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• funds or workforce development general funds or workforce development funds.<00:42:44.000> Senator
• the workforce development fund. the workforce development fund.
• from general fund to workforce development fund.
• workforce development development fund. workforce development development fund.
• So just for workforce development fund.

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• Refer the committee to trade workforce. and economic development.
• housing capital investment fund program to fund the development of the workforce housing and the state
• Association's books and records for the Committee on Trade, Workforce, and Economic Development.
• governance scores or for the committee of trade workforce and economic development.
• and Tourism Officer for the Committee on Trade. workforce and economic development.

Bills: HB9, HB22, HB908, HB1392

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, tax exemption, local government finance, appraisal district, chief appraiser, rendition statement, property tax relief, small business, commercial property, leased property, related business entity, unified business enterprise, tax situs, Texas Tax Code, local taxing unit, constitutional amendment

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• will be used for the development of workforce rental housing.
• The workforce housing development program was funded at $39 million in the 2023 housing omnibus bill.
• The workforce housing development program was funded at $39 million in the 2023 housing omnibus bill.
• The workforce housing development program was funded at $39 million in the 2023 housing omnibus bill.
• The workforce housing development program was funded at $39 million in the 2023 housing omnibus bill.

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Bills: HB9, HB10, HB16, HB44, HB46, HB61, HB101, HB126, HB153, HB164, HB233, HB242, HB436, HB455, HB571, HB594

Keywords: HB 9, HB9, Act 527, Shreveport, Stuffed Shrimp Capital, state symbol, Louisiana symbols, municipal designation, honorary title, cultural designation, tourism, local pride, seafood, shrimp, stuffed shrimp, cuisine, city branding, Louisiana Revised Statutes 49:170.26, legal holiday, Acadia Parish

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• apply for the major events funds, and have any of them applied? Is this necessary?
• Have they applied to the Texas Events Fund? I can't...
• There's a career at stake, and oftentimes these men are fully developed men who have a clear physical
• Collectively, Texas was home to 470 of these schools, primarily funded by donations.
• This year, we will fund two projects, one in Luling and one in Gonzales.

Bills: HB370, HB738, HB2935, HB3227, HB4103, HB5259, SB519, SB1350, SB1247, SB1248, SB2112, HCR81, HCR83, HCR84, HCR59, HCR109, HCR111, HCR135, SCR6

Keywords: HB 370, Events Trust Fund, Texas events funding, sports eligibility, women's sports, girls' sports, biological sex, transgender athletes, sex-segregated sports, athletic competition, event subsidies, tourism funding, site selection organization, anti-trafficking plan, female athletes, public funding, economic impact, sports policy, Rosenwald Schools, historical preservation

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• It was gradually reducing down from a lack of funding. And COVID, of course, didn't help.
• HB 5259 would direct Texas Parks and Wildlife to develop a plan examining hotspots for collisions and
• By directing TPWD to develop wildlife corridor plans, we are equipping the state of Texas with tools.
• The problem is, as we're growing so rapidly and crisscrossing the state with roads and developments,
• Members, as you've heard, HB5259 would direct TPWD to develop a plan examining hotspots for collisions

Bills: HB370, HB738, HB2935, HB3227, HB4103, HB5259, SB519, SB1350, SB1247, SB1248, SB2112, HCR81, HCR83, HCR84, HCR59, HCR109, HCR111, HCR135, SCR6

Keywords: HB 370, Events Trust Fund, Texas events funding, sports eligibility, women's sports, girls' sports, biological sex, transgender athletes, sex-segregated sports, athletic competition, event subsidies, tourism funding, site selection organization, anti-trafficking plan, female athletes, public funding, economic impact, sports policy, Rosenwald Schools, historical preservation

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• what the higher education and the Golden Triangle does for all of Texas and all of America. our workforce
• curriculum is organized into 10 colleges and schools that continue to serve the cornerstone. and developing
• policies that support Support that patient access to life-saving screenings, strengthen the healthcare workforce
• He said we need to make... certain we're developing relationships and partnerships based on. interests
• , not based on the color of one's skin, but develop partnerships.

Bills: SJR3, SB5, SJR36, SJR3, SB616, SB565, SB384, SB5, SB21, SB72, SB140, SB262, SB370, SB372, SB495, SB627, SB703, SB764, SB842, SB971, SB790, SB767, SB480, SB1066

Keywords: dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, research institute, funding, grants, state health initiatives, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code

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• Some are not as capable of doing it based on funding.

Bills: HB25, HB108, HB109, HB111, HB112, HB113, HB117, HB118, HB119, HB120, HB121, HB122, HB124, HB126, HB127, HB128, HB129, HB130, HB131, HB25

Keywords: emergency services, 911, local districts, joint operations, contracting, HB108, Alabama Sunset Law, sunset reauthorization, board continuation, speech-language pathology, audiology, licensing board, professional regulation, healthcare regulation, occupational licensing, speech therapist, speech pathologist, audiologist, Sunset Committee, Code of Alabama 1975

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• kind of the orderly development of education and workforce kinds of issues.
• You know, this workforce development, not to take away from the traditional college course and college
• The Workforce Commission is also funded for years workforce advisors.
• the workforce that we develop and the like.
• They are some of the most important assets the state has for education, for workforce development.

