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• But I will say this: if you want to help us get more money, then take the lid off of the copper mines
• Why would you keep a lid on the copper mines when the money is there? The copper's in the ground.
• We need to open those copper mines, and then we could all spend just a little bit more money.
• We need to open those copper mines, and then we could all spend just a little bit more money.
• And then when we talk about copper, raising the lid on copper, that's extractive mining.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Um, I will say when I do mine it takes me less than five minutes certainly to complete that form.
• Um, I will say when I do mine it takes me less than five minutes certainly to complete that form.
• Um, I will say when I do mine it takes me less than five minutes certainly to complete that form.
• I am here today in an individual capacity talking about a past life of mine.
• I am here today in an individual capacity talking about a past life of mine.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And I got up this morning and a friend of mine, former Major League Baseball player and manager Clint
• /c><00:16:17.759> former<00:16:18.160> Major<00:16:18.560> League a friend of mine
• , former Major League a friend of mine, former Major League Baseball<00:16:19.279> player<00:16
• Kurt, that was their words, not mine.
• Kurt, that was their words, not mine. Kurt, that was their words, not mine.

Bills: HCR1, HCR2, SB2001, SB2002, SB2003, SB2004, SB2005, SB2006, SB2007, SB2008, SB2009, SB2010, SB2011, SB2012, SB2013, SB2014, SB2015, SB2016, SB2017, SB2018, SB2019, SB2020, SB2021, SB2022, SB2023, SB2024, SB2025, SB2026, SB2027, SB2028, SB2029, SB2030, SB2031, SB2032, SB2033, SB2034, SB2035, SB2036, SB2037, SB2038, SB2039, SB2040, SB2041, SB2042, SB2043, SB2044, SB2045, SB2046, SB2047, SB2048, SB2049, SB2050, SB2051, SB2052, SB2053, SB2054, SB2055, SB2056, SB2057, SB2058, SB2059, SB2060, SB2061, SB2062, SB2063, SB2064, SB2065, SB2066, SB2067, SB2068, SB2069, SB2070, SB2071, SB2072, SB2073, SB2074, SB2075, SB2076, SB2077, SB2078, SB2079, SB2080, SB2081, SB2082, SB2083, SB2084, SB2085, SB2086, SB2087, SB2088, SB2089, SB2090, SB2091, SB2092, SB2093, SB2094, SB2095, SB2096, SB2097, SB2098, SB2099, SB2100

Keywords: recess, legislative session, Hawaii State Legislature, 2026, Governor address, joint session, legislature, Hawaii, state of the state, Banyan Drive, Waiakea peninsula, Makaokū, Hilo, Hawaii Island, HCDA, Hawaii Community Development Authority, community development district, redevelopment, urban renewal, blight

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• is Disa, and for Wyoming in mining is Disa, and they actually started as a Kickstart program.
• but during that boom, there was also a lot of additional employment in the state, both in the coal mines
• both<00:46:29.160> in<00:46:29.440> the<00:46:29.560> coal<00:46:29.800> mines
• <00:46:30.680> as<00:46:30.880> well<00:46:31.120> as state, both in the coal mines
• as well as state, both in the coal mines as well as in<00:46:31.360> the<00:46:31.480> natural

Keywords: 916, all

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• As her only child, that responsibility is mine to bear.
• It was awful—nearly $85,000 of mine. I worked three jobs, so y'all know me as a legislator.
• Without permanent and sustainable support, child care programs like mine struggle to thrive.
• This program changes lives; it changed mine, and every student who went through the program will tell
• This program changes lives, it changed mine, and every student who went through the program will tell

