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• Going down to these communities? Madam Chair.
• We trust that the tribal leaders of their communities understand the needs of their communities.
• They are learning life skills and communication skills.
• They are doing community development and community work around the chapter, and we are proud of them
• But there's definitely a break in communication.

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• Of that amount, each year, $1.5 million must go for Community Festival grants.
• the regional parks and trails work in partnership with the 10 regional parks implementing community
• For 45 years, community television has been funded by cable television franchise fees and PEG fees.
• And that is exactly why we put in over $17,468,000 under Community Identity and Heritage Grants.
• I also want to thank our advocates, community members, public organizations, and stakeholders.

Bills: HF2563

Keywords: HF2563, legacy finance bill, Legacy Amendment, outdoor heritage fund, clean water fund, parks and trails fund, arts and cultural heritage fund, Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, Clean Water Council, Minnesota legacy funds, habitat conservation, prairie restoration, wetland restoration, forest conservation, riparian buffers, water quality, groundwater protection, drinking water, septic systems, watershed planning

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• UTILITIES SHOULD HAVE A COMMUNICATION PROCESS WITH LARGE CUSTOMERS TO COMMUNICATE ANY CHANGES OR ADJUSTMENTS
• UNDERSTAND THE BENEFITS THEY BRING TO THE COMMUNITIES.
• IT'S A POINT OF SALES TAX THAT GOES TO THE COMMUNITY AS WELL.
• SO BE COGNIZANT OF THAT AS YOU LOOK AT WHAT THE IMPACTS ARE IN YOUR COMMUNITIES.
• IT IS KEY YOU SEE THE INDUSTRY COMMUNICATE THESE STATISTICS TO COMMUNITIES THAT ARE RELATABLE.

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• And that is purpose and community.
• impact and strengthen our communities. impact and strengthen our communities.
• , of Guam's Filipino American community, of Guam's Filipino American community, strengthening<00:
• to the communities that need them most. to the communities that need them most.
• helping Wyoming's communicate helping Wyoming's communicate communities<07:10:44.478> to<

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• <00:04:39.960> developers Consortium of uh Community developers Consortium of uh Community
• become leaders in their own community become leaders in their own community and<00:54:30.680>
• alliance with a concern in my community alliance with a concern in my community uh<01:26:07.360>
• Years ago, that clear path or that mentorship would have come from our community, and that community
• <01:40:00.320> have Community and that community would have been a resource, something like

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:10:16.959> none across all our Island communities none across all our Island communities
• <00:31:44.200> prepare uh Landscapes and communities prepare uh Landscapes and communities
• gift you can donate into your community gift you can donate into your community and<00:39:28.560
• <00:40:03.599> and people supporting their community and people supporting their community
• And we are doing that in ... with community members. So there's a lot of community outreach.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Hawaii Community Development Authority. Hawaii Community Development Authority.
• >> relating to community development? >> relating to community development?
• input community participation community input community participation or<00:58:26.319> cultural
• communities or other beaches. communities or other beaches.
• And we'll make uh um community.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee took up Senate Bill 3019, which would cap ticket resale prices at face value for events in Hawaii and authorize DCCA to enforce violations. DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection opposed the bill and said it preferred a ticket transparency approach focused on upfront disclosure of fees, while supporters argued the measure would curb scalping, bots, and extreme markups. Testimony from the National Independent Venue Association and a concert promoter emphasized that resale does not add inventory and said the bill would protect consumers; committee members questioned DCCA about enforcement and cited examples of very high resale prices for local concerts. No vote was taken in the excerpt, and the chair said the measure would be moved along for further consideration. The committee then heard Senate Bill 3311, which would create the Strengthen Hawaii Homes Program within DLNR to fund fire-mitigation grants for residential property owners. DLNR supported the bill, saying the need is immediate and that the program is modeled on successful mainland efforts, though the department said it ultimately belongs under the State Fire Marshal once that office has capacity. DCCA’s Insurance Division submitted written comments only. The measure was received without further action in the excerpt. Senate Bill 2979, authorizing DLNR and community-based organizations to enter community co-management agreements for state lands, drew broad support from OHA, community groups, and several individuals, who said the bill would formalize partnerships, strengthen shared responsibility, and help community stewardship efforts. Testifiers clarified that the bill does not require 65-year agreements and said the term should be left to DLNR’s discretion. The committee then moved on without questions or a vote shown in the excerpt. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 2351 on the state park special fund, which would allow DLNR to use fund monies for environmental protection programs. DLNR’s state parks administrator opposed the bill, saying the special fund is already fully committed to urgent maintenance and infrastructure needs across an aging park system, and warned that diverting money would weaken the fund’s ability to support parks. The Tax Foundation also submitted written testimony, and a community witness opposed the measure for similar reasons. The excerpt ends as the committee begins Senate Bill 2918, which would require HCDA to establish a community action center in Chinatown; HCDA’s executive director expressed concern about jurisdiction and said the city and county should continue leading that work.

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• You must be able to communicate. It teaches communication so that you can express those ideas.
• You're communicating to a particular group of people, but that communication, that's not DEI.
• You are seen, members of the LGBTQ community, you are seen, and know that Members of the LGBTQ community
• My community is not like Jim Boyd's; my community is not like Kathleen Passidomo's or Hooper's.
• My community is not like gym boys, my community. most diverse. My community is not like Jim Boy's.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, introductions, and a moment of silence honoring service members killed in the conflict in Iran, including Florida native Captain Cody Cork. The chamber then moved through a special order calendar, taking up several bills on education, public safety, insurance, health, and local government policy. Many measures were accompanied by sponsor explanations and supportive remarks from members, often emphasizing constituent impacts, public safety, and administrative efficiency. The first major bill, SB 1062 on speech and debate education, was expanded through a delete-all amendment and passed 37-0 after extensive floor debate praising debate programs as a civic and educational tool. SB 1072 created an anti-Semitism task force in the Attorney General’s Office; an amendment clarified that criticism of Israel is not prohibited, and the bill passed 37-0. SB 1230/HB 1019 addressed PFAS “forever chemicals,” especially in firefighting foam, with phase-outs, testing, enforcement, and exceptions for certain federal, military, and emergency uses; it also passed 37-0 and was dedicated in memory of former firefighter Joe Casello. SB 1706 expanded the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program with tighter eligibility rules, and SB 186 required broader seizure-response training and seizure action plans in schools; both passed unanimously. The Senate also approved SB 598 updating funeral and cemetery regulation, SB 990 authorizing protected cell captive insurance companies, SB 554 modernizing nonprofit corporation law, SB 560 streamlining foster care medication and oversight procedures, SB 684 easing electronic signature requirements for total-loss vehicle and vessel titles, and SB 778 revising forensic client services for certain defendants with intellectual disabilities or autism. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including SB 432, SB 928, and SB 620. Most of these measures passed by votes of 36-0 or 37-0 after brief debate or no debate. The most contentious item was SB 1134 on official actions of local governments related to DEI. The sponsor argued the bill would stop taxpayer funding and promotion of discriminatory or indoctrinating DEI practices, citing examples from several counties and cities. Multiple amendments sought to narrow penalties, protect good-faith officials, and preserve local proclamations and observances, including LGBTQ Pride Month and other cultural events, but those amendments were rejected. Debate centered on vagueness, local discretion, and whether the bill would chill legitimate government activity. The transcript cuts off during questioning on the underlying bill, before final disposition is shown.

