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• So, as you can see, with the research at the top, that's UK and UL, their average tuition is coming to
• The top five demand sectors are used by KWIB for many purposes.
• The the top five demand work ready.
• That's a top five.
• That's a top five.

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Summary: The committee met to review KHEAA’s student aid programs ahead of the upcoming biennial budget. KHEAA officials outlined the agency’s role administering state grants and scholarships, emphasizing that net lottery proceeds are statutorily dedicated to student financial aid after a literacy appropriation. They focused on the College Access Program (CAP), Kentucky Tuition Grant (KTG), and KEES, and explained that the FAFSA simplification changes significantly expanded eligibility for Pell and CAP recipients. KHEAA said the General Assembly’s additional funding this biennium allowed CAP to be fully funded, and that FY25 spending for CAP reached about $232 million for roughly 72,000 students, up from about 55,000 recipients the prior year. Officials said they are watching current-year application trends closely and expect a clearer funding picture by late fall as awards are actually disbursed and enrollment data comes in. Members asked about how CAP eligibility works, the difference between applicants and recipients, and whether KTG is tied to Pell eligibility. KHEAA explained that CAP is essentially aligned with Pell eligibility, while KTG uses a different need formula and is limited to private colleges in Kentucky. They also noted that schools verify final eligibility after KHEAA’s initial review of application data. Questions about the FAFSA simplification act and federal changes led KHEAA to say they do not expect major effects on state grant and scholarship programs, though federal student loan changes may affect students, especially at the graduate level. The committee also discussed KEES, which KHEAA said has been fully funded since its creation, and dual credit/work-ready scholarships. KHEAA reported that dual credit participation continues to grow and that FY25 spending for dual credit and Work Ready Kentucky totaled about $26.4 million, compared with a $13.1 million appropriation, with transfers from Work Ready used to keep dual credit fully funded. Officials said they will seek growth funding for dual credit in the next budget because the program has expanded and now includes the work-ready component under one statute. Members asked about transferability of dual credit courses and whether students actually use the credits toward degrees; KHEAA said it does not have hard data on every credit’s transfer, but it is seeing positive trends in bachelor’s completion and more high school graduates earning associate degrees. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes.

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• Add it all up together for the HUT fund, that's about a $1.9 billion gap on top of existing revenues,
• Add it all up together for the HUT fund, that's about a $1.9 billion gap on top of existing revenues,
• gap on top of existing revenues<00:10:09.000> so<00:10:09.600> would<00:10:09.800>
• currently the other states at the top currently the other states at the top tend<00:14:24.959>
• On the question about other programs, I can't think off the top of my head that there's a comparable

Bills: HF1167, HF1242

Keywords: Northern Lights Express, NLX, Minneapolis-Duluth rail, passenger rail, intercity passenger rail, high-speed rail, Duluth, Minneapolis, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Council, transportation funding, rail appropriation, general fund, trunk highway fund, rail project cancellation, infrastructure spending, commercial driver training, CDL, financial assistance

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• Their typical water and sewer is $64, and with the $25 on top of that, they're at $89.
• <00:20:09.200> of<00:20:09.400> that $64 and with the 25 on top of that $64 and with
• the 25 on top of that they're<00:20:10.000> at<00:20:10.640> the they're at the they're
• It's a top priority. It's located in Duluth, right in my district, on the beautiful Lake Superior.
• <00:40:33.319> Line region um just really quick Top Line region um just really quick Top Line

Bills: HF458, HF459, HF461, HF449, HF450, HF965, HF1280, HF612, HF615, HF616, HF622, HF650, HF651, HF1045, HF972, HF851, HF644, HF1050

Keywords: HF458, Henderson, water treatment facility, drinking water, municipal water, public infrastructure, capital investment, state bonds, bonding bill, Public Facilities Authority, water distribution system, well connection, local government grant, Minnesota capital budget, HF459, Carver levee, City of Carver, levee restoration, flood control, flood mitigation

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• just a throwaway line, but it's a very important one because it's about setting the right tone at the top
• and striking the appropriate the top and striking the appropriate balance<00:03:26.879> between
• He returned to the idea of tone at the top and said that, from the nonprofit side, the vast majority
• directors or CF or you know the top directors or CF or you know the top people<00:06:31.360>
• notion too about um the tone at the top notion too about um the tone at the top and<00:08:31.680

