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• Our federal funding right now, as many of us in the room are feeling, the climate has been uncertain.
• political appointees, to ensure the federal programs and funds for MMIP aren’t terminated.
• We’re a political entity and we can’t let that funding be thrown away at the federal government.
• as victim support programs under the Violence Against Women Act continue to be funded.
• If we can no longer rely on the federal funding from the government to provide these funds, we look to

Summary: The Select Committee on Native American Affairs opened its 2025 hearing with a traditional song and remarks about the importance of Native visibility and land acknowledgment. The hearing focused on missing and murdered Indigenous people (MMIP), exploitation and trafficking in a Public Law 280 (PL 280) state, and California’s response. Members and tribal leaders emphasized that MMIP is tied to historical trauma, forced removal, undercounting, and ongoing inequities in law enforcement response, media attention, and access to resources. Several panelists urged stronger tribal consultation, better data collection, more funding, and culturally informed education and victim services. In the first panel, tribal chairpersons described personal and community impacts. Chairperson Antonet Del Rio spoke about the need to include federally and non-federally recognized tribes and to educate schools and communities, while naming long-unsolved cases from her tribe. Chairperson Cheyenne Stone connected MMIP to the history of violence in Owens Valley and to the disturbance of Indigenous remains during infrastructure projects, calling for forensic resources, mandatory consultation, and accountability. Chairperson Charles Martin described the death of Morongo citizen Amy Porter and said the Feather Alert failed her family because law enforcement did not act quickly enough; he called for reforms and better coordination, especially in PL 280 jurisdictions. Chairwoman Nelson and committee members echoed the need for equity, urgency, and government-to-government respect. The second panel examined how PL 280 complicates MMIP and trafficking cases. Professor Carol Goldberg explained that PL 280 created an unfunded mandate, reduced federal jurisdiction and funding, and contributed to under-resourced policing and mistrust; she recommended mandatory training, community-oriented policing, formal tribal-county collaboration, and possible retrocession in some cases. Yurok Chairman Joe James tied MMIP to boarding schools, trafficking, and the need to advance bills such as AB 31, SB 4, ACR 39, AB 285, and AB 1378, along with increased budget funding. Morning Star Gali argued that PL 280 enables traffickers and violent offenders to exploit jurisdictional gaps and called for tribally led public safety, housing, victim services, and stronger consultation. Dustin Contreras, a human trafficking investigator, described the overlap between trafficking and MMIP, stressed partnerships and task forces, and supported more education for law enforcement, schools, and families. In the final panel, state and county officials described current efforts and acknowledged remaining gaps. The Attorney General’s Office said it is working on MICIC outreach, tribal response planning, PL 280 training through an advisory council, and improved data systems, while supporting bills and the Feather Alert. Humboldt County Sheriff Hansel described the case of a missing woman, Emily, as an example of how people with mental illness or justice involvement can become invisible, and said counties need more consistent training and clearer jurisdictional protocols. He and other officials supported the Feather Alert, tribal police authority, and a pilot program for POST status for tribal police, which they said had been vetoed previously. Across the hearing, speakers repeatedly called for better coordination, more funding, stronger tribal authority, and sustained action rather than symbolic recognition.

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• appropriations—I did not see funding requests for that program.
• You'll see a decrease in FY27 in federal funds and an increase in special revenue funds.
• So there's a drop in federal funds, but an increase in utilization of our permit funds.
• You'll see a decrease in FY27 in federal funds and an increase in special revenue funds.
• So there's a drop in federal funds, but an increase in utilization of our permit funds.

