Video & Transcript Research : 'surface mining'
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OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Aeronautics and Transportation Feb 9th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Aeronautics and Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- There were a couple of bills as we move stuff from the Tax Commission over to Surface Oklahoma.
- When this was updated related to Surface Oklahoma, these were already removed and was not something that
- was required to Surface Oklahoma.
- We'll go into the Surface Oklahoma. All and particularly as it relates to motorcycle registrations.
- Members, a high school classmate of mine who works for the Department of Transportation was hit and lost
Keywords:
memorial designation, interchange, Terry Walker, transportation, Oklahoma, driver license, tracking system, expedited delivery, Service Oklahoma, REAL ID, public safety, apportionment, state revenue, funding, vehicle registration, infrastructure, state roads, bridges, economic development, highway construction
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
TCA-EIG, TCA, TCA DEFER Public Hearings 02-11-2025
Transcript Highlights:
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- Streets are large outdoor hard surfaces.
- Streets are large outdoor hard surfaces.
- Streets are large outdoor hard surfaces.
- Streets are large outdoor hard surfaces.
Summary:
The joint committees heard testimony on several measures, beginning with SB 1480 on transportation and road usage charging. Supporters included the Department of Transportation, the Hawaii State Energy Office, county representatives, and the Tax Foundation, while an automotive industry witness opposed the bill, arguing it would be unfair to rural drivers and those with longer commutes. Committee discussion focused on equity, rural impacts, and whether the measure should be tied to future rail funding. The committees ultimately recommended SB 1480 pass with amendments, including broadening allowable uses of funds, clarifying language on infrastructure and safety, addressing motor scooters, and striking a proposed new subaccount; the recommendation was adopted by both committees, with one no vote in TCA.
For SB 970 on taxation, the Tax Foundation said the employer transit tax credit would be more efficient as a direct subsidy program, and the Department of Taxation recommended several changes, including a sunset date of December 31, 2030, anti-double-benefit language, deletion of certain reporting requirements, and an effective date of December 31, 2025. The department estimated the bill would reduce revenues by about $11.6 million over the four-year period it would be in effect. The committees moved SB 970 forward with amendments to include bike share in the credit and add a defective date, leaving the department’s suggested changes for later consideration; the recommendation was adopted.
The committees also advanced SB 1008 on parking and SB 1088 on electric vehicle charging infrastructure without amendments. DCAB strongly supported SB 1008, saying it would help counties enforce accessible parking design requirements, and noted a related bill without the EV portion. SB 1088 drew broad support from the Public Utilities Commission, State Energy Office, county and advocacy groups, and individuals; one question raised whether the bill should sunset, but the response was that Hawaii still lacks sufficient EV charging infrastructure and the measure expands eligibility for affordable housing. Both bills were recommended to pass unamended and the recommendations were adopted.
The Transportation and Culture and Arts committee then heard SB 1011 on the Hawaii Leadership Awards Program, with testimony in strong support from individuals and the State Archivist, who suggested preserving award recipients’ archives, photos, oral histories, and clippings. The committee also heard SB 441 on the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra, with support from the Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi, the Hawaii Theatre Center, musicians, and others emphasizing cultural value, workforce stability, and statewide access to the arts. The transcript then moved to SB 1581 on the Hawaii Japan Pacific Peace Monument and SB 1577 relating to the State Foundation on the Arts; on SB 1577, the Attorney General warned that using the Works of Special Art Fund for operating purposes could jeopardize the tax-exempt status of related bonds and recommended deleting section five, while also pointing to the Performing Arts Special Fund as an alternative.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate confirmation number 143 appointing James Jeter to the Alabama Surface Mining Commission is referred
- Senate confirmation number 144 appointing Dedra Tatum to the Alabama Surface Mining Commission is referred
- Senate confirmation number 145 appointing Bobby Humphrey to the Alabama Surface Mining Commission is
- Senate confirmation number 148 appointing Rodney Sullivan to the Surface Mining Commission is referred
Bills:
SJR 12, SJR 37, SB 7, SB 8, SB 16, SB 27, SB 108, SB 125, SB 207, SB 251, SB 318, SB 371, SB 379, SB 396, SB 406, SB 472, SB 503, SB 533, SB 578, SB 599, SB 608, SB 617, SB 621, SB 689, SB 707, SB 763, SB 836, SB 854, SB 856, SB 857, SB 875, SB 878, SB 906, SB 922, SB 942, SB 965, SB 985, SB 988, SB 1021, SB 1059, SB 1084, SB 1098, SB 1185, SB 1188, SB 1202, SB 1207, SB 1307, SB 1321, SB 1330, SB 1366, SB 1388, SB 1396, SB 1453, SB 1484, SB 1497, SB 1498, SB 1535, SB 1563, SB 1596, SB 1610, SB 1619, SB 1737, SB 1738, SB 1741, SB 1816, SB 1822, SB 1841, SB 1939, SB 2188, SJR 36, SJR 12, SJR 37, SJR 81, SJR 50, SCR 22, SCR 12, SCR 39, SB 875, SB 318, SB 707, SB 765, SB 62, SB 666, SB 888, SB 687, SB 847, SB 1248, SB 504, SB 857, SB 305, SB 296, SB 284, SB 1497, SB 1498, SB 241, SB 304, SB 621, SB 1023, SB 371, SB 204, SB 609, SB 670, SB 850, SB 854, SB 413, SB 1346, SB 1033, SB 1220, SB 1073, SB 810, SB 1539, SB 447, SB 406, SB 985, SB 965, SB 1119, SB 1505, SB 1215, SB 1302, SB 856, SB 583, SB 673, SB 681, SB 1172, SB 608, SB 955, SB 957, SB 1021, SB 1120, SB 251, SB 541, SB 1737, SB 266, SB 1415, SB 125, SB 599, SB 1330, SB 53, SB 1352, SB 785, SB 472, SB 1450, SB 1502, SB 1566, SB 414, SB 1062, SB 578, SB 711, SB 746, SB 942, SB 1404, SB 1448, SB 1738, SB 108, SB 8, SB 507, SB 533, SB 689, SB 1026, SB 1349, SB 1355, SB 1433, SB 1434, SB 1596, SB 1403, SB 763, SB 667, SB 1059, SB 617, SB 1567, SB 503, SB 16, SB 310, SB 311, SB 396, SB 505, SB 1209, SB 1210, SB 1470, SB 264, SB 1029, SB 1185, SB 1358, SB 1364, SB 1569, SB 1376, SB 1228, SB 519, SB 878, SB 1350, SB 462, SB 1535, SB 827, SB 1585, SB 207, SB 1207, SB 1619, SB 1396, SB 920, SB 1484, SB 1273, SB 1741, SB 7, SB 927, SB 1227, SB 1229, SB 1353, SB 1366, SB 1464, SB 1709, SB 1729, SB 1733, SB 1744, SB 1772, SB 1816, SB 1841, SB 2188, SB 1147, SB 879, SB 1008, SB 1536, SB 2016, SB 1453, SB 1173, SB 1163, SB 996, SB 27, SB 568, SB 1370, SB 1321, SB 1101, SB 906, SB 860, SB 1563, SB 993, SB 693, SB 1610, SB 1537, SB 836, SB 1332, SB 1307, SB 963, SB 493, SB 922, SB 984, SB 1084, SB 619, SB 1098, SB 1122, SB 455, SB 522, SB 1057, SB 1239, SB 1254, SB 1255, SB 1259, SB 1341, SB 1664, SB 1877, SB 464, SB 1277, SB 32, SB 732, SB 660, SB 731, SB 921, SB 268, SB 1822, SB 1188, SB 1939, SB 1589, SB 397, SB 1388, SB 2230, SB 1058, SB 1036, SB 1267, SB 2112, SB 1930, SB 532, SB 1035, SB 2155, SB 508, SB 29, SB 292, SB 291, SB 901, SB 1333, SB 1436, SB 1494, SB 964, SB 779, SB 1378, SB 2312, SB 1719, SB 1386, SB 287, SB 2143, SB 1245, SB 261, SB 1247, SB 1948, SB 2406, SB 2407, SB 1882, SB 1197, SB 1814, SB 618, SB 38, SJR 37, SB 108, SB 207, SB 251, SB 472, SB 503, SB 599, SB 621, SB 856, SB 1021, SB 1185, SB 1207, SB 1330, SB 1497, SB 1535, SB 1619, SB 8, SB 16, SB 371, SB 396, SB 533, SB 965, SR 338, SR 350, SB 2076, SB 1498, SB 8, SB 16, SB 318, SB 371, SB 396, SB 533, SB 707, SB 875, SB 965, SB 2076
Keywords:
parental rights, education, constitutional amendment, school choice, child education, voter ID, citizenship, election integrity, voting rights, water infrastructure, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, water supply, environmental sustainability, immigration enforcement, ICE agreements, sheriff grants, law enforcement, county jail, federal immigration law
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 19 February, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- President, I'd like to introduce our doctor of the day, a great friend of mine and a very good golfer
- friend of mine and a very good golfer. friend of mine and a very good golfer.
