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US
Transcript Highlights:
- He received a B.S. in mathematics from Stanford and a J.D. from Yale, which means he's very smart and
- He's thoughtful, he's smart. I enthusiastically endorsed this man.
Keywords:
John Eisenberg, assistant attorney general, national security, China Initiative, Department of Justice, judicial authority, executive actions, nomination hearing
Summary:
The committee meeting primarily involved discussions around key nominations and pressing legal issues pertaining to the Department of Justice. Notable discussions included the nomination of John Eisenberg for assistant attorney general for national security, where concerns over the revival of the China Initiative were raised. Senators expressed significant apprehensions regarding previous actions taken under this initiative and its implications for national security. Additionally, there were critiques of the broader implications of executive actions that challenge judicial authority, aligning with ongoing dialogues about the integrity of the judiciary and executive oversight.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Yesterday, the students from Jefferson High School presented alongside me a smart living bill.
- Oh, Barney Bishop waves in support from Florida Smart Justice Alliance.
Summary:
The Education and Employment Committee heard and passed HB 921, which adds cursive writing to required instruction for grades 2 through 5 and requires students to demonstrate proficiency by the end of fifth grade. The bill sponsor argued cursive is important for historical literacy, everyday signatures, and possible early identification of learning differences. Opponents and several members supported teaching cursive but objected to the testing/proficiency requirement, saying students and teachers are already overburdened and that reading cursive is not currently part of the standards. Some members also raised concerns about fairness to charter schools and the bill’s application only to public schools. Despite those concerns, the bill passed 21-0 and was reported favorable.
The committee then took up PCS for HB 1405, a major rewrite of Florida’s juvenile prevention and truancy statutes in Chapter 984, covering children in need of services/families in need of services. The bill updates definitions and procedures, strengthens truancy intervention, requires earlier and more detailed school reporting, adds parent involvement through child study teams, allows virtual participation, and sets review timelines for shelter placement. Sponsors said the goal is prevention and family support rather than punishment, with court involvement only after school-based intervention. Members asked about school compliance, court capacity, parent accountability, and whether all counties have child study teams; the sponsors said the bill expects CSTs in every school and can escalate cases to court and, if needed, to prosecutors for noncompliant parents.
Public testimony on the juvenile justice bill was supportive, including from the Department of Juvenile Justice, youth services groups, and juvenile justice advocates. In debate, members praised the modernization effort and the emphasis on early intervention and family participation, while also noting the bill’s size and suggesting further attention to attendance thresholds. The PCS for HB 1405 was then approved unanimously and reported favorable. The committee adjourned after completing its agenda.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Peter Licote, president of Texas Rail Advocates, a Dallas-based grassroots nonprofit, we support the smart
- Senate Bill 1555 is a smart investment that will improve mobility and strengthen our economy.
Keywords:
transportation, TxDOT, Texas Department of Transportation, road projects, highways, infrastructure, bridge construction, interchanges, corridor improvements, road widening, railroad grade separation, sound barrier, unified transportation program, legislative notice, project prioritization, capital projects, state highway system, Farm-to-Market Roads, San Antonio, Harris County
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Mar 10th, 2025
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- But what was going on was unconscionable, but it was smart, I guess, from a business planning perspective
- Smart in business sometimes is not good for Texas taxpayers.
Keywords:
water rights, treaty compliance, Rio Grande, agriculture, drought, international water, Texas water supply, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, TPWD, harvest reports, wildlife harvest data, public information act, open records, confidentiality, hunter privacy, angler data, game animals, game birds, fur-bearing animals, nongame animals
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs met without a quorum at first, then later established quorum and proceeded with testimony and votes. Senate Bill 1248, by Chair Perry, was explained as a narrow Open Records Act exception to protect harvest report location data collected through Texas Parks and Wildlife’s digital tagging system. Support testimony came from Matt Wagner of the Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society, who said the bill would protect private land and sensitive biological information while preserving useful wildlife data. No one testified against the bill, and it was left pending until later in the meeting.
