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• It seeks to codify the MOU that we previously discussed between the PUC and the Railroad Commission.
• The Public Utility Commission and the Railroad Commission entered into an MOU to address the ongoing
• That's what they do, and then in lines 14 through 16, if the Railroad Commission is inspecting that..
• subsection 2 that's added in because an operator is not a utility, and they're complying with the Railroad
• If you look at the flowchart of what the Railroad Commission and the PUC have adopted, it delineates

Bills: SB34, SB75, SB330, SB1535, SB18, SB 18, SB 34

Keywords: wildfire, wildfire mitigation, wildfire prevention, volunteer fire department, Texas A&M Forest Service, West Texas A&M University, prescribed burning, fuel loading, fuel reduction, firefighting equipment database, emergency communications, disaster preparedness, rural fire protection, asset hardening, natural resource management, emergency management, large wildfire risk, fire grant funding, fire suppression, Texas Legislature

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• Kennedy who helped bring the railroad to the area.
• Congratulations, Class of 2016! Congratulations, Class of 2016!

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• This record surpasses the NCAA Division II record previously held by St. Cloud State.
• Association Class 4A state basketball Association Class 4A state basketball championship.<02:07:47.520
• His service did not end with World War II.
• His service did not end with World<03:22:37.359> War<03:22:37.520> II.
• Dick continued to serve World War II.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, January 15, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• We also have to work in many instances with the railroad companies themselves. a responsibility with
• Is gender identity a protected class for purposes of employment law in this?
• And in addition to the traditional protected classes, there are. are a couple of other terms on here.
• It's almost a whole cloth fabrication that that would be treated as a protected class for purposes of
• She couldn't attend college classes.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• one of the first women to graduate from Bentley College, being a member of the first night school class
• one of the first women to graduate from Bentley College, she was a member of the first night school class
• to include women during World War II.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate convened on February 19, 2006, with a Pledge of Allegiance and remarks noting the Commonwealth’s observance of Iwo Jima Day. The chamber also adopted a congratulatory resolution for Elizabeth Beth Renaud on her retirement from public service to the city of Salem. Members then acted on several local and procedural matters. House Bill 4272, authorizing Hudson to grant one additional off-premises wine and malt beverages license, was ordered to a third reading and then passed to be engrossed. The Senate also adopted orders extending committee reporting deadlines for the Environment and Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee and the Transportation Committee, and suspended Joint Rule 12 to refer several House petitions to committees. Later, the Senate passed to enact House Bills 3977 and 4438, concerning alternate members for Beckett’s Conservation Commission and a fall annual town meeting in Swampscott. The chamber also adopted an order placing House Bill 4769, the “build resilient infrastructure to generate higher-ed transformation” bill, on the Orders of the Day for immediate second reading with Ways and Means text as the amendment. Another petition, filed by Senator Brownsberger and others regarding violations of the U.S. Constitution under cover of law, was referred to the Judiciary Committee after suspension of the necessary rules. The Senate concluded with an order to adjourn until the following Monday at 11 a.m. and a motion to adjourn in memory of Phyllis Chapman of Hingham, followed by a moment of silence. The motion prevailed and the Senate adjourned in her memory.

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• clear if it would join a three-day ceasefire planned for next week to mark its victory day in World War II
• certainty and stability to American families and businesses, as well as provide additional middle-class
• Kimmett to serve as a grim reaper for the middle class and Mr.

Keywords: nominations, William Kimmett, Kenneth Keyes, Commerce Department, Tax Policy, economic agenda, trade, tax cuts, public testimony

Summary: This meeting of the committee was centered around the consideration of nominations for two key positions: William Kimmett as Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade and Kenneth Keyes as Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy at the Treasury Department. Members were given the opportunity to provide remarks on the nominees, with discussions revealing contrasting views on their potential impact on U.S. economic policy. While some members expressed support for the nominees, highlighting their qualifications and expertise, others voiced strong opposition, arguing that their confirmation would further a harmful economic agenda that favors billionaires over average Americans. Senator Wyden, the ranking member, emphasized concerns about trade chaos and the detrimental effects on workers and businesses across the country.

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• They're not trying to exclude a certain class of people from being able to access their business.
• because in the summer of 2024, the federal government issued a directive about enforcement of Title II
• Title II applies to governments.
• not recall what the name of it is, but I can give you the bulletin that was issued regarding Title II
• I do not know the standard that one would have to comply with the directive for Title II.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• neighborhoods were built on starter homes that were built on the return of our veterans from World War II
• We know that zoning has been used to keep out certain races or classes of people in some areas.
• We know that zoning has been used to keep out certain races or classes of people in some areas.
• We know that zoning has been used to keep out certain races or classes of people in some areas.
• We know that zoning has been used to keep out certain races or classes of people in some areas.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• As someone once described to me, we're the escalator to the middle class.
• Vietnam era uh we have five World War II Vietnam era uh we have five World War II veterans<02:38
• So in 1973, from World War II, there were 73,746 MIAs. Now there are 71,986.
• accomplished was from uh World War II accomplished was from uh World War II the<02:58:27.600>
• World War II scenario is is not going to World War II scenario is is not going to last<04:27:34.960><

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• notice the statute delineated a list of conflicts that veterans could be recognized for: World War II
• You'll notice the statute delineated a list of conflicts that veterans could be recognized for World War II
• to the point of contact designated by Public Safety and say, 'We would like somebody to come to a class
• I did have eight people in my high school class that went to Vietnam and did not return.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• But I see a decrease in the Middle Class Scholarship Program. Can anyone address that?
• Senator Archer-Letta had some questions around the middle class scholarship.
• The population of students that is eligible for the Middle Class Scholarship has not decreased.
• The May Revision does not propose a cut to the Middle Class Scholarship.
• Students drop classes because there is not enough support to aid course accessibility.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Budget Subcommittee on Education heard May Revision proposals covering higher education, including the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, the University of California, California Community Colleges, the California Student Aid Commission, UC College of the Law, San Francisco, and trailer bill reporting changes. For the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, the administration proposed a one-time $10 million General Fund backfill to repay a special fund loan taken to cover litigation costs, plus provisional language to adjust for a pending legal expense and to repay the loan without interest. The LAO opposed shifting costs to the General Fund and raised legal concerns about an interest-free loan under Proposition 26. Senators asked about whether the $10 million would cover the litigation and about the estimated $245,000 in interest savings. For UC, the May Revision maintained the Governor’s ongoing support and included budget language requiring campuses to grow by 2,968 California undergraduates in 2026-27. UC also sought $1.5 million in one-time General Fund support for the First Star foster youth program. UC described strong outcomes for the UCLA program, while the LAO recommended rejecting the new spending because UC already has overlapping outreach programs, including the Early Academic Outreach Program, and because the need for new state funding was not clear. Senators debated whether the proposal duplicated existing services and discussed the program’s reported college-going and completion rates. The committee also heard a request for $1 million ongoing General Fund for UC College of the Law, San Francisco, to maintain campus safety services; the college described its shared-campus model and public-interest mission, while the LAO noted the college was also raising tuition and that the proposal would maintain, rather than expand, current security spending. The committee then reviewed community college proposals. Finance outlined a larger May Revision package centered on a 4.31% SCFF COLA, enrollment growth funding, categorical COLAs, a one-time Adult Learner Demonstration Project allocation, deferred maintenance, and other ongoing and one-time items. The Chancellor’s Office supported the package but asked for more enrollment growth funding, a higher growth rate, and additional policy changes. The LAO recommended at least funding the statutory 2.87% COLA, then considering whether to redirect remaining funds to enrollment growth, categorical COLAs, or one-time priorities; it recommended rejecting the Adult Learner Demonstration Project. Senators questioned the use of the discretionary COLA to cover paid pregnancy disability leave, the impact on hold harmless and basic aid districts, and whether the state should instead create a separate categorical. The Chancellor’s Office and Finance said the COLA approach was intended to provide flexibility, though Finance said it was open to further discussion about districts that would not receive direct funding. For student aid, Finance described May Revision changes to Cal Grant and the Middle Class Scholarship, including a one-time reduction tied to lower estimated costs and a later true-up, as well as proposals for the Golden State Teacher Grant Program and implementation of the federal Workforce Pell program. CSAC supported the financial aid investments but urged more time and clearer implementation planning for Workforce Pell, noting the need for state approval processes, data linkages, and likely ongoing administrative workload. The LAO recommended rejecting additional Golden State Teacher Grant funding and cautioned that the Workforce Pell trailer bill and one-time funding were premature given the new federal rules and unclear workload. Senators also raised concerns about the Middle Class Scholarship reduction, the need to support students facing higher living costs, and the decline in CADA/DREAM Act applications, with CSAC saying the drop did not reflect reduced need and that outreach should be strengthened. The final item was a set of technical trailer bill changes to shift some UC, CSU, and community college reporting from annual to biennial and consolidate reports; Finance said there were no programmatic changes.

