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• </c> posing a danger to the community. posing a danger to the community.
• </c> requirements for community supervision. requirements for community supervision.
• </c> commitment and community health issues. commitment and community health issues.
• Louis Park, which is my community.
• . communities. communities.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And I'm very grateful to serve alongside such a dedicated group of community... ...wall.
• I'm also the chair of community development and small business.
• And I see something in the chat that they're launching a community of learning.
• That would be wonderful because those of us who They're launching a community of learning.
• Second is that we are launching a community of learning for payers from now until July.

Summary: The Ellen Story Commission on Postpartum Depression met to reopen its work for the year, confirm attendance, and note several membership transitions, including the departure of Beth Buxton, Nekah Hall, and Dr. Lisa Scarfo. Senator Miranda stepped down as co-chair, and Senator Adam Gomez was welcomed as the new Senate co-chair. Both outgoing and incoming leaders spoke about the importance of the commission’s work, the need for continued advocacy on maternal mental health, and personal losses that have shaped their commitment to the issue. Members discussed priorities for the coming year, including implementation of the maternal health omnibus law, publicizing upcoming maternal health events, and improving information-sharing through a biweekly digest. Several commissioners raised concerns about the closure of birthing centers and inpatient obstetric units, workforce shortages in obstetrics and midwifery, and the need to preserve or expand training slots and federal matching opportunities. Others emphasized the need to strengthen community-based perinatal mental health supports, including Moms Do Care and First Steps Together, and to increase funding beyond the $220,000 appropriated for community organizations. The commission also heard updates from the Division of Insurance and the Department of Public Health about regulatory and reimbursement issues, including a new community of learning for payers, mental health exam reimbursement guidance, and concerns about sustainability of birth centers and midwifery reimbursement. Commissioners stressed the importance of better coordination among OB-GYN, pediatric, infant mental health, home visiting, and clinical providers, with some suggesting a stronger role for clinicians and perinatal mental health organizations such as PSI of Massachusetts. The meeting ended with a motion and vote to create a biweekly information digest, with urgent items to be shared by email, followed by adjournment.

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• We also incorporate the latest technology in our printing division, so we no longer have to outsource
• We also incorporate the latest technology in our printing division, so we no longer have to outsource
• And you found a way to see how to help rural communities get involved, get in the system, and not have
• And I want to thank you for that. ...communities get involved, get in the system, and not have to wait
• It affects water and so many other necessities for our communities, and it's not just Albuquerque.

Summary: The committee first heard the nomination of Anna Silva to lead the General Services Department. Supporters, including the sponsor, former GSD officials, family members, the lieutenant governor, and other senators, praised her long career in GSD, her procurement and facilities management experience, and her work on e-procurement, veteran home construction, and other projects. Silva said her priorities would include stabilizing risk management positions for the transition to the next administration, ensuring continuity on construction projects, and protecting the department’s budget and operations. After questions and comments, the committee voted 7-0 to advance her nomination to full Senate confirmation. The committee then took up House Bill 96, which would create a working group to study establishing a New Mexico Space Commission to support the commercial space industry. The sponsor and witnesses argued the state already has strong space infrastructure and should remain competitive with other states. Senators expressed support, and a friendly amendment was adopted to add a Senate pro tem appointee to the working group. The amended bill received a due-pass recommendation. Next, the committee considered House Joint Resolution 5A, which would ask voters whether legislators should be paid based on median household income. The resolution received a due-pass recommendation. The committee also heard House Joint Memorial 3, which asks the Environment Department and Environmental Improvement Board to review the PFAS law passed the previous year in light of changing federal rules. The American Chemistry Council opposed the memorial, arguing it misstated aspects of the law and could complicate rulemaking, while the sponsor and Environment Department said the memorial was intended to help assess whether changes are needed. The memorial received a subcommittee due-pass recommendation, and the meeting adjourned.

