Bills: HF4710, HF4055, HF3848, HF3989, HF4599, HF3767, HF3592, HF3575, HF3574, HF3543, HF4606, HF4489, HF3891, HF3438, HF3811, HF3400

Keywords: capital investment, water infrastructure, sewer systems, public funding, municipal development, Eveleth, wastewater treatment, state bonds, environmental compliance, infrastructure, bonds, economic development, local government, transportation, intersection improvements, Lake Elmo, HF4599, St. Joseph, Minnesota bonding bill, bond proceeds fund

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• In brief, they are the Greenwood Residential Center.
• In brief, they are the Greenwood Residential Center.
• , and now we are ready to reactivate Greenwood.
• Yeah, I'm not familiar with your Greenwood Residential Center.
• The Greenwood Residential Center. Okay.

Summary: The subcommittee met to discuss several California Conservation Corps (CCC) and Cal Fire budget proposals, with no votes taken and all items held open for a future hearing. The CCC overview highlighted the program’s 50th anniversary, its statewide conservation, disaster response, education, and workforce development work, and its funding mix of General Fund and fee-for-service reimbursements. Members praised the program’s impact on young adults and communities, and asked about revenue sources, partnerships, recruitment, and outcomes for Corps members after service. A major CCC item was reopening and staffing the Greenwood Residential Center in El Dorado County. The department said the center is needed to restore local wildfire and fuel-break capacity, especially when winter road closures limit access to other facilities. The LAO said the proposal has merit but suggested the Legislature consider lower-cost alternatives, such as using fewer new Corps members or delaying opening, given the budget condition. The committee also discussed a proposal to move CCC hand crews to a seven-day wildfire readiness schedule; the department argued this is needed to match Cal Fire’s year-round operations and reduce chronic staffing gaps, while the LAO recommended considering partial funding or other cost-saving options. Cal Fire’s department overview focused on year-round wildfire response, vegetation management, community preparedness, and the 66-hour workweek rollout. Members asked about contract counties, federal partnerships, reforestation capacity, and the use of cap-and-invest and General Fund dollars amid structural deficits. Cal Fire said its nursery capacity is far below reforestation needs and relies on public-private partnerships, and it described reimbursements for work on federal lands. The committee also discussed defensible space inspections, with Cal Fire seeking permanent staffing to replace temporary positions and maintain its goal of 250,000 inspections annually; the LAO suggested alternatives such as different funding mixes, a reinstated SRA fee, or one-time funding. Finally, the committee heard a request to increase Cal Fire’s fixed-wing pilot and mechanic contract. Cal Fire said the larger, more complex aircraft fleet and year-round fire season require more pilots and maintainers, and that contracting provides flexibility and avoids some benefit costs. The LAO said the proposal addresses significant health and safety concerns and merits consideration, while members questioned whether in-house staffing or longer contract terms might be more cost-effective. Throughout the hearing, members emphasized wildfire risk, budget pressures, and the need to balance public safety with fiscal discipline.

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• In brief, they are the Greenwood Residential Center.
• In brief, they are the Greenwood Residential Center.
• , and now we are ready to reactivate Greenwood.
• “Yeah, I’m not familiar with your Greenwood Residential Center.
• The Greenwood Residential Center?” “Okay.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• In brief, they are the Greenwood Residential Center.
• , and now we are ready to reactivate Greenwood.
• “Greenwood is the only solution for that region during those conditions.
• So you'll be moving them back to Greenwood? Completely new, actually.
• The Greenwood Residential Center?” “Okay.

Summary: The subcommittee heard an overview from the California Conservation Corps on its 50-year history, current operations, and budget proposals. Director J.P. Patton described the CCC’s work in conservation, disaster response, education, and workforce development, noting 26 facilities, about 3,000 Corps members annually, and a funding mix of roughly 55% General Fund and 45% reimbursements. Members praised the program and asked about revenue sources, recruitment, retention, and post-service tracking. The CCC said it has a 5,000-person waitlist, uses first-come, first-served admissions with minimal eligibility requirements, and is working to improve data on outcomes. The committee also discussed the Greenwood Residential Center, where the CCC seeks staffing and operating funds to reopen a rebuilt facility in El Dorado County; the LAO suggested considering fewer new members or a delayed opening to reduce General Fund pressure, but no vote was taken and the item was held open. The committee then considered a CCC wildfire readiness proposal to move hand crews to a seven-day operational schedule. CCC and Cal Fire representatives said the change is needed because wildfire is now year-round and because the current model leaves crews unavailable in many months due to staffing gaps. They said the proposal would improve reliability for Cal Fire, preserve training opportunities for Corps members, and better align the CCC with Cal Fire’s 66-hour workweek. The LAO supported the concept but recommended considering lower-cost alternatives, such as relief staffing or partial reimbursement. Members also discussed the decline in incarcerated fire crews, with Cal Fire explaining that reforms and eligibility changes have reduced the pool of incarcerated people who qualify for camp and fire work. One member raised the use of goats and grazing for fuel reduction, and staff responded that such methods can help with prevention but cannot replace hand crews for suppression. The item was held open. Cal Fire then presented its department overview, emphasizing its expanded workforce, year-round wildfire response, vegetation management, community preparedness, and partnerships with federal, local, tribal, and private entities. Members asked about contract counties such as Orange County, reforestation and seedling capacity, federal reimbursement, and the 66-hour workweek rollout. Cal Fire said it is still below the seedling capacity needed for post-fire reforestation and relies heavily on public-private partnerships. The committee also reviewed a proposal for permanent funding for defensible space inspections. Cal Fire said it needs 31 positions and ongoing General Fund support to replace temporary funding that expires in 2027 and to maintain a goal of 250,000 inspections per year. The LAO said the proposal has merit but suggested alternatives such as a different General Fund/GGRF mix, reinstating an SRA fee, or approving the positions on a one-time basis. Members generally supported the work but raised budget concerns, and the proposal was held open. Finally, Cal Fire began presenting a fixed-wing pilot and mechanics contract increase, explaining that its aviation fleet has grown and become more complex, requiring more pilots and maintainers for year-round operations. The department said labor market pressures have increased contractor costs and that the contract is needed to support continuous aerial firefighting readiness. The transcript cuts off before further discussion or any action on that item.

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• Greenwood Hospital. Greenwood Hospital.
• > overpaid, The Greenwood Hospital was overpaid, The Greenwood Hospital was overpaid, I<00:03:
• And upon learning this, the Greenwood And upon learning this, the Greenwood Hospital<00:03:54.959
• Creekmore and I went to Greenwood Mr.
• <00:07:07.919> Hospital something to help the Greenwood Hospital something to help the Greenwood

Keywords: Public Health and Welfare - Room 216, 3 February, 2026; 3:00 PM, 925, all

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• , Mississippi, and a fierce fighter on the council for Greenwood.
• ,<00:17:46.240> Mississippi<00:17:47.280> are<00:17:47.440> joining and Greenwood
• , Mississippi are joining and Greenwood, Mississippi are joining in<00:17:48.080> memory<00:17
• , 2nd, lifelong resident of Greenwood, 2nd, lifelong resident of Greenwood, Mississippi,<00:17:59.440
• council for Greenwood. So, join with us. council for Greenwood. So, join with us.

Keywords: MS House Floor - 8 January, 2026; 2:00 PM, 925, all

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• <01:55:47.679> Village good colleague from Greenwood Village good colleague from Greenwood
• Greenwood Village to spend money. just Greenwood Village to spend money. just teasing.<02:02:35.119><
• I heard the good senator from Greenwood I heard the good senator from Greenwood Village<02:51:26.880
• from Greenwood Village said, okay,<04:24:52.880> fine.
• > Village Greenwood Village Greenwood Village for<04:39:54.480> bending<04:39:54.878>

Keywords: 981, all

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• And I appreciate the good senator from Greenwood Village.
• Have to keep from Greenwood Village.
• <01:27:07.840> Greenwood remembering where you're from.
• Greenwood remembering where you're from.
• <03:08:45.600> Village the good senator from Greenwood Village the good senator from Greenwood

Keywords: 981, all

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• Come on, we will be meeting at noon as well in the old Sue Boulder and Greenwood Village.
• 25.920>thaton book thaton book thaton inw greenw <02:48:34.746>village <02:48:35.492>greenwood
• <02:48:36.238>village greenw village greenwood village greenw village greenwood village two

Keywords: 981, all

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• , the County of Greenwood has partnered with us, as well as Self Regional Hospital and Greenwood Mills
• Skipping forward, our Greenwood office serves four counties: Greenwood, Abbeville, McCormick, and Saluda
• Let me stop you there because I'm, of course, I'm in Greenwood. Yes, sir.
• And Greenwood. They can come to this program.
• And Greenwood. They can, they can come to this program.

