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• The walkability, the sense of community, and the quality of life for communities, both rural and urban
• support not only museums and historical sites to have arts programming across the rural landscape and urban
• We have 178 nonprofits across the state. 83 are considered rural, 95 urban.
• We would look at providing a higher percentage cut to our larger, more urban and suburban-based arts
• So I'm always wanting to make sure that we kind of really connect our two urban and also the surrounding

Keywords: 914, all

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• At that time, there were about 2.5 million defined block-level geographies in urban and metropolitan
• that freezing old district lines from 1900 effectively diluted the votes of growing, racially diverse urban
• roughly equal in population, preventing white rural minorities from holding disproportionate power over urban

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• And hello, I am Kyle Urban. I am also from the University of Central Arkansas.
• photos, and they use AI to analyze those photos, and they create a map of all the trees that are in urban
• environments and also what type of tree they are, and their goal with this is to provide cleaner air in urban

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• Toya Boynes Teamer of the Urban League; and Ms.
• Toya Boynes Teamer of the Urban League; and Ms.
• Toya Boynes Teamer of the Urban League, Ms.

Bills: HR39, HR40, HR41, HCR19, HCR20, HCR21, HB2, HB3, HB15, HB441, HB976, HB977, HB978, HB979, HB980, HB981, HB982, HR19, HR20, HR21, HR22, HR23, HR24, HR25, HR26, HR27, HR28, HR29, HR30, HR31, HR32, HR33, HR34, HR35, HR36, HR37, HR38, HCR15, HCR16, HCR17, HCR18, SCR10, HB115, HB208, HB465, HB964, HB965, HB966, HB967, HB968, HB969, HB970, HB971, HB972, HB973, HB974, HB975, HB474, HB487, HB503, HB606, HB633, HB707, HB720, HB728, HB733, HB846, HB852, HB856, HB868, HB875, HB78, HB112, HB148, HB149, HB190, HB221, HB346, HB354, HB355, HB356, HB358, HB384, HB427, HB657, HB675, HB716, HB207, HB300, HB331, HB428, HB464, HB587, HB618, HB629, HB801, HB853, HB891, HB901

Keywords: St. Joseph's Day, Saint Joseph's Day, St. Joseph's Altar, Italian American, Italian heritage, Italian immigrants, Louisiana culture, New Orleans, Sicilian heritage, Catholic, Feast of Saint Joseph, cultural resolution, heritage caucus, legislative caucus, ethnic heritage, jazz history, Italian Louisiana, immigrant contributions, cultural recognition, House Resolution 40

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• They represent a very broad group of Minnesotans, urban and rural, young and old, first responders, veterans
• They represent a very broad group of Minnesotans, urban and rural, young and old, first responders, veterans
• They represent a very broad group of Minnesotans, urban and rural, young and old, first responders, veterans

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Uh, next online would be Jason Urbanic.
• c><00:05:23.199><c> would</c><00:05:23.440><c> be</c><00:05:23.840><c> Jason</c><00:05:24.320><c> Urbanic
• </c> Next online would be Jason Urbanic. >> Can we do a sound test? >> Yes. >> Uh, can you hear me?

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Senator Woods, this is based upon the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers, published in that
• For all urban consumers published in that sector.
• We're using the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, published by the United States Department

Bills: SB145, SB143

Keywords: auditing, financial reporting, state auditor, public agencies, capital outlay, compliance, federal audits, agriculture, New Mexico Department of Agriculture, fee update, regulatory fees, egg inspection, egg grading, egg dealer, pesticide control, pesticide registration, pesticide applicator, pest management consultant, plant protection, nursery license

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• He continued his studies in urban planning at Harvard Graduate School and ultimately returned to Los
• and built some beautiful visions, and I just hope we keep going with that to see beauty in the most urban
• built some beautiful visions and I just hope we keep going with that to see beauty in in the most urban

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then took up several floor items focused largely on housing, public health, and tax-credit awareness. The chamber adopted SR 71, a resolution by Senator Arreguín recognizing the importance of affordable homeownership in California. Supporters from both parties emphasized homeownership as a path to wealth-building, stability, and community strength, highlighted racial disparities in ownership, and praised nonprofit builders such as Habitat for Humanity. After passage, Senator Arreguín introduced Habitat for Humanity advocates in the gallery and noted the role of the CalHome program in funding affordable homeownership projects. The Senate also confirmed Trista Gonzalez as Director of the Department of Tax and Fee Administration, Aaron McGuire as executive director of the Board of State and Community Corrections, and Lee Herrick for another term as California Poet Laureate, each by unanimous or near-unanimous roll call votes. The Senate then adopted SCR 115 by Senator Daly, recognizing February as Heart Health Month and focusing on women’s heart health. Senator Daly shared her own experience with a stroke during a heart procedure and urged women to listen to their bodies and seek care early. Several senators spoke in support, describing silent heart attacks, the need to recognize symptoms in women, and the importance of challenging medical assumptions. The resolution passed unanimously. The Senate also adopted SR 75 by Senator Rubio, designating California Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Week. Senators described CalEITC as a key anti-poverty tool and urged greater outreach so eligible families do not miss the credit; that resolution also passed unanimously. Later, the Senate heard a series of adjournment-in-memory tributes, including one for architect Frank Gehry, whose work in Los Angeles and Bilbao was praised for its global influence and civic impact, and one for June Roberti, remembered for her long partnership with former Pro Tem David Roberti and her advocacy and family life. Senator Arreguín also moved to place file item 67 on the inactive file. The session ended with announcements, including a committee meeting notice, and the Senate recessed with the next floor session scheduled for Monday, February 9, 2026.

