:root{
    --primary:#1E5B0F;
    --primary-dark:#0F2E08;
    --secondary:#F4C20D;
    --secondary-dark:#D9A800;
    --light:#F8FAF5;
    --light-alt:#EEF6EA;
    --text:#1F2937;
    --muted:#6B7280;
    --white:#FFFFFF;
    --border:#D1D5DB;

    --shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    --shadow-hover:0 20px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
    --radius:20px;
    --transition:all 0.35s ease;
}

/* GLOBAL */
*{
    box-sizing:border-box;
}

html{
    scroll-behavior:smooth;
}

body{
    font-family:'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow-x:hidden;
    background:var(--light);
    color:var(--text);
    margin:0;
    padding:0;
    line-height:1.6;
}

a{
    text-decoration:none;
    color:inherit;
    transition:var(--transition);
}

img{
    max-width:100%;
    display:block;
}

/* NAVBAR */
.navbar{
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
    backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
    box-shadow:0 4px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    z-index:999;
}

.logo{
    max-height:120px;
}

.navLogo{
    max-height:150px;
}
/* NAVBAR TEXT FIX */
.navbar .nav-link,
.navbar .navbar-brand,
.navbar .dropdown-toggle,
.navbar .navbar-nav .nav-link{
    color: var(--text) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.navbar .nav-link:hover,
.navbar .dropdown-toggle:hover,
.navbar .navbar-nav .nav-link:hover{
    color: var(--primary) !important;
}

.navbar .nav-link.active,
.navbar .navbar-nav .nav-link.active{
    color: var(--primary) !important;
}

/* MOBILE TOGGLER ICON */
.navbar-toggler{
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

.navbar-toggler-icon{
    filter: brightness(0);
}

/* DROPDOWN MENU FIX */
.dropdown-menu{
    border:none;
    border-radius:14px;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow);
    overflow:hidden;
    padding:8px 0;
    background:var(--white);
}

/* HERO SLIDER */
.hero-slider-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.slider-image {
    height: 78vh;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: brightness(0.65);
    transition: transform 8s ease;
}

.carousel-item.active .slider-image {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.slider-caption {
    bottom: 18%;
    text-align: left;
    max-width: 650px;
    animation: fadeUp 1s ease;
}

.slider-caption h2 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.slider-caption p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #f8f9fa;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.carousel-indicators [data-bs-target] {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 0 6px;
    background-color: #fff;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.carousel-indicators .active {
    opacity: 1;
    background-color: #ffc107;
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

.carousel-control-prev,
.carousel-control-next {
    width: 6%;
}

.carousel-control-prev-icon,
.carousel-control-next-icon {
    background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 22px;
}

@keyframes fadeUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .slider-image {
        height: 55vh;
    }

    .slider-caption {
        bottom: 10%;
        text-align: center;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        width: 90%;
    }

    .slider-caption h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .slider-caption p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

/* RESET BOOTSTRAP DEFAULT STATES */
.dropdown-menu .dropdown-item,
.dropdown-menu .dropdown-item:focus,
.dropdown-menu .dropdown-item:active,
.dropdown-menu .dropdown-item.active{
    color:var(--text) !important;
    background:transparent !important;
    font-weight:600;
    padding:12px 18px;
    transition:var(--transition);
}

/* GREEN HOVER */
.dropdown-menu .dropdown-item:hover{
    background:linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--primary),
        var(--primary-dark)
    ) !important;
    color:var(--white) !important;
}
/* MOBILE NAVBAR FIX */
/* FORCE MOBILE NAV MENU FIX */
@media (max-width: 991px) {

    .navbar {
        background: rgba(255,255,255,0.96) !important;
    }

    .navbar-collapse,
    .navbar-collapse.show,
    .navbar-collapse.collapsing {
        background: #ffffff !important;
        background-image: none !important;
        padding: 20px;
        margin-top: 10px;
        border-radius: 20px;
        box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    }

    .navbar-nav {
        background: transparent !important;
    }

    .navbar-nav .nav-item {
        background: transparent !important;
    }

    .navbar-nav .nav-link {
        color: var(--text) !important;
        padding: 14px 16px;
        border-radius: 12px;
    }

    .navbar-nav .nav-link:hover,
    .navbar-nav .nav-link:focus {
        background: var(--light-alt);
        color: var(--primary) !important;
    }

    .dropdown-menu {
        background: #f8fafc !important;
        border: none !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
    }
}

/* HERO */
.premium-hero{
    position:relative;
    min-height:100vh;
    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            rgba(15,46,8,0.92),
            rgba(30,91,15,0.85)
        ),
        url('../images/austin6.jpg') center center/cover no-repeat;
    overflow:hidden;
    padding:80px 0;
}
.premium-hero1{
    position:relative;
    min-height:100vh;
    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            rgba(15,46,8,0.92),
            rgba(30,91,15,0.85)
        ),
        url('../images/austin3.jpg') center center/cover no-repeat;
    overflow:hidden;
    padding:80px 0;
}

.hero-bg-overlay{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at top right,
        rgba(244,194,13,0.18),
        transparent 40%);
    z-index:1;
}

.hero-content-wrap{
    position:relative;
    z-index:2;
    color:var(--white);
}

.hero-badge{
    display:inline-block;
    padding:10px 18px;
    border-radius:40px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
    color:#fff;
    font-size:14px;
    font-weight:600;
    margin-bottom:24px;
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}

.hero-main-title{
    font-size:4.2rem;
    font-weight:900;
    line-height:1.05;
    margin-bottom:24px;
    letter-spacing:-1px;
}

.hero-subtitle{
    font-size:1.15rem;
    max-width:700px;
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
    margin-bottom:35px;
}

.hero-cta-group{
    display:flex;
    gap:16px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    margin-bottom:45px;
}

.hero-outline-btn{
    border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    background:transparent;
    color:#fff;
}

.hero-outline-btn:hover{
    background:#fff;
    color:var(--primary);
    transform:translateY(-3px);
}

.hero-stats-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
    gap:18px;
}

.hero-stat-card{
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    padding:22px;
    border-radius:18px;
}

.hero-stat-card h3{
    color:var(--secondary);
    font-size:1.15rem;
    font-weight:800;
    margin-bottom:8px;
}

.hero-stat-card p{
    margin:0;
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
    font-size:14px;
}

/* HERO IMAGE */
.hero-image-wrap{
    position:relative;
    z-index:2;
}

.hero-glass-card{
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
    border-radius:28px;
    overflow:hidden;
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
}

.hero-profile-image{
    width:100%;
    height:520px;
    object-fit:cover;
}

.hero-card-content{
    padding:28px;
    color:#fff;
}

.hero-card-content h4{
    font-size:1.6rem;
    font-weight:800;
    margin-bottom:12px;
}

.hero-card-content p{
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    margin-bottom:20px;
}

/* BUTTONS */
.btn{
    border-radius:14px;
    padding:14px 24px;
    font-weight:700;
    transition:var(--transition);
    border:none;
}

.btn-primary{
    background:linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--primary),
        var(--primary-dark)
    );
    color:#fff;
}

.btn-primary:hover{
    background:linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--secondary),
        var(--secondary-dark)
    );
    color:var(--primary-dark);
    transform:translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-warning{
    background:var(--secondary);
    color:var(--primary-dark);
}

.btn-warning:hover{
    transform:translateY(-3px);
}

/* SECTION HEADER */
.section-heading{
    margin-bottom:55px;
}

.section-mini-title{
    display:inline-block;
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:800;
    letter-spacing:1px;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--primary);
    margin-bottom:14px;
}

.section-heading h2{
    font-size:2.5rem;
    font-weight:900;
    margin-bottom:12px;
}

.section-heading p{
    color:var(--muted);
    max-width:650px;
    margin:auto;
}

/* QUICK ACTIONS */
.quick-actions-section{
    padding:100px 0;
    background:#fff;
}

.action-card{
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:24px;
    padding:40px 30px;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow);
    transition:var(--transition);
    height:100%;
    border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.action-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-hover);
}

.action-icon{
    width:72px;
    height:72px;
    border-radius:20px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    font-size:28px;
    margin-bottom:24px;
    background:linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--primary),
        var(--secondary-dark)
    );
    color:#fff;
}

