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• , buy a house near the railroad tracks, buy a house near the railroad tracks, they<00:06:42.080><
• active railroad tracks.
• uh the location. uh the location.
• railroad tracks. railroad tracks.
• tracks were there. tracks were there.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Uh, we're on track, like I said, for this project to be shovel-ready in 2028.
• Uh we're on track, like I underway.
• Located approximately 5 mi east of Located approximately 5 mi east of Alexandria<00:58:23.120> and
• It's going to the city of Watertown, which is located about 30 miles west of Minneapolis.
• International Airport, which is located International Airport, which is located just<01:53:36.480

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So I do track that, but it's going to be a weird answer because So I do track that, but it's going to
• We do do some MISO-3 tracking. I don't know.
• We do do some MISO-3 tracking. I don't know.
• They're tracking them closely on our data tool.
• or off-track.

Summary: The committee met to hear presentations on dual credit programs from North Dakota higher education leaders, a school superintendent, and teachers. Valley City State University described its dual credit model, emphasizing quality control through annual teacher training, syllabus and outcomes alignment, faculty qualification review, school visits, and pathways aimed at the College Studies Certificate. Members asked about teacher employment, course scheduling, revenue, scholarships, and whether a centralized model might improve efficiency; VCSU said most instructors are K-12 employees, online offerings are still small, and centralization could weaken local relationships and choice. Lake Region State College similarly stressed access and partnerships, noting about half of its headcount is still in high school, with both online and face-to-face dual credit options, district reimbursement arrangements, and support for rural schools. Lake Region also said dual credit helps students who might not otherwise see themselves as college-bound, but reduced tuition can still be a barrier for some families. Fargo Public Schools reported continued growth in dual credit, with 50 courses offered in partnership with several NDUS institutions and a 12.61% increase in participation. The superintendent highlighted a growing education pathway, including students completing Introduction to Education and field experience, and said the district is exploring a grow-your-own teacher pipeline. He also raised concerns about inconsistent institutional processes, teacher credentialing requirements, and transfer clarity, arguing for more aligned statewide systems. In response to questions, he said AP and dual credit can coexist, with AP often better for highly selective out-of-state colleges and dual credit better for students targeting North Dakota institutions, and he described some use of Arizona State online courses in earlier rural partnerships but said Fargo is focused on local institutions. Two teachers then testified on the classroom perspective. A West Fargo anatomy and physiology teacher said dual credit has expanded access, lowered costs, and prepared students well, but agreed that foundational science courses may be more effective when taken later in high school to reduce knowledge loss before college. A Drake-Anamoose English teacher, who has taught dual credit for more than 20 years, said the program has supported many students who went on to a wide range of careers and emphasized that small rural schools rely on dual credit to provide opportunities they otherwise could not offer. No formal votes or actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• . located in the hallways behind the hearing rooms.
• Following them to a new location and robbing them.
• They follow the victim to a secondary location. A burglary of a vehicle takes place.
• The secondary location is commonly the one that executes the final burglary.
• It's going to affect how you get to your next location.

Bills: HB316, HB353, HB 1160, HB1414, HB1422, HB1443, HB1713, HB1789, HB1902, HB2073, HB2666, HB2695, HB316

Keywords: motor fuel, criminal offense, metering device, organized crime, Texas Penal Code, trespassing, school safety, day-care centers, education, trespass, public safety, utility employees, criminal penalties, assault, harassment, public duties, safety, law enforcement, driving offenses, license regulations

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• And we're tracking all of this by region.
• to<00:10:02.399> be<00:10:02.480> able<00:10:02.640> to<00:10:02.800> track
• <00:10:03.040> them<00:10:03.200> and<00:10:03.440> and we need to be able to track
• We need to make sure that providers allow reasonable access to the business location.
• They have to make sure that um location.

Bills: HF729

Keywords: human services, provider enrollment, medical assistance, healthcare, housing stabilization, substance use disorder, vulnerable adults, fraud prevention, 1183, house

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• So I think that's the best way for everyone to track what's happening is to go through.
• Representative, also, if you could tell us what page you're on to help us kind of keep track of, this
• Thank you for your efforts to keep us on track with all of the just staying organized.
• There was a data breach with the licensing board, so we can't keep track of that.
• Employers evaluating whether to locate or expand here look closely at access to health care for their

Keywords: 996, all

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• I took a corporate finance track in my second year.
• I would just like to get the committee back on track.
• I would just like to get the committee back on track.
• I would just like to get the committee back on track.
• I would just like to get the committee back on track.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• tech uses to locate you.
• She personally tries to shut off location permissions whenever she can, and tech has ways of tracking
• It's called a 580 quad track. It has four tracks. It doesn't have wheels.
• /c><03:03:55.760> tracks.
• It doesn't track. It has four tracks. It doesn't have<03:03:56.720> wheels.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House took up House File 4138, a bill aimed at limiting harmful social media features for children and requiring parental involvement for minors using platforms in Minnesota. Early on, members reconsidered and then adopted the Smith amendment (A13) after first rejecting a narrower amendment to the amendment (A18) on a 67-67 tie. Representative Bonner then offered a technical amendment (A14) to address liability and drafting concerns, but withdrew it after saying it contained an unintended drafting error and could create legal problems, including issues around data collection and rulemaking. During third reading debate, supporters described the bill as a first step to protect children from addictive social media design, online exploitation, and harmful data practices. Representative Scott said the bill would require parental consent and limit addictive features for child accounts, while emphasizing that the consent language must be prominent and that the bill’s effective date would not begin until next July. Representative Enen, Representative Feist, Representative Greenman, and others backed the measure as a bipartisan effort to hold big tech accountable and protect kids, though Greenman also noted that the legislature had not shown the same willingness to confront gun violence. Opponents and skeptics raised concerns that the bill relies on parents understanding complex legal and technical terms, that it may not fully protect children, and that it could still leave gaps around liability and privacy. Representative Leeing questioned why the bill does not simply restrict addictive features for all children and asked about parental waivers and location tracking; Scott responded that the bill uses IP address information and does not specifically address liability waivers, but said the measure is a policy choice intended to empower parents. The debate ended with broad support from several members, and the bill was presented as likely to pass, though no final vote on the bill itself was included in the excerpt.

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• These rankings are something that our board has tracked for several years and will continue to track
• We track their four-year graduation rate as well.
• This is a metric we track.
• We've also been tracking metrics around startup companies as well.
• So we continue to track metrics around those initiatives.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education heard a presentation on the State University System’s new strategic plan, SUS 30, and its legislative budget request. University officials described the plan’s five priorities: One SUS collaboration, elevating student success, operational excellence, world-class talent, and innovative research and economic development. They highlighted Florida’s continued status as the top higher education system in the nation, low tuition, strong graduation outcomes, rising median wages for graduates, and expanded use of the My Florida Future website to help students and families compare degree outcomes and earnings. Members asked for follow-up information on programs of strategic emphasis, mental health and social work workforce needs, wage data over time, and how the system supports innovation moving toward commercialization. The committee also discussed campus safety, prompted in part by recent events at FSU. System officials said universities and the Florida College System recently held a safety summit to share best practices on building security, threat assessment, and coordination with law enforcement, and they agreed to provide a report back to the committee after the Board of Governors reviews recommendations in November. Senators also raised questions about Pell student support, first-generation student success, and whether liberal arts graduates’ earnings catch up over time. Officials said Pell students are tracked through performance-based funding metrics and that the system’s accountability plans will continue to emphasize access and completion. A separate update covered line funding for nursing and health care partnerships. Officials said the $6 million appropriation was fully subscribed through 24 proposals from all 10 nursing programs, supporting scholarships, faculty recruitment, internships, simulation, and licensure preparation. They reported over 1,900 new nursing graduates, more than 200 new student slots, over 300 scholarships, and a 92% NCLEX pass rate. Senators asked about expanding eligibility for the program, and staff said that issue would be revisited this year. The Board of Governors’ legislative budget request totaled $634.5 million and included $295 million for performance-based funding institutional investment, a request to restore and increase the state investment portion to $400 million, $125 million for preeminence funding, $100 million for faculty recruitment and retention, $6.4 million for UF/IFAS extension workload, and $3.1 million for State Fire Marshal inspections. The chair noted that resources are limited and that difficult budget decisions lie ahead. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the presentations and questions.

