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• Of that total, 3,969 are primary or uniformed commissioned members that receive medical benefits.
• They receive continued pension benefits upon the primary member's death, but they do not receive medical
• Of that total, 3,969 are primary or universal.
• Total, 3,969 are primary or uniformed commissioned members that receive medical benefits.
• They receive continued pension benefits upon the primary member's death, but they do not receive medical

Keywords: 904, all

Summary: The Select Committee on Pension Policy approved its minutes by roll call vote, then postponed an OSA annual update due to a family emergency. The committee received an Open Public Meetings Act refresher from Assistant Attorney General Kate Adams, who reviewed key compliance points including quorum and serial meetings, notice and agenda rules, executive session limits, public comment requirements, and the consequences of violations. She also noted a litigation hold notice sent to members and provided resources for further guidance. Staff then briefed the committee on E2 Second Substitute House Bill 2034, which restates and terminates LEOFF 1 on June 30, 2029, creates a restated LEOFF 1 funded by transferred assets, and places excess assets into a pension surplus holding account that could later be used by the state. The bill requires DRS to seek IRS guidance, directs OSA to calculate the transfer amount and assess any future unfunded liability, assigns implementation duties to DRS, OSA, the Pension Funding Council, the State Investment Board, and the Treasurer, and requires two SCPP studies on LEOFF 1 medical benefits and policy oversight. OSA’s actuary estimated the transfer to the surplus holding account at about $3.9 billion under current assumptions and said the bill increases the modeled chance of future state contributions if the restated plan falls below 100% funded; members asked about IRS timing, the 2029 transfer date, and whether the 110% buffer is sufficient. The committee also received an update on the LEOFF 1 medical benefits study required by the bill. Staff said the study will examine the administration of pension boards and medical liabilities, likely focusing on medical benefits, and will gather anonymized data from local boards, cities, counties, and related agencies over the next three years. Members and public commenters discussed the number and structure of local boards, whether spouses receive medical benefits, and the possibility of regionalizing or consolidating administration. No action was taken, but staff said they would return with milestones and further updates. Finally, staff outlined a possible Plan 3 study, prompted by DRS, to evaluate whether the original goals of Plan 3 have been met after 30 years. The proposed study would review historical context, member choice outcomes, policy questions, and possible recommendations over a two-year period. The committee also heard an update on new correspondence procedures, including a new online web form, a correspondence log in meeting packets, and removal of correspondence from the public website. During public comment, retiree groups urged the committee to pursue an ongoing COLA for PERS and TRS Plan 1, with interim ad hoc COLAs until then, while LEOFF 1 retirees urged caution about changing the current board structure and emphasized the complexity of medical benefit administration.

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• The primary change that's going to impact Virginia, you've heard about it, is the federal government
• And so the primary way that that's going to impact Virginia is on our major provider assessment on our
• I mean, that's the primary challenge in a lot of rural areas.
• I mean, that's the primary challenge in a lot of rural areas.
• the financial realities, but also trying to be good stewards of the resources we have to meet those primary

Keywords: House Room C, General Assembly Building, 976, house, all

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• I am the primary sponsor and I filed the proper paperwork with the clerk to do so. >> No objection, so
• I'm the primary sponsor and I filed the proper paperwork with the clerk. >> No objection, so ordered.
• To Primary and Secondary Education, House Bill 643.
• To<00:39:51.520> Primary<00:39:52.040> and<00:39:52.160> Secondary<00:39:52.640>
• Education, To Primary and Secondary Education, To Primary and Secondary Education, House<00:39

