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• We utilize a combination of time series forecasting and discrete simulation modeling to project Predict
• , when we do the predictions, as we said, we do a combination of time series forecasting and... simulation
• Once it gets, once we have the entries, we're simulating the movement through the system based on historical

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• They'll use this computer simulation to model the injection of one million.
• They'll use this computer simulation to model the injection of one million. ...characterization wells

Keywords: 904, all

Summary: The committee’s interim work session focused first on carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS), with presenters from industry, nonprofits, and state agencies describing Washington’s geologic potential, the role of basalt formations, and the difference between point-source capture, direct air capture, utilization, and permanent storage. Industry and project developers emphasized that Washington has major opportunities to reduce industrial emissions, create jobs, and support hard-to-electrify sectors, while state agencies explained current policy touchpoints in the Cap and Invest Program, emissions exemptions for permanently stored CO2, and the Clean Energy Transformation Act. Several presenters urged clearer statutory and regulatory pathways, including rules for pore space, subsurface rights, pipeline siting, and long-term liability; others cautioned that CCUS should be limited to real emissions reductions and not treated as a substitute for broader clean energy measures. Committee members asked about public comment opportunities, whether mineralized carbon would qualify for exemption under the Climate Commitment Act, the energy intensity of capture systems, aquifer protection, and liability if storage later proves problematic. Ecology said it is developing guidance through a public engagement process running through late June and that mineralized or otherwise permanently stored CO2 would likely qualify if it meets the 1,000-year permanence standard. DNR and outside experts also discussed trust lands, water rights, and the need for additional geophysical surveys and test wells. The panel did not take any votes or formal actions. The second half of the meeting turned to hazardous waste and extended producer responsibility. Ecology reviewed existing product stewardship programs for electronics, paint, batteries, and mercury lights, and described how moderate risk waste and household hazardous waste are currently collected through county facilities and events. Ecology said the electronics program is its best model, while the mercury lamp program is currently in transition after the prior stewardship organization exited and a new organization is seeking approval. Ecology recommended that future EPR programs have clear producer and product definitions, full producer funding, convenience standards, annual reporting, and strong enforcement authority. Local government witnesses from King County and Douglas County described rising costs, access barriers in rural areas, and the need for stable funding and flexible local delivery models. King County said it collected over 3 million pounds of hazardous products in 2025 and argued that EPR could reduce costs for ratepayers and improve equity. Douglas County stressed that rural residents are willing to participate when services are available, but travel distance and operating costs make access difficult. An industry representative supported narrowly scoped stewardship programs like PaintCare but warned that broad household hazardous waste EPR systems can become difficult to administer and may require legislative revisions if responsibilities are not clearly defined. No votes were taken on the hazardous waste topic either.

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• So from 2023 to 2025, the state did invest in skill center nursing program grants for simulation laboratory
• specifically so the from 2023 to 2025 the state did invest in skill center nursing program grants for simulation

Summary: The House Education Committee received status updates on career and technical education (CTE), including OSPI’s work under 2024 legislation on allied health pathways and a statewide CTE task force, an update from Core Plus Maritime, and findings from an Education Northwest longitudinal study of Washington CTE access and outcomes. OSPI described development of allied health guidance such as a home care aide to nursing assistant bridge, model curricula, updated course equivalency frameworks, and coordination with health agencies and employers. It also reviewed Core Plus framework work, task force expansion under later legislation, and the timeline for recommendations due in November 2026. Committee members asked about health profession outreach, equitable access for rural districts, data updates, and employer support for local programs; OSPI said it continues to work with agency and industry partners and that local labor-market alignment varies by region. Core Plus Maritime presenters described expanding maritime career exploration into middle school through low-cost ROV curriculum, student visits to ferries and vessels, Sea Scouts partnerships, and ship-based safety and welding experiences. Industry representatives from the Northwest Marine Trade Association, American Seafoods, and Vigor Marine Group emphasized the maritime sector’s economic importance, aging workforce, and need for hands-on training to build the pipeline for family-wage jobs. A teacher from South Kitsap High School said the program gives students a clear pathway and has helped connect them to careers in shipyards, fishing, and related trades. Vigor also noted support for a student welding competition and equipment donations for a Rainier Beach shop. Dr. Sam Riggs of Education Northwest presented a longitudinal study using state data from 2013-14 through 2023-24. The study found CTE access has been relatively steady statewide, but offerings vary by school size, locale, and income, with rural and lower-income schools generally offering fewer pathways. Participation is high: nearly all students earn at least some CTE credit, and more students are accumulating multiple credits over time, though fewer go deep within a single pathway. Students who earned more CTE credits, especially within pathways such as agriculture, manufacturing, transportation, and construction, were more likely to graduate on time and later had stronger postsecondary certificate attainment and earnings. Riggs recommended addressing local barriers to participation, considering whether the CTE graduation requirement should better encourage depth while preserving flexibility, and aligning offerings more closely with labor-market needs. Committee members asked about COVID-era trends, student motivation, early workforce entry, delivery settings such as skill centers, and how to interpret the comparison groups used in the analysis.

