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• I grew up in Mount Vernon in an apartment one block away from what was once the Edison Technical and
• away from what was once the Edison block away from what was once the Edison Technical<00:43:11.839><
• That's why today I am introducing HR 6061, the American Farmers First Act, which would block the $20
• the 20 billion of taxpayer would block the 20 billion of taxpayer funds<02:17:53.120> from<02
• They're sick and tired of watching<03:22:41.840> Republicans<03:22:42.319> block<03:22:

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Uh, we've got, of course, this, uh, um, consensus block grant. We're going to discuss that.
• <01:52:12.080> grant available in the consensus block grant available in the consensus block
• <01:58:14.560> grant revert um to the consensus block grant revert um to the consensus block
• <01:58:53.679> And the consensus block grant account.
• And the consensus block grant account.

Keywords: 916, all

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• My olfactory nerve was severed, and as a result I will never taste or smell again.

Bills: HF3676, HF3593, HF3785, HF3774, HF4111, HF3513

Keywords: Safe at Home, address confidentiality, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, victim privacy, survivor protection, confidential address, protected address, secret address, identity protection, residential confidentiality, program participant, nondiscrimination, court disclosure, protective order, service of process, driver's license, state ID

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• And the CAS had their nerve to tell me there was a policy when that policy wasn't even relevant."

Bills: SB2901, SB2902, SB2903, SB2904, SB2905, SB2906, SB2907, SB2908, SB2909, SB2910, SB2911, SB2912, SB2913, SB2914, SB2915, SB2916, SB2917, SB2918, SB2919, SB2920, SB2921, SB2922, SB2923, SB2924, SB2925, SB2926, SB2927, SB2928, SB2929, SB2930, SB2931, SB2932, SB2933, SB2934, SB2935, SB2936, SB2937, SB2938, SB2939, SB2940, SB2941, SB2942, SB2943, SB2944, SB2945, SB2946, SB2947, SB2948, SB2949, SB2950, SB2951, SB2952, SB2953, SB2954, SB2955, SB2956, SB2957, SB2958, SB2959, SB2960, SB2961, SB2962, SB2963, SB2964, SB2965, SB2966, SB2967, SB2968, SB2969, SB2970, SB2971, SB2972, SB2973, SB2974, SB2975, SB2976, SB2977, SB2978, SB2979, SB2980, SB2981, SB2982, SB2983, SB2984, SB2985, SB2986, SB2987, SB2988, SB2989, SB2990, SB2991, SB2992, SB2993, SB2994, SB2995, SB2996, SB2997, SB2998, SB2999, SB3000

Keywords: geological subsurface characterization, groundwater, geothermal resources, environmental review, Hawaii groundwater and geothermal resources center, scientific research, non-extractive, public trust doctrine, clean energy, greenhouse gas, carbon sequestration, climate change, energy policy, Hawaii state energy office, emissions reduction, sustainable development, fare-free transportation, greenhouse gas emissions, public transit, tax on petroleum

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• These studies have shown detrimental effects on the brain and nerve function of the pups.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <03:11:24.000> that proven and tested that can block that proven and tested that can block
• It blocks all GIC. So that AA battery, it blocked that.
• It blocks all GIC. ruin the transformer. It blocks all GIC.
• These intensity, uh blocking the sun.
• 75 degrees all night because this blocks 75 degrees all night because this blocks in<04:54:04.240

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• If we put that turnback money back into the transportation block grant, just as an idea to feed back
• There was, I think, about $3 million that was set to go out in those block grant excess transportation
• And so at that point, the block grant kind of ended.
• The new funding formula is still kind of based off that original block grant, but now it’s tied to the
• But that’s kind of the history of that transportation formula, how it’s evolved from a block grant to

Keywords: 908, all

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• If we put that turnback money back into the transportation block grant, just as an idea to kind of feed
• There was, I think, about $3 million that was set to go out in those block grant excess transportation
• And at that point, the block grant kind of ended.
• The new funding formula is still kind of based off that original block grant, but now it's tied to the
• But that's kind of the history of that transportation formula, how it's evolved from a block grant to

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then received a lengthy DPI presentation from Stanley Schauer on statewide reading and math assessment data for students with and without disabilities. He explained the assessment systems used over time, the absence of 2019-20 data, and how North Dakota’s standards are set by educators. Members asked about alternate assessments, cohort trends, the apparent drop in proficiency in higher grades, and the new NDA+ assessment. Schauer emphasized that the biggest pattern in the data was the relative stability of students with disabilities, the post-pandemic drop and partial recovery, and the need to focus on reducing the novice category. He also said the state plans to revisit high school standard setting and that future data could be broken out by program, disability category, and schools using science-of-math or other initiatives. Public testimony from special education staff suggested that the flat performance of students with disabilities during COVID likely reflected continued services and intensive supports, and committee members discussed whether the current disparity goal is realistic and whether growth measures would be more useful than simple proficiency buckets. After the presentation, the committee took a short break and then moved into discussion of special education funding models. Chair Richter said members should contact Schauer directly with ideas for additional data views and noted that the committee would continue its work on funding and possible model changes. Brandon Bomback of Grand Forks Public Schools began a presentation arguing that the special education funding formula, especially the weighting factor, should be reconsidered if the committee wants a system that better reflects accountability and student needs. He said his comments were based on the perspective of a larger district and focused on the special education weighting factor rather than other parts of the formula. The remainder of his presentation was not included in the excerpt.

