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Montana House VOTES on Convention of States | COS LIVE

On April 3 the Montana House of Representatives debated and voted on HJ 5, an application calling for an Article V convention for proposing constitutional amendments that would impose fiscal restraints, jurisdictional constraints, and term limits on federal officials. This resolution has been adopted by 19 states, so far, with 34 needed to call the convention. After the vote, Senior Vice President Rita Peters and Regional Directors Deanna Becket and Andrew Lusch react to the debate, highlight their favorite moments, and preview what's next for the COS Montana team.

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Tim Barton, President of Wallbuilders, joins your host Jonathan Viaud to discuss President Trump's plans for the Department of Education, his message to Texas legislators regarding Convention of States, and much more! Join us the first Wednesday of each month at 8:00p ET for such segments as the educational 5 for V, breaking news with COS Now, and the Minuteman Mailbag.

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The original DOGEsters are now against DOGE. What changed? COS President Mark Meckler reacts to the week's top headlines, shares a story from his visit to the Texas capitol, answers your questions, and more. Welcome to The BattleCry.

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A Personal Approach to Volunteer Engagement | Grassroots Groundbreakers Ep.8

How do you create a committed, family atmosphere for your team? In this episode of Grassroots Groundbreakers, your host Mike Ruthenberg interviews Maria Bedard, State Director with Convention of States Maryland. Maria shares proven strategies like "fellowship events" and how she empowers people to do what they love. Mike is the Chief Grassroots Officer for Convention of States.

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Texas House Holds Public Hearing on Convention of States | COS LIVE

On March 26 the Texas House Committee on State Affairs heard public testimony on HJR 98, a clean Article V application for proposing fiscal restraints, jurisdictional constraints, and term limits on the federal government and its officials. Texas was state #11 to pass COS Action's resolution, but that legislation had an expiration date. HJR 98 would ensure Texas remains at the forefront of the COS movement. After an opening statement by State Representative Cody Vasut, several other locals spoke, including Texas resident Mark Meckler and a representative from the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Opponents also showed up to testify, including reps from the Soros-connected Common Cause and Eagle Forum. After a closing statement from Rep. Vasut, Regional Director Jonathan Viaud reacts to the hearing with Andrew Lusch. They discuss the Texas team's strategy for the hearing and what happens next in the process.

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The judiciary is resisting President Trump, but it's no time to panic. COS President Mark Meckler cuts through the noise with his no-nonsense takes on this week's news and provides an update on Convention of States. Then, Producer G takes over Ask Mark Anything.

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Hawaii Legislature Holds Hearing on Convention of States | COS LIVE

NEWS: The Hawaii Senate Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs heard COS Action's Article V application on Thursday, March 20. COS President Mark Meckler provided proponent testimony, as did several members of the COS Hawaii team. After the hearing, COS President Mark Meckler and Regional Director Andrew Lusch join the program to respond to the opponents who testified and react to the committee's decision.

Kansas House Hears Convention of States | COS LIVE

Kansas is halfway home towards calling for an Article V convention to rein in the feds, once and for all! On Monday, March 17, the Kansas House Committee on Federal and State Affairs held a public hearing on COS Action's Article V application, which has been adopted by 19 other states. After local supporters expressed their support, Michael Farris provided expert testimony and took questions from the committee regarding the process, the resolution, and outstanding litigation going on in Kansas. Following the hearing, Rita Peters responds to the opponent's questionable claims and interviews Regional Director Deanna Becket to preview next steps.

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Idaho House Debates Convention of States | COS LIVE

On March 12, 2025, the Idaho House of Representatives voted on HCR 9 and HCR 10. This was the first time ever that the Idaho House has considered our Article V legislation. First, they debated HCR 9, which is 34|Ready legislation that would set the state's rules for selecting and governing commissioners to an Article V convention. Secondly they debated HCR 10, which contained our Article V resolution calling for a convention to propose amendments that would place fiscal restraints, jurisdictional constraints, and term limits on members of Congress and Federal office. To cap off this episode, co-hosts Rita Peters and Andrew Lusch share their highlights and lowlights from the debate.