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• He, in fact, developed censorship tools for the Chinese Communist Party to use against its own people
• One document you provided to us shows that Facebook's advertising division was developing tools to target
• One of the more surprising things is that, as part of the censorship tool that was developed, there were
• You know, we talk a lot about 1984, Facebook developed a virility counter tool that directed any post
• honest broker, this is called a softball, when it claims competition reforms would harm the US ability

Keywords: Meta, Facebook, whistleblower, regulation, China, user data, artificial intelligence, testimony, Congress

Summary: The meeting of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism focused on oversight of Meta's foreign relations and representations to Congress. An essential witness, Sarah Wynne-Williams, a former executive at Facebook, provided testimony outlining significant concerns about the company's practices and its complicity in aiding oppressive regimes. The atmosphere was charged, with ongoing debates about the regulation of big tech companies and the ethical implications of their policies. The committee explored topics such as user data management, whistleblower retaliation, and the need for legislative measures to protect users and enhance accountability in the tech sector. A notable point of contention was Facebook's alleged cooperation with the Chinese government regarding the dissemination of user data and AI tools, leading to serious ethical implications.

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• Our board is very concerned about that, developing a viable reuse plan.
• Our board is very concerned about that, developing a viable reuse plan.
• Thank you. our board is very concerned about that our board is very concerned about that developing<00
• <01:18:30.480> funding for someone to seek competitive funding for someone to seek competitive
• <01:18:44.679> in there's going to be more competition in there's going to be more competition

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• at all five areas of development.
• That's to continue to build out our professional development information system.
• He's the director of the Infrastructure Planning and Development Division.
• Chair, members of the committee, on the Capital Development Program Fund, we did develop a policy.
• We did develop policy for this right around the June-July timeframe.

Summary: The committee heard first from LFC staff on a brief about New Mexico’s universal child care expansion. Staff said child care assistance has clear benefits for parents and families, but LFC has not found evidence in New Mexico that it improves children’s educational outcomes; they argued pre-K is the better tool for that goal. The brief highlighted four concerns with universal access: an estimated annual cost of about $849.7 million, a sharp decline in registered homes, possible crowding out of lower-income families, and reduced access for children under age two. Staff also suggested possible mitigations such as prioritizing slots for low-income and at-risk families, reinstating sliding-scale co-pays, and tying quality improvements to workforce wages. Members raised questions about the cost estimate, funding sources, provider quality, and whether the data showed actual crowding out. Several lawmakers expressed support for child care generally but concern about the fiscal impact and whether universal access would divert resources from the families most in need. Others emphasized the importance of child care for workforce participation, rural communities, and family stability, and questioned how registered homes are counted and regulated. LFC staff clarified that the cost estimate was for child care assistance only, not the entire ECECD budget, and that the data showed declines in the share of lowest-income children and infants/toddlers served, though not causation. The ECECD secretary then presented the department’s response, saying universal child care is intended to complete a cradle-to-career system and that the department has already seen strong uptake, increased capacity, and rising workforce participation. She said 6,206 families were found eligible in the first month, the share of infants and toddlers served rose, and new provider applications and licensed slots increased after the November rollout. The department also emphasized wage increases, quality improvements, and a new wage scale/career lattice, while projecting a lower near-term cost than LFC’s estimate and requesting additional funding for child care, early pre-K, home visiting, workforce systems, and capacity-building. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided; the discussion was informational and focused on questions and testimony.

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• In order for Nevada contractors to remain competitive, they will outsource the custom fabricated items
• Additionally, this will limit workforce development.
• But, yeah, it was a competitive process.
• Using already disturbed lands for renewable energy development conserves these lands for wildlife.
• So... ...or some other type of site control for solar development in Eureka County.