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• Now, after several years in two different locations, we just outgrew those locations.
• Now, after several years in two different locations, we just outgrew those locations.
• Now, after several years in two different locations, we just outgrew those locations.
• <00:26:12.159> locations.
• <00:46:49.599> adjacent location is perfectly situated adjacent location is perfectly situated

Bills: HF3700, HF3982, HF3927, HF3933, HF3949, HF4238, HF4275, HF4476, HF4504

Keywords: Duluth, Lake Superior Zoo, capital improvements, funding, bonds, appropriations, capital investment, port development, grant caps, state assistance, navigation facilities, Dakota County, state bonds, park improvements, infrastructure, transportation, safety, congestion, water infrastructure, bond issuance

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• We're all on the same track with tobacco advertising and things like that.
• But we have seen an impact definitely in terms of the level of turnover within these locations.
• But we have seen an impact definitely in terms of the level of turnover within these locations.
• Same location, same equipment, same everything.
• and keeps track of when they come in and how often they come in, correct?

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy held its fourth hearing, with opening remarks from Senate Chair Adam Gómez and House Chair Dan Donahue emphasizing the committee’s broad agenda, including retail modernization, labor protections, advertising rules, sustainability, and financial resources. Testimony began with public health advocates supporting H.157/S.9 to ban cannabis billboard advertising, arguing that billboards normalize use for youth and are linked to cannabis-related harms such as psychosis, addiction, and cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. Witnesses cited research, family stories, and court decisions in Mississippi and Virginia upholding similar restrictions, while committee members questioned the scope of the state’s authority to regulate billboards on private property and the relevance of federal highway funding and federal cannabis law. The committee also heard testimony on H.175, a proposal to allow cannabis drive-through sales. A dispensary operator argued drive-throughs would improve access, especially for disabled customers and veterans, and said security and ID checks could be handled with cameras and staff screening. Committee members pressed him on how employees would assess impairment, whether drive-throughs could increase access for minors, and whether the industry should be treated like alcohol, with the witness responding that staff already refuse service to intoxicated customers and that education, not prohibition, is the better approach. Another bill, H.3982, would apply the bottle deposit law to carbonated hemp- or THC-infused beverages; the sponsor said the measure would standardize recycling requirements for products already sold in dispensaries and other markets, and members asked about container types and recycling compatibility. A major portion of the hearing focused on labor peace agreements, with UFCW representatives, cannabis workers, and Sen. Lydia Edwards supporting S.77/H.161. They said the bill would require cannabis businesses to remain neutral when workers seek to organize, arguing that unions improve safety, wages, benefits, and job stability in an industry they described as underregulated and prone to retaliation. Witnesses cited workplace hazards, wage theft, and the death of a worker at a Holyoke facility as examples of why stronger worker protections are needed. Committee members asked how the proposal differs from existing labor law, whether tying LPAs to licensing and renewal could create legal or administrative problems, and how other states handle similar requirements. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.

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• As shown on this map, the district is located in northwestern Arizona in Mojave County.
• That would be something they look at to see if that system is even tracking those keystrokes, which I
• The request from Chairman Gress is located in your packets under Tab 6, Attachment A.
• . ...include my team conducting site visits at various child care provider locations.
• As shown on this map, Valentine Elementary School District is located in northwestern Arizona in Mohave

Keywords: 1182, all

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• You're asking us to include, to fast-track. track this and put this in, but you said you weren't negating
• And we have a great track record on asset management.
• We oppose the governor's proposal to fast-track the Delta conveyance.
• Does California have the real estate locations?
• I understand you're trying to fast-track it.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• On a per-location basis, most of those buildings are going to be below $100 million.
• basis yeah on a per on a per location basis yeah on a per location<00:51:49.720> basis<00:51:
• If we lowered that total per-location limit, our capital needs would be less.
• <01:37:18.920> we're lower that per location limit but we're lower that per location limit but
• if we lowered that total per location if we lowered that total per location limit<01:37:30.280><

