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• We're going to actually tell these groups and these agencies that, you know what?
• We're going to actually tell these groups and these agencies that, you know what?
• We're going to actually tell these groups and these agencies that, you know what?
• We're going to actually tell these groups and these agencies that, you know what?
• We're going to actually tell these groups and these agencies that, you know what?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• ,<00:52:20.400> and Parks Department, Adopt a Block, and Parks Department, Adopt a Block,
• say wants to block it. say wants to block it.
• impacts of their big ugly bill and block impacts of their big ugly bill and block Americans<03:28
• , things that they're actually blocking, things that they're actually blocking, like<03:31:37.040
• repeatedly blocked our ability to do so. repeatedly blocked our ability to do so.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• As most of you know, the humane community across all different kinds of humane groups has concerns about
• All different kinds of humane groups have concerns about pet retail sales and puppy mills.
• The first part relates to the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program.
• Planning and capacity: the statute blocks grants that could build local government capacity, and also
• Ryan Kennedy with Florida Citizens Alliance, a group of over 250,000 Floridians here in Florida.

Summary: The Committee on Commerce and Tourism considered a series of bills affecting tax policy, workforce development, business regulation, consumer protection, rural development, and artificial intelligence. SB 1076 would raise Florida’s research and development tax credit cap from $9 million to $50 million beginning with the 2027 allocation, and it was reported favorably. CS/SB 1266 would create a cybersecurity experiential internship and clearance-readiness program with the Department of Commerce and Cyber Florida; an amendment removed an appropriation from the bill, and the committee reported it favorably. SB 554, a broad update to Florida’s not-for-profit corporation law, was also reported favorably after supportive testimony from Florida Bar representatives. SB 1004, aimed at protecting buyers of dogs and cats from deceptive sales and predatory financing practices, received strong support from animal welfare advocates and was reported favorably. SB 1074, which provides rounding rules for cash transactions if pennies are unavailable, was likewise reported favorably. SB 214, expanding the rural community definition to include special districts in rural counties for economic development purposes, was reported favorably. SPB 7030, a public records exemption tied to Department of Legal Affairs investigations, was adopted as a committee bill and favorably reported. The committee also heard extensive discussion on SB 998, the Department of Commerce package. The bill would modernize the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant program, clarify rural community eligibility for certain unincorporated areas, exempt military entities from a reverter clause on land conveyances, and revise E-Verify enforcement procedures. Members questioned the E-Verify provisions, including penalties, protections for workers incorrectly flagged, and the treatment of gig workers. Senator Smith opposed the bill, arguing it creates unequal treatment between employers and immigrant workers, while Senator Wright supported the military-related provisions. Despite the debate, SB 998 was reported favorably, with Senators Bracy Davis, Smith, and Errington voting no. The committee also took up SB 482, an “Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights” that would create consumer protections for companion chatbots, require parental consent and access for minors, mandate periodic disclosures that users are interacting with AI, restrict certain uses of personal data and likenesses, and give the Attorney General enforcement authority. The bill drew both support and criticism: supporters emphasized child safety, transparency, and consumer protection, while opponents raised concerns about privacy, broad definitions, lack of audit mechanisms, and the absence of a private right of action for adults. Senators Smith and Davis urged clearer definitions and stronger accountability, but both said the bill was a starting point. The committee reported SB 482 favorably. The meeting ended with recorded affirmative votes requested by Senators Yarbrough, Wright, and Davis on selected tabs, and the committee adjourned.

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• I'd like to introduce a wonderful group from Oktibbeha County. You know, we call it God's country.
• [Applause] Good-looking group. Welcome to your capital. It's good to have you here today.
• We have a group, and ladies, can you please stand for us?
• ,<00:17:07.199> can<00:17:07.360> you<00:17:07.520> please have a group and
• , it picked up some uh the census blocks, it picked up some uh precincts<00:20:18.000> in<00:20