Keywords: 977, all

Summary: The committee met to receive a detailed financial operations presentation from the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agency, with staff walking members through funding sources, budgeting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and grants management. Sabrina Walker explained VR’s blended funding structure, including federal grants, state appropriations, program income, and interagency contracts, and emphasized that state funds are essential to meeting the federal match and maintenance-of-effort requirements. Members asked repeatedly about transparency, audit controls, and the risk that state cuts could reduce federal drawdowns; staff responded that all reports reconcile back to the SCEIS accounting system, are subject to state audits and internal reviews, and that even modest state reductions could significantly reduce total available funding. The committee also discussed pre-employment transition services for students with disabilities, with staff confirming services are offered through school districts, charters, and private schools, and that contracts are monitored for performance and compliance. The presentation then shifted to budgeting and internal controls. Walker described a zero-based departmental budgeting process, monthly monitoring reports, contingency reserves for unexpected expenses, and a formal annual cycle that culminates in board approval. Members asked about facilities tracking, culture, and how the agency maintains accountability; staff said facilities staff inspect buildings and equipment, supervisors justify line-item requests, and the process has become smoother over time as departments learned the system. Cynthia Johnson followed with an accounts receivable overview, describing invoicing, receipting, aging, customer verification, year-end reporting, and the use of cross-training, shared email inboxes, and spreadsheets as checks and balances. She also explained work training center billing, interdepartmental transfers, and the revolving fund used to issue consumer checks more quickly than standard vendor payments. Olivia Perez presented accounts payable operations, including invoice processing through SCEIS and OnBase, the three-way match, travel reimbursements, revolving fund checks, State Treasury Office interactions, and handling of reversals, rejections, and levy notices. She reported that AP processed 67,723 SCEIS payments, 13,670 case management system invoices, 3,379 travel reimbursements, and 15,693 revolving fund checks in fiscal year 2025, with only 70 payment rejections. The final portion of the meeting covered Grants and Funds Management, where Walker explained federal reporting, drawdowns, payroll allocation, asset tracking, lease and IT contract reviews, cost allocation, and closing packages. She noted upcoming system changes such as S/4HANA, Workiva, and SC Pro, but said the agency is receiving training and feedback opportunities. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during the presentation portion beyond approval of the prior minutes and a brief recess.

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• <03:15:50.600> neighborhood<03:15:51.160> in Greenwood neighborhood in Greenwood neighborhood
• <03:21:58.359> was day again this community Greenwood was day again this community Greenwood
• Around this time, however, fires began to erupt in the town of Greenwood.
• began to erupt in the town of Greenwood began to erupt in the town of Greenwood remember<03:28:00.760
• <03:32:30.760> the Church there in Greenwood the Church there in Greenwood the resistance<

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, February 27, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Being on the budget committee shouldn't mean that more roads and bridges get built in Greenwood Village
• Um, I vote, well, ditto for my good friend Senator from Greenwood Village.
• Village than get built in Greenwood Village than get built<00:42:16.560> in<00:42:16.720>
• <00:42:56.400> And<00:42:56.640> I Senator from Greenwood Village.
• And I Senator from Greenwood Village.

Keywords: 981, all

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• Greenwood town and school is in Senator Simon's district, so the honors I'm going to let Senator Simon
• Whereas, Kennedy Holland of Greenwood, Arkansas, was crowned Miss Arkansas 2025 on Saturday, June 14,
• And whereas Kennedy is the 21-year-old daughter of Katie and Sean Holland of Greenwood, Arkansas, and
• And whereas Kennedy is the 21-year-old daughter of Katie and Sean Holland of Greenwood, Arkansas, and

Keywords: 1204, all

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• I know the good Senator from Boulder and the good Senator from Greenwood Village would appreciate if
• and the good Senator from Boulder and the good Senator<00:51:44.920> from<00:51:45.080> Greenwood
• <00:51:45.640> Village<00:51:45.960> would Senator from Greenwood Village would Senator
• from Greenwood Village would appreciate<00:51:46.480> if<00:51:46.560> you<00:51:46.640

Keywords: 981, all

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• got taller than me, which is why I like Jeff Bridges, excuse me, the good senator from Denver, uh, Greenwood
• got taller than me, which is why I like Jeff Bridges, excuse me, the good senator from Denver, uh, Greenwood
• got taller than me, which is why I like Jeff Bridges, excuse me, the good senator from Denver, uh, Greenwood

Keywords: 981, all

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• And Miss Katie Greenwood is a local teacher success regional coordinator.
• And Miss Katie Greenwood is a local teacher success regional coordinator.
• So, uh, to the good senator from Greenwood Village, we all make mistakes. here.
• to the good senator from Greenwood to the good senator from Greenwood Village,<00:52:48.480>
• We heard the term heartbreaking from the good senator from Greenwood Village.

