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• to athletic achievement while achieving at the highest academic level, all while serving their communities
• They are daily choices in how I engage with my community, building connections that make our hometown
• He told CBS News that the Black community and the Jewish community, that alliance, was so powerful it
• , but also as one of the founders... ...Jewish community, but also as one of the founders of the San
• She fostered deep relationships in so many communities.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Since then, it has grown into a dynamic community of over 84,000 residents.
• Uh, Baytown continues to shine as a model of growth, opportunity, and community pride.
• I appreciate your dedication to the community that we serve up here.
• The Asian American Pacific Islander community is a vital and growing part of Texas.
• And keep up the amazing work you all do for advocating for API communities.

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• What's in front of us today should be done as a step forward for The community.
• My community, that community surrounding the International District, has robust, vibrant Community participation
• And so when folks get up here and talk about our community as lighted and rid of Crime.
• They do not want the characterization of their community to change.
• But we love our community, and we're thankful for this opportunity to invest in it. Thank you.

Bills: SB48, SB64, SB100

Keywords: State Fairgrounds District, fairgrounds bonds, public financing, bond authorization, gross receipts tax, gaming tax, tax-backed bonds, infrastructure funding, Albuquerque fairgrounds, State Fair Tid, economic development, municipal bonds, revenue pledge, capital projects, New Mexico finance, special education, office of special education, deputy secretary, public education department, IEP

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• I just want to make sure that our constituents and communities bear with the project moving forward,
• We can continue to provide how these projects benefit our communities and their safety while they travel
• It took three years for us to go out and make contact with the community.
• , with the rural communities, coastal tribes, some of the more urban tribes, with the rural communities
• Community within the county.

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee met in Yakima to focus on tribal traffic safety, with members and Yakima Nation leaders emphasizing the importance of safety, the right to travel, and continued partnership on U.S. 97 corridor improvements. Yakima Nation Vice Chair Christopher Wallachie and engineering staff described the Tribal Traffic Safety Committee, the U.S. 97 safety project, heritage connectivity trails, roundabout construction, and the use of federal grants and advanced sensing technology to identify hazards before crashes occur. They highlighted collaboration with WSDOT, the Traffic Safety Commission, the University of Washington, and other regional partners, and explained that the goal is to move from reactive crash response to proactive risk reduction. The Yakima Nation engineering team and AI Vision presented the MUST sensor project, which uses compact AI-enabled devices to collect traffic counts, speeds, near-miss events, roadway conditions, and pedestrian activity, with data transmitted to a dashboard and used for real-time warnings and longer-term planning. Committee members asked about speed tracking, driver behavior, enforcement, and partnerships with WSDOT and counties. Yakima Nation staff said the relationship with WSDOT has improved over time, especially after community outreach on proposed roundabouts, and that the tribe now supports several roundabout projects and broader safety coordination. The Washington Traffic Safety Commission then presented statewide fatality trends and tribal traffic safety data. Mark McKekney said 2024 showed a roughly 10% decrease in fatalities statewide, though recent years remain among the highest in decades. He noted that race and ethnicity data are only available for people who die in crashes, and that many American Indian and Alaska Native fatalities involve passengers, pedestrians, or bicyclists rather than drivers. Penny Rerick outlined tribal traffic safety coordinator grants and other state-funded tribal projects, including work with Yakama Nation, Colville, Kalispel, Makah, Port Gamble S'Klallam, Muckleshoot, Lower Elwha, and Puyallup, stressing that flexible state funding helps fill gaps left by federal programs and supports community-led solutions. The final presentation covered impaired driving enforcement and ignition interlock compliance in Yakima County. Yakima Police Chief Sean Boyle said the city created a DUI enforcement and education officer program that helped reduce serious injury and fatal impaired-driving crashes, supported by state funding and social media outreach. Yakima County District Court’s Nick Bazan described a supervision program for DUI offenders and interlock compliance, reporting more than 1,000 DUI convictions in 2024-25 and about 3,800 noncompliant interlock users countywide. He said the court is using a two-pronged approach—pretrial assistance for indigent clients and post-conviction accountability and case planning—to improve compliance and reduce impaired driving. The committee expressed support for the work, noted the progress made, and adjourned the work session after thanking presenters for their updates.

