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• So he's very key to all of us because Affiliated Foods, who is our food partner, won't service them because
• So he's very key to all of us because he handles all of it. Hopefully, that explains it.
• Home hacking, which I'm not sure if everyone is familiar with, is and to help them with home ownership
• Home hacking, which I'm not sure if everyone is familiar with, is when a person who is trying to buy

Keywords: 996, all

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• Hello, my name is Wesley Hack.
• Hello, my name is Wesley Hack.
• Noah Hoffman, a non-binary person representing myself and my partner, also non-binary, and Autumn Hack

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• This is the key difference from other water users.
• I'm the advocacy and policy manager for the Housing Action Coalition, HACK for short.
• HACK is a member-supported statewide organization that advocates for building more infill homes at all
• AB 769 includes several key improvements.
• processing documents like deeds and trusts to ensure homebuyers don't have a delay in getting the keys

Summary: The Assembly Local Government Committee heard a long agenda of housing, water, and local finance bills, with the chair repeatedly reminding attendees about hearing rules and noting that several measures were being heard without a quorum at first. Early items included AB 407, which would broaden eligibility for state-run loan and financing programs to help small businesses fund environmental, seismic, and ADA upgrades, and AB 93, which would require data centers to estimate and report water use and follow state best practices. AB 93 drew support from water advocates and local government groups, while the Data Center Coalition opposed it, arguing the bill could be overly restrictive, difficult to retrofit, and raise trade secret or security concerns. The committee also heard AB 650 on housing element review, AB 1044 on creating a new Tulare County groundwater sustainability agency, and AB 523 on allowing proxy voting for single-representative member agencies on the Metropolitan Water District board; all drew broad support from local agencies and related stakeholders and no recorded opposition in the room. Several housing bills were presented as part of a broader fast-track housing package. AB 507 would streamline adaptive reuse of office buildings into housing, especially in downtowns with high vacancy; supporters said it would revive urban cores and help meet housing and climate goals, while the League of California Cities and a few cities opposed it unless amended, citing concerns about one-size-fits-all by-right approval and fee limitations. AB 1294 would create a universal housing application and limit early application requirements; it drew strong support from housing and business groups, with the American Planning Association and League of California Cities seeking more flexibility and input. AB 610 would require local governments to disclose housing constraints in their housing elements and limit new constraints after certification for three years unless disclosed; supporters said it would improve transparency and certainty, while opponents warned it could chill legitimate local policy choices and inclusionary housing requirements. Both AB 610 and AB 698, which would require analysis of the housing and property tax impacts of proposed transfer taxes, were moved out of committee on 7-0 votes after discussion and amendments. The committee also heard AB 1112, which would repeal an outdated Riverside County property tax provision affecting Rancho Mirage; the city argued it was the only qualifying no-low property tax city not receiving the standard minimum and sought equal treatment. After quorum was established, the bill was passed 6-0 with amendments and sent to Appropriations. AB 1021, heard later, would make it easier for school districts and other local education agencies to build employee housing, with the author citing teacher recruitment and retention problems and support from education stakeholders. Throughout the hearing, members and witnesses repeatedly emphasized the need to balance housing production, local fiscal tools, and infrastructure needs, and several authors accepted committee amendments and committed to continued negotiations with opponents.

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• Without assured confidentiality, key market participants may decline to work with EMWIC, limiting our
• issue I have with so-called smart readers, other issues include privacy concerns, susceptibility to hacking

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on a range of energy, utility, broadband, and municipal infrastructure bills. Representative Powell supported H 3466, which would create a task force to study public ownership of utilities and alternatives to investor-owned electric and gas systems. Representative Therber supported H 3574, which would use RGGI funds to reimburse cities and towns affected by power plant decommissioning, citing lost jobs, tax revenue, and service cuts in communities such as Somerset, Plymouth, Salem, and Everett. Several witnesses from municipal light plants and related organizations testified in support of mutual aid bills, including H 3486/S 2252 and H 3330/S 2277, saying the measures would clarify protections and liability coverage for MLP workers assisting in emergencies and non-emergency work. Jim Leiden of EMWIC opposed H 3514/S 2295, saying the proposed board and governance changes would reduce local control, add burdens, and weaken confidentiality protections. A committee member asked whether the mutual aid bills had been reviewed for municipal impacts, and the witnesses said they had done due diligence. The committee also heard extensive testimony on H 3551/S 2306, the smart meter opt-out bills. Supporters argued that smart meters emit harmful wireless radiation, that some residents have developed health problems or electromagnetic sensitivity, and that opt-outs should be available without fees or penalties; several witnesses urged notification, consent, and non-transmitting analog meter options. The committee also heard testimony from municipal officials and the Massachusetts Municipal Association in support of H 3462/S 2250, which would strengthen municipal authority to enforce timely removal of double utility poles, citing safety, accessibility, and construction-delay concerns. Derek Leffert of Gateway Fiber opposed H 3450, saying it would improperly shift broadband deployment costs to competitors. At the end of testimony, the chair closed the hearing by motion and vote, with members voting aye and no opposition recorded.