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• Senator Woods, this is based upon the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, published in that
• sector, and so we're... ...for All Urban Consumers, published in that sector.
• Using the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, published by the United States Department of

Bills: HB2, SB145, SB143

Keywords: general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, auditing, financial reporting, state auditor, public agencies, capital outlay, compliance, federal audits, agriculture, New Mexico Department of Agriculture, fee update, regulatory fees, egg inspection, egg grading, egg dealer, pesticide control

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 143, which would raise caps on certain agriculture fees so they can keep pace with inflation. Senator Woods explained that the bill only adjusts fee ceilings, not automatic increases, and an amendment was adopted to tie the caps to the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the U.S. Department of Labor. There was no public support or opposition testimony, and the bill was then passed on an 8-0 do-pass vote, with several members excused. The committee then took up Senate Bill 145, which would change the state audit system by raising thresholds for smaller local public bodies and creating a statewide federal single audit for state agencies. The State Auditor and DFA said the bill was intended to streamline audits, reduce delays, and align New Mexico with federal rules and other states, but multiple CPA and audit witnesses opposed the statewide single-audit concept, warning it could reduce transparency, weaken accountability, and increase the risk of fraud, waste, and abuse. Committee members pressed for clarification on how the audit structure would work, which agencies would be covered, and whether DFA or independent auditors would conduct the work; the sponsors said amendments were needed to clarify the bill and remove problematic language, including the appropriation and references to gifts and donations. The committee adopted an amendment striking the appropriation language and then continued questioning without taking final action in the excerpt. The final portion of the meeting shifted to the House Bill 2 budget presentation. Committee members reviewed the Senate Finance version of the budget, which included about a 2.7% increase in recurring spending, 30% reserves, and major investments in health care affordability, early childhood, public education, housing, clean energy, water, and agriculture-related priorities. Members asked about water testing needs, water settlement funding, career technical education funding, and the contingency fund/disaster reserve structure. The presenters said some items still needed technical work and that additional adjustments would be made before final passage.

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• He continued his studies in urban planning at Harvard Graduate School and ultimately returned to Los
• and built some beautiful visions, and I just hope we keep going with that to see beauty in the most urban
• built some beautiful visions and I just hope we keep going with that to see beauty in in the most urban

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Summary: The Senate met with a quorum present and began with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The chamber first took up Senate Resolution 71, authored by Senator Arreguín, recognizing the importance of affordable homeownership in California. Senators from both parties spoke in support, emphasizing homeownership as a path to economic stability, generational wealth, and community strength, and highlighting the role of nonprofit builders such as Habitat for Humanity and state programs like CalHome. The resolution also noted racial and economic disparities in homeownership and the need to expand entry-level housing opportunities. SR 71 passed on a 35-0 vote, after which Habitat for Humanity representatives were welcomed to the floor. The Senate then recognized visiting guests, including Sir James Cleverly and Lady Susanna Cleverly, before moving to confirmations. The chamber confirmed Trista Gonzalez as Director of the Department of Tax and Fee Administration, Aaron McGuire as executive director of the Board of State and Community Corrections, and Lee Herrick for another term as California Poet Laureate, each by unanimous or near-unanimous roll call votes. The Senate also adopted SCR 115, by Senator Daly, designating Wear Red Day and February as Heart Health Month. Senators shared personal remarks about women’s heart health, stroke awareness, and the importance of listening to warning signs; the resolution passed 37-0. Next, the Senate adopted SR 75, by Senator Rubio, declaring California Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Week. Supporters described the Cal EITC as an important anti-poverty tool that many eligible families miss because they are unaware of it, and urged broader outreach so more Californians can claim the credit. That resolution passed 29-0. The chamber also heard an announcement that the Select Committee on Economic Development and Technological Innovation would meet later that morning. The session concluded with adjournment-in-memory tributes, including a lengthy remembrance of architect Frank Gehry and a tribute to June Roberti, wife of former Senate Pro Tem David Roberti, as well as Stephen Michael Ruta Flores, a football coach and educator remembered for his impact on students and athletes. The Senate then recessed, with the next floor session scheduled for Monday, February 9, 2026.

