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• than 600 anesthesia residents training at institutions throughout the state, growing the physician workforce
• from Moreno Valley shared, Gauteng has become the heart and soul of South Africa’s economy and the hub
• from Moreno Valley shared, Gauteng has become the heart and soul of South Africa’s economy and the hub
• from Moreno Valley shared, Gauteng has become the heart and soul of South Africa’s economy and the hub

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then handled a series of procedural motions, including re-referrals of several bills and permission for committee notice changes. Members also made guest introductions, including anesthesia residents, family members, and a legislative intern. The body then took up House Resolution 118 by Assembly Member Garcia, welcoming the 2026 FIFA World Cup to California and highlighting the state’s host cities, economic benefits, and international goodwill. Several members spoke in support, emphasizing local hosting roles, cultural connections, and anticipated tourism and revenue. The resolution received 64 co-authors and was adopted by voice vote. On the daily file, the Assembly passed and retained or continued a number of items, then considered Assembly Concurrent Resolution 193 by Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry proclaiming 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer. Supporters described the role of women in California agriculture and the barriers they face; the resolution received 69 co-authors and was adopted. The Assembly also adopted Assembly Concurrent Resolution 210 by Assembly Member Jackson, establishing a sister-state relationship with Gauteng province in South Africa, with members speaking to economic, educational, and cultural ties; it received 65 co-authors and was adopted by voice vote. The second-day consent calendar was then taken up. House Resolution 113 by Assembly Member Jeff Gonzalez, on focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, was added to by 68 co-authors and the consent calendar passed 73-0. The remaining consent items were listed, and the Assembly proceeded to adjournment in memory statements for Norman L. Ford, Jr. and James McCain, Sr., followed by a moment of silence for each. The desk was ordered to remain open for budget-related business, and the House adjourned until Monday, June 15, upon the call of the Speaker.

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• By supplementing wages, the credit reduces poverty and encourages workforce participation.
• Expanding housing supply is critical to workforce stability and long-term economic growth.
• For employers, housing availability is a workforce issue.
• I use workforce housing.
• So, to me, let's—how do we build workforce housing for these communities?

Keywords: 996, all

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• It's going to help to strategically brand New Mexico as the quantum hub of the world.
• My chief operating officer is here with me, and I've tasked her with two priorities: one is workforce
• And one is workforce with CYFD. And the second is placements, which include foster parents.
• We'd want it in the West Side, which could help be a hub for this. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• We'd want it in the West Side, which could help be a hub for this. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Bills: SB36, SB88, SB92, SB97, SB48, SB55, SB58, SB76, SB93, SB89, SB60

Keywords: quantum technology, tax credit, infrastructure, economic development, New Mexico, corporate tax, research and development, innovation, foster care, income tax, guardianship, youth services, financial relief, affordable housing, gross receipts tax, tax deduction, construction materials, multifamily housing, low income, tax credits

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• Next, they invited the Department of Education to returns that we can continue our discussion on workforce
• In-house, our work is tightly tied to workforce needs at the local state and national levels.
• He's strong, believe on workforce development in a He's strong, believe on workforce development in a
• These outcomes extent beyond workforce certificates into a broader higher education system.
• Our workforce system also supports adult learners. And those are individuals.

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• We were in education and workforce.
• <00:10:27.520> of focused on the future workforce of focused on the future workforce of Minnesota
• help fill those gaps and serve as a hub help fill those gaps and serve as a hub to<00:13:12.920>
• Minnesota's education and workforce Minnesota's education and workforce systems. systems. systems
• and workforce development. and workforce development.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• as the Herman Science Center uh, as well as the Norse<00:15:52.639> network<00:15:53.040> hub
• So,<00:15:53.680> working<00:15:54.000> on<00:15:54.160> the Norse network hub
• So, working on the Norse network hub.
• So, we offer STEM and also workforce.
• It has a direct impact not only on Fayette County taxpayers, but also on the 52% of our workforce that

