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• projects allowing regionally scaled efforts related to wildfire risk reduction and forest resilience
• What regions of the state do you want to focus on?
• Similarly, with the regional projects pots of funding, you can see here for both CAL FIRE and Sierra
• Here are the regions.
• So, we laid off in the northern region. I'll just speak for what I'm responsible for.

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• And beyond that, the geographic differences, we saw that in certain regions like the Central Valley and
• There are definitely regional differences in the way that campuses create curriculum.
• Affairs Director for Region 2.
• My name is Kevin Hill, and I serve as the outgoing Regional Affairs Director for Region 2, representing
• My name is Kevin Hill, and I serve as the outgoing Regional Affairs Director for Region 2, representing

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• It's probably one of the larger P25 digital systems in the western region to date.
• Lower cost with larger customers coming into these states and regions.
• To build regional transmission to make sure we have resource adequacy and connectivity.
• They've written op-eds together saying we need more inter-regional transmission.
• For regional haze, increased potential costs of those plants, you know, a lot.

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• Spencer Igo had mentioned that it's important that it makes our state economy diverse and regionally
• and makes our state economy diverse and regionally<00:15:18.720> strong.
• With this new round regionally strong.
• <00:15:25.279> shrinking region becomes more severe. shrinking region becomes more severe.
• That is going to be the shot in the arm that the whole region needs from Grand Rapids to Elely.

Bills: HF3393

Keywords: unemployment insurance, iron ore mining, additional benefits, labor force, economic support, 1183, house

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• CEO of PBS SoCal, and we serve over 22 million Californians in Southern California across a broad region
• Our KPBS News team's border coverage has been this community's eyes and ears in the border region.
• We are integral to people's lives and the fabric of this region.
• We cover a very vast geographic region.
• It's a region that is often overlooked. I got a problem here.

Summary: The hearing focused on the impact of the federal rescission of Corporation for Public Broadcasting funding on California public media, with Assemblymember Chris Ward and Senator Akilah Weber Pierson framing public media as essential civic infrastructure for education, local news, arts, emergency alerts, and underserved communities. Local officials from San Diego and La Mesa voiced support, emphasizing public media’s role in trusted information, children’s programming, and community arts access. Panelists from PBS SoCal, KCRW, Rebuild Local News, NPR, KPBS, Radio Bilingüe, and KVPR described significant budget losses, layoffs, reduced programming, and threats to rural and specialized services. They highlighted impacts on children’s educational content, local journalism, arts coverage, science and documentary production, and emergency alert systems. Several speakers noted that smaller stations in rural or low-broadband areas are especially vulnerable, while larger stations are also cutting staff and delaying projects. They also discussed possible responses such as shared services, cost reductions, philanthropy, and state support, while warning that one-time bridge funding is not a long-term fix. Committee members asked about operational changes, alternative revenue sources, the role of state programs, and whether public pressure could restore federal funding. Witnesses said the loss is already being felt, that restoration appears unlikely in the near term, and that any state support should be structured to protect editorial independence and provide stable, timely funding. The hearing concluded with a shift to labor and production testimony and then to station-specific testimony from KPBS, Radio Bilingüe, and KVPR, followed by public comment.

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• We have broken up this funding through geographic regions.
• So that's been a real focus of the administration as well as regional approaches.
• It's essentially allocating funding, largely, to seven different regions of the state.
• Once the funding reaches the region, it becomes a competitive grant program.
• I do want to talk about the regional awarding. The reason we chose...

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• For flood, flood has impacted all of the regions in the state.
• And there are 15 regional planning groups for flood.
• I would love to see growth in those 16 regional... ...offices.
• Our regional offices respond to complaints and priority calls.
• We have a new Region 6 administrator. He's fantastic.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• And we asked sponsoring organizations that are partners in those regions to invite and host those.
• out in that region a couple of different times actually in the last few times we've actually made it
• So a couple examples here look at the regional cost differences, for instance.
• So a couple examples here look at the regional cost differences, for instance.
• So a couple examples here look at the regional cost differences, for instance.

