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• In 2025 alone, Mass Save weatherized 52,000 homes and 14,800 rental units and installed heat pumps in
• And it helps us produce thousands of units of green and healthy housing, much of it affordable.
• Leading the implementation of the work in the homes, in the businesses, in the commercial units.
• , weatherize 75,000 income-qualified homes and 51,000 rental units in the state.
• costs... ...the difference between high unit costs and the rather low number of units we actually consume

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee held a hearing on the value of Mass Save, with opening remarks emphasizing that despite past criticisms the program has delivered major energy, cost, climate, and equity benefits. The chair cited large avoided system costs, strong benefit-cost ratios, and recent legislative changes that set emissions goals, restricted fossil-fuel equipment incentives, and increased focus on low- and moderate-income households. Department of Energy Resources Commissioner Elizabeth Mahoney testified that Mass Save has weatherized hundreds of thousands of homes, reduced bills, avoided emissions, and that the current plan includes budget controls after the DPU ordered $500 million removed from the approved budget. She said the governor’s proposal to have only electric utilities administer the program was intended to reduce administrative costs and align with current implementation trends. Members questioned Mahoney about what counts as marketing and administration, and she said the category includes traditional advertising as well as community-based outreach, customer resource centers, and other customer engagement work, much of it in low- and moderate-income communities. She said administrative and marketing costs are under 5% of the budget, while more than 80% goes to incentives and direct program delivery. Several witnesses then focused on workforce and contractor impacts. Dave Betcher of Abode Energy Management and Rick Taglienti of Rogers Insulation said Mass Save sustains small businesses, creates careers, and supports thousands of jobs; both warned that budget cuts would reduce hiring, training, and work in homes and businesses. They also described a broad ecosystem of suppliers, trainers, and service providers that depends on stable program funding. Other witnesses addressed cost-effectiveness, affordability, and emissions. Anna Johnson of ACEEE said Massachusetts remains a national leader, with Mass Save returning about $2.80 per dollar invested, reducing peak demand, and lowering bills for participants, especially through weatherization and heat pumps. Kyle Murray of Acadia Center said the program is statutorily required to be cost-effective and has avoided billions in supply and infrastructure costs for all ratepayers, including nonparticipants, by lowering overall demand and peak prices. Amy Boyd-Rabin of the Environmental League of Massachusetts argued that efficiency is the cheapest way to meet climate targets and that cutting the budget would force more expensive power generation. The hearing also featured testimony on equity and housing: Mary Wampo described historic under-service to renter-heavy and lower-income communities and said recent reforms, including designated equity communities and performance incentives tied to equity, are helping correct that imbalance; Brian Biot and James Collins of LEAN/ABCD described low-income delivery systems and wraparound services; Barney Heath and John Nannari said Mass Save incentives are essential to affordable housing, passive house construction, and keeping projects on time and on budget. The final witnesses highlighted Connected Solutions and electrification: Sunrun’s Bronte Payne said the virtual power plant program saved more than it cost and helps avoid peaker plants and grid upgrades, and Highland Electric Fleets’ Ben Sondaga said electric school buses can provide similar grid benefits while lowering transportation costs for districts.

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• It's not like we have these units; it's that these units were improved, and they were given additional
• So it's really an area more than units.
• , certainly in the United States.
• , or Formal Training Units.
• It's 50 units of supportive housing.

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• is streamlining interdiction in the Southern Maritime border, halting illegal incursions into the United
• Because they're not coming to the United States, they're going to Mexico.
• I look forward to your continued support of the United States Coast Guard.
• So, AMO has marine units in the Gulf. I would say.
• And they were coming back to the United States as fentanyl. How in the world is that happening?

Keywords: Coast Guard, maritime drug enforcement, illegal drugs, fentanyl crisis, legislative reforms, public testimony

Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation addressed critical issues surrounding maritime drug enforcement and the Coast Guard's role in stopping the influx of illegal drugs. The chairman highlighted the alarming consequences of current policies allowing drugs to cross borders, emphasizing the need for legislative reforms, such as the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2025. There was an intense discussion regarding the operational challenges faced by the Coast Guard, which has recently made significant drug seizures, indicating progress but also revealing gaps that need addressing. Several witnesses, including victims of the drug crisis, shared their compelling testimonies, which underscored the urgency for stricter controls and comprehensive support for law enforcement agencies involved in drug interdiction efforts.