- fox hunting buddy of mine.
- Please stand and Senate make him mine.
- million I can pick mine. million I can pick mine.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, received an invocation from Reverend Kenny McGill, and approved dispensing with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles. The chamber then spent a substantial amount of time introducing guests in the galleries, including local officials, electric cooperative and farm bureau representatives, a doctor of the day, and student groups, with repeated recognition of workers involved in storm recovery and other public service efforts. Senators also offered brief remarks of support for Senator Warren Barnett’s recovery.
The main business was the appropriations calendar. Senator Hopkins gave an overview of the budget process and projected FY 2027 general fund figures, noting that the Senate was still early in the process, had only considered Senate-originated bills, and was awaiting House bills such as education and Medicaid. He highlighted major budget pressures and items including university professor pay raises, agricultural unit increases, education enhancement funds, CAPEX projects, TRICARE funding, and a veterans home appropriation. He also noted that some bills were final passage while others contained reverse repealers and would go to conference.
The Senate then considered several appropriations bills. Senate Bill 3051, the Department of Finance and Administration budget and related agencies, was explained by Senator DeBar; it included reductions tied to vacancy projections, contractual and nonrecurring funding changes, and reappropriations for America 250, the Capital City Water Project, coronavirus fiscal recovery expenses, and Bureau of Buildings invoices. It was adopted and passed by morning roll call. Senate Bill 3052, the Governor’s Office and Mansion budget, was presented as final action without a reverse repealer, with funding reduced from last year due to the loss of federal GEAR and EANS funds; it also passed by morning roll call. Senate Bill 3053, IHL general support, included a $2,000 professor raise and a $20 million CAPEX item, with a total budget of about $1.673 billion; it passed. Senate Bill 3054, IHL subsidiary programs, was explained as having no dollars over LBR and a total of $87.8 million, with a reverse repealer; after a brief question about the university professor raises, it too was adopted and passed.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Housing committee debates emergency rental assistance bill 2/18/26
Transcript Highlights:
- It's only scratching the surface.
- It's only scratching the surface.
- It's only scratching the surface.
- It's only scratching the surface.
- It's only scratching the surface.
Summary:
The committee took up House File 3403, authored by Vice Chair Rep. Kazowski, and first adopted an A1 amendment. The amendment made technical and implementation changes recommended by the Department of Revenue, allowed a small portion of funds for county and tribal administrative costs, and clarified timing and reporting for spent and unspent funds. After the amendment was adopted, the bill was moved to Ways and Means.
Rep. Kazowski described HF 3403 as a $50 million emergency rental assistance measure to help stabilize households facing eviction, with $44 million directed to counties and $6 million reserved for tribal nations, administered through the Department of Revenue using the existing local homeless prevention aid formula. Supporters said the bill would provide immediate, targeted help to renters and landlords, prevent evictions, and reduce downstream costs to shelters, schools, employers, and health systems. Several testifiers, including representatives from Greater Twin Cities United Way, St. Louis County, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, social workers, a resident, and tribal housing leaders, said local resources were insufficient to meet rising need and emphasized the impact of federal immigration enforcement and related economic disruption on families, workers, and communities.
