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• taxpayers to also learn the percentage of the local school district property taxes that they pay for units
• We're trying and continuing to... make Texas the most business-friendly state in the United States and
• Texas as a financial capital, not only in the United States, but hopefully over the long term. in the
• than they do in New York and Dallas is very much becoming a hub of financial capital markets in the United

Bills: HB195, HB247, HB255, HJR2, HJR4, HJR6, HJR31, HJR34, HB195, HB247, HB255, HJR6, HJR31, HJR34

Keywords: school district, ad valorem tax, local revenue, tax collection, education funding, border security, tax exemption, ad valorem, real property, infrastructure, Texas-Mexico border, ad valorem taxation, farm products, livestock, timber, death tax, inheritance tax, estate tax, property transfer, constitutional amendment

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the...
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
• When I went out to the greater charter community, um Amy Botmley who is the head of school at the micro
• <00:06:12.880> society<00:06:13.360> academy of school at the micro society academy
• Academy owns the building and for Micro Academy owns the building and for Micro Society,<00:07:09.759

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• <00:08:30.160> So,<00:08:30.319> you profit per unit of production.
• So, you profit per unit of production.
• micro farmers too. um you know<00:32:30.320> in<00:32:30.640> the<00:32:30.799> MDA
• a and yet for the micro farmers there's almost<00:32:37.440> it's<00:32:37.760> almost
• <00:34:15.919> farmers this program versus the micro farmers this program versus the micro

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Unite their gifts of mind and heart and their spirits with the grace you give mercy, love and compassion
• Senate Pages: I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for
• It's a missing piece and I want thought to be put into the micro credentialing.
• The micro credentialing we don't have a dollar amount for it, but it is going to be great.
• When we talk about the micro credential, there are questions about the micro credential.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• An act establishing a micro-transit fund in rural Massachusetts.
• Micro-transit received zero—$0—for service that is the MBTA for rural Massachusetts.
• Micro-transit is proven. It's a model that works. There have been studies.
• It has 2,100 units.
• Electric multiple units are much more reliable and sustainable than diesels.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on a wide range of transportation bills focused on rural microtransit, commuter rail fares and service, rail electrification, climate alignment, and safety. Several speakers supported H. 4054 and related microtransit proposals, arguing that rural communities need stable, permanent funding for services like the Tri-Town Connector and Quaboag Connector, which have strong ridership, high satisfaction, and measurable economic and health benefits. Testimony also supported a commission bill to study microtransit funding and definitions, with witnesses emphasizing that current grant programs are helpful but short-term and insufficient for long-term service planning. A major theme was commuter rail equity and expansion. Boston-area officials and advocates backed bills to make all Boston commuter rail stations Zone 1A, citing large fare disparities between nearby stations in Hyde Park, Roslindale, and Readville. Related testimony supported studying an Orange Line extension from Forest Hills to Roslindale Square and expanding The Ride to Foxborough, as well as restoring commuter rail service to Cape Cod via Middleborough to Buzzards Bay and beyond. Speakers said these projects would improve access, reduce car dependence, and better serve neighborhoods and regions that currently face limited rapid transit options. Multiple panels urged action on electrification and climate-focused transportation planning, including H. 3726, the Freedom to Move Act, and bills to electrify commuter rail, buses, school buses, and public fleets. Advocates from environmental, transit, and public health groups said transportation is the state’s largest emissions source and argued that statutory goals, coordinated planning, and streamlined permitting are needed to speed decarbonization while improving safety, affordability, and reliability. The committee also heard support for a bill to streamline rail electrification permitting, a bill to exempt certain transit projects from MEPA review, and a bill to improve commuter rail pedestrian safety with gates, fencing, and warning devices at at-grade crossings. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• We need to talk about the deployment of the micro-credential.
• That would allow us to transcribe our micro credentials so if a Student in K-12 takes a micro credential
• Any micro-credential, including yours, if we can get them on to our site very soon.
• I think that acceptance of a micro-credential for those teacher certs is on the books.
• But also, we are starting to engage our students in the Google micro-credentials.

