S7E4 佐治亚小帅对谈佐治亚州议员Matt Reeves（全英）
本期特别嘉宾是 佐治亚州众议院议员 Matt Reeves，他代表佐治亚州第 99 选区，包括 Duluth、Suwanee 和 Sugar Hill 地区。在 2024 年大选中，他成功连任，赢得了自己的首次连任之战。Matt Reeves, a Georgia State House Representative, serves District 99, which includes Duluth, Suwanee, and Sugar Hill. In the 2024 election, he secured his first re-election victory and continues to represent the district with dedication.这一期时长约 1 小时，我们深入探讨了佐治亚州的政府支出、教育、税收和房产相关法律，同时 Matt 议员也分享了他个人从政的成长故事——从屡败屡战到最终连胜的精彩历程。如果你正在考虑搬到佐治亚州或者亚特兰大都会区，这期节目千万不要错过！为了方便更多的听众，我们在每一大段内容之前提供了简短的中文介绍。欢迎大家大力转发，或者在苹果播客上留下好评。主要内容 (～￣(OO)￣)教育支出每年佐治亚州总预算的 一半 都用于教育相关项目，超过 150 亿美元，尤其是由彩票资金支持的 HOPE Scholarship，每年为教育注资超过 100 亿美元。Georgia Promise Scholarship Act为选择非公立教育的家庭提供最多 6,500 美元 的支持，引发支持者与反对者的激烈讨论，也让更多华人家庭关注在家教育 (homeschooling)。税务与学区Matt 议员从 司法委员会副主席 和房地产律师的角度，解析佐治亚州的税务政策和优质学区选择。校园安全讨论了 Apalachee 高中的枪击悲剧，政府如何加强校园安全措施，以及关于社交媒体注册年龄限制的立法建议。个人成长故事分享了 Matt 议员“屡败屡战”的竞选经历，从失败到最终成功的从政之路。家庭背景与历史故事讲述祖父的二战经历、中美建交后佐治亚农民访华的故事，以及 Jimmy Carter 总统如何促成中美邦交正常化。特别预告Jimmy Carter 遗体告别仪式的声音日志和街头采访，将在未来播出。政府收入探讨通过在线体育博彩合法化来增加佐治亚州政府收入的可能性。新春问候Matt 议员给播客听众和华人社区送上新春祝福：“恭喜发财，大吉大利！”地产与新能源立场讨论了佐治亚州房地产市场和电动车政策，尤其适合考虑搬家到该州的听众。致谢 ฅʕ•̫͡•ʔฅ剪辑：闪耀如果你使用苹果或者Spotify，欢迎给节目好评；如果你使用小宇宙，请疯狂评论。你的鼓励可以帮助更多人听到我，更可以激励我继续制作下去。 East or west, Xiaoshuai is the best. 朋友们我们评论区再见。This one-hour episode dives into Georgia’s government spending, education, tax, and property-related legislation. Rep. Reeves also shares his personal journey in politics, illustrating how perseverance helped him overcome repeated defeats to achieve successive victories. If you’re considering moving to Georgia or the Atlanta metro area, this is a must-listen episode!To make it more accessible for listeners, brief Chinese summaries are provided before each major section. Please share this episode widely or leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it would mean the world to me!Main Topics (～￣(OO)￣)Education SpendingHalf of Georgia’s annual budget, over $15 billion, is allocated to education. A major portion comes from the HOPE Scholarship, which provides over $10 billion annually and is funded by state lottery revenue.Georgia Promise Scholarship ActProvides up to $6,500 for families choosing non-public education, sparking debates between supporters, who see it as a crucial enhancement to the education system, and critics, who worry about its impact on public schools. Homeschooling, a growing interest among Chinese families, is also discussed.Taxes and School DistrictsRep. Reeves, as Vice Chairman of the Judiciary Committee and a seasoned real estate attorney, offers insights into Georgia’s tax policies and the best school districts for prospective residents.School SafetyReflects on the tragic shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder and discusses measures to strengthen campus safety, including the deployment of school resource officers. Social media regulations, such as setting age limits for registration, are also explored.Personal Growth StoriesRep. Reeves shares his inspiring journey of resilience, going from repeated defeats to a successful political career.Family Background and Historical StoriesHighlights his grandfather’s WWII experiences, the tour of Georgia farmers to China after U.S.-China normalization, and Jimmy Carter’s efforts in establishing diplomatic relations between the two nations.Special PreviewA sneak peek into an upcoming episode featuring audio journals and street interviews recorded during Jimmy Carter’s memorial service.Government RevenueDiscusses the potential for increasing Georgia’s government revenue through the legalization of online sports betting.New Year GreetingsRep. Reeves sends heartfelt wishes to podcast listeners and the Chinese community: “Wishing you prosperity and great fortune!”Real Estate and EV PoliciesDiscusses Georgia’s real estate market and electric vehicle policies, offering valuable insights for those considering moving to the state.If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, please leave a positive review. If you’re on Xiaoyuzhou, drop a comment! Your support helps more people discover this podcast and motivates me to keep creating. East or west, Xiaoshuai is the best. 「佐治亚小帅｜北美华人故事访谈」节目由「声湃 WavPub」提供内容托管和数据服务支持。