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• Who was a dedicated educator, attorney, and community leader in Houston.
• Isaac Bryant's legacy lives on through his students, his family, and the community.
• Cso Mosqueda and UP Hernandez, men who stepped up when their community needed them.
• It's a beautiful community that's, that's currently continuing to grow.
• Care system go back into the community. This is the board of directors.

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• Bryant, who was a dedicated educator. attorney, and community leader in Houston.
• Gonzalez, Ciso Mosqueda, and Yuppie Hernandez. who stepped up when their community needed them.
• It's a beautiful community that's currently continuing to grow.
• Community Development Commission.
• please join me in congratulating her. for a decade of serving underprivileged communities.

Bills: HCR21, HCR22, HCR23, HCR24, HCR25, HCR26, HCR27, HCR31, HCR41, HCR42, HCR43, HCR44, HCR45, HCR52, HCR53, HCR66, HCR67, HCR73, HR8, HR10, HR13, HR20, HR21, HR50, HR59, HR61, HR71, HR74, HR79, HR84, HR86, HR90, HR91, HR102, HR103, HR107, HR113, HR125, HR126, HR132, HR142, HR145, HR149, HR150, HR152, HR167, HR179, HR181, HR183, HR186, HR192, HR196, HR199, HR207, HR211, HR212, HR213, HR216, HR249, HR256, HR259, HR261, HR263, HR272, HR281, HR285, HR294, HR295, HR300, HR305, HR311, HR313, HR315, HR316, HR323, HR331, HR339, HR340, HR346, HR349, HR352, HR357, HR358, HR360, HR363, HR374, HR377, HCR20, HCR28, HCR30, HCR32, HCR49, HR14, HR15, HR19, HR23, HR24, HR25, HR26, HR27, HR29, HR47, HR48, HR55, HR56, HR66, HR85, HR92, HR93, HR95, HR96, HR140, HR155, HR164, HR204, HR241, HR242, HR250, HR253, HR260, HR262, HR265, HR279, HR310, HR312, HR328, HR332, HR359, HR362, HR367

Keywords: recognition, award, petroleum industry, leadership, community service, HCR 22, House Concurrent Resolution, Texas Legislature, commendation, honorary resolution, Dr. James Olson, James Olson, University of Texas Permian Basin, UT Permian Basin, psychology professor, 50 years of service, faculty recognition, academic award, Piper Professor Award, Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award

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• Another issue: the vulnerable communities...
• We created a park for our children in the community.
• I have three CRAs in my community or in my district.
• I have three CRAs in my community or in my district.
• And he represents his community very well.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for fallen Oviedo Officer Jimmy Serrano-Torres, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of Chief Joseph Tuminelli as law enforcement officer of the day. The chamber approved the journal and adopted the special order report, and the Speaker announced a schedule change canceling the floor on Monday and starting Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. The main business was CS for HB 7033, the House tax package, presented by Rep. Duggan. He described a broad set of tax changes, including the previously passed sales tax rate reduction from 6% to 5.25%, exemptions for certain bullion sales, changes to tourist development tax (TDT) use, property tax administration updates, affordable housing-related exemptions, repeal of the aviation fuel tax, delayed natural gas fuel tax implementation, corporate income tax changes, and other provisions. Debate focused heavily on the TDT section and the bill’s property tax relief structure. Amendments to preserve local flexibility or remove the TDT restrictions were offered and debated; one Duggan amendment was adopted to allow local governments to keep 25% of TDT revenues for general use while directing 75% to property tax relief, and another amendment requiring audit certification of compliance was also adopted. A combined reporting amendment offered by Rep. Eskamani to close corporate tax loopholes was debated at length but failed. On final passage, supporters argued the bill provides immediate, permanent tax relief and affordability help, while opponents said it diverts tourism dollars away from local needs and could harm tourism-dependent counties and services. CS for HB 7033 passed the House 78-29. The chamber then took up CS for CS for HB 1221 on local option taxes, which would give local governments more control over certain local taxes and, as presented, redirect TDT revenues toward property tax relief with some local flexibility. After questions and amendments, including a Miller amendment allowing 25% of TDT revenue for general purposes and another accountability amendment, the bill moved to final debate. Members split sharply: supporters framed it as immediate tax relief and local accountability, while opponents warned it would undermine tourism marketing, infrastructure, and county budgets. The transcript ends during closing debate on HB 1221, before final passage is recorded.