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House convened with 96 members present, approved the prior journal, excused absences, and suspended rules to allow co-sponsorship and vote modifications. The Senate clerk reported passage of Senate Bills 39, 70, 80, 127, and 154 and requested concurrence. The House then took up several bills on third reading. House Bill 168, relating to boating under the influence, was explained as “Keegan’s Law.” The sponsor said it would require law enforcement to seek a search warrant for blood testing of boat operators and improve notification so Fish and Wildlife officers are alerted more quickly after 911 calls involving incidents on waterways. House Committee Substitute 2 was adopted, and the bill passed 88-0. House Bill 455, relating to artificial intelligence and declaring an emergency, was amended by committee substitute and two floor amendments. Supporters said it clarifies that AI may not perform direct therapy, make independent therapeutic decisions, generate treatment plans without professional review, or detect emotions/mental state, while still allowing therapists to use AI as a tool. It passed 88-7. House Bill 185, relating to employment and occupational licensing for people with felony records, was described as allowing applicants to seek licensing before completing education and requiring a clear connection between an offense and the occupation; it passed 95-0. House Bill 249, relating to involuntary commitment, was explained as closing a gap in the law for mentally incompetent defendants accused of felony sex offenses; House Floor Amendment 1 broadened the qualifying offenses to all felony sex offenses under Chapter 510, and the bill passed 94-0. After the floor action, the House received House Bill 1 back from committee for second reading and heard announcements, including committee meeting notices and a birthday recognition. A member also gave a Black history tribute to Garrett A. Morgan, highlighting his inventions and civic contributions. The House introduced a slate of new bills and resolutions, including measures on high-acuity youth medical treatment, data privacy, municipal utility service, tax credits for employers, campaign finance, infantile seizure disorder, commercial surrogacy, dentistry, paid leave for state employees, crimes and punishments, postnuptial agreements, local government, land use, alcoholic beverages, and several resolutions. The Committee on Committees and Rules Committee then reported referrals and posted bills for the next regular orders, floor amendments were introduced, and the House adjourned until 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

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• A primary and general election are also required, scheduled at least eight weeks apart.
• If confirmed, I would like to focus on two primary areas.
• If confirmed, I would like to focus on two primary areas.
• When legal status is uncertain, the amendment updates terms and definitions to clarify that the primary
• But when I took my grandfather, who was visually impaired, I took him to vote in the primaries shortly

Bills: S0460, S0748, S1180, S1334

Keywords: special elections, vacancy, Governor authority, election timeframe, judicial determination, voting rights, felony, sentencing, civil rights, criminal justice, rehabilitation, elections, voter registration, citizenship, provisional ballots, election fraud

Summary: The Committee on Ethics and Elections met with a quorum and took up several election-related bills. CS/SB 1180 by Senator Arrington, which creates a recall framework for elected community development district board members and also addresses synthetic turf regulation and CDD eligibility, was presented briefly and then approved unanimously. SB 460 by Senator Polsky, requiring the governor to call special elections within set deadlines after vacancies and allowing judicial relief if deadlines are not met, also passed unanimously after members discussed flexibility for emergencies and the cost of delayed elections. The committee then heard SB 748 by Senator Bracy Davis, which would add constitutional voting-rights restoration language to the sentencing score sheet given to felony defendants. Supporters said it would improve clarity and notice without changing eligibility, and the bill was favorably reported unanimously. The committee also confirmed several appointees, including Jim Milliken and Alicia McShea to the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County, Robert P. Estalas as Director of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, and additional gubernatorial appointees listed on the agenda, all by favorable votes. The longest discussion centered on Senator Grall’s strike-all amendment for SB 1334, an elections bill dealing with citizenship verification, Real ID and SAVE database use, paper-ballot voting, candidate qualification rules, and related election administration changes. Supporters argued it would streamline verification and ensure only citizens vote, while opponents warned it would create burdens, disenfranchise eligible voters, and impose costs and administrative confusion. After extensive public testimony both for and against, the committee adopted an amendment to allow supervisors of elections to observe holidays when not otherwise required to be open, then approved the strike-all as amended by a 6-2 vote, with Senators Polsky and Bernard voting no. The meeting then adjourned after members recorded their votes on earlier items.

