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• This bill appropriates funds to support CAPI's home ownership education and financial counseling programs
• Our programs provide essential resources that focus on both the immediate and long-term support needed
• It's a very nice program.
• It's a very nice program.
• > it's program for homelessness programs it's program for homelessness programs it's 23.22<01:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• These programs are the before- and after-school program at schools and the state preschool program, which
• through the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program, which effectively provides after-school programming
• The transitional kindergarten program and the California State Preschool Program are underneath the same
• Providers need funding support from the state to support all child care options.
• There's thousands of families that need the support and the help, the support and the access to child

Summary: The Assembly Select Committee on Child Care Costs held its third hearing, focused on how transitional kindergarten (TK) fits into California’s mixed-delivery early learning system, with an emphasis on the Central Valley. Opening remarks stressed that TK and child care should complement each other, not compete, and that families need both part-day school-based options and full-day, year-round care. Committee members outlined hearing goals around aligning TK with existing programs, understanding family needs, and examining the economic impact of early learning on workforce participation and local economies. Panelists from the Legislative Analyst’s Office, Every Child California, Early Edge, Children Now, and others described TK’s rapid expansion to all four-year-olds, the growth in enrollment, and related changes to state preschool and after-school programs. Witnesses generally supported TK but warned that its expansion has shifted enrollment away from community-based providers, especially centers and family child care homes, creating financial strain, vacant classrooms, and staffing challenges. They urged stronger partnerships between school districts and community providers, more flexible licensing and facilities support, higher and more uniform reimbursement rates, permanent authority for state preschool to serve two-year-olds, and better compensation and training for educators across settings. Parents and providers testified about the importance of trusted, culturally and linguistically responsive care, the need for infant-toddler and home-based options, and the difficulty of affording child care when TK is not full-day or does not fit family schedules. Several speakers emphasized that many families still face long waits for subsidies and that reimbursement and payment delays threaten provider stability. Public comment echoed these concerns, with providers calling for true cost-of-care rates, more vouchers, support for transportation and nontraditional hours, and protection from insurance and facility costs that can force programs to close. State education officials said California’s UPK system works best when TK, state preschool, Head Start, and community-based providers are treated as a shared system, and noted that planning and implementation grants and local coordination efforts have helped build mixed-delivery partnerships. The hearing ended without formal votes or actions, but committee members indicated they would continue gathering input to inform future policy and budget decisions.

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• This was program expectations, eligibility requirements, and all other program information.
• And other support professionals.
• So if I could just very briefly, so we do have the Educators Rising program, which that is a program
• program, it'll be embedded, but they'll have that program that they can use at home during that time
• implement the overall program we have to also be very targeted to make sure that we're supporting all

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• We appreciate your past support, your present support, and any future support that you will give us.
• We appreciate your past support, your present support, and any future support that you will give us.
• I'm very supportive of the virtual school program and what you do, with a few caveats.
• of the virtual I'm very supportive of the virtual school<00:47:56.119> program<00:47:56.520><
• He said he supports programs like this and supported Amendment 2 for the same reason.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate Education Committee met with a quorum and heard first from the Washway Nicotine Youth Advocacy Group, which urged stronger enforcement of Kentucky’s Tobacco 21 law. Youth advocates described the harms of flavored vaping products, argued that nicotine use is targeting children, and called for retailer licensing, annual compliance checks, harsher penalties for illegal sales, and more funding for enforcement. Committee members praised the presentation, and one senator said he had heard a bill on licensed retailers may be coming soon. The committee then heard a lengthy presentation from Cloverport Independent School District and the Kentucky Virtual Academy about the state’s virtual school model. Superintendent Keith Haynes and principals Brandy Fagan and Sally Johnson said KYVA serves about 2,800 students, many of whom are at-risk or have health, safety, behavioral, or family reasons for choosing virtual education. They emphasized that the program uses live synchronous instruction, provides devices and materials, and offers special education and related services. They also said the school had a large wait list and that virtual programs need more flexibility in staffing ratios, scheduling, and testing windows. School leaders acknowledged criticism of KYVA’s proficiency scores and said many students entered far below grade level, with 59% not proficient in English language arts and 79% not proficient in math on recent state testing. They argued the program is too new to judge solely on one year of data and pointed to growth in MAP scores, as well as middle and high school rankings in the top half of Kentucky schools. Fagan and Johnson outlined improvement efforts, including daily interventions, small-group instruction, literacy programs, staff training, and expanded clubs and student activities. No votes or formal committee actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• Finally, we are requesting 342,000 and two FTEs for site remediation. program support.
• Supporting the Restore Program at 2425 biennium levels, but do not include 1. $1.7 million in general
• This funding will help support state efforts. to encourage producer participation in biosecurity programs
• Getting towards the end, page 13, priority number. to do is serve at health program support, a request
• This program funds research to support the development of conservation. innovations right here in Texas