Keywords: 1183, house

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• <00:41:09.160> know,<00:41:09.240> in<00:41:09.280> the Hampshire comes in top
• , you know, in the Hampshire comes in top, you know, in the top<00:41:09.600> five<00:41:09.880
• <00:41:11.040> So, top five or sometimes the top one.
• So, top five or sometimes the top one.
• off the off the top. off the off the top.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The top is an image from our factory of an enclosure, and at the bottom are several enclosures at a test
• The top is an image from our factory of an enclosure, and at the bottom are several enclosures at a test
• Uh the top<00:04:42.479> is<00:04:42.639> an<00:04:42.800> image<00:04:43.040>
• is an image from our factory of an top is an image from our factory of an enclosure<00:04:45.680>
• I have a question for him. and um energy is is top of mind for a and um energy is is top of mind for

Bills: HF4059, HF76

Keywords: climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, financing, sustainability, environmental policy, renewable energy, Minnesota Climate Innovation Financing Authority, earned incentive release credit, release credits, supervised release, corrections, Minnesota Department of Corrections, sentence reduction, good time, prison time, incarceration, violent offenses, murder, criminal sexual conduct, sex offenses

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• That takes us to the top of page four.
• That takes us to the top of bianium. That takes us to the top of page<00:16:22.320> four.
• The language on the<00:32:50.080> top<00:32:50.159> of<00:32:50.399> page the top
• The new language is on the top of page 15.
• the top of page the top of page 15.<00:36:35.440> You<00:36:35.599> can<00:36:35.760><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• do want to point out is that very top do want to point out is that very top Circle<00:30:28.640>
• to that<00:30:51.799> so<00:30:52.240> for<00:30:52.480> that<00:30:52.679> top
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• bubble a qualified that so for that top bubble a qualified teacher<00:30:55.639> equals<00:30
• We just look at stakeholders, and we ask the top branches of those executive directors, presidents, top

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• <00:47:54.800> 15 bottom 10 states to the top 15 bottom 10 states to the top 15 nationwide
• So again, they were the top performing in the entire state.
• So again, they were the top performing in the entire state.
• <01:38:18.960> So top performing in the entire state.
• So top performing in the entire state.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Before I entered public service, I learned from top litigators in Delaware, as well as in my birthplace
• You know, in Chancery, we have the privilege of being able to—we could just hire from the top five law
• I try to look for the top people who are scrappy, and they're working, and they're motivated, and they
• at the spacing and the size and how people in such heated, intense moments were kind of piled in on top
• The spacing, the size, and how people in such heated, intense moments were kind of piled in on top of

Summary: The Senate Executive Committee met in hybrid format and first considered two gubernatorial judicial appointments. Morgan T. Zurn, nominated to the Delaware Supreme Court, described her background in public service, the Court of Chancery, DOJ, and federal clerkship, and answered extensive questions about judicial philosophy, precedent, statutory interpretation, access to justice, AI and deepfakes, corporate law stability, civility, social media, and public confidence in the courts. Christy N. Vitola, nominated to be Commissioner of Family Court, discussed her Delaware upbringing, legal career in family law and child support, and experience with pro se litigants and high-volume dockets; she was questioned about handling family court cases efficiently, the best interests of the child, and correcting calculation errors. No votes on the nominations were taken during the portion shown. The committee then moved to legislation. House Bill 443, concerning background checks for volunteers and mentors in the Department of Education’s mentoring program, was presented as a technical update to allow DOE to continue receiving wrap-back reports and to ensure mentors undergo state and federal criminal background checks. There was no public comment or committee debate on the bill. House Bill 431 with House Amendment 1, sponsored by Representative Bush and Senator Hoffner, would allow composting of yard waste, food residue, and other organic materials to divert waste from landfills, extend landfill life, reduce disposal costs, support farmers by returning nutrients to the soil, and reduce methane emissions; it also preserves county/local control over siting and inspection. Senator Townsend asked whether composting was currently allowed, and Senator Hoffner explained that the bill would authorize it under the stated controls. No public comment was offered on either bill. At the close of the meeting, the chair noted that the bills and nominee backers had been circulated for signatures. Senator Hocker moved to adjourn, Senator Townsend seconded, and the committee adjourned without objection.

