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• So, no surprise, it's a red alert that 49% of health councils are focusing on behavioral health.
• The council has launched this year in collaboration with their county EMS for a medical alert program
• And so when there's an emergency and the medical alert button.
• getting The turquoise envelope, and so health councils told the elders there, if you're getting a blue
• That's where the medical alert program that they are leading, the health council is leading in Katron

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• children are... grandchildren who would have Bailey's curly hair, his cute smirky smile, or his twinkling blue
• Half a blue pill, which I later came to find out looked exactly like a pharmaceutical-grade blue M30
• My son had consumed what he thought was a blue M30 oxycodone pill, but in fact had—unknowingly, I repeat
• Within a minute, he went from being blue and pulseless to being wide awake.
• President Trump has always backed the blue, elected officials like myself.

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• This is to use outdoor warning sirens, which could be coupled with the new technology of phone alerts
• Not turning it off at night, just know how to turn off the alert.
• standing with their lobbyist, who claims to represent rural counties, even though he gives to Act Blue
• good or bad, or they think that they're good or bad for the community and then provide those... bill alerts

Bills: SB2, SB3, SB5, SB9, SB10, SB14, SB16, SB18, SB34, SB6, SB7, SB8, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB15, SB 2, SB 3, SB 5, SB 9, SB 10, SB 14, SB 16, SB 18, SB 34, SB 6, SB 7, SB 8, SB 11, SB 12, SB 13, SB 15, SB 17, SB 4, SB1, SB2, SB3, SB5, SB9, SB10, SB14, SB16, SB18, SB34, SB6, SB7, SB8, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB15, SB17, SB4

Keywords: flooding, public safety, outdoor warning sirens, disaster preparedness, emergency response, flood warning, outdoor sirens, local government, safety measures, flood management, emergency preparedness, municipal safety, disaster response, disaster relief, emergency funding, Meteorological forecasting, local government assistance, training facilities, hemp regulation, consumable products

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• our state officer team to talk about the industry that puts the food on our table and to serve the blue
• through the peanut rows and the cotton stalks and eagerly awaiting the day that I got to put on this blue
• The blue corduroy jacket, which represents the student organization, is likely the most recognizable
• Various stores had them tested by a lab here in Florida, and, spoiler alert, they're all marijuana.

Summary: The Committee on Agriculture heard a presentation from Florida FFA state officers Gabby Howell and Macy Jordan, who described FFA and agricultural education as a three-part model of classroom instruction, supervised agricultural experience, and leadership development. They highlighted FFA membership growth, Florida’s more than 60,000 members, industry certifications, and state funding that allows all agriculture education students to participate at no cost. Members praised the students and the organization’s role in developing future agricultural leaders. The committee then took up SB 438, which would regulate hemp and hemp extract products, including THC-infused beverages, by adding testing, labeling, retail location, age, and event restrictions, along with penalties and $2 million for testing equipment. Senator Burton said the bill is intended to address public safety, prevent products with illegal THC levels from reaching consumers, and respond to the governor’s prior veto concerns, especially store location and regulation. An amendment clarifying final batch testing was adopted without objection. Testimony was mixed. Supporters, including beverage distributors, law enforcement, and some hemp beverage businesses, backed regulation and said the bill would improve safety and clarity, though some asked for changes to avoid treating specialty beverage retailers like liquor stores. Opponents and some hemp industry representatives argued the bill was too restrictive, would hurt small businesses, and could push products into the black market; they also objected to THC limits, event restrictions, and the proposed regulatory structure. After debate, the committee voted 6-0 to report CS for SB 438 favorably.

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• collar<00:15:00.959> working<00:15:01.440> class<00:15:01.720> tax the new blue
• collar working class tax the new blue collar working class tax cuts<00:15:02.680> that<00:15:
• This would help contractors more quickly alert Federal agencies about vulnerabilities, which could avoid
• This would help contractors more quickly alert Federal agencies about vulnerabilities, which could avoid
• The bill would help contractors more quickly alert Federal agencies about vulnerabilities, which could

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 3, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• We're going to send you a little blue dot to unmute yourself.
• Okay, you're going to receive... the little blue box. There we go. Okay, we can hear you now.
• Alert. No kings. And I've got a question. I need you to repeat something for me, Mr. Bledsoe.
• Here comes the blue ball. There we go. Can you hear me? I can. Perfect, we can hear you.
• We just sent you the little blue link of help. There you go. Perfect. Can you hear me?

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• The ceiling is kind of like dark blue, and if you've been there, it's all full of constellations, so
• Before we go to Christian, I'll just alert testifiers that we have 12 bills to get through today.
• 00:02:08.399> if<00:02:08.479> you've<00:02:08.640> been is kind of like dark blue
• if you've been is kind of like dark blue if you've been there<00:02:09.440> it's<00:02:09.599
• <00:03:40.920> testifiers<00:03:41.599> that that I'll just uh alert testifiers that

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Marla Shodes, registered lobbyist for Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico, and we also stand in opposition
• The mission of Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico is to help members access quality affordable care
• registered lobbyist for Prime Therapeutics, a pharmacy benefits manager owned by 19 not-for-profit Blue
• Cross and Blue Shield plans.
• At this point, so Senators, Madam Chair, Senator, could I suggest that you Work with Blue Cross and those

Bills: SB20, SB53, SB86, SB96, SB129

Keywords: prior authorization, pharmacy benefits manager, PBM, health insurer, prescription drugs, step therapy, formulary, auto-adjudication, electronic portal, appeals, medical necessity, serious mental illness, mental health, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, substance use disorder, addiction treatment, cancer, autoimmune disorder

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• Compare that to the blue dotted line, which represents what was expected in the last forecast.
• This alerted us that they have over-distributed to us based on the assumption that more production was
• That is reflected in the bar chart to your left in the blue piece of that chart, and it indicates that
• If you'll turn to pages 14 and 15, on page 15 we have the stress test here and the Blue or the bottom
• , highlighted in blue.

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• Bakofsky: SURE AND IT MIGHT BE MISLEADING THE WAY WE SET UP HERE BUT THE DARK BLUE BAR IS THE MOST RECENT
• KIND OF SEE WHERE ONE CARRIER REALLY HELD THE MARKET IN 2021 AND YOU SEE IF YOU LOOK AT THE DARKER BLUE
• Young: HAVE YOU ISSUED ANY ADVISORIES ARE PUBLIC ALERTS TO HELP CONSUMERS UNDERSTAND WHAT'S COMING WITH

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• I've seen the bloody and bruised marks on direct support professionals left by my son. the blue gloves
• The areas marked in blue are counties with at least one pregnancy. are participating in the Thriving
• My daughter has Blue Cross Blue Shield as her primary insurance, and then she has Medicaid as her secondary
• So Blue Cross, I think last year, billed out with something over $600,000 that Blue Cross paid.
• And then also, they paid our out-of-pocket for Blue Cross, which I believe is around $7,000.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• And I think there's many want to prove that the Florida Mellow Medal of Valor in Blue Red Heart medal
• is exposed. 2 blood were not pathogen potentially by an inmate making sure that they can get that alert
• We'll take up Tab 9 Cs for SB 500 on Spectrum Alert by Senator Avila.
• Chairman and Senators SB 500 establishes and implements the Spectrum Alert standardized system by the
• with ASD which is compatible with existing alert systems.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• We do see that if there is a bad red sign posted in a blue sign location, police officers often don't
• I appreciate your testimony, but this is the first time I've heard red sign and blue sign.
• What's the definition of blue? Yes sir, my apologies.
• Sell 51% or more of your gross receipts for the on-site consumption of alcohol, that would make you a blue
• Whereas the blue signs, which actually became defunct in 21 after constitutional carry, are signs that

Bills: HB259

Keywords: redistricting, Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission, Texas Legislature, elections, district boundaries, voter representation

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• They're all circled with a blue square around them.
• They're all circled with a blue square around them.
• It's a blue and white sort of crosshatch dot.
• So it goes into that blue barrel.
• So it goes into that blue barrel, and then with that is spelled up, where does that blue barrel then

Summary: The committee first heard a presentation from the Environment Department on PFAS contamination in private wells in La Cienega, Santa Fe County. Staff said the plume likely came from historic use of firefighting foam associated with airport and National Guard fire-training activities, with possible additional contribution from septic systems and consumer products. They described the contamination as affecting about 200 private wells, the short-term response of providing residential filters through a $2 million legislative appropriation, and ongoing work to define the plume’s full extent, identify responsible parties, and consider longer-term regional water solutions. Members asked about filter costs, replacement schedules, disposal of used cartridges, follow-up testing, health studies, and whether cleanup or containment had begun; the department said cleanup would follow once the plume is fully mapped and that DOH is soliciting interest in a blood study. The committee also discussed the need to track disposal of PFAS filters and the possibility of broader statewide capacity for similar work. The committee then took up abandoned uranium mine cleanup. NMED and EMNRD staff reviewed the new uranium mine reclamation program created by HB 164, the state dashboard tracking sites, and the FY26 appropriation of $20 million for neglected contaminated sites, of which $12 million is being used for neglected uranium mines and the remainder for other contaminated sites. They said six contractors were hired, three priority sites in Grant County are moving forward quickly, and additional sites are being prepared for possible FY27 work. Members pressed for details on how funds are spent, why the revolving fund remains unfunded, how federal, state, tribal, and landowner requirements are coordinated, where contaminated material will be moved, and whether cleanup could also address homes built with contaminated materials. Staff said the work is governed by multiple regulatory layers, that the state is seeking an additional $25 million for FY27-FY28 plus a time extension, and that partnerships with tribes would require longer-term agreements. The committee also discussed federal cleanup efforts and the new Good Samaritan law, with members urging stronger advocacy for New Mexico sites, including tribal lands, and asking whether the Attorney General should pursue legal action against federal parties responsible for legacy contamination. Staff explained that some sites are already covered by settlement funds tied to responsible parties, while neglected sites are those with no responsible party and no other cleanup program. The committee then heard from EMNRD on Class VI carbon sequestration primacy. Staff said New Mexico currently has no operating Class VI wells, about 27 Class II acid-gas injection wells are operating, and only a small number might be candidates for conversion. They explained that the state’s primacy application would require more public outreach than federal rules alone, and that cost estimates for post-injection site care are based on long planning horizons, with some costs borne by operators and some by the state after closure. No votes were taken on the substantive items discussed; the committee approved the prior meeting minutes and took a brief recess between presentations.

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• THIS REQUIRES LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ALLOW A DUS OR ACCESS ALERT DWELLING UNITS IN AREAS ZONED FOR SINGLE-FAMILY
• YOU CAN SEE THE BLUE BOXES, THIS IS AN EXAMPLE FOR A FUNGICIDE APPLICATION AND WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS SCENARIO

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• News and World Report and Niche with four blue ribbons schools and powerful reputation for excellence
• AB 1592. by posted relating to an alert system for dangerous plant and wildlife pests and disease administered

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• I also noticed that within the past week, Attorney General Andrea Campbell made a relevant post on blue
• sky, and I would like I think. and post on Blue Sky, and I would like to, I'd like to read an excerpt
• Just today, there was an emergency alert from Emberich about the compressor station in Weymouth.
• The bill does not impact everything in the blue box you see there, the ordinary street mains, most of
• which run under 10 The bill does not impact everything in the blue box you see there, the ordinary street

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on a wide range of late-file energy bills, with much of the discussion focused on battery storage siting, gas system expansion, propane consumer protections, gas workforce safety, and a Taunton home-rule petition on water rates for manufactured housing communities. Representative Sweeney urged support for H. 4689 and H. 4690, which would impose a moratorium and setback requirements for lithium battery storage facilities, citing fire risk, proximity to homes, and environmental concerns. Several local officials and residents from Oakham, Tewksbury, and other communities described proposed battery projects near homes, schools, wetlands, and conservation land, while industry and clean-energy advocates argued the bills would effectively block storage development and conflict with state energy goals and existing fire-safety standards. The committee also heard strong support for S. 2290/H. 3547, a bill to prevent gas expansion near environmental justice communities, from environmental justice advocates, municipal officials, and clean-energy groups. Testimony emphasized rising gas bills, the cost of new pipelines, methane and health impacts, and the need to avoid locking in long-term gas infrastructure costs. Witnesses also discussed related bills on gas workforce safety, gas shut-off valves, and gas meter replacement plans, with labor representatives supporting safety-focused measures and opposing changes they said would weaken inspections, while consumer and environmental advocates argued that some utility replacement practices are unnecessarily expensive and should be reined in to reduce ratepayer costs. Other testimony included support for H. 3518 on propane gas ratepayer protections, with the witness arguing for clearer contract terms and website price disclosure, and support for S. 2652, which would authorize Taunton to create a separate water billing rate for manufactured housing communities because residents there are effectively paying higher water costs through rent due to a single master meter. No committee votes or final actions were taken during the hearing, and members mostly asked brief clarifying questions or made no comment after testimony.

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• ..before litigation with Bank of Boston and Fleet Bank and settlements with dozens of other banks alerted
• maintains revenue without raising any taxes; and number three, to preserve dozens of good union jobs, blue-collar
• your district or service jobs at your local gaming venue, we ask that you continue to support good blue-collar
• And I'm not here testifying on their behalf, but I also sit on the Blue Cross Blue Shield Board, so I

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Revenue held a public hearing on H. 4975, Governor Healey’s bill to manage the impact of the federal “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OB3) on Massachusetts tax law and state revenues. Administration officials, led by Secretary of Administration and Finance Matt Gorowitz, said OB3 would otherwise reduce FY26 revenue by about $442 million and argued for a phased-in conformity approach that would preserve the current-year budget while still adopting selected federal business tax provisions over time. The proposal would phase in the research and experimental expenditure deduction first, delay other major corporate provisions for two years, extend the pass-through entity excise to income subject to the 4% surtax, add a one-year delay mechanism for future federal tax changes over $20 million, limit opportunity zone benefits to Massachusetts investments, and make smaller technical changes to DFML contributions and casino reporting thresholds. Committee members questioned the rationale for phasing in rather than fully decoupling, the effect on the budget if the bill did not pass, and the treatment of opportunity zones, the surtax, and future federal tax changes. Public testimony was split. MassBudget, Progressive Massachusetts, and several labor and public-sector groups urged the committee to permanently decouple from the federal corporate tax changes rather than delay them, arguing that the bill would still send state revenue to corporate tax breaks, often for investments outside Massachusetts, and that the state should protect funding for schools, health care, human services, and other public services. The Massachusetts Society of CPAs supported the administration’s timing and the research-and-development provisions, citing filing deadlines and the importance of certainty for businesses and startups. Business and tax experts also testified that rushed conformity can create revenue losses and that the governor’s review-and-delay framework was a prudent improvement, though some said decoupling should be the default if the Legislature does not act. Unite Here Local 26 testified against sections 3 and 4, which would raise the slot-machine jackpot reporting threshold from $1,200 to $2,000, arguing the current threshold helps with problem-gambling intervention, preserves slot attendant jobs, and generates revenue. Several union leaders, including the Massachusetts Teachers Association, AFT Massachusetts, SEIU 509, the Massachusetts Building Trades, the AFL-CIO, and 1199 SEIU, urged permanent decoupling, warning that OB3’s federal tax cuts and related spending reductions would worsen budget pressures, harm public services, and shift costs onto workers, patients, and schools. No votes were taken at the hearing.

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• So regular vessels are in blue.
• If you look at the graph on the right, that blue is the 2024 to 2041 summation of expected spending.
• frequent delays because it has to be instantaneous when things fail, which gives them less time to alert
• Do you have data about the cost that we're generating by not implementing repairs at that blue lowest
• Do you have data about the cost that we're generating by not implementing repairs at that blue lowest

Summary: The committee received a detailed staff presentation on Washington State Ferries’ capital needs, current fleet status, and long-range funding outlook. Staff described the current service pattern, ridership recovery since the pandemic, the aging fleet, and the state’s plan to add three new hybrid-electric Olympic-class vessels under the 2025 budget, with delivery expected around 2030-2032. Members also heard that the fleet is operating with no reserve vessel, that preservation time is below the desired level, and that terminal electrification and vessel conversion plans face timing, cost, and procurement risks. Questions focused on ridership trends, biofuel supply, design-risk allocation in vessel contracts, sequencing of terminal electrification with new vessel delivery, and the cost and feasibility of restoring international Sidney service, which would require a SOLAS-certified vessel. Staff then outlined ferry capital funding, saying recent spending and programmed needs are far above regular ferry-specific revenues and that the system relies on a mix of dedicated accounts, transportation package money, federal grants, and transfers. They said the near-term budget is balanced through 2027-29, but the longer-term capital outlook shows a shortfall of roughly $250 million to $300 million per biennium, with broader unmet needs much higher. The presentation estimated costs for future vessels, life extensions, terminal electrification, and additional Jumbo Mark II conversions, and noted that the current enacted plan does not fully fund fleet replacement, full electrification, or life extension of older vessels. Members asked for follow-up information on terminal seismic/environmental issues, contract options for additional vessels, and the timing and cost of alternative vessel designs. The committee then shifted to WSDOT maintenance and preservation. Pascoe Focktich described maintenance operations, including winter response, guardrail repair, facilities, equipment, and the effects of underfunding and inflation. He said most of the maintenance budget is fixed cost and labor, that material prices have risen sharply, and that many facilities are in poor condition with asbestos issues and deferred upkeep. He also noted growing guardrail damage, increasing pavement claims, and the burden of maintaining aging bridges and facilities. Members asked about prior planning for these needs, the role of asbestos, and whether more proactive sequencing could help budget decisions. Troy Suing then presented the highway preservation program, saying WSDOT is in the early stages of critical failure and has stretched preservation dollars as far as possible. He explained the distinction between pavement, bridge, and other highway asset preservation, said the department is largely reactive, and estimated that delaying work can make it three to five times more expensive later. He said about 40% of roadways are currently due or overdue for preservation, bridge conditions are nearing the federal poor-bridge threshold, and the department’s 10-year preservation need is about $8 billion. Members asked about the cost of deferring work, whether the department could do more if funded, how priorities are set, and whether other states face similar problems. Finally, Evan Grimm and Mike Fay briefed the committee on bridge strikes by overheight vehicles. They described recent incidents on I-90 near Cle Elum and SR 410 near White River, the damage and closures caused, and possible countermeasures such as public outreach, improved trip-planning tools, and a pilot warning system with sensors and flashing beacons. Fay explained the state’s financial recovery process for third-party damage, saying WSDOT recovers roughly $20 million per biennium and about 78% to 80% of billed damages, with money going to the motor vehicle fund. Members asked about prevention, insurance recovery, and whether the state uses claim data to inform future design or safety changes.

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• BU1, which is our blue collar workers, went to basically a single rate.
• BU1, which is our blue collar workers, went to basically a single rate.
• There are some exceptions, but by and large between white collar, blue collar jobs, they get generally
• There are some exceptions, but by and large between white collar, blue collar jobs, they get generally
• BU1, which is our blue collar workers, went to basically a single rate.

Keywords: 910, house, all