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• I’d like you to prohibit MB-affiliated entities like CAIR from operating within Arizona borders.
• So section 19F creates new barriers. Section 19 creates new barriers to receiving mail-in ballots.
• affirmative request and, two, quote, if mail voting is authorized by law, adds new discretionary barriers
• Provisional voters already face barriers and are least likely to cure by phone or text.
• So there are barriers in rural Arizona that don't exist in the suburbs and in the big cities.

Bills: HB2009, HB2022, HCM2001, HCM2002, HCM2004, HCR2001, HM2001, HM2004

Keywords: campaign contributions, foreign contributions, constitutional amendments, public disclosure, Arizona Revised Statutes, elections, voter registration, provisional ballots, primary election, voter participation, Muslim Brotherhood, terrorism, foreign terrorist organization, national security, Islamist extremism, Congress, Arizona, domestic security, CAIR, terrorist organization

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• >> Barrier. >> Yes.
• So, the project as it's seen today is really to put the acoustic barrier in the lock itself.
• had some very specific, um, things altogether that felt a little squishy, like potentially might border
• potentially might border on marketing. potentially might border on marketing.
• The first place they discovered it after it jumped the border was near Reamer.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council met on May 27, 2026, approved the January 7 minutes and the day’s agenda, and reported no conflicts of interest. The executive director gave staff updates, including introductions of new staff member Cara Castanza and DNR liaison Jason Co., both of whom were welcomed by the council. Members were also informed about three minor easement/conveyance matters in the packet, including a small Bowser easement impact with about $1,600 returned to the Outdoor Heritage Fund, a Minnesota Land Trust easement request involving a DNR trout stream easement, and an access easement revision in Itasca County. The council also noted several upcoming dedication events and a June field tour in southeast Minnesota beginning in Winona on June 16, with visits to Whitewater WMA, bluff prairie and stream sites, and a river segment if a boat is secured. A major agenda item was a legislative session recap on the Outdoor Heritage Fund portion of Senate File 2077, the omnibus Outdoor Heritage Fund, Legacy, and Lands bill. Staff reported that all council recommendations were incorporated into the bill, which passed both chambers on May 17 and was expected to be signed by the governor. The fiscal year 2027 Outdoor Heritage Fund recommendations covered 53 programs totaling about $188.9 million, with the February forecast increasing the appropriation slightly so the final total was about $191.16 million; eligible programs were proportionately increased. Staff also highlighted a few changes made during the legislative process, including adjustments to the Roso Lake rehabilitation phase three project, the conservation partners legacy grant language, and statutory provisions affecting the council. The recap also covered policy changes in the bill: a public member term limit of eight years, with a short vacancy exception and transition rules for current members; a revised executive director hiring process allowing the Legislative Coordinating Commission to provide support while preserving the council’s final hiring authority and permitting closed meetings for candidate discussions; and an extension of the Upper Mississippi River invasive carp deterrent design deadline to June 30, 2027. Members discussed the Roso Lake amendment at length, with Senator Lang and Representative Burkel explaining that the added delay and injunction-related language were intended to address local concerns and preserve the council’s process while litigation proceeds. The meeting ended without any additional formal action beyond receiving the updates and discussion.