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• But on top of the EIFD, because we're not disturbing that—those are for infrastructure projects throughout
• the district and the city and already have bonds associated with them—this would be on top of that district
• California residents are in the top two consumers of podcasts in this country, with over 90% of them
• Madam Secretary, we'll begin from the top, beginning with the consent calendar.
• Madam Secretary, we'll begin from the top, beginning with the consent calendar.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Doctor Anna Dunn, that's Anna with the glasses on the top right. Doctor Francis Alvarado.
• looking for the date and wanted to share that in my report. report, but I couldn't find it just off the top
• if we did the room total Would only be about 80,000, but it's a 20,000 service slash travel fee on top
• And then the mills would be 44,000, and then there's that 26% increase on top of that So, that's 55 almost
• There's also an employer tab at the top that we don't do a whole lot with.

Keywords: 914, all

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• At the top of our agenda will be protecting those family budgets.
• I was just going to say is the one of the governor's top proposals was the childcare credit for childcare
• I was just going to say is the one of the governor's top proposals was the childcare credit for childcare
• So it's going to come down to where our spending priorities are, and that's very top of the list for
• So it's going to come down to where our spending priorities are, and that's very top of the list for

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: House Republican leaders unveiled their “North Star Comeback” budget plan, describing it as a focused effort to make Minnesota more affordable, reduce government waste, and strengthen the economy. They said the package would include a $3.8 billion tax cut proposal with one-time property tax relief, elimination of taxes on tips and overtime, childcare relief, lower car tab fees, and funding for schools through scholarship-granting organizations. They also framed the plan as a response to rising costs for groceries, housing, energy, insurance, and childcare. A major emphasis of the rollout was government accountability, especially a strong Office of Inspector General bill and IT modernization to reduce fraud. Leaders said the OIG proposal had moved out of committee and was now in Ways and Means, with a working group continuing to reconcile House and Senate differences. On IT modernization, Chair Paul Torkelson said the plan would likely use a two-pronged approach, with about $15 million for near-term needs and a longer-term fund for ongoing technology upgrades; he said many such investments could qualify for federal matching dollars. The leaders also highlighted Medicaid conformity, saying Minnesota should align with federal changes to avoid losing funding, and they discussed a property tax rebate proposal as a one-time $1 billion return to taxpayers to offset higher property taxes. In response to questions, they said many of the budget items were still moving through the process and some had not met finance deadlines, while others were already in bills. They repeatedly criticized House Democrats for blocking or delaying Republican proposals and said they wanted bipartisan cooperation to pass the plan this year.

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• One of those was the top one in Taos, on New Mexico 68 to 64.
• the fiscal year that we have the funding allocated to, and that is on page nine all the way to the top
• And that is on page nine, all the way to the top of page 10.
• So I think it's really pretty straightforward off the top and would certainly help us maintain a whole
• So maybe they pay $60 a vehicle per year for their license, and then you add another $11 on top.

Keywords: 996, all

Summary: The committee heard a District 5 New Mexico Department of Transportation presentation from Rhonda Lopez, who reviewed the district’s FY26 budget, staffing vacancies, and the status of special appropriations from 2020 through 2025. She described numerous completed and ongoing projects across the district, including roadway overlays, bridge work, intersection improvements, ADA upgrades, and maintenance projects, and also summarized STIP, TPF, LGRF, and equipment needs. Members asked about a guardrail issue near U.S. 64 in Hogback, the 5% local match for TPF projects, and the status of the New Mexico 371/U.S. 36 intersection funding agreement with the Navajo Nation; DOT said the match is secured or waived where applicable and that the Navajo agreement is nearly finalized. The committee then heard House Bill 270, which would amend the Public Works Apprentice Training Act to require contributions to apprenticeship and training programs for certain public works contracts, including highway-related work, while creating an exception where no approved apprenticeship program exists for a trade classification. The sponsor said the bill was intended to strengthen workforce development and support apprenticeship training. Contractors and asphalt industry representatives opposed the bill, arguing it would raise road project costs and duplicate existing training contributions. A motion to table failed on a tie, and a later motion to pass also failed on a tie, leaving the bill in committee. Next, the committee heard House Bill 322, which would create a transportation trust fund and transportation program fund, dedicate additional revenue sources including a portion of electricity GRT and motor vehicle excise tax, and begin annual distributions for federal matching funds in 2029. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would help address a multi-billion-dollar road funding gap, improve maintenance, and provide a stable source for matching federal dollars. Some members raised concerns about the electricity tax component, its effect on utility bills, and overlap with recently enacted transportation financing measures; others supported the concept but questioned timing and funding priorities. A motion on the bill resulted in a tie and failed, leaving the bill in committee. The meeting concluded with a District 4 NMDOT legislative presentation. The district outlined its geography, budget, staffing vacancy rate, completed special appropriations, active construction and maintenance projects, wildfire-related recovery work, local government funding allocations, and equipment replacement needs. Members asked about school district uses of local funding and the impact of aging equipment and weather on maintenance costs. The presentation ended without any formal action on District 4 items, and the committee adjourned.