Testimony highlighted sharp increases in rental assistance requests, rising eviction filings, depleted county funds, and the strain on nonprofit and mutual aid efforts. County and city officials said emergency rental assistance and related legal services had already prevented thousands of evictions, but current funding was not enough. Tribal testimony stressed disproportionate homelessness among Native Americans and supported the bill’s tribal allocation. During member discussion, Rep. Amani Hiltsley said the bill was an economic stabilization tool and requested a roll call vote, noting safeguards against fraud and the broader costs of inaction.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- body of the municipality may adopt, enforce, or maintain an ordinance or rule only, their words not mine
- Again, I think, and believe me, that constitutional amendment they talk about, that was mine.
- Part of the surface estate, and because, you know, the wind development doesn't last forever.
- Based on input, it's probably best to make the wind rights part of the surface where you have ...where
- Review and enforcement of this statute is what companies like mine do all day, every day.
Bills:
HB45, HB755, HB 1232, HB1555, HB2460, HB2702, HB2973, HB3120, HB3225, HB3314, HB3356, HB3371, HB3634, HB3638, HB4247, HB4283, HB4290, HB4302, HB4503, HB4511, HB4565, HB4581, HB4627, HB4632, HB4660, HB4668, HB4960, HB5042, HB45
Keywords:
housing, affordable housing, rent control, landlord-tenant laws, housing rights, lobbying, public entities, expenditures, government code, transparency, Texas Ethics Commission, government regulation, lobbying restrictions, government accountability, taxpayer money, HB 1232, whistleblower, whistleblower protection, public employee, retaliation
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- but you can't mine for this way.
- Yes, again, we don't authorize the mine, so anything associated with the mine isn't associated with the
- Mine without an air permit.
- The issue here is mining in our state. Aggregate mining is not regulated.
- Because mining in aggregate gets up to a hundred feet of mine face, and I think the normal numbers are
Keywords:
rock crushing, permits, air quality, environmental monitoring, aggregate production, seismicity, public meeting, land use, SB 1758, cement kiln, portland cement, aggregate production operation, aggregate quarry, semiconductor wafer manufacturing, chip fabrication, semiconductor plant, vibration, seismic disturbance, liability limitation, TCEQ
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Ways and Means Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Joint Committee on Ways and Means
Transcript Highlights:
- Another priority of mine, and I know Reps.
- Because in some areas we have single-track territory, which is a concern of mine, that as we want more
- You've got the surface buses, the underground subway, commuter rail, and the ferries.
- with a semi-permeable or a permeable surface.
- with a semi-permeable or a permeable surface.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Ways and Means held a hearing at UMass Amherst on Governor Healey’s fiscal year 2027 budget, focusing on energy/environment-related transportation issues and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. The chairs and members opened with thanks to UMass, university leadership, court officers, and legislative staff, and Chancellor Javier Reyes highlighted UMass Amherst’s research, workforce, sustainability, and transportation contributions, including energy research, transit operations, and partnerships with MassDOT. The hearing then moved to MassDOT and MBTA testimony on the administration’s transportation funding package, including House 2, the FY26 Fair Share supplemental, and a proposed four-year Chapter 90 authorization.
MassDOT officials described the budget as part of a broader multi-year transportation investment strategy, citing funding for operations, snow and ice removal, regional transit authorities, the MBTA, the Merit Rating Board, sustainable aviation fuel credits, micro-transit and last-mile grants, unpaved road improvements, bridge and pavement work, and housing-related transportation infrastructure. They emphasized workforce expansion, capital delivery capacity, safety improvements, and local aid, including the new lane-mile-based Chapter 90 formula intended to benefit rural communities. Officials also discussed major projects and programs such as Grant Central, culvert and unpaved road grants, work zone speed cameras, congestion hotspot fixes, the Sagamore and Bourne Bridge projects, and MBTA operating support and safety upgrades.
