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• I think at least 125 different interviews.
• I think at least 125 different interviews.
• I think at least 125 different interviews.
• I think at least 125 different interviews.
• I think at least 125 different interviews.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The forum focused on the University of Minnesota system’s future, with candidates largely agreeing that the five campuses should remain distinct while working more closely together. Speakers emphasized the land-grant mission, the importance of serving Greater Minnesota, and the need for each campus to have a clear value proposition tied to local communities. Several suggested stronger cross-campus partnerships, more use of technology, and more seamless student pathways between campuses, while also noting enrollment declines and the need to preserve campus identities. A second major topic was public trust in higher education and the perceived value of a college degree. Candidates pointed to rising tuition, student debt, and concerns about post-graduation job prospects as key challenges. Proposed responses included better storytelling about university outcomes, stronger partnerships with schools, legislators, and communities, more targeted fundraising and commercialization of research, and clearer evidence of return on investment for students and families. The discussion then turned to athletics, where most candidates described sports as the university’s “front door” but said academics must remain the priority. They raised NIL, revenue sharing, and the need to keep athletics funding separate from core university funding, while also recognizing athletics’ role in campus culture and student recruitment. In later questions, candidates discussed why they sought regent service and how to support diversity, equity, and inclusion, with responses stressing access, belonging, open debate, and meeting students where they are. No formal votes or actions were taken in the transcript.

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• A finalized plan for state interviews will also begin in January.
• These stay interviews will lead to a program for CYFD.
• In addition to that, CYFD does conduct exit interviews.
• Do they have exit interview surveys as well? Mr.
• I also would like to do an exit interview at HR with her and receive feedback from them.

Keywords: 996, all

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• incident review team, to provide for multidisciplinary investigative teams, to provide for forensic interviews
• , to provide for a critical incident review team, to provide for teams, to provide for forensic interviews
• it that, of who and how is it... ...you know, abuse, we want to call it that, of who and how is interviewed
• If said moment didn't warrant that type of interview, that makes any sense.

Bills: SB237

Keywords: child welfare, Department of Children and Family Services, mandatory reporting, abuse prevention, investigative teams, child ombudsman, forensic interviews, confidentiality, 965, house, all

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• We think the more appropriate venue is to go to the UCC panel and get them to make changes and bring
• We think the more appropriate venue is to go to the UCC panel and get them to make changes and bring
• We think the more appropriate venue is to go to the UCC panel and get them to make changes and bring
• But as the process of doing that, I interviewed hundreds of professional athletes, and the one thing
• <04:10:55.239> athlete found out from interviewing athlete found out from interviewing athlete

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard testimony on House Bill 167, a PFAS-related measure to add ski, snowboard, and boat wax to the state’s list of banned consumer products containing PFAS. The sponsor said the product is already banned in many other places, alternatives exist, and the concern is that these products go directly into water rather than landfills. She cited high PFAS levels in several New Hampshire lakes and argued the bill would help stop further contamination. A member of the public also described personal experience with ski wax products disappearing from the market, suggesting PFAS may have been the reason. The chair then closed the hearing on HB 167. The committee next opened a hearing on House Bill 312, dealing with college athletes’ name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights. Representative Moffett explained the bill was prompted by the U.S. Supreme Court’s NCAA v. Alston decision and was modeled on New Jersey law. He said the bill would prevent colleges from restricting NIL compensation, require athletes to use licensed attorneys or registered sports agents, and limit certain endorsements involving addictive drugs, adult entertainment, firearms, and weapons. He framed the measure as a proactive response to a changing college sports landscape and noted possible future conflicts involving schools, agents, and endorsements. Committee members raised several concerns and suggested changes. One member questioned the bill’s exclusion of two-year institutions, another objected to the weapons restriction, and others asked how the bill would affect scholarships. The sponsor said the intent was to protect scholarships, especially athletic scholarships, and clarified that need-based scholarships were not meant to be affected. He also acknowledged discomfort with the endorsement restrictions and said the committee might want to broaden or revise the language. The hearing remained open for further consideration, with no vote taken in the excerpt.

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• I can tell you that when I came here to interview and I saw the facilities, I saw the infrastructure
• And I hadn't even started the interview process.
• Just out of curiosity, how many legislators did you interview? I don't, Mr.
• There were about 40 individual interviews held, and legislators were part of that.
• So yes, and keep in mind 400 people interviewed as well. And thank you. Thank you.