Keywords: MS House Floor - 13 January, 2026; 2:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The House opened with a prayer by Reverend David McDow of Fondren Presbyterian Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Members then handled routine business, including confirming a quorum, dispensing with the reading of the journal and bill introductions, and recognizing pages and several visiting groups in the galleries, including Oktibbeha County Young Leaders, Special Olympics champions, the doctor of the day, and members of the Women’s League of Voters. There were also remarks honoring Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s Founders Day and a response from a member of Omega Sapphire Fraternity. The main legislative item was House Bill 580, a technical correction to judicial district maps. The bill was explained as fixing precinct placement errors in the Fourth Circuit Court District and correcting precincts affected by the creation of the CCID in Hinds County’s Seventh Circuit Court District. Members asked about how many judges would be on the ballot, whether the CCID judge would exercise regular civil and criminal jurisdiction, and when the changes would take effect. The sponsor said the bill was intended to preserve existing district boundaries, avoid changing qualifying deadlines, and keep the CCID judge as a regular circuit judge for an eight-year term. The House passed the bill 112-0 and then granted immediate release. Toward the end of the meeting, members made several announcements about committee schedules and upcoming events, including budget hearings, Military Affairs, Universities and Colleges, Rules, State Affairs, and a legislative prayer breakfast and welcome reception. The House also took multiple adjournment-in-memory requests for deceased Mississippians, including Larry Bryant, Cynthia Patterson Bond, Linda Stranger, Mary Lou Thompson, and Viva Hughes Williams. The House then adjourned until 2:00 p.m. the next day.

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• I think... ...really is blocking the other lane of traffic and not making that zip around.
• But when you just put this out there... ...as an idea, there are sort of two groups of concerns that
• I am not as prolific a communicator as my colleague, but I would say that there are many groups in my
• groups.
• We are affiliated with the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Policy Group, representing all 22,000 police

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing focused on a broad package of traffic and roadway safety bills, with repeated emphasis on work zone safety, the Move Over law, automated enforcement, and protections for pedestrians, cyclists, and roadside workers. MassDOT Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver strongly supported a bill allowing MassDOT vehicles to use blue flashing lights in limited work-zone settings, arguing that blue lights reliably slow drivers and could help address a rise in work-zone crashes and fatalities. District Attorney Marion Ryan, State Police representatives, and police association leaders supported a separate Move Over bill that would raise penalties for repeat violations and add an education component, citing officers and workers killed or injured roadside and saying the goal is deterrence and safer driver behavior rather than revenue. A major portion of the hearing was devoted to automated enforcement bills for speed and red-light violations, including proposals for school zones, work zones, and broader local options. Senator Brownsberger and Senator Jalen argued that automated enforcement is needed because speeding and red-light running remain common while police traffic enforcement has declined, and they described the bills as civil, opt-in tools that issue tickets to vehicles rather than drivers. Supporters from WalkMass, T4MA, Safe Roads Alliance, MassBike, Medford officials, and other advocates cited fatal pedestrian crashes, neighborhood speeding, and the need to protect vulnerable road users, while also pointing to privacy and equity safeguards in the bills such as limits on photographs, data retention rules, public reporting, and local approval processes. Several local and advocacy witnesses backed targeted camera programs. Senator Lovely and Representative Cruz supported a Salem school-zone camera bill, describing repeated violations around schools and buses. Medford officials and school-safety advocates supported a similar statewide camera bill, citing recent pedestrian deaths and dangerous cut-through traffic. AAA Northeast and the Massachusetts Aggregate and Asphalt Pavement Association also supported targeted enforcement in work zones and school zones, while urging public education and warning periods. Some witnesses raised concerns about the color of lights for highway workers, with State Police representatives preferring green over blue to avoid confusion with law enforcement, and committee members asked about constitutional issues, surchargeability, and possible targeting concerns. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• district from expending their block district from expending their block grant<00:27:14.640> dollars
• <00:27:32.480> The<00:27:32.600> block account for those dollars.
• The block account for those dollars.
• Um, the allocation in total is for their block grant dollars.
• So, if the their block grant dollars.

Bills: HB0034, HB0035, HB0036, HB0106

Keywords: HB0034, Wyoming retirement system, Wyoming Retirement Act, firefighter retirement, public employee retirement, retirement benefits, state pension, wildland firefighting, wildland firefighter, crash and rescue, Wyoming National Guard, Office of State Lands and Investments, Wyoming Retirement Board, correctional forestry crew, correctional crew supervisor, correctional forestry crew manager, general fund appropriation, state agency employees, service credit, benefit eligibility

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• We have Senator Block followed by Senator Trujillo. Senator Block. Thank you, Mr. President.
• Thank you, Senator Block. That'd be Senator Nava or Senator Lopez.
• Thank you, Senator Block. We do have further debate. Senator Rizzo. Mr.
• Senator Block. Her name is Noel. Congratulations once again, Senator Brandt. Senator Block.
• President, and Senator Block. Thank you for all your remarks.