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• As recent analysis by the Urban Institute found, more than 600,000 veterans nationwide rely on health
• Taxes that strip urban hospitals and clinics.
• decisions about their care, it impacts our clinics, our providers, our hospital systems in rural areas, in urban

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• Divide, United Parents and Students, Families and Schools, Innovative Public Schools, Los Angeles Urban
• Tracy Ryan with the rural county representatives of California, as well as urban counties of California
• Tracy Ryan with the rural county representatives of California, as well as urban counties of California

Summary: The Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee heard AB 470 by Assembly Member McKinnor, a bill to modernize California’s carrier-of-last-resort rules for voice telephone service and create a process for carriers to transition away from obsolete copper networks in favor of advanced telecommunications infrastructure. The author and supporters said the bill is aimed at preserving reliable voice and 911 access while encouraging private investment in fiber and other modern networks, and emphasized that it is not a broadband bill. Support came from AT&T, business groups, and a former Cal OES director, who argued the bill provides a careful, phased modernization with CPUC oversight and increased public-safety investment requirements. Opposition came from TURN, CWA District 9, digital equity organizations, labor groups, and several local governments and county representatives. Critics raised concerns about the adequacy of the mapping process, reliance on broadband and wireless coverage data, the lack of on-the-ground verification, the challenge process, possible loss of Lifeline protections, and the impact on workers and union jobs. They also argued the bill could allow carriers to reduce universal-service obligations without enough safeguards for rural and vulnerable customers. Committee members discussed those concerns at length, especially the map-making process, the challenge procedure, and whether the bill sufficiently protects workers and customers who could be left behind. The author said the bill includes a 10-year backstop if service is lost, a CPUC-led process, and a three-to-one fiber buildout requirement tied to relinquishment, and expressed willingness to continue working with labor on workforce language. The committee ultimately passed AB 470 on a 7-0 due pass vote.

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• Eric Payne, executive director of the Central Valley Urban Institute, strong support.
• A 2023 study conducted by the Urban Institute, which reviewed 2023 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data,
• A 2023 study conducted by the Urban Institute, which reviewed 2023 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data,

Summary: The Assembly Banking and Finance Committee met to hear several bills, beginning with a consent calendar that included AB 665 and AB 866, both adopted on a do pass basis and referred to Appropriations. The committee then took up AB 801, which would create a California Community Reinvestment Act to require covered financial institutions, including state-chartered banks, credit unions, residential mortgage lenders, and money transmitters, to meet the financial needs of low- and moderate-income communities and communities of color. The author and supporters argued the bill would close gaps left by the federal CRA, address redlining and discriminatory lending, and expand investment in housing, small business, and community development. Support came from community groups, CDFIs, labor, and housing advocates, while opposition from mortgage bankers and credit unions argued the bill would impose costly new reporting and regulatory burdens, especially on institutions they said already serve underserved borrowers well. Committee members discussed the scope of the bill, the experience of other states with state CRA laws, and possible carve-outs or tiered treatment for smaller credit unions. AB 801 was passed as amended and referred to Appropriations, with the roll left open and later completed; one member voted no and others were not voting or voted aye as the roll was finalized. The committee also heard AB 743, which would require licensing and surety bonds for commercial lawsuit financing and bring those transactions under DFPI oversight. The author said the bill was aimed at a largely unregulated, multi-billion-dollar industry and was intended to increase transparency and address concerns about foreign interests, fraud, and abusive litigation funding practices, while not affecting consumer legal funding. Supporters, including Unified Patents, the Civil Justice Association of California, the California Chamber of Commerce, the California Trucking Association, and the American Property Casualty Insurance Association, said the bill was an important first step toward disclosure and regulation. There was no opposition testimony. AB 743 passed unanimously as amended and was referred to Appropriations, with the roll held open briefly for absent members before the committee adjourned.

