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• SpaceX reduced launch costs by 85%. That simply isn't possible in a cost-type domain.
• so, I think you kind of see three different eras of this, starting with the conversation with the launch
• Starship breaking up than he does from inherently waiting and slowing down to get the right perfect launch
• I was at the launch with President Trump, and it was very confusing for several of the business people
• I don't think you could just randomly replace Elon or Glenn Shotwell and expect these rockets to keep

Committee: Senate Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel

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• When Head Start was launched 60 years ago, the idea of providing these comprehensive services with health
• None of this is rocket science. We as human beings need to be connected with others.
• None of this is rocket science. We as human beings need to be connected with others.
• None of this is rocket science. We as human beings need to be connected with others.
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Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

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• We built AI red teaming capabilities to test AI models, and we're launching that product on October 1st
• We also have other facilities at Kauai Test Facility, where we launch some of our hypersonic systems
• and sounding rockets.

Committee: House Science, Technology & Telecommunications Committee

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• This program is funded through the Rocket Docket.
• This program is funded through the<01:15:36.800><c> Rocket</c><01:15:37.199><c> Dock.
• It is which is separate the Rocket Dock.
• </c> that's funded by the rocket docket. that's funded by the rocket docket.
• sometimes</c><01:19:28.800><c> as</c> rocket docket rocket docket sometimes as rocket docket rocket

Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice and Judiciary heard testimony from the Department of Public Advocacy (DPA) on attorney compensation and alternatives to incarceration. Because the committee lacked a quorum, the chair skipped formal roll call and minutes approval, then invited DPA Public Advocate Damon Preston, Deputy Public Advocate Melanie Lowe, and alternative sentencing worker Cena/Tina Mills to present. Preston said DPA is fully state-funded, has 698 funded positions, and was near full staffing with 673 filled positions and 42 new law graduates expected to join in August. He argued that DPA’s resources lag behind those of prosecutors, noting that local prosecutorial offices receive substantially more total funding and have additional revenue sources beyond the state budget. Preston focused on salary disparities and turnover. He said DPA trial-office attorneys total about $26 million in salaries, compared with about $41.9 million for prosecutors on publicly listed state funding, and estimated that more than 100 additional prosecutors are paid through other sources, bringing total prosecutor compensation to a little over $50 million versus DPA’s $26 million. He said starting DPA attorney pay is $58,200, experienced attorney pay averages about $73,000, and that these levels are too low given law school debt and the state’s constitutional obligation to provide defense counsel. He also said DPA attorney turnover is about 20%, median service time before separation was 15 months in 2024, and exit interviews often cite salary as the main reason for leaving. He gave examples of former DPA attorneys moving to prosecutor offices for raises ranging from 12% to 50%. Committee members asked about how often defendants are represented by private counsel versus DPA and how that affects workload. Preston said a 2017 study found about 50% of misdemeanor cases and about 75% of circuit court cases were handled by DPA, with DPA handling most of the most labor-intensive cases. He said DPA will step aside when a defendant hires private counsel or is found ineligible, and he acknowledged the system historically erred by denying counsel in some cases, though he said the current concern is whether DPA is now appointed too broadly. Members requested updated trend data on appointments over the past decade. Preston also described DPA’s pay scale and said the agency’s compensation structure makes retention difficult. Mills then described DPA’s alternative sentencing worker program, which she said has operated for about 20 years and has received national recognition. She shared a case example involving a client named Patrick, who faced a prison sentence on a possession charge and was referred to a horse-based treatment and certification program in Shelbyville. She said the client wanted treatment and a fresh start, a bed became available, and she and the client’s attorney presented an alternative sentencing plan to the court. The presentation was interrupted briefly by a technical issue, but the testimony continued.