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• WHAT IT HAS TO DO WITH IS A TOOL THAT IS USED BY THE BAD GUYS TO EXPLOIT OUR SENIOR COMMUNITIES.
• PREDATORS AND EVEN THROUGH – EVEN INMATES IN JAIL ARE PART OF THIS SCHEME EXPLOITING OUR SENIOR COMMUNITIES
• TESTIMONY OF SOME OF THE FOLKS IN MY DISTRICT, SUN CITY CENTER WHICH IS ONE OF THE LARGEST ELDERLY COMMUNITIES
• I AM THE COMMUNITY RESOURCE DEPUTY FOR SUN CITY CENTER.
• HE USED SEVEN DIFFERENT CRYPTO ATMS IN THE COMMUNITY TO PUT THAT MONEY IN ALL WITHIN 30 DAYS.

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• Our network is designed to connect key destinations throughout the community.
• Technology expectations are also increasing.
• These technologies improve the customer experience and system management.
• The one taxi provider that was in the community is no longer in business.
• is being incorporated in some larger communities.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Government Finance Transportation Study Subcommittee met to review fixed-route transit systems and related funding needs. After approving the prior meeting minutes, the committee heard presentations from Cities Area Transit in Grand Forks/East Grand Forks, Bisman Transit in Bismarck-Mandan, and MATBUS/Fargo, along with comments from North Dakota Protection & Advocacy. The transit agencies described their routes, paratransit services, ridership trends, fare structures, fleet replacement needs, and rising operating costs, emphasizing that transit supports access to work, school, medical care, and other essential services. Testimony also noted that ridership fell during the pandemic and has been recovering, while vehicle and maintenance costs have risen sharply. Grand Forks transit reported 17 routes, a recent fare increase, and operating costs that exceed fare revenue, with paratransit service extending beyond the federal minimum service area. Bisman Transit outlined its fixed-route and paratransit operations, recent service expansions, local mill levies, sales tax support, and federal grant structure, and said it is seeking more stable funding and flexibility beyond paratransit-only support. Minot’s transit superintendent explained the state’s existing transit aid formula, the use of refurbished buses, and the challenges of driver recruitment and electric bus infrastructure. Fargo asked for additional state support for fixed-route urban transit. Committee members discussed whether ride-share services could replace transit, the cost per trip, local match requirements, and whether a separate state funding source should be recommended for the four urban fixed-route systems. The subcommittee ultimately approved a motion to have Legislative Council prepare a summary of its activities for inclusion in the full Government Finance Committee report, and members indicated they would seek more detailed funding figures from the transit agencies before making any specific recommendation.

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• So there was a community fund, Anobia, that had over, I think, $100 million in donations.
• Our community was scammed.
• It makes sense we include this community in this bill and in this workforce.
• You know, our agriculture community is in a tight spot right now.
• I want to thank our 160-plus volunteer community for their feedback on this legislation.

Bills: HB2275, HB2238

Keywords: wildfire prevention, Washington wildfire council, fire safety, environmental protection, state regulations, HB 2238, HB2238, statewide food security, food security strategy, hunger, food insecurity, food access, food assistance, anti-hunger, nutrition education, food system literacy, agricultural viability, supply chain resilience, Washington Department of Agriculture, food policy forum

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• </c><00:11:42.800><c> A</c> communities of New Hampshire. A communities of New Hampshire.
• </c> promise of the wholeness of community promise of the wholeness of community found<00:13:54.240><
• But we've had surprising turn of events in technology as well.
• </c><01:59:22.800><c> housing</c> Will say yes, your community housing projects, your community solar
• Amongst his many list those communities.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Li-Pao Xiong from Concordia. and Wayne Tao from the community.
• For my part, I was really focusing on building resilient communities as part of this bill.
• I want everyone to Understand that it's that technology and innovation that's created that.
• You know, they're the small business owners in my local community.
• Well, I ran for my home, my community, my home. Break that down smaller and smaller.

