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• We look for how can we support, how can our local post support that community when there's veterans.
• and that support.
• Peer support services have been shown to promote a sense of community and improve mental health and substance
• The demand for additional peer support coordinators is particularly high in our rural communities, which
• Thank you for listening, for your support of our military and veteran communities, and for your consideration

Bills: HB101

Keywords: voter approval, local tax, disaster declaration, tax rate increases, community funding

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• Hollis, a prominent artist in Fairhope, well known in the community. That just goes to rules?

Bills: SB 2, SJR 36, SB 2, SB 2, SR 29, SB 2

Keywords: Maverick County, recognition, economic development, Texas Senate, community celebration, 920, all

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• The community development, the community services block grant, we also have CDBg and CSBg.
• The community action agencies are the sub-recipients of this funding.
• Community action agencies are extremely important.
• Of course, it impacts all of our communities, especially across rural communities in Oklahoma.
• The Community Services Block Grant supports probably about 3 to 4.

Bills: SB80, SB1101, SB1813, SB1966

Keywords: SB80, legislation, state law, public safety, community impact, local governance, dental coverage, insurance reporting, healthcare access, dental loss ratio, community benefits, Oklahoma law, Athletic Trainer, Compact, interstate practice, licensure, public health, workforce development, military spouses, telehealth

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• This bill empowers consumers, strengthens oversight, and promotes higher quality care while supporting
• I appreciate all of your support. I look forward to working this bill. Thanks.
• Thank you for all of your support.
• We have home and community-based services, which is at the Department of Human Services.
• Home and community-based services cost about $22,000 per individual.

Bills: HB3390, HB4199, HB4407, HB4412

Keywords: home care, community services, Oklahoma Department of Human Services, rating system, inspection reports, substantiated complaints, agency oversight, child care, workforce, pilot program, affordable care, income eligibility, long-term care, revolving fund, options counseling, funding, consultation services, Medicaid, community-based services, seniors

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• The school closures, and I know every community is different. I have an older community.
• State supported school or state supported living center. Are they in your program? No, no, ma'am.
• and the goal of the plan is to support the Texas community. communities and Texas economy.
• up to 1,000, communities up to 10,000, and communities up to 150,000.
• And so those communities...

Keywords: infrastructure, water supply, flood mitigation, Texas Water Fund, community projects, funding allocations

Summary: During this committee meeting, the focus was on discussing critical infrastructure funding, especially related to water supply and flood mitigation projects. Chairwoman Stepney and the Water Development Board presented extensive details regarding the Texas Water Fund, which included $1 billion appropriated to assist various financial programs and tackle pressing water and wastewater issues. Additionally, funding allocations aimed at compromising the state's flood risk and improving water conservation were hotly debated, emphasizing collaboration among committee members and the necessity of addressing community needs in such projects.

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• From East Texas, our communities are in a crisis.
• He and I represent West Texas communities, very rural communities.
• All of our little rural communities are spread out.
• Vice Chair Perry and I represent West Texas communities, very rural communities.
• I live in a rural community. I'm from a farming and ranching community of Sudan, Texas.

Bills: SB2, SJR36, SB2, SB2, SR29, SB2

Keywords: Maverick County, recognition, economic development, Texas Senate, community celebration, 1185, senate, all

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• Grandparents raising a grandchild with special needs struggling to find the right supports.
• Manufacture a narrative that supports such a division, such chaos. Such a lack of harmony.
• Of course. know, a public school supporter and product.
• What's the current deficit for school districts in your community? It depends.
• So, precious dollars that taxpayers intended for their community. will be sent away.

Bills: SB2, SJR36, SB2, SB2, SR29, SB2

Keywords: Maverick County, recognition, economic development, Texas Senate, community celebration, 1185, senate, all

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• Michael's Catholic Preparatory School, I strongly support private schools.
• Please understand, the public school will close and the community. Communities will fail.
• In some rural communities, that's a full school. Nine teachers?
• These communities rely on their public schools.
• how we support our special education children.

Bills: SB2, SJR36, SB2, SB2, SR29, SB2

Keywords: Maverick County, recognition, economic development, Texas Senate, community celebration, 1185, senate, all

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• This bill is for the deafblind community.
• We've been able to just really provide some wrap-around support and that is what community-based care
• support through churches through other community agencies like our own, I feel like we can be successful
• As a legacy region with no bidders, I urge the committee to support House Bill 1536 and allow rural communities
• As a community, an approach that works for West Texas, and the right kind of local and regional community

Bills: HB 451, HB 645, HB 1041, HB 1151, HB 1155, HB 1536, HCR 12

Keywords: commercial sexual exploitation, child sex trafficking, human trafficking, child welfare, foster care, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, juvenile probation, risk assessment, needs assessment, trauma screening, child abuse prevention, exploitation screening, validated screening tool, evidence-informed tool, conservatorship, juvenile justice, at-risk youth, trafficking prevention, Child Sex Trafficking Prevention Unit

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• His commitment to bettering his community and to public service was truly admirable.
• Speaker, Members, Congressman, Mayor. community leaders, Honourable Sylvester Turner, who has many times
• His bipartisanship and his commitment to his district and his community. Thank you.
• We have a diverse group of 15 community leaders.
• Trustee Place 5, Raul Sivrian, Frost Bank, Katrina Spotsville, Carrollton Farming back ISD, community

