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• As you know, we have uh a Minnesota.
• </c> um in Minnesota um in Minnesota and<00:15:37.120><c> in</c><00:15:37.360><c> particular</c><00:15
• And so I will just conclude energy.
• </c> network so complicated is that Minnesota network so complicated is that Minnesota has<00:44:06.800
• of Minnesota or M Minnesota<01:20:58.320><c> State</c><01:20:58.719><c> particularly</c><01:20:59.920

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c> presence Cunningham's healthy Minnesota presence Cunningham's healthy Minnesota initiative<00:31
• </c> Personnel offering people in Minnesota Personnel offering people in Minnesota the<00:36:27.079><
• So the state of Minnesota gave the University of Minnesota $8 million, yes.
• So the state of Minnesota gave the University of Minnesota $8 million, yes.
• Minnesota gave the University of Minnesota... uh, how that was used.

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• <00:37:30.160><c> pays</c><00:37:30.720><c> $234</c> Minnesota pays $234 Minnesota pays $234 per<00:37
• ,</c> if somebody charges in Minnesota, if somebody charges in Minnesota, just<01:03:07.040><c> like<
• Fresh Energy is a more than 30-year clean energy advocacy nonprofit based in St.
• </c> energy outside of transportation energy energy outside of transportation energy um<01:17:11.040>
• </c><01:17:41.040><c> of</c> sources and create the economies of sources and create the economies of

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• also other clean energy options and pairing those with nuclear.
• So Palisades in Michigan, what was formerly the Three Mile Island plant, now called the Crane Clean Energy
• The Crane Clean Energy Center, I think it's about 840 megawatts, a little later, probably 2027, and then
• X-energy.
• John talked about this: Three Mile Island, now known as Crane Clean Energy Center, has been brought online

Committee: Joint Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee

Keywords: 908, all

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• also other clean energy options and pairing those with nuclear.
• The Crane Clean Energy Center, I think, is about 840 megawatts, a little later—probably 2027—and then
• X-energy.
• So the big techs, which need energy, are investing in energy, especially in nuclear energy, right?
• Three Mile Island, now known as Crane Clean Energy Center, has been brought back online by Microsoft

Committee: Joint Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee

Summary: The meeting was a presentation and Q&A at Idaho National Laboratory focused on the state of nuclear energy, advanced reactors, and the lab’s role in testing, regulation, and commercialization. Speakers described INL’s broader mission beyond nuclear, including cybersecurity and critical infrastructure, but emphasized its major nuclear capabilities: the Advanced Test Reactor, TREAT, the Materials and Fuels Complex, and other test beds used to accelerate fuel and materials testing. They also highlighted the lab’s size, workforce, internship pipeline, and partnerships with DOE, DHS, DOD, and private companies. A major topic was the federal push to speed up nuclear deployment through executive orders and regulatory reform. Speakers said DOE and the NRC are reducing unnecessary bureaucracy, streamlining environmental reviews, and working toward a goal of having three new nuclear systems achieve criticality by July 4, 2026. They discussed the difference between microreactors, small modular reactors, and traditional gigawatt-scale plants, arguing that advanced reactors can be factory-built, safer, and better suited for data centers, military bases, remote communities, industrial heat, and other nontraditional uses. They also said the U.S. is rebuilding its nuclear supply chain, including enrichment and fuel fabrication, and that states willing to host parts of the fuel cycle could see major economic benefits. The speakers addressed questions about cost, safety, waste, and international competition. They said advanced reactors rely on passive safety features, TRISO fuel, and natural circulation, and that the industry’s challenge is often cost uncertainty rather than a precise fuel or materials limit. They argued used nuclear fuel should be viewed as a resource rather than waste if recycling becomes policy, and said microreactors should produce relatively small amounts of spent fuel. They also noted that China and Russia continue to build aggressively, with China on pace to surpass the U.S. in total nuclear generation, while U.S. projects such as Palisades, Crane Clean Energy Center, Duane Arnold, Oklo, Aalo, MARVEL, and Project Pele are moving forward under DOE and private-sector partnerships.

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• </c><00:02:06.560><c> House</c> Minnesota succeed for 14 years.
• House Minnesota succeed for 14 years.
• Minnesota. Minnesota.
• These businesses strengthen our communities and our economy.
• Minnesota business owners.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Minnesota is so far behind this.
• to our overall economy in the region.
• to our overall economy in the region.
• Minnesota has to do better.
• Minnesota has to do better.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Energy Forum.
• the Energy Forum.
• This is a bill I'm bringing for the governor that is just a government clean-up bill.
• It's a clean-up, good government bill.
• Sure, we'll clean that up.

Bills: HR91 , HR92 , HR93 , HCR44 , HR84 , HR85 , HR86 , HR87 , HR88 , HR89 , HR90 , HCR42 , HCR43 , SCR21 , HB483 , HB484 , HB893 , HB1087 , HB1088 , HB1089 , HB1090 , HB1091 , HB1092 , HB1093 , HB1094 , HB1095 , HB1096 , HB1097 , HB1098 , HB1099 , HB1100 , HB1101 , HB1102 , HB1103 , HB1104 , HB1105 , HB1106 , HB1107 , HB1108 , HB1109 , HB1110 , HB1111 , HB1112 , HB1113 , HB1114 , HB1116 , HB1117 , HB1118 , HB1119 , HB1120 , HB1121 , HB1122 , HB1123 , HB1124 , HB1125 , HB1126 , HB1127 , HB1128 , HB1129 , HB1130 , HB1131 , HB1132 , HB1133 , HB1134 , HB1135 , HB1136 , HB1137 , HB1138 , HB1139 , HB1140 , HB1141 , HB1142 , HB1143 , HB1144 , HB1145 , HB1146 , HB1147 , HB1148 , HB1149 , HB1150 , HB1151 , HB1152 , HB1153 , HB1154 , HB1155 , HB1156 , HB1157 , HB1158 , HB1159 , HB1160 , HB1161 , HB1162 , HB1163 , HB1164 , HB1165 , HB1166 , HB1167 , HB1168 , HB1169 , HB1170 , HB1171 , HB1172 , HB1173 , HB1174 , HB1175 , HB1176 , HB1177 , HB1178 , HB1179 , HB1180 , HB1181 , HB1182 , HB1183 , HB1184 , HB1185 , HB1186 , HB1187 , HB1188 , HB1189 , HB1190 , HB1191 , HB1192 , HB1193 , HB1194 , HB1195 , HB1196 , HB1197 , HB1198 , HB1199 , HB1200 , HB1201 , HB1202 , HB1203 , HB1204 , HB1205 , HB1206 , HB1207 , HB1208 , HB1209 , HB1210 , HB1211 , HB1212 , HB1213 , HB1214 , HB1215 , HB1216 , HB1217 , HB1218 , HB1219 , HB1220 , HB1221 , HB1222 , HB1223 , HB1224 , HB1225 , HB1226 , HB1227 , HB1228 , HB1229 , HB1230 , HB1231 , SB1 , SB54 , SB82 , SB87 , SB92 , SB93 , SB99 , SB104 , SB113 , SB114 , SB115 , SB123 , SB129 , SB133 , SB161 , SB162 , SB224 , SB236 , SB275 , SB280 , SB289 , SB305 , SB310 , SB325 , SB330 , SB339 , SB350 , SB359 , SB382 , SB410 , SB412 , HCR10 , HB54 , HB55 , HB67 , HB73 , HB125 , HB133 , HB158 , HB168 , HB169 , HB191 , HB195 , HB205 , HB225 , HB245 , HB280 , HB283 , HB296 , HB319 , HB325 , HB339 , HB399 , HB407 , HB448 , HB482 , HB550 , HB591 , HB821 , HB826 , HB992 , HB995 , HB1085 , HB1086 , HR15 , HR20 , HCR14 , HCR6 , HCR19 , HB861 , HB889 , HB904 , HB907 , HB908 , HB929 , HB1009 , HB13 , HB23 , HB25 , HB32 , HB41 , HB90 , HB120 , HB121 , HB122 , HB127 , HB138 , HB139 , HB141 , HB179 , HB187 , HB213 , HB247 , HB286 , HB332 , HB344 , HB357 , HB367 , HB370 , HB462 , HB505 , HB527 , HB537 , HB605 , HB680 , HB681 , HB725 , HB780 , HB782 , HB847 , HB892 , HB911 , HB916 , HB1012 , HB81 , HB134 , HB154 , HB163 , HB170 , HB194 , HB217 , HB220 , HB254 , HB259 , HB290 , HB308 , HB311 , HB360 , HB382 , HB401 , HB410 , HB417 , HB463 , HB575 , HB592 , HB718 , HB723 , HB750 , HB755 , HB776 , HB812 , HB844 , HB882 , HB888 , HB961 , HB966 , HB980 , HB228 , HB289 , HB735 , HB796 , HB284 , HB301 , HB722 , HB468 , HB546 , HB746 , HB842 , HB923 , HB46 , HB166 , HB349 , HB352 , HB436 , HB588 , HB140 , HB429 , HB827 , HB953 , HB901 , HB9 , HB52 , HB58 , HB193 , HB400 , HB570 , HB577 , HB582 , HB733 , HB747 , HB868 , HB952