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• skilled at these things and they're skilled at playing communities off against each other. half a block
• away on the shores of Lake half a block away on the shores of Lake Wobegon<00:19:15.440> and
• Oh, you tried to block one time, but only one time. Only one time. Uh yeah.
• Oh, you tried to block one I've asked.
• Oh, you tried to block one time,<00:54:46.720> but<00:54:47.040> only<00:54:47.280>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• the same office park or industrial park, but if it's across the street, it wouldn't qualify or two blocks
• the same office park or industrial park, but if it's across the street, it wouldn't qualify or two blocks
• the same office park or industrial park, but if it's across the street, it wouldn't qualify or two blocks
• the same office park or industrial park, but if it's across the street, it wouldn't qualify or two blocks
• "Industrial park, but if it's across the street, it wouldn't qualify or two blocks away, it wouldn't

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• added in the author's amendment, there are a few provisions related to Child Care Development Grant Block
• , Child Care Development Fund Block Grant federal compliance.
• , Child Care Development Fund Block Grant federal compliance.
• , Child Care Development Fund Block Grant federal compliance.
• , Child Care Development Fund Block Grant federal compliance.

Bills: HF1662, HF2115, HF2159, HF1095, HF2160

Keywords: veterans, veterans affairs, State Soldiers Assistance Program, Veterans Stable Housing Initiative, MAXIS, human services data, data sharing, eligibility verification, informed consent, private data, benefits coordination, veteran housing, veteran assistance, Department of Human Services, Children Youth and Families, state benefits, federal benefits, privacy, public assistance, human services

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• .will be faced with the responsibility of filling the gap for early learning, for ensuring we have block
• of the services that, unfortunately, if this ...were to be implemented, would be on that chopping block
• Seconds in this block. Leader Maggard. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• We yield back our time in this block. Leader Driscoll, you're recognized in debate. Thank you.
• We yield our time back in this block. Leader Driscoll, you're recognized. Thank you.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• Cal Fire and other agencies are now moving to block grants.
• money, $5 million of wildfire prevention money, and gave the Southern California groups a $10 million block
• So those will be increasingly block grants to these individual... ...at one time.
• So those will be increasingly block grants to these individual sub-regions or block grants to the region
• The real big stumbling block is the parcel-level data and whether or not agencies are going to be willing

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Obviously, common themes are given the importance of this block of funding to our communities, the sense
• You’ve got Cal Fire stepping up with block grants that fund a whole range of projects across this region
• So again, instead of having 23 separate grants and projects, you’ve got one block grant. $10 million
• We need to move more toward block grants, more toward bigger, larger projects.
• So funding would be offered via a statewide block grant initially.

Summary: The subcommittee began by announcing a change in the agenda order, moving item 6 ahead of item 1 and then item 7, and noting there would be no votes taken on any items that day. Item 6 covered a proposed operational efficiencies control section for the Natural Resources Agency that would let multiple departments jointly fund landscape-scale or multi-jurisdictional projects and allow Finance to transfer climate bond funds to a lead state entity. The LAO said the proposal was reasonable but suggested the Legislature consider requiring summary notification on how it is used; Finance said it would consider that request. Item 7 focused on the 2026-27 biodiversity and nature-based solutions spending plan. Finance and the Wildlife Conservation Board described the climate bond funding for habitat restoration, wildlife crossings, public access, tribal nature-based solutions, and related work, including $111 million proposed for WCB and $30 million for Salton Sea habitat and public access projects. The LAO supported the overall approach but flagged the San Andreas Corridor Program as an area where the Legislature may want to specify geographic priorities. Members discussed the pace of Salton Sea work and whether the proposed projects would count toward disadvantaged community goals. Item 8 addressed Cal Fire’s aviation contract and staffing needs for wildfire response. Cal Fire said year-round fire activity, a larger and more complex aircraft fleet, and labor market pressures justified the proposed contract increase, including more mechanics, pilots, and maintenance support. The LAO recommended approval, saying the proposal addressed health and safety concerns. Members asked about contractor staffing, competition in the bidding process, and future technology for early fire detection and suppression. The committee then took up item 1 on golden mussel containment. Fish and Wildlife described the invasive species’ spread in the Delta, the task force and response framework, and a request for eight new positions funded by Prop. 4 to support control plans, outreach, monitoring, research, and coordination with partners and law enforcement. Members pressed the department on whether the state should fund more direct decontamination infrastructure and grants to local water managers, and on the realistic goal of containing the mussel. The chair and several members emphasized the urgency of the threat and requested an itemized breakdown of the $20 million request. The hearing then moved to a broader LAO overview of wildfire prevention and response funding, where the LAO summarized the state’s funding mix and warned that ongoing wildfire resilience funding will likely decline as one-time bond and GGRF funds are exhausted, prompting discussion of long-term funding options and the balance between prevention, suppression, and community hardening.