Keywords: 908, all

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• have a number of research and policy projects exploring this topic, including a study where we're interviewing
• We're working on the analysis for these interviews now, and we should have a research brief available
• Interviews were conducted with a number of state government officials, local housing authority directors
• Indicators data to look at racial and ethnic differences in the use of self-direction, but we're also interviewing
• folks through qualitative interviews, looking to talk to people of color self-directing their home-

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities’ Long-Term Services and Supports and Health Equity Subcommittee met to hear a presentation from the Lurie Institute for Disability Policy at Brandeis University. Monica Mitra introduced the institute’s work on disability health equity and long-term services and supports, and staff described several research centers focused on community living policy, disability and pregnancy, and parents with disabilities. The presentation emphasized participatory research, accessible dissemination, and the connection between health equity and access to home- and community-based services. Joe Caldwell discussed the Community Living Policy Center’s work on Medicaid HCBS, the direct care workforce crisis, housing, and policy advocacy, including efforts related to the Money Follows the Person program and the Medicaid access rule’s interested parties advisory group. Sid Pickern highlighted a workforce study interviewing direct care workers, a forthcoming policy brief on the access rule, and housing research including Massachusetts’ Alternative Housing Voucher Program. Teresa Nguyen described the Community Living Equity Center’s focus on disparities in community living for people of color, especially a study on self-direction and community living outcomes, and asked for help recruiting participants. Lauren Bixby demonstrated the community living data dashboard, which compares adults who need LTSS with those receiving Medicaid LTSS using ACS and TMSIS data. She explained that the dashboard can be filtered by state and demographics, but noted major race and ethnicity data gaps for Massachusetts and other states. Commissioners praised the dashboard and the institute’s work, asked questions about data sources and the 1115 waiver, and discussed possible connections to the Health Equity Compact. No votes were taken; the meeting ended with an invitation for follow-up, including a forthcoming direct care workforce brief and the institute’s October 28 lecture.

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• And have them interviewed. Okay. There's a little more to the story. Oh, okay.
• And if I could piggyback the doctor with the psychologist, they were trying to get people to interview
• During the last visit, I was in the middle of an interview with my guest, and I asked Mr.
• We'll provide an opportunity for a private interview. Okay. Thank you. All right, Susan.
• All the investigations—and my father was interviewed 14 times.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• And if I could piggyback the doctor with the psychologist, they were trying to get people to interview
• During the last visit, I was in the middle of an interview with my guest, and I asked Mr.
• During the last visit, I was in the middle of an interview with my guest, and I asked Mr.
• We'll provide an opportunity for a private interview. Okay, thank you. All right, Susan.
• And my father was interviewed 14 times.

Summary: The Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Elder Abuse opened by explaining it was gathering testimony on elder abuse, especially alleged misconduct involving court-appointed systems such as guardians ad litem and fiduciaries, to identify gaps in law and oversight and develop legislative fixes. The chair limited each witness’s time, asked for names and contact information for follow-up, and repeatedly noted that some allegations might warrant referral to law enforcement, the attorney general, or county attorneys if basic criminal elements were present. Several witnesses described alleged abuse in guardianship, conservatorship, and fiduciary cases. Dr. Holly Lauder said her mother, who had Alzheimer’s disease, was subjected to allegedly deficient psychological capacity evaluations that ignored treating doctors and family input, leading to a fiduciary arrangement that later resulted in neglect. Kevin Axson described his mother’s probate case, saying a guardian ad litem and conservator were appointed after a family financial dispute, that the guardian ad litem and fiduciary had little contact with his mother, and that the estate was burdened with substantial fees and a $200,000 bond requirement. Frieda Alvarado testified about a 94-year-old client, Samuel Armento, saying he was isolated, medicated without his request, and treated without dignity after a fiduciary and care team took control. Bill Chalmers, Johnny Hamilton, and Kathy Hamilton also testified about Sam Armento’s case, alleging isolation, excessive fees, conflicts of interest, and poor oversight by fiduciaries and caregivers. Other witnesses raised broader concerns about Arizona probate practices. David Redkey said he has been under a long-running conservatorship despite earning degrees and maintaining capacity, and alleged that court-appointed professionals and fiduciaries overcharged his estate and blocked efforts to terminate the arrangement. Susan Wolfe described the Peyton case, alleging that a wife’s conservatorship and related court actions led to the loss of assets, exclusion of witnesses, and large fees for a relatively small monthly care bill. Dr. Lewis Heller, an OB-GYN and disciplinary committee member, said the medical evaluations he reviewed showed the people involved were competent and that the conduct he observed was unethical and possibly criminal. Renee Self testified that she lost her role as trustee and spent large sums defending her father’s estate, alleging that the probate process stripped her father of assets and limited her access to him despite APS findings that her actions were in his best interests. No formal committee votes or legislative actions were taken in the excerpt, but members repeatedly expressed concern, asked for documents and transcripts, and indicated they would follow up with witnesses and consider stakeholder meetings to craft legislation addressing oversight, transparency, and accountability in guardianship and fiduciary systems.

