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• He also committed to continuing the work of settling tribal water claims, building on decades of work
• of these two departments is really the work of New Mexico.
• I voted for the last Trump Energy Secretary nominee and appreciated the work with him.
• I look forward to working with him on that.
• And so I look forward to working with you.

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• I've worked as a reading interventionist.
• It is really in the good work in the legislature.
• She made it work.
• We've moved all of our financial systems to The cloud, all of our systems, just to add security, but
• How can we make that work.

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• The work continues there today.
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• And when customers have agency, the system works better for everyone.
• <00:25:16.000> I<00:25:16.400> urge system works better for everyone.
• I urge system works better for everyone.
• will have on our system, and we will work with that developer to identify, you know, the ways to interconnect
• <04:59:22.080> with<04:59:22.240> that our system and we will work with that our system

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• They don’t all work, but we don’t want them to work. They’re trying to...
• They’re working, they’re trying to figure out how to make them work.
• They report to their own board.
• So your nursing works with your occupational therapy, who works with pharmacy, who works with the doctors
• They've been working the workforce.

Summary: The committee met at North Dakota State College of Science for a presentation from President Flanagan and campus leaders on the college’s mission, enrollment growth, workforce programs, facilities needs, and industry partnerships. Flanagan highlighted student success in national competitions, strong placement and retention, the college’s strategic plan, and new or expanding programs such as aviation maintenance, fire science, dental hygiene, community health worker, surgical technology, HVAC/plumbing, and precision agriculture. He also described the need for a new dorm and a remodel of the library into academic and allied health space, including a simulation center, to address capacity limits and support growth. Several committee members asked about program demand, faculty recruitment, pay competitiveness, and how the college shifts resources from lower-demand programs to high-demand ones. Industry partner Jim Albright of Comdell testified that the college has been essential to the local manufacturing workforce and that many employees and interns come from NDSCS. A major topic was dual credit. Flanagan said dual credit is important but financially challenging, noting that only a small share of dual credit students ultimately matriculate to NDSCS and that the college’s dual credit model is close to break-even. He explained that many dual credit credits are general education rather than CTE, and that the college pays instructors, supports high schools, and absorbs indirect costs. Williston State College President Bernal Herning added that his institution loses money on the front end but has shifted toward helping students complete associate degrees before high school graduation because many go directly to work after high school. Committee members questioned how dual credit is delivered, how instructors are qualified, and whether students are truly doing college-level work. The committee then received a University System presentation from Jamie Wilkie on the cost of delivering dual credit statewide. Wilkie explained the methodology used to allocate direct and overhead costs and said the analysis shows dual credit is not profitable at several institutions once tuition, instructor payments, and overhead are included. Members asked how much of the cost is borne by students, families, and the state, and whether K-12 funding should also be considered. Discussion also covered the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized dual credit, payments to high school teachers or schools, and the possibility of waiving tuition in the future. No votes were taken, and the committee mainly gathered information for the ongoing dual credit cost study.

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• You deserve an America where hard work pays off.
• You deserve a government that works for you. You deserve better.
• In this great country, our system.
• It means something to me to come to Austin, Texas and see you at work.
• No, they are trying to silence the voices of voters in central Texas.

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• We should shine a light on the workings of our own government, too.
• mandated reports to authorizing committees.
• This legislation will help our own committee work more effectively with Mr.
• As we continue To work through these issues, I want to thank my colleagues.
• I thank Senator Klobuchar for her work on this important issue.

