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• Not only that, they contribute to the economy within our state.
• Let's allow these young people to continue to Contribute to the economy and into their communities as
• They want to graduate and contribute to society.
• They are going to get medial jobs; it will not contribute to our economy the way they could have contributed
• Not opt out because they don't want to protect our communities, to protect our communities, but opt out

Bills: SJR36, SR8, SR14, SR15, SR17, HCR54

Keywords: accountants, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, advocacy, legislation, business issues, memorial, law enforcement, sacrifice, tribute, community support, service, community, Holocaust, remembrance, antisemitism, human rights, education, Holocaust Remembrance Day, memorialization, sexual assault

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• You know, Frisco is a fast-growing, vibrant community in Collin County and Denton County.
• Senator Parker: ...Our communities.
• Senator Middleton: ...he dedicated his life to protecting and serving his community.
• His contributions will be remembered and cherished. Thank you, Mr. President.
• Senator Menendez: ...and he and his wife, Mary Esther, were beloved in our community.

Bills: SJR36, SR8, SR14, SR15, SR17, HCR54

Keywords: accountants, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, advocacy, legislation, business issues, memorial, law enforcement, sacrifice, tribute, community support, service, community, Holocaust, remembrance, antisemitism, human rights, education, Holocaust Remembrance Day, memorialization, sexual assault

Bills: HB2115

Keywords: public assistance, Department of Human Services, federal funds, community services, energy conservation, poverty reduction

Summary: The committee considered House Bill 2115, which was described as a measure to move certain programs from one agency to another. Chairman Osborne presented the bill and moved adoption, then yielded for questions. No substantive questions or debate were recorded. A motion for a due pass recommendation was made and seconded, and the committee proceeded without further discussion. The chair then indicated the bill would be opened for signatures. With no additional business, the meeting adjourned. Before adjournment, the chair offered brief personal remarks thanking Mike and noting it was his first, last, and only opportunity to chair the committee.

Bills: SF1832

Keywords: economic development, small business, workforce training, grants, entrepreneurship, equity, community support, 1187, senate, all

Bills: HJR303, SJR83, SJR85, HJR310, HR304, HJR311, SJR82, HJR298, HJR299, HJR300, HJR301, HJR291

Keywords: arts education, cultural heritage, Alabama Center for the Arts, public art, Alabama Arts Hall of Fame, community engagement, Cook Museum, natural science, STEM education, North Alabama, educational programs, student engagement, trade, economic relations, Montenegro, Port of Bar, international cooperation, investment, cargo operations, Alabama

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• I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one community. Thank you.
• And they did that post your contribution.
• The average contribution by former Congress powered by people was $32. $32.
• Community, excuse me, excuse me, excuse me, I'm not through with my answer.
• A contribution illegally, yes, sir. Right, who would— it says up to $5,000.

Bills: HB18, SB 54, SB 10, HR 76, HR 77, HR 78, HR 82, HR 83, HR 88, HR 89, HR 93, HR 94, HR 95, HR 98, HR 101, HR 102, HR 104, HR 105, HR 107, HR 108, HR 109, HR 110, HR 111, HR 112, HR 113, HR 123, HR 125, HR 79, HR 80, HR 81, HR 84, HR 85, HR 86, HR 87, HR 90, HR 91, HR 92, HR 96, HR 97, HR 100, HR 103, HR 106, HR 114, HR 115, HR 116, HR 117, HR 118, HR 119, HR 120, HR 121, HR 122, HR 124, HB 18, SB 54, SB 10, HB 8

Keywords: HB 18, Texas Legislature, quorum break, quorum-busting, legislative walkout, absent legislators, political contributions, campaign finance, political expenditures, legislative caucus, specific-purpose committee, Texas Ethics Commission, civil penalty, show cause order, district court, Fifteenth Court of Appeals, session fundraising, travel lodging food expenses, legislative session, compelled attendance

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• and also I've asked them about the types of programming and things that they do for their community,
• The ensuing two bills will serve as resources, hopefully contributing to the endowment.
• We use the community library there for copying, internet, faxing, and all the materials they have, as
• We use the community library there for copying, internet, faxing, and all the materials they have, as
• The library also acts as a community center.

Bills: SB61, SB62, SB99

Keywords: rural libraries, funding, cultural affairs, education, community support, appropriation, state investment, public resources, 996, all

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• It will be devastating to the communities you represent. Thank you for your time. Thank you, Ms.
• We are also an essential community provider during Executive Order 2020.
• Our youngest, It's very common for kids to get excited about anything and have community.
• The pharmacy adjustments were huge to allow our freestanding community pharmacies to serve our communities
• We need to have healthy communities, and that means everybody.

Bills: HF2435

Keywords: healthcare, dementia services, public health funding, opioid prevention, women's health, community health boards, mental health

Bills: HF2435

Keywords: healthcare, dementia services, public health funding, opioid prevention, women's health, community health boards, mental health

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• This SBA community...
• Banks, community banks and community loan funds get to know their borrowers and that enables them to
• This community advantage program of expanding access. to capital for underserved communities, I mean,
• communities?
• It's a huge impact on the community.

