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• Two deployments, I guess you would call it, in the Mediterranean, the Red Sea, Yemen, all those areas
• Two deployments, I guess you would call it, in the Mediterranean, the Red Sea, Yemen, all those areas
• Two deployments, I guess you would call it, in the Mediterranean, the Red Sea, Yemen, all those areas
• 07.960><c> what</c> So the National Guard Bureau started after the fall of the Cold War, after the Eastern
• State Department, a partnership program, and it started as a military-to-military engagement with Eastern

Committee: House State-federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

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• And what it did for us in Portales because we partner with Eastern New Mexico University and I don't.
• what that bill said, we would, we would be, and, and I don't know what that would do to our MOU with Eastern
• And we as well at Eastern New Mexico University are, we have our state visit in the fall and then, uh
• I, I know that Eastern has some good professors.
• Um, And, and thank you, Doctor Hern very much appreciate what you're doing over at Eastern, uh, our,

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• concurrent meeting, we have a pre-presentation from Emergency Management on the status of the events in Eastern
• Then, as the event prolonged into the Eastern Kentucky area, we saw that the high water along the Tug
• </c> the event prolonged into the Eastern the event prolonged into the Eastern Kentucky<00:03:13.440>
• And we kind of talk about the Eastern Kentucky floods, two of our landmark events.
• Eastern Kentucky flooding in the first event was, uh, that happened back in '22.

Summary: The concurrent House-Senate meeting opened with a roll call and then received a briefing from Kentucky Emergency Management and the Transportation Cabinet on the February storms and flooding. Officials described the event as ongoing and statewide in scope, beginning in western counties and then heavily affecting Eastern Kentucky, including major impacts in Perry, Letcher, Clay, Bell, Martin, Pike, and other counties. They reported widespread power and water outages, nearly 600 people initially sheltered, more than 1,500 water rescues, over 250 National Guard members activated, and substantial mutual aid from other states and FEMA. They also said 73 counties had declared emergencies, 23 fatalities had been confirmed at that point, and individual assistance had already distributed $5.5 million to residents after the federal declaration was signed. The administration emphasized that recovery needs were still being assessed but were already significant. Kentucky Emergency Management said public assistance estimates were about $58 million and rising, with about 2,005 homes and 272 businesses inspected so far. Debris removal was identified as a major issue, and officials said they had requested Category A federal assistance for debris in four counties while continuing to seek more as assessments continued. They also noted that disaster recovery centers were opening and that teams were going door to door in affected areas. On transportation, KYTC reported 39 counties affected, a peak of 355 road closures reduced to 49, 18 damaged bridges, 94 bridges with debris on them, and 579 roadway damages, while continuing to clear roads and move supplies such as water, food, blankets, and heaters. Secretary Hicks then asked lawmakers to consider additional funding mechanisms. He said the current $50 million emergency cap in the budget was likely to be exhausted, with $21.5 million already allocated, and proposed either lifting the cap or creating a new “safe fund” for this disaster, similar to prior funds used after the western Kentucky tornadoes and the 2022 eastern Kentucky floods. He said the state could redirect about $25 million from an unused western Kentucky economic development allocation and about $20 million from an eastern Kentucky transportation allocation, for a total of $45 million, to help with this response. Members and officials also discussed debris disposal, with the Pike County landfill expansion identified as a possible site to receive some of the debris and reduce costs. Representative Fugate thanked the agencies for their response and described severe local impacts, including water outages, road slides, damaged water treatment plants, and heavy debris in homes and driveways.

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• </c><00:12:19.200><c> Kentucky,</c><00:12:19.720><c> one</c> the ratepayers of Eastern Kentucky, one
• </c><00:15:37.240><c> It</c><00:15:37.800><c> does</c> in my home in Eastern Kentucky.
• It does in my home in Eastern Kentucky.
• Kentucky, but can't currently Eastern Kentucky, but can't currently afford<00:20:25.160><c> the</c><

Committee: Senate Natural Resources & Energy

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• lowest-paid institution of the council presidents colleges and, say, for example, it's Central or Eastern
• lowest-paid institution of the council presidents colleges and, say, for example, it's Central or Eastern
• So, for example, Central was lower than others or maybe it was Eastern just a few years ago.
• institution when Western may be the lowest now, but maybe two years from now, it's Central or it's Eastern
• Eastern had the lowest total per-student funding in the years prior to that.

