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• So there are lots of different options out there. So there are lots of different options out there.
• So that would make the total spend a lot bigger per capita.
• So that would make the total spend a lot bigger per capita.
• There's a lot of confusion about what...
• Like other people, they would feel a lot of...

Keywords: 962, all

Summary: The Complex Care Committee meeting focused first on a new Diabetes Caucus launched at the Capitol. Rep. Johnson described the caucus as a forum to educate people about type 1 and type 2 diabetes, genetic risk, early testing, pregnancy-related diabetes, and ways Medicaid policy might improve prevention and lower long-term costs. Members agreed the caucus could intersect with care management, and Carolyn Grandell of CHNCT offered to share information about current diabetes-related care management services at a future meeting. The committee then heard a detailed presentation from Alex Rigger of the Office of Health Strategy, who is moving to the Office of Policy and Management. He reviewed Connecticut health care benchmark data, including total health care expenditures, medical spending, and market-by-market trends. He said 2023 to 2024 per-capita spending grew more than 8.5% statewide and 14% in Medicaid, with long-term care accounting for about 46% of Medicaid spending and retail pharmacy also identified as a major cost driver. Members asked about enrollment changes, dual-eligible populations, Medicare Savings Program members, 340B drug pricing, and value-based payment models. Rigger explained that his office tracks alternate payment models and quality benchmarks, but does not separately capture 340B data. Discussion then shifted to Medicare Advantage, dual eligibles, and hospital discharge planning. Members said they want better data on how many Medicaid members are in Medicare Advantage plans and whether those plans shift costs back to Medicaid or affect access to care, especially for complex-care patients. Staff noted DSS does have some Medicare Advantage indicators and that CMS is developing encounter-data rules for states. Kathy Holt and others raised concerns about denials, nursing home stays, and the need to compare Medicaid spending for dual eligibles in Medicare Advantage versus traditional Medicare. The meeting ended with plans for follow-up data sharing, including Alex Rigger’s slides, the diabetes caucus materials, and a future discussion with DSS and other agencies; no formal votes were taken.

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• WHICH AND WE'VE DONE A LOT OF WORK TO TRY TO MAKE IT SO.
• A LOT OF IT IS BASED INTEND TO DO EVERYTHING WE CAN ON OUR END.
• IT'S A LARGE MARKET, THERE ARE A LOT OF CARRIERS, A LOT OF PLANS AND A LOT OF MOVING PARTS WE'RE TRYING
• THERE'S BEEN A LOT HAPPENING AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL.
• WE DO HAVE A LOT OF DIFFERENT CARRIERS, A LOT OF DIFFERENT OPTIONS BUT OBVIOUSLY A 34% RATE INCREASE

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• of problems really a lot faster that way.
• So, you know, like it's a lot on our families and it's a lot for us to if this students safe, when they're
• A lot of people just are not aware of that.
• I think a lot of them to.
• So she had a lot of opportunities in that space and So she had a lot of opportunities in that space and

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• Comes back, that there's a lot of churn there.
• That's where we're relying a lot on doing rights.
• Make a lot of progress there, too.
• A lot of times, those answers were yes.
• lot of people who are going through jail.

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• <01:09:34.719> of right now because we've seen a lot of right now because we've seen a lot
• Ideally, there's a lot of other options besides calling 911 in a lot of these situations, which also
• Ideally, there's a lot of other options besides calling 911 in a lot of these situations, which also
• Ideally, there's a lot of other options besides calling 911 in a lot of these situations, which also
• Ideally, there's a lot of other options besides calling 911 in a lot of these situations, which also

Bills: HF1082, HF1042, HF1295, HF1686, HF1998, HF1775, HF1163

Keywords: public safety, law enforcement, mental health, domestic violence, appropriations, criminal justice, Minnesota corrections, victim services, task force, personal safety, Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit, criminal sexual conduct, sexual assault, peace officers, law enforcement oversight, Minnesota National Guard, U.S. armed forces, military installation, armory, air base

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• a lot of our larger employers.
• We've had a lot of policy changes that affect a lot of our larger employers since January 1st.
• $74 billion is a lot.
• That's a lot of money, and that's a lot of high-paying jobs. So how do we get them back?
• And there are a lot of people out there who are a lot smarter than me.

Summary: The Commission on Unemployment Compensation met, established a quorum, and elected Delegate Destiny LeVere Bolling as chair and Senator Mike Jones as vice chair. The commission also adopted its electronic meeting policy and heard introductions from new members, staff, and officials from the Secretary of Labor’s office and the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC). Secretary Jessica Lumen outlined the administration’s workforce and labor priorities, including supporting workers, employers, and program transparency, while members raised concerns about business climate, job losses, labor participation, and the implementation of paid family and medical leave. Staff provided legislative updates on recent unemployment-related bills. These included increases to the weekly unemployment benefit amount enacted in 2025 and 2026, a bill on labor dispute disqualification that changed how lockouts are treated for benefit eligibility, and a budget item providing $75,000 for actuarial support to the commission. The commission also discussed the 2025 work group on annual adjustments to weekly benefit amounts; staff reported that the work group did not complete its charge, and members agreed to revisit whether to reconstitute it at a future meeting. Delegate Martinez expressed support for continuing the work, and the chair said the issue would be taken up at the next meeting. Deputy Commissioner Joanna Darkus gave a detailed presentation on Virginia’s unemployment insurance system, including current claims data, eligibility rules, employer tax structure, benefit levels, trust fund solvency, fraud prevention, and customer service operations. She reported that Virginia’s unemployment rate remains low, weekly claims are modest, the current weekly benefit range is $160 to $478, and the trust fund balance factor is projected at 50.9 percent, near the threshold for additional employer charges. Members asked about the taxable wage base, trust fund solvency, the effect of benefit increases, fraud controls, and the planned paid family and medical leave program. VEC said it is implementing that program through regulations, staffing, IT procurement, public listening sessions, and consultation with other states. A public commenter from the Virginia Poverty Law Center urged the commission to strengthen state investment in unemployment insurance and warned that federal support is uncertain. The commission then adjourned without taking further action.

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• Now, in preparing to do this eight years ago, we did a lot of consumer research.
• And that will stretch their dollars a lot further.
• a lot higher.
• New York runs into a lot of difficulties because of their restrictions.
• of federal revenue, which in my agency supports a lot of staff.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The commission meeting focused on continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), beginning with a presentation from Two Life Communities on its Opus Newton model, which is opening in the fall. Two Life described Opus as a middle-income, modern CCRC built around affordability, care coordination in residents’ apartments rather than separate care buildings, and resident-driven community life. Commissioners asked about financing, home care arrangements, affordability, Medicaid/MassHealth access, and the role of resident councils versus board representation. Two Life said it wants to remain within the CCRC framework, but expressed concern about proposals that would require multiple discrete care levels, impose deadlines on entrance-fee refunds, or require resident board seats. The commission then discussed possible recommendations. There was broad support for Senate Bill 478, which would require clearer disclosure of entrance-fee refund terms in a separate document for prospective residents. On refund timing, members were divided: some favored a one-year deadline or a deadline with waivers, while others opposed a fixed deadline because of financing risks and the potential impact on new development and current residents. Several members suggested keeping the status quo but adding better data collection and reporting on refund timing. On the CCRC definition and marketing, members debated whether the current statutory definition is too vague and whether the commission should recommend clearer standards or a certification-like process, while also noting resource limits for state oversight. Members also discussed the Age CCRC Consumer Guide, with general agreement that it should be updated and made more useful to consumers, possibly with clearer questions to ask and more information about facilities, though some cautioned against adding subjective financial-risk statements that would be hard to administer. On resident representation, several commissioners strongly supported requiring resident voting members on boards, while providers argued that strong resident associations and regular meetings with boards may be preferable and that communities should retain flexibility. The meeting ended with a request for written comments by July 11, draft recommendations to be circulated July 18, and a possible final meeting on July 21, with the commission aiming to finish by August 1.

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• I'm also in northwest Arkansas where we sell a lot of raw cheese and a lot of raw milk.
• I'm also in northwest Arkansas where we sell a lot of raw cheese and a lot of raw milk.
• A lot of us know that the way food is grown today, with some of the challenges that we face, a lot of
• We hear that term a lot here as it relates to your proposed locations. ...a lot here as it relates to
• So I have a whole lot of questions for you that we can get offline.

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from its October 27 meeting and then heard testimony from Clinton Ballard of Milk and Honey Hill Farm about the impact of Act 698 on raw dairy producers. Ballard said the law allowed his farm to expand from one cow to 12, serve about 150 families, increase sales by roughly $50,000, and sell about $10,000 in raw cheese and other products through retail outlets. He argued the law improved farm income, food security, and local supply, and he asked for an optional state inspection/certification path for raw milk producers so they could access USDA grants and other opportunities available to licensed dairies. Committee members asked about herd management, safety practices, bee production, market channels, and whether such certification should remain voluntary; Ballard said he follows Grade A-style sanitation, chills milk quickly, removes sick cows from production, and supports optional training or inspection but not mandatory regulation. Members also raised food safety concerns, especially for children and pregnant women, and Ballard responded that raw milk producers rely on cleanliness, rapid cooling, consumer feedback, and truth in labeling. He said the health department currently inspects commercial dairies but not raw milk producers who do not sell through a cooperative, and he believed state inspection would help producers distinguish themselves and qualify for funding without changing interstate rules. Several members discussed the balance between consumer choice, safety, and possible “mission creep” if the state created a certification system. The committee then heard a lengthy presentation from Terence Bolden of TLB Enterprises on hydroponic and container farming as a response to food insecurity and food deserts. Bolden described a three-year workforce and career-technical program built around retrofitted shipping containers, drones, robotics, agribusiness, and AI, with partnerships involving schools, universities, Farm Bureau, UAPB, the Little Rock School District, and other entities. He said the model could create year-round local food production, support school cafeterias and community markets, and generate jobs and economic impact, estimating at least four jobs per container and potentially significant regional economic benefits. Members asked about costs, target communities, energy needs, crop types, and implementation timelines; Bolden said the first containers for school sites could be in place by late summer or early fall, with pilot projects already underway in Arkansas and Orlando. The meeting adjourned after no further business.

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• But there wasn't a whole lot of heavy changes to FOIA, I would say, this year.
• It's a lot of people from outside.
• So it's a lot of back and forth.
• I mean, I have lots of addresses. It doesn't mean it. Yeah.
• There are lots of reasons that you might interface a lot with the Commonwealth.

Keywords: Freedom of Information Advisory Council, 976, house, all

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• It seems like a lot of time.
• We have a lot of home brewers around here.
• I've seen a lot of and heard a lot of that redoy referenced on autism primarily from YouTube and TikTok
• Today, here we are 10 years later, we have a lot of data and a lot of clinical.
• So, they have lots of power.

Bills: HB3552, HB2984, HB4124, HB3934, HB3448, HB3131, HB4200, HB4201, HB3011, HB1912, HB3380, HB3881, HB3538, HB3851, HB3907, HB4430, HB4431, HB4457

Keywords: childcare, differential pricing, Department of Human Services, child care subsidy, licensed providers, emergency legislation, child care, subsidy program, annual report, program integrity, overpayments, ivermectin, over-the-counter medication, pharmacy immunity, healthcare access, FDA approval, prescription, public health, dentistry, licensing

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• There's a lot here, and... So, again, I just want to say thank you.
• You know, we get a lot of reports in the legislature.
• Then also something that's very important is that we transport a lot of students, and we have a lot of
• And it's been dissipated in a lot of different ways.
• I have a lot of the same concerns. I won't go through that.

Keywords: 996, all

Summary: The committee first heard TRIP’s annual New Mexico transportation report from Carolyn Boniface Kelly, which described deteriorating roads and bridges, congestion, safety concerns, and a large transportation funding gap. The report said more than half of major roads statewide are in poor or mediocre condition, over 170 bridges are rated poor, congestion costs drivers significant time and money, and traffic crashes and road conditions impose billions in annual costs. Members broadly agreed the report underscored the need for more stable transportation funding, with several noting the state’s recurring underinvestment and the safety risks to motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2, a transportation bonding and revenue package. Senator Gonzales and Governor’s office and NMDOT representatives said the bill would authorize about $1.5 billion in additional bond debt for ready-to-go highway projects, while also increasing certain motor vehicle excise, registration, weight-distance, and EV-related fees to help support debt service and transportation funding. Supporters, including contractors, the Greater Albuquerque Chamber, the Department of Finance and Administration, and transportation officials, argued the bill would improve safety, economic development, project delivery, and funding stability, and help preserve federal dollars. Opponents, including the Rio Grande Foundation and some committee members, objected to the tax and fee increases, argued the state should use existing surpluses or other funds instead, and raised concerns about impacts on families, businesses, and local governments. Committee members questioned how projects would be selected, how the new fees were calculated, how EV surcharges would work, and whether local government distributions would be affected. NMDOT said the projects would be reported to the legislature annually, selected using crash data, asset management, and project readiness, but bond approval would remain with the State Transportation Commission. After debate, Representative Romero moved do pass on SB 2 as amended, Representative Hochman-Vigil seconded, and the committee approved the bill 7-2, with Representatives Brown and Dow voting no and several members expressing reservations despite supporting the need for transportation investment.