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• And the legislature in this program appropriates these dollars to support students in five professional
• The program was originally established in 1994 to support the placement of school resource officers,
• requirements and continue to review program reimbursement requests to ensure they're supported by expenditure
• schools to use program monies to ...program provisions, including authorizing schools to use program
• Going back to 2018, the school safety program was a $12 million program.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• :14:26.720> programs states operating similar programs states operating similar programs including
• of the program.
• your support. Thank you. your support. Thank you.
• We support continuation of the state's individual market reinsurance program because it's brought stability
• We strongly support the extension of the reinsurance program, and we thank Senator Dames, Klein, Seabberger

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The biannual request of just over $1.5 million will provide the contracted programming support to complete
• With the addition of the VR program to TWC, we have been able to use existing funds available to support
• No longer has funds to support the demand. to support the Texas Veterans Leadership Program.
• We're here today in support of the County Transportation Infrastructure Grant Program.
• This is a program supporting working families and businesses.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• Their partnership shows the SBIR and STTR programs' strong bipartisan support and our shared commitment
• I rise today in support of my bill, H.R. 3579, the Veterans Readiness and Employment Program Integrity
• , such as measures to maintain and support the staff at VA tasked with carrying out the program.
• These programs<07:21:21.920> supported<07:21:22.400> by<07:21:22.638> the<07:21:
• 22.878> community programs supported by the community programs supported by the community violence

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, September 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• We're proud to be supporting the recognition of the importance of FDVA's expansive work in support of
• of Hurricane Debbie, over 4,000 Guardsmen in support of Helene, and over 6,800 Guardsmen in support
• Wave and support. Brooke Denison? Thank you, Brooke. And how about Paul Kibble? Wave and support.
• Program.
• So, in essence, we want to rename the Vets program to the Veterans Florida Opportunity Program.

Summary: The committee took up SB 116 by Senator Burgess, a veterans bill aimed at several FDVA-related changes. The bill would reduce annual nominations to the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame from 20 to 5, expand FDVA’s survey work to assess veterans’ awareness of available programs and their health literacy, add mental health training to the veterans suicide prevention pilot, strengthen coordination and reporting between Veterans Florida and FDVA, direct FDVA to develop a plan for adult day health care facilities statewide, and allow the Florida Veterans Foundation to use a portion of Gadsden flag plate proceeds for administrative costs. Senator Burgess said the measure builds on prior “Forward March” efforts and helps close service gaps for aging veterans and others who may not know about available benefits. Testimony on SB 116 was uniformly supportive. FDVA leadership said adult day health care could be added at existing facilities such as Port St. Lucie and Lake City, and that the state would need authority and funding to move forward. A veterans legal collaborative, AARP Florida, and Endeavors all voiced support, with speakers emphasizing the importance of better outreach, mental health awareness, and care options that allow veterans to remain at home. The committee then voted favorably on SB 116. The remainder of the meeting was devoted to agency and stakeholder presentations. Florida National Guard officials described a high operational tempo, deployments at home and abroad, hurricane response efforts, and the need to grow the force and infrastructure. FDVA’s adjutant general reported Florida now has the nation’s second-largest veteran population, rising in-migration of younger veterans, a large and aging Vietnam-era population, strong claims and outreach activity, declining veteran homelessness, and improved suicide prevention outcomes. The Florida Veterans Foundation outlined its emergency relief, dental, transportation, and license-plate-funded programs, while Veterans Florida and CareerSource Florida detailed workforce, apprenticeship, SkillBridge, entrepreneurship, and job-fair programs for veterans and spouses, along with efforts to expand recurring funding and better protect customer information.