Summary: The committee heard public testimony on House Bill 2070, which would create state funding parity for Western Washington University by tying appropriations to a per-student funding ratio. The prime sponsor and Western officials said Western has long been the lowest-funded public four-year institution on a per-student basis, leading to budget cuts, reduced student services, and delayed graduation. Students, faculty, and university leaders testified in support, while some members questioned whether the bill should instead address a broader higher-education funding formula for all institutions. Central Washington University also supported the bill but suggested a broader approach. No vote was taken on HB 2070. The committee then heard House Bill 2671, which would expand eligibility for state financial aid to certain nonprofit out-of-state branch campuses operating in Washington if they meet specified accreditation, duration, and authorization requirements. Rep. Timmons said the bill is intended to help students in an accelerated nursing program at Northeastern University in Seattle access aid and support workforce needs. Northeastern’s dean testified in support, saying the bill would align financial aid law with prior changes to degree-granting statutes and would not increase state spending. The hearing on HB 2671 was then closed. House Bill 2617, dealing with the higher-education “fund split,” drew extensive testimony. The bill would gradually shift more of employee compensation increases and central services costs to state funding, and would require a study of essential student services. The sponsor and many university, faculty, staff, and student witnesses argued that the current funding practice shifts costs to tuition, contributes to layoffs, program cuts, larger classes, and reduced student support, and creates instability across public higher education. Community and technical college representatives also said underfunding COLAs harms operations and students. The committee then moved to executive session on Senate Bill 6258, which would authorize the Washington Medical Commission to create a non-disciplinary pathway for voluntary license relinquishment; the committee approved it 14-0 with a due-pass recommendation, with three members excused.

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• Those two groups are the Haitian Creole and Middle Eastern and North African, which has been recognized
• President, so adding Haitian Creole as well as Middle Eastern and North African, as you pointed out,
• THOSE TWO GROUPS ARE THE HAITIAN CREOLE AND MIDDLE EASTERN AND NORTH AFRICAN WHICH HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED
• President, so adding Haitian Creole as well as Middle Eastern and North African, as you pointed out,
• PRESIDENT, IN THE INSTANCE OF MIDDLE EASTERN NORTH AFRICAN, WE HAVE IN THIS BILL NOT SPECIFIED ALL OF

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, and adopted a resolution calendar with several exceptions before taking up a series of ceremonial resolutions and bills. Members welcomed student visitors from the YWCA of White Plains’ Voices Unfiltered Policy Program, then adopted resolutions honoring Senegalese independence and the Senegalese community, MWBE Advocacy Day, John Coltrane’s 100th birthday, the Sing Sing Prison Museum, I Love My Park Day, Animal Advocacy Day, Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month, and Denim Day. Speakers emphasized cultural recognition, public service, environmental stewardship, animal welfare, rare disease awareness, and support for survivors of sexual violence; each resolution was adopted. The chamber then moved through the regular calendar, passing a number of bills on broad roll-call votes. Among the measures approved were bills amending the Penal Law, Executive Law, Public Housing Law, Retirement and Social Security Law, Social Services Law, Environmental Conservation Law, General Municipal Law, Railroad Law, Election Law, Labor Law, and Public Service Law. Several bills passed unanimously or nearly so, while a few drew notable opposition, including a public health measure that passed 39-19 and the labor-related bill on ghost job postings that passed 39-19 after extended debate. The most detailed floor debate centered on the Labor Law bill addressing “ghost jobs,” requiring employers with 100 or more employees to disclose whether postings are for current vacancies, expected future openings, or general resume collection, with Department of Labor enforcement and civil penalties. Supporters argued it would protect job seekers from deceptive postings; opponents said it was unnecessary, burdensome, and could invite litigation or penalties disproportionate to the problem. The Senate also debated and passed a bill expanding election-language assistance under the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act to Haitian Creole and Middle Eastern and North African communities, with supporters citing growing language-access needs and opponents raising concerns about scope and local costs. The Senate then adjourned until the next day.