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• This represents a lot of work and a lot of money that's been recovered, as well as a lot of money lost
• I think that would make people feel a lot better about it.
• I think that would make people feel a lot better about it.
• And I think that's a waste of a lot of people's time to do that.
• A lot of those are very important people.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• So, a lot of funding is impacted.
• Okay, that was a lot of bad news. Why does it matter?
• You asked for a lot of details, Senator Thornton.
• You said a lot of great things, if I may.
• In the coming years, how are we going to make a lot of pivots?

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• We can, a lot of our fire trucks are done at 0%, and a lot of school bonds, a major portion of those
• It's overwhelming, I think, to a lot of folks.
• I've talked to a lot of undergraduate students.
• I was very surprised by this, but the VA hospital does a lot of research, they're gathering a lot of
• lot of things won't go into effect until then.

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• IS A JOY FOR SURE AND WE HAVE A LOT OF SLEEPLESS NIGHTS.
• I BELIEVE THAT I CAN FROM A LOT OF DIFFERENT LEVELS.
• I WAS A KID WITH NOT A LOT OF OPTIONS.
• WITH UWF, HAVING THAT PROXIMITY TO A LOT OF MILITARY INSTALLATIONS AND A LOT OF MILITARY PERSONNEL THAT
• I GOT A LOT OF POSITIVE FEEDBACK ON CURRICULUM.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• So Minnesota turkey growers are doing a lot, but biosecurity is not enough to prevent high path avian
• There was a lot of talk about turkey lasers. I think Mark, are they supposed to have pictures?
• There's an example of what a turkey laser looks like, so there's a lot of confusion.
• It gets into a lot of cost and a lot of mandates.
• It gets into a lot of cost and a lot of mandates.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• FIRST SLIDE YOU WILL HEAR US TALK A LOT ABOUT MEDICATION AND WHAT IS MITIGATION.
• BUT WE HAVE ACCESS TO A LOT OF FEDERAL FUNDING.
• THERE IS A LOT OF STUFF KEVIN MENTIONED EARLIER.
• YOU SPOKE A LOT OF PROBLEM THAT SHE SPOKE A LOT OF THAT SHE SPOKE ABOUT A LOT OF PROGRAMS AND IS THE
• AND A LOT OF THEM NEED A LOT OF HELP. AND THEY CANNOT DO THE DIGITAL.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• There's obviously a lot of good topics we're going to discuss.
• A lot of have it for mineral activities.
• <00:55:01.560> of statutory authority as a lot of statutory authority as a lot of what's<00
• We have a lot of the programming.
• >> Representative Lawlor, please. think there's a lot of things that this think there's a lot of things