Summary: The committee first recognized Mark Roper of the Economic Development Department for his long service and retirement, with members and the secretary praising his work on economic development across the state. Secretary Rob Black then presented EDD’s budget and special appropriation requests, describing strong recent job and income growth and outlining the department’s strategy around science and technology, site readiness, workforce development, foreign direct investment, and rural/community programs. He highlighted wins in advanced energy, quantum, space and defense, and biosciences, and asked for funding for quantum/DARPA matching funds, additional site readiness work, LIDA closing funds, JTIP training support, New Mexico Partnership, and healthy foods and other community programs. Members asked detailed questions about the quantum proposal, site readiness, the new mapping tool for industrial sites, workforce participation, trade missions, foreign investment, tariffs, water and produced water, tribal site evaluation, and public engagement on major projects. Black said the quantum request was intended to match federal dollars and build a workforce pipeline, that the site-readiness software would be a set enterprise license, and that the department was working with tribes and local partners on future site evaluations. He also said tariffs have created uncertainty but New Mexico’s infrastructure and foreign trade zones could help attract manufacturing, and he acknowledged concerns about transparency and community input while noting that some projects, such as Pacific Fusion, had gone through extensive public processes. The committee also discussed specific projects and funding balances, including Mantis Space’s move to Albuquerque, the status of Virgin Galactic’s spaceport lease, and the current LIDA fund balance and encumbrances. Black and Deputy Secretary Isaac Romero said the department was trying to use State Investment Council-backed venture funds to attract companies and that the new investments were already producing deals and jobs. Members generally supported the department’s direction but pressed for more targeted expertise, faster deployment, and stronger community involvement in future economic development decisions. Later, Secretary de Blassie of the Department of Health presented the department’s budget request and progress report. He said DOH had improved revenue cycle management, reduced old Medicaid-pending cases, increased census at facilities, improved budget and contract timeliness, and responded effectively to the measles outbreak. The department requested additional base funding for epidemiology and response, the DOH helpline, the Vital Records Virtual Vault, state labs, and the veterans home, along with special requests for respiratory vaccinations and marketing and lab equipment replacement. He also noted progress on MOUD and the medical psilocybin program, and said the department was not seeking to launch new programs given the limited time left in the administration.

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• c> led<00:29:29.720> to federal nutrition program that led to federal nutrition program that
• federal nutrition programs, including in federal nutrition programs, including operational<00:51:38.080
• And that is a huge threat right now when it comes to federally funded programs, and not just in the food
• <01:46:41.200> funded<01:46:41.480> programs,<01:46:42.360> and comes to federally
• funded programs, and comes to federally funded programs, and not<01:46:42.640> just<01:46:42.840

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• , yet there is no dedicated fund to help early programs recover and reopen.
• training and statewide technical assistance, many programs—state-funded programs, community-based ones
• federal and state funds, and guidance on maintaining compliance with... ...for programs blending federal
• Programs cannot maintain staff or operations if funding drops during these crises.
• This includes even access to programs such as Head Start and other federally funded programs that are

Summary: The hearing focused first on how wildfires and other disasters affect child care providers, families, and early education infrastructure. State officials from the Department of Social Services and Department of Education described disaster response and preparedness efforts, including shelter coordination, licensing outreach, emergency waivers, distribution of supplies, and the statewide child care disaster plan. Testimony from providers and advocates emphasized major gaps in recovery funding, insurance coverage, rebuilding support, mental health services, and coordination with local rebuild plans. Several witnesses urged more dedicated disaster-recovery funding for child care facilities and suggested statutory changes, including allowing greater flexibility for rebuilding costs and requiring early childhood programs to be included in local disaster planning. The second panel addressed immigration enforcement and its impact on child care. Advocates from the Children's Partnership, Every Child California, and CHIRLA said enforcement activity is causing families to keep children home, disrupting continuity of care, reducing enrollment, and creating fear and trauma for children and providers. They argued that immigrant and mixed-status families need clearer protections, privacy safeguards, legal support, trauma-informed guidance, and safe-haven policies for child care settings. Speakers also stressed that the child care workforce is heavily immigrant and that recent state laws such as AB 49 and AB 495 will require funding, training, and technical assistance to implement effectively. Public commenters, including child care providers, described personal experiences with fire damage, displacement, permit delays, lost income, and the emotional toll of serving families during crises. Others described how immigration enforcement has made parents afraid to attend events, drop off children, or remain connected to providers. Committee members repeatedly noted that child care is often overlooked in emergencies and asked state officials how child care systems are being integrated into disaster planning and how local and state agencies can better coordinate. No formal votes were taken during the hearing.

