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• Um, that has done so much harm to the state of Minnesota, and we're in a position now of responding to
• that and trying to position Minnesota as strongly as possible from a budget perspective.
• now of responding to that and position now of responding to that and trying<00:20:14.640> to<
• 00:20:15.120> position<00:20:16.280> Minnesota<00:20:16.840> as<00:20:16.960>
• strongly trying to position Minnesota as strongly trying to position Minnesota as strongly as<00

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: A Minnesota Senate leader discussed the end-of-session budget deal and said the Senate had passed a comprehensive budget that addresses several recent crises and federal policy changes. He highlighted funding to respond to gun violence, Metro Surge, and the effects of a federal Republican budget bill, saying the package includes retroactive medical assistance coverage, support to keep SNAP functioning, $10 million for food banks and shelves, rental assistance, and aid for counties and property taxpayers. He also said the Senate secured $205 million for HCMC, a $30 million uncompensated care pool for other distressed hospitals, and a $500 million health care stabilization reserve, along with a one-year license tab fee reduction and a $1.2 billion bonding bill. He said some priorities were left out or rejected in negotiations, including small business relief, low-income rent, energy assistance, rural EMS stabilization, a manufactured home bill of rights, a social media platform data collection tax, and proposals to block private equity from nursing homes and single-family homes. He also said the House Speaker had promised but not brought a gun vote to the floor, and he expressed disappointment that immigration-related action and some gun control measures did not advance further. He defended the rental assistance as available to Minnesotans regardless of documentation status and said it was not tied only to Operation Metro Surge. The leader also addressed concerns about payment withholding and program integrity in human services, saying the goal was to fight fraud without cutting services. He said hospitals seeking access to the stabilization reserve would need to show distress and financial need, and that both the governor and a legislative advisory committee would have to approve. He closed by saying the process had been difficult and too much negotiation had moved into backroom settings, but that the chambers were working toward an orderly conclusion and that he expected the remaining bills to be finalized and sent to the governor.

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• Is that the Legislature's position as well? Representative, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• By the way, it's not the role of the Legislature to abdicate our role and position in this particular
• So the Governor's position is that the entire amendment does not apply because one part is in disagreement
• The sponsor of this bill was very adamant and very positive that... ...this bill was very adamant and
• very positive that partisan, I'm sorry, racial grounds were not used, but partisan grounds or partisan

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for former member Mark Weissman and local officials Donna Lou Fiala and Eric C. Brecknitz, and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members approved the journal and adopted the Rules and Ethics Committee’s special order report setting the calendar and debate times for the day. The chamber then took up House Bill 1D, establishing Florida’s congressional districts, as the main item on the special order calendar. During questioning and debate on HB 1D, sponsors and opponents focused heavily on the map’s process and legality. Supporters argued the plan was based on a viable legal theory, used the 2020 census data as required, and was within the Legislature’s discretion to consider mid-cycle redistricting. Opponents repeatedly argued the map was drawn by the governor’s office using partisan data, without meaningful legislative or public input, and that it violated the Fair Districts Amendment by favoring a party, splitting more counties and municipalities, and reducing compactness. Several members also raised concerns about taxpayer costs, the absence of a new census or court order, and the Legislature’s role versus the governor’s office. After structured debate, the House voted on final passage of HB 1D and passed it 83-28. A motion to recess for two hours to consider a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision failed. Following passage of the redistricting bill, the House adopted a motion to adjourn sine die, ending the session.

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• State your name, affiliation, and position on that bill.
• We have an opposed unless amended position on this bill.
• We have an opposed unless amended position on the bill. Thank you.
• I wanted to see where, what's the position of the county recorders on this bill? And are they...
• I wanted to see where, what's the position of the county recorders on this bill?

