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• This allows government officials, and even non-government officials, to regularly communicate about grants
• Or other stressors about various people being laid off due to other government policies.
• The payment in lieu of taxes is what the federal government gives to counties.
• in New Mexico. government in New Mexico.
• Believe it or not, there's a workshop on how to sue your local government over IPRA.

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• Much of the work is outside of government, but...
• And things like AI, but also fielding those technologies in government itself as well.
• Like, the government doesn't. People get to decide that.
• I think it's right around 40% government funding right now, 37% private sector.
• So much of that was based off of government research funding or government acquisition when microchips

Keywords: Senate Committee, Commerce, Science, Technology, Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence, FTC, Consumer Protection, Innovation, Emerging Technologies

Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation featured significant discussions regarding technological advancements and their implications for the future. Notably, nominations were made for key positions in the White House's Office of Science and Technology Policy and the Federal Trade Commission. Committee members expressed the importance of leading in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing, emphasizing that the pace of innovation is crucial for maintaining the United States' global position as a leader in technology. The discussions also highlighted the role of the FTC in protecting consumers from deceptive business practices and ensuring fair competition in the marketplace. Attendees underscored the urgency of advancing research and development in areas such as quantum computing, as evidenced by a demonstration of a new quantum chip anticipated to redefine computing capabilities across industries. Various members engaged in vibrant exchanges, showing support for initiatives aimed at bolstering innovation through public and private collaboration. Overall, the meeting set a strong agenda for pursuing future science and technology policies that ensure the U.S. remains at the forefront of global advancements.

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• government decision. government decision.
• private businesses, not state government or local government, private businesses, is who they need to
• or local government not state government or local government private<00:45:15.760> businesses
• but the government breaks your legs. but the government breaks your legs.
• ,<01:03:27.200> you say, "See, without the government, you say, "See, without the government

Keywords: 981, all

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• within government.
• So, if a government within government.
• employees throughout state government. employees throughout state government.
• government. And um, I encourage your government.
• Um, anybody from admin or MMB can speak to this. government. Um government.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• county government. county government.
• . government. government.
• and county government. and county government.
• . government. government.
• . government. government.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• If they won't negotiate, that is how government works.
• If they won't negotiate, that is how government works.
• When like that is how government works.
• are the ways that we as state government are the ways that we as state government can<00:09:47.279
• now that we have a federal government now that we have a federal government that<00:09:59.519>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Committee versus the State Government Finance Committee.
• elections finance and government elections finance and government operations<00:12:33.800> and
• <00:12:36.000> finance committee on state government finance committee on state government
• :13:00.279> government<00:13:00.600> finance<00:13:00.959> committee the state government
• discretion of the state government discretion of the state government finance<00:13:10.360> committee

Keywords: 1183, house

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• If the government said, "Hey, you know what?
• So it might be a wash, at least on the local government.
• Can you tell me what do we foresee as an impact to local government GRTs?
• What do you think the impact of local government is on that aspect?
• There's also opportunities for local governments to receive funds from the state government and the Fire

Bills: SB240

Keywords: capital outlay, capital projects, severance tax bonds, general fund appropriations, supplemental severance tax bonds, UNM School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, infrastructure, state buildings, courts, schools, higher education, road improvements, water and wastewater, tribal infrastructure, tribal projects, public safety, housing, emergency services, bonding

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• achieving this, this definition of who negotiates on behalf of the state has since led to true binding government-to-government
• they were the first compacts negotiated under the state's Compact Negotiation Act of 1999 and were government-to-government
• . willingness to work with tribal governments on a government-to-government basis.
• pass a law that was to become a means by which tribal leaders could negotiate with the state on a government-to-government
• In this country, we have three sovereigns: the federal government, the state government, and tribal government

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• <00:34:21.280> minnesotans influencing our government minnesotans influencing our government
• from and why um Minnesota Government from and why um Minnesota Government relations<00:35:36.280
• What about when you have local government and you have people coming to talk to the local government,
• What about when you have local government and you have people coming to talk to the local government,
• <00:48:42.240> uh<00:48:42.359> to government uh to government uh to speak<00:48:44.160

Keywords: 1183, house

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• But we are bound by the proper role of government.
• This is not the proper role of government.
• That's not the proper role of government.
• This is not the proper role of government.
• And I understand the proper role of government.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• orders that... govern D.P.A.
• Key decisions by the U.S. government and industry have played a very large role.
• And I'm not confident that the government can be the solution to it either.
• to outpace the government in fixing this solution? Thank you, Senator.
• were put in place, accepted by the government, and contracts currently underway.

