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• And the rockets red streaming. And the rockets red streaming.
• in refueling wing in refueling wing in Birmingham.
• , Wing Commander, 42nd Air Base Wing, Maxwell Commander, 42nd Air Base Wing, Maxwell Commander, 42nd
• I recently launched the wing alone. I recently launched the wing alone.
• Although the wing boasts a robust history, its the wing boasts a robust history, its the wing boasts

Bills: HB 10, HB 12, HB 147, HB 1522, HB 422, HB 675, HB 204, HB 748, HB 912

Keywords: regulatory reform, government efficiency, administrative law, rulemaking, agency deference, judicial review, de novo review, Texas Government Code, Administrative Procedure Act, state agencies, plain language, regulatory burden, regulatory reduction, cost-benefit analysis, fiscal note, public benefits and costs, contested case, rule challenge, Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, advisory panel

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• Many of our tribal members attend or attended Red Wing Public Schools.
• In fact, all four of my children graduated from Red Wing Public Schools.
• We worked over the years to cultivate a good relationship with Red Wing School District.
• Also, the Red Wing School District uses the Red Feather logo, and the mascot is the Wingers.
• Traditionally, Red Wing and the Red Wing Public School District are named after a Dakota ancestor, Chief

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• On the air side, we have two major commands: the 125th Fighter Wing, a newly converted F-35 wing located
• Our aviation squadron established its first two rotary-wing crews with UH-60 Blackhawks.
• and rotary-wing aircraft to be in weather-rated structures so they can be closest to need.
• Our fixed-wing aviation is an additional seven.
• A note about some additional capabilities that those rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft provide is wildland

Summary: The Transportation and Economic Development Budget Subcommittee met to organize for the session, take roll, and hear introductory remarks from members and agency heads. Members briefly introduced themselves and their districts, with several noting transportation, economic development, emergency response, military, and hurricane recovery issues in their areas. Chair Shove then outlined the subcommittee’s jurisdiction and current-year budget, noting a total of about $20.3 billion, with most funding coming from trust funds and only a small share from general revenue. The committee also heard that upcoming meetings would include presentations from major agencies in the subcommittee’s purview. The first agency presentation was from the Department of Military Affairs and the Florida National Guard. Major General John Haas described the Guard’s three missions—supporting national security, responding to state emergencies, and adding value to the state—and highlighted deployments for hurricanes, border security support, and ongoing support to the Department of Corrections. He emphasized that the Guard is understrength relative to Florida’s size and demand, said recruiting is strong, and identified force structure growth as the main challenge. Members asked about aircraft, funding sources, and recruiting; Haas explained the Guard’s helicopter and fixed-wing fleet, said aircraft purchases are funded through legislative appropriations, and reported strong interest in the Florida State Guard’s recruiting pipeline. Executive Director Mark Thieme then described the Florida State Guard’s expansion into air, ground, and maritime capabilities, including Black Hawks, boats, drones, canine search-and-rescue teams, and ground support units. He said the agency supported immigration enforcement and hurricane response, and asked for continued legislative support to expand aviation, maritime, and medical capabilities. Members praised the Guard’s disaster response work and asked about aircraft, funding, and staffing. Secretary Cord Byrd of the Department of State followed, focusing on election administration, election security, the SunBiz and voter registration IT systems, arts and culture, corporations, libraries, and historical resources. He said Florida’s election system remains a national model, reported two prosecutions for non-citizen voting, and discussed modernization needs for legacy IT systems. The committee also asked about voter lookup tools, password privacy for SunBiz, and arts funding vetoes. Secretary Alex Kelly of the Department of Commerce described the agency’s broad portfolio, including workforce, economic, community, and international commerce functions, plus housing recovery, broadband, small business support, rural infrastructure, defense-community grants, and law enforcement recruitment bonuses. He said access to capital is the biggest barrier for small businesses and noted ongoing work with CareerSource, the Department of Corrections, and other partners on workforce and reentry. Secretary Jared Perdue of the Department of Transportation then outlined FDOT’s record budget and five-year work program, emphasizing emergency response, preservation and maintenance, safety, and major investments in roads, ports, airports, transit, and spaceport infrastructure. He said the department has removed millions of cubic yards of storm debris, is ahead of schedule on the Moving Florida Forward initiative, and faces a large unfunded project backlog. Members asked about supply chain issues, project priorities, and workforce needs, and Perdue said FDOT is open to collaboration on recruitment and retention.

