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• I grew up in a working-class family from Texas, and I was the first in my family to graduate from college
• be here today, but a new product launch in New York, platoon leader duties in Germany, and college classes
• It means that if you're a Boston school teacher, you can't live in Cambridge because your property taxes
• In the wake of World War II, and so from the vantage point of you being on the FOMC, how worried are
• Her grandfather was from Ukraine and fought in World War II, you know, actually on the Soviet side on

Keywords: legislation, housing affordability, financial regulation, public testimony, accountability, oversight

Summary: The meeting involved significant discussions around key legislative proposals, primarily focusing on various bills such as HB2 and SB5. The committee examined the implications of these bills on issues like housing affordability and financial regulation. Notable members engaged in debates, providing differing perspectives on the potential economic impacts of the proposed bills. The meeting witnessed public testimony, which included a call for accountability in government actions and oversight of current financial policies. Members echoed concerns about following through on commitments to address critical issues affecting everyday Americans.

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• That's 98. faculty members, teaching 1,031 classes, affecting 6,999 students. students being paid with
• have an average age of 30 years. years are older, and we literally still are using some old World War II
• Texas A&M University-Kingsville is recognized as a Carnegie Research II doctoral institution. U.S.
• This fall, we. admitted our largest incoming freshman class, and now have over 8,000 students, marking
• still slugging it out saying, my God, when is this class going to end?

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• <00:09:40.800> around<00:09:41.240> government property around government property around
• <00:15:01.720> tax the new blue collar working class tax the new blue collar working class
• <00:34:42.679> Melvin Beret army Sergeant First Class Melvin Beret army Sergeant First Class
• Today, I salute Sergeant First Class Melvin Morris and his unwavering dedication to duty.
• Today, I salute Sergeant First Class Melvin Morris and his unwavering dedication to duty.

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

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• This record surpasses the NCAA Division II record previously held by St. Cloud State.
• Association Class 4A state basketball Association Class 4A state basketball championship.<02:07:47.520
• His service did not end with World War II.
• His service did not end with World<03:22:37.359> War<03:22:37.520> II.
• Dick continued to serve World War II.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, January 15, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• , deserve clarity on how property tax rates are determined.
• Ultimately, the property tax issue has been a big deal at home.
• It comes at a different angle on addressing our runaway property tax.
• So, this isn't personal property taxes we're talking About here.
• This bill addresses the front end of the property tax equation, where property fair cash value is determined

Keywords: 914, all

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• the frontage of the property makes a lot of sense.
• the frontage of the property makes a lot of sense.
• The runoff from the properties, and therefore something that applies to the frontage of the property
• Every some kids can wave out of classes.
• The bill was amended in a civics class.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Port of San Francisco during the Gold Rush to the shipyards of Richmond and San Diego during World War II
• Those workers, many of them union members, helped build California's middle class and anchored our coastal
• Members, Assembly Bill 956 allows homeowners to build two detached accessory dwelling units on a property
• It is my pleasure to welcome Sacred Heart Parish's fifth grade class to the California State Assembly
• Assembly Bill 385 by Assembly Member Ramos and an act relating to park property.

Summary: The Assembly met on May 23, 2025, after a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance. Members also made several guest introductions and memorial recognitions, including tributes to labor leader Louisa Blue and a Memorial Day moment of silence. The body adopted a motion to suspend Assembly Rule 63 for certain Appropriations Committee bills, and later took up a second-day consent calendar and several resolutions. The chamber adopted ACR 68, declaring July 2025 as Parks Make Life Better Month, and ACR 83, proclaiming California Maritime Day; both received broad support. On the floor file, members passed a series of bills covering child passenger safety, student financial aid, downtown office-to-housing conversion districts, rental vehicle theft prevention, fire hazard zone reviews, medical data protections, UC admissions transparency, office-to-housing streamlining, inoperable RV removal, domestic violence and child welfare, insurance classification for social service workers, sustainable aviation fuel CEQA review, UC hiring background checks, accessory dwelling units, fish and wildlife exemptions for Sutter County infrastructure, speed limit assessments, geothermal permitting, special education transfers, recorder fee adjustments, and a BIT program exemption for farmers and ranchers. Most measures passed with little or no opposition. AB 435, which would have implemented a five-step test standard for child passenger safety laws, was later reconsidered and failed on a vote of 36-12 after the call was lifted. The Assembly also adopted the second-day consent calendar, including multiple bills and resolutions, and added co-authors to several resolutions. The session ended with adjournments in memory and an adjournment until Tuesday, May 27 at 1 p.m.