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• Copayments will be reduced according to the cost level of the enrollee's primary care clinic. from ASME
• level of reduced according to the cost level of the<00:03:18.480> enrolles<00:03:19.040> primary
• [clears throat]<00:04:38.880> The<00:04:39.120> primary<00:04:39.600> policy [clears
• throat] The primary policy [clears throat] The primary policy changes<00:04:40.479> in<00:04:
• <00:04:41.840> Multiple<00:04:42.320> changes<00:04:42.720> to The primary policy

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Rules and Administration met virtually on January 6, 2026, and took up four administrative policy items. Darren Hoff, Senate Human Resources Director, presented updates to the Legislative Coordinating Commission benefit book, including insurance changes tied to SEGIP, mental health and substance use office visit cost sharing, dental plan updates, dependent eligibility clarifications, a new voluntary legal services benefit, a 17% increase in Medicare premiums, and multiple leave-policy revisions to conform with the new paid leave law and other employment rules. Senator Pappas moved adoption of the benefit book with the LCC’s November 10, 2025 changes and staff technical corrections, and the motion passed. Secretary Tom Bern described a proposed Senate Policy 1.56 allowing written rules of conduct for visitors in Senate spaces, aimed at setting clear expectations for behavior such as not blocking hallways or using shouting and profanity, while being developed with consultation to address First Amendment concerns. Senator Marty moved adoption, and the committee approved the policy. Council Lexi Stangle then presented a change to Senate Policy 2.47 on severe weather emergencies that would allow employees who work remotely on severe weather days to accrue compensatory time with supervisor approval; Senator Johnson moved adoption, and the motion passed. The committee also considered a modernization of the Senate information systems policy. Secretary Bern and staff explained that the policy had not been substantially updated in about 20 years and was being condensed and updated to reflect current technology and practices. The revisions reduced the policy from 29 pages to 10, removed obsolete references, added a purpose statement, clarified email inspection and hardware/software procedures, updated website rules and accessibility guidance, and removed the secondary member page option. Senator Coleman moved adoption of the Senate information systems update, and it was approved. After the Rules Committee adjourned, the Subcommittee on Committees met and approved two appointments: one public member to the Legislative Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources through December 31, 2030, and Senator Gustafson to the Financial Crimes Advisory Board Task Force. Members asked about the task force’s scope and the public appointee’s background; staff explained the task force advises on identity theft and financial crimes, and identified the public appointee as Sha Lang of Preston, Minnesota. Senator Pappas moved adoption of the appointment list, and the subcommittee approved it before adjourning.

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• I am the owner and president of Integrative Medical Center of New Mexico, where I provide primary care
• There are some estimates that by 2030, we'll be short 2,000 primary care doctors in our state.
• But they're not primary care physicians, and they're not thinking about your health care maintenance.
• But I also found that primary care is provided more by mid-levels in Dona Ana County than physicians.
• So we have more Nurse practitioners and physician assistants are providing primary care.

Keywords: 996, all

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• with many positions going unfulfilled for months or years, and growing pressure on emergency and primary
• One of the primary drivers of this crisis is the state's medical malpractice environment, which is pushing
• Several agencies receive basic and advanced training in Artesia, but the primary customers, if you will
• Primary crops include alfalfa, hay, cotton, and corn.
• Primary crops include alfalfa, hay, cotton, and corn.

