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• They face intense situations and they carry the burden of high expectations all while earning modest wages
• c> high expectations all while earning high expectations all while earning modest<00:02:49.319><c> wages
• </c><00:02:50.319><c> And</c><00:02:50.640><c> those</c><00:02:51.040><c> expectations</c> modest wages
• And those expectations modest wages. And those expectations keep<00:02:52.319><c> rising.
• Motion prevails. Congratulations, Senator L. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Uh, Mr.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• , inflationary pressures driving up wages, the cost of equipment that's used, the cost of everything?
• ,</c><01:45:18.239><c> inflationary</c> increases in minimum wage, inflationary increases in minimum
• wage, inflationary pressures<01:45:19.440><c> driving</c><01:45:19.840><c> up</c><01:45:20.080><c> wages
• The motion prevails. Your bill is on the way to Commerce. Thank you all for your testimony.
• The motion prevails. Uh, Opposed? No. The motion prevails.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c><00:33:19.360><c> wage</c> Programs are subject to prevailing wage, but we feel that this carve-out
• that our local wages aren’t keeping up with.
• that um our outside demand and wages that um our local<02:15:11.440><c> wages</c><02:15:12.000><c> aren't
• wage.
• ><04:10:37.000><c> to</c><04:10:37.080><c> be</c> prevailing wage uh I'm going to be prevailing wage

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• works flexibility allows districts to act faster while still following public works requirements, prevailing
• wage laws, and competitive contractor rotation.

Bills: HB2470, HB2353, HB2420, HB2338

Keywords: HB2470, school construction assistance, capital budget, school facilities, on-base schools, military base schools, military installations, public school construction, school plant projects, state funding assistance, superintendent of public instruction, OSPI, school capital funding, instructional space, school district construction, alternative learning experience, ALE, free and reduced-price meals, special housing burden, district growth

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• He said the amendment provides for the payment of prevailing wage with respect to work performed in relation

Keywords: 909, all

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• There being 92 ayes and 44 nays, the motion prevails.
• The question prevails. Chairman, may I?
• 85 ayes and 49 nays, the motion to table prevails.
• There being 86 ayes and 51 nays, the motion to table prevails.
• There being 84 ayes and 52 nays, the motion to table prevails.

Bills: HB4, HB 4

Keywords: district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, 997, house, all

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• The motion prevails and oppose say nay.
• ><c> amendment</c><00:06:44.800><c> is</c> motion prevails and the amendment is motion prevails and the
• The amendment does not prevail. The motion does not prevail and the amendment is not adopted.
• The amendment does not prevail. The motion does not prevail and the amendment is not adopted.
• The motion prevails. We are under reconsideration. prevail. The amendment is not adopted. prevail.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The motion prevails. Representative Sher moves in expedient to legislate.
• <01:55:31.599><c> move</c> the prevailing side, I move the prevailing side, I move reconsideration<01
• providing for minimum wage and providing for incremental<07:06:42.080><c> increases.
• ,</c> I know that markets should drive wages, I know that markets should drive wages, would<07:08:24.558
• ,</c> can't budget your way out of low wages, can't budget your way out of low wages, if<07:08:40.798

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The motion prevails and the minutes are adopted. We have Representative Chair Pinto with us.
• The motion prevails, and the DE3 is adopted. Representative Pindo. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Amended.
• But as you can imagine, in a caregiving field, with the wages that she makes, home ownership was very
• Um, and that makes it really hard if your wage before the pandemic was $12 an hour and your wage after
• Um, and that makes it really hard if your wage before the pandemic was $12 an hour and your wage after

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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• Motion prevails, and the DE amendment is before us.
• Motion prevails, and the bill will be referred to the Committee on Finance.
• Um motion prevails. Um motion prevails.
• The<01:13:22.360><c> motion</c><01:13:23.160><c> prevails.
• Thank you very The motion prevails.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:01:52.600><c> Motion</c><00:01:52.920><c> prevails.
• Motion prevails. The amendment opposed? Motion prevails. The amendment is<00:01:54.240><c> adopted.
• Motion prevails, and the DE1 amendment is amended as adopted.
• <c> DE1</c><01:43:19.400><c> amendment</c> Motion prevails, and the DE1 amendment Motion prevails, and
• The motion prevails.

