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• American Red Cross and maintaining ongoing coordination with TRICARE West to ensure the effective and efficient
• And maintaining ongoing coordination with TRICARE West to ensure the effective and efficient delivery
• effective and and maintaining ongoing coordination with TRICARE West to ensure the effective and efficient

Summary: The committee opened with a quorum, approved the minutes from Friday, March 6, and then heard an annual update from Colonel Ray Gunter on Mountain Home Air Force Base. He described the base’s mission, personnel, and major units, emphasizing the evolving global threat environment, the importance of readiness and modernization, and the base’s role in the F-15E enterprise. He also discussed ongoing divestment of older F-15E engines, recapitalization with newer aircraft, expanded training airspace, and the base’s use of the Mountain Home Range Complex for joint and allied exercises. Colonel Gunter highlighted several infrastructure and community-support priorities, including the Snake River Water Pipeline Project, a new water treatment plant, school and child care improvements, housing development in Mountain Home, and partnerships with local governments, the Idaho Water Resource Board, school districts, and the Military Affairs Committee. He also noted efforts to improve health care coordination with St. Luke’s, TRICARE West, and the American Red Cross, and reported an estimated $800 million economic impact supporting more than 7,300 regional jobs. He closed by stressing the importance of family support, education, and community partnerships to military readiness. After the briefing, the committee briefly moved into an executive session for an unclassified briefing from Mountain Home Air Force Base intelligence experts, then reconvened in public session. No further business was raised, and the meeting adjourned without any recorded votes beyond approval of the minutes and the motions to enter and exit executive session.

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• You know, and I know quite well that the current system is not operating efficiently.
• :03.600><c> operating</c> current system is not um operating current system is not um operating efficiently
• We're still we're stagnant efficiently.
• , effectively, and we have efficiently, effectively, and we have the<00:19:25.840><c> outcome</c><00:
• It's going to change the way we deliver medicine and can bring efficiency we've never seen before.

Keywords: 00:00 - Call to Order/Roll Call 01:38 - Discussion of 26RS SCR 9 22:00 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS SCR 9 23:15 - Discussion of 26RS SJR 23 33:20 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS SJR 23 35:18 - Adjournment, 958, all

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• He then introduced a new program called the Biofertilizer Innovation and Efficiency Program, which he
• </c><00:07:13.039><c> So</c><00:07:13.520><c> those</c><00:07:13.759><c> are</c> fertilizer more efficient
• So those are fertilizer more efficient.
• And section five establishes the biofertilizer innovation and efficiency program to provide per-acre
• and efficiency program to provide<00:19:58.640><c> per</c><00:19:58.880><c> acre</c><00:19:59.760><c

Bills: HF2446, HF2563, HF2444

Keywords: agriculture finance, broadband development, Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, food safety, food handler license, cottage food, home processed food, livestock dealer, meat packing company, milk marketer, milk marketing license, grain buyer, grain storage, beginning farmer, emerging farmer, farm down payment assistance, livestock investment grant

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• ,</c><00:16:36.240><c> high</c><00:16:36.560><c> reliability</c> are high efficiency, high reliability
• are high efficiency, high reliability means<00:16:37.360><c> of</c><00:16:37.519><c> heating</c><00:
• </c><00:50:13.359><c> And</c> greatly enhance energy efficiency.
• And greatly enhance energy efficiency.
• uh with our public um be efficient uh with our public dollars.<00:53:46.000><c> And</c><00:53:46.480

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c> us more productive and more efficient us more productive and more efficient and<00:19:00.240><c>
• So we've done more work in a more efficient way with more or less the same amount of staff.
• So we've done more work in a more efficient way with more or less the same amount of staff.
• So we've done more work in a more efficient way with more or less the same amount of staff.
• So we've done more work in a more efficient way with more or less the same amount of staff.

Keywords: Investments in Information Technology Improvement & Modernization Projects Oversight Board will met upon adjournment of both chambers. The time set is noon on YouTube, But the official time will likely vary based on chamber proceedings. Meeting start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:00 Tools for Managing Remote Work Kentucky Personnel Cabinet 00:00:30 Kentucky Transportation Cabinet 00:20:20 Cabinet for Health and Family Services 00:33:10 Housing, Buildings and Construction 00:47:40 Commonwealth Office of Technology 00:56:20, 958, all

