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• Speaker, border security is homeland security.
• > homeland Speaker, border security is homeland Speaker, border security is homeland security.
• , cyber security, disaster response, aviation security, maritime security, and other critical missions
• and Infrastructure Security Security and Infrastructure Security Agency,<02:56:45.920> US<02:56
• , aviation security, disaster security, aviation security, disaster response,<03:28:01.520> and

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Again, with it being residential, safety and security of our students and our staff is of utmost priority
• Safety and security. This has potential. Safety and security.
• <00:23:40.240> of residential, um safety and security of residential, um safety and security
• Our next priority that we asked for is old State Capitol annex restoration.
• We own several historic properties that include the Old State Capitol and Annex, which we have separate

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Capital Planning Advisory Board met for its first meeting of the year, confirmed a quorum, approved the prior year’s minutes, and welcomed new co-chairs and members. The board reviewed the capital planning timeline and a list of agencies that submitted plans but would not testify. Members were reminded to keep presentations brief because of a packed agenda. The Cabinet for Health and Family Services presented first, outlining priorities centered on public safety, infrastructure preservation, and preventive maintenance. Its requests included a $21 million maintenance pool, phase two funding for a new state public health laboratory, construction of an 18-bed children’s psychiatric hospital, and several projects at Western State Hospital and Western State Nursing Facility, including HVAC work, cooling tower repair or replacement, and chiller plant repiping. Additional projects covered elevator upgrades at Hazlewood and phased cottage renovations at Oakwood. Board members asked about vacant buildings, the cost per bed for the youth psychiatric facility, and the relationship between the CHFS youth facility and a separate DJJ facility; CHFS said the youth facility would serve DCBS-involved youth and be separate from the DJJ project. The Kentucky Department of Education then described its state-operated facilities, including the Kentucky School for the Deaf, the Kentucky School for the Blind, and the FFA leadership training center. Its priorities included additional funding for the FFA classroom and activity building, a rewrite of the SEEK education finance application system, renovation and repair of the FFA swimming pool, electrical upgrades, campus education enhancements, safety and security work, door and window replacements, and HVAC maintenance. Members asked about student outcomes, the size and cost of the swimming pool project, and construction cost assumptions; KDE said it tracks student outcomes through special education staff and that current estimates reflect higher post-COVID construction costs. The Education and Labor Cabinet began its presentation with 12 priority projects, including a state labor exchange system, renovation of the McDow Vocational Rehabilitation Center, and a new adult education and family literacy management information system. The cabinet said the labor exchange would connect job seekers and employers at no cost, while the McDow renovation was needed because the 30-year-old facility faces safety and code concerns. The cabinet planned to continue through the remaining priorities and answer questions at the end of its presentation.

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• same challenges: supporting economic development and protecting the personal safety and property security
• I also want to address the topic that comes up most often in the United States media: safety and security
• I also want to address the topic that comes up most often in the United States media, safety and security
• We want to be at the Capitol. And I think part of that is in reference to these trade offices.

Bills: HB2746, HB2751, HB2752, HB2753

Keywords: trade offices, committee, Arizona commerce authority, stakeholder input, efficiency, Arizona competes fund, economic development, fund repeal, state finances, state appropriations, Arizona Commerce Authority, job creation, business incentives, commerce authority, public-private partnership, business regulation, Arizona governance, 1182, all

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• And as you were leaving the Capitol the other day, you were carrying one of your daughter's purses.
• No, not if we're serious about making sure Oklahoma and the nation are secure. I do not.
• I would say this bill also comes right down to national security.
• I know a lot of companies do spend a lot of money for their own private security, which in a way kind
• We don't know if it's OU security that's supposed to take care of it, or if it's Norman Public Police