Bills: HF4401, HF4466

Keywords: HF4401, Minnesota Medical Assistance, dental reimbursement, dental rates, critical access dental providers, Medicaid dental, MinnesotaCare, managed care plans, county-based purchasing plans, fee-for-service, oral health access, safety-net clinics, federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, Indian health services, state-operated dental clinics, low-income patients, children's dental care, provider reimbursement, dental access

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• Self, on which further proceedings were postponed and on which the noes prevailed by voice vote.
• Self, on which further proceedings were postponed and on which the noes prevailed by voice vote.
• Waters, on which further proceedings were postponed and on which the noes prevailed by voice vote.
• Waters, on which further proceedings were postponed and on which the noes prevailed by voice vote.
• </c> store, higher rent, and stagnant wages. store, higher rent, and stagnant wages.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, December 11, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• This legislation does preserve the critical prevailing wage requirements enshrined in state law.
• Prevailing wage requirements enshrined in state law.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing covered a wide range of bills, with substantial testimony on commemorative days and several local development measures. Early testimony focused on competing proposals about Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Senator Comerford and others supported redesignating the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, while several Italian American legislators and advocates opposed changing Columbus Day and instead urged a separate Indigenous Peoples’ Day on August 9 or another date. Committee members noted the long-running debate, discussed the state flag and motto review process, and emphasized that any changes would require legislation. No votes were taken during the hearing. The committee also heard strong support for a Fred Korematsu Day bill, with testimony from advocates, legal organizations, community leaders, and Korematsu’s daughter. Witnesses described Korematsu’s resistance to Japanese American incarceration during World War II, argued that his story remains relevant amid current immigration and civil liberties concerns, and said the designation would help educate students and the public. A separate bill to designate September as PCOS Awareness Month drew testimony from Senator Miranda and health advocates, who described the disorder’s prevalence, frequent misdiagnosis, fertility and pregnancy risks, and the value of public awareness and education. Other bills discussed included a Domestic Workers’ Rights Day proposal, supported by Representative Garcia and Representative Sousa, who spoke about the invisibility and vulnerability of domestic workers and the importance of recognizing their labor. The committee also heard support for a veteran suicide awareness and remembrance day, a Boston branch library and affordable housing project in Dorchester, and a Fall River waterfront redevelopment bill transferring land to the local redevelopment authority for a major mixed-use project. In addition, Senator Miranda testified in favor of a memorial portrait for former Representative Doris Bunty, highlighting her pioneering role in the legislature and Boston public housing. The hearing was hybrid and lengthy, with the chair repeatedly asking witnesses to be concise and noting that testimony would be public record.

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• This rate increase goes directly to the providers and can be used to improve wages and benefits, although
• The motion prevails, and the A1 amendment is adopted. Senator Abeler, to your bill as amended.
• And to Senator Hoffman's point wage.
• ><c> file</c><02:00:22.280><c> 2902</c><02:00:23.280><c> is</c> motion prevails and Senate file 2902
• is motion prevails and Senate file 2902 is recommended<02:00:24.000><c> to</c><02:00:24.239><c> pass<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• May this House be a place where good faith prevails, where service is greater than self, and where our
• This version also removes the requirement that all pipeline components be built under prevailing wage