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• Can you just call somebody and say, "Hey, this car is somewhat blocking my driveway.
• Well, if my car wasn't blocking the driveway, now I've got to pay a tow fee, I've got to pay storage
• . >> Group 48 in a block. >> Mr.
• You're taking them up in block. Just one moment, please. Everybody take a look.
• The motion is to take them in block. All in favor signify by saying I. Opposed, no.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 1 April, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

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• Are both of those things, you know, what if I just, you know, when I'm out there block walking just in
• It's not a traumatic event then that you've blocked out of your memory? No. Okay. Thank you.
• The economically disadvantaged should not be blocked.
• Overseas military and the trans community should not be blocked.
• I feel like the phrase... ...when you meet the registrants, and in a similar law in Kansas, it blocked

Bills: HB2442, HB3697, HB4288, HB5256, HB5337, HB5362, HJR161

Keywords: HB 2442, Texas Election Code, Election Code Section 84.001, early voting, ballot by mail, mail ballot, absentee voting, runoff election, primary runoff, general runoff, voter application, election administration, county election officials, opt-out, voter choice, mail voting, ballot application, voting by mail, Election Code, size requirements

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• Midwest checker block.<00:53:38.480> Chucker<00:53:38.880> block.
• <00:53:39.440> However,<00:53:40.319> it's<00:53:40.800> well block.
• Chucker block. However, it's well block. Chucker block.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I asked him what that's about, and it's a lengthy story, but we still have people that are blocked in
• I asked him what that's about, and it's a lengthy story, but we still have people that are blocked in
• I asked him what that's about, and it's a lengthy story, but we still have people that are blocked in
• and<00:42:45.359> some<00:42:45.640> in<00:42:45.760> a people that are blocked
• in and some in a people that are blocked in and some in a couple<00:42:46.119> counties<00:42

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:05 Capitol Renovations Update 00:00:40 Damage from Recent Disaster Discussion 00:33:25, 958, all

Summary: The committee met for its third meeting of the session and received an update on the Capitol renovation project from Finance and Administration Secretary Holly Johnson and State Budget Director John Hicks. They reported the project budget remains $291.52 million, with Messer Construction as construction manager, and said the temporary legislative chamber completion has slipped into 2025 because of wiring, voting machine, KET camera, and canopy work. They outlined the current bid schedule: site and utility bids due February 27, 2025; roofing and fourth-floor structural work due April 24; major renovation bids due May 23; bid review in late May and early June; roofing and fourth-floor work beginning in late June; and overall construction starting July 7, 2025. A major focus of the discussion was the project contingency, which officials said is only $10.8 million for an older building with significant unknown conditions. They explained that earlier investigations led to about $60 million in value engineering cuts, including more than $40 million tied to unexpectedly extensive terrace damage on the north, south, and east sides. The terraces were originally expected to need only minor work, but officials said investigations showed reconstruction would eventually be necessary and could not be handled by simple restoration. They also said the mechanical equipment plan changed from a basement location to a vault under the east parking lot, and that the west terrace will still see some ADA-related work. Committee members questioned why the terrace work was not included in the current budget, whether doing it later would cost more, and why bids and construction planning had taken so long. Officials said the terraces were left out because of cost, that future work would likely be more expensive because of market escalation, and that the timing reflected extensive investigation needed to produce reliable bids. Members also raised concerns about scaffolding and the temporary chambers; officials clarified that the scaffolding discussed was for the separate Capitol Dome project, not the chamber project, and said the Dome scaffolding is part of that project cost and is expected to come down in early 2027. They said the temporary chambers are expected to be used for three sessions, through the 28th session, with a return to the Capitol planned for the 29th session, and that public tours of the Capitol would likely end around June depending on the bid results and construction schedule.

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• It tells a grandmother that she may face mandatory jail time because a school sits three blocks away.
• It tells a grandmother that she may face mandatory jail time because a school sits three blocks away.
• It tells a grandmother that she may face mandatory jail time because a school sits three blocks away.
• You know, it's several blocks to a few football stadiums.
• You know, there's a couple schools down the block from me.

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• If kids are sent something nude or something lewd, it is blocked before it can reach them.
• If kids, God forbid, send something out that's nude or lewd, it's blocked before it can reach anyone.
• /c><00:14:30.000> or<00:14:30.160> lewd,<00:14:30.720> it's<00:14:31.040> blocked
• <00:14:31.440> before that's nude or lewd, it's blocked before that's nude or lewd, it's blocked

Bills: HB161

Keywords: building codes, standardization, commercial construction, architectural services, energy conservation, federal compliance, local governance, 923, senate, all