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• COOPERATING WHAT WE SHARE HERE AND IT SOUNDS LIKE STATISTICS BEING RATTLE OFF BUT YOU PERSONALLY WHEN
• I THINK A LOT OF THE INFORMATION I HAVE SHARED HAS BEEN VALIDATED BY YOUR VISITS.
• SPEAKING OF THE FACTS VERY MUCH RELATED TO VACANCY AND I WILL BE BRIEF BUT I WILL SHARE A FEW WITH YOU
• I HAVE SHARED IN THE SENATE RECENTLY WE ARE THE FOURTH LARGEST ECONOMY AND THIRD-LARGEST SYSTEM IN THE
• WE AVERAGE 46 OUR ISSUES ARE SHARED WITH EVERYONE ELSE.

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• AT THIS POINT WE SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH THE UNIVERSITIES AND THEY LOOKED AT EACH INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM
• WE RUN THE ANALYSIS AND THEN WE SHARE WITH THE UNIVERSITY AND THE UNIVERSITY MAKE THE DECISION BASED
• AND THESE WERE THE ONES THAT WERE BELOW THE THRESHOLDS THAT I SHARED.
• BUT IN TERMS OF THE DATA THAT WE SHARED WE LOOKED AT WHAT WAS AWARDED AND SHARED IT WITH UNIVERSITIES
• A NEW PROGRAM TO US AND WE SHARE WITH THE UNIVERSITIES.

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• Sharing criminal activity with residents is common sense.
• me the opportunity to lay out this bill and of course for also allowing both Cheryl and Shannon to share
• So I, I thank y'all for coming down and and and sharing your story, and I thank you for carrying this
• HB 1825 aims to improve information sharing between child welfare and juvenile justice systems to better
• We share the same goal, and there are some really good things in this bill.

Bills: HB 660, HB 4845, HB 3902, HB 5396, HB 4615, HB 1825, HB 1403, HB 4336, HB 4585, HB 4371, HB 863, SB 1589, HB 5223, HB 3195, HB 2734

Keywords: child protective services, adult protective services, caseload limits, call processing goals, child-care licensing, employee workload, reporting requirements, employee caseload limits, protective services, workload management, accountability, Department of Family and Protective Services, employee goals, call processing, child care, human resources, government accountability, Medicaid, provider enrollment, revalidation

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• Sharing criminal activity with residents is also essential.
• If you have any final thoughts, please share them. Okay. One of the things that was...
• So I thank you all for coming down and... and sharing your story.
• House Bill 1825 aims to improve information sharing between child welfare and general juvenile justice
• We share the same goal, and there are some really good things in this bill. Section 786...

Bills: HB660, HB4845, HB3902, HB5396, HB4615, HB1825, HB1403, HB4336, HB4585, HB4371, HB863, SB1589, HB5223, HB3195, HB2734

Keywords: child protective services, adult protective services, caseload limits, call processing goals, child-care licensing, employee workload, reporting requirements, employee caseload limits, protective services, workload management, accountability, Department of Family and Protective Services, employee goals, call processing, child care, human resources, government accountability, Medicaid, provider enrollment, revalidation

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• Today we share the stories of five remarkable individuals whose dedication, expertise, and compassion
• Today we share the stories of family.
• Today we share the stories of five<00:02:39.200><c> remarkable</c><00:02:40.000><c> individuals</c><00
• Gene Marie Almo shared the story of her husband David who battled gastroesophageal reflux disease.
• Gene Marie Almo shared the connection.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• IT CLARIFIES WHICH JURISDICTIONS CAN SHARE BUILDING OFFICIALS INTERAGENCY AGREEMENTS, AND SMALL RURAL
• IN THE BILL THAT BASICALLY WE ARE SAYING IF THERE IS NOT A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT THEN YOU HAVE TO SHARE
• THEY MADE A RESERVATION AND THEY HAVE TO SHARE THAT PERSON'S CONTACT INFORMATION WITH THE RESTAURANT.
• >> Chair: FOLLOW UP. >> BUT DON'T THEY SHARE THAT INFORMATION ANYWAY?
• THEY SHARE INFORMATION WITH THE RESTAURANT.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• follow rules for where and how to set up your camp, how to manage your garbage and waste in your shared
• follow rules for where and how to set up your camp, how to manage your garbage and waste in your shared
• follow rules for where and how to set up your camp, how to manage your garbage and waste in your shared
• reliant on people getting out more, and there is an expectation that users through fees and taxes share
• I'm asking respected House members to extend management and protection of our shared resources to the