Keywords: 914, all

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• Further, Southwest Transit's micro transit service costs $54.91 cents per passenger subsidy.
• Minnesota Valley Transit micro service costs $36.23 cents per passenger.
• 04:01.760> micro Further, Southwest Transit's micro micro Further, Southwest Transit's micro micro
• $36.23 micro service costs $36.23 cents<00:04:32.919> per<00:04:33.080> passenger.
• <00:26:44.600> transit deployed electric micro transit deployed electric micro transit vehicles

Keywords: 1183, house

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• below won't apply to these me micro below won't apply to these me micro reactors.<00:41:01.359><
• :38.000> to<00:44:38.160> come just allowing micro reactors to come just allowing micro
• And so I look at uh delivering micro And so I look at uh delivering micro reactors<00:54:12.079>
• <00:54:41.359> And individual micro reactors. Correct. And individual micro reactors.
• United States. Um, I feel that just as a United States.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Also, small business, micro, and immigrant-owned businesses are not familiar with our resources.
• That is getting $25 million to help micro and small businesses. That's great.
• We think about some micro businesses that need every employee that they have.
• The biggest challenge of this moment is how small and micro-business owners are feeling...
• My third ask would be to continue to invest in micro-lending programs.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Business held an informational hearing focused on the conditions facing small and micro businesses in Massachusetts and the state programs intended to support them. Chairs Andy Vargas and Adam Gomez opened by emphasizing equitable economic development, the importance of CDFIs, and the need to help underserved entrepreneurs, especially women, minorities, veterans, immigrants, and other groups facing barriers. Committee members noted the hearing would not take up bills, and testimony was limited to 10 minutes per organization. State and quasi-public agency witnesses described current programs and funding. Dico Gibral of the Executive Office of Economic Development highlighted the Business Front Door, multilingual access, small business office hours in Gateway Cities, and funding in the Mass Leads Act, including support for CDFIs, small business technology, and capital grants. Tom Hooper of Commonwealth Corporation described workforce training programs such as the Workforce Training Fund, Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund, and Career Technical Initiative, saying they help small businesses train workers, fill labor shortages, and support returning citizens and people with disabilities. Committee members asked about federal funding uncertainty, workforce migration, training schedules, and program uptake. Business and advocacy groups focused on cost pressures and regulatory burdens. The Massachusetts Restaurant Association urged continuation of outdoor dining and takeout alcohol sales, and pressed for relief from high credit card swipe fees, support for surcharging, and streamlining municipal licensing. The Retailers Association of Massachusetts cited survey results showing inflation, utility costs, payroll taxes, health insurance, and interchange fees as major concerns, and said many members might sell or close within five years; it also backed ending the state prohibition on surcharging and creating an Office of Main Streets Massachusetts. MACDC, BECKMA, and the Coalition for an Equitable Economy emphasized the need for more technical assistance, CDFI and small business funding, and protections against rising costs, tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and immigration enforcement impacts on immigrant-heavy business districts. No votes were taken.

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• We have 1,800 micro businesses that have applied for a license, and that license is uncapped.
• For example, social equity micro businesses should not have to take on the expense of...
• I'm a Bloomington resident, a social equity micro-business licensed applicant, owner of Dr.
• Representative West talked about before that there are about 1,800 micro-businesses that applied.
• Micros and mesos are ready. We've been ready for at least a year.

Bills: HF1545, HF2426, HF1615, HF2403

Keywords: medical cannabis, cultivation, cannabinoid products, plant canopy, Minnesota statutes, cannabis, hemp, lower-potency, edibles, regulations, licensing, local control, consumer safety, age restrictions, commerce policy, financial institutions, insurance regulation, limited long-term care insurance, Medicare supplement, health insurance

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• Beners sure that in Brascoe and micro enterprises are able to realize that full potential create jobs
• The bill would allow the department to contract with statewide micro-lending support organizations and
• President, L.R. 293A, introduced by Senator Coutth, it urges members of the United States Congress to
• What we are doing is requesting members of the United States Congress to swiftly enact legislation to
• L.R. 296 urges the President of the United States and the members of the United States Congress to make

Bills: LB737, LB753, LB788, LB913, LB1055, LB1195, LB1216, LB1256, LB429, LB721, LB722, LB727, LB743, LB745, LB749, LB778, LB787, LB365A, LB823, LB900, LB903, LB940, LB954, LB1127, LB1127A, LB1205, LB1240, LR293, LR296, LR422, LR505, LR507

Keywords: LB737, Olmstead, developmental disabilities, disability services, community-based services, integrated settings, DHHS, Department of Health and Human Services, stakeholder advisory committee, independent consultant, public hearing, legislative oversight, disability rights, community integration, housing, employment, education, transportation, community supports, self-advocacy

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• UNITE THEIR GIFTS OF MIND AND HEART AND THEIR SPIRITS WITH THE GRACE YOU GIVE: MERCY, LOVE, AND COMPASSION
• I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS
• It's a missing piece, and I want thought to be put into the micro-credentialing.
• As an incentive for providers to participate in the micro-credentialing, I would like some thought to
• When we talk about the micro-credential, there are questions about the micro-credential.