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• Wing.
• Wing.
• Wing.
• Wing.
• Wing.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• That bill... ...sparked something across this country where red states are pushing back against these
• Testifying about pursuing non-financial goals using public funds, they'll take their left-wing agenda
• It was essentially articulated as a big red herring, and that was her strategy, as well as theirs.
• BlackRock voted for a proposal asking Wingstop, and who doesn't love their wings, to disclose short,
• But those 50%, 100% of those proposals are radical left-wing proposals.

Bills: SB312, SB945, SB946, SB1367, SB1861, SB2044, SB2337, SB2403, SB2819, SJR54

Keywords: public school funding, education, budget allocation, financial transparency, state law, local control, fiduciary responsibility, public retirement systems, investment management, proxy voting, financial factors, insurance, political shareholder proposals, fossil fuels, greenhouse gas emissions, environmental regulation, discrimination, credit extension, social credit, value-based standards

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• There is also an Army Red Cross uh location on Fort Knox that is there to help provide uh whether it's
• It supports rotary-wing aviation and it supports fixed-wing aviation.
• It supports rotary wing mortars.
• <00:45:59.359> fixed<00:45:59.680> wing aviation and it supports fixed wing aviation
• and it supports fixed wing aviation.<00:46:00.480> So<00:46:00.880> our<00:46:01.119><

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:12 Roll Call: 00:00:21 Visit Jessamine - Making an Impact: 00:03:15 Fort Knox Update & Impact: 00:27:20, 958, all

Summary: The committee approved the September minutes and heard two presentations focused on tourism and economic development. First, Visit Jessamine and local winery representatives described Jessamine County’s tourism branding, visitor center renovation at the old jail in Nicholasville, wayfinding signs, kiosks, murals, and the Jessamine Wine and Spirits Trail. They said Kentucky tourism generates more than $1 billion in taxes and $14.3 billion in economic impact statewide, and that Jessamine County tourism generates about $6.2 million in taxes and $87 million in economic impact. They emphasized that the wine trail and related events, including the Kentucky Wine and Vine Festival, draw repeat visitors, support surrounding counties, and attract visitors from across the country and overseas. Committee members praised the presentation and discussed local events such as Halloween activities in Nicholasville and Wilmore and the Great Jessamine Pumpkin event. The committee also received prepared comments on Fort Knox from Lance O’Brien of the Knox Regional Development Alliance after a Fort Knox representative could not attend because of the federal government shutdown. The remarks highlighted Fort Knox’s role as a military installation, economic engine, tourism draw, and workforce partner. The presentation cited an estimated $5.6 billion in annual output, about $1.3 billion in payroll, more than 60,000 retirees and veterans in the surrounding area, and roughly 11,000 to 13,000 soldiers stationed there at a time. It also noted major tourism-related activity such as Cadet Summer Training, the National Raider Challenge, and the George Patton Museum, along with more than $484 million in small-business contracts in fiscal year 2025 and Fort Knox’s role in IT and cybersecurity. Members discussed the importance of tourism revenue, out-of-state visitors, and the broader economic impact of both Jessamine County and Fort Knox.

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• <00:03:41.480> beyond they began to spread their wings beyond they began to spread their wings
• Indeed, during the Red Cross anniversary ceremony held at Iolani Palace some years later, Ryan Yamane
• Indeed, during the Red Cross anniversary ceremony held at Iolani Palace some years later, Ryan Yamane
• Cross so upon needed help for the Red Cross so upon his<00:20:34.520> return<00:20:34.840>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• I'm the executive director of Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity, with an office in Red Wing.
• We acquired five acres in the city of Red Wing, which we are calling Hope Heights.
• And you just heard from Bob Holly with Goodhue Habitat out of Red Wing about his experience with the
• And you just heard from Bob Holly with Goodhue Habitat out of Red Wing about his experience with the
• And you just heard from Bob Holly with Goodhue Habitat out of Red Wing about his experience with the