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• Does your system and what you're doing in the business, is there some alert or Does your system and what
• By your vote, CS for SB 1038 is reported favorably.
• By your vote, CS for SB 1040 is reported favorably.
• It's a substitute for the civil justice system.
• The report will be updated annually and made publicly available, allowing the public to have centralized

Bills: S0198, S0570, S0772, S0808, S1038, S1040, S1286, S1440, S1504, S1668

Keywords: virtual currency, kiosks, money services business, regulation, financial services, consumer protection, cryptocurrency, registration, payment scams, task force, fraud prevention, property insurance, roofing requirements, inspector, insurance policies, homeowners insurance, roof age, residential structures, insurance renewal, investment

Summary: The Committee on Banking and Insurance met with a quorum present and took up a series of bills, beginning with SB 1286 by Senator Wright. That bill expands the law enforcement recruitment bonus program to include firefighters, creates a DFS grant review panel for fire-related grants, and establishes an institute for PTSD and first-responder behavioral health. Testimony from fire chiefs and others supported the measure, and the committee reported it favorably. The committee then considered several insurance and financial regulation bills. CS/SB 198 by Senator Rousan, as amended, regulates virtual currency kiosks with transaction limits, notice and receipt requirements, and OFR enforcement authority; witnesses described it as a needed anti-fraud measure, especially for seniors, and it was reported favorably. CS/SB 772 by Senator Burgess, as amended, allows limited licenses for portable electronics and eyewear insurance, and CS/SB 1504 by Senator Claudio, as amended, creates a pathway for high school students to qualify for insurance customer representative licensure; both were reported favorably. The committee also approved two cryptocurrency reserve bills by Senator Gruters: CS/SB 1038 creates the Florida Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve framework, and CS/SB 1040 creates the related trust fund; both received technical amendments and favorable reports. CS/SB 1440 by Senator Martin, as amended, creates public records exemptions and cybersecurity reporting provisions for financial institutions and related entities, and it was reported favorably. Finally, SB 1668 by Senator Burton, which updates the NICA program’s funding and benefit structure, and CS/SB 570 by Senator Polsky, which creates a task force on payment scams, were both heard with supportive testimony and reported favorably. Senators later recorded additional affirmative votes on selected bills before the committee adjourned.

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• We appreciate the work of the chair and committee staff for working with us on this bill.
• As I learned about the way this works, we are working every day on stuff and yesterday night as I was
• As the learning policy institute has stated in a recent report and I want to say a recent report and
• This bill is supported by a broad coalition that includes the Environmental Working Group, Consumer Reports
• In the past 10 years, the CTC's scope. of work has increased significantly into ECE systems.

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• I work in law. Hi, Chris Persian.
• What worked 20 years ago doesn’t work today for Turtle Mountain.
• He is, we worked with him.
• report on overdose here.
• So this report is submitted to satisfy the statutory reporting requirements.

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• as an anchor and reporter.
• will report the title of the bill. will report the title of the bill.
• system is fair for all.
• We should let the council, the mayor, and the district's justice system work together as they balance
• <04:03:23.920> work and the district's justice system work and the district's justice system

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Computer systems and the internet, not regulated.
• We, we grew cable systems in the late 20th century.
• The co op completes the make ready work after receiving payment for that work, and the attaching company
• Overall, this is working well.
• We look forward to working with you.

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• people or 54 positions nobody's working people or 54 positions nobody's working on<01:17:01.920>
• It's a lot of work.
• So the point 2.07 works out.
• , but it still takes work.
• <03:47:06.560> for<03:47:06.920> for doing work for for doing work for for victims<