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• technicians and line workers, this means 6,000 to 8,000 hours of real-world experience that can't be simulated
• technicians and line workers, this means 6,000 to 8,000 hours of real-world experience that can't be simulated

Summary: The Joint Committee on Energy Supply, Energy Conservation, and Energy Resilience opened by electing Senator Shoemake as chair and Representative Alex Ibarra as vice chair. Members then moved into a series of work sessions focused on data centers, transmission, and workforce needs tied to Washington’s clean energy and grid planning challenges. Kate Bruns and Glenn Blackman presented preliminary findings from the governor’s Data Center work group, created under Executive Order 25-05. They said the group met for six months, received more than 1,000 public comments, and included representatives from agencies, industry, tribes, labor, utilities, environmental groups, and research institutions. The presenters emphasized that data centers are expected to be the largest source of load growth over the next five to ten years, creating concerns about grid capacity, ratepayer impacts, forecasting, water use, backup generation, and compatibility with Washington’s energy and climate laws. They described nine recommendations, including protecting existing energy and climate policy, improving forecasting, seeking more clean power and transmission, and encouraging flexible data center operations. A proposed tax incentive change that would have expanded eligibility while tying the exemption to new clean electricity sources narrowly failed in the work group. Members asked about tribal consultation, cooling technologies, and local benefits from data centers; the presenters said tribal consultation was ongoing and a final report would follow. Keegan Moyer of West Tech then outlined a regional transmission study showing major strain on the Western grid from load growth, electrification, resiliency needs, and limited transmission capacity. He said the 10-year study identified about 12,000 line miles of needed projects across the West, with roughly $56 billion in estimated costs, including planned projects, reliability upgrades, and new interregional transfer projects. He stressed that many projects are upgrades within existing rights-of-way, but new corridors are still needed, and he previewed recommendations on permitting, equipment procurement, cost allocation, and project sponsorship. In response to questions, he discussed the difficulty of crossing jurisdictional “seams,” the role of federal coordination, landowner compensation, eminent domain as a last resort, and the limited role of public financing beyond a federal GRIP grant. Stephanie Scott of Commerce presented the transmission workforce study, which focuses on substation technicians, line workers, and line clearance tree trimmers. She said current workforce levels are far below what will be needed under a clean energy expansion scenario, and that active projects are essential because apprenticeship training depends on thousands of hours of hands-on work. She highlighted barriers such as high upfront CDL and pre-apprenticeship costs, the need for wraparound supports, and the importance of expanding access for women, people of color, and tribal communities. Members asked about tribal utility apprenticeship programs, utility-run training pipelines, and whether the study included funding sources; Scott said the report would include an inventory of apprenticeship programs and tribal considerations, but revenue ideas were outside the study scope. Finally, Brant Johnson of Grid United described the North Plains Connector as a case study in large transmission development. He said the project, a 420-mile, 3,000-megawatt HVDC line connecting Montana and North Dakota, has relied on early stakeholder engagement, route changes, tribal consultation, and coordinated federal and state permitting to reduce risk and shorten timelines. He said the project aims for permits by the end of 2026 and construction beginning in 2028, with an earliest commercial operation date of 2032. In response to questions, he discussed the challenges of crossing regional seams, interconnection queues, land acquisition and compensation, eminent domain, and financing, noting that the project is primarily privately financed with a $700 million federal grant covering a portion of costs.

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• I'm talking about the bombing of a church that I pass every day.
• grandmother had to hope that her little girls would be safe at church a week after the 16th Street Bus bombing
• , uh, church bombing... ...Street Bus bombing, uh, church bombing, killed Denise, Carol, Cynthia, and

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• During the Vietnam War, the U.S. dropped more than 2 million tons of bombs and waged illegal warfare
• We are here because our homelands were bombed, destroyed, and destabilized.
• c><01:20:02.280> million<01:20:02.800> tons<01:20:03.120> of<01:20:03.280> bombs
• <01:20:03.880> and more than 2 million tons of bombs and more than 2 million tons of bombs
• were bombed destroyed and destabilized<01:20:20.920> immigrants<01:20:21.440> have<01:

Bills: HF1051, HF16

Keywords: sacred communities, micro units, religious institutions, housing regulations, homelessness, conditional use permits, immigration enforcement, sanctuary policies, sanctuary city, noncooperation ordinance, ICE, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, federal immigration authorities, deportation, undocumented immigrant, undocumented person, immigration status data, data sharing, preemption, local government

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• He most recently was a contract simulator instructor for multiple contractors on the A-10, which for

