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• Orange is not good in this particular case, okay?
• And in some cases that works. Really? In some cases.
• , then have us complete the rate case and make a determination.
• We can have a dialogue with them because it is a contested case.
• Right now, whenever there is a rate case or any other case that goes before the Commission and there

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• transportation, processing, cold transportation, processing, cold storage.<01:09:08.560> We
• <02:38:34.080> workers to many crisis calls from case workers to many crisis calls from case
• helped navigate resources through case helped navigate resources through case management,<02:46:
• Our work is numbers of proono cases.
• net services like targeted case net services like targeted case management,<03:05:41.200> child

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: This joint informational briefing focused on Act 310 grants and aid, with committee members hearing one-minute testimony from organizations first in person and then by Zoom. At the outset, the chairs explained there would be no Q&A during the briefing and asked testifiers to focus on how federal cuts were affecting their work. The meeting was organized by registration number and included both neighbor island and Oʻahu applicants. Testimony centered on organizations seeking state support to offset federal funding losses or anticipated reductions. Health and social service providers described impacts from Medicaid, SNAP, ACA subsidy, Title X, and other federal changes, including Aloha Care, Community Clinic of Maui, Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies, West Hawaiʻi Community Health Center, Hawaiʻi Disability Rights Center, Hawaiʻi Youth Services Network, Alcoholic Rehabilitation Services of Hawaiʻi, and Kokua Kalihi Valley. Other groups highlighted losses affecting food security, housing, disaster preparedness, and climate resilience, including the Kohala Center, Feeding Hawaiʻi Together, Hawaiian Lending and Investments, Dynamic Community Solutions, and the Pacific Tsunami Museum. Several arts, youth, and education organizations also testified, including Hawaiʻi Literacy, Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony, Honolulu Theatre for the Youth, Sounding Joy Music Therapy, Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaiʻi, Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi, Kids Hurt Too Hawaiʻi, and US Vets, each requesting funding to preserve programs and staffing. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the briefing. The only action was procedural: the chairs moved through the applicant list, limited testimony time, and then transitioned from neighbor island in-person testimony to Oʻahu and later Zoom participants.

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• It can be used for transportation as well as for heating, but in this case we're focusing primarily on
• It can be used for transportation as well as for heating, but in this case we're focusing primarily on
• It can be used for transportation as well as for heating, but in this case we're focusing primarily on
• <00:04:49.639> we're<00:04:49.919> focusing but in this case we're focusing but in
• And in many cases, they're not able to do that.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Representative Dry, the prior speaker's case of uh her the prior speaker's case of uh her citation<00
• in whatever cases. Yeah. in whatever cases. Yeah.
• Um, so you brought up a specific case that happened in your school that you had a concern about.
• Um, so you brought up a specific case that happened in your school that you had a concern about.
• And so one case kinds of interventions.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• In both cases, it's the administrator of the program who's doing the survey.
• <03:35:59.840> it's scholarship program in both cases it's scholarship program in both cases
• <03:40:55.199> it's Public Schools um in some cases it's Public Schools um in some cases it's
• Bear with me; I got a little bit of a cold, or not so much a cold, but like allergies going on today.
• or not so much a little bit of a cold or not so much a cold<06:01:24.360> but<06:01:24.478>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first addressed House Bill 415, which would remove the requirement that schools provide menstrual products. Members supporting an ITL said the mandate was unfunded, had been in place since 2019, and was already working without complaints from districts. Other members opposed the bill, arguing menstrual products are essential and that the requirement helps students, especially those with fewer resources. The committee voted ITL on HB 415 by a roll call of 17 yeas, 0 nays. The committee then took up House Bill 388, concerning public reports on special education. Supporters of ITL said they agreed with the goal of transparency but were concerned about student privacy, especially in small districts, and thought the bill’s information requests went too far. They noted that related issues could potentially be addressed in another bill, HB 557. The committee voted ITL on HB 388, 17-0. House Bill 730, which would require schools and some colleges to provide information on adoption, was also moved ITL. The sponsor said adoption is personally important to him but that the bill was not the right vehicle and involved entities such as colleges and the Attorney General unnecessarily; he said related ideas might be folded into other bills later. The committee agreed and voted ITL, 17-0. The committee then discussed House Bill 671, a preschool/early literacy proposal involving a statewide nonprofit digital program, likely Waterford. Members raised questions about who would be covered, data privacy, prior use of federal ESSER funds, whether the program had measurable results, and whether the bill’s nonprofit requirement was too restrictive. Department of Education witness Melissa White said the state had spent $400,000 in FY22 and $600,000 in FY23 on a Waterford contract using ARP ESSER funds, but she did not have participant counts and said the department could not measure literacy gains for that population. She also said the bill’s funding level would likely require an RFP and that, if enacted as written, the program would probably still be Waterford-based. The discussion continued without a final vote in the portion provided.