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard House File 1120, the follow-up “Keep It Clean” bill from Representative Andrew Myers, which would create grant funding for local governments and organizations to improve garbage removal and related clean-water programs, especially around frozen lakes and winter recreation areas. Myers said the earlier Keep It Clean effort to enforce litter laws on frozen lakes had already reduced garbage in the water, and he framed this bill as a way to expand that success with additional resources. Testifier Robin Dwight of the Upper Red Lake Area Association and Keep It Clean Coalition described growing problems with trash and human waste on ice, said the coalition now has 60 members representing more than 10,000 lakes, and explained that local programs use dumpsters and separation systems to manage waste. Tom Johnson of the MPCA and Assistant Commissioner Bob Myers of the DNR both testified in support, saying improper disposal of human and solid waste is a real and growing problem and that the public education campaign has changed behavior on the ice. Members asked about the bill’s results and funding needs. Representative Pelz asked for more context on the coalition’s impact, and Dwight said the group has been active for about three years and recently launched a survey to gather more data on infrastructure needs for wheelhouse users. Representative Fiser asked what dollar amount would be needed, and Myers said the bill seeks general fund dollars, with a rough ideal range of one to two million dollars, though he emphasized he wanted to work with the committee on the final amount and funding mechanism. The discussion also noted a second related bill with a $10 wheelhouse fee as another possible funding option. No opposition testimony was presented. After discussion, the chair renewed the motion to lay over House File 1120 for possible inclusion in a future bill, and the bill was laid over.

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• It allows businesses to share facilities, inventory, and operations.
• share these costs. costs. costs.
• </c> those who shared their stories today. those who shared their stories today.
• I serve as a Chief Operations Officer at American Share Insurance, or ASI.
• </c> Rasmussen, even though I don't share it. Rasmussen, even though I don't share it.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c><00:08:31.039><c> solar</c><00:08:31.400><c> systems</c> installations and sharing solar systems
• installations and sharing solar systems are<00:08:32.200><c> designed</c><00:08:32.560><c> to</c><00:
• It will also lower unnecessary costs for my membership, ensuring people always pay their fair share.
• My members expect fairness, ensuring that costs are equally shared across the membership.
• </c> and it it recognizes that we all share and it it recognizes that we all share in<01:41:57.440><c

Bills: HF845

Keywords: net metering, distributed generation, solar energy, rooftop solar, renewable energy, utility rates, electric cooperatives, municipal utilities, public utilities, Public Utilities Commission, net billing, bill credits, cost of service study, standby charge, qualifying facility, energy policy, clean energy, customer generation, interconnection, Minnesota Statutes 216B.164

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• In the communication from the departments, is that information that you feel comfortable sharing with
• If that's something they're comfortable sharing, if they're not, I would just appreciate a conversation
• We just brainstorming together, but I'm happy to share it with you.
• First, thanks for bringing us together, sharing this so that we have an idea of how...
• First, thanks for bringing us together, sharing this so that we have an idea of how this is working.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Well, Representative Nathie, you're sure he will share his microphone.
• I'm not really a great speaker, but— Well, thanks for taking the time to share your experience and share
• If you want to share your screen, you can control the presentation.
• We're happy to share.
• We're happy to share.

Summary: The committee met at Minot State and approved the prior minutes. The main focus of the meeting was a legislative study on artificial intelligence, especially protections for children from AI-generated sexual exploitation and chatbot harms, along with possible statutory responses. Legislative Council staff reviewed North Dakota and federal law on CSAM, deepfakes, obscenity, age verification, and recent federal and state actions. Members discussed whether North Dakota’s 2025 laws on minors and harmful sexual material should be compared with newer court-approved approaches, and staff agreed to circulate additional comparison material before the next meeting. State Superintendent Levi Bachmeier then outlined how AI is affecting K-12 education. He emphasized safety, family partnership, and keeping teachers central, while warning against both doing nothing and overregulating so heavily that students lose access to useful tools. He said digital literacy should be embedded across subjects rather than taught as a standalone AI class, and suggested guardrails such as requiring basic instruction before one-to-one device use, limiting passive use at the elementary level, and giving parents more transparency about device activity. Members asked about balancing local control with state guidance, and Bachmeier said the state should set reasonable guardrails, use performance data to tailor oversight, and draw on higher education, K-12 experts, and private-sector support. Special Agent Hellseth of North Dakota BCI described AI-driven child exploitation cases and said the problem is already happening in the state. He reported 2,698 cyber tips in 2025 and explained that AI is being used to create explicit images from ordinary photos, impersonate children and adults, facilitate extortion and bullying, and accelerate grooming. He said investigators must treat reports as real until proven otherwise, but AI also helps law enforcement analyze large volumes of data and identify synthetic images. He urged stronger company accountability, better reporting and safeguards, more victim services, training, forensic tools, and public education. Members asked about false accusations, compliance, and federal reporting rules, and he said existing federal law requires reporting but does not make companies proactive enough. The committee did not take final legislative action, but members indicated the testimony would inform a comprehensive bill draft for a future meeting.