Bills: SJR18, SCR9, SCR13, SB10, SB11, SB19, SB20, SB25, SB62, SB260, SB263, SB293, SB314, SB384, SB412, SB441, SB442, SB494, SB523, SB569, SB616, SB688, SB707, SB766, SB842, SB869, SB890, SB914, SB929, SB971, SB992, SB1066, SB1145, SB1621, SJR36, SJR18, SCR9, SCR13, SB616, SB565, SB384, SB372, SB495, SB842, SB971, SB1066, SB929, SB765, SB523, SB62, SB19, SB18, SB666, SB688, SB707, SB888, SB687, SB706, SB847, SB869, SB890, SB992, SB1145, SB494, SB290, SB766, SB11, SB10, SB13, SB263, SB412, SB20, SB441, SB442, SB1621, SB569, SB314, SB25, SB293, SB914, SB260, SB1248, SB740, SB14, SB1006, SB20, SB25, SB260, SB293, SB314, SB384, SB442, SB494, SB616, SB869, SB890, SB929, SB992, SB1145, SB1621, SR232, SR237, SR242, SB16, SB22

Keywords: capital gains, taxation, constitutional amendment, state revenue, individual investment, Supreme Court, judicial independence, Keep Nine, checks and balances, water rights, treaty compliance, Rio Grande, agriculture, drought, international water, Texas water supply, education, Ten Commandments, public schools, religious display

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• To local units of government, kind of anyone that touches the space, to think about that.
• business applicants who are in an micro business applicants who are in an approved<01:09:10.839>
• <01:09:13.839> businesses<01:09:14.239> are in place those micro businesses are in
• The first is regarding the micro licenses.
• integrated where do you see the micro integrated where do you see the micro licenses<01:24:28.880

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Minnesota House Commerce Committee held its inaugural meeting with Chair Tim O’Driscoll and co-chair Representative Greg Davids opening the session and inviting members to introduce themselves. Members briefly described their districts, business backgrounds, and priorities, with recurring themes including small business competitiveness, insurance and health care access, property and real estate issues, agriculture, and making Minnesota easier to do business in. Committee staff also introduced themselves and reminded members and testifiers about sign-in procedures and microphone use. The committee then heard an overview from Eric Toell, interim director of the Office of Cannabis Management, on the agency’s work and budget priorities. He said the office now oversees adult-use cannabis, medical cannabis, and hemp-derived cannabinoid products, has grown from about nine employees to 90 full-time staff plus temporary workers, and has been working with a Cannabis Advisory Council on testing, warning labels, and implementation issues. He also described outreach efforts, including webinars, newsletters, guidebooks for local governments, and office hours for applicants, along with enforcement of hemp-derived product rules through more than 3,000 inspections and an increase in compliance rates from about 35% to 75%. Toell also reported that the medical cannabis program has surpassed 51,000 patients and nearly 2,500 registered health care providers, and that a chronic pain report found more than a third of patients reported decreased pain. On the adult-use side, he said the office has posted proposed rules for public comment, plans to adopt them after review, and will open a licensing window from February 18 to March 14. He explained that the office is also managing community reinvestment grants and a technical assistance grant, with an emphasis on safeguards to ensure funds reach intended recipients. No votes were taken during this meeting.

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• Unite their gifts of mind and heart and their spirits with the grace you give in mercy, love, and compassion
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
• has over 250,000 members, with 700 undergraduate and alumni chapters in nearly every state in the United
• It's just the missing piece, and I want some thought to be put into it, with the micro-credentialing.
• The micro could... ...to it with the micro-credentialing.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the pledge, and several introductions recognizing visitors and groups in the gallery, including Moffitt Cancer Center for “Moffitt Day,” students from Lakeland Christian School, representatives from the space industry for Space Day, Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity members, licensed investigators, and local delegations from Groveland, Polk County, Auburndale, and the College of the Florida Keys. The chamber then moved to the special order calendar with Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 112, relating to children with developmental disabilities. Senator Harrell presented the bill as a major autism-focused measure aimed at earlier diagnosis and expanded services. The bill would expand autism screening and referral grants, extend Early Steps services to age four with a federal waiver, designate the University of Florida Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment as a coordinating research hub, create grants for autism-focused charter schools and summer programs, and establish a microcredential for teachers, health workers, and daycare workers serving children with autism. Senators Davis, Jones, Osgood, Duma, and Wright spoke in support while raising concerns about provider recruitment, Medicaid managed care coverage, the need for technology and research, and the importance of early intervention and adult services. Harrell closed by saying the bill was only “step one,” addressed provider and funding questions, and emphasized research and statewide coordination. The Senate passed CS/CS/SB 112 by a vote of 38-0 and then adopted a motion to waive the rules and immediately certify the bill to the House. Senators also co-introduced Senate Resolution 1856 honoring the life and legacy of Senator Geraldine Thompson, with 38 co-introducers recorded. In addition, Senate Bill 1324 by Senator Simon was withdrawn from further consideration, and the Senate adjourned until the following Wednesday.

