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• The big priority of the commissioner is to change one in funding sources for citrus inspectors.
• You probably know one of the commissioners big priorities is adding were conservation easements in the
• research on methods for finding trapping and removing non native species and targeted removal of our priority
• required, staff paid contractors, partners or volunteers used data from the report to remove high priority
• So that's that's really where we've put a lot of our priority.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• WHEN IT COMES TO LOGISTICS NEAR AND DEAR TO MY HEART AS FORMER ARMY LOGISTICS AND LOOKING AT THE PRIORITIES
• FTM HAS RECOMMENDED REMOVING THE REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION WHEN IT COMES TO
• BUT THE COUNTY IN THIS INSTANCE SUPPORTS THIS PLAN TO MOVE THE REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL AND PRIORITY
• AND WE LITERATELY OUR DIRECTOR, OUR TOP PRIORITY IS ENGAGED AND LEVERAGE TECHNOLOGY.
• WE HAVE INVESTED OVER $3 BILLION IN THOSE FACILITIES AND WE HAVE PLACED A LARGE PRIORITY ON PUSHING INVESTMENT

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And while we certainly agree with the priority... ...headquartered in North Dakota.
• But, you know, we may have to stop doing something to start something that's a higher priority.
• But, you know, we may have to stop doing something to start something that's a higher priority.
• If we want to fund priorities, we're going to have...
• If we want to fund priorities, we're going to have to say no to some good ideas.

Summary: The task force reviewed survey results from state agencies on potential statutory revisions, with Levi reporting 70 proposals from 20 agencies and noting that about 33 might become agency pre-file bills. Members discussed the need to share the survey more broadly within higher education and to better coordinate issues involving IT and other cross-agency functions. The task force then heard from the Office of Management and Budget on three topics: concessions, architect/engineering pre-qualification, and legal notices. OMB said the concessions law is outdated and inconsistent with current practice, and suggested a collaborative rewrite to allow best-value evaluation, raise the threshold, and standardize solicitation templates. On architect/engineering pre-qualification, OMB proposed expanding authority beyond current state-agency limits and creating uniform templates. On legal notices, OMB proposed modernizing publication requirements, exploring online and abbreviated notices, and working with newspapers and other stakeholders on technology and accessibility improvements. Members asked about where concession revenues go, whether political subdivisions must follow the same rules, and how to move from discussion to action. The task force agreed to have OMB work with Legislative Council and affected stakeholders to develop bill drafts, and the motion passed unanimously. The University of North Dakota then presented a series of proposed revisions focused on public buildings and procurement. UND asked to rework the definition of construction so routine maintenance and one-for-one replacements over $250,000 would not automatically trigger public-improvement requirements, suggested raising the threshold to $500,000, and asked for more flexibility based on project complexity and risk. UND also proposed changes to public bid advertisements to reflect electronic bidding, revisions to construction manager-at-risk selection criteria, changes to architect/engineer procurement rules, an increase in the direct-hire design threshold, and a higher legislative-consent threshold for privately funded projects. The task force supported having UND work with counsel and OMB to develop bill drafts, and that motion also passed. The Department of Public Instruction concluded with proposed cleanup to credentialing and education statutes. DPI recommended reviewing its credential categories for relevance, possibly transferring credentialing authority to the Education Standards and Practices Board, removing outdated school safety patrol language, clarifying waiver provisions, and updating dyslexia screening reporting requirements so the statute reflects current practice. Members focused mainly on whether the dyslexia reporting requirement should remain, and DPI said the screening itself would continue even if reporting language were revised. No votes were taken on DPI’s suggestions, and the task force recessed after the presentation.

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• So we're trying to figure that out, but I would hope and pray that we could give this priority.
• So we're trying to figure that out, but I would hope and pray that we could give this priority.
• So we're trying to figure that out, but I would hope and pray that we could give this priority.
• So we're trying to figure that out, but I would hope and pray that we could give this priority.
• So we're trying to figure that out, but I would hope and pray that we could give this priority.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Health Services heard Senate Bill 18, a bill described by the sponsor and podiatry witnesses as a modernization of Kentucky’s podiatry laws. The bill would recognize and regulate podiatric assistants, podiatric residents, and supervising podiatrists; allow podiatrists to supervise physician assistants in podiatry practices with approval from the relevant licensing boards; require new podiatrists licensed after January 1, 2027 to complete at least two years of residency; and extend disciplinary authority to the new categories. Witnesses said the measure would improve access to foot and ankle care, especially in rural areas, without expanding scope of practice. The Kentucky Medical Association was said to be neutral after working on the language with the sponsors. Committee members raised concerns about the meaning of “supervision,” whether it required direct or indirect oversight, and whether the bill could broaden billing or coding privileges. Dr. Roberts said supervision could mean direct supervision or indirect supervision, including being available by telephone, and noted the bill mirrors language used in allopathic PA supervision. He also said the bill would not change office staff billing roles and that podiatric assistants would not bill separately. Several senators said they supported moving the bill forward but remained concerned about workforce, cost, and scope creep. The committee adopted a committee substitute, then voted on the bill. The motion passed unanimously with favorable expression. After the vote, the committee moved on to a presentation on outpatient pediatric therapies, where providers described Medicaid reimbursement pressures, workforce turnover, and long waiting lists for children’s therapy services, but no action was taken on that presentation in the portion provided.

