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• districts have policies addressing disabilities, but we have noticed that these tend to focus on mobility
• <01:09:51.120> needs,<01:09:51.839> and<01:09:51.920> ensuring and mobility
• needs, and ensuring and mobility needs, and ensuring procedures<01:09:52.799> work<01:09:52.960
• Um, and so that cost either falls on the applicant, the paraprofessional, or the hiring district.
• The applicant, the paraprofessional, or the hiring district.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• plant facility certification programs, which We want to change the revenue structure from a capped application
• that we oversee for their compliance with their existing licenses as well as we administer the application
• options, clean mobility in schools. and the Sustainable Transportation Equity Project, and on behalf
• ongoing operation of the low sand corridor Which plays an essential role essential role in enhancing mobility
• Chair, Dan child on behalf of enterprise mobility and aligning my comments with Mr Shimoda on behalf

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The same provisions would be applicable.
• And oftentimes, when I think about education, we all know that it's the cornerstone to social mobility
• That is the cornerstone to social mobility.
• You had young people going all over, mobilizing and...
• People going all over, mobilizing, working hard in order for them to have, to be able to have a better

Summary: The House convened with prayer, pledge, quorum call, approval of the journal, and adoption of the Rules and Ethics Committee’s special order report for the day. The chamber then took up House Bill 1B, the immigration bill, and members were told they would have one opportunity to question the sponsor on both the House version and the anticipated Senate changes. Representative McClure described the bill as a major immigration-enforcement package creating a chief immigration officer housed in the Department of Agriculture, an Office of State Immigration Enforcement, a local law enforcement grant program, a state immigration council, and new penalties and enforcement tools. He also outlined anticipated Senate language, including stronger 287(g) participation requirements, enhanced penalties for unauthorized aliens, a mandatory death penalty provision for certain capital offenses, and additional coordination with federal agencies. The bill drew extensive questioning from Democrats about due process, constitutional issues, school and workplace impacts, and the treatment of people whose immigration status changes over time. Members asked about birthright citizenship, TPS, asylum seekers, pretrial detention standards, the lawful basis for detaining someone based on suspected status, and whether teachers, social workers, school resource officers, and even children could be required to cooperate with immigration enforcement. McClure and Representative Garrison repeatedly said the bill would require cooperation with federal authorities, that status determinations would be handled under existing court procedures, and that the Senate death-penalty language was intended to fit within Hurst by requiring a jury finding beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant was an unauthorized alien. They also said the bill did not provide DMV funding, did not address teacher shortages, and included appropriations such as $25 million for the local law enforcement participation incentive program and broader funding for enforcement and training. Several amendments were considered. Representative Chambliss offered an amendment to protect schools, churches, and places of worship from enforcement activity; supporters argued it would preserve trust in sacred and educational spaces, but the amendment failed. Representative Escamani offered an amendment to preserve in-state tuition for Dreamers; supporters emphasized the educational and economic contributions of Dreamers and the hardship of higher tuition, but that amendment also failed. The debate ended with no bill vote in the excerpt, but the House completed the amendment votes and continued consideration of the immigration measure.

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• The key revision clarifies the definitions and applicability.
• This committee substitute would also require the interconnection applicant to apply to the PUC for the
• We have recently filed our construction permit application.
• So, in that sense, the application would contain all sorts of agreements with the state that would say
• HB11 is a smart, focused approach to boosting workforce mobility and meeting Texas's growing economic

Bills: HB 11, HB 14, HB 132, HB 1584, HB 1606, HB 5061, HB 1041, HB 2286

Keywords: licensing, reciprocity, regulation, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, interstate agreements, nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, HB 132, Texas Government Code Chapter 418, Public Information Act, confidential records, homeland security, foreign adversary, terrorism, critical infrastructure, emergency response, law enforcement

Summary: The meeting was a thorough exploration of multiple bills, most notably focused on innovative energy solutions and public safety enhancements. Key discussions centered around HB14, which aims to bolster the state's nuclear energy capabilities through the establishment of a Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office. Senators and expert witnesses discussed the potential of nuclear power as a clean energy source and a strategic necessity for Texas's growth. There was strong support for the bill, with various stakeholders highlighting its importance for the future energy landscape. Additionally, other bills like HB132 addressed the need for enhanced confidentiality protections regarding sensitive information, while HB1584 sought improvements in power restoration procedures during emergencies. Overall, the committee engaged with multiple viewpoints, balancing innovation with safety and ethical considerations.

