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• and you've addressed Representative, and you've addressed in your comments that many of our career tech
• I mean, the deal with career tech is you really cannot replicate that in a home environment.

Bills: SB278, HB459, HB61

Keywords: SB278, released time, religious instruction, elective credit, public schools, K-12 education, Alabama Released Time Credit Act, church-state separation, First Amendment, school choice, parental consent, elective course, off-campus instruction, private religious entity, State Board of Education, local board of education, attendance credit, core curriculum, religious education, Bible class

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• aerospace and defense, cybersecurity, there are areas like that that the state is strong in, agri-tech
• We are a big wheel to turn, and so it takes a few days, a few every step of the appropriation budgeting
• So, with the you know, big events coming up, is there a reason why the numbers aren't bigger?
• OSU is doing a big scholarship campaign right now.
• OSU is doing a big scholarship campaign right now.

Summary: The committee first heard a presentation from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce on its FY26 priorities, recent performance, and budget requests. Commerce said it had helped announce about 8,000 direct jobs and nearly $14 billion in investment year-to-date, while noting challenges such as tariffs, workforce recruitment, staffing/FTE management, and the condition of its 100-year-old office building. The agency highlighted projects and initiatives including a new Taiwan trade office, Route 66 Centennial planning, the National Main Street conference in Tulsa, Olympic-related coordination, census outreach, and continued improvements to its grants and CRM systems. Requested funding included $8.3 million for building repairs or relocation planning, census support, $300,000 for EDGE, $135,000 for IT/cybersecurity upgrades, $250,000 for the Taiwan office, and additional support for Head Start, senior nutrition, and the Strategic Air and Space Commission. Members asked about the meaning of the investment totals, the building condition, delays in senior nutrition distributions, and staffing vacancies; Commerce said the investment figures reflected formal company capital announcements, the building had significant facade and roof damage, delays were due to multiple contracting layers, and several open positions were expected to be filled soon. The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department then presented its FY26 budget and goals. New director Amy Blackburn and special advisor Sterling Zearley said the department oversees 38 state parks, six lodges, seven golf courses, and nine travel information centers, and emphasized tourism’s economic importance. They reported savings from bringing marketing and tracking functions in-house and from shared services, but said the department faces more than $271 million in deferred maintenance needs, staffing shortages, and connectivity problems at parks. Their goals include increasing park visitation to 10.2 million, raising occupancy to 36%, and growing travel to Oklahoma, with major marketing tied to the Route 66 Centennial, America 250, the FIFA World Cup, the Olympics, and other events. The department also discussed a request to raise its purchasing exemption cap from $25,000 to $75,000, a possible TravelOK.com redesign, and efforts to improve restaurant operations at lodges through a new RFP structure. Members questioned the apportionment cap, the size and timing of deferred maintenance requests, park revenue, and the use of parking pass funds; tourism said annual park-related revenue is about $32 million to $34 million and parking pass revenue is about $2.5 million. Finally, the OSU Veterinary Medicine Authority presented its budget request and program updates. The authority said it supports the veterinary teaching hospital and related student training, and that its FY26 budget is entirely state-appropriated. It requested continued support for hospital operations, the large animal scholarship program, and a new $12.5 million annual payment tied to the $250 million Legacy Capital Fund authorization for the veterinary teaching hospital, along with additional funding to expand in-state enrollment. Officials said in-state enrollment had increased from 58 to 69 students after prior funding, with a goal of reaching 90 of 106 total seats, and that there were 195 in-state applicants this year. Members asked whether standards would be lowered; the authority said academic standards would not change and noted strong board-pass rates and retention outcomes. It also said accreditation concerns tied to faculty shortages and off-site teaching had been addressed by bringing students back to the main campus and improving staffing. The committee ended by thanking the presenters and announcing its next meeting date.

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• developments have presented new challenges, yet offer immense opportunities for our country to build big
• Senator Hustedt, I would urge, think big. This is not an around the edges issue.
• This is the type of think big item, right? How can we shift to a build and comply?
• This shift is a big change. It can't go on the ebbs and changes of an administration.
• And I think we should think big, and then come down from big to where we can meet. the sweet spot.

Keywords: environmental review, permitting process, infrastructure, bipartisan legislation, economic growth, Nucor, West Virginia

Summary: The meeting focused on critical discussions surrounding the need for modernizing the federal environmental review and permitting processes. Witnesses from various sectors, including Nucor, provided testimony on the delays and costs associated with current regulations, emphasizing the impact on infrastructure and economic growth. Major projects in West Virginia, such as the Corridor H and Coalfield Expressways, were highlighted as examples of initiatives stalled by excessive permitting hurdles, prompting calls for bipartisan legislation to streamline these processes while maintaining environmental protections. The committee expressed a commitment to address these issues immediately, highlighting the urgency to enhance efficiency in permitting to facilitate economic development.