Bills: AB6, AB102, AB131, AB212, AB213, AB220, AB259, AB282, AB376, AB396, AB479, AB503, AB570, AB572, AB574, AB576, AB593, SB185, SB207, SB507, AB6

Keywords: fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, FASD, prenatal alcohol exposure, children's health, developmental disability, early intervention, treatment assistance, Aging and Disability Services Division, Department of Health and Human Services, Autism Treatment Assistance Program, public health, parent education, evidence-based treatment, Nevada NRS 427A, disability services, behavioral health, emergency medical services, ambulance, licensing, health district

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• I'm the director of workplace management and workforce development policy for the Minnesota Chamber of
• Instead of reducing costs or making it easier for Minnesota businesses to remain competitive, this bill
• , this bill takes the remain competitive, this bill takes the opposite<00:08:36.840> approach.
• ,<00:10:14.280> we Minnesota's business competitiveness, we Minnesota's business competitiveness
• that improve our state's competitiveness that improve our state's competitiveness and<00:15:14.160

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:01:46.399> Economic Downtown East Development Economic Downtown East Development Economic
• The Commons developed around it and then the stadium ramp that was part of the development as well.
• The Commons developed around it and then the stadium ramp that was part of the development as well.
• So what um does the competition.
• <01:31:39.840> the you for the economic development the you for the economic development the

Bills: HF4912, HF4664

Keywords: electronic pull-tabs, pull-tabs, tipboards, gambling tax, Minnesota Racing Commission, Thoroughbred, horse racing, Minnesota-bred horses, breeders, owners, racing purses, industry subsidy, gambling revenue dedication, problem gambling, compulsive gambling treatment, general fund appropriation, state affiliate National Council on Problem Gambling, racing incentives, equine industry, public officers

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• Is there a deadline to develop something?
• something July 1 is deadline to develop something July 1 is the<00:26:21.600> deadline<00:26:
• The program was developed with the Hawaii State Hospital, which is the second largest employer on our
• <02:44:13.640> a you want to keep it and you develop a you want to keep it and you develop
• If we are not competitive with that price, they won't come at all.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• <00:10:13.480> Uh development process for this bill.
• Uh development process for this bill.
• And so with that, just more competition brings down costs.
• Part of this came up when the ACA was first developed.
• than large cash offers, more competition than large cash offers, more competition for<01:25:26.240

Bills: HF3766, HF3972, HF3437, HF4118

Keywords: travel insurance, regulation, insurance licensing, consumer protection, travel assistance, short-term rental, vacation rental, home sharing, rental marketplace, online platform, property damage guarantee, damage waiver, reimbursement insurance, insurance regulation, commerce department, platform user, Airbnb, Vrbo, host protection, rental home marketplace

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• the management plan the head developing the management plan the head of<01:19:47.480> trails<
• <01:24:48.760> of<01:24:48.920> our the economic development of our the economic development
• Majority of the committee on Resources, Recreation and Development, to which was referred House Bill
• <01:28:54.360> to resources Recreation and development to resources Recreation and development
• House Bill 334, FN, act relative to the comprehensive state development plan, was considered.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• <00:13:30.360> Minnesota's plan in 1996 7 to develop Minnesota's plan in 1996 7 to develop
• It would put Minnesota at a competitive disadvantage when it comes to economic development.
• It would put Minnesota at a competitive disadvantage when it comes to economic development.
• It would put Minnesota at a competitive disadvantage when it comes to economic development.
• It would put Minnesota at a competitive disadvantage when it comes to economic development.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 269 and House File 749 together, both aimed at ending Northstar Commuter Rail service. The bill author described HF 269 as directing the Metropolitan Council and MnDOT to request a federal waiver and discontinue Northstar operations, with HF 749 setting performance requirements that would trigger a similar termination request. Supporters argued Northstar has low ridership, high operating subsidies, and large maintenance costs, and said the agencies now agree with the intent to terminate the line and possibly replace it with bus rapid transit. The chair moved HF 269 to the general register while also laying HF 749 over in committee, and testimony was heard on both bills at once. Testimony split sharply. Supporters of termination, including the bill author and Annette Meeks, said Northstar has consistently underperformed ridership projections, has required large taxpayer subsidies, and should be ended rather than extended. Opponents, including Jesse Cook, Darwin Scherlan, Joel Mueller, Katie Nicholson, and Annie Buckle, argued the line still serves riders, workers, and communities, that low frequency and underinvestment are the real problems, and that the state should improve service rather than shut it down. Several opponents emphasized Northstar’s role for commuters, special events, and future growth, especially the St. Cloud corridor. Met Council Chair Charlie Zelle and MnDOT Commissioner Danenberger said they support carefully evaluating alternatives to commuter rail and acknowledged the subsidy is not acceptable, but they also said the agencies are working with the federal government and BNSF on possible next steps. Zelle said the agencies believe bus service could provide more frequent and direct service, and when asked directly, he confirmed they are in favor of terminating Northstar and replacing it with bus service if feasible. No final disposition beyond the motion on HF 269 and the laying over of HF 749 was recorded in the excerpt.