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• At Eastern, it covers all of it.
• At Eastern, it covers all of it.
• The students we serve stay in eastern Washington.
• The students we serve stay in eastern Washington.
• My name is David Beirai, and I proudly represent Eastern Washington University in Cheney.

Bills: SB5826 , SB5828 , SB5909 , SB5954

Committee: Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development

Keywords: medication abortion, public education, access, healthcare rights, postsecondary institutions, college grant, scholarships, higher education, private institutions, Washington State, undergraduate programs, enrollment, program review, public institutions, veterans, tuition waiver, education, survivors, eligibility

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• I'll take the Eastern Interconnect first. Trace Amigos predates me. That project is dead.
• So you asked about whether there will be an interconnection to the Eastern Interconnect.
• What these people do matters to me and to our communities back in eastern New Mexico a lot.
• It could run through eastern New Mexico, right through my district.
• I don't think anybody in eastern New Mexico opposes transmission lines.

Committee: House New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee

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• Just wanted to report that our Eastern Shore delegation did meet this morning.
• So, we thought that was timely and just wanted to let you know that the Eastern Shore delegation was
• /c><00:04:10.159><c> know</c><00:04:10.319><c> that</c><00:04:10.560><c> the</c><00:04:10.879><c> Eastern
• </c><00:04:11.200><c> Shore</c> to let you know that the Eastern Shore to let you know that the Eastern

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• I'm a faculty member at Eastern Kentucky University and I'm a licensed certified speech-language pathologist
• scholarships and uh look for many universities that teach what the students can learn and this is what Eastern
• learn and this what uh the students can learn and this is<00:08:55.519><c> what</c><00:08:55.839><c> Eastern
• > Kentucky</c><00:08:56.720><c> seems</c><00:08:57.040><c> to</c><00:08:57.200><c> do</c> is what Eastern
• Kentucky seems to do is what Eastern Kentucky seems to do better<00:08:57.600><c> than</c><00:08:57.839

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and heard four House bills, adjusting the order to accommodate members’ schedules. House Bill 510, on organ donation procedures, would require health care providers involved in organ procurement to pause the process if any signs of life are observed and restart the process if needed. The bill was presented as a consensus measure, received no opposition, and passed with favorable expression by unanimous vote and consent. House Bill 176 would create a framework for insurers to implement a waiver program reducing prior authorization requirements before care is provided. The sponsor said the language had been worked out with insurers to cut red tape and improve transparency. The committee approved the bill unanimously with favorable expression and then consent. House Bill 266 would add audiology and speech-language pathology to the Kentucky Healthcare Workforce Investment Fund eligibility list. Testimony emphasized that these professions are essential to patient care across the lifespan and meet the fund’s training and licensure standards. The bill passed unanimously with favorable expression and consent. House Bill 393 concerned Alzheimer’s-related statutory cleanup, adding a caregiver council seat and requiring the council to develop and distribute an early detection and diagnosis toolkit for health care providers. The bill was supported as a way to improve Alzheimer’s awareness and care, with one senator explaining a yes vote in memory of a parent who had Alzheimer’s. It also passed unanimously with favorable expression and consent. The chair announced the next committee meeting would be Wednesday, March 25 at 8:00 a.m.

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• </c><00:52:45.359><c> We</c><00:52:45.520><c> have</c> far uh side of eastern Kentucky.
• We have far uh side of eastern Kentucky.
• But their idea is to move towards rural and eastern Kentucky counties in focus, and I think this is a
• um rural and eastern Kentucky counties in<00:57:26.319><c> focus</c><00:57:26.960><c> and</c><00:57:
• The one that was proposed with your rural and eastern Kentucky is you're in or you're out.

