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• The response was yes: there is a nurse for every shift, and nursing is on staff.
• included here okay and how many nurses included here okay and how many nurses do<01:45:19.119>
• And, Representative Walner, to answer your question on the number of nurses at the SYC, there's seven
• <01:49:56.960> at question um to the number of nurses at question um to the number of nurses
• staff, the nurses available in our district offices, again colocated, our staff working alongside our

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The Division 3 House Finance Committee opened a work session and announced scheduling updates, including a second Medicaid work session on March 5 at 9:00 a.m. and a reminder that recommendations or budget amendments must be moved to the full finance committee by the end of March. Members were told no motions, roll calls, or votes would be taken, and the chair also reviewed upcoming meeting dates and weather-related cancellation procedures. The day’s presentation was a budget work session on the Division for Children, Youth and Families (DCYF), with officials Marie Nunan and Nathan White introducing the agency’s budget materials and mission. DCYF’s presentation focused on its core mandates and recent operational changes. Officials described child protective services, juvenile justice services, and the Sununu Youth Services Center, then highlighted workforce improvements, including reduced vacancy rates for assessment caseworkers, juvenile justice officers, and youth counselors. They attributed the staffing gains to legislative pay raises, mass recruitment posting changes, a more stable and trauma-informed model at SYC, and broader flexibility after prior budget cuts and hiring freezes. Members asked about full-time versus part-time staffing, and DCYF said most positions discussed were full-time, with some harder-to-fill part-time youth counselor roles at SYC. The committee also discussed DCYF’s emphasis on serving families earlier through its Community Navigator hotline referrals and community-based voluntary services, which are intended to connect families to supports before abuse or neglect escalates. Officials said the Community Navigator program had received 807 referrals since August 2023. On juvenile justice, DCYF described its assessment and diversion process and said it had reduced juvenile probation involvement by 30% from 2019 to 2023; members were directed to slide 17 for 2024 data, and officials said the trend continued toward fewer in-home juvenile justice cases. The agency also reported progress in kinship care, saying initial out-of-home placements with kin now occur 74% of the time and that kinship placements are associated with more reunification. Officials said kinship caregivers are being licensed and paid similarly to foster parents, and that the legislature’s kinship law has helped. Finally, DCYF outlined transition-age youth supports, including the HOPE program, Youth Villages LifeSet, and housing vouchers. No votes or formal actions were taken.

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• The section providing supplemental funding to New Hampshire's nursing homes is sound, too.
• <02:24:52.960> It<02:24:53.200> also perdm nursing facility rates.
• It also perdm nursing facility rates.
• purpose of supporting PEDDM nursing purpose of supporting PEDDM nursing rates.<02:26:10.720>
• Human Services needs the $2.5 million appropriated for the purposes of per diem nursing facility rates

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Yes, she was a nurse. She worked at both NYSNA and 1199.
• And they are approved under the state's Medicaid program for private duty nursing.
• But there is not enough private duty nurses, and what happens, as a practical matter, is the mothers
• And we have not found a way to reimburse these mothers for the equivalent of private duty nursing for
• AND THEY ARE APPROVED UNDER THE STATE'S MEDICAID PROGRAM FOR PRIVATE DUTY NURSING.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate met on June 3, 2026, approved the prior day’s journal, and then moved through a long list of discharge motions and substitutions to place many bills on the third reading calendar. The chamber also adopted Resolution J.2314 honoring the New York chapter of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, with remarks emphasizing domestic workers’ role in care work, labor organizing, and protections such as paid sick leave and family leave. Another adopted resolution, J.2298, mourned labor and social justice advocate Minerva Solla, with senators highlighting her work with 1199, the Young Lords, Puerto Rican solidarity efforts, and women’s organizing. A third resolution recognized Olympic curler Daniel Casper for representing the United States at the 2026 Winter Games. The Senate then confirmed a large slate of judicial and executive nominations. It accepted the Judiciary Committee report and confirmed four interim Supreme Court justices, seven Court of Claims judges, and 21 reappointments/extensions by a vote of 44-12. The Finance Committee report was also accepted, and the Senate confirmed a broad set of appointments to state boards and authorities, including the MTA, State Commission of Correction, Power Authority, NYSERDA, Financial Control Board, public health councils, SUNY and Cornell boards, gaming and bridge authorities, and others. One notable confirmation was Alexander Dockery to the State Commission of Correction; supporters called it the first time a formerly incarcerated person had been confirmed to that commission, while Senator Murray criticized the practice of voting on large nomination blocks rather than individually. The chamber then took up and passed many bills, mostly by wide margins, covering labor, health, education, transportation, public service, criminal justice, municipal, tax, insurance, and environmental topics. Several members explained their votes on major measures: Senator Ramos supported a bill modernizing temporary disability benefits and another protecting construction workers from lost pay when jobs are canceled; Senator Baskin spoke about a correction bill tied to the death of India Cummings; Senator Skoufis described a family-court custody bill intended to prioritize child safety; Senator Mayer backed a proposal to reimburse parents of medically fragile children for providing care; and Senator Hinchey defended a bill requiring employers to report AI-related job impacts, while Senator Borrello opposed it as burdensome. Most bills were passed, some were laid aside, and the session concluded with multiple roll-call votes and confirmations before adjournment-related business.

