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• This is what we call our development.
• um I I was in the economic development um I I was in the economic development realm<00:30:34.559
• <00:30:37.520> and association for economic development and association for economic development
• But one thing we did a development.
• <00:40:36.000> from the boost in economic development from the boost in economic development

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee heard a presentation from the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet and the Kentucky Department of Tourism on the 1% Tourism Meeting and Convention Marketing Fund. Officials said Kentucky tourism is a $14.3 billion industry that welcomed more than 80 million travelers last year, supports nearly 97,000 jobs, and uses the fund solely for tourism marketing and promotion, not capital projects. They noted the fund received additional appropriations in the enacted budget and also supports several designated tourism-related initiatives. Commissioner Mike Manet described how the fund is used for paid media, public relations, international marketing, cultural heritage promotion, website content, regional matching grants, research, trade shows, and travel expenses. He said the department spent $10.8 million on paid media in 23 markets in 2024, focused on seven tourism pillars, and used research and advertising ROI studies to guide spending. He reported 180 PR placements, 3.2 billion earned impressions, 3% growth in international visitation, and 12% growth in international spending to $257 million. He also highlighted the African-American Heritage Trail and said the regional matching funds program distributed $2 million to 87 local tourism commissions. Members asked about the rise of AI in search results, how domestic and international visitor data are collected, how ad agencies are selected, and how regional matching funds are allocated. The commissioner said the department uses GPS-based and federal data, including National Travel and Tourism Office figures, and that ad agencies are chosen through an RFP process. Representative McDaniel raised concerns about bourbon tourism and Canadian visitation; the commissioner said Canadian travel is down significantly, bourbon-related visitation has softened, and the department is shifting more spending toward in-state and closer drive markets while emphasizing bourbon’s heritage story. Representative Fugate asked about eastern Kentucky tourism and ATV trails, and the commissioner said those trails are included in advertising, social media, and earned media efforts. No votes or formal actions were taken.

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• So it's always possible concerns could develop in the future.
• I'm the Admin Deputy Director for the Employment Development Department.
• Employment Development Department.
• Joelle Ball, I'm the chief deputy for the California Workforce Development Board.
• The budget change proposal ...with the education and economic development systems.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• ground particularly with uh developers ground particularly with uh developers uh<00:30:23.360>
• housing and new business developments housing and new business developments across<00:31:33.360>
• Projects led by cities, economic development, or housing authorities.
• Projects led by cities, economic development, or housing authorities.
• Brooklyn Center's Economic Development Authority and High Development coordinated the site renewal.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• He's a sixth grader at Adelaide, and he also has developed a passion practice for taekwondo.
• We have to develop an ecosystem.
• Long time to develop, but every step is overseen.
• And based on those identified practices, develop targeted strategies and training for teachers.
• In Section 9 on the amendment of Develop and Implement an Annual Assessment, that is already done.

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• If we're encouraging jobs and economic development, we should be okay with receiving a lower rate of
• If we want economic development and job creation in New Mexico, we have to work with top-tier venture
• We also work hand-in-hand with the Economic Development Department on many of these projects.
• So, the key development here is, you know, we already talked about decentralization.
• So, it is in everybody's interest that they develop quantum proofing capabilities.

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• Development services support this.
• Development services supports this. Development services support<03:25:01.760> this.
• directly with the developer on. directly with the developer on.
• That's not from one developer. That's from many developers that say we can't pencil this out.
• That's not from one developer. That's not from one developer.

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• E3 is a letter from Commerce Economic Development Commission.
• E3 is a letter from Commerce Economic Development Commission.
• Clint O'Neill, Executive Director, Arkansas Economic Development Commission. Good morning.
• It’s an amended contract for respiratory therapy at Conway Human Development Center.
• This is an amended contract for neurology services at Conway Human Development Center.

Summary: The PEER Review Subcommittee met to consider a large agenda of budget, appropriation, transfer, and contract items. Members approved temporary appropriation requests for several agencies, including the Auditor of State, Department of Education, and Labor and Licensing; ARPA return requests from Workforce Services; Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act requests for State Police and Agriculture; restricted reserve transfers for teacher scholarships, school facilities, and economic stimulus; a Commerce reallocation of positions and spending authority; cash fund, budget classification, overtime, and pay plan requests; and 17 methods of finance items for universities and other agencies. Most items were approved without objection after brief explanations from staff and agencies. Several items drew questions and were held or discussed further. A Department of Human Services discretionary grant package for the RSVP program was held over after Senator Irvin raised concerns about whether the grants were an effective use of state general revenue and asked for more information on administration costs and program operations. In the contracts section, Representative Richardson questioned a DHS sole-source contract with EMS Link for document management software and a DHS contract with Presidio; the EMS Link item was held for additional answers, while the Presidio item was clarified as not sole-source and was allowed to proceed. Members also asked for more information on a Department of Education mental health referral contract with Care Solace, which officials said is a statewide concierge/referral service connecting students to Arkansas providers and telehealth options. The committee also reviewed monthly reports, including the Medicaid Trust Fund. DHS and DFA officials said the fund was currently sufficient to finish the fiscal year, though it was being drawn down and would likely require a $100 million transfer from restricted reserves in FY27, with another $100 million set aside in the governor’s budget as a backstop. Members discussed the need to define a minimum reserve level and to better account for ongoing Medicaid costs in the budget. The meeting ended with no further business and adjournment.