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• c><00:21:38.320> be<00:21:38.400> somewhat<00:21:38.720> a<00:21:38.880> priority
• this needs to be somewhat a priority this needs to be somewhat a priority than<00:21:40.000>
• be >> your the ENT fund for example got to be a<00:22:11.600> top<00:22:11.760> priority
• a top priority a top priority >> if<00:22:12.320> I<00:22:12.480> may<00:22:
• or we passing they give this a priority or we passing a<00:33:58.880> bill<00:33:59.039> that

Bills: HB187, HB341, HB4, HB175, HB326

Keywords: HB187, court fees, docket fee, sheriff's fund, sheriff's office, jail operations, law enforcement, county sheriff, court filing fees, Alabama Code 12-19-312, solicitor's fund, clerk's fund, forensic services trust fund, budget flexibility, public safety, municipal court, district court, circuit court, cosmetology, makeup application

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• Obviously, the power-sharing agreement portion allowed us to get some good GOP priority bills to get
• bills to get some good uh GOP priority bills to get<00:18:07.039> hearings<00:18:08.320> uh
• I will remind us that we are about 10 days away from the end of this session, and our top priority is
• I will remind us that we are about 10 days away from the end of this session, and our top priority is
• I will remind us that we are about 10 days away from the end of this session, and our top priority is

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, and then funding changes, priorities change from 2020 to 2021, 2022.
• priorities change from 2020 to 2021,22. priorities change from 2020 to 2021,22.
• It's also about communicating what is our priorities. And then one last question.
• <01:41:01.280> We along the coast that is our priority.
• We along the coast that is our priority.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Public Safety held an informational briefing on hazard mitigation planning and recent tsunami and wildfire threats. Chair Dela Buladi opened by framing the meeting around the need for iterative disaster planning and lessons learned from events such as the Lahaina wildfires, the Puna Coast earthquake/tsunami, and recent wildfire activity. The committee heard first from Hawaii County Civil Defense Administrator Tomage Magno, who explained the federal and local hazard mitigation planning process, including the requirement for an active five-year mitigation plan to qualify for federal disaster funds. He described the plan as a living document built from prior plans, public and agency outreach, risk and capability assessments, and ongoing updates, with county departments, state agencies, and subject matter experts participating in the process. Magno outlined several FEMA-related mitigation funding programs, including flood mitigation assistance, post-fire assistance, pre-disaster mitigation, revolving loan funds, and dam safety grants. He emphasized that the Hawaii County plan was recently approved by FEMA, that the county council approves the plan, and that the county reviews it annually with a formal revision process beginning in the fourth year. Members asked about how the plan tracks project status, how priorities and funding changes are handled, and whether federal funding programs might be affected by HR1; Magno said the county is proceeding on the assumption that funding will remain available and noted some sources have been reestablished. He also said the county encourages council participation in meetings and planning. Department of Transportation Director Ed Sniffen then addressed the committee on DOT’s response to a recent tsunami threat, saying the agency had about four hours to prepare before the first wave arrival and was focused on its own operational response rather than the broader statewide planning process. In response to questions, he stated that FHWA funds cannot be used for evacuation routes, which is why prior legislative funding was important. Members also discussed specific mitigation projects such as fire breaks, bridge retrofits, and the Singing Bridge, with DOT noting that work is underway and that a replacement bridge upstream is being planned to carry traffic during repairs. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the informational briefing.

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• August 31, 2026, outlining proposed improvements in staffing, facilities, and equipment. and policy priorities
• This is a priority bill for the Texas Military Department.
• It is a priority act.