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• A mother nursing her baby torn away from her child.
• They're going after kids, VA nurses. They're deporting veterans, for God's sake.
• They're going after kids, VA nurses. They're deporting veterans, for God's sake.
• So we never again see the murder of a nurse named Prey or a mom named Good.
• <04:27:40.080> named again see the murder of a nurse named again see the murder of a nurse

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Senate Resolution 227, a resolution confirming the reappointment of Anne Veno to the Board of Nursing
• Anne Veno to the board of nursing. Anne Veno to the board of nursing.
• <00:10:08.880> Senate nursing, Senator Mills. Senate nursing, Senator Mills.
• <00:10:16.320> Senate board of nursing, Senator Mills.
• Senate board of nursing, Senator Mills.

Bills: HB567, HB776, HB2, HB568, HB619

Keywords: open records, public access, transparency, government accountability, public agency, dental practice, licensing, administrative regulations, dental assistants, supervision, Medicaid, community engagement, healthcare, managed care, eligibility, public assistance, insurance, public adjuster, claim process, contract requirements

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• So, specifically for nursing facility, those rates are updated quarterly, so it's not you establish a
• So nursing facility is specific to fee for service.
• facility those rates are updated nursing facility those rates are updated quarterly<01:24:40.800>
• specific specific to nursing facility. specific specific to nursing facility.
• So um nursing facility is contract.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first approved the minutes from its May 13 meeting. Members then reviewed a deferred contract with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy for the Kentucky Pharmacist Recovery Network (KYPRN), a program that provides monitoring and support for pharmacists and pharmacy interns with substance abuse or mental health issues. Board representatives explained that the contract is a long-running arrangement, renewed periodically, with an option for two additional two-year renewals. Senators asked about the program’s structure, participation trends, follow-up, and consequences for noncompliance. The board said enrollment has remained fairly consistent at about 52 participants, with roughly 500 participants over the life of the program, weekly and monthly check-ins during the five-year typical enrollment period, and possible additional sanctions if participants fail to meet obligations. The committee then approved the contract. The committee next considered a group of economic development contracts, including items from the Cabinet for Economic Development. Secretary Jeff Null and general counsel Matt Wingate testified about contracts tied to regional innovation and entrepreneurship hubs. Members focused on the large differences in funding between regions and pressed for more support for rural and eastern Kentucky. Null said the cabinet is working on a more tailored, non-one-size-fits-all approach, including possible changes to capital support, build-to-suit options, and additional resources for rural areas. He said the hubs have helped 193 startups over the last two years and helped attract nearly $350 million in private capital, and he agreed to provide a written report by hub district on startup viability. The committee approved the economic development contracts. The Kentucky Lottery Corporation then presented its contracts with vendor IGT for retail and internet sales systems. Lottery officials said the contracts are mission-critical, cover both the traditional retail system and iLottery, and are structured as a percentage of sales so no payment is made until revenue is earned. They described planned equipment upgrades, including refreshed terminals, new ticket checkers, cashless vending and bill acceptors, and connected-play features that would link retail and online wallets. Officials said keeping the same vendor reduces the risk of business disruption and that the arrangement has already produced cost savings. They also said the lottery continues to see year-over-year growth and expects to meet its annual contribution target of $360 million for scholarships and grants. The committee approved the lottery contract after discussion.

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• We employ registered nurses, receive medical referrals, and even provide IV drip therapy.
• My brand has a retired teacher, a current teacher, and a retired nurse all on our board.
• Last week, a nurse from a local nursing home came into our shop.
• I talk with customers, veterans, nurses, and school teachers on a daily basis.
• I talk with customers, veterans, nurses, and school teachers on a daily basis.

