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• </c><00:08:11.520><c> the</c> home one of the greatest benefits of the home one of the greatest benefits
• </c><00:09:45.720><c> cancer</c> has some of the highest rates of cancer has some of the highest rates
• Blocked out of receiving a medical home because of their diagnosis of addiction after initial medical
• However, failing to protect this program will directly impact the health care of tens of thousands of
• care of tens of thousands<00:27:13.640><c> of</c><00:27:13.799><c> our</c><00:27:14.080><c> residents

Keywords: 00:00 Introductions 02:46 Roll Call 03:35 Discussion on SB 14 46:13 Vote on SB 14 48:07 Discussion on SB 17 50:38 Vote on SB 17, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Health Services opened with the chair welcoming several new members and outlining session rules: hearings would start and end on time, the committee would limit the number of bills heard each meeting, prioritize bills heard during the interim, and generally avoid using the consent calendar except in extreme circumstances. The committee then briefly considered administrative regulations, which were treated as approved if members had no questions. The main item was Senate Bill 14, a measure addressing the 340B drug discount program. The chair said the bill had already passed the Senate in a prior session and had been heard in interim, so he did not present it again. He described the bill as prohibiting drug manufacturers from discriminating against 340B covered entities by refusing 340B pricing when the same drug is offered at that price in the state. He also said the committee would not debate the federal 340B program itself, but would hear testimony on the bill. Hospital leaders and Kentucky Hospital Association representatives testified in support, arguing that 340B savings are essential to rural hospitals, oncology services, transportation support, chronic care, addiction recovery, and new service lines such as chemotherapy and hepatitis treatment. They said the program helps keep care close to home and that manufacturer restrictions on contract pharmacies have reduced access and cost hospitals millions. Opponents from BIO Kentucky and the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions argued the bill would expand federal law beyond Congress’s intent, create administrative burdens, and not lower patient out-of-pocket costs. The chair repeatedly pressed opponents to address why Kentucky should be denied the same 340B pricing available in other states. No vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided.

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• of the Mississippi Senate to the University of Southern Mississippi Army ROTC program on the occasion
• Senate Resolution Number 93, a resolution recognizing the outstanding career of Mississippi State University
• outstanding career of Mississippi State University All-SEC basketball guard Josh Hubard from Madison
• Mississippi</c> Board of Trustees of the Mississippi Board of Trustees of the Mississippi Outdoor<00:
• of trustees of the Mississippi board of trustees of the outdoor<00:52:13.440><c> stewardship</c><00:

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 25 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

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• I'm a professor of sociology, law, and public affairs at the University of Minnesota.
• ><c> the</c><00:03:53.920><c> University</c><00:03:54.239><c> of</c> public affairs at the University
• of public affairs at the University of Minnesota.<00:03:55.599><c> I</c><00:03:55.840><c> have</c><00
• <00:40:05.599><c> of</c> the field of helping those sorts of the field of helping those sorts of folks
• vision of this of Part of the long-term vision of this of uh<00:40:30.720><c> the</c><00:40:30.960><

Committee: House Rules and Legislative Administration

Keywords: 1183, house

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• of the people of diligently on behalf of the people of New<00:16:28.880><c> Hampshire.
• and 44. to the flag of the United States of to the flag of the United States of America<00:17:34.880
• The speaker on the part of the House of Representatives has appointed as members of said committee of
• Many young residents do not have a driver's license, so their university ID presented one of the ways
• </c> of Labor. of Labor.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• On November 17th, 1911, three Howard University undergraduate students, with the assistance of their
• </c> remarks of of Reverend West. remarks of of Reverend West.
• ><c> Johnny</c> lot of uh lot of old records of Johnny lot of uh lot of old records of Johnny Mounts<
• of the house of senator and one member of the house of delegates<00:10:11.760><c> and</c><00:10:12.000
• </c> one of our growth areas for the state of one of our growth areas for the state of Maryland.<00:40

