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• Patel made his comments while discussing an article in the New York Times exposing grave miscommunications
• Since leaving the administration in 2020, Cash has written articles.
• Articles and books on national security, law, and governance.
• Chairman, a New York Times article outlining the questions and concerns I just Now, on to the next topic
• Patel, his organization, a group called the Article Three Project, would make their lives a living hell

Bills: HR70, HR71, HCR35, HB31, HB326, HB1013, HB1014, HB1015, HB1016, HR65, HR66, HR67, HR68, HR69, HCR33, HCR34, HB1006, HB1007, HB1008, HB1010, HB1011, SB2, SB13, SB24, SB28, SB40, SB47, SB48, SB70, SB79, SB80, SB109, SB127, SB139, SB154, SB181, SB199, SB200, SB208, SB277, SB317, SB336, SB349, SB357, HR15, HR20, HCR14, HB51, HB58, HB69, HB82, HB93, HB143, HB166, HB199, HB201, HB202, HB218, HB222, HB223, HB224, HB231, HB235, HB246, HB338, HB349, HB352, HB379, HB405, HB429, HB535, HB547, HB577, HB588, HB626, HB636, HB652, HB653, HB669, HB688, HB691, HB721, HB738, HB749, HB806, HB843, HB851, HB857, HB861, HB889, HB904, HB907, HB908, HB929, HB955, HB1009, HB952, HB8, HB9, HB10, HB15, HB16, HB17, HB18, HB19, HB22, HB33, HB34, HB35, HB44, HB46, HB47, HB48, HB61, HB101, HB126, HB135, HB142, HB164, HB185, HB215, HB226, HB232, HB233, HB242, HB284, HB292, HB297, HB301, HB334, HB436, HB468, HB548, HB571, HB582, HB593, HB594, HB609, HB613, HB712, HB722, HB732, HB746, HB827, HB845, HB848, HB921, HB923, HB951, HB953, HB999, HB53, HB57, HB64, HB102, HB106, HB111, HB137, HB152, HB155, HB177, HB238, HB256, HB258, HB337, HB359, HB363, HB386, HB434, HB546, HB557, HB584, HB661, HB697, HB726, HB727, HB747, HB756, HB758, HB759, HB765, HB767, HB825, HB858, HB930, HB941, HB957, HB964, HB868, HB119, HB140, HB739, HB842, HB875, HB919, HB52, HB228, HB289, HB735, HB796, HB901, HB193, HB400, HB570, HB733

Keywords: Northside High School, basketball, state championship, sportsmanship, athletic recognition, commendation, criminal justice, community contributions, Bridget A. Dinvaut, law enforcement, tax delinquency, property sale, rehabilitation, Louisiana State Law Institute, legislation, retirement, police benefits, disability, municipality, Social Security

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• all<00:14:44.880> that<00:14:45.519> uh<00:14:46.000> that<00:14:46.320> article
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• Article 10, the United States hereby agrees to furnish annually to the Shoshone the physician and the
• 10 the United States hereby article 10 the United States hereby agrees<01:42:18.000> to<01:42

Keywords: 916, all

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• If I remember correctly, in all funds, I think article two is bigger than article three. Go ahead.
• The article I've attached will explain more.
• I would like to hit on the points I have attached an article regarding Burns G. Jarrett.
• If you read the article, the person on the bus is my mother. She just recently died.
• If you read the article, you can see for yourself. It will be attached here.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services convened to discuss interim charges regarding fraud, waste, and abuse in Texas human services, particularly focusing on Medicaid and childcare programs. The meeting highlighted the importance of preventing misuse of taxpayer funds, with testimony from various stakeholders emphasizing the need for increased oversight and accountability in these programs. Key points included the alarming rise in healthcare fraud in other states, the necessity for Texas to enhance its fraud prevention measures, and the potential financial repercussions of failing to meet federal compliance standards. Several committee members expressed concerns about the impact of fraud on vulnerable populations, particularly those relying on Medicaid services. Testimonies from experts underscored the effectiveness of Texas's Office of Inspector General (OIG) in combating fraud, yet pointed out existing vulnerabilities, such as inconsistent enforcement and the need for better data sharing among agencies. The discussion also touched on the challenges faced by hospice care providers, with a significant increase in the number of hospices in Texas raising concerns about quality and oversight. The committee heard from various witnesses, including representatives from health plans and advocacy organizations, who provided insights into the complexities of managing Medicaid and the importance of maintaining program integrity. The meeting concluded with a commitment to further explore legislative solutions to enhance oversight and ensure that resources are directed to those in genuine need.