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• proud Air Force retired officer, and I wear my leather jacket I wore in the Air Force as a nuclear launch
• executives, and they built a team of industry veterans with experience designing and building the Falcon 9 rocket
• The Apollo rockets from the 1960s and early '70s that took American astronauts safely to the moon and
• dual-capable aircraft deterrent with our NATO allies, which was my mission as well as being a Minuteman 3 launch

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• We're not talking about rocket science. We're talking about have you gone by?
• Whistleblowers come forward and say we believe our numbers show us our spreadsheets didn't take rocket
• Whistleblowers come forward and say we believe our numbers show us our spreadsheets didn't take rocket
• </c> We're not talking about rocket science. We're not talking about rocket science.
• science to to create this the rocket science to to create this the anomalies<00:03:40.720><c> are</c

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• districts can spend some of the dollars we already receive so that small and rural districts can launch
• and sustain these programs launch and sustain these programs without<01:42:12.400><c> putting</c><01
• We've had student groups that have been able to design and launch rockets 200 feet in the air.
• </c><01:42:48.960><c> rockets</c><01:42:49.440><c> 200</c> able to design and launch rockets 200 able
• to design and launch rockets 200 feet<01:42:50.080><c> in</c><01:42:50.239><c> the</c><01:42:50.400>

Summary: The meeting focused on Kentucky school choice and innovation, with discussion of the state constitution’s “common schools” requirement and how that has been interpreted alongside newer education models. Chairman Tipton described model laboratory schools, Gatton and Craft Academies, magnet and virtual programs, and said these options show that Kentucky has long expanded opportunity through innovation. He then turned the discussion to Senate Bill 207, which he said was designed to support schools of innovation. Senator Steve West reviewed the history of Kentucky charter schools and explained that SB 207 was modeled on a South Carolina approach. He said the bill allows a local school board to contract with a third-party entity to manage an existing school, seek waivers from certain state rules, and receive SEEK funding while also allowing outside private investment. He emphasized that the district initiates the process, that the school remains public, and that the bill includes accountability through a time-limited contract that can be ended if the school is not performing. Members asked about the difference between SB 207 and the earlier charter school law, whether schools could cherry-pick students, and whether teachers would remain district employees. West and Tipton said the new model is tied to an existing school rather than a new charter, cannot cherry-pick students, and keeps teachers as district employees. Representative Brown raised concerns that charters and exceptions could leave some children out, especially lower-income students, while West responded that the proposal is intended to expand choice for families who may not otherwise have it and cited examples from other states where similar models improved low-performing schools. No vote or formal action was taken during the discussion.

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• the Spaceport has a nationwide advantage of closed airspace and available to test and measure your rockets
• I thought he was going to ask you, name the first rocket. Should know one. That can be done, Mr.
• And so first off, our Helios system, which we just launched in November, runs around 40 kilowatts per
• For our Helios launch, we did something called random circuit sampling.
• For our Helios launch, we did something called random circuit sampling, and that took about 100 kilowatts

Committee: Senate Senate Finance

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• And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night that our flag was
• And<00:13:40.000><c> the</c><00:13:40.399><c> rockets</c> And the rockets And the rockets red<00:13:42.800

Summary: The House convened with the pledge of allegiance led by Minority Leader Caldwell, followed by a performance of the national anthem by Kristen Cand, a guest of Assistant Minority Leader Winter. The clerk then called the roll and a quorum was established, with several members noted as excused. Representative Slaugh, a new legislator, briefly joked about being put on the spot before moving approval of the journal from the previous day; the motion was adopted. The Speaker announced that the chamber would soon host a joint session to hear a message from Governor Polis under Senate Joint Resolution 2. A committee to escort the governor was named as Representatives Martinez, Smith, and Bottoms. The Majority Leader then instructed members to wear orange lanyards provided by State Patrol as an additional form of identification for the joint session, and explained that the House would recess for a security sweep of the chamber and gallery. The House agreed to stand in recess until after the joint session, with members asked to return by 10:45 a.m. wearing the lanyards. No legislation was debated or voted on beyond approval of the journal and the recess motion.