Keywords: 916, all

Summary: The joint Minerals Committee met to select interim topics and announced its meeting dates for April 27-28 in Casper, June 4-5 in Casper, and August 27-28 in Cheyenne. Members heard public testimony on several economic development and minerals-related topics and were asked to identify their top priorities for later ranking and consensus. No formal votes were taken during this portion of the meeting. A major topic was removing obstacles to energy development in Wyoming, including possible regulatory, bonding, and permitting barriers. Testimony from the Mining Association and Energy Capital Economic Development supported revisiting barriers to development, similar to the earlier Regulatory Reduction Task Force. Another related topic was industrial siting exemptions on coal mine property, with testimony arguing that mineral-related projects such as rare earths, uranium conversion, and ferroalloys should not have to go through the full industrial siting process when communities have already dealt with similar development. Members also discussed industrial siting bonding requirements, including whether bonding or advance payments should be used to cover impacts on local services and emergency response, especially for projects like solar farms or battery storage. The committee also discussed coal bed methane industrial sovereign zones, tied to House Bill 120, with testimony seeking to include coal bed methane in value-added manufacturing zones. The sponsor said the goal was to create industrial zones that support economic development while protecting scenic values and limiting industrial sprawl. Another topic was sourcing curling stones in Wyoming, which was presented as a lighthearted but potentially useful way to promote Wyoming stone and broader dimension-stone quarrying; a state geologist testified that Wyoming has granite with similar mineralogy to stone used for curling stones elsewhere. Child care as an economic driver was withdrawn. The committee also heard support for a Business Council restructure review, though several members said the Minerals Committee should do the substantive review because the Business Council falls within its jurisdiction, while still coordinating with Appropriations. Finally, the committee heard a proposal for a domestic preference in residential general service contracts, extending Wyoming preference concepts beyond construction into goods and services, with testimony emphasizing local economic multipliers and possible exceptions for federal funding or other procurement limits.

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• It's talked about a lot.
• <00:25:15.600> Um about a lot. It's encouraged a lot. Um about a lot.
• It's encouraged a lot.
• <00:33:54.320> of education which is open to a lot of education which is open to a lot of
• There are lots of other states do.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Interim Joint Budget Review Subcommittee on Education met and approved the July 15, 2025 minutes before hearing a presentation from the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA/KIA) on student financial aid ahead of the January biennial budget session. KHEAA outlined its role administering 17 state-funded grant and scholarship programs, 529 plans, and outreach services, and emphasized that net lottery proceeds after a $3 million literacy appropriation are statutorily dedicated to student aid. The agency focused on the major need-based programs—College Access Program (CAP), Kentucky Tuition Grant (KTG), and KEES—along with dual credit, Work Ready Kentucky, teacher scholarship, and National Guard tuition assistance. Officials said the new federal FAFSA methodology created a major increase in eligible students, especially for CAP, and thanked lawmakers for adding substantial funding this biennium to meet the higher demand. Staff explained that CAP is for Pell-eligible, low-income students, while KTG is a need-based grant for students at private Kentucky colleges; both use FAFSA data, but schools verify final eligibility. They said CAP awards are first-come, first-served and that the higher funding level allowed the program to last the full 21-month application cycle in FY 2024-2025, compared with much shorter periods in earlier years. KHEAA reported about $232 million spent on CAP for roughly 72,000 students last year, with current applications running about 10% ahead of the prior year. Members asked about the difference between applicants and recipients, the effect of lower lottery revenues, and whether recent federal legislation would affect state aid; KHEAA said it does not expect major impacts on grants and scholarships, though student loan changes could affect graduate students. The committee also discussed KEES and dual credit. KHEAA said KEES has been fully funded since its creation and that its forecast was within $76,000 of actual need last year. For dual credit, staff said a recent bill consolidated work-ready dual credit and career/technical education under one scholarship program, and KHEAA will seek growth funding because participation and costs continue to rise. The agency said FY 2025 dual credit spending reached $26.4 million across dual credit and work-ready funding, requiring transfers from Work Ready Kentucky to keep dual credit fully funded. Members asked about transferability of dual credit hours and whether the program reduces later college costs; KHEAA said it does not have hard data on every credit transfer, but it does see higher bachelor’s completion rates and lower student debt, suggesting positive effects. No votes were taken beyond approving the minutes.

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• It depends a lot.
• There's not a lot of controversy.
• There has been a lot of gray area.
• There have been a lot. A lot of cases have been brought against physicians.
• So you think that if there's not a lot of money, if there's not a lot of doctors, then you should get

Bills: HB3772, HB1656, HB4504, HB1896, HB4420, HB4421, HB4076, HB3708, HB2806, HB3540, HB1586, HB5459, HB4553, HB4535, HB3811, HB3749, HB4255, HB4051, HB5098, HB3554, HB4539, HB5274

Keywords: e-cigarettes, health and safety, regulations, directory, penalties, regulation, certification, compliance, manufacturers, FDA, nicotine, mental health, emergency detention, paramedic authority, mental illness, healthcare facility, public health, covenants not to compete, health care practitioners, physicians