.action-card h4{
    font-size:1.35rem;
    font-weight:800;
    margin-bottom:14px;
}

.action-card p{
    color:var(--muted);
    margin-bottom:24px;
}

.action-link{
    font-weight:700;
    color:var(--primary);
    display:inline-flex;
    gap:8px;
    align-items:center;
}

.action-link:hover{
    color:var(--secondary-dark);
}

/* NEWSROOM */
.newsroom-section{
    padding:100px 0;
    background:linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        var(--light),
        #ffffff
    );
}

.profile-feature-card{
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:24px;
    overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow);
    position:sticky;
    top:110px;
}

.profile-feature-image{
    width:100%;
    height:430px;
    object-fit:cover;
}

.profile-feature-content{
    padding:30px;
}

.profile-role{
    display:inline-block;
    background:var(--light-alt);
    color:var(--primary);
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:800;
    padding:8px 14px;
    border-radius:30px;
    margin-bottom:18px;
}

.profile-feature-content h3{
    font-size:1.7rem;
    font-weight:900;
    margin-bottom:14px;
}

.profile-feature-content p{
    color:var(--muted);
    margin-bottom:24px;
}

.highlight-item{
    display:flex;
    gap:10px;
    align-items:center;
    margin-bottom:14px;
    font-weight:600;
}

.highlight-item i{
    color:var(--primary);
}

/* NEWS HEADER */
.news-header-wrap{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:space-between;
    align-items:flex-start;
    gap:20px;
    margin-bottom:35px;
}

.news-section-title{
    font-size:2.3rem;
    font-weight:900;
    margin-bottom:10px;
}

.news-subtext{
    color:var(--muted);
    max-width:650px;
}

.news-badge{
    background:linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--secondary),
        var(--secondary-dark)
    );
    color:var(--primary-dark);
    padding:10px 18px;
    border-radius:30px;
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:800;
    white-space:nowrap;
}

/* SEARCH */
.news-search-wrap{
    margin-bottom:35px;
}

.search-input-group{
    position:relative;
}

.search-input-group i{
    position:absolute;
    left:18px;
    top:50%;
    transform:translateY(-50%);
    color:var(--muted);
    z-index:2;
}

.search-input-group input{
    height:62px;
    padding-left:52px;
    border-radius:18px;
    border:1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow:none;
}

.search-input-group input:focus{
    border-color:var(--primary);
    box-shadow:0 0 0 0.2rem rgba(30,91,15,0.12);
}

/* NEWS CARDS */
.premium-news-card{
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:22px;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow);
    margin-bottom:24px;
    transition:var(--transition);
    border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.premium-news-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-hover);
}

.news-card-body{
    padding:30px;
}

.news-meta{
    display:inline-block;
    background:var(--light-alt);
    color:var(--primary);
    font-size:12px;
    font-weight:800;
    padding:8px 14px;
    border-radius:30px;
    margin-bottom:18px;
}

.news-head{
    font-size:1.45rem;
    font-weight:800;
    color:var(--primary);
    margin-bottom:16px;
    line-height:1.35;
}

.news-summary{
    color:var(--muted);
    margin-bottom:24px;
    text-align:justify;
}

.news-action-wrap{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:flex-start;
}

/* EMPTY STATE */
.empty-news-state{
    display:none;
    background:#fff;
    padding:60px 30px;
    text-align:center;
    border-radius:24px;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow);
}

.empty-news-state i{
    font-size:3rem;
    color:var(--primary);
    margin-bottom:20px;
}

.empty-news-state h5{
    font-weight:800;
    margin-bottom:10px;
}

.empty-news-state p{
    color:var(--muted);
    margin:0;
}

/* SCROLLBAR */
::-webkit-scrollbar{
    width:10px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track{
    background:#edf3e9;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{
    background:var(--primary);
    border-radius:20px;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 991px){

    .hero-main-title{
        font-size:3rem;
    }

    .hero-stats-grid{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    .hero-profile-image{
        height:420px;
    }

    .profile-feature-card{
        position:relative;
        top:0;
    }

    .news-header-wrap{
        flex-direction:column;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px){

    .premium-hero{
        padding:60px 0;
    }

    .hero-main-title{
        font-size:2.3rem;
    }

    .hero-subtitle{
        font-size:1rem;
    }

    .hero-cta-group{
        flex-direction:column;
    }

    .hero-cta-group .btn{
        width:100%;
    }

    .section-heading h2,
    .news-section-title{
        font-size:1.9rem;
    }

    .quick-actions-section,
    .newsroom-section{
        padding:70px 0;
    }

    .hero-profile-image{
        height:350px;
    }

    .profile-feature-image{
        height:300px;
    }

    .action-card{
        padding:28px;
    }

    .news-card-body{
        padding:22px;
    }
}

/* =========================
   NEWS DETAIL PAGE EXTENSION
========================= */

/* HERO VARIANT FOR DETAILS PAGE */
.news-detail-hero{
    min-height:55vh;
    padding:100px 0 70px;
}

.news-detail-hero .hero-main-title{
    font-size:3.2rem;
}

.news-detail-hero .hero-subtitle{
    max-width:650px;
}

/* MAIN ARTICLE CARD */
.news-detail-card{
    border:none;
    border-radius:var(--radius);
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-hover);
    overflow:hidden;
    background:var(--white);
}

.news-detail-card .news-cover{
    height:500px;
    object-fit:cover;
    transition:var(--transition);
}

.news-detail-card:hover .news-cover{
    transform:scale(1.02);
}

/* IMAGE BADGE */
.news-image-badge{
    position:absolute;
    top:24px;
    left:24px;
    z-index:3;
}

.news-image-badge .badge{
    padding:10px 18px;
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:800;
    border-radius:30px;
    box-shadow:0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

/* ARTICLE META */
.news-meta-wrap{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:space-between;
    align-items:center;
    gap:20px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
}

/* ARTICLE TITLE */
.news-detail-title{
    font-size:2.6rem;
    font-weight:900;
    line-height:1.2;
    color:var(--text);
    letter-spacing:-0.5px;
}

/* SUBTITLE CARD */
.news-subtitle-card{
    background:linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--light-alt),
        #ffffff
    );
    border-left:5px solid var(--primary);
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:28px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:flex-start;
    gap:16px;
    box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.news-subtitle-card i{
    font-size:1.8rem;
    color:var(--secondary-dark);
    flex-shrink:0;
    margin-top:4px;
}

.news-subtitle-card p
{
    font-size:1.05rem;
    font-weight:600;
    color:var(--text);
    line-height:1.8;
}

/* ARTICLE CONTENT */
.news-detail-content{
    font-size:17px;
    line-height:2;
    color:var(--text);
}

.news-detail-content p{
    margin-bottom:1.7rem;
}

.news-detail-content img{
    max-width:100%;
    border-radius:18px;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow);
    margin:30px 0;
}

.news-detail-content h2,
.news-detail-content h3,
.news-detail-content h4{
    margin-top:2rem;
    margin-bottom:1rem;
    font-weight:800;
    color:var(--primary);
}

/* SIDEBAR LIST */
.news-sidebar-list{
    max-height:650px;
    overflow-y:auto;
    padding-right:6px;
}

/* SIDEBAR NEWS ITEM */
.news-sidebar-list .news-row{
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    border-radius:16px;
    padding:18px;
    margin-bottom:16px;
    transition:var(--transition);
}

.news-sidebar-list .news-row:hover{
    background:var(--light-alt);
    transform:translateX(6px);
    box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

/* ICON FIX */
.news-sidebar-list .news-icon{
    width:48px;
    height:48px;
    border-radius:14px;
    background:linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--primary),
        var(--secondary-dark)
    );
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    color:var(--white);
    font-size:18px;
    flex-shrink:0;
}

.news-sidebar-list .news-icon i{
    color:var(--white) !important;
}

/* SEARCH HEIGHT FIX */
.news-search-wrap .form-control{
    height:60px;
}

/* EMPTY SIDEBAR */
#noSidebarResults{
    padding:35px 20px;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 991px){

    .news-detail-hero{
        min-height:auto;
        padding:80px 0 50px;
    }

    .news-detail-hero .hero-main-title{
        font-size:2.4rem;
    }

    .news-detail-card .news-cover{
        height:380px;
    }

    .news-detail-title{
        font-size:2rem;
    }

    .news-meta-wrap{
        flex-direction:column;
        align-items:flex-start;
    }