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• And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night that our flag was
• gallently gallently streaming<00:03:38.080><c> and</c><00:03:38.400><c> the</c><00:03:39.159><c> rockets
• </c> streaming and the rockets streaming and the rockets red<00:03:43.400><c> bursting</c><00:03:44.400

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• I'm a former FAA air traffic controller; I used to work the military missions desk, rocket launches,

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• Oh, Rockets. Oh, Rockford Rockets. That makes sense. Okay, Rockets. Okay, where were we here?
• </c><00:19:03.240><c> oh</c> oh like our mascot yeah oh Rockets oh oh like our mascot yeah oh Rockets
• ><c> makes</c><00:19:04.760><c> sense</c> Rock Rockford rockets that makes sense Rock Rockford rockets
• that makes sense okay<00:19:06.240><c> Rockets</c><00:19:07.240><c> okay</c><00:19:07.559><c> uh</c>
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Bills: HF4 , HF173

Committee: House Taxes

Transcript Highlights:

• We're not talking about rocket science. We're talking about have you gone by?
• We're not talking about rocket science. We're talking about have you gone by?
• 00:03:25.920><c> not</c><00:03:26.080><c> talking</c><00:03:26.239><c> about</c><00:03:26.400><c> rocket
• </c> We're not talking about rocket science. We're not talking about rocket science.
• :04:37.440><c> take</c> show us our spreadsheets didn't take show us our spreadsheets didn't take rocket

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• And before we launch into today's wrap-up discussion, I first want to thank our incredible committee
• But to me, what we need to do as a committee is understand that this is not rocket science.
• But to me, what we need to do as a committee is understand that this is not rocket science.
• </c><01:04:11.119><c> These</c> that this is not rocket science.
• These that this is not rocket science.

Committee: House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy

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• on it, this is going to be a presentation on our brand new Capital Outlay Dashboard that we are launching
• That should be launched. It should go through.
• For members, next week is industry, so we'll have all the quantum fusion companies and rocket companies

Bills: HB1

Committee: Senate Senate Finance

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• But a few things: this is not rocket science either.
• The Creative Jobs Collective was launched in 2021 in response to the economic disruption of the pandemic
• At the local level, we developed and launched a creative employer toolkit that provides recommendations
• With them to support the launch of the climate assessment plan.
• So folks who want to make comments, please come to the microphone. ...with them to support the launch

Committee: Senate Joint Committee on the Arts

Summary: The Joint Committee on the Arts held an informational hearing on California’s first sector-specific creative economy strategic plan, developed under AB 127 by the California Arts Council with an interagency work group and outside research support. Committee members and panelists described the plan’s purpose as strengthening the state’s creative workforce, stabilizing creative businesses, expanding equity and access, and building infrastructure for long-term implementation. The opening presentation highlighted major forces shaping the sector over the next decade, including AI, climate disruption, affordability, access to capital, and social cohesion, and outlined six action areas: workforce preparation, business growth, cultural tourism and identity, cross-sector incentives, ROI/data tracking, and state capacity-building. Testimony from the California Department of Education and the Workforce Development Board focused on existing workforce pipelines, including updated arts/entertainment/design CTE standards, the Entertainment Equity Alliance, apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship pathways, and High Road Training Partnership investments. Speakers said these efforts are producing strong placement outcomes, including paid on-the-job training, union placements, and support for workers facing barriers, while also emphasizing the need for entrepreneurship training and wraparound supports. Committee discussion also centered on a major unresolved issue: how to define and measure the creative economy consistently across agencies, since current labor data often misses gig, contract, nonprofit, and business activity. A second panel of practitioners and advocates described local examples of the plan in action. The Handy Foundation, Arts for LA’s Creative Jobs Collective, the Arts Council of San Bernardino County, and the California Arts Council chair all argued that artists and creative workers should be treated as essential contributors to education, community health, local economies, and resilience, not as peripheral workers. They urged stronger school partnerships, more arts access, and better recognition of creative careers. Members also discussed AI’s impact on creative work, with panelists saying it should be treated as a tool that requires guardrails, training, and union and educator involvement rather than as a replacement for human creativity. No formal votes were taken; the hearing was informational, and members expressed support for continued implementation, better data systems, and additional funding in future budget and policy actions.