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• I myself have taken a handful of rigorous classes.
• I myself have taken a handful of rigorous classes.
• I myself have taken a handful of rigorous classes.
• It's a represents more than a class.
• And so, it's a It's studies and classes.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House File 29 was heard in committee as a proposal to suspend adoption of the revised social studies standards, push implementation to 2030-31, repeal the requirement to embed ethnic studies across all standards, and cancel related appropriations. The bill sponsor argued Minnesota schools should focus on basic academic achievement and that ethnic studies requirements add burdens and distract from reading, math, and science. The chair moved the bill to the Committee on Education Finance after opening the hearing and then took extensive public testimony. Testimony was sharply divided. Supporters of HF 29, including Katherine Kersten, Deanna Moose, Kendall Qualls, Hillary Swanson, and Diane Smith, argued the ethnic studies framework is ideological, overly focused on race, insufficiently transparent, and costly in professional development time; several said it would divide students or burden teachers. Some supporters also claimed the standards or framework promote activism, critical race theory, or racial stratification. Opponents, including Mark Westfall, Crystal Johnson, Jim Grathwol, Marcus Penny, Claude Sigman, and Courtney Major, said the standards are inclusive, research-based, and designed to help students understand multiple perspectives, civic life, and the contributions of diverse Minnesotans. They emphasized that ethnic studies can improve engagement, critical thinking, and representation, and that teachers should be trusted to implement the standards. No final vote on the bill was taken in the portion of the meeting provided. The only formal action noted was the chair’s motion to re-refer House File 29 to the Committee on Education Finance.

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• I was found guilty and essentially had to pay a fine and take a class, funny enough.
• I had to take a diversity class, in which the whole class was basically promoting communism, socialism
• But anyway, I was in a class, I was actually in an N.A.R. ethics class last fall, and I had a question
• It was offensive to some members that were in the class.
• In a class, it made me very concerned for the future of free speech.

Bills: SB2101, SB2334, SB2633, SB2637, SB2713, SB2781, SB2782, SB3059, HB1130, HB256, HCR19

Keywords: minors, sexually explicit materials, public libraries, age verification, civil penalties, library collection review, alcohol storage, airline permits, beverage regulations, airport, commercial flights, alcoholic beverages, local option election, zoning regulations, municipality control, land use, state law, social media, bot accounts, misinformation

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• Congratulations to the class of future.
• <00:38:51.599> and tax breaks to the billionaire class and tax breaks to the billionaire class
• The including regular Sunday classes.
• We need a new approach. middle class in this country. We believe middle class in this country.
• I hope enough Republicans on the class?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• The calves had a railroad track between them and Highway 54, which is four-lane.
• The railroad track is adjacent to it, and we have about 100 acres in that piece of property.
• We excluded railroad, which for me was a problem because I do have a railroad that joins it with probably

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• We have world-class medical centers and researchers.
• She and my father lived during World War II as adults. War II and the Great Depression.
• President Bill Hendricks, my former boss at UT Health San Antonio, and they decided to bring a world-class
• My decision was driven... ...not only by the chance to conduct world-class dementia research at Baylor

Bills: SB5, SJR3, SB 5, SJR 3

Keywords: dementia, research institute, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, funding, grants, state health initiatives, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, district apportionment, legislative rules

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• There's a road or a highway separating, there's a railroad, and a lot of the neighborhoods are located
• There's a road or a highway separating, there's a railroad, and a lot of the neighborhoods are located
• There's a road or a highway separating, there's a railroad, and a lot of the neighborhoods are located
• There's a road or a highway separating, there's a railroad, and a lot of the neighborhoods are located
• by the railroad track that goes<01:47:07.599> through<01:47:08.280> it's<01:47:08.440>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Panel Two will open the Finance Division II work session, and we're going to start.
• Is this to address the Group I or does it address the Group II optional?
• member if he or she was a Group II member or receiving a Group II retirement allowance prior to being
• You use the phrase going from Group I to Group II.
• Sorry—what if someone retired from Group II took a job in Group I?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up HB 713, which would require mile markers on Route 112, the Kancamagus Highway. The sponsor and DOT testimony described the road as a heavily traveled but isolated corridor with little or no cell or radio service, frequent accidents and breakdowns, and serious public-safety problems when emergency responders cannot quickly locate incidents. Members discussed where markers should be placed, how frequently they should appear, whether both sides of the road should be marked, and the potential cost; DOT said the project could be done with federal funds and might be combined with other work to reduce mobilization costs. The committee agreed the bill was straightforward and voted OTP 18-0, with discussion that a friendly amendment might be offered later to refine the language. The committee then heard HB 563, concerning calculation of adequate education grants. Testimony explained that the bill would add fiscal capacity disparity aid in FY 27 and increase the special education differentiated aid factor, while also reducing extraordinary needs grants so the overall fiscal impact would be net neutral. Members noted the changes were limited to the second year because of the budget process and school district ballot timing. Supporters argued the fiscal capacity aid would help property-poor towns and should be expanded, while others emphasized the bill’s budget-neutral structure. The committee voted to retain HB 563 for further consideration in the budget process. Finally, the committee opened HB 675, which would limit the authority of school districts to make certain appropriations. A Derry resident and former local official testified in favor, arguing that property taxes are too high, that school spending has outpaced town-side tax caps, and that local voters should have more control over school budgets. Committee members questioned whether the issue should instead be handled locally through existing processes or broader governance changes, and one member noted the state’s constitutional obligation to provide an adequate education. The discussion continued, but no final action on HB 675 was taken in the portion provided.

