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• apprenticeship systems by allowing students to start a career path earlier, beginning in the 11th grade
• done through the state treasurer's office, and it will be managed and accountable there at the local level

Bills: HB2398, HB4363, HB3557, HB3701, HB2210

Keywords: credential of value, education, workforce development, labor market, government reporting, higher education, Oklahoma State University, Board of Trustees, presidential selection, college governance, Oklahoma Agricultural Extension, local funding, financial institutions, county extension services, state funds, academic programs, low-producing programs, Oklahoma State Board of Regents, program review, curriculum quality

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• SHE IS THE GRADED TEAM LEADER AND MENTOR AND IS THE TEXTBOOK SELECTION COMMITTEE.
• AT THE STATE LEVEL WE HAVE UTILIZED ALL AVAILABLE LOVERS FROM THE FLORIDA DISASTER FUND TO THE FLORIDA

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• She is the grade team leader and mentor and is on the textbook selection committee.
• At the state level we have utilized all available levers from the Florida Disaster Fund to the Florida

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• employment, housing, infrastructure, function, and even population health remain below pre-Katrina levels
• I should just say, and I'm sure you're following this, FEMA at the federal level is pulling back from
• are looking for support for supplemental funding of at least $50 per acre that would assist us in leveling
• These bills limit Bitcoin exposure to 10% of eligible state funds, require institutional-grade custody

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Revenue held a hearing on 25 tax and administrative bills, with opening remarks explaining the hearing process and noting that House-filed matters must be reported by December 6. The first major topic was funding for the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial and related support for families of fallen officers. Police representatives, memorial fund advocates, and family members gave emotional testimony urging favorable action on S. 1934 and related bills, emphasizing the need for a permanent revenue stream to maintain the memorial and honor officers killed in the line of duty. Committee members and legislators responded with personal remarks of support and appreciation for law enforcement families. The committee then heard testimony on a proposed Commonwealth Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, including S. 1967 and related bills. Senator Peter Durant and later Dennis Porter argued that the state should be allowed to invest a limited share of stabilization or other funds in Bitcoin or other regulated digital assets as a hedge against inflation and fiscal risk, with strict caps, custody rules, and audits. They described the proposal as a forward-looking, non-mandatory framework for diversifying state reserves. No vote was taken during the hearing. Another major topic was disaster resilience funding. Dr. Paul Biddinger of Mass General Brigham supported S. 1936/H. 3030, saying climate-driven flooding, drought, and wildfire risks are increasing and that the State Disaster Relief and Resiliency Trust Fund needs a dedicated revenue source. Senator Comerford also testified in favor, explaining that the fund was created in the prior session, that recent floods showed the need for quick state response, and that the bill would dedicate a portion of capital gains revenue to the fund. Committee members asked about how the fund would accrue and be used. The committee also heard testimony on PILOT and endowment-related bills: AICUM opposed H. 3122/S. 2013 and H. 3264/S. 2016, arguing that an endowment tax and mandatory PILOTs would harm private nonprofit colleges, students, and research; and a representative from Peru supported reform of PILOT formulas for state-owned land, saying rural towns need higher reimbursements and hold-harmless protections. The hearing concluded after testimony on the digital asset bills, with no recorded votes or final actions.

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• Arielle Marie Allen, DO, is dedicated to serving the people of Oklahoma at a high level, making a difference
• And too many of our students are not reading at grade level. But let's be honest with ourselves.
• Our choices will take us to the next level or back to the struggles we've turned away from.

Bills: HB3725, HB3260, HB3660, HB3369, HB3370, HB2937, HB3419, HB3264, HB3266, HB3267, HB3268, HB3310, HB4311, HB3841, HB3024, HB3075

Keywords: labor, e-verification, immigration, employers, employment eligibility, Department of Labor, penalties, funeral licensing, continuing education, Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association, professional development, licensing requirements, HB3660, natural organic reduction, human composting, soil reduction, green burial, funeral services, cremation, burial permit

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• The only time I get to escape is when I coach the Ladybugs, my first-grade soccer team, my daughter's
• take on more financial burdens, the burden will fall on citizens through higher taxes or reduced levels
• financial burdens, it's going to place the burden on our citizens either through higher taxes or reduce levels
• available insurance to cover all 14 school districts with seven insurance companies insuring at various levels