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• We have the infrastructure to support growth because of the support we get from you folks.
• K-9 program.
• canine program.
• You support a number of small business programs within our department, and we use those really to drive
• that's frequently used to support flow through to career source for ready to work, which is a program

Summary: The Transportation and Economic Development Budget Subcommittee met to organize for the session, take roll, and hear introductory remarks from members and agency heads. Members briefly introduced themselves and their districts, with several noting transportation, economic development, emergency response, military, and hurricane recovery issues in their areas. Chair Shove then outlined the subcommittee’s jurisdiction and current-year budget, noting a total of about $20.3 billion, with most funding coming from trust funds and only a small share from general revenue. The committee also heard that upcoming meetings would include presentations from major agencies in the subcommittee’s purview. The first agency presentation was from the Department of Military Affairs and the Florida National Guard. Major General John Haas described the Guard’s three missions—supporting national security, responding to state emergencies, and adding value to the state—and highlighted deployments for hurricanes, border security support, and ongoing support to the Department of Corrections. He emphasized that the Guard is understrength relative to Florida’s size and demand, said recruiting is strong, and identified force structure growth as the main challenge. Members asked about aircraft, funding sources, and recruiting; Haas explained the Guard’s helicopter and fixed-wing fleet, said aircraft purchases are funded through legislative appropriations, and reported strong interest in the Florida State Guard’s recruiting pipeline. Executive Director Mark Thieme then described the Florida State Guard’s expansion into air, ground, and maritime capabilities, including Black Hawks, boats, drones, canine search-and-rescue teams, and ground support units. He said the agency supported immigration enforcement and hurricane response, and asked for continued legislative support to expand aviation, maritime, and medical capabilities. Members praised the Guard’s disaster response work and asked about aircraft, funding, and staffing. Secretary Cord Byrd of the Department of State followed, focusing on election administration, election security, the SunBiz and voter registration IT systems, arts and culture, corporations, libraries, and historical resources. He said Florida’s election system remains a national model, reported two prosecutions for non-citizen voting, and discussed modernization needs for legacy IT systems. The committee also asked about voter lookup tools, password privacy for SunBiz, and arts funding vetoes. Secretary Alex Kelly of the Department of Commerce described the agency’s broad portfolio, including workforce, economic, community, and international commerce functions, plus housing recovery, broadband, small business support, rural infrastructure, defense-community grants, and law enforcement recruitment bonuses. He said access to capital is the biggest barrier for small businesses and noted ongoing work with CareerSource, the Department of Corrections, and other partners on workforce and reentry. Secretary Jared Perdue of the Department of Transportation then outlined FDOT’s record budget and five-year work program, emphasizing emergency response, preservation and maintenance, safety, and major investments in roads, ports, airports, transit, and spaceport infrastructure. He said the department has removed millions of cubic yards of storm debris, is ahead of schedule on the Moving Florida Forward initiative, and faces a large unfunded project backlog. Members asked about supply chain issues, project priorities, and workforce needs, and Perdue said FDOT is open to collaboration on recruitment and retention.

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• Supportive Services program, this is kind of a mandatory piece where... ...you're identifying what happens
• and the In-Home Supportive Services program, IHSS.
• and the In-Home Supportive Services program, IHSS.
• If regional centers are supported with a program or independent social coordinators who work directly
• If regional centers are supported with a program or independent social coordinators who work directly