Summary: The committee heard several bills related to public safety, emergency response, wildfire prevention, and environmental protection. AB 2152 by Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez would streamline CEQA litigation for new fire station projects and add best-practice requirements; supporters, including firefighters, said it would help communities and firefighter safety, while opponents argued the project labor agreement requirements would raise costs and limit participation for small and nonunion contractors. The bill passed to Appropriations. AB 2041 by Assembly Member Carrillo would expand reporting related to 911 dispatcher pre-arrival medical instructions; after amendments and stakeholder agreement, opposition groups said they would remove their opposition, and the bill passed to Appropriations. AB 2101 by Assembly Member Gipson would require human trafficking notices and training at disaster sites and for disaster response workers; supporters said it would protect vulnerable workers, while broadband, city, and county representatives raised implementation concerns, especially in rural disaster areas. It passed to Appropriations despite a no vote from Vice Chair Hadwick. The committee also considered AB 1805, which would require an audit and stronger oversight of the state’s Next Generation 911 project after concerns about major spending and delays. CalNENA supported the bill’s transparency and accountability provisions, and the measure passed to Appropriations. AB 1536 by Assembly Member Addis would tighten safety and public review requirements for offshore oil pipeline restarts and require decommissioning of certain spill-prone pipelines; environmental and coastal government groups supported it, while the Western States Petroleum Association warned it would threaten fuel supply and pipeline operations. The bill passed to Appropriations on a divided vote. AB 1964 would direct the State Fire Marshal to survey home hardening in fire-prone areas and estimate costs; it passed to Appropriations with broad support. AB 1960, also by Assembly Member Bennett, would use a portion of wildfire prevention grants to encourage community-level home hardening certification. The author said the bill would create incentives and broader public awareness, while the vice chair argued it would favor communities that can already afford hardening and divert resources from higher-need areas; the bill still passed to Appropriations. AB 1863 by Assembly Member DeMaio would clarify that people cannot be charged simply for calling 911 or when no services are rendered, while preserving fees for actual services and allowing billing for legitimate emergency response costs; it passed to the Assembly floor. The committee also took up consent item AB 2517, which passed to Appropriations. After add-on votes for absent members, the meeting adjourned.

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• Yeah, the LBI, we want to strike the position out of that line. Correct.
• On lines five and six you'll strike out local government records manager position at LG 21, and then
• strike the position out of that<00:27:22.240> line.
• <00:27:28.160> at<00:27:28.400> LG<00:27:29.520> 21 records manager position
• at LG 21 records manager position at LG 21 and<00:27:31.120> then<00:27:31.400> lines<

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• She is the main piece of our positive school culture, always organizing events and head of the Aloha
• I truly believe that Jess's ability to build positive relationships is why she was recognized.
• /c><00:33:31.280> piece<00:33:31.720> of<00:33:31.880> our<00:33:32.000> positive
• She is the main piece of our positive She is the main piece of our positive school<00:33:32.720>
• relationships is why she build positive relationships is why she was<00:33:48.720> recognized.

Bills: HR204, SB2925, SB2798, SB2320, SB2800, SB1230, SB2706, SB3233, SB2405, SB3320, SB2543, SB3097, SB3096, SB3140, SB2593, SB2567, SB2466, SB2140, SB2088, SB3090, SB608, SB2795, SB3294, SB3263, SB3001, SB2907, SB3251, SB2074, SB2360, SB2354, SB2908, SB2353, SB3045, SB2047, SB3254, SB3246, SB3133, SB2425, SB2671, SB3229, SB2969, SB1166, SB896, SB2391, SB2125, SB3118, SB3325, SB2613, SB2614, SB494, SB2376, SB3326, SB2001, SB2599, SB3048, SB3169, SB2002, SB3247, SB3253, SB2155, SB2192, SB3187, SB2190, SB2398, SB2424, SB3028, SB2338, SB3219, SB2981, HCR14

Keywords: H.R. 204, House Resolution, Hawaii LifeSmarts, LifeSmarts State Competition, student competition, academic recognition, congratulatory resolution, Iolani School, Kalani High School, Waipahu High School, personal finance, consumer rights, health and safety, technology education, environmental education, National Consumers League, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Hawaii Credit Union League, youth achievement, high school teams

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• It represents a compromise position between the House and the Senate in terms of the task force composition
• know of hearing from both sides of the aisle is to keep the taxes lower, and so the House's lower position
• The conference report on House Bill 820 is a compromise position that establishes a mixed-income facility
• The conference report on House Bill 820 is a compromise position that establishes a mixed-income facility
• Absolutely, positively, are not, inside of your own opinions, but not your own facts, allowed to do that

Keywords: March 14, 2026 - Regular Session Part 2, 976, house, all

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• With the aid of Goodwill's career services, she was offered a medical assistant position at Arkansas
• What we found was a significant positive impact in the following ways.
• And these are, so in short, these are the school staff positions that are identified as necessary for
• So the matrix includes the base salary, insurance, and benefit amounts for teaching positions, principals
• It can include an assortment of positions.