    .news-sidebar-list{
        max-height:none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px){

    .news-detail-hero .hero-main-title{
        font-size:2rem;
    }

    .news-detail-card .news-cover{
        height:260px;
    }

    .news-detail-title{
        font-size:1.6rem;
    }

    .news-subtitle-card{
        flex-direction:column;
        padding:22px;
    }

    .news-detail-content{
        font-size:16px;
        line-height:1.9;
    }

    .news-image-badge{
        top:16px;
        left:16px;
    }
}
/* =========================
   BIOGRAPHY PAGE EXTENSIONS
========================= */

/* PROFILE HERO VARIANT */
.profile-hero{
    min-height:90vh;
    padding:100px 0;
}

.profile-card-modern{
    transform:translateY(20px);
}

/* EXECUTIVE METRICS */
.executive-metrics{
    margin-top:-80px;
    position:relative;
    z-index:20;
}

/* BIOGRAPHY CARD */
.news-detail-card{
    border:none;
    border-radius:var(--radius);
    overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-hover);
    background:var(--white);
}

.news-detail-title{
    font-size:2.8rem;
    font-weight:900;
    line-height:1.15;
    color:var(--text);
    margin-bottom:10px;
    letter-spacing:-0.5px;
}

/* BIO STORY BLOCKS */
.news-subtitle-card{
    background:linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        #ffffff,
        var(--light-alt)
    );
    border:none;
    border-radius:22px;
    padding:28px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:flex-start;
    gap:18px;
    transition:var(--transition);
    box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.news-subtitle-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-hover);
}

.news-subtitle-card i{
    width:60px;
    height:60px;
    border-radius:18px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    background:linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--primary),
        var(--secondary-dark)
    );
    color:var(--white);
    font-size:24px;
    flex-shrink:0;
}

/* PROFILE SIDEBAR */
.profile-feature-card{
    position:sticky;
    top:110px;
    border:none;
    border-radius:26px;
    overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-hover);
    background:var(--white);
}

.profile-feature-image{
    height:420px;
    object-fit:cover;
}

.profile-feature-content{
    padding:30px;
}

.profile-highlights{
    margin-top:20px;
}

.highlight-item{
    padding:12px 0;
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.highlight-item:last-child{
    border-bottom:none;
}

/* TIMELINE STYLE */
.quick-actions-section .action-card h4{
    font-size:1.6rem;
    font-weight:900;
}

/* BETTER BADGES */
.secondaryColor.badge{
    font-size:12px;
    padding:10px 14px;
    border-radius:30px;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 991px){

    .profile-hero{
        min-height:auto;
        padding:80px 0 60px;
    }

    .executive-metrics{
        margin-top:0;
    }

    .profile-feature-card{
        position:relative;
        top:0;
    }

    .news-detail-title{
        font-size:2.2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px){

    .hero-main-title{
        font-size:2.2rem !important;
    }

    .news-detail-title{
        font-size:1.8rem;
    }

    .news-subtitle-card{
        flex-direction:column;
        padding:22px;
    }

    .news-subtitle-card i{
        width:52px;
        height:52px;
        font-size:20px;
    }

    .profile-feature-image{
        height:300px;
    }

    .executive-metrics{
        padding-top:20px;
    }
}
/* =========================
   COMMITTEE PAGE EXTENSIONS
========================= */

/* HERO VARIANT */
.committee-page-hero{
    min-height:90vh;
    padding:100px 0;
}

.committee-overview-panel{
    transform:translateY(15px);
}

.committee-mini-list .highlight-item{
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    padding:12px 0;
}

.committee-mini-list .highlight-item:last-child{
    border-bottom:none;
}

.committee-mini-list .highlight-item i{
    color:var(--secondary);
}

/* FLOATING METRICS */
.executive-metrics{
    margin-top:-80px;
    position:relative;
    z-index:20;
}

/* FEATURED COMMITTEE */
.featured-committee-card{
    border:none;
    border-radius:28px;
    overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-hover);
    background:var(--white);
}

.featured-committee-visual{
    min-height:100%;
    height:100%;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    background:linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--primary),
        var(--primary-dark)
    );
    padding:80px 30px;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
}

.featured-committee-visual::before{
    content:'';
    position:absolute;
    width:220px;
    height:220px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border-radius:50%;
    top:-40px;
    right:-40px;
}

.featured-committee-visual::after{
    content:'';
    position:absolute;
    width:140px;
    height:140px;
    background:rgba(244,194,13,0.12);
    border-radius:50%;
    bottom:-30px;
    left:-30px;
}

.featured-committee-visual i{
    font-size:90px;
    color:var(--white);
    position:relative;
    z-index:2;
}

/* MODERN COMMITTEE GRID */
.committee-modern-card{
    background:var(--white);
    border-radius:24px;
    padding:32px 28px;
    height:100%;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow);
    transition:var(--transition);
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
    border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.committee-modern-card::before{
    content:'';
    position:absolute;
    top:0;
    left:0;
    width:100%;
    height:5px;
    background:linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        var(--primary),
        var(--secondary)
    );
}

.committee-modern-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-hover);
}

.committee-modern-icon{
    width:70px;
    height:70px;
    border-radius:20px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    background:linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--primary),
        var(--secondary-dark)
    );
    color:var(--white);
    font-size:28px;
    margin-bottom:22px;
}

.committee-modern-card h4{
    font-size:1.25rem;
    font-weight:800;
    line-height:1.35;
    margin:18px 0 14px;
    color:var(--text);
}

.committee-modern-card p{
    color:var(--muted);
    margin:0;
    line-height:1.7;
}

.committee-modern-card .badge{
    font-size:12px;
    font-weight:800;
    letter-spacing:0.4px;
    padding:8px 14px;
    border-radius:30px;
}

/* SECTION SPACING */
#committeeGrid{
    padding-top:90px;
    padding-bottom:100px;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 991px){

    .committee-page-hero{
        min-height:auto;
        padding:80px 0 60px;
    }

    .executive-metrics{
        margin-top:0;
    }

    .featured-committee-visual{
        padding:60px 20px;
    }

    .featured-committee-visual i{
        font-size:70px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px){

    .committee-page-hero .hero-main-title{
        font-size:2.2rem;
    }

    .committee-modern-card{
        padding:24px;
    }

    .committee-modern-icon{
        width:60px;
        height:60px;
        font-size:24px;
    }

    .featured-committee-visual{
        padding:45px 20px;
    }

    .featured-committee-visual i{
        font-size:56px;
    }

    #committeeGrid{
        padding-top:70px;
        padding-bottom:70px;
    }
}
/* =========================
   SCHOLARSHIP PAGE EXTENSIONS
========================= */

/* HERO VARIANT */
.scholarship-hero{
    min-height:90vh;
    padding:100px 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            rgba(15,46,8,0.92),
            rgba(30,91,15,0.85)
        ),
        url('../images/taylor.JPG') center center/cover no-repeat;
}

.scholarship-support-panel{
    transform:translateY(18px);
}

/* FLOATING METRICS */
.executive-metrics{
    margin-top:-80px;
    position:relative;
    z-index:20;
}

/* SCHOLARSHIP CARD */
.scholarship-opportunity-card{
    transition:var(--transition);
    overflow:hidden;
}

.scholarship-opportunity-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-hover);
}

/* TITLE IMPROVEMENT */
.scholarship-title{
    font-size:1.15rem;
    line-height:1.5;
    color:var(--text);
    transition:var(--transition);
    max-width:650px;
}

.scholarship-title:hover{
    color:var(--primary);
}

/* ICON POLISH */
.scholarship-icon{
    width:64px;
    height:64px;
    min-width:64px;
    border-radius:18px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    background:linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--primary),
        var(--secondary-dark)
    );
    color:var(--white);
    font-size:24px;
    box-shadow:0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

/* SEARCH ENHANCEMENT */
#scholarshipPrograms .search-input-group input{
    height:62px;
}

/* EMPTY STATE */
#noResults{
    border-radius:24px;
}

/* BETTER SIDEBAR CTA */
.profile-feature-card .btn{
    margin-top:8px;
}

/* LIST SPACING */
#scholarshipContainer .scholarship-item{
    margin-bottom:20px;
}