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:08 Infrastructure Grant Program 00:00:45 SB 76 Discussion 00:25:50 SB 76 Vote 00:31:55, 958, all

Summary: The committee met without a quorum at first, so it began with an informational presentation from Dr. Kristen Goodell, executive director of LifeKY, about innovation infrastructure and a proposed grant program to support life sciences and other startup facilities. She argued that Kentucky’s research investments only translate into jobs and companies if startups have access to physical lab and equipment space, and said shared facilities can serve many companies over time. Goodell described LifeKY’s Northern Kentucky facility as a proof of concept, noting it has attracted companies from other states and Japan, secured a Thermo Fisher Scientific partnership, and could be replicated elsewhere in the Commonwealth. Members asked about university pipelines, local talent development, sustainability, and how the grant program would measure return on investment; Goodell emphasized public-private partnerships, earned revenue, philanthropy, internships, and STEM programming as part of the model. The committee then took up Senate Bill 76, sponsored by Senator Bledsoe, which would limit school board occupational license tax increases by raising the population threshold for such increases from 300,000 to 500,000. Bledsoe said the bill was intended to respond to Fayette County’s recent tax controversy, restore public trust, and provide stability for employees, employers, and the school system. He argued that occupational taxes affect many commuters who work in Fayette County but live elsewhere, and said the measure would give time for community buy-in before any future increase. Supportive comments came from Senator Nunn and others, while Senator Boswell asked about the tax rate and cautioned against local tax increases offsetting state income tax reductions. After discussion, the committee called the roll on SB 76. The bill advanced on a roll-call vote, with Senator Armstrong explaining a no vote because he did not want to take tools away from local government and preferred local control. The transcript indicates the measure moved forward from committee after the vote.

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• Sustaining these operations requires a larger, highly trained pilot workforce developed through a rigorous
• increases of approximately 51% for pilots and 20% for mechanics to recruit and retain a qualified workforce
• is proposed for a second year in a row, for a total of $5 million for the prescribed fire learning hub
• The $5 million allocation for the prescribed fire learning hub is to fund the creation of a virtual,
• Through the shared access to the prescribed fire learning hub, current and prospective beneficial fire

Summary: The subcommittee began by announcing a change in the agenda order, moving item 6 ahead of item 1 and then item 7, and noting there would be no votes taken on any items that day. Item 6 covered a proposed operational efficiencies control section for the Natural Resources Agency that would let multiple departments jointly fund landscape-scale or multi-jurisdictional projects and allow Finance to transfer climate bond funds to a lead state entity. The LAO said the proposal was reasonable but suggested the Legislature consider requiring summary notification on how it is used; Finance said it would consider that request. Item 7 focused on the 2026-27 biodiversity and nature-based solutions spending plan. Finance and the Wildlife Conservation Board described the climate bond funding for habitat restoration, wildlife crossings, public access, tribal nature-based solutions, and related work, including $111 million proposed for WCB and $30 million for Salton Sea habitat and public access projects. The LAO supported the overall approach but flagged the San Andreas Corridor Program as an area where the Legislature may want to specify geographic priorities. Members discussed the pace of Salton Sea work and whether the proposed projects would count toward disadvantaged community goals. Item 8 addressed Cal Fire’s aviation contract and staffing needs for wildfire response. Cal Fire said year-round fire activity, a larger and more complex aircraft fleet, and labor market pressures justified the proposed contract increase, including more mechanics, pilots, and maintenance support. The LAO recommended approval, saying the proposal addressed health and safety concerns. Members asked about contractor staffing, competition in the bidding process, and future technology for early fire detection and suppression. The committee then took up item 1 on golden mussel containment. Fish and Wildlife described the invasive species’ spread in the Delta, the task force and response framework, and a request for eight new positions funded by Prop. 4 to support control plans, outreach, monitoring, research, and coordination with partners and law enforcement. Members pressed the department on whether the state should fund more direct decontamination infrastructure and grants to local water managers, and on the realistic goal of containing the mussel. The chair and several members emphasized the urgency of the threat and requested an itemized breakdown of the $20 million request. The hearing then moved to a broader LAO overview of wildfire prevention and response funding, where the LAO summarized the state’s funding mix and warned that ongoing wildfire resilience funding will likely decline as one-time bond and GGRF funds are exhausted, prompting discussion of long-term funding options and the balance between prevention, suppression, and community hardening.

