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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (01/29/2025)
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- That's when your blood sugar level is higher than normal but not yet at the diagnosis level.
- at the diagnosis level not yet at the diagnosis level pre-diabetes<00:32:24.240>
is <00:32:24.600 - However, insurance companies cover it if you're up a certain level.
- That’s my high-level flyover.
- <03:41:47.840>
so done at the institutional level so done at the institutional level so that's
Summary:
The committee held a public hearing on House Bill 552, which would remove the “full-time student” requirement for children ages 19 to 25 covered under the state retiree health insurance plan. The prime sponsor said the change would align retiree coverage with state employee and ACA plans, would not cost taxpayers because retirees pay the premiums, and could even reduce administrative burden and possibly state costs. The chair noted the bill simply removes the words “if full-time student” from statute and said the proposal affects very few retirees and has no cost to the state. No opposition was presented, and the chair closed the hearing on HB 552 after no further testimony.
The committee then opened a public hearing on House Bill 648, which would require commercial insurance coverage for glucose monitoring devices and supplies for people with diabetes. The prime sponsor, a retired dietitian and diabetes educator, gave extensive testimony describing diabetes as common, costly, and serious, and argued that continuous glucose monitoring is important for managing type 2 and gestational diabetes, preventing hypoglycemia, and improving safety and decision-making. She said CGMs can alert users to dangerous blood sugar changes, help people understand how food, activity, and medication affect glucose, and save lives while offering a strong return on investment.
During questions, a committee member asked whether the bill should specify that the monitoring be tied to prescribed treatment, and the sponsor agreed that adding “prescribed” would be appropriate. The member also asked about the proper threshold for coverage and whether the bill should be tied to fasting-test diagnosis; the sponsor responded that A1C is only one measure of control and does not show daily fluctuations, and said she was not prepared to recommend a specific threshold but could provide clinical guidelines later. No vote was taken during the hearing, and the sponsor indicated support for the bill’s general approach to broader CGM access.
MN
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- Caitlyn Schneider from Education Minnesota and Suhana, an Edina student in 10th grade.
- validation issues at the agency level validation issues at the agency level and<00:29:59.720>
- Students are facing unprecedented levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
- One would be early intervention for emotional needs at the elementary level.
- The level of need is daunting.
Keywords:
HF56, Minnesota bonding bill, capital investment, state bonds, bond proceeds fund, Hutchinson Area Transportation Services, Hutchinson, McLeod County, transportation facility, vehicle storage, equipment storage, fueling facility, temperate storage, local infrastructure, public works, general obligation bonds, education finance, school funding, state aid, appropriations
MN
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- In the third scenario, a teacher reached out to a building social worker about a student whose grades
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The <00:08:02.200>student <00:08:02.600>was grades were dropping - The student was grades were dropping.
- And I think we need to really start reducing the tax level in Minnesota to keep people here.
- in Minnesota to reducing the tax level in Minnesota to keep<01:25:13.000>
people <01:25:13.280
Keywords:
homeless prevention aid, homelessness, housing stability, rental assistance, family homelessness, unaccompanied youth, housing navigation, legal representation, family outreach, county aid, Tribal governments, local government aid, general fund appropriation, unspent funds, aid redistribution, sunset repeal, Minnesota property tax aid, services for persons experiencing homelessness, sales tax, use tax
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Emergency Management Committee Jul 14th, 2025
Emergency Management
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- Across all levels of government and bringing leaders together, listening to different perspectives, fire
- Increasing over the past decade, there's a need to better plan and prepare communities at a level we
- and protect our state in so many ways, but I would argue that rarely do those decisions reach this level
- I'm in ninth grade and I strongly oppose this bill.
- It's telling that no media has covered this at a holistic level.
NH
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- college level or the college<00:11:44.000>
level <00:11:44.800>to <00:11:45.760>um< - Every district is to report a capacity for each grade level in each school.
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level <02:18:37.920>in <02:18:38.240>each capacity for each grade - level in each capacity for each grade level in each school.<02:18:39.599>
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TX
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- saying that correctly, a minimum amount of attendance that is in order to receive credit for a final grade
- Of, of the time that the instruction is offered to be eligible for a final grade, which would be K-8
- law does not prohibit a student, um, It's not a final prohibition of their award of credit or final grade
MN
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- It'll track their highest level of data. and you know probably a little and you know probably a little
- It is administered at the campus level.
- Then we have 17% of students receiving MISP at a graduate level.
- it is administered at the campus level it is administered at the campus level it<00:44:14.000>
- , the system levels, and at the state level as well.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Combatting Antisemitism Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- Today, the FBI is reporting the highest level of anti-Semitic incidents in decades.
- The FBI is reporting the highest level of anti-Semitic incidents in decades.
- in Boulder, Colorado, the horrific murder of two young Israeli embassy staff members, represent a level
- