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• One moment you're reading about how a politician has integrity and honesty and values of this, this,
• Punch number two: foreign nationals may not contribute or expend money or anything of value to influence
• what I've seen over the years is legislation coming forward trying to prevent and even divide the value
• And whether it takes 30 days, 28 days, 25 days, whatever that day is, I value those days to research
• It's been great serving with you here at the Senate, and I truly value our friendship over those years

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• Charles learned the value of hard work by witnessing his father, who worked as an agricultural field
• for the blessings of living in this great country and for the leaders working hard to uphold their values
• general fund projects that go back into the capital development and reserve fund don't include the Native
• Speaker, gentlelady, for places like northwest New Mexico where reverted TIF or Native American capital
• Which I think is your value as well, Representative.

Bills: HB111, HB61, HB43, HB156, HB70, SB3, HB103, HB109, HB128, HB247, HJM2, HJM3, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM2, HM16, HM32, HM11, HM14, HM21, HM34, HM50

Keywords: water law, state engineer, civil penalty, compliance order, water rights, overdiversion, illegal diversion, groundwater storage and recovery, well license, permit violation, water enforcement, New Mexico water code, irrigation district, conservancy district, water diversion, unauthorized water sales, measuring device, district court appeal, water resources, water compliance

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• I think they're trying to maximize shareholder value. They're trying to make money.
• And so I don't really understand the value that we would be creating by requiring that as a universal
• And so I don't really understand the value that we would be creating by requiring that as a universal
• what a consumer can be charged to stop using the service while allowing sellers to recoup the loss value
• How would this bill affect the return and if the value of the merchandise...

Summary: The committee heard several privacy and consumer protection bills, with most of the discussion focused on AI and social media. AB 1405 would create a state registry for AI auditors and set basic transparency, ethics, and qualification standards for those auditors; supporters said it would build trust and provide a foundation for future AI oversight, while some members questioned whether government should define auditor qualifications instead of industry groups. The bill was moved out on a 5-1 vote to Appropriations, with the roll left open. AB 2, by Assemblymember Lowenthal, would impose enhanced financial penalties on large social media companies when their negligence causes harm to children and teens. Supporters, including a grieving parent and Common Sense Media, argued the bill would create accountability for harmful algorithms and design choices, while opponents from TechNet, EFF, CCIA, and CalChamber warned it was vague, could chill speech, invite censorship, and raise Section 230 and First Amendment concerns. Committee members debated private right of action versus public enforcement, possible shakedown lawsuits, and whether the bill should be narrowed; the bill passed 6-0 to Judiciary with the roll left open. AB 410 would expand California’s bot disclosure law so bots must identify themselves up front and truthfully if asked, rather than only prohibiting deceptive bots in limited commercial or election contexts. Supporters said the measure would help users, especially youth and vulnerable people, know when they are interacting with AI and reduce deception online; one privacy group withdrew opposition after amendments, and other industry groups said they were no longer opposed or had no formal position. The bill passed 9-1 to Appropriations with the roll left open. The committee also approved AB 1327, which lets consumers cancel home improvement contracts by email instead of only by mail and requires phone assistance for cancellations; the Contractor State License Board withdrew opposition after amendments, and the bill passed 11-0 to Judiciary with the roll left open.

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• East Fullerton Little League's mission is to instill on children the values of sportsmanship, honesty
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• the plate to demonstrate<00:14:03.920> benefits<00:14:04.399> and<00:14:04.720> values
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• A proud Bronx native and Manhattan College alum, Dennis and his wife lived in Pearl River for over 34

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, February 12, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• continued extension of these rules is a recognition by the legislature of their effectiveness and value
• including every American—every American—not just talking about Jewish Americans, Japanese Americans, Native
• including every American—every American—not just talking about Jewish Americans, Japanese Americans, Native

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Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills related to open meeting law, municipal meetings, town meetings, and remote participation. Senator Rausch supported S. 2205 and S. 2206, and House companion H. 3382, saying they would make remote participation in public bodies permanent and streamline open meeting law and public records complaint processes to reduce burdens on local officials. Committee members and the senator discussed concerns about complaints being weaponized, the role of the Attorney General, and whether public testimony should be presumed allowed unless a chair limits it with justification. The senator said the bills do not change public records fees and are meant to improve process and transparency. A large portion of the hearing focused on H. 3342 and S. 2197, which would modernize municipal meetings, town meetings, and local elections by allowing permanent remote or hybrid participation. Supporters included Wayland officials, the Massachusetts Municipal Association, Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, MAPC, MACC, and others, who argued that hybrid and remote options increase participation, help parents, caregivers, people with disabilities, and residents with travel or work constraints, and have worked well during the pandemic-era extensions. Municipal officials emphasized that a mandate would be costly and difficult for smaller communities because of staffing, technology, room design, cybersecurity, and uneven internet access, especially in western Massachusetts. Committee members asked about equal access, funding, and whether local discretion should remain; the chair said the committee wants a permanent solution beyond emergency rules but must balance access with local capacity. The committee also heard testimony on H. 3328, which would allow remote participation to count toward quorum for statewide appointed bodies such as commissions on women and LGBTQ issues. Supporters argued this would improve regional equity and make it easier for people outside Greater Boston to serve, while committee members noted it is a separate issue from municipal meetings and may be easier to address than broader local-government changes. Another bill, H. 4351, was supported by Rep. Brandy Fluker Reed, who described it as creating an Office of Freedmen Affairs to address longstanding racial wealth disparities affecting descendants of enslaved Americans. The hearing also included testimony on H. 3299 from Common Cause and MASSPIRG in favor of guaranteed hybrid access for public meetings with public participation components, with advocates saying it would improve transparency, accessibility, and civic engagement.