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• That is a federally funded program with schools, and so work-study is not awarded to every student; students
• Because it's federal funds that are provided as part of the financial aid package for a student, Would
• Not to confuse what we're doing with any federally funded program.
• So there would be no need to opt out of a federally funded opportunity if you were approved for it.
• So if there's another meaning, those words imply that it's the federal... work-study program that's part

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• at the federal level and loss of funds at the federal level and loss of funds and<00:12:58.800><
• >> Yeah, we do not have any federal funds outside of those ARPA funds, but those are already basically
• <00:24:02.799> fund um, on there's not much federal fund um, on there's not much federal fund
• federal funds outside of those ARPA funds,<00:24:07.520> but<00:24:07.760> those<00:24:
• programs have landed for NIL funding? programs have landed for NIL funding? >> Yeah.

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• The remaining programs in **Goal D** were maintained at 2425 funding levels.
• On page 15 is a summary of federal funding for various educational initiatives.
• And again, there was additional funding last session for the program.
• There’s federal funding, there’s private funding, there’s institutional funding, so there are other sources
• Currently in **SB 1**, all of the programs funded last session have repeat funding of the same amount

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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• funds that were awarded.
• Because we cannot continue to spend and request the funds that we've been asking for, this program is
• U.S. federal lands.
• This is going to be an EWP NRCS program funded through the feds. It will be a 75-25 percent share.
• program.

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• Now, faculty's job in our school is to write proposals and seek federal funding, and we're very good
• I can also say that Congress has put together a funding package for the federal science agencies that
• > very and seek federal funding and we're very and seek federal funding and we're very very<00:24
• brought in $150 million uh in federal brought in $150 million uh in federal funding<00:25:01.520
• from federal sources, but often they require some matching funds.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Higher Education met on February 4 and began with announcements about committee protocol, including posting hearing notices and testimony earlier than required and using written HD1 drafts for more complex amendments. The chair also noted the new AV system and asked speakers to be clear because the microphones are sensitive. The committee then took up several University of Hawaiʻi-related measures, with most testimony coming from UH officials, state agencies, and advocacy groups, and no votes were taken in the portion provided. HB 1596, relating to student basic needs support at the University of Hawaiʻi, drew support from UH, the Oʻahu Youth Action Board, and an individual. UH said it stood on its written testimony and could answer questions. HB 1597, relating to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias research, received support from UH/JABSOM, the Alzheimer’s Association, the Hawaii Medical Association, and others; the Attorney General’s Office offered a procedural reminder about statewide concern. HB 1970, funding the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center and the Hawaii Tumor Registry, was supported by UH, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, the Hawaii Medical Association, and others, with testimony emphasizing the registry’s role in cancer surveillance, prevention, and federal funding. The committee also heard HB 1598, creating a Hawaii Climate Institute. UH testified in support, citing worsening drought, heat, sea level rise, and extreme weather, and said the institute would hire climate modelers and faculty across several schools. Members questioned funding, and UH said it would seek state startup money, possible green-fee support, and federal grants, noting recent federal cuts and the need for permanent positions. HB 1989, on water retention, was supported by UH as a study to slow runoff and improve aquifer recharge. HB 1951, on biosecurity, drew support from UH, DLNR, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, students, and other organizations; testimony stressed invasive species threats, the need for biocontrol research and containment capacity, and possible sites for a statewide facility. HB 1952, funding agricultural research station improvements on Kauaʻi, was supported by UH, the Farm Bureau, and others, with testimony noting aging facilities and the need to modernize stations across the islands. Finally, HB 2005, relating to language access, received UH support, with a UH representative noting that credit programs may fit best in a credit-bearing academic program and that Outreach College could be an option for noncredit programs.

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• Hazard Mitigation Grant Program is a federal grant program designed to assist states, local governments
• is no duplication of benefits from other federal programs.
• This is one of the fastest housing programs in the nation under DR funds, if not... ...out of.
• The Hurricane Irma programs have all exhausted their DR funds. Recovery programs.
• The Hurricane Irma programs have all exhausted their DR funds. recovery programs.

