #41 - Eric Davis: The Future of Legislative Intelligence
Episode 38 #38 - Senator Angela Paxton: AI and Kids Online. Safety and Learning
Episode 36 #36 - Renzo Soto: Tech Policy Advancement with TechNet
Episode 31 #31 – Ben Brewer: Engineering the Future & How AI Is Making Us More Human
Episode 30 #30 - Tal Shmueli: Bridging Israeli Innovation & Texas Defense Tech
Episode 24 #24 - David Dunmoyer: Artificial Intelligence and Policy
Episode 14 #14 - Larry Gonzales: AI & Infrastructure Challenges Shaping Texas
Episodes & show blog

The latest conversations.

Every episode with its full write-up: show notes, guest links, and the episode blog, lives here.

EP 48 Ep 48: Powering the AI Revolution: Data Centers, Grid Resilience & the Future of Texas Energy Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 47 #47 - Pavan Kumar: The Future Of Wearables with Ultrahuman Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 46 #46 - The American Innovators Network with Megan Mauro Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 45 #45 - Laura Davis: Turning Capitol Pain into Product with USLege Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 44 #44 - Hope Osborn: Building Community for Women in Texas Politics with Pink Granite Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 43 #43 - Wes Benedict: Bridging Policy and Community with Texans for Reasonable Solutions Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 42 #42 - Glenn Hamer: America's AI Action Plan Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 41 #41 - Eric Davis: The Future of Legislative Intelligence Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 40 #40 - Amy Whited: Bridging Science and Policy with Genmab Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 39 #39 - Gavin Nicholson: Policy, Innovation & Texas’ Future with TexCap Policy Institute Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 38 #38 - Senator Angela Paxton: AI and Kids Online. Safety and Learning Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 37 #37 - Glen Pugh: Texas General Land Office Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 36 #36 - Renzo Soto: Tech Policy Advancement with TechNet Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 35 #35 - Katherine McLane: Crisis Comms, Influence & Messaging at Mach 1 Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 33 #33 - Bills & Business Live From Texas Venture Forum Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 34 #34 - William Hollis: Redefining Advocacy Through AI, Influence & Campaign Impact Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 32 #32 - Desiree Castro: The Intersection of Fuel, RTDs, and Retail Policy - A Deep Dive Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 31 #31 – Ben Brewer: Engineering the Future & How AI Is Making Us More Human Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 30 #30 - Tal Shmueli: Bridging Israeli Innovation & Texas Defense Tech Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 29 #29 - Glenn Hamer & CS Freeland: Driving Texas Innovation Through the Texas Venture Gala & Forum Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 28 #28 - Konni Burton: From Politics To Press Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 27 #27 - Andrea Sparks: Protecting Children Online and Building a Movement for Change Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 25 #25 - Craig Casselberry: Winning Policy, Business, and Strategic Communication in Texas Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 24 #24 - David Dunmoyer: Artificial Intelligence and Policy Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 23 #23 - Norman Garza: Texas's Space Economy & Beyond Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 22 #22 - Ivan Jaime: Walmart Corporate Affairs & Community Engagement Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 21 #21 - Vinay Hiremath: From Building Loom to Acquisition & Life Beyond Startups Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 20 #20 - Glenn Hamer: How Texas Leads Trade & Strengthens North America's Economy Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 19 #19 - Rep. Tom Oliverson: Healthcare, Insurance & AI in Texas Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 18 #18 - Jamie Dudensing & Blake Hutson: Texas Association of Health Plans Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 17 #17 - Andy Cates: AI in Government Relations Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 16 #16 - Lucas Meyers: Venture Capital and Lobbying in Texas Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 15 #15 - Rep. Josey Garcia: From Service to Advocacy in the Texas Legislature Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 14 #14 - Larry Gonzales: AI & Infrastructure Challenges Shaping Texas Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 13 #13 - AJ Rodriguez: Texas 2036’s Vision for Texas’ Future Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 12 #12 - Nora Cox: AI in Healthcare & Policy Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 11 #11 - Mia McCord: Texas Chemistry Council Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 10 #10 - Mary Tipps: Texans For Lawsuit Reform Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 9 #9 - Ben Bhatti: A New Frontier: Texas Leading the Way on AI Policy for Smart Growth and Resilience Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 8 #8 - Glenn Hamer: Hamer Time Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 7 #7 - Cristina Masters & Laura Stowe - Navigating Legislative Advocacy Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 6 #6 - Ryan Brannan: Beyond the Numbers: Texas Budget and Advocacy Strategies Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 5 #5 - Jay Propes: Advocacy in Real-Time & The Future of Politics Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 4 #4 - Megan Mauro: Second Chance Hiring & Unlocking Talent for Texas Businesses Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 3 #3 - Rep. Claudia Ordaz: Advancing Texas Infrastructure & Community Empowerment Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 2 #2 - Jeff Blaylock: Unpacking The Texas Elections Notes· Apple· YouTube
EP 1 #1 - Glenn Hamer: Workforce Development & Infrastructure in Texas-Mexico Relations Notes· Apple· YouTube
Laura Davis

Hosted by Laura Davis.

Laura is a former lobbyist and the co-founder of USLege. On Bills and Business she talks with the people doing the work: the legislators writing the bills, the advocates moving them, and the business leaders living with the results.

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