Bills: HB2268, HB3000, HB3043, HB3066, HB3078, HB3143, HB3144, HB3244, HB3298, HB3320, HB3467, HB3321, HB3329, HB3431, HB3464, HB3499, HB3500, HB3586, HB3590, HB3650, HB3671, HB3695, HB3700, HB3701, HB3764, HB3767, HB3834, HB3931, HB3934, HB3940, HB3944, HB3979, HB3985, HB4113, HB4294, HB4302, HB4317, HB4324, HB4359, HB4426, HB4427, HB4430, HB4431, HB4434, HJR1077, SR42, SR35, HJR1023, HB1225, HB1374, HB1381, HB1590, HB1675, HB2153

Keywords: HB2268, Oklahoma Health Care Authority, OHCA, appropriation, General Revenue Fund, PACE, Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, elderly care, aging Oklahomans, long-term care, Medicaid, health care funding, provider reimbursement, rate increase, low-income seniors, senior services, integrated care, emergency measure, cosmetology, barbering

Summary: The Senate began with a quorum call, gallery introductions, and extended farewell remarks from Senator Jett, who reflected on his six years in the Legislature, his focus on representing constituents, protecting families, and holding government accountable. Several senators responded with personal tributes, praising his conviction, faith, family involvement, and willingness to ask difficult questions. No votes were taken during the farewell portion. The chamber then considered House Bill 2268, a PACE appropriation to support comprehensive care for low-income seniors and expand services in rural Oklahoma. The bill was amended to restore the title, advanced, and passed 34-9, then passed as an emergency measure 36-7. House Bill 3000, a cosmetology and barbering measure, made multiple changes including board reorganization, adding a human trafficking specialist and massage therapist, shifting some licensing functions to Service Oklahoma, and eliminating the massage therapy advisory board. It drew significant debate over process and policy, especially from senators concerned about late changes, lack of board input, and the human trafficking rationale; it passed 25-19 and then as an emergency 33-11. The Senate also passed House Bill 3043, allowing the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs to hire prorated seasonal staff for veterans homes, 37-6; House Bill 3066, creating a revolving fund for federal workforce training money for behavioral health recruitment and retention, 38-6 and as an emergency; and House Bill 3078, allowing donation options on state payment forms for the ODVA revolving fund, 45-0 and as an emergency. Additional measures passed included House Bill 3143, extending the moratorium on new medical marijuana business licenses to 2028, 39-7; House Bill 3144, capping medical marijuana commercial grower licenses at 2,550 after amendment, 34-12; House Bill 3244 on identity theft, 46-0; House Bill 3298 on child interview procedures in court cases, 46-0 and as an emergency; House Bill 3320, replacing the traditional sunset process with more immediate legislative review of agencies, 33-13 and as an emergency; House Bill 3321, requiring county data collection and reporting related to court costs and financial obligations, 45-0 and as an emergency; House Bill 3329, a trailer bill adding a repealer and a sunset for the Board of Psychological Examiners, 33-10 and as an emergency; House Bill 3431, expanding restrictions on foreign entities owning or leasing land and critical minerals, 43-0; House Bill 3464, setting safety and training requirements for certain projects involving fire code compliance and decommissioning, 43-0 and as an emergency; and House Bill 3499, expanding special judges’ authority over vehicle title orders, which was presented and advanced as the transcript ended.

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• More recently, UnitedHealth also tied on security acquired a new company whose security was not as sound
• infrastructure and updating its securing infrastructure and updating its security<01:18:37.960> tools
• > sound company whose security was not as sound company whose security was not as sound The<01
• <01:19:38.440> future them in the path uh to a secure future them in the path uh to a secure
• of Minnesota plan for stronger security of Minnesota plan for stronger security posture<01:19:46.800

Bills: HF550, HF412, HF796, HF140

Keywords: redistricting, Bipartisan Commission, Minnesota Constitution, census, legislative districts, HF412, Minnesota legislature, education committee, K-12 education, school observation, teacher observation, administrator observation, legislative transparency, legislator accountability, House rules, Senate rules, Legislative Reference Library, public reporting, education finance, education policy