Bills: SB 3, HB28, SB3

Keywords: flash flood, flood warning, outdoor warning siren, emergency alert, disaster preparedness, flood mitigation, Hill Country floods, Texas Water Development Board, municipalities, counties, local government mandate, public safety, grant program, backup power, weather siren, emergency management, flood-prone area, warning system, hemp regulation, consumable products

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• So currently, we have a hard limit of four visits a month and two visits a month in nursing facilities
• We want someone who's at a nursing facility to have access to doctors and not be capped at two visits

Bills: SJR50, SJR51, SJR52, SJR53, SJR54, HJR1090, HJR1091, HJR1092, HJR1093, HJR1094, HJR1095, SJR49

Keywords: Medicaid, federal funding, state law, healthcare, low-income adults, Oklahoma Constitution, healthcare regulations, Oklahoma Health Care Authority, permanent rules, joint resolution, OHCA, health care rules, administrative rules, major rule, Title 75, Title 317, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 317:30, health policy, state health programs

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• The OT compact is the same in form and function as other license compacts such as the Nurse License Compact
• This language in here, as far as these were the same ones that are copied from nurses and doctors, so

Bills: SB1806, SB1430, SB206, SB1547, SB1849, SB1428, SB1653, SB1984, SB1644, SB1561, SB1813, SB1570, SB1796

Keywords: foster care, adoption assistance, transitioning youth, Department of Human Services, voluntary services, mental health, substance abuse, commissioner appointment, governor's authority, legislative consent, SB206, emergency medical services, EMS, ambulance, 911 response, emergency response, essential services, federal funding, grant funding, public health

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• Yeah, as an ER nurse for most of my career, ...I've administered countless units of blood in a life-saving
• Yeah, as an ER nurse for most of my career, I've administered countless units of blood in a life-saving

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Just last fall, we had to turn away more than 80 qualified applicants to our nursing program.
• And this happened during a statewide nursing shortage.

Summary: The committee first took up CS/SB 742 on workforce education, which would let charter schools directly access the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program for career and technical education programs leading to industry certifications, and would expand the number of programs covered by the money-back guarantee at career centers and Florida College System institutions from three to six. Senator Simon said the bill would help fund CTE expansion; Senator Davis asked whether it could reduce funding for school districts, and Simon said it could depending on available grant funds. A supporter from the Foundation for Florida’s Future appeared in favor, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then heard SB 892, which would codify the Florida State University Center for Election Law so it can continue operating and become eligible for recurring funding. Senator Simon said the center’s work is focused on nonpartisan, evidence-based research related to improving responses to natural disasters and reducing fraud, mistakes, and irregularities in elections, rather than lobbying or redistricting advocacy. FSU supporters testified that the center has already hosted events such as a Bush v. Gore anniversary conference and has contributed to law school scholarship. After questions from Senator Davis about the center’s scope and funding, the bill was reported favorably. The remainder of the meeting consisted largely of confirmation testimony from appointees to university and college boards, who described their backgrounds and priorities. Most emphasized workforce development, student success, affordability, and local community partnerships at institutions including Tallahassee State College, Valencia College, New College, Pensacola State College, Florida Gulf Coast University, University of South Florida, Florida Atlantic University, Daytona State College, University of North Florida, St. Johns River State College, Palm Beach State College, and Santa Fe College. Several appointees highlighted their personal ties to the institutions and their goals of supporting programs in nursing, technical education, research, internships, and graduation rates. One nominee, Dr. Joel Rudman for Pensacola State College, faced pointed questioning about past public comments; he said his remarks were directed at the Florida House, not the Senate, and denied any knowledge of drug use by current or former senators. Public testimony was mixed on his nomination, with one supporter praising his community service and one critic urging rejection. No final confirmation votes were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• It shutters rural hospitals, closes nursing homes, wipes out health centers.
• nursing homes, wipes out health centers. nursing homes, wipes out health centers.
• You'll see that seniors in nursing homes are unaffected.
• They know that nursing homes in their own districts will have to close down.
• They know that nursing homes in their own districts will have to close down.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• She was a nurse during that period.
• and nursing assistants, that was lifesaving.
• <00:42:17.599> And<00:42:17.760> so was a nurse during that period.
• And so was a nurse during that period.
• c><00:42:39.359> assistants, nurses and um and nursing assistants, nurses and um and nursing assistants

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Our district nurse presented the newly formed team with information on sudden cardiac arrest and the
• The speaker said they are sure nurses are, and asked who is required to know CPR in schools.
• <01:19:12.840> are<01:19:13.480> principles required I'm sure nurses are principles
• required I'm sure nurses are principles who<01:19:14.440> is<01:19:14.600> required<01
• would school nurse but this would require<01:19:37.239> um<01:19:37.400> Personnel<01:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So the CMDE that I mentioned is completed by a physician and advanced practice registered nurse, or a
• So the CMDE that I mentioned is completed by a physician and advanced practice registered nurse, or a
• In a time when the nursing homes are still struggling with the 18 to 21 month delay in payments and the
• homes and the using to fund our nursing homes and the 20%<01:46:09.920> reduction<01:46:10.440
• homes are still time when the nursing homes are still struggling<01:46:16.320> with<01:46:16.440

