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• In 2010, the United States Supreme Court ruled in Citizens United versus the Federal Election Commission
• It called on Congress to propose a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United.
• Despite our best efforts over the years, Citizens United has not been overturned.
• First to have a meaningful chance to limit the wrongly decided Citizens United case.
• Conference draft two relating to the dwelling unit revolving fund. >> Is there any discussion?

Bills: HB1800, HB1860, HB2250, HB472, HB649, HB1391, HB1481, HB1509, HB1511, HB1515, HB1518, HB1541, HB1548, HB1576, HB1618, HB1642, HB1643, HB1661, HB1667, HB1678, HB1682, HB1688, HB1692, HB1707, HB1710, HB1711, HB1713, HB1718, HB1721, HB1728, HB1737, HB1740, HB1741, HB1785, HB1801, HB1802, HB1804, HB1810, HB1815, HB1824, HB1838, HB1839, HB1853, HB1854, HB1864, HB1870, HB1881, HB1888, HB1890, HB1891, HB1894, HB1920, HB1959, HB1960, HB1969, HB1973, HB1974, HB2023, HB2050, HB2078, HB2094, HB2095, HB2104, HB2137, HB2152, HB2158, HB2171, HB2207, HB2218, HB2246, HB2270, HB2271, HB2272, HB2279, HB2282, HB2289, HB2293, HB2297, HB2300, HB2309, HB2310, HB2314, HB2319, HB2329, HB2338, HB2339, HB2344, HB2361, HB2385, HB2395, HB2417, HB2429, HB2443, HB2452, HB2474, HB2475, HB2498, HB2505, HB2547, HB2576

Keywords: supplemental appropriations, state budget, Hawaii budget, biennial budget, capital improvement projects, CIP, general fund, special fund, green fee, special land and development fund, clean energy revolving loan fund, agricultural development revolving fund, community grants, nonprofit grants, Office of Community Services, housing, affordable housing, homelessness, health care, mental health

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• And a terrible fact I will share with you is that from the very beginning, the United States has always
• units here.
• And ENRIC also has a LOTUS test bed, a laboratory for operation and testing in the United States.
• And ENRIC also has a LOTUS test bed, a laboratory for operation and testing in the United States.
• And Enric also has a Lotus TestBet, a laboratory for operation and testing in the United States.

Summary: The meeting was an extended briefing from Idaho National Laboratory officials on the lab’s mission, its role in nuclear energy research, and the federal push to accelerate advanced reactor deployment. Speakers described INL’s size and capabilities, including test reactors, fuel and materials facilities, cybersecurity and critical infrastructure work, and partnerships with DOE, the NRC, the Department of Defense, and private companies. They emphasized that the lab is supporting both commercial nuclear development and national security work, while also training a large intern workforce. A major theme was the current federal effort to streamline nuclear regulation and speed up licensing and demonstration. The speakers said recent executive orders and DOE/NRC coordination are reducing redundant requirements, shortening environmental review timelines, and aiming for three new nuclear systems to reach criticality by July 4, 2026. They argued that regulatory uncertainty has been a major driver of nuclear cost and that the administration’s actions, along with DOE’s pilot and demonstration programs, are intended to rebuild the domestic supply chain and industrial base. The discussion also focused on advanced reactor types, including small modular reactors, microreactors, molten salt concepts, and liquid-metal designs. Officials said these technologies are being developed for data centers, military bases, remote communities, industrial heat, hydrogen production, and other nontraditional uses. They highlighted several projects and companies, including Oklo, Aalo, Radiant, X-energy, TerraPower, Kairos, and DOE’s MARVEL and Project Pele efforts, and said some reactors are expected to reach criticality or operation in the next few years. Questions from attendees covered safety, public health impacts, materials and heat management, waste or used fuel handling, costs, and whether nuclear could remain competitive against other energy sources; the speakers responded that advanced reactors are designed with passive safety features, that used fuel should be viewed as a resource, and that cost remains highly design- and supply-chain-dependent.

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• United we stand and divided we fall. In the mighty name of Jesus, I pray. Amen. Amen.
• UNITED WE STAND AND DIVIDED we our sins.
• In fact, our flag says, "United we stand, divided we fall. We treasure all of humanity."
• In fact, our flag says, "United we stand, divided we fall. We treasure all of humanity."
• In fact, our flag says, "United we stand, divided we fall. We treasure all of humanity."