Transcript Highlights:

• don't think you Have to look very far back in the news to see what can happen from drones being launched
• officially call it the Rocket's Reglare Act in memory of a good friend of mine by the name of Scotty Rocket
• President, with the language being stricken on the bottom of page 4 through 5, does that mean that bottle rockets
• You, the rockets rid glare, what is that a reference to? Thank you for the question.

Bills: HJR1088 , HJR1090 , HJR1091 , HB1370 , SB2154 , HJR1092 , HJR1093 , HJR1095 , HJR1099 , HJR1100 , HB3021 , SB893 , SB206 , SB248 , SB259 , SB423 , SB563 , SB604 , SB633 , HJR1077 , SB667 , SB1224 , SB1257 , SB1264 , SB1319 , SB1360 , SB1437 , SB1531 , SB1543 , SB1806 , HB3004 , SB1572 , HB4342 , SB1618 , SB2 , SB237 , SB1632 , SB1687 , SB1726 , SB1859 , SB1894 , SB1461 , HB4432 , SB1948 , SB1589 , SJR52 , SR46 , HCR1030 , SB2071 , SB2182 , SB1451 , HJR1088 , HJR1090 , HJR1091 , HJR1092 , HJR1093 , HJR1095 , HJR1096 , HJR1099 , HJR1100 , SB2185 , SB893 , HB3021 , SR46 , SB206 , SB237 , SB248 , SB259 , SB423 , SB563 , SB604 , SB625 , SB633 , SB667 , SB1224 , SB1257 , SB1264 , SB1319 , SB1360 , SB1378 , SB1437 , SB1531 , SB1543 , SB1572 , SB1618 , SB1632 , SB1687 , SB1726 , SB1806 , SB1859 , SB1894 , SB1948 , SB2071 , SJR52 , HB1370 , HJR1077 , SB2 , SB1451 , SB2182 , HCR1030

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• Fourth-ranked North Attleboro Red Rocketeers secured the championship title on December 6th, 2024, with
• football team since 2002, and also the first appearance and title win for former North Attleboro Red Rocketeer
• Please would everybody welcome the North Attleboro Red Rocketeer state championship football team.

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted an order setting a joint convention of the two branches for Thursday, January 16 at 6:00 p.m. to receive a communication from Governor Maura Healey. The chamber then briefly recessed and returned to recognize guests, including the North Attleboro High School football team, which was welcomed for winning the MIAA Division III State Championship after a 35-0 victory over Mansfield. Senator Feeney and Representative Scanlon praised the team’s 10-2 season, the coaching staff, school officials, and the broader community for the accomplishment. The Senate then considered and adopted a motion that, upon adjournment, it do so in memory of Mrs. Margaret C. Pegg Rooney of South Boston. The remarks honored her family, community involvement, faith, volunteer work, and long service at the State House Information Technology Department. A moment of silence was requested and observed in her memory. Finally, the Senate adopted an order to adjourn and set the next meeting for Thursday at 11:00 a.m. The chamber adjourned in memory of Mrs. Rooney.

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• Chairman Lover sets on the Hunts for the Space and Rocket Center board.
• Space and Rocket Center, we're certainly stewards of the storied past, the exciting present, and the
• Space and Rocket Center, we're certainly stewards of the storied past, the exciting present, and the
• Today we take a minute to celebrate America's return to the moon by displaying the space launch system
• Today we take a minute to celebrate America's return to the moon by displaying the space launch system

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• We are looking into launching this program. Thank you.
• I was at Cape Canaveral, and literally this Falcon Heavy rocket launched up. It was a night launch.