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• class I'm asking would you oppose a class I'm asking would you oppose a mandatory<00:44:46.119> sentence
• in Section A on line 19 is just mentioning a fentanyl class only.
• So I mean, I think this statute does a good job at targeting just the fentanyl class.
• I think this statute does a good job at targeting just the fentanyl class.
• One and Schedule II drugs.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Those were particularly helpful, too, because without property taxes, we had no way to build out the
• The template for a return-to-class plan that schools may use clarifies that a return-to-class plan is
• not necessary if the teacher consents in writing for the student to return to class.
• discipline class at the same time.
• Members, this bill relates to the enforcement of certain criminal offenses on school property.

Summary: The committee heard and discussed several higher education and public school bills. Senator Burwell presented SB 1242 to remove an outdated Coordinating Board approval requirement for Texas State Technical College land and facility acquisitions, and SJR 59 to create a constitutionally dedicated endowment for TSTC capital needs; both drew strong support from industry and workforce groups and were left pending. SB 757, by Senator Middleton, would create a debt-to-earnings accountability system for public college programs, with supporters saying it would protect students from low-value degrees and opponents warning it could unfairly penalize programs with long-term value, especially graduate, medical, and public service fields; it was also left pending. SB 1241, by Senator Millington, would expand acceptable college entrance exams beyond the SAT and ACT, including the Classic Learning Test, and was left pending after testimony from CLT, homeschool, and student groups in support. SB 1085, by Senator Blanco, would let Sul Ross State University offer lower-division courses at its satellite campuses in the Middle Rio Grande region; it too was left pending. The committee then took up a series of public school and higher education measures, voting several out favorably. SB 605, as substituted, limits commissioner approval of charter school expansion amendments for schools under conservatorship or a management team and was reported favorably 9-0. SB 1871 and SB 1873, both by Senator Perry, were revised to narrow teacher immunity, clarify removal and suspension procedures, require periodic review of in-school suspension placements, and align discipline rules; both substitutes were adopted and reported favorably. SB 1872, SB 1874, SB 762, SB 1962, SB 1750, SB 2252, SB 2253, SB 2365, SB 1924, and SB 37 were also considered, with most reported favorably on party-line or near-unanimous votes. SB 1750 would replace a flat charter school facilities funding cap with an attendance-based formula; SB 2252 and SB 2253 address kindergarten readiness, early literacy/numeracy, and educator preparation; SB 2365 concerns student phone use during instructional time; SB 1924 restores local citation authority for certain school offenses and adds reporting, notice, and completion requirements; and SB 37 would expand state oversight of higher education curriculum, governance, faculty senates, and compliance with state law. Other measures heard included SB 769, which would require a Coordinating Board report on barriers faced by students with disabilities in higher education; supporters emphasized the need for better data and accessibility, while witnesses suggested broader reporting on race, disability types, and K-12-to-college transitions. SB 2231 would designate a Free College Application Week in October and was left pending. SB 1878 would modernize the Josie School statute and provide formula funding and aid eligibility for Polytechnic College. SB 1409 would authorize universities to offer self-funded student health benefit plans, with Rice University and Texas 2036 supporting the measure as a way to lower costs and expand coverage. SB 2431 would require universities to give foreign language credit for study abroad programs, SB 2314 would require schools to inform students about opting in or out of record sharing for direct admissions through My Texas Future, and SB 2138 would extend the state’s anti-ESG contracting restrictions to public higher education endowments and governing boards; these later bills were introduced and left pending.

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• ,<04:12:19.520> and our students, intellectual property, and our students, intellectual property
• ,<04:12:30.239> and students, our intellectual property, and students, our intellectual property
• <04:17:42.159> and America's intellectual property and America's intellectual property and
• The CCP stealing our intellectual property is not a distant threat.
• The CCP stealing our intellectual<04:27:36.399> property<04:27:36.800> is<04:27:37.040>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Army Air Corps during World War II.
• group of Black Americans to be trained as pilots in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II
• May volunteered to serve during World War II and was selected to join the Tuskegee Project, where he
• enrolled in Harvard Medical School, graduating in 1951 as one of only two African American members of his class

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a special recognition of Dr. Harold May, an original Tuskegee Airman. The Majority Leader highlighted Dr. May’s military service and his later career in medicine, including graduating from Harvard Medical School, working in Haiti, helping develop Boston’s emergency medical services, and founding a children’s support organization. A citation from the Massachusetts Senate was presented, and the chamber briefly recessed for photos and signatures. The Senate then adopted a resolution recognizing the legacy of Senator Mock and Mr. Pachico. It also suspended Joint Rule 12 to refer several House petitions to the appropriate committees. An order was adopted for the Senate to reconvene on Monday at 11:00 a.m. Before adjournment, the Senate honored former State Representative Thomas S. Cahir, with remarks noting his long service in the Massachusetts House, leadership on transportation issues, work on commuter rail and other projects, and later service with the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority. The Senate approved adjournment in his memory, observed a moment of silence, and adjourned accordingly.

