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• That's a systems-building grant, so that's been a little bit different than the grants in the past.
• So the grant does not translate directly to direct services; that's why we are... ...grant does not translate
• that we cut drastically when the CBDG grants?
• grants were cut.
• So similarly to the recompete with the local leads, we also had the reset for the grant.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• I respectfully request that Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, LRS, be allocated the $4.8 million in
• We wrote grants. We worked very hard.
• Louisiana's MFP allocates $9,568 per student in state and local funding.
• Louisiana's MFP allocates $9,568 per student and state and local funding.
• Of these applicants, only one was granted funding.

Summary: The committee met for public testimony on the Finance budget, with the main discussion focused first on funding for disability services and then on the LA GATOR scholarship program. Several individuals testified in support of fully funding Families Helping Families and Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS), describing how advocacy, transition services, and direct support workers help people with disabilities access education, employment, and independent living. Witnesses urged the committee to preserve or increase state general funds to draw down federal matching dollars, and provider groups said current reimbursement rates and staffing shortages are leaving agencies in deficit, creating waitlists, overtime costs, and difficulty retaining workers. Committee members thanked the speakers and noted that the testimony would be used to compare the governor’s, House, and remaining budget requests. The committee then heard extensive testimony in support of increasing funding for the LA GATOR scholarship program. Supporters included policy groups, school leaders, parents, and students who argued that the program expands educational choice, helps low-income and special-needs students find schools that fit their needs, and should be fully funded at the level of demonstrated demand. Speakers from Catholic and Christian schools said GATOR funding had helped students thrive academically and spiritually, but that shortfalls left many eligible students without awards, hurt kindergarten enrollment, and forced schools to raise private donations to cover gaps. Several witnesses emphasized that the program is not a zero-sum attack on public schools, but a way to let education dollars follow students. A few committee questions focused on the fiscal impact and on whether choice programs improve outcomes without harming public schools. Testimony cited enrollment growth, parent demand, and data from other states to argue that school choice can improve student and parent outcomes and may also strengthen traditional public schools through competition. No votes or formal actions were taken during the public testimony portion of the meeting.

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• Principal forgiveness is EPA code for grant.
• Just today I was working on some grant applications to EPA.
• <00:30:34.960> strategy that they have an allocation strategy that they have an allocation
• on some grant applications to EPA. on some grant applications to EPA.
• Um and so I think that's an to grants.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• State Grant um is that that PEL grant State Grant um is that that PEL grant does<00:15:46.959>
• grant.
• allocation.
• allocation.
• allocation.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• HB 13 by King relating to the creating of the Texas Insurability Council and the grant program administered
• AB 1033 by Morales of Maverick relating to the applicability of law governing a grant program for the
• It'd be 10:38 by Morales of Maverick relating to the applicability of law governing a grant program for
• HB 1119 by GAAs relating to the manual report of the regional allocation of mental health beds, refer
• HB 1162 by Shaheen relating to the eligibility of certain production companies for a grant award under

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• > started<00:30:52.720> this granted when we originally started this granted when we originally
• Also, if there were program estimates that turned out to be less than what we allocated.
• <01:03:10.480> as<01:03:10.720> a reinsurance, we allocated as a reinsurance, we allocated
• out to be less than what we allocated. out to be less than what we allocated.
• allocated by the legislature<01:03:47.119> for<01:03:47.640> reinsurance.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• us unity in our purpose blessings grant us unity in our purpose blessings grant us unity in our purpose
• and Collective voice grant us Poise and and Collective voice grant us Poise and and Collective voice
• to the privileges to be granted to the privileges to be granted to the following Mrs an following Mrs
• objections four privilege are granted objections four privilege are granted repres mamy you're further
• members Mr Murray will provide granted members Mr Murray will provide granted members Mr Murray will

Bills: HB 9, HB 22, HB 908, HB 1392

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, tax exemption, local government finance, appraisal district, chief appraiser, rendition statement, property tax relief, small business, commercial property, leased property, related business entity, unified business enterprise, tax situs, Texas Tax Code, local taxing unit, constitutional amendment

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• per year in grant money for transportation above and beyond the $9 million which we allocate annually
• <04:14:46.560> you allocate allocated time the time you allocate allocated time the time you
• It was a grant—grant money, which I know is taboo because it's budget season, right?
• It was a grant—grant money, which I know is taboo because it's budget season, right?
• It was a grant—grant money, which I know is taboo because it's budget season, right?