Summary: The committee received testimony from Personnel Cabinet Secretary Mary Elizabeth Bailey and Deputy Secretary Robert Long on the state’s telecommuting policy. Bailey explained that telecommuting in the executive branch is governed by a statewide policy requiring eligible employees to work in the office three days a week and telecommute up to two days a week. Eligibility depends first on the position, not the person: public-facing jobs, roles requiring special equipment or insecure document handling, and other duties that cannot be performed remotely are not eligible. Employees and managers must complete training, sign agreements, comply with safety and IT requirements, and telecommuting privileges can be revoked for poor performance or discipline. She said the cabinet audits compliance and that telecommuting has helped maintain services during inclement weather, disasters, and building renovations. Bailey also said about 33% of the workforce is hybrid, 11% telecommutes full-time, and 56% does not telecommute. Members asked about cost savings, eligibility, discipline, and technology requirements. Bailey said she did not have statewide cost-savings figures and referred that question to the Finance and Administration Cabinet. She said employees must have reliable connectivity and appropriate equipment, but there is no fixed broadband speed requirement; if an employee cannot connect, they must come into the office. She also said telecommuting postings indicate whether a position is eligible, and that performance issues are handled through progressive discipline rather than being ignored. Transportation Cabinet officials then described how their agency manages remote work. Deputy Secretary Mike Hancock, along with IT and human resources leaders, said the cabinet follows the executive branch policy and actively manages telecommuting employees through Microsoft Teams, VPN access, daily standups, project tracking, and manager oversight. They said more than 2,600 of the cabinet’s 4,000 employees cannot telecommute because their jobs are public-facing or field-based, while about 35% are eligible to telecommute up to two days per week. The cabinet also has 13 state employees and 94 contract employees working full-time remotely in IT. Officials said telecommuting has improved recruitment and retention, supported emergency response and weather operations, and allowed the cabinet to continue working during storms and other disruptions. Members asked about phone equipment, monitoring, and “mouse jiggler” devices; officials said phones are often forwarded to personal or state devices, Teams shows real-time availability, and managers rely on daily accountability and project management tools to monitor work.

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• to make but but you're In many cases, school systems are trying to think about what is the most efficient
• improvements, dock improvements, a whole variety of things to help help make sure our ports remain efficient
• that Stephen referred to. to previously and we worked very hard to put those resources to work efficiently
• kept up with the inflation. or the technological improvements of vehicles with the increased fuel efficiency
• They get the most bang for the buck. and are spread out efficiently and effectively and fairly.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• So what we're really looking at is maybe fewer challenges, but maybe some more efficiency is what I think
• The PERB will be judged by its stakeholders based on its neutrality and efficiency.
• Neutrality and efficiency are built into our structure and our practices.
• We're working on efficiency as staff are hired and learning our roles, so that's my overview.
• Spending government dollars for services rather than legal battles in court is cost efficient.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• get the they're protecting and serving get the best,<00:19:40.480><c> most</c><00:19:40.720><c> efficient
• ,</c><00:19:41.039><c> and</c><00:19:41.200><c> effective</c> best, most efficient, and effective best
• , most efficient, and effective treatment.<00:19:42.080><c> We</c><00:19:42.240><c> have</c><00:19:42.400
• 19:58.960><c> the</c><00:19:59.120><c> most</c><00:19:59.200><c> effective,</c><00:19:59.600><c> efficient
• </c><00:19:59.919><c> way</c> in in the most effective, efficient way in in the most effective, efficient

Keywords: 958, all

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• Um, we also want to improve the efficiency and cost associated with that.
• duplicating that effort across multiple systems, there's opportunity there for us to do that more efficiently
• Um, we also want to improve<00:03:42.400><c> the</c><00:03:42.640><c> efficiency</c><00:03:43.040><c>
• and</c><00:03:43.360><c> cost</c> improve the efficiency and cost improve the efficiency and cost associated
• ,</c><00:04:00.799><c> pull</c> us to do that more efficiently, pull us to do that more efficiently,

Keywords: 1:00 Roll Call 2:38 Overview of Citizen Identity Security and Threat Reduction 9:36 Identity Solution and Casts 13:51 System Application and Discovery Issues 21:31 Staffing and Timelines 29:14 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The House Budget Review Subcommittee on Personnel, Public Retirement, and Finance received a presentation from Jim Barnhard, CIO of the Commonwealth Office of Technology, and David Carter, deputy CIO/CISO, on the state’s citizen identity management project. They said the project is intended to streamline citizen logins across agencies, reduce duplicated identity-management costs, improve security by centralizing authentication, and provide a flexible system that can scale with demand. The presenters described major implementation challenges, including integrating with diverse and legacy applications, and said the chosen software-as-a-service vendor was selected because it can connect to many systems and maintain the service in a federally certified cloud environment. The presenters emphasized that the project scope is limited to login, authentication, identity management, and identity proofing, while leaving authorization decisions to the individual applications and agencies. They said the work is being done in phases, beginning with discovery sessions with agencies, then selecting representative applications for onboarding rather than attempting a “big bang” rollout. They also said the vendor agreement includes professional services and knowledge transfer to reduce long-term dependence on outside support, and that the state has already begun outreach to agencies, including initial work with the Finance Cabinet and the Department of Revenue. Members asked about staffing, current spending, future costs, and whether existing systems or contracts could be reduced. The presenters said the project is being supported with existing staff, with no expectation of a large increase in positions, and that the vendor will carry most of the operational load. They said they did not have statewide spending figures with them but could try to gather them, and explained that the negotiated pricing is intended to be all-inclusive, with fixed costs for the first five years and capped increases in years six and seven. They said centralizing identity services should eventually allow the Commonwealth to stand down some duplicated agency-level licensing and reduce overall operational costs.