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• Our network is designed to connect key destinations throughout the community.
• Technology expectations are also increasing.
• These technologies improve the customer experience and system management.
• The one taxi provider that was in the community, they're no longer in business.
• that is being incorporated in some larger communities.

Summary: The Government Finance Transportation Study committee heard detailed presentations from transit officials in Grand Forks, Bismarck/Mandan (Bisman Transit), and Fargo about fixed-route and paratransit service. Grand Forks described Cities Area Transit’s routes, fare structure, ridership recovery after COVID, fleet replacement needs, and rising costs, noting fares cover only a portion of expenses and that the system relies on local, state, federal, and university funding. Bisman Transit outlined its history, service hours, route structure, recent expansion of hours, fare levels, ridership growth, funding sources including mill levies, federal grants, and new local sales tax revenue, and major challenges such as aging buses, driver recruitment, and the need for more stable operating support. Fargo’s representative briefly reinforced the importance of public transit and asked the committee to consider additional funding for urban fixed-route systems.

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• We came up with a set of proposals in communication with this business community, and we stakeholdered
• I have to thank both the Conservation Coalition that met with us, the business community, as well as
• So we talked about the carbon capture technology they have.
• Census Bureau American Community Survey.
• Do you think this policy will add to energy poverty in your community?

Bills: HB2426, HB2373, HB2416

Keywords: pollution control, efficiency, appeals process, environmental regulation, hearing board, electric utility, energy assistance, low-income households, monthly bill assistance, energy equity, waste management, energy, climate action, environmental regulations, fair treatment, renewable energy, sustainability, 904, all

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• The Arizona Alliance of Community Health Centers is delivering... if he likes it or not.
• Terry Labor Ruiz, who's the former president of Glendale Community College.
• Ross Trumbull, owner of Digital Revolution, who's a communication strategic company.
• Elena is in my corner and supports me with providing resources to the community.
• Elena is in my corner and supports me with providing resources to the community.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• </c><00:19:43.200><c> as</c> clarity for our local communities as clarity for our local communities as
• </c><00:56:55.920><c> I</c> can walk around their communities. I can walk around their communities.
• </c> fairness of access in rural communities. fairness of access in rural communities.
• </c> infrastructure, and our communities. infrastructure, and our communities.
• </c> communities have felt from highways. communities have felt from highways.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• This report, along with another document that was communicated with the legislature, communication of
• So the other matters communicated.
• We will send out communications. We have done so in the past.
• I think we need to be able to utilize more technology.
• , daily communication.

Keywords: 908, all

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• </c> community in various capacities. community in various capacities.
• ,</c> that is somebody in the community, that is somebody in the community, right?
• </c> technology program at Leeward Community technology program at Leeward Community College.<00:31:53.720
• Our communities, our homes.
• </c> our communities, our homes. our communities, our homes.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee heard a series of gubernatorial nominations to boards and commissions under the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. The chair explained the 90-minute agenda, the 2-minute testimony limit, and that written testimony had been reviewed in advance. Testimony was generally supportive for each nominee, with agency boards, professional associations, and individuals submitting written or oral support. For the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, Michael Basta Jr. described his 40 years in the industry, ownership of two salons, and experience training educators. For the Board of Dentistry, Christopher Woo said he had served as an interim board member since July 1 of the prior year, and Jerry Young said she was a retired pediatrician and former Hawaii Medical Board member; in response to questions, she identified a potential conflict through her role with Pu'ulu Lapa'au and said she would recuse herself when appropriate. For the Board of Psychology, Sean Scanlon and Sherry Takuishi Sara both emphasized long careers in the field and service to the community. Several members questioned psychology and medical nominees about interstate licensing compacts and access to care. Scanlon said he supported expanding the profession but would need to recuse himself on compact issues because of his role at Chaminade University, and he noted growth in local training programs. Sara said her main concern with compacts was cultural sensitivity and Hawaii’s unique cultural milieu, though she acknowledged the need for more psychologists. Pediatrician Robert Watring, nominated to the Hawaii Medical Board, said he supported local providers and was cautious about compacts, emphasizing the need to ensure qualified care in Hawaii; he said he had not seen much change from temporary licensing measures on Kauai. For the Contractors License Board, Jerry Nishik said backlog problems were driven by staff shortages and board vacancies, noting the board lacked quorum for upcoming meetings and needed more members and staff. Other nominees included Albert Dennis and Nolan Miyahara for the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board, both of whom said they wanted to continue public service and help ensure legitimate, certified repair shops; Miyahara described his career path from apprentice to automotive technology professor. The committee also heard support for Robert Woltering’s nomination to the Hawaii Medical Board, with Woltering saying he wanted to help ensure quality health care providers, especially for children on Kauai. The transcript does not show any final votes or confirmations during the excerpt provided.

