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Axios
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Axios
Indiana Democrats draw crowds for "empty chair" town halls
About 75 people packed into a windowless room inside the Greenwood Fieldhouse for a raucous Friday night last week. Driving the news: It wasn't sports or music bringing people together — it was politics. The Indiana Democratic Party hosted a town hall in the state's 6th Congressional District, a seat held by Republican U.S. Rep. Jefferson Shreve. The freshman congressman has hosted a small-business roundtable and visited sites around his district but has yet to host a public forum like a town hall. He was invited to Friday night's event but did not attend. The big picture: Earlier this year, GOP leadership urged House Republicans to stop doing in-person town halls. In-person events were being "hijacked" by Democratic activists and liberal groups trying to bait lawmakers into confrontational moments, sources told Axios, so leadership encouraged members to switch to virtual events. Since then, most GOP lawmakers have complied, and Democrats and other groups have stepped in to host their own out-of-district or " empty chair" town halls. Zoom in: The Indiana Democratic Party has hosted seven "People's Town Hall" events so far, with plans to hold at least one in every GOP-held district in the state. Attendees in Greenwood wanted to know what the party was doing to push back against President Trump's policies that threaten Medicaid and SNAP benefits, how to get heard by their representatives, what can be done to reach out to get more minorities involved in the party, and how to make a difference in the next election cycle. What they're saying:"Our first People's Town Halls in Bloomington, Lafayette, Terre Haute, Culver and New Albany showed the anger and frustration Hoosiers are feeling," spokesperson Sam Barloga said in a statement. "They want to be heard, and their Republican representatives are hiding from them. "Rep. Shreve has pressing questions he still has not answered from Hoosiers — including his millions of dollars in personal stock trades as Trump announced tariffs last month. If Rep. Shreve refuses to hold a public, in-person town hall and answer to Hoosiers' pressing concerns, voters will look to leaders who will." Shreve told Axios met with "thousands of constituents" since being elected. "I'm on the ground, traveling across all eleven counties — and consistently hearing from our hardworking Hoosiers," he said. The other side: Rep. Victoria Spartz, a Republican representing Indiana's 5th Congressional District, didn't heed warnings from national GOP leaders and held several public town halls this year, and she was met with protests, booing and jeering. Republican Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith has also held several public events, including a town hall in Ellettsville last night. Indiana Democratic Party chair Karen Tallian, elected by the state central committee in March, told Axios that people statewide are frustrated by the current political situation at the national and state levels and are looking for change.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
U.S. Rep. Jefferson Shreve made hundreds of stock trades since joining Congress, report says
U.S. Rep. Jefferson Shreve, a Republican who represents portions of southern Indianapolis, has made hundreds of stock trades since he joined Congress in January, including some that were tied to one of his committee assignments, according to a new news report. A report published May 13 by news organization NOTUS states that Shreve traded between $3.44 million and $9.45 million worth of stock trades from April 7 to April 17 while markets dipped after President Donald Trump's Liberation Day tariff announcement in early April. Some of the stocks Shreve traded in that time period, according to the NOTUS story, were tied to transportation-related organizations, including up to $50,000 each in purchases of shares in Uber, Schneider National and railroad company CSX. Shreve sits on the House's Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Members of Congress are allowed to buy and sell stocks if they don't violate insider trading rules. A spokesperson for Shreve's congressional office said in a statement to IndyStar that he relies on a financial advisor to conduct trades. "He hired a professional to ensure compliance with all transaction reporting requirements for members of Congress." The amount Shreve made in stock trades are just a small fraction of the congressman's total financial assets, financial disclosure reports show. Shreve founded the company Storage Express, which he sold in 2022 for $590 million. He spent $13.5 million on his 2023 campaign for mayor of Indianapolis and also largely self-funded his 2024 campaign for the 6th Congressional District seat. Reports of Shreve's trades fall as some Republicans and Democrats are eyeing a ban on stock trading for members of Congress. Shreve is also not alone among Republican freshman making stock trades. The New York Times in April reported Pennsylvania U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan has been active in stock trading in the first months of his term. Shreve represents Indiana's 6th Congressional District that stretches from southern Marion County east to the state's border with Ohio. He was elected to Congress in November 2024 to replace former U.S. Rep. Greg Pence, who did not seek reelection. Contact IndyStar state government and politics reporter Brittany Carloni at Follow her on Twitter/X @CarloniBrittany. Sign up for our free weekly politics newsletter, Checks & Balances, curated by IndyStar politics and government reporters. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indiana congressman has been active in stock trading, report says
Associated Press
15-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Georgia Shreve Awarded Esteemed 2025 Spirit of Wagner Award
/ -- The Boston Wagner Society has announced Georgia Shreve as the recipient of its inaugural Spirit of Wagner Award, honoring her extraordinary contributions to the arts. This private VIP event will take place at The University Club of New York on Wednesday, March 19, celebrating Shreve's prolific career as a composer, writer, playwright, and producer. HONORING A VISIONARY ARTIST AND ADVOCATE FOR WOMEN IN THE ARTS A pioneering interdisciplinary artist, Georgia Shreve's career spans over four decades, with performances of her compositions at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and other renowned venues. Her literary works have appeared in The New Yorker and beyond, and she has been a champion for women in the arts, creating opportunities and employing hundreds of artists through her production company, Ideation Productions. Shreve's work frequently centers on the lives and struggles of women, a rarity in classical music and opera. From ancient female figures to modern trailblazers, her operas and literary works explore themes of resilience, identity, and empowerment. The Spirit of Wagner Award recognizes artists who embody Richard Wagner's vision of Gesamtkunstwerk—the total work of art—seamlessly blending multiple disciplines into a singular artistic force. As a composer, playwright, poet, and novelist, Shreve epitomizes this ideal, making her a historic first honoree. This exclusive evening will bring together luminaries from opera, literature, and the performing arts to celebrate a woman whose creative genius has shaped the artistic landscape. ABOUT BOSTON WAGNER SOCIETY The Boston Wagner Society is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the legacy of Richard Wagner, fostering appreciation for his works, and supporting artists who exemplify his artistic ideals. Under the leadership of Jane Eaglen, the society is expanding its mission with the launch of a biannual festival with orchestra, ensuring Wagner's influence continues to inspire future generations. ABOUT GEORGIA SHREVE, HONOREE Georgia Shreve is a distinguished composer, writer, playwright, and poet whose multifaceted talents have earned acclaim across the arts. With degrees from Stanford, Brown, Columbia, and the University of Pennsylvania, she seamlessly blends literature, music, and theater. Her works have been performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and London's Royal Over-Seas League, while her writing has appeared in The New Yorker, The New Republic, and The New Criterion. The New York Times praised her music as a 'psychologically pointed setting' of Eliot's 'Prufrock'. She is also the founder of Ideation Productions, developing talent in film, music, and theater. Shreve's compositions span opera, orchestral works, and multimedia art, often integrating visual elements by artists like Dalí and Hockney. Recent works include 'Lavinia' and 'Anna Komnene,' performed at Alice Tully Hall, featuring some of opera's top voices with the Czech National Symphony Orchestra. Her latest projects include 'Lives of a Woman', a song cycle for soprano and orchestra, and 'Requiem for the 20th Century: Visions and Voices', a 10-part oratorio exploring history's darkest moments. A true polymath, Shreve continues to push artistic boundaries, inspiring generations of creators. ARTIST BIOS JANE EAGLEN, SOPRANO Jane Eaglen has earned worldwide recognition as one of the most formidable dramatic sopranos of her generation. Her extensive repertoire includes commanding performances with the New York Philharmonic under Zubin Mehta, Chicago Symphony under Daniel Barenboim, and Boston Symphony Orchestra under Bernard Haitink. Beyond her Grammy Award-winning recording of 'Tannhäuser', her discography includes acclaimed solo albums for Sony Classical featuring works by Wagner, Bellini, Strauss, and Mozart and Bellini's Norma with Ricardo Muti. A dedicated educator, Eaglen serves on the faculty of New England Conservatory and is the founder and artistic director of the Boston Wagner Institute, as well as serving as the President of the Boston Wagner Society. , TENOR ROY HAGE A multi-Grammy-nominated tenor, Roy Hage made his LA Opera debut this season in Mary Kouyoumdjian's 'Adoration'. Born in war-torn Beirut, he moved alone to the U.S. at 16 to pursue opera, later earning recognition for his 'uncommonly beautiful voice' (Musical America) and 'haunting' performances ( A champion of new works, Roy has collaborated with numerous Pulitzer Prize and Grammy-winning contemporary composers while performing traditional principal roles in more than 40 operas, including 'The Tales of Hoffmann', 'Roméo et Juliette', 'Pelléas et Mélisande', 'Candide', 'The Rake's Progress', 'La clemenza di Tito', 'Manon', and many more. KRISTIN YOUNG, SOPRANO Praised as 'fantastic' (The Toronto Star) and for her 'masterful vocal control' (The Boston Musical Intelligencer), Kristin Young has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center's Rose Theater, and The Metropolitan Opera. This season, she debuts at the Harris Theater in Chicago in 'Treemonisha' and performed 'Knoxville: Summer of 1915" with the Idaho State-Civic Symphony. She has also appeared as Micaëla in 'La tragédie de Carmen' and Zenobia in 'Radamisto'. MICHAEL SLATTERY, TENOR Known for his interpretive originality and luminous voice, Michael Slattery has performed leading roles at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Staatsoper Berlin, Opéra de Lyon, and Festival d'Aix-en-Provence. His collaborations include performances with the New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, and National Symphony at the Kennedy Center. His recordings include Handel's 'Saul' with René Jacobs, 'Acis and Galatea' with Nicholas McGegan, and his solo albums The Irish Heart and Secret and Divine Signs. SAMANTHA NAHRA, ZWISCHENFACH A dramatic Zwischenfach soprano, Samantha Nahra is known for her powerful, flexible voice and passionate performances. A strong advocate for new music and accessibility in the arts, she has premiered operatic works with Opera on Tap and was recently featured in Classical Singer Magazine for her work on dyslexia and music learning. Samantha has performed roles including Third Norn (Götterdämmerung), Donna Anna (Don Giovanni), and Micaëla (La tragédie de Carmen), and has been a finalist and award recipient in multiple vocal competitions. She is an active member of Opera America's Education & Community Engagement Network. Roy Hage Ideation Productions +1 703-945-2926 Legal Disclaimer:
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Captain Shreve rolls to victory in 1st round playoff game
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Captain Shreve scored the first 11 points of the game and never looked back in a 76-17 win over Ben Franklin. Samahri Garrett led the game with 19 points, including five three's. Madesyn Bedford (13) and Joslyn Martin (10) both finished in double figures. Eleven different players scored points for the Lady Gators. The Lady Gators advance to the 2nd round of the Division I (Select) playoffs. They'll travel to Archbishop Chapelle in the 2nd round on Monday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Caddo Parish libraries to celebrate National Engineers Week in mid-February
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—Caddo Parish libraries will celebrate National Engineers Week in mid-February with themed events that honor the accomplishments of past and present engineers. The 'Design Your Future' theme at Shreve Memorial Library will recognize engineers from Feb. 16 until 22. Children may explore hands-on engineering activities using LEGOs, Strawbees, and other items available in many households. The free programs will take place at the following library branches in Caddo Parish: Blanchard branch: A drop-in STEM program will show children and teens how to use straws and connectors to make objects and use their imaginations. Oil City branch: A National Engineers Week LEGO build program will take place on Feb. 17 at 2:00 p.m. Cedar Grove-Line Avenue branch: On Feb. 18, come participate in a Brick by Brick LEGO building session and see a screening of Wall-E at 4:30 p.m. David Raines branch: At 10:00 and 11:00 a.m., sixth graders will be challenged to make an umbrella from household items. The Wallette and Broadmoor branches will teach kids how to make catapults with popsicle sticks and rubber bands. The Wallette branch's activity will begin at 10:00 a.m., while the Hearne Avenue branch's activities will begin at 4:30 p.m. Vivian (North Caddo) branch: On Feb. 20 at 4:00 p.m., children will make roller coasters out of straws. West Shreveport branch: Children will engineer their own steamboats and perform experiments that keep the boats floating or sinking. The steamboat program begins at 4:45 p.m. on Feb. 21. Engineering plays a crucial role in creating solutions for tomorrow's world. From AI to clean energy advancements, engineers drive progress and enhance people's lives. Engineers Week was organized by DiscoverE and celebrates engineers and student engineers. Visit and for more information. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