Bills: HB101, HB290

Keywords: voter approval, local tax, disaster declaration, tax rate increases, community funding, PFAS, agriculture, criminal offense, pollution, Johnson County, environmental regulation, 1185, senate, all

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• Energy's highest priority. Part of our safety culture is keeping our underground assets safe.
• CenterPointe's top priorities to include in an updated law are first mandatory Texas 8-1-1 membership
• Asset protection and water loss mitigation are core priorities for SAWS.
• I would like to share with the committee USIC's top priorities to be addressed and the law that will
• It's our main priority.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Your leadership ensured that every article... ...of this budget reflects the values and priorities of
• This budget turns our promises into action and gives lasting weight to our priorities.
• Despite these new funding demands, we sought the... ...balance the core priorities of the Senate while
• And more importantly, uh,... it shows where the priority is.
• Clearly a top priority for Texas. Yes, it will continue to be so.

Bills: SB27, SB1494, SB2121, SB2373, SB2431, SB1, SB8, SB12, SB13, SB15, SB30, SB37, SB260, SB268, SB331, SB379, SB441, SB447, SB457, SB568, SB650, SB763, SB1405, SB1506, SB1540, SB1566, SB1610, SB1637, SB1660, SB2018, SB2024, SB2217, SB2308, SB2337, SB2601, SB2753, SB2878, SB2900, SB2972, SB3059, HB4, HB40, HB46, HB119, HB145, HB300, HB493, HB705, HB1545, HB2011, HB2017, HB2067, HB2516, HB2885, HB2963, HB2974, HB3071, HB3372, HB3556, HB3595, HB3642, HB3909, HB5138, HB5246, SJR36, SJR50, SJR63, SCR12, SCR39, SB2023, SB62, SB666, SB847, SB284, SB854, SB810, SB1505, SB583, SB507, SB1434, SB1772, SB2016, SB1122, SB731, SB397, SB508, SB1436, SB287, SB1882, SB393, SB1791, SB209, SB2429, SB1085, SB1975, SB2717, SB1262, SB636, SB2056, SB884, SB1200, SB1845, SB2458, SB801, SB3014, SB3013, SB758, SB2797, SB2076, SB2876, SB1640, SB1449, SB1181, SB1234, SB2926, SB2841, SB1528, SB1854, SB317, SB1250, SB2082, SB1237, SB2819, SB629, SB2608, SB1602, SB2009, SB867, SB640, SB1698, SB2680, SB913, SB1071, SB1086, SB1087, SB1483, SB1444, SB1553, SB1556, SB1703, SB2133, SB2297, SB2298, SB2622, SB2955, SB2334, SB1367, SB2044, SB2363, SB2565, SB1888, SB3036, SB3057, SB3043, SB3063, SB3035, SB203, SB2688, SB2522, SB2459, SB2655, SB2251, SB1884, SB2928, SB2566, SB2549, SB2553, SB2919, SB1944, SB1232, SB1798, SB2603, SB2607, SB2683, SB1319, SB3045, SB3071, HB796, HB1523, HB5294, HB748, HB3395, HB180, HB3171, HB146, HB5596, HB5694, HB1135, HB3225, HB186, HB1449, HB3793, HB112, HB104, HB3336, HB3520, HB3320, HB5663, HB2399, HB111, HB3483, HB4580, HB3748, HB632, HB4730, HB5690, HB5689, HB3385, HB4359, HB5381, HB123, HB5606, HB1057, HB3664, HCR141, HCR40, HCR59, SR634, SR687, SR703, SR709, SR715, SB1494, SB2121, SB2373, SB2431, HB46, SB1, SB8, SB12, SB13, SB15, SB37, SB260, SB331, SB379, SB441, SB447, SB457, SB568, SB763, SB1405, SB1540, SB1566, SB2018, SB2308, SB2337, SB2878, SB3059, HB705, HB2017, HB2067, HB3071, HB3372, HB3556, HB3595, HB3909, HB5246

Keywords: elections, local governance, political subdivisions, general elections, Texas Election Code, data brokers, personal data, regulation, business entities, consumer protection, financial exploitation, artificial intelligence, phishing, legal liability, criminal offense, civil penalty, foreign language, study abroad, higher education, language credit

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• You know, I've been critical, as you know, this session about some of our priorities, but this certainly
• should be our top priority in the Senate.
• should be our top priority in the Senate.
• should be our top priority in the Senate.
• in the Senate Misty is good to priority in the Senate Misty is good to see<00:26:38.720> you<