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• STRONG FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP WILL BE A KEY TO YOUR FUTHER SUCCESS.
• I KNOW EACH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM IS HYPER FOCUSED ON BASICALLY ONE KEY DEVELOPMENT. OR ONE KEY AREA.
• AND THEN BASICALLY HAVING OTHER AREAS TO SUPPORT THAT KEY DEVELOPMENT AREA.
• WE DEFINITELY HAVE SEEN FOREIGN ACTORS CERTAINLY YOU KNOW IN THREAT TRIED TO HACK INTO OUR SYSTEMS ON
• WHAT I IMAGINE HAS HAVE BEEN IS THAT SPECIFIC WORDS AND KEY GRANT APPLICATIONS WERE TRIGGERS REPORTING

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• into accounts uh do a they try and hack into accounts uh do a fishing<00:27:40.320> exercise<
• uh stakeholder that we the other key uh stakeholder that we haven't<00:30:59.760> mentioned<00
• resources which Minnesota relies on key resources which Minnesota relies on to<00:35:07.280> keep
• They carry with them years of insider knowledge and access to key decision-makers.
• <01:14:58.320> decision knowledge and access to key decision knowledge and access to key decision

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Now, the key is: how do you take what we learned over the years and apply it to AI?
• Adoptability is the key, and that's what we should be striving towards, and we're getting there.
• So a lot of our key capabilities, I've already touched on some, like microelectronics.
• The Thunderbird Hacks is a hackathon that we do for high school students.
• What are maybe two or three key ways?

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• attacks planned for Oklahoma City in Philadelphia and helped lead the effort to bring to justice the key
• Turning to key state actors, the IC sees China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea engaging in activities
• Russia's cyber activities have been linked to multiple high-profile breaches, including the 2023 hack
• They're situated in all 55 field offices, but the key to success there is our partnership with state
• Critical infrastructure is a key area of concern given what we know has already been exploited.

Keywords: national security, cyber threats, civil liberties, transnational crime, FISA Section 702, public-private partnership, intelligence community, Annual Threats Hearing

Summary: The Senate Intelligence Committee convened for a significant meeting focused on the Annual Worldwide Threats Hearing. Prominent officials from various intelligence agencies presented their insights on emerging national security threats, including concerns over increasing cyber threats, particularly from China and non-state actors. A major discussion point included the balance between national security and civil liberties, as evidenced by conversations surrounding Section 702 of FISA and its implications for privacy protection. The challenges posed by cartels and transnational criminal organizations, especially related to narcotics trafficking, were emphasized as pressing issues necessitating coordinated responses from federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. This meeting underscored the necessity of public-private partnerships to tackle these multifaceted threats effectively.

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• are here for drawing attention to this important issue because awareness and expertise are two of the key
• I would like to make five key points.
• Cyber units employ illegal cyber... espionage, and hacking operations, and Chinese agents coerce American
• This is one of the key features they need access to in the world.
• China wants to have influence within that key region, and its actions tell us that pretty clearly.

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• provide a high-level overview on some of the data sources that we use to address, how they help us make key
• And that's one of our key metrics in the and what was filed.
• And that's one of our key metrics in the trial courts that we use his part of the long-range program
• judges, individual chamber practices so that if I'm an attorney practicing everywhere from Pensacola to Key
• It is for the investigation of those, sir. >> Any other discussion, Jason Bundy hacked director of forensics

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• 01:08:09.359> Gardner,<01:08:09.920> you<01:08:10.079> can't<01:08:10.240> hack
• <01:08:10.480> a Secretary Gardner, you can't hack a Secretary Gardner, you can't hack a pencil
• But certainly the fact that a voter would be denied to vote because of someone hacking into the database
• 38.960> database<01:32:39.920> since<01:32:40.239> we<01:32:40.560> have hacking
• into the database since we have hacking into the database since we have same<01:32:41.440> day