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Revenue held a public hearing focused largely on tax-credit proposals tied to children, families, caregivers, child care, health care workforce development, and public health. A major portion of the hearing concerned bills to expand the state earned income tax credit and child and family tax credit, including H. 3073/S. 1957 and S. 1975. Testimony from advocacy groups, legal services, tax assistance organizations, and health providers supported increasing the EITC match from 40% to 50% of the federal credit, expanding eligibility to immigrant and mixed-status ITIN filers, larger families, younger and older workers, and SSI recipients, and raising the child and family tax credit to $600 per child with inflation adjustments and possible advance payments. Witnesses said these changes would reduce poverty, improve health and educational outcomes, and help families meet basic expenses; committee members asked questions about ITIN filers and expressed support for the policy goals. The committee also heard extensive testimony on S. 1938/H. 3159, An Act Supporting Family Caregivers. Speakers described the scale of unpaid caregiving in Massachusetts and supported a package that would create a refundable tax credit, respite vouchers, workplace and housing protections, unemployment insurance access for those who leave work to care for relatives, a permanent advisory council, and a provision allowing spouses to be paid caregivers under MassHealth. Several witnesses shared personal caregiving experiences, and committee members responded favorably, noting the emotional and financial strain on caregivers and the importance of supporting them as Medicaid and long-term care systems face pressure. Additional bills discussed included H. 3174 on a child and dependent care tax credit, which was presented as a way to offset the high cost of child care; H. 3197/S. 2019 to improve the financial security of family child care providers through a tax credit; H. 3218/S. 1960 to create tax credits for health care preceptors to address workforce shortages; S. 2064 to establish a living organ donor tax credit; S. 2034 to promote healthy alternatives to sugary drinks through a tiered tax; H. 3015 to create a tax-return checkoff for the YMCA Youth and Government Program; and several public testimony ideas including vaccination, literacy, and grade-improvement tax credits. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the hearing, which ended after all testimony was heard.

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• At Los Alamos National Labs, Uranium Mills and Mines, White Sands Test Facility, and we have now begun
• And so, of course, the one I'd like to talk about most is the Gold King Mine Settlement that the state
• that are focused on either natural resources or economic sectors that were injured by the Gold King Mine
• have this brochure that actually outlines what our mission is, what our process is, and the Gold King Mine
• Y'all remember watching your television and you saw when they cut the dike, when the Gold King Mine just

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• This issue actually came to my attention by a friend of mine in another state who went through cancer
• This issue actually came to my attention by a friend of mine in another state who went through cancer
• by<00:01:20.240> a<00:01:20.400> friend<00:01:20.560> of<00:01:20.720> mine
• <00:01:20.880> in to my attention by a friend of mine in to my attention by a friend of mine
• It draws back a memory of mine to the gymnastics team in the U.S. Olympics.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• However, if confirmed, that will be a top priority of mine, understanding what that workforce needs,
• Well, our acquisition structure usually fights the last war and in my era it was the MRAP, the Mine Resistant
• I only agreed about what I see in the news, but if confirmed will be a priority of mine to make sure
• To train and retain that critical workforce will be a priority of mine.
• I will certainly, another priority of mine, we do assess the enterprise blueprint going forward and making

Keywords: defense industrial base, small business, workforce development, acquisition processes, national security, cybersecurity, critical minerals

Summary: The meeting of the committee revolved around critical discussions on enhancing the defense industrial base, focusing on small business engagement and the importance of streamlined processes in defense contracting. There was a significant emphasis on the need for more investment in the defense manufacturing sector, particularly in the face of competition from countries like China. Some members expressed frustration over the treatment of small businesses, citing barriers that prevent these innovative companies from effectively participating in defense contracts. The need for a workforce capable of meeting the common challenges posed by evolving technologies and geopolitical threats was also highlighted throughout the meeting.

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• But we're just scratching the surface because the Epstein files also reveal that Donald Trump has made
• But we're just scratching the surface<00:42:16.079> because<00:42:16.319> the<00:42:16.560
• > Epstein<00:42:17.040> files<00:42:17.520> also surface because the Epstein files
• also surface because the Epstein files also reveal<00:42:18.720> that<00:42:19.040> Donald

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• services for designated critical infrastructure as well, like nightly scans of your internet attack surface
• services for designated critical infrastructure as well, like nightly scans of your internet attack surface
• services for designated critical infrastructure as well, like nightly scans of your internet attack surface
• Scans of your internet attack surface.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• it does do is it prevents mechanics from being able to fail your vehicle because there's a spot of surface
• spot<03:27:58.920> of vehicle because there's a spot of vehicle because there's a spot of surface
• that<03:27:59.800> doesn't<03:28:00.000> mean<03:28:00.279> anything surface
• rust that doesn't mean anything surface rust that doesn't mean anything or<03:28:00.760> any<