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• To the witness in opposition, you shared amendments.
• I have to share that resolution.
• , that the expense and the cost of that is shared.
• That the expense and the cost of that is shared. that that care is shared, that the expense and the cost
• of that is shared.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health heard a series of bills focused on access to care, insurance coverage, and public health. AB 387 on youth sports AED access drew support from the author and safety advocates, but opposition from school, park, city, and county groups over liability, cost, and access concerns. The author said he would continue working on amendments to shift the bill toward requiring access to existing AEDs rather than mandating facility procurement. Committee members emphasized the life-saving purpose of the bill while also raising affordability and access concerns for youth sports programs. The committee also heard AB 1682, which would require health plans and insurers to cover FDA-cleared scalp cooling devices for chemotherapy patients. Supporters, including breast cancer survivors and health groups, described the emotional and quality-of-life benefits of preventing hair loss and said cost is the main barrier to access. There was no formal opposition, though one senator raised concerns about whether the mandate could exceed essential health benefits. The chair and members expressed support for the bill’s goals and said it would be taken up when quorum was established. AB 2093, a follow-up to the 988 crisis line law, sought to clarify statewide leadership, improve coordination among 988, 911, and mobile crisis teams, and create a more sustainable funding structure. Behavioral health organizations and crisis center representatives supported the bill, saying implementation challenges and demand growth require statutory fixes. Committee members generally supported the concept but noted the bill was a gut-and-amend and that additional work was needed with county and behavioral health stakeholders. The committee then heard AB 1843 on hepatitis C treatment, AB 1629 on dental assignment of benefits, AB 2540 on community college access to medication abortion services, and AB 1929 on disclosure of health plan investments. AB 1843 had broad support from medical and public health groups but opposition from health plans, which argued it conflicted with the prior-authorization framework in SB 306 and could raise drug costs. AB 1629 was supported by dental and patient advocates but opposed by dental plans and insurers over concerns about network participation and out-of-pocket costs. AB 2540 drew strong support from reproductive health advocates and student representatives, while community college health services and some others opposed or were neutral pending amendments; the author said the bill was about equity and accepted amendments to reduce burdens. AB 1929 was backed by labor and immigrant rights groups as a transparency measure, but opposed by health plans and insurers who said Covered California was not the right entity to administer the disclosures and that the information was already publicly available. Throughout the hearing, members repeatedly weighed public access and transparency against cost, administrative burden, and implementation concerns.

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• And lines 13.14 to 13.16 increase school share of legacy distributions from 62% to 75%.
• </c><00:56:11.080><c> And</c><00:56:11.240><c> so</c> platforms for sharing those.
• And so platforms for sharing those.
• Subdivision 3 relates to data sharing with, again, the financial crimes and fraud section of BCA.
• And I'm here to share some Minneapolis.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• our shared advocacy.
• </c> together is due to the fellows sharing together is due to the fellows sharing their<00:03:56.319
• </c> their skills and talents into our shared their skills and talents into our shared advocacy.<00:03
• I appreciate you sharing your stories.
• </c><01:20:58.640><c> that</c> refresh for people or uh share that refresh for people or uh share that

Bills: HF4736, HF4737, HF3806, HF3352, HF4840, HF3748

Keywords: emergency shelter, grant program, homelessness, capital investment, Minnesota Statutes, appropriation bonds, public funding, housing, infrastructure bonds, funding, appropriation, Minnesota constitutional amendment, public debt, state bonds, general obligation bonds, information technology, IT infrastructure, software licenses, technology modernization, capital improvements

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• There is no market share.” “But do you want more?
• And here's just one example that was shared with us.
• And here's just one example that was shared with us.
• I'll share the microphone. Thank you. Thank you, Mr.
• We are again working with the author's office and do share a shared goal here.

