Video & Transcript Research : 'state infrastructure'
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MN
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of fourth largest city in the state of fourth largest city in the state of - 47:51.359>
infrastructure 13 million these infrastructure 13 million these infrastructure resources - while continuing to seek infrastructure while continuing to seek other<01:13:02.440>
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HF458, HF459, HF461, HF449, HF450, HF965, HF1280, HF612, HF615, HF616, HF622, HF650, HF651, HF1045, HF972, HF851, HF644, HF1050
Keywords:
HF458, Henderson, water treatment facility, drinking water, municipal water, public infrastructure, capital investment, state bonds, bonding bill, Public Facilities Authority, water distribution system, well connection, local government grant, Minnesota capital budget, HF459, Carver levee, City of Carver, levee restoration, flood control, flood mitigation
HI
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- joint committees on water and culture in the arts and Hawaiian affairs on our 1:15 p.m. agenda here in State
- first blush, we supported it because the idea we are the activities and attractions throughout the state
- A lot of our members are throughout the state, but the specific group here, which is Lahaina Harbor and
- We um I myself am the state of Hawaii.
- but the specific throughout the state but the specific group<00:05:14.080>
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Keywords:
government leases, state entities, real property, affordable leasing, budget impact, green infrastructure, urban development, sustainability, environment, climate change, public health, Hawaii State Planning Act, land records, registration, surveys, subdivision, Hawaii Revised Statutes, 912, senate, all
Summary:
The joint committees on Water and Culture and the Arts and on Hawaiian Affairs heard SB 3173, which would create a cultural training pilot program in the Department of Land and Natural Resources, administered by DOBOR, for commercial permit holders operating in Lahaina Harbor. Testimony was largely supportive from Lahaina Strong, which said the bill responds to community concerns and would help commercial operators return with greater cultural understanding and respect. Supporters framed the measure as a way to rebuild Lahaina intentionally and strengthen relationships between industry and community.
Opposition came from Trilogy Excursions and the Activities and Attractions Association of Hawaii. They said they already provide or encourage cultural education, but argued the bill as written is too broad, potentially mandatory, and could create hiring and operational problems for businesses trying to restart after the fire. They asked that any program be voluntary, collaborative, and practical, with clearer details on who must take the training, how often it would be offered, and how it would be coordinated. In response to questions, a witness said most operators would likely participate if the training were accessible and well-marketed, but that the harbor’s limited current operations and staggered rebuilding make timing important.
After testimony and questions, the chairs said they appreciated the comments but wanted to move the bill forward without amendments because of a filing deadline, noting that timing and other issues could be worked out in later committees with DLNR, OHA, and stakeholders. Both committees then voted to pass SB 3173 unamended, with one member excused in each committee.
MN
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- for port infrastructure.
- the state for port infrastructure.<00:09:43.680>
I <00:09:43.920>have <00:09:44.080> - These funds have been invaluable in critical port infrastructure improvements throughout the state.
- the state to pay for the project. the state to pay for the project.
- the oldest facilities in the state. the oldest facilities in the state.
Keywords:
Duluth, Lake Superior Zoo, capital improvements, funding, bonds, appropriations, capital investment, port development, grant caps, state assistance, navigation facilities, Dakota County, state bonds, park improvements, infrastructure, transportation, safety, congestion, water infrastructure, bond issuance
AZ
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- members, Senate Bill 1097 is the annual name claimants' bill and appropriates $370,211.08 from the state
- General Fund for the payment of claims against state agencies in fiscal year 2026.
- I'm here today in support of SB 1308 on behalf of State Armor, an organization that works with states
- Have we seen settlements in other states? Other examples?
- Have we seen settlements in other states, other examples?
Keywords:
appropriation, claims, relief, state funding, named claimants, foreign adversary, consumer fraud, technology security, critical infrastructure, Arizona attorney general, fraud office, appropriations, 1182, all
Summary:
The House Appropriations Committee met on March 11, 2026, and considered two bills. The first, SB 1097, was described as the annual name claimants’ bill, appropriating $370,211.08 from the General Fund and $33,021.08 from other specified funds to pay claims against state agencies in fiscal year 2026. There was no public testimony, no questions from members, and the committee voted 14-0 to give the bill a due pass recommendation.
The committee then heard SB 1308, which would create a Foreign Adversary Fraud Office and Fund in the Attorney General’s Office to pursue consumer fraud involving technology produced by foreign adversaries. The bill also appropriates $500,000 from the General Fund for fiscal year 2027 and establishes a mechanism to transfer excess fund balances to a new Foreign Adversary Technology Rip and Replace Fund administered by the Department of Homeland Security. Kelly Curry testified in support on behalf of State Armor, arguing the bill addresses both consumer fraud and national security risks tied to connected technologies and foreign-made surveillance equipment.
Members asked about similar cases and settlements in other states, and Curry cited recent filings in Nebraska, Tennessee, and Texas, as well as a Missouri case that reportedly settled in the tens of millions. During the vote, some members explained support while expressing general caution about creating new funds or appropriations outside the budget process. The committee approved SB 1308 on a 10-4-2 vote and sent it forward with a due pass recommendation before adjourning.
TX
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- Someway, you’ll get pockets around the state of people coming in with complaints.
- , and so I hope that represents the state of Texas well.
- Generally, in other states, staff pay is based on the executive director's pay.
- I'm the presiding officer of the Texas State Dental Board.
- Yu stated.
TX
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- Thank you for the state board.
- So if it's out of state, it can take longer.
- I mentioned Texas State Technical College.
- Bush State Office Building.