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Delano is located on the west edge of the metro area, approximately 7,500 people in Wright County.
• Delano is located on the west edge of the metro area, approximately 7,500 people in Wright County.
• Delano is located on the west edge of the metro area, approximately 7,500 people in Wright County.
• <01:25:13.159> on<01:25:13.400> construction the state sales tracks on construction
• the state sales tracks on construction material<01:25:14.840> but<01:25:15.000> we<01:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Districts located in areas with markets.
• Do we track any administrative salaries at all and in size of administration in districts?"
• "Um, which obviously are important issues that I think we should track.
• <00:54:03.200> But<00:54:03.440> my that I think are we should track.
• But my that I think are we should track.

Keywords: Meeting start 00:00:09 Roll call 00:00:24 Election of Co-Chairs 00:01:11 Office of Education Accountability Annual Report 00:04:41 Office of Education Accountability District Data Profiles, School Year 2024 00:23:50 Update from the Education Professional Standards Board 00:58:19 Adjournment 01:08:00, 958, all

Summary: The subcommittee opened its first meeting with roll call and procedural business, including elections of co-chairs. The House elected Representative Truett as House co-chair, and the Senate elected Senator Denine as Senate co-chair. After the organizational votes, the committee heard the Office of Educational Accountability’s annual report, beginning with Brian Jones and Deborah Nelson describing OEA’s investigations and research divisions and recent staffing turnover. On the investigations side, OEA said it handled complaints only when submitted in writing and generally opened cases only when it had enough facts to evaluate. Jones reported complaint volume declined from 805 in 2023 to 738 in 2024, with 325 in the first half of the current year. He outlined the kinds of matters OEA investigates, including school-based council issues, open meetings, board eligibility, nepotism, conflicts of interest, certification, activity funds, and surplus property, while noting that routine personnel matters, bullying, child interviews, and cases tied to litigation are generally handled locally or referred elsewhere. He also said OEA refers special education, assessment/testing, discrimination, and serious misconduct matters to the appropriate agencies, and that he did not see a need for statutory changes to improve OEA’s work, though he said cases should move more quickly. The research division presentation focused on OEA’s district data profiles and annual research agenda. Nelson explained that OEA reviews KDE-reported data and underlying datasets to verify accuracy, analyze trends, and produce reports for the General Assembly. She highlighted 2024 publications on district governance models and student achievement, and said this year’s agenda includes district data profiles, student discipline analysis, and a review of early childhood regional training centers. She also noted OEA received an NCSL notable document award for its 2023 staffing shortages report, its 10th such award. Sabrina Smith then walked through the district data profiles, which compile demographic, staffing, finance, and performance data for all 171 districts, plus statewide and comparative data. She noted changes in the report format, the continued availability of an online interactive version, and several trends: adjusted average daily attendance declined statewide from 2015 to 2024; the counselor-to-student ratio has improved but has not yet reached the statutory goal of one counselor per 250 students; the share of teachers moving from rank three to rank two has declined; special education identification has risen from 13% to 16%; and starting teacher salaries vary widely by district, with Kentucky’s average starting salary around $40,000 ranking near the bottom compared with surrounding states and the nation. Members asked about the history of the research division and whether the paper copies of the district profiles would continue, and staff said the printed versions would continue unless legislators asked otherwise.