Summary: The committee met for its third interim meeting, approved the prior meeting minutes, and heard a presentation from the Metals Innovation Initiative (MI2) on Kentucky’s metals industry. Speakers described metals manufacturing and recycling as a major economic backbone for the Commonwealth, including steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and copper operations, with broad impacts across production, fabrication, supply chains, and related businesses. They emphasized that the industry supports high-paying jobs, significant capital investment in Kentucky, and is aligned with broader efforts to expand U.S. manufacturing. A central theme was workforce development. MI2 leaders said the industry faces a persistent talent gap and that current education programs do not always produce the skills needed for modern metals jobs. They argued for stronger exposure and awareness, more direct industry involvement, and a dedicated metals career pathway through high schools, area technology centers, career and technical centers, and KCTCS. They also described pilot efforts in Logan, Warren, and Carroll counties that would introduce students to metals careers in middle school, move them into credits and pathways in high school, and connect them to internships, apprenticeships, and postsecondary training. Recycling and supply-chain security were the other major topics. Testimony stressed that recycled inputs are far cheaper than raw ore extraction and that recycling is increasingly important to competitiveness, environmental performance, and keeping materials from leaving the U.S. Speakers also raised concerns about China’s large steel and aluminum capacity and said unfair trade and global market manipulation make it harder for Kentucky producers to compete. Committee members and presenters framed MI2 as a collaborative effort among industry, state government, and academia to strengthen workforce pipelines, recycling, and long-term industry growth. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the minutes.

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• We know by the numbers that Eastern Kentucky, part of our state, is the most heavily impacted: 23 to
• We know by the numbers that Eastern Kentucky, part of our state, is the most heavily impacted: 23 to
• We know by the numbers that Eastern Kentucky, part of our state, is the most heavily impacted: 23 to
• We know by the numbers that Eastern Kentucky, part of our state, is the most heavily impacted: 23 to
• We know by the numbers that Eastern Kentucky, part of our state, is the most heavily impacted: 23 to

Summary: The Senate Committee for Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor heard two bills. Senate Bill 15, sponsored by Sen. Amanda Bledsoe, was presented with testimony from Major League Baseball in support of exempting minor league baseball players from Kentucky wage-and-hour treatment. Witnesses said the bill would preserve the negotiated collective bargaining structure for players, avoid impractical time-tracking requirements, and keep Kentucky aligned with other states. Senators discussed minor league salary levels, the importance of baseball to Kentucky communities, and the bill’s relationship to minimum wage law. The committee then took a roll call vote and passed the bill with unanimous support from members present. The committee next heard Senate Bill 103 from Sen. Danny Carroll, which would require the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation to adopt regulations under Chapter 13A, limit reciprocal agreements with other states until in-state provider contracts are exhausted, establish procedures for service fee memos before a new fiscal year, and require an annual report with operating and financial information. Testimony from community rehabilitation providers and disability advocates emphasized that the bill would increase transparency, protect local providers, and improve services for people with disabilities seeking competitive employment. They said Kentucky has a large disability population, that many working-age individuals with disabilities are not employed, and that better oversight could help address workforce shortages and reduce reliance on public assistance. Senators asked about the disability population, age ranges served, funding, and recent changes to provider rates and selection processes. The committee then voted to pass Senate Bill 103 unanimously.

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• that we need to develop substantially more transmission to accommodate wind and solar projects in eastern
• that we need to develop substantially more transmission to accommodate wind and solar projects in eastern
• So clearly the transmission will be sited in eastern Washington.
• piece—but it doesn't really address the fact that we should have substantial representation from eastern
• I serve in a caucus with a lot of Eastern Washington folks, and I hear the absolute pain and struggle

Committee: House Appropriations

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• This one is for our review of the Department of Natural Resources Eastern Washington Sustainable Harvest
• DNR calculates separate calculations for eastern and western Washington because the forest conditions
• DNR is currently working on recalculating the Eastern Washington harvest level, which is the focus of
• And it will recalculate the Western Washington level following the Eastern Washington one.
• We are following DNR's work as they work to recalculate the eastern Washington harvest level.

