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• , or home education.
• He said that your rights as a parent do not extend to making decisions for his own kids, and that this
• We have different kids at different ages, and we grow and learn as these children grow.
• the advocacy that you've done for your the advocacy that you've done for your own<01:32:18.920><
• own children whether you know your own children whether you know your adopted<01:32:20.560> children

Keywords: 1183, house

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• may<00:45:07.640> I education Freedom account program may I education Freedom account
• The freedom comes into it in being able to support your worldview with the education of your children
• > your viiew with the education of your viiew with the education of your children<01:22:33.480
• worldview from your worldview from your own<01:24:48.159> the<01:24:48.360> scripture<
• > when program receive special education when program receive special education when they<01:33

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• well-deserved recognition, and thank you for your continued dedication to educating Rockingham County's
• The FBA is also committed to bringing civics education programs to classrooms across the country.
• <04:01:45.520> programs conduct, providing educational programs conduct, providing educational
• 01:54.319> programs<04:01:54.720> to bringing civics education programs to bringing civics
• education programs to classrooms<04:01:55.520> across<04:01:55.920> the<04:01:56.160><

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, December 1, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Your courage and valor on the battlefield, and your courage and valor today, presenting Mr.
• Tires on your car, plastics in your electric vehicle.
• I thank you all for your leadership and your support.
• The Rural Certified Unified Program Agency Reimbursement Program. Thank you.
• Thank you so much to the summer from San Diego for your leadership and efforts on the education facilities

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• ><00:08:12.240> expenditures relating to education fund expenditures relating to education fund
• . education. education.
• > members<00:10:46.000> of These educators, all fellow members of These educators, all
• , their perspective on public education, their perspective on public education, to<00:10:55.920><
• the adult court diversion program. the adult court diversion program.

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House opened with a devotional led by Rep. Bram Kleppner, who spoke about ethics, the virtues of kindness, wisdom, and courage, and offered an atheist’s prayer focused on those themes for legislative work. After the devotional, the chamber handled first readings of four bills: H.913 on prohibiting certain prediction markets securities, H.914 on compensating the city of Barre for an education property tax overpayment, H.915 on an extended producer responsibility program for beverage containers, and H.916 on education fund expenditures review. H.913 was referred to Government Operations and Military Affairs, H.914 to Ways and Means, H.915 to Ways and Means under House Rule 35A because it affects state revenue, and H.916 to Education. Members also made several announcements recognizing outside groups and events, including a Universal Health Care Caucus meeting, the organization Lond, visiting Vermont NEA educators for “Stand Up for Students Day,” a Federation of Sportsmen mixer, a Vermont State Employees Association reception and dinner, a Council of State Governments East reception, a mental health first aid class reminder, and State House apparel sales. The House then took up orders of the day, first postponing action on H.205, an act relating to agreements not to compete, for one legislative day. The chamber passed H.639 on genetic data privacy, H.694 on amendments to the Bennington town charter concerning the town manager, and H.907 on legislative review of reporting requirements. It then considered H.566 on sealing postcharge court diversion records upon successful completion. The Judiciary Committee explained the bill would replace expungement with sealing for juvenile and adult diversion records, add a limited Burlington Community Justice Center pilot for certain municipal ordinance violations, and align the law with prior record-clearance reforms; Judiciary reported it favorably 10-1. Ways and Means said removal of a proposed fee eliminated any fiscal impact and reported the bill ought to pass 11-0. The House agreed to the Judiciary amendment and ordered third reading. Finally, the House postponed H.635, which would eliminate Department of Correction supervisory fees, for one legislative day, heard additional announcements, and adjourned until Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.

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• Thank you for your testimony. Thank you for your testimony.
• What if it's your child or your grandchild?
• If a public institution, educational institutions, use dollars, public dollars, to sponsor a program
• I'm a retired educator. Thank you for your testimony. Carol Lerner, followed by N.R.
• own reproductive organs, except if you want your child to be taught the correct version of history.