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• gner in Grant gner in support<00:16:33.240> Randall<00:16:33.839> F<00:16:34.279> hack
• <00:16:34.600> in<00:16:34.800> support support Randall F hack in support support Randall
• F hack in support Melinda<00:16:35.720> yamaga<00:16:36.319> in<00:16:36.519> support

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint hearing began with SB 59 on prescription drugs, which drew extensive testimony from insurers, pharmacies, patient advocates, and health organizations. Supporters argued the bill would address PBM practices such as spread pricing, unclear reimbursement, and patient steering, and would help independent pharmacies and lower patient costs by passing rebates through to consumers. Opponents from health plans and PBM-related groups raised concerns, while Walgreens supported the measure and suggested amendments to establish a reimbursement floor. After questions, the committee accepted the Hawaii Pharmacist Association’s proposed amendments, added technical changes and a defective date of December 31, 2050, and voted to pass SB 59 with amendments. The remainder of the hearing focused on a series of nominations and reappointments to health, aging, disability, mental health, juvenile justice, and advisory boards. Nominees and agency representatives generally described their backgrounds and interest in serving, with support testimony emphasizing experience, continuity, and the value of volunteer service. Several nominees highlighted issues such as mental health access, substance abuse treatment, elder services, language access, disability access, and rehabilitation services. The Department of Health, SHPDA, DHS, and other organizations largely testified in support of the nominees. No votes were taken on the nominations during the transcript excerpt, and the chair repeatedly thanked the nominees for their service and testimony. The hearing also included brief procedural remarks about time limits, Zoom testimony, and a possible reconvening date in case of technical difficulties.

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• Representative Haskins-Phillips: Yeah, it's like a computer hack-in, Phillips.
• Representative Haskins-Phillips: Yeah, it's like a computer hack-in, Phillips.
• Representative Haskins-Phillips: Yeah, it's like a computer hack-in, Phillips.
• Yeah, it's like a computer hack or like you're hacking a tree down with an axe. Uh, and I vote yes.
• Representative Hack and Phillips will remember that from Ways and Means.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up HB 129, which would redefine “evidence-based” in public education. Department of Education testimony said the bill’s definition would conflict with the federal definition and be unusually restrictive, potentially affecting curriculum, educator training, and many existing state requirements. The department said it could force a broad overhaul of school programs and create a need for at least one new state position, with local districts likely facing significant unbudgeted costs. Members raised concerns about impacts on federal pass-through funding, curriculum materials, and whether the bill was workable at all. Several members said the proposal would be too costly and difficult to implement, especially during a tight budget cycle. Representative Papovich moved to retain HB 129, and the motion passed 7-0. Members who supported retention said they wanted to set the bill aside because of the scale of the concerns, while also stating they did not support the bill as written. The committee then opened HB 133, dealing with DMV follow-up on residency and licensing issues tied to voting and other interactions. Department of Safety/DMV officials said the bill would require a $40,000 technology update plus a full-time position to handle manual correspondence and review of possible matches, and that postage was not included in the fiscal note. They said the bill’s 60-day residency trigger is vague, that the DMV would be acting outside its normal role by investigating status after the fact, and that the measure could create privacy and operational problems. Members questioned whether the bill would effectively force people to buy a driver’s license to vote, whether non-driver and voter ID options would avoid that concern, and whether the Secretary of State rather than DMV would be the more appropriate agency to handle any follow-up.

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• The first item, uh, highlights some key statutory provisions, uh, regarding the uh pari-mutuel racing
• We are, we are seeing that we are unable to meet some of our key performance measures, um, related to
• and all our attempts to hack are, uh, being made constantly, and we've been successful in warding those
• Our licenses provide key assessment for environmental cleanup and restoration as well as erosion and
• Our outreach and education department is a key component to support licensing and compliance.

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• And it can't be a party hack.
• can't<00:07:13.440> be<00:07:13.599> a<00:07:13.840> party<00:07:14.240> hack
• <00:07:15.039> It<00:07:15.360> can't And it can't be a party hack.
• It can't And it can't be a party hack.
• So these notions that they're putting forth of making the Fed a party hack, it's just so very wrong.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• I was hacking around pretty bad; I tried to stay away from people.
• It's always a key part of their treatment plan. We're bringing them in as frequently as we can.
• hospital and I believe it's even older than the facilities at Whitehall and also requires significant key
• And so with the family integration part of treatment, which is a key component of evidence-based practice
• And so with the family integration part of treatment, which is a key component of evidence-based practice

Summary: The Health and Human Services Committee held an invited-testimony hearing on LR 425, which examines the Whitehall campus in Lincoln and possible long-term options for youth currently served there. Chair Brian Hardin explained that Whitehall houses two separate programs for adolescent males: a substance use program and a youth-who-sexually-harm program. Testimony from DHHS officials described Whitehall as a Joint Commission-accredited psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) that provides about 40 hours of weekly programming, family involvement, school services, and community reintegration activities. Officials said the department is evaluating whether the programs should remain at Whitehall or move to another state-owned facility, with Hastings described as the department’s preferred alternative because it is more residential in design than a youth rehabilitation treatment center (YRTC).