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Transportation Committee opened its public hearing with HB 249, sponsored by Representative Seth Miller, which would allow bicycles, human-powered vehicles, and electric bicycles to treat stop signs as yield signs and red lights as stop signs in certain situations. Miller argued the bill would improve cyclist safety and traffic flow at no cost to the state, citing Idaho and Delaware as examples where similar laws were associated with fewer injuries and crashes. He emphasized that the proposal would remain optional for cyclists, who would still be required to yield to cross traffic and obey right-of-way rules, and said the bill is intended to help riders maintain momentum and avoid the instability that comes from repeatedly starting from a full stop. Committee members raised concerns about uncertainty for drivers and pedestrians, liability, and whether the bill would create a special class of road users with different rules. Representative Crawford asked about the red-light left turn language, and Miller explained it was included because bicycles may not trigger some traffic signals. Representative Hill questioned how other road users would know what a cyclist intended to do at an intersection, and Representative Gon noted the bill did not appear to address liability the way some motorcycle-related laws do. Miller responded that cyclists would still be expected to yield appropriately and said he would be open to an amendment if liability language was needed. Representative Emble also questioned whether the bill would create a special vehicle class, and Miller replied that bicycles already have different roadway rules and that the bill was meant to improve safety and flow. Several supporters testified in favor of the bill. Michael Frank, a cyclist and League cycling instructor from Spofford, said he regularly rides a cargo bike for errands and that stopping fully at intersections leaves him exposed longer and makes it harder to restart on hills. He said the bill would let cyclists slow, assess traffic, and proceed safely while maintaining momentum, and noted that he had not personally received a ticket for rolling through a stop sign, though he had been warned by police. Tim Blagden, former head of the Bike-Walk Alliance of New Hampshire, said the bill reflects how many people already ride, saves energy, and helps bicycles move through intersections faster and more safely. No vote or committee action was taken during the portion of the hearing provided.

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• it does do is it prevents mechanics from being able to fail your vehicle because there's a spot of surface
• spot<03:27:58.920> of vehicle because there's a spot of vehicle because there's a spot of surface
• that<03:27:59.800> doesn't<03:28:00.000> mean<03:28:00.279> anything surface
• rust that doesn't mean anything surface rust that doesn't mean anything or<03:28:00.760> any<

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Transportation Committee held a public hearing on HB 249, which would allow bicycles, and in the bill’s language human-powered vehicles and e-bikes, to treat stop signs as yield signs and red lights as stop signs when safe. The bill sponsor, Rep. Seth Miller, said the measure is intended to improve cyclist safety and traffic flow at no cost to the state, citing Idaho and Delaware as examples where similar laws were associated with fewer crashes or injuries. He emphasized that the bill would remain optional, would not let cyclists ignore cross traffic, and would help riders avoid the unstable “wobble” that comes from repeatedly stopping and starting, especially on cargo bikes or other heavier bicycles. Committee members raised concerns about predictability, liability, and whether the proposal creates a special class of vehicle. Rep. Crawford asked why the bill also addresses left turns on red for one-way streets; Miller said that provision is meant to address situations where bicycles do not trigger signal equipment and could otherwise be stranded at a light. Rep. Gannon questioned the lack of explicit liability language, and Miller said he did not know of a separate provision but would be open to an amendment if the committee wanted clearer language. Rep. Hill and Rep. Emble expressed concern that other drivers would not know what cyclists intend to do and that the bill could create special rules; Miller responded that cyclists would still be required to yield and that the law would not change right-of-way rules. Several witnesses testified in support. Michael Frank, a Spofford cyclist and League cycling instructor, said the bill would help him safely commute and carry heavy groceries by reducing the effort and exposure involved in restarting after a full stop. Tim Blagden, former head of the Bike Walk Alliance of New Hampshire, said the bill reflects how many people already ride, saves energy and time, and would still require cyclists to stop at red lights unless the intersection is clear. He also noted that traffic signals often do not detect bicycles. No vote was taken during the hearing.