The committee then heard Senate Concurrent Resolution 13, which urges the State Department and the International Boundary and Water Commission to press Mexico to comply with the 1944 Water Treaty and deliver its share of Rio Grande water. Senator Hinojosa, farmers, municipal officials, and other witnesses described severe water shortages in South Texas, low reservoir levels, crop losses, the closure of the Valley sugar industry, and the need for alternative supplies such as desalination, reuse, and drainage-runoff projects. Members also discussed treaty enforcement, regional drought, and the role of cartels and Mexican water storage, while emphasizing that Texas must also invest in its own water infrastructure.
The committee also considered Senate Bill 740, which the committee substitute amended to require the Public Utility Commission to adopt a standardized application form for system improvement charges and complete related rulemaking by September 1, 2026, applying only to applications filed on or after that date. Members discussed concerns about water wholesalers using the process to delay cases and drive up costs, and the need for more transparency and PUC resources. The committee voted to adopt the substitute and report SB 740 favorably. After returning to the earlier items, the committee voted SB 1248 out favorably and recommended it for the local and uncontested calendar, and voted SCR 13 out favorably as well. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Waving support, Barney Bishop, Florida Smart Justice Alliance. Any more public testimony?
- My name is Barney Bishop, with Florida Smart Justice Alliance.
Summary:
The Committee on Commerce and Tourism met with a quorum present and considered several bills. It first took up SB 232 on debt collection, where the sponsor explained a strike-all amendment and the committee adopted a Gruters amendment clarifying that email communications may be sent at any hour while other off-hours communications remain restricted. Testimony was sharply divided on a proposed change from “any person” to “debt collector,” with consumer advocates, legal aid, and the Florida Justice Association warning it would narrow Florida’s consumer protections, while supporters said the bill and amendment would address ambiguity affecting businesses. After debate, the committee rejected the broader amendment, adopted the email-only clarification, and reported CS for SB 232 favorably by roll call vote.
The committee then heard and unanimously reported favorably CS for SB 126, which would allow prescription hearing aids to be sold and distributed by mail after a Florida-licensed audiologist or hearing aid specialist conducts the required examination, including remotely through telehealth. Supporters said the bill would improve access and reduce barriers for seniors and others with hearing loss, and no opposition was heard. The committee also heard SB 600 and SB 602 on manufacturing, which would create and fund a statewide Office of Manufacturing, a promotional campaign, workforce grants, and related fees; multiple industry and economic development groups appeared in support, and both bills were reported favorably.
Next, the committee considered CS for SB 92 on hit-and-run accountability in vehicle repair shops. The sponsor described the bill as a response to rising hit-and-run incidents and explained that repair shops would have to complete a transaction form or retain a crash report for certain repairs, with a clarifying amendment adopted without objection. Prosecutors and law enforcement supporters said the bill would help identify offenders, while auto dealer representatives argued it could impose burdens and penalties on repair shops. The committee nevertheless reported CS for SB 92 favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 412, the Motorized Wheelchair Right to Repair Act, which would require manufacturers to provide repair manuals, diagnostic tools, and parts to owners and independent repair providers under fair and reasonable terms. Disability advocates and wheelchair users testified that repair delays can leave users stranded for weeks or months, and the committee reported the bill favorably by roll call vote before adjourning.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
February 11, 2025 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- excited about the Florida job growth funding because this will allow us to expand our offerings to smart
- Expand our offerings to smart automation, foundations in semiconductor technology, virtual reality, augmented
Summary:
The Careers and Workforce Subcommittee heard a panel discussion focused on how Florida schools and colleges are exposing students to in-demand careers in manufacturing, semiconductors, transportation, and related fields, and how they are building pathways from middle school through postsecondary training. Panelists from Seminole County Public Schools, Lake Technical College/Lake County Schools, and St. Petersburg College described their career academies, dual enrollment options, industry certifications, and partnerships with employers, local governments, and state colleges. They emphasized early career awareness, counseling, and parent outreach as key to helping students understand technical education as a viable and prestigious path.
