Episodios

  • The Art of Storytelling with Journalists Neel Dhanesha and Tik Root

    The Art of Storytelling with Journalists Neel Dhanesha and Tik Root
    May 23 2024
    • Neel Dhanesha - Visit Neel Dhanesha’s website to learn more about his work
    • Tik Root - Visit Tik Root’s website to learn more about his work
    • Spark Bird - Learn more about the Spark Bird and how it helps fuel a passion for bird watching
    • Coastal Erosion in Louisiana - Read more on the coastal erosion issue in Louisiana that sparked Neel’s interest in Environmental Journalism
    • Citizen Science - Learn how everyday people can make an impact on climate research and other environmental issues
    • Held v. State of Montana - Read up on the youth led climate case and other similar actions being taken
    • Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) - Learn more about the climate investment the Biden administration made through the Inflation Reduction Act
    • Previous episodes of Recharged - Listen to past episodes of Recharged with the State Impact Center
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    18 m
  • Supporting Environmental Justice at State AG Offices: A Conversation with New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin

    Supporting Environmental Justice at State AG Offices: A Conversation with New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin
    Apr 19 2024
    • Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin - Meet New Jersey’s 62nd Attorney General
    • A Focus on New Mexico’s New Attorney General Raúl Torrez - Listen to our previous episode in the series, a conversation with New Mexico AG Raúl Torrez
    • New Jersey Office of the Attorney General - Learn more about the important work done at New Jersey’s Office of the Attorney General
    • New Jersey State Environmental Justice link - Learn more about the critical environmental justice work done throughout the state
    • New Jersey Office of the Attorney General Environmental Justice - Explore how the Attorney General’s office supports and enforces environmental justice throughout the state
    • News from the Attorney General’s office - Read announcements from the attorney general’s office on various actions and cases
    • Careers with the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General - Explore all the open positions available with the attorney general’s office
    • Employment Application for the Division of Law - Apply today through the general attorney employment application, welcoming applications on a rolling basis
    • New Jersey Attorney General’s Honors Program - Explore this two-year program that offers recent law school graduates and newly admitted lawyers the opportunity to start their legal careers in public service in the Department of Law and Public Safety. The application process typically opens in early fall and applications are due in October
    • Student Internships - Explore a number of the Department of Law and Safety’s Divisions, which offer unpaid student internships
    • Previous episodes of Recharged - Listen to past episodes of Recharged with the State Impact Center
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    25 m
  • Exploring ESG: A Conversation with Minnesota AG Keith Ellison and David Glasgow

    Exploring ESG: A Conversation with Minnesota AG Keith Ellison and David Glasgow
    Dec 5 2023
    • Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison: Learn more about AG Keith Ellison, Minnesota’s 30th Attorney General
    • David Glasgow: Learn more about the David Glasgow, the Executive Director of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at NYU School of Law
    • Environmental, and Social, and Governance…Oh My!: Listen to our previous episode on ESG with former Maryland AG Brian Frosh
    • Letter on DEI Practices at Fortune 100 Companies: Read the letter from twenty one AGs on DEI practices, refuting claims that those practices may be unlawful
    • Letter Urging Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to Address Greenwashing: Read the comments from sixteen AGs asking the FTC to update their guidance on the use of environmental marketing claims
    • MN AG Lawsuit against Reynolds Bag Co.: Read about AG Ellison’s lawsuit targeting deceptive marketing around recyclability claims from the Reynolds Company on their trash bags
    • “Break the Wheel”: Read AG Ellison’s book recounting accounting the Derek Chauvin trial and examining the cyclical nature of police violence
    • House Financial Services Committee Hearing: Listen to a the House committee hearing on ESG with AG Ellison testifying
    • Civil Rights Act of 1964: Read civil rights legislation from the 1960s, considered the foundation for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices
    • Supreme Court Decision on Students for Fair Admissions Case: Read the recent decision by the Supreme Court on affirmative action
    • Letter Calling on Congress to Defend Consideration of ESG Factors: Read the letter from 18 AGs, led by MN AG Keith Ellison and AZ AG Kris Mayes, urging congress to not prohibit fund managers from incorporating ESG factors in their investment strategy
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    34 m
  • A Focus on New Mexico’s New Attorney General Raúl Torrez

    A Focus on New Mexico’s New Attorney General Raúl Torrez
    Nov 29 2023
    • Profile Page: Meet New Mexico’s new attorney general
    • What is a State AG? Resource: Learn more about the role of the state AG and what inspired this podcast series
    • Mission & Vision for New Mexico: Read more about AG Torrez’s vision for New Mexico
    • Press Releases: Gain insight into the cases and work New Mexico's new attorney general, AG Raúl Torrez, has been involved in 
    • Deeper Dive into AG Raúl Torrez: Read this 2018 article on then District Attorney Torrez as he recounts his first case, his background, and his passion for the work 
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    32 m
  • Environmental, and Social, and Governance...Oh My!

    Environmental, and Social, and Governance...Oh My!
    Sep 28 2023
    • ESG Investing: How the Securities and Exchange Commission defines ESG in investing
    • The National Association of Attorneys General Has a Unique Opportunity to Demystify ESG Investing: Kathleen Morris’ blog post on the relationship state AGs have with ESG factors
    • State Impact Center website: Explore more resources and information on the work of state AGs in the environmental, climate, and energy space
    • TX AG Ken Paxton Press Release on Volkswagen and Audi: Press release from the TX AG’s office announcing a settlement with the company for violating state environmental laws
    • MD AG Brian Frosh Press Release on Volkswagen: Press release from the former MD AG’s office announcing a settlement with the company for violating state environmental laws
    • MD AG Brian Frosh Press Release on JUUL: Press release from the former MD AG’s office announcing a settlement with the company for marketing their products to directly to children
    • 2023 STATEHOUSE REPORT: Right-Wing Attacks on the Freedom to Invest Responsibly Falter in Legislatures: A report identifying legislation by states to limit the use of ESG factors in decision making
    • Brian Frosh and Nancy Kopp Op-Ed: A closer look at the financial harms to cities and states caused by passing anti-ESG legislation
    • ESG Part I: An Examination of Environmental, Social, and Governance Practices with Attorneys General: Full video of the committee hearing on ESG in investing
    • Florida Anti-ESG Law: Check out this reporting on Florida’s anti-ESG law
    • Climate Change in the American Mind: A collection of surveys and studies by the Yale Program on Climate Change and Communication that examine how and what people think about climate change
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    27 m
  • Advice to Thrive By

    Advice to Thrive By
    May 25 2023
    • Book link: Portia Allen-Kyle’s new book, Advice to Thrive By
    • Speaker bios: Take a closer look at our speaker and student panel
    • Presentation material: Portia Allen-Kyle outlines different portions of her book
    • Student webpage: A resource for all current and aspiring environmental and public interest lawyers
    • Newsletter sign up: Our bi-weekly newsletter keeps you up to date on actions by state attorneys general and notable developments on clean energy, climate and environmental matters
    • Event sign up: Subscribe and get invitations to upcoming events
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    56 m