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• > those home to really understand what are those home to really understand what are those barriers
• to actually being able to barriers to actually being able to establish<00:14:08.880> a<00:14:
• Sometimes this support even comes from beyond our borders.
• <01:36:37.679> My<01:36:37.920> own comes from beyond our borders.
• My own comes from beyond our borders.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The meeting opened with roll call and housekeeping, including moving standing attendees to an overflow room and asking the audience to avoid interruptions. The task force then heard testimony from Allison Adams of the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, who presented statewide health trend data showing Kentucky ranked 41st overall and 44th in health outcomes, with especially poor performance on premature death, chronic disease, diabetes, and vaccination rates. She emphasized that Kentucky has the highest rates of residents with multiple chronic conditions, that diabetes remains above the national average, and that childhood immunization rates have worsened. She also highlighted major provider shortages in rural areas, noting that 43 of 120 counties meet shortage criteria and that more than half of primary care providers are concentrated in Fayette and Jefferson counties. Adams urged the task force to focus on prevention, early intervention, access to care, physical activity, and healthier school and community environments, and said the foundation is prepared to share results from its demonstration projects. Task force members asked follow-up questions about the age range for chronic-condition data and whether the diabetes figure reflected type 1 or type 2 diabetes; Adams said the chronic-condition measure spans all ages and that the diabetes figure likely reflects type 2, though she offered to provide the full report. The task force then approved the minutes from the prior meeting. The committee next turned to SNAP benefits and heard from Lisa Dennis, commissioner of the Department for Community Based Services, and Roger McCann, director of the Division of Family Support. They explained that SNAP is not only a food assistance program but also a public health and family stability tool, arguing that poor diet contributes to chronic disease and that food insecurity is linked to family stress, child welfare involvement, and neglect-related CPS referrals. They cited research showing that more generous SNAP policies are associated with fewer CPS reports, fewer substantiated reports, and fewer foster care placements, and said SNAP helps reduce risk and promote stability across vulnerable populations including children, older adults, people with disabilities, and pregnant women. They also described SNAP-Ed as the nutrition education component that teaches healthy eating, cooking on a budget, and how to use fresh produce, but warned that recent federal legislation eliminates federal funding for SNAP-Ed beginning in federal fiscal year 2026. McCann outlined the remaining SNAP outreach and employment-and-training components, noting that outreach is typically run by nonprofits with a 50% match and that employment and training funds job-skills programs to help recipients move toward better jobs and self-sufficiency. The discussion emphasized that access to nutritious food, education, and job supports are all part of improving health outcomes and reducing food insecurity.

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• She argued that the current school funding formula is a barrier to school districts with the highest
• funding formula that the current school funding formula is<00:06:04.400> a<00:06:04.680> barrier
• to<00:06:05.440> school<00:06:05.840> districts<00:06:06.440> with is a barrier
• to school districts with is a barrier to school districts with the<00:06:06.759> highest<00:06
• along the border so we have<00:49:24.960> students<00:49:25.280> from<00:49:25.480>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• six counties in central and western Minnesota, all the way out to Ortonville along the South Dakota border
• 00:32:21.279> unlawfully<00:32:22.159> at<00:32:22.399> the<00:32:22.559> border
• <00:32:23.840> uh the country unlawfully at the border uh the country unlawfully at the border
• Uh there's Borders<02:32:26.720> Tom<02:32:26.880> Hman<02:32:27.280> said<02:32
• <03:27:30.399> Protection<03:27:31.359> or ICE, Customs and Border Protection or ICE

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• if they're a permanent resident, but are not a U.S. citizen, and inadvertently, due to a language barrier
• And to the gentleman from the West District, you know, the immigrants who are coming across that border

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the previous day’s journal by roll call vote, 117-1. Members then spent much of the morning recognizing guests and groups in the chamber, including students, local officials, fraternity and sorority members, banking and county association representatives, and other visitors. The Speaker also suspended business several times to sign enrolled bills, including House Bill 2641, House Bill 2934, and Senate substitutes for House Bills 261 and 2423. The main floor debate centered on House Concurrent Resolution 48, which urges Congress to pass the SAVE Act requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote. Supporters argued it would protect election integrity and prevent non-citizens from voting, while opponents said it would create burdensome documentation requirements, function like a poll tax, and disenfranchise eligible voters, especially women, rural residents, the elderly, students, military members, and people with limited access to records. After extended debate and a successful previous-question motion, the House passed HCR 48 by a vote of 92-43. The House then took up House Concurrent Resolution 23, which calls on Congress to reaffirm state authority over elections under the Constitution’s Elections Clause. It was presented as a federalism measure, and members discussed the tension between state control and federal election standards. The resolution passed overwhelmingly, 137-0. The chamber also perfected and printed House Bill 2855, which adjusts workers’ compensation fund tax increments from 0.5% steps to 0.1% steps and included an amendment allowing replacement of attorneys in long-running permanent total cases; and House Bill 1906, which lets township counties offer annual, semi-annual, or quarterly property tax payment options. The House then recessed until 2 p.m.