Summary: The committee took up a long agenda of retained bills and several new measures, with most receiving favorable reports after amendments. Major debate centered on CS/SB 706, which preempts airport naming to the state and designates Palm Beach International Airport as the Donald J. Trump International Airport subject to FAA and trademark-related conditions. Senator Jones offered amendments to avoid private royalty benefits, but both failed. Senators Berman, Osgood, Jones, and Pizzo spoke against the bill, raising concerns about naming an airport after a sitting president, lack of local input, and ethical issues; Senator Mayfield defended the bill as cost-free to the airport and noted the naming agreement. The committee ultimately voted the bill favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 546 on conservation land notice requirements and CS/SB 1014 on municipal utility service to properties outside city limits, both with amendments and some opposition from the Florida League of Cities on the utility bill. Several other bills were heard and reported favorably with little controversy. CS/SB 1500 would streamline uncontested probate proceedings; SB 962 would exclude farms and farm operations from certain zoning definitions tied to affordable housing preemption; CS/SB 820 would strengthen reporting for problem-solving courts; SB 840 would revise portions of last year’s hurricane-related land-use law to narrow its scope and sunset temporary restrictions; and SB 856 would require online property listings to show estimated ad valorem taxes, with an amendment excluding social media platforms and broadening liability protections. SB 110 would clarify homestead exemption eligibility for 98-year or longer residential leases. SB 394 would exempt certain underwriting managers handling limited facultative reinsurance from licensure requirements, and SB 434 would prevent wind-hardening improvements from increasing assessed value for residential property tax purposes. The committee also advanced several public-safety and transparency measures. CS/CS/SB 658 and 608, a combined water-safety bill, would require safety features for rental properties with pools or nearby water bodies and authorize DBPR enforcement; supporters framed it as a response to Florida’s high child-drowning rates, and Airbnb waived in support. SB 748 would place constitutional language on restoration of voting rights on sentencing score sheets, with broad support from voting-rights and civil-rights groups. CS/SB 824 would require annual reporting of unimproved school-district land inventories, and CS/SB 848 would create a framework for off-site stormwater treatment and related credits, with support from builders and mitigation bankers. The committee also heard CS/SB 1036 on school counselors, which clarifies certification requirements and performance criteria after a delete-all amendment.

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• You can learned and what I hope you hear in your own story.
• All right, that's what happens when you're in your own neighborhood; even your mama shows up.
• go talk You're in your own neighborhood; even your mama shows up.
• I hadn't really got an update on your program and your actual physical facilities, so can you give me
• I want to thank you for your work, Commissioner, and your staff, especially your focus on education.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing was a FY27 budget session on Health and Human Services held in Mattapan, hosted by the Joint Committee on Ways and Means. Opening remarks from Senator Lydia Edwards, Representative Brandy Fluker-Reed, Representative Russell Holmes, and Boston Public Library President David Leonard emphasized the significance of holding the first Ways and Means hearing in Mattapan, the importance of community access, and the role of libraries as human services institutions. Committee members and attendees introduced themselves before agency testimony began. MassAbility testified first, describing its mission to support people with disabilities through employment, independent living, and disability determination services. The agency highlighted federal funding uncertainty, a modest FY27 budget reduction, and a proposed reworking of its home care program, which it said is outdated and should better target those most in need. Members questioned the home care cut, staffing reductions, and federal coordination. MassAbility also shared a participant story about recovery and community support to illustrate the impact of its services. The Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing then presented its FY27 request, focusing on interpreter and captioning access, workforce development, emergency communication, aging-related hearing loss, and transition services for deaf and hard-of-hearing youth. Members asked about interpreter shortages, after-hours emergency coverage, ASL education, and community training; the commission said it is expanding mentorship and referral systems but still faces staffing and vendor challenges. The Massachusetts Commission for the Blind followed with a $30.8 million request, describing services for nearly 9,000 consumers, peer support groups, vocational rehabilitation, and Turning 22 services, while noting federal funding uncertainty and a 7% budget cut. Members raised concerns about maintaining services with fewer resources, and the commissioner said the agency had trimmed overhead and could manage the proposal. The Office for Refugees and Immigrants closed the segment, outlining expanded legal, housing, workforce, citizenship, and financial literacy supports for immigrants and refugees, including Know Your Rights trainings, legal defense initiatives, and the Massachusetts Access to Counsel Initiative. Members discussed the effects of federal policy changes, the loss of refugee resettlement funding, and the need for state support to fill gaps. No votes were taken in the portion provided; the hearing consisted of agency presentations and committee questioning.

