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• You look at the successful areas of the Twin Cities, of the state, Duluth, Rochester.
• I work on policy issues with Mayor Reiner here in Duluth, Minnesota.
• In Duluth, for example, our large employers like Essentia or Aspirus, St.
• In Duluth, for example, our large employers like Essentia or Aspirus, St.
• In Duluth, for example, our large employers like Essentia or Aspirus, St.

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• Senator, I'll give you that one, and I promise you if either Einstein or Pastor want to testify to this
• promising uh I think promising uh planning<00:51:32.800> meetings<00:51:33.200> that<00
• Uh, but I think there's promise, and so you might look at those recommendations. state's climate goals
• Uh but I think<00:54:23.839> there's<00:54:24.079> promise<00:54:25.359> uh<00:54
• I would be remiss if I didn't think, as the state senator representing the community of Duluth, um, as

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Bills: SB8, SB4, SB43, SB1, SB2, SB13, SB6, SB10, SB16, SB8, SB4, SB43, SB1, SB2, SB13, SB6, SB10, SB16

Keywords: education, accountability, public school assessment, state law, transparency, intervention, performance ratings, Texas congressional redistricting, U.S. House districts, congressional map, redistricting, gerrymandering, 2020 Census, census tracts, block groups, voting districts, election law, Texas House of Representatives districts, federal congressional districts, 2026 elections

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• Bicentennial will represent the entire story of Texas— all of our people, all our history, and all our promise

Bills: HB370, HB738, HB2935, HB3227, HB4103, HB5259, SB519, SB1350, SB1247, SB1248, SB2112, HCR81, HCR83, HCR84, HCR59, HCR109, HCR111, HCR135, SCR6

Keywords: HB 370, Events Trust Fund, Texas events funding, sports eligibility, women's sports, girls' sports, biological sex, transgender athletes, sex-segregated sports, athletic competition, event subsidies, tourism funding, site selection organization, anti-trafficking plan, female athletes, public funding, economic impact, sports policy, Rosenwald Schools, historical preservation

Bills: HB370, HB738, HB2935, HB3227, HB4103, HB5259, SB519, SB1350, SB1247, SB1248, SB2112, HCR81, HCR83, HCR84, HCR59, HCR109, HCR111, HCR135, SCR6

Keywords: HB 370, Events Trust Fund, Texas events funding, sports eligibility, women's sports, girls' sports, biological sex, transgender athletes, sex-segregated sports, athletic competition, event subsidies, tourism funding, site selection organization, anti-trafficking plan, female athletes, public funding, economic impact, sports policy, Rosenwald Schools, historical preservation

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• And Duluth Central High School while serving as a state legislator.
• I've had the opportunity to get to know her, whether it was at a judge's lunch with many folks from Duluth
• I first met former Representative Mary Murphy in the 90s when I moved to Duluth to take my first job
• As an educator in Duluth, she actually worked with my grandma.
• It was Olsen and me, just two kids from the West End in Duluth. She said, "Never mind any noise.

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• So they were developing that up in Duluth.
• So they were developing that up in Duluth.
• So they were developing that up in Duluth.
• So they were developing that up in Duluth.
• So they were developing that up in Duluth.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House began with a resolution recognizing May 15, 2026, as Peace Officer Memorial Day and the week of May 10-16 as Police Week in Minnesota. Members read a series of “whereas” clauses honoring fallen peace officers, including three names added to the memorial this year, and thanking the thousands of officers serving across the state. The resolution was adopted without objection, and the chamber also received a Rules and Legislative Administration report placing several bills on the calendar for the day. The main floor action was on House File 4252, the higher education finance and policy conference committee report. Supporters said the bill includes funding for identification verification systems in the MNSCU system to combat enrollment fraud, money to cover a shortfall in Fostering Independence grants for foster youth, and a small appropriation for trees at Bemidji State University. Several members praised the public conference committee process and the bipartisan work behind the bill. Others criticized the bill for not addressing the larger state grant shortfall and raised concerns about how grant dollars are allocated. The House adopted the conference report and repassed the bill 101-33. The House then concurred in Senate amendments to House File 3825, a public safety vehicle bill that also carried a package of scope-of-practice and licensing changes. Members described provisions affecting acupuncture, athletic trainers, massage therapy, mortuary science, music therapy, social work title protection, pharmacist prescribing, physical therapy, and advanced practice nursing. Supporters argued the changes improve access, affordability, workforce flexibility, and patient care, while one member warned that some scope expansions were insufficiently scrutinized and could harm the health care system. After debate, the House agreed to the Senate amendments and moved the bill forward.