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
• has over 250,000 members, with 700 undergraduate and alumni chapters in nearly every state in the United
• It's just the missing piece, and I want some thought to be put into it, with the micro-credentialing.
• The micro could... To it with the micro-credentialing.
• The micro-credentialing, we don't have a dollar amount for it, but it's going to be great, because it's

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the pledge, doctor-of-the-day recognition, and a series of introductions honoring visitors and groups in the galleries, including Moffitt Cancer Center, students from Lakeland Christian School, space industry guests, Kappa Alpha Psi, the Florida Association of Licensed Investigators, and others. Senators also made announcements about local delegations visiting the Capitol and a session wellness competition. The chamber then took up CS/CS/SB 112, relating to children with developmental disabilities. Senator Harrell presented the bill as a major autism-focused measure that would expand screening and referral grants, extend Early Steps services through age four with a federal waiver, designate the University of Florida Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment as a statewide hub for research and coordination, create grants for autism-focused summer programs and charter school models, and establish a microcredential for workers who serve children with autism. Senators Davis, Jones, Osgood, Duma, Wright, and others supported the bill while raising concerns about provider shortages, Medicaid managed care coverage, the need for better recruitment incentives, and the importance of research into causes and treatments. Harrell responded that services would be covered under new contracts, Medicaid would provide coverage, the University of Florida would develop the online credential with a stipend incentive, and the bill was a first step in a broader effort that should also address adults on the spectrum. The Senate passed CS/CS/SB 112 unanimously, 38-0, and then adopted a motion to immediately certify the bill to the House. The chamber also adopted Senate Resolution 1856 by publication, honoring the life and legacy of Senator Geraldine Thompson, with 38 co-introducers recorded. In addition, SB 1324 by Senator Simon was withdrawn from further consideration, and the Senate adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.

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• . $300,000 for United Ability. $200,000 for United Cable Policy of Huntsville and the Department of Public
• A total of $27 million. $300,000 for United Ability. $200,000 $300,000 for United Ability. $200,000 for
• of<00:20:10.320> Huntsville for United Cable Policy of Huntsville for United Cable Policy
• Um we've added $500,000 for a micro Um we've added $500,000 for a micro school<00:51:29.520>
• <00:51:38.720> schools that are happening in in micro schools that are happening in in micro

Bills: HB235, HB236, HB565, HB237, HB238, HB239, HB240, HB241, HB242, HB235, HB236, HB565, HB237, HB238, HB239, HB240, HB241, HB242

Keywords: social media, age verification, minors, under 16, children online safety, online privacy, platform regulation, deceptive trade practice, Attorney General, civil penalties, punitive damages, consumer protection, account creation, algorithmic feeds, internet safety, youth social media, HB236, Baldwin County, Board of Equalization, per diem

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• or just the conditions of how the unit is kept.
• The original legislation did include a reference to Chapter 504B as a requirement for micro units in
• <00:10:29.720> units<00:10:30.120> in uh requirement for micro units in uh requirement
• for micro units in settlements<00:10:31.399> uh<00:10:31.519> as<00:10:31.640> a
• <00:44:46.920> Community um the micro unit in a sacred Community um the micro unit in a sacred

Keywords: 1183, house

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• lawmakers always, in all ways, so they may remember to listen for your voice as it rises above others, unite
• I pledge to the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God
• members. 150,000 members with 700 undergraduate and alumni chapters in nearly every state in the United
• It's just the missing piece, and I want some thought to be put into it, with the micro-credentialing.
• The micro could... ...to it with the micro-credentialing.

