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• c><00:13:20.199> crushing borders destroyed jobs crushing borders destroyed jobs crushing inflation
• Speaker, inflation, campus anti-Semitism, woke mentality, and the failure to lead globally.
• You already have a crisis right now: baby boomers, inflation pushing them out of their housing.
• that's the morality of this inflation that's the morality of this place<05:09:01.200> because
• off a bit from inflation it's trimmed off a bit from their<05:09:19.080> numbers<05:09:20.080

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, January 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• but we can no longer rely on the innovative funding provided by the federal government under the Inflation
• that, but we can no longer rely on the innovative funding provided by federal government under the Inflation

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Summary: The Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy held a hearing on grid transmission and distribution, green financing, environmental justice, renewable portfolio standards, and clean energy workforce policy. Testimony on H. 352/S. 2268 focused on eliminating or scaling back the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard, with Green Energy Consumers Alliance arguing it costs ratepayers about $30 million annually and largely subsidizes fossil-fuel combined heat and power, biodiesel blending, and woody biomass. Committee members raised concerns that a full repeal could affect heat pumps and solar thermal projects that currently receive APS credits, and the witness acknowledged those technologies are the strongest part of the program but said Mass Save would be a better home for them. Renew Northeast supported H. 3497 on renewable portfolio standard review and clean energy procurements, but urged an indexed renewable energy credit model like New York’s rather than an attribute-only arrangement, arguing it would reduce financing risk and consumer costs. Vote Solar and Senator Liz Miranda testified in support of H. 3540/S. 2303 on clean energy equity, saying environmental justice communities and renters receive too few benefits from clean energy spending and need stronger tracking, tenant protections, and measurable benefit allocation. Miranda described long-standing environmental harms in Roxbury and called for data and accountability to ensure benefits reach environmental justice communities. A major portion of the hearing was devoted to H. 3475/S. 2276 on just transition and clean energy workforce standards. Labor representatives from the pile drivers, building trades, electrical contractors, SEIU, United Steelworkers, the AFL-CIO, and Climate Jobs Massachusetts Action backed the bill, emphasizing prevailing wage, project labor agreements, apprenticeship requirements, workforce transition plans, and protections for gas workers and other fossil-fuel employees as the state shifts to clean energy. They argued the bill would create family-sustaining jobs, support training, and prevent workers from being left behind during the transition. The hearing concluded after all sign-ups were heard, and the committee voted to close the hearing.

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• And so they try and keep up with inflation.
• Since Most of the tax goes to roads, attaching it to the actual index and inflation as it pertains to

Keywords: 996, all

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• their chairman to update their fees, which have not been updated since 2009, taking into account inflation
• Repair costs continue to rise dramatically based on inflation, technology advances, higher labor, and

Bills: SB1732, SB1217, SB1443, SB1455, SB1457, SB1459, SB1465, SB1944, SB1946, SB1218, SB1942, SB1352, SB2132, SB1920, SB1285, SB1304, SB1305, SB1326, SB1590, SB1767

Keywords: professional licensing, licensing fees, home inspection, home inspector, Construction Industries Board, CIB, contractor license, journeyman license, apprentice registration, alarm endorsement, code inspector, electrical license, plumbing license, mechanical license, permit fees, renewal fee, reciprocity, poultry house contractor, poultry house wiring, environmentally controlled poultry house

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• Of course, we have inflation costs on vehicles.
• Revenue coming in in April will allow us to increase and begin to get back into trying to keep up with inflation

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• But for the most part, it's going to grow with inflation and population.
• These rules are, I should say, also the enacted level is adjusted for inflation and population such that

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The renter tax credit has not been adjusted for inflation and has not considered the dramatic increases
• The current tax credits for renters have not kept pace with inflation, and AB 838 addresses this by increasing

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation met and announced that, under its suspense-file rules, every bill on the agenda would be referred to suspense because each had a fiscal impact. The chair also reminded attendees to submit position letters in advance for inclusion in the bill analysis. A quorum was established and the committee then heard six bills, all of which drew support testimony and no opposition testimony in the room. AB 814 would exempt law enforcement pensions from state income tax to encourage retired peace officers to remain in California and support recruitment and retention. AB 918 would create a targeted income tax exemption for pay earned by local first responders deployed under mutual aid during declared emergencies, with supporters saying it would help sustain disaster response and reward extraordinary service. Both bills were backed by police and public safety organizations and were referred to suspense. AB 976 would create a nonrefundable tax credit for small retailers in disadvantaged communities to help pay for security equipment in response to retail theft and violence; members discussed whether the bill should be broader and how it related to Proposition 36 and crime policy. AB 984 would allow state tax deductions for contributions to CalABLE accounts, with testimony from CalABLE representatives and families describing the program as an essential savings tool for people with disabilities. AB 1282 would create a deduction for out-of-pocket medical expenses up to $5,000 through 2030, and AB 838 would raise California’s renter’s tax credit from $60/$120 to $2,000 for eligible filers. Each of these bills was also referred to the suspense file, and the committee then adjourned.