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• The Star Wars franchise has brought together people from all walks of life, breaking down all barriers
• store as close as possible to its original makeup and it currently sits in Victor Heights on the border

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Border Patrol, and I was a Marine before that. My whole life has been a Marine.
• that candidate. or may not ever even end up in public office, but we don't want deterrents. and barriers

Bills: SB1065, SB2117, SB2217, SB2363, SB2533, SB2742, SB2743, SB2881, SB2964, SB3013, SB3014

Keywords: SB 1065, handgun carry, license holder, concealed carry, open carry, government contracts, governmental entity, property lease, state agencies, local government, higher education, university, Texas Government Code, Penal Code 30.06, Penal Code 30.07, Penal Code 46.03, Second Amendment, gun rights, firearms, civil penalty

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• So this is, you know, an example of the type of impact that the County Border Service Officer can have
• consumers from the illicit to the legal market, we must increase legal retail access and remove local barriers

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• student loan repayment assistance for certain prosecuting attorneys who are employed as part of the border
• childcare providers participating in the Texas Rising Star program that installs certain safety barriers

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• Because of that, there are a lot of workers north of the border who are buying homes in San Juan County
• There's, you know, so many barriers when it comes to keeping doctors in New Mexico.

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• As a matter of fact, the Everglades is a five-minute drive from my house, and my entire district borders
• Everglades Agricultural Area stormwater treatment project, the completion of a new water seepage barrier

Summary: The Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget Committee met to organize for the session, confirm a quorum, and hear introductory remarks from members about their districts and interests. Chair Esposito outlined the committee’s jurisdiction and budget overview, noting a total budget of about $7.2 billion, with major funding tied to the Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Fish and Wildlife, and the Department of Citrus. She also described major cost drivers such as Everglades restoration, water quality, resiliency, land acquisition, and rural family lands, and asked members to review agency requests in small groups later in the process. Agency leaders then presented budget and program updates. Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson emphasized department efficiency efforts, including IT modernization, staff reorganization, rural and family lands conservation, best management practices, Fresh From Florida marketing, hurricane recovery loans for farmers, and completion of the Connor Complex headquarters. DEP Secretary Alexis Lambert highlighted record investments in Everglades restoration, water quality projects, resilience grants, land acquisition, state parks, and enforcement. FWC Executive Director Roger Young discussed conservation research, fisheries and wildlife management, law enforcement, disaster response, and pressures from growth, boating, invasive species, and derelict vessels. Department of Citrus Executive Director Shannon Shep reviewed the industry’s decline due to hurricanes and citrus greening, current research and marketing efforts, and e-commerce campaigns to support Florida citrus sales. Members asked questions about citrus production declines, future replanting and therapies, rural family lands, PFOS cleanup, mangrove restoration, flooding and pump infrastructure, agricultural theft, and derelict vessel removal. Officials generally responded with updates, emphasized science-based management and enforcement, and in several cases said they would follow up with more detailed information later. No formal votes were taken; the meeting ended with the chair directing members to provide feedback on agencies for further budget review and then adjournment.

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• Others face insurmountable barriers to accessing birth certificates or other documentation.
• Others face insurmountable barriers to accessing birth certificates or other documentation.
• Others face insurmountable barriers to accessing birth certificates or other documentation.
• House Bill 1569 disenfranchises and creates barriers to registration.
• For people with disabilities, these barriers are even greater.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Um, the waiting period is a barrier. It's nothing more.
• Um, the waiting period is a barrier. It's nothing more.
• Um, the waiting period is a barrier. It's nothing more.
• <01:08:42.400> It's waiting period is um a barrier. It's waiting period is um a barrier.
• If the pressure seen in other states reaches our borders, Wyoming law is already clear.