Keywords: Convene 00:00 Senate Message 06:11 Orders of the Day 06:59 HB 7 07:15 HB 48 17:57 HB 266 20:32 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 22:33 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 31:03 Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 33:29 ConC/Rules Report 36:49 Floor Amendments 37:57 Adjournment 38:24, 958, all

Summary: The House convened with an invocation and pledge, established a quorum, approved the prior journal, and received notice that the Senate had passed Senate Bills 18 and 132 and requested concurrence. The chamber also suspended rules to allow co-sponsorships and vote modifications. Later, the Committee on Committees and Rules reported referrals of several bills and resolutions to standing committees and posted House Bills 49, 66, 139, and 313 for future consideration. The main floor action centered on House Bill 7, relating to school bus safety. The bill would create a voluntary, violator-funded stop-arm camera program for school buses, with civil penalties of $300 for a first offense and $500 for repeat offenses, due process appeal rights, and possible registration consequences for nonpayment. Members from both parties spoke in support, including one member who described being injured after getting off a school bus. The House passed HB 7 by a vote of 78-15. The House also passed House Bill 48, which updates and modernizes statutes governing the Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy without expanding scope of practice, and House Bill 266, which adds audiologists and speech-language pathologists as eligible credentials under the Kentucky Healthcare Workforce Investment Fund. Both bills passed unanimously, 95-0. The chamber then handled motions and announcements, including withdrawal of House Bill 105, notice of several committee meetings, and a resolution recognizing the last day of February as a day to honor Black women; that resolution was introduced and discussed but no final vote was taken in the transcript. The House adjourned until 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

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• I am named after my maternal grandfather, who was a soldier in the United States Army.
• All three of my maternal uncles served in the armed forces of the United States.
• I view the Congress of the United States as the Board of Directors for the Department of Defense.
• To the Constitution and laws of the United States. Good. Perfect.
• And you've been doing that your whole career, loyalty to the Constitution and the United States?

Keywords: national security, nuclear energy, Department of Defense, military readiness, public commentary, nominations

Summary: The meeting convened with a focus on the scrutiny of various nominations and their implications for national security. Mr. Brandon Williams was nominated as the Undersecretary of Energy for Nuclear Security, drawing attention to the pressing need to modernize the U.S. nuclear arsenal amid growing threats from other countries. This was echoed in discussions led by committee members who expressed concern over military readiness and the management of military installations, with emphasis on ensuring accountability within the Department of Defense. Public commentary was notably supportive of the nominations, although some concerns were raised regarding the administration's broader strategies.

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• I'm the director of the Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit, and I'm here on behalf of the University of
• <00:33:51.919> and<00:33:52.159> I'm Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit and I'm Pacific
• Cooperative Studies Unit and I'm here<00:33:52.559> on<00:33:52.799> behalf<00:33:53.039
• Unit of the University<00:49:06.319> of<00:49:06.400> Hawaii<00:49:06.720> at<00
• This is HCR 27 and HR 26, requesting Hawaii’s congressional delegation to petition the United States

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• And it will help out international gangs that are moving fentanyl into the United States.
• For example, the bill does not authorize the United States to enforce our existing sanctions when North
• As the world modernizes its payment systems, the United States can't be left behind.
• There is a bill to be done that could get wide support in the United States Senate.
• Throughout the world, powers are trying to displace the United States economically and the dollar as

Bills: SB875

Keywords: banking regulation, federal agencies, reputational risk, financial services, supervision, FIRM Act, bank supervision, depository institutions, federal banking agencies, FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve, NCUA, CFPB, credit unions, Operation Choke Point, financial discrimination, safety and soundness, supervisory guidance, examination manual

Summary: This meeting focused on the markup of the Genius Act and the FIRM Act, two significant pieces of legislation addressing stablecoin regulation and the financial industry's regulatory framework. The Chairman noted the importance of providing clarity to the digital asset community and protecting American consumers, while also promoting innovation and competition within the financial sector. Members of both parties expressed varying viewpoints, with some highlighting concerns related to national security and the potential risks associated with stablecoins.

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• By the way, United States is the does.
• <05:45:17.760> over<05:45:18.000> a United States in over 100 years. over a United
• to see my colleagues in the United to see my colleagues in the United States<06:07:18.558> House

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• States the U like I said the United States the U like I said the United<00:59:12.520> States<
• over 300 members throughout the United over 300 members throughout the United States<01:12:00.120
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• We brought multiple solutions to the table.” flag to the United States uh and the flag to the United