Keywords: SBA, 7A loan program, underwriting standards, loan defaults, Community Advantage Program, small business funding, testimony

Summary: The committee meeting focused on discussions regarding the SBA's 7A loan program and its implementation challenges. Members raised significant concerns about recent changes to the underwriting standards, which have been criticized for leading to an increase in loan defaults. Ranking members expressed a desire for a return to stronger guidelines to protect taxpayers and ensure the program remains a viable source for small businesses struggling to secure funding. Testimonies from community lenders highlighted their efforts to support underserved communities and stressed the importance of the Community Advantage Program.

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• and it certainly undermines community and it certainly undermines community safety.<00:52:46.800
• members of our community. Thank you. members of our community. Thank you.
• benefit from consistent community benefit from consistent community stewardship<01:30:29.840>
• Human Services for community-based Human Services for community-based nonprofit<01:43:22.880>
• Out of our 80 plus community-based Out of our 80 plus community-based nonprofit<01:43:29.600>

Bills: HB1977, HB1764, HB1934, HB2533, HB1790, HB2181, HB1870, HB2140, HB2468, HB2358, HB1588, HB1688, HB1986, HB2030, HB2195, HB1949, HB1695, HB1950, HB2094, HB2115, HB2297, HB2336, HB2416, HB2049

Keywords: maternal health, infant health, mobile application, Medicaid, healthcare access, state programs, music education, public concerts, Hawaii State Library, cultural collaboration, music accessibility, libraries, education, reading programs, early childhood, nonprofit, community engagement, teacher retention, Hawaiian language education, special needs schools

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• relating to community literacy labs. relating to community literacy labs.
• community literacy lab? community literacy lab?
• <01:49:22.480> So for community CSI baskets. So for community CSI baskets.
• provide it back to the communities so they are aware of what is happening in their community.
• or pulling back on community support. or pulling back on community support.

Bills: HB1977, HB1764, HB1934, HB2533, HB1790, HB2181, HB1870, HB2140, HB2468, HB2358, HB1588, HB1688, HB1986, HB2030, HB2195, HB1949, HB1695, HB1950, HB2094, HB2115, HB2297, HB2336, HB2416, HB2049

Keywords: maternal health, infant health, mobile application, Medicaid, healthcare access, state programs, music education, public concerts, Hawaii State Library, cultural collaboration, music accessibility, libraries, education, reading programs, early childhood, nonprofit, community engagement, teacher retention, Hawaiian language education, special needs schools

Bills: HB 101, HB1819, HB1875, HB1965, HB2193, HB2914, HB3248, HB3354, HB3531, HB101

Keywords: Texas State Guard, task force, professionalization, state missions, critical infrastructure, veterans, veterans' affairs, mental health, community mental health, behavioral health, grant program, matching grant, non-state match, community services, family support, county population, Health and Human Services Commission, HHSC, public safety, homeland security

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• This particular bill deals with Community Development Districts.
• We've got a Community Development District bill that goes statewide.
• Statewide, we add those particular Community Development Districts.
• Years ago, when this particular Community Development District came in, there was a tax on any alcohol
• Give me one second, but it goes to support education, civic, and community activities within the county

Bills: SB25, HB243

Keywords: SB25, community development district, community development districts, alcoholic beverage tax, alcohol sales tax, sales tax proceeds, county treasury, special fund, grant distribution, tourism funding, economic development, local grants, education grants, civic activities, community activities, tourism activities, Alabama Code 35-8B-5, county revenue, legislator recommendation, local government finance

Bills: HB2115

Keywords: public assistance, Department of Human Services, federal funds, community services, energy conservation, poverty reduction, 914, all

Bills: HB2115, HB2115

Keywords: public assistance, Department of Human Services, federal funds, community services, energy conservation, poverty reduction, 914, all

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• Bar, Bexar County Women's Bar Association, deeply involved in her community.
• Basin, and different community keys is, just can't replace it.
• Texas, earned a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Communication from Texas Tech University.
• community college. and technical levels.
• and in the civil rights community.

Keywords: Texas Water Fund, water management, infrastructure funding, local governments, workforce development, community colleges, educational programs, sustainability

Summary: The meeting focused on several crucial issues, including the Texas Water Fund and its implications for development in the state. Various members highlighted the critical need for effective management of water resources, discussing the role of the Water Development Board and their strategies for outreach to local governments. The committee engaged in a thorough examination of funding projects and the sustainable financing necessary for communities facing challenges in meeting their infrastructure needs. Additionally, there was notable discussion regarding promoting workforce development and the alignment of educational programs with the demands of the job market as indicated by recent trends in community colleges.

Bills: SF3446, HF3247

Keywords: claims against the state, settlement, appropriations, exoneration, corrections claims, claims, state appropriation, corrections, community service, 1183, house

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• <00:50:48.079> and other non-white communities and other non-white communities and low-income
• and the 87 lead agencies and community and the 87 lead agencies and community providers,<01:05:22.000
• <01:26:47.120> in to be able to serve our communities in to be able to serve our communities
• communities. And that means everybody. communities. And that means everybody.
• looking out for the provider communities looking out for the provider communities and<01:42:50.480

Bills: HF2435

Keywords: healthcare, dementia services, public health funding, opioid prevention, women's health, community health boards, mental health, 1183, house

Bills: HF2435

Keywords: healthcare, dementia services, public health funding, opioid prevention, women's health, community health boards, mental health, 1183, house