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• still more to come, Lyle has earned a special place in the pantheon of Texas artists, and he is a source
• state's cultural landscape, contributed to the vibrancy of a rich musical tradition, and become a source
• HB 4091 by rulings the interconnection, the Ecot power grid, the grids outside the Ercot Power region
• Davis of Dallas relating to the contract requirement for a contract between a single source continuum
• 4130 by A Davis of Dallas, relating to certain requirements regarding a contract between a single source

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• So we source founders in several different ways.
• But your power needs, your power needs for your... what are you working with all of us here to make sure
• you have all the power you need?
• So, 50% of space power comes from Albuquerque.
• Yes, we get funding from federal sources and state sources to help us do what we're doing, but we're

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• regularly get data from this demographer and then the national there's some national demographic sources
• So this is just an all-in picture of all funding sources.
• If you're a recapture district, we cut your recapture bill and it's sort of like a funding source for
• We held them at zero. level for that year, but that was using a one-time source of funding.
• So, you know, TxDOT, we received the bookends on volatility of revenue sources, motor fuel tax being

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Musk's illegal power grabber causing.
• In my view, this stomps all over the Congress's Article 1 power of the purse.
• Does the President of the United States have the power to impound funds? That's... Yes or no?
• source for that area, that's fine.
• to power itself with.

Keywords: nomination, Deputy Secretary of Treasury, economic policy, inflation, tariffs, tribal nations, government relations

Summary: The meeting convened to consider the nomination of Mike Falkender for the position of Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. During the session, multiple members voiced concerns regarding current economic policies under the Trump administration, particularly around inflation, tariffs, and the impact on small businesses. Discussions frequently centered on the administration's approach to tariffs and taxation, and how these factors contribute to the rising cost of living and potential job losses. Additionally, the importance of bolstering government-to-government relationships with tribal nations was emphasized, highlighting the need for specialized offices focused on tribal affairs within the Treasury Department.

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• The speaker asks what the legislative charter covers and whether it includes the membership, powers,
• Yes, CSAs are a more steady source than farmers market sales, but in order to...
• is more carbon dependent than sources is more carbon dependent than the the the other<01:29:49.159><
• I think each state is looking at this differently, and I think some states are recognizing the power
• <03:09:35.520> and states are uh recognize the power and states are uh recognize the power

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on House Bill 233, which would impose transparency and reporting requirements on the New Hampshire Vaccine Association. The prime sponsor, Representative Comto, said the bill and a proposed amendment were intended to increase public access by requiring a physical meeting location, making meetings available online, and publishing a complete list of vaccines and pharmaceutical products purchased. She argued the association should be more transparent because it is involved in vaccine purchasing and public trust is important, especially given controversy around vaccines. Committee members questioned the sponsor about the association’s legal status, who sets vaccine requirements, whether other private entities would be covered, and whether the proposal should instead apply more broadly to all meetings or include recordings. The sponsor said the association was created by the legislature, that childhood vaccine requirements come from DHHS and CDC-related processes, and that she would be open to broader recording requirements. Some members raised concerns about misinformation and whether requiring answers to public questions could be problematic in a contentious policy area. Patrick Miller, executive director of the Vaccine Association, and attorney Mark McHugh testified in opposition. They described the association as a not-for-profit voluntary corporation created by statute in 2002 to serve as a funding mechanism for the state’s universal childhood vaccine purchase program, with no policymaking role and no public funding. They said the association already posts notices, agendas, minutes, and allows public webinar access and comments, while also providing annual audits and reports and other statutory reporting. They argued HB 233 would impose unnecessary administrative costs on a private entity, interfere with its limited charitable purpose, and ultimately increase costs borne by insurers, employers, and consumers. No vote or final action was taken during the hearing.

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• <00:15:33.120> communication source of our emergency communication source of our emergency
• power plant.
• <01:24:49.360> But<01:24:49.840> uh power plant. But uh power plant.
• that ended nuclear power. It's too bad. that ended nuclear power. It's too bad.
• power of the purse. power of the purse.

Keywords: 916, all

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• That has been pulled up to the top to say 'pool' or 'common source of supply' means.
• Evans, what are other major sources of respiratory symptoms?
• it's a wastewater treatment plant, or whether it's another source.
• Would you agree that that's one of the sources of vehicular pollution? Mr.
• My name is Alicia Shaw, and I am the Campaign Director for Public Power New Mexico.

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• Let me start with the sources of carbon dioxide that will be stored.
• Cement plants and other sources are somewhere in the middle.
• Cement industrial sources are over 20% of our greenhouse gas emissions, and those are sources of greenhouse
• Or do you potentially impact sources of brackish water? I study water quite a bit as well.
• To create new sources of carbon rather than being applied to existing sources of carbon.