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• But it was cold. >> It was cold. It was rough. >> Yeah, I would agree.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• At 27, I took psilocybin again and came home to put down alcohol cold turkey.
• Took psilocybin again and came home to put down alcohol cold turkey today. 33 6 years sober and free

Keywords: 1183, house

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• You all may remember that it was a very cold day; there had been snow and so forth, and so we had a couple
• You all may remember that it was a very cold day; there had been snow and so forth, and so we had a couple

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission met on March 17, 2025, approved the January 14 minutes, and received staff reports on budget, compliance, and training. Staff reported the January and February budget reports were within spending parameters and were approved. On reporting compliance, staff said about 15 forms were late in January, generating $750 in fines from late employers and lobbyists, but that all reports ultimately came in and the commission ended the month in full compliance. Staff also noted that all annual financial disclosure statements were filed except one, from former Representative Jacob Justice, who has been sent repeated notices and a certified letter regarding a $100 fine. The commission discussed a potential ethics-related bill for the session. Staff said freshman Representative Kim Holloway of Graves County and part of McCracken County agreed to sponsor the bill, but there was little expectation it could advance this late in the session. Holloway met with staff on March 4 and expressed interest in continuing discussions over the interim so the proposal could be ready for next session. Staff also said the commission is nearly fully compliant with certification requirements for legislators who missed or were late to the January 8 current issues seminar. Training efforts were also reviewed. Staff proposed starting a monthly Zoom training for lobbyists, employers, and others who work with them, beginning on a trial basis after session ends. The first session is planned for April 22 at 2 p.m., with notice to be sent through the newsletter and a special email. Staff said the goal is to help with filing questions, reduce late filings, and improve accuracy. The commission then voted to enter executive session under the cited Kentucky Open Meetings Act provisions to discuss confidential complaints and informal opinions.

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• We are also very sad that Yakima's very own Sender King has a head cold today, so he can't join us.
• What are some of the barriers, and case planning and working on an individual basis?
• We're assisting indigenous funds, case planning around getting a re-licensed and making plans on how
• We've reduced our case load size significantly so that we can respond quickly to non-compliant. case
• What are some of the barriers and case planning and working on an individual basis?

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee met in Yakima to focus on tribal traffic safety, with members and Yakima Nation leaders emphasizing the importance of safety, the right to travel, and continued partnership on U.S. 97 corridor improvements. Yakima Nation Vice Chair Christopher Wallachie and engineering staff described the Tribal Traffic Safety Committee, the U.S. 97 safety project, heritage connectivity trails, roundabout construction, and the use of federal grants and advanced sensing technology to identify hazards before crashes occur. They highlighted collaboration with WSDOT, the Traffic Safety Commission, the University of Washington, and other regional partners, and explained that the goal is to move from reactive crash response to proactive risk reduction. The Yakima Nation engineering team and AI Vision presented the MUST sensor project, which uses compact AI-enabled devices to collect traffic counts, speeds, near-miss events, roadway conditions, and pedestrian activity, with data transmitted to a dashboard and used for real-time warnings and longer-term planning. Committee members asked about speed tracking, driver behavior, enforcement, and partnerships with WSDOT and counties. Yakima Nation staff said the relationship with WSDOT has improved over time, especially after community outreach on proposed roundabouts, and that the tribe now supports several roundabout projects and broader safety coordination. The Washington Traffic Safety Commission then presented statewide fatality trends and tribal traffic safety data. Mark McKekney said 2024 showed a roughly 10% decrease in fatalities statewide, though recent years remain among the highest in decades. He noted that race and ethnicity data are only available for people who die in crashes, and that many American Indian and Alaska Native fatalities involve passengers, pedestrians, or bicyclists rather than drivers. Penny Rerick outlined tribal traffic safety coordinator grants and other state-funded tribal projects, including work with Yakama Nation, Colville, Kalispel, Makah, Port Gamble S'Klallam, Muckleshoot, Lower Elwha, and Puyallup, stressing that flexible state funding helps fill gaps left by federal programs and supports community-led solutions. The final presentation covered impaired driving enforcement and ignition interlock compliance in Yakima County. Yakima Police Chief Sean Boyle said the city created a DUI enforcement and education officer program that helped reduce serious injury and fatal impaired-driving crashes, supported by state funding and social media outreach. Yakima County District Court’s Nick Bazan described a supervision program for DUI offenders and interlock compliance, reporting more than 1,000 DUI convictions in 2024-25 and about 3,800 noncompliant interlock users countywide. He said the court is using a two-pronged approach—pretrial assistance for indigent clients and post-conviction accountability and case planning—to improve compliance and reduce impaired driving. The committee expressed support for the work, noted the progress made, and adjourned the work session after thanking presenters for their updates.