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• Homestead exemptions cost less per billion to get a big result, okay?
• So that's the big three, correct?
• The only one we've got is a big one. Okay, let's blow that up then. Everybody can see it.
• That's a big, big advantage for homeowners. With the passage of this bill, Mr.
• The other thing, I'll argue about the 501 pages against tech. The appraisal caps.

Bills: SB4, SJR2, SB 4, SJR 2

Keywords: property tax, homestead exemption, school funding, state aid, constitutional amendment, SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval

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• Voting no on A2218 is supporting big government and taking away care from those who need it most.
• lawsuits allege that landlords and property managers use rent-setting algorithms, sold by property tech
• Prop tech companies then feed that data into a common algorithm that recommends daily rents and occupancy
• All over New Jersey, many big landlords have stopped setting rents on their own.

Keywords: 1146, all

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• There's a very big difference from the frivolous versus the actual. legitimate litigation that has to
• One of the women who was allegedly preyed on by the ultrasound tech in my district was so deeply traumatized
• On any kind of tech regulation, this is what trips us up all the time, and that's what this bill would
• I really do appreciate the fact that a lot of the tech regulation work that we do in California is bipartisan
• So the best-in-class tech companies are doing exactly what this bill asks.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• , and big corporations.
• As common-sense conservatives, we must be honest with big tech when their search to improve the bottom
• <00:21:16.880> to<00:21:17.120> improve big tech when their search to improve big tech
• Last week's was the big beautiful bill, or not big beautiful bill. That's what Mr.
• Last week's was the big beautiful bill, or not big beautiful bill. That's what Mr.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• The only people who had a good year are a handful of tech CEOs and the billionaires inflating their stock
• c> CEOs<00:02:16.239> and<00:02:16.480> the<00:02:16.720> billionaires of tech
• CEOs and the billionaires of tech CEOs and the billionaires inflating<00:02:17.760> their<00:
• And one of the big topics I hear from them is addressing this rampant Human Services fraud that we're
• The one big beautiful bills benefits.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Members this is actually a pretty big deal.
• It's barely a stopgap you know what I realized is that the pie is not big enough and when it's not big
• We have, vouchers has been a very big issue both times.
• That's how we make big decisions. That's how we make big decisions on a whole host of topics.
• I think... for big government. I am not for big government. I disagree.

Bills: SB2, HB2, HB2000, HB2196, HB213, HB222, HB645, HB1458, HB 1022, HB141, HB502, HB643, HB3093, HB1700, HB 117, SB503, SB2, HB 120, HB20, HB150, HB6, HB 100, HB210, HB215, HB1393, HB 1151, HB 1268, HB142, HB451, HB 124, HB2, HB2000, HB2196, HB213, HB222, HB645, HB1458, HB 1022, HB141, HB502, HB643, HB3093, HB1700, HB 117

Keywords: public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, child grooming, sex offender registration, criminal justice, reportable conviction, law enforcement, virtual education, hybrid learning, school funding, average daily attendance

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• It was a big commission. Representative Swanson, thank you, Mr.
• I'm looking forward to hearing more about advanced nuclear in the Emerging Tech Caucus.
• I'm looking forward to hearing more about advanced nuclear in the Emerging Tech Caucus.
• Have you or any of the tech caucus had any material discussions with the governor's office?
• Welcome to the afternoon session of Science, Tech and Energy.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The one big one that we looked at that I think we should take a look at is the definition of a sober
• It's a big deal, so I think we have to just at least take a look at that.
• It's a big deal, so I think we have to just at least take a look at that.
• It's a big deal, so I think we have to just at least take a look at that.
• It's a big deal, so I think we have to just at least take a look at that.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• That's your next big switch from state government. ...government.
• This is just auxiliary workforce and resources to support during the big events.
• The locals are going to be a big part of that.
• Thirty miles of river property—there's been a big push for sirens. How far?
• You're kind of further south of the big problem, fortunately, this time.

Keywords: flooding, emergency response, communication systems, first responders, disaster management, Texas Water Development Board, regional planning, public safety

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on discussions around the recent floods in Texas, specifically addressing emergency preparedness, response coordination, and recovery efforts. Officials from various agencies provided testimonies on the challenges faced during the emergency, including issues with communication systems among first responders. Notably, the need for improved inter-agency communication and technology integration was emphasized, with recommendations for establishing regional communications units for better coordination during disasters. The audience included local government representatives and emergency management partners, who shared insights and experiences from the recent flooding events.

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• But regardless, that's very small in comparison to the overall size of the P-TECH program.
• Okay, that's a big difference. Thank you. Any comments on this item?
• The tobacco inspectors that we have out there, and they do a fantastic job, it's a big state.
• And the other big piece of this is it funds the destruction of the product, because flavored tobacco
• We have a great big website called Go Green financing. It's out there. Most people know about it.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• This resolution is for the many achievements of Coach Dave Wilbers and the Arkansas Tech University Golden
• This resolution is for the Arkansas Tech University Golden Suns cross-country team.

