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• effects across three different human cell lines, which was in a 2025 paper, and no adverse impact on native
• effects across three different human cell lines, which was in a 2025 paper, and no adverse impact on native
• plants, soils, or soil microbial communities, which was a 40-week ...adverse impact on native plants
• I am a native New Mexican, a former elected official, conservationist, and I have the privilege of serving
• I am a native New Mexican, a former elected official, conservationist, and I have the privilege of serving

Keywords: 996, all

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• We are the closest community, native or non-native, in the nation to the nuclear power plant and stored
• 20:53.720> Community plant we are the closest Community plant we are the closest Community native
• <00:20:54.880> or<00:20:55.640> non-native<00:20:56.640> in<00:20:56.840> the
• <00:20:57.000> nation<00:20:57.360> to native or non-native in the nation to native
• or non-native in the nation to the<00:20:57.600> nuclear<00:20:58.039> power<00:20:58.280

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House Energy Finance and Policy Committee met to approve the January 16 minutes and then heard House File 9, which was referred to the Committee on Taxes after the committee’s action. The bill was presented as an energy policy measure aimed at reliability and affordability. It would expand hydroelectric power’s eligibility under the state’s energy standard, delay certain carbon-free compliance requirements for utilities that do not meet a retail rate benchmark, prohibit local permits to demolish fossil fuel plants under certain conditions, state support for carbon capture and sequestration without creating a state funding obligation, end the nuclear moratorium, and expand the sales tax exemption for residential natural gas and electricity used as primary heat year-round starting after June 30, 2026. The committee also took up and adopted the A1 author’s amendment, which clarified that the carbon capture language does not obligate state spending. The bill’s sponsor argued that Minnesota’s current energy policy is driving up costs and threatening reliability, especially during extreme cold, and said the bill would create “off-ramps” from existing mandates to protect ratepayers and businesses. He cited reliability concerns, MISO/NERC risk assessments, rising utility rates, and the need for an all-of-the-above energy approach, including hydro and nuclear. He also said the bill would reduce taxes by broadening the sales tax exemption for residential heating. Testimony was mixed but generally focused on reliability, affordability, and the role of nuclear power. The Minnesota Rural Electric Association and the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce supported the bill’s emphasis on keeping power reliable and affordable, with both saying Minnesota needs dispatchable, carbon-free resources and noting concerns about high electricity costs and future demand from data centers and AI. The Prairie Island Indian Community opposed lifting the nuclear moratorium without a viable waste solution, describing the long-term burden of spent nuclear fuel on its community and asking for more consultation. Xcel Energy said its nuclear plants have operated safely and reliably for decades, support low-cost and low-carbon power, and could be part of the state’s energy transition, but it emphasized the need for tribal participation and said decisions about retiring fossil plants should remain within the existing Public Utilities Commission resource planning process.

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• African-Americans, Native Americans, and other ethnic groups that also happen to look white.
• Oh, and let's not forget about the Native Americans, the Ojibwe and the Dakota, who have all contributed
• Oh, and let's not forget about the Native Americans, the Ojibwe and the Dakota, who have all contributed
• c><00:48:28.000> the Oh, and let's not forget about the Oh, and let's not forget about the Native
• Americans, the Ojibwe and the Native Americans, the Ojibwe and the Dakota,<00:48:30.760> who<

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House File 29 was heard in committee as a proposal to suspend adoption of the revised social studies standards, push implementation to 2030-31, repeal the requirement to embed ethnic studies across all standards, and cancel related appropriations. The bill sponsor argued Minnesota schools should focus on basic academic achievement and that ethnic studies requirements add burdens and distract from reading, math, and science. The chair moved the bill to the Committee on Education Finance after opening the hearing and then took extensive public testimony. Testimony was sharply divided. Supporters of HF 29, including Katherine Kersten, Deanna Moose, Kendall Qualls, Hillary Swanson, and Diane Smith, argued the ethnic studies framework is ideological, overly focused on race, insufficiently transparent, and costly in professional development time; several said it would divide students or burden teachers. Some supporters also claimed the standards or framework promote activism, critical race theory, or racial stratification. Opponents, including Mark Westfall, Crystal Johnson, Jim Grathwol, Marcus Penny, Claude Sigman, and Courtney Major, said the standards are inclusive, research-based, and designed to help students understand multiple perspectives, civic life, and the contributions of diverse Minnesotans. They emphasized that ethnic studies can improve engagement, critical thinking, and representation, and that teachers should be trusted to implement the standards. No final vote on the bill was taken in the portion of the meeting provided. The only formal action noted was the chair’s motion to re-refer House File 29 to the Committee on Education Finance.