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• However, when we look at inflation over that same time period, instead we see... ...that same time period
• So while there have been significant increases in funding, that has not kept up with inflation, and that

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• tax credit structures including inflated tax credit structures including inflated development<01
• Inflate<01:09:06.680> the<01:09:06.920> The<01:09:07.359> economists<01:09:07.920
• > and<01:09:08.000> policy Inflate the The economists and policy Inflate the The economists
• :10.200> programs<01:09:10.720> can<01:09:10.880> sometimes<01:09:11.440> inflate
• that not the intent of the bill, cuz I wouldn't want to get into any motivations there, tends to inflate

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the journal from March 9, 2026, and made several announcements about committee meetings and visiting student groups. Members also moved out of order to consider Senate Joint Resolution 11, which designates a portion of U.S. Highway 34 in memory of Sergeant John Jack Thurman. Supportive remarks highlighted Thurman’s Marine Corps service at Iwo Jima and his later work in Colorado. The resolution passed unanimously, 61-0, with four excused. The chamber then took up third-reading bills. House Bill 1213, continuing the Biomass Utilization Grant Program, and House Bill 1185, continuing the Cold Case Task Force and updating its sunset review, both passed 61-0. Senate Bill 7, allowing terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana in health facilities, drew supportive remarks about patient choice and district support and passed 49-12 with four excused. House Bill 1137, concerning requirements for campaign consultants, prompted extended debate. Supporters argued it would address conflicts of interest and protect candidates from unethical consulting practices, while opponents said the issue should be handled by contract rather than law and warned against further regulation. The bill failed on third reading, 26-35, with four excused. The House then moved to Senate Bill 1 on housing policy; the transcript cuts off during debate, with concerns raised about housing shortages, vacancies, and the risk of a housing bubble.

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• And inflation is up 35%. And personally I think that that part of the chart looks pretty normal.
• And inflation is up 35%. And inflation is up 35%.
• Um, so inflation, when you look at a chart like this, inflation includes, um, uh, the costs of everything
• And so the reason that education costs in these charts is up 58% when inflation is up 35% is because
• in these charts is up 58% when inflation in these charts is up 58% when inflation is<01:42:34.080

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee met to hear from the New Hampshire Association of School Principals as part of its review of a proposal involving statewide administrative consolidation and changes to school governance. Members first discussed how school board witnesses would be selected, with the chair saying the committee would seek a mix of district sizes and structures and would also accept emailed input. The principals’ association said it represents more than 550 principals and assistant principals and urged caution about any mandatory consolidation, arguing that successful consolidations are gradual and voluntary. Association leaders and principals testified that principals already handle a wide range of responsibilities, including instructional leadership, student discipline, safety, staff supervision and evaluation, family and community engagement, and day-to-day crisis response. They argued that shifting more legal, budgetary, and administrative duties onto principals would reduce time for coaching teachers and supporting students, increase burnout and turnover, and create legal and training risks, especially in areas such as special education, privacy, and labor issues. They also said the roles of superintendents, principals, and school board members are distinct and require different training and expertise. Members asked detailed questions about how responsibilities are divided between principals and SAUs, whether principals recruit and evaluate staff, and how much time principals work. One principal said she works about 60 to 70 hours a week and that additional duties would be difficult to absorb. Another principal described his school’s structure, the importance of community building, and the need to preserve district-wide alignment if consolidation moves forward. No votes were taken during this portion of the meeting.