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• the government.
• the government.
• the government.
• the government.
• the government.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• And where local governments get their resources is through taxation.
• The bill even bars government funds from paying dues.
• And we prioritized the power of local government as institutions of creative diversity. ...local government
• And it's not just limited to government. That will trickle down.
• We should be empowering local governments to reduce risk.

Bills: S0558, S1294, S1468, S1474, S1682, S1628

Keywords: stormwater systems, environmental standards, municipal infrastructure, engineering certifications, local compliance, Florida Department of Transportation, biosolids, agronomic rate, land application, environmental protection, Florida statutes, nutrient management, recordkeeping, farming, compost products, wastewater treatment, environment, sewage disposal, pollution control, reporting requirements

Summary: The committee took up several environmental bills, beginning with SB 1682 on local administration of vessel restrictions. Senator Trumbull said the bill would give cities and counties tools to address abandoned, derelict, and long-term anchored vessels while following state standards and FWC guidance. Members from affected areas spoke in support, citing recurring derelict vessel problems and the difficulty and cost of removal once vessels sink. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then heard SB 1468 on advanced wastewater treatment, which would require DEP to compile a detailed statewide report on wastewater treatment plants, including construction age, treatment levels, contaminant data, spill history, flood risk, and receiving waterbody impairment information. Florida Rural Water Association testified that any move to require advanced treatment for all plants over one MGD could create major financial burdens without dedicated funding. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also considered CS/SB 1294 on biosolids management, with a strike-all amendment adopted. Senator Bradley said the revised bill would require bulk Class AA biosolids fertilizer and compost products to be land applied only at agronomic rates and, absent a bona fide sale, only at permitted DEP-approved sites, with a transition date moved to July 1, 2028. Supporters said it would protect water quality and legitimate fertilizer and compost markets, while rural utilities asked for funding and flexibility. The committee reported the bill favorably. Next, the committee took up CS/SB 1628 on net zero policies by governmental entities. Senator Avila said the bill would prohibit local governments and other governmental entities from adopting or funding net zero policies, imposing related fees or taxes, or operating cap-and-trade or carbon trading programs. The committee adopted an amendment clarifying the definition of carbon dioxide. The bill drew extensive debate: supporters argued it would protect residents and businesses from higher costs and preserve predictability, while opponents said it would block local climate and clean-energy policies, including electric buses, energy-efficiency measures, and climate resilience planning. After public testimony on both sides, the bill was reported favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 1474 on biosolids management, which Senator Gates said would require biosolids and septage to be treated at the highest practical level when wastewater treatment facilities are reasonably accessible and would bar Class B land application within 50 miles of a permitted wastewater facility. An amendment applying the statutory definition of septage was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 558 on stormwater system standards. Senator Burgess said it would create statewide standards for municipal and county stormwater systems using FDOT guidelines and third-party inspections, with an amendment making technical changes and broadening who may perform inspections. Supporters said uniform standards could improve safety and reduce failures, while contractors, engineers, and industry groups warned it could raise costs, delay projects, and preempt stronger local standards. The bill remained under discussion as the transcript ended.

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• I became sure local government committee laid into my Into what it is today.
• Let's be clear, this is a pro forma government action.
• The local governments continue to charge, and this could be any local government that has been inflicted
• If we're not going to subsidize the government, we should be helping the people, and the local government
• It goes to government.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, heard a prayer and pledge, and then moved through a largely ceremonial floor session with multiple guest introductions and recognitions. Members honored the retirement of long-serving committee secretary Marisa Lancaster, recognized Assemblymember Rubio’s parents on her mother’s 80th birthday, welcomed school and agency guests, and celebrated Crescenta Valley Water District’s 75th anniversary. The body also adopted several resolutions recognizing Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day and California FFA, with strong bipartisan support and co-author additions. The main policy item was AJR 27, a resolution urging federal disaster aid for Los Angeles-area wildfire recovery, especially the Palisades and Eaton fires. Supporters from both parties emphasized the need for immediate, unconditional federal assistance for displaced residents, businesses, and communities still rebuilding, while some Republicans argued the state and local governments should move faster on permitting, recovery, and mitigation and criticized state spending priorities. After debate, the resolution was opened for co-authors and then adopted on a 68-0 roll call vote. The Assembly also adopted ACR 133 on Girl Day by voice vote after 70 co-authors were added, ACR 138 honoring FFA with 73 co-authors and voice adoption, and ACR 136 on Engineers Week with 69 co-authors and unanimous consent on the consent calendar. The chamber then heard adjournment-in-memory tributes for Juan Antonio Pacheco and Paul L. McAiley, and adjourned until Monday, March 2, at 1 p.m.

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• My personal belief about remote working is particularly for state government.
• During her state government career, Ms.
• This was a heinous procedure that was committed by the U.S. government from 1907 to 1987.
• I'm a survivor of the government boarding school, the government relocation program, and I was a victim
• I hate that government plays a role in this, federal and now state.