Bills: HR34, HR36, HR38, HR39, HR41, HR42, HR43, HR67, HR68, HR73, HR77, HR81, HR104, HR166, HR201, HR202, HR223, HR226, HR233, HR234, HR246, HR264, HR266, HR268, HR271, HR280, HR282, HR286, HR291, HR292, HR296, HR298, HR319, HR326, HR329, HR348, HR354, HR373, HR376, HR381, HR385, HR386, HR387, HR391, HR394, HR395, HR396, HR399, HR400, HR402, HR403, HR404, HR408, HR409, HR410, HR413, HR414, HR417, HR418, HR419, HR422, HR424, HR429, HR435, HR439, HR440, HR22, HR88, HR94, HR136, HR194, HR231, HR302, HR397, HR416, HR420, HR421, HR423, HR430, HR431

Keywords: Ramadan, Islam, Muslim community, spiritual observance, cultural recognition, Eid al-Fitr, celebration, Texas legislation, Mother's Day, family, women, honor, Father's Day, gratefulness, recognition, Diwali, festival of lights, Hinduism, unity, Veterans Day

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• Um, so I ask for your support, and I believe we're here because there may be just a couple little parts
• Uh, my name is Megan Burch, and I'm the fiscal analyst supporting the labor committee.
• Um, and finally for DHS, the bill makes technical changes to describe direct support services but doesn't
• Um, so I ask for your<00:01:43.759> support<00:01:44.079> and<00:01:44.320> I<00
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Bills: SF1832

Keywords: economic development, small business, workforce training, grants, entrepreneurship, equity, community support, 1187, senate, all

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• Your support of this bill is crucial in safeguarding communities and providing a brighter future for
• Your support of this bill is crucial in safeguarding communities and providing a brighter future for
• Your support of this bill is crucial in safeguarding communities and providing a brighter future for
• Those impacted the Community Awards supporting our youth and families and those entities charged with
• Please allow our community to expand the support that they have already been providing for families and

Bills: SB41, SB153, SB165, SB261, SB264

Keywords: sexual crimes, statute of limitations, criminal justice, victim rights, child abuse, procurement, contracting, small business, local government, disaster recovery, emergency procurement, certification, public spending, juvenile justice, delinquency, rehabilitation, community corrections, risk assessment, public safety, health regulations

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• Those in support, please raise your hand.
• Those in support, please raise your hand. Those in support, would you like to give public comment?
• The library also acts as a community center.
• Thank you for the opportunity to voice my support for this bill.
• Those speaking in support, would you like to give public comment?

Bills: SB61, SB62, SB99

Keywords: rural libraries, funding, cultural affairs, education, community support, appropriation, state investment, public resources, 996, all

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• This funding represents support of the.
• It supports the public health infrastructure, hospitals, mental health centers, home care, community
• Your support has made this possible.
• Thank you so much for your support.
• The pharmacy adjustments were huge to allow our freestanding community pharmacies to serve our communities

Bills: HF2435

Keywords: healthcare, dementia services, public health funding, opioid prevention, women's health, community health boards, mental health

Bills: HF2435

Keywords: healthcare, dementia services, public health funding, opioid prevention, women's health, community health boards, mental health

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• I urge you to continue supporting the Community Advantage program. to expand it so that more mission-focused
• This SBA community...
• Banks, community banks and community loan funds get to know their borrowers and that enables them to
• This community advantage program of expanding access. to capital for underserved communities, I mean,
• communities?

Keywords: SBA, 7A loan program, underwriting standards, loan defaults, Community Advantage Program, small business funding, testimony

Summary: The committee meeting focused on discussions regarding the SBA's 7A loan program and its implementation challenges. Members raised significant concerns about recent changes to the underwriting standards, which have been criticized for leading to an increase in loan defaults. Ranking members expressed a desire for a return to stronger guidelines to protect taxpayers and ensure the program remains a viable source for small businesses struggling to secure funding. Testimonies from community lenders highlighted their efforts to support underserved communities and stressed the importance of the Community Advantage Program.

Bills: HB2115

Keywords: public assistance, Department of Human Services, federal funds, community services, energy conservation, poverty reduction, 914, all

Bills: HB2115, HB2115

Keywords: public assistance, Department of Human Services, federal funds, community services, energy conservation, poverty reduction, 914, all

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• I supported your candidacy, I supported your...
• Basin, and different community keys is, just can't replace it.
• community college. and technical levels.
• and in the civil rights community.
• And I'm here today with the support of the Texas...

Keywords: Texas Water Fund, water management, infrastructure funding, local governments, workforce development, community colleges, educational programs, sustainability

Summary: The meeting focused on several crucial issues, including the Texas Water Fund and its implications for development in the state. Various members highlighted the critical need for effective management of water resources, discussing the role of the Water Development Board and their strategies for outreach to local governments. The committee engaged in a thorough examination of funding projects and the sustainable financing necessary for communities facing challenges in meeting their infrastructure needs. Additionally, there was notable discussion regarding promoting workforce development and the alignment of educational programs with the demands of the job market as indicated by recent trends in community colleges.

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• Clerk of the House is here to communicate with our Senate. Madam Clerk, please communicate.
• The clerk of the House is here to communicate with our Senate. Mr. Clerk, please communicate. Mr.
• The clerk of the House is here to communicate with our Senate. Mr. Clerk, please communicate. Mr.
• <05:26:36.878> Senate communities. Senator Berg. Senate communities. Senator Berg.

Bills: HB567, HB776, HB2, HB568, HB619

Keywords: open records, public access, transparency, government accountability, public agency, dental practice, licensing, administrative regulations, dental assistants, supervision, Medicaid, community engagement, healthcare, managed care, eligibility, public assistance, insurance, public adjuster, claim process, contract requirements