Summary: The Capital Budget Committee heard presentations from the Department of Commerce, the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO), and a consultant on the School Construction Assistance Program (SCAP) study. Commerce officials described their agency’s role in housing, energy, local government, broadband, and other capital programs, and reported on a $5 million pilot under Senate Bill 5200 that used trusted community messengers and technical assistance to help historically excluded organizations prepare for capital funding. They said 18 organizations received direct support and 79 smaller projects were also funded, but emphasized that statutory match rules, reimbursement-based payments, site-control requirements, insurance and audit costs, and extensive contracting rules remain major barriers. Commerce outlined efforts to expand outreach, digital modernization, internal contracting improvements, tribal MOUs, and innovation centers, and members asked about small business support, housing program placement, and outreach to Eastern Washington and communities of color. RCO described its grant programs for recreation, conservation, education, and salmon/orca recovery, and reviewed equity work done before and after a 2021-23 proviso. The agency had already created a small-communities carve-out in youth athletic facilities, piloted stipends for advisory committee members, and reduced match requirements where allowed. Under the proviso, RCO completed an equity review and a planning program that funded 54 projects across 34 counties, with many applicants being new or long-absent grantees. Staff said the review led to changes in scoring criteria, clearer application guidance, more objective data measures, expanded technical assistance, and targeted community engagement. Members asked about application burden, project sizes, outreach, and how the agency is broadening participation and representation on advisory committees. The final presentation summarized a planning study on SCAP, which examined rising construction costs, fragmented grant programs, local funding barriers, and uneven district capacity. The report recommended nine major changes, including stronger planning support, a new minor-modernization category, a mechanism to use unused funds more quickly, an education-specification prototype, a SCAP enhancement program for low-capacity districts, acceptance of non-SCAP funds, phased modernization, streamlined D-form and reimbursement processes, and revisions to the SCAP formula to better account for grade-band differences, enrollment projections, and regional cost factors. Additional recommendations included ongoing monitoring and evaluation, facilities-impact reviews, matching SCAP increases to construction-cost inflation, earlier locking of funding estimates, flexible program spaces, and updated statewide building-condition assessments. No votes were taken during the meeting.

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• Bypassing this framework not only undermines the integrity of regional water planning but also... sets
• It's a regional opportunity. as passed by the House include safeguards requested by the stakeholders
• We will enhance water security for the region.
• To know that districts are achieving those points that are agreed to regionally and individually.
• You can get outvoted under the current law, and some people do in some regions, but the...

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• It's one of her real. loves and passions, not just for our big flagships, but for our regional universities
• My mother is a native of the region. My father grew up in Victoria.
• As far as our regional universities I mentioned obviously the great appreciation for what Texas A&M does
• We have 11 regional universities. And then we have nine agencies.
• The regions, how to DEI, SB 17. You heard me as sure region. Georgie Addis. Tell me what.

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• We know that we originally were going to do a regional approach.
• And that is, first and foremost, can the regional system that we have built out already work?
• So what else is there besides regional or statewide? What other alternatives might get...
• Regional or statewide? What other alternatives might get evaluated? Do you have a sense?
• , but if it's regional, how do you do it so that it is sufficient?

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• I will make sure Japan continues to increase its support for the defense of the region, our alliance,
• So then, doesn't it stand to reason that we should be partnering throughout the region with countries
• And I think your experience in the military and intelligence in the region will help a lot.
• If we work with partners, and not just Mexican partners, but partners throughout the region.
• Senator thank you for the question and thank you for your interest in the region.

Keywords: U.S. foreign policy, Mexico relations, Japan relations, border security, trade agreements, drug trafficking, ambassadorial nominations, intergovernmental communication

Summary: The meeting of the committee focused on critical discussions concerning U.S. foreign policy, particularly relationships with Mexico and Japan. Notable attention was given to border security, trade agreements, and implications of drug trafficking. Ambassadorial nominees discussed their strategies to strengthen ties with these nations, emphasizing the importance of cooperation in addressing mutual challenges, particularly concerning security and trade. The committee engaged in extensive dialogue, highlighting the urgency of improving intergovernmental communications to deter drug trafficking and support democratic governance.