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• <00:34:42.280> with yesterday I was in communication with yesterday I was in communication
• You know, is it a rural community? Is it a very urban community?
• You know, is it a rural community? Is it a very urban community?
• You know, is it a rural community? Is it a very urban community?
• You know, is it a rural community? Is it a very urban community?

Keywords: 1183, house

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• <00:27:31.039> to community to community to be<00:27:32.960> the<00:27:33.279> vast<
• cost to underserved communities cost to underserved communities throughout<01:03:42.799> the<
• been available to our community. been available to our community.
• , grown um product into our communities, grown um product into our communities, you<01:21:44.480>
• informed and civy engaged community. informed and civy engaged community.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• public health laboratory and community public health laboratory and community engagement engagement
• <01:10:57.440> support case management and community support case management and community
• > testimony community pharmacy testim testimony community pharmacy testim testimony recently,<
• This is bad for the community.
• association representing 38 community association representing 38 community mental<02:03:11.440>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• connected with white Community connected with white Community Foundation<00:04:28.120> of
• Community needs to be involved and engaged, and the voices of the community, the spectrum of voices in
• on my experience with white Community on my experience with white Community Foundation<00:09:31.760
• Community needs to be involved and engaged, and the voices of the community, the spectrum of voices in
• management how Community how destination management how Community how<00:10:21.839> culture<00

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee on Economic Development and Tourism met on April 1 to consider GM 510, the confirmation of Todd Aio to the board of directors of the Hawaiʻi Convention Center Authority. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from HTA representatives and numerous individuals. Supporters described Aio as a strong leader with experience in tourism, development, nonprofit work, and public service, including his time on the city council and work with Disney’s Aulani, Ward Village, and the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation. In his remarks, Aio said he would bring legal, development, and corporate governance experience to the board. He emphasized the need for the authority to better define its role, oversee contractors, and help guide the relationship between destination management and branding/marketing contractors. He also said community engagement and cultural considerations should be central to tourism planning, and that the board should work to stabilize the agency during its transition. Members questioned him about board conflicts, the lack of a permanent HTA CEO, and how to measure the success of cultural and branding campaigns such as mālama and kuleana messaging. Aio said conflicts are inevitable when board members come from industry backgrounds, but they must separate their “work hats” from their board duties. He supported replacing the interim leadership with a permanent CEO once compensation legislation is finalized, and said success should be measured through better data, including possible exit surveys and other technology-based tools. He also said he would oppose replacing Hawaiian protocol with another cultural protocol, while supporting inclusion of other cultures alongside a Hawaiian sense of place.

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• and the heartbeat of our communities. and the heartbeat of our communities.
• residents and the community as a whole. residents and the community as a whole.
• community over it in the first place. community over it in the first place.
• <01:25:19.679> However, helps our community thrive. However, helps our community thrive.
• sustainable future for our community. sustainable future for our community.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• this issue in the black community. this issue in the black community.
• work for change in communities. work for change in communities.
• our Asian communities, our Latino communities have all contributed to American history?
• our Asian communities, our Latino communities have all contributed to American history?
• our Asian communities, our Latino our Asian communities, our Latino communities<00:48:24.000> have

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House File 29 was heard in committee as a proposal to suspend adoption of the revised social studies standards, push implementation to 2030-31, repeal the requirement to embed ethnic studies across all standards, and cancel related appropriations. The bill sponsor argued Minnesota schools should focus on basic academic achievement and that ethnic studies requirements add burdens and distract from reading, math, and science. The chair moved the bill to the Committee on Education Finance after opening the hearing and then took extensive public testimony. Testimony was sharply divided. Supporters of HF 29, including Katherine Kersten, Deanna Moose, Kendall Qualls, Hillary Swanson, and Diane Smith, argued the ethnic studies framework is ideological, overly focused on race, insufficiently transparent, and costly in professional development time; several said it would divide students or burden teachers. Some supporters also claimed the standards or framework promote activism, critical race theory, or racial stratification. Opponents, including Mark Westfall, Crystal Johnson, Jim Grathwol, Marcus Penny, Claude Sigman, and Courtney Major, said the standards are inclusive, research-based, and designed to help students understand multiple perspectives, civic life, and the contributions of diverse Minnesotans. They emphasized that ethnic studies can improve engagement, critical thinking, and representation, and that teachers should be trusted to implement the standards. No final vote on the bill was taken in the portion of the meeting provided. The only formal action noted was the chair’s motion to re-refer House File 29 to the Committee on Education Finance.