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• In addition, because funding sources.
• sure that we're using whatever sources sure that we're using whatever sources there<00:15:55.040
• So that's a powerful statement too.
• <00:31:34.880> people<00:31:35.039> the powerful when we give people the powerful when
• Um your story is really powerful. home. Um your story is really powerful.

Bills: HF2135, HF776, HF1581, HF1158, HF2226

Keywords: child welfare, fiscal analysis, third-party consultant, program evaluation, Minnesota, HF776, Minnesota Family Assets for Independence Initiative, family assets for independence, FAI, asset-building, matched savings, financial literacy, family savings, economic mobility, children youth and families, general fund appropriation, family support, low-income families, financial stability, budget bill

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• I I mean when governor's pardon power.
• <01:10:47.199> What happens if the power goes out? What happens if the power goes out?
• manufacturers to provide their source manufacturers to provide their source code<01:41:26.960>
• > inter<01:41:56.080> inter source code is intellect inter inter source code is intellect
• that source code. that source code.

Keywords: Discussion of BR 25 (2026 RS) 04:15 Presentation on voting systems by ES&S 48:14 Presentation on voting systems by Hart InterCivic and Harp Enterprises 01:13:07, 958, all

Summary: The committee met to approve the October 21 minutes and then took up BR 25 for the 2026 regular session, a proposal relating to prohibited uses of tax dollars and public resources. The sponsors said the bill is intended to strengthen existing law by adding civil and criminal penalties for taxpayer-funded advocacy on ballot questions, especially in light of controversies during the 2024 election over school officials and districts using public resources to oppose a constitutional amendment. They also described related concerns about school districts hiring third-party lobbyists and public relations firms, particularly in Fayette County, and said the proposal was meant to keep tax dollars focused on public services rather than political persuasion. Committee members raised several concerns about scope and drafting. Some asked whether the bill should specifically mention schools, school boards, and school employees, and the sponsors said they would add that language. Others questioned whether the measure would also affect local government lobbying through groups like KLC and KCO, and the sponsors said they intended to focus narrowly on schools while exempting certain advocacy organizations and internal government lobbyists. Members also asked whether public employees could still speak as private individuals, and the sponsors said yes. Several members suggested splitting the lobbying and ballot-advocacy issues into separate bills, and the sponsors said they would consider that. Members also pressed for clarification on how the bill would apply in practice, including whether it would cover legal challenges to petition drives or only advocacy after a question is on the ballot. Counsel for the sponsors said the bill would not cover some petition-related litigation as drafted, though they believed it should. The sponsors and supporters argued the proposal was needed to give the existing prohibition real enforcement, while some members warned that the language could unintentionally limit legitimate public representation or be too broad if not carefully drafted. No final vote was taken during the discussion.

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• I appreciate the agencies working together to stop ignition sources.
• AC power flow across the ERCOT boundary, so we're not jurisdictional.
• grid will be the vehicle in which the Power PPA energy is transported to the load.
• the power generation onto the grid. What, in your, I mean.
• and these power generation possibilities at a much faster rate?

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• source.
• <00:53:33.040> source.
• are used as an electric power source. are used as an electric power source.
• It's also important to note a change in fossil fuel sources.
• It's also important to note a change in fossil fuel sources.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And that is a very stable source of revenue growth. And we do, as we've reported before, Mr.
• Oil and gas is the single largest source of revenue growth for the state of New Mexico, and that's just
• The chart on the left illustrates the sources of the change in the fiscal year so we had extra growth
• I don't know if that's low income, but it eats at your earnings, your purchasing power.
• We currently Are but we could export even a more reliable source of electricity. Anyway, thank you.

Keywords: 996, all

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• This is not a power grab. This is an... ...invitation to be a convener and a partner.
• Retailers, when possible, want to be able to source from local Washington farms.
• The problem is that sourcing locally is becoming increasingly cost prohibitive.
• Washington's operating environment makes in-state sourcing harder to sustain.
• That allowed us to source fresher, more culturally relevant produce.