Summary: The committee heard a lengthy presentation from the New Mexico Rural Library Initiative in support of fully funding the rural library endowment with an additional $29.5 million. The presenters described rural libraries as essential community infrastructure that provide not only books and internet access, but also early childhood programs, adult education, workforce support, telehealth, disaster response, and civic meeting space. They argued that the endowment would provide stable annual support for staffing and operations, help sustain libraries in very small towns and tribal communities, and support new or developing libraries. Members asked about eligibility, county coverage, how funds are distributed, and whether the state tracks broader outcomes such as job placements or certifications; the presenters said the State Library administers the funds and that the initiative itself is a nonprofit capacity-building organization, not the fund manager. Some members raised concerns about whether an endowment is the best long-term model versus recurring annual appropriations, and about the need for better reporting and state-library involvement. The committee then heard from food bank leaders Jill Dixon and Katie Anderson about food security and its economic impact. They said New Mexico’s five food banks and more than 500 partner agencies serve all 33 counties, distribute over 45 million meals, and rely mostly on philanthropy, with some state and local support. They emphasized that SNAP is a major economic driver, supporting grocery access, jobs, and local spending, and that recent legislative growth funding helped food banks respond to a surge in demand during a SNAP disruption. They also highlighted food banks as community hubs that can connect people to health care, job training, and other services, including through clinic referrals and closed-loop systems. In response to questions, they said food access gaps remain in some rural areas, that clients can generally seek food at other distribution sites without barriers, and that longer-term solutions should include more grocery access, healthy corner stores, and stronger broadband and health care infrastructure. The final presentations came from the Gallup-McKinley County Chamber of Commerce and the Artesia Chamber of Commerce. Gallup-McKinley described a shrinking workforce, youth outmigration, crime, health care shortages, malpractice costs, and gross receipts tax burdens as major barriers to rural economic growth, and urged action on workforce pipelines, housing, public safety, malpractice reform, and tax/regulatory changes. Artesia highlighted its murals, library, sports tradition, oil and gas, agriculture, federal training center, and refinery, while also noting workforce shortages, health care recruitment challenges, housing constraints, and the need for quality-of-life investments and more flexible regulation. The committee also briefly heard a bill presentation proposing a New Mexico-Ireland Trade Commission to promote bilateral trade and investment, especially in technology, agriculture, and energy sectors. No votes were taken because quorum was not reached, and the endorsement item was not acted on.

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• So, that issue with the inadequacy in funding for the Hold Harmless is the primary concern that you all
• In terms of open enrollment, the primary entities involved are students and families, districts and schools
• Regarding students and families, primary provisions relate to student eligibility, the designation of
• With school voucher programs, state educational agencies are the primary entity involved with program
• For school ESA programs, state educational agencies and program administrators are the primary entities

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• We provide comprehensive services, including primary medical care, dental care, behavioral health services
• This is based on the shared understanding that when people can access timely, affordable primary care
• The shared understanding is that when people can access timely, affordable primary care, not only do
• On behalf of the Nevada Primary Care Association, the state's federally qualified health centers, we
• My name is Annie Fong, A-N-N-I-E F-O-N-G, on behalf of Nevada Primary Care Association.

Keywords: 909, all

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• agencies like DHS, that's responsible for Medicaid fraud, it's right in the bill that they're the primary
• agencies like DHS, that's responsible for Medicaid fraud, it's right in the bill that they're the primary
• agencies like DHS, that's responsible for Medicaid fraud, it's right in the bill that they're the primary
• 07.520> the it's right in the bill that they're the it's right in the bill that they're the primary
• authority for primary investigative authority for Medicaid<00:05:10.720> fraud.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• study the possibility of a highway patrol and speed cameras along major freeways and highways in primary
• study the possibility of a highway patrol and speed cameras along major freeways and highways in primary
• study the possibility of a highway patrol and speed cameras along major freeways and highways in primary
• freeways and speed cameras along major freeways and highways<00:47:05.680> in<00:47:05.920> primary
• highways in primary areas of speeding. highways in primary areas of speeding.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint Transportation and Public Safety hearing considered HCR 121/HR 117, which asks federal and state transportation and defense agencies to coordinate on expanding Kle Pass as an emergency exit route. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from state departments and community representatives, though one member raised equity concerns about other communities needing similar access solutions. Both committees recommended passage, and the resolutions were adopted in tandem. The Transportation Committee then heard a series of road safety and mobility resolutions. These included HCR 43 on studying highway patrol and speed cameras in speeding hotspots; HCR 52/HR 48 on a sidewalk between Iroquois Point and Ewa Beach; HCR 57/HR 53 on traffic calming around Piywa Street in Waipahu; HCR 112/HR 108 on a pedestrian-first policy; HCR 129/HR 125 on safety and congestion near Haiku Elementary; HCR 131/HR 127 on rural air service and short takeoff/landing aircraft; HCR 136/HR 130 on reflective gear for pedestrians at night; HCR 137/HR 131 on school crosswalk safety at Kipapa Elementary; HCR 177/HR 173 on a summer streets pilot; and HR 43 on an emergency access road on the YNI coast. Testimony was mixed but generally supportive of pedestrian and school safety measures, while some transportation and bicycling advocates opposed the reflective-gear resolution as placing too much responsibility on pedestrians rather than improving the built environment. During decision-making, the committee advanced all measures. HCR 43 was amended to specify the study should include district court impacts. HCR 131/HR 127 was amended to shift the rural air service study from the Legislative Reference Bureau to the Department of Transportation. HCR 136/HR 130 was amended to change the reflective-gear proposal from a requirement to an encouragement. HCR 137/HR 131 and HCR 45/HR 38 were also advanced with technical or clarifying amendments, and the remaining resolutions were passed as is. Several members noted reservations or no votes on the reflective-gear measure, but all recommendations were ultimately adopted and the committee adjourned.