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• Um, lastly, Co-Minnesota is hosting the second annual statewide Minnesota Cooperative Summit in Duluth
• Hello, I'm Tony Bodelson, also from Positively Third Street, Duluth.
• <00:36:09.040> Um Positively Third Street, Duluth. Um Positively Third Street, Duluth.
• Uh, growing up in Duluth also, the community of Duluth, and, um, I first became aware of this sort of
• Uh, growing up in Duluth also, the community of Duluth, and, um, I first became aware of this sort of

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• As we watch the earth wake up... to the promise of spring, give us joy and laughter in our work.
• I know that they had gotten some quotes out of Duluth, some out of the Twin Cities, and some out of St

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• Then we also have Jim, who is up at Cirrus in Duluth, who says that he's lived all over the world, but
• c><00:20:33.799> uh<00:20:34.400> and Then we also have Jim, who is up at Cirrus in Duluth
• uses of our natural resources<00:48:57.880> that<00:48:58.000> have<00:48:58.240> promising
• <00:48:58.799> prospects resources that have promising prospects resources that have promising

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Summary: Explore Minnesota Executive Director Lauren Bennett McGinty gave the committee an agency overview focused on the state’s tourism, livability, business attraction, film, and outdoor recreation promotion work. She highlighted record 2023 tourism results, including 80.2 million visitors, $4.1 billion in economic impact, more than 180,000 hospitality jobs, and $2.3 billion in state and local taxes, and said tourism sales, hotel occupancy, and other metrics continued to improve. She also described the agency’s marketing strategy, including a new campaign centered on authentic Minnesota stories, expanded domestic and international advertising, and a strong emphasis on winter, diverse markets, and accessibility. McGinty reviewed several one-time-funded programs launched or expanded in the last year, including Explore Minnesota for Business, the tourism recovery grant program, the first Tribal Nations Grant program, and the outdoor recreation industry partnership with IRRR, DEED, and DNR. She said the recovery grants had distributed $1.15 million to 110 grantees, the tribal grant program had spent $1.4 million with eight tribal nations, and outdoor recreation was estimated at $13.5 billion annually with 10.5% growth. She also noted strong media and social media results, including a viral Timberwolves-related campaign, high video completion rates, and increased website traffic. In response to committee questions, McGinty said the workforce and business attraction campaign is aimed at showing why people choose to live and work in Minnesota, using stories from newer residents and businesses, and that it is performing well in markets such as Silicon Valley, Boston, and Seattle. She said the agency is investing more in winter advertising to promote Minnesota as a winter destination and is working with partners to highlight activities beyond outdoor cold-weather recreation. Members also discussed the agency’s new film program, resident retention efforts, and a planned music-themed tourism ad tied to Prince and Bob Dylan. No votes or formal actions were taken.