Keywords: 1204, all

Summary: The House and Senate Education Committee first approved minutes from February 2 and 3, then heard an interim study proposal on Arkansas adult education, presented by Goodwill Industries of Arkansas and the Excel Center network. Witnesses described the state’s adult diploma gap, arguing that roughly 300,000 Arkansans over age 19 lack a high school diploma or GED and that the Excel Center provides a supported, diploma-based alternative with child care, transportation help, tutoring, and career services. Goodwill officials said the Arkansas campuses are the state’s only public adult charter high schools, are not state-funded, and have produced strong enrollment growth and graduation outcomes. A University of Notre Dame researcher testified that a study of Excel Center graduates found higher employment and earnings, more credential and college-credit attainment, and lower criminal justice involvement, with a high estimated return on public investment. Some members questioned the framing of Arkansas’s adult education challenges and whether the state was being portrayed too negatively, while others asked about wraparound services and the role of nonprofit providers. The committee ultimately adopted the interim study proposal, though there was some procedural confusion and debate about whether questions should have come before the vote. The committee then received a detailed Bureau of Legislative Research presentation on Arkansas K-12 education funding as part of the adequacy study. Staff reviewed national funding principles and Arkansas’s funding structure, including state, local, and other revenues; the Public School Fund; Department of Education operations; and the Facilities Partnership Program. They explained that 2025 K-12 state and local revenues totaled about $6.6 billion, with foundation funding, categorical funding, supplemental funding, and additional funding distributed to districts and charters. The presentation covered the matrix used to calculate foundation funding, the role of the uniform rate of tax, the Educational Excellence Trust Fund, the Educational Adequacy Fund, and how charter schools are funded differently from traditional districts. Staff also discussed categorical programs such as alternative learning environments, English learner funding, enhanced student achievement, and professional development, as well as supplemental categories including transportation, special education high-cost occurrences, teacher salary equalization, declining enrollment, and student growth. Members asked numerous questions about the funding formulas, the meaning of specific staffing categories, how categorical funds are used, and the number of districts receiving teacher salary equalization or ALE funding. One member noted that the Excel Center’s funding appeared in the broader state-local totals and asked for clarification. Staff said some of the more detailed spending questions would be addressed in the next day’s presentation and offered to provide follow-up information, including district lists and historical changes. The meeting ended after the chair noted that the department was present mainly to answer questions, not to deliver a separate update, and no further business was taken up before adjournment.

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• How long has the position of CEO and president been vacant? Since I would say March of last year.
• How long has a permanent position been vacant?
• of CEO and and >> How long has the position of CEO and and president<00:32:20.080> been
• How long has a permanent<00:32:33.200> position<00:32:33.679> been<00:32:33.919> vacant
• permanent position been vacant? permanent position been vacant?

Bills: SB2187

Keywords: housing, economic development, tourism, state department, renaming, Hawaii Revised Statutes, 910, house, all

Summary: The joint House Tourism and Water and Land hearing focused on HB 1947, which would repeal the Hawaii Tourism Authority, create an Office of Tourism in DBEDT, and establish a Division of Destination Management in DLNR. The Attorney General opposed provisions allowing the new tourism office or advisory board to hire independent attorneys, and also noted civil service and transfer-of-functions issues, including the need for standard transition language for employees, contracts, records, and equipment. DNR said it stood on its written comments, while the Department of Taxation also stood on its written testimony. HTA opposed the bill, arguing that Act 132 had already improved its governance and that destination management should remain within a single, holistic tourism framework. HTA said it is better positioned to coordinate with counties, communities, and state agencies on both tourism promotion and mitigation of impacts, and pointed to its strategic plan and DMAP work as evidence. The County of Kauai Office of Economic Development also opposed the bill, saying tourism issues cross multiple agencies and that coordination is best handled by one entity rather than splitting responsibilities between DBEDT and DLNR. One member of the public testified in support with reservations, saying Hawaii needs stronger leadership and control, but also warning that dissolving HTA would be a major change. During questioning, committee members pressed HTA on why destination management should not simply be handled by DLNR if HTA already consults with it on land-use and conservation issues. HTA responded that its role is broader than conservation alone and includes balancing economic development, visitor management, and resident quality of life, while deferring to DLNR on matters within DLNR’s jurisdiction. The hearing then moved to decision-making, where the chairs announced amendments that removed the transfer of destination management to DLNR, added counties and state/county agency assistance to the Office of Tourism, and made other conforming changes. The House committees voted to recommend HB 1947 pass with amendments, with several members voting aye and some voting with reservations, and the hearing was adjourned.

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• administrators and other school employees, training on less restrictive interventions, including positive
• We strongly support HB 120 because it draws this necessary line, making de-escalation and positive behavior
• happen in isolation, so all school staff—not just those assigned to a student—must be trained in positive
• We strongly support the bill's emphasis on de-escalation, positive behavior interventions, and prevention
• But, for example, on positive behavior supports, you could use a trainer of the trainer model.