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• Following his application acceptance the students began to, under Dr. Smith and soon gained favor.
• in Texas that cumulatively as far as our law schools and how many applications are actually accepted
• But in terms of specifically the number of applications, I don't have that. the title ahead and I don't
• Both extremely competitive application. processes. Suddenly I had nowhere to live.
• She helped me get access to food through mobile pantry.

Bills: HB232

Keywords: disaster recovery, natural disaster, weather disaster, emergency relief, flood relief, hurricane relief, storm damage, wildfire, tornado, hail, windstorm, extreme heat, ice storm, snowstorm, property damage, personal injury, temporary housing, relocation assistance, lost wages, state emergency management

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• Following his application acceptance, the students began to under Dr. Smith and soon gained favor.
• Kind of the number of applications in Texas that Cumulatively as far as our law schools and how many
• applications are actually accepted and how many are denied.
• Where the existing programs were, just how many applications, what the waiting list look like, and so
• Uh, she helped me get access to food through mobile pantry.

Bills: HB232

Keywords: disaster recovery, natural disaster, weather disaster, emergency relief, flood relief, hurricane relief, storm damage, wildfire, tornado, hail, windstorm, extreme heat, ice storm, snowstorm, property damage, personal injury, temporary housing, relocation assistance, lost wages, state emergency management

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• Following his application acceptance the students began to, under Dr. Smith and soon gain favor.
• in Texas that cumulatively as far as our law schools and how many applications are actually accepted
• But in terms of specifically the number of applications, I don't have that.
• Both extremely competitive application. processes. Suddenly I had nowhere to live.
• She helped me get access to food through mobile pantry.

Bills: HB1784, HB2088, HB3062, HB3475, HB3741, HB4279, HB4763, HB5154, HB5294, HB5508, SB1401, HB232, HB232

Keywords: students, homeless, foster care, higher education, liaison officer, housing assistance, transition support, law school, Rio Grande Valley, legal education, public university, accreditation, fentanyl prevention, drug poisoning awareness, mental health resources, substance abuse education, El Paso, university system, funding, public education

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• And we do see a lot of those types of applications from gas stations, nail salons, local retail and retail
• Please look at the FAQ, look at the application guide, sign up for our webinar, watch the recorded webinar
• up related to fiscal oversight is that the rationale for the grant rests on the inability of an applicant
• And then, I know that there are many applicants and the process is very selective, can you kind of go
• I think that that's really important to your applicants and thank you. Any other questions?

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• For generations, we have provided mentorship, education, advocacy, and pathways to economic mobility
• Then changes related to lien holders being receiving vehicle titles, audit assessments, mobile ID, and
• Mobility Mobility and<01:25:04.360> then<01:25:04.600> the<01:25:04.680> Metropolitan
• /c> receiving vehicle titles, audit receiving vehicle titles, audit assessments,<01:26:21.440> mobile
• ID, and repealing a assessments, mobile ID, and repealing a same-day<01:26:24.920> issue<01:26

Bills: HF3373, HF4449, HF3486, HF4180, HF4227, HF2505

Keywords: transportation, interchange, funding, bonds, St. Paul Park, transit, Metropolitan Council, Twin Cities, metro area, high-frequency transit, bus rapid transit, busway, guideway, transportation policy plan, transit performance measures, regional transit benchmarks, transit-oriented development, TOD, zoning, land use

Summary: The committee approved the April 8, 2026 minutes and then heard House File 3373, which was laid over. The bill sought trunk highway bond funding for preliminary and final design work at the 70th Street interchange in St. Paul Park. Representative Hansen, Mayor Keith Frankie, and Washington County Commissioner Karla Bigham described the interchange as undersized and increasingly unsafe because of refinery truck traffic, aggregate hauling, nearby growth, and changing traffic patterns. Members asked about prior study, cost, and greenhouse gas requirements, and the bill author said the request was about $500,000. Chair Cosgrove noted the bill would be laid over and suggested the issue could involve future statutory exemptions. The committee then took up House File 4449, also laid over, after adopting the A4 author’s amendment. Representative Jones presented the bill as a transit planning and accountability measure for the Twin Cities metro. It would set numeric transit goals, require better coordination between road projects and future transit projects, and give the Met Council more tools to support transit-oriented development, including property acquisition and development around transit corridors. Jones argued the bill would help avoid rebuilding roads twice and improve transit ridership, frequency, speed, and reliability. Representative Olson offered an amendment to exempt highway projects primarily addressing documented safety issues, arguing that safety projects should not be burdened by added transit requirements or costs. Jones said she supported the safety concern but opposed the amendment as written because the bill was aimed at major construction projects. After a roll call, the amendment failed on an 8-8 tie. The bill itself remained laid over for further work, with the chair noting there was still time to refine the proposal.