Keywords: 981, all

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• Patty Imhof of Greenwood Village, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the Sixth Congressional District
• Tom Lee of Greenwood Village, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the Sixth Congressional District

Keywords: 981, all

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• Just as important, the bill preserves the historic purpose of the program where the legacy of Greenwood
• The bill preserves the historic purpose of the program, where the legacy of Greenwood and its descendants

Keywords: 914, all

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• sprinkle the entirety of the state, a Seaport Christian Academy or Calvary Christian Academy or Greenwood
• Mennonite School, and all ...Calvary Christian Academy or Greenwood Mennonite School.

Bills: HB372, HB414

Keywords: HB372, Justice of the Peace Court, Delaware courts, Title 10, court administration, judicial staffing, county courts, Kent County, New Castle County, Sussex County, Wilmington, 24-hour hearings, court locations, court hours, magistrate court, access to justice, court consolidation, Delaware General Assembly, destructive weapon, possessing a destructive weapon

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on public safety, courts, and family law. House Bill 141, with House Amendment 1, would require the Department of Safety and Homeland Security to create a firearm responsibilities notice for firearm purchasers through licensed dealers, covering Delaware gun laws, safe storage, lost/stolen reporting, straw purchases, suicide prevention, and other safety responsibilities. Testimony from the NRA, Delaware State Sportsmen’s Association, Moms Demand Action, the Coalition for Safer Delaware, and Delaware State Police was uniformly supportive, emphasizing education, standardized dealer practices, and potential evidence for straw-purchase prosecutions. No committee questions were raised, and the bill was moved forward after public comment. House Bill 326 would create a new offense for theft by impersonating a family member, aimed at scams involving spoofed calls, texts, or online messages that pressure victims to send money. The sponsor described the bill as a response to increasingly sophisticated fraud enabled by artificial intelligence, and noted that a House amendment removed an original mandatory minimum jail term, leaving sentencing to the courts. No public testimony was offered on the bill. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 150 would prohibit civil arrests inside courthouses and certain Department of Labor proceedings, with the sponsor arguing that such arrests deter people from coming to court or seeking protection; the bill would allow criminal arrests and civil arrests only with advance written notice. No testimony was taken on that measure. Senate Bill 284, the First State Emergency Responders Act, would create a narrowly tailored offense for intentionally approaching within 25 feet of first responders at emergency scenes after crossing a barrier or ignoring warnings, if done to interfere, threaten, or harass. Supporters, including police, fire service, and sportsmen’s groups, said it would protect responders and preserve emergency operations, while the Office of Defense Services opposed it on First Amendment and overbreadth grounds, arguing existing laws already cover much of the conduct. Senate Bill 304 would amend Delaware’s safe school zone law to allow private schools to use trained, vetted sentries or similar security arrangements; supporters said it would give smaller private schools an affordable safety option, while the sponsor said the bill needed more work and should not move forward yet. The committee also heard Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 314, which would clarify how courts handle evidence that a sexual assault complainant previously made a false allegation; DOJ and ODS said the substitute reflects a consensus approach, and YWCA Delaware supported it as a survivor-protective reform. Finally, Senate Bill 343 would expand methods for serving child support respondents in Family Court by authorizing service through certified mail and carriers such as USPS, UPS, and FedEx, addressing cases where people avoid in-person service using doorbell cameras and other technology. The Division of Child Support Services supported the bill as a practical update that would improve timeliness while preserving proof-of-delivery safeguards. At the end of the meeting, a motion was made and seconded, and the chair adjourned the session.

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• further by inserting after line 1552 the following to assist ...line 1552 the following to assist Greenwood
• Cemetery Association in paying costs associated with repairs and maintenance of Greenwood Cemetery related

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 2 April, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all