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• </c> rural communities. rural communities.
• </c> the rural communities can thrive. the rural communities can thrive.
• <01:49:35.000><c> duplication</c><01:49:35.680><c> of</c> technology-based duplication of technology-based
• Representative Witty. that's related to AI technology, how that's related to AI technology, how that's
• </c> and allowing for more communication and allowing for more communication between<02:59:10.720><c>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And we saw in all of our universities and community colleges a dip.
• They've challenged the community.
• But all that process control technology, all those...
• Remember to help our local community members grow.
• The regional universities largely exist to serve their local communities.

Bills: SB530, SB757, SB769, SB1085, SB1241, SB1242, SB1409, SB1878, SB2138, SB2314, SB2231, SB2361, SB2431, SJR59

Keywords: accreditation, postsecondary education, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, baccalaureate degrees, junior colleges, program delivery, faculty recruitment, higher education, performance standards, student loan debt, degree programs, funding, students with disabilities, accessibility, enrollment, report, SB 1085, Sul Ross State University, Rio Grande College, Del Rio

Summary: The Senate Committee on Education K-16 met with a large agenda and repeatedly recessed for floor activity and other committee conflicts. The committee heard and left pending several higher education bills, including SB 2361 to transfer University of Houston-Victoria from the University of Houston System to the Texas A&M System and rename it Texas A&M University Victoria; testimony from university officials, local leaders, and industry representatives strongly supported the move as a way to better align degree programs with regional workforce needs in engineering, agriculture, and STEM. SB 530, which would align Texas accreditation statutes with federal rules allowing institutions to choose among nationally recognized accreditors, also received supportive testimony and was left pending. SB 1085, allowing Sul Ross satellite campuses to offer lower-division coursework toward bachelor’s degrees, was laid out and left pending as well. The committee also took up a series of education policy bills. SB 1241 would expand the standardized tests Texas public universities may accept for admission beyond the SAT and ACT, with supporters from the Classic Learning Test, homeschool advocates, and student-choice groups arguing it would increase access and competition; it was left pending. SB 769 would require a TEA/Higher Education Coordinating Board report on barriers faced by students with disabilities in higher education, and testimony from The Arc of Texas and others emphasized the need for better data and accessibility; the bill was left pending. SB 2231 would designate the second week of October as Free College Application Week, and SB 1878 would modernize terminology and support workforce-oriented programs at the Josie School; both were laid out and left pending. The committee reported several bills favorably after adopting committee substitutes. SB 605, concerning charter school expansion applications while under conservatorship or a management team, passed on a 9-0 vote. SB 1871, SB 1873, and SB 1874, all related to school discipline and teacher immunity/placement review provisions, were adopted and reported favorably, with members noting the need for further discussion on some language. SB 762, dealing with flag displays in public schools, passed on a 7-1 vote. SB 1962, relating to public school accountability and challenges to school system operations, passed 7-1 after a corrected vote. SB 1750, replacing a $60 million statewide charter facilities cap with an attendance-growth-based allotment, passed 7-1 with one member voting present not voting. SB 2252, supporting kindergarten readiness and early literacy/numeracy, SB 2253, concerning educator preparation and certification, SB 2365, on student use of wireless devices during instructional time, and SB 1924, restoring local peace officer citation authority for school offenses and adding reporting and parent-notification requirements, were also reported favorably. The committee additionally heard SB 37 on higher education governance and compliance oversight, which passed 7-1 after a substitute that refined curriculum review, governing board authority, faculty senate rules, and a new compliance office within the Higher Education Coordinating Board.