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• primarily nitrogen from septic systems, but also phosphorus from lawn fertilizers and commercial applications
• I'm deeply concerned for the safety of pedestrians, especially seniors with limited mobility and children
• You've already heard about how safe AVs are, but I'll add that, in addition to safe mobility, AVs offer
• able to enforce these crosswalk violations and really put people, you know, where it's the most applicable
• To my knowledge, no state explicitly requires drivers for specific applications or specific weight limits

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Transportation held a hybrid hearing on 46 bills covering bicycle and pedestrian safety, autonomous and specialty vehicles, street design, and related transportation issues. Chair Jim Arciero and Senate co-chair Brendan Crighton opened the hearing, noted that Senate Bill 2347 was postponed at the sponsor’s request, and explained the hearing procedures. No votes were taken during the hearing. A major portion of testimony focused on autonomous vehicles. Labor representatives from the AFL-CIO, Teamsters, Machinists, and app-based driver organizations opposed bills that would authorize fully autonomous vehicles, arguing they could displace workers, weaken bargaining power, increase congestion, and create safety and data-privacy risks. Waymo and Chamber of Progress supported legislation creating a framework for autonomous vehicles, saying the technology has strong safety results and could improve mobility and economic opportunity, but they opposed provisions requiring a human operator in the vehicle. Transportation and environmental advocates urged stronger oversight, local control, crash-data reporting, and privacy protections before deployment. Several bills on pedestrian and bicycle safety drew support from advocates and affected residents. Testimony backed measures to improve crosswalk timing for slower pedestrians, raise penalties for crosswalk violations, expand truck sideguard and safety-device requirements, and improve roadway marking reflectivity. AARP, MassBike, and other advocates emphasized the need to protect older adults, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users, while some speakers opposed bills expanding e-bike access to sidewalks and natural-surface trails, citing safety concerns. The committee also heard strong support for the Blue Envelope program for drivers with autism and developmental disabilities, with testimony from the Arc of Massachusetts, the Developmental Disabilities Council, families, and individuals describing how the program can reduce misunderstandings during traffic stops and crashes.

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• Beginning January 1, 2027, this bill extends the application of the state's existing sales tax to prewritten
• Beginning January 1, 2027, this bill extends the application of the state's existing sales tax to prewritten
• fear that, I mean, maybe you guys have talked to these people that if this goes, these companies are mobile
• fear that, I mean, maybe you guys have talked to these people that if this goes, these companies are mobile
• And then they provide the application form so that their employees, full-time or almost full-time, can

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• The application process for GPD grants is complex and burdensome and discourages participation for groups
• THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR G.P.D.
• improve conditions for these civil servants by directing T.S.A. to conduct a feasibility study on using mobile
• TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON USING MOBILE DETECTION DATA TO ALLOW EMPLOYEES TO CLOCK IN FOR WORK
• The applicability and usefulness of this authority has been demonstrated recently in my home state of

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 10, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• or recipient hasn't won a applicant or recipient hasn't won a lottery<00:27:23.279> um<00:27:
• We do use that for non-citizens at application and redetermination.
• We help them understand how to regulate their flare-ups, improve their mobility, and build strength.
• ,<01:10:39.120> and flare-ups, improve their mobility, and flare-ups, improve their mobility
• <01:47:12.320> regulatory accordance with applicable regulatory accordance with applicable

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• burden, because whether you like a decision of the Supreme Court or not, or whether you like the application
• Without targeted support, too many immigrants remain excluded from the promise of economic mobility and
• and part of our duty as a legislature is to ensure the pathways of social integration and economic mobility
• As a legislator, we must ensure the pathways of social integration and economic mobility.