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• to be able to interact with each other on these days because the only way that they would learn efficiently
• the next 10 years, because faculty training is something that needs long-term planning to ensure efficiency
• curriculum, we identified that students lack the skills necessary to manage their stress in time efficiently
• During this period, students will receive interactive learning on how to manage their time efficiently
• During this period, students will receive interactive learning on how to manage their time efficiently

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Twenty-seven other individuals are also in support. much for being very efficient SB 961 much for being
• very efficient SB 961 relating<00:19:06.400><c> to</c> relating to relating to snap<00:19:08.520><c>
• </c><00:23:20.159><c> I</c><00:23:20.240><c> did</c> increase our overall efficiency I did increase our
• overall efficiency I did want<00:23:20.520><c> to</c><00:23:20.760><c> know</c><00:23:21.240><c> um<
• </c> forward it will increase the efficiency forward it will increase the efficiency of<00:23:58.679>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Health and Human Services began by explaining strict one-minute testimony limits, reliance on written testimony, and that it had quorum and would move directly to decision making on deferred measures. It first adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass SB 8 with amendments, creating a five-year trial period for a jury-duty exemption for actively practicing APRNs, delaying implementation to January 1, 2027, and adding a defective date. It then adopted amendments to SB 189 on breast cancer screening, replacing references to “woman” with “patient,” clarifying that supplemental imaging and mammograms must be medically necessary and ordered by the patient’s provider, deleting one subsection, and adding a defective date. The committee then heard testimony on several bills. SB 46 on insurance/mental health coverage drew support from a member of the public and others, but later the chair said it would be deferred indefinitely pending a required sunrise analysis and a concurrent resolution. SB 642 on fertility preservation services received broad support from providers, advocacy groups, and an individual who described facing cancer treatment and high out-of-pocket costs; the chair later amended it to make coverage optional, limit it to those over 26, and add a defective date. SB 49 on terminal illness had limited testimony and was later passed with amendments incorporating agency and professional association changes plus a defective date. The committee also heard strong support for SNAP-related bills. SB 53, expanding SNAP eligibility to 300% of poverty, drew testimony about the “benefits cliff,” but the chair later deferred it indefinitely, citing uncertainty about costs and system issues. SB 58 on public assistance had no testimony. SB 960 and SB 961, both SNAP-related, drew extensive support from nonprofits, health groups, and others; DHS said its modernization work would not be ready until fall 2026 and that current systems could not automatically extend certification periods. SB 963 on SNAP also received support, including testimony from a volunteer reentry advocate and a public health advocate, but the chair later said it would be deferred indefinitely because the committee could not determine the fiscal impact and wanted to wait until next year. Finally, the committee heard SB 798 on child welfare and SB 974 on foster care. Testimony on SB 798 included support from child welfare and advocacy organizations, but also criticism from a witness who said the bill lacked voices of those harmed by the system and another who emphasized the need for independence, implementation, and accountability. The committee then recessed to regain quorum and later returned to decision making, where it deferred SB 46 indefinitely, passed SB 642 with amendments, passed SB 49 with amendments, and deferred SB 53 indefinitely. The transcript ends while the chair is continuing through the remaining measures.