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands
• TRADES ARE AMONG THE FASTEST GROWING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE UNITED STATES.
• In 1942, Oscar enlisted in the United States Army.
• He went to the first integrated college in the United States of America in Berea, Kentucky.
• HE WENT TO THE FIRST INTEGRATED COLLEGE IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN BEREA, KENTUCKY.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, February 2, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• , and a total of 238,217 units achieved to date.
• We're very proud of the work of our housing accountability unit.
• Nearly 3,000 of those are affordable units, but the remainder are not.
• money, permanent units or otherwise.
• So we're talking about up to $47,000 per unit. We like Ms.

Summary: The Assembly Subcommittee on State Administration held a budget hearing focused heavily on housing, homelessness, and related administrative proposals. HCD reported that California housing production has increased, with 2023 completions up 13% from 2022 and entitlement and construction timelines improving, while members and advocates criticized the Governor’s January budget for zeroing out or sharply reducing several housing programs. Public testimony urged funding for affordable housing production, preservation, youth housing, CalHome, LIHTC, HAP, and related programs, and several speakers argued the state should not pull back after recent progress. A major policy item was trailer bill language to allow HCD to access “excess equity” in existing affordable housing projects and recycle those funds into new or preserved housing. HCD and the LAO said the proposal could unlock tens or hundreds of millions of dollars, but members wanted guardrails and clearer statutory direction to ensure the funds stay within the intended housing purposes. The committee also discussed encampment resolution funding; HCD said the proposal would shift expenditure deadlines to the date of award rather than appropriation, while the LAO raised concerns about limited outcome data and urged the Legislature to use upcoming reporting before deciding on future funding. The hearing also covered HCD trailer bills to consolidate default reserve funds into a centralized continuously appropriated account and to clarify reporting requirements for early rounds of the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention program. HCD requested funding to implement chaptered legislation, including a new tribal housing program and reporting-related bills, and also sought extensions for certain reappropriations, including Homekey and REAP 2 deadlines. Public commenters and regional agencies supported flexibility for REAP 2 timing and other housing-related adjustments. Finally, the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency presented the Governor’s reorganization proposal to split the current agency into a Housing and Homelessness Agency and a Consumer Protection Agency. The administration said the change would improve focus, efficiency, and coordination, but the LAO and several members questioned whether it would truly save money or improve accountability, especially given the need for new leadership, possible staffing changes, and the fact that the plan had not yet been formally submitted for review. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• make construction of new housing units make construction of new housing units very<00:25:15.120>
• They'll come in and say, 'We're going to do two or three units.'
• We're going to start at maybe four units, and then we might build it up.
• They'll come in and say, 'We're going to do two or three units.'
• We're going to start at maybe four units, and then we might build it up.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• She is extremely qualified and will uphold the laws of the United States. Mr.
• United States of free people governing ourselves can succeed. Mr.
• As a prosecutor, I upheld the trust of the citizens of the United States.
• He's the duly elected President of the United States.
• I'm talking about when the president of the United States violates the law.

Keywords: nominations, Deputy Attorney General, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice, Todd Blanch, Gail Slater, confirmation hearing

Summary: The meeting focused on the nominations of Todd Blanch and Gail Slater for the positions of Deputy Attorney General and Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust, respectively. The committee considered the qualifications of both nominees, with opening statements provided by the nominees themselves. There was an evident emphasis on the rigorous vetting process that nominees undergo before their selection, highlighting the importance of the roles within the Department of Justice. Members of the committee engaged in a structured question-and-answer session to further evaluate the nominees' capabilities and fit for the positions they were nominated for, with each member allotted seven minutes to pose questions.

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• No disrespect, my brother, but the sheriffs and chiefs across United States for America I think were
• You've been so good to us, but it's a powerful association together where we stand together united.
• And then I think the last operational slide relates to aviation unit and unmanned aircraft system.
• I had the privilege of being the first full-time supervisor on that unit.
• And I suggest we do that again better than anybody in the United States.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• charge this expense back to all unit charge this expense back to all unit owners<00:04:44.520>
• commercial rates for residential units commercial rates for residential units but<00:04:47.280><
• 3622 to Define residential condom units 3622 to Define residential condom units as<00:10:47.120>
• septic systems for individual units septic systems for individual units within<00:47:19.520>
• Vineyards Association we have 76 units Vineyards Association we have 76 units all<01:20:16.400><

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• For decades, the United States has led the world in innovation and investment.
• And now we need a united Congress to take action to prevent this.
• And they know Alibaba is selling in the United States of America.
• The United States remains the gold standard for public listings.
• It's why people want to do business in the United States.