Keywords: 964, all

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• Is there something that defines it says that it's a simulation sports team is there. >> Thank you, Mr

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• In addition to that, we are also looking at opportunities to maximize clinical simulation hours.
• The Board of Nursing allows up to 50% of their clinical hours to be done through simulation.
• Then in the afternoon, they get to participate in a hands-on simulation lab.
• The other thing that we really encourage our nursing programs to do is maximize their simulation usage
• If they can complete 50% of their clinical hours in simulation with high-fidelity mannequins, in simulation

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• 06.600> mandle mix uh our new clerk uh represent mandle mix uh our new clerk uh represent mandle bomb
• :19:09.679> you<00:19:09.919> have<00:19:10.360> uh<00:19:10.600> five bomb
• welcome and um you have uh five bomb welcome and um you have uh five minutes<00:19:11.200> if
• mandle bomb thank you Mr chairman so I mandle bomb thank you Mr chairman so I see<02:17:08.359> that
• offered a lot more money thank you<02:45:45.560> R<02:45:46.000> manal<02:45:46.479> bomb

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night that..." "...the
• rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night that..." "...through the

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The joint convention of the Massachusetts Legislature convened to receive the Governor’s State of the Commonwealth address. The session began with procedural motions to appoint committees to notify the lieutenant governor, constitutional officers, Executive Council, and Governor, followed by an invocation from Archbishop Richard G. Henning, the posting and retiring of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the national anthem. The Governor was then formally admitted to the chamber and delivered the address, with a benediction afterward by Rabbi Elaine Zacker. Governor Maura Healey’s address focused on affordability and public services. She highlighted actions and proposals on housing, including faster permitting, use of state land for housing, accessory dwelling units, down payment assistance, and expanded programs to help first-time buyers. She also discussed energy affordability, saying she would oppose utility rate hikes, pursue an energy affordability bill, and temporarily reduce electric and gas bills. On health care, she described efforts to cap costs, prevent prior authorization for insulin, ban medical debt reporting to credit agencies, and form a health care affordability working group. She also proposed making subscription cancellations easier, improving transportation through bridge repairs and transit investments, and strengthening protections for children on social media. The Governor also emphasized education, workforce development, and economic competitiveness, citing the state’s top national education ranking, expanded pre-K and child care, literacy and tutoring investments, early college opportunities, and a goal of 100,000 apprentices over 10 years. She praised Massachusetts’ response to federal actions, including support for vaccines, food assistance, abortion access, and research funding, and she criticized the Trump administration on tariffs, health care cuts, and immigration enforcement. She also noted public safety and veterans’ issues, including new assisted-living protections after the Gabriel House fire and the rebuilding of veterans’ homes. No substantive votes on legislation were taken beyond adoption of the ceremonial orders and the final adjournment motion.

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• Again, it's like a time bomb going off, and we don't know when that can happen at any particular location
• AGAIN, ANY IT'S LIKE A TIME BOMB GOING OFF AND WE DON'T KNOW WHEN THAT CAN HAPPEN ANY PARTICULAR LOCATION

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I've got 10 on the bomb squad.
• and tell you all the work that each of those members that are assigned to those other additional or bomb
• There's only 3 bomb squads in Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa, the rest of the entire state.

Keywords: 914, all

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• Trying to get out of a chemistry final and calling it a bomb scare, and then her parents get a $100,000
• It's a huge, even in that instance where there was no, no crime alleged, it wasn't a bomb threat, something
• And so, when I look at that section saying, if you call in, let's say you, you you call in a bomb threat

Bills: HB268, HB305, HB307, HB380, HB548, HB727, HB268, HB305, HB307

Keywords: false reporting, emergency response, criminal penalties, restitution, public safety, penalties, emergency services, public institutions, false reports, criminal penalty, pretrial hearings, criminal competency, legal process, court timelines, restoration of competency, fines, community service, credit, criminal justice, defendants

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• Last year, as many as 25 Jewish schools and religious facilities received bomb threats.
• We also had threats on mosques, and we actually had a pretty severe bombing at a mosque that was investigated
• different people and trying to get them to come in while they were out in the cold when there was a bomb

Keywords: anti-Semitism, hate crimes, college campuses, civil rights, public safety, protests, intimidation

Summary: The committee meeting focused on addressing the rising tide of anti-Semitism across the nation. Among the discussions, members expressed concerns about the disturbing acts of hate witnessed on college campuses, with instances of harassment and intimidation targeting Jewish students being highlighted. High-profile incidents, including vandalism and the display of extremist symbols, prompted urgent calls for investigations and measures to protect civil rights. The importance of moral clarity in confronting such hate crimes was emphasized as well, outlining the responsibilities of leaders to ensure safety and uphold justice.