/* BETTER CARD ALIGNMENT */
.scholarship-opportunity-card .news-card-body{
    padding:28px;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 991px){

    .scholarship-hero{
        min-height:auto;
        padding:80px 0 60px;
    }

    .executive-metrics{
        margin-top:0;
    }

    .scholarship-support-panel{
        transform:none;
    }

    .profile-feature-card{
        position:relative;
        top:0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px){

    .scholarship-hero .hero-main-title{
        font-size:2.2rem;
    }

    .scholarship-opportunity-card .news-card-body{
        padding:22px;
    }

    .scholarship-icon{
        width:56px;
        height:56px;
        min-width:56px;
        font-size:20px;
    }

    .scholarship-title{
        font-size:1rem;
    }

    .scholarship-opportunity-card .d-flex{
        flex-direction:column !important;
        align-items:flex-start !important;
    }

    .scholarship-opportunity-card .btn{
        width:100%;
        margin-top:14px;
    }
}

/* =========================
   IMPACT PAGE EXTENSIONS
========================= */

/* HERO VARIANT */
.impact-hero{
    min-height:90vh;
    padding:100px 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            rgba(15,46,8,0.92),
            rgba(30,91,15,0.85)
        ),
        url('../images/austin6.jpg') center center/cover no-repeat;
}

.impact-overview-panel{
    transform:translateY(15px);
}

/* MINI LIST */
.impact-overview-panel .highlight-item{
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    padding:12px 0;
}

.impact-overview-panel .highlight-item:last-child{
    border-bottom:none;
}

.impact-overview-panel .highlight-item i{
    color:var(--secondary);
}

/* FLOATING METRICS */
.executive-metrics{
    margin-top:-80px;
    position:relative;
    z-index:20;
}

/* FEATURED IMPACT */
.featured-impact-card{
    border:none;
    border-radius:28px;
    overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-hover);
    background:var(--white);
}

.featured-impact-image{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    min-height:460px;
    object-fit:cover;
    transition:var(--transition);
}

.featured-impact-card:hover .featured-impact-image{
    transform:scale(1.03);
}

/* IMPACT CATEGORY GRID */
.committee-modern-card{
    background:var(--white);
    border-radius:24px;
    padding:32px 28px;
    height:100%;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow);
    transition:var(--transition);
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
    border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.committee-modern-card::before{
    content:'';
    position:absolute;
    top:0;
    left:0;
    width:100%;
    height:5px;
    background:linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        var(--primary),
        var(--secondary)
    );
}

.committee-modern-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-hover);
}

.committee-modern-icon{
    width:70px;
    height:70px;
    border-radius:20px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    background:linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--primary),
        var(--secondary-dark)
    );
    color:var(--white);
    font-size:28px;
    margin-bottom:22px;
}

.committee-modern-card h4{
    font-size:1.3rem;
    font-weight:800;
    line-height:1.35;
    margin-bottom:14px;
    color:var(--text);
}

.committee-modern-card p{
    color:var(--muted);
    margin:0;
    line-height:1.7;
}

/* TIMELINE CARDS */
.newsroom-section .action-card h4{
    font-size:1.7rem;
    font-weight:900;
    color:var(--primary);
}

/* TESTIMONIALS */
.quick-actions-section .action-card p{
    line-height:1.8;
}

/* CTA SECTION */
.suggestion-hero{
    padding:90px 0;
    background-color:var(--primary-dark) ;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 991px){

    .impact-hero{
        min-height:auto;
        padding:80px 0 60px;
    }

    .executive-metrics{
        margin-top:0;
    }

    .impact-overview-panel{
        transform:none;
    }

    .featured-impact-image{
        min-height:320px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px){

    .impact-hero .hero-main-title{
        font-size:2.2rem;
    }

    .committee-modern-card{
        padding:24px;
    }

    .committee-modern-icon{
        width:58px;
        height:58px;
        font-size:22px;
    }

    .featured-impact-image{
        min-height:240px;
    }

    .committee-modern-card h4{
        font-size:1.1rem;
    }

    .suggestion-hero{
        padding:70px 0;
    }
}

/* =========================
   LEGISLATIVE PORTAL EXTENSIONS
========================= */

/* HERO VARIANT */
.legislative-hero{
    min-height:90vh;
    padding:100px 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            rgba(15,46,8,0.94),
            rgba(30,91,15,0.88)
        ),
        url('../images/austin3.jpg') center center/cover no-repeat;
}

.legislative-overview-panel{
    transform:translateY(18px);
}

/* MINI LIST */
.legislative-overview-panel .highlight-item{
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    padding:12px 0;
}

.legislative-overview-panel .highlight-item:last-child{
    border-bottom:none;
}

.legislative-overview-panel .highlight-item i{
    color:var(--secondary);
}

/* FLOATING METRICS */
.executive-metrics{
    margin-top:-80px;
    position:relative;
    z-index:20;
}

/* FILTER PANEL */
.legislative-filter-panel{
    border:none;
    border-radius:26px;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-hover);
    background:var(--white);
    overflow:hidden;
}

.legislative-filter-panel .form-control,
.legislative-filter-panel .form-select{
    height:62px;
}

/* DOCUMENT CARDS */
.legislative-document-card{
    background:var(--white);
    border-radius:24px;
    padding:32px 28px;
    height:100%;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow);
    transition:var(--transition);
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
    border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.legislative-document-card::before{
    content:'';
    position:absolute;
    top:0;
    left:0;
    width:100%;
    height:5px;
    background:linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        var(--primary),
        var(--secondary)
    );
}

.legislative-document-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-hover);
}

/* STATUS BADGES */
.document-status{
    position:absolute;
    top:18px;
    right:18px;
    padding:8px 14px;
    border-radius:30px;
    font-size:12px;
    font-weight:800;
    letter-spacing:0.5px;
    z-index:3;
}

.enacted-status{
    background:linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--primary),
        var(--primary-dark)
    );
    color:var(--white);
}

.pending-status{
    background:linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--secondary),
        var(--secondary-dark)
    );
    color:var(--primary-dark);
}

/* BILL TITLE */
.bill-title{
    font-size:1.25rem;
    font-weight:800;
    line-height:1.4;
    margin:20px 0 14px;
    color:var(--text);
}

/* DESCRIPTION */
.legislative-document-card p{
    color:var(--muted);
    line-height:1.7;
    margin-bottom:18px;
}

/* META */
.document-meta{
    background:var(--light-alt);
    padding:14px 16px;
    border-radius:14px;
    font-size:14px;
    color:var(--text);
    margin-bottom:20px;
}

/* ACTION BUTTON STACK */
.document-actions{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    gap:12px;
}

/* EMPTY STATE */
.empty-news-state{
    border-radius:26px;
    padding:50px 30px;
    background:var(--white);
    box-shadow:var(--shadow);
    text-align:center;
}

.empty-news-state i{
    font-size:3rem;
    color:var(--primary);
    margin-bottom:16px;
    display:block;
}

.empty-news-state h4{
    font-weight:800;
    color:var(--text);
}

.empty-news-state p{
    color:var(--muted);
    margin-bottom:0;
}

/* SECTION SPACING */
#enacted-laws,
#pending-bills{
    scroll-margin-top:120px;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 991px){

    .legislative-hero{
        min-height:auto;
        padding:80px 0 60px;
    }

    .executive-metrics{
        margin-top:0;
    }

    .legislative-overview-panel{
        transform:none;
    }

    .legislative-filter-panel .form-control,
    .legislative-filter-panel .form-select{
        height:56px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px){

    .legislative-hero .hero-main-title{
        font-size:2.2rem;
    }

    .legislative-document-card{
        padding:24px;
    }

    .bill-title{
        font-size:1.05rem;
    }

    .document-status{
        position:relative;
        top:auto;
        right:auto;
        display:inline-block;
        margin-bottom:18px;
    }

    .document-meta{
        font-size:13px;
    }

    .document-actions .btn{
        width:100%;
    }

    .empty-news-state{
        padding:35px 20px;
    }
}

/* =========================
   SUGGESTION PAGE EXTENSIONS
========================= */

/* HERO VARIANT */
.suggestion-page-hero{
    min-height:90vh;
    padding:100px 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            rgba(15,46,8,0.94),
            rgba(30,91,15,0.88)
        ),
        url('../images/austin6.jpg') center center/cover no-repeat;
}