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• chain in the pandemic and you saw supply chain issues<00:12:21.760> and<00:12:22.079> inflation
• and inflation associated with with<00:12:23.839> the<00:12:24.000> pandemic<00:12:24.480
• These increases were suggested after looking at the rate of inflation and what our neighboring states
• These increases were suggested after looking at the rate of inflation and what our neighboring states
• These increases were suggested after looking at the rate of inflation and what our neighboring states

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• It would index the client programming and supports factor to inflation to recognize the impact the broader
• Uh, second, as everybody knows, we've got rising costs in inflation, and as NEMT providers we're facing
• significant challenges due to that inflation.
• <01:03:39.720> and we've got Rising costs in inflation and we've got Rising costs in inflation
• the cost of vehicles inflation the cost of vehicles purchasing<01:03:46.079> of<01:03:46.279>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So we've been trying our best to kind of maintain that, even as inflation has hit us, like it hits everyone
• We've done our To kind of maintain that, even as inflation has hit us, like it hits everyone else.
• Well, the answer is that they're now hyper-inflating the value of the cryptocurrency in lieu of that
• It would be legitimate except for the fact that you're still going to pay the hyper-inflated cost of
• Except for the fact that you're still going to pay the hyper-inflated cost of that as opposed to you

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• care because child care rates<00:19:30.360> did<00:19:30.520> not<00:19:30.880> inflate
• ,<00:19:31.520> wages<00:19:31.880> did<00:19:32.000> not rates did not inflate
• , wages did not rates did not inflate, wages did not inflate<00:19:32.640> in<00:19:32.800>
• 33.160> way<00:19:33.840> that<00:19:34.000> retail<00:19:34.280> and inflate
• in the same way that retail and inflate in the same way that retail and hospitality<00:19:35.080>

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• Um, that's probably not going to be enough for both treatments if you consider inflation.
• <00:43:57.280> if<00:43:57.520> you<00:43:57.680> consider<00:43:58.079> inflation
• treatments if you consider inflation. treatments if you consider inflation.
• At the same time, inflation is working against us.
• At the same time, inflation is working against us.

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• The biggest impacts for expenses come from inflation, such as construction materials, supplies, the contracts
• We've also seen inflation rates that have averaged about 6.4% in the years 22 and 23 respectively.
• We've also seen inflation rates that have averaged about 6.4% in the years 22 and 23 respectively.
• Budgets keep growing, getting inflated.
• I am okay with inflation, but that would be what I would consider quadruple inflation.

Summary: The Select Committee on Property Taxes heard first from city representatives through the Florida League of Cities, who argued that property taxes are a stable local revenue source that funds core services such as police, fire, parks, public works, and stormwater work. Casey Cook emphasized that cities are optional governments with widely different tax bases and service levels, that exemptions shift the burden to fewer taxpayers, and that transparency already exists through TRIM notices, public budgets, and local hearings. Sarah Campbell of Fernandina Beach, T. Michael Stavris of Winter Haven, and Stephen O’Kee of Port St. Lucie described their budget processes, the share of general-fund revenue coming from property taxes, reserve policies, debt and capital planning, and the impact of inflation, minimum wage increases, and personnel costs. They all said local governments need predictable revenue and that any property tax changes would require careful consideration of replacement funding or service reductions. Members questioned the city panel about whether homebuyers are clearly informed about city versus county taxes and services, the role of HOAs, how many lobbyists cities employ, reserve levels, average salaries, and whether utility revenues are used only for utility purposes. The panel said TRIM notices, realtor listings, and city websites provide tax information; HOAs generally do not provide emergency services; lobbyists help local governments track Tallahassee legislation; reserves vary by city and fund; and utility revenues are generally restricted, though some cities use limited transfers. Members also asked about revenue replacement if ad valorem taxes were reduced or eliminated, and the panel said options would likely include user fees, service cuts, or other local revenue shifts. The chair also asked about public safety consolidation, and the response was that such decisions are local and may shift costs rather than create true savings. The committee then heard from county representatives after an overview by the Florida Association of Counties’ Davin Suggs, who framed counties as shared partners with the state and emphasized the gap between rising market values and the shrinking share of taxable value after exemptions and assessment limits. He said counties face a mismatch between revenue based on taxable value and expenses driven by real-world costs, and noted that most counties either held millage steady or lowered it without reaching rollback rates. He also highlighted that property taxes are only one part of county revenue, with charges for services and intergovernmental revenue often larger in some counties, and that public safety at the county level includes more than law enforcement, such as EMS, emergency management, inspections, and corrections. Deborah Manzo of Okeechobee County described a fiscally constrained rural county with limited staff, a county-supported airport, heavy reliance on property taxes for the general fund, and major cost pressures from inflation, insurance, retirement, and state and federal mandates. She said the county lowered millage slightly over recent years but still depends on multiple revenue sources and special assessments, and she flagged Medicaid, medical examiner costs, and possible firefighter workweek changes as significant concerns. Bay County Administrator Mark McQueen said his county’s budget is shaped by Hurricane Michael recovery, non-discretionary obligations, and rapid growth; he described ongoing FEMA reimbursement delays, substantial borrowing to cover disaster costs, and continuing interest expenses while the county waits for reimbursement. The county panel was still in progress when the transcript ended.