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• HB 5194 by Capriglione relates to improving the efficiency of the state workforce development programs
• HB 5194 by Capriglione relates to improving the efficiency of the state workforce development programs
• HB 5194 by Capriglione relates to improving the efficiency of the state workforce development programs
• Commission, is referred to the Committee on Trade, Workforce, and Economic Development.
• development boards and is referred to the Committee on Trade, Workforce, and Economic Development.

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• > due the Workforce Development Fund and due the Workforce Development Fund and due to<00:02:47.720
• <00:03:52.599> Development director with Workforce Development director with Workforce Development
• Workforce Development oversees the Bridges to Healthcare program, and through that program the funds
• So Workforce Development oversees the Bridges to Healthcare program, and through that program the funds
• <00:15:00.920> Development thank you so Workforce Development thank you so Workforce Development

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• It's in job creation and workforce development, maturing the technologies around quantum, and attracting
• So we're certainly happy to participate in those workforce development efforts.
• The two key performance challenges we've been focused on broadly are workforce development, specifically
• Within the Workforce Solutions Department, the agency largely relies on federal funding, much of which
• But you all have made some specific targeted investments through state revenues for workforce development

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• I'd like to call the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development to order.
• Three Cs among the state's workforce development, economic development, education, Among the state's
• workforce development, economic development, education, and immigrant and refugee service agencies.
• The training itself is funded through a grant from the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund Program.
• Our Commonwealth certainly supports workforce development.

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Summary: The Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development heard testimony on several workforce-related bills, with most of the hearing focused on ESOL and apprenticeship legislation, followed by testimony on a four-day workweek pilot and paid prenatal leave. On ESOL, witnesses including the Boston Foundation, Skillworks, MassINC, MIRA, JVS Boston, Eastern Bank, immigrant advocates, employers, and legislators supported H.2080/S.1326, arguing that Massachusetts has a large backlog of limited-English-proficiency residents waiting for classes, that ESOL is essential to economic mobility and immigrant integration, and that the state needs a coordinated, statewide strategy with more vocational and workplace-focused English instruction. Testifiers cited long waitlists, fragmented delivery across agencies, labor shortages, and examples of workplace English programs helping immigrants gain jobs, advance careers, and support businesses. Committee members asked questions about how vocational ESOL differs from standard classes, and witnesses explained that it focuses on job-specific language and workplace scenarios. The committee also heard strong support for H.2085/S.1303, which would require more use of registered apprentices on public construction projects over $1 million. Labor leaders from the Massachusetts AFL-CIO and Massachusetts Building Trades, along with electricians and apprentices, said the bill would help apprentices complete training by ensuring enough job-site hours, expand access to good union careers, and strengthen the construction workforce for housing, infrastructure, and clean energy work. Several witnesses defended existing apprenticeship ratios and electrical licensing standards, warning against deregulation and emphasizing safety. Committee members asked about project thresholds and apprenticeship ratios, and witnesses said the bill’s phased apprentice-hour requirement was intended to cover most public projects under current cost conditions. The committee then heard testimony on S.1330, a four-day workweek pilot program. Senator Dillon Fernandez and Representative Shirley Arriaga described the proposal as a response to burnout, affordability pressures, and changing workplace norms, arguing that a pilot would let Massachusetts study whether shorter workweeks improve productivity, retention, and worker well-being. Witnesses said the model could help families balance caregiving and commuting while maintaining or improving output. Finally, the committee took testimony on S.1361, establishing paid prenatal leave. Parents, health advocates, March of Dimes, and others said paid leave would help pregnant workers attend critical prenatal appointments, reduce missed care, and improve maternal and infant health outcomes. Several speakers shared personal stories about high-risk pregnancies, pregnancy loss, and the financial strain of taking unpaid time off. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee primarily received testimony and asked a limited number of questions.

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• So, in the workforce realm, HCAI seeks to expand and develop a health workforce that reflects California's
• We're seeking to develop a workforce that will serve in medically underserved areas, whether those be
• California knows there's a workforce crisis, and when there have been funds, we've had augmented funds
• Therefore, awarding funds in shortage areas is an important part of our overall workforce strategy.
• One innovation that we're looking forward to is developing a primary care workforce supply and demand

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• The goal of the AWE project is to enhance workforce well-being through specialized leadership development
• We have three areas of focus for coaching: professional development, competency and skill development
• this entire approach to training our workforce and assisting our workforce.
• So there, we are able to claim Title IV funding for youth who are qualified for 4E funding through the
• So it becomes then braided funding of part department funds and part CBC, but not an increased amount