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Family Supportive Housing welcomes caregivers and children into larger units.
• Family Supportive Housing welcomes caregivers and children into larger units.
• Family Supportive Housing welcomes caregivers and children into larger units.
• These units will house over 500 kids and caregivers.
• we wait for our affordable housing unit we wait for our affordable housing unit to<01:47:55.320>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We're looking at 10,000 jobs, 3 to 5,000 housing units coming out of that as well, just to meet much
• <00:10:49.839> coming jobs, 3 to 5,000 uh housing units coming jobs, 3 to 5,000 uh housing
• So, understanding that it may make sense from a policy standpoint not to have one unit of government
• So, understanding that it may make sense from a policy standpoint not to have one unit of government
• Action allowed United Community Action allowed United Community Action Partnership<01:38:00.960>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• House File 28 pertains exclusively to data centers and would also define the capacity and time that units
• House File 28 pertains exclusively to data centers and would define the capacity and the time that units
• can be<00:02:49.360> run<00:02:49.959> uh<00:02:50.080> the<00:02:50.159> units
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• <00:10:24.600> we through the local government unit we through the local government unit we

Keywords: 1183, house

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• How many bargaining units do you work with for human services?
• They are complex. ...various bargaining units in coming to terms with the various bargaining units and
• How many bargaining units do you work with for human services?
• How many bargaining units do you work with for human services?
• How many bargaining units do you work with for human services?

Keywords: 1183, house

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• <00:39:47.319> and eight units or rehabbing eight units and eight units or rehabbing eight
• On page five, we’ll start with the administration unit.
• that interact with our Municipal units that interact with our Municipal units of<01:06:05.720>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority officials, led by Executive Director Rob Dapice, briefed legislators on the agency’s structure and funding. They explained that the authority is created by state law but is not a state agency, its debt is not state debt, and it is governed by a board appointed by the governor and approved by the Executive Council. The discussion focused on the Affordable Housing Fund and the lead paint hazard remediation fund, including how state appropriations and federal resources are combined to finance affordable rental housing and lead abatement work. Dapice said the Affordable Housing Fund is used as gap financing for multifamily affordable housing projects, typically alongside federal tax credits and tax-exempt bonds, and that state dollars leverage roughly 2:1 to 10:1 in additional federal and private investment, averaging about 4:1. He said the fund has received historic appropriations in recent budgets, including $30 million over the last two biennial budgets and an annual $5 million set-aside from the real estate transfer tax. He also said the fund is usually structured as 0% interest, deferred loans rather than grants, with repayments returning to the fund if projects generate cash flow. Members asked about rents, oversight, staffing, revenues, and whether the programs had added positions. Dapice said affordability restrictions generally last 30 to 99 years, rents are tied to income limits and capped so tenants pay no more than 30% of income, and compliance staff inspect properties regularly to verify income eligibility and rent limits. He said the organization has about 130 to 135 employees, down from about 145, with no new positions added because of the appropriations. He estimated total revenues at roughly $300 million, with administrative budget around $22 million, much of it pass-through grant money. On lead paint remediation, he said the state first appropriated $6 million in 2019, plus $1 million in ARPA funds, and that the program has cleared more than 500 units. He said the federal grant program is not annual or predictable, with a recent award of about $7.75 million, and that the maximum federal grant per unit is $177,000, typically paired with up to $100,000 in state loan support. He also noted that the program can address homes before a child is poisoned if lead hazards are identified, but that cases involving an already exposed child are a higher priority. No votes or formal actions were taken.

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• Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation
• The founders believed in the words of Alexander Hamilton that it fell to the United States of America
• The United States was founded to be that last best hope on Earth.
• The United States was founded to be that last best hope on Earth, to be the country that would, once
• God bless the free state of Florida, and God bless these United States of America.

Summary: The Florida House and Senate met in joint session to receive the Governor’s annual message. After opening formalities, prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the appointment of a committee to notify the Governor that the Legislature was ready, the chamber recognized special guests and then received Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis. In his address, the Governor reviewed what he described as seven years of major accomplishments in Florida, emphasizing fiscal restraint, tax relief, economic growth, education reforms, environmental restoration, disaster response, public safety, and immigration enforcement. He highlighted a larger rainy day fund, reduced debt, record job and business growth, universal school choice, higher teacher pay, Hope Florida, Everglades restoration, stronger hurricane response, and tougher laws on crime and illegal immigration. He also warned about property tax burdens, called for a constitutional path to property tax relief, urged informed consent in medical policy, and raised concerns about artificial intelligence. The Governor pointed to several bills already filed and urged lawmakers to send him legislation eliminating DEI in local government, further discouraging illegal immigration, expanding Second Amendment rights, and blocking the spread of Sharia law. He closed by asking the Legislature to continue advancing his agenda. After the address, the joint session voted to dissolve.

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• certain deposits placed in escrow in connection with the purchase or reservation of a condominium unit
• Presently in Texas, an earnest money deposit made by a purchaser for the purchase of a condominium unit
• Um, around the United States and Canada for 48 years. We've been in Texas for 7 years.
• I've put 319 units in what's, what would have been a single family lot in any other neighborhood.
• I provided 20 affordable housing units.