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• So the thing that I'm just curious about then, so if Capitol City Affordable Housing would be doing the
• So the thing that I'm just curious about then, so if Capitol City Affordable Housing would be doing the
• But the Capitol City Affordable Housing doesn't change that this is deeply affordable housing owned and
• Without credit, people struggle to get a car, rent a home, secure insurance, or ever become homeowners
• Without credit, people struggle to get a car, rent a home, secure insurance, or ever become homeowners

Bills: HF4207, HF3639, HF3981, HF3064, HF2123

Keywords: housing aid, local housing trust, funding projects, income provisions, technical changes, landlord regulations, tenant rights, minor children, lease agreements, eviction, privacy protection, housing, lease termination, medical care, death, infirmity, landlord obligations, St. Paul, public housing, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency

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• This is a brand-new Oregon State Capitol press event, and we're using some hybrid technology.
• Since 2010, the unit has secured 348 criminal convictions, 156 civil settlements and judgments, $14.9

Keywords: 907, all

Summary: Oregon Attorney General staff held a press event on National Health Care Fraud Take Down Day to announce new Medicaid fraud enforcement actions and highlight the work of the state’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. The attorney general said the unit, created in 1986, has secured 348 criminal convictions, 156 civil settlements and judgments, and significant recoveries since 2010, and noted the legislature recently approved additional staffing. She framed the work as protecting vulnerable Oregonians and taxpayer dollars, and said the unit is a small multidisciplinary team of investigators, auditors, attorneys, data analysts, and a nurse investigator. The office announced criminal filings in four cases involving alleged fraud by providers or public employees, including charges against a Beaverton man tied to housing assistance funds, a Corvallis provider and company accused of billing Medicaid for services not provided, a former Lane County employee accused of improper personal purchases on a government credit card, and a Tigard man in a medical transportation-related case. The attorney general also cited recent outcomes in other cases, including a Portland nurse who pleaded no contest and was sentenced to jail, probation, and restitution for billing for services not provided. She emphasized that the defendants are presumed innocent. In response to questions, the attorney general said Oregon staff attended a recent federal meeting on Medicaid fraud despite late notice to many Democratic states, describing the issue as bipartisan even amid broader disagreements with the Trump administration. She said federal staffing cuts have made state enforcement more important and that Oregon is already evaluating how to adapt to a more complex fraud landscape. She also said the cases announced are primarily against providers and entities rather than Medicaid recipients, and that Oregon’s managed care system is not currently a major barrier to investigations.

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• general, civil division, and John Eisenberg to serve as assistant attorney general for national security
• and that doesn't make it the end of the world. including those who beat the police officers in the Capitol

Keywords: committee meeting, nominations, Brett Shumate, John Eisenberg, Mr. Martin, Department of Justice, political bias, law enforcement

Summary: The committee meeting was focused on the nominations of Brett Shumate and John Eisenberg for significant positions within the Department of Justice. Notable discussions arose over recent public disclosures that questioned the integrity of the nomination process, particularly surrounding Mr. Martin, a candidate whose past comments and associations have raised concerns among committee members. Tensions flared as members addressed potential biases and the implications of Martin’s statements regarding law enforcement and political groups. The meeting concluded with several committee members advocating for more thorough scrutiny of nominations to ensure the integrity of the process.

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• River Road. headed in that direction southbound DC 295 is solid from Eastern Avenue passing East Capitol
• But as WTOP national security correspondent J.J.

Keywords: nominations, William Kimmett, Kenneth Keyes, Commerce Department, Tax Policy, economic agenda, trade, tax cuts, public testimony

Summary: This meeting of the committee was centered around the consideration of nominations for two key positions: William Kimmett as Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade and Kenneth Keyes as Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy at the Treasury Department. Members were given the opportunity to provide remarks on the nominees, with discussions revealing contrasting views on their potential impact on U.S. economic policy. While some members expressed support for the nominees, highlighting their qualifications and expertise, others voiced strong opposition, arguing that their confirmation would further a harmful economic agenda that favors billionaires over average Americans. Senator Wyden, the ranking member, emphasized concerns about trade chaos and the detrimental effects on workers and businesses across the country.