Summary: The committee heard several higher education bills. It first approved the consent calendar, which included SB 67 and SB 619. The main discussion centered on SB 437, which would direct the CSU system to develop a fair, evidence-based process for verifying whether someone is a descendant of a person enslaved in the United States, as part of the state’s reparations work. Supporters said the bill fills a gap left by the Reparations Task Force and would create a transparent, credible lineage-verification process; opponents argued genealogy methods already exist, the bill would waste money and delay action, and some raised constitutional concerns. The committee took a vote on SB 437, but the roll was left open after the initial tally showed three ayes and three noes. The committee then heard SB 790, which would allow California to join the interstate reciprocity agreement for online postsecondary education. The author and supporters said the bill would improve consumer protections for California students taking out-of-state online courses and help California institutions compete more effectively by reducing the burden of seeking separate state approvals. Opponents, including University of Phoenix and other groups, argued the bill conflicted with the existing reciprocity framework, could exclude some institutions, and might not actually secure California’s entry into the agreement. The committee voted 3-1 to pass SB 790 as amended to the Business and Professions Committee, with the roll left open. The committee also heard SB 391, which would authorize the Community College Chancellor’s Office to charge fees for research partners seeking access to data. Supporters said the office is absorbing significant unfunded workload from data requests and that fees would help recover costs; opponents, including the California Teachers Association community college association, warned the fees could create barriers for faculty and smaller researchers. Members discussed possible exemptions and implementation details. The committee voted 5-1 to pass SB 391 as amended to the Appropriations Committee, with the roll left open. Finally, the committee heard SB 685, a pilot program to provide cost-of-attendance assistance at four CSU campuses for students who experienced homelessness in high school. Supporters said it would help students cover housing, food, and transportation costs and reduce dropout risk; members asked about eligibility and implementation, and the author explained the bill would use McKinney-Vento homelessness designations and target students at risk of “summer melt” and college homelessness.

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• Our family lived in a mobile home, and my parents regularly worked several jobs to help make ends meet
• Americans from all walks of life have dignified work as producers and builders is critical for economic mobility
• We've got some big problems: income inequality and a lack of economic mobility.
• Any of those things are applicable. Which one is it?

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• Direct systemic application of oxytetracycline. So, bactericide— we're dealing with a bacteria.
• And so what we've had a label for foliar application of bactericides, what we have done is cross that
• It's a very stringent application process.
• they have a board of directors and they also have a technical working group that looks at every application
• for more details if I don't provide you with enough detail, but those contracts, whether it was a mobile

Summary: The Senate Committee on Agriculture heard an update on the Florida citrus industry from Matt Joyner of Florida Citrus Mutual and Shannon Shepp of the Department of Citrus. Both described the industry’s steep decline over the past two decades due to citrus greening (HLB), hurricanes, freezes, and aging groves, but emphasized ongoing recovery efforts through research, replanting, and new therapies. They highlighted promising tools such as plant growth regulators, protective screens and covers, direct oxytetracycline application, CRISPR-based breeding, and the CRAFT program, which has expanded to more than 10,000 acres of solid-set plantings and over 20,000 acres including resets. Members discussed disaster relief, property tax pressures, grower participation, and the need for assessment relief and other state support. No votes were taken on the citrus presentation. Shepp also outlined the Department of Citrus’s marketing and research role, noting strong consumer demand for Florida orange juice, global advertising efforts, and clinical research tied to health messaging. She said the industry remains a major economic contributor, with thousands of jobs and billions in economic impact, and that the department is working to maintain demand while growers replant and reset groves. Senators asked about the CRAFT program, new grower participation, and how advertising and state policy could help sustain the industry. The committee then received a performance review of the Opa-locka Soil and Water Conservation Districts from David Jahossky of Malden and Jenkins. The review found wide variation among the 49 districts studied, with many lacking recurring revenue, staffing, proper meeting notices, records retention, formal performance goals, and timely financial reports. The report identified nearly 400 recommendations and noted that some districts had already dissolved or were considering dissolution. Senators questioned whether the districts were duplicative of other agencies and whether they still served a useful purpose; the presenter said there was overlap and collaboration but no duplication. A public commenter from Jefferson County argued that local boards still provide trusted, community-based support for producers and help connect them to cost-share and best management practice programs. The chair indicated the review would inform possible legislation to improve or restructure the districts, and the committee adjourned without taking a vote.

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• The application makes you qualified.
• The application makes you qualified.
• To recognize the gentlewoman from Mobile, Mayor Jones.
• Because in most counties in Mobile, we have a voting manager.
• Because in most counties in Mobile, we have a voting manager.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• also expands workforce access without lowering professional standards and maintains the interstate mobility
• They must submit their renewal application.