Testimony from the MBTA and rail/transit staff focused on improved ridership, service frequency, accessibility, and safety, including progress on the Green Line Train Protection System, reduced delays, expanded bus and commuter rail service, and the South Coast rail extension. Regional transit authorities reported increased ridership and described new fare-free, connectivity, and community transit grants. Aeronautics testimony covered airport capital work, drone and data programs, sustainable aviation fuel efforts, and workforce development in aviation maintenance. Committee members then asked questions, especially about Western Massachusetts priorities, Chapter 90 funding, bridge repairs, snow and ice costs, Cape Cod bridges, Buzzard’s Bay rail, and Compass Rail/West-East Rail. Officials said several federal rail grants were moving forward, that Sagamore Bridge procurement would begin soon, and that the administration remained committed to pursuing federal funding and multi-year transportation investments.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, February 23, 2026
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- That means we own the surface and the minerals within our borders if we want to fight for that in the
- That means we own the surface and the minerals within our borders if we want to fight for that in the
- That means we own the surface and the minerals within our borders if we want to fight for that in the
- I'm Travis De Tai with the Mining Association. We'll offer our support of the bill.
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Bills:
SJ0001
Keywords:
mineral leasing, federal lands, Wyoming, energy policy, local control, federalism, 916, all
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Military and Veterans Affairs Nov 5th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- This slide is here that sort of brings to the surface some of those details about the ALICE data.
- Chair, I'm... not an expert on the use of those things, but I know that they cling to certain surfaces
- To me, it’s not political because if our mines, oil producers, firefighters, and everyone else has to
- We impose this on the mines, which is fine.
- From oil and gas and mining, because I think this is something we're going to have to prepare for in
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Transportation panel OKs bill to temporarily halt spending on light rail transit projects 2/12/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- These are good jobs that otherwise would not be there for a small, fully developed city like mine.
- These are good jobs that otherwise would not be there for a small, fully developed city like mine.
- These are good jobs that otherwise would not be there for a small, fully developed city like mine.
- These are good jobs that otherwise would not be there for a small, fully developed city like mine.
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AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- And whereas every community and every sector of the state's economy, from farming to mining to high-tech
- improve local water supply reliability, replenish groundwater basins, and improve the quality of surface
- improve local water supply reliability, replenish groundwater basins, and improve the quality of surface
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and electronic roll call showing 24 members present, zero absent, and six excused. The Journal for March 23, 2026 was approved, and Senator Dunn introduced an intern from the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Natural Resource Users Law and Policy Center.
The main substantive item was a legislative proclamation recognizing April 26 through May 2, 2026 as Arizona Water Professionals Week. Senator Gabaldón read the proclamation and introduced guests from the Arizona water community, emphasizing the importance of water professionals, water reliability, and the state’s water management efforts. Senators Dunn, Sundareshan, Shope, and Gabaldón were listed as signatories, and Gabaldón also congratulated Trey Harris of Community Water Company of Green Valley for an upcoming award.
The chamber then handled routine business: House and Senate bills were read into the record and referred to committees, including measures on local government investment pools, housing zoning in historic neighborhoods, juvenile penalties, workers’ compensation fraud notice, the Arizona State Trade Commission, justice court administration, and a sexual abuse prevention pilot program. House Bill 2673 was withdrawn from committee. Committee meeting announcements were made for the next day, and the Senate adjourned by motion until March 25, 2026 at 1:15 p.m.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- In the Parks and Wildlife Code, the language was adjusted to allow Class 1 e-bikes on natural surface
- regulate these higher-powered vehicles appropriately, uh, protecting both public safety and natural surface
- Yeah, but you, have to pedal, there is no throttle, zero throttle, and so that means I can't get mine
- But if your kid like mine lives in a city, state law doesn't let your city provide a safe nervous streets
- either's house either is a reading referral bill and this after this we only have one bill and that's mine
Bills:
HB 535, HB 2120, HB 2822, HB 3243, HB 3457, HB 3544, HB 4089, HB 4192, HB 4669, HB 4868, HB 4955, HB 5253, HB 5669, SB 1371, SB 1919, SB 2001
Keywords:
motor vehicle, pedestrian, bicycle, traffic safety, municipality, criminal offense, pedestrian safety, traffic regulations, municipal law, bicycle regulations, motor vehicle passing, traffic law, municipalities, bicycle operation, traffic laws, municipal regulations, port commission, Corpus Christi, Nueces County, San Patricio County
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The language was adjusted to allow Class 1 e-bikes on natural surface trails where traditional bicycles
- to regulate these higher-powered vehicles appropriately, protecting both public safety and natural surface
- And so, that means I can't get mine up very well to 28, but a regular bicycle can go faster than 28 miles
- But if your kid, like mine, lives in a city, the state law doesn't let your city provide a safe number
- After this, we only have one bill, and that's mine, and I can move it, whatever, so unfortunately, we're
Bills:
HB535, HB2120, HB2822, HB3243, HB3457, HB3544, HB4089, HB4192, HB4669, HB4868, HB4955, HB5253, HB5669, SB1371, SB1919, SB2001
Keywords:
motor vehicle, pedestrian, bicycle, traffic safety, municipality, criminal offense, pedestrian safety, traffic regulations, municipal law, bicycle regulations, motor vehicle passing, traffic law, municipalities, bicycle operation, traffic laws, municipal regulations, port commission, Corpus Christi, Nueces County, San Patricio County
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the Arctic and Greenland's geostrategic importance to U.S. interests. Feb 12th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Mining in Greenland dates back into the 1950s.