Keywords: 905, all

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• For an individual to be the highest-ranking elected official to deflect to a staffer making minimum wage
• That suit went all the way to the United States Supreme Court, and they prevailed, and John Quincy Adams
• prevailed, and they were released to return to their homeland.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• For an individual to be the highest-ranking elected official to deflect to a staffer making minimum wage
• That suit went all the way to the United States Supreme Court, and they prevailed, and John Quincy Adams
• prevailed, and they were released to return to their homeland.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several floor recognitions, including St. Mary’s High School football team for its first state championship and Black-owned businesses honored by the Legislative Black Caucus and Black Chamber of Commerce. The Rules Committee also reported Senate Resolution 77 to third reading. The chamber then confirmed Tyler Sadwith as Chief Deputy Director for Health Care Programs at the Department of Health Care Services and State Medicaid Director by a 33-0 vote. The main floor debate centered on SR 77, a resolution condemning racist and dehumanizing imagery posted by President Trump depicting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. Supporters from multiple caucuses, including the Black, Latino, Jewish, LGBTQ, and API caucuses, described the post as racist, harmful, and part of a broader pattern of dehumanization and urged a public apology. A few Republicans objected to the resolution’s language and process, saying it was overly partisan or not collaborative, but the resolution was adopted on a 28-0 vote. The Senate also took up SB 106, a budget bill to provide $90 million in state funding for family planning providers, especially Planned Parenthood, after federal cuts under H.R. 1. Supporters argued the bill would preserve essential reproductive and preventive health services, especially in rural and underserved communities, and backfill lost reimbursements. Opponents criticized the bill’s transparency, no-bid contracting structure, and priorities compared with other needs such as distressed hospitals and developmental disability services. After debate, the Senate concurred in the Assembly amendments to SB 106 by a 26-9 vote.

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• For an individual to be the highest-ranking elected official to deflect to a staffer making minimum wage
• That suit went all the way to the United States Supreme Court, and they prevailed, and John Quincy Adams
• prevailed, and they were released to return to their homeland.

Summary: The Senate opened with roll call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then moved through privileges of the floor to recognize several guests, including the St. Mary’s High School football team from Stockton for winning the 2025 state championship, Black-owned businesses honored by the California Legislative Black Caucus and California Black Chamber of Commerce, and students and guests visiting the Capitol. The Rules Committee reported Senate Resolution 77 to third reading, and the Senate approved the journals and proceeded to the daily file. The chamber then confirmed Tyler Sadwith as Chief Deputy Director for Health Care Programs at the Department of Health Care Services by a 33-0 vote. The main floor action was on Senate Resolution 77, which condemned racist and dehumanizing imagery shared by President Donald Trump depicting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. Numerous senators from multiple caucuses spoke in support, framing the post as racist, dangerous, and part of a broader pattern of dehumanization; one Republican senator objected to the resolution’s language and process but said racism should be condemned. SR 77 was adopted on a 28-0 vote. The Senate then took up SB 106, a budget bill to create a one-time $90 million grant program to support family planning providers after federal cuts under H.R. 1 reduced reimbursements to Planned Parenthood and similar clinics. Supporters said the measure would preserve access to reproductive and preventive health care, especially in rural and underserved areas, while opponents criticized the bill for secrecy, no-bid contracting, and prioritizing abortion-related services over other budget needs such as rural hospitals and developmental disability services. After debate, the Assembly amendments were concurred in by a 26-9 vote. At the end of the session, the Senate moved to adjournment in memory, with Senator Choi offering a remembrance for Mitzi Ortiz, the city manager of Aliso Viejo, who died on December 22, 2025.

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• notice amended to the state and local contractors for the compliance alleging a violation of certain prevailing
• wage laws are for the Committee on state affairs.
• the award of attorney fees to an appraisal district appraisal review board or chief appraiser that prevails

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• includes adding a definition of large-scale data centers and imposing certain requirements, including prevailing
• wage and green energy for... 63.28.<00:56:57.599><c> And</c><00:56:57.760><c> then</c><00:56:59.119>
• c><00:57:09.920><c> including</c> certain requirements including certain requirements including prevailing
• <00:57:10.799><c> wage</c><00:57:11.200><c> and</c><00:57:11.520><c> green</c><00:57:11.839><c> energy
• </c><00:57:12.720><c> for</c> The article provides for prevailing wage and green energy requirements

Keywords: 1187, senate, all