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Thursday, February 12, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with 39 members present, heard the invocation from Reverend Meredith West, and journalized her remarks. The chamber then recognized several guest groups and observances, including Omega Psi Phi Fraternity’s Second District Corridor 1 for “100 Q’s in Annapolis Day,” the Kent Island High School boys lacrosse team for winning the Maryland 2A state championship, Arts Day participants, Rural Maryland Council members, Maryland Affordable Housing Coalition advocates, and visitors from the Maryland Judiciary. Senators also spoke about the meaning of Kente cloth during Black History Month, and the chamber recognized a birthday and thanked protocol staff for Valentine’s Day decorations. The Senate’s featured presentation was the annual Lincoln Day speech by the Senator from the 37th District. The senator reflected on Abraham Lincoln’s life, political career, and moral leadership, emphasizing his self-education, opposition to the expansion of slavery, the Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg, and the idea that the nation’s founding principles of liberty and equality guided Lincoln through the Civil War. The minority leader praised the address, and the Senate agreed without objection to journalize the remarks. After the ceremonial portion, the Senate moved to business. Bond initiatives on the calendar were read and referred to the Capital Budget Subcommittee. The Executive Nominations Committee reported favorably on a list of recess appointees, including gubernatorial secretaries, district court judges, and a state board appointee, and the report was special ordered to Monday, February 16, 2026. The chamber then began second-reader consideration of Budget and Taxation bills: Senate Bill 25, altering the cyber security technology and service tax credit, was amended and ordered printed for third reading; Senate Bill 58, creating a property tax credit for retail service station conversions, was discussed with questions about who would receive the credit and why the incentive was needed, and consideration was ongoing when the transcript ended.

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• She graduates from the University of Hawaii, and she has a bright future ahead of her.
• She graduates from the<00:25:28.840><c> University</c><00:25:29.280><c> of</c><00:25:29.360><c> Hawaii
• of Hawaii, and she has a the University of Hawaii, and she has a bright<00:25:30.960><c> future</c><
• of flag football, of women's sports of flag football, of which<00:30:38.760><c> my</c><00:30:38.880><
• </c> On page 61, final reading of Senate Bill 1434 Conference Draft 2 relating to universal immunization

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• He will be graduating from the University of Wyoming with a degree in economics and a certificate in
• He will be graduating from the University<00:24:14.880><c> of</c><00:24:15.120><c> Wyoming</c><00:24:
• of Wyoming uh with a degree University of Wyoming uh with a degree in<00:24:17.120><c> economics</c>
• </c><00:24:51.520><c> kind</c><00:24:51.679><c> of</c> the University of Wyoming and so kind of the University
• </c><00:58:54.720><c> them</c> non none of the fi all five of them non none of the fi all five of them

Keywords: 916, all

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• University of Kentucky.
• University of Kentucky, a 1997 majority opinion of the Kentucky Supreme Court.
• </c> University of Kentucky. University of Kentucky.
• Case six, Ein versus University of Kentucky. Dr.
• She graduated from the University of Kentucky and the UK College of Law.

Keywords: 958, all

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• Date of June 1, 2026. Date of this date of May of June 1st, 2026. All right.
• Flavie Adoin, I hope I'm pronouncing it correctly, range extension specialist at the University of Arizona
• Flavie Adoin, I hope I'm pronouncing it correctly, range extension specialist at the University of Arizona
• After graduating from the University of Arizona in 1965 with a bachelor's degree in architecture, he
• He taught second-year design at the University of Arizona's College of Architecture in 1967 and was a

Keywords: 1182, all

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• And of all of those types of business disruptions, we can all think of specific examples like the 2018
• in front of.
• We do a huge amount of that type of work.
• In addition to working with universities like the University of California, the California State systems
• I mean, you see the impact of the billions of dollars of equity.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact held an informational hearing focused on the California Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network and its role in helping small businesses access capital, recover from disasters, and scale innovative companies. Chair Salas and Vice Chair Castillo opened by emphasizing the importance of small businesses to California’s economy and noting recent passage of AB 685, described as a small business resiliency and innovation measure. Witnesses from multiple SBDC regions and business owners testified about the network’s statewide reach, confidentiality, multilingual advising, and partnerships with universities and state agencies. Panelists described SBDC’s work in three main areas: disaster recovery, startup and innovation support, and capital access. Testimony highlighted SBDC assistance after major disasters such as the Camp Fire, Dixie Fire, San Diego floods, and the Los Angeles fires, including help with insurance claims, grant applications, debt restructuring, and reopening businesses. Business owners from Altadena and Sacramento shared personal stories of how SBDC guidance, grants, and connections helped restore operations, preserve jobs, and navigate crises. Another panel focused on technology startups and the “valley of death,” explaining how SBDC helps founders with customer discovery, grant strategy, intellectual property, and financing; examples included a mobility-tech company and a biodegradable plastics startup that secured major grants, investment, and jobs with SBDC support. A third panel focused on access to capital, with SBDC staff explaining lending options, state loan programs, and finance centers that package loans and match businesses with lenders. They said many small businesses need less than $100,000 and often turn to high-cost alternatives without guidance; SBDC helps them refinance and secure better terms. A beverage company founder described using SBDC to move from a failed public affairs firm to launching a tequila brand, raising capital, and building distribution. Members asked about barriers facing immigrant-owned businesses, disaster aid gaps, and regulatory burdens; SBDC representatives said their services are confidential, available to eligible businesses regardless of immigration status, and designed to connect clients to whatever public or private resources exist. No formal vote was taken at the hearing, and the meeting ended after public comment with the chair urging continued funding for SBDC and related small business support programs.

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• of TAP funds.
• And of all of those types of business disruptions, we can all think of specific examples like the 2018
• We do a huge amount of that type of work.
• In addition to working with universities like the University of California, the California State systems
• I mean, you see the impact of the billions of dollars of equity.

Committee: House Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• In fact, many have found that infant care costs more than sending your child to the University of Missouri
• They're kind of the administrator of it.
• The University of Missouri Extension found that the economic toll of child care in Missouri was $1.15
• "University of Missouri Extension." "Do you know how to get at that?" "Yeah, of course.
• We're seeing in Missouri State University, their respondents are saying for the next generation of workforce

Committee: House Joint Committee on Rural Economic Development

Summary: The Committee on Economic Development met with a quorum and first heard House Bill 2409 from Rep. Brenda Shields, which would create three child care-related tax credit programs to help address Missouri’s workforce and child care shortages. Shields said the bill is aimed at expanding affordable, reliable child care through community partnerships involving businesses, nonprofits, and providers, with credits for contributions to child care facilities, employer-provided child care assistance, and provider facility improvements. She and supporters cited child care deserts, high costs, and lost economic output, arguing the bill would help parents work and businesses recruit and retain employees. Witnesses in support included the Missouri Chamber, Kids Win Missouri, Associated Industries of Missouri, local chambers, economic development groups, and child care-related organizations; there was no opposition testimony. The committee then moved into executive session and approved House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2508 and House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2517, both by unanimous 12-0 roll call votes and both sent do pass on consent. The 2508 substitute dealt with series LLC language, including searchable records and stand-alone certificates of good standing. The 2517 substitute addressed wholesaling, adding a 14-day disclosure period and changing Attorney General enforcement language from “shall” to “may.” Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2654 from Rep. Knight, which would create a Missouri Works capital investment track for projects with at least $50 million in investment, offering a 2.5% tax credit without requiring new job creation. The sponsor and Department of Economic Development said the proposal is modeled on programs in other states and is intended to help Missouri compete for large investments, especially in manufacturing and automation. Many business and economic development groups testified in support, emphasizing retention, expansion, and regional competition; several members asked whether the $50 million threshold could be lowered, and the sponsor said he was open to discussion. No opposition testimony was offered, and the committee adjourned after the hearing.

