Becky Schroeder is a teacher at HSE High School and has been recognized by the local school board for her work in the English as a new language (ENL) program. She was recently awarded a $22,000 grant for a pilot program using virtual reality technology in the classroom. Becky Schroeder is my guest in this podcast…

Hatem Mekky, Director of Engineering for the City of Fishers...and his new Assistant Director Brad Pease, provide on update on road construction in this podcast.Por Larry Lannan

Revenue Officers will soon have a chance to voice their concerns about inventory levels as part of a survey coming soon. Hear about that, and much more, in this installment of the Chapter 49 Podcast, with Duncan Giles & Larry LannanPor Larry Lannan

Enjoyed speaking with 13 authors at the Hamilton East Library Author Fair.Por Larry Lannan

This podcast was recorded and posted on the same day as the 29th anniversary of the Oklahoma City Murrah Federal Building bombing, which cost the live of 168 people, 19 of them children. Duncan Giles & Larry Lannan talk about that and much more in this podcast.Por Larry Lannan

The tax deadline is nearing and IRS employees need a reminder of their tax compliance responsibilities. Duncan Giles and Larry Lannan talk about that and much more in this edition of the Chapter 49 Podcast.Por Larry Lannan

Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) Schools Teacher of the Year is Riverside Jr. High and Intermediate music teacher Johanna Kitchell. She sat down with Larry to talk about her experience teaching at HSE SchoolsPor Larry Lannan

The podcast is back after taking a week off. Duncan Giles & Larry Lannan talk about finalizing the budget, new rules for Schedule F, the solar eclipse and much more in this week's episode.Por Larry Lannan

Eric Pethtel leads the Fishers Department of Public Works and Scott Fadness is the mayor. They both join the podcast to talk about Fishers history as the city places a time capsule in the new City Hall/Arts Center.Por Larry Lannan

We are nearly half-way through the budget year, but the spending plans for IRS and many other agencies are just now being finalized. Duncan Giles & Larry Lannan talk about that and much more in this episode.Por Larry Lannan

IRS and other agencies are staring down another government shutdown deadline. Duncan Giles and Larry Lannan talk about that and much more in this week's episode of the Chapter 49 PodcastPor Larry Lannan

The solar eclipse is coming April 8. Mayor Scott Fadness, Police Chief Ed Gebhart & Fire Chief Steve Orusa gathered at the Hamilton East Library to talk about the city's plans for handling crowds expected for the solar eclipse April 8.Por Larry Lannan

NTEU & IRS have completed mid-term bargaining. Chapter 10 President Lori McCann and NTEU Director of Negotiations Ken Moffett join Duncan & Larry to discuss that agreement and much more in this edition of the Chapter 49 Podcast.Por Larry Lannan

John Mehling is the retiring Public Information Officer for the Fishers Fire Department. Ashley Elrod heads the mayor's public relations team. They both join the podcast to talk about John's service to the city.Por Larry Lannan

NTEU National President Doreen Greenwald is the guest of Duncan Giles & Larry Lannan for this episode of the Chapter 49 Podcast. Doreen talks about Washington budget squabbles, Telework, Schedule F and much more.Por Larry Lannan

Patrick Mapes is the new Superintendent of Schools for the HSE District. He discussed a number of issues in this podcast, including the DEI position, the role of Deputy Supt Dr. Matt Kegley, moving forward with a school survey, how long he intends to stay in this job and the future of HSE & Wayne Township.…

Current in Fishers is a weekly print publication all about local Fishers news. I spoke with the Editor, Leila Kheiry, in this podcast.Por Larry Lannan

March is Disability Awareness Month and the local Advisory Committee on Disabilities in Fishers is planning a long list of activities. Stacey Oldham & Cecilia Coble talk about that and much more in this podcast.Por Larry Lannan

Budgets and odds of a government shutdown....that leads this news this week on the Chapter 49 Podcast, featuring Duncan Giles & Larry LannanPor Larry Lannan

Duncan Giles & Larry Lannan talk about the many messages employees are seeing about tele-work.....Chapter 49 tries to put all these messages into the proper context.Por Larry Lannan

Wesley Barnes and his wife Marissa own the news donut shop in Fishers, Parlor Donuts. Wesley talks about his business and locating in Fishers in this podcast.Por Larry Lannan

NTEU's legal efforts, budget talks on Capitol Hill, self-assessments and much in this episode of the Chapter 49 Podcast, with Duncan Giles & Larry Lannan,Por Larry Lannan

NTEU will be electing a new National Vice President. Duncan Giles & Larry Lannan discuss that and much more in this podcast episode.Por Larry Lannan

Dan Kaspar, Director of Field Operations and Organizing for NTEU in Washington, is the guest on this episode of the Chapter 49 Podcast.Por Larry Lannan

Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness and Police Chief Ed Gebhart join Larry for a discussion all about public safety in Fishers.Por Larry Lannan