Bills: HB0003, HB0117, HB0041

Keywords: pregnancy centers, abortion, pro-life, healthcare, women's rights, state regulation, civil rights, freedom of speech, informed consent, civil liability, coercion, healthcare rights, law enforcement, death benefits, retirement, survivor support, public safety, 916, all

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• I can quite imagine that it's much worse here with being a border state because of the closeness to the
• We're right on the border with Mexico. During the years of 2007 to 2012, I served as...
• Marijuana being smuggled across the border, and it did affect our community because at the time, what
• Numerous studies have shown that incarceration leads to barriers in getting an education, jobs, housing
• And if you want to talk about border safety, then let's talk... about that too, but what we really need

Bills: HB 28, SB 3

Keywords: hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, state health, youth protection, licensing fees, criminal offenses, HB28, public testimony, committee decorum, bill substitute, legislative process

Summary: The meeting featured significant discussions regarding HB28, where the chair outlined the plans to bring forward a substitute for the bill. The chair emphasized the importance of maintaining order and decorum during the proceedings. Members engaged in deliberations, and a number of public witnesses were invited to testify, thereby enriching the discussion around the bill. This interaction provided valuable insights into public sentiment regarding the issues at hand.

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• and a lot of business taxes do get exported because a lot of businesses have business beyond the borders
• and a lot of business taxes do get exported because a lot of businesses have business beyond the borders
• A lot of businesses have business beyond the borders of Minnesota.
• continue to serve their customers by continue to serve their customers by reducing<01:30:08.480> barriers
• <01:30:08.880> and<01:30:09.120> creating reducing barriers and creating reducing barriers

Bills: HF331, HF916

Keywords: school supplies, sales tax exemption, use tax, sales and use tax, back-to-school, classroom supplies, education tax relief, tax holiday, retail exemption, Minnesota sales tax, school materials, binders, calculators, notebooks, pencils, backpacks, book bags, local tax revenue, taxable sales base, income tax

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• 01:46:52.719> fentanyl<01:46:53.199> over<01:46:53.360> the<01:46:53.520> border
• <01:46:54.000> who grams of fentanyl over the border who grams of fentanyl over the border
• This creates more barriers instead of reducing them.
• This creates more barriers<04:04:12.640> instead<04:04:13.040> of<04:04:13.199> reducing
• <04:04:15.040> I barriers instead of reducing them. I barriers instead of reducing them.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So there's a legislative barrier, and it's not just me, a school policy, and my mom blocking the door
• c><01:41:27.520> damage<01:41:27.920> ICE<01:41:28.239> and<01:41:28.400> Border
• <01:41:28.800> Patrol about the damage ICE and Border Patrol about the damage ICE and Border
• passed these requirements for<01:42:54.000> ICE<01:42:54.320> and<01:42:54.480> Border
• Patrol agents as a for ICE and Border Patrol agents as a matter<01:42:56.639> of<01:42:56.880

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Uh, last detection was within 70 miles of the Texas border.
• Uh, last detection was within 70 miles of the Texas border.
• So, um, it's a mi of the Texas border.
• this isn't just a southern border this isn't just a southern border concern.<01:16:13.360> This
• So suddenly it moved to our hemisphere, and it's very close to our borders and close to Puerto Rico and

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• was navigating the system, it might have helped me experience a bridge to independence instead of a barrier
• I'm proud to present AB 2126, which removes unnecessary hiring barriers for peer partners in our child
• AB 2126 removes that barrier.
• AB216 removes that barrier.
• for the rule of law, and systematic dehumanization that have characterized the practices of ICE, Border

Keywords: 988, house, all