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• Imperial County and other regions with rich geothermal resources have proven for decades that they are
• Potentially transformational, this economic growth would bring desperately needed jobs to the region,
• This measure is exactly how we accelerate our climate progress and bring tangible benefits to regions
• resident of Imperial County, I know firsthand the opportunities and challenges that we face in our region
• 21% poverty rate, every job opportunity and every economic opportunity for growth matters in our region

Summary: The Assembly Natural Resources Committee heard two items: AB 1016 by Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez and AJR 10 by Assemblymember Rogers. AB 1016 would expand the local permitting pilot for geothermal power plants in Imperial County, increasing the eligible generating capacity and extending the program through 2030. Gonzalez said he accepted committee amendments and emphasized the bill’s potential to create jobs, generate school and local tax revenue, and support California’s clean energy and baseload power goals. Imperial County officials and supporters from the State Building Trades and Independent Energy Producers Association testified in strong support, citing the county’s long geothermal permitting history, high unemployment, and major economic benefits from proposed projects. No opposition was presented. Committee members asked a few questions, including about the bill’s capacity range and ongoing coordination with labor. Gonzalez said he was continuing to work with the building trades on amendments, and the trades indicated they were now in support. The committee then took a roll call and passed AB 1016 on a due pass as amended motion to Appropriations, with the roll held open for absent members and later additional aye votes recorded. AJR 10 called on the federal government to oppose Forest Service staffing cuts and highlight the importance of national forests for water, wildlife, wildfire prevention, recreation, and rural economies. Rogers argued that reduced staffing would worsen wildfire risk and harm rural communities, and the committee heard no opposition. The resolution was adopted on a roll call vote, with the roll also held open and later additional aye votes added. The hearing concluded after both measures received enough votes to move forward.

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• <00:10:33.279> Region<00:10:33.760> 4's Farm Bureau for 32 years.
• Region 4's Farm Bureau for 32 years.
• The Northwest Straits region is a special place.
• The Northwest Straits region is a State.
• The Northwest Straits region is a special<04:37:50.240> place.

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

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• Um, we also welcome corporate relocations and expansions more often than any other region in the country
• Each region has its own unique geography and different challenges.
• of Texas or a different neighboring county close to some of our urban regions.
• That's, that, that's correct, because, because of the regional differences and that I think that this
• And this is multi-counties in the regions that you're talking about. Yes sir.

Bills: SB 7

Keywords: water infrastructure, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, water supply, environmental sustainability

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• And representing their organizations as regional directors across our great state is Retta Washington
• We have past regional director Patrice Hillier. Regional secretary, Jasmine Ervin.
• Regional programs chair, Ashley McGee and the area for coordinator, Amanda Wilson.
• and leasing Authority of the Walker County Hospital District for the Subcommittee on County and Regional
• healthcare programs for the employees of small employers for the Subcommittee on County and Regional

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• The department collaborate with local and regional partners as well as the Department of Environmental
• and the Saint Johns River to see loop as the state's highest priority regional trails.
• A lot of these projects are on the prior the Trail Regional trail system that I discussed earlier.
• and regional transportation areas.
• of their transportation area, regional entities, such as metropolitan planning organizations or regional

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• IN FEBRUARY 2024 FLORIDA COMMUNITY CARE WAS SELF-SELECTED TO OPERATE BY THE PROGRAM AND REGIONS THE I
• FEDERAL APPROVAL WAS RECEIVED IN MARCH 2024 WITH A MOMENT BEGINNING IN THE PILOT REGIONS BEGINNING OCTOBER
• ADDITIONALLY FOR REGIONS THE IN IN ELIGIBLE AGE WAS 18 AND OVER AND IT WAS ELIGIBLE FOR ENROLLEES AND
• THE PHASE ONE OF THE EXPANDED PROGRAM MADE THE PILOT STATEWIDE AND EXPANDED IT TO ALL REGIONS OF THE
• AND SO WE TARGETED OUTREACH TO TRY TO MAXIMIZE ENROLLMENT IN THOSE REGIONS IN THE PILOT REGIONS AND SO