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Human Services held a hearing on developmental services, rehabilitation, and related supports, with no votes taken. The first major topic was the Master Plan for Developmental Services. Administration officials described a year-long, community-driven process that included a steering committee, work groups, and statewide engagement sessions, and said the final draft would be released that Friday with about 170 recommendations. The Department of Developmental Services said the plan would inform future work, but did not offer a detailed implementation roadmap. The LAO said the plan contains significant policy and budget implications, may require statutory changes, and needs further analysis to turn recommendations into actionable proposals. Advocates and regional center representatives urged the Legislature and administration to avoid letting the plan sit on a shelf, called for prioritization and ongoing stakeholder oversight, and emphasized the need to address equity, workforce, service coordination, and cross-system collaboration. The chair said he wanted to work with the LAO on trailer bill language and future reporting to create a clearer path forward. The second topic was the Office of Employment First and competitive integrated employment. Administration witnesses said California has ended subminimum wage under SB 639, but that moving people into competitive integrated employment remains a major priority. They described existing efforts such as DDS’s coordinated career pathways pilot, paid internships, job development services, benefits counseling, and DOR’s career counseling and referral services, along with pilot projects in San Diego and Orange County. The State Council on Developmental Disabilities and advocates argued that employment outcomes have remained stuck at roughly 15% and that a dedicated Employment First Office is needed to coordinate across agencies, align goals, and improve outcomes. The LAO recommended regular legislative oversight on people transitioning out of subminimum wage and asked for technical assistance on coordinated career pathways. The chair criticized the administration’s decision to effectively eliminate funding for the office, requested a detailed implementation timeline and quarterly transition reports, and said the committee would continue pressing for the office to be implemented. The final issue was respite services, utilization trends, and access. DDS reported that in-home respite use and spending have risen sharply over several years, with about 150,000 people using respite in 2023-24 and expenditures reaching about $1 billion. Officials said access depends on families knowing the service exists, service coordinators identifying need, and having enough providers, especially in rural and linguistically diverse communities. The San Diego Regional Center said utilization generally mirrors statewide trends, but access is stronger in some areas, such as Imperial County, where families often prefer family-directed or agency-supported models that allow them to hire trusted workers. Committee members emphasized the importance of respite for family health and caregiver well-being, asked whether service coordinators are asking practical questions about sleep and stress, and discussed the need for better identification of complex behavioral and medical needs. DDS said a standardized family support tool and updated IPP process are intended to improve consistency, transparency, and person-centered assessment for respite and related services.

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• There's also the landowner's compensation program and the child support IT modernization project. of
• There's also the landowner's compensation program, the child support IT modernization project, and one-time
• We remain committed to supporting the victim assistance programs in our state to ensure they can continue
• **James Kessler**: ...improving child support delivery and just the whole program is.
• We will continue to support our law enforcement and legal resources in making sure this program thrives

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• FOR OUR ONGOING DOMESTIC SUPPORT OPERATIONS OF FLORIDA NATIONAL GUARD CONTINUES TO SUPPORT CORRECTIONS
• WE HAVE THE INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT GROWTH THANKS TO THE GREAT SUPPORT OF OUR GOVERNOR AND LEGISLATURE
• THE VETS PROGRAM IS HE WILL SEE, THAT IS THE PROGRAM WHERE WE CONDUCT OUR ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND OUTREACH
• UCR AGRICULTURE PROGRAM, YOU SEE THE US PROGRAM.
• SHE SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITIONED INTO A CAREER WITH THE SUPPORT FROM THE THREE PROGRAMS I MENTIONED.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• With that, I will go to Program Support P591.
• There's a program called the Nutritional Support Incentive Program, NSIP, that we get funding from every
• So they can get caregiving support and home supports through the Medicaid program.
• There are programs and supports to help that constituent.
• There are programs and supports to help that constituent.

Keywords: 996, all

Summary: The committee first heard an Aging and Long-Term Services Department budget presentation comparing the LFC and executive recommendations. The main differences were in the Aging Network, Adult Protective Services, Program Support, and Long-Term Care Division, especially the executive’s proposed $10 million infusion into the Kiki Savadra Senior Dignity Fund and $6.2 million for expanding New Mexico Care. LFC staff explained that the committee recommendation was lower in general fund and fund-balance use, while the executive emphasized rising senior population needs, meal and transportation costs, and the cost savings of keeping older adults at home. The secretary also reviewed the department’s special requests, including the conference on aging, outreach, emergency preparedness, and the Kiki fund, and described New Mexico Care’s growth, its evaluation results, and the department’s plan to separate Kiki into its own accounting fund. Members largely focused on senior services, rural meal delivery, transportation, caregiver support, and the Kiki fund. Several members urged stronger support for non-metro aging providers and for New Mexico Care, citing its role in keeping seniors out of nursing homes and the program’s reported savings and outcomes. Questions also covered eligibility, background checks for caregivers, respite care, dementia and Alzheimer’s screening, and whether Kiki funds can support home modifications such as ramps. The committee then voted to adopt the LFC recommendation with one executive language change: adding the executive’s page 14 language allowing an additional 12.5% distribution for initial payments to aging network providers at the start of FY27. Representative Dow opposed the motion. The committee then moved to the Attorney General’s budget. LFC staff explained that the office’s budget relies heavily on the Consumer Settlement Fund, with both recommendations reducing general fund revenue while increasing settlement-fund use, and that performance measures were in consensus. The Attorney General said the office was not seeking more general fund, but wanted greater ability to use funds it recovers. He highlighted major consumer and public safety work, including litigation against major social media and AI platforms, a case involving Snapchat and child exploitation/extortion, the statewide crime gun intelligence center, efforts to address oilfield theft, work on missing and murdered Indigenous persons, and efforts to protect federal funds coming into New Mexico.