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• It would be for economic development and workforce development.
• development and workforce development<00:13:44.639> in<00:13:44.880> those<00:13:45.120
• > development.
• development and workforce development. development and workforce development.
• And it's hoped that by having this workforce development and economic development program fund, when

Bills: HB304, HB285, HB312, HB311, SB60

Keywords: impoundment, driver licenses, vehicle redemption, local identification cards, law enforcement, HB285, TJ's Law, traffic infraction, traffic ticket, uniform traffic ticket and complaint, minor driver, juvenile driver, parent notification, guardian notification, emergency contact, citing agency, traffic citation, driver safety, youth safety, Alabama traffic law

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• And so the pre-intercept community prevention services was developed.
• We developed a model and then started going out into communities to develop and host these workshops.
• For each region, we've developed tailored Medicaid snapshots.
• Develop mortality rates document that includes information, suicides, and death.
• Can you tell a little bit about how that is being developed or what it's...

Bills: HB1

Keywords: feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting

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• If the problem that we are trying to solve is that some developers feel that connection fees for gas
• And we certainly plan to develop around this museum in support of the museum to make certain that it
• developer for dollars and penalties and not actually educating and employing locals.
• of a CRAs was horrible when a development was proposed and the CRA director was trying to extort a developer
• I'm talking areas that were blighted five years ago now have vibrant development.

Summary: The Committee on Community Affairs met and took up a long agenda of bills, beginning with SB 262 on trust law technical changes. Senator Berman explained four clarifications involving trust decanting, successor trustee actions, ademption by satisfaction, and homestead/community trust definitions; a technical amendment was adopted and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also approved SJR 174 and SB 176, which together would prevent certain homestead tax assessment increases when owners elevate flood-prone homes, and SB 180, a hurricane preparedness and response bill that included a strike-all amendment addressing FEMA reimbursement, mutual aid, hazard mitigation, and post-disaster rebuilding issues. Supporters from emergency management, beaches, counties, and local business groups testified in favor of SB 180, and it was reported favorably. Members then approved SB 608, which renames the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in Florida statutes, despite questions about cost and an appearance in opposition. SB 1002, dealing with utility service restrictions and local government limits on energy-related policies, drew opposition from Earthjustice and Florida for All over possible unintended consequences and fossil-fuel favoritism, but was still reported favorably. SB 466 on the Florida Museum of Black History generated extensive testimony, with strong support from St. Augustine, Florida Memorial University, pastors, local officials, and the museum foundation for locating the museum in St. Johns County; one witness argued for Eatonville instead, but the bill was reported favorably. The committee also passed SB 1128 on building permits for single-family dwellings after an amendment clarified local zoning review and added insurance and liability protections for design professionals. SB 582, increasing penalties for unlawful demolition of historic buildings and structures, was reported favorably with support from preservation advocates. SB 1202, extending family health insurance premium benefits to firefighters permanently disabled during training exercises, also passed without opposition. Finally, SB 1242 on community redevelopment agencies prompted the most debate: supporters argued CRAs can be valuable tools for affordable housing and redevelopment, while opponents warned the bill would effectively end all CRAs by 2045 and block new projects; after extensive discussion, the bill was reported favorably. At the end, senators recorded additional votes on several tabs, and the committee adjourned.

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• If the problem that we are trying to solve is that some developers feel that connection fees for gas
• And we certainly plan to develop around this museum in support of the museum to make certain that it
• a CRAs was horrible when a development was proposed and the CRA director was trying to extort a developer
• of a CRAs was horrible when a development was proposed and the CRA director was trying to extort a developer
• I'm talking areas that were blighted five years ago now have vibrant development.