Seminole County highlighted 51 career and professional education academies and new offerings in agricultural biotechnology, global finance, firefighting, and planned aerospace engineering. Lake County described Lake Technical College’s programs, strong completion and placement outcomes, and three partnerships: a flexible-day high school/workforce model at Lincoln Park Education Center, the Lake Works pathway collaboration with Lake Sumter State College, and a Transportation Innovation Hub with the City of Tavares that trains students on municipal vehicles and serves multiple local governments. St. Petersburg College discussed its manufacturing and engineering technology programs, including semiconductor processing, mechatronics, soldering, and clean-room training, along with new grant-funded expansion at its Midtown campus.
Members asked about wages, the semiconductor workforce, how to change perceptions of technical education, how parents are engaged, and how Bright Futures CAPE and Gold Seal scholarships are communicated. Witnesses said school counselors, CTE teachers, parent nights, and district communications are used to promote these options, and that many students can earn strong wages through short-term certifications or two-year degrees. Lake Technical College also raised concerns about workforce funding not keeping pace with teacher pay increases and inflation, noting that funding covers only about 80% of what it earns and tuition has remained unchanged for 18 years. The meeting ended with members praising the programs, and the subcommittee adjourned without any vote or formal action beyond rising and adjournment.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Transportation (2-11-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- We think that his foresight was smart, that more training is a good thing, but we just feel like we're
- We think that his foresight was smart, that more training is a good thing, but we just feel like we're
Keywords:
Roll Call 00:30
HB 15 Discussion 04:24
HB 15 Vote 07:13
HB 161 Discussion 10:05
Hb 161 Vote 19:34, 958, all
Summary:
The House Transportation Committee held its first meeting of the 2025 session, established a quorum, welcomed new members and staff, and reviewed basic committee procedures, including phone silence, speaking through the chair, and the 24-hour amendment rule. The chair then moved to the agenda, which consisted of two bills.
House Bill 15, sponsored by Representative Rudy, would lower Kentucky’s learner’s permit age to 15 to match surrounding states. Supporters said it would give parents more choice and help young drivers get licensed earlier; one member explained her yes vote by describing strong support from middle school students. The bill passed the committee with favorable expression, with Representative Lehman voting no and others voting yes.
House Bill 161, sponsored by Representative Jackson, would allow third-party entities to process driver’s license renewals, not initial licenses. Jackson said the goal was to improve access after the state reduced renewal locations from county offices to regional centers, creating long travel times and long waits, especially for rural and older residents. He said the third-party model could be used by approved businesses or agencies, with an average added fee of about $2 to $5, and that it would still require the same vision-screening process. Members asked about Real ID renewals, timing, local testing options, and eye exam requirements. The bill also received favorable expression, and the committee adjourned after completing the agenda.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Cmte on Rules - Subcommittee on the Federal Impact on Minnesotans and Economic Stability - 10/30/25
Transcript Highlights:
- But the smart thing to do is just negotiate as we've done here. when you have need votes from somebody
- But the smart thing to do is just negotiate as we've done here. when you have need votes from somebody
- But the<00:52:42.400><c> smart</c><00:52:42.720><c> thing</c><00:52:42.800><c> to</c><00:52:43.040><c
- to do is just negotiate the smart thing to do is just negotiate as<00:52:45.359><c> we've</c><00:52:
- </c> know that there are now serious smart know that there are now serious smart professionals<01:26:
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- And so I think it would be smart once again to urge the body as we try to... 6 says a baby step on relief
- And so I think it would be smart once again to urge the body as we try to...
- think</c><00:38:05.760><c> it</c><00:38:05.840><c> would</c><00:38:06.000><c> be</c><00:38:06.160><c> smart
- And so I think it would be smart that.
- And so I think it would be smart once<00:38:06.800><c> again</c><00:38:07.200><c> to</c><00:38:07.280
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Next is Scott Smart. morning good morning chair roads and morning good morning chair roads and members
- I'm Scott Smart, testifying on my own behalf.