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• out here time got these wings out here time got these wings out here okay and I here with these okay
• and I here with these okay and I here with these Wings is on on one particular Wing you Wings is on
• on one particular Wing you Wings is on on one particular Wing you got black folk right got black folk
• in my borrow money without being red in my borrow money without being red in my community you know I
• I've Never Been In The West Wing Wing I've Never Been In The West Wing Wing I've Never Been In The West

Bills: SB 26, SB 28, SJR 36, SB 616, SB 565, SB 384, SB 28, SB 28, SR 131, SR 168, SR 174, SR 175

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement

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• Where I'm primarily coming from is I grew up in Red Wing, just outside of Red Wing, and our family hunting
• Where I'm primarily coming from is I grew up in Red Wing, just outside of Red Wing, and our family hunting
• Where I'm primarily coming from is I grew up in Red Wing, just outside of Red Wing, and our family hunting
• I grew up in Red Wing, just outside of Red Wing, and our family hunting property was one of these farm
• Um, I've just, you know, from my 30 years of hunting outside of Red Wing, you've noticed as housing has

Bills: HF647, HF2824, HF1249, HF623, HF820

Keywords: water appropriation, aquifer management, potable water, water conservation, environmental policy, fishing regulation, angling, sustainability, biodiversity, game fish, Carley State Park, Minnesota state parks, state lands, park boundary expansion, Wabasha County, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, public lands, land acquisition, park addition

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• The biggest concern is primarily the judicial wing parking lot that can get pretty full, and we have
• And then we have the J wing itself, and if HHS implements their return to office and starts to fill up
• This is in the judicial wing on the first floor.
• They've done the legislative wing.
• The red line that's running through... ...different areas referenced within the plans.

Summary: The Budget Section Leadership Division met with a quorum and approved the March 18 minutes before hearing a series of informational updates. The Petroleum Council reported that North Dakota oil production is expected to remain relatively flat at just under 1.2 million barrels per day, with activity shifting northward in the Bakken as technology improves and three- and four-mile laterals boost well performance. The presentation also discussed oil and gas prices, gas taxation, flaring concerns, the importance of pipelines and other linear infrastructure, and enhanced oil recovery pilot projects supported by state and federal funding. Members asked questions about gas production taxes, natural gas liquids, and the outlook for drilling rigs and future production. The Office of State Tax Commissioner then reviewed the federal “big beautiful bill” and its estimated effect on North Dakota individual and business income tax collections. Staff explained that most of the individual income tax impact comes from the permanent increase in the standard deduction, while temporary provisions such as senior deductions, tip and overtime exclusions, and auto loan interest deductions have smaller or limited-term effects. They also noted that business tax changes, especially depreciation and expensing provisions, create a larger near-term cash impact, and that some FY25 collections likely reflected one-time oil field transactions that may have inflated the baseline used in earlier estimates. OMB provided updates on major capital projects and facility funding. For Capitol grounds improvements, officials described plans for 18th-floor renovations, wayfinding upgrades, public seating, lighting, tree management, and possible restroom and lobby reconfiguration, while also noting the governor’s residence security project and the discovery of human remains on the Capitol grounds. OMB and its consultants also reported on the state facility maintenance fund, including window replacement, boiler work, roof and foundation repairs, and a new facility conditions assessment covering more state buildings. Updates were also given on the new state hospital in Jamestown, the Minot state office building, and the use of federal state fiscal recovery funds, including possible future reallocations to the Department of Corrections. Finally, Legislative Council staff summarized the interim compliance report on legislative intent and trust fund activity, highlighting the status of lines of credit, Bank of North Dakota profit transfers, the statewide litigation pool, the new Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship, corrections planning, HHS program updates, and a likely future general fund request for the unemployment insurance modernization project. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes; the meeting was primarily informational, with members asking clarifying questions throughout.