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• My name is Cindy Ketcherside, and I'm here representing myself as a native Arizonan in support of 2229
• They look at women not as numbers to profit from, but as valued and unique.
• I come representing myself, and I'm a native Arizonan.

Bills: HB2211, HB2229, HB2389, HB2403, HB2445, HB2502, HB2620, HB2813, HB2872, HB2889, HB2960, HB4028, HCR2007

Keywords: contractors, subcontractors, resident preference, public contracts, materials supply, Arizona Revised Statutes, local businesses, pregnancy resource center, pregnancy center, crisis pregnancy center, DHS, Arizona Department of Health Services, state appropriation, general fund, nonprofit grant, women's health, maternal health, reproductive health, abortion funding, pro-life

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• May their work today strengthen our community and uphold the values of liberty and justice, and place
• Virginia was a state, a Piscataway woman named Mary Katamaquan maintained diplomatic relations between Native
• In the colonial era, when society believed that women had little value outside their homes, Lacia Corbyn

Keywords: March 06, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

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• been a lot of nipping and tucking, creation of new tiers—uh, not to mince words, a reduction in the value
• The change is basically a reduction in the value of the benefits the people are receiving in the future
• sustainability of the state and foster community-centric innovation, it is crucial for New Mexico natives

Bills: HB40, HB100, HJR1, SB64, SB19, SB44, SB83

Keywords: educational retirement, annuity adjustments, cost of living, non-compounding payments, retirement benefits, STEM funding, education, innovation, public education, New Mexico, nominating committees, boards of regents, student representation, political party registration, New Mexico constitution, special education, office of special education, deputy secretary, public education department, IEP

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• and with the rise of intangible assets, you have even more ability to allegedly advertise your own native
• out into newer vehicles, which are vehicles that are four years old, weigh 4,000 pounds, and have a value
• For older vehicles, which are 12 years old, weigh 4,000 pounds, and have a value of $20,000, on slide

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• But it makes certain that we value our employees, and yes, if they have damage and we have the resources
• What I do know is the value of West Texas Centers, established in 1997 with deep commitment from local
• treatment without racially biased assumptions will help them get well, not make them less Black or less Native

Bills: SB128, SB640, SB672, SB904, SB1141, SB1263, SB1525, SB1528, SB2041, SB2306, SB2308, SB2357, SB2446, SB2695, SB2857, SB2891, SB2583

Keywords: hospital reporting, child abuse, neglect, administrative penalty, medical ethics, child protection, SB 640, Texas Family Code, Department of Family and Protective Services, DFPS, child welfare, foster care, managing conservatorship, suicide attempt, youth suicide, mental health, child protective services, state custody, annual report, reporting requirements

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• which the BCHIP awards to date are benefiting children and youth, the American Indian and Alaskan Native
• Proposition 1 enables California to push forward our values without being constrained by national politics
• transparency and reporting on On revenues and spending, this is something that we think is of enormous value

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• Also, one of the worst disparities we have in our state is that of Black maternal health and Native maternal
• Also, one of the worst disparities we have in our state is that of Black maternal health and Native maternal
• Also, one of the worst disparities we have in our state is that of Black maternal health and Native maternal
• Also, one of the worst disparities we have in our state is that of Black maternal health and Native maternal
• Also, one of the worst disparities we have in our state is that of Black maternal health and Native maternal

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• Their work embodies the values and work ethic of the University of Georgia.
• , containing an assessment of the value, containing an assessment of the value, cost,<02:32:56.399
• American values of freedom, fall behind.
• And the bottom line is, folks, we cannot put a price on the value of life.
• ,<04:41:37.680> but This model creates long-term value, but This model creates long-term value

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 23, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• members want to take on that responsibility on their own volition, it seems like there is a lot of value
• I'm a native Texan, fifth generation. Again, my name is Jerry C.
• I'm a native Texan, fifth generation, and my expertise has given me the ability to testify in both Travis
• But that is the risk, and I believe the judgment in that case actually exceeded the value of the city
• But that is the risk, and I believe the judgment in that case actually exceeded the value of the city

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• higher levels of developmental relationships, a sense of empowerment, support, community, positive values
• make a bad day better for a young person who desperately needs a reminder that they are seen and valued
• But I also really do value the possibility of the algorithm showing that content to folks who don't already
• Part of the value of 988 is that you have physical signs for it everywhere.
• In some ways, they're a little more just text- and tech-native to that extent.