Summary: The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee held a work session on food systems and food security, with no public testimony. The first panel focused on household food security and data. Marie Spiker of the University of Washington explained what food insecurity means, its health impacts, and the importance of reliable measurement, warning that the federal Census food security data is being terminated and that there is no true replacement. She described Washington’s WaFOOD surveys as a useful complement, not a substitute, and noted that they show food insecurity affects households at a range of income levels. Katie Raines of WSDA described the state’s food systems work, the need for shared data and dashboards, and the role of agriculture in both food production and the hunger safety net. Committee members asked about the $2.2 million state food assistance allocation, the scale of the SNAP gap, and how household size, housing costs, and other factors intersect with food insecurity. The committee then heard from Tracy Roof of the University of Richmond on the history of SNAP and its relationship to agriculture. She traced the program from Depression-era commodity distribution through the modern farm bill, emphasizing that food assistance has long functioned both as anti-hunger policy and as an agricultural and economic stabilizer. She highlighted how SNAP expands during recessions, supports retailers and farmers, and has become more important since the Great Recession because participation stayed high even as the economy recovered. Roof also noted that Washington has relatively high SNAP participation and low payment error rates, but that recent federal changes could reduce eligibility and shift more costs to states. Members asked how Washington compares to other states and why the program is structured as it is. A later panel featured the Washington State Food Policy Forum and a joint systems presentation from the Washington Farm Bureau, Washington Retail Association, and Washington Food Industry Association. The Food Policy Forum described its consensus-based recommendations on food insecurity, climate and water, regional food infrastructure, farmland protection, and farm viability, including more support for producer purchasing, water planning, and farmland conservation. The industry groups presented a systems map showing how agriculture, processing, retail, and transportation are interconnected, and argued that rising costs, regulations, labor and fuel expenses, retail theft, and thin margins make it harder to keep farms and stores viable. They said food security depends on store viability and local agricultural profitability, and promised to provide a more detailed list of policy recommendations. The final panel included state agency staff from DSHS, DOH, and WSDA. Bryce Montgomery said the Basic Food program serves about 920,000 Washingtonians monthly and warned that H.R. 1 could require Washington to pay up to 15% of SNAP benefits, broaden work requirements, and restrict immigrant eligibility. Karen Mullen described DOH nutrition programs, including WIC, farmers market nutrition benefits, fruit and vegetable incentives, and a fruit-and-vegetable prescription program, while noting funding instability and the end of SNAP-Ed. WSDA’s Katie Raines began describing ongoing food assistance and farmer support challenges, including farmer mental health and the need to address food insecurity across both producers and consumers.

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• Raymond: However, the power to power them up has nothing to do with the federal government.
• The power that's coming into that.
• The first slide source shows that.
• They will do islanded power at times because they're just desperate to get power.
• Again, there's no clear path to power.

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• So, in recent years, geothermal power has emerged after a long dormancy as a leading energy source for
• Geothermal power has many advantages, including resiliency, redundancy, and dispatchability, as well
• Now, RACE Geothermal is their leading new energy source, even above small modular reactors.
• All militaries have a systemic critical vulnerability in that they depend on civilian power grids to
• There were many power outages in South Texas.

Bills: HB1647, HB2612, HB3125, HB3158, HB3240, HB3506, HB3516, HB3707

Keywords: carbon sequestration, environmental policy, Texas, energy, climate change, regulatory council, geothermal energy, workforce development, education and training, energy industry, apprenticeship, energy production, energy policy, renewable energy, state council, administrative law, public information, transparency, government accountability, judicial process

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• Raymond: However, the power to power them up has nothing to do with the federal government.
• The power that's coming into that.
• The first slide source shows that.
• They will do islanded power at times because they're just desperate to get power.
• Again, there's no clear path to power.

Summary: The Committee on State Affairs convened to discuss data centers and their impact on Texas's energy infrastructure. The meeting featured testimony from key representatives of the Public Utility Commission (PUC) and ERCOT, who outlined the evolving landscape of energy generation and the challenges posed by the rapid growth of data centers. Notably, ERCOT reported over 450,000 MW of generation resources planned for connection, with a significant portion attributed to data centers, which now represent around 87% of new large load interconnection requests. The committee explored proposed changes to the interconnection process, including a new 'batch study' approach aimed at streamlining the approval of multiple projects simultaneously. This change is intended to address the challenges of managing numerous simultaneous requests and to provide more certainty for developers regarding their energy needs. Testimonies emphasized the importance of ensuring that the costs of infrastructure upgrades are borne by the data centers rather than residential ratepayers, with discussions around the financial commitments required from developers. Several data center developers also provided testimony, highlighting the economic benefits of their projects, including job creation and increased local revenues. They expressed concerns about the potential for a moratorium on future growth due to the new interconnection rules and emphasized the need for a collaborative approach to address water usage and environmental impacts. The committee plans to continue discussions on these topics in future hearings, with a focus on balancing economic growth with energy reliability and resource management.

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• One, it's a carbon-free source.
• sources such as wind and solar.
• You mentioned that for these renewable sources, you know, we don't need fuel.
• Each of our energy sources comes with certain risks.
• We have other risks that we bear, and we're trying to balance those with all our energy sources.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• There are The consumer by me, by you, or it's derived from other sources.
• <00:54:57.040> You centers of power at the White House.
• You centers of power at the White House.
• And exactly what are those sources?
• <01:17:33.040> And to obtain it from other sources. And to obtain it from other sources.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Housing infrastructure bonds are the state's largest source of capital for the development of housing
• of capital for the largest source of capital for the development<00:14:03.040> of<00:14:03.199
• of gap funding that we at Habitat source of gap funding that we at Habitat use<00:18:35.360> to
• But it clearly shows the need for a dedicated revenue source for housing.
• But it clearly shows the need for a dedicated revenue source for housing.

Keywords: 1183, house