- Many were concerned that the state has shifted the entire... the burden of the state board's remediation
TX
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- In fiscal year 2023. $15.8 million in prize fees was collected by the state and 12.6% spent by the state
- And in that, you don't use state.
- . state.
- Currently, the state.
- The state needs to take him.
TX
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- Not only through the state, but also the federal government.
- And I assume that this match of federal funds and state funds.
- So, you know, the state does some really cool things. The feds built it. Now it'd be a state.
- We've been able to work with other states and expand it to 10 other states, so there's 11 of us now sharing
- We have nine wine trails across the state. state of Texas, and of that $20 billion, the vast majority
TX
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- . the state.
- I've heard estimates close to $80 billion for our state. infrastructure needs.
- that we need across the state, and they're among the most respected companies in the water infrastructure
- Upgrading aging infrastructure, developing state water and flood plan projects. and investing in large-scale
- My second point is that the success of any state financial strategy is for addressing our water infrastructure
TX
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- From the state.
- So there's no state law prohibition against using state funds either in real time or state funds that
- The State Board for Educators...
- Thank you for the state of Texas.
- on fewer state funds.
TX
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- Item 1 discusses TDEM's State Operations Center, which monitors emergencies and coordinates with state
- I don't think the feds could ever go away from reimbursing states for disasters. We're a big state.
- If we have those scattered across the state, I think we're going to see a lot more of the state.
- of our state. ...executive order and protecting critical infrastructure from cyber threats.
- We've said we need to build the infrastructure, and we need to optimize that infrastructure to be able
TX
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- What is the impact of adding Angelo State University and Midwestern State?
- in the state.
- the state. ...state of Texas.
- Yeah, I think this state has done better than most states.
- We're one of the oldest campuses in the state, and our aging capital infrastructure requires constant
TX
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- The future competitiveness of the state requires a stronger research and development infrastructure to
- Wynne Rosser.** You raise an important question, Senator, and it is, as you've stated, a state policy
- Wynne Rosser.** ...as you've stated, a state policy priority to train and retain more physicians in the
- state.
- So if y'all are building these state hospitals across the state, which we know y'all have invested in
TX
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- We love this state.
- VHS operates in 14 western states.
- Trone is reporting to the state in accordance with the state program.
- There are only 33 across the state.
- As TRON is reporting to the state in accordance with the state program, the barrier is funding to fully
TX
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- states since 1965.
- Kids in state custody.
- state custody.
- the state.
- The state of Texas is ranked 50th out of 50 states nationwide for DSP salaries, except...
TX
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- This would include state hospitals and state-supported living centers.
- We operate state psychiatric hospitals and state-supported living centers.
- OK, state salary, but all states employ law enforcement people or an owner.
- And that applies to state.
- So this is a state classification for state peace officers.
TX
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- in the state of Texas.
- most populous state.
- This is what we're able to do to conduct state-to-state comparison.
- **Chair**: To do state-to-state comparison, we're relying on the Census Bureau for this chart.
- **Senator Perry**: To be clear, it states that it's provided to state employees.
TX
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- It's only to purchase state... you talk about the State Park Fund, right? That's right.
- It's only to purchase state... you talk about the State Park Fund, right? That's right.
- It's only to purchase state... you talk about the State Park Fund, right? That's right.
- So, as LBB had stated, the Pension Review Board (PRB) is a small state agency with an important mission
- state agency.
TX
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- a big state.
- So they would be used across the state.
- And that the federal funds in there and we have state funds. Yes, sir.
- value to the state for those contracts.
- All state agencies will report data in the same format.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/27/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
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- State of Michigan, the argument is so compelling that the state of Michigan has given one or more of
- This is a legacy in our state of Arizona.
- in the state.
- Our state has not been investing in our infrastructure on any level for a number of years, as long as
- First, well, if they're from another state, first of all, we can't simply get them an Arizona state ID
Keywords:
appropriation, transportation, safety improvements, Route 70, infrastructure, housing, zoning, middle housing, urban development, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhomes, historic preservation, Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon National Park, special license plate, special plate, license plate, vanity plate
Summary:
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee heard and advanced six measures. SB 1118, as amended, appropriates $3 million to the Department of Health Services for grants to rural hospitals to install radiation protection systems in cardiac catheterization rooms; testimony focused on protecting health care workers from ionizing radiation, with the amendment narrowing the bill from an unspecified appropriation to a specific amount and room type. The committee also approved SB 1154, a $500,000 General Fund appropriation for an ADOT traffic and safety study on SR 64 between Williams and the Grand Canyon, after testimony from local officials, law enforcement, and fire personnel describing heavy tourism traffic, crashes, and fatalities. SB 1063, which appropriates $10.4 million for safety improvements on U.S. Route 70, also received a do-pass recommendation after testimony from the San Carlos Apache Tribe, sheriffs, and tribal law enforcement describing a high number of fatalities and dangerous roadway conditions.
The committee then passed SB 1153, which creates a Grand Canyon National Park specialty license plate and fund; the Grand Canyon Conservancy testified that proceeds would support park conservation, research, education, and preservation work. SCM 1001, as amended, urging the renaming of State Route 260 as the Donald J. Trump Highway, was approved after a contentious debate over the symbolism of the memorial. Finally, SB 1209, which exempts people without a residence address or whose address is a homeless shelter from non-operating ID license fees and extends the validity period for those IDs, received a do-pass recommendation after testimony from homeless services providers that IDs are essential for housing, employment, and access to services. Votes were 10-0 for SB 1118, 6-4 for SB 1154, 6-4 for SB 1063, 10-0 for SB 1153, 6-4 for SCM 1001, and 9-0 with one not voting for SB 1209.