Summary: The Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee held an informational hearing on the impact of social media on LGBTQ+ youth, focusing on benefits, risks, and possible safeguards. Chair members framed the discussion around the tension between protecting young people from addictive design, harassment, hate speech, exploitation, and mental health harms while preserving access to affirming resources, community, and crisis support that many LGBTQ+ youth rely on online. Members emphasized that the hearing was meant to inform future policy rather than relitigate prior bills, and several members of the LGBTQ+ Caucus attended or participated. The first panel featured lived experience and advocacy testimony from Madi Roby of Alliance for Trans Youth Rights, Shea Gardner of LGBT Tech, and Casey Pick of the Trevor Project. Roby described social media as essential to exploring identity, finding trans language and safety information, and connecting to Trevor Project resources during a family crisis, while also acknowledging online hate and bullying. Gardner argued that lawmakers should regulate harms more precisely rather than impose broad age-based exclusions, warning that account bans and age-gating could cut off access to community, privacy-protective pseudonymity, and crisis resources. Pick testified that LGBTQ+ youth are more likely than peers to attempt suicide, that social media can be both a lifeline and a risk, and that Trevor Space and other moderated online spaces can improve mental health and reduce isolation; she also cautioned against policies that would push youth into less visible, less moderated spaces. Committee members questioned the witnesses about algorithmic feeds, addictive design, age verification, and whether platforms should be required to do more to protect youth. Several lawmakers distinguished between personalized feeds and addictive features such as infinite scroll and autoplay, and asked for more targeted prescriptions. Witnesses generally supported stronger privacy protections, limits on data collection and use, better reporting and moderation tools, digital literacy, and design changes that reduce harmful engagement patterns without eliminating access to community. The discussion also touched on the loss of LGBTQ-specific 988 services at the national level and the importance of maintaining alternative support pathways. The second panel presented research from Common Sense Media, UC Irvine, Hope Lab, and LGBTQ+ Health Australia. Researchers reported that LGBTQ+ youth often arrive online with higher depressive symptoms and limited in-person support, encounter homophobic and transphobic content at high rates, and may self-censor because of fear of harassment. At the same time, many said social media helps them feel less alone and find affirmation. Dr. Sean Young emphasized a harm-reduction approach, noting that online environments can be designed to support health and that policymakers should measure whether restrictions actually reduce harm or simply displace it. Dr. Amy Green echoed that social media is both harmful and supportive for LGBTQ+ youth, underscoring that the policy goal should be to make youth safer rather than less visible online.

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• Today I rise on behalf of the Native American Legislative Caucus to support a resolution recognizing
• ... ...the discussion to the merits of the AJR, and I think that it absolutely speaks to the values that
• our young people pursuing their dreams at college who want to vote in their hometown and know the value
• This holiday honors the legacy of Chiu-Yen, which is an ancient Chinese poet, and reflects the values
• I rise to present AB 1786, which will extend existing best-value construction contracting authority to

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• credentials that provide them a return on investment and are valued in the labor market.
• At the heart of House Bill 8 is the concept of credentials of value.
• And so we value that.
• You probably also have heard about the value of Tufts that was approved in last session.
• Um, the values for the University of Houston are innovation, collaboration, and resilience.

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• from a reliability perspective<00:10:47.040> and<00:10:47.160> the<00:10:47.320> value
• <00:10:47.600> they're perspective and the value they're perspective and the value they're
• I am a native nut maker, so don't dis my state too hard. It's a wonderful state.
• I am a native nut maker, so don't dis my state too hard. It's a wonderful state.
• I am a native nut maker, so don't dis my state too hard. It's a wonderful state.

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• of outperform others in sports betting and make money and see it as a, you know, positive expected-value
• Senator Johnson. positive expected value um uh gambling positive expected value um uh gambling activity
• the members on the panel that a principal partner in our attempt to legalize sports betting are the Native
• I think those Native American tribes are tremendous partners and who consider themselves to be responsible
• The Native American tribes of Minnesota, and to the extent that the testimony was that they were trying

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• allow high school students who transfer from one school to another high school and who has taken a Native
• I have grown to really appreciate the Native American culture and especially Representative Sosie.
• And I am just proud to support this bill for him and for the Native American tribe. I vote aye.

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