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• Including here, this may be more of a comment than a question, but the diversity of all of those questions
• Because of the severe psychological effects of human trafficking, Because of the severe psychological
• of the human person, the sanctity of human life, and fundamental rights of the human person.
• of Crime, OVC.
• Many of the protesters wore masks so they could not be identified by university officials and law enforcement

Bills: HCR3028

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: human trafficking, victim services, re-entry programs, legislative study, public safety, mental health, law enforcement, 908, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard and acted on several measures related to human trafficking, criminal procedure, and child protection. It first took up House Concurrent Resolution 3028, which would direct a legislative study of human trafficking victim services and re-entry programs. The sponsor and supporters emphasized helping victims rebuild basic life and workforce skills and better understanding existing services; YouthWorks and the North Dakota Catholic Conference described current programs and the trauma victims face. The committee discussed overlap with other interim studies, then voted unanimously to give the resolution a due pass, with Senator Braunberger designated to carry it. The committee then considered House Bill 1263, concerning sealing criminal records, and moved it forward without changing the House version after members noted the House had removed presumption language and reduced the waiting period. That bill also received a due pass recommendation. Next, House Bill 1226, which revises the state’s mask law for public places, drew testimony from the sponsor and an expert witness who argued that masking to conceal identity during group criminal conduct undermines public safety and law enforcement. Members debated the House-added requirement that law enforcement request unmasking; the committee adopted an amendment to remove that language, then passed the bill as amended, with Senator Luick to carry it. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1410, a study resolution on criminal conduct against children, including child sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, and the use of artificial intelligence in exploitation crimes. Supporters from the Child Sexual Assault Prevention Task Force, YouthWorks, and the Children’s Advocacy Centers of North Dakota said the study would help update outdated terminology, review AI-related issues, and improve investigation and prosecution tools. The committee approved the resolution with a due pass recommendation, and Senator Cory was assigned to carry it. The committee also received a brief report that, in a quick review, there were 82 active studies introduced, including 10 shall studies and 35 shall-consider studies, with limited overlap identified beyond the trafficking-related measures.

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• Next order of business is points of personal privilege.
• of mine.
• I have the youth pastor of Calvary Bible Church of Florissant, the director of Federation of Block Units
• I have the youth pastor of Calvary Bible Church of Florissant, the director of Federation of Block Units
• , of all of the votes cast in this country over the past several decades, one millionth of 1% of all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the prior day’s journal by a 117-1 vote. Members then spent a long portion of the morning introducing guests and visiting groups, including schoolchildren, university visitors, county officials, business and civic groups, fraternity and sorority members, and legislative conference participants. The Speaker also signed several measures already passed, including Senate Substitute for HB 2061, HB 2641, Senate Substitute for HB 2423, and HB 2934. The main floor debate centered on HCR 48, which urges Congress to pass the federal SAVE Act requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote. Supporters argued it would protect election integrity and prevent non-citizen voting, while opponents said it would create burdensome, potentially disenfranchising requirements, amount to a poll tax, and interfere with state election administration. After extended debate and a successful previous-question motion, HCR 48 was third read and passed 92-43. The House then took up HCR 23, a federalism resolution reaffirming that states should control election administration; it passed unanimously, 137-0. The House also perfected and printed two bills. HB 2855, dealing with workers’ compensation funding increments for the workers’ compensation and second injury funds, was amended to allow finer 0.1% adjustments instead of 0.5% increments and then perfected. HB 1906, a simple county-government bill allowing township counties to offer annual, semiannual, or quarterly payment options for real and personal property taxes, also advanced without opposition. The chamber then moved to announcements and recessed until 2 p.m.

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• Ryan Moran earned an undergraduate degree at the University of Charleston in 2012, followed by a Master
• of Health Service Administration at Xavier University, and finally a Doctor of Public Health from Johns
• the citizens of the state of Washington.
• The title of the bill will be the title of the act.
• Senator Wilson moves adoption of amendment of amendment. Of Amendment 0536.