Keywords: Chinese Communist Party, retirement security, investment risks, SEC enforcement, Bipartisan action

Summary: The meeting primarily addressed concerns regarding the impact of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on American investments and the financial security of retirees. The chair discussed legislation aimed at ensuring the protection of American investors against the risks posed by Chinese companies. There was a consensus among the members regarding the necessity to enforce existing policies that require compliance from foreign companies wishing to trade on American exchanges. The discussion included testimony from various stakeholders highlighting the urgent need to limit exposure to the CCP in retirement portfolios. Additionally, there were calls for increased accountability of regulatory bodies such as the SEC to better shield American investors from potential loss.

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• Our people will not be traveling to the United States.'
• Our people will not be traveling to the United States.'
• What does it say about the interests of the United States that a project designed to unite communities
• States Regional Arts Organizations the United States Regional Arts Organizations the United States Regional
• Our history is in the interest of the United States.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing focused on the impact of recent federal policy and budget actions on Massachusetts libraries, humanities organizations, arts institutions, and tourism. Testimony from library leaders described the loss or jeopardy of Institute of Museum and Library Services funding, including statewide databases, local grants, staff positions, E-rate/hotspot support, and digital equity programs. Witnesses said the cuts have already forced reductions in services, canceled grants and workshops, and in some cases left schools, students, job seekers, and low-income patrons without access to key resources. Members of the committee asked for lists of affected communities and databases, and several witnesses said they would provide additional written detail. Arts and humanities witnesses said federal terminations from the NEA, NEH, and IMLS have hit organizations across the Commonwealth, including Mass Cultural Council, Mass Humanities, Mass MoCA, and local museums and historical societies. They described canceled or rescinded grants, layoffs, reduced programming, and a chilling effect on future applications and on artistic and scholarly work, especially where federal awards had already been matched with local or private funds. Several speakers also raised concerns about executive-branch DEI conditions attached to funding and about book challenges and book banning, saying these trends threaten intellectual freedom and public access to culture and history. Committee members emphasized the economic importance of the sector and the need to publicize the impacts. Tourism officials from Meet Boston and the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism testified that federal cuts and broader geopolitical and tariff issues are hurting international visitation, especially from Canada and Western Europe, and could affect major upcoming events such as the 2026 World Cup and Sail Boston. They said reduced funding for Brand USA and Discover New England will weaken long-term marketing efforts and international partnerships, with downstream effects on hotel tax revenue, jobs, and workforce recruitment. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational, with members mainly asking questions and requesting follow-up written testimony and data.

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• And insurance companies... ...the unit cost of goods and services.
• United, in particular, has made that part of their strategy because United had endured some number of
• The medical component is insured by United Healthcare. And then we see...
• The medical component is insured by United Healthcare.
• It's fully insured through United. Yeah. Go ahead. Okay. No.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• , most of which are medium- and high-density housing units.
• Nearly 500 units are approved and waiting construction, and another 468 units are in the approval process
• <00:14:57.880> approved<00:14:58.199> in units nearly 500 units are approved in units
• In Richfield, you need 60 parking spaces for that same 50-unit building.
• <01:17:44.360> owner annual meeting and allow unit owner annual meeting and allow unit owner

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Unit, and the Election Law Unit.
• Then there is a drug unit, a public integrity unit, a Medicaid fraud unit, and we have a special unit
• Unit uh the Civil Rights unit Recovery Unit uh the Civil Rights unit and<00:33:12.440> the<00
• One of those units is the focus unit.
• <00:50:45.839> we one of those units is the focus unit we one of those units is the focus

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• as Irish Heritage Month in the United as Irish Heritage Month in the United States<00:06:58.880>
• God bless the United States the Irish. God bless the United States of<00:10:09.440> America.
• at RAF Lenheight Heath in the United at RAF Lenheight Heath in the United Kingdom.<00:34:48.159>
• <02:18:50.399> States the Constitution of the United States the Constitution of the United
• United States. United States.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• of ransomware attacks in the United of ransomware attacks in the United States<00:45:31.119>
• The United States Treasury concern. The United States Treasury Department. Department. Department.
• handed the president of the United handed the president of the United States<01:03:49.200> the
• Rick earned the rank of colonel in the United States Air Force. the United States Marine Corps, was the
• went on to serve 26 years in the United went on to serve 26 years in the United States<01:09:40.239

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• toward helping make sure that we get these background checks through for the child care licensing unit
• Melissa Clement, Chief of the Child Care Licensing Unit in the Department of Health and Human Services
• help with the child care licensing unit help with the child care licensing unit so<00:02:49.400>
• The child care licensing unit did work with us on this language.
• Most of my career has been spent in the juvenile unit and as well as a domestic violence unit, as a detective