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• In the first article on consumer protections, there is an amendment that we developed in consultation
• In<01:46:13.000> Article<01:46:13.400> 2,<01:46:13.760> there<01:46:13.960> is
• And finally, in Article 4, this represents a pared-down version of our unclaimed property statutes.
• And<01:47:10.840> finally,<01:47:11.400> in<01:47:11.760> Article<01:47:12.120><
• c> 4,<01:47:12.520> this And finally, in Article 4, this And finally, in Article 4, this represents

Bills: HF3794, HF4472, HF4410, HF4347, HF4412, HF4398, HF4397, HF4201, HF4199, HF4203, HF3706, HF4071, HF4120, HF4175, HF4188

Keywords: surveillance, price discrimination, wage discrimination, automated decision systems, consumer protections, data privacy, biometrics, school district health insurance, charter school health benefits, employee benefits, public sector health insurance, health insurance survey, Legislative Budget Office, LBO report, premium costs, retiree coverage, broker commissions, third-party administrator, health plan transparency, health reimbursement arrangement

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• Madam Speaker, I request unanimous consent to insert into the record an article from Fortune entitled
• Without objection, I also ask unanimous consent to insert in the record an article from CBS8 entitled
• ><02:40:50.080> from<02:40:50.399> Fortune<02:40:51.200> entitled, record an article
• from Fortune entitled, record an article from Fortune entitled, "Three<02:40:52.000> and<02:40
• from C CBS8 entitled, "National article from C CBS8 entitled, "National average<02:41:08.240> gas

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• In Wyoming, she said, there is a section in the constitution under Article 3 that precludes that.
• That section in the constitution is Article 3, and she thinks it's Section 27, which talks about special
• <00:41:58.240> So, under article 3 that precludes that.
• So, under article 3 that precludes that.
• <00:42:29.040> three particular constitution is article three particular constitution is article

Bills: HB0003, HB0004

Keywords: pregnancy centers, abortion, pro-life, healthcare, women's rights, state regulation, civil rights, freedom of speech, medical assistance, birthing centers, Medicaid, Wyoming, 916, all

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• I'm not really sure where that goes, but I always like to remind people that Article 5, Section 34 of
• but I always like to remind<00:57:29.760> people<00:57:29.920> that<00:57:30.240> article
• c><00:57:30.640> 5<00:57:30.960> section<00:57:31.359> 34 remind people that article
• :15:39.119> agents<02:15:39.520> regulated<02:15:39.920> by<02:15:40.159> article
• bail bonding agents regulated by article bail bonding agents regulated by article 23<02:15:40.800

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened, established a quorum, and approved the journal of Friday, February 6, 2026. Members then proceeded out of order to consider Senate Joint Resolution 8, honoring Colorado’s 2026 Winter Olympians and Paralympians. The resolution was read at length, and members spoke in support of Colorado athletes, training communities, families, and facilities. An amendment correcting an athlete’s state affiliation was adopted, and the resolution passed 63-0 with two excused. Representative Bottoms then asked to co-sponsor the resolution. The chamber also set several bills as special orders for February 9, 2026. It then considered House Bill 1020, concerning colorimetric field drug tests in drug possession cases. Sponsors said the bill addresses unreliable field tests and had support from the Judiciary Committee and stakeholders. The committee report and the bill both passed without opposition. House Bill 1040, concerning the sterilization rights of a person with intellectual and developmental disabilities, was also taken up. Sponsors said the bill seeks to undo a historical harm by removing language that allowed sterilization against a person’s wishes. Two amendments to the committee report were adopted: one narrowing language around an imminent threat to life or health, and another adding a petition clause. The committee report and the bill then passed. Finally, the House considered House Bill 103, which modernizes the Colorado Small Business Recovery and Resiliency Loan Fund. Sponsors said it would better support small businesses facing higher costs and access-to-capital challenges. One amendment to direct 30% of funding to rural counties, veteran-owned businesses, and minority-owned businesses was debated but failed after the sponsor urged a no vote, saying the bill already included distribution metrics and that a fixed percentage was not workable in statute. The bill itself was then discussed further, with concerns raised about state lending programs and the use of the term “equitable,” but the transcript cuts off before final action on the bill is shown.

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• We saw newspaper articles, social media, Facebook posts advocating against the ballot measure.
• We saw newspaper articles,<00:05:32.560> social<00:05:32.800> media,<00:05:33.360> Facebook
• <00:05:33.759> posts articles, social media, Facebook posts articles, social media, Facebook
• There was an article in the North Kentucky newspaper.
• in the in the north >> There was an article in the in the north in<00:37:57.359> Kentucky

Keywords: Discussion of BR 25 (2026 RS) 04:15 Presentation on voting systems by ES&S 48:14 Presentation on voting systems by Hart InterCivic and Harp Enterprises 01:13:07, 958, all

Summary: The committee met to approve the October 21 minutes and then took up BR 25 for the 2026 regular session, a proposal relating to prohibited uses of tax dollars and public resources. The sponsors said the bill is intended to strengthen existing law by adding civil and criminal penalties for taxpayer-funded advocacy on ballot questions, especially in light of controversies during the 2024 election over school officials and districts using public resources to oppose a constitutional amendment. They also described related concerns about school districts hiring third-party lobbyists and public relations firms, particularly in Fayette County, and said the proposal was meant to keep tax dollars focused on public services rather than political persuasion. Committee members raised several concerns about scope and drafting. Some asked whether the bill should specifically mention schools, school boards, and school employees, and the sponsors said they would add that language. Others questioned whether the measure would also affect local government lobbying through groups like KLC and KCO, and the sponsors said they intended to focus narrowly on schools while exempting certain advocacy organizations and internal government lobbyists. Members also asked whether public employees could still speak as private individuals, and the sponsors said yes. Several members suggested splitting the lobbying and ballot-advocacy issues into separate bills, and the sponsors said they would consider that. Members also pressed for clarification on how the bill would apply in practice, including whether it would cover legal challenges to petition drives or only advocacy after a question is on the ballot. Counsel for the sponsors said the bill would not cover some petition-related litigation as drafted, though they believed it should. The sponsors and supporters argued the proposal was needed to give the existing prohibition real enforcement, while some members warned that the language could unintentionally limit legitimate public representation or be too broad if not carefully drafted. No final vote was taken during the discussion.

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• Article 14, section 10 of the Minnesota Constitution relates to taxation of motor fuels.
• Article 14 itself was passed as an amendment to the constitution in 1920.
• Uh article 14, section 10 of the state.
• Uh article 14, section 10 of the Minnesota<00:46:31.480> Constitution<00:46:32.480> relates
• passed<00:47:17.599> as<00:47:17.839> an Article 14 itself was passed as an Article

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• You can see it in the articles and the emails that have come across my desk in just the last couple of
• A December 9 article, 'Mobile home residents seek rent relief from Lake Elmo.'
• Another Star Tribune article, this one February 12th, about the Minnesota Housing Agency suing to keep
• You can see it in the articles and the emails that have come across my desk in just the last couple of
• A December 9 article, 'Mobile home residents seek rent relief from Lake Elmo.'

Bills: HF1143, HF1548, HF1340, HF2549, HF2559, HF1673, HF2740, HF2507, HF2461, HF2381, HF2695

Keywords: education funding, unemployment aid, special education, Minnesota statutes, appropriations, housing, redevelopment, local government, trust funds, community development, HF1340, housing infrastructure bonds, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, MHFA, affordable housing, supportive housing, permanent housing, adaptive reuse, area median income, AMI

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• It includes, in Article 1, a list of appropriations.
• In Article 2, the bill contains language on the proposed construction code and licensing fee adjustments
• In Article 3, the bill includes a proposal to clarify our existing break laws and enact remedies for
• In Article 3, the bill includes a proposal to clarify our existing break laws and enact remedies for
• In Article 3, the bill includes a proposal to clarify our existing break laws and enact remedies for

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Article One of the Minnesota Constitution, Article One, Bill of Rights, Section One: the object of government
• <00:56:58.520> one<00:56:59.520> of<00:56:59.720> the supposed to do article
• one of the supposed to do article one of the Minnesota<00:57:01.359> Constitution<00:57:02.359
• > Article<00:57:02.760> One<00:57:03.079> Bill Minnesota Constitution Article One
• Bill Minnesota Constitution Article One Bill of<00:57:03.480> Rights<00:57:03.880> section