Bills: SM13, SM14

Keywords: land grant, Las Vegas, governance, self-governance, judicial management, forced sterilization, coerced sterilization, Indigenous women, Native American women, women of color, reproductive justice, reproductive sovereignty, truth and reconciliation commission, memorial, trauma-informed care, reparative justice, human rights, bodily autonomy, Indian Health Service, Indian affairs

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• And then we'll go to local government finances. Mr.
• among the larger distributors to local government.
• governments submit to LGD and when.
• I'm actually meeting with my local government on Friday.
• It's the local government division recommendations for local governments facing financial challenges,

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• SB 1255, Arizona Jazz Day observed; Government.
• SB 1261, short-term rentals occupancy; Government.
• Government. S. B. 1269 Fire District, Formation, County supervisors. Government. S.
• Government. Parliament. Contributions. Finance.
• Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Once the federal government decided as a nation, we would do that.
• We're going to be following what the federal government does.
• This bill allows it to be left up to the federal government.
• And you have to wait until the federal government, of course, makes it. No.
• And you have to wait until the federal government, of course, makes it.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior day’s journal, and a long series of introductions recognizing student groups, interns, visiting families, and guests, including the Tipton Lady Cardinals girls basketball state champions, FCCLA and FBLA students, Missouri Rural Water Association members, and legislative assistants. Members also highlighted Earth Day and National Arbor Day by promoting free tree seedlings from the Department of Conservation. The chamber then considered several committee reports and moved to third reading on House Substitute for House Committee Substitute for House Bills 3068 and 3049, a broad public safety package. Supporters described it as a vehicle for multiple bipartisan provisions, including driver’s education, human trafficking training for paramedics, psilocybin trials, intoxicated driving accountability, fire and life safety updates, AI restrictions, and protections involving explicit images of children. Opponents objected to anti-trans language and argued the bill was overly broad and constitutionally problematic. The bill passed 117-10 with 17 present. The House also passed Senate Bill 914, dealing with lateral fields and moving from perk tests to soil analysis, by a vote of 108-34 with one present, after supporters said it would help keep sewage out of rivers and drinking water. Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1142, a Secretary of State measure on certificates of good standing for series LLCs doing business in other states, passed 142-0 with one present. Members then took up House Bill 1758, a daylight saving time trigger bill. The sponsor and many supporters argued it would protect Missouri from neighboring states forcing a switch to permanent standard time, help tourism and outdoor recreation, and reduce health and safety problems associated with changing clocks. Opponents favored permanent standard time instead, citing research on circadian rhythms, health effects, school bus safety, and energy use, and some questioned the bill’s federal-law implications and state sovereignty issues. Debate was ongoing when the transcript ended, with no final vote shown on that bill.

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• has been no government-to-government has been no government-to-government consultation<00:04:33.360
• We're that government.
• consent of the governed.
• We're that government.
• consent of the governed.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: Minnesota legislators held a press event responding to a U.S. Senate vote that they said would remove federal protections and allow copper-nickel mining activity that could affect the Boundary Waters. Senator Foung Hawj opened by condemning the vote as favoring corporate interests over Minnesotans, and Representatives Leach Kozlowski and Shelley Buck, along with Senator Jen McEwen and Senator Ann Johnson Stewart, framed the Boundary Waters as both an environmental treasure and, for Native communities, homelands with treaty-protected rights. They argued that copper sulfide mining poses irreversible risks to water quality, wildlife, and tribal fishing, gathering, and hunting rights, and said the federal action lacked adequate government-to-government consultation with affected tribes. The speakers highlighted several state bills they said are intended to fill the gap left by the federal vote. McEwen described her “Prove It First” bill, which would require a mine of the same type to have operated in the U.S. for 10 years and closed for 10 years without pollution before a similar project could be permitted in Minnesota. Johnson Stewart outlined three measures: a permanent protection bill for state-owned lands in the Rainy River watershed, a taxpayer protection/financial assurance bill requiring non-iron mining companies to fully fund cleanup guarantees in cash up front, and a “bad actor” bill barring permits for companies with records of corruption, bribery, or environmental destruction. The speakers said these bills need hearings and discussion and urged Governor Walz and state agencies to take action now, including possible permit revocations. In response to questions about economic arguments for mining, McEwen said she understood why some Northland residents might hope for jobs but argued that mining companies exploit economic desperation with propaganda and that most Minnesotans oppose this type of mining near the Boundary Waters. She said there is limited Republican support for some narrower bills, especially financial assurance, and suggested the issue could become a political liability for Rep. Pete Stauber. The event ended with a call for bipartisan action, state-level enforcement, and continued public pressure to protect the Boundary Waters.