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• Class sizes are already overwhelming. Thank you.
• Middle school classes will have 36 students in them.
• Some high school classes are scheduled to have 40 to 50 kids in them.
• Seniors may not even have enough classes to fill their schedules.
• More teachers to be able to add smaller class sizes.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Education opened a hybrid public hearing on a large slate of bills related to school buildings, school finance, technology, data privacy, safety, and related education issues. Chairs Jason Lewis and Ken Gordon outlined procedures for the hearing, including two-minute testimony limits and the plan to group similar bills together. Several bills drew no testimony and were closed without further discussion, while others drew extensive testimony from legislators, school officials, parents, advocates, and educators. A major theme was school safety and student well-being. Lori Al-Hadeth testified in support of bills on alert systems in public schools, describing the loss of her daughter in the Parkland shooting and urging adoption of Alyssa’s Law-style panic alert technology. Representative Gallagher and disability advocates also supported a bill authorizing, but not requiring, airway clearance devices in schools, arguing they could save lives in choking emergencies and provide an option for people who cannot use the Heimlich maneuver. Another bill on reducing cafeteria waste drew support from a legislator and a Lexington sustainability official, who said installing dishwashers during construction would reduce waste and long-term costs. Much of the hearing focused on Chapter 70 school funding and the inflation cap. Senator Pavel Payano, Senator Sal DiDomenico, Representative Senna, and multiple local officials and school committee members from Bridgewater, Chelsea, Groton-Dunstable, and other districts argued that the 4.5% cap on inflation adjustments has left schools underfunded during years of high inflation, forcing layoffs, larger class sizes, and cuts to programs and student supports. They urged bills to eliminate the cap, restore lost funding, increase the Commonwealth’s share of the foundation budget, or create commissions to study reforms. Testimony also highlighted the impact on special education, English learners, and low-income students, with Chelsea witnesses saying the cap has cost their district about $7 million annually. School construction and MSBA reform were the other major topic. AIA Massachusetts, Boston Public Schools, Lynn officials, and AFT Massachusetts described aging facilities, overcrowding, deferred maintenance, and the difficulty of financing new schools under current reimbursement rules. Boston officials said the district has many pre-World War II buildings and has only built a handful of new schools in decades, while Lynn leaders said reimbursement rates have fallen well below the statutory 80% because of caps and ineligible costs. Witnesses urged modernization of the MSBA program, higher reimbursement rates, and more resources for school construction. The committee also heard support for a bill to study the adequacy and equity of the school building program, and chairs indicated some bills would be closed after no one signed up to testify.

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• Um, this is the main uh railroad and we had a bonding project at a different railroad crossing uh maybe
• Um, this is the main railroad, and we had a bonding project at a different railroad crossing maybe 5
• The Town Line Road project represents the next step in a series of railroad crossing safety improvements
• apparent that we had to put into place some mitigation measures due to the configuration of the railroad
• railroad crossing safety improvements. railroad crossing safety improvements.

Bills: HF4156, HF3835, HF3995, HF4383, HF4091, HF4084, HF4311, HF198, HF4486, HF4302, HF4309, HF4032, HF3855, HF3673, HF4265, HF4012, HF4339, HF4298, HF3852

Keywords: infrastructure, wastewater, stormwater, Buhl, state bonds, appropriations, economic development, water infrastructure, grants, capital investment, funding, state regulation, Frazee, North River Drive, infrastructure improvements, HF4383, Minnesota capital investment, bonding bill, Department of Natural Resources, DNR