Summary: The Committee on Community Affairs met and considered a series of bills on trust law, homestead property assessments, emergency preparedness, utility service restrictions, Black history museum planning, historic preservation, firefighter benefits, and community redevelopment agencies. Several measures were presented as technical or policy updates, including CS/SB 262 on trust code clarifications, SJR 174 and SB 176 on limiting homestead assessment increases for flood-mitigation elevations, SB 608 renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in Florida statutes, SB 1002 on utility service restrictions, SB 582 increasing penalties for unlawful demolition of historic buildings, SB 1202 extending health insurance premium benefits to firefighters permanently disabled during training, and SB 1242 phasing out CRAs and restricting new projects. SB 180 on emergency preparedness and response also advanced after a strike-all amendment that added FEMA reimbursement streamlining, mutual aid coordination, and other disaster-response provisions. SB 1128 on building permits for single-family dwellings was amended to clarify local review authority and professional liability protections before passage. The committee heard substantial testimony on SB 466, which implements the Black History Task Force’s recommendation to locate the Florida Museum of Black History in St. Johns County/St. Augustine. Supporters emphasized the area’s civil rights and Black history significance, the task force process, and the backing of Florida Memorial University and local leaders; one witness opposed the bill and urged a feasibility study and consideration of other sites. SB 1242 drew the most sustained debate, with supporters arguing many CRAs have outlived their purpose and opponents warning the bill would eliminate a valuable local economic development tool, harm affordable housing projects, and create uncertainty for phased developments and existing projects. SB 1002 also drew opposition testimony from advocates who warned of broad unintended consequences for municipal utilities and local energy choices, while the sponsor said the bill was intended to resolve a specific legal misunderstanding. Votes were taken on each measure, and all of the bills considered were reported favorably by the committee. The committee adopted the amendment to CS/SB 262, the strike-all amendment to SB 180, and the amendment to SB 1128 before final passage. Several senators requested to be recorded on specific tabs after the meeting, and the committee then adjourned.

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• After that, the increase in property taxes once the land was developed, because we’re talking about..
• land to developed land.
• Once it was developed, after the abatement fell off and the property was now paying all taxes, it was
• After that, the increase in property taxes once the land was developed, because we're talking about..
• land to develop land.

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• >> Well, you know, that's BDO is heavily in the weeds on developing these applications.
• I believe they presented to the plan development team. >> Right. And the...
• Who's on the plan development team? >> BDO and the governor's office.
• Uh, again, these, you know, I can't speak to them yet because they're still in development.
• And so these are being developed. And so these are being developed. I appreciate this.

Keywords: Public Health and Welfare - Room 216, 4 June, 2026; 2:30 PM, 925, all

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• We are the regional economic development partnership for the Austin area across five counties.
• A biennial assessment of regional labor market data will help inform regional workforce development and
• I'm Kui Lantio, and I lead workforce development for Samsung Austin Semiconductor.
• I'm Kui Lantio, and I lead workforce development for Samsung-Austin Semiconductor.
• I'm Kui Lantio, and I lead workforce development for Samsung Austin Semiconductor.

Summary: The Senate Education K-16 Committee heard Senate Bill 1961, which would expand reporting on post-secondary outcomes and workforce data, including employment, earnings, regional labor demand, and credentials of value. Senator Bettencourt said the bill is intended to close data gaps and improve alignment between education programs and workforce needs. Witnesses from Opportunity Austin, Texas 2036, Samsung Austin Semiconductor, and the Fort Worth workforce community testified in support, saying better data would help students, parents, schools, employers, and regional economic development efforts. After questions from members about regional workforce pipelines and semiconductor talent needs, public testimony closed and SB 1961 was left pending. The committee then took up several pending bills and reported them favorably, including SB 1325, SB 604, SB 1832, SB 747, SB 2185, and SB 2395, with committee substitutes adopted where needed. SB 1325 was amended to remove the DSHS commissioner’s authority to issue standing orders for respiratory distress medication in schools. SB 1832, relating to school transfer or private-school funding options for students victimized by a public school employee, and SB 747, relating to intimate visual material policies, were both advanced on recorded votes. SB 2185, on the bilingual education allotment, was initially moved to a local calendar but was later backed up and reported to the full Senate after a fiscal note was noted. SB 2395, on school district general obligation bonds, was also reported favorably and then moved to the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also heard SB 646, which would expand the Mental Health Professional Loan Repayment Program to additional professions, increase award amounts, and add stipends for rural and bilingual service. Senator West said the bill responds to mental health workforce shortages and inflation. The Texas Counseling Association supported the measure, and a Hogg Foundation representative said participation has grown sharply since prior changes. SB 646 was left pending. The committee also heard SB 2647, which would create a Texas state accrediting agency and interim oversight system for higher education accreditors; supporters from the Texas Public Policy Foundation and a massage school owner argued it would improve accountability and reduce accreditor overreach, while Senator Menendez raised concerns about effects on law and medical school accreditation and student opportunities. SB 2647 was left pending. Finally, the committee heard SB 2786, which would exempt first responders from the Texas Success Initiative entrance exam, and SB 2615, which would standardize remote-work policies across public higher education institutions. The Texas State Association of Firefighters supported SB 2786, saying it would remove an extra step for career advancement; the bill was left pending because the committee substitute had not yet been adopted. SB 2615 was presented as a way to ensure more consistent in-person staffing expectations while preserving exceptions for illness, disability, and some non-teaching roles; it too was left pending. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.