- 19.000><c> Scott</c> Council uh in opposition next is Scott Council uh in opposition next is Scott smart
- </c><00:19:32.760><c> testifying</c><00:19:33.400><c> on</c> committee I'm Scott smart testifying on
- committee I'm Scott smart testifying on my<00:19:33.760><c> own</c><00:19:34.520><c> behalf</c><00:19
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several Judiciary-related measures. SB 94 would increase the mandatory minimum jail term for a first knowing or intentional violation of a temporary restraining order from 48 to 72 hours. The Office of the Public Defender and the Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence opposed the bill, arguing the current penalty is effective, the measure treats very different conduct the same, and the mental health assessment language is unclear and could be harmful or misapplied. Some other testifiers were listed in support or opposition, but no vote was taken.
SB 15 would raise the real property exemption amount for attachment or execution. The Hawaiʻi Financial Services Association offered comments rather than opposition, suggesting the bill should be clarified as applying to creditor claims rather than property taxes and possibly limited to a primary residence, with restrictions on frequency of use. Committee discussion focused on how the exemption would affect unsecured creditors, the role of recorded mortgages and judgment liens, and whether the bill should instead establish a clearer homestead-style exemption. The bill drew both support and comments, with no action taken during the hearing.
The committee also took testimony on SB 117, which would protect people making sexual misconduct claims from defamation suits unless made with malice; SB 121, a constitutional amendment to give the Senate more time to confirm judicial appointments; SB 14, a reapportionment amendment tied to the decennial census and resident population; SB 175, which would raise the mandatory retirement age for judges and justices from 70 to 75; SB 173, creating a three-year pilot program for free child care for minor children of parties and witnesses attending First Circuit court hearings; and SB 261, increasing juror pay from $30 to $50 per day. Testimony on these measures was generally supportive in the case of SB 175, SB 173, and SB 261, with some opposition on SB 14 and SB 117. On SB 173 and SB 261, committee members asked questions about practical implementation, and on SB 261 the State Bar Association said the increase was overdue and intended to encourage jury participation.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The hangers were originally built for the locked F94 aircraft, which were shorter in length and height
- The hangers were originally built for the locked F94 aircraft, which were shorter in length and height
- summer at Historic Fort Snelling in the shops building, one of them pulled the door shut and got locked
- summer at Historic Fort Snelling in the shops building, one of them pulled the door shut and got locked
- :49.760><c> one</c> Fort Snelling in the shops building, one of them pulled the door shut and got locked
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (04/22/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- They have paid for it prepaid for it and they're locked into it. Is the bill say that?
- paid for it prepaid for it<00:46:44.560><c> and</c><00:46:44.880><c> they're</c><00:46:45.200><c> locked
- </c><00:46:46.800><c> Is</c><00:46:46.960><c> the</c> it and they're locked into it.
- Is the it and they're locked into it. Is the bill<00:46:47.359><c> say</c><00:46:47.599><c> that?
- themselves into decadesl long locking themselves into decadesl long obligations<01:16:53.679><c> that
Summary:
The committee held a public hearing on Senate Bill 25, which would allow New Hampshire state-chartered credit unions to choose, by member vote, to compensate their board members. Prime sponsor Senator Dan Innis said the bill is enabling only, does not require compensation, and is intended to align New Hampshire with other states that already permit this. He argued that credit union board service now requires more time and expertise, and that compensation could help attract stronger candidates and improve governance.
Representatives from the Cooperative Credit Union Association and St. Mary’s Bank testified in support. They said the change would not create salaries, but could cover modest compensation or reimbursements such as daycare, education, cybersecurity, or accounting training. They emphasized that credit unions remain nonprofit and member-driven, that board members must be credit union members and elected by members, and that any compensation decision would be made by the membership at an annual meeting or through the credit union’s voting process. Witnesses also said the bill would help with recruitment and retention, especially as credit union operations have become more complex and digital, and noted that similar authority exists in 16 other states, including Rhode Island.