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• <01:11:08.640> of always liken um the development of always liken um the development of curriculum
• Competition makes this possible.
• We're not going to get<03:13:10.720> competition.
• We're not going to save get competition.
• some of our like software developing some of our like software developing companies<03:30:01.600

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• <00:03:20.640> and<00:03:20.800> working<00:03:21.160> Kentucky development and
• working Kentucky development and working Kentucky families.<00:03:22.800> Over<00:03:23.040>
• And in the development of this legislation, this is something we heard about repeatedly as we talked
• and in the development of this legislation,<00:10:30.920> this<00:10:31.120> is<00:10:
• <00:42:49.480> um attract a competitive third-party um attract a competitive third-party um

Keywords: 958, all

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• of 65 high school teams in a crowded and competitive field.
• in a crowded and competitive teams in a crowded and competitive field.<00:53:55.040> The<00:53
• I the competitiveness of college sports.
• But competition and force projection.
• These students develop missions.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, May 14, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• development that um libraries provide. development that um libraries provide.
• economic development transportation economic development infrastructure<01:14:39.760> program
• It could help with some of the development costs to support larger infrastructure development.
• <01:18:35.040> But infrastructure development. But infrastructure development.
• <01:22:01.520> Um development benefits look like. Um development benefits look like.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Indemnity costs in Louisiana have to be lowered to make Louisiana competitive.
• Indemnity costs in Louisiana have to be lowered to make Louisiana competitive.
• I actually helped develop the first Louisiana medical practice guidelines back in 2011.
• I actually helped develop the first Louisiana medical practice guidelines back in 2011 with the late
• It's, as Representative Cruz said, intensely developed by medical librarians and physician editors who

Bills: HB282, HB293, HB390, HB456, HB460, HB561, HB819, HB1023, HB1047, HB1101

Keywords: employment discrimination, criminal history, rehabilitation, hiring process, human rights, gender identity, sexual orientation, workplace equality, labor rights, domestic abuse, unpaid leave, employee rights, workplace protection, mental health, survivor support, workers' compensation, employment benefits, claims process, fraud prevention, legal petition

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• Indemnity costs in Louisiana have to be lowered to make Louisiana competitive.
• Indemnity costs in Louisiana have to be lowered to make Louisiana competitive.
• I actually helped develop the first Louisiana medical practice guidelines back in 2011.
• I actually helped develop the first Louisiana medical practice guidelines back in 2011 with the late
• It's, as Representative Cruz said, intensely developed by medical librarians and physician editors who

Summary: The committee first voluntarily deferred House Bills 460 and 561, then took up House Bill 1101 on workers’ compensation. The sponsor said the bill would define maximum medical improvement, adjust fraud provisions, shorten temporary total disability and supplemental earnings benefit periods, and revise vocational rehabilitation rules; an amendment removed proposed age-based termination language for benefits. Business groups including LABI supported the bill as a way to reduce Louisiana’s comparatively high indemnity costs and align the state with regional norms, while injured-worker advocates and attorneys strongly opposed it, arguing it would cut benefits, shift medical and disability decisions away from treating physicians and judges, broaden fraud too far, and potentially push costs onto public programs. After debate, the committee voted to report HB 1101 with amendments. House Bill 282 was voluntarily deferred. House Bill 293, which would add sexual orientation and gender identity to Louisiana employment discrimination protections, drew generally supportive testimony from the sponsor and supporters, with some members raising questions about religious exemptions and federal law. The committee ultimately voted against reporting HB 293 favorably. House Bill 390, providing unpaid leave protections for domestic abuse survivors at larger employers, was presented as a tool for survivors, but the committee split 6-6 on a motion to report it favorably; the tie resulted in the bill being voluntarily deferred. The committee then heard House Bill 456, which would expand workers’ compensation petition requirements and allow employers or payers broader access to file disputed claims and seek discovery. Supporters argued employers currently lack a practical way to obtain records and challenge claims without first cutting off benefits, while opponents said the bill would revive a rejected 2012 approach, increase litigation, and undermine the no-fault workers’ compensation bargain. The discussion centered on whether the bill would preserve benefits while allowing discovery or instead encourage more disputes and penalties. The transcript ends with testimony still underway on HB 456, with no final vote shown.