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• The logistics hub, all of the Class 1 railroads are there, the Port of Memphis is there.
• would like to get you to Memphis and see firsthand some of our needs there as we are the logistics hub
• When we look at government spending in our workforce and try to target clear goals on things like public
• Appropriate and that requires a highly educated trained workforce as well as a mindset and leadership
• And today, the workforce is the same.

Keywords: transportation, air traffic control, safety regulations, Boeing 737 MAX, Department of Transportation, infrastructure funding, public safety, legislative oversight

Summary: The committee meeting addressed several pressing issues concerning transportation, particularly focusing on the need for improved safety standards and efficient management at the Department of Transportation. Specific discussions revolved around air traffic control, with members highlighting the urgency for a significant upgrade in systems and personnel. Notably, concerns were raised regarding past practices, especially the handling of safety regulations during the Boeing 737 MAX incidents. The committee expressed a clear intent to ensure rigorous safety oversight moving forward, emphasizing that the health and safety of the public must remain the top priority in all legislative and funding decisions.

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• But we need to continue to grow that program and grow those efforts to increase these regional hubs of
• Regional those efforts to increase these Regional those efforts to increase these Regional hubs
• and many of our paramedics, uh, some that were seasoned, just left the workforce like we saw in all
• <00:29:43.200> in smaller amount of the the workforce in smaller amount of the the workforce
• <00:48:33.400> um know really create Workforce um know really create Workforce um development

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Declining birth rates, workforce shortages, and financial instability have left some hospitals with no
• Missed work, high medical bills, and long-term health problems affect our workforce and our communities
• What exists in California are called hub models.
• Hi, Jason Moriarty, Partners in Care Foundation, a community-based organization and hub, in support.
• We're both a service provider and a hub, so we represent over 100 smaller agencies than us. Thanks.

Summary: The committee heard several health-related bills, with extensive testimony on maternal health, prenatal safety, privacy, valley fever, Medi-Cal contracting, anti-discrimination protections, and health data sharing. SB 32 would require time-and-distance standards for labor and delivery units in health plan networks; the author and supporters said it would address maternity care deserts and improve access, while health plans opposed. SB 646 would require testing and public disclosure for toxic elements in prenatal vitamins; supporters emphasized fetal and maternal safety and transparency, while industry opponents warned it could confuse consumers or lead to reduced nutrient content. Both bills drew broad support from medical and public health groups, and both were advanced on party-line or near-unanimous votes after committee discussion. The committee also approved SB 313, which moves a parent’s birthplace on birth certificates into the confidential section to protect privacy, and SB 297, which directs CDPH to identify high-incidence valley fever regions and publish them for screening and awareness; valley fever experts and supporters stressed rising cases and the need for earlier diagnosis, while local health jurisdictions raised concerns about mandates. SB 324, dealing with Medi-Cal enhanced care management and community supports, would prioritize local community-based organizations and clarify contracting and data practices; it received strong support from nonprofits and community health advocates, with children’s hospitals and health plans seeking amendments, and it was sent forward after amendments were discussed. The committee then considered SB 418, which would codify ACA nondiscrimination protections in state law and allow up to a 12-month prescription supply for hormone therapy when medically necessary. Supporters framed it as protecting continuity of care for transgender patients and others using hormone therapy, including IVF and menopause patients, while opponents argued it would conflict with federal policy and promote harmful treatments. The bill passed to the next committee. Finally, SB 660 would strengthen the California Health and Human Services data exchange framework by creating governance and accountability for data sharing across health and social service entities; supporters said it would reduce duplication and improve care coordination, while some providers and hospital groups raised concerns. It was approved and sent to the Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee. The consent calendar and the other measures were also voted out, with the committee recording the required roll-call votes and sending the bills onward.