Keywords: Tulane University, education, research, economic impact, healthcare, Louisiana, condolences, memorial, community service, faith, legacy, centenarian, tribute, honor, longevity, philanthropy, youth leadership, fundraising, nonprofits, physical therapy

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• </c><01:51:37.239><c> Mr</c> jeffri the gentleman from Minnesota Mr jeffri the gentleman from Minnesota
• </c> we need to build an affordable economy we need to build an affordable economy for<02:11:55.639><
• </c> yield gentle lady from Minnesota yield gentle lady from Minnesota reserves<04:16:44.800><c> her<
• </c> Health and Human Services energy Health and Human Services energy interior<04:40:45.360><c> I</c
• Minnesota seek recognition Mr Speaker I Minnesota seek recognition Mr Speaker I ask<05:29:43.680><c>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, January 3, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• , or Minnesota Cable.
• </c><00:42:17.960><c> uh</c><00:42:18.079><c> Minnesota</c> suburbs and rural Minnesota uh Minnesota
• The Minnesota Legislature has fantastic tools to regulate the economy, but you can’t reach for the unconstitutional
• The Minnesota Legislature has fantastic tools to regulate the economy, but you can’t reach for the unconstitutional
• The Minnesota Legislature has fantastic tools to regulate the economy, but you can’t reach for the unconstitutional

Committee: Senate Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> Minnesota better. Minnesota better.
• </c> the time I spent here in Minnesota. the time I spent here in Minnesota.
• 45:58.160><c> Minnesota.
• Five and a half minutes and I'm off point one yet. evening cleaning shift with the cleaning evening cleaning
• Paul, Minnesota. And the winter than St. Paul, Minnesota.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• It only requires 80%, while our clean energy laws require 100%.
• The Clean Energy Transformation Act has done an inquiry. As well.
• The Clean Energy Transformation Act has done an incredible job of inspiring clean energy development
• We have created an economy-wide tariff on energy.
• You must understand that you can't unilaterally disengage from the energy economy, the energy economy

Bills: HB2720 , HB2073 , HB2681 , SB5467 , SB5820 , SB5863 , SB5892 , SCR8406 , HB2487 , HB2711 , SB5816 , SB5919 , SB5995 , SB6278

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, cannabis, license fees, regulatory framework, revenue generation, legalization, SB 5467, water-sewer district, water sewer district, surplus property, public property sale, local government

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm the Commissioner of Minnesota Management and Budget.
• I'm Anthony Becker, Minnesota state economist.
• I'm Ona Minge, State Budget Director with Minnesota Management and Budget.
• </c> with Minnesota Management and Budget. with Minnesota Management and Budget.
• </c><00:42:38.400><c> price</c><00:42:38.800><c> shock</c> an energy price shock an energy price shock

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I think that in a global economy, in a highly competitive market, such as...
• Techs come into their clean bay on a clean vehicle, dismantle that piece, put it back in, and they'll
• Techs come into their clean bay on a clean vehicle, dismantle that piece, put it back in, and they'll
• It's been consumed there for centuries for energy and focus.
• It gives you energy. It doesn't make you feel high. It gives you focus. It gives you energy.