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• <00:20:39.679> States Copley also served in the United States Copley also served in the United
• presence, or activities in the United presence, or activities in the United States<01:19:37.360>
• bill HR 2243 to amend Title 18 United bill HR 2243 to amend Title 18 United States<02:12:12.400>
• order and sanity in the United States. order and sanity in the United States.
• While we joyfully United States.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• But you are also part of a storied unit.
• BUT YOU ARE ALSO PART OF A STORIED UNIT.
• We're proud to be the state that hosts the most deployed unit since 9/11.
• He joined the United States Army in October of 2021 as a fire control specialist.
• HE JOINED THE UNITED STATES ARMY IN OCTOBER OF 2021 AS A FIRE CONTROL SPECIALIST.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with ceremonial opening proceedings, approved the prior journal, and then moved through a series of calendar actions, including discharging and substituting identical companion bills from committee and restoring several bills to the Third Reading Calendar after reconsideration. The chamber also took up a supplemental budget calendar and a controversial supplemental budget extender, with Senator O’Mara questioning the delay in final budget negotiations, the size of the extender, table targets, and unresolved policy issues such as auto insurance reforms, SEQRA, New York for All, and CLCPA changes. Senator Serrano responded that negotiations were ongoing and that the extender was a clean measure to keep state government functioning. The budget extender bills were then passed, with Senator Weik voting in the negative on one of them. The Senate also adopted a resolution memorializing May 4, 2026, as 10th Mountain Division and Fort Drum Day, and hosted Major General Scott Naumann and other Fort Drum leaders and soldiers for remarks on the division’s deployments, readiness, economic impact, and requests for continued state support on items such as microreactors, health care, DMV services, dining facilities, airports, and mineral-related development. The Fort Drum resolution drew extensive bipartisan praise from Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins, Minority Leader Ortt, Senator Scarcella-Spanton, Senator Ashby, Senator Walczyk, and others, who emphasized the division’s military history, its role as a major employer and economic driver in Northern New York, and the sacrifices of service members and their families. Several senators highlighted individual soldiers in attendance and their service records, while the resolution was opened for co-sponsorship and adopted. The Senate also recognized a visiting child author, Thomas Ortiz, who was introduced for publishing a book encouraging kindness and friendship. After the ceremonial segment, the Senate returned to regular business and passed a series of bills on the calendar, including measures affecting environmental conservation, executive law, public service, education, public authorities, real property tax, criminal procedure, election law, and civil rights. Some bills drew negative votes from a bloc of senators, particularly on the environmental, criminal procedure, election, and civil rights measures, but all listed bills were ultimately passed. The Senate then adjourned until the next day.

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• It's a technology that has existed for 80 years in the United States.
• But more than that, it has to do with the United States, both domestically and abroad.
• Florida is a very consequential state within the United States.
• does not precipitate over the United States.
• Florida is the fifth wettest state in the entire United States.

Summary: The committee considered and reported favorably several bills, most of them sponsored by Senator Rodriguez. CS/SB 164 on vessel accountability was presented as a measure to help law enforcement identify vessel owners, create a free long-term anchoring permit program, increase penalties for derelict vessel violations, and authorize grants for local governments in FWC’s prevention program; it passed without amendment. SB 388, dealing with FWC trust funds, was also reported favorably after Senator Berman asked whether non-game wildlife funds would support immigration enforcement; Senator Rodriguez said they would not. CS/SB 1320 was amended to recreate the Resilient Florida Trust Fund and then passed favorably. CS/CS/SB 344 modernizing the Telecommunications Access System was amended to define new terms and reduce the maximum surcharge from 25 cents to 15 cents, then reported favorably. CS/SB 86 on peer support for first responders expanded eligibility to support personnel and passed with broad support from law enforcement and related groups. The committee also took up CS/CS/SB 92, a hit-and-run accountability bill by Senator Gruters. The adopted amendment added a front license plate requirement, lowered the damage threshold from $5,000 to $2,500, and retained reporting requirements for repair shops. NFIB testified in opposition to parts of the bill, citing concerns about the lower threshold, short reporting deadlines, and potential license revocation, while supporters argued the bill would improve accountability and help solve hit-and-run cases. The bill was reported favorably after debate. The final and most contentious measure was CS/SB 56 by Senator Garcia, which would prohibit geoengineering and weather modification activities in Florida, repeal older weather-modification statutes, create a public reporting system at DEP, and impose penalties for violations. Supporters, including individuals identifying with weather-watch and anti-geoengineering concerns, argued that the bill would address public fears and environmental risks. A cloud-seeding company representative testified that cloud seeding is distinct from solar radiation management and said permitting should exist for responsible weather modification, while warning the bill could hinder beneficial precipitation enhancement. Despite skepticism from some members about the bill’s premise and scope, the committee reported it favorably. The meeting then concluded after members recorded missed votes and the committee adjourned.