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• . communities. communities.
• Um and these trends are showing in rural communities, urban communities, and suburban communities.
• Um and these trends are showing in rural communities, urban communities, and suburban communities.
• Um and these trends are showing in rural communities, urban communities, and suburban communities.
• relationships, high community community relationships, high community trust.<01:26:32.560> Um

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• our community programming.
• members beyond our borders. seniors across multiple communities, seniors across multiple communities
• AIO is a unique community.
• Within five miles of AIO, you would find the Champlain community center, the Brooklyn Park Community
• employers that enrich our community. employers that enrich our community.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• the precautions that your community the precautions that your community plans<00:13:58.800> today
• <00:38:49.599> of Springfield Minnesota a community of Springfield Minnesota a community of
• responsibility in our local community responsibility in our local community thank<00:40:02.280><
• <00:42:00.240> are because their local communities are because their local communities are
• done for their community done for their community and<00:52:57.240> have<00:52:57.440>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I've served my community for over 10 years.
• I've served my community for over 10 years.
• Overnight, I lost my home, my community, and my income.
• We serve a crucial part in our community.
• Good afternoon, Chair, community members.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• the communication class it helped<00:26:27.440> me<00:26:27.600> communicate<00:26:28.120
• > with<00:26:28.320> with helped me communicate with with helped me communicate with with
• Community efforts um I myself have Community efforts um I myself have worked<00:40:33.000> with
• A lot of times in communities, specifically a community that I come from, no one really tells you, hey
• communities and individuals to create communities and individuals to create career-long<00:50:56.119>

Bills: HF1439, HF1004, HF498, HF1326

Keywords: HF1439, Minnesota Grocers Association Foundation, Carts to Careers, workforce development fund, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, grocery industry, food industry, food retail, retail workforce, job training, career pathways, scholarships, certifications, workforce pipeline, one-time appropriation, industry training, labor shortage, youth employment, apprenticeship

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• I mean, all the community colleges are on board.
• We often act as the local link, ensuring that the needs of our communities get communicated effectively
• Better lives, changing their families and their communities.
• As a training hub for the regional health care community.
• Rural communities where we already have a presence. Yeah.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• -<00:16:06.279> based<00:16:06.560> day those community- based day those community-
• We offer integrated community supports, community residential services, and customized living services
• <00:36:17.000> supports<00:36:17.599> Community integrated community supports Community
• information to be able to communicate information to be able to communicate with<01:03:07.039>
• okay for them to be able to communicate okay for them to be able to communicate and<01:03:25.599

Bills: HF1662, HF2115, HF2159, HF1095, HF2160

Keywords: veterans, veterans affairs, State Soldiers Assistance Program, Veterans Stable Housing Initiative, MAXIS, human services data, data sharing, eligibility verification, informed consent, private data, benefits coordination, veteran housing, veteran assistance, Department of Human Services, Children Youth and Families, state benefits, federal benefits, privacy, public assistance, human services

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• but I call them our heritage communities but I call them our heritage communities because<00:05:
• :12.560> I<00:05:12.800> think heritage communities behind, I think heritage communities
• Communities are eligible.
• Communities are eligible.
• and making sure that the communities and making sure that the communities across<00:10:42.560>

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Budget Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Protection, Energy and Environment, and Tourism met for its fourth meeting and approved the February 10 minutes. The committee then heard a presentation from the Cabinet for Economic Development, led by Secretary Jeff Noel, with staff from the cabinet and Kentucky Innovation. The presentation focused on the cabinet’s strategy, including workforce, entrepreneurship, innovation, infrastructure, and placemaking, and emphasized a goal of supporting higher-wage jobs while tailoring programs to urban, non-urban, and rural “heritage communities.” The cabinet reviewed several funding tools and programs, including economic development bond funds, EDF funds, KBI, the Kentucky Innovation Pool, KSTC-related startup and commercialization programs, veteran workforce programs, and Bluegrass State Skills Corporation training funds. Officials said many projects take years to close and that funds are often committed before they are actually disbursed because reimbursements occur after project completion. They also said Kentucky is less competitive than before because of changes in tax policy and that EDF funds are increasingly important to remain competitive with other states. Members asked about whether previously allocated money remained available, whether some funds could be clawed back, and the status of the Blue Oval project. The cabinet said it is oversubscribed, with some committed dollars likely to go unused and be reoffered to other projects. On Blue Oval, officials said progress had been made and described negotiations tied to repayment and job creation requirements. They also discussed the Ford/SK loan structure, saying the companies may assume the full $250 million obligation and that repayments would be required if job targets are not met. The presentation closed with discussion of workforce coordination and the need to connect economic development projects with training and support systems, including possible ripple effects for rural suppliers and related businesses.