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• I'd like to ask Colonel Jerry Weldon II to actually stand, come on up here to the table.
• I had three or four classes to go. So I was a senior at UT.
• My great uncle and namesake fought in the European Theater in World War II.
• So I will start with that, okay, it really is a world-class organization.
• I walked into a world-class organization.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Nominations met to consider several gubernatorial nominees and first approved a slate of nominees left pending from the March 31 agenda. The committee voted 5-0 to favorably report those nominees to the full Senate for confirmation. Public testimony was then opened and later closed, with some listed witnesses not appearing. The committee heard testimony on Jerry K. Weldon II for the Brazos River Authority Board of Directors. Senators focused on stewardship of the Brazos River, the authority’s relationship to the legislature and the public, Sunset review, water quality and nutrient runoff, impaired waterways, and possible uses of constructed wetlands for aggregate mine reclamation. Weldon emphasized collaboration, transparency, and keeping the citizens of Texas as the authority’s primary customer. Commissioner Robert Vaughn was considered for reappointment to the Texas Transportation Commission. Discussion centered on TxDOT’s management, rural funding, population growth, project delivery, and the commissioner’s role on the audit committee. Doug McCreakin was considered for the Texas Tech University Board of Regents, with questions about legislative priorities, compliance with DEI-related state law, workforce development, rural medical education, and university partnerships. Jody Giles was considered for reappointment to the University of Texas Board of Regents, and Bernadette Carrasco Coleman for reappointment to the Texas Woman’s University Board of Regents; both discussed higher education priorities, PUF funding, compliance with state law, and student support programs. John Rutherford was considered for reappointment to the Teachers Retirement System Board of Trustees, with questions about fiduciary oversight, investment understanding, and keeping the retirement system solvent. Brigadier General Michael Boyd was also considered for appointment to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission, where discussion focused on military retention, child care, spouse licensing, base infrastructure, and grant funding for Texas installations. The committee did not take final votes on these later nominees during the hearing and left them pending subject to the call of the chair.

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• Yuri Kubo earned his astronaut class.
• After World War II, he years old.
• ,<00:43:38.000> ELELLL, languages, enrichment classes, ELELLL, languages, enrichment classes
• <03:21:18.479> of We do not create a protected class of We do not create a protected class
• in World War II. in World War II.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Certain civics classes and other things that we had to matriculate through.
• When soldiers were returning from World War II, the Texas legislature decided that they should have the
• It could be property tax exemptions, it could be a whole range of things that we've been in the building
• The American Legion has been really active since World War II.
• We put together a Partners in Education World Class Certificate Program, so our partners program, we're

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• A state fall state baseball champions and also the 2026 Class A basketball champions.
• So, but I think this is too time. defending state champs in Class A basketball.
• For the third or fourth time in Oklahoma history in Class A, Ati has three repeated.
• This is the Alomega Class B state champion girls basketball team.
• World War II broke out, and again he could not return home.

Bills: HB4248, HB4429, HB2588, HB3472, HB4317, HB3462, HB2035, HB3501, HB3127, HB3143, HB3144, HB3260, HB4321, HB3011, HB3522, HB3530, HB3940, HB3078, HB3043, HB3005, HB3007, HB3403, HB1907, HB3175, HB3986, HB3466, HB3411, HB4246, SJR49, HB3281, HB4319, HJR1086, HJR1024, HJR1087

Keywords: HB4248, hemp beverage, hemp drinks, THC beverage, cannabis beverage, intoxicating hemp, age restriction, under 21, minor possession, youth access, public health and safety, Title 63, Oklahoma Statutes, retail sales, alcohol-style regulation, controlled substances, beverage regulation, proxy advisory services, shareholder rights, financial transparency

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• Marine Corps during World War II.
• ,<00:19:55.440> and saved countless lives, properties, and saved countless lives, properties
• <00:36:04.800> Memorial Minnesota World War II Memorial Minnesota World War II Memorial Dedication
• class, and the hell with everyone else. class, and the hell with everyone else.
• <06:01:24.400> for<06:01:24.798> $123 another property in Texas for $123 another property

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• And I think that by and large, CDL Class A drivers of the United States are trained well.
• Ours is Class A CDL.
• Just four years after the camps were liberated at the end of World War II.
• No student should be stopped from learning or doing something or going to classes.
• I've had you come and speak to my classes before. We've had coffee. We've broken bread.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• The Division of Real Properties transmitted three advertisements for lease space.
• <00:01:49.479> transmitted<00:01:50.119> three of real properties transmitted three
• of real properties transmitted three advertisements<00:01:51.119> for<00:01:51.320> lease<
• So this is a state-owned property. Oh, Kentucky Housing Corporation. Okay.
• this so this is a a state-owned property this so this is a a state-owned property oh<00:23:06.080