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• So this is at its heart an efficiency, government efficiency and realignment to create a situation where
• And I really appreciate why you're doing this, and I understand why you're doing the efficiency, but
• the realization that the only way that the JP Court survives is to consolidate and to use the most efficient

Bills: HB372, HB414

Keywords: HB372, Justice of the Peace Court, Delaware courts, Title 10, court administration, judicial staffing, county courts, Kent County, New Castle County, Sussex County, Wilmington, 24-hour hearings, court locations, court hours, magistrate court, access to justice, court consolidation, Delaware General Assembly, destructive weapon, possessing a destructive weapon

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee met and heard three bills. HB 372 would reorganize Justice of the Peace Court resources by shifting the number of judges and court locations among counties, consolidating overnight operations into a single 24-hour court in Kent County, and adjusting staffing to address workload and efficiency concerns. Chief Judge Alan Davis said the change responds to increased civil filings, automated enforcement, and staffing shortages, and that a Sussex County pilot closing a 24-hour facility had worked without major issues. Some members raised concerns about impacts on Sussex and Kent County, bail processing, and local response times, while public comment included one supporter. The committee voted to release HB 372. The committee then considered SB 324, which amends Delaware’s permit-to-purchase law to allow constable agencies, including those serving institutions like Delaware Tech, to purchase handguns for newly hired constables without duplicative background checks. Sponsor Representative Cook said the bill aligns constable procurement with existing law-enforcement exemptions while preserving gun-safety requirements. Public testimony included support from Delaware Tech and comments urging broader fixes to the permit-to-purchase law, including exemptions for retired officers with federal 218 credentials and clarification on firearms returned from manufacturers, gunsmiths, or police departments. The committee voted to release SB 324. Finally, the committee heard HB 414, which clarifies that the Superior Court’s exclusive jurisdiction over certain destructive-weapon offenses applies only to adults, while juvenile cases would still begin in Family Court. Sponsor Representative Romer said the bill preserves the Family Court’s role in handling youth cases and allows referral to Superior Court when appropriate. The Department of Justice said it still believes Superior Court is the proper venue for these serious charges, while the Office of Defense Services supported keeping youth cases in Family Court first, arguing that rehabilitation and juvenile-specific dispositions are more appropriate. After public comment, the committee voted to release HB 414, and the meeting adjourned.

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• on, obviously, shrinking each one of those steps to the minimum time frame to make sure we're as efficient
• challenges, we can actively make decisions, the appropriate decisions in construction and be as efficient
• How can we make it more efficient?
• How can we make it more efficient?

Bills: HR243, HB939, SB56, SB72, SB129, SB171, SB252

Keywords: Tickfaw River, boating safety, warning signs, parish governing authorities, Livingston Parish, St. Tammany Parish, Tangipahoa Parish, Lake Maurepas, Natalbany River, boat collisions, vessel incidents, recreational boating, marine safety, public safety, navigation hazards, waterway signage, Louisiana House Resolution 243, HR 243, motor vehicle, licensing

Summary: The committee first adopted Amendment Set 527 without objection, then took up Senate Bill 56 concerning the Lafitte Area Independent Levee District and its possible transfer into the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West. Amendment Set 5327 was adopted to add a compliance officer with specified qualifications, described as a checks-and-balances measure separating that role from the chief of police. Testimony in support emphasized the district’s limited recurring revenues, the need for professional management, and the West Bank authority’s ability to provide administrative and operational support. A witness for affected landowners raised concerns about unpaid takings claims and urged amendments to preserve liability and avoid litigation, but the committee ultimately reported SB 56 favorably with amendments. The committee then received an update from DOTD Secretary Glenn Laude on the department’s transformation initiatives, including outsourcing operations and maintenance, construction process improvements, faster contractor payment times, quicker change-order approvals, and improved project delivery rates. After that, the committee reported favorably Senate Bill 171, which makes cleanup changes to the new water resources authority, and Senate Bill 252, which updates driver’s license organ-donor authorization to record both yes and no choices. Senate Bill 72, dealing with electronic titles and vehicle registration, was amended extensively to modernize OMV processes, support electronic lien and title transactions, and set standards for secure digital titles; it was then reported with amendments. House Bill 939, which would have created a Louisiana New and Used Motor Vehicle Commission, was converted into a substitute bill creating a Louisiana Vehicle Commission and consolidating the existing new and used vehicle commissions. After discussion of implementation, governance, funding, and employee-transition concerns, the committee adopted the substitute amendments and then deferred the bill. Senate Bill 129, creating a Master Combat Infantry Specialty license plate, was amended to add designated state officials for a related special plate request tied to security and parking around the Supreme Court in New Orleans, and it was reported with amendments. Finally, House Resolution 243, as amended, urged safety warning signage on the Tickfaw River after a fatal boating accident; the amendment shifted responsibility from DOTD to surrounding parish governing authorities, and the resolution was reported with amendments before the committee adjourned.