Summary: The committee heard several bills, with testimony largely focused on transparency, public health, labor enforcement, health privacy, high-speed rail oversight, and antitrust policy. AB 1544, by Assemblymember Crowell, would strengthen transparency and access to courthouses; the author said it was aimed at protecting press and public access, and the bill was pulled pending quorum. AB 1604, by Assemblymember Stephanie, would ban BPA and other bisphenols in thermal receipt paper by 2027-2028; supporters from Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, Californians Against Waste, and a broad coalition argued receipts are a major source of toxic exposure and recycling contamination, while the author said she would continue working with opposition. AB 1859, by Assemblymember Jackson, would let Joint Labor Management Committees visit public works sites to help identify wage and safety violations; labor groups supported it as a low-cost enforcement tool amid a large wage-theft backlog, while contractors and local government groups opposed it as creating private enforcement, liability, and safety concerns. The committee later took up AB 1930, by Assemblymember Burr and sponsored by Attorney General Bonta and Equality California, which would require notice to the Attorney General before certain entities respond to subpoenas or inquiries involving legally protected reproductive or gender-affirming care; supporters framed it as a patient privacy and anti-intimidation measure, while opponents said it would shield providers from scrutiny and interfere with lawful investigations. The bill was approved on a 6-2 vote and placed on call. The consent calendar, including several unrelated bills, was also approved. The committee also heard AB 1584, by Assemblymember Jackson, which would create an Office of Civil Rights within the California Air Resources Board to provide training, language access, and compliance oversight. Supporters said CARB needs a stronger legal framework and dedicated office to enforce civil rights commitments, while an opponent argued CARB already has a civil rights office and should expand existing structures instead of creating a new one. The bill was moved to Appropriations after a roll call vote. AB 1608, by Assemblymember Wilson, would expand the powers and staffing tools of the High-Speed Rail Office of the Inspector General, including public reporting requirements and authority over classifications and purchasing; supporters said stronger independent oversight is needed for the costly project, while opponents criticized the project itself and raised concerns about confidentiality and who should receive reports. The bill was also passed to Appropriations after extended discussion. Finally, AB 1776, by Assemblymember Aguiar-Curry, would revise California antitrust law to address single-firm conduct under the Cartwright Act. Supporters, including small business and labor advocates, argued dominant firms can harm competition and that the bill would protect small businesses and workers; opponents from business, biotech, retail, housing, and other sectors warned it would create legal uncertainty, expand litigation, and chill investment. The transcript ended during that bill’s testimony and debate, before a final vote was taken.

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• I mean, section I says, on the percentage of market share. Yeah.
• There is no market share.” “But do you want more?
• I'll share the microphone. Thank you. Thank you. Mr.
• I'll share the microphone. Thank you. Thank you. Mr.
• We are again working with the author's office and we do share a shared goal here.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• </c><00:49:58.240><c> anywhere</c><00:49:58.800><c> from</c> share could be uh anywhere from share could
• Uh and I've share how they've done that.
• And I share this with you buildings.
• And I I share parental bill of rights.
• </c><01:45:46.080><c> our</c> and photos in CRTC to help share our and photos in CRTC to help share our

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Sarah Johnson, but I'll let her share a brief background on her expertise as well.
• <c> background</c><00:04:55.440><c> on</c><00:04:55.759><c> her</c> share a brief background on her share
• :08:56.640><c> the</c><00:08:56.959><c> multilingual</c> uh share quickly that the multilingual uh share
• </c> used it in a parent meeting to share used it in a parent meeting to share with<00:32:21.279><c>
• </c> &gt;&gt; and by the way, we're happy to share &gt;&gt; and by the way, we're happy to share that

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity met in September 2025, established a quorum, introduced new member Larry Forester, and approved the minutes from the August 26 meeting. The main presentation came from Warren County Public Schools Superintendent Rob Clayton and Assistant Superintendent Sarah Johnson, who discussed the district’s work serving English language learners and multilingual students, including immigrant and refugee families. They said Warren County now serves roughly 5,500 multilingual students out of about 19,000 total, representing about 92 languages and 90 countries, with 57 certified multilingual teachers, a GO Center, migrant and refugee advocates, and the state’s first international high school. The presenters emphasized that the district welcomes immigrant families and that students and parents generally value public education, but they described major challenges tied to accountability and funding. They explained that multilingual students are tested after one year in the system, even though many need more time to become proficient in English and grade-level standards, and they argued that current graduation-rate rules can unfairly penalize schools when transient students enroll briefly and then leave. They also said the cost of serving this population has risen sharply, with special revenue and especially general-fund spending increasing substantially over the past decade, prompting the district to reallocate resources from EL teacher assistants toward translation technology and additional certified staff. Committee members asked questions about how long-term multilingual students compare with the general student body and whether the district’s data show similar graduation outcomes. Clayton said he did not have the specific comparison data at hand but believed students who stay K-12 generally reach proficiency. He and Johnson asked legislators to consider giving students more time before accountability measures apply and to shift some graduation accountability from individual schools to the district level for highly transient populations, while still maintaining accountability. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken beyond approval of the minutes.