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• Donald Trump has been President only two weeks, and he's delivering on his promises made, promises kept
• DONALD TRUMP HAS BEEN PRESIDENT ONLY TWO WEEKS AND HE'S DELIVERING ON HIS PROMISES MADE, PROMISES KEPT
• Trump promised to cut $2 billion.
• Today we have a chance to uphold that promise.
• TODAY WE HAVE A CHANCE TO UPHOLD THAT PROMISE.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Representative Kozlowski: Duluth, we haven't been able to do any new HRA housing vouchers, and that's
• <00:59:25.520> to Lakes, from the Iron Range and Duluth to Lakes, from the Iron Range and
• Duluth to Rochester,<00:59:26.760> and<00:59:26.920> from<00:59:27.160> Rosemount
• I'm currently the CEO with University Nursery Schools, a nonprofit in Duluth.
• Nursery Schools, a nonprofit in Duluth. Nursery Schools, a nonprofit in Duluth.

Bills: HF4561, HF4343

Keywords: homeless prevention aid, homelessness, housing stability, rental assistance, family homelessness, unaccompanied youth, housing navigation, legal representation, family outreach, county aid, Tribal governments, local government aid, general fund appropriation, unspent funds, aid redistribution, sunset repeal, Minnesota property tax aid, services for persons experiencing homelessness, sales tax, use tax

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• House File 198 is the air traffic control tower for the Duluth International Airport.
• Mark Poco, Duluth Airport Authority, director of operations.
• Way back when I was a mayor of Ely, Cirrus was building a plant in Duluth.
• He said he has flown into Duluth Airport for the last 20 years and called it a delightful area.
• He said he has flown into Duluth Airport for the last 20 years and called it a delightful area.

Bills: HF198, HF269, HF185, HF303, HF305, HF189

Keywords: HF198, shared time pupils, shared-time enrollment, nonpublic school, private school, public school, career and technical education, CTE, secondary credit, school funding, state aid, education finance, Minnesota Statutes 126C.01, compulsory attendance, school district, education policy, HF269, Spicer, Minnesota bonding bill, capital investment

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• So with me today I have Tom Werner from the Duluth International Airport.
• So with me today I have Tom Werner from the Duluth International Airport.
• My name is Tom Werner, Executive Director of the Duluth Airport Authority.
• He said this is a very good bill for Duluth, St.
• He said it's just very impressive, and if we can help Duluth, St.

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• feeding 330,000 people. 1,234 individuals throughout the state in 23 cities, including Virginia, Duluth
• And I want to thank all of you legislators for supporting America's promise to veterans that have been
• I want to thank you again for your commitment to America's promise. Thank you, Ms. Lee.

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• She said her name is Nicole Hawkley, and she is the co-founder and CEO of Sandy Hook Promise.
• our mission is to Sandi hook promise our mission is to educate<00:21:20.440> and<00:21:20.600
• Please know that the Sandy Hook Promise team is available to this committee and the entire legislature
• Please know that the Sandy Hook Promise team is available to this committee and the entire legislature
• Please know that the Sandy Hook Promise team is available to this committee and the entire legislature

Bills: HF1354, HF1901, HF2124, HF2130, HF2260, HF2099, HF104, HF134, HF1769

Keywords: public safety, school safety, active shooter, active shooter drill, violence prevention, threat reporting, anonymous tip line, See It, Say It, Send It, Minnesota Fusion Center, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, officer-involved death, missing person, endangered missing person, criminal background check, national background check, FBI fingerprint check, adult entertainment license, massage license, correctional facilities

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• So you have North Star Promise.
• Hopkins has this more of an explanation of North Star Promise and North Star Promise Plus, but can you
• North Star Promise is part of that.
• > plus<00:28:42.799> but promise and Northstar promise plus but promise and Northstar promise
• promise Mr different than Northstar promise Mr Hopkins<00:28:52.000> um<00:28:52.200> Madam