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• tied to inflation and growth for those things that are outside of it.
• <00:47:35.920> If inflation plus new growth, right? If inflation plus new growth, right?
• capacity to general consumer inflation capacity to general consumer inflation rather<01:01:26.079
• That's much higher than inflation. Um, and so that's just one example.
• Um, and so that's just one inflation.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• increased, and so the 2024 spending surpassed the level of spending in 2020 when we account for inflation
• Some of the challenges that we learned about were inflation and how that has really driven up the cost
• Annual spending is based on data for all cities and is an inflation-adjusted average.
• Because inflation is increasing more than 1% per year from 2019 to 2025, the relative value of this funding

Keywords: 904, all

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• And on your 2% question, inflation, I think I checked with BLS, is that... ...inflation, I think I checked
• was on the Dane County Finance Committee, and I was only on the board there for 14 years, we did inflation
• That adjusted for inflation today would be $395 million and change.

Keywords: 970, all

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• We are seeing inflation, thankfully slow now. We are on track for... Mr.
• We are seeing inflation, thankfully slow now. We are on track for... ...decline.
• We are seeing inflation, thankfully slow now.
• We are on track for zero percent inflation, which is awesome.

Bills: HB2070, HB2129, HB2227, HB2439, HB2667, HB2745, HB2773, HB2825, HB2873, HB2876, HCR2005, HCR2044, SB1002, SB1036, SB1054, SB1271, SB1432, SB1435, SB1437, SB1439, SCR1022, SCR1031, SCR1033

Keywords: flood relief, Gila County, emergency funding, public safety, environmental cleanup, municipal libraries, annual reporting, state legislation, transparency, government accountability, chiropractic, chiropractor, chiropractic board, state board of chiropractic examiners, license discipline, unprofessional conduct, patient records, record retention, HIPAA, conflict of interest

Summary: The committee first heard SB 1036, which would tighten unemployment insurance eligibility by requiring five weekly work-search actions, weekly reporting to DES, cross-checks against outside data sets before payment, and employer reporting when former employees refuse work or return-to-work offers. The sponsor and supporters said the bill is aimed at reducing fraud and overpayments and encouraging faster reemployment, while DES said it was neutral but warned of implementation costs, added workload, and possible impacts on apprenticeship programs and appeals. After a technical amendment was adopted, the bill received a do-pass as amended recommendation on a 4-3 vote. The committee then considered SB 1054, a strike-everything amendment dealing with city and town emergency measures. The bill would make local emergency ordinances and resolutions subject to referendum, with a 30-day filing window and a ballot vote determining whether the measure remains in effect. Mayors and council members from Payson testified in support, describing repeated use of emergency clauses to pass tax and bond measures and arguing the practice undermines the constitutional referendum right; the League of Arizona Cities and Towns opposed the bill, saying it would defeat the purpose of emergency powers and slow city responses to true crises. The committee adopted the amendment and gave the bill a do-pass as amended recommendation on a 4-2 vote. Next, SCR 1022 was heard, proposing to increase the House from 60 to 90 members, with three House districts nested within each Senate district, subject to voter approval and delayed applicability. The sponsor argued the change would improve representation by reducing the number of constituents per legislator and make Arizona more in line with other states; some members raised concerns about cost, logistics, and the need for more study, while one public witness strongly supported the measure. After adopting an amendment delaying implementation from 2033 to 2043, the resolution received a do-pass as amended recommendation on a 5-2 vote. The committee also approved SB 1271, which would bar municipalities from penalizing businesses based on the number of emergency-service calls or the value of stolen or damaged property, with exceptions for malicious, knowingly false, or frivolous calls. Supporters said the bill protects businesses from being discouraged from calling 911, and the Goldwater Institute said it would preserve access to emergency services while still allowing action on false alarms; the bill passed 6-1. SB 1437, requiring public records to be provided in the least expensive manner possible and electronically when requested, also passed unanimously after testimony from Goldwater about high fees and delays for electronic records. Finally, the committee began hearing SB 1439, a strike-everything amendment creating a Conservative Grassroots Network special license plate and fund, but the transcript cuts off before testimony or action on that item.