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• And science actually says that the second most traumatic event for a child is losing their primary or
• So we have, you know, child care resource and referral, which is the primary program.
• So we have, you know, child care resource and referral, which is the primary program.
• So we have, you know, child care resource and referral, which is the primary program that helps parents
• To the children and the families, one of their primary roles is just working directly with families,

Summary: The Pre-K through 12 Budget Subcommittee met with a quorum and focused on School Readiness, specifically the new provider reimbursement rates and the School Readiness Plus program. The chair gave an overview of how School Readiness is funded and administered, noting that the Legislature now sets county-based reimbursement rates using market and cost data, and that School Readiness Plus was created to help families who would otherwise fall off the subsidy “cliff” at 85% of state median income by extending assistance up to 100% of state median income. Panelists from the Children’s Forum, the Association of Early Learning Coalitions, and the Division of Early Learning described the programs as major workforce and family-support tools that help parents stay employed and help providers recruit and retain qualified staff. Testimony emphasized that higher reimbursement rates increase parental choice, help providers cover rising child care costs, and support better staffing and lower turnover. The panel also said School Readiness Plus is easing the pressure on families to turn down raises or promotions for fear of losing child care assistance, though uptake is still early because the program only began in late 2024 and is only available to current School Readiness families at redetermination. The Division of Early Learning reported about 275 children enrolled in School Readiness Plus as of March 10, with expenditures of about $161,420 through January 2025, and said participation is increasing. Members asked about the federal-state funding split, wait lists, reverted funds, coalition accountability, county-based rate differences, and whether the entrance eligibility threshold should be raised or shifted to state median income. The panel said roughly 70% of School Readiness funding is federal, about 4% has typically reverted in recent years, and the wait list is around 12,000 children, with reasons including income ineligibility, lack of available seats, and funding limits. They argued that raising the entrance threshold would expand access but would require additional funding, and they also discussed the need to reduce workforce barriers such as in-person testing and training requirements. The meeting ended with no formal action beyond the presentation and member discussion, and the subcommittee adjourned.

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• Planned Parenthood California, and Dennis Cuavis Romero, the VP of Government Affairs at the California Primary
• Dennis Kastromeda, Vice President of Government Affairs with the California Primary Care Association,
• have closed in Los Angeles County, there are staff shortages, reduced capacity to meet the needs of primary

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Primary witnesses and support must be those accompanying the author or who otherwise have registered
• Primary witnesses and opposition must have their opposition registered with the committee as well.
• Each primary witness will have two minutes to give their testimony.