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Roll Call 00:29 SB 162 Discussion 01:03 SB 162 Vote 13:48 SB 1 Discussion 14:49 SB 1 Vote 34:43 SB 25 Discussion 38:45 SB 25 Vote 40:31 SB 50 Discussion 41:09 SB 50 Vote 42:55, 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 162, a measure on unemployment insurance fraud. The sponsor said the bill would create a clearer process for state unemployment staff to refer suspected fraud cases, especially smaller-dollar cases that may not draw federal attention, and would help protect employers and the integrity of the unemployment system. Testimony from Brian Sikma supported the bill as a common-sense anti-fraud proposal, but several senators raised concerns that suspending benefits during an investigation could unfairly burden claimants, especially if the claim later proves legitimate. The sponsor and witness said the bill was intended to allow quick adjudication and that benefits could be reinstated after review, and the sponsor noted the referral process would include identifying information and details about the suspected fraud. The committee then voted on the bill; it passed with favorable expression, 8-1, and was sent to the floor. The committee then returned to Senate Bill 1, which would create a Kentucky Film Office and Film Commission and fund the office with a portion of the state transit tax and production-related fees. Senator Wheeler and invited guests described the bill as an economic development and tourism measure meant to expand Kentucky’s film industry, attract productions statewide, and build on existing tax credits. Witnesses, including Mary K. Po... and Misty Wrigley Miller, said a state film office would help market locations, provide a searchable database for producers, and make it easier for rural communities to compete for productions. They cited an economic impact study showing about $200 million in film-related economic activity in 2022, with additional ripple effects and tax revenue, and argued the office would help create jobs and workforce opportunities for Kentuckians. Members generally praised the concept of Senate Bill 1 and compared Kentucky’s potential to Georgia’s film industry growth. Witnesses said Kentucky already has strong incentives but needs a dedicated office and commission to better promote the state and coordinate production activity. The discussion emphasized that the commission would help ensure a return on investment and that local crews and businesses would benefit from more productions. The transcript ends during continued discussion of the bill and questions from senators, with no final vote on Senate Bill 1 shown in the excerpt.

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• Created funding for mental schools was also a top priority of our grantees in rural areas of the state
• This isn't a question about resources as much as a question about priorities, and this budget, like many
• Funds that currently flow into this yield could more strategically be invested in the House's priorities
• Just that should be, and all these programs should be. a priority because school isn't just where you
• One of your top priorities.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• what it looks like to apply an equity lens to the work that you do, specifically your strategic priority
• what it looks like to apply an equity lens to the work that you do, specifically your strategic priority
• The commission has a mission statement, a vision statement, strategic priorities.
• And we are going to practice it using one of the actions in strategic priority two that you've outlined
• And so, to practice this with you all, I thought we could use, again, your strategic priority number

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Aging opened its March quarterly meeting by welcoming Alison Bauer as its first full-time director, effective March 30. Bauer briefly introduced her background in law, social work, public health, state government, philanthropy, and teaching, and said she planned to meet one-on-one with each commissioner. The commission then approved the December quarterly meeting minutes by motion and vote. The main portion of the meeting was a workshop led by Adriana Boulin on diversity, equity, inclusion, power, belonging, and intersectionality. Boulin defined key terms, guided participants through reflection exercises on personal values and conditions that support or undermine power, and discussed the history of intersectionality. Commissioners and guests shared examples of DEI work, including listening sessions, inclusive trainings, equitable hiring, LGBTQ+ aging advocacy, and community programs. Participants also reflected on how the commission has felt powerful, citing the strategic plan, the hiring of an executive director, the website, listening sessions, and passage of the LGBTQI+ and HIV long-term care bill of rights. The group then focused on how to apply an equity lens to the commission’s strategic priorities, especially improving representation and inclusion. Commissioners discussed the need for more racial, ethnic, trans, immigrant, and other marginalized representation, as well as barriers such as recruitment challenges, the size of the commission, and CORI/background-check concerns for some governor-appointed seats. They also explored whether an advisory board or expanded outreach to community organizations could help broaden participation. No formal votes or final actions were taken beyond approving the minutes, but the meeting ended with agreement to continue the equity work and with the next quarterly meeting scheduled for June.

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• Chairman and members of the committee, the $62 million you see in this appropriation covers Priority
• So we want to make sure that we're taking care of Priority One and Two, get the program going.
• Local priorities, partnerships with multiple diverse local entities.
• work with the federal government to get better situations for local communities is absolutely a priority
• I'm not suggesting that, but there will be competing priorities, both in terms of finances as well as

Keywords: 996, all

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• encompassed within this bill would be using these data to really target outreach to the most high-priority
• To really target outreach to the most high-priority areas and also to ensure that we're not leaving out
• Those are maybe the highest priority.
• to just characterize all these sites so that they can then do a risk assessment to know what the priorities
• And if, and we do need to characterize so that we're not, so that we're choosing the most high-priority

Bills: SB66, SB79, SB108

Keywords: environment, cleanup, contamination, uranium mining, abandoned sites, state funding, mosquito control, public health, surveillance, prevention funds, local government grants, food security, agriculture, food bank, regional program, appropriation, 996, all