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• JANUARY 20TH, 2025 AND SUBSEQUENTLY ENACTED SEVERAL EXECUTIVE ORDERS RELATED TO IMMIGRATION, INCLUDING SECURING
• SPECIAL SESSION PURSUANT TO TO ARTICLE 3 OF THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION AND FLORIDA STATUTES AT THE CAPITOL

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• gallery, I'm trying to think, but we do have landscape architects outside, and they are here at the Capitol
• for their day at the Capitol.
• I know that oftentimes when those days at the Capitol intersect with crossover week, it's difficult to
• But it is certainly not 100% secure.
• But it is certainly not 100% secure.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Safety and security.
• Safety and security.
• Safety and security.
• Safety and security.
• Safety and security.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:05 Approval of Minutes 00:01:48 Welcome New Members 00:02:03 Information Items 00:02:35 Review of Executive Branch Agency Plans 00:03:33 A. Cabinet for Health and Family Services 00:04:00 B. Kentucky Department of Education 00:17:03 C. Education and Labor Cabinet 00:29:33 D. Energy and Environment Cabinet 00:42:38 E. Finance and Administration Cabinet 0:53:30 F. Justice and Public Safety Cabinet 01:13:28 G. Personnel Cabinet 01:31:04 H. School Facilities Construction Commission 01:41:39, 958, all

Summary: The meeting was the first of the year for the Capital Planning Advisory Board. Members were called, a quorum was confirmed, new co-chairs and members were welcomed, and the board approved the prior year’s meeting minutes. The chair also reviewed the capital planning timeline, packet organization, and the list of agencies that submitted plans but would not testify. The Cabinet for Health and Family Services presented first, outlining priorities centered on public safety, protecting existing infrastructure, preventive maintenance, and improving service delivery. Its major requests included a $21 million maintenance pool for 14 campuses and 175 buildings, phase 2 construction funding for a new public health laboratory, an 18-bed psychiatric hospital for children and adolescents with severe mental health needs, and several projects at Western State Hospital, Western State Nursing Facility, Hazlewood, and Oakwood. Members asked about the youth facility’s relationship to a separate DJJ project, vacant buildings, the high per-bed cost of the children’s hospital, and how the cabinet determined the need for the youth facility. CHFS said the youth project would be a separate facility serving high-acuity youth, the cost reflected the specialized nature of the unit and an 18-bed cap, and the broader youth plan also includes prevention, in-home services, and coordination across agencies. The Kentucky Department of Education then described projects for its three state-operated facilities: the Kentucky School for the Deaf, the Kentucky School for the Blind, and the FFA leadership training center. It requested additional funding for the FFA classroom and activity building after bids came in higher than expected, plus funding for a new education finance application system to support SEEK budgeting. Other priorities included a maintenance pool, FFA pool renovation, electrical upgrades, campus education enhancements, lighting improvements, safety and security work, door and window replacements, and HVAC maintenance. Members asked about student outcomes, the size of the FFA pool, and construction cost assumptions; the department said it tracks students through the schools and short-course programs, the pool size figure may have been a typo, and current construction estimates are being adjusted upward because of inflation and supply-chain pressures. The Education and Labor Cabinet began its presentation with 12 priority projects, including a state labor exchange system to connect job seekers and employers, renovation of the McDow Vocational Rehabilitation Center, and a new adult education and family literacy management information system. The cabinet said the labor exchange would help match workers with employers at no cost, while the McDow renovation was needed because the 30-year-old facility has safety and code concerns. The adult education system was described as outdated and lacking adequate case-management and tracking capabilities.

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• and<00:05:09.880> not<00:05:10.160> having<00:05:10.720> the Social Security
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• Representative Tolson, and thank you for coming down to the Capitol today.
• Thank you, and thank you for coming down to the Capitol today. We appreciate it.