Summary: The Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee considered HB 145, by Rep. McFarland, which would raise Florida’s sovereign immunity caps from $200,000 per person and $300,000 per incident to $500,000 and $1 million, with a future inflation-based increase, extend the time to bring claims, and allow local governments to settle claims above the cap without a claims bill. McFarland argued the bill modernizes an outdated system and helps injured people obtain compensation more fairly and efficiently, while preserving sovereign immunity. Several members spoke in support during debate, saying the bill better balances government accountability and victims’ rights and that current caps have not kept pace with inflation and damages. Public testimony was largely in opposition. Local governments, counties, cities, insurance groups, and school-related organizations warned the bill would significantly increase liability exposure, insurance premiums, and taxpayer costs, especially for small and rural governments and school districts. Opponents also objected to the provision allowing settlements above the cap without legislative action, saying it would weaken the cap and increase litigation and costs. Supporters countered that injured people often wait years for claims bills and that governments should be able to resolve meritorious claims directly. After debate, the committee voted 16-1 to report HB 145 favorably, with Rep. Lopez voting no. The meeting then adjourned.

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• The transportation must be provided to elementary school age children up to grade 6 with the exception
• students who currently walk to school adjacent to the roads with traffic patterns with which capacity levels
• This legislation refined to the definition of economically disadvantaged from federal poverty level to
• It modifies the priority levels for the program to include to tears of income eligibility.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• The use of synthetic drugs, particularly K2, has reached a crisis level inside of our jails and prisons
• It exists at the county level and the state level.
• to criticize Alex Corrales at the Worcester Housing Authority, but to show the committee the crisis level
• It causes distress at lower decibel levels than higher-frequency noise and deprives people of the ability
• 50-state survey three or four years ago, and Massachusetts, perhaps not to my surprise, received a grade

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security heard testimony on several bills affecting correctional facilities, disability access, public health, youth education, parole, and vehicle noise. Early testimony focused on H. 2736/S. 1762, “Matt’s Law,” which would permanently ban free weights in medium- and maximum-security correctional facilities and require exercise equipment to be secured. The bill was supported by the Tidman family, Rep. Wells, and the Massachusetts Correction Officers Federated Union, who described the assault on Corrections Officer Matthew Tidman and argued the measure would prevent similar attacks. Committee members expressed sympathy and asked whether the Department of Correction could make the change administratively; witnesses said free weights had already been removed but that codifying the policy in law was needed. The committee also heard S. 1753 on synthetic drugs in correctional facilities, which would make possession, distribution, and use of Class C synthetic substances in prisons and jails a felony with a mandatory minimum sentence. Senator O’Connor and MCOFU said synthetic drugs like K2 are being smuggled in through mail and are causing violence and medical emergencies among inmates and staff. H. 4123, filed by Rep. Donahue and Chair Vargas, would require correctional facilities to offer two doses of naloxone to people upon direct release; Donahue cited overdose risk after incarceration and her personal loss of a son to overdose. Sheriff Donna Buckley also testified in support of a commission to study sentencing jurisdiction and whether more people should be sentenced to county houses of correction rather than DOC facilities. A large portion of the hearing was devoted to S. 1733, “An Act Building a More Accessible Massachusetts,” which would expand the Architectural Access Board’s authority over older buildings, workplace areas, and adaptable housing units. Chris Ho, disability advocates, and people with disabilities testified that the bill would help close gaps in accessibility for employment and housing, reduce long waits for accessible units, and support aging in place and independent living. The committee also heard S. 1721 on educational rights for incarcerated youth, with Avery Farmer arguing that 18- to 21-year-olds in DOC and houses of correction should receive the same educational services and disability supports as youth in DYS custody. Additional testimony supported S. 1716 regulating illegal exhaust systems, with one witness citing public health harms from vehicle noise and another opposing the bill as overbroad and harmful to classic car owners. Finally, Claire Massington testified for H. 2694 on equitable access to parole, calling for a more transparent, best-practices-based parole system with a revised board composition and a presumption of parole unless the board shows otherwise. The hearing ended with the chair adjourning the meeting due to a roll call in the House and Senate.