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• While each one of our programs was different, we did share commonalities such as implementing strategic
• </c> where educators of color can share where educators of color can share without<00:36:04.880><c> being
• </c> are pursuing these things and who share are pursuing these things and who share the<01:22:40.960
• Thank you both for participating and sharing your experiences as well.
• </c><01:27:57.440><c> black</c> uh being present today and sharing black uh being present today and sharing

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The Education Finance Committee met remotely on February 16, 2022, with a quorum present and approved the minutes from the previous day by voice vote. Chair Dabney said the committee was spending the week on public school staffing shortages, especially efforts to increase and retain BIPOC teachers, and introduced testimony on the Collaborative Urban and Greater Minnesota Educators of Color Grant Program (CUGMEC) and the broader Increasing Teachers of Color Act. Testifiers from St. Thomas, Augsburg, and Hopkins described the history and impact of the legacy educator-of-color programs. Kathleen Campbell said the original Q program was created to address underrepresentation, remove financial barriers, and provide mentorship and culturally relevant support; she argued that when the grant became competitive in 2017 without additional funding, support was spread too thin and student capacity dropped. Audrey Lensmeyer described Augsburg’s East African Student-to-Teacher Program, rooted in community advocacy in Cedar-Riverside, and said it has produced strong completion and licensure outcomes. Keenan Jones shared his path from paraprofessional to teacher and district leader, emphasizing the importance of scholarships, mentorship, and outreach to high school students, including a statewide co-enrollment Intro to Teaching course. Representative Hassan then presented House File 3079, saying the bill aims to attract, prepare, complete, and retain more teachers of color and American Indian teachers through several grant and program changes, including Closing the Educational Opportunity Gap grants, Cook Mac funding, teacher mentorship and retention updates, and revisions to CUGMEC. He said the bill responds to a severe shortage of BIPOC teachers and that the requested investment is small relative to the state surplus. Student and educator testimony followed, including a third-grade student from Crookston and Ava Roots, both of whom described the importance of having teachers who reflect students’ cultures and experiences. Natalia Benjamin, the 2021 Minnesota Teacher of the Year, also testified about retention challenges for educators of color and racialized workplace treatment. The committee indicated it intended to lay over HF 3079 for possible inclusion in a future omnibus bill, and Representative Richardson moved the bill to be laid over for further consideration.

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• I would like to share some comments submitted by our volunteers, five of them.
• I'd like to share my experience as I get to know the families through these services.
• They can be pushing out and sharing at scale.
• As one pilot participant shared, “A few months ago, this all felt out of reach.
• And then we will be publishing that after and can share with the committee and others. Thanks.

Bills: H5085, H5286

Keywords: poverty alleviation, family support, economic mobility, youth transition, financial education, matched savings, community programs, Department of Children and Families, DCF, child abuse investigation, child neglect, pediatrician, advanced practice registered nurse, medical misdiagnosis, rickets, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, osteogenesis imperfecta, vitamin D deficiency, bone fragility, child welfare

Summary: The Joint Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities held a hybrid hearing on miscellaneous bills, including H. 5286, which would require DCF to consult a medical professional when a parent presents evidence of a pre-existing diagnosis that could explain symptoms mistaken for abuse or neglect. Representative Brian Mario said the bill would give DCF another tool in difficult cases. Jennifer Fernandes testified about her family’s experience with her grandson being removed after doctors initially suspected a skull fracture that later proved unfounded, saying the bill could help prevent similar outcomes. Committee members expressed sympathy and indicated interest in further discussion. The committee then heard extensive testimony on H. 5085/S. 3095, the omnibus “An Act Significantly Alleviating Poverty.” Supporters described the bill as a comprehensive anti-poverty package built from the Poverty Commission’s work, combining higher cash assistance grants, matched savings, baby bonds, a guaranteed stipend for youth aging out of foster care, expanded tax credits, language access, clean slate record sealing, and worker protections. Senator Eldridge, Senator Miranda, Representative Decker, and many advocates argued that poverty is tied to housing instability, child welfare involvement, health harms, and racial and gender inequities, and that the bill would help families meet basic needs, build wealth, and reduce the benefits cliff. Witnesses from social service, legal aid, labor, immigrant advocacy, and public health groups strongly supported the bill’s provisions. Several focused on specific sections: child support pass-through and a broader good-cause exception for TAFDC recipients; extending the state EITC to ITIN filers; creating baby bonds and matched savings programs; automating criminal record sealing; improving language access at state agencies; and ending the subminimum wage for farm workers. Former foster youth and service providers said the guaranteed stipend would help young adults avoid homelessness and transition more safely into adulthood. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chairs repeatedly noted the limited time and encouraged written testimony and follow-up conversations.