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• We are working with the consultant in terms of scoping out and the development as to really work towards
• and Law Fund in the budget year. ...$150 million budgetary loan from the Unfair Competition and Law
• If it looks like this new connection will not be developed, tested, and ready for use by July of 2026
• get new counsel, or to even retain the experienced counsel we have, because the salaries are not competitive
• Because the salaries are not competitive.

Summary: The subcommittee heard May Revision presentations for the Office of Emergency Services, Judicial Branch, CDCR, and the Department of Justice, with the LAO offering comments and recommendations throughout. For Cal OES, the administration outlined funding for relocating the Red Mountain communications site, increased FEMA reimbursement authority, cybersecurity grants, next-generation 911 support, and a reduction to the Flexible Cash Assistance for Survivors of Crime program. Members raised concerns about VOCA backfill and disaster reimbursement, while the LAO recommended approving the 911 request with reporting, adding contingency planning for cybersecurity grants, clarifying the FEMA reimbursement language, and increasing reporting on emergency spending. For the Judicial Branch, the May Revision included funding for implementation of the Trial Nations Access to Justice Act, reductions tied to court facilities and employee benefits, and General Fund solutions such as a reduction to the pretrial release program, a reversion from the Trial Court Trust Fund, and elimination of the jury duty pilot program. The LAO cautioned that the pretrial reduction could affect detention and release decisions and recommended tighter legislative oversight over the trust fund transfer and reallocation language. Members questioned the impact of the pretrial cut, the lack of Prop. 36 court funding, and the rationale for the jury pilot elimination; the Judicial Branch said it was generally supportive of the budget as proposed. CDCR presented requests for roof repairs, fire alarm replacements, CalAIM-related costs, and trailer bill changes on incarcerated college students, mental health hiring, and tuberculosis testing, along with a planned prison closure by October 2026. The department also proposed reducing or delaying several items, including radio replacement, ADA improvements, COVID mitigation, and some facility upgrades, while adding a $125 million placeholder for consultant-driven operational savings. The LAO recommended rejecting or reducing several San Quentin-related proposals, questioned the staffing and contract medical requests, and urged more transparency on the consultant savings plan; members expressed concern about the realism of the savings targets and the potential legal or operational risks from delaying ADA and radio projects. For DOJ, the May Revision proposed ongoing funding and 44 positions to defend against federal actions, IT and accounting system upgrades, implementation funding for AB 1877, and a special fund loan. The LAO supported the KLETS connection but asked for a contingency plan if the new DMV link is delayed, noted that AB 1877 would not be fully implemented without additional funding, and recommended limiting and reporting on the federal accountability workload. Members questioned the size and permanence of the DOJ request, the use of the earlier $25 million special session appropriation, and the pace of federal litigation; DOJ said the new request would support ongoing litigation, expert assistance, and coordination across multiple cases and states.

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• The CMS is requiring states to apply through a competitive process.
• We're not in competition. We're not biased.
• I think it is a competitive process.
• That's a competitive grant process.
• So we do try and do career development.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• We went to every area development district in the state. We went to workforce investment boards.
• <00:18:23.919> district went to every area development district went to every area development
• So folks were able to apply for a card, and a lot of those folks had to wait because we were developing
• had to wait because we were developing had to wait because we were developing an<00:26:25.120>
• And every time we see more product enter into the market, more competition, which is going to drive the

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:20 Approval of June 4, 2026 Minutes 00:03:09 Prioritizing Kentucky Agriculture: Medical Cannabis 00:03:38 Prioritizing Kentucky Agriculture: Bourbon 01:41:03, 958, all

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• So last year as we started our strategic plan, our process was built around developing 24/7 service lines
• cover and see coming through. year as we started our strategic plan, our process was built around developing
• Are struggling due to competition with the government.
• And so some of this stuff could probably help clean up and straighten out and make them competitive or
• So as we develop those policies, we're going to be keeping that in mind for how, if we get clusters of