Bills: HB3239, HB4317, HB4321, HB4322, HB3832, HB3673, HB3783, HB3800, HB2956, HB3960, HB2471, HB3338

Keywords: veterinary medicine, definitions, animal husbandry, board of veterinary examiners, telemedicine, veterinarian-client relationship, accounting, CPA, licensure, educational requirements, reciprocity, professional conduct, elevator safety, inspections, Department of Labor, safety standards, regulatory compliance, funeral services licensing, funeral director, embalmer

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• I stand here today because a private foundation invested in my mobility.
• Under the amendment, the Board must deny an application from an applicant who has had a program terminated
• To address that, the amendment requires applicants to complete a board-approved or board-developed remedial
• The bill establishes licensure by examination for applicants who hold a doctoral degree in naturopathic

Bills: S0162, S0254, S0688, S0794, S1110, S1574

Keywords: surgical smoke, health standards, hospital safety, patient protection, medical regulations, nursing education, licensure, remedial courses, temporary license, graduate nursing preceptorship, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, background screening, support coordination services, developmental disabilities, Tatton-Brown-Rahman syndrome, public hearings, orthotics, prosthetics, healthcare, Medicaid

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services met with a quorum present and took up several health-related bills. CS/SB 1110 on Medicaid and insurance coverage for orthotics and prosthetics was heard first. The bill would require coverage for medically necessary orthotics and prosthetics without lifetime or continuous-use caps, direct AHCA to seek federal approval and update contracts, and require annual reporting. Testimony from a child using prosthetic “gymnastics blades,” his mother, and another young person with a prosthetic leg emphasized the high cost of activity-specific devices and the impact on children’s mobility, sports participation, and quality of life. Senators voiced strong support, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then approved SB 1574, “Maddie’s Law,” which adds newborn screening for biliary atresia using the existing blood specimen collected at birth. The sponsor and the child’s father described the condition as time-sensitive and potentially fatal without early detection, and argued the screening could prevent transplants and save money. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also considered CS/SB 794 on background screening for employees of residential facilities and day training programs for people with developmental disabilities, plus a review of waiver support coordination quality, training, and access issues. Parents and a support coordinator testified that strong support coordination is essential for families and that the bill would help standardize expectations and improve services. An amendment aligning the bill with the House companion was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. Members next heard SB 162, which requires hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to adopt policies using smoke evacuation systems during procedures that generate surgical smoke. Supporters, including nurses and the Florida Nurses Association, described surgical smoke as a workplace hazard with toxic chemicals and potential cancer risks; hospital representatives said they support the intent but argued existing federal and state standards already regulate the issue and the bill is too prescriptive. A late-filed amendment clarifying the smoke must be “effectively captured and filtered” was adopted, and the bill passed favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 254, a major nursing education bill that tightens oversight of low-performing nursing programs, creates a temporary provisional license and preceptorship pathway for graduates awaiting NCLEX results, requires remediation for delayed testing, and increases transparency by posting passage rates. Nursing groups supported stronger standards, while private nursing schools warned the bill could reduce capacity and discourage program directors; the amended bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 688, which would reestablish licensure and regulation of naturopathic doctors in Florida, create a board of naturopathic medicine, set licensure and renewal requirements, and define the scope of practice while excluding most prescription authority. Supporters said it would expand health care choices and allow naturopathic doctors to practice openly, while opponents from the medical community warned the bill could authorize diagnosis and treatment without sufficient training and rely on unproven therapies. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned after members thanked staff for their work.

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• Harper is the assistant pastor of Peace Baptist Church of Mobile, Alabama, and is the guest of Senator
• President, point of privilege, please. from Mobile, Alabama, student of from Mobile, Alabama, student
• In 1986, there was a man from Mobile elected as a Democrat nominee named Charlie Graddick.
• doctrine, to prescribe application doctrine, to prescribe application review,<07:00:00.760> monitoring
• describe<07:18:45.480> with But, the applicant shall describe with But, the applicant

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum present, then adopted a resolution honoring Dr. Todd Freeman, Superintendent of Vestavia Hills City Schools, as Alabama Superintendent of the Year. Senators praised his leadership in public education and noted the recognition was especially meaningful as one of the last such honors in the current chamber. The Senate also adopted a resolution commending the 2026 Alabama Law Institute Senate interns for their service, and members offered personal remarks thanking the interns and encouraging them to remain and contribute to Alabama in the future. The chamber then took up several conference committee and House messages. The Senate concurred in the conference report on Senate Bill 341 after extended remarks, and later concurred in the conference report on Senate Bill 32, described as a veterans-related bill that would make benefits automatic for those under the federal poverty level and allow cities and counties to opt in for veterans above that level. The Senate also received House amendments to Senate Bill 199, concerning sex offenders, and voted to non-concur and send the bill to conference, naming conferees. In resolutions from the Rules Committee, the Senate adopted an amended House Joint Resolution 198 establishing the Alabama Mental Health Task Force. It also adopted House Joint Resolution 326, which recognizes the need for a north-south transportation route in East Alabama. Throughout the meeting, senators made extended floor remarks about slowing down on legislation, focusing on rural hospitals and other priorities, and the importance of treating children, seniors, and low-income residents fairly.