Committee: House Emerging Issues and Professional Registration

Summary: The committee first met in executive session and adopted House Committee Substitutes, then passed several bills by roll call vote. HCS for House Bills 1746 and 1769 was adopted and then voted do pass by 10-0. HCS for House Bill 3005 was adopted and passed 10-0 after the sponsor explained it removed a sentence requiring specific local review boards in library appeals processes. HCS for House Bills 1717 and 1643, dealing with alternative therapies, passed 7-2 with two present. HCS for House Bills 2817 and 2961 passed 8-1 with two present. HCS for House Bills 2035 and 2350 passed 10-0 with one present after a brief question about statutory citations. HCS for House Bills 1887, 2361, 1913, 2862, and 2321, a combined bill package, also passed 10-0 after members discussed digital depiction language and written victim request provisions. The committee then held a public hearing on House Bill 1914, which would change Missouri’s franchise law on warranty and recall reimbursement for auto dealers. Rep. David Castile presented the bill as a fairness measure, arguing manufacturers should pay dealers market-rate labor and parts reimbursement and that current warranty work often loses money for dealers and hurts service access. Supporters, including several dealers and technicians, said manufacturer time guides underpay warranty work, that the bill would help retain technicians, and that current appeal processes are cumbersome and time-consuming. They described large gaps between warranty and customer-pay labor times and said technicians often invest heavily in tools and training. Opponents, including the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Toyota, General Motors, Ford, and business groups, argued the bill would raise costs for consumers, amount to a large increase in dealer compensation, and interfere with existing contracts. They said manufacturers already provide a process for requesting additional time, that most requests are approved, and that warranty work remains a profitable captive source of business for dealers. Several witnesses also argued the bill would not directly raise technician wages because technicians are employed by dealers, not manufacturers, and suggested broader competition or allowing independent repair shops instead. The hearing featured extensive questioning about recall versus warranty work, labor time guides, documentation requirements, and whether the legislature should be involved in these franchise disputes.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> to Minnesota. to Minnesota.
• Minnesota. Minnesota.
• </c> to Minnesota. to Minnesota.
• Minnesota. Minnesota.
• What Minnesota and southern Minnesota.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 4949, as amended by the adopted H4949A2 and H4949A3 amendments. The bill would create a sports and events reimbursement program intended to give Minnesota a more reliable funding mechanism to compete for major sporting and entertainment events. Representative Lislegard and supporters argued that events such as the Super Bowl, NFL Draft, Final Four, World Juniors Hockey, and Olympic trials generate substantial economic activity, tax revenue, and statewide visibility, and that Minnesota has lost opportunities because it lacks a standing competitive fund. Testifiers from the Minnesota Business Partnership and Minnesota Sports and Events strongly supported the bill, describing it as a performance-based, closed-loop model that reinvests tax revenue generated by events into securing future events. Jess Graba, Cheryl Lindsey, and Dr. William Campbell emphasized community benefits beyond economics, including youth inspiration, school improvements, inclusion, and positive local engagement tied to events like the Olympic trials, the Women’s Final Four, and WWE appearances. Several testifiers cited specific figures, including roughly $71.5 million in economic impact and $4.7 million in tax revenue for World Juniors, about $74.8 million and $5.7 million for the gymnastics trials, and more than $430 million in lost economic impact from events Minnesota did not secure. Members raised concerns about the funding mechanism, especially the use of revenue that would otherwise go to the general fund or other accounts. Representative Huot said he supported bringing events to Minnesota but was uneasy about diverting general fund money and suggested stronger legislative oversight, possibly through a formal sports committee. Representative Youakim asked how the bill’s revenue capture would work and noted concerns about taking money from transportation-related accounts; staff explained that the amended bill affects seven state taxes and a fee, including motor vehicle rental taxes and the retail delivery fee, with some revenue directed to non-general fund accounts. Members also requested more information on the methodology behind the University of Minnesota Extension economic impact studies, and staff said those studies could be shared. No final vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• I am president of the Minnesota State Cattleman's Association and a calf producer from Barnum, Minnesota
• Currently, the Minnesota DNR estimates the population of wolves to be over 2,900 in the state of Minnesota
• The Minnesota State Cattleman's Association is requesting increased funding for the Minnesota Department
• Water Action Minnesota.
• Thank you for picking Minnesota and uh, welcome to Minnesota." "Thank you, Senator Oring.

Committee: Senate Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• For what purpose does the gentleman from Minnesota seek recognition? Mr.
• induced</c> the Advanced Clean Fleet and induced the Advanced Clean Fleet and induced locomotive<00:17
• </c> businesses the consumers and the economy businesses the consumers and the economy as<00:18:18.159
• </c> the private parties got back to cleaning the private parties got back to cleaning up<02:57:04.399
• </c> the way treating it down to really clean the way treating it down to really clean water<03:24:24.800

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, January 16, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• </c><00:51:43.119><c> by</c> is going now. draining the US economy by is going now. draining the US economy
• </c> state police in Minnesota. Why not? state police in Minnesota. Why not?
• energy prices, water prices are going energy prices, water prices are going up.<02:20:16.720><c> Housing
• </c> simply is not pursuing energy simply is not pursuing energy domestically.<03:27:10.000><c> So</c
• economy economy and<03:56:26.239><c> helps</c><03:56:26.640><c> us</c><03:56:26.960><c> stabilize</c

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, March 19, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• ,</c> VA medical center contains a clean, VA medical center contains a clean, private<00:47:52.800><c
• That's money stripped from families and our local economy.
• </c><02:47:00.000><c> Just</c> families and our local economy. Just families and our local economy.
• ><c> visited</c><02:47:02.080><c> the</c> weeks ago, First Energy visited the weeks ago, First Energy
• /c><02:47:38.960><c> to</c><02:47:39.200><c> act</c> Energy and Commerce Committee to act Energy and

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, July 16, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• energy independence.
• </c> companies Exon Mobile total energy companies Exon Mobile total energy shener<02:48:29.319><c> energy
• </c><02:50:07.680><c> energy</c> global leader in energy energy global leader in energy energy production
• My state is proof we don't have to choose between a strong economy and a clean environment; we can and
• American energy solutions are clean energy solutions.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 1012, house, all