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• This year's spending package has required difficult decisions, but it sets clear priorities, proposes
• Instead, these other priorities have to compete for what's left.
• And now, because they were honest about their problem and set clear education priorities and then followed
• their problem and set clear honest about their problem and set clear education<00:35:05.760> priorities
• and then followed education priorities and then followed through,<00:35:08.079> they're<00:35

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• I know that's been something that's been a priority since my service on the board.
• trustee, she remains committed to principled governance, sound judgment, and advancing the strategic priorities
• of the institution. ...to advancing the strategic priorities of the institution.
• almost 2,000 students well on our way to our goal of 3,000 by 2030, which means that one of our key priorities
• So, being a trustee, there are several priorities I see, one being academic excellence and selectivity

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education met to hear confirmations for 19 appointees and reappointees to university and state college boards, with most of the agenda focused on the University of Florida, Florida A&M University, Florida Atlantic University, University of Central Florida, Florida State University, Florida Polytechnic University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Pensacola State College, State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota, North Florida College, South Florida State College, and the Florida Prepaid College Board. Testimony from the nominees generally emphasized their educational backgrounds, professional experience, and priorities such as student success, workforce development, financial sustainability, research growth, housing, and maintaining or improving institutional rankings. Several UF trustees highlighted the university’s “One UF” vision, institutional neutrality, and goals of reaching top-three or top-one national status. Other nominees stressed the role of state colleges in workforce pipelines, and Florida Poly witnesses focused on STEM growth, housing, and strong graduate outcomes. One in-person public testimony came from Elijah Hooks, who spoke in opposition to the current FAMU administration and described his expulsion, arrest, and trespass from campus after protesting the appointment of President Marva Johnson. For FAMU, Jocelyn Dobson Rodriguez testified in support of her appointment, emphasizing her legal background, alumni ties, and goals of strengthening leadership, alumni engagement, and the connection between the main campus and the College of Law in Orlando. For Florida Atlantic University, Tina Vidal-Duart was questioned closely about her prior service on the Hope Florida Foundation board and about CDR Health’s involvement in state contracts; she said she was not aware of the foundation’s governance problems at the time and that CDR’s state contract was a flat daily rate. The committee then voted to report all appointees favorably except for Tina Vidal-Duart, whose confirmation was held for a separate vote at the request of Senator Bracy Davis. After discussion, the committee voted 5-1 to report her confirmation favorably as well. The meeting concluded with no further business and adjournment.

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• Priority goes to those in rural and underserved areas.
• Yeah, there's a priority given to, um, let's see here.
• Priority goes to those in rural or underserved areas in the bill. They would qualify for it.
• It's just given the rural areas a priority.
• And how do you... how does that priority manifest itself? Like, how do you decide?

Bills: SB670, SB1388, SB627, SB912, SB269, SB528, HB2711, HB4819, HB5248, HB4175

Keywords: SB 670, investigational sun protection products, sun protection, sunscreen, FDA approval, clinical trial, phase one trial, patient access, informed consent, physician prescription, Texas Health and Safety Code, Texas Medical Board, compassionate use, experimental treatment, medical freedom, patient autonomy, healthcare regulation, dietitian, dietitians, licensed dietitian

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• If the Customs and Border Patrol Commissioner can't be trusted, important priorities like stopping fentanyl
• level of detail, but if confirmed... as we discussed before, I'll commit to re-evaluating the entire priority
• And really, this is a question about priorities.
• Can you talk a little bit about your priorities there? Sure. Thank you for that question.
• And it's not being ignored, it just doesn't have the priority focus right now.

Keywords: Customs and Border Protection, Rodney Scott, border security, asylum, transparency, Hernandez Rojas, migrant treatment, public testimony

Summary: The meeting centered on the nomination of Rodney Scott to serve as the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Throughout the session, various senators expressed concerns regarding CBP's recent practices, including issues related to border security and the treatment of migrants. Questions were raised about Scott's involvement in previous incidents, particularly surrounding the controversial death of Mr. Hernandez Rojas while in custody, which sparked a heated discussion about accountability and transparency in current border policies. Senators emphasized the importance of balancing efficient border security with humane treatment of individuals seeking asylum.

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• unique year, and with the new, the change in the administration, there are changes in policies and priorities
• the conversation around how do we incentivize our private partners to really consider this a top priority
• I would say this is the lowest of our priorities, although understanding claims helps to inform public
• obligations and continue to instruct students and serve their community, these would be our highest priority
• other recommendations, but as FCMAT, as as the agency that we are, these would be our second highest priority

Keywords: 988, house, all