PoliticsAside Congressman Jon Porter

At the height of what many in DC affectionately term "Appropriations Season" Congressman Porter sat down with Porter Group's own Chris Porter and Ben Rosenbaum to discuss the complex federal funding process, including the rebirth of 'earmarks' as Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) or Community Project Funding (CPF) requests in recent years. 

Join our expert panel for a discussion that serves as a guide for communities and organizations aiming to navigate the federal funding maze. 

To kick off 2024, Congressman Porter and Nathan Fiala spent some time with Tanya Skeen, former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisitions and a Navy veteran. Skeen masterfully unpacks the very real consequences funding stopgaps and Continuing Resolutions have on military readiness and shares with us her knowledge of the ties binding government fundings to the front lines of global conflict.

Congressman Porter and Nathan Fiala had the unique opportunity to spend time with National Security and Emerging Critical Technology Consultant Mike MacKay.  Along with 20-plus years as a marine,  his service includes time at the Department of Defense and advising Defense Appropriations Chair Congressman Calvert and Senator Joni Ernst. 

In this enlightening episode of PoliticsAside, we explore the importance of defense spending, the dangers of operating under a Continuing Resolution (CR) to our national security and the future of venture capital investment in defense technology. 

Congressman Porter had the opportunity to sit down with Nevada's Secretary of State, Cisco Aguilar as SOS Aguilar shared his insights on the future of elections, the potential future impact of artificial intelligence in our elections, and the excitement in Nevada over FormulaOne and the 2024 Superbowl. 

In honor of Veterans Day and the 248th Birthday of the Marine Corps, Congressman Porter sat down with Master Sergeant (ret.) John Rose to discuss his years of service in the Marines,  his life-altering experience surviving an IED blast in Afghanistan, and his transition to advocacy on behalf of veterans and individuals with disabilities. 

In honor of Veterans Day, Congressman Porter sat down with Brigadier General (ret.) Robert P. Daniels to discuss the history and significance of the day. With his years in the National Guard, experience in academia and decades in the nonprofit sector supporting employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, General Daniels brings an inspiring perspective on the importance of public service.