Health insurance, provided by the Affordable Care act. Called to order, subcommittee and oversight, thank you everyone for joining us today. We are holding this hearing virtually. In compliance with the regulations for Remote Committee proceedings. House resolution 965. Before we turn to todays important topics, i want to remind everyone of a few procedures to help you navigate this virtual hearing. , consistent with regulations. The committee will keep microphones muted to limit background noise. Members are responsible for an muting themselves. Members are witnesses must have their cameras on at all times. If you need to step away from the proceedings, please leave your camera on rather than logging out. Rule, we will observe the and go in order of seniority. Ultimately between minority and majority. Beginning with members of the oversight subcommittee first. , thely, without objection representative is authorized to serve as chair in an event that i have some technical difficulties
We will be hearing from the candidates on the ballot who want to be your governor. They are incumbent republican eric holcomb and challenger donald rainwater. Thank you for joining us into giving an and giving an opportunity to hear from you. I am member of the debate commission. I will be moderating the debate. Like 70 things, we have had to make a few modifications to this debate because of coronavirus. Thecandidates and ira in building at w fyi, but in separate spaces. In other words, we are holding a virtual debate. Arele from around the state asking hundreds of questions. The questions for tonight reflects of the topics most frequently. None of the questions were topics have been it been shared in advance. Tinnitus will be given one minute for opening statements. After that, questions will be asked of all three candidates. Each candidate will have one minute to respond. Candidates may request a 32nd a 30 second rebuttal. If the candidate goes over their time limit, the rules state
We have a host of deejays, live entertainers, comedians, cannabis chefs. Its not the kind of thing inperson party kind of mentality. I think a lot of when we say its a party, its mostly a celebration that this plant has been recognized that something, everyone can celebrate. Reporter a new way to celebrate that he has used in his platform to spread. I want to express my appreciation to the ambassador of the bay. E40. Reporter last night we caught up with e40 over instagram live. At least seven people close to him have tested positive for covid19. He is asking everyone to stay home. Dispensaries are doing more deliveries and some cities curb side pickups. This was the line in urbana this morning. It seems long, but this industry has taken a hit during this pandemic. Cannabis businesses are declared essential, theyre essential but not equal. San francisco has taxes coming in january thats going to tax cannabis retailer 5s 1 times higher rate than your traditional retailers. Reporter Poli
States. What is it . First, we begin this morning with a look at todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. This was a good thing for the entire world, and we are urging everyone in the world to get behind what the United States is trying to do, to get the Islamic Republic of iran to behave like a normal nation. Iran vows to retaliate after a u. S. Air strike. That was a new chapter which is tantamount to opening a war against iran. I am ready and prepared to take whatever action is necessary. That inarticular refers to iran. Reporter u. S. Senators are back in washington, d. C. , making plans for president trumps impeachment trial. Their turn is over. Thrive done enough damage. Its the senates turn now. Reporter extraordiry images from australia. The country is bracing for what could be the most catastrophic day yet this bush fire season. Reporter everybody is watching and nervously waiting to see what these blazes are going to do, how hard theyre going to do, and trying to be as re
Public speaker who has given talks on four continents. He is also advised governments both domestically and abroad and even served in president obamas education policy team. Lastly, david kirp is a contributor to the New York Times and awardwinning author of 17 books including improbable scholars, kids first, and the sandbox investment. The College Dropout scandal, the authors latest work, exposes several Shocking Facts about the Higher Education system today. Almost 40 of students leave university with no degree. Almost 60 of Community College students drop out without an associates or transferring within three years. The author especially highlights students of color, those from poor families and those who are the first generation to attend college as these Group Situation is particularly dire. In order to solve this crisis the author proposes several solutions and in particular he emphasizes the necessity of making students feel like they belong and giving them the essential persona