Bills: SB106, SB171, SB179

Keywords: graduate scholarship, higher education funding, New Mexico, appropriation, financial aid, education, documentary, historical figure, Padre Antonio Jose Martinez, Northern New Mexico State School, SB179, Senate Bill 179, UNM, University of New Mexico, medical Spanish, Spanish-language curriculum, health sciences, health professions education, language access, bilingual healthcare

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• The U.S. is facing a severe nationwide teacher shortage, with more than 400,000 positions either unfilled
• Establish a long-term goal of fixing the minimum pay for these positions at 75% of the.
• increase salaries for principals to attract and retain experienced, effective leaders who foster positive
• I just want to say that more and more adjunct faculty are looking to leave their positions or move to
• Chairman, Vice Chair Garratt, the School Board Association had not adopted that position up until two

Keywords: 996, all

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• Are you brand new at the position? Madam Chair, Senator, thank you for that comment.
• I'm deeply honored to be in this position of Vice President of Research.
• an investment to make sure that we are investing in the future and can align so that we are in a position
• Moreover, we are completely positioned to continue to be, I'm just going to say, a national leader in
• more time advocating for New Mexico instead of making TikTok videos, maybe we wouldn't be in this position

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• I would say that overall positive feedback has been given in to the state being involved in this solution
• I would say that overall positive feedback has been given in to the state being involved in this solution
• I would say that overall positive feedback has been given in to the state being involved in this solution
• I would say that overall positive feedback has been given to the state being involved in this solution
• I would say that overall positive feedback has been given to the state being involved in this solution

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee approved the minutes from its June 30 meeting and then considered Capital Project 2515, a request from the Pease Development Authority Division of Ports and Harbors to spend up to $125,000 from the Harbor Dredging and Pier Maintenance Fund to replace a deteriorated 99-foot floating dock at Rye Harbor. Acting Director Richard Hartley said the dock is used for passenger loading and unloading for charters and whale-watching tours and is in poor condition. Representative Edgar moved approval, Representative Wiler seconded, and the motion carried. The committee then received several informational items, including quarterly and maintenance reports from the Department of Administrative Services, the Community College System of New Hampshire, and the Pease Development Authority. It also heard a presentation from the Department of Health and Human Services on Capital Project 2516, the Beneficiary Service Improvement project supporting closed-loop referrals and related systems. DHHS described the project as a mix of Medicaid enterprise functions and New Hampshire Care Connections tools, including provider modules, third-party liability, event notifications, and closed-loop referrals to connect health and human service providers. Officials said the project is largely federally funded, with capital funds representing only part of the overall effort. Members asked about the accounting breakdown, prior committee review, provider participation, patient experience, and public response. Representative Burr questioned whether the project had been fully presented previously and raised concerns about the scope and necessity of the $8 million effort; DHHS responded that earlier work was discussed in other committees and that the current presentation covered only capital funds. Senator Waters asked about user response and patient experience, and DHHS said feedback has been generally positive but the system is still in design and implementation. In response to questions about participation, DHHS said 84 providers are currently on the network and clarified that a “provider” generally means an individual organization or health system, not each individual clinician. The committee also set its next meeting for December 9 at 9:00 a.m. at Granite Place, Room 228, and then adjourned.

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• thank you, on the net system revenue, is there, obviously, the higher that they're in a protected position
• Almost all cases, we are in a senior position, that there's nobody going to be coming in and taking a
• position senior to us on that net system.
• is capacity for a third lane, and we've talked to the rating agencies about this, and they seem positive
• Many of them go right into those positions after they've graduated.

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• happening at the federal level and still happening at the federal level, put us in a much better position
• That position is in our shop. Her name is Maori Harms. She's fantastic. Uh, Maori is our, uh.
• We're in a good position to be doing the work without me saying, Senator, um, that'll cost me $130,000
• Can I get a, you know, but, but we're in a good position to do that work. Yes.
• I think what we could then be in the position of doing, Mr.

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• Sometimes in position. What did he write? Hello. What could you write? Hello. What did you write?
• But the industry has taken the position that TDI doesn't have that authority.
• So look, I mean, even for us, we are constantly having to grovel and go just to justify our positions
• I don't want to give them an excuse to leave the market, and we're in a precarious position with the
• I think it benefits both consumers and helps us get out of this tough cycle in a strong position.