Bills: HB33, HB35, HB274, HB56, HB287, SB229, SB201, SB216, HB33, HB35, HB274, HB56, HB287, SB229, SB201, SB216

Keywords: HB33, Alabama, ALEA, driver license, driver's license, learner permit, learner's permit, school attendance, truancy, high school diploma, GED, dropout, student withdrawal, enrollment verification, disciplinary points, homeless student, job training, youth employment, minor parent, public safety

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• I grew up in Red Wing, just outside of Red Wing, and our family hunting property was one of these farm
• I've just, you know, from my 30 years of hunting outside of Red Wing, we've noticed as housing has encroached

Bills: HF647, HF2824, HF1249, HF623, HF820

Keywords: water appropriation, aquifer management, potable water, water conservation, environmental policy, fishing regulation, angling, sustainability, biodiversity, game fish, Carley State Park, Minnesota state parks, state lands, park boundary expansion, Wabasha County, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, public lands, land acquisition, park addition

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• The biggest concern is primarily the judicial wing parking lot that can get pretty...
• The biggest concern is primarily the judicial wing parking lot that can get pretty full, and we have
• This is in the judicial wing on the first floor.
• They've done the legislative wing.
• The red line that's running through...

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Budget Section Leadership Division met with a quorum and approved the March 18 minutes. The committee first heard an update from the Petroleum Council on oil and gas activity in North Dakota. Ron Ness said production is expected to remain relatively flat at just under 1.2 million barrels per day, with efficiency gains and longer laterals helping offset lower rig counts. He discussed oil and gas prices, gas taxation, flaring concerns, northward movement of drilling activity, and the importance of new infrastructure and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) pilots. Members asked about gas taxation, natural gas liquids, pipeline impacts, and the outlook for Continental and other operators. Ness said the industry is likely to remain steady rather than see a major ramp-up or decline. Matt Pearl of the State Tax Department then explained the federal “big beautiful bill” and its effect on North Dakota income tax collections. He said the law extends or makes permanent several federal provisions and creates temporary deductions for seniors, tips, overtime, and auto loan interest, with the biggest state impact coming from the standard deduction increase and business tax changes. He revised earlier estimates downward, saying the net cash impact on state collections is likely in the $30 million to $35 million range after accounting for business prepayments and one-time FY25 oilfield transaction effects. Committee members asked which provisions apply to standard versus itemized returns. OMB staff gave a detailed update on major capital projects and facility funding. Topics included Capitol grounds improvements such as 18th-floor renovations, wayfinding, seating, lighting, tree management, and restroom and lobby upgrades; security work at the governor’s residence, which has been delayed by the discovery of human remains; and space reconfiguration efforts in Bismarck-Mandan to reduce leases and create shared offices and conference rooms. They also reported on the State Facility Maintenance Fund, including roof, window, boiler, and kitchen projects at state facilities, and on the state hospital project in Jamestown, which remains on budget and on schedule for substantial completion in winter 2027 and opening in spring 2028. OMB also updated the committee on the Minot North Central State Office Building, the use of federal State Fiscal Recovery Funds, and the status of legislative intent and trust fund reports, including school aid turnback, the school construction loan program, the Foundation Aid Stabilization Fund, the Legacy Fund, and the Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund. The committee ended by discussing future agenda items, including government efficiency, cash management, Bank of North Dakota lines of credit, and the rural health transformation program, and then adjourned.

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• This exempts persons operating wing-in-ground craft from the application of the Hawaii Waters Act and
• defines wing-in-ground craft as well.
• This exempts persons operating wing-in-ground craft from the application of the Hawaii Waters Act and
• defines wing-in-ground craft as well.
• <00:31:32.320> tape water carriers would uh create red tape water carriers would uh create

Bills: HB1688, HB2386, HB1691, HB1680, HB2516, HB1993, HB2442, HB1510, HB1958, HB1915, HB1692, HB1524, HB1884, HB1523, HB2213, HB2186, HB2163, HB1908, HB1910

Keywords: general excise tax, aircraft maintenance, tax exemption, aviation industry, economic competitiveness, water carriers, automatic adjustment mechanism, regulatory compliance, rate adjustments, public utilities commission, Hawaii Revised Statutes, biosecurity, community outreach, transportation rates, vehicle ownership, salvaged vehicles, insurance settlement, electronic signatures, administrative efficiency, vehicle transfer