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• <00:09:01.279> action appropriation to community action appropriation to community action
• Um, we have a lot of communities.
• <00:21:02.320> and professional jobs in our community and professional jobs in our community
• support of the the the community support of the the the community organizations<00:37:00.960>
• lot what's going on in our community. lot what's going on in our community.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:14:41.959> thank communities thank communities thank you<00:14:44.000> um<00:14:44.199
• really a Gathering Place for communities really a Gathering Place for communities and<00:37:35.240
• <00:53:01.839> this largest buildings in the community this largest buildings in the community
• <00:57:38.760> that's one example of a community that's one example of a community that's
• small cities and tribal communities small cities and tribal communities could<00:57:43.640> benefit

Bills: HF1013, HF1598, HF1656, HF2162

Keywords: energy, economic development, funding, renewable resources, Clean Energy Economy Minnesota, air ventilation, geothermal, school financing, Minnesota Climate Innovative Finance Authority, geothermal energy, renewable energy, construction funding, Como Zoo, energy efficiency, HF2162, Minnesota, planning grants, renewable development account, clean energy, Department of Commerce

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• attract builders to the community. attract builders to the community.
• We believe the infrastructure community.
• People are now living of the community.
• Johnson from the Prairie Island Indian community would like to testify.
• Community. Community.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• communities with economic development. communities with economic development.
• In relation communities that we serve.
• <00:12:51.519> against they will put those communities against they will put those communities
• When communities down to probably 20.
• , center locates somewhere in a community, center locates somewhere in a community, it's<00:14:40.000

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Artificial Intelligence Task Force held its third meeting and adopted the prior minutes after a motion and second. The main presentation came from John Bevington of LG&E and KU, who described the utility’s Kentucky service territory, its vertically integrated operations, and its role in economic development. He said the company supported 76 projects in 2024, representing about $3 billion in announced investment and roughly 3,000 jobs, and noted that about 45% of statewide investment announcements were in its service area. He also outlined a large project pipeline of about 8.5 gigawatts, with data centers making up roughly two-thirds of that interest. Bevington explained that data center siting differs from traditional manufacturing site selection because it is driven primarily by transmission access and grid capacity rather than a process of eliminating locations. He said large data centers must locate near transmission lines, that utilities must conduct formal studies to ensure existing customers are not harmed, and that the buildout timeline for utility infrastructure is much longer than for data centers. He cited a Deloitte study and other industry data to argue that power constraints and timeline mismatches are the biggest challenges, while also emphasizing that data centers can generate significant construction activity, indirect jobs, and tax revenue. He said Kentucky’s sales tax exemption for data centers was a key enabler that increased interest in the state. Members asked about the number and size of potential data center projects, how Kentucky compares with other states, and whether regulatory reform is needed. Bevington said the 20 projects in Kentucky reflect current interest, that other states such as Ohio have had similar incentives for years, and that Kentucky is still early in the market. He also said data centers can vary in size, from 200 to 600 megawatts or more, and that they can be located anywhere with sufficient transmission capacity and, in some cases, access to workforce and roads. In response to concerns about energy supply, he said LG&E and KU are pursuing an “all of the above” strategy, including solar, batteries, and new natural gas combined-cycle units, and noted ongoing and proposed projects totaling additional capacity if approved by the Public Service Commission.

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• I spent my time taking more pictures uh in the community.
• I look forward to learning more about this community.
• But thank you for coming to our community.
• Communities they're essential to the community identity. We've talked a lot about that.
• So, regarding bonding and community support, we've already talked about all the things we do as a community

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• I grew up in that community. I lived in that community.
• of our community.
• and also community-centered reform, and it's Merced's turn.
• Merced County takes great pride in its community diversity.
• I think each community is unique in itself.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I want you to know we love that you visit our communities, shop at our businesses.
• We need to streamline agency approvals, and we need to partner with our local communities.
• We have to bring everyone to the table: the state, the local community, the private sector.
• <01:22:05.960> but policies do not just to communities but policies do not just to communities
• victories that will make our community victories that will make our community safer<01:32:02.199

Keywords: 1189, house, all