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• Advancing through community engagement and personal growth.
• us how to lead a community and how to uplift a community.
• better for our community.
• It is very mature technology.
• The whole community doesn't come out and vote.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Communities that are low income that don't have access to veterinary care.
• We've been in communication with DHS.
• We see more access to care, particularly in low-income, underserved rural communities.
• We see more access to care, particularly in low-income, underserved rural communities.
• , including antibiotics that animals are given, can influence things in the community.

Bills: SB1021, SB1144, SB1164, SB1178, SB1181, SB1241, SB1247, SB1286, SB1415, SCR1011

Keywords: health profession, regulatory boards, criminal activity, notification, auditor general, investigations, veterinary technicians, certification, education alternative, Arizona Revised Statutes, veterinary education, ALTCS, providers, ownership change, healthcare, Arizona Long Term Care System, naturopathic physician, naturopathic medicine, naturopathic doctor, naturopathic physicians medical board

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• I'm the executive director of the Kentucky Communications Network Authority.
• As we all know, the First Amendment has guided lawmakers through every major shift in communication technology
• New expressive technologies, however, almost always raise public concerns.
• Uh, you know, AI is unlike any other technology that we've had to encounter.
• any other technology that we've had<00:52:16.319><c> to</c><00:52:16.480><c> encounter.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 KentuckyWired Communications Network Authority 00:01:20 Artificial Intelligence and Free Expression 00:38:40, 958, all

Summary: The committee questioned KCNA officials about the Kentucky Wired network refresh, focusing on whether the equipment truly needed replacement now and what the vendor end-of-support dates were for the network’s layer 1, 2, and 3 equipment. Senators and representatives pressed for invoices, purchase orders, and vendor documentation, and KCNA staff explained that end-of-support dates vary by specific model and component, not just by broad product family. KCNA agreed to provide a detailed list of components, part numbers, and support dates, and acknowledged that some requested documentation had not yet been produced. A major point of discussion was the timing of the system refresh. KCNA said the 10-year refresh schedule comes from the project agreement, specifically Schedule 19, Section 2.1B, which requires the first system refresh to be completed by September 3, 2026. Committee members argued the network equipment appears to remain in service life for at least the next two years and questioned why an upgrade would be needed immediately. KCNA responded that failing to complete the refresh could excuse the service provider from contractual obligations and could constitute a material breach or default under the project and bond documents. Members also asked about network capacity and the impact on schools and state users. KCNA said it would need to check with Quark for an exact utilization figure, while the chair cited prior testimony that schools account for about 80% of traffic and KCNA about 20%. The committee raised concerns about schools not connected to the network and the effect of KCNA’s actions on continuity of service, while KCNA disputed that K-12 service had been put at risk. KCNA also explained the contract and payment structure: the Commonwealth’s project agreement runs through Kentucky Wired Infrastructure Corporation/Quark, with KEDA-issued bonds and funds flowing through Quark in a waterfall structure. The meeting ended with KCNA agreeing to request underlying vendor invoices from Quark, provide the requested contract documents, and supply information on the status of the wholesaler replacement procurement and related litigation. No formal vote was taken.

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• </c><00:10:06.079><c> and</c> it's it's all about the technology and it's it's all about the technology
• those communities saving them benefiting those communities saving them money<00:24:42.799><c> saving
• </c><00:54:11.280><c> over</c> have been raised by the community over have been raised by the community
• </c><00:54:16.799><c> um</c> the voices of those in the community um the voices of those in the community
• </c> foraging our indigenous communities foraging our indigenous communities easily<00:57:51.400><c>

Keywords: 1183, house