Summary: House Management considered a series of House resolutions honoring individuals, teams, and organizations. Resolutions passed recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and commending CASA programs, the Mountain Home Bombers’ boys and girls cross-country championships, a corrected honor for a girls’ team roster, Mount St. Mary Academy’s state golf title, Central Arkansas Christian High School Choir, a local candy shop, Joe T. Robinson’s football and swim/dive state championships, Arkansas Tech University’s Golden Suns and their cross-country team, and North Little Rock’s girls basketball championship. One resolution honoring the Passion Play was pulled from the agenda and moved to regular session. Most of the honors were approved without opposition after brief presentations and no questions. The committee then took up House Resolution 1052, which drew extended discussion. Sponsors and several legislators argued that many Arkansas girls selected for Girls State were being denied participation because school counselors missed an application deadline, despite the students meeting requirements and similar deadline flexibility having been granted in prior years. They said the issue affected roughly 150 girls statewide, that the American Legion Auxiliary board had not been responsive to calls or requests for a meeting, and that the legislature was offering to help with space, funding, or volunteers if needed. Supporters framed the resolution as a matter of fairness, civic opportunity, and not punishing students for adult mistakes, especially since Boys State deadlines had been extended in some cases. Committee members asked about the impact on girls whose brothers were allowed to attend Boys State and whether the situation sent a negative message about equal opportunity. Sponsors said the girls were being treated unfairly and that the resolution was intended to urge the Auxiliary to allow participation. After discussion, the committee voted to pass the resolution. The meeting then adjourned.

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• talk about, because they have to either apply for a scholarship or they're applying for college or a tech
• But it's that 90-day mark. ...or a tech program.

Keywords: 909, all

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• He's a proud tech... ...educated in Plano Senior High, submitted at this university and UT Southwestern
• Texas, A&M, Texas Tech and some of those schools, what do we see?

Bills: SB26, SB28, SJR36, SB616, SB565, SB384, SB28, SB28, SR131, SR168, SR174, SR175

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement

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• I know even two years would be a big change, but even a four-year term, like most elected offices, would
• Through Texas Tech University, a program was inaugurated, I guess, five or six years ago.
• So I think there is a big focus in Texas on both.
• Maybe that would be the big change, I guess it sounds like.
• I think that's one of the big concerns I've heard about the bill. Yeah.

Bills: HB2476, HB2893, HB4848, HB5062, SB37, SB60, HB2860, HB4930, SB646, SB 37

Keywords: living expenses, higher education, student support, homeless students, financial aid, grant program, baccalaureate degrees, junior colleges, workforce development, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, competency-based education, baccalaureate degree, cost of attendance, dual credit, computer science, course credit, foreign language requirement, curriculum review, governing board, faculty council

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• in people's pockets who were<00:13:13.480> cheated<00:13:13.920> by<00:13:14.160> big
• <00:13:14.399> Banks<00:13:14.760> and were cheated by big Banks and were cheated by
• Think about it: $21 billion back in people's pockets who were cheated by big banks and corporations.
• Think about it: $21 billion back in people's pockets who were cheated by big banks and corporations.
• and the sponsor of this bill Mr Mr Bigs and the sponsor of this bill Mr cisman<00:35:02.160> are<

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, February 13, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• public data would be somewhat counterintuitive to the purpose of protecting these facilities with high-tech
• cameras and high-tech alarm systems.
• public data would be somewhat counterintuitive to the purpose of protecting these facilities with high-tech
• cameras and high-tech alarm systems.
• cameras and high-tech alarm systems.

Bills: HF4075, HF3826, HF3825, HF3827, HF3459, HF3711, HF4200, HF3908, HF3712

Keywords: firearm restrictions, domestic violence, public safety, court orders, criminal convictions, identity theft, subpoena authority, fraud, statute of limitations, financial crime, victim notification, expungement, criminal justice, plea agreements, minor victims, identification protection, stalking, crime data, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, law enforcement grants

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• I know with that very big introduction of that, Representative Davids is now fully tuned in to this particular
• I know with that very<00:01:38.479> big<00:01:38.720> introduction<00:01:39.280> of<
• /c><00:01:39.520> that<00:01:39.759> that very big introduction of that that very big introduction
• They have access to an entire tech universe at the palm of their hands any hour of the day.
• They have access to an entire tech time.

Bills: HF357, HF3389, HF1434, HF2500, HF1606

Keywords: HF357, hasenpfeffer, card games, social skill game, Minnesota gambling law, tournament, contest, prize limit, low-stakes gaming, card game exemption, gambling exemption, cribbage, bridge, euchre, pinochle, Texas hold'em, whist, skat, sheepshead, gin