Summary: The Committee on Community Affairs met with a quorum present and heard two hurricane-recovery presentations focused on Florida’s response and long-term recovery efforts. Kevin Guthrie, Executive Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, reviewed response and recovery operations for Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton, including meals, water, sheltering, search and rescue deployments, power restoration, debris removal, flood-control efforts, and generator distribution. He also described ongoing public assistance and mitigation funding, the state’s FROC system for standardizing and speeding reimbursement documentation, and the Elevate Florida residential mitigation program, which will use about $400 million to elevate or reconstruct eligible flood-insurance properties and may expand to county-run programs. Senators asked about manufactured homes, school shelter hardening, mobile home tie-downs, reimbursement for USAR teams, debris hauling, regional sheltering, and FEMA review delays; Guthrie said the state is trying to move recovery faster and more proactively, while acknowledging some limits and federal bottlenecks. The committee then heard from Justin Domer, Deputy Secretary of Community Development at Florida Commerce, on HUD Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery programs. He explained that Commerce administers long-term recovery funds through its Office of Long-Term Resiliency for housing, infrastructure, and economic development, with funds used as a last resort after FEMA and insurance. Domer outlined the process for the most recent $925 million allocation covering multiple disasters, including Idalia, Debby, Helene, Milton, Broward flooding, and North Florida tornadoes, and said the state currently manages about $3.4 billion in DR funds, rising to over $4 billion with the new allocation. He highlighted completed and ongoing housing programs for Hurricane Irma, Michael, and Ian, plus workforce recovery programs and subrecipient infrastructure grants. Senators asked about Broward and Fort Lauderdale funding, homeowner turnaround times, and mobile home eligibility; Domer said Broward and Fort Lauderdale will have separate HUD-directed programs, and the committee adjourned after the presentations and questions.

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• GRANT PROGRAM.
• , SPENDING FUNDING, DRAWING ELIGIBLE REIMBURSEMENTS INTO THE RESPONSE FUND.
• OUR MANTRA, WHAT WE EMBRACE IS THAT FUNDING AND DISASTER RESPONSE IS FEDERALLY FUNDED, STAGE-MANAGED
• ALL THIS MONEY IS DIRECTLY TIED TO FEDERAL GRANTS AND THE PROGRAMS WE AT FDEM MANAGE, THE 28 FEDERAL
• THE DIVISIONS PUBLIC ASSISTANCE GRANTS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND FEMA PROVIDES SUPPLEMENTAL FEDERAL DISASTER

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• million in state trust funds, including $47 million in federal grants, funding primarily attributable
• the Land Acquisition Trust Fund for reforestation and efforts in the Florida Future Forest Program.
• All right. $603,200 in trust funds to procure testing equipment for the electric vehicle testing program
• And finally, $42 million in federal trust funds to address numerous needs related to the federal grant
• So it says, as you can see, the department actively seeks and uses federal funding under USDA programs

Summary: The Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee met to hear member-led presentations on agency budget requests after prior meetings with the agencies. Representative Barnaby summarized the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ fiscal year 2025-26 request, highlighting major funding for the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, Florida Forest Service wildfire and land management needs, citrus disease and research efforts, a new Conner Complex facility and lab, agricultural water and BMP projects, agricultural law enforcement staffing and equipment, maintenance and vehicle needs, and federal grant-related spending. No vote was taken on the department’s request during the meeting. Representative Bartleman presented the Department of Environmental Protection request and said the subcommittee supported it fully. The request emphasized Everglades restoration, water quality grants, springs, harmful algal bloom and red tide response, alternate water supplies, resilience and flood prevention, beach and coral reef restoration, land acquisition and state parks, and cleanup of petroleum, dry cleaning, and hazardous waste sites. Representative Alvarez asked DEP to provide a list of the most contaminated lakes, along with estimated costs, so the committee could prioritize cleanup efforts. Representative Black summarized the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission request, which included additional law enforcement funding in high-demand areas, oyster and reef restoration, habitat restoration, heavy equipment for land management and prescribed burning, a water survival training center, and red snapper data research. Representative Salzman then presented the Department of Citrus request, describing a lean agency budget focused on operations, PALM readiness, marketing and consumer awareness, greening-resistant plant material, and building repairs; the workgroup recommended fully funding the request. The meeting ended with members thanking the chair and staff for the more member-driven budget process, and the subcommittee adjourned without objection.