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• state civil court system Last year, the legislature enacted AB 1755 to streamline discovery in civil cases
• Look, these people have been devastated and going to stay in a cold hotel is one thing, but being able
• defendant's skilled nursing facility or residential care facility for the elderly in relation to a civil case
• difficulty is compounded when there is intentional and willful destruction of evidence relevant to the case

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• you were having earlier with actually being able to get food and get things into having access to cold
• in your previous conversation, is what having these types food and get things into having access to cold
• Plans in case any kind of. Thank you. And, Madam Chair, just a couple more questions.
• Plans in case any kind of. Thank you. And, Madam Chair, just a couple more questions.
• Bernalillo County there was no such criteria ever established or published, and it was being reviewed on a case-by-case

Keywords: 996, all

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• and so in the old days, 20 years ago, We used to look at reading, writing, arithmetics, and in my case
• And, you know, I think that's what happens in cases of these no-confidence. votes.
• recently that one of the things that they teach at their school is to tell students how to make a cold
• phone call, because they don't know how to make a cold phone call. things that I said earlier I think
• If you want a case study, look at Elon Musk and Tesla, what happens when you politicize a company.

Bills: SB37, SB1489, SB452, SB724, SB1067, SB1741, SB1273

Keywords: higher education, curriculum review, governing board, faculty council, ombudsman, faculty governance, decision-making, transparency, public meetings, department head, employment approval, public institutions, institutional oversight, education, funding, accountability, state budget, school performance, employment, Texas legislation

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• I of that cold that went through town.
• And that is to in this particular case And that is to in this particular case it<00:21:48.000>
• sure if that really exists in this case. sure if that really exists in this case.
• Uh it's certain that that's the case.
• And let me give a perspective on cases.

Bills: SF0082

Keywords: registered agents, corporate governance, entity ownership, business regulations, transparency, 916, all

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• example and that was not always the case example and that was not always the case in<03:23:09.720
• He no longer needed it; it was used in a case.
• He no longer needed it; it was used in a case.
• There are plenty of cases that are suspect.
• that one there's several other cases that one there's several other cases where<04:41:37.120>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• He mastered every case, every record, every footnote. every record, every footnote.
• You clicked open and you were instantly transported from the case at hand to Aristotle.
• And that means that in every single case, the judge has to do what the law requires.
• Was among the defendants in that case, now dean of the Texas Senate.
• Now, when I went to Washington, I heeded In that difficult case.

Summary: The Supreme Court of Texas held a ceremonial investiture for two new justices, James Sullivan and Kyle Hawkins. Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock opened the session with welcoming remarks and led the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the National Anthem sung by Trooper Alena Gallardo. The event included an invocation by Father Dean Wilhelm, emphasizing the importance of justice and the rule of law. Governor Greg Abbott praised the new justices, highlighting their qualifications and the significance of their appointments to the court. Justice Samuel Alito administered the oath of office to Justice Hawkins, while Judge Thomas Griffith administered the oath to Justice Sullivan. Both justices expressed gratitude for their appointments and acknowledged the support of their families, mentors, and colleagues. The ceremony also honored former justices Jeff Boyd and Nathan Hecht, with heartfelt tributes reflecting on their contributions to the court and the legal community in Texas. The event concluded with a benediction by Reverend Greg Davidson, encouraging the justices to work diligently and honorably in their new roles.

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• Um Christina got bath by get too cold.
• It’s obvious that that’s the case.
• This was more situation where to case.
• So in case of permitting till 2029.
• Um, and this case is 16 acres of land.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council met on May 27, 2026, approved the January 7 minutes and the day’s agenda, and reported no conflicts of interest. The executive director gave staff updates, including introductions of new staff member Cara Castanza and DNR liaison Jason Co., both of whom were welcomed by the council. Members were also informed about three minor easement/conveyance matters in the packet, including a small Bowser easement impact with about $1,600 returned to the Outdoor Heritage Fund, a Minnesota Land Trust easement request involving a DNR trout stream easement, and an access easement revision in Itasca County. The council also noted several upcoming dedication events and a June field tour in southeast Minnesota beginning in Winona on June 16, with visits to Whitewater WMA, bluff prairie and stream sites, and a river segment if a boat is secured. A major agenda item was a legislative session recap on the Outdoor Heritage Fund portion of Senate File 2077, the omnibus Outdoor Heritage Fund, Legacy, and Lands bill. Staff reported that all council recommendations were incorporated into the bill, which passed both chambers on May 17 and was expected to be signed by the governor. The fiscal year 2027 Outdoor Heritage Fund recommendations covered 53 programs totaling about $188.9 million, with the February forecast increasing the appropriation slightly so the final total was about $191.16 million; eligible programs were proportionately increased. Staff also highlighted a few changes made during the legislative process, including adjustments to the Roso Lake rehabilitation phase three project, the conservation partners legacy grant language, and statutory provisions affecting the council. The recap also covered policy changes in the bill: a public member term limit of eight years, with a short vacancy exception and transition rules for current members; a revised executive director hiring process allowing the Legislative Coordinating Commission to provide support while preserving the council’s final hiring authority and permitting closed meetings for candidate discussions; and an extension of the Upper Mississippi River invasive carp deterrent design deadline to June 30, 2027. Members discussed the Roso Lake amendment at length, with Senator Lang and Representative Burkel explaining that the added delay and injunction-related language were intended to address local concerns and preserve the council’s process while litigation proceeds. The meeting ended without any additional formal action beyond receiving the updates and discussion.

