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• <00:58:09.880> could<00:58:10.039> be admission prices could be admission prices could
• But I would say that there was some regret then in the prices.
• But I would say that there was some regret then in the prices.
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Bills: HF1833, HF148, HF1127, HF1227, HF1681, HF1974, HF1106, HF1016, HF2197

Keywords: sales tax, education funding, construction, Aitkin Public Schools, tax exemption, refundable credit, HF148, use of force training, deadly force, peace officer training, police training, law enforcement, POST Board, Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training, scenario-based training, de-escalation, defensive tactics, force-on-force training, stress management, officer wellness

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• And so the price, the average price, average production numbers reflect the period from July through
• And so our revenue, so far, our price has been just a little. In February.
• higher prices.
• It reflects the North Dakota price minus the discounted North Dakota price, with deducts for transportation
• When you hold a price like this forever, to get back to even is going to cost even more.

Summary: The Government Finance Committee met with new leadership, approved the December 11 minutes, and received a series of informational updates on the state’s finances and related policy issues. The Office of Management and Budget reported the general fund is tracking very close to forecast, with revenues about $2 million above forecast and an estimated ending balance of about $397 million, higher than previously expected. OMB also reviewed balances in major funds, including the budget stabilization fund, legacy fund, foundation aid stabilization fund, social services fund, and strategic investment and improvements fund, and answered questions about oil tax revenues and fund management. The Tax Department provided updates on taxable sales and purchases by county and industry, noting Cass County as the largest county by taxable sales and that retail trade remains the largest industry sector. Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus also discussed the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act and its estimated effects on North Dakota income tax collections, explaining that the projected revenue impacts are measured against a 2025 baseline and that some provisions are temporary while others are permanent. He also reported that primary residence tax credit applications were running ahead of last year, with more than 154,000 received so far and an expectation of roughly 160,000-plus applications. The committee also heard fee-study presentations from the Department of Transportation and the Information Technology Department. DOT explained that driver’s license fees cover only about half of program costs and that the shortfall is subsidized by the highway fund, while also noting recent changes such as the blackout plate and motor vehicle excise tax distribution changes. NDIT described its internal service fund model, current billing structure, and possible future changes to simplify invoices and billing frequency. Legislative staff also updated the committee on office space needs in Bismarck-Mandan and on legislative branch space planning, and subcommittees reported progress on fixed-route transit funding and regional jail capacity, including a visit to the Burleigh-Morton detention facility and discussion of future prison bed needs. No formal votes or legislative actions beyond approving the minutes were taken, and the committee adjourned with its next meeting set for June 25.

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• California Public Utilities Commission can certify that an area has at least three compare a bowl priced
• And also that there must be a comparatively priced alternative.
• And so let me close with artificial price mandates should not threaten that choice.
• So our lowest price that we'll have, and a commitment that we made with the PUC.
• I'm not somebody who likes price setting or rate regulation. The problem that I see...

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Beasley, Senator Bell, Senator Elliott, Senator Hovey, Senator Jones, Senator Livingston, Senator Price
• Senator Stewart, Senator Woods, Senator Price. We have a six and one extension.
• >> Senator<00:09:58.000> Woods,<00:09:58.399> Senator<00:09:58.800> Price.
• >> Senator Woods, Senator Price. >> Senator Woods, Senator Price. >> Hi.
• Hi. >> Senator Woods, Senator Price. Hi. >> Your bill now has a favorable report.

Bills: SB266, SB287, SB266, SB287

Keywords: contract review, legislative oversight, state agencies, funding transparency, professional services, Sheriff, Barbour County, law enforcement, qualifications, training, executive education, Covington County, Alabama constitutional amendment, local amendment, carbon dioxide sequestration, carbon capture and storage, CCS, Class VI well, underground injection well, Underground Injection Control Program

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• And when our freezers are full, and the prices are very cheap, then they come in and buy them for nothing
• Strain, the commissioner, is going to tell you a little bit about it after, but the prices right now
• The prices right now are getting ready to be set. It's so cheap, it's unbelievable.
• this domestic seafood out of their freezers, it'll give them a better opportunity to pay the right price
• What's the price coming?

Summary: The House Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development met with a quorum, adopted the minutes from its October 3, 2024 meeting, and Chairwoman Butler noted that HCR 82 would be voluntarily deferred in favor of continuing work on HCR 77 related to a pilot program for landscaping and crawfishing. The committee then considered HCR 205, which urges the USDA to use its Commodity Procurement Program to purchase domestic Louisiana shrimp. Representative Kerner and Commissioner Mike Strain described the shrimp industry’s low prices, full cold storage, and the need for urgent federal action to support shrimpers and move product into schools, nursing homes, and food banks. Members discussed domestic sourcing rules, enforcement against imported seafood, and marketing challenges; HCR 205 was reported favorably without objection. The committee also took up HCR 188, which memorializes Congress to oppose any federal farm bill provision that could negatively affect the use of hunting dogs. Chairwoman Butler and Commissioner Strain explained that the concern centered on vague language in a farm bill section that could be interpreted to restrict hunting dogs used for tracking or field trials. Members agreed the language should be removed if it remained in the bill, and HCR 188 was reported favorably without objection. The committee then heard a presentation from Orlando McMeans of the Southern University Ag Center and College of Agriculture, along with Dr. Calvin Walker. They outlined the center’s research, extension, and academic programs, including enrollment growth, dual-enrollment efforts, 1890 scholars, JAG Stars scholarships, beef cattle and aquaculture research, viticulture, precision nutrition, and food access initiatives. They also described major facility projects, including a high-tech meat processing facility, research labs, a vineyard, and a proposed disaster-safe shelter. Members asked about butcher training, cattle genetics, and the shelter’s potential uses, and the committee adjourned after the presentation.

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• As new construction costs go up, they drive the price of existing homes up as well.
• If you add costs to development, now you're raising the price of the lot for an individual to buy and
• to development, now you're<00:02:07.080> raising<00:02:07.440> the<00:02:07.520> price
• of the lot for you're raising the price of the lot for an<00:02:09.440> individual<00:02:10.080
• of these fees actually are in the price of these fees actually are in the price of<00:10:54.839>

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• Land prices are high, and equipment is expensive. even when it's used.
• A housing development is going to buy up that land at a price you just can't imagine.
• How much is the global market satisfying the wheat market that is pulling that price down?
• It is a huge influencer of the price of wheat right now.
• What does that mean when it comes to pricing? Is that a fair statement?

Bills: HB43, HB519, HB1275, HB1592, HB2842, HB3088, HB3479, HB4163, SB823, HB609

Keywords: agriculture, finance, young farmers, financial assistance, pest control, honey production, beekeeping, food safety, local regulation, bovine producers, dairy farms, permits, bovine tuberculosis, public health, wildlife management, disease prevention, alert system, Texas A&M, white-tailed deer, public safety

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• Since then, gas prices have gone up. Grocery prices have gone up.
• The prices of groceries are up. The price of gas is up. The price of housing is up.
• The price of everything is up. The price of everything is up.
• We're raising the price of money.
• That when you buy that 30-year mortgage on an average-priced home, and I think we used an average-price

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Delaware consumers and small businesses should not pay the price for that.
• They're not building to take the prices down.
• They're not building to take the prices down.
• Utility ownership risks higher prices for ratepayers.
• The prices we are seeing, on average, locational marginal price over the last three months, March to

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on energy, public safety, and environmental cleanup. House Bill 455 would create a historic preservation license plate to raise funds and awareness for Delaware preservation efforts, and House Bill 471 would tighten rules and penalties for off-highway vehicles on shared private roads, with golf carts excluded. House Substitute No. 1 for House Bill 439, the Truth in E-Bike Marketing Act, would require clearer disclosures when selling electric mopeds and electric motorcycles so consumers understand classification, power, and licensing/insurance requirements. House Substitute No. 1 for House Bill 407, related to the Hazardous Substance Cleanup Act and brownfields, would shift funding for brownfield cleanup from the original realty transfer tax approach to a dedicated share of the hazardous substance cleanup fund and raise civil penalties for fraudulent acts. The committee also approved the June 18, 2026 minutes once quorum was reached. Most of the meeting centered on House Substitute No. 1 for House Bill 233, as amended, a large-load/data center bill intended to protect ratepayers from costs tied to massive new electricity users. The sponsor and Public Advocate said PJM’s warnings about a coming reliability backstop auction made it urgent to establish a Delaware framework now, requiring large energy users to sign utility agreements, cover their share of transmission, distribution, and capacity costs, and comply with curtailment and other protections. Supporters from environmental groups and some labor and business voices said the bill was needed to prevent cost shifts to households and small businesses, while opponents argued it was being rushed, could deter investment, and might unintentionally affect other industries; several asked for more time and clearer definitions. No vote was taken in the portion provided. The committee also took up House Bill 470, which would authorize Delmarva Power, with PSC approval, to build and operate utility-owned battery storage and spread costs across the customer base. The sponsor and Delmarva said the bill would improve reliability quickly and help avoid outages, while the chair expressed concern that the state had not yet fully studied whether utility-owned or competitively procured storage is the best model, noting a recent SEU storage study and broader policy questions. Supporters said utility storage could be deployed faster and help with peak shaving, while others urged a competitive process; the transcript cuts off before any final action on HB 470.

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• So there's only so low an actuarially appropriate price can go, and we're setting rates based on that
• In other words, if everybody's actuarially accurate, there's only so low that the price can go.
• Prices are coming down and in some cases are coming down rapidly.
• accurate, there's only so low that the price can go.
• accurate, there's only so low that the price can go.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Senator Butler, Senator Coleman here, Senator Hovie, Senator Kitchens, Senator Livingston, Senator Price
• Senator Williams, Senator Allen here. >> Senator Hovie, Senator Kitchens, Senator Livingston, Senator Price
• Beasley, Senator Butler, Senator Coleman, Senator Hovie, Senator Kitchens, Senator Livingston, Senator Price
• >> Senator Livingston, Senator Price. >> Senator Livingston, Senator Price.
• >> Second by Senator Price. Any problem using pre-filing hearing? None. Bill approved.

Bills: SB205, SB222, SB205, SB222

Keywords: appropriation, education funding, priority schools, Alabama education, State Department of Education, medical clinic board, clinic board, hospital bankruptcy, Chapter 11, bankruptcy, debt restructuring, municipal indebtedness, municipal bankruptcy, health care provider, acute care hospital, lease property, board immunity, director liability, civil liability, healthcare finance

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• <00:52:46.720> adult<00:52:46.800> license of a full-price adult license of a full-price
• And that price tag is pretty hefty.
• We were doing great price of diesel.
• "Here's where Here's the price point. "Here's where Here's the price point.
• <03:22:41.720> points and figure out what those price points and figure out what those price

Keywords: 916, all

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• Now we have Steven Price. Good. Well, how are you doing, Mr. Price? I'm sorry I'm late. I was late.
• Price, you just say your name and who you represent? My name is Steven Price.
• Price, thank you so much for the, your testimony.
• Price. Thank you, sir.
• Steven Price.

Bills: HB39, HB227

Keywords: public school finance, property values, homestead exemptions, funding allocation, education policy, HB227, kratom, Mitragyna speciosa, kratom products, kratom processor, kratom retailer, controlled substances, Texas Controlled Substances Act, Health and Safety Code, Penalty Group 1, tianeptine, 7-hydroxymitragynine, mitragynine, synthetic kratom, kratom alkaloids

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• 8 sale process affords property owners an administrative remedy if the property owner disputes the price
• There would be a discussion about the negotiated price that's on the table, how that price was established
• , and a justification for the price.
• It's hard, especially with gas and grocery prices going up.
• Our prices for groceries were supposed to diminish as of January 20th.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation held its first regular hearing of the 2025-26 session, adopted its proposed committee rules on a 5-0 vote, and reinstated a suspense file for bills with fiscal impacts over the committee threshold. The chair explained that only AB 418 would be eligible for an immediate vote, while several other measures would be held for suspense consideration because of budget constraints. AB 330 was pulled by the author. AB 418 by Wilson, which would create a clearer process and administrative remedy for county Chapter 8 tax sales, received support from county tax collectors and housing and taxpayer groups. Supporters said the bill would add transparency, due process, and a noticed public hearing for negotiated sales of tax-defaulted properties, while helping counties dispose of low-value or problematic properties more efficiently. The committee voted 6-0 to send AB 418 to Appropriations. Several other bills were heard and then referred to suspense: AB 27 by Chau, which would exclude Chiquita Canyon landfill relief payments from gross income and protect recipients’ eligibility for public benefits, drew strong support from affected residents and environmental advocates; AB 258 by Conley would increase funding for California fairs, with supporters emphasizing fairs’ emergency-response role; AB 397 by Gonzalez would expand the California Young Child Tax Credit into a broader child tax credit for older children; and AB 398 by Aaron would set a $300 minimum refundable Cal EITC benefit. The committee also heard AB 231 by Tye, which would offer a tax credit to microbusinesses that hire formerly incarcerated people, and it too was referred to suspense after supportive testimony from reentry and small-business advocates.

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• So this is a price strip that I pulled off today's world pricing.
• That means you can take less degraded rock and get more oil out of it at the same price as a two-mile
• We, at a time when oil prices were going down, the fact that we were able to get these major players
• You can go out and drill four Bakken wells or four Permian wells for that price.
• We've got better uses for natural gas, volatility of potential of price of natural gas.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee received a compliance and status update on Industrial Commission programs and the Bank of North Dakota. Staff reviewed appropriations and spending for several Industrial Commission funds and grant programs, including lignite research, oil and gas research, clean sustainable energy, grid resiliency, salt cavern analysis, and the new NDSU research and technology park grant. Members discussed the timing of reimbursements, uncommitted balances, and the structure of the pipeline capacity and enhanced oil recovery funding. The Industrial Commission also reported on its administrative budget, grant management system project, and recent leadership transitions across several agencies. Karen Tyler of the Industrial Commission described active grant rounds and the status of major projects. She said the Clean Sustainable Energy Authority approved three projects in its sixth round, with remaining uncommitted cash and loan capacity still available, though no new funding was appropriated this session. She also said the Oil and Gas Research Council approved six enhanced oil recovery projects and expects additional funding after a federal Department of Energy award replaces one project’s state funding. For grid resiliency grants, she said some projects have been funded, some commitments were returned or reallocated, and some DOE funds remain pending. She also updated the committee on the salt cavern business case study, which replaced an earlier larger development proposal, and on the NDSU research park grant, where the nonmatching portion was paid and the matching portion has moved slowly because the match must be in cash. Ron Ness then gave an extended presentation on enhanced oil recovery and North Dakota oil and gas trends. He said production remains steady, but future growth depends on infrastructure, especially gas takeaway and projects like the Bakken East pipeline. He argued that enhanced oil recovery using CO2, natural gas, surfactants, and other methods could extend Bakken production for decades, but that the state needs more CO2 supply, better storage, and updated tax and regulatory incentives. Members asked about lateral lengths, CO2 availability, pipeline impacts, and the role of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and Ness emphasized that the projects are intended to share technical learning across operators and attract follow-on investment. The Bank of North Dakota then presented its compliance report and strategic update. President Don Morgan said the bank’s mission remains to support North Dakota agriculture, commerce, and industry while cooperating with the state’s financial sector. He reviewed the bank’s main business lines: participation lending with community institutions, student loans, disaster lending, mission-based programs, and a new fintech-focused effort. Morgan said deposits are flattening, so the bank is managing balance sheet growth carefully, while still reporting improved net income and strong efficiency. He also introduced Rough Rider Coin as a bank-to-bank payment rail, not a public cryptocurrency, intended to speed and modernize payments within North Dakota’s banking and credit union system. Committee members asked about student loan eligibility, disaster program use, and how credit lines and liquidity would be affected if deposits shrink.

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• Median home prices in Massachusetts have climbed almost 75% since 2000.
• Families are being priced out of the communities they’ve called home.
• Those are communities where working families are being priced out and displaced.
• Those are communities where working families are being priced out and displaced.
• In Massachusetts, the median home price is now over $660,000 for young families.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Housing opened a hybrid hearing focused on housing production bills, with Chairs Julian Cyr and Rich Haggerty emphasizing Massachusetts’ housing shortage and the need to produce more than 200,000 units over the next decade. The committee then heard testimony on a wide range of proposals, including social housing, starter homes and the “missing middle,” accessory dwelling units (ADUs), single-stair residential buildings, permanent affordability homeownership, and housing for people with disabilities. Several witnesses framed the bills as tools to expand supply, lower costs, and address racial and generational wealth gaps. Representative Connolly testified for H. 1478 on the Massachusetts Social Housing Program, describing publicly owned, mixed-income housing financed through a revolving loan fund. Senator Feeney testified for S. 989 on missing middle starter homes, arguing for zoning changes, incentives, and affordability tools to support smaller starter homes and duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes. Multiple witnesses, including housing advocates, real estate representatives, and local officials, supported the ADU trust fund bill and the single-stair study bill, saying they would reduce barriers, support homeowners, and enable more family-sized and infill housing. Some witnesses opposed bills they said would weaken ADU reforms or add new restrictions, while others urged broader deregulation to speed production. A major portion of the hearing focused on H. 1576/S. 1010, the Homes for Lasting Affordability bill, which would create a permanent affordability homeownership program for low- and moderate-income buyers and support small developments with long-term affordability restrictions. Testimony from community land trust leaders, legislators, and housing advocates emphasized that permanent affordability can preserve public investment, stabilize neighborhoods, and help families build wealth over generations. Senator Miranda and Representative Worrell tied the bill to closing the racial wealth gap and expanding access to homeownership for Black and Latino residents. The committee also heard testimony on S. 971, which would reform the Housing Development and Incentive Program to require more affordability in Gateway City projects. The committee additionally heard from Senator Kennedy and disability advocates on S. 1004, which would strengthen the Alternative Housing Voucher Program for people with disabilities by codifying project-based vouchers and aligning the program more closely with other voucher systems. Witnesses described long waitlists and the lack of accessible, affordable units as major barriers that can lead to homelessness or unnecessary institutionalization. No votes were taken during the hearing; the session was devoted to testimony and questions from committee members.

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• On slide three, This is talking about rising health insurance prices.
• The list prices give you an idea of the cost for Wigovi, which is another GLP-1.
• , is required to report those prices and trends on drugs.
• In 2025, has prohibited pharmacy benefit managers from spread pricing.
• Try and control, reduce prices of the cost of prescriptions.

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• Yes, but in a free market system, it is likely that the market will lower prices to make these dental
• President, is this idea that dentists are going to price gouge their patients?
• This is one step to give the control back to where it might lower prices. Is that true?
• If you price yourself out as a dentist or practitioner, you will not remain in business.
• Be involved in fixing the price. It's very simple to me. I think this is a great free market bill.

Bills: SR29, SB667, SB1466, SB1942, SB1989, SB1670, SB1716, SB1521, SB1273, SB1433, HJR1032, SB1969, SB1953, SB1277, SB1287, SB1061, SB1916, SB1589, SB2178, SB1444, SB1438, SB1501, SB1873, SB1364

Keywords: chiropractic, licensure, animal chiropractic, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, licensing requirements, midwifery, healthcare, Advisory Committee, state health policy, public safety, dental insurance, health care, medical necessity, insurance claims, dentist rights, Oklahoma College Savings Plan, 529 plan, 529 savings account, college savings, higher education savings

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• Chairman Price, welcome to the committee. It's been a long day.
• Back on your bill, Chairman Price. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Senator Price, you are a master of the rules in this institution.
• It was Senator Price. I applaud him for doing what he's doing.
• I told Senator Price in the email that amended map, I should say.

Bills: SB116, SB121, SB130, SB407

Keywords: redistricting, congressional districts, Louisiana, 2020 census, elections, precincts, voting, election, political representation, 2026 precincts, demographics, Louisiana congressional map, U.S. House, election districts, precinct shapefiles, Voting Districts, VTD, 2020 Census, 2026 Precinct Shapefiles, apportionment

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• Medium price will also rise.
• Housing prices proponents think, causing prices of single families to rise, not reduce.
• /c> median home price was median home price was $510,000.<02:16:14.800> In<02:16:15.199> 2016
• Um waved all 30,000 over asking price.
• Property taxes prices are record highs.

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