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• We mobilized. ...becomes the hub for our response effort.
• , bringing the workforce up to nearly 7,900.
• And it's not just hiring in the numbers of the workforce.
• We strive to tackle the challenges and deliver meaningful projects and serve ...workforce.
• can to maintain that level of workforce and their skills.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Transportation held an informational hearing with invited testimony from MassDOT leadership, the MBTA, Massport, and the state’s Federal Funds and Infrastructure Office. MassDOT officials outlined work across highways, rail and transit, the Registry of Motor Vehicles, and aeronautics, emphasizing major capital spending, bridge and roadway programs, transit grants, rail expansion, airport safety, and modernization efforts. They highlighted Chapter 90 and municipal grant programs, the Compass Rail and West-East Rail efforts, RMV upgrades such as electronic titles and driver licensing systems, and aeronautics work on airport pavement, drones, and advanced air mobility. Committee members focused on safety, service access, and project implementation. Questions to MassDOT covered automated enforcement and rising roadway fatalities, the Allston multimodal project’s federal funding, Complete Streets access for rural communities, and South Coast Rail staffing and future electrification. The RMV was asked about the Work and Family Mobility Act, Real ID demand, and appointment access, especially in Metro West. Members also raised concerns about South Coast Rail operations, Keolis staffing, and whether the Stoughton route remains part of future plans; MassDOT and MBTA officials said they are working on staffing, service reliability, and long-term expansion, while noting that nothing is off the table for future rail improvements. MBTA General Manager Phil Eng reported progress including workforce growth, elimination of subway speed restrictions, expanded reduced-fare access, bus network redesign, South Coast Rail launch, and commuter rail signal upgrades. He said the agency is pursuing a new commuter rail operating contract designed to support future regional rail, electrification, and higher-frequency service, while maintaining service and workforce stability amid funding uncertainty. Members also asked about fare collection data privacy and the impact of state funding levels; Eng said the MBTA needs the governor’s proposed funding to preserve service and staffing, and that the fare system’s data are encrypted and handled through a secure vendor system. Massport CEO Rich Davey reported record activity at Logan, Worcester, and the cruise and maritime facilities, along with major capital and climate investments such as sustainable aviation fuel planning, shore power at Flynn Cruiseport, renewable diesel, and expanded ground transportation. He said Massport is planning for continued passenger growth and managing congestion through parking, HOV, and curbside changes, while monitoring federal policy, tariffs, and air traffic control staffing issues. Federal Funds Director Quentin Palfrey described the administration’s efforts to secure federal infrastructure dollars, citing about $9 billion in federal awards since the start of the administration, including major transportation grants for the Cape Cod Bridges, Allston, West-East Rail, North Station drawbridge replacement, roadway safety, and clean school buses. He warned that changing federal policies, grant delays, and possible future congressional actions create uncertainty, but said the office is working case-by-case with municipalities and agencies to protect awarded funds and find alternative financing where needed.

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• particularly are there<00:08:58.320> opportunities<00:08:58.880> for<00:08:59.079> hub
• <00:08:59.480> locations there opportunities for hub locations there opportunities for hub
• um<00:09:20.320> so<00:09:20.600> that<00:09:20.760> you creating Regional hubs
• c><00:10:42.760> the<00:10:43.000> the<00:10:43.120> regional<00:10:43.600> Hub
• haven't um Advanced the the regional Hub haven't um Advanced the the regional Hub concept<00:10:

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Whether it's making sure that you have more logistical hubs, maybe it's making sure that you have more
• have every available resource at the ready, whether it's making sure that you have more logistical hubs
• , maybe it's making sure that you have more pumps on hand that are in your control, hubs.
• employees that we have in Florida, a large segment of those individuals are our technically skilled workforce
• employees that we have in Florida, a large segment of those individuals are our technically skilled workforce

