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• Next, virtually, Paul Grenier. Paul Grenier. Virtually, Gene Monaghan, or Jeannie Monaghan?
• And just to give one example, Paul Thomas, a pediatrician formerly licensed in Oregon, who believed in
• Another book, Vax Facts by Paul Thomas. This gentleman made a reference to it.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Public Health

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Health held a hearing on several vaccination-related bills, including proposals to eliminate non-medical or religious exemptions for school immunizations (notably H. 2554 and S. 1557), a bill to require or improve reporting and administration of immunization data and exemptions (described as the Community Immunity Act, S. 1618), and H. 2431, which would prohibit COVID-19, mRNA, or gene-altering vaccine requirements. The committee also heard testimony on H. 2463, which would classify funeral directors as public health workers for vaccine-priority purposes during emergencies. The chair reviewed testimony rules and repeatedly asked speakers to keep comments orderly and brief so the committee could hear as many people as possible. No votes were taken during the hearing. Testimony on H. 2554 and S. 1557 was sharply divided. Pediatricians, infectious disease specialists, public health advocates, and groups such as the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Massachusetts Medical Society, March of Dimes, Massachusetts Families for Vaccines, and several parents supported eliminating religious exemptions, arguing that vaccination protects medically vulnerable children and adults, improves herd immunity, and helps prevent outbreaks of measles, pertussis, and other diseases. They cited local school data showing pockets of lower coverage and incomplete reporting, and several speakers referenced outbreaks in other states and the need for stronger, more consistent reporting and exemption management. Opponents argued the bills would infringe on religious freedom and parental rights, force families to choose between faith and education, and unfairly target a small number of families; some also said Massachusetts already has high vaccination rates and that the real issue is incomplete data or the gap population rather than religious exemptions. H. 2431 drew testimony from supporters who said COVID-era mandates caused job losses, privacy concerns, and harm, and that the bill would prevent future requirements for COVID, mRNA, or gene-altering vaccines in schools, workplaces, and public settings. Supporters described personal experiences with alleged vaccine injury or mandate-related hardship. H. 2463 was supported by the Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association, which argued funeral directors work in infection-facing settings and should be eligible for vaccine priority during public health emergencies. The hearing featured extensive public testimony but no committee action beyond hearing the bills and taking questions from members.

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• Paul to tell our community the story of a 78-year-old woman who was conned by a criminal scammer into
• He came to St.<01:11:33.120><c> Paul</c><01:11:33.400><c> to</c><01:11:33.560><c> tell</c><01:11:33.800
• Paul to tell our community the story St.
• Paul to tell our community the story of<01:11:34.880><c> a</c><01:11:34.960><c> 78-year-old</c><01:11

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• Paul. It is a retail and business center for the entire area.
• > 2/3 the size of either Minneapolis or 2/3 the size of either Minneapolis or St.<01:36:15.600><c> Paul
• Paul. St. Paul.

Bills: HF4094 , HF3390 , HF3813 , HF3583 , HF3751 , HF4324 , HF4789 , HF3596 , HF4033 , HF4424 , HF4053

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: Crosby, local sales tax, bonding authority, community projects, voter approval, Owatonna, use tax, special law, community center, municipal finance, capital project, sales and use tax, local option tax, city tax, public facility, general election, bond referendum, debt limit, levy limit, Minnesota local government

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• Paul, all that has been neglected, and now it's coming to the state, to the taxpayers, to pay for upkeep
• Paul. And so I think we can put a bit of trust in that as well.
• Senator Paul, thank you, Chair Rest and members.
• Senator Paul. >> Thank you, Chair Rest.

Bills: HF4094 , HF3390 , HF3813 , HF3583 , HF3751 , HF4324 , HF4789 , HF3596 , HF4033 , HF4424 , HF4053

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: Crosby, local sales tax, bonding authority, community projects, voter approval, Owatonna, use tax, special law, community center, municipal finance, capital project, sales and use tax, local option tax, city tax, public facility, general election, bond referendum, debt limit, levy limit, Minnesota local government

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• Paul since 2000.
• </c><00:09:43.320><c> Paul</c><00:09:43.600><c> since</c><00:09:43.920><c> 2000.
• Paul since 2000. I'm also a in West St. Paul since 2000.

Bills: HF4382 , HF2929

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

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• Paul that grew to become a significant streetcar system operating regionwide.
• Paul<00:04:31.759><c> that</c><00:04:32.000><c> grew</c><00:04:32.320><c> to</c><00:04:32.639><c> become
• </c><00:04:33.199><c> a</c><00:04:33.680><c> significant</c> Paul that grew to become a significant Paul

Bills: HF4693

Committee: House Transportation Finance and Policy

Keywords: transportation, license plates, validation stickers, replacement fees, government fees

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• You're right, Paul or Senator.
• You're right, Paul<00:56:15.440><c> or</c><00:56:15.680><c> Senator.
• 56:17.440><c> to</c><00:56:17.839><c> to</c><00:56:18.160><c> that</c><00:56:18.400><c> effect,</c> Paul
• So to to that effect, Paul or Senator.