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• It also provides not only as it's, it's a regional tool that can be used as well.
• You know, having an H6N with long-range strike capability is not a regional hegemon weapon system.
• that are dual-use capable and fobbed as a regional hegemon weapon system.
• It is now... now can be a regional weapon and regional deterrence as well for my fellow combat commanders
• that hold the regions of responsibility.

Keywords: military strategy, nuclear triad, deterrence, STRATCOM, SPACECOM, SLICOM, B-21, hypersonic defense, spectrum auction

Summary: The meeting focused on the strategic posture of U.S. military capabilities with an emphasis on deterrence amid growing global threats. General Cotton from STRATCOM and General Whiting from SPACECOM provided insights into the modernization efforts of the nuclear triad. Key discussions involved the importance of maintaining control over specific frequency spectrums critical for military operations and the implications of potential auctioning of these bands. Members expressed concerns regarding the evolving landscape with adversaries like China and Russia, emphasizing that swift action is needed to adapt and preserve U.S. national security. Various proposals and existing programs, including the B-21 bomber and the nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile (SLICOM), were debated, alongside the necessity of increasing military investment in hypersonic defense systems.

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• We're looking for regional centers. We're looking for regional centers.
• centers, the again about the regional centers, the again about the regional centers, the regional workforce
• Would some of those regional workforce. Would some of those regional workforce.
• Would some of those regional workforce funding that they regional workforce funding that they regional
• Oh the uh regional STEM HUD grants. Oh the uh regional STEM HUD grants.

Bills: HB 29, HB 125, HB 145, HB 171, HB 255, HB 50, HB 796, HB 363, HB 116, HB 491, HB 589, HB 1495, HB 368, HB 1285, HB 1905, HB 1360, HB 2002, HB 917, HB 2723, HB 2067, HB 1238, HB 2337, HB 745, HB 1188, HB 1606, HB 2003, HB 2147, HB 2391, HB 2355, HB 2546, HB 2495, HB 2818, HB 2249, HB 1749, HB 3109, HB 3228, HB 3240, HB 1507, HB 658, HB 1748, HB 1851, HB 1922, HB 2001, HB 2798, HB 107, HCR 29, SB 5, SB 262, HB 11, HJR 72, HB 106, HB 18, HB 48, HB 27, HB 37, HB 1481, HB 581, HB 1696, HB 2216, HB 1035, HB 1633, HB 742, HB 754, HB 1689, HB 1690, HB 2669, HB 391, HB 517, HB 1024, HB 1607, HB 252, HB 1716, HB 1562, HB 4116, HB 1866, HB 1741, HB 2103, HB 2637, HB 2884, HB 503, HB 1089, HB 2986, HB 972, HB 502, HB 29, HB 125, HB 145, HB 171, HB 255, HB 50, HB 796, HB 363, HB 116, HB 491, HB 589, HB 1495, HB 368, HB 1285, HB 1905, HB 1360, HB 2002, HB 917, HB 2723, HB 2067, HB 1238, HB 2337, HB 745, HB 1188, HB 1606, HB 2003, HB 2147, HB 2391, HB 2355, HB 2546, HB 2495, HB 2818, HB 2249, HB 1749, HB 3109, HB 3228, HB 3240, HB 1507, HB 658, HB 1748, HB 1851, HB 1922, HB 2001, HB 2798, HB 107, HCR 29

Keywords: water audit, water loss, water loss mitigation plan, municipally owned utility, municipal utility, water conservation, Texas Water Development Board, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water leakage, leak detection, billing data accuracy, utility validation, water audit validation, water scarcity, water management, infrastructure, public utility, conservation plan, administrative penalty