Summary: The Senate opened with a prayer, pledge, and several introductions recognizing guests and groups in the gallery, including representatives from Moffitt Cancer Center, students from Lakeland Christian School, space industry guests, Kappa Alpha Psi, the Florida Association of Licensed Investigators, and local visitors from Groveland and Polk County. The chamber also noted the doctor of the day and later adopted Senate Resolution 1856 honoring the life and legacy of Senator Geraldine Thompson, with 38 co-introducers recorded. In addition, Senate Bill 1324 by Senator Simon was withdrawn from further consideration. The main floor action was on Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 112, relating to children with developmental disabilities. Senator Harrell explained that the bill is aimed at improving autism diagnosis, early intervention, and services by expanding screening and referral grants, extending Early Steps services, designating the University of Florida Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment as a coordinating research hub, creating grants for autism-focused charter schools and summer programs, and establishing a microcredential for workers who serve children with autism. Several senators spoke in support while raising implementation concerns, especially about provider recruitment, Medicaid managed care coverage, and the need for more research and technology support. In closing, Senator Harrell said the bill is a first step in a broader effort to improve services and research, and she addressed concerns by stating the services would be covered under new contracts and Medicaid, subject to a federal waiver, and that the microcredential would be developed online by the University of Florida with a stipend to encourage participation. The Senate then voted 38-0 to pass the bill. Afterward, the Rules Chair moved to waive rules and immediately certify the bill to the House, which was adopted without objection, and the Senate adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.

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• Micro owners own one unit, small owners own two to five units, medium owners own six to 20 units, and
• Micro owners own one unit, portfolio.
• Micro owners own one unit, small<00:04:54.960> owners<00:04:55.360> own<00:04:55.560>
• or more category report rents of more than $200 per unit compared to the micro units.
• or more category report rents of more than $200 per unit compared to the micro units.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee took up House File 2687, as amended by a DE1 amendment. The amendment narrowed the bill to prohibit private equity companies from buying single-family homes and to limit corporations and partnerships to owning no more than 50 single-family homes, with enforcement through the Attorney General’s office. The committee adopted the DE1 amendment, and the author, Representative Bajaj, described the bill as a step toward expanding homeownership and reducing corporate concentration in the housing market. Representative Bajaj and supportive testimony argued that corporate ownership of single-family homes makes it harder for first-time buyers and working families to compete, especially in lower-income neighborhoods, and can lead to absentee ownership and poor maintenance. Ellen Sahli of the Family Housing Fund cited research on single-family rentals showing that larger portfolios are associated with worse renter experiences, higher rents, and more repair problems. Rachel Ruby Jones testified in support based on her experience renting from Havenbrook, describing flooding, delayed repairs, safety concerns, and poor treatment by management, and said private equity ownership can shift risks and costs onto vulnerable tenants. Opposition focused on market effects and the bill’s scope. Mark Brunner of the Minnesota Manufactured Home Association said the language was too broad and could unintentionally affect manufactured home communities on leased land. Paul Eger of Minnesota Realtors warned that market prohibitions could create unintended consequences, especially in a cyclical housing market, and suggested alternatives such as tax incentives for sales to owner-occupants and more first-time buyer assistance. In member discussion, Representative Nash questioned whether the problem was widespread and pressed for details on enforcement and divestiture; Representative Agbaje said the current language is forward-looking, would not force existing owners below the cap, and would rely on lawsuits and remedies the Attorney General deems appropriate, with more detail to be worked out later. The chair indicated the bill would be laid over for further consideration and likely move next to Judiciary, with some discussion of whether Commerce should also be a stop.

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• SPECIFIC PROGRAMS, PROGRAMS GEARED TOWARD STUDENTS WITH AUTISM AND IT PROVIDES FOR SPECIALIZED AUTISM MICRO
• CREDENTIAL FOR PROVIDES FOR SPECIALIZED AUTISM MICRO CREDENTIAL FOR INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL TO HELP
• THIS EXPENSE ELIGIBILITY FOR THE AUTISM MICRO CREDENTIAL TO INCLUDE PRE- KINDERGARTEN STRUCTURES AND
• IT ALSO PROVIDES FOR A STIPEND INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE NOT MICRO CREDENTIAL SUBJECT TO AN APPROPRIATION OF
• - DIVERGENT CHILDREN, SPECIFICALLY THOSE WITH AND ADHD, ADHD FOCUSED AND THE THEY NEED TO HAVE THE MICRO

Keywords: 999, senate, all