.suggestion-overview-panel{
    transform:translateY(18px);
}

/* MINI LIST */
.suggestion-overview-panel .highlight-item{
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    padding:12px 0;
}

.suggestion-overview-panel .highlight-item:last-child{
    border-bottom:none;
}

.suggestion-overview-panel .highlight-item i{
    color:var(--secondary);
}

/* FLOATING METRICS */
.executive-metrics{
    margin-top:-80px;
    position:relative;
    z-index:20;
}

/* FORM CARD */
.suggestion-form-card{
    border:none;
    border-radius:28px;
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-hover);
    overflow:hidden;
    background:var(--white);
}

/* PREMIUM ALERTS */
.premium-alert{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:14px;
    padding:18px 20px;
    border-radius:18px;
    margin-bottom:24px;
    font-weight:600;
    box-shadow:0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.premium-alert i{
    font-size:1.3rem;
    flex-shrink:0;
}

.premium-alert-success{
    background:rgba(25,135,84,0.08);
    border:1px solid rgba(25,135,84,0.15);
    color:#198754;
}

.premium-alert-danger{
    background:rgba(220,53,69,0.08);
    border:1px solid rgba(220,53,69,0.15);
    color:#dc3545;
}

/* FORM INPUTS */
.suggestion-form-card .search-input-group{
    background:var(--white);
    border:1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius:18px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    padding:0 18px;
    transition:var(--transition);
}

.suggestion-form-card .search-input-group:focus-within{
    border-color:var(--primary);
    box-shadow:0 0 0 0.2rem rgba(30,91,15,0.12);
}

.suggestion-form-card .search-input-group i{
    color:var(--primary);
    font-size:18px;
    flex-shrink:0;
}

.suggestion-form-card .search-input-group .form-control{
    border:none;
    box-shadow:none;
    background:transparent;
    height:62px;
    padding-left:14px;
}

/* TEXTAREA */
.suggestion-textarea-wrap{
    border:1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius:18px;
    overflow:hidden;
    background:var(--white);
    transition:var(--transition);
}

.suggestion-textarea-wrap:focus-within{
    border-color:var(--primary);
    box-shadow:0 0 0 0.2rem rgba(30,91,15,0.12);
}

.suggestion-textarea-wrap textarea{
    border:none;
    box-shadow:none;
    resize:none;
    padding:20px;
    min-height:220px;
    background:transparent;
}

/* TRUST PANEL */
.profile-feature-card .news-subtitle-card{
    margin-top:0;
}

/* BETTER BUTTON */
.suggestion-form-card .btn{
    height:60px;
    font-size:1rem;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 991px){

    .suggestion-page-hero{
        min-height:auto;
        padding:80px 0 60px;
    }

    .executive-metrics{
        margin-top:0;
    }

    .suggestion-overview-panel{
        transform:none;
    }

    .profile-feature-card{
        position:relative;
        top:0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px){

    .suggestion-page-hero .hero-main-title{
        font-size:2.2rem;
    }

    .premium-alert{
        padding:16px;
        font-size:14px;
    }

    .suggestion-form-card{
        border-radius:22px;
    }

    .suggestion-form-card .search-input-group .form-control{
        height:56px;
    }

    .suggestion-textarea-wrap textarea{
        min-height:180px;
        padding:16px;
    }

    .suggestion-form-card .btn{
        height:56px;
    }
}
/* =========================
   OFFICE ACCESS DASHBOARD
   DISTINCT PORTAL DESIGN
========================= */

.office-dashboard-body{
    background:#f5f7fb;
    color:#1f2937;
}

/* COMMAND BAR */
.office-command-bar{
    padding:60px 0 40px;
    background:linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        #ffffff 0%,
        #f3f6fb 100%
    );
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.office-command-shell{
    background:#ffffff;
    border-radius:30px;
    padding:45px;
    box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(17,24,39,0.08);
    border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.command-label{
    display:inline-block;
    padding:10px 18px;
    border-radius:999px;
    background:#eef3ff;
    color:#1e40af;
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:700;
    letter-spacing:0.5px;
    margin-bottom:20px;
}

.command-content h1{
    font-size:3.2rem;
    font-weight:900;
    line-height:1.1;
    margin-bottom:18px;
    color:#111827;
}

.command-content p{
    font-size:1.08rem;
    line-height:1.8;
    color:#6b7280;
    max-width:620px;
    margin:0;
}

/* ACTION GRID */
.command-actions{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
    gap:16px;
}

.quick-action-btn{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:12px;
    padding:18px 22px;
    border-radius:20px;
    font-weight:700;
    text-decoration:none;
    transition:all 0.35s ease;
    min-height:72px;
    box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.quick-action-btn:hover{
    transform:translateY(-4px);
}

.primary-call{
    background:#111827;
    color:#fff;
}

.primary-call:hover{
    color:#fff;
}

.district-call{
    background:#7c2d12;
    color:#fff;
}

.district-call:hover{
    color:#fff;
}

.email-btn{
    background:#1d4ed8;
    color:#fff;
}

.email-btn:hover{
    color:#fff;
}

.appointment-btn{
    background:#059669;
    color:#fff;
}

.appointment-btn:hover{
    color:#fff;
}

/* SECTION HEADERS */
.section-header{
    margin-bottom:50px;
}

.section-header h2{
    font-size:2.4rem;
    font-weight:900;
    margin-bottom:10px;
    color:#111827;
}

.section-header p{
    color:#6b7280;
    font-size:1.05rem;
    margin:0;
}

/* OFFICE MODULES */
.office-access-modules{
    padding:90px 0;
}

.access-module{
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:30px;
    padding:35px;
    height:100%;
    box-shadow:0 18px 50px rgba(17,24,39,0.07);
    border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    transition:all 0.35s ease;
}

.access-module:hover{
    transform:translateY(-8px);
}

.capitol-module{
    border-top:8px solid #111827;
}

.district-module{
    border-top:8px solid #7c2d12;
}

.module-top{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:18px;
    margin-bottom:30px;
}

.module-icon{
    width:72px;
    height:72px;
    border-radius:22px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    font-size:28px;
    background:#111827;
    color:#fff;
}

.district-module .module-icon{
    background:#7c2d12;
}

.module-tag{
    display:inline-block;
    font-size:12px;
    font-weight:700;
    color:#6b7280;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:1px;
    margin-bottom:8px;
}

.module-top h3{
    font-size:1.5rem;
    font-weight:800;
    margin:0;
}

.module-info-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
    gap:18px;
    margin-bottom:30px;
}

.info-box{
    background:#f8fafc;
    padding:18px;
    border-radius:18px;
}

.info-box span{
    display:block;
    font-size:12px;
    font-weight:800;
    color:#6b7280;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    margin-bottom:8px;
}

.info-box p{
    margin:0;
    line-height:1.7;
    color:#1f2937;
    font-weight:500;
}

.module-actions{
    display:flex;
    gap:14px;
}

/* MAP */
.immersive-map-section{
    position:relative;
    padding:0;
}

.map-header-overlay{
    position:absolute;
    top:40px;
    left:50%;
    transform:translateX(-50%);
    z-index:10;
    background:rgba(17,24,39,0.88);
    color:#fff;
    padding:20px 32px;
    border-radius:22px;
    text-align:center;
    backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
}

.map-header-overlay h2{
    margin:0;
    font-size:1.8rem;
    font-weight:800;
}

.map-header-overlay p{
    margin:6px 0 0;
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}

/* SERVICES */
.citizen-service-portal{
    padding:100px 0;
    background:#fff;
}

.service-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
    gap:22px;
}

.service-panel{
    background:#ffffff;
    border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border-radius:24px;
    padding:35px 28px;
    text-align:center;
    box-shadow:0 12px 35px rgba(17,24,39,0.05);
    transition:all 0.35s ease;
}

.service-panel:hover{
    transform:translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow:0 25px 60px rgba(17,24,39,0.10);
}

.service-panel i{
    font-size:2.2rem;
    color:#1d4ed8;
    margin-bottom:18px;
    display:block;
}

.service-panel h4{
    font-size:1.15rem;
    font-weight:800;
    margin:0;
}

/* PROCESS */
.visit-process-section{
    padding:100px 0;
    background:#f8fafc;
}

.process-flow{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    gap:18px;
}

.process-step{
    background:#fff;
    padding:28px 26px;
    border-radius:24px;
    text-align:center;
    min-width:200px;
    box-shadow:0 12px 35px rgba(17,24,39,0.06);
}

.process-step span{
    display:inline-flex;
    width:52px;
    height:52px;
    border-radius:50%;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    background:#111827;
    color:#fff;
    font-weight:900;
    margin-bottom:16px;
}

.process-step h5{
    margin:0;
    font-weight:800;
}

.process-line{
    width:60px;
    height:4px;
    background:#d1d5db;
    border-radius:999px;
}

/* RIBBON */
.urgent-contact-ribbon{
    padding:60px 0;
    background:linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        #111827,
        #1e3a8a
    );
}

.ribbon-content{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:space-between;
    align-items:center;
    gap:30px;
    color:#fff;
}

.ribbon-content h3{
    font-size:2rem;
    font-weight:900;
    margin-bottom:8px;
}

.ribbon-content p{
    margin:0;
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 991px){

    .command-content h1{
        font-size:2.4rem;
    }

    .command-actions{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    .module-info-grid{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    .service-grid{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
    }

    .ribbon-content{
        flex-direction:column;
        text-align:center;
    }

    .process-line{
        display:none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px){

    .office-command-shell{
        padding:28px;
    }

    .command-content h1{
        font-size:2rem;
    }

    .section-header h2{
        font-size:1.9rem;
    }

    .service-grid{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    .access-module{
        padding:24px;
    }

    .module-top{
        flex-direction:column;
        text-align:center;
    }

    .map-header-overlay{
        width:90%;
        top:20px;
        padding:16px;
    }

    .map-header-overlay h2{
        font-size:1.3rem;
    }

    .process-step{
        width:100%;
    }

    .ribbon-content h3{
        font-size:1.5rem;
    }
}
/* =========================
   APPOINTMENT BOOKING PORTAL
   DISTINCT UX ARCHITECTURE
========================= */

.appointment-portal-body{
    background:#f6f8fc;
    color:#1f2937;
}

/* COMMAND BAR */
.appointment-command-bar{
    padding:60px 0 40px;
    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            #f8fbff 0%,
            #eef4fb 100%
        );
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.appointment-command-shell{
    background:#ffffff;
    border-radius:30px;
    padding:45px;
    box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(17,24,39,0.08);
    border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.command-badge{
    display:inline-block;
    padding:10px 18px;
    border-radius:999px;
    background:#e0edff;
    color:#1d4ed8;
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:800;
    letter-spacing:0.6px;
    margin-bottom:22px;
    text-transform:uppercase;
}

.appointment-command-content h1{
    font-size:3.2rem;
    font-weight:900;
    line-height:1.1;
    color:#111827;
    margin-bottom:18px;
}

.appointment-command-content p{
    font-size:1.08rem;
    line-height:1.8;
    color:#6b7280;
    max-width:650px;
    margin:0;
}

/* ACTIONS */
.appointment-contact-actions{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:14px;
}

.portal-action-btn{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:12px;
    min-height:68px;
    padding:18px 24px;
    border-radius:20px;
    text-decoration:none;
    font-weight:700;
    transition:all 0.35s ease;
    box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.portal-action-btn:hover{
    transform:translateY(-4px);
}

.dark-btn{
    background:#111827;
    color:#fff;
}

.dark-btn:hover{
    color:#fff;
}

.blue-btn{
    background:#1d4ed8;
    color:#fff;
}

.blue-btn:hover{
    color:#fff;
}

.green-btn{
    background:#059669;
    color:#fff;
}

.green-btn:hover{
    color:#fff;
}

/* PROCESS FLOW */
.appointment-process-flow{
    padding:70px 0;
    background:#ffffff;
}

.process-shell{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:20px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
}

.process-stage{
    background:#ffffff;
    border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    box-shadow:0 15px 35px rgba(17,24,39,0.06);
    border-radius:24px;
    padding:28px 24px;
    text-align:center;
    width:280px;
}

.stage-number{
    width:56px;
    height:56px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:#111827;
    color:#fff;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    font-weight:900;
    margin:0 auto 18px;
}

.process-stage h5{
    font-weight:800;
    margin-bottom:10px;
    color:#111827;
}

.process-stage p{
    margin:0;
    color:#6b7280;
    line-height:1.7;
}

.process-connector{
    width:60px;
    height:4px;
    border-radius:999px;
    background:#d1d5db;
}

/* WORKSPACE */
.appointment-workspace{
    padding:90px 0;
    background:#f6f8fc;
}

.guidance-workspace,
.booking-form-shell{
    background:#ffffff;
    border-radius:30px;
    padding:38px;
    box-shadow:0 18px 45px rgba(17,24,39,0.07);
    border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.workspace-header{
    margin-bottom:30px;
}

.workspace-header span{
    display:inline-block;
    font-size:12px;
    font-weight:800;
    color:#6b7280;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:1px;
    margin-bottom:12px;
}

.workspace-header h2{
    font-size:2rem;
    font-weight:900;
    margin:0;
    color:#111827;
}

/* GUIDANCE */
.guidance-block{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    gap:18px;
}

.guidance-item{
    display:flex;
    align-items:flex-start;
    gap:16px;
    padding:20px;
    border-radius:20px;
    background:#f8fafc;
}

.guidance-item i{
    font-size:22px;
    color:#1d4ed8;
    margin-top:3px;
}

.guidance-item h5{
    font-size:1rem;
    font-weight:800;
    margin-bottom:8px;
    color:#111827;
}

.guidance-item p{
    margin:0;
    color:#6b7280;
    line-height:1.7;
}

/* CATEGORIES */
.meeting-categories{
    margin-top:35px;
}

.meeting-categories h4{
    font-size:1.15rem;
    font-weight:800;
    margin-bottom:20px;
}

.category-grid{
    display:flex;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    gap:12px;
}

.category-pill{
    background:#eef2ff;
    color:#1e40af;
    padding:12px 18px;
    border-radius:999px;
    font-size:14px;
    font-weight:700;
}

/* ALERTS */
.portal-alert{
    display:flex;
    align-items:flex-start;
    gap:14px;
    padding:18px 20px;
    border-radius:20px;
    margin-bottom:24px;
    font-weight:600;
}

.portal-alert i{
    font-size:1.25rem;
    flex-shrink:0;
    margin-top:2px;
}

.success-alert{
    background:#ecfdf5;
    border:1px solid #d1fae5;
    color:#065f46;
}

.danger-alert{
    background:#fef2f2;
    border:1px solid #fecaca;
    color:#991b1b;
}

/* FORM */
.portal-input{
    height:60px;
    border-radius:16px;
    border:1px solid #d1d5db;
    padding:16px 18px;
    font-size:15px;
    box-shadow:none;
}

.portal-input:focus{
    border-color:#1d4ed8;
    box-shadow:0 0 0 0.2rem rgba(29,78,216,0.12);
}

.portal-textarea{
    border-radius:18px;
    border:1px solid #d1d5db;
    padding:18px;
    resize:none;
    box-shadow:none;
}

.portal-textarea:focus{
    border-color:#1d4ed8;
    box-shadow:0 0 0 0.2rem rgba(29,78,216,0.12);
}

.submit-booking-btn{
    width:100%;
    height:62px;
    border:none;
    border-radius:18px;
    background:linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        #111827,
        #1d4ed8
    );
    color:#fff;
    font-weight:800;
    font-size:1rem;
    transition:all 0.35s ease;
}

.submit-booking-btn:hover{
    transform:translateY(-3px);
    color:#fff;
}

/* TRUST RIBBON */
.booking-trust-ribbon{
    padding:60px 0;
    background:linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        #111827,
        #1d4ed8
    );
}

.trust-shell{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:space-between;
    align-items:center;
    gap:30px;
    color:#fff;
}

.trust-shell h3{
    font-size:2rem;
    font-weight:900;
    margin-bottom:8px;
}

.trust-shell p{
    margin:0;
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 991px){

    .appointment-command-content h1{
        font-size:2.5rem;
    }

    .process-connector{
        display:none;
    }

    .guidance-workspace,
    .booking-form-shell{
        padding:28px;
    }

    .trust-shell{
        flex-direction:column;
        text-align:center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px){

    .appointment-command-shell{
        padding:28px;
    }

    .appointment-command-content h1{
        font-size:2rem;
    }

    .process-stage{
        width:100%;
    }

    .workspace-header h2{
        font-size:1.5rem;
    }

    .guidance-item{
        padding:16px;
    }

    .trust-shell h3{
        font-size:1.5rem;
    }

    .portal-action-btn{
        min-height:60px;
    }

    .submit-booking-btn{
        height:56px;
    }
}
/* =========================
   DIGITAL NEWSROOM HUB
========================= */

.newsroom-hub-body{
    background:#f6f8fc;
    color:#1f2937;
}

/* COMMAND HEADER */
.newsroom-command-header{
    padding:60px 0 40px;
    background:linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        #ffffff 0%,
        #eef4fb 100%
    );
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.newsroom-command-shell{
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:30px;
    padding:45px;
    box-shadow:0 18px 50px rgba(17,24,39,0.08);
    border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.command-chip{
    display:inline-block;
    padding:10px 18px;
    border-radius:999px;
    background:#e0edff;
    color:#1d4ed8;
    font-size:12px;
    font-weight:800;
    letter-spacing:1px;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    margin-bottom:20px;
}

.newsroom-command-content h1{
    font-size:3.2rem;
    font-weight:900;
    line-height:1.1;
    margin-bottom:18px;
    color:#111827;
}

.newsroom-command-content p{
    font-size:1.08rem;
    line-height:1.8;
    color:#6b7280;
    max-width:650px;
    margin:0;
}

/* QUICK ACTIONS */
.newsroom-quick-actions{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    gap:18px;
}

.quick-stat-box{
    background:#111827;
    color:#fff;
    padding:24px;
    border-radius:24px;
    text-align:center;
}

.quick-stat-box strong{
    display:block;
    font-size:1.8rem;
    font-weight:900;
    margin-bottom:6px;
}

.quick-stat-box span{
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
}

.newsroom-action-btn{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:10px;
    min-height:64px;
    border-radius:20px;
    background:#1d4ed8;
    color:#fff;
    text-decoration:none;
    font-weight:800;
    transition:all 0.3s ease;
}

.newsroom-action-btn:hover{
    transform:translateY(-4px);
    color:#fff;
}

/* FEATURED */
.featured-news-zone{
    padding:60px 0;
    background:#fff;
}

.featured-main-story{
    position:relative;
    height:520px;
    border-radius:28px;
    overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:0 20px 60px rgba(17,24,39,0.10);
}

.featured-main-story img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
}

.featured-story-overlay{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    background:linear-gradient(
        to top,
        rgba(17,24,39,0.9),
        rgba(17,24,39,0.15)
    );
    z-index:1;
}

.featured-story-content{
    position:absolute;
    left:40px;
    right:40px;
    bottom:40px;
    z-index:2;
    color:#fff;
}

.story-label{
    display:inline-block;
    padding:8px 14px;
    border-radius:999px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
    backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
    font-size:12px;
    font-weight:800;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    margin-bottom:18px;
}

.featured-story-content h2{
    font-size:2.4rem;
    font-weight:900;
    line-height:1.2;
    margin-bottom:18px;
}

.featured-story-content p{
    font-size:1.05rem;
    line-height:1.8;
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
    margin-bottom:24px;
}

/* SIDE STORIES */
.side-story-stack{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    gap:18px;
    height:100%;
}

.side-story-card{
    background:#fff;
    padding:26px;
    border-radius:24px;
    box-shadow:0 12px 35px rgba(17,24,39,0.06);
    border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    text-decoration:none;
    color:inherit;
    transition:all 0.3s ease;
    flex:1;
}

.side-story-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-6px);
}

.mini-tag{
    display:inline-block;
    font-size:11px;
    font-weight:800;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    color:#6b7280;
    margin-bottom:14px;
}

.side-story-card h5{
    font-size:1.05rem;
    font-weight:800;
    line-height:1.6;
    margin-bottom:12px;
}

.side-story-card small{
    color:#6b7280;
}

/* FILTER BAR */
.news-filter-bar{
    padding:30px 0;
    background:#f8fafc;
    border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.filter-shell{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:space-between;
    align-items:center;
    gap:20px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
}

.filter-tabs{
    display:flex;
    gap:12px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
}

.filter-tab{
    border:none;
    padding:12px 20px;
    border-radius:999px;
    background:#fff;
    font-weight:700;
    transition:0.3s ease;
}

.filter-tab.active{
    background:#111827;
    color:#fff;
}

.news-search-shell{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:12px;
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid #d1d5db;
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:14px 18px;
    min-width:320px;
}

.news-search-shell input{
    border:none;
    outline:none;
    background:transparent;
    width:100%;
}

/* GRID */
.newsroom-grid-section{
    padding:80px 0 100px;
}

.newsroom-article-card{
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:26px;
    padding:30px;
    height:100%;
    box-shadow:0 14px 40px rgba(17,24,39,0.06);
    border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    transition:all 0.35s ease;
}

.newsroom-article-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-8px);
}

.article-pill{
    display:inline-block;
    padding:8px 14px;
    border-radius:999px;
    background:#eef2ff;
    color:#1d4ed8;
    font-size:11px;
    font-weight:800;
    text-transform:uppercase;
}

.newsroom-article-card h4{
    font-size:1.3rem;
    font-weight:900;
    line-height:1.5;
    margin:20px 0 16px;
}

.newsroom-article-card p{
    color:#6b7280;
    line-height:1.8;
    margin-bottom:24px;
}

.article-read-link{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px;
    font-weight:800;
    color:#111827;
    text-decoration:none;
}

.article-read-link:hover{
    color:#1d4ed8;
}

/* SIDEBAR */
.newsroom-sidebar{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    gap:24px;
    position:sticky;
    top:110px;
}

.sidebar-block{
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:24px;
    padding:28px;
    box-shadow:0 14px 40px rgba(17,24,39,0.06);
    border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.sidebar-block h4{
    font-size:1.2rem;
    font-weight:900;
    margin-bottom:20px;
}

.sidebar-search{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:12px;
    background:#f8fafc;
    border-radius:16px;
    padding:14px 16px;
}

.sidebar-search input{
    border:none;
    outline:none;
    width:100%;
    background:transparent;
}

.recent-publications{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    gap:14px;
}

.recent-story-link{
    color:#374151;
    text-decoration:none;
    font-weight:700;
    line-height:1.7;
    transition:0.3s ease;
}

.recent-story-link:hover{
    color:#1d4ed8;
}

.dark-sidebar{
    background:#111827;
    color:#fff;
}

.dark-sidebar p{
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.76);
}

.press-contact{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    gap:14px;
}

.press-contact div{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px;
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
}

/* EMPTY */
.empty-news-state{
    display:none;
    text-align:center;
    padding:60px 20px;
}

.empty-news-state i{
    font-size:3rem;
    color:#9ca3af;
    margin-bottom:18px;
}

.empty-news-state h4{
    font-weight:900;
}

/* UPDATE STRIP */
.newsroom-update-strip{
    padding:60px 0;
    background:linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        #111827,
        #1d4ed8
    );
}

.update-strip-shell{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:space-between;
    align-items:center;
    gap:30px;
    color:#fff;
}

.update-strip-shell h3{
    font-size:2rem;
    font-weight:900;
    margin-bottom:10px;
}

.update-strip-shell p{
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    margin:0;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 991px){

    .newsroom-command-content h1{
        font-size:2.4rem;
    }

    .featured-story-content h2{
        font-size:1.8rem;
    }

    .news-search-shell{
        min-width:100%;
    }

    .newsroom-sidebar{
        position:relative;
        top:0;
    }

    .update-strip-shell{
        flex-direction:column;
        text-align:center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px){

    .newsroom-command-shell{
        padding:28px;
    }

    .newsroom-command-content h1{
        font-size:2rem;
    }

    .featured-main-story{
        height:420px;
    }

    .featured-story-content{
        left:20px;
        right:20px;
        bottom:20px;
    }

