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• I work for the Department of Housing and Community Development.
• Community Development, a member of CASE, and I urge you to support the bill. Thank you.
• I also work for Housing and Community Development.
• For ABMOC, youth apprenticeship is about more than workforce development.
• This is the AI Deployment and Workforce Development Assessment bill.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Speaker, I rise today to Highlight a development in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, with positive impacts not
• Who demonstrate innovation in program development, a commitment to lifelong learning, and dedication
• The legislation directs NASA to leverage its unique research and development expertise in aeronautics
• NASA has done further research, development, and demonstration work to use its tools and technologies
• NASA has done further research, development, and demonstration work to use its tools and technologies

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, February 23, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• It starts with typically action on developing or amending a regulation.
• we are to develop emission control regulations.
• And so when we develop regulations currently, we simply draw down our cost to develop, implement, and
• is we develop those regulations, we draw down from those accounts, and then we don't...
• So I think we’ve got to look at reality as we’re developing these.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• development from Commerce Lexington. development from Commerce Lexington.
• ,<00:08:55.200> you business and business development, you business and business development
• , know, in in business development, know, in in business development, sustainability<00:08:58.000
• <00:17:33.440> have and minority business development have and minority business development
• So, a lot of that starts in Washington. economic development department to um uh economic development

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony focused on barriers facing minority-owned businesses and on local programs intended to improve access to capital and contracting opportunities. A representative from the U.S. Black Chambers described disparities in minority spending, argued for more intentional and transparent investment in Black communities, and emphasized the need to disaggregate data, hold officials accountable, and expand tools such as the byBlack certification directory. He also stressed that businesses need technical assistance, resources, and opportunities to grow through mergers, consortiums, and joint ventures. The main presentation then came from Larry Forester and Tyrone of Commerce Lexington, who outlined what they called eight major barriers for minority businesses, including limited access to capital, weak mentorship networks, discrimination and bias, bureaucratic hurdles, branding and visibility challenges, stereotyping, generational knowledge gaps, and limited financial literacy. They described several Commerce Lexington initiatives: the Access Loan Program, which brings small businesses before a pool of 26 lenders; a Minority Business Accelerator to help firms scale and connect with prime contractors; and an Opportunity Exchange for business owners to share experiences and lessons learned. They said the Access Loan Program has funded nearly $26 million in loans with an average loan size of about $62,000. Members asked about bias in lending and how to make contracting and certification easier for minority firms. Forester said applications are vetted by a subcommittee before reaching the full lender group, with attention to completeness and readiness, and that only one lender needs to say yes. On contracting, the witnesses said certification can be burdensome and suggested more hands-on help from the state, relationship-building events that include decision-makers, and incentives rather than mandates. They also relayed policy ideas from a business owner, including culturally informed underwriting, public-private matching grants, supplier diversity enforcement, and mentorship tied to capital access. No votes or formal committee actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• At the same time, Imperial County is being promoted as the center of Lithium Valley development and is
• It states that property owners would not be exempt from a coastal development permit if the replacement
• It states that property owners would not be exempt from a coastal development permit if the replacement
• Developers can buy up fire-damaged coastal properties and rebuild without a coastal development permit
• Developers can buy up fire-damaged coastal properties and rebuild without a coastal development permit

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The committee heard several climate, coastal, and air quality measures. Senator Laird presented SCR 136 marking the 50th anniversary of the Coastal Act and Coastal Conservancy Act, and SJR 12 opposing the federal offshore oil and gas leasing program; both drew broad support from environmental groups, local governments, and other advocates, with no opposition on the record. Senator Padilla presented SB 10, which would require certain state agencies to include gender impact assessments in climate planning, with supporters arguing climate harms fall disproportionately on women and LGBTQ+ communities; it also drew support from environmental and equity organizations and no formal opposition at the hearing. Padilla also presented SB 675 to restructure the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District board and expand public disclosure of permits, enforcement actions, and related information. Supporters, including the City of Imperial, residents, and environmental groups, said the district needs more representative governance and transparency because Imperial County faces severe air pollution and health burdens. Opponents, including the district, business groups, and agricultural interests, argued the bill would impose unfunded mandates, create administrative burdens, and could slow investment and permitting in the county. The bill was amended to remove a Title V permitting prohibition, and the committee ultimately approved it on a roll call vote. Senator Allen presented SB 1229, which would limit use of the Coastal Act’s disaster-rebuild exemption when a replacement structure would newly impede coastal public access, aiming to prevent investors from exploiting post-disaster rebuilding rules. Support came from Sierra Club, Surfrider, and other coastal advocates, who said the bill protects public access and sensitive coastal resources while still allowing homeowners to rebuild. The committee also took up the consent calendar, which included several measures such as ACR 157, SB 899, SB 949, SB 963, SB 1008, SB 1207, SB 1428, and SJR 5. Final roll calls showed SCR 136, SJR 12, SB 10, SB 675, and SB 1229 all advancing out of committee, along with the consent items.