Summary: The Senate opened with roll call, the pledge, prayer, and recognition of guests from the Sikh Coalition and Kalsa Gramath Center. Members then approved the journal and moved through committee reports and resolutions, including Senate Resolution 8678 honoring the Chimicum High School Marching Band for being selected to represent Washington in the 2026 National Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C. The resolution was adopted unanimously, and the band and its supporters were recognized in the gallery. The chamber then confirmed two gubernatorial appointments to major health agencies. Ryan Moran was confirmed as Director of the Health Care Authority by a 49-0 vote, with supporters citing his Medicaid and health system experience and ability to provide stable leadership. Dennis Worsham was also confirmed as Secretary of Health by a 49-0 vote, with senators highlighting his long public health career, statewide outreach, and work on HIV/AIDS and community health. On legislation, the Senate passed Senate Bill 6011, expanding Court of Appeals bailiff authority to conduct threat assessments, and Senate Bill 5831, creating the Uniform Mortgage Modification Act. Senate Bill 6188, which expands Labor and Industries’ authority to update asbestos training and certification rules, passed 38-19 after an amendment to limit the bill to federal standards was rejected. Substitute Senate Bill 5917, concerning access to abortion medications through the Department of Corrections pharmacy, passed 32-17 after several Republican amendments were defeated. The Senate also passed In Gross Senate Bill 6024 on developmental disability services confidentiality and Substitute Senate Bill 6091 on prohibiting real estate brokers from marketing residential properties in exclusive private listings. Finally, Substitute Senate Bill 5840, adjusting campaign finance expenditure reporting deadlines, passed 46-3. After completing the day’s business, the Senate recessed for caucus and lunch until 1:15 p.m.

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• My name is Marissa Torcello, and I'm a student of health care policy and management at Simmons University
• On behalf of the Board of Directors and the membership of the MJC, which comprises 425 sitting judges
• School of Dental Medicine, but they ignored the problem. ...at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
• of appeals.
• We have to incur legal fees, tens of thousands of dollars of legal fees, to defend against these.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on the Judiciary

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing on bills in the Civil Actions 2 and Court Administration areas, with testimony spanning judicial security, judicial compensation, civil process fees, bar advocate compensation, interstate discovery, defamation protections for sexual assault survivors, and related criminal procedure changes. Chairs Edwards and Day opened with housekeeping rules on testimony limits and written submissions, then called witnesses on each bill in turn. On H. 1766, judicial officers and the Massachusetts Bar Association strongly supported a judicial security bill that would protect judges’ personal information, citing threats, online harassment, swatting, and violence against judges and their families. On H. 1819, judges and the Massachusetts Judges Conference asked for higher compensation, saying Massachusetts judges rank low nationally after cost-of-living adjustment and that pay affects recruitment and retention. The committee also heard support for H. 1582/S. 1183 to raise civil process service fees, with sheriffs saying the fees have been unchanged since 2003 and are needed to cover rising costs, safety equipment, and operations funded by those fees. The committee heard from prosecutors on H. 1604 and H. 1846, which would give district courts concurrent jurisdiction over certain school-threat and leaving-the-scene offenses, allowing prosecutors to handle less serious or panic-driven cases more efficiently while preserving mandatory penalties. CPCS and bar advocates supported H. 1876 on bar advocate compensation, describing a continuing shortage and crisis in indigent defense despite recent pay increases and staffing investments. The Boston Bar Association supported H. 1857, a Massachusetts version of the Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act, saying it would simplify out-of-state discovery and reduce cost and delay. A large portion of the hearing focused on H. 1974/S. 1143, which would protect survivors of sexual assault and harassment from retaliatory defamation suits unless the plaintiff proves actual malice, and would allow fee shifting and damages against abusive suits. Survivors, advocates, and attorneys described threats, legal costs, and chilling effects that silence reporting, while supporters said the bill would protect truthful speech and improve access to counsel. The committee also heard insurance-industry testimony on S. 1101, which would change personal injury protection payment rules to require insurers to tender disputed amounts within 30 days to avoid attorney’s fees; insurers said the bill would curb a growing volume of provider lawsuits and reduce abuse of the no-fault system. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chair closed after all scheduled testimony was complete.