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• I was hacking around pretty hard; I tried to stay away from people.
• It's always a key part of their treatment plan. We're bringing them in as frequently as we can.
• hospital and I believe it's even older than the facilities at Whitehall and also requires significant key
• And so with the family integration part of treatment, which is a key component of evidence-based practice
• And so with the family integration part of treatment, which is a key component of evidence-based practice

Keywords: 956, all

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• Created as a key... official to support the best financial management of the federal books, the DDM over
• We handle key aspects of federal financial management. including policy and delivery through the Office
• about just the hiring portion of it because we will get back to doing hiring in the days ahead for key
• USAID has been effectively shuttered and certain key roles and responsibilities removed to the Department
• It was stolen by the Chinese government, a foreign actor, who hacked our system and got a ton of some

Keywords: nominations, Scott Cooper, Eric Ulan, federal workforce, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Management and Budget, accountability, collective bargaining

Summary: The committee convened to discuss the nominations of Scott Cooper for Director of the Office of Personnel Management and Eric Ulan for Deputy Director at the Office of Management and Budget. This meeting highlighted the critical roles both positions play in managing the federal workforce, which comprises over two million civilian employees. Concerns were raised regarding the current administration's approach to federal employment, citing issues like mass firings and the undermining of collective bargaining rights. Members expressed the need for better accountability and transparency within the federal system, emphasizing the importance of attracting talented public servants.

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• Together, USAID's censorship and disinformation efforts will be a key part of the conversation.
• Our economic strength is also a key cause of our security.
• kind of brainwashing, convincing journalists and social media platforms that there would be a Russian hack
• , including over 90% of BHA's workforce furloughed or placed unadministratively, has undermined two key
• also acknowledged that USAID has to agree to OCCRP's work plan and that they have to agree to their key

Keywords: fiscal responsibility, government waste, foreign aid, funding resolution, legislative oversight

Summary: The committee meeting addressed government spending and foreign aid, with a particular emphasis on perceived wasteful expenditures. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing a funding resolution for the committee, which received unanimous support from the members present. The chair noted a quorum at the beginning of the meeting, signaling that the committee was ready to conduct its business. Discussions highlighted ongoing debates concerning fiscal responsibility and the necessity of legislative oversight, notably regarding foreign aid allocations and their implications for domestic fiscal health.

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• today online than we do in print, but we still have a print product that prevents things from being hacked
• We do in print, but we still have a print product that prevents things from being hacked or damaged or

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:04 Attendance Roll Call: 00:08 SB 141 Discussion 00:58 SB 141 Vote 07:03 SB 9 Discussion 09:10 SB 9 Vote 19:47 Adjournment: 21:20, 958, all

Summary: The Senate State and Local Government Committee first took up Senate Bill 141, sponsored by Senator Given, which revises Kentucky’s public notice laws. Senator Given said the bill was the product of negotiations among the Kentucky Press Association, the Kentucky League of Cities, and the Kentucky Association of Counties, aiming to balance transparency with the cost of publication. Testimony described changes to clarify which newspapers may publish legal notices, address publication errors, ensure fair and reasonable rates, update ad size requirements, and provide more practical hearing timelines. Committee members praised the compromise and the bill’s modernization, including expanded online access to public notices. SB 141 passed 10-0 with favorable expression. The committee then considered Senate Bill 9, sponsored by Senator Mills, and first adopted a substitute that addressed concerns from Farm Bureau and the Kentucky Bankers Association. Senator Mills said Kentucky faces a significant housing shortage and that the bill would give local governments two tools to encourage development without direct state cost: a residential infrastructure development district and a housing development district. He explained that the first tool would help finance infrastructure within a district through bonds repaid by special assessments, while the second would allow local governments to negotiate incentives and streamlined review for larger housing projects. Members asked about public participation, local control, infrastructure financing, and whether the bill required affordable housing set-asides; Mills said the bill leaves those decisions to local governments. SB 9 passed 9-0 with one pass and favorable expression.