Committee: Senate Human Services

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• Paul used to be the center of the world on packing houses and now, you know, there's just one left and
• </c><00:20:23.760><c> Paul</c><00:20:24.080><c> used</c> my my community in South St.
• Paul used my my community in South St.
• Paul used to<00:20:24.400><c> be</c><00:20:25.039><c> the</c><00:20:25.360><c> center</c><00:20:25.520

Bills: HF4080 , HF3693 , HF1857 , HF4350

Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy

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• Representative Fleming said, “As Paul Harvey would say, this is the rest of the story.”
• </c><00:55:45.160><c> As</c><00:55:45.280><c> Paul</c><00:55:45.520><c> Harvey</c><00:55:46.080><c> would
• As Paul Harvey would say, uh very much.
• As Paul Harvey would say, uh this<00:55:46.920><c> is</c><00:55:47.000><c> the</c><00:55:47.080><c> rest

Committee: House Primary and Secondary Education

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• Paul for almost 30 years.
• Paul since 2000.
• Paul since 2000.
• Paul and I'm the founder and executive director of Big Wonder Childcare.

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

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• Paul, Minnesota. Um, about 80 employees, most of our employees with similar background to Mr. T.
• </c><01:05:03.839><c> Paul,</c> are we are headquartered in St.
• Paul, are we are headquartered in St.
• Paul, Minnesota.<01:05:05.119><c> Um</c><01:05:05.920><c> about</c><01:05:06.240><c> 80</c><01:05:06.480

Committee: Senate Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate

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• However, we are thinking that this is one classic case of robbing Peter to pay Paul.
• one classic case of robbing Peter<01:20:07.520><c> to</c><01:20:07.679><c> pay</c><01:20:07.920><c> Paul
• </c><01:20:08.480><c> tax</c><01:20:08.719><c> structure</c><01:20:09.120><c> has</c> Peter to pay Paul
• Our tax structure has Peter to pay Paul.

Bills: SF0099 , SF0116 , SJ0006

Committee: Senate Judiciary

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• Paul, what's driving this bill and this policy what's driving this bill and this policy as<01:00:44.319
• </c><01:01:15.359><c> Paul,</c> ...officers into the Minneapolis, St.
• Paul, greater metropolitan area to enforce immigration laws of the United States.
• Paul metropolitan area—law enforcement authorities, local authorities, state authorities—have, for the

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• And Paul Pinsky, 195,000, a 21% increase in one year.
• And<01:25:21.840><c> Paul</c><01:25:22.159><c> Pinsky</c><01:25:23.600><c> 195,000,</c><01:25:24.800>
• <c> a</c><01:25:25.040><c> 21%</c><01:25:25.920><c> increase</c> And Paul Pinsky 195,000, a 21% increase
• And Paul Pinsky 195,000, a 21% increase in<01:25:26.480><c> one</c><01:25:26.639><c> year.

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• So the defend the guard bill as introduced is supported by Senator Rand Paul, Thomas Massie, Director
• supported by bill as introduced is supported by Senator<00:18:19.600><c> Ran</c><00:18:19.840><c> Paul
• 00:18:20.480><c> Thomas</c><00:18:20.880><c> Massie,</c><00:18:21.760><c> director</c> Senator Ran Paul
• Thomas Massie, director Senator Ran Paul Thomas Massie, director of<00:18:22.320><c> national</c><00

Committee: House State-federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

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• Paul.
• </c><00:16:50.320><c> Paul.
• Paul. Uh we have some work um in St. Paul.

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• He says, you know, Paul, never forget that when you're driving the school bus, you have the world's most
• He says uh you know Paul<01:04:51.599><c> never</c><01:04:51.839><c> forget</c><01:04:52.240><c> that
• </c><01:04:52.480><c> when</c><01:04:52.640><c> you're</c> Paul never forget that when you're Paul never

Bills: HF2433 , HF2434

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: education funding, children with disabilities, transition aid, special education, school district consolidation, healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding

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• Very uh Nick Nick Paul, clean energy. Hi. Very uh Nick Nick Paul, clean energy. Hi. Hi, Mr.
• Uh, my name is Nick Paul.
• Uh, my name is Nick Paul.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources

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• Paul and like Ramsey County, to issue our own debt.
• we have the ability like the city<01:00:46.440><c> of</c><01:00:46.599><c> St</c><01:00:46.920><c> Paul
• <c> like</c><01:00:47.559><c> a</c><01:00:47.760><c> county</c><01:00:48.039><c> of</c> city of St Paul
• and like a county of city of St Paul and like a county of Ramsey<01:00:48.760><c> County</c><01:00:49.119

Bills: HF1833 , HF148 , HF1127 , HF1227 , HF1681 , HF1974 , HF1106 , HF1016 , HF2197

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: sales tax, education funding, construction, Aitkin Public Schools, tax exemption, refundable credit, HF148, use of force training, deadly force, peace officer training, police training, law enforcement, POST Board, Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training, scenario-based training, de-escalation, defensive tactics, force-on-force training, stress management, officer wellness

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• Paul. Eight years of that was on SWAT.
• </c><01:24:48.200><c> Paul.</c><01:24:49.160><c> Eight</c> I was a 30-year cop in St. Paul.
• Paul.

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy