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• And then on tab 268, you'll see the appropriation for the Missouri Route 66 Centennial Commission.
• , Missouri is very fortunate to be able to host a national kickoff celebration for the Route 66 Centennial
• And the chairman of the Route 66 Centennial Commission has projected that the And the chairman of the
• Route 66 Centennial Commission has projected that the commission itself will have dollars remaining
• understanding that the Route 66 Commission will be able to utilize that funding for beyond the centennial

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The House Budget Committee heard the Department of Economic Development’s FY 2027 budget presentation, beginning with regional engagement, international trade, business recruitment, Delta Regional Authority dues, and the Missouri Partnership. Members praised the regional engagement teams and asked about foreign direct investment, overseas offices, and the Hawthorne Foundation’s public-private funding model. The department said Missouri Partnership is funded through the Economic Development Advancement Fund and private support, and that the Delta Regional Authority funds have helped generate millions for projects in southeast Missouri. Members also questioned lapses and spending authority in several lines, including regional engagement and TIF-related items, and the department explained that some lapses reflect federal timing and project-based reimbursement schedules. The committee then reviewed Business and Community Solutions items, including the Youth Apprenticeship Program, the Prospect Business Association, the Police Bill of Rights, tourism infrastructure, the Missouri downtown economic stimulus program (Modessa), and downtown revitalization preservation. Witnesses said several items were one-time appropriations now being reduced or removed, while others remain ongoing performance-based programs. Members pressed for updates on the Prospect Corridor and youth apprenticeship reimbursements, and the department said both are still in progress. The committee also discussed TIF funding, with members questioning the repeated appropriation amount and the department explaining that payments are tied to projected performance under certificates of approval. Community Solutions testimony covered CDBG, disaster recovery, federal stimulus funds, Missouri Main Street, and the Missouri Community Service Commission/AmeriCorps. The department said CDBG is used for infrastructure, demolition, and economic development in non-entitlement communities, while disaster recovery funds address unmet housing and infrastructure needs after storms and flooding. Members asked about federal lapse, eligible zip codes, overlap with housing tax credits, and whether federal funds can be used to match other federal funds; the department said CDBG is gap funding and that some federal matching is allowed depending on the program. The committee also heard that Missouri Main Street supports both new and existing Main Street efforts, including county-based models, and that AmeriCorps funds volunteerism projects in education, public safety, and disaster relief. Later testimony covered federal initiatives, Missouri Technology Corporation, semiconductor and pharmaceutical reshoring, SSBCI, and Missouri One Start. Members asked about the Highway MM corridor, Kenlock demolition, MTC’s reduced funding last year, and the active pharmaceutical ingredient reshoring item, which the department said supports the Advanced Pharmaceutical Innovation Center and existing Missouri companies. The committee also discussed the SSBCI program’s ARPA-based tranches and deadlines, with the department saying Missouri has already drawn down a second tranche and must meet an 80% expenditure threshold by December 2027 to access the third. Missouri One Start testimony emphasized customized training, community college partnerships, and a request to align the budget with statute; members praised the program’s effectiveness and asked for data on training demand and outcomes. The hearing ended in recess with the committee planning to resume later and then take public testimony on House Bill 2007.

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• On behalf of the Jewish Caucus, I rise in strong support of ACR 134, recognizing the centennial anniversary
• On behalf of the Jewish Caucus, I rise in strong support of ACR-134, recognizing the centennial anniversary
• Members, in honor of the centennial anniversary of Black History Month, the Legislative Black Caucus

Summary: The Assembly met with a quorum call at the start, then proceeded with Black History Month observances, including a libation ceremony, the Pledge of Allegiance, and remarks emphasizing remembrance, ancestry, and the importance of honoring Black history. The chamber also handled routine procedural matters, including dispensing with the journal, re-referring certain Senate budget items to the Budget Committee, and allowing guest introductions and other unanimous-consent requests. The main floor action was on Assembly Concurrent Resolution 134, recognizing Black History Month. Members from multiple caucuses spoke in support, highlighting the historical contributions of Black Americans, the ongoing effects of slavery and segregation, the need to protect voting rights and education, and the importance of solidarity across communities. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 74 co-authors were added. The Assembly also adopted Assembly Concurrent Resolution 132, declaring February 28 as Rare Disease Day. Members shared personal stories about ALS and other rare diseases, described barriers to diagnosis, treatment, and insurance coverage, and called for more research and support. The resolution received broad bipartisan support, with 71 co-authors added before adoption by voice vote. The chamber then recognized a series of Black History Month Unsung Heroes honorees, including community leaders, health professionals, advocates, and public servants, and later heard additional guest introductions. The meeting concluded with adjournments in memory of Peyton Trilling and John Jackson, followed by announcements and adjournment until February 26 at 9 a.m.

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• You know, for us having to travel back and forth between the Centennial Office Building over here, is
• As you've probably heard, our long-term plans for the Centennial Building is to demolish that building
• :03:27.680><c> forth</c><01:03:27.839><c> between</c><01:03:28.079><c> the</c><01:03:28.240><c> Centennial
• </c> back and forth between the Centennial back and forth between the Centennial office<01:03:28.960>
• building is to the Centennial building is to the recommendation<01:03:56.480><c> is</c><01:03:56.640

Bills: HF333, HF2712, HF1064, HF1069, HF1113, HF2207, HF204, HF2867, HF2924, HF746, HF1530, HF2587, HF1078

Keywords: HF333, Duluth, Lot D, redevelopment, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, bond proceeds, public infrastructure, seawall repair, utility connections, demolition, debris removal, transportation improvements, site preparation, soil correction, economic development, DEED, capital appropriation, general obligation bonds

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• And so when we're saying family farm, we're saying that basically the family—Centennial Farms, whatever—when
• saying that basically<00:10:05.519><c> the</c> basically the basically the family<00:10:07.839><c> Centennial
• </c><00:10:08.440><c> Farms</c><00:10:08.880><c> whatever</c><00:10:09.279><c> when</c> family Centennial
• Farms whatever when family Centennial Farms whatever when they<00:10:09.640><c> control</c><00:10:10.040

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We're expanding<00:21:42.440><c> to</c><00:21:42.560><c> Centennial</c><00:21:43.160><c> Field,</c><00
• :21:43.640><c> home</c><00:21:43.840><c> of</c> expanding to Centennial Field, home of expanding to Centennial
• </c><00:21:59.080><c> at</c><00:21:59.240><c> Centennial</c><00:21:59.760><c> Field.
• </c> 16th at 10:00 a.m. at Centennial Field. 16th at 10:00 a.m. at Centennial Field.

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• I'm proud I'm a proud member of the body I'm proud I'm a proud member of the Alabama semi Quin Centennial
• commission Alabama semi Quin Centennial commission Alabama semi Quin Centennial commission and I'd like
• our semi Quin opportunity to share about our semi Quin opportunity to share about our semi Quin Centennial
• July 4th 2026 thank you Centennial July 4th 2026 thank you Centennial July 4th 2026 thank you representative

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• serve as a representative of the Fifth Congressional District, reappointed; Karen McNeel Miller of Centennial
• Facilities Authority Board of Directors; Ross Duber of Colorado Springs; Karen McNeel Miller of Centennial
• Karen McNeel<01:15:57.120><c> Miller</c><01:15:57.440><c> of</c><01:15:57.679><c> Centennial.
• </c><01:15:58.239><c> Yolanda</c> McNeel Miller of Centennial. Yolanda McNeel Miller of Centennial.

Keywords: 981, all

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• <02:10:39.440><c> members</c><02:10:39.760><c> of</c><02:10:39.920><c> the</c><02:10:40.079><c> Centennial
• </c> welcoming uh members of the Centennial welcoming uh members of the Centennial City<02:10:40.880>
• Centennial was recently Derel Middleton.
• Centennial was recently ranked<02:10:58.079><c> number</c><02:10:58.320><c> one</c><02:10:58.560><c>
• c> in</c> Colorado by US News and World Report in Colorado by US News and World Report in 2526, Centennial

Keywords: 981, all

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• I took that long tunnel back to the Centennial only to find out the meeting was back here, so a little
• /c><00:37:01.520><c> back</c><00:37:01.640><c> to</c><00:37:01.839><c> the</c><00:37:02.119><c> Centennial
• </c><00:37:02.960><c> only</c> long tunnel back to the Centennial only long tunnel back to the Centennial

Keywords: 1183, house

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• distinct privilege and pleasure to acknowledge the presence of a group of outstanding students from Centennial
• distinct privilege and honor to acknowledge the presence of a group of outstanding students from Centennial

Keywords: 904, all

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• distinct privilege and pleasure to acknowledge the presence of a group of outstanding students from Centennial
• distinct privilege and honor to acknowledge the presence of a group of outstanding students from Centennial

Summary: The Senate opened with ceremonial activities, approval of the previous day’s journal, and adoption of Senate Resolution 8689 recognizing March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Senators spoke in strong support of the resolution, emphasizing the importance of inclusion, self-advocacy, family caregivers, and the principle of “nothing about us without us.” The resolution was adopted, and all members’ names were added as sponsors. The chamber also welcomed student visitors and later recognized individuals with developmental disabilities and caregivers in the gallery. The Senate then confirmed several gubernatorial appointments. Charles G. Knutzen was confirmed to the Workforce Education, Investment, Accountability, and Oversight Board by a 48-0 vote. Noah Scartvet was confirmed to the Gambling Commission by a 43-5 vote, and Kelly K. Foucai was confirmed to the Spokane Colleges Board of Trustees by a 48-0 vote. The Senate also considered and confirmed additional appointments while excusing several members from attendance during parts of the day. The chamber spent much of the meeting concurring in House amendments and passing a series of bills. Among the measures approved were bills dealing with clean energy exemptions for certain backup fossil fuel use, police data and body camera/ALPR distinctions, housing and rental assistance flexibility, creation of a cabinet-level Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs with Senate confirmation, school district interfund transfers under financial oversight, civic engagement and voting services, wildfire-resistant home-hardening materials, and technical corrections to prior tax and revenue legislation. Most of these bills passed with clear majorities, though some drew recorded opposition, including Second Substitute Senate Bill 6035 and Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 6113. The Senate also adopted a striking amendment and passed Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2325, creating a tourism self-supported assessment program. Supporters said the negotiated proposal would improve fiscal transparency and help fund statewide tourism promotion, while opponents raised concerns about the assessment structure. The bill passed after concurrence in the House amendments and final passage by a 43-5 vote. The Senate then returned to the fourth order of business and stood at ease for lunch and caucus.

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• Luneau is a concurrent resolution to commend Grambling State University upon the celebration of the Centennial
• Luneau is a concurrent resolution to commend Grambling State University upon the celebration of the Centennial
• concurrent resolution to commend and congratulate Grambling State University upon the celebration of the centennial

Bills: SR134, SR135, SR136, SR137, SR140, SR141, SR142, SCR75, SCR77, SCR12, HB75, HB1199, HB221, HCR89, HCR96, HCR103, HCR108, HCR58, HB9, HB177, HB181, HB198, HB202, HB223, HB225, HB387, HB398, HB457, HB459, HB540, HB591, HB616, HB766, HB775, HB783, HB797, HB895, HB906, HB950, HB975, HB1028, HB1052, HB1057, HB1076, HB1100, HB1139, HB1155, HB1160, HB1182, HB1186, HB1220, HB1222, HB1223, HB1224, HB1228, HB1231, HB1245, HB1256, SCR3, SB393, SB401, SB415, SB426, SB435, SB487, SB488, SB523, SB56, SB163, SB341, SB504, SB322, SCR9, SCR58, SB35, SB65, SB215, SB246, SB249, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB490, SB492, SB500, SB514, HCR27, HCR28, HCR66, HCR67, HCR72, HCR31, HCR47, HCR41, HB363, HB368, HB377, HB380, HB386, HB392, HB431, HB441, HB559, HB664, HB685, HB715, HB741, HB822, HB856, HB908, HB980, HB990, HB999, HB1010, HB1243, HB54, HB137, HB180, HB192, HB310, HB321, HB396, HB512, HB552, HB578, HB638, HB663, HB708, HB717, HB718, HB1009, HB1082, HB1104, HB1107, HB1198, HB1246, HB27, HB143, HB205, HB259, HB267, HB288, HB308, HB403, HB405, HB414, HB417, HB478, HB546, HB548, HB555, HB557, HB609, HB670, HB672, HB740, HB779, HB786, HB796, HB812, HB848, HB915, HB917, HB921, HB930, HB933, HB1095, HB1096, HB1103, HB1129, HB1154, HB1166, HB1187, HB1195, HB1230, HB316, HB511, HB799, HB1039, HB12, HB66, HB145, HB167, HB196, HB213, HB218, HB222, HB256, HB291, HB326, HB352, HB401, HB430, HB433, HB434, HB448, HB456, HB476, HB481, HB487, HB492, HB549, HB579, HB608, HB621, HB624, HB626, HB632, HB637, HB656, HB722, HB745, HB804, HB818, HB821, HB833, HB864, HB867, HB874, HB893, HB909, HB951, HB968, HB969, HB978, HB979, HB988, HB989, HB1001, HB1005, HB1007, HB1024, HB1032, HB1038, HB1050, HB1051, HB1056, HB1059, HB1077, HB1080, HB1081, HB1086, HB1108, HB1112, HB1153, HB1172, HB1173, HB1175, HB1192, HB1193, HB1204, HB1218, HB1242, HB1244, HB1249, HB1252, HB1254, HB17, HB36, HB41, HB47, HB73, HB126, HB133, HB140, HB159, HB166, HB211, HB226, HB271, HB324, HB337, HB351, HB399, HB571, HB712, HB723, HB726, HB750, HB759, HB844, HB966, HB1006, HB1018, HB1036, SB29, SB42, SB43, SB78, SB208, SB217, SB274, SB300, SB379, SB382, SB387, SB441, SB449, HB74, HB134, HB258, HB359, HB468, HB956, HB1117, SB149

Keywords: SR134, Senate Resolution 134, Isaac Herzenberg, Metairie Park Country Day School, Country Day, javelin, track and field, Class 2A, state championship, high school athletics, student athlete, Louisiana Senate commendation, honorary resolution, sports recognition, University of Nebraska, Baton Rouge, LSU Bernie Moore Track Stadium, sportsmanship, collegiate athletics, condolence resolution

Summary: The Senate met with 23 members present, opened with prayer and the pledge, and then took up a long calendar of resolutions and House bills. Early action included adopting numerous Senate resolutions, such as studies on the Upper Pontchartrain Basin, economic development boards, remote notarization, retirement system investments in China, and several commendations. The chamber also concurred in House Concurrent Resolutions on the Louisiana Maneuvers museum/trail study, roundabout education, plumbing code review, and economic ties with Taiwan, with most of these adopted unanimously or near-unanimously. A special recognition was also held for 2025-26 Teachers of the Year from Senate District 15. On the bill calendar, the Senate advanced a wide range of measures. Several bills dealt with education, public safety, and local government, including allowing virtual school students to participate in school activities, requiring mayoral training, updating rules for justice of the peace jurisdiction, and increasing penalties or fees in certain local matters. Other measures addressed health and human services, such as suicide prevention signage and 988 hotline placement on school IDs, Medicaid and provider payment rules, medical records fees for veterans, mental health protective custody procedures, and housing support for trafficking survivors. The chamber also passed bills on insurance, insurance-related venue rules, prompt payment to contractors, hazardous waste cleanup funding, and motor vehicle insurance requirements for out-of-state vehicles. The Senate also approved several criminal justice and public safety measures, including school threat penalties, autopsy photographs as evidence, impaired driving-related provisions, and restrictions on cell-cultured food products and labeling. Additional bills covered economic development and business regulation, such as wood pellet and brick manufacturing incentives, digital asset custody, CPA licensure pathways, and licensing for motor vehicle/recreational product dealers. Most bills were passed by wide margins, though a few drew notable opposition, including the constitutional and policy measures on gender/sex terminology, child custody arbitration, and the out-of-state vehicle insurance bill. Many bills were amended on the floor before final passage, and motions to reconsider were routinely laid on the table.

Transcript Highlights:

• Luneau is a concurrent resolution to commend Grambling State University upon the celebration of the Centennial
• Luneau is a concurrent resolution to commend Grambling State University upon the celebration of the Centennial
• concurrent resolution to commend and congratulate Grambling State University upon the celebration of the centennial

Bills: SR134, SR135, SR136, SR137, SR140, SR141, SR142, SCR75, SCR77, SCR12, HB75, HB1199, HB221, HCR89, HCR96, HCR103, HCR108, HCR58, HB9, HB177, HB181, HB198, HB202, HB223, HB225, HB387, HB398, HB457, HB459, HB540, HB591, HB616, HB766, HB775, HB783, HB797, HB895, HB906, HB950, HB975, HB1028, HB1052, HB1057, HB1076, HB1100, HB1139, HB1155, HB1160, HB1182, HB1186, HB1220, HB1222, HB1223, HB1224, HB1228, HB1231, HB1245, HB1256, SCR3, SB393, SB401, SB415, SB426, SB435, SB487, SB488, SB523, SB56, SB163, SB341, SB504, SB322, SCR9, SCR58, SB35, SB65, SB215, SB246, SB249, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB490, SB492, SB500, SB514, HCR27, HCR28, HCR66, HCR67, HCR72, HCR31, HCR47, HCR41, HB363, HB368, HB377, HB380, HB386, HB392, HB431, HB441, HB559, HB664, HB685, HB715, HB741, HB822, HB856, HB908, HB980, HB990, HB999, HB1010, HB1243, HB54, HB137, HB180, HB192, HB310, HB321, HB396, HB512, HB552, HB578, HB638, HB663, HB708, HB717, HB718, HB1009, HB1082, HB1104, HB1107, HB1198, HB1246, HB27, HB143, HB205, HB259, HB267, HB288, HB308, HB403, HB405, HB414, HB417, HB478, HB546, HB548, HB555, HB557, HB609, HB670, HB672, HB740, HB779, HB786, HB796, HB812, HB848, HB915, HB917, HB921, HB930, HB933, HB1095, HB1096, HB1103, HB1129, HB1154, HB1166, HB1187, HB1195, HB1230, HB316, HB511, HB799, HB1039, HB12, HB66, HB145, HB167, HB196, HB213, HB218, HB222, HB256, HB291, HB326, HB352, HB401, HB430, HB433, HB434, HB448, HB456, HB476, HB481, HB487, HB492, HB549, HB579, HB608, HB621, HB624, HB626, HB632, HB637, HB656, HB722, HB745, HB804, HB818, HB821, HB833, HB864, HB867, HB874, HB893, HB909, HB951, HB968, HB969, HB978, HB979, HB988, HB989, HB1001, HB1005, HB1007, HB1024, HB1032, HB1038, HB1050, HB1051, HB1056, HB1059, HB1077, HB1080, HB1081, HB1086, HB1108, HB1112, HB1153, HB1172, HB1173, HB1175, HB1192, HB1193, HB1204, HB1218, HB1242, HB1244, HB1249, HB1252, HB1254, HB17, HB36, HB41, HB47, HB73, HB126, HB133, HB140, HB159, HB166, HB211, HB226, HB271, HB324, HB337, HB351, HB399, HB571, HB712, HB723, HB726, HB750, HB759, HB844, HB966, HB1006, HB1018, HB1036, SB29, SB42, SB43, SB78, SB208, SB217, SB274, SB300, SB379, SB382, SB387, SB441, SB449, HB74, HB134, HB258, HB359, HB468, HB956, HB1117, SB149

Keywords: SR134, Senate Resolution 134, Isaac Herzenberg, Metairie Park Country Day School, Country Day, javelin, track and field, Class 2A, state championship, high school athletics, student athlete, Louisiana Senate commendation, honorary resolution, sports recognition, University of Nebraska, Baton Rouge, LSU Bernie Moore Track Stadium, sportsmanship, collegiate athletics, condolence resolution

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• The natural climate variabilities occur on centennial, multi-centennial, and sometimes decadal cycles
• variabilities<01:15:30.200><c> occur</c><01:15:30.720><c> on</c><01:15:31.520><c> uh,</c><01:15:31.640><c> centennial
• </c> variabilities occur on uh, centennial variabilities occur on uh, centennial multi-centennial<01:
• 15:33.080><c> cycles</c><01:15:33.560><c> and</c><01:15:33.720><c> sometimes</c> multi-centennial cycles
• and sometimes multi-centennial cycles and sometimes decadal<01:15:34.600><c> cycles,</c><01:15:34.960

Bills: HF4470, HF2418, HF3417, HF3365, HF3463

Keywords: HF4470, Melissa Hortman, memorial, statue, memorial garden, State Office Building, Capitol Mall Design Framework, capital investment, appropriation, Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, Department of Administration, public art, commemorative monument, landscaping, artist selection, family consultation, Minnesota legislature, state building site, capital appropriation, political subdivisions

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• Grant signed Colorado into the Union on August 1, 1876, as the Centennial State.
• Grant signed Colorado into the Union on August 1, 1876, as the Centennial State. Mr.
• Grant signed Colorado into the Union on August 1, 1876, as the Centennial State. Mr.
• As we mark this centennial year of Black history commemorations, let us recommit ourselves to honoring
• year of black As we mark this centennial year of black history<00:49:08.720><c> commemorations,</c>

Keywords: 981, all

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• Centennial, I've learned to say it many times.
• I don't know if I can support it, you know, Centennial. I have my own bill with the same amount.
• </c><01:28:38.000><c> sex</c> if I can support it you know sex if I can support it you know sex Centennial
• 39.440><c> own</c><01:28:39.600><c> bill</c><01:28:39.800><c> with</c><01:28:39.920><c> the</c> Centennial
• I have my own bill with the Centennial I have my own bill with the same<01:28:40.639><c> amount</c><

Keywords: 1183, house

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• communities in Kentucky that were actually founded before July 4th, 1776, and also the Kentucky Centennial
• to be able to fund... uh 1776 and also the Kentucky Cester uh 1776 and also the Kentucky Cester Centennial
• commission when we celebrated<01:04:36.880><c> by</c><01:04:37.039><c> the</c><01:04:37.119><c> centennial
• /c><01:04:37.599><c> of</c><01:04:37.680><c> the</c><01:04:37.760><c> war</c> celebrated by the centennial
• of the war celebrated by the centennial of the war of<01:04:38.160><c> 1812</c><01:04:38.880><c> and

Keywords: 958, all

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• Revolution</c><02:19:57.200><c> cester</c> the American Revolution cester the American Revolution cester Centennial
• <02:19:58.720><c> committee</c> Centennial committee Centennial committee commission<02:20:01.000><c>
• cester</c><02:20:01.399><c> Centennial</c><02:20:01.920><c> is</c><02:20:02.040><c> a</c><02:20:02.280
• ><c> f</c> commission cester Centennial is a f commission cester Centennial is a f fancy<02:20:02.880

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• In New Mexico, the managed care program is known as Turquoise Care, and that replaced Centennial Care
• , if you remember Centennial Care from years ago.
• So, Turquoise Care is the name of the Medicaid managed care program that replaced Centennial Care.

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• Kimberly Gardner of Centennial, Colorado, to serve as an executive officer of a trust company, reappointed
• appointment consent calendar, which is Megan Harmon of Colorado Springs and Kimberly Gardner of Centennial

Keywords: 981, all