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• I handle mostly self-defense cases.
• And I've got pictures from our cases and cases around the United States.
• But if it's wintertime, if it's cold November 5th...
• This is due to the case of Reese v.
• In this field, they said that would not be the case.

Bills: HB259, HB259, HB 1128, HB1337, HB1506, HB1794, HB2215, HB2470, HB2771, HB2882, HB2993, HB3053, HB3428, HB3669, HB3789, HB3924, HB4201, HB4675

Keywords: redistricting, Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission, Texas Legislature, elections, district boundaries, voter representation, healthcare, insurance, patient rights, medical expenses, access to care, affordability, legislation, firearms, penal code, regulation, short-barrel firearms, ammunition, gun control, public safety

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• However, we think the case law regarding residential Burglary, I think, was clear.
• don't believe that expanding it is necessary to address the concerns that came up in the the tragic case
• particular statute with the term structure do we anticipate that there are gonna be quite a few more cases
• We did prosecute this underlying case together with District Attorney Carmack Altweiss.
• We prosecuted this case, which occurred in 2018, ran cold. And then we took it to trial in 2023.

Bills: SB48, SB64, SB100

Keywords: State Fairgrounds District, fairgrounds bonds, public financing, bond authorization, gross receipts tax, gaming tax, tax-backed bonds, infrastructure funding, Albuquerque fairgrounds, State Fair Tid, economic development, municipal bonds, revenue pledge, capital projects, New Mexico finance, special education, office of special education, deputy secretary, public education department, IEP

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• law, and that municipalities are obligated under this bill to look for situations where that is the case
• Misunderstandings occur too often, which can lead to fear and injury, and in the worst-case scenario,
• And my apologies, I'm getting over a cold. See you, thank you for your testimony. Sam Kanji, Sam?
• And my apologies, I'm getting over a cold. See you, thank you for your testimony. Sam Kanji, Sam?

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Transportation held a hybrid hearing on 46 bills covering bicycle and pedestrian safety, autonomous and specialty vehicles, street design, and related transportation issues. Chair Jim Arciero and Senate co-chair Brendan Crighton opened the hearing, noted that Senate Bill 2347 was postponed at the sponsor’s request, and explained the hearing procedures. No votes were taken during the hearing. A major portion of testimony focused on autonomous vehicles. Labor representatives from the AFL-CIO, Teamsters, Machinists, and app-based driver organizations opposed bills that would authorize fully autonomous vehicles, arguing they could displace workers, weaken bargaining power, increase congestion, and create safety and data-privacy risks. Waymo and Chamber of Progress supported legislation creating a framework for autonomous vehicles, saying the technology has strong safety results and could improve mobility and economic opportunity, but they opposed provisions requiring a human operator in the vehicle. Transportation and environmental advocates urged stronger oversight, local control, crash-data reporting, and privacy protections before deployment. Several bills on pedestrian and bicycle safety drew support from advocates and affected residents. Testimony backed measures to improve crosswalk timing for slower pedestrians, raise penalties for crosswalk violations, expand truck sideguard and safety-device requirements, and improve roadway marking reflectivity. AARP, MassBike, and other advocates emphasized the need to protect older adults, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users, while some speakers opposed bills expanding e-bike access to sidewalks and natural-surface trails, citing safety concerns. The committee also heard strong support for the Blue Envelope program for drivers with autism and developmental disabilities, with testimony from the Arc of Massachusetts, the Developmental Disabilities Council, families, and individuals describing how the program can reduce misunderstandings during traffic stops and crashes.

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• I mean, I'm hitting all of you guys cold, right, ladies? Cold. But I'd love to sit down and do Q&A.
• If a partial does go to tax sale, we've had some Supreme Court cases already as far as equity on the
• If a parcel does go to tax sale, we've had some Supreme Court cases already as far as equity on the property

Keywords: 1136, house, all