- There just isn't that much mining right now.
- Canada, excuse me, Canada obviously has a lot of experience in coal mining, Japan, seafloor mining.
- How might the new critical mining, critical mineral mining ventures in Greenland benefit from that shared
- Finding the mine, developing. the mine, in my mind, is significantly more important than processing it
Keywords:
Greenland, acquisition, national security, Arctic, geopolitical, China, Russia, icebreakers, trade routes
Summary:
The meeting convened by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation focused on the potential acquisition of Greenland by the United States. This issue, first raised by President Trump in 2019, has gained renewed significance amidst shifting global dynamics and the strategic importance of Greenland in relation to transatlantic trade routes and national security. The members discussed the geopolitical implications of Greenland's position, especially given the increasing influence of China and Russia in the Arctic region. Notably, the urgency to address military presence and icebreaker capabilities in the Arctic was a major point of contention, with a call for a new fleet to counter foreign dominance in the area.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Mar 10th, 2025
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I can go ahead and lay out mine. I know it. I know it, but I can actually... So that is just mine.
- I'm going to go ahead and lay out mine.
- This is surface water, rivers, creeks, streams, and even the hijacking of water trucks.
- And, as we move from the low-hanging fruit of freshwater aquifers and surface waters and things, our
Keywords:
water rights, treaty compliance, Rio Grande, agriculture, drought, international water, Texas water supply, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, TPWD, harvest reports, wildlife harvest data, public information act, open records, confidentiality, hunter privacy, angler data, game animals, game birds, fur-bearing animals, nongame animals
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Apr 28th, 2025
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- pond levels, specifically amenity ponds located within city developments that already have access to surface
- issuing permanent permits, over half of the new permits have been for... ...landscape irrigation and surface
- Many of which have no access to surface water at all.
- But typically, they're discharging it to surface water.
- Through conversations with stakeholders, we might build a better consensus of what mine can or might
Keywords:
migrant labor housing, migrant housing, farmworker housing, migrant agricultural worker, agricultural labor, farm labor contractor, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, TDHCA, civil penalty, housing code enforcement, sanitation, occupancy standards, retaliation, worker complaint, language access, Spanish-language outreach, H-2A visa, temporary agricultural workers, unlicensed housing, rural housing
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Water and Natural Resources Sep 12th, 2025
Water & Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- There is some tension between uranium mining interests and tribal Indian rights settlements regarding
- We should be getting more surface water, but we'll have to reduce our depletions back to the D2 level
- It also gets more surface water back to New Mexico through that project.
- So it ensures that we're getting more surface water, and more surface water to farmers in New Mexico
- What's happening with groundwater and surface water, and also planning for the future.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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an< - The late Senator Diane Laufenburger, a very good friend of mine in tax committee at one time, when I
- The late Senator Diane Laufenburger, a very good friend of mine in tax committee at one time, when I
- The late Senator Diane Laufenburger, a very good friend of mine in tax committee at one time, when I
- The late Senator Diane Laufenburger, a very good friend of mine in tax committee at one time, when I