Summary: The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee met on September 17, 2025, welcomed new members, and initially lacked a quorum until Representative Berg arrived. The committee adopted the July 15/16 meeting minutes and discussed a proposed 2026 meeting schedule, including possible changes to address the heavy July workload from tax exemption reviews. Staff then presented the annual lodging tax expenditures report, which showed 213 municipalities received distributions in 2024, 91% reporting compliance, about $114 million awarded for more than 1,700 activities, and over 115 million attendees reported. Several members questioned the self-reported nature of the data and whether the report had enough value; the executive committee indicated it may recommend removing the lodging tax reporting requirement from statute because it is not a compliance tool and consumes significant staff time. The committee next heard the preliminary performance audit of the Office of Privacy and Data Protection. Staff said OPDP generally meets its statutory responsibilities and is well regarded by users, but its statute should be updated to match its current capacity and focus. The audit found OPDP’s work is largely centered on state agencies, with limited public outreach and some overlap with other entities on broadband and privacy education. Two recommendations were presented: review and update OPDP’s statutory duties, including broadband reporting and public outreach, and develop performance measures that better assess long-term privacy outcomes rather than just outputs. Committee members asked about FERPA and other federal privacy laws, and OPDP staff said they can provide broader privacy training and would be willing to offer more specific training if requested. The committee adopted the final report on Washington State recreational boating programs without opposition. Staff reported that boating-related revenues in 2021–23 totaled $108 million, with 53% directed to general government and transportation accounts and 47% to boating programs or projects; no recommendations were made. Members asked about boater education outcomes and agency overlap, and staff and agency representatives said education appears to have reduced fatalities and that the six involved agencies have distinct roles coordinated through a quarterly work group. Finally, staff presented planned study questions for upcoming reviews of L&I’s enforcement of farm worker labor laws, DNR’s Eastern Washington sustainable harvest calculation, and seven 2026 tax preference performance reviews. Members raised scope questions about the farm worker study and whether it should be framed around agricultural workers, and staff said they would follow the legislative mandate and could consider any future clarification. For the DNR review, staff said they are tracking DNR’s ongoing harvest calculation and will assess whether its data and methods align with best practices, while noting that future wildfire or other disturbances are outside the study’s scope. The tax preference review discussion covered the seven preferences to be studied in 2026, including data centers, Main Street credits, equitable access to credit, private airplane sales, landfill gas equipment, adaptive equipment for disabled veterans, and a real estate excise tax exemption for supported living transfers; members asked about equity, environmental impacts, and how staff would evaluate eligibility and savings. The meeting adjourned before noon.

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• </c> Eastern Kentucky, which had 96 veterans. Eastern Kentucky, which had 96 veterans.
• The agency may be able to provide an update on this and Eastern Kentucky's current status.
• </c> the more difficult transition at Eastern the more difficult transition at Eastern Kentucky<00:14
• on this and Eastern Kentucky's current status.
• </c> Kentucky and like northern eastern Kentucky and like northern eastern Kentucky.<00:40:09.600><c>

Committee: Joint Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection

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• </c> playing field for rural and eastern playing field for rural and eastern Kentucky<00:24:46.720><c
• </c> that defining the rural and eastern that defining the rural and eastern Kentucky<00:27:47.279><c
• </c><00:28:12.559><c> Kentucky,</c> filling into a site in Eastern Kentucky, filling into a site in Eastern
• </c> that are needed in rural and eastern that are needed in rural and eastern Kentucky.<00:28:40.720
• Kentucky to to help, uh, you in Eastern Kentucky to to help, uh, you have<00:45:50.640><c> to</c><00

Summary: The committee received an update from Secretary Jeff Noel of the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, joined by Matt Wingate and Terry Bradshaw of the Kentucky Association of Economic Developers, on the Kentucky Product Development Initiative (KPDI) and the closing fund. The presentation focused on how KPDI helps communities develop shovel-ready industrial sites by funding infrastructure, engineering, geotechnical work, and other site-preparation costs. Noel emphasized that the program is designed to reduce uncertainty for companies, improve speed to market, and support statewide job creation and investment, especially in rural and eastern Kentucky where development costs are often higher. Testimony highlighted the complexity and expense of preparing sites, with examples of road, water, power, and rock-removal costs, and the importance of third-party evaluation in scoring applications. Noel said the program has 116 total projects statewide, with 20 active projects stemming from pilot efforts and 35 projects already resulting in about 6,381 jobs and $4.4 billion in investment. He cited examples including Crown Holdings, Flash Metals, Phoenix Paper, Pratt Paper, AESC, Sound Elements, Kitchen Foods, Latte, Krueger, Biomass, and Anna Munsman. Bradshaw added that even communities that have not yet landed a project have benefited by building spec buildings or improving access to industrial property. The speakers said the last KPDI round drew $81 million in requests but only $35 million in available funding, and they urged lawmakers to consider whether additional funding or program adjustments are needed. Suggested changes included modestly increasing eligibility or funding flexibility for rural and eastern Kentucky, while maintaining third-party performance metrics, and continuing to prioritize finishing existing parks and creating strong regional sites. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the meeting.