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 362, which would grant the Department of Education rulemaking authority related to educator licensure and testing requirements, including passing scores on professional education assessments. Representative Ladd said the bill is intended to preserve New Hampshire’s standards for classroom teachers and CTE instructors, while allowing DOE flexibility through rulemaking. He emphasized maintaining high standards, including for career and technical education, and said he was open to DOE clarifying the language further. Committee members raised concerns that the bill, as written, could remove language recognizing industry-recognized credentials for CTE instructors. Department of Education Director Steven Appy said DOE had drafted an amendment to clarify that the requirement applies to an initial New Hampshire license, to exempt CTE teachers from content exams, and to preserve current administrative practice allowing basic academic skills testing and industry-recognized credentials as substitutes. The committee discussed the distinction between basic academic skills tests and content assessments, and Appy said the amendment was meant to avoid conflating those requirements. The chair said the committee would take up executive session on HB 362 and related bills later. The committee then took up House Bill 90, which narrows and defines the rules for part-time teachers, especially in concurrent enrollment settings. Representative Ladd explained that the bill is meant to allow qualified college faculty or adjuncts from the University System or Community College System to teach high school concurrent-enrollment courses when local schools lack a teacher with the needed master’s-level credentials, particularly in math and STEM subjects. He said the bill is intended to expand student access to college-level coursework, save money, and preserve standards, while still requiring background checks and adherence to ethics and conduct rules. Members began asking questions about how the bill would work in practice, including certification and endorsement issues, but the hearing was not concluded in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• They shall not approve any grants or disperse any grant funds for grants that were not approved or executed
• They shall not approve any grants or disperse any grant funds for grants that were not approved or executed
• > pending know, grants, loans, pending know, grants, loans, pending application,<00:45:31.839>
• So it’d be grants, grants, financial aid, comma, loans. >> Is there a second?
• able to adjust those budget allocations. able to adjust those budget allocations.

Keywords: 916, all

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• by<00:06:23.919> the grants State Grant Investments by the grants State Grant Investments
• It is a competitive grant.
• It is a competitive grant.
• It is a competitive grant.
• into a formula grant program.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• I would share that, of the sources of funding, there's a small amount that comes from federal grants.
• aware, I just got a news article that the federal government wiped out addiction and mental health grants
• I noticed that there are significant changes to how funding for cancer centers is proposed to be allocated
• having it in front of me, it simply states that the collaborative will award an amendment 60% of the grant
• having it in front of me, it simply states that the collaborative will award an amendment 60% of the grant