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Summary: The committee held a work session on the Department of Business and Economic Affairs budget, with testimony from Chase Hegman and Kathy Frederickson. Early discussion focused on staffing and vacancies, including a senior planner position tied to FEMA requirements, a program assistant funded by federal ORID dollars, a program specialist being considered for reclassification, two Housing Champions positions to be funded in the next biennium, and temporary welcome center positions. Members also reviewed the commissioner’s office, indirect cost recoveries tied to federal program administration, and the structure and staffing of rest areas and welcome centers, including the Turnpike-funded locations and seasonal staffing patterns. Members then moved through economic development and federal grant-related accounts. Hegman explained that a large share of the agency’s funding is federal, with some programs requiring state match, including the Apex Accelerator, which supports government contracting assistance for businesses. He described Apex as a small team that helps businesses with DOD and other contracting opportunities through webinars, matchmaking, and one-on-one support. The Office of Workforce Opportunity was described as largely federally funded through Commerce-related workforce programs and subrecipients, with some general fund support for agency-wide needs. The Northern Borders Regional Commission dues and capacity grant were also discussed, with officials explaining the state’s required contribution and the federal funds used to administer the program. A major point of discussion was the proposed reduction to the Small Business Development Center, which officials said provides one-on-one technical assistance to new and small businesses and has a strong return on investment. Members questioned the cut, the federal funding sources, and whether there was a waiting list for services; officials said they would provide more detail on matching requirements and funding. The committee also reviewed travel and tourism accounts, including the joint promotional grant program and tourism advertising funds, both of which are proposed to increase. Officials said the tourism marketing formula is based on a percentage of meals and rooms tax revenue and argued that the spending generates significant visitor spending and tax revenue, citing an outside ROI study and examples of advertising in test markets. No votes were taken during the work session.

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• Is the mic working? Yes, the mic is working.
• The auditor's office is presenting its recent reports on reducing non-emergency use of emergency systems
• can work together.
• and audience for their reports.
• and audience for their reports.

Summary: The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee’s Initiative 900 subcommittee held a hybrid public hearing on two State Auditor performance audits. The first audit examined efforts to reduce non-emergency use of emergency systems through CARES programs. Auditors reported that Washington has 52 fire-agency-led CARES programs in 26 counties, but many communities without programs said they need one. Major barriers included unstable funding, difficulty hiring qualified staff, volunteer-based rural departments, and lack of statewide guidance. The audit also found that only about half of programs tracked both required performance measures, and it recommended that the legislature consider private insurance reimbursement options and convene a statewide work group to develop guidance, standards, and possible changes to the role of the Department of Health. Agency representatives and fire officials largely supported the findings and emphasized that short-term grants and one-year contracts make programs hard to sustain. Committee discussion focused heavily on financing, especially Medicaid reimbursement and accountable communities of health (ACHs). Auditors clarified that the 10% figure cited in the report referred to direct Medicaid reimbursement for treat-and-refer services, which some agencies do not pursue because the $115 rate is too low relative to the administrative effort. Several fire officials testified that their programs rely on grants and ACH support, but that funding is often year-to-year and uncertain. They also described the value of CARES programs in reducing emergency room use, jail detentions, and long ambulance wait times, while noting barriers to sharing patient records across systems. Members asked whether the new public safety sales tax authority could help, but fire district representatives said it is not a direct funding option for them. The second audit reviewed performance management in the Department of Commerce’s Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness. Auditors found that the division does not yet have a statewide economic development strategic plan and that performance management is inconsistent across its 16 programs. In a limited review, all six sampled programs had goals, but only half clearly identified performance measures and targets, and only three tracked outcomes and published results. The audit highlighted leading practices from other states, including strategic planning, regular progress reporting, aligning program goals with agency goals, and using performance-based contracts and grant monitoring. Recommendations urged Commerce to seek stakeholder input, assess internal and external conditions, set goals and measures, align programs with the strategy, and strengthen monitoring and evaluation. Commerce officials agreed with the audit and said the division is already working toward a strategic plan, with a new assistant director to be hired and a target of completing the work by mid-next year. Members pressed the department on how the plan would connect to workforce, higher education, housing, and other economic development systems, and asked Commerce to return to JLARC next year with progress updates. The meeting ended with instructions for submitting written public comments and notice of the next JLARC meeting schedule.