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• And shortly after our tornado, the flooding happened in Eastern Kentucky.
• And shortly after our tornado, the flooding happened in Eastern Kentucky.
• And shortly after our tornado, the flooding happened in Eastern Kentucky.
• And shortly after our tornado, the flooding happened in Eastern Kentucky.
• VA hospital, just some clinic models in Eastern Kentucky.

Summary: The subcommittee heard presentations from the Legal Aid Network of Kentucky, including Legal Aid of the Bluegrass, Kentucky Legal Aid, AppalRed Legal Aid, and the Legal Aid Society in Louisville. The presenters explained that the four nonprofit programs provide civil legal services in all 120 counties, focusing on low-income clients and matters such as domestic violence, family law, housing, expungement, public benefits, and veterans’ issues. They emphasized that they do not handle criminal defense cases and described statewide efforts such as the kyjustice.org website and Project Renew, which helps people in recovery with legal issues that affect stability, employment, housing, and family reunification. Each organization highlighted regional service challenges and examples of casework. Legal Aid of the Bluegrass described its 33-county service area, its mobile “justice bus,” and expungement work for people in recovery. Kentucky Legal Aid focused on disaster response after the December 2021 tornadoes, including insurance disputes and contractor fraud, and said it has continued to handle repeated FEMA-declared disasters. AppalRed described serving 37 rural counties with limited attorneys, the shortage of lawyers in “rural legal deserts,” and its disaster-response work after flooding and tornadoes, including FEMA appeals clinics and volunteer attorney support. The Legal Aid Society described its Louisville-area veteran services, including Social Security and VA disability cases, veterans treatment court referrals, and homeless outreach. Committee members praised the organizations’ work and noted the importance of their services. In response to questions about funding, the presenters said their support comes from a mix of Legal Services Corporation funds, state appropriations, federal grants such as VOCA, VAWA, and HUD, United Way, and foundation funding. They stressed that many grants are restricted, while state funding is more flexible and useful for emergencies and day-to-day operations. The presenters said current funding does not fully meet demand and requested an increase in the General Assembly’s appropriation from $500,000 per year to $1 million per year, or $2 million over the biennium.

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• year for salaries, benefits, supplies, and equipment for employees to support policing efforts at Eastern
• year for salaries, benefits, supplies, and equipment for employees to support policing efforts at Eastern
• Policing efforts at Eastern State, and $25,000 for payment to the City of Medical Lake for related police
• Eastern State Hospital.
• And even in... ...eastern Washington or right now here in Olympia.

Committee: House Community Safety

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• many of you know, I grew up in Moses Lake, and so have grown up experiencing the harsh impacts in eastern
• Washington on air quality, on visibility, on just quality of life for eastern Washingtonians.
• many of you know, I grew up in Moses Lake, and so have grown up experiencing the harsh impacts in eastern
• Washington on air quality, on visibility, on just quality of life for eastern Washingtonians.
• And that's one small town in eastern Washington. So how are we going to solve this problem?

Bills: HB2275 , HB2238

Committee: House Agriculture & Natural Resources

Keywords: wildfire prevention, Washington wildfire council, fire safety, environmental protection, state regulations, HB 2238, HB2238, statewide food security, food security strategy, hunger, food insecurity, food access, food assistance, anti-hunger, nutrition education, food system literacy, agricultural viability, supply chain resilience, Washington Department of Agriculture, food policy forum

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• And then the final note I'd mention: we're also thankful for the Eastern New Mexico University system
• Eastern has an extremely robust, effective teacher preparation program.
• On the community college that's here, it is from Eastern New Mexico University.
• And personally, I appreciate Eastern. I have five family members that have graduated from Eastern.
• And played on scholarship for Eastern basketball. So, thank you today. Thank you for...