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services heard a presentation on the governor’s proposed fiscal year 2026-27 budget for the health and human services silo, which totals $48.5 billion. Agency leaders outlined major requests for AHCA, APD, DCF, DOEA, DOH, and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, including behavioral health redesign, Medicaid rate changes, developmental disability services, child welfare and opioid programs, senior services, cancer research, public health initiatives, and veterans’ facility and technology needs. The committee also received an overview of the overall state budget, which was described as $117.4 billion, up 1.1% from the current year. AHCA’s presentation focused on $71.6 million for a Medicaid behavioral health redesign, including funding for residential treatment, a serious mental illness waiver, and higher inpatient psychiatric rates for youth, plus $7.1 million to raise private duty nursing reimbursement in fee-for-service Medicaid, $2.5 million for the background screening clearinghouse, and $124.4 million for the Health Care Connection System (FX). APD requested funding to continue moving people off the pre-enrollment list and to support developmental disability centers, a new forensic facility, an electronic health record system, and higher operating costs. DCF highlighted $81.9 million for eligibility and system integrity, $187.5 million for opioid prevention and treatment, $35.5 million for community-based care lead agencies, and $72.7 million to expand behavioral health bed capacity, including 474 new beds at state hospitals. DOEA sought additional funding for Alzheimer’s services, home care, and community care for the elderly. DOH emphasized $278 million for cancer research and innovation, $5 million for food and product safety testing, $5 million for the Florida FIRST blood-on-ambulance initiative, and $5.7 million for a public lab feasibility study. Veterans Affairs requested funds for facility improvements, cybersecurity, and medication management equipment. Members asked detailed questions about several items, especially the proposed changes to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), which would reduce eligibility and the number of people served. Senators and public witnesses criticized the lack of transparency and urged the department to pause the changes and work with stakeholders; the Surgeon General said the issue was driven by funding constraints and federal changes, not a legal barrier, and that the agency was exploring alternatives. Questions also addressed the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity, the Kids Care/CHIP expansion implementation, the cancer research funding structure, and the timeline and cost of the FX system. Public testimony focused heavily on ADAP, with speakers warning that thousands could lose medication access and calling for community involvement and a review of the program’s finances. The committee adjourned after the presentations and questions, with no votes taken on the budget items during this meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• This bill focuses on cities giving grants to organizations paying for this.
• So, so the bill only would affect a public entity giving a grant to an organization expressly for the
• No, no, sir, this prohibits a city giving a grant to a nonprofit that is coordinating those contracts
• Right now, Austin and San Antonio combined have allocated $500,000 to pay for flights, hotels, meals,
• Every child born or unborn is granted the right to life by the Creator.

Bills: SB 6, SB 11, SB 33

Keywords: electric power, interconnection, utilities, ERCOT, large load customers, water supply, sewer service, demand management, school prayer, Bible reading, religious text, public schools, Texas Education Code, student prayer, silent prayer, meditation, religious liberty, First Amendment, Establishment Clause, church and state

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• One city has found what they consider to be a loophole in our law, and they've allocated taxpayer dollars
• This bill focuses on cities giving grants to organizations paying for this, and so that... what you're
• Right now, Austin and San Antonio combined have allocated $500,000 to pay for flights, hotels, meals,
• Every child, born or unborn, is granted the right to life by the Creator.
• Granted, the permission slip program in this instance may lessen those...

Bills: SB6, SB11, SB33

Keywords: electric power, interconnection, utilities, ERCOT, large load customers, water supply, sewer service, demand management, school prayer, Bible reading, religious text, public schools, Texas Education Code, student prayer, silent prayer, meditation, religious liberty, First Amendment, Establishment Clause, church and state

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• Fe High School and Santa Fe ISD and $4 million. dollars for a preschool-age children food security grant
• It's what's allocated in the foundation school program, but they.
• you wanted counseling services and you know library support services those are costs that you then allocate
• You talked about the discipline you wanted to increase your your financial allocation for that department
• in recess until final adjournment or recess of the house or during bill referral if permission is granted

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Granted. A moment for quick comments. Granted.
• Granted.
• Granted.
• Granted.
• Granted.

Summary: The House convened with a quorum present, opened with a moment of silence for Ted Williams, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members then accepted the previous day’s minutes and moved into a series of recognitions, beginning with House Resolution 27 designating June 24, 2026 as Staff Appreciation Day. The resolution was adopted by voice vote, and the chamber spent much of the meeting honoring legislative staff across both caucuses, with members and staff introducing themselves and being recognized for years of service and behind-the-scenes work. The House also recognized staff member Justin, who is leaving for a position with the Delaware State Board of Education, and later gave farewell remarks for Representative Kevin Hensley and Representative Charles Postles, both of whom are retiring. Numerous members spoke in tribute to their service, constituent work, and personal character, and both Hensley and Postles offered remarks thanking colleagues, staff, and family. The House then received communications from the Senate, including several bills and resolutions passed and returned, and a notice of Senate concurrence on other measures. Representative Wilson-Anton made a brief statement explaining her vote on Senate Bill 100 and reaffirming support for marriage equality and related civil rights issues. The chamber also took up Senate Joint Resolution 16 and Senate Joint Resolution 17, which set the official revenue estimates for fiscal years 2026 and 2027; both were read, called to roll, and passed by constitutional majority votes of 37-4 and 40-1, respectively. Finally, the House considered Senate Bill 335, the operating budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. Representative Williams presented the budget on behalf of the Joint Finance Committee, describing major funding items including raises for state and education employees, health insurance and retiree benefit funding, developmental disability services, Medicaid growth, purchase of care, and maintenance of reserve funds. Several members praised the committee’s work, while Representative Shupe said he would vote no, citing concerns about the budget’s 6.3% growth despite appreciating the committee’s effort. After the budget presentation and comments, Leader Harris moved that the House recess for party caucuses, and the House stood in recess until the call of the bell.