Summary: The committee held its first meeting of the session, with members introducing themselves and expressing support for veterans, military families, first responders, space industry growth, and domestic security. The first presentation was from the Florida Division of Emergency Management on the 2024 hurricane season and recovery efforts. Officials described response and recovery operations for Hurricanes Debbie, Helene, and Milton, including sheltering, meals, water, tarps, power restoration, flood control, debris removal, and public assistance funding. They emphasized that recovery is ongoing, that mitigation and resiliency investments are critical, and that Florida’s shelter space remains in deficit in many counties, especially for special needs populations. Senators asked about improving logistics capacity, technology for grant processing, HOA/private property debris issues, drainage and culvert maintenance, and ways to expand shelter capacity; the witness said more technology, better local coordination, and county-by-county planning would help, while noting limits on state authority over private property and county emergency manager qualifications. Committee members praised FDEM’s response and asked how the Legislature could help, including whether more logistical hubs, pumps, and flood-control equipment were needed. The witness said technology investments could reduce fatigue and improve grant and recovery processing, but that manpower would still be necessary. The committee also discussed the statewide emergency shelter plan, the use of schools as shelters, and the need to identify vacant commercial space and other facilities for future sheltering and special-needs needs. The witness said FDEM works with counties and commerce partners to identify available space and uses legislative funding for shelter retrofits and new construction when needed. The second presentation was from Blue Origin on its Florida operations. The company outlined its work in New Glenn, New Shepard, Blue Ring, lunar landers, and engine production, highlighting its Space Coast presence, more than 3,600 Florida employees, and over $3 billion invested in facilities. Blue Origin also described partnerships with Space Florida, public school Space Academies, internships, SkillBridge, and STEM outreach through Club for the Future. Members asked about the upcoming New Glenn launch window, which the company said was targeted for later that week, and the committee expressed interest in Blue Origin’s role in Florida’s space economy. The meeting ended with no further business and a motion to adjourn, which was adopted.

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• Our city is a regional hub in South Central Minnesota, and we knew from the start that we would need
• hub for the<00:09:59.680> area<00:09:59.960> down<00:10:00.200> there.
• Austin is a regional hub of Mower County.
• We need to provide a modern workplace for our challenged workforce landscape.
• We need to provide a modern workplace for our challenged workforce landscape.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This, for us, opened up partnerships with workforce development entities such as the Springfield Job
• Center and positioned teacher preparation as workforce development in ways that allowed us to expand
• But beyond that, we also created this concept of workforce development and really partnered with our
• At the same time, community colleges already serve as accessible and affordable hubs of workforce training
• At the same time, community colleges already serve as accessible and affordable hubs of workforce training

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Do you guys provide workforce and training? Yes, we do.
• Do you guys provide workforce and training? Yes, we do.
• Do you guys provide workforce and training? Yes, we do.
• Do you guys provide workforce and training? Yes, we do.
• Do you guys provide workforce and training? Yes, we do.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 449 relating to economic development, HB 1006 relating to the Agribusiness Development Corporation, and then began HB 1467 relating to housing resiliency. On HB 449, Director Wayne Enoy of the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation and several business groups, including the Chamber of Commerce and Hawaii Food Industry Association, testified in strong support. They said the measure would help local manufacturers and tech-focused businesses adapt to uncertainty around tariffs and federal funding pauses, diversify Hawaiʻi’s economy, and expand workforce training and apprenticeship efforts tied to innovation and manufacturing. The bulk of the discussion focused on HB 1006 and proposed agritourism authority for ADC. ADC, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, and other supporters said agritourism can be a value-added tool that helps farmers diversify income while keeping agriculture as the primary use of the land. One testifier opposed the bill’s direction without stronger guardrails, urging that a high percentage of revenue or land use remain tied to actual agricultural production. Committee members questioned ADC and Farm Bureau witnesses about how much land should remain in production, whether agritourism could expand on public lands, how enforcement would work, and whether responsibilities should be shifted from the Department of Agriculture’s marketing functions to ADC. Witnesses said ADC currently has no tenants engaged in agritourism, but would support standards, annual reporting, site visits, and the ability to reclaim land if production requirements are not met. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided. After concluding HB 1006 testimony and questions, the committee moved on to HB 1467 and called the first witness, Luke Meyers, before the transcript ended.