Bills: HF7

Keywords: public safety, criminal justice, sentencing guidelines, Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission, public sentencing database, felony dismissals, prosecutor reporting, bail notice, bond posting, law enforcement data, arrest data, public records, sex trafficking, human trafficking, mandatory minimum sentence, peace officer assault, police assault, fleeing police, vehicular flight, stolen motor vehicle

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• And what one law review article termed as the HOA we're creating is essentially what our PR governments
• Another law review article noted that we give a small amount of people nearly unlimited power to impose
• c><00:27:53.559> one<00:27:53.760> law<00:27:54.039> review<00:27:54.399> article
• HOAs um and what one law review article HOAs um and what one law review article termed<00:27:55.360
• noted that um we give a small article noted that um we give a small amount<00:28:12.480> of<00

Keywords: 1183, house

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• In fact, some of you may recall there was an article that was written by Minnesota Reformer reporter
• There was a photo attached to that article that showed, I believe it was Chair Pinto, and I don't remember
• And the narrative of the article was highlighting that this is something that happens.
• that's true, if that's the expectation, how did the Reformer come up with the basis to write that article

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Additionally, he's written an article on space debris that has been published by the American Bar Association
• The article states that the market has grown so sophisticated that Chinese parents can have a child through
• And the same article cited a surrogacy attorney who has seen a 20% growth in his Chinese clientele over
• And the same article cited surrogacy attorney who has seen a 20% growth in his Chinese clientele over

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opening with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of recognitions for interns, staff, and guests. Members also honored a retiring Senate staffer and a wounded veteran, then moved into returning House messages and special order bills. Several measures were taken up and either concurred in or sent back to the House, with multiple unanimous or near-unanimous votes on noncontroversial bills. Among the bills addressed were SB 118 on recreational vehicle park assessments, SB 572 on ethics for public officers and employees, and HB 991 on election integrity. SB 118 and SB 572 were amended to reflect House changes and passed 38-0. HB 991 drew extensive debate over voter registration and identification requirements, with opponents arguing it would burden students, seniors, disabled voters, and others, while supporters said it would strengthen election security and streamline verification; it passed 27-12. The chamber also approved bills on historic cemeteries, chickee regulation, habitual traffic offender designation, military affairs, and a Department of Health package. The Department of Health bill (SB 902/HB 733) was the subject of detailed amendment work, including changes to medical marijuana rules, NICU educational materials, Early Steps, dental loan repayment, and pediatric trauma center designation. The Senate adopted an amendment to the amendment and then passed the bill 37-0. Other measures included a funeral services bill, which the Senate refused to concur in because the House strike-all would redefine cremation to include composting, and a veterans-related bill that was temporarily postponed. The Senate also recessed briefly, then returned to continue the calendar and additional recognitions.

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• bill for an act relating to taxation, amending laws in section, first special session chapter 14, article
• section uh first special session chapter section uh first special session chapter 14<00:07:48.240> article
• <00:07:50.479> In<00:07:50.800> section 14 article 9 section 11.
• In section 14 article 9 section 11.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Senate Joint Resolution 51, joint resolution applying for an Article 5 convention to propose amendments
• Joint resolution applying<00:09:04.560> for<00:09:04.720> an<00:09:04.880> article
• c><00:09:05.360> 5<00:09:05.920> convention<00:09:06.399> to applying for an article
• 5 convention to applying for an article 5 convention to propose<00:09:07.120> amendments<00:09