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• The plea was to take away counting blocks. Family child care has never had to count blocks.
• Family take take away counting blocks.
• childcare has never had to count blocks. childcare has never had to count blocks.
• <02:09:11.520> that class of there's a couple groups that class of there's a couple groups
• <02:15:12.719> We program uh sizes the group sizes. We program uh sizes the group sizes.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It seems to me that a group of people that should be involved in this aren't, because the people that
• consumed pornography within that group consumed pornography within that group of<02:02:10.079>
• But you just gave me a situation of the retailers blocking access to this obscenity.
• blocked blocked the<02:15:21.679> user<02:15:22.000> would<02:15:22.199> then<02
• It was a group of three, but to follow up, that would be considered strategy, though, yes, right?

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 232, which would protect health care workers’ conscience rights in connection with certain procedures, especially abortion and sterilization, and also referenced contraception. The prime sponsor, Rep. Mark Pearson, said the bill is meant to prevent medical professionals from being forced to participate in procedures that violate their beliefs, while still prohibiting discrimination against patients based on protected characteristics. He said the measure was intended to help retain health care workers in New Hampshire and noted he had added an amendment to address concerns about people taking jobs only to later refuse duties, as well as emergency situations where a provider is the only one available. Committee members raised concerns about how broadly the bill and amendment were written. Questions focused on whether the protections could apply to non-physician staff such as schedulers, receptionists, or pharmacy employees; whether a provider could refuse to schedule, refer, or otherwise assist with services; and how “emergency” would be determined in practice. Several members also questioned whether the bill could affect access to contraception, including pharmacy sales and procedures such as tubal ligation, and whether the language was clear enough to prevent confusion or unintended refusals of care. Pearson said the bill was not intended to allow refusal of emergency care or general patient discrimination, and he acknowledged some language could be tweaked. Rep. Paige Boerman, a maternal-child health nurse, testified in opposition, saying she had seen pharmacists question prescriptions related to miscarriage care and that the bill could create barriers to contraception and other reproductive health services. She warned that the lack of a disclosure requirement and the broad definitions could create risks, especially in rural areas with limited providers. She also pointed to problems she said had occurred in other states, arguing the bill could lead to delayed care in emergencies. The hearing ended after questions and discussion; no vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.

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• grant 672 Colorado Works Program block grant 672 Colorado Works Program County<01:19:04.159> Block
• for needy families block grant. for needy families block grant. 56<01:20:21.840> 3<01:20:
• <01:32:32.400> An for needy families block grant. An for needy families block grant.
• The two County Block Grants.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the prior journal, and heard several brief recognitions before moving to business. Members welcomed foster care advocates for Child Abuse Prevention Month, Girl Scouts visiting the Capitol, and participants in Black Maternal Health Week, with remarks emphasizing foster youth voice, leadership development, and the need for culturally competent maternal health care and doula/midwife support. The chamber then took up House Joint Resolution 1026, honoring former Governor Roy Romer and designating a portion of I-25 as the Governor Roy Romer Memorial Highway. Supporters highlighted Romer’s long public service, his work on education and infrastructure, and his role in major state projects. A proposed amendment to strike the word “memorial” was withdrawn, the House suspended the rules to allow Romer to speak from the well, and Romer offered remarks about legislative collegiality and the importance of democracy and listening to opposing views. House Joint Resolution 1026 was adopted on a 60-0 vote, with four excused and one absent. After a brief recess, the House returned to special orders and resumed reading House Bill 1410 at length, continuing through extensive appropriations language for the Department of Human Services, including child welfare, youth services, Medicaid-related transfers, SNAP and benefits administration, and other funding line items. No final action on House Bill 1410 was taken in the portion provided.

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• This group, as well as local implementers, will see the vision come to life.
• This group, as well as local implementers, will see the vision come to life.
• This group, as well as local implementers, will see the vision come to life.
• This group, as well as local implementers, will see the vision come to life.
• This group, as well as local implementers, will see the vision come to life.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the January 28, 2026 journal, and received routine Senate Services reports on printed and enrolled measures. Committee reports were read, including Agriculture and Natural Resources recommending Senate Bill 10 to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation and consent-calendar placement, and Senate Joint Resolution 1 for final action by the Senate. The chamber also received a reappointment report for two members of the Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority. Senate Joint Resolution 006, concerning support for Coloradans navigating the U.S. immigration system and transparency in federal enforcement, was introduced and then laid over until Monday, February 2, 2026, on motion of the Majority Leader. The Senate also heard a tribute recognizing Rockmount Ranchwear Manufacturing Company for its 80th anniversary and legacy in Colorado, including remarks about its history, cultural influence, and family leadership, followed by applause and recognition of company representatives. Additional floor recognitions highlighted University Prep's Arapahoe Street campus, the Colorado Forest Health Council, and visiting students from Samberg Elementary and Littleton Public Schools. Announcements covered upcoming committee hearings, a legislative reception at the Buckhorn Exchange, and a Carter Science and Technology Policy Program breakfast event. The Senate then adjourned on motion until 9:00 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026.

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• We have blocked jailbreak policies and ensured that our state and... And they have received it.
• We have blocked jailbreak policies and ensured that our state and local law enforcement officers get
• When a member of a group of thieves was interested in the state... Retail theft in the nation.
• When a member of a group of thieves was interviewed on CNN, and they asked, why do you steal in New York
• governments, further disincentivizing illegal immigration, expanding Second Amendment rights, and blocking

Summary: The Florida House and Senate met in joint session to receive the Governor’s annual message. After opening formalities, prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the appointment of a committee to notify the Governor that the Legislature was ready, the chamber recognized special guests and then received Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis. In his address, the Governor reviewed what he described as seven years of major accomplishments in Florida, emphasizing fiscal restraint, tax relief, economic growth, education reforms, environmental restoration, disaster response, public safety, and immigration enforcement. He highlighted a larger rainy day fund, reduced debt, record job and business growth, universal school choice, higher teacher pay, Hope Florida, Everglades restoration, stronger hurricane response, and tougher laws on crime and illegal immigration. He also warned about property tax burdens, called for a constitutional path to property tax relief, urged informed consent in medical policy, and raised concerns about artificial intelligence. The Governor pointed to several bills already filed and urged lawmakers to send him legislation eliminating DEI in local government, further discouraging illegal immigration, expanding Second Amendment rights, and blocking the spread of Sharia law. He closed by asking the Legislature to continue advancing his agenda. After the address, the joint session voted to dissolve.

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• We have blocked jailbreak policies and ensured that our state and... ...and they have received it.
• We have blocked jailbreak policies and ensured that our state and local law enforcement officers get
• When a member of a group of thieves was interested in the state,... ...retail theft in the nation.
• When a member of a group of thieves was interviewed on CNN and they asked, 'Why do you steal in New York
• governments, further disincentivizing illegal immigration, expanding Second Amendment rights, and blocking

Summary: The transcript is of a Florida Legislature joint session convened to receive the Governor’s annual message. After the House and Senate were received, a committee was appointed to notify the Governor that the joint session was ready, and the Governor and First Lady were introduced. The Senate President presided, a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance were offered, and the joint session then recessed to await the Governor’s arrival. Governor Ron DeSantis delivered a lengthy address reviewing his administration’s record over the past seven years. He highlighted fiscal restraint, larger reserves and rainy-day funds, debt reduction, tax cuts, business and job growth, school choice expansion, education reforms, higher teacher pay, civics initiatives, environmental restoration efforts in the Everglades, hurricane response improvements, public safety and immigration enforcement, and opposition to DEI and other ideological policies. He also urged lawmakers to send him bills on issues such as eliminating DEI in local governments, further restricting illegal immigration, expanding Second Amendment rights, and addressing what he described as the creep of Sharia law. The Governor additionally called for property tax relief through the constitutional amendment process and for legislation emphasizing informed consent in medical decision-making. He warned about risks posed by artificial intelligence and said new technologies should align with American values. No substantive votes were taken on policy matters during the session; after the Governor’s remarks, the joint session adopted a motion to dissolve.

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• We have blocked jail break policies and ensured that our state and... ...and they have received it.
• We have blocked jailbreak policies and ensured that our state and local law enforcement officers get
• When a member of a group of thieves was interested in the state... ...retail theft in the nation.
• When a member of a group of thieves was interviewed on CNN, and they asked, why do you steal in New York
• governments, further disincentivizing illegal immigration, expanding Second Amendment rights, and blocking

Summary: The House and Senate met in joint session to receive the Governor’s annual message. After the customary opening, prayer, pledge, and motions to notify the Governor, the Governor and First Lady were received and the Governor delivered a lengthy address reviewing his administration’s record and outlining priorities for the coming session. The Governor highlighted what he described as major accomplishments over the past seven years, including stronger state reserves, debt reduction, tax relief, economic growth, school choice expansion, higher teacher pay, civics education, higher education reforms, Everglades restoration, hurricane response improvements, public safety measures, and immigration enforcement. He also discussed affordability concerns, especially rising local property taxes, and urged lawmakers to pursue a ballot measure for property tax relief. He called for legislation on informed consent in medical decisions, regulation of artificial intelligence, and bills already filed on issues such as eliminating DEI in local governments, further restricting illegal immigration, expanding Second Amendment rights, and blocking Sharia law. No substantive votes were taken on legislation during the address. After the Governor concluded, the joint session approved a motion to dissolve, and the meeting adjourned.