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• We can basically do everything at Camp Ripley except drop bombs on it.
• We can basically do everything at Camp Ripley except drop bombs on it.
• We can basically do everything at Camp Ripley except drop bombs on it.
• We can basically do everything at Camp Ripley except drop bombs on it.
• We can basically do everything at Camp Ripley except drop bombs on it.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The subcommittee held its first hearing of the session and began with introductions from members and staff, many of whom shared personal or family connections to military service. The chair emphasized that the committee would work respectfully and invited members to raise concerns directly. No votes or formal actions were taken during the opening portion of the meeting. The main substantive item was an overview presentation from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs. Commissioner Brad Lindsay described the agency’s mission, statewide footprint, and strategic goals, noting Minnesota has more than 286,000 veterans and that MDVA serves veterans in all 87 counties. He outlined the department’s structure, including eight veterans homes, four state veterans cemeteries, tribal and campus outreach, and the agency’s focus on seamless support, awareness of programs, stewardship of resources, and workforce retention. Deputy Commissioner Ben Johnson then detailed the Programs and Services Division, including federal VA claims assistance, veterans employment and education support, state veterans cemeteries and memorial affairs, the State Soldiers Assistance Program, homelessness prevention, tribal veteran service officers, women veterans services, the Minnesota GI Bill, licensing and certification assistance, the state approving agency, veterans preference, emergency assistance, the LinkVet line, and the Minnesota Service Core partnership with Lutheran Social Services. He also noted the agency’s work on food insecurity and burial services. The presentation was informational only, with no committee action reported.

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• That in this careless action, we bombed a school that has left over a hundred little girls dead. 100
• :52.800> has<02:27:53.040> left<02:27:53.359> over<02:27:53.920> a we bombed
• a school that has left over a we bombed a school that has left over a hundred<02:27:54.960> little
• And when I hear from family who are scared, whose homes are shaking from bombs going off nearby, when
• to talking about this with anyone because it is very difficult when we are told that we are being bombed

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Summary: The meeting included routine floor business, announcements, and several committee notices, followed by consideration of resolutions and third-reading votes on multiple bills. Members also recognized visiting groups, including North Glenn High School students, NFIB members for Small Business Day at the Capitol, Parker Day participants, and advocates for intellectual and developmental disabilities. A resolution honoring Youth Mental Health Action Day was taken up and adopted 62-0, with sponsors emphasizing the shortage of mental health services in many Colorado counties and the need to support children’s mental health. The House then passed several bills on third reading. House Bill 1189, concerning property held by a community property spouse under the Uniform Community Property Disposition at Death Act, passed 61-1. House Bill 1039, concerning requirements for municipal jails, passed 46-16. House Bill 1044, aimed at improving equity in maternal health, passed 49-13. House Bill 1135, increasing transparency about chemicals used in certain hair products, passed 42-20. House Bill 1134, addressing conditions for municipal court defendants, passed 43-19. House Bill 1113, concerning modifications to election laws, passed 41-22. The House also heard a lengthy debate on House Bill 1110, which would allow financial institutions to place temporary holds on suspicious transactions involving vulnerable adults and provide related protections. Supporters said the bill would help prevent elder financial exploitation and give banks and credit unions tools to intervene. Opponents argued the bill’s liability protections for financial institutions were too broad and could weaken protections for victims. Representative Garcia offered amendment L007 to strike the immunity provision, and several members spoke for and against the amendment, but the transcript cuts off before any vote on the amendment or final action on the bill.

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• These AI chatbots simulate empathy, friendship, and emotional understanding.
• Children should not be left alone with AI chatbots that can simulate empathy, but have no capacity for
• left alone with AI chat bots<01:28:50.320> that<01:28:50.639> can<01:28:50.800> simulate
• ><01:28:51.199> empathy,<01:28:51.679> but<01:28:52.000> have bots that can simulate
• empathy, but have bots that can simulate empathy, but have no<01:28:52.480> capacity<01:28:52.960

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• and what was set in place by MDE, so they had some expenses that were incurred, namely the two simulators
• and what was set in place by MDE, so they had some expenses that were incurred, namely the two simulators
• :46.159> two that were incurred and namely the two that were incurred and namely the two simulators
• <00:01:46.920> which<00:01:47.040> were<00:01:47.240> about simulators which were
• about simulators which were about $225,000<00:01:49.000> which<00:01:49.119> is<00:01:

Bills: HF1, HF779, HF1034

Keywords: Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices, government transparency, accountability, law enforcement referrals, sanctions, debarment, payment withholding, public assistance fraud

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• However, other halls have brought them in to try to simulate that, their slot machines, to get people
• However, other halls have brought them in to try to simulate that, their slot machines, to get people
• However, other halls have brought them in to try to simulate that, their slot machines, to get people
• However, other halls have brought them in to try to simulate that, their slot machines, to get people
• However, other halls have brought them in to try to simulate that, their slot machines, to get people

Keywords: 1191, senate, all