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• But for me, it's like where is that sweet spot in terms of, you know, having an efficient project, in
• having</c><00:17:04.760><c> an</c> the name of, you know, having an the name of, you know, having an efficient
• 05.800><c> the</c><00:17:05.880><c> name</c><00:17:06.280><c> of</c><00:17:06.439><c> having</c> efficient
• project, in the name of having efficient project, in the name of having a<00:17:07.679><c> uh</c><00

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• I think, from our perspective, besides being another sort of, like, potentially effective and efficient
• 07:43.080><c> think</c><00:07:43.320><c> effective</c><00:07:43.920><c> and</c><00:07:44.040><c> efficient
• </c><00:07:44.520><c> energy</c> I think effective and efficient energy I think effective and efficient

Keywords: 1183, house

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• , duration of temporary total disability benefits, claim management timelines, and operational efficiencies
• The underlying bill addresses efficiency in building out our electric grid.
• what the vision was that we had and make this bill work maybe even a little bit better and more efficient
• what the vision was that we had and make this bill work maybe even a little bit better and more efficiently

Keywords: 904, all

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• to create a pilot program for child protection commissioners, with the goal being to increase efficiencies
• the other parties in those other cases, that they can't get their cases moved through the courts efficiently
• I think it's going to be much more efficient the way it has been in Texas, with the success they've had
• I believe it will actually create much more efficiency, most especially in our circuit courts, where

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The committee first considered House Bill 4893, which would increase penalties for contempt of magistrate court and raise the maximum fine a court may impose without a jury trial. Counsel explained that the bill would raise fines for first, second, and third offenses, add community service, and allow weekend jail or work release for a third offense. The committee adopted the strike-and-insert amendment, reported the bill to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass, and adopted a title amendment. The committee then took up House Bill 5684, a pilot program creating child protection commissioners to help handle abuse and neglect cases. Counsel and the sponsor described the proposal as a way to reduce circuit court backlog, improve the frequency and consistency of hearings, and provide more focused attention to children and families while leaving final decision-making authority with circuit judges. Supporters cited the heavy caseloads, shortages of guardians ad litem, and a Texas model that reportedly improved efficiency; one senator criticized the bill as adding bureaucracy, while others said the system needs a new approach. Members discussed funding through a companion bill tied to the medical cannabis fund, with an initial startup amount and ongoing annual support. Several senators raised concerns about the lack of a sunset date and the need for measurable outcomes. The committee adopted an amendment requiring the Supreme Court’s Administrative Director to identify measurable outcomes, establish a pre-implementation baseline, and provide annual reporting to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance, including costs and projected costs. House Bill 5684, as amended, was then reported to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass.

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• This is meant to facilitate an efficiency among the industry.
• Yeah, so the arbitration in this situation, as you described, it does seem like an efficiency rather
• Yeah, so the arbitration in this situation, as you described, it does seem like an efficiency rather
• So, uh. it does seem like an efficiency rather than a burden. So thank you for clarifying.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• fiscal estimate, we are part of West Virginia University’s Project FORESIGHT, which evaluates our efficiency
• We are working as a laboratory at 94% of efficiency, of our maximum efficiency.
• We have efficiencies that we’ve identified to work these samples with current staffing and current infrastructure

Summary: The Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee first considered gubernatorial appointments to the Pardons and Parole Commission. It recommended confirmation of Alan Kavanaugh by voice vote, and later heard testimony from Amy Anderson, a retired Idaho Department of Corrections employee, on her nomination to the same commission; no vote was taken on her appointment during this meeting. The committee then printed RS 33024, a technical fix sponsored by Senator Nichols to clarify that Idaho’s residency restrictions for registered sex offenders also apply near locally approved or zoned daycares that are not state-licensed. It also printed RS 33058, a large probate/guardianship-related rewrite sponsored by Senator Ruchti that reorganizes the code, adds constitutional protections, and streamlines guardianship and conservatorship processes. Senators expressed support for the work on that measure. The committee spent most of the meeting on Senate Bill 1226, sponsored by Senator Wintrow, which would expand DNA collection requirements to include misdemeanor sexual battery and domestic violence, while also reorganizing the DNA database statute and clarifying that the misdemeanor changes are prospective only. Testimony in support came from Idaho State Police forensic director Matthew Gammon, Boise State professor Dr. Lisa Boe Staff, Women’s and Children’s Alliance CEO B. Black, and Representative Hill, who described the bill as a way to improve accountability, solve cold cases, and catch repeat offenders earlier. After questions about retroactivity and existing DNA collection efforts, the committee voted to send SB 1226 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.

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• fiscal estimate, we are part of West Virginia University's Project FORESIGHT, which evaluates our efficiency
• We are working as a laboratory at 94% of efficiency, of our maximum efficiency.
• We have efficiencies that we've identified to work these samples with current staffing and current infrastructure

Keywords: 989, all