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• Um, and on top of that, there are other technical aspects of this.
• Um, and on top of that, there are other technical aspects of this.
• Um, and on top of that, there are other technical aspects of this.
• Um, and on top of that, there are other technical aspects of this.
• Um, and on top of that, there are other technical aspects of this.

Bills: SB2671, SB2902

Keywords: permit processing, permitting reform, county permits, development permits, building permits, land use, construction delays, housing development, infrastructure development, county workforce, differential pay, salary incentive, performance bonus, recruitment and retention, expedited hiring, vacancy rates, permit backlog, government modernization, county mayor, county council

Summary: The Senate Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs heard two measures. SB 2671, relating to essential permitting positions, drew no oral testimony beyond written comments from the Department of the Attorney General and the Office of Planning. The chair said the bill was intended to make government more efficient and reduce red tape in the permitting process. SB 2902, relating to renewable energy, received testimony from the Division of Consumer Advocacy, the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, the Public Utilities Commission, Kauai Island Cooperative, Bright Saver, and 350 Hawaii. Supporters described the bill as a way to expand access to plug-in or balcony solar, lower electricity bills, improve resilience, and broaden access for renters and apartment residents. Several testifiers urged amendments to avoid limiting the measure to condominiums, to remove condominium board approval language, and to eliminate utility or PUC registration requirements. The PUC said registration could help with safety, linemen protection, and circuit hosting-capacity concerns, and noted that improper installation or oversizing could create problems. After a brief recess, the committee voted to recommend both bills for passage with amendments and deferred each to April 19, 2042. The recommendations were adopted without objection.

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• So it takes 14 years to replace me at all, and then you throw on top of that 25 years of practice in
• On top of that, it's harder for hospitals to get liability insurance these days.
• Top-rated hospital in the country. Good hospital, bad hospital? It's a bad hospital.
• Top-rated hospital in the country. We are seeing this as a state, and it's critically important.
• As we indicated, and I did at the top of my testimony, we'd ask you, unfortunately, to oppose this bill

Summary: The Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee considered one bill, HB 603, which would repeal section 768.21(8), the Florida medical negligence wrongful death exception often referred to by supporters as the “Free Kill” law. The sponsor argued the current statute unfairly bars certain families—especially adult children or parents of unmarried adults without minor children—from recovering non-economic damages when a loved one dies from medical negligence, while such damages are available in other wrongful death cases. Supporters, including family members, AARP, and some legal advocates, testified that the law is discriminatory and denies equal access to justice for grieving families and vulnerable adults. Opponents, including physicians, hospital and insurer representatives, and business groups, argued that repeal would increase malpractice exposure, raise premiums, worsen access to care, and accelerate physician retirements or departures from Florida. Several urged that if the bill moves forward, it should be paired with caps on non-economic damages to balance the impact on the health care system. Supporters countered that negligence must still be proven, that the law creates unequal treatment, and that existing tort reforms have not lowered premiums. The sponsor closed by rejecting claims that the bill is “jackpot justice” and emphasizing that families deserve court access and accountability. After debate, the committee voted on HB 603 and passed it 16-2. The meeting then adjourned.

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• civilization to—the mountain highs and the valley lows, the good and the evil, the bottoms and the tops
• And Patsy, looking over the top, from this view... looking in, you get to see the expressions.
• Patsy, looking over the top of her glasses—that's all you've got to do; she commands attention, and she's
• Some people say you have to go out on top. You are going out on top, so congratulations.