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• This bill was... this fund, the Restaurant Relief Fund, was a federal grant put in place by the Biden
• This bill was... this fund, the Restaurant Relief Fund, was a federal grant put in place by the Biden
• We're going to establish a condominium loan program within the authority, which will fund essential repairs
• for the program.
• to fund the support of Hawaii public schools impacted by the shutoff program.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on a series of tax, budget, and policy bills. On SB 325 and SB 326, the Tax Foundation testified and the committee later recommended passage with amendments. SB 721, SB 1278, and SB 1465 also drew Tax Foundation testimony focused on technical corrections and effective-date issues; SB 1278 was strongly supported by the Hawaii Restaurant Association and other restaurant and business groups, who argued the bill should extend tax relief to the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund because it served the same purpose as earlier COVID relief programs. A bar owner also testified in support, describing severe pandemic-related losses and lack of government assistance. The Department of Taxation asked about the estimated fiscal impact of SB 1278, which was stated to be about $16.8 million and not including interest. The committee also considered SB 1464 through SB 1470, with the Tax Foundation supporting most of the conformity and tax measures and opposing SB 1465 as unnecessary. SB 1464 was recommended for passage unamended, SB 1465 with amendments, and SB 1466, SB 1467, and SB 1470 unamended. SB 1362 and SB 1363 were deferred so the administration could explore moving funds within the existing budget instead of using emergency appropriations. SB 1044 was amended to create a condominium loan program and special fund to finance essential repairs and improve insurability of condominium properties, with loans repaid over 20 years and the fund eventually sunsetted. The committee also acted on several other measures: SB 533 was amended to remove an appropriation and require a local investor-owned utility to support schools affected by a planned public safety power shutoff program; SB 1117 was amended to define electric motorcycles and prohibit operation by those under 18; SB 1186 was amended to move a food-production working group to the Agribusiness Development Corporation and remove an appropriation; SB 1391 was amended to require a one-to-one match of state funds with private donations; and SB 1669 was amended with committee-report language noting concerns about jurisdictional definitions and board qualifications. Later, the committee recommitted SB 933 and SB 938 to Ways and Means after adopting proposed SD1 versions. Most measures were adopted unanimously, often with members voting no with reservation.

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• In 2020, the pandemic hit, and federal funds became available through the enhanced funding that the federal
• That federal funding became part of our system.
• Next, I'll talk about PATH, which is a federally funded program. Thank you.
• I'll talk about PATH, which is a federally funded program that is a formula-based grant that we get from
• to basically radically reorient the program at the federal level that funds homelessness programs in

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• <00:55:00.720> program have funding to strengthen program have funding to strengthen program integrity
• The portion of the bill may be of interest to this committee because of how the program is funded.
• Our budget target does not support funding this subsidy or the reinsurance program with general fund
• the waiver, and otherwise maximize the federal funding.
• the waiver, and otherwise maximize the federal funding.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, it's not to replicate programs already supported by other federal programs.
• So, if there's other federal programs that are in place and there's funding being provided, they intend
• So, if there's other federal programs that are in place and there's funding being provided, they intend
• So, if there's other federal programs that are in place and there's funding being provided, they intend
• So, if there's other federal programs that are in place and there's funding being provided, they intend