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• In short, this bill helps the system work the way Congress intended it to work.
• system work the way this bill helps the system work the way Congress<04:05:50.479> intended<04
• system.
• > system.
• In the ensuing two and a half decades, the two water systems have successfully worked together with federal

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

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• THE BILL WORKS WITH DCF TO PRECLUDE A LAW THAT CURRENTLY PROHIBITS FAITH-BASED IDEOLOGY ASSOCIATED WITH
• BETH GERHART AND I AM A CHRISTIAN COUNSELOR IN CENTRAL FLORIDA.
• I ASK FOR YOUR YES VOTE AND THANK THE SPONSOR FOR HER INCREDIBLE WORK ON THIS LEGISLATION, THANK YOU
• BY YOUR VOTE CS FOR SB 894 IS REPORTED FAVORABLY.
• Brodeur: BY YOUR VOTE SHOWED 1286 REPORTED FAVORABLY. LET ME JUST ROLL THROUGH.

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• it wouldn't work. >> Great.
• so if it didn't work it wouldn't work. so if it didn't work it wouldn't work.
• I don't think we want to use the new system to elect to go to the new system.
• Um, it works in that situation. I don't know how it's going to work in larger areas.
• report would be public in any event. report would be public in any event.

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• If a parent is not actively working or in training, they can lose their care.
• I really respect all the work hard work. You guys are doing right now.
• with local governments that are working in good faith to comply with A.
• Thank you for all your hard work.
• Thank you very much for your support and hard work. today. Thank you.

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• They're just going to provide the report and work with the Department of Health, probably in support
• Missing persons reporting expands the inclusion in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System
• Missing persons reporting expands the inclusion in the national missing and unidentified persons system
• We work with young students across the high school system, and we ask them, what do you think about what's
• work week today.

Summary: The committee took up a series of criminal justice, health, and public safety bills, with several measures reported favorably after brief sponsor presentations and mostly no opposition. CS for SB 1782 on dangerous excessive speeding, CS for SB 306 on Medicaid provider network access, CS for SB 716 on mandatory minimums for certain sexual offenses by registered offenders, CS for SB 1084 on intimate image dissemination and digitally forged images, and CS for CS for SB 1604 on corrections-related litigation and sentencing changes all passed the committee. Members also approved CS for SB 1838, which increases protections for court officials from tampering, harassment, and retaliation, and CS for SB 1252, which directs FDLE to study a statewide pawn data database. CS for SB 468 on fleeing or eluding, CS for SB 490 on off-duty concealed carry for certain officers, and CS for SB 890 on blood clot screening and treatment also received favorable votes, with SB 890 drawing supportive testimony from the bill sponsor, medical and patient advocates, and family members affected by blood clots. The most extensive debate centered on CS for CS for SB 1804, which would create a capital offense for adults trafficking children under 12 or mentally incapacitated persons for sexual exploitation. Senator Martin defended the bill as a response to especially heinous crimes and argued it fit within constitutional punishment principles, while several members raised concerns about the Eighth Amendment, the risk of lengthy and costly litigation, and the possibility of retraumatizing victims. The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers testified in opposition, citing moral objections, due process concerns, and constitutional precedent; the bill nevertheless was reported favorably. The committee also approved CS for CS for SB 572, the “Pam Rock Act,” which tightens dangerous-dog rules, adds enclosure, microchip, insurance, and penalty requirements, and allows stronger enforcement actions after serious attacks. The Rock family and animal control supporters testified in favor, describing the bill as a response to fatal dog attacks and urging stronger accountability for owners. For SB 572, members discussed insurance requirements, the role of local authorities in classifying dangerous dogs, and whether the bill would affect ordinary pet insurance or only liability coverage after a serious attack. The sponsor said the measure is not breed-specific and is aimed at dogs that have already caused significant harm. The committee also heard testimony from family members of Pam Rock and other victims, along with supporters from animal control and sheriff’s offices. All of the bills taken up in the meeting that were voted on were reported favorably, and no roll-call votes failed.

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• Lines 55 and 56 work together.
• Lines 55 and 56 work together. practice. Lines 55 and 56 work together.
• to basic system support for libraries. to basic system support for libraries.
• work staff.
• work staff.

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