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• The Institute's collaboration program led to the development of the New Mexico Collaboration Hub, a statewide
• The hub features the Cimarron Watershed Alliance, Potato Working Group, Estancia Basin Watershed, Health
• For the public, our Institute built a hub site at the request of the agencies.
• The HPCC hub site has been maintained, and now a new fire hub template is available to counties and communities
• One of them was a Four Corners carbon storage hub.

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• Senator Garcia: This amendment strengthens the hub for applied research and innovation, ensuring it remains
• The amendment places the hub under the broader University of South Florida rather Senator Garcia: than
• The first is that of our child welfare workforce and the issues they are facing.
• This bill addresses the strain on the welfare workforce by requiring DCF to run CPI and case manager
• This is intended to decrease the vacancy rates and reduce the strain on the workforce.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• From, you know, foster care, incarceration, workforce, all of those things.
• And we are working right now towards making Hope Hub, for example, meet all of the universal standards
• And that's really imperative in order to partner with all of, you know, workforce, with veterans, partner
• Um, and, um, many of those workforce initiatives and, um, and with the, uh, 1033, you know, uh, pilots
• We're looking for sustainability for our crisis system in the crisis hub right now.

Summary: The committee first approved a motion, then heard a lengthy presentation on homelessness policy and behavioral health. Testimony focused on the view that Arkansas should shift toward more data-driven, outcomes-based responses to homelessness, including stronger treatment options for serious mental illness and substance use disorder, better data collection, provider accountability, and possible statewide use of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model. Speakers from Fort Smith, Restore Hope, Our House, and Western Arkansas Counseling described local work, the need for better coordination across providers, and the role of crisis services, ACT teams, and employment support. Members asked about sex offender tracking, the difference between sheltered and unsheltered homelessness, how to scale successful programs statewide, and whether Arkansas could apply for a statewide Continuum of Care or CCBHC planning grant. The discussion also touched on camping bans, civil commitment, and federal funding changes, with several speakers urging the state to pursue the CCBHC planning grant and more transparent reporting systems. After the homelessness discussion, the committee moved through a series of Department of Energy and Board of Nursing rule reviews. DEQ proposed updating the post-closure cleanup threshold for solid waste matters from $50,000 to $2 million to match Act 791 of 2025, and members asked about financial assurance and oversight; the rule was reviewed without objection. The Board of Nursing then presented multiple rule changes tied to recent acts, including adding fees for dialysis patient care technician registration, expanding contact-information requirements, implementing APRN delegation authority to unlicensed workers, clarifying APRN authority for death certificates and durable medical equipment prescriptions, updating certified medication assistant training and insulin-injection authority, and conforming independent-practice rules for clinical nurse specialists. Each rule was reviewed without objection. Near the end of the meeting, Senator Irvin announced that UAMS had completed its NCI designation submission for the Winthrop Rockefeller Cancer Institute, calling it an important milestone for the state. The committee then adjourned.

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• So<01:09:11.199> workforce<01:09:11.679> alignment,<01:09:13.040> workforce<01:09
• :13.520> gaps So workforce alignment, workforce gaps So workforce alignment, workforce gaps are
• we do have alignment workforce we do have alignment workforce development<01:11:13.600> which
• <01:11:35.120> development, workforce development, workforce development, and<01:11:36.880>
• We have workforce partnerships.

Keywords: 910, house, all