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• trout stream easement areas and native trout stream easement areas and native prairie<00:03:51.320
• > prairie prairie prairie of na- native prairie prairie prairie of na- native prairie bank<00:
• I'm so welcomed by the native folks. My 50 years in this country, no one told me to go home.
• I'm so welcomed by the native folks. My 50 years in this country, no one told me to go home.
• I'm so welcomed by the native folks. My 50 years in this country, no one told me to go home.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The goal is to remove invasives and restore native plants.
• The goal is to remove invasives and restore native plants.
• The goal is to remove invasives and restore native plants.
• The goal is to remove invasives and restore native plants.
• invasives and restore native plants. invasives and restore native plants.

Bills: HF3898, HF3957, HF4372, HF4350, HF3692, HF4085

Keywords: pesticides, wild rice, environmental protection, agriculture, water quality, pollinators, training, management plan, fertilizer research, education grants, Minnesota Agricultural Council, technology transfer, agricultural productivity, HF4372, Minnesota agriculture, meat processing, meat processing training, retention incentive grants, grant extension, project deadline extension

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• <00:24:30.159> American<00:24:30.600> Indian<00:24:30.960> Health Native American
• Indian Health Native American Indian Health disparities<00:24:31.840> which<00:24:32.000>
• This was a partnership with the Native American Community Center Clinic.
• <01:14:27.880> American a partnership with the Native American a partnership with the Native
• Community Center uh Clinic uh Native Community Center uh Clinic uh Native Americans<01:14:31.520

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And then Native Americans—the suicide rate among Minnesota's Native American population, as you can see
• from the trend lines, is noticeably higher than the national trend line for Native Americans.
• And then Native Americans—the suicide rate among Minnesota's Native American population, as you can see
• from the trend lines, is noticeably higher than the national trend line for Native Americans.
• Thank you for the question. farmers and Native Americans um farmers and Native Americans um particularly

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Um, the rule amendment also proposes charter schools with enrolled Native American students to comply
• dog, so to speak, you know, having something like, and I'm making up the numbers, 70% of the total native
• Districts and charters includes all Native American counts within students, students who are affiliated
• So the LEAs are receiving funding for students who identify as Native American.

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• I'm grateful for the legacy amendment to protect our drinking water sources, restore our native habitat
• I'm grateful for the legacy amendment to protect our drinking water sources, restore our native habitat
• I'm grateful for the legacy amendment to protect our drinking water sources, restore our native habitat
• I'm grateful for the legacy amendment to protect our drinking water sources, restore our native habitat

Keywords: 1183, house

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• today to honor former Ambassador Janette Hyde, who sadly passed away last month, a North Carolina native
• away last month a North Carolina native Ambassador<05:19:00.240> Hyde<05:19:00.680> was
• <05:34:59.840> born America more than the native born America more than the native born certainly
• better than so many of the native better than so many of the native born<05:44:06.120> we
• who are doing better than the native who are doing better than the native born<05:53:03.000>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• You know, I could say perhaps that my native language is Greenlandic. Why Greenlandic?
• Often considered very difficult for non-natives to master.
• Uh, she also speaks Taiwanese, uh, which is her native tongue. Taiwanese is an unwritten language.
• We also have some of our Native American and indigenous languages as well.
• We have some of our Native American languages here in Colorado that are also unwritten.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened, established a quorum, and approved the journal from March 4, 2026. Members then made a series of announcements recognizing visiting groups, including emergency managers, community health centers, the Colorado Chamber Alliance, medical equipment providers, the League of Women Voters, and upcoming committee meetings and Denver Zoo Day. The chamber also moved several bills to special orders later in the day. The House then took up third reading of several bills. House Bill 1026, expanding plan options for the Public Employees Retirement Association, passed 49-13. House Bill 102, concerning access to behavioral health providers and licensure for clinical social workers, passed 51-13. House Bill 1205, updating state law to reflect federal good neighbor authority agreements, passed 63-1. House Bill 1145, on water quality and mobile home parks, passed 42-12. House Bill 107, improving use of distributed energy resources, passed 48-16. House Bill 1127, requiring a report after fatal motor vehicle crashes, passed 42-22. House Bill 1277, continuing the kidney disease prevention and education task force, passed unanimously 64-0. The chamber then considered House Bill 1081, which would require utilities to evaluate advanced transmission technologies to improve Colorado’s electric transmission system. Members debated amendments, including L007 and L004, both of which were adopted, while L006 was rejected. Supporters said the bill would help reduce costs, improve reliability, and better use existing infrastructure; opponents of L006 argued it would add unnecessary mandates and costs. After amendment, House Bill 1081 passed. The House also took up House Bill 1228, creating an additional pathway to licensure for marriage and family therapists, which passed unanimously. House Bill 1120, implementing mobile home taxation task force recommendations to protect mobile homeowners’ equity and align tax sale procedures with constitutional requirements, was then considered; the finance committee report was adopted, and debate continued on a proposed amendment as the transcript ended.