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• So Gleno is home to one of, if not the first, crypto-based data mining center operations in the state
• > operations<00:03:15.360> in<00:03:15.680> the While working with this data mining
• > offsets<00:03:50.799> equal<00:03:51.200> to Adding 1.5% of sales to the data mining
• to cryptobased data mining operations. to cryptobased data mining operations.
• Um, by adding this crypto mining<00:07:02.319> operation, mining operation, mining operation,

Bills: HF3296, HF3802

Keywords: energy conservation, data centers, electric sales, energy optimization, utility regulations, energy regulation, certificate of need, renewable energy, power production, energy efficiency, Minnesota statutes, 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• There's still no good way to deal with the waste, and there are issues upstream with uranium mines. .
• Also got a little bit of concern around the specific call-out for mining, not because we don't have great
• partnerships with the mining industry—we do—or because mines are important, because mines already have
• of many kinds... ...the needs of reshoring advanced manufacturing and manufacturing of any kind, mining
• Absolutely, Senator Epstein, when it comes to some of the areas that were mined for uranium purposes.

Bills: HB2072, HB2251, HB2279, HB2308, HB2323, HB2342, HB2400, HB2408, HB2456, HB2660, HB2697, HB2868, HB2873, HB2877, HB2910, HB2946, HB2955, HB2991, HB4001, HB4010

Keywords: Cesar Chavez, public holiday, state law, holiday repeal, Arizona Revised Statutes, midwifery, medication administration, healthcare, patient safety, advisory committee, licensed midwives, river trips, liability, outfitter, Grand Canyon, negligence, risk management, contractual waiver, dental practice, business registration

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 2308, which would prohibit dental insurers and their holding companies from owning dental practices or other businesses regulated by the Arizona Board of Dental Examiners. The sponsor and Arizona Dental Association argued the bill is meant to prevent vertical integration and payer control over provider care, while Delta Dental of Arizona opposed it, saying the measure would block nonprofit insurers from investing in clinics for indigent care and create regulatory burdens. After discussion about private equity ownership in dentistry and whether nonprofit insurers should be exempted, the committee voted 7-0 to give HB 2308 a do pass recommendation. The committee then took up House Bill 4001, as amended, which creates a licensing and enforcement framework for alternative nicotine products beginning in 2028, restricts youth-targeted marketing, and increases penalties for selling to minors or manufacturing/distributing without a license. Supporters, including the sponsor, Border Security Alliance, and industry representatives, said the bill would improve supply-chain transparency, curb illegal products, and strengthen youth access enforcement. Opponents, including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, argued the bill should instead create a full tobacco retail licensing system and include broader nicotine definitions, while also warning that enforcement resources would be insufficient. The committee adopted the amendment and then approved the bill 6-1. House Bill 2873, as amended, was also approved unanimously. The bill allows a person or organization that files a city or town referendum petition to withdraw it before it qualifies for the ballot, with retroactive application to withdrawals filed beginning January 1, 2026. The committee then heard House Bill 2408, which revises Arizona Board of Nursing complaint procedures, confidentiality rules, investigation timelines, expungement authority, and board oversight of nursing education programs. The sponsor said the bill responds to long-standing audit findings and aims to improve fairness and timeliness, while nursing board officials opposed provisions affecting education oversight and warned about patient safety, costs, and liability. Nurses and other supporters described delayed investigations and the need for expungement relief. The committee adopted the amendment and passed HB 2408 on a 5-2 vote. Additional bills heard included House Bill 2342, which limits HOA restrictions on backyard shade structures and related installations; it passed 7-0 after supporters described a family hardship case and committee members criticized HOA overreach. House Bill 2323, which extends Arizona’s motor vehicle lemon law protections to lessees, also passed unanimously after testimony from the sponsor, attorneys, and a consumer describing repeated repair failures on a leased vehicle. The committee also began hearing House Bill 4010, which would establish a Board of Genetic Counselors under the Arizona Board of Osteopathic Examiners and set licensure and disciplinary rules, but the transcript ends before any final action on that bill.