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• And I know there's been a lot of work done at the state level around closure of maternity hospitals.
• . ...after they had been connected in the mental health world and quite honestly told, 'Well, your level
• the number one killer of birthing people in the state, we need more than $220,000 at the community level
• The community level to solve that. We need to fund all of the organizations with a robust budget.
• I used to teach third grade, so I was just giving some think time in case anything popped up for anyone

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The commission met to reopen its work for the year, with roll call and attendance confirmations followed by remarks from the co-chairs and members. Senator Liz Miranda stepped down as co-chair, citing multiple responsibilities and personal losses, and Senator Adam Gomez was welcomed as the new Senate co-chair. Gomez said he would listen and learn from commissioners and advocates, and both outgoing and incoming leaders emphasized continuing the commission’s work on maternal health, postpartum depression, and equity. Members discussed several current policy and implementation issues. The Department of Public Health reported a new regulation to implement the 2024 midwifery access law, including temporary licenses for licensed certified professional midwives. Commissioners also raised concerns about birthing hospital and inpatient obstetric unit closures, OB-GYN workforce shortages, reimbursement changes, and the need to expand midwifery, doula, and birth center capacity. Other topics included substance use and perinatal mental health supports, the limited $220,000 appropriation for community-based perinatal mental health organizations, and the need for stronger funding in the budget to implement the maternal health law. The commission also focused on future priorities and information sharing. Members suggested more presentations from clinicians, regulators, infant and early childhood mental health experts, and PSI of Massachusetts; greater attention to parent-child relational health and postpartum screening in pediatric settings; and possible commission action such as a letter to the governor on workforce and access issues. The group agreed that there was not enough time to plan a May event and instead would use the commission to publicize related events, including Black Maternal Health Week activities. Commissioners voted to create a biweekly digest for sharing updates, with urgent items to be sent by email, and then adjourned the meeting.

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• I serve as executive director of the Minnesota Charter School Association. eighth grade math.
• But that progress eighth grade math.
• Our school serves 533 students enrolled in pre-K through 8th grade and is demographically made up of
• Before, I would have had three rotating classes across grade levels with 35 students.
• We, you know, we are not on the federal level.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• In fact, he didn't even play football at the college level.
• In fact, he didn't even play football at the college level.
• In fact, he didn't even play football at the college level.
• In fact, he didn't even play football at the college level.
• critical programs at the federal level critical programs at the federal level are<05:21:32.320><

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Well, you may not be aware that every division within the department has some level of federal funding
• Well, you may not be aware that every division within the department has some level of federal funding
• Five shots gives you a warning on the level of your air in the tank, and you’re going to have to fill
• highest levels of our commission.
• um it it brings it to a whole new level um it it brings it to a whole new level and<05:10:42.040

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Now, it's interesting to me that you will hear Republicans at all levels of government talk about their
• I support the progressive income income level, motans rely on our state income level, motans rely on
• In recent years, total effective federal tax rates have hit their lowest level since 1979.
• do something to get rid of the fraud at the state of Minnesota level.
• Are you proposing that we backfill fraud in Medicaid by raising taxes at the state level?

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard House File 2591, the “Support Medicaid Not Millionaires Act,” laid over for possible inclusion in the 2025 taxes bill. Chair Gomez said the bill would create a fifth individual income tax tier on very high earners to offset any future federal Medicaid cuts, arguing that proposed federal budget changes would likely reduce Medicaid funding and create a large state budget hole. Gomez and other supporters framed Medicaid as essential for children, long-term care, mental health, substance use treatment, rural hospitals, and families across Minnesota, and criticized federal tax cuts for corporations and wealthy individuals. Several testifiers supported the bill. A SEIU Healthcare worker described how Medicaid supports her care for a disabled son and her own health needs, warning that cuts would threaten home care, hospitals, and nursing homes. A public health employee from the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees said recent state and federal layoffs had already weakened public health capacity and urged additional revenue to backfill losses. Other supporters, including community and faith leaders, said the wealthy and corporations should pay more to protect public services, youth programs, and Medicaid-funded care. A mental health provider testified that most of the people served by her clinic rely on Medicaid and that cuts would harm clinics, rural access, and the broader behavioral health system. Representative Anderson questioned whether the bill would affect Medicaid spending tied to undocumented immigrants and asked for data on MinnesotaCare and federal-state funding shares. Department of Human Services staff clarified that he was referring to MinnesotaCare, not Medicaid, and said Medicaid is generally matched by the federal government while MinnesotaCare does not have the same match. The exchange became contentious when Gomez objected to Anderson’s use of the term “illegal immigrants” and redirected the discussion back to the bill. Anderson also raised concerns about Medicaid fraud and whether the proposal would backfill any federal changes related to fraud enforcement. No vote was taken; the bill was simply laid over.

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• The highest level of FFA achievement.
• to meet the recommended levels of dairy. to meet the recommended levels of dairy.
• appropriations for the SMC at the levels appropriations for the SMC at the levels that<03:41:53.760
• Anchorage, reached a yellow alert level Anchorage, reached a yellow alert level due<04:57:05.680
• Patrick Dan and the international level.