Keywords: 00:01 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:30 Approval of Minutes 00:59 Information Items 03:34 Finance and Admin Cabinet 12:31 KY Infrastructure Authority 21:47 Office of Financial Mgmt 23:27 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The committee first handled informational reports on several bond and lease matters, including school district and board of education debt-service items, upcoming revenue bond issues in Henderson and Jessamine counties, and three advertised lease-space requests for state agencies. Members also reviewed prior lease transactions that had not been approved in November and December; the Finance and Administration Cabinet later canceled and rebid the Harlan County lease and moved ahead with the Perry County lease modification. Additional information items included a Kentucky Communications Network Authority quarterly capital projects report and Eastern Kentucky University asset preservation revisions. The committee then heard from Deputy State Budget Director Janice Thomas on four action items. She reported a $2.85 million USDA-funded renovation at Kentucky State University’s Betty White Building, a $294,000 increase for the Kentucky School for the Deaf’s Middleton Hall renovation, and a $6.1 million restricted-funds scope increase for the KCTCS Science Building Expansion in Elizabethtown. Members asked about how often the statutory 15% increase authority is used for school dormitory and cottage projects and about the competitiveness of construction bids; Thomas said bids are typically competitive but recent estimates have been difficult because of higher material and equipment costs. The committee approved the three action items unanimously and also received a no-action report on a $3.918 million Corrections project to repair and replace the KCIW kitchen drain line. Next, the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority presented seven loans and grants, all of which the committee approved unanimously. The package included sewer and water projects for Frankfort, Sturgis, Scottsville, Morganfield, Western Pulaski County Water District, and Springfield, plus an emergency $5.487 million Kentucky Waters grant for Eddyville after a catastrophic sewer plant failure and weather-related emergency declarations. The projects covered wastewater interceptor and treatment upgrades, sewer collection rehabilitation, water transmission main installation, and planning/design work, with loan terms ranging from five to 30 years and interest rates from 0.5% to 2.25%. Finally, the committee considered a $38.4 million Kentucky Housing Corporation conduit issuance for a 322-unit multifamily rental project in Jefferson County. A member asked how the committee participates in the transaction, and staff explained that it is a conduit issuance and not state debt. The committee then moved to approve the issuance.

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• Department of Education High School Diploma, and this is specifically regarding those involved in World War II
• However, that lost sunset in 2020, and we do have a number of veterans, particularly from World War II
• <00:10:59.320> Korean particularly from World War II Korean particularly from World War II
• So, the emphasis is on whether we need to clarify if it must be on school property or not.
• 01:49:35.880> the<01:49:36.040> Korean<01:49:36.360> and involved in World War II

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Education heard several Department of Education-related bills and received extensive testimony on school meals and veteran diplomas. HB 628 would restore authority for the Department of Education to issue high school diplomas to veterans whose schooling was interrupted by World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. The superintendent testified in support, explaining the authority had sunset in 2020 and describing the measure as a way to recognize veterans. No opposition or questions were raised, and the bill was left without further action in the excerpt. The committee also heard HB 1074 and HB 110, both supported by the Department of Education and the School Facilities Authority. HB 1074 was described as a cleanup measure to clarify land-related language and make the statute more consistent across state agencies and DOE. HB 110 concerned benchmarking and the farm-to-school/local food effort; DOE and several supporters, including county councils, the Hawaii Public Health Institute, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, and the Hawaii Farmers Union, said the bill would help align metrics and support the 30% local food goal by 2030. Members questioned DOE about progress, and DOE said it was working on menus, procurement, and coordination with distributors and farmers. A Farm to School representative said the current bottleneck was poor communication with farmers and the need to bring them into planning earlier; DOE said it was still figuring out the process and that island-based procurement and separate RFPs were being explored. HB 328, relating to school meals and local resource food and plant-based options, drew the most testimony. DOE testified with comments, and the Attorney General’s office suggested revisions to clarify that the bill would apply to both DOE and charter schools, to separate public and private funds if donations or grants are accepted, and to add standards if nonprofit or private entities receive public money. Supporters included HSTA, the Hawaii Public Health Institute/Farm to School Network, Climate Protection Hawaii, the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council, and numerous individuals and organizations. Supporters emphasized healthier school meals, student-requested plant-based options, support for local farms, and the 30% by 2030 goal. Some testimony urged more local purchasing and raised concerns about decentralization, while DOE said it was considering island-based procurement and separate contracts to better support local producers. No votes were taken in the excerpt.

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• Sam Gettinit, Zion Lewis, Jackson Sneed, Damaris Bird, Braylon Turner-Somerville, and Iman Pritchett II
• Recognizing the sixth-grade class from Berean Christian Academy from Katy, Texas.
• HB 3751 by Trent Ashby relates to the transfer of certain real property from the Texas Department of
• Relating to the transfer of certain property from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to Walker
• HB 3792 by Talarico relates to the identification, use, and taxation of surplus state property suitable

Keywords: 1184, house, all