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• to complete an accredited education program.
• to complete an accredit educational to complete an accredit educational program<00:29:58.320>
• <01:43:58.159> program<01:43:58.480> or<01:43:58.800> pathway educational program
• I think I would appreciate you all thinking about your own autonomy over your body and how you would
• appreciate you all thinking about your appreciate you all thinking about your own<02:07:08.679><

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Health and Human Services committee heard extensive testimony on HB 1194 HD2, a bill to regulate midwifery and require accredited education for licensed midwives. Supporters, including the Midwives Alliance of Hawaii, ACOG, a pediatrician, and several licensed midwives, argued the bill would improve maternal and newborn safety, clarify the definition of midwife, strengthen accountability, and align Hawaii with national education standards. They said accredited training is necessary to avoid gaps in knowledge and to support safe transfers and collaboration with hospitals. Opponents, including many midwives, parents, cultural practitioners, and community groups, argued the bill would restrict access to care, criminalize traditional and apprenticeship-based midwifery, and undermine reproductive autonomy and Native Hawaiian and other cultural birthing practices. Several asked for amendments to preserve a birth attendant exemption, the PET/portfolio pathway, and cultural and religious protections. Others said the bill would disproportionately harm rural, Indigenous, and low-income families by making training and licensure less accessible. The committee also heard testimony from state and county entities and professional organizations, with some standing on written testimony and others offering brief comments. The chair repeatedly reminded testifiers of the one-minute limit and the possibility that final decision-making would be deferred if quorum was lost. The transcript does not show a final vote or action taken during this segment.

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• So as you sort of alluded to in your comments earlier, each of our educational systems are ecosystems
• With your narrative around the nursing workforce specialty programs, can we do something similar for
• And my last question is... ...Do you see any additional work or any changes coming to your program if
• the United States Department of Education and their Title IX compliance program is dismantled?
• I appreciate your own personal reference to the North State and the need.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• So we operate within our Own education model and framework.
• You don't even get to go to lunch on your own.
• The other one was grow your own.
• In the education space, your time and your commitment to not just this case.
• And thank you for your commitment to this program.

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• And then also what your best approvals have been so when someone submits, they can say based on your
• What your thoughts might be.
• own organization's employees.
• own organizations' employees.
• And your hypers.

Summary: The committee held a work session focused on technology in government, AI, broadband, and digital equity. Seattle CTO Rob Lloyd described the city’s AI strategy, emphasizing responsible use, privacy, security, community input, and data strategy. He said Seattle is using small pilots and partnerships to test AI for tasks such as public records processing, infrastructure inspection, and permitting, while keeping humans as the final decision-makers. Members asked about bias, liability, training on best practices, labor involvement, and public records; Lloyd said AI should remain an assistant tool, not a replacement for human judgment, and that Seattle is still testing solutions for records requests and permitting. WATech CTO Nick Stow and Deputy Director Mark Quimby discussed the state’s broader AI policy, the generative AI executive order, a sandbox with more than 15 agencies, and use cases including a resident portal, cybersecurity, and wildfire detection. They stressed consent, closed systems, human-centered design, and the need to govern all forms of AI, not just generative AI. Committee members raised concerns about federal data access, labor issues, and wildfire detection effectiveness. Spokane County IT staff described a more restrictive approach to AI, citing privacy, bias, and cyber risks. The county standardized on Microsoft Copilot as its only approved chat-style AI tool, blocked other AI chat platforms, and requires human review of all AI-generated content. They said AI is also being used by criminals for phishing and deepfakes, underscoring the need for strong policy and security controls. The committee also received an update from the Attorney General’s AI Task Force. Yuki Ishizuka said the task force has 19 members and eight subcommittees covering ethics, consumer protection, labor, health care, public safety, education, government efficiency, cybersecurity, and industry/energy. The task force is working toward an interim report due December 1, 2025 and a final report due July 1, 2026, and is reviewing recommendations through public forums and advisory committees. Ishizuka warned that a federal budget reconciliation provision could bar states from enforcing AI regulations for 10 years, and several members voiced support for state authority and asked about possible 2026 legislation. The committee then heard updates on broadband and digital equity. Commerce’s Dave Pringle said the BEAD broadband program is being reshaped by new NTIA guidance, which removed or reduced emphasis on several prior priorities, and Washington is now working under an expedited process to submit its state application by September 4. He noted that no projects have been built yet, that four counties did not receive applications in round two, and that the state is trying to keep applicants engaged through office hours and a shortened review window. The Office of Equity and the Digital Equity Forum reported increased participation, new members, and ongoing outreach to tribal, rural, and underserved communities, while previewing recommendations such as creating an interdepartmental digital equity team and improving data use. Finally, Lumen’s Robert Thoms described private-sector broadband deployment challenges, including permitting, regulation, and the economics of extending fiber, while noting continued investment in overbuild projects, a $30 low-cost service option tied to the former ACP, and work with the state, tribes, and libraries. No votes were taken; the meeting consisted of presentations and member questions.