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• The Department of Commerce will work with Cyber Florida at the University of South Florida to further
• Yeah, well, you know, reasonably is always used because you can't identify the entire universe of things
• I’m also the founder of Conservative Ladies of America. I join you in the intent of this bill.
• A lot of people, for a lot of communities and just population of people, it's the unknown.
• It is purposely and deliberately targeted at those protections and not the world, the universe of things

Summary: The Committee on Commerce and Tourism considered a series of bills affecting tax policy, workforce development, business regulation, consumer protection, rural development, and artificial intelligence. SB 1076 would raise Florida’s research and development tax credit cap from $9 million to $50 million beginning with the 2027 allocation, and it was reported favorably. CS/SB 1266 would create a cybersecurity experiential internship and clearance-readiness program with the Department of Commerce and Cyber Florida; an amendment removed an appropriation from the bill, and the committee reported it favorably. SB 554, a broad update to Florida’s not-for-profit corporation law, was also reported favorably after supportive testimony from Florida Bar representatives. SB 1004, aimed at protecting buyers of dogs and cats from deceptive sales and predatory financing practices, received strong support from animal welfare advocates and was reported favorably. SB 1074, which provides rounding rules for cash transactions if pennies are unavailable, was likewise reported favorably. SB 214, expanding the rural community definition to include special districts in rural counties for economic development purposes, was reported favorably. SPB 7030, a public records exemption tied to Department of Legal Affairs investigations, was adopted as a committee bill and favorably reported. The committee also heard extensive discussion on SB 998, the Department of Commerce package. The bill would modernize the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant program, clarify rural community eligibility for certain unincorporated areas, exempt military entities from a reverter clause on land conveyances, and revise E-Verify enforcement procedures. Members questioned the E-Verify provisions, including penalties, protections for workers incorrectly flagged, and the treatment of gig workers. Senator Smith opposed the bill, arguing it creates unequal treatment between employers and immigrant workers, while Senator Wright supported the military-related provisions. Despite the debate, SB 998 was reported favorably, with Senators Bracy Davis, Smith, and Errington voting no. The committee also took up SB 482, an “Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights” that would create consumer protections for companion chatbots, require parental consent and access for minors, mandate periodic disclosures that users are interacting with AI, restrict certain uses of personal data and likenesses, and give the Attorney General enforcement authority. The bill drew both support and criticism: supporters emphasized child safety, transparency, and consumer protection, while opponents raised concerns about privacy, broad definitions, lack of audit mechanisms, and the absence of a private right of action for adults. Senators Smith and Davis urged clearer definitions and stronger accountability, but both said the bill was a starting point. The committee reported SB 482 favorably. The meeting ended with recorded affirmative votes requested by Senators Yarbrough, Wright, and Davis on selected tabs, and the committee adjourned.

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• Currently, only New Mexico State University offers a specialist in education and doctor of philosophy
• All of these agencies are responsible for the improvement of the health and safety of our youth and adults
• this type of model.
• So, do we have statewide audits of both of those, more specifically?
• So three years ago, my daughter got her degree in mental health counseling from the University of Missouri

Keywords: 996, all

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• I spent my veterinary career at the University of Minnesota, where I worked for 44 years, 12 of those
• The Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association, the University of Minnesota, and the USDA have all been
• I know we also have peer-reviewed research out of Purdue and the University of Illinois to verify that
• of mode of action.
• Our Byron Area Farmers Group voluntarily started working with the University of Minnesota Extension in

Committee: House Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

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• of the Pledge of Allegiance.
• of Chicago.
• It's always a curveball of some of those different ones.
• This is part of a long pattern and practice of Chris Mays abusing the authority of her office.
• of State.

Keywords: 1182, all