    .featured-story-content h2{
        font-size:1.4rem;
    }

    .filter-shell{
        flex-direction:column;
        align-items:stretch;
    }

    .newsroom-article-card{
        padding:22px;
    }

    .update-strip-shell h3{
        font-size:1.5rem;
    }
}

/* =========================
   LEADER'S MESSAGE PAGE
   STATESMAN ADDRESS EXPERIENCE
========================= */

.leaders-message-body{
    background:#f8fafc;
    color:#1f2937;
}

/* HERO */
.statesman-hero{
    position:relative;
    min-height:100vh;
    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            #0f172a 0%,
            #1e293b 45%,
            #334155 100%
        );
    overflow:hidden;
}

.statesman-overlay{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle at top right,
            rgba(255,255,255,0.08),
            transparent 35%
        ),
        linear-gradient(
            rgba(15,23,42,0.45),
            rgba(15,23,42,0.72)
        );
    z-index:1;
}

.statesman-content{
    position:relative;
    z-index:2;
    color:#fff;
}

.statesman-badge{
    display:inline-block;
    padding:10px 18px;
    border-radius:999px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
    font-size:12px;
    font-weight:800;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:1px;
    margin-bottom:24px;
}

.statesman-title{
    font-size:4rem;
    font-weight:900;
    line-height:1.08;
    margin-bottom:28px;
    letter-spacing:-1px;
}

.statesman-quote{
    font-size:1.25rem;
    line-height:1.9;
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    max-width:720px;
    margin-bottom:36px;
    font-style:italic;
}

.leader-meta h4{
    font-size:1.4rem;
    font-weight:800;
    margin-bottom:6px;
    color:#fff;
}

.leader-meta p{
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    margin:0;
    font-size:1rem;
}

/* PORTRAIT */
.leader-portrait-shell{
    position:relative;
    z-index:2;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    padding:20px;
    border-radius:30px;
    backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
    box-shadow:0 25px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

.leader-portrait{
    width:100%;
    height:620px;
    object-fit:cover;
    border-radius:24px;
    display:block;
}

.portrait-caption{
    position:absolute;
    bottom:35px;
    left:35px;
    background:rgba(17,24,39,0.82);
    padding:14px 20px;
    border-radius:16px;
    color:#fff;
    font-weight:700;
    backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
}

/* PRINCIPLES */
.leadership-principles{
    padding:50px 0;
    background:#ffffff;
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.principles-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);
    gap:20px;
}

.principle-card{
    background:#fff;
    padding:28px 18px;
    border-radius:24px;
    text-align:center;
    box-shadow:0 15px 40px rgba(17,24,39,0.06);
    border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    transition:all 0.35s ease;
}

.principle-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-8px);
}

.principle-card i{
    font-size:2rem;
    color:#1d4ed8;
    margin-bottom:14px;
    display:block;
}

.principle-card span{
    font-weight:800;
    color:#111827;
}

/* MESSAGE CHAMBER */
.message-chamber{
    padding:90px 0;
}

/* LEFT NAV */
.message-nav-rail{
    position:sticky;
    top:110px;
    background:#ffffff;
    border-radius:24px;
    padding:26px;
    box-shadow:0 15px 40px rgba(17,24,39,0.06);
    border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.message-nav-rail h6{
    font-size:12px;
    font-weight:900;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:1px;
    color:#6b7280;
    margin-bottom:20px;
}

.message-nav-rail a{
    display:block;
    padding:14px 16px;
    border-radius:16px;
    color:#374151;
    font-weight:700;
    text-decoration:none;
    margin-bottom:10px;
    transition:all 0.3s ease;
}

.message-nav-rail a:hover{
    background:#eef2ff;
    color:#1d4ed8;
}

/* SPEECH */
.speech-shell{
    background:#ffffff;
    border-radius:32px;
    padding:60px;
    box-shadow:0 18px 50px rgba(17,24,39,0.07);
    border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.speech-shell h2,
.speech-shell h3{
    font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    font-weight:800;
    color:#111827;
}

.speech-shell h2{
    font-size:2rem;
    margin-bottom:24px;
}

.speech-shell h3{
    font-size:1.6rem;
    margin:50px 0 20px;
}

.speech-shell p{
    font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    font-size:1.15rem;
    line-height:2.1;
    color:#374151;
    margin-bottom:28px;
}

.speech-shell p:first-of-type::first-letter{
    font-size:5rem;
    float:left;
    line-height:0.9;
    padding-right:12px;
    font-weight:900;
    color:#111827;
}

/* QUOTE */
.leader-pull-quote{
    margin:50px 0;
    padding:35px;
    border-left:6px solid #1d4ed8;
    background:#f8fafc;
    border-radius:20px;
    font-size:1.35rem;
    font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    font-style:italic;
    line-height:1.8;
    color:#111827;
}

/* SIGNATURE */
.signature-block{
    margin-top:50px;
    padding-top:30px;
    border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;
}

.leader-signature{
    max-width:180px;
    margin-bottom:20px;
}

.signature-block h4{
    font-size:1.2rem;
    font-weight:800;
    margin-bottom:6px;
}

.signature-block p{
    font-family:inherit;
    font-size:15px;
    color:#6b7280;
    margin:0;
}

/* SIDE PANEL */
.leader-side-panel{
    position:sticky;
    top:110px;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    gap:24px;
}

.side-profile-card{
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:28px;
    padding:24px;
    text-align:center;
    box-shadow:0 18px 45px rgba(17,24,39,0.06);
    border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.side-profile-card img{
    width:100%;
    height:280px;
    object-fit:cover;
    border-radius:20px;
    margin-bottom:20px;
}

.side-profile-card h4{
    font-size:1.2rem;
    font-weight:800;
    margin-bottom:8px;
}

.side-profile-card p{
    color:#6b7280;
    margin:0;
}

.office-connect-card{
    background:#111827;
    border-radius:28px;
    padding:28px;
    color:#fff;
}

.office-connect-card h5{
    font-size:1.2rem;
    font-weight:900;
    margin-bottom:22px;
}

.office-connect-card a{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:12px;
    padding:16px;
    border-radius:16px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    color:#fff;
    text-decoration:none;
    font-weight:700;
    margin-bottom:14px;
    transition:all 0.3s ease;
}

.office-connect-card a:hover{
    background:#1d4ed8;
    transform:translateX(4px);
    color:#fff;
}

/* CTA */
.leaders-engagement-strip{
    padding:70px 0;
    background:linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        #111827,
        #1d4ed8
    );
}

.engagement-shell{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:space-between;
    align-items:center;
    gap:30px;
    color:#fff;
}

.engagement-shell h2{
    font-size:2.2rem;
    font-weight:900;
    margin-bottom:10px;
}

.engagement-shell p{
    margin:0;
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 1200px){

    .principles-grid{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
    }

    .leader-side-panel{
        position:relative;
        top:0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px){

    .statesman-title{
        font-size:2.8rem;
    }

    .leader-portrait{
        height:500px;
    }

    .speech-shell{
        padding:35px;
    }

    .engagement-shell{
        flex-direction:column;
        text-align:center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px){

    .statesman-title{
        font-size:2rem;
    }

    .statesman-quote{
        font-size:1rem;
    }

    .leader-portrait{
        height:380px;
    }

    .principles-grid{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
    }

    .speech-shell{
        padding:24px;
        border-radius:22px;
    }

    .speech-shell p{
        font-size:1rem;
        line-height:1.9;
    }

    .leader-pull-quote{
        padding:24px;
        font-size:1.1rem;
    }

    .engagement-shell h2{
        font-size:1.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px){

    .principles-grid{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }
}

    /* =========================================================
   PROJECT IMAGE CONTAINER
========================================================= */

.project-image-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 300px;              /* Fixed image height */
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background: #f1f1f1;
}

/* =========================================================
   PROJECT IMAGE
========================================================= */

.project-image-wrapper img,
.project-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;         /* Fills container without distortion */
    object-position: center;   /* Keeps image centered */
    display: block;
}


/* =========================================================
   OPTIONAL HOVER EFFECT
========================================================= */

.project-image {
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.project-card:hover .project-image {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}


/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 991px) {

    .project-image-wrapper {
        height: 280px;
    }

}

@media (max-width: 767px) {

    .project-image-wrapper {
        height: 240px;
    }

}