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• to do with rail gracing Grade separations the department we all recognize problems in some of our urban
• , particularly urban areas, but it also happens in rural areas where you have. a highway-railroad grade
• The needs are great for safety enhancements both at urban at-grade crossings and on well-traveled suburban

Bills: SB35, SB284, SB296, SB305, SB857, SB995, SB1121, SB1555, SB1902, SCR25, SB 35

Keywords: transportation, TxDOT, Texas Department of Transportation, road projects, highways, infrastructure, bridge construction, interchanges, corridor improvements, road widening, railroad grade separation, sound barrier, unified transportation program, legislative notice, project prioritization, capital projects, state highway system, Farm-to-Market Roads, San Antonio, Harris County

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• Substitute House Bill 1742 relates to environmentally sustainable urban design.
• Lastly, the bill would create the environmentally sustainable urban design account.
• biennium and $36,000 per biennium afterward for consultation on the standards used in sustainable urban
• would like to say that the concept of it is that we need to integrate ecosystem services into our urban
• We received support from architects and urban planners and designers from all across the world, and in

Bills: HB2104, HB1903, HB1909, HB1982, HB2034, HB2105, HB2210, HB2215, HB2271, HB2345, HB2355, HB2384, HB2389, HB2397, HB2418, HB2429, HB2442, HB2479, HB2481, HB2681, HB2688, HB2714

Keywords: aviation, wildland fires, funding, disaster relief, emergency response, energy assistance, low-income, utility costs, state program, energy affordability, court unification, task force, Washington courts, judicial administration, court reform, access to justice, local court rules, uniformity, centralization, rural courts

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• You're going to have people there that have their issues only being represented by urban people that
• That's what we're getting with these district lines: urban voices only, not rural.
• URBAN VOICES ONLY. NOT RURAL.
• So let's actually start also, knock down one of the urban folk legends. It's defense spending.
• SO LET'S ACTUALLY START ALSO, KNOCK DOWN ONE OF THE URBAN FOLK LEGENDS. IT'S DEFENSE SPENDING.

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• And think of the women in urban Denver learning to shoot for empowerment.
• And think of the women in urban weakens.
• So, it will be something urban corridor.
• It doesn't break down to rural, frontier, urban, suburban. That's everybody.
• </c><02:25:23.280><c> No</c> urban, suburban. That's everybody. No urban, suburban.

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• that local ownership is exactly what drives sustainable change because we know that this works in urban
• that local ownership is exactly what drives sustainable change because we know that this works in urban
• that local ownership is exactly what drives sustainable change because we know that this works in urban
• This works in urban core, but different how it works in suburban communities, rural towns, and tribal
• areas where traditional dense urban areas where traditional geothermal<01:49:34.880><c> systems</c><

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• innovative planning and development strategies to promote a diverse economy and vibrant rural and urban
• We encourage urban infill inside of our urban service boundary.
• This property is far outside of our urban service boundary.
• So I don't really understand why we would want to go outside of the professionals and their urban service
• So I believe firmly that urban sprawl is being defined in the county that I reside in, and I appall it

Summary: The Committee on Rules heard a long agenda of growth-management, elections, education, housing, and professional-licensing bills. The first major item was SB 354 on “Blue Ribbon Projects,” a framework for very large planned developments on at least 15,000 contiguous acres with 60% reserved area. After adopting a strike-all amendment, senators debated whether the bill adequately protected conservation land, local government authority, neighboring property, concurrency, and multi-county projects. Supporters argued it would create more orderly, master-planned growth and preserve large areas of land; opponents said the reserve areas were too weakly protected and the bill preempted local control. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported the bill favorably on a party-line style roll call, with Chair Pasadomo and Vice Chair Jones voting no. The committee then approved SB 620 on candidate qualifying, which requires candidates to disclose any foreign citizenship and, through amendments, adds a 2026 congressional qualifying framework tied to apportionment and redistricting, including revised petition rules and deadlines. Members discussed disclosure, redistricting, and candidate vetting, and the bill was reported favorably. CS/CS/CS/SB 1452, a Department of Financial Services bill, was also amended and approved; the amendments addressed My Safe Florida Home, unclaimed property, firefighter hiring, workforce housing code accommodations, and related financial-services issues. CS/CS/SB 1620, the school board members’ bill of rights, was narrowed by substitute amendment to focus on access to records, fiscal transparency, NDAs, and related rights, and it passed after supportive testimony from school board and superintendent representatives. The committee also passed CS/HB 245, which replaces the term “child pornography” with “child sexual abuse material,” after debate over whether the terminology change could affect the seriousness of the crime or existing case law. SB 1548, a Live Local/affordable housing update, was reported favorably with little debate. Finally, the committee approved the veterinary medicine bill creating veterinary professional associates, after amending it to require immediate supervision by a licensed veterinarian. Throughout the meeting, many public commenters and senators weighed in on the balance between development and conservation, local control, and the scope of state regulation, with several bills drawing both strong support and strong opposition before final votes.

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• Sections eight through 13 move two grants over to the Department of Education: the Collaborative Urban
• Sections eight through 13 move two grants over to the Department of Education: the Collaborative Urban
• Sections eight through 13 move two grants over to the Department of Education: the Collaborative Urban
• Sections eight through 13 move two grants over to the Department of Education: the Collaborative Urban
• </c><01:38:20.719><c> and</c> Education the collaborative Urban and Education the collaborative Urban

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