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• There's a close mentor of mine um story.
• And then thank you to mine—Kyle and Coley Coburn.
• And then thank you to mine—Kyle and Coley Coburn.
• And then thank you to mine—Kyle and Coley Coburn.
• And then thank you to mine—Kyle and Coley Coburn.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• President, there's no doubt in my mind that her composure that evening saved lives, including mine, and
• that evening saved<00:09:46.400> lives, saved lives, saved lives, including<00:09:48.240> mine
• , including mine, including mine, and<00:09:49.600> protected<00:09:50.320> many<00

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The Minnesota Senate convened for opening day with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a roll call establishing a quorum. The agenda included receipt of executive and official communications, first reading of introduced Senate bills, and adoption of authors’ motions, all handled without recorded debate. Senator Fateh was noted as intending to vote remotely under Rule 40.7. The main focus of the meeting was a series of remarks centered on grief, recovery, and the start of the session after recent violence and loss. Senator Hoffman delivered an emotional address describing the attempted assassination that injured him, his wife Evette, and their daughter Hope, thanking family members, first responders, law enforcement, medical staff, and colleagues from both parties for their support. He said the experience reinforced the importance of family, community, decency, and governing in good faith, and he pledged to protect vulnerable Minnesotans and pursue truth and fairness. Senate leaders responded with tributes and messages of support. Senator Johnson acknowledged the deaths of former Speaker Melissa Hortman and Bruce Anderson, the injuries to the Hoffman family, and the chamber’s increased security measures, while welcoming new members Senators Holmstrom and Hemmingsen-Jaeger. Senator Murphy praised Hoffman’s return and his commitment to lead with dignity and compassion. The Senate then moved to adjourn, and the motion prevailed, adjourning the body until February 19 at 11:00 a.m.

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• . >> Um, next bill up is mine.
• Um next bill up is<00:10:51.279> mine.
• :10:52.240> the<00:10:52.720> u<00:10:53.200> gavl<00:10:53.680> to is mine
• I'm going to give the u gavl to is mine.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• In 2009, the land ownership transferred from Chevron Mining to the Navajo Code Talker Association.
• It feeds an old abandoned mine that used gravel back then.
• Chevron Mine, which is right next door, has a railroad right there.
• The old railroad to the Chevron Mine is engaged with us, and they gladly reported today that they are

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• The Bible says in Psalms 121, verses 1-3, "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh
• in Psalms 121 verse 1-3, "I will<00:01:08.479> lift<00:01:08.720> up<00:01:08.880> mine
• eyes<00:01:09.439> unto<00:01:09.760> the<00:01:09.920> hills will lift up mine
• eyes unto the hills will lift up mine eyes unto the hills from<00:01:10.479> which<00:01:10.720

Keywords: 1183, house

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• He taught me that I can live in his world, but he can't necessarily live in mine unless we make some
• 07:35.599> in world but he can't necessarily live in world but he can't necessarily live in mine
• mine unless we make some accommodations. mine unless we make some accommodations.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs and Health and Human Services heard Senate Concurrent Resolution 58 and Senate Resolution 42, which urge counties to install special-needs recreational playground equipment in parks and playgrounds. Testimony came from the Disability and Communication Access Board, the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Disability Rights Center, Autism Moms of Kona, and a Pacific Disability Center representative, all supporting the resolutions. Several testifiers asked that the term “special needs” be replaced with “access and functional needs,” and one requested language broadening the measure to explicitly include developmentally and intellectually disabled youth. A committee member also discussed the need for inclusion and the benefits of accessible play for all children. After questions, the chairs said they would adopt amendments from the Disability and Communication Access Board, Autism Moms of Kona, and Tina Marie Kira, along with technical, non-substantive changes. Both committees then voted to recommend passage of SCR 58 and SR 42 with amendments, with members voting aye and some excused. The committees then heard Senate Concurrent Resolution 163 and Senate Resolution 132, which request counties to adopt flexible setback requirements for state buildings and facilities to improve land use efficiency and public service delivery. Testimony in support came from the Grassroots Institute and the Department of Accounting and General Services. The chairs moved the resolutions forward with technical, non-substantive amendments, and both committees adopted recommendations to pass SCR 163 and SR 132 with amendments before adjourning.