Bills: SB27, SB30, SB293, HB4, HB2974, HB5138, SJR36, SJR50, SJR63, SCR12, SCR39, SB2023, SB62, SB666, SB847, SB284, SB854, SB810, SB1505, SB583, SB507, SB1434, SB1772, SB2016, SB1122, SB731, SB397, SB508, SB1436, SB287, SB1882, SB393, SB1791, SB209, SB2429, SB1085, SB1975, SB2717, SB1262, SB636, SB2056, SB884, SB1200, SB1845, SB2458, SB801, SB3014, SB3013, SB758, SB2797, SB2076, SB2876, SB1640, SB1449, SB1181, SB1234, SB2926, SB2841, SB1528, SB1854, SB317, SB1250, SB2082, SB1237, SB2819, SB629, SB2608, SB1602, SB2009, SB867, SB640, SB1698, SB2680, SB913, SB1071, SB1086, SB1087, SB1483, SB1444, SB1553, SB1556, SB1703, SB2133, SB2297, SB2298, SB2622, SB2955, SB2334, SB1367, SB2044, SB2363, SB2565, SB1888, SB3036, SB3057, SB3043, SB3063, SB3035, SB203, SB2688, SB2522, SB2459, SB2655, SB2251, SB1884, SB2928, SB2566, SB2549, SB2553, SB2919, SB1944, SB1232, SB1798, SB2603, SB2607, SB2683, SB1319, SB3045, SB3071, HB796, HB1523, HB5294, HB748, HB3395, HB180, HB3171, HB146, HB5596, HB5694, HB1135, HB3225, HB186, HB1449, HB3793, HB112, HB104, HB3336, HB3520, HB3320, HB5663, HB2399, HB111, HB3483, HB4580, HB3748, HB632, HB4730, HB5690, HB5689, HB3385, HB4359, HB5381, HB123, HB5606, HB1057, HB3664, HCR141, HCR40, HCR59

Keywords: judicial conduct, judges discipline, judicial compensation, retirement benefits, judicial transparency, SJR 50, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, securities tax, transaction tax, occupation tax, financial markets, broker-dealer, stock exchange, securities exchange, trading platform, clearing agency, transfer agent, FINRA

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• On top of that, we did some really fundamentally important things in this bill, and I'll highlight two
• On top of that, we did some really fundamentally important things in this bill, and I'll highlight two
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• ><00:10:41.200> did<00:10:41.360> some<00:10:41.600> really On top of that, we did
• some really On top of that, we did some really fundamentally<00:10:42.640> important<00:10:43.200

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So right from the top, you know, Mark Zuckerberg met with Lu Wei.
• So you had meetings at the top executive.
• there are people who have moral beliefs and there certainly were but that wasn't. happening at the top
• at the executive level, and what was striking was the absence of those types of discussions at the top
• about putting consumer protections in, and saying you can't put your own product. all the time at the top

Keywords: Meta, Facebook, whistleblower, regulation, China, user data, artificial intelligence, testimony, Congress

Summary: The meeting of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism focused on oversight of Meta's foreign relations and representations to Congress. An essential witness, Sarah Wynne-Williams, a former executive at Facebook, provided testimony outlining significant concerns about the company's practices and its complicity in aiding oppressive regimes. The atmosphere was charged, with ongoing debates about the regulation of big tech companies and the ethical implications of their policies. The committee explored topics such as user data management, whistleblower retaliation, and the need for legislative measures to protect users and enhance accountability in the tech sector. A notable point of contention was Facebook's alleged cooperation with the Chinese government regarding the dissemination of user data and AI tools, leading to serious ethical implications.

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• On top of that, you're going to have to talk about folks that are actually driving, and those who have
• I'd have to look at a certain project; I don't know off the top of my head.
• As a mother, I was on top of the mountain waiting for that wind to blow.
• The stress of having to juggle the situation is, at best, their abilities, just another item on top of
• So it is one of our top priorities.

Bills: HCR7, HB1557, HB1608, HB2061, HB2201, HB2210, HB2426, HB2754, HJR165, HB2513, HCR7

Keywords: Veterans of Foreign Wars, veterans, commemoration, military service, recognition, September 29, waiver programs, toll roads, discount programs, transportation, affordable housing, land bank program, low-income households, Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation, HB 2061, Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 225, State Highway 242, Interstate Highway 69, Montgomery County