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Medicaid Oversight Advisory Board’s fourth meeting focused primarily on a presentation from University of Kentucky and University of Louisville health leaders about the state university directed payment program. Mark Birdwhistle and Ken Marshall described the program as a long-running, value-based Medicaid arrangement that began in 2019, uses university-provided matching funds rather than provider taxes, and ties a portion of payments to quality outcomes. They said the program has improved measures such as tobacco cessation, diabetes control, depression screening, and cancer screening, while supporting access to specialty care, medical education, and workforce training. They also emphasized that Kentucky’s model is nationally notable and has helped improve health rankings and generate cost savings. A major topic was the federal reconciliation bill signed July 4, which the presenters said will reduce directed payments by 10% annually for 10 years beginning in 2028. UL Health estimated a first-year loss of about $75 million and a cumulative loss of about $600 million over the decade; UK estimated about $100 million in the first year, for a combined first-year impact of roughly $175 million. Both speakers warned the cuts could affect access to care, training capacity, and the sustainability of Kentucky’s value-based model, though they expressed hope that congressional action could alter or delay the changes. They also noted that 340B drug pricing changes could further strain already thin operating margins, but did not provide exact figures during the meeting. Committee members responded positively to the program’s reported outcomes and the institutions’ role in Kentucky health care. Senator Berg praised the quality of care and shared a personal example of being advised to stay at UofL for breast cancer treatment. Representative Moer highlighted Kentucky’s strong cancer-control score and asked for more explanation of the value-based payment structure; the presenters said the system is built around ongoing measurement, accountability, and collaboration with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the amended August 27 minutes by voice vote.

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• from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund to the DNR for the community grants program, was
• This is a program that would fund projects in our communities and around the state.
• The Community Grants Program is meant to ensure that the great work funded through the Environment and
• We secure a housing support rate for potential federal cuts from this NAP program.
• We also fund homelessness under the Youth Act, Homeless Youth Act, Emergency Service Program, Shelter

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• <00:18:47.120> So<00:18:47.280> we deal a lot with federal funds.
• So we deal a lot with federal funds.
• Funds will ensure state requirements are met under federal funding agreements for the new homes.
• <00:48:27.040> for would fund a meals on wheels program for would fund a meals on wheels program
• funding available from the federal funding available from the federal government.<01:06:40.480><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• program, it's a very successful program program, it's a very successful program and<00:15:25.440
• I will tell you, at the federal level, they have cut some of the programs out.
• As we continue to practice velocity management, do more with less from federal funding, that becomes
• <00:18:39.520> funding,<00:18:40.640> uh,<00:18:40.880> that less from federal
• funding, uh, that less from federal funding, uh, that becomes<00:18:41.840> a<00:18:42.160>

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 216, 15 January, 2026; 9:30 AM, 925, all

Summary: The committee heard an update from the Mississippi National Guard leadership on deployments, operations, and the Guard’s budget request. The general described ongoing missions involving Mississippi units at the southern border, the National Capital Region, and Operation Safe and Beautiful, as well as the Guard’s role in Operation Midnight Hammer through the Meridian refueling unit. He also noted continued training of international partners at Camp Shelby and emphasized the Guard’s statewide, national, and global reach. The budget presentation focused on a modest increase over the prior year, including funding for state employees and the Youth Challenge Academy, the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum, the state education assistance program, readiness center maintenance for armories, and an increase in AC escalation authority from $164 million to $225 million to allow spending of federal funds on approved projects. The general said federal investment in Mississippi National Guard activities totaled $784 million in FY25, with $384 million for payroll, and explained that most permanent positions are federally reimbursed. Members discussed the state education assistance program, which the general said has helped stop recruiting losses to neighboring states by making Mississippi more competitive on tuition benefits. He said the program especially helps retain midcareer noncommissioned officers and supports younger service members who may lack health coverage when called to state active duty. Senators also asked about Camp Shelby Youth Challenge facilities and armory projects; the general reported that recent appropriations have improved the campus, that the program remains among the top three nationally, and that armory work is moving forward in Amory, Southaven, Corinth, and Carthage. No votes were taken, and the meeting ended with expressions of appreciation and adjournment.

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• I'm concerned that we're funding things that aren't even losing their funding this year, but we're funding
• President and Senator, you've talked specifically about the SNAP program and the Medicaid program and
• It increases the federal deficit.
• money to fund murder should also go to fund political candidates?
• This is just merely replacing funding that they're going to lose by the federal budget bill.