Summary: The Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee heard SB 615 by Senator Allen, which would create a Department of Toxic Substances Control program for end-of-life electric vehicle battery management. The bill is intended to promote reuse, repurposing, recycling, tracking, and responsible handling of EV batteries, with producer responsibility and certification of recyclers as key features. Supporters, including the Union of Concerned Scientists, California State Association of Counties, automakers, recyclers, and environmental groups, said the measure would help prevent hazardous waste problems, reduce illegal dumping, and prepare for a coming wave of battery retirements. Opponents, including Tesla, Rivian, the California Chamber of Commerce, and others, raised concerns about liability, burdens on smaller entities, and the bill’s structure, while some groups supported it if amended. Committee members discussed the current low recycling rate for EV batteries, the difference between reuse, repurpose, and recycling, and whether the bill appropriately places responsibility on producers rather than consumers. The author said the bill builds on prior work and stakeholder input and is designed to create a workable system without overburdening DTSC. After quorum was established, the committee voted SB 615 out on a 5-1 vote, with one member voting no. The committee also took up a consent calendar containing SB 39, SB 454, SB 724, and SCR 3, and those measures were approved. The hearing then adjourned.

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• In those years, she went to her primary In those years, she went to her primary care<00:35:33.359
• <01:09:27.920> referral they're coming as their primary referral they're coming as their primary
• the parking lot after I saw my primary the parking lot after I saw my primary care<01:21:14.560>
• Many of these providers are primary care providers.
• We're trained as primary care doctors, and we should have equal insurance.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• <00:05:08.240> trust undermine that primary trust undermine that primary trust relationship
• <00:05:27.080> trust and the teacher is the primary trust and the teacher is the primary trust
• we love most for children those primary we love most for children those primary relationships<00
• I didn't play that for a lot of years; it wasn't my primary sport.
• I didn't play that for a lot of years; it wasn't my primary sport.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• In the same way, higher premiums for companies are a primary reason why companies and employers either
• In the same way, higher premiums for companies are a primary reason why companies and employers either
• In the same way, higher premiums for companies are a primary reason why companies and employers either
• In the same way, higher premiums for companies are a primary reason why companies and employers either
• In the same way, higher premiums for companies are a primary reason why companies and employers either

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Primary goal, as Chair Akem mentioned, is to ensure that our regulatory framework remains clear, modern
• Primary goal, as Chair Akem Commission.
• Primary goal, as Chair Akem mentioned,<00:01:58.920> is<00:01:59.160> to<00:01:59.280><
• if it was rooftop solar on the primary if it was rooftop solar on the primary residence,<01:18:18.360
• So if a sales the primary residence.

Bills: HF4560, HF4559, HF2317, HF3179, HF4880, HF2862, HF4374

Keywords: Public Utilities Commission, PUC, energy regulation, utility regulation, electric utility, public utility, rate case, multiyear rate plan, decoupling, rate decoupling, greenhouse gas, social cost of carbon, environmental cost, resource planning, certificate of need, distributed renewable energy, interconnection, budget billing, electronic filing, contested case

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• Minnesota's primary seat belt law was passed in 2009.
• > pass<01:30:43.040> seat Minnesota's primary seat belt pass seat Minnesota's primary seat
• <01:35:24.719> So seat belt a primary traffic offense.
• So seat belt a primary traffic offense.
• do that is to have seat belts a primary do that is to have seat belts a primary offense.<01:41:24.400

Bills: HF1027, HF2226, HF1916, HF1915, HF1567, HF1986

Keywords: mortgage foreclosure, redemption, foreclosure surplus, sheriff's sale, junior lienholder, mortgagor, homeowner protections, loss mitigation, dual tracking, foreclosure redemption period, certificate of redemption, certificate of sale, sheriff, county recorder, registrar of titles, homeownership center, lien priority, real property, foreclosure by advertisement, surplus funds

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• Um three of the primary packet today.
• Um three of the primary planners<00:26:42.240> who<00:26:42.640> worked<00:26:42.880>
• My background is<00:27:28.799> in<00:27:29.039> primary<00:27:29.440> care<00:27
• care and public health and is in primary care and public health and I<00:27:30.799> worked<00
• health workforce is primary among them. health workforce is primary among them.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all