Summary: The committee heard three presentations focused on child welfare workforce development and the needs of children in Florida’s dependency system. First, the Florida Institute for Child Welfare described its Grow Center and related initiatives, including academic curriculum enhancements, simulations, virtual reality training, coaching, on-demand learning, advanced certifications, and the planned Tallahassee learning lab opening in January 2026. Members asked about conflict resolution, domestic violence, addiction, and microcredentials; the presenter said the institute is expanding training in those areas and is working with DCF to align advanced certifications with the department’s career ladder. The Department of Children and Families then presented on the Continue the Mission initiative, which recruits veterans, military spouses, and former law enforcement officers into CPI, API, and case management roles. DCF said it has held more than 240 hiring events and hired 372 such workers since launch, while also improving recruitment and retention through higher starting pay, streamlined hiring, rebranding, wellness supports, and enhanced pre-service training. Senators asked about PTSD concerns, staffing levels, caseloads, hotline vacancies, and salaries; DCF said it had not seen direct PTSD issues from the hiring effort and provided figures including a $50,000 starting salary for CPIs, $37,000 for APIs, and average caseloads of 12 to 15 investigations for CPIs and about 10 for APIs. Finally, DCF discussed the increased acuity of children in the dependency system, explaining that fewer children are entering care overall but those who do often have more complex behavioral, mental health, developmental, or medical needs. The department highlighted a new Behavioral Qualified Residential Treatment Program (BQRTP) designed for youth who need more intensive support than traditional foster or group home settings but do not require inpatient psychiatric treatment; one facility is licensed with 12 of 14 beds filled, and DCF said it is seeking funding for placement for 230 youth total. Members pressed for details on licensure timelines, standards, funding, and the handling of crossover youth and lockouts, and DCF said it uses braided funding and works with DJJ, APD, and lead agencies through local and state review teams. A representative of the Florida Coalition for Children also testified, saying the issue is complex and multi-year, and that the coalition is working on possible legislative and programmatic solutions. The committee took no formal votes and adjourned after the presentations and discussion.

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• We really are the workforce development, workforce education state.
• Development Capitalization Incentive Grant, or Workforce CAP.
• At the same time, we've also used the workforce development capitalization fund to expand equipment and
• Moreover, workforce development dollars have helped provide funding for salaries and benefits of 10 NFTC
• Well, that's where we use the workforce funding that you guys have.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education received an overview of Florida’s career and technical education (CTE) system from Chancellor Kevin O’Farrell, who described the state’s CTE pathways, program types, enrollment and completion growth, quality audit metrics, and the Master Credentials List used to identify credentials of value. He highlighted record postsecondary CTE enrollment and completions, strong statewide performance in talent attraction, and several funding tools supporting expansion, including Open Door, the Florida First Responder Scholarship, Workforce Development Capitalization grants, Perkins funding, CAPE performance incentives, and apprenticeship grants. Senators asked about eligibility for Open Door and first responder aid, top industry certifications, and the teacher apprenticeship initiative. A panel of college and technical school leaders then described how state and federal funding has supported local program growth and facility expansion. Santa Fe College, Palm Beach State College, North Florida Technical College, Lake Technical College, Florida Gateway College, and Manatee Technical College each cited increases in enrollment, high placement or licensure pass rates, and new or expanded programs in nursing, welding, CDL, automotive, manufacturing, public safety, and apprenticeship. Several speakers emphasized partnerships with hospitals, employers, school districts, and local governments, and noted that grants helped fund equipment, renovations, and new training hubs. Palm Beach State also raised a request to broaden line funding beyond nursing to other health science fields, and multiple presenters asked for more flexibility, multi-year support, and continued or increased funding to sustain growth. Members discussed broader challenges, including the difficulty of sustaining grant-funded growth after initial awards, the lag between enrollment growth and funding formulas, and alignment problems for dual enrollment and technical programs with high school schedules. Senators also noted the need to balance support for high-demand core programs like nursing and welding with the ability to respond quickly to emerging industries such as AI and space. The meeting ended with no formal action beyond adjournment after Senator Davis moved to adjourn.

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• Our new workforce development program is experiencing is expanding career training and industry partnerships
• The requested funding will serve as a robust model. or workforce development for mental health throughout
• Research, Workforce Development, and Technology Transfer.
• This funding will prepare the workforce by training Texans for careers in rapidly growing industries
• As part of this initiative EECS is expanding our Rio Grande Valley Workforce Development Program, commonly

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• From their Center for Workforce and Talent Development to their brand new FBO at the Kerrville Airport
• , additional funding, and old funding.
• program. funding.
• One that is really through UH Energy is to focus on workforce development.
• Hum to serve as a support for infrastructure, services, community engagement, and workforce development

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• Traditionally, it was three: economic development, workforce development, and community development.
• workforce development and community development with changes in the 2023 legislative session where what
• We also manage a fund called Small Cities. It's a community development block grant fund.
• Our Small Cities Program, one of the three purposes that can fund, is economic development, housing,
• Many times, many times that results in referrals to local workforce boards and funds are available to

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

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• and workforce development boards, um, and workforce development boards, um, and through<00:36
• development fund account.
• development fund account.
• development fund account.

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