Duncan Giles & Larry Lannan are back with another installment of the Chapter 49 Podcast. They discuss the latest on the federal budget, when your pay raise will be in your check and much more.Por Larry Lannan

Back from the holiday break, Duncan Giles & Larry Lannan talk about a long list of issues in this episode, starting with the budget framework deal in Washington.Por Larry Lannan

Democrat Victoria Garcia Wilburn has completed her first legislative session at the Indiana Statehouse and is ready for the 2024 short session. She talks about her time in the General Assembly, what has been accomplished and what's ahead this year.Por Larry Lannan

Dayna Colbert has been the Hamilton County Democratic Chair since 2021 and is preparing to assume a new job as Executive Director of the Indiana Democratic Party. In this podcast, she talks about her time as Hamilton County Chair and what her new job will entail.Por Larry Lannan

Duncan Giles & Larry Lannan review a few news items, then look back at the year 2023 and 3.5 years of producing this podcast.Por Larry Lannan

What is happening in mid-term bargaining? Will travel change for Revenue Agents? Duncan Giles & Larry Lannan talk about that and much more in this episode of the Chapter 49 Podcast.Por Larry Lannan

Three members of the Fishers City Council sought another term and lost their bids. Jocelyn Vare, David Giffel and Crystal Neumann talked with Larry in this podcast about their campaigns, biggest accomplishments and where they go from here once they leave service on the Counci.Por Larry Lannan

Congress is set for another recess with no deal in sight funding government agencies. Duncan Giles & Larry Lannan talk about that and much more in this episode of the Chapter 49 Podcast.Por Larry Lannan

The Fishers Century Club has no bank account and only serves as a conduit between donors and chosen nonprofit groups in and around Fishers. Adam Kallick and John DeLucia join Larry to discuss the local organization.Por Larry Lannan

The Fishers Health Department will receive $1 million in state funding this year and $2 million in 2024. Mayor Scott Fadness & Public Health Director Monica Heltz talk about that and more in this podcast.Por Larry Lannan

Duncan Giles welcomes representatives of United Benefits, all about what NTEU members have at their disposal on important, independent advice. Larry joins later to talk about Telework and a big change in the TSP.Por Larry Lannan

Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness and Indy Fuel hockey team President Larry McQeary talk about the now-under-construction Fishers Events Center and how it will be the home venue for the Fuel and the new Indoor Football League team.Por Larry Lannan

Fishers Digest is a new free newsletter centered in local news. Larry talks with the publisher, Skyler BraunPor Larry Lannan

A government shutdown will not happen after November 17, but the new deadline is early February for IRS and many other agencies. For more on that and other issues, join Duncan Giles & Larry Lannan for this episode of the Chapter 49 Podcast.Por Larry Lannan

Steve Loser is the Director of PK-12 (P stands for pre-school) Initiatives for HSE Schools. He talks about a lot in this podcast, including the Ford Next General Learning program and the local district's relationship with the Pursuit Institute.Por Larry Lannan

Another government shutdown looks possible by November 17 if no agreement is reached in Congress...plus good news on employee awards. With more on that and much more, here is the Chapter 49 Podcast with Duncan Giles & Larry Lannan.Por Larry Lannan

There is a new Speaker of the House, leading to a vote by that body of concern to IRS employees. Duncan Giles & Larry Lannan are back after a week off, talking about that and much more.Por Larry Lannan

Julie Moorehead is Executive Director of the Fishers-based nonprofit, More Than A Phone. Her group provides cell phones and data plans for victims of domestic violence. She also talks about the October 29th fund-raising event tailgating the Colts-Saints NFL game. She talks about all that in the podcast.…

With FEHB health insurance open season starting November 13, NTEU is offering members the Consumer Checkbook, a free service to guide you in making your health insurance provider decision. Duncan Giles & Larry Lannan talk about that and much more in this episode of the Chapter 49 Podcast.Por Larry Lannan

Selina Stoller has represented the North West District on the Fishers City Council since Fishers became a city. She is on the ballot for another 4-year term. She talks with Larry about her re-election campaign in this podcast.Por Larry Lannan

Bill Stuart has taken on a number of roles in the local community during his 30 years living in Fishers. He is now a candidate for Fishers City Council in the South West District. Larry talks with Bill about his candidacy in this podcast.Por Larry Lannan

The House of Representatives is still without a Speaker as Duncan Giles & Larry Lannan recorded this podcast. They talk about how that uncertainty impacts IRS funding, awards and employee pay, plus much more in this podcast.Por Larry Lannan

Advance HSE is the Political Action Committee advocating for the passage of the school funding referendum on the November ballot. Matt Kegley and Laura Smoots join Larry to talk about it.Por Larry Lannan

Tiffanie Ditlevson sits down with Larry and discusses her views as a candidate for the Fishers City Council, at-largePor Larry Lannan

Bill McLellan is a Democrat running for Fishers City Council in the North West District. He joins Larry in this podcast to talk about his campaign.Por Larry Lannan