Bills: HF220, HF230, HF240, HF241, HF295, HF429, HF490, HF505, HF574, HF576, HF581, HF865, HF918, HF1085, HF1449, HF1452, HF1454, HF602

Keywords: HF220, Minnesota transportation, highway user tax distribution fund, trunk highway fund, Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT, transportation finance, dedicated funds, funding restrictions, arts in transportation, cultural strategies, transportation project planning, project design, project construction, placemaking, public art, infrastructure spending, state statutes 161.045, HF230, Wyoming

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• So we're trying to also provide a little bit more security and protection against maintenance costs and
• It's what I prioritized as a top initiative for me to make sure that I secured this additional funding
• We also secured a special appropriation, which is Section 5 of HB 2, in the amount of 2.5 million, which
• I just wanted to congratulate the director on securing that additional funding and thank the legislature
• That would be here in Santa Fe at the State Capitol Building, and it would be all day for the district

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• Exactly one year ago, I stood on the steps of our Capitol, my right hand resting on the Bible, my wife
• talk with anyone, I'd work with anyone, I'd root for anyone willing to join us on our mission of securing
• That responsibility includes securing the American dream for those willing to work for it and protecting
• Trooper Harrison remained at the scene to maintain security and coordinate responding emergency services
• work of our congressional delegation, our state agencies, and our health care partners in helping secure

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• THIS IS A HOUSE CONFORMING BILL RELATED TO THE CAPITOL COMPLEX AND THERE IS A STRIKE ALL AMENDMENT. >
• Berman: THERE'S ALSO WHOLE DISCUSSION ABOUT THE PRIORITIES INCLUDING NEW TECHNOLOGY OR CYBER SECURITY
• Berman: OKAY, DO WE HAVE BUSINESSES LINED UP THAT WE THINK WILL TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE CYBER SECURITY
• PRIORITIZE THOSE GRANTS BASED ON WHAT IS NEEDED MOST IN THE MARKET THE WEATHER FOCUSING ON CYBER SECURITY
• FIRST BECAUSE WE KNOW WE HAVE ISSUES IN CYBER SECURITY, IT MAY BE SOMETHING MORE AUTOMATION FOCUSED

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And number three under the RFQs is with Disability Determination for Social Security Administration,
• Number five, Department of Education with Umbrella Security Solutions.
• This is for armed security services for Arkansas School for the Deaf and Blind.
• Number 13, DHS, DCFS, with Secure Foundation Counseling.
• Number 24, University of Arkansas, with Dynamic Integrated Security.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• to care for their grandchildren and even their children, and doing so on a fixed income on Social Security
• We do a lot of work in the Capitol in legislation.
• Last year, the 56 county veterans service officers secured over $580 million in new and increased federal

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• those watching or hearing, may not be familiar with the process there are He's taking place in the Capitol
• the Biden administration administration have proved how harmful regulatory overreach can be to the security
• Justice Scalia used to point out up that our freedoms are not secured by the Bill of Rights.

Bills: SB18, SB19, SB666, SB688, SB707, SB888, SB 18, SB 19

Keywords: municipal libraries, state funding, gender identity, public events, children's literature, SB 19, Texas, political subdivision, local government, county, city, municipality, taxpayer-funded lobbying, lobbying ban, public funds, registered lobbyist, Chapter 305, Government Code, Local Government Code, county association dues

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• or here who may not be familiar with the process, there are multiple hearings taking place in the Capitol
• last 4 years of the Biden administration have proved how harmful regulatory overreach can be to the security
• Justice Scalia used to point out that our freedoms are not secured by the Bill of Rights.

Bills: SB 18, SB 19, SB 666, SB 688, SB 707, SB 888

Keywords: municipal libraries, state funding, gender identity, public events, children's literature, SB 19, Texas, political subdivision, local government, county, city, municipality, taxpayer-funded lobbying, lobbying ban, public funds, registered lobbyist, Chapter 305, Government Code, Local Government Code, county association dues