Transcript Highlights:

• And then we are also, I hate to say permitting or granting, but we are approving a number of individual
• We will continue to add additional aid in the sped pathway grant and ensure that e-tap funds are available
• , I hate to say permitting or granting, I hate to say permitting or granting, but<00:01:29.400>
• We have the $38.3 million going to the school grants; that would increase to $90 million.
• school facility grants school facility grants where<00:12:49.040> a<00:12:49.080> school

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• If you're not getting a grant, right, you're not applying for grants under a traditional grant environment
• If you're not getting a grant, right, you're not applying for grants under a traditional grant environment
• > Grants<00:41:47.000> under not applying for Grants under not applying for Grants under
• grant.
• hunger Solutions Grant in 2024 our grant hunger Solutions Grant in 2024 our grant was<01:02:33.960

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• extraordinary needs Grant extraordinary needs Grant monies<01:05:57.799> are<01:05:58.240
• per year, grant money for transportation above and beyond the $9 million which we allocate annually.
• <03:51:09.560> four education we last year allocated four education we last year allocated
• <04:14:46.560> you allocate allocated time the time you allocate allocated time the time you
• It was a grant, grant money, which I know is like taboo because it's budget season, right?

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 362, which would give the Department of Education rulemaking authority over educator licensing and testing requirements, including professional education assessments. Representative Ladd argued the bill is meant to preserve New Hampshire’s higher standards for teacher preparation and to avoid lowering requirements for licensed educators, while also allowing flexibility for career and technical education (CTE) instructors who may have strong industry experience but not traditional classroom credentials. Members discussed whether the bill should preserve industry-recognized credentials and basic academic skills testing while exempting CTE teachers from content exams; DOE Director Steven Appy said an amendment would clarify that the bill applies to initial licenses, exempt CTE teachers from the content-testing requirement, and keep current administrative practice on basic skills and industry credentials in statute. The committee also noted that an executive session would be scheduled later, likely the following week, to act on the bills and amendment. The committee then took up House Bill 90, dealing with the definition of part-time teachers. Representative Ladd explained that the bill is intended to let university and community college faculty teach limited hours in high school concurrent enrollment settings, especially in subjects like math and STEM where some schools cannot find locally certified teachers with a master’s degree. He said the measure is designed to expand student access to college-level courses, not to replace fully certified teachers or reduce standards, and emphasized that the bill is limited to faculty employed or contracted by the University System of New Hampshire or the Community College System of New Hampshire, with criminal background checks and ethics/conduct rules still applying. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the discussion ended with the understanding that further action would come in executive session.

Transcript Highlights:

• grant program. grant program.
• for post-secondary students grants. for post-secondary students grants.
• independence grant program. independence grant program.
• These employers are still eligible for grants through the larger dual training grant program on line
• > program state grant great state grant program state grant great state grant program eligibility

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And my understanding is that allocated.
• And this um, calculated and allocated.
• Purely technical. grants for gender neutral singer user grants for gender neutral singer user restrooms
• Um, so we still have a session um we allocated 32 or $35 session um we allocated 32 or $35 million<00
• Roll call granted. Roll call requested.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all