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• DOES YOUR BILL PRECLUDE A WOMAN-OWNED CONTRACTOR OR COMPANY GETTING A CONTRACT BASED ON THE FACT THEY
• AND FUNDING AND WHEN WE DO THAT WE CAN LOOK AT SMALL MY OWN ALREADY OWN DISENFRANCHISED WOMEN-OWNED
• BECAUSE OF THAT PROGRAM I WAS ABLE TO GET FUNDING SO I COULD GROW MY BUSINESS TO ME AND MY MOM TO 30
• I CHIP INTO YOUR COUNTIES.
• I DON'T THINK THAT IS YOUR INTENT TO HAVE A LOCAL GOVERNMENT THAT HAS SUCH A PROGRAM SAY I CAN'T DO IT

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• your time.
• Thank you for your sacrifice, and thank you for your service.
• Thank you for your contributions, and thank you for your service.
• So thank you so much for your sacrifice and your contributions.
• Thank you for your time, your attention, and your public service to the state of Minnesota.

Bills: HF2411, HF2471, HF1440, HF1393, HF1631, HF1259, HF280, HF1281, HF1459

Keywords: cultural heritage, funding, White Earth Nation, tribal community, construction, Delano, sesquicentennial, community events, fall of Saigon, Saigon anniversary, Vietnam War commemoration, Vietnamese Minnesotans, Cambodian Minnesotans, Lao Minnesotans, Southeast Asian refugees, Asian American heritage, cultural heritage fund, Minnesota Humanities Center, Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, equity funding

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• We also have a very robust education program.
• It was the Landmarks public education program.
• These are outreach programs, education programs, youth programs, job training programs, incubators for
• These are outreach programs, education programs, youth programs, job training programs, incubators for
• These are outreach programs, education programs, youth programs, job training programs, incubators for

Summary: The joint informational hearing focused on how recent federal actions are affecting arts, culture, humanities, libraries, museums, and the creative economy in California. Chair Ben Allen and Vice Chair Chris Ward opened by describing the hearing as a response to proposed and ongoing federal cuts to the NEA, NEH, IMLS, and public broadcasting, as well as grant terminations and leadership changes at cultural institutions. Several members emphasized the economic and civic importance of the arts, while one Republican member argued for greater ideological diversity in the arts and noted the loss of music programs in small schools. Testimony from Aaron Harky of Americans for the Arts and Jolie Fisher of SAG-AFTRA described the impact of federal policy on grants, jobs, and production. Harky said executive orders and the FY 2026 budget proposal threaten arts agencies and arts education, and that rescinded grants are causing hiring freezes, shutdowns, and losses for small organizations, especially in rural and underserved communities. Fisher focused on runaway film and television production, outdated tax rules, and the need for federal incentives, intellectual property protections, and action on AI and digital replicas. Members also discussed bipartisan support, the role of business and tourism partners, and the need to include more diverse voices in arts advocacy. The second panel featured Rick Noguchi of California Humanities, Greg Lucas of the State Library, and Danielle Purcell of the California Arts Council. Noguchi said NEH funding was cut immediately, putting California Humanities’ grantmaking and documentary programs at risk and prompting consideration of litigation and possible state support. Lucas reported that IMLS funding for California libraries was briefly canceled but partly restored, though a budget gap remains. Purcell said the California Arts Council is still awaiting federal award language for state partnership funds, but NEA grant terminations and the proposed elimination of federal cultural agencies create major uncertainty; she also said the council is assessing the damage and tracking impacts on grantees. Members asked about measuring outcomes, AI’s threat to creative work, documentary funding losses, and possible state and national strategies to protect cultural institutions and jobs.

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• Grant us a new spirit, a spirit renewed by your forgiveness and recreated by the power of your own Holy
• OWN HOLY SPIRIT -- BY THE POWER OF YOUR OWN HOLY SPIRIT.
• your voter application or your vote would be thrown out.
• legacy, especially your wife and your daughters.
• LEGACY, ESPECIALLY YOUR WIFE AND YOUR DAUGHTERS.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 31, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• tribal owned property in in your tribal owned property in in your examples<00:21:11.640> and<
• I didn't grow up thinking that I wanted to own a resort, and it has been the very best decision of our
• I didn't grow up thinking that I wanted to own a resort, and it has been the very best decision of our
• I didn't grow up thinking that I wanted to own a resort, and it has been the very best decision of our
• I didn't grow up thinking that I wanted to own a resort, and it has been the very best decision of our

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So the 113 grows to 164.
• You have to use your '27 error rate to determine your penalty if you owe one.
• The projected cost of the program are growing by 15% compared to a budgeted...
• Projected cost of the program are growing by 15% compared to a budgeted rate of 8.
• The projected cost of the program are growing by 15% compared to a budgeted Projected cost of the program

Bills: HB2053, HB2116, HB2148

Keywords: stormwater, recharge mapping, water resources, groundwater, appropriation, Arizona, HB2116, Colorado River, litigation fund, water rights, Arizona water law, general fund appropriation, state budget, interstate water compact, Colorado River Compact, water litigation, A.R.S. 45-119, natural resources, water policy, river management

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• You're your own, yeah. Covered California. We're on Issue 19. Good afternoon, Madam Chair.
• This is the Education and Outreach Grant Program for outreach and education grant program activities.
• It also provides education, employment, and training programs, and supportive services aimed at giving
• Thank you for your time tonight. Thank you. Get better. I have a scooter on my own too. I know.
• And then we are opposed to all of the cuts to the IHSS program and appreciate your leadership in that

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• , or whether they move into education, or whether they move into your<00:30:58.320> seats.
• I'll tell you, on your policy makers, in one way: police activity leagues, police mentorship programs
• So we need mentorship programs within the police departments and educational programs that our police
• police departments<00:35:16.800> and<00:35:17.200> educational<00:35:17.839> programs
• departments and educational programs departments and educational programs that<00:35:18.560>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This law contends that technology must be used for its benefit, rather than adopted for its own sake.
• Sikhs are also valued members of our growing AAPI population.
• With a fast-growing population comes the need for greater representation.
• THIS COMMUNITY IS GROWING STRONGER EVERY SINGLE DAY.
• ANYBODY CAN COME TO AND Regardless of whatever your religion is, whatever your ethnicity, you can sit

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, and discharged several identical Assembly/Senate bills from committee so they could be substituted on the calendar. The chamber then took up and previously adopted two commemorative resolutions: one designating April 2026 as Sikh Heritage Month and another honoring Korean War veterans. Senators from both parties spoke in support of the Sikh resolution, emphasizing the community’s contributions, service, and the need for recognition and inclusion; the resolution was opened for co-sponsorship and the Sikh guests in the gallery were recognized. The Korean War resolution drew remarks from members recalling family service and the sacrifices of veterans, with repeated calls to preserve their stories and honor their legacy. The Senate then moved through the calendar, passing a series of bills. Among them were measures related to charter bus safety and seat belt awareness, coverage for doula services under insurance, social services/EBT-related changes, education, navigation, highway, public service, and hospital-closure reporting. Several bills passed unanimously or with only one dissenting vote; the social services bill drew the most opposition, with Senator Murray objecting that New York should first address EBT chip technology and skimming before adding new vendor requirements. One bill on the calendar was laid aside for the day. The chamber also adopted a supplemental bill authorizing the South Country Central School District to finance certain deficits, described by Senator Murray as a necessary rescue to keep the district operating and pay staff. Senators discussed the state budget impasse during debate on an extender bill, with the sponsor explaining it was a “clean extender” to keep government running through May 4 and cover payroll, health, education, and other essential payments. Senator Helming raised concerns about the lack of rural health transformation funding and the consequences of the delayed budget for schools, local governments, and hospitals. The extender passed, and the Senate adjourned until Monday, May 4, 2026.