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Summary: The Higher Ed Finance and Policy Committee met to begin a budget overview for higher education. The chair noted quorum, committee member introductions, and that Democratic members were absent. The chair also said the Office of Higher Education would not be appearing for the planned budget deep dive, so nonpartisan fiscal staff would present instead. Ken Savory, the committee’s nonpartisan fiscal analyst, introduced a presentation on the higher education finance structure and timeline. Savory explained the state budget cycle, the difference between direct appropriations, statutory appropriations, open appropriations, base funding, tails, and one-time appropriations, and how those concepts apply to higher education. He described the committee’s usual budget areas: the Office of Higher Education, Minnesota State, the University of Minnesota, and the Mayo Foundation. He also reviewed historical spending charts showing higher education’s share of the general fund over time, the 2/3-1/3 funding policy in statute, and how tuition and general fund support have shifted. He noted that the FY 26-27 base for the Office of Higher Education area is about $725 million, including roughly $450 million for the State Grant program and about $99 million for North Star Promise. Members asked about comparing the current budget to earlier biennia, and staff responded that they would need to calculate the percentage difference. The chair then summarized prior budget growth, saying the previous budget was about $650 million over base and the current budget/tail was about $450 million over base. Staff also reviewed the 2024 omnibus higher education bill, including a roughly $5 million reduction to North Star Promise that was redirected to the Fostering Independence Grant program and a $500,000 appropriation for Minnesota State’s Kids on Campus program. The committee did not take any formal votes or actions during this portion of the meeting.

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• We partner with multiple cities across the state, including Duluth and Rochester and, of course, St.
• He spoke specifically to Duluth and Rochester, saying Sherman Associates wants to continue investing
• You know, there's a lot of rock we have to cut through, like up in Duluth and in other areas, and can
• You know, there's a lot of rock we have to cut through, like up in Duluth and in other areas, and can
• Apply for state credits, and Sherman Associates has done that in Duluth properties.

Bills: HF1277, HF812, HF457, HF633

Keywords: data centers, tax exemption, Minnesota statutes, economic development, employment growth, income tax, tax brackets, tax adjustments, Minnesota, tax policy, underutilized buildings, adaptive reuse, building conversion, historic preservation, downtown revitalization, vacant property, vacancy reduction, refundable tax credit, income tax credit, grant in lieu of credit

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• So I was at a tour of Cirrus Aircraft up in Duluth, and we started talking about these gentlemen who
• So I was at a tour of Cirrus Aircraft up in Duluth, and we started talking about these gentlemen who
• So I was at a tour of Cirrus Aircraft up in Duluth, and we started talking about these gentlemen who
• So I was at a tour of Cirrus Aircraft up in Duluth, and we started talking about these gentlemen who
• So I was at a tour of Cirrus Aircraft up in Duluth, and we started talking about these gentlemen who

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Summary: The discussion focused on Minnesota legislation for autonomous vehicles, with Sen. John Jasinski arguing the state should create a clear statewide regulatory framework that welcomes driverless ride-share services without imposing so many rules that companies avoid investing here. He said autonomous vehicles are already testing and mapping in the Twin Cities area, and that the main benefits would be improved accessibility and independence for people who cannot drive because of disabilities or medical conditions, as well as broader transportation options for work and travel. Jasinski described his bill, Senate File 4010, as a public-safety framework that would rely on existing MnDOT and governor’s connected automated vehicle task force structures rather than creating a new, more restrictive process through DPS. He contrasted that approach with Sen. Dibble’s bill, which he said would be much more restrictive and could amount to "death by regulation." He also said he supports some guardrails, such as geomapping around downtown events, safe loading and unloading zones, and procedures for human takeover if a problem occurs, but wants to avoid a patchwork of city-by-city rules. He said the legislature is considering several autonomous-vehicle bills this session and that the timing reflects years of study by the state task force. Jasinski also discussed his earlier bipartisan Senate File 75, which authorized MnDOT to research autonomous mower technology after he noticed traffic delays caused by ditch mowing along highways. He said that pilot is still in testing at an MDOT facility, but he sees potential for the technology to reduce traffic disruption, improve worker safety, and lower costs. No votes or formal committee actions were described in the interview.

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• Cloud or in Duluth.
• Cloud or in Duluth.
• Cloud or in Duluth.
• Cloud or in Duluth.
• Cloud or in Duluth.

Keywords: 1183, house