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• species of fish, including 139 native species of fish, including 139 native species.<06:13:17.760
• A native of King George, Mr. Sison has dedicated his career to his community.
• A native of King George, Mr. Sison has dedicated his career to his community.
• A native of King George, Mr. Sison has dedicated his career to his community.
• A native of King George, Mr. Sison has dedicated his career to his community.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• I was born in College Station, Texas, to two native Texans and several generations of Texans by birth
• A lot of people in this room and in our community are working hard to preserve topsoil, preserve native
• 560 or so... ...8th grade students to learn about wildlife and native grasslands.
• We're truly conservationists with everything from bees to native grasslands to everything else.
• For example, we purchased and donated nearly 1,000 acres of pristine native blackland prairie to the

Bills: SB458, SB819, SB1238, SB1642, SB1643, SB1644, SB1791, SB1810, SB1824, SB1825, SB758, SB1455, SB1706

Keywords: insurance appraisal, property insurance, auto insurance, homeowners insurance, residential property, disputed loss, loss valuation, appraisal clause, appraiser, umpire, Texas Department of Insurance, TDI, insurance dispute resolution, claims adjustment, total loss, windstorm insurance, FAIR Plan, surplus lines insurance, policyholder, insurer

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• First, seed banks and seed preservation efforts are crucial for safeguarding genetic material of native
• Extreme weather and natural disasters can be reborn by reintroducing native plant...

Summary: The House Committee on Agriculture and Livestock met with a quorum present and heard testimony on House Bill 5085, which would create a report on the impacts of seed banks and seed preservation, especially as they relate to food access, biodiversity, disaster recovery, and education. Representative Gervin Hawkins presented the bill, citing examples such as the Bastrop wildfire and the role of seed banking in restoring ecosystems and supporting food security. No one testified against the bill, and the author closed after questions. The committee then voted to report HB 5085 favorably to the full House without amendment, with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion passed on a 6-3 vote. The committee also considered Senate Bill 1035, with a committee substitute adopted that made a minor wording change from "or" to "and." SB 1035, which creates a legal pathway for agricultural operators to challenge unlawful local regulations and recover court costs and attorneys' fees, was reported favorably on a 9-0 vote. Finally, the committee took up Senate Bill 2155, which implements TDLR recommendations to modernize the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners by improving licensing, complaint resolution, and enforcement processes. The bill was reported favorably to the full House without amendment on a 9-0 vote. After disposing of these items, the committee adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

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• First, seed banks and seed preservation efforts are crucial for safeguarding genetic material of native
• devastated by overpopulation, extreme weather, and natural disasters can be reborn by reintroducing native

Bills: HB5085

Keywords: seed banks, food access, environment, biodiversity, agriculture policy, 1184, house, all

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• So we put in this living shoreline to see how it could attract native oysters to these clusters that
• It has put a lot of stress on many native seaweed species, and this is a huge loss because these plants
• They are a nonprofit that is actually creating a seed bank for native Pacific seaweed species that are
• quite a small. a seed bank for native Pacific seaweed species that are quite frankly under attack with
• It has put a lot of stress on many native seaweed species and this is a huge loss because these plants