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• certain deposits placed in escrow in connection with the purchase or reservation of a condominium unit
• An earnest money deposit made by a purchaser for the purchase of a condominium unit must be held in an
• Developer that's been developing condos around the United States and Canada for years.
• Units and lower-cost housing; and that's one tool to help solve our housing and affordability crisis
• I provided 20 affordable housing units that was a $6 million subsidy for the affordable housing units

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• And that message shall be that Florida is united and stronger than ever before because the members of
• For the past two years, Florida's economy has ranked number one in these United States.
• Our state has among the lowest per capita state debts in all of the United States.
• Our state has among the lowest per capita state debts in all of the United States of America.
• Florida has the lowest in-state tuition in the entire United States of America.

Summary: The Florida House and Senate met in joint session to open the 2025 legislative session, receiving the Florida Cabinet, the Florida Supreme Court, and then Governor Ron DeSantis. The session included a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a motion to appoint a committee to notify the governor that the joint session was ready to receive his message. The committee was appointed, the governor was introduced, and the joint session recessed until his arrival. In his address, Governor DeSantis highlighted Florida’s economic performance, low unemployment, business growth, tourism, and insurance reforms, and urged further action on property insurance, the My Safe Florida Home program, and tax relief. He also called for continued immigration enforcement, praised school choice and teacher pay initiatives, defended higher education reforms, and discussed Hope Florida, hurricane recovery, environmental restoration, and infrastructure. He specifically urged lawmakers to address petition fraud and the constitutional amendment process, condominium reform, and stronger Second Amendment protections. The governor also reviewed prior legislative accomplishments, including tax cuts, parental rights and education measures, anti-DEI actions, law enforcement bonuses, and other conservative policy changes. He thanked legislative leaders and cabinet officials, encouraged continued cooperation over the next 60-day session, and closed by urging lawmakers to build on Florida’s record of productivity. After the governor departed, the joint session voted to dissolve.

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• The Citizens United decision of 2010 ruled that corporations have the same rights as people, including
• Since Citizens United, dark money has flooded all levels of government.
• to find ways to address the unlimited spending, especially by corporations, unleashed by Citizens United
• to find ways to address the unlimited spending, especially by corporations unleashed by Citizens United
• Under those circumstances, this is a reasonable bill to affirm the limits found in our United States

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Pledge of Allegiance: To the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
• There is a list of branches to include the United States Army Reserve, but it does not include the other
• I do honor guard on Tuesdays up at the cemetery in Winch Unit.
• I was a reservist, proud United States Air Force Reservist out of Westover. I served for 10 years.
• I had 235 soldiers in a unit, a single unit, the size of most battalions.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs held its fourth public hearing of the 2025-26 session on recognitions, definitions, and designations related to veterans. Chairs John Velis and Joseph McGonagle opened the hybrid hearing with housekeeping rules and noted the committee’s reporting deadlines. The hearing focused on several bills honoring veterans and military-related service, including H. 3825 to include reserve components in flag half-staff recognition for service members killed in action, S. 2499 to place a State House marker honoring three Medal of Honor recipients from the war on terror, S. 2498 to add Merchant Marine recognition at veterans cemeteries and the State House and create a Massachusetts merchant mariner medal, and H. 2500/S. 2500 to have Massachusetts fly the Honor and Remember flag for Gold Star families and fallen service members. A major portion of the hearing centered on H. 3871 and S. 2467, which would update the Commonwealth’s definition of “veteran.” Testimony came from the Office of Veterans Services, veterans organizations, Public Health Service and NOAA representatives, National Guard and Reserve veterans, and Gold Star advocates. Witnesses argued the current state definition is inconsistent with federal law and excludes some service members who should be recognized, especially members of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps, reservists, and some National Guard members. Supporters said the bills would improve fairness, consistency, and access to benefits and services, while several speakers emphasized that service in uniform should be honored regardless of branch. Some testimony also urged a broader moral recognition of all who raised their right hand, while others focused on aligning state law with federal definitions and closing gaps in eligibility. Committee members asked questions about the practical and fiscal effects of broadening the definition, including how the proposed language would interact with existing federal standards and state benefit programs. Witnesses explained that the bills would remove the current 180-day and 90-day active-service calculations and instead recognize certain active service and six-year reserve or Guard commitments, though some members noted that this could create a broader state standard than the federal one. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing, and the committee concluded after hearing from the final witness and adjourning.

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• And white students from the lower quadrants or quintiles of wealth in the United States.
• Belzowski is I understand that the Navajo Department of Justice has various units.
• The unit doesn't know; they don't involve us in the process of that request.
• And resource government units.
• We had treaties with three nation states: treaties with Spain, Mexico, and the United States.