Keywords: 1183, house

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• the state millions of dollars every year by keeping loved ones out of expensive institutions like nursing
• ><02:12:59.119> like out of expensive institutions like out of expensive institutions like nursing
• Investing in them is an nursing homes.
• I was a registered nurse for over 40 years, and John was in insurance.
• nursing facilities. nursing facilities.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• , nurse practitioners, or physician assistants, and aligns with the local public health medical consultant
• , nurse practitioners, or physician assistants, and aligns with the local public health medical consultant
• to their third year in college and going this is not really what I want to do and they end up in nursing
• to their third year in college and going this is not really what I want to do and they end up in nursing
• which has happened to many of in nursing which has happened to many of these<01:35:32.480> people

Bills: HF4438, HF4467, HF4379, SF3402, HF4349, HF4064, HF84, HF85, HF3804

Keywords: healthcare, WIC, community health, licensing, speech-language pathology, audiology, contract term limits, healthcare services, provider enrollment, disenrollment, premium payments, medical assistance, substance use disorders, mental health, children's mental health, early childhood, early intervention, consultation grants, Head Start, child care

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• I am a nurse by trade practicing at a hospital in northern Minnesota and... the life-saving care that
• I am a nurse by trade practicing Steel.
• I am a nurse by trade practicing at<01:33:01.679> a<01:33:01.840> hospital<01:33:02.080
• and Public Health Nursing this January.
• As I progressed in my career, beginning as a new nurse in a rural critical access emergency department

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• You like give up already because you're going to be a nurse because it's so easy to become a nurse because
• because you're going to be a nurse because you're going to be a nurse because<00:30:57.039> it's
• because it's so easy to become a nurse because it's so easy to become a nurse because<00:30:58.159
• So, teachers, nurses, construction. We have the data based on their course taking.
• So, teachers, nurses, construction.

Bills: SB2901, SB2902, SB2903, SB2904, SB2905, SB2906, SB2907, SB2908, SB2909, SB2910, SB2911, SB2912, SB2913, SB2914, SB2915, SB2916, SB2917, SB2918, SB2919, SB2920, SB2921, SB2922, SB2923, SB2924, SB2925, SB2926, SB2927, SB2928, SB2929, SB2930, SB2931, SB2932, SB2933, SB2934, SB2935, SB2936, SB2937, SB2938, SB2939, SB2940, SB2941, SB2942, SB2943, SB2944, SB2945, SB2946, SB2947, SB2948, SB2949, SB2950, SB2951, SB2952, SB2953, SB2954, SB2955, SB2956, SB2957, SB2958, SB2959, SB2960, SB2961, SB2962, SB2963, SB2964, SB2965, SB2966, SB2967, SB2968, SB2969, SB2970, SB2971, SB2972, SB2973, SB2974, SB2975, SB2976, SB2977, SB2978, SB2979, SB2980, SB2981, SB2982, SB2983, SB2984, SB2985, SB2986, SB2987, SB2988, SB2989, SB2990, SB2991, SB2992, SB2993, SB2994, SB2995, SB2996, SB2997, SB2998, SB2999, SB3000

Keywords: geological subsurface characterization, groundwater, geothermal resources, environmental review, Hawaii groundwater and geothermal resources center, scientific research, non-extractive, public trust doctrine, clean energy, greenhouse gas, carbon sequestration, climate change, energy policy, Hawaii state energy office, emissions reduction, sustainable development, fare-free transportation, greenhouse gas emissions, public transit, tax on petroleum

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• Three days in the ER and, you know, he went. to a psychiatric hospital, and the nurse said if he Still
• We employ registered nurses, receive medical referrals, and even provide IV drip therapy.
• Last week, a nurse from a local nursing home came into our shop.
• My sister and one of my aunts are both nurses, and it's important to note that many elderly patients
• The nurse said, did you use Delta 8? And I was standing there, and I'd never Heard of Delta 8.

Bills: HB 28, SB 3

Keywords: hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, state health, youth protection, licensing fees, criminal offenses, HB28, public testimony, committee decorum, bill substitute, legislative process

Summary: The meeting featured significant discussions regarding HB28, where the chair outlined the plans to bring forward a substitute for the bill. The chair emphasized the importance of maintaining order and decorum during the proceedings. Members engaged in deliberations, and a number of public witnesses were invited to testify, thereby enriching the discussion around the bill. This interaction provided valuable insights into public sentiment regarding the issues at hand.