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• , Early Learning, and the fourth is Program Support.
• Adolescent programs, independent living, education and training, housing supports, all services and supports
• Then no direct services would be remaining within the Program Support budget.
• Allowing the agency to create a new sub-program called Ferries Program Support, and that would consolidate
• consolidating that all into this one Program Support sub-program. ...it all into this one Program Support

Keywords: 904, all

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• It's an organization worth supporting. So, I would plead with you to support Senate File 2848.
• It's an organization worth supporting. So, I would plead with you to support Senate File 2848.
• It's an organization worth supporting. So, I would plead with you to support Senate File 2848.
• <01:13:21.199> or<01:13:21.520> programs, totality of uh the program or programs, totality
• what makes supportive housing effective. what makes supportive housing effective.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The second item is support for the 42 residents participating in Mayo's family medicine residency programs
• ETV is a federal program designed to help support young people who've experienced foster care between
• a federal program designed to help<00:52:16.800> support<00:52:17.119> young<00:52:17.520
• You know, it's great tuition support, residency program — that's great.
• You know, it's great tuition support, residency program — that's great.

Bills: HF2312

Keywords: higher education, college finance, student aid, financial aid, state grants, North Star Promise, scholarships, tuition relief, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education, work-study, child care grants, Indian scholarships, tribal colleges, Hunger-Free Campus, student parents, pregnant students, parenting students, sexual misconduct

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• The program started in fiscal year 24 to support schools in creating welcoming and affirming learning
• program um the grow your own programs program um the grow your own programs other<00:08:02.400><
• Please support additional funding for this scholarship program.
• The letter of support submitted includes the measurable impact of our programs, and I encourage you to
• support.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So we want to ensure that any lands involved in this program are of high quality to support the agricultural
• So we want to ensure that any lands involved in this program are of high quality to support the agricultural
• <00:05:14.880> for need to clarify is this a program for need to clarify is this a program
• <00:09:58.240> thank Union Farmers testimony support thank Union Farmers testimony support
• and so by ensuring and and supporting and so by ensuring and and supporting food<00:18:19.080>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committees heard several agriculture and food-system bills. SB 1562 would create a Combined Housing Operational Agricultural Mobilization Program to help bona fide farmers live and farm on agricultural lands and provide a tax credit for donated land. Testimony generally supported the goal of housing for farmers and farm workers, but raised concerns about placing the program within the Department of Agriculture, possible constitutional and drafting issues, land-quality standards, lease structure, and whether another agency might be better suited. The committees recommended passing SB 1562 with amendments, including clarifying DOA authority to acquire agricultural lands and establishing an advisory committee within the department; the recommendation was adopted. The committees also heard SB 1171 on providing monofilament netting through hardware stores to help slow coconut rhinoceros beetle spread, SB 1186 on creating a statewide interagency food systems coordination team and working group, SB 1250 on a Farm to Families program, SB 1303 on agricultural loans, SB 1395 on a climate mitigation and resiliency special fund, SB 504 on a local agricultural transportation cost reimbursement program, SB 1185 on reviewing and repealing obsolete agricultural laws, and SB 187 on funding permanent agricultural biosecurity positions. Most testimony on these measures was in support, with some suggested refinements: for SB 1186, a youth advisory seat and clearer performance benchmarks; for SB 1250, broader eligibility for food pantries, cold storage, and staffing support; for SB 1303, support for lower interest rates and expanded loan tools; for SB 1395, debate over the fund’s structure and revenue source; for SB 504, clearer eligibility for small and beginning farmers, cooperatives, and food hubs; and for SB 1185, interest in joining the working group but concern about overbroad deregulation. No roll-call votes were taken on the other measures in the excerpt, but the chair reported testimony counts on some bills, including 89 in support and none opposed for SB 1250, 13 in support and one opposed for SB 504, and 14 in support with one comment for SB 1395. SB 1303 and SB 187 also drew supportive testimony from the Department of Agriculture, farm groups, food banks, and industry organizations, with SB 187 emphasizing the need to make Act 231 biosecurity positions permanent and fully funded.