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

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• horrible, um that does rise to the level horrible, um that does rise to the level of<00:09:16.959
• So that's the reason why, number one, we rise it up to the level of the school board.
• required curriculum in four 10th grade required curriculum in four 10th grade English<00:14:29.680
• principal to take a look building level principal to take a look at<00:21:13.200> it.
• Um, but I I uh highly doubt level yet.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The once-in-a-lifetime video footage was captured and stored on an enterprise-grade storage device.
• B2B and B2G business and enterprise-grade hardware should be required by this bill and right to repair
• This bill helps level the playing field.
• Whether at the app store level or app level, we caution this body to respect and refrain from imposing
• At the contract level, it gives the parent the power to say, "I agree with that app.

Bills: HB2963, HB3005, HB3287, HB3288, HB3289, HB3290, HB3344, HB3712, HB3862, HB3874, HB4196, HB4308, HB4901, HB4984

Keywords: digital equipment, repair rights, manufacturers, maintenance, consumer rights, construction contracts, payment regulations, public works, dispute resolution, audit procedures, construction, trust funds, mechanic's lien, contractor, subcontractor, residential properties, disputes, payment obligations, accountability, payment disputes

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• These are students between grades 10 through 12 from different schools in Hennepin County.
• 09:50.880> students<00:09:51.360> between<00:09:51.680> the<00:09:51.839> grades
• <00:09:52.560> in are students between the grades in are students between the grades in grades
• <00:09:53.120> 10<00:09:53.360> through<00:09:53.600> 12th<00:09:53.839> grade
• <00:09:54.240> throughout grades 10 through 12th grade throughout grades 10 through 12th grade

Keywords: 1183, house

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• ,<01:09:56.480> read watching PBS get better grades, read watching PBS get better grades,
• No one can run a business with that level of uncertainty.
• No one can run a business with that level of uncertainty.
• business with that level of uncertainty. business with that level of uncertainty.
• , district court and appellet level, district court and appellet level, including<08:22:41.920>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 5, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• And then there's on the other 9th grade.
• And Representative Lad, you're going to the next level, which is bell schedule alignment.
• There are different levels, quite frankly, of cooperation between CTE districts.
• :47.600> frankly<01:40:47.920> of are different levels quite frankly of are different levels
• That would be in there, their present levels, their placement.

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Summary: The committee first took up SB 209, which would require schools seeking building aid for construction or reconstruction projects to use an owner’s project manager. The chair explained an amendment that would remove the bill’s requirement that the manager be engaged before application and instead revert to current law, while updating the project threshold from the older $1 million figure to a more current amount and clarifying that the manager’s role is to protect the project owner’s interests. Members asked about the cost of hiring a project manager over several years before a project is funded, the 1.5% fee in rule, and whether the rules already define the manager’s duties. The chair said the amendment addressed those concerns by leaving the timing to current law and relying on existing administrative rules for qualifications and responsibilities. The committee then voted 18-0 to adopt the amendment and 18-0 to recommend SB 209 OTPA, placing it on the consent calendar. The committee then moved to SB 99, which concerns allowing students enrolled in career and technical education programs at receiving comprehensive high schools to take additional academic courses there. The chair said the bill was intended to make it easier for students to access CTE without being blocked by scheduling conflicts in their sending schools, and to clarify how agreements between sending and receiving districts would work. He described concerns about the bill’s cost formula, transportation, part-time versus full-time status, and whether the proposal could unintentionally create open-enrollment or athletic-transfer issues. He said the amendment would mirror existing treatment for homeschool and charter school students, use a familiar funding model, and limit participation to students already enrolled in one or more CTE classes at the receiving school. The chair also emphasized that comprehensive high schools already have a statutory definition and that the bill would help more students participate in CTE, which he said currently reaches only a relatively small share of students statewide. He noted that transportation would be covered only when a CTE bus is available, otherwise students would be responsible for arranging travel as under current practice. After brief discussion, the committee voted 18-0 to adopt the amendment and 18-0 to recommend SB 99 OTPA, also placing it on the consent calendar.

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• Where we seem to be with areas, but not at the block level. Not block level, right?
• The passage of illegally racially gerrymandered bills will result in the same fate at the state level
• County voters have already lost representation at the county level.
• Trump and national level Republicans are afraid they might lose some power.
• like this, she would have given that student a very bad grade.

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