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• , and Tourism to establish a Native Hawaiian Economic Development Working Group.
• , and Tourism to establish a Native Hawaiian Economic Development Working Group.
• First to testify, we have Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism Director Tokioka.
• This gathering is a powerful reminder of what indigenous economic development can look like when it's
• This gathering is a powerful reminder of what indigenous economic development can look like when it's

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• <00:29:05.720> we regulate housing or its development we regulate housing or its development
• It can be used for the development costs, rehab, and land development.
• ownership development ownership development um<01:03:57.760> the<01:03:57.880> 2023
• affordable home ownership development affordable home ownership development program<01:04:04.400
• development costs rehab Land Development development costs rehab Land Development um<01:04:23.160

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Summary: The Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention Committee met for an organizational hearing focused on introductions, committee jurisdiction, and a presentation from Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Commissioner Jennifer Ho. Members described their priorities for the session, including addressing HOA issues, senior housing affordability, manufactured housing exploitation, first-time homebuyer access, housing and health connections, homelessness protections, downtown conversions, and expanding starter homes, ADUs, and smaller multifamily housing. Chair Port emphasized bipartisan collaboration and the committee’s focus on removing barriers to housing production and expanding homeownership. A substantial portion of the meeting was devoted to remembering Senator Carrie Dietz, with Chair Port, Senator Draheim, and Commissioner Ho each describing her deep knowledge, behind-the-scenes leadership, and role in major housing accomplishments. They highlighted her work on fire sprinkler requirements in high-rise buildings, rental housing safety, public and nonprofit housing repairs, protections against predatory investors, manufactured and workforce housing, tenant protections, down payment assistance, local affordable housing aid, homelessness services, and the Bring It Home program, which helped pave the way for Minnesota’s rental voucher program. Advocates’ letters honoring her contributions were also made available to members. Committee staff then reviewed the panel’s jurisdiction, including housing and homelessness prevention, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency oversight and budget matters, housing bond allocation authority, housing infrastructure bonds, manufactured housing, rent control, transitional housing, and homeless prevention. Chair Port said the budget overview would be held for a later hearing. Commissioner Ho introduced her staff and outlined Minnesota Housing’s mission as a statewide mission-driven financial institution that finances affordable housing, homeownership, supportive housing, homelessness prevention, and manufactured housing through partnerships with lenders, developers, service providers, tribes, and local governments. No votes or formal legislative actions were taken at this meeting.

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• , economic development and development, diversification, and environmental sustainability.
• And so the moment we're in today with the development of artificial intelligence I believe is a very
• So, SB 3001 establishes baseline accountability for AI chatbot developers.
• I believe this bill does the same for AI development in Hawaii, and I ask you all to support it.
• ' ...have and to ensure that the developers' code of ethics, of which there is one and is a very strong

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Texas for economic development projects for general aviation and commercial non-hub airports.
• We support the, uh, smart development of passenger and freight rail projects.
• In 2017, Texdot completed the Texas Oklahoma Passenger rail Development Program, which is a combined
• High-speed rail, comprehensive development agreements. Freedom I believe in freedom.
• They are about connecting people to work as well as economic development.

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• COORDINATES THE FLORIDA DEVELOPMENT TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH INSTITUTE WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COLLEGES
• Harrell: IN COORDINATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND DEVELOPMENT OF A VIABLE
• I WILL SUPPORT THE CONCEPT, I SUPPORT THE BILL AS AS THIS DEVELOPS I HOPE WE ARE BACK HERE MOST LIKELY
• IT SAYS THE FEES HAVE TO BE DEPOSITED INTO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND.
• CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT IS THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND CURRENTLY USED FOR?

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• That's in the sub, a nine-member Rural Hospital Development Board.
• The development board would establish criteria for hospitals to participate.
• We employ soft skills that we develop over three years in our students.
• They develop their work skills, which support our students.
• Our kids are developing those programs.

Bills: SB1, HB176, HB86, SB1, HB176, HB86

Keywords: workers' compensation, public education, employee injury, insurance trust fund, on-the-job injury, administrative procedures, HB176, Alabama sales tax, use tax, sales and use tax exemption, optical aids, eyeglasses, contact lenses, prescription glasses, vision care, optometrist, ophthalmologist, optician, medical devices, local option tax exemption