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• . development. development.
• Christine of workforce development, Dr.
• workforce development programs? workforce development programs?
• Uh, my recommendation is development.
• Uh efforts around workforce development.

Bills: SB2141, SB2593, SB2824, SB2135, SB2115

Keywords: retirement, law enforcement, pension, public safety, employee contributions, Law Enforcement Standards Board, LESB, civil service exemption, collective bargaining exemption, law enforcement certification, police standards, law enforcement training, officer certification, training and curriculum coordinator, lead investigative agent, administrative manager, administrator, Hawaii HRS 76-16, Hawaii HRS 139-3, personnel exemption

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• It primarily focuses on land that has not been developed, parcels of land that's totally not developed
• We have, fortunately, no idea through years and years of development, of lack of development in the furthest
• We have, fortunately, no idea through years and years of development, of lack of development in the furthest
• We have, fortunately, no idea through years and years of development, of lack of development in the furthest
• of creating a Minority Business Development Fund.

Bills: HB410, HR310, HR314, HR316, HR317, HR321, HR275, HR276, HR279, HR282, HR286, HR289, HR292, HR295, HR302, HR319, HR307, HR273, SCR59, SCR61, SCR62, SCR68, SCR69, SCR70, SCR54, SCR55, SCR64, SCR75, HCR32, HB776, HB42, HB119, HB159, HB302, HB1017, HB1028, SB217, SB283, HB953, SB208, HR74, HB998, HB901, HR20, HCR65, HCR71, HCR98, HB284, HB306, HB341, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB603, HB605, HB614, HB625, HB646, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB798, HB911, HB955, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1191, HB1240, HB1255, SB82, SB89, SB97, SB123, SB237, HB36, HB74, HB75, HB258, HB259, HB414, HB459, HB784, HB848, HB956, HB1095, HB1220, HB1252, SB469, SB479

Keywords: recording, privacy, notification, direct conversation, law enforcement, first responder, penalties, oil and gas, orphan wells, inactive wells, shut-in wells, marginal wells, plugging and abandonment, well decommissioning, site remediation, site restoration, Oilfield Site Restoration, OSR program, financial security, bonding

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• <03:20:22.440> in and supports economic development in and supports economic development in
• developing its critical minerals list. developing its critical minerals list.
• lenders, investors, and development lenders, investors, and development partners<04:23:34.440>
• uh the Young Fishermen's Development uh the Young Fishermen's Development Grant<04:31:36.600>
• homeownership and business development homeownership and business development for<04:42:02.440><

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• <00:21:04.080> independent<00:21:04.480> political developed independent political developed
• that says that this F not was developed that says that this F not was developed with<00:21:08.480
• at times in terms of developing at times in terms of developing estimates<00:49:46.559> and
• So that's kind of how the office is developed.
• assumptions that one makes in developing assumptions that one makes in developing a<01:18:07.880

Bills: HF3

Keywords: legislative auditor, reporting, accountability, state finance, executive agency oversight, 1183, house

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• <00:10:09.839> a advis to think about developing a advis to think about developing a central
• pering decisions on gas development pering decisions on gas development proposals<00:35:07.440><
• <00:36:54.400> through standards that may be developed through standards that may be developed
• So it's not development of the—it's not the pre-development; it's, in fact, the actual operations and
• for a gas resource development for a gas resource development permit<01:10:39.760> all<01

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• THE DIVISION DEVELOPED AND USES AN AI CHAT BOT CALLED ASK TO ANSWER QUESTIONS ON THE WEBSITE.
• AI DEVELOPMENT INCLUDES SOME CHALLENGES. PUBLIC FEAR IS DRIVING REGULATORY SCRUTINY.
• PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SORT OF GOES ALONG WITH THAT.
• INSURANCE COMPANIES ARE USING AI TO HELP DEVELOP THOSE PRODUCTS.
• IT IS DEVELOPING. TO YOUR POINT, THAT IS THE HOPEFUL AND EXPECTED RESULT.

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• And especially when you have things like JTIP, through workforce development and economic development
• The first area that's getting disrupted is software development, actually.
• These half a million to million dollar software development jobs are just going away.
• So, the number one impact will be software development. Then, call centers.
• Our cybersecurity efforts reside there, along with some of our hardware development.

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• Establishing or expanding economic development.
• This bill will support the development of new and emerging industries.
• workforce development are crucial.
• Economic development already has many tools.
• and economic development.

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• Diversify Our view what economic development what economic development Development. Waives in support.
• But how you want to develop.
• But how you want to develop.