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation and pledge, established a quorum, excused absent members, and approved the journal. During second reading, several bills and a joint resolution were reported to the Rules Committee, including measures on trauma center provider coverage, cremation, public library trustees, local occupational license fees and taxes, and a food-is-medicine resolution. The House also communicated passage of House Bills 176, 178, and 280 and requested concurrence. Committee reports advanced Senate Bill 39, Senate Bill 181 with a committee substitute, Senate Bill 17 with a committee substitute and title amendment, and Senate Bill 34. The chamber then took up and passed Senate Bill 13, which would allow military installations to have ex officio representation on nearby planning and zoning bodies to improve communication about land use near bases. It passed 37-0. Senate Bill 46, concerning school transportation, was amended by committee substitute to require background checks and drug testing for drivers of school vans and to extend van use to 10-passenger vehicles; it passed 37-0 after a brief clarification about the amendment’s display in the system. Senate Bill 22, expanding the dual credit scholarship program to support a teacher apprenticeship pathway, was amended to require a 2.75 GPA and then passed 36-1 after questions about employment status and liability; the sponsor explained it would help address teacher shortages and reduce student debt. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 90, which extends the behavioral health conditional dismissal pilot program from 2027 to 2031 to continue offering treatment-based alternatives to incarceration for eligible low-level offenders; it passed 37-0. Senate Bill 51, a proposed constitutional change to freeze property tax assessment increases for homeowners age 65 and older on their primary residence, also passed 37-0. Senate Bill 30 was passed over but retained its place in the orders of the day. The rules committee later posted Senate Bills 27, 40, and 76 for the next day, and the Committee on Committees referred Senate Bill 109 to Licensing and Occupations, Senate Bill 68 to State and Local Government, and Senate Resolutions 45 and 46 to the Senate floor.

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• I want to highlight an article in the Seattle Times a couple of weeks ago on the impact of providing
• Also, I included here for you, per Article 11, Section 5, the legislature is actually required to...
• Per Article 11, Section 5, the legislature is actually required to prescribe duties for elected officials
• So we would ask that we look at the provisions in Article I, Section 19 of the State Constitution and

Summary: The committee held a work session in Mill Creek focused first on the eviction process. Judge Michael Scott of King County Superior Court described historic highs in unlawful detainer filings across Washington, especially in urban counties, and said King County has reduced its backlog and average time to resolution to about 60 days by adding two dedicated eviction judges and using more judges when needed. He also described how King County and other counties are implementing the right to counsel for indigent tenants, and noted that additional housing commissioners may help. Office of Civil Legal Aid representatives Philippe Knapp and Jane Paxe said the statewide appointed counsel program has represented more than 30,000 tenants, referred clients to social services, and helped many remain housed, but they warned of a funding shortfall that could eliminate about 17 attorneys and leave roughly 2,000 tenants without representation. A landlord-side panel argued that eviction timelines remain too long and fragmented, creating unpaid rent, safety issues, and uncertainty for both landlords and tenants; they urged more uniform procedures, streamlined rental assistance, and procedural changes to reduce refiling and delays. The second work session addressed theft and vandalism of critical infrastructure, especially copper and telecom cable theft. Committee staff reviewed existing criminal and regulatory laws covering malicious mischief, theft, scrap metal businesses, and metal property deception. Comcast, Mason Public Utility District, and the Recycled Materials Association testified that theft of aerial cable and copper has become a crisis affecting power, internet, 911 service, schools, hospitals, and line-worker safety. Utility representatives described outages, hazards, and rising costs, and asked for stronger audits of scrapyards, tougher penalties for theft affecting critical infrastructure, and tighter rules on payment and identification. Recyclers said they oppose the thefts and already operate under heavy regulation, but acknowledged enforcement gaps and the need for better coordination; committee members discussed possible bill concepts and asked for written recommendations. The final work session covered standards for law enforcement personnel. Criminal Justice Training Commission Executive Director Monica Alexander and Assistant Director Kimberly Bliss explained current certification and decertification rules, including background checks, training requirements, mandatory and discretionary grounds for decertification, and the hearing process. They said elected sheriffs are not currently required to undergo the same pre-election background check as other applicants, though they can still be decertified if already certified, and they reported a backlog of more than 1,000 cases with about 70 to 80 new cases coming in each month. Retired Judge Ann Levinson then outlined ways the legislature could strengthen and align standards for chiefs, sheriffs, and marshals, including requiring certification within a set time, setting a minimum age, requiring recent state background checks, and making loss of certification a vacancy in office. Committee members asked questions about accountability for elected sheriffs, background-check administration, and decertification outcomes.

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• Um, so there was an article in the New Mexican that said despite new Lab, New Mexican still has backlog
• Cause in this article, they're saying there's less, how do we get more people working in the lab?
• I'm trying to fix your issues, and it's hard without knowing exactly specifically because this article
• We just saw a recent article, um, of that situation where the kids were exposed to child abuse and there's