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• Representative Block, where are you?
• House Bill 44, introduced by Representative Block, is an act relating to deceptive trade practices, enacting
• House Bill 45, introduced by Representative Block, is an act relating to taxation, enacting the Renewable
• Education Study Committee to assemble an Education Data Governance and Artificial Intelligence Working Group
• Education Study Committee to assemble an Education Data Governance and Artificial Intelligence Working Group

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• The guardrails, as we call them, are to say you can't drop your group coverage, your small group coverage
• The guardrails, as we call them, are to say you can't drop your group coverage, your small group coverage
• <00:20:47.120> coverage it's just drop small group coverage it's just drop small group coverage
• <00:21:14.640> market's now because the small group market's now because the small group market's
• I hope. to be through the small group market and to be through the small group market and you you you

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Um, but it's the same group that we used for our water infrastructure tool.
• It was one of those where, um, instead of just identifying like a block and doing a project on a block
• And so, in order to meet the goals of the cities or the group of cities that are involved, um, we set
• instead of just identifying like a block instead of just identifying like a block and<00:26:00.800
• a project on a block, it was more<00:26:02.600> like<00:26:02.840> some<00:26:03.000><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The A6 is language to exempt group homes. >> Okay. So we have the A6 amendment.
• The A6 is language to exempt group<00:01:21.080> homes. group homes. group homes.
• mom-and-pop LLCs, new builds, or group mom-and-pop LLCs, new builds, or group homes,<00:02:51.360
• Can't drive down a block without seeing a bank.
• And I'm not talking the big players that are up here buying blocks of homes. I don't like that.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It increases the penalty for blocking a freeway, a highway, transit, or road to or from an airport.
• It increases the penalty for blocking a freeway, a highway, transit, or road to or from an airport.
• a freeway a highway transit for blocking a freeway a highway transit or<00:04:17.320> road<00
• There’s a small group—I've, in the 80s, we worked on burglars, we reduced it by 25%.
• there's a small group I've in the<00:19:39.720> 80s<00:19:40.159> we<00:19:40.280>

Bills: HF7

Keywords: public safety, criminal justice, sentencing guidelines, Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission, public sentencing database, felony dismissals, prosecutor reporting, bail notice, bond posting, law enforcement data, arrest data, public records, sex trafficking, human trafficking, mandatory minimum sentence, peace officer assault, police assault, fleeing police, vehicular flight, stolen motor vehicle

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• I’m not referring to that project, and I believe that falls under the MBTA in their energy group, which
• But I think the tax credits for vehicle purchases are definitely top of mind on the chopping block.
• So we've been watching the work of the interagency rates working group really closely.
• We are environmental nonprofits, labor unions, universities, and business groups, all working together
• Block Island Wind is already operational. It's very small in state waters off Rhode Island.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee held a hearing on the impact of the Trump administration’s federal climate policy changes on Massachusetts, with a focus on threatened grants, regulatory rollbacks, and state options to continue climate work. Chair Creem and other senators emphasized that Massachusetts still has a 2050 net-zero mandate and needs contingency plans for clean energy, transportation electrification, offshore wind, resilience, and financing if federal support is reduced or withdrawn. Executive branch witnesses said Massachusetts has already experienced disruptions to more than $1 billion in climate-related federal funds, though many suspended grants were restored after litigation by the Attorney General’s office. EEA reported continued uncertainty around a $389 million Grid Innovation Program award and a FEMA dam-safety reimbursement, while MassDOT said its NEVI fast-charging program remains on track with about $50 million obligated, but a $14.4 million competitive charging grant is on hold and future unobligated NEVI funds remain uncertain. Senators also discussed EV rebates, charging infrastructure, the role of the Community Climate Bank, and whether the state can expand independent financing and support for municipalities, higher education, and nonprofits. The Attorney General’s office described successful multi-state litigation that won a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against the federal funding freeze, restoring access to many EPA, DOE, USDA, and Interior funds, while noting continued enforcement actions over FEMA manual reviews and other barriers. The office said it is also preparing to defend the endangerment finding, California vehicle-emissions waivers, offshore wind permits, and other federal climate protections. Outside advocates warned that federal tax-credit rollbacks, tariffs, and possible repeal of IRA and infrastructure funding could slow EV adoption and raise costs, while offshore wind testimony said federal permitting pauses and legal challenges are delaying projects and could leave Massachusetts far short of its 2030 offshore wind goals. Nonprofit witnesses also described canceled or delayed grants for wetland restoration and urban heat mitigation, and urged the Legislature to increase state funding, including for the environmental bond bill and municipal vulnerability preparedness work.