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• I’m here to testify on behalf of the business community and the agricultural community.
• , really important that communities, that you start to have a posture that enables communities to think
• , the noise in their communities, the water that's used in their communities.
• Mateo Kushner with Community Water Center, and on behalf of Clean Water Action, Amigos of Los Rios, Communities
• Every community going through anything like this does.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• This is vital to the local communities across the state.
• In these communities, we need this summertime.
• I give back to my community every single day.
• The policy for community colleges versus general academics is that if I want to go to Cook County community
• Communities will have to probably pick up.

Bills: SB1798, SB1835, SB1319, SB2942, SB2928, SB784, SB1049

Keywords: higher education, tuition rates, financial support, immigration status, Texas law, SB 1835, resident tuition, nonresident students, scholarship students, public higher education, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Education Code Section 54.213, tuition waiver, in-state tuition, out-of-state students, higher education finance, enrollment cap, capacity limit, workforce development area, nonimmigrant visa

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• Our community is actually a very pro-housing community.
• Our community is actually a very pro-housing community.
• It's an unincorporated community issue that we're all facing.
• but all communities.
• Having legal services in the community is transformational.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Community Water Center... ...to safe, affordable drinking water for California's most vulnerable communities
• Community Water Center, along with the groundwater-dependent communities we partner with, were heavily
• For low-income communities, a large...
• that were coming through the community.
• bears and getting them out of our community.

Summary: The committee heard a long agenda of water, parks, transportation, species protection, and fisheries bills. AB 430 would require the State Water Resources Control Board to publish an economic and environmental impact study when emergency water regulations are extended over multiple years; the author and supporters from agricultural and water groups said it would add transparency without limiting emergency authority. AB 1139 would expand a CEQA exemption to let county park agencies open existing roads and trails for non-motorized recreation, with supporters emphasizing access to nature and opponents warning about impacts to sensitive habitat, tribal resources, and fire risk. AB 929 would temporarily exempt small community water systems and managed wetlands from certain SGMA pumping reductions and fines; supporters said it would protect vulnerable communities and wetlands, while farm and water coalition opponents argued it would undermine basin-wide groundwater management and shift burdens to other users. AB 1225, creating an Accessibility Advisory Committee for State Parks, drew broad support and passed unanimously. The committee also heard AB 514, which would encourage local water suppliers to develop emergency water supplies for drought and service interruptions; it passed with broad support, though one member cautioned against using scientific research as a loophole. AB 550 would let developers seek incidental take permits for species under consideration for listing, aimed at reducing delays for clean energy projects; environmental groups supported the goal but asked for clearer standards, limits on using research as mitigation, and a fee provision, and the bill passed as amended. AB 697 would authorize an incidental take permit for the State Route 37 interim project in Solano and Marin counties, balancing congestion relief and habitat restoration; supporters stressed long commutes and urgent restoration deadlines, while opponents raised climate, sea-level-rise, and tribal concerns. The bill passed, with some members noting they would continue to work on the measure. Other measures discussed included AB 975, which would give Sutter County a narrow, temporary exemption from streambed alteration agreements for certain damaged small bridges and culverts; county officials described repeated flood damage and long permitting delays, and the bill passed as amended. AB 1056 would phase out transferability of set gillnet permits after 2027, allowing only a final family transfer; supporters framed it as a gradual response to bycatch concerns, while fishing industry opponents said it would unfairly target an existing fishery and set a bad precedent. The committee also took up AB 1146, described by the author as a response to politically motivated water releases; supporters from conservation and water organizations backed the bill. Several bills were voted out to Appropriations, some were left open for later action or add-ons, and the committee repeatedly noted it was working through the agenda without a quorum early in the hearing.