Committee members asked about the historical reason credit unions were excluded, the amount and structure of compensation, whether there would be a cap, and how voting would work. Witnesses said the bill does not set a statutory maximum, but in practice the amount would be disclosed to members and set through the vote; they also described St. Mary’s Bank’s ballot process and said proxy or ballot procedures depend on each credit union’s bylaws. One witness noted that federally chartered credit unions are subject to different limits. After testimony and questions, the chair closed the public hearing on Senate Bill 25 and then moved on to Senate Bill 26.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Public Works and Highways (03/18/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Once FAA receives that, they will lock it in for one year, and we will use that CIP to help program this
- about</c><00:34:21.200><c> one</c><00:34:21.440><c> year</c><00:34:22.200><c> maybe</c> only will lock
- to the FAA once FAA receives that they to the FAA once FAA receives that they will<00:34:44.079><c> lock
- 45.240><c> year</c><00:34:46.240><c> and</c><00:34:46.399><c> we</c><00:34:46.560><c> will</c> will lock
- it in for one year and we will will lock it in for one year and we will use<00:34:47.320><c> that</c
Summary:
The committee held a public hearing and work session on House Bill 25A, the capital improvements appropriations bill, which Representative David Mills said was based on Governor Ayotte’s budget and included appropriations for capital improvements and extensions of prior appropriation lapses. The hearing drew testimony on several requested additions to the bill, with the chair noting the unusually large turnout and moving quickly through speakers. No questions were taken on the initial bill presentation, and the public hearing on HB 25A was later closed.
The Community College System of New Hampshire asked for an additional $2.6 million, including $800,000 for IT infrastructure, $1.3 million for critical maintenance, and $500,000 for energy management systems. The witness said the money would address cybersecurity and online learning needs, replace failing boilers and a roof at several campuses, and prevent costly damage such as frozen pipes. The New Hampshire Veterans Home requested $1.5 million for ADA compliance and safety improvements, including floor replacement and wider doors, citing an upcoming VA inspection and the importance of preserving federal funding.
Testimony also focused on career and technical education and airport funding. Milford CTE sought to keep $9.9 million in the budget for renovations after a local vote fell short, explaining the project had been scaled down from an earlier $60 million concept and that the school board wanted another chance to seek voter approval. On aviation, Concord, the New Hampshire Municipal Association, and Department of Transportation representatives urged restoring state matching funds for FAA airport grants, saying roughly $3.6 million in state money would leverage about $62 million to $65 million in federal funds for safety and infrastructure projects at public airports. Committee members asked about project selection, matching requirements, and the airport priority process, and witnesses said the program is driven by FAA-approved capital improvement plans and safety needs rather than business-return rankings.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm not locked into 1.5 acres. If the committee says we'd like to have two acres, fine.
- the those who need it the most<01:10:40.679><c> I'm</c><01:10:40.800><c> not</c><01:10:41.080><c> locked
- into</c><01:10:41.920><c> 1.5</c><01:10:42.679><c> Acres</c><01:10:43.600><c> if</c> most I'm not locked
- <01:18:15.960><c> I</c><01:18:16.120><c> have</c><01:18:16.280><c> additional</c><01:18:16.719><c> lock
- </c><01:18:17.120><c> value</c> assets if I have additional lock value assets if I have additional lock
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- /c><01:17:15.520><c> is</c><01:17:16.040><c> totally</c><01:17:17.040><c> um</c><01:17:17.639><c> locked
- </c> Don't know if bail is totally, um, locked in.
- And so we have people locked up; it's a life sentence, and some of those people don't belong there.
- </c><01:25:07.239><c> up</c><01:25:07.520><c> it's</c> do and so we have people locked up it's do and
- so we have people locked up it's a<01:25:07.760><c> it's</c><01:25:07.880><c> a</c><01:25:08.000><c>
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- We have locked down our P1 capacity. It's not going anywhere.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Clerk: Locked machine, called the roll. Sixty-six present, four absent.