Bills: HB854, HB 1052, HB1642, HB2076, HB3042, HB3695, HB3787, HB4062, HB4092, SB213, SB493, SB896, HB5519, HB4635

Keywords: insurance, replacement cost, homeowner's policy, renter's policy, condominium insurance, property damage, claims process, telemedicine, teledentistry, telehealth, health benefit plan, insurance coverage, out-of-state services, anxiety, pain management, contraceptive devices, women's health, medical procedures, healthcare, laboratory

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• It’s not easy to be in the position you were with a compromise. Thank you.
• But again, we don't take positions for or against legislation.
• I'm almost positive it does, and I'll find out and get back with you. Thank you, Chairman Hartless.
• We have 117 officers in our school district, and of those, we currently have 103 filled positions only
• The study found that there are 1,000 open positions. ...So we're 20 percent understaffed, and only 40

Bills: HB886, HB1514, HB2434, HB2688, HB2802, HB3161, HB3221, HB4029, HB4339, HB4591, HB4774, HB4802, HB4853, HB5627, SB1737

Keywords: retirement, supplemental payment, benefits, Employees Retirement System, eligible annuitants, legislation, annuity, service credit, Employees Retirement System of Texas, employee benefits, pension reform, public retirement systems, municipality pensions, firefighters, police officers, retirement age, DROP program, actuarial studies, pension benefits, municipal retirement

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• THE WAY THE PROCESS WORKS IS ANY MEMBER OF THIS COMMITTEE CAN REQUEST THAT ANY NOMINEE FOR ANY POSITION
• THIS SHOWS POSITIVE STUDENT GROWTH.
• SO POSITIONING U.S.
• SO HOW DO YOU POSITION IN THIS CRITICAL EDUCATIONAL FOOTPRINT IN THIS AREA.
• I GOT A LOT OF POSITIVE FEEDBACK ON CURRICULUM.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• These two positions are quite important to the functioning of our federal government.
• Today we are indeed considering nominees for two positions that are critical to the federal workforce
• In other words, he rose to the top in any position in the Senate.
• I mean, at some point, some leader's going to be in the position where they're going to have to say,
• Whatever your position may be on abortion, and I'm 100% pro-life, but even if you're not, we have long

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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• First positive laws for consumer safety were put into place.
• If either of you would take your positions on either side of the representation, we'll start with Senator
• Then, if Chris Wenzel is here, it would be helpful if he could assume one of the positions or chairs
• Wenzel is here, if he could assume one of the positions or chairs next to Representative West, that would
• One thing that I agree with on this bill is that the unification of the supply chain is a positive step

Bills: HF1545, HF2426, HF1615, HF2403

Keywords: medical cannabis, cultivation, cannabinoid products, plant canopy, Minnesota statutes, cannabis, hemp, lower-potency, edibles, regulations, licensing, local control, consumer safety, age restrictions, commerce policy, financial institutions, insurance regulation, limited long-term care insurance, Medicare supplement, health insurance

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• All subsequent witnesses should state their name, their organization, and their position on the bill.
• the concerns of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, which in turn brought them to a support position
• Again, we ask you to state your name, organization, and your position on the bill.
• This is support: name, organization, and your position. Thank you.
• Would you please line up and state your name, your organization, and your position.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation held its first regular hearing of the 2025-26 session, adopted its proposed committee rules on a 5-0 vote, and reinstated a suspense file for bills with fiscal impacts over the committee threshold. The chair explained that only AB 418 would be eligible for an immediate vote, while several other measures would be held for suspense consideration because of budget constraints. AB 330 was pulled by the author. AB 418 by Wilson, which would create a clearer process and administrative remedy for county Chapter 8 tax sales, received support from county tax collectors and housing and taxpayer groups. Supporters said the bill would add transparency, due process, and a noticed public hearing for negotiated sales of tax-defaulted properties, while helping counties dispose of low-value or problematic properties more efficiently. The committee voted 6-0 to send AB 418 to Appropriations. Several other bills were heard and then referred to suspense: AB 27 by Chau, which would exclude Chiquita Canyon landfill relief payments from gross income and protect recipients’ eligibility for public benefits, drew strong support from affected residents and environmental advocates; AB 258 by Conley would increase funding for California fairs, with supporters emphasizing fairs’ emergency-response role; AB 397 by Gonzalez would expand the California Young Child Tax Credit into a broader child tax credit for older children; and AB 398 by Aaron would set a $300 minimum refundable Cal EITC benefit. The committee also heard AB 231 by Tye, which would offer a tax credit to microbusinesses that hire formerly incarcerated people, and it too was referred to suspense after supportive testimony from reentry and small-business advocates.