Summary: The committee first took up SB 2699, which would create a youth transit program within DOT and a special fund tied to the environmental response/energy/food security tax fund. The chair described support from several agencies but also noted Attorney General concerns about whether the special fund met statutory criteria, DOE comments requesting a July 1, 2026 effective date, and broader funding concerns because the bill would draw from general fund resources. The chair recommended deferral, saying the measure involved significant long-term costs and needed more work on a funding mechanism. The committee deferred the bill. The committee then heard SB 3182, relating to administrative license revocation procedures. HDOT supported the measure, while the Judiciary opposed the bill as written, citing operational, staffing, fiscal, and mailing burdens from requiring ADLRO to mail all case documents to every respondent within five days. Judiciary said it handles about 3,000 to 4,000 DUI cases annually and would need additional staff and certified-mail costs. Prosecutors from the state and county supported a proposed SD1 version, saying it would address backlog concerns and help DUI enforcement by creating a presumption of revocation. The committee ultimately recommended support and passage of SD1. The committee also heard SB 3313 on interisland air service stability and transformation. The Attorney General warned the bill could be preempted by the federal Airline Deregulation Act and raised constitutional concerns about a local-hire provision. DOTAX said the program would be complicated to administer and suggested third-party certification. No action was taken in the excerpt. The committee then heard SB 3337, which would eliminate state taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel for motor vehicles; HDOT opposed it, while DOTAX provided comments and the Hawaii Transportation Association supported it. The transcript then moved to SB 2896, lowering the minimum age for commercial driving from 19 to 18. HDOT supported the bill, the Hawaii Transportation Association strongly supported it and suggested added training requirements, and an Operating Engineers representative supported the concept but urged that young drivers be tied to apprenticeship or other structured training programs. No vote was shown in the excerpt. Finally, the committee heard SB 2400, which would exempt wing-in-ground craft from the Hawaii Waters Act and define those craft in law. The PUC supported the bill’s intent, and Regent Craft testified in strong support, describing sea gliders as all-electric vessels that could improve interisland access, resiliency, and decarbonization while using existing harbor infrastructure. HTDC and several other groups also supported the measure. Members asked about infrastructure, ports, weather operations, and Coast Guard jurisdiction, and the witness said operators would decide harbor locations and that the company had identified multiple possible ports. No final committee action was included in the excerpt.

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• Those two state-owned were, uh, Texas Military Department Rotor Wing helicopters.
• The other 37 were contracted aircraft with air attack and lead planes, fixed wing firefighting planes
• Not just, I'm not, I mean, I'm what everybody's envisioning is this great big aircraft that drops the red
• , if they have no place to land close to the fire, um, no place to fill up with the, with, with the red
• , light fixed wing for aerial detection, reconnaissance, helicopter for multi-mission, not only fire

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• Sturgeon Lake Road is approximately 17 miles from downtown Red Wing, but it is within city limits.
• The City of Red Wing and the Prairie Island Indian Community are requesting legislation to utilize the
• <00:53:53.960> Wing available to the City of Red Wing available to the City of Red Wing without
• I want to thank the City of Red Wing for the partnership and work to complete the Sturgeon Lake Overpass
• I want to thank the City of Red Wing for the partnership and work to complete the Sturgeon Lake Overpass

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• are branching to other Latino groups throughout the state that just did an amazing installation in Red
• Wing and working with folks in greater Minnesota to bring the essence of our Minnesota Latino community
• are branching to other Latino groups throughout the state that just did an amazing installation in Red
• are branching to other Latino groups throughout the state that just did an amazing installation in Red
• If you're against, you push red. That is what we're talking about here with the roll call.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Just last month, a new state-of-the-art grain terminal opened across the river from Red Wing.
• That project could have been built in Hastings, Red Wing, or Winona.
• Just last month, a new state-of-the-art grain terminal opened across the river from Red Wing.
• That project could have been built in Hastings, Red Wing, or Winona.
• That project could have been built in Hastings, Red Wing, or Winona.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Department rotor wing helicopters.
• The other 37 were contracted aircraft with air attack and lead planes, fixed-wing firefighting planes
• I mean, I'm, what everybody's envisioning is this great big aircraft that drops a red crap that blows
• No place to fill up with the red stuff or the fire retardant or whatever.
• When you get into a specific aerial. aerial delivery of retardant fixed-wing aircraft that is highly

Keywords: 1184, house, all