Summary:
The House convened with 66 members present, approved the journal, and received committee reports noting the enrollment of House Concurrent Resolution 22 and the printing and committee referrals for House Joint Memorial 11 and House Bills 520-531. The chamber then moved through first reading of several new bills, including transportation measures on motor vehicle identity verification, registration and validation stickers, driver training, and transportation funding; local government bills on agricultural pests and open meeting public comment; and state affairs bills on governmental flags and temporary administrative rules. All of these new bills were referred for printing and further committee review.
During third reading, the House granted unanimous consent to return House Bill 489 to the Judiciary and Rules Administration Committee so it could be replaced with a different version, and to hold House Bill 493 on the Third Reading Calendar for one legislative day. No floor votes were taken on the substantive bills in this transcript.
The remainder of the meeting consisted of announcements recognizing visitors and groups at the Capitol, including ISU nursing students pursuing CRNA degrees, Idaho nurse practitioners, Capstone Student Legislature homeschool students, Nampa Councilwoman Debbie Skog, and University of Idaho Aggie Con students. Members also announced upcoming caucus and committee meetings, including a tax conformity caucus, and the House adjourned by motion until 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, clerk will lock the machine and record the roll.
Summary:
The House convened, completed roll call with 66 members present, and opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The House then approved the journal from the first legislative day and received House Concurrent Resolution 20 from the Senate, which was referred to the Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee for enrolling. It also approved a list of House attaches for the 68th Legislature’s second regular session, after which the attaches were sworn in.
During announcements, members were told that respectful workplace training was mandatory that afternoon, with additional optional events noted for a majority caucus presentation by Convention of States and a joint House-Senate Bible study the next morning. One member used personal privilege to discuss the U.S. Supreme Court case involving Idaho’s law on women’s sports, praising Idaho’s role in defending women’s athletics and expressing confidence in the state’s position. Leadership also noted committee meeting cancellations and upcoming meetings, including Education, Revenue and Taxation, and JFAC.
No substantive floor legislation was debated beyond the journal approval and referral of HCR 20. The House then adopted a motion to adjourn and recessed until 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- They tighten accountability, protect local autonomy, and lock in the guardrails that each of you have
Summary:
The Senate Business and Commerce Committee met with a quorum and considered several House bills. House Bill 111 was taken up as a committee substitute; members briefly discussed what entities the bill would apply to, and the committee substitute was adopted and reported favorably to the full Senate by a 6-5 vote. House Bill 150, relating to the Texas Cyber Command, received extensive explanation of a revised committee substitute that made the command a standalone state agency, allowed flexible state partnerships, preserved vendor neutrality, added emergency purchasing guardrails and reporting, protected existing confidentiality laws, limited monitoring to contracted entities, and clarified coordination with law enforcement rather than direct prosecution. The substitute was adopted and HB 150 was reported favorably 11-0.
The committee also reported House Bill 2517 favorably without debate, 10 ayes and 1 present not voting. House Bill 2963 was considered with a committee substitute that added a definition of “power sports vehicle” and exempted those items from the right-to-repair bill; the substitute was adopted and the bill was reported favorably, with a recommendation for the local and uncontested calendar. House Bill 3520 was reported favorably by a 7-4 vote, and House Bill 5435 was reported favorably 11-0 and also recommended for the local and uncontested calendar.
After completing the votes, the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider certain pending nominations. Apr 29th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Finance Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- partners are starting to discuss trade agreements that would actually exclude the United States and lock
Keywords:
nominations, William Kimmett, Kenneth Keyes, Commerce Department, Tax Policy, economic agenda, trade, tax cuts, public testimony
Summary:
This meeting of the committee was centered around the consideration of nominations for two key positions: William Kimmett as Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade and Kenneth Keyes as Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy at the Treasury Department. Members were given the opportunity to provide remarks on the nominees, with discussions revealing contrasting views on their potential impact on U.S. economic policy. While some members expressed support for the nominees, highlighting their qualifications and expertise, others voiced strong opposition, arguing that their confirmation would further a harmful economic agenda that favors billionaires over average Americans. Senator Wyden, the ranking member, emphasized concerns about trade chaos and the detrimental effects on workers and businesses across the country.