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• We have difficulties already with having employees apply and then tracking it.
• Not everybody has that large of an accounting and HR staff, so then it's tracking...
• We have difficulties already with having employees apply and then tracking it.
• Not everybody has that large of an accounting and HR staff, so then it's tracking...
• Accounting and HR, so then it's tracking this down.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee held a Dairy Day hearing focused on Minnesota’s dairy industry, beginning with a presentation recognizing Pat and Jodi Lunneman of Twin Eagle Dairy in Clarissa as Minnesota Milk Producers’ Dairy Producer of the Year. Their farm’s history, growth from a 50-stall tie-stall barn to an 800-900 cow freestall operation, and the role of family and long-term employees were highlighted. Members praised the Lunnemans’ work, community involvement, and the collaborative nature of the video tribute. Garrett Luthin, president of Minnesota Milk Producers Association, testified on industry priorities. He said the group represents Minnesota’s 1,625 dairy farms and emphasized that dairy farmers invest in their communities and want policies that support long-term viability. He raised concerns about compliance with labor mandates such as earned sick and safe time, paid family leave, and secure retirement requirements, saying dairy work does not fit a standard schedule and that smaller farms lack HR capacity to track leave requirements. He also urged improvements to county and state permitting by allowing processes to run concurrently rather than sequentially, and he expressed support for dairy profitability and development programs. Members asked about the status of federal dairy support programs, labor mandate implementation, and the realities of dairy work. Luthin said Minnesota Milk was waiting on federal action to keep certain dairy funds in place and described labor compliance as a wage and administrative burden. Pat and Jodi Lunneman later described why they expanded their farm in the 1990s, citing labor efficiency, changing economics, and the need to remain profitable; they said they do not use robotic milkers but do use robotic calf feeders. Pat explained their double-12 parallel parlor, three-shift milking schedule, and the need to keep equipment fully utilized. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the hearing.

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• have the capacity to um to track have the capacity to um to track multiple<01:33:07.760> lanes
• We had five locations that we rolled them out in.
• Uh as I said, you that we're tracking.
• So, we'll try to get back on<01:52:41.440> track.
• on track. I will make an announcement. on track. I will make an announcement.

Keywords: 958, all

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• I want to go to his course history and I want to visually see is he on track to graduate.
• To track it effectively and utilize it as part of our school accreditation process.
• And they've been effectively implementing things like credit recovery tracking.
• We'll just continue to track those funds.
• Ahead of this is a pilot attendance tracking program.

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• education has primarily been separate, although it’s Title II of WIOA, and a lot of times these are located
• WIOA, and primarily has been separate, although it's Title II of WIOA, and a lot of times these are located
• And also for people to be—not that we're tracking people or training somebody for the sprocket factory
• I think one-stop centers are best when they are co-located where training happens, whether that's on
• All we want to do is add job location, the name of the occupation, down to a six-digit ZIP code, and

Summary: The committee heard testimony from Nick Moore, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Office of Career and Technical Education, on efforts to better align workforce, education, and human services programs. Moore argued that WIOA, Perkins, and ESSA were designed to function as an integrated talent system, but that federal and state bureaucracy has kept them siloed. He said the Department of Labor and OCTAE are working on more integrated state plan guidance, including a 2026 plan modification timeline, combined Perkins/WIOA plans, and greater use of labor market information to align training with in-demand jobs and Workforce Pell. Moore emphasized reducing overhead, cross-training staff, using common intake and integrated case management, and focusing on the “shadow labor force” of people facing benefit cliffs, child care barriers, or other obstacles to work. He repeatedly urged states to use waivers and flexibility where possible, to consolidate or streamline local workforce structures, and to hold programs accountable through measures such as labor force participation, training-related employment, retention, and cost per successful outcome. Members asked about the balance between flexibility and accountability, the role of employers versus postsecondary institutions, rural “training deserts,” state waivers, and data systems such as Mississippi Spark and Arkansas Launch. Moore said states should use technology and integrated intake to co-enroll eligible participants in multiple programs and better match people to jobs. In response to questions, Moore said some federal rules cannot be waived, but many reporting and administrative requirements can be streamlined, and he encouraged Arkansas to propose ideas for waivers or state-level integration. He also discussed the need for enhanced wage records and state longitudinal data systems to improve workforce planning and economic development. After Moore’s presentation, DHS Secretary Janet Mann and Director Jay Hill gave a brief update on reimbursement rates, saying the department had compiled more than 100 public comments, recommended holding the current rate, and was awaiting executive review; they estimated the process could take 30 to 60 days. The committee then adjourned, noting a later audit presentation scheduled for the afternoon.