Summary: The hearing of the Select Committee on Sea Level Rise and the California Economy focused on infrastructure, pollution, climate resilience, public health, access, and economic impacts of sea level rise in California, with an emphasis on San Diego and the Bay Area. Chair Tasha Boerner Horvath opened by describing the committee’s purpose, the state’s sea level rise action planning, and the need for better monitoring and early warning systems. She also referenced her prior bills AB 66 and AB 72, which supported Scripps research on coastal bluff collapse warning capabilities. Assembly Members David Alvarez and Jessica Caloza later joined and emphasized that sea level rise affects not only coastal communities but inland areas as well, and that the issue should inform future legislative and budget decisions. In the first panel, Dr. Mark Merrifield of Scripps Institution of Oceanography described observed sea level rise of roughly 0.8 to 0.9 feet since the early 1900s, with acceleration expected by mid-century and potentially much greater rise by 2100 depending on emissions. He highlighted flooding, groundwater rise, beach and cliff erosion, salinization, and risks to transportation, sewage, ports, and national security. Dave Gibson of the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board discussed how sea level rise affects wastewater systems, stormwater, contaminated sites, wetlands, and coastal groundwater basins, and said the board is requiring climate adaptation planning, updating stormwater permits, and seeking more flexible state permitting and mitigation tools. Members and witnesses also discussed the need for better mapping, more monitoring, and more state funding, especially if federal support from NOAA and other agencies declines. The second panel addressed public health, equitable access, and local economies. Ramon Chiras of Un Mar de Colores described how sea level rise, pollution, and access barriers threaten the Tijuana River Valley and Imperial Beach, especially for underserved communities and youth programs that rely on safe, welcoming access to the ocean. He stressed the cultural and spiritual importance of coastal access and the need for water safety and environmental education. Jessica Fane of the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission explained that the Bay Area faces major economic exposure from sea level rise, citing a regional estimate of $96 billion in adaptation costs versus $230 billion in potential losses from inaction, and said BCDC is working with local governments under SB 272 on shoreline adaptation planning, funding, and regulatory innovation. Members discussed the tension between environmental permitting and the need to move projects faster, including the possibility of planned retreat in some areas and the use of simultaneous permitting and longer-term state authority to streamline adaptation work. In the final panel, Philip Gibbons of the Port of San Diego described the port’s climate adaptation efforts and its vulnerability assessments under AB 691. He said the port manages state tidelands, supports maritime commerce and recreation, and is already seeing flooding at king tides and during El Niño events, including storm-drain backflow and damage to bikeways and parks. He explained that future sea level rise could inundate major port areas and disrupt operations, underscoring the need for continued planning, mitigation, and infrastructure investment. The hearing did not take formal votes, but it concluded with a clear call for more science, funding, coordination, and regulatory streamlining to prepare California’s coast and nearby communities for worsening sea level rise impacts.

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• Uh, before that, he worked for the US Navy and Department of Defense, and we're happy to have him native
• offers a quiet, equitable and transformative solutions necessary to meet the needs of New Mexico's native
• Native students continue to suffer from gaps in opportunities and outcomes compared to non-native students
• To push for legislation and increase funding to meet native students' needs.
• He has been one of the strongest advocates for native students.

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• I'm an attorney and the executive director of the Native American Disability Law Center.
• We focus, um, at the Law Center on representing Native American kids in, um, custody to ensure that their
• frustration, um, and the, and the inability to access appropriate services for these children, both Native
• So if a child, if a native child is domiciled within a tribal Pueblo community, then that, for instance
• Um, but the, the systemic challenges that are facing native children in CYFD custody are similar to the

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• Warren is a native of Boxford, and he joined the town in 1986 as a dispatcher.
• career in communications as a merchant marine, and after returning to Boxford, where he was also a native

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate took up several routine matters, beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance and then considering a bill directing the Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for Antonio Pierce (Senate No. 27). The Senate suspended the rules, ordered the bill to a third reading, and then passed it to be engrossed. The chamber also approved final passage of House No. 4565, an act establishing a special recognition for Marie Lantra, an employee of the Department of Transitional Assistance, and the bill was laid before the Governor for approval. The Senate then received House No. 4814, a bill authorizing the town of Westwood to reissue certain alcohol licenses and grant additional off-premises alcohol licenses. On motion of Senator Tarr, the rules were suspended to consider the matter forthwith, and the bill was ordered to a third reading. No objections were raised to any of these procedural actions. The session also included recognition of two retiring Boxford public safety communications employees, Warren Edward Gould and Ronald, with remarks praising the importance of dispatchers and communications staff in public safety. The Senate adopted an order to adjourn to meet again on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m., and then adjourned.

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• <00:46:58.680> Americans the N the portrayers of Native Americans the N the portrayers of
• Native Americans were<00:46:59.359> people<00:46:59.559> who<00:46:59.720> lived
• Wild West um kind of portrayal of Native Wild West um kind of portrayal of Native Americans<00:47
• :09.559> we<00:47:09.720> have<00:47:09.920> many<00:47:10.160> Native<00
• :47:10.440> American Americans we have many Native American Americans we have many Native American

Keywords: 1183, house