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• As I've said in the past, for challenging confirmations, this is all essentially a job interview.
• It's a long and at times uncomfortably awkward job interview, and we are the hiring committee.
• After the top position in the office became vacant, Miss Nolan was interviewed by Governor Scott and
• judicial applications and interviewed judicial applications and interviewed the<00:23:00.960>
• After a deep dive into her record, reviewing the testimony and conducting two interviews with her, I

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• Well, because first, they have to know about forensic interviewing.
• This is a niche area; we have people qualified to do forensic interviews at a child advocacy center.
• Those who handle child crimes go through forensic interviewing training to be able to interview children
• They're interviewing children. They're they're they are becoming attached to these children.
• I I We interviewed over 90 people, and when they heard the salary, they left.

Keywords: 914, all

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• Ilhan Omar Charlie Kirk, Representative Ilhan Omar gave<08:22:26.558> an<08:22:26.878> interview
• a<08:22:27.680> Zateo<08:22:28.240> town<08:22:28.478> hall gave an interview
• on a Zateo town hall gave an interview on a Zateo town hall with<08:22:29.120> Madi<08:22:29.520
• Pope Leo said in an interview recently, CEOs 60 years ago might have been making four to six times more
• Pope Leo said in an interview recently, Pope Leo said in an interview recently, CEOs<08:47:19.920>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• because there has been some concern raised about, you know, could they still be available for an interview
• conducting an active work search remotely must be able to be physically present for an in-person interview
• <00:04:52.240> if still be available for an interview if still be available for an interview
• <00:05:06.600> if present for an in-person interview if present for an in-person interview
• skills res rese building interview skills res rese building interview confidence<01:47:24.840>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Finally, staff interviewed relevant KDE and KCSS staff and communicated findings prior to finalizing
• Finally, staff interviewed relevant KDE and KCSS staff and communicated findings prior to finalizing
• Finally, staff interviewed relevant KDE and KCSS staff and communicated findings prior to finalizing
• and in comments of survey interviews and in comments of survey respondents,<00:24:25.600> which
• > described Many site visit interviews described Many site visit interviews described situations

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Education Assessment and Accountability Review Subcommittee received an Office of Education Accountability presentation on student discipline data in Kentucky schools for the 2024 school year. OEA said the study used Safe Schools data, educator and student surveys, site visits to 12 schools, and principal surveys. The report found that about 1 in 10 schools have major behavior-related challenges and up to one-third have at least moderate challenges, with the most common concerns varying by level: high schools cited vapes, cell phone misuse, apathy, and tardiness; middle schools cited apathy, vapes, and cell phone misuse; and elementary schools reported more extreme classroom behaviors such as throwing objects, overturning furniture, and screaming. OEA also noted that 14% of students had at least one behavior event in 2024, but repeated events were rare, and event rates alone do not reliably measure the severity of behavior problems in a school or district. The presentation emphasized that many disciplinary consequences do not align consistently with statutes or local expectations. OEA said law violations made up 19% of more than 250,000 recorded behavior events, while most were board violations, and that some serious incidents resulted in minimal consequences. The report highlighted concerns about weapons, threats, and assaults: only 9.2% of weapon events led to expulsion or alternative placement, few threats resulted in those outcomes, and fewer than 10% of assaults led to expulsion or alternative placement, including some first-degree assaults. OEA also said the Safe Schools data do not identify victims, limiting analysis of assaults on staff or students, and recommended clearer statutory definitions and better data reporting. A major theme was the difficulty schools face in addressing chronic disruption and severe behavior while complying with federal protections for students with disabilities. OEA said principals reported the biggest challenges were federal limits on disciplinary removals and a lack of alternative placement options. The report described variation among districts in how they implement federal requirements, with some administrators discouraging alternative placements or avoiding discipline because of perceived legal risks. Site visits found that many schools lacked chronic-disruption policies, and teachers often reported frustration with minimal consequences and repeated classroom removals. OEA recommended that KDE collect more information from educators, identify promising practices for alternative instructional settings, and develop clearer guidance and training. In discussion, committee members said the findings showed reporting gaps and resource strains, and OEA staff clarified that some underreporting reflects local discretion, while law violations should still be reported.

Transcript Highlights:

• myself and about soft skills and how to manage a schedule and how to think on my feet and how to interview
• c><00:04:36.320> to how to think on my feet and how to how to think on my feet and how to interview
• 04:38.400> you<00:04:39.040> get<00:04:39.280> so<00:04:39.520> many interview
• So yeah, you get so many interview.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The transcript is a promotional overview of Minnesota Youth and Government, a four-day mock state government conference held each January at the Minnesota State Capitol Complex and the Hilton in downtown Minneapolis. It explains that eligible 8th through 12th grade students from Minnesota and western Wisconsin participate through school or community delegations, which meet during the year to prepare for the conference. Participants described the program as a hands-on way to learn how state government works and to build skills in public speaking, debate, leadership, scheduling, and interviewing. High school students can take on roles such as legislators, judges, attorneys, lobbyists, media representatives, or cabinet members, while eighth graders participate in a leadership corps that samples multiple program areas. Several speakers emphasized the value of meeting students from different schools and states, hearing new perspectives, and gaining access to spaces like the House Chamber. The transcript includes personal testimonials from students and program alumni about making friends, gaining confidence, and learning from committee and floor debates. One speaker noted a committee discussion on curriculum that brought in views from teachers, students, and families. A representative from Shakopee said the district has one of the largest delegations, with over 150 students involved, and praised the program as a way to prepare future leaders. No formal legislative votes or actions were taken, since this was an informational segment about the youth program.

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• Also remember one of the most important things they said was always floss before a job interview, which
• floss before things they said was always floss before a<00:01:53.360> job<00:01:53.600> interview
• > which<00:01:54.640> oh<00:01:55.119> good<00:01:55.439> good a job interview
• which oh good good a job interview which oh good good advice<00:01:56.000> there<00:01:56.240

Keywords: 1183, house

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• When I interview for an apartment, the potential landlord always asks why I'm looking for a new apartment
• When I interview<00:29:14.000> for<00:29:14.159> an<00:29:14.399> apartment,<00:
• 29:15.360> the interview for an apartment, the interview for an apartment, the potential<00:29
• Um, I want to preface this by saying that I think I'm the only renter on the panel.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We can take the vote after our interview only. Okay.
• We can take the vote<00:02:04.880> after<00:02:05.200> our<00:02:05.759> interview
• <00:02:06.719> If vote after our interview only. Okay. If vote after our interview only.
• It's not a simple reply to just say, oh, I'm just give me a microphone and I can go interview people
• I can go interview people and say, hey, did you actually get the paperwork?

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees heard HCR 66, which asks the State Building Code Council to update the state building code to allow point access block construction for residential buildings up to six stories. Testimony was generally in support, including from Housing Hawaii’s Future, the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, and OPSD, with one registered opponent. No questions were raised, and the joint committee later adopted a recommendation to pass the resolution as is. Because the housing committee lacked quorum at that time, final action on the resolution was deferred to the housing-only agenda. On the housing-only agenda, the committee first heard HTR 78, which states the intent that housing projects qualifying for credits under Act 31 remain eligible for those credits after the act’s repeal. Testimony was in support from HHFTC and the DIY chapter, and there were no questions or opposition noted. The committee then took up Governor’s Message 592, confirming Lisa Darcy to the HPHA board. Support came from HPHA board members and several individuals, and Darcy said she accepted the nomination and emphasized her experience and interest in HPHA’s work. Members questioned her about the HPHA board’s oversight role, the 10,000-unit RFQ, and media coverage of Kuhio Park Terrace relocations; she said she supports the project, values transparency, and would push for better context and accountability, though some members felt she had not directly answered concerns about on-the-ground oversight. The committee also heard Governor’s Message 736, confirming Grant Chun to the HHFDC board. Support testimony highlighted his experience in nonprofit housing, real estate, and leadership roles, and Chun said he was pleased to serve the state. Members asked about his residence and his perspective on senior care at Hali Makua, where he said his family found the care compassionate and thorough, while noting staffing shortages. The transcript ends before any final vote on the housing-only items is shown.

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• We conducted 16 virtual focus groups, seven in-person focus groups, and eight one-on-one interviews to
• Interestingly, we were conducting our survey and doing these interviews about the time that the voucher
• We interviewed several working moms from all across Arkansas. This is Sarah.
• We interviewed several working moms from all across Arkansas. This is Sarah.
• We're in the middle of, I think, starting interviews, and so hopefully that'll be awarded soon.

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then heard a presentation from Maddie San Juan of the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas on the report “Holding It All Together: Working Moms and Child Care in Arkansas.” She said the research found Arkansas moms are working and want to work, but child care costs, inflexible schedules, inadequate paid leave, and the mental load of caregiving are major barriers. She cited survey and focus group findings showing flexible hours were the most requested workplace support, 69% of moms identified child care costs as a barrier, and many families spend a large share of income on care. Members asked about labor force trends, what flexibility means in practice, and the cost and age structure of child care assistance programs. The presenter also noted child care affects economic development and workforce recruitment, and mentioned a Department of Commerce option that may help pay child care for people seeking training. Department of Education and Office of Early Childhood staff then gave updates on internal dashboards for enrollment, applications, and provider participation in School Readiness Assistance (SRA), saying the tools are now live for internal use and should improve transparency and data access. They said CLASS transition funding from the PDG grant would be released soon to providers who completed observations, and clarified that OEP awards based on CLASS scores are separate from OEC’s work. They also warned providers about a payment interruption during the transition to a new system: June 26 would be the last day to submit SRA payments for processing, payments would stop June 30, and billing would continue without processing from July 1 to 13, with back payments expected when the system resumes around July 14. Members raised concerns about provider cash flow, early childhood special education funding, an overpayment appeal involving a child care center, and whether CLASS data would be public; staff said the data is FOIA-able but not used by the department to set current quality or rates. The department also said it is reviewing audit requirements tied to Head Start and SRA, that Early Head Start children remained in their facilities after a closure, and that a market rate survey/cost analysis is still in procurement. Staff reported that the QRIS process will begin with a June 23 webinar and that CLASS will be part of a broader quality system still being developed with provider and parent input. They also said the local lead network was re-competed and will cover all counties starting July 1 with 23 local leads, and that the PDG partner group has been formed to provide ongoing stakeholder feedback. The meeting ended with no further business and adjournment.

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• He pressured CBS to release a transcript of an interview with Vice President Biden.
• I went to Mar-a-Lago to be interviewed by the President of the United States.
• Senator, I was interviewed by the President of the United States.
• Senator, I was being interviewed and speaking with the President of the United States.
• I was being interviewed by the President of the United States. It's not a difficult question.

Keywords: state policy, governance, legislative processes, public concerns, policy improvement

Summary: During the committee meeting, various issues surrounding state policy and governance were deliberated. Although the specifics of bills under discussion were not highlighted, comments from several committee members indicated a focus on improving legislative processes and addressing public concerns. The chairman facilitated discussions that included several points of critique as well as suggestions for enhancement of existing laws. The atmosphere remained constructive despite the complexity of the topics at hand.

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• and their families during the games to help athletes develop their skills like resume writing, interviewing
• and their families during the games to help athletes develop their skills like resume writing, interviewing
• and their families during the games to help athletes develop their skills like resume writing, interviewing
• and their families during the games to help athletes develop their skills like resume writing, interviewing
• , help with their LinkedIn interviewing, help with their LinkedIn profiles,<00:48:27.599> etc.

Bills: HF1007, HF1152, HF1671, HF2258

Keywords: tourism, World Junior Hockey Championships, funding, economic impact, sports events, Minnesota, economic development, livability, marketing, partnerships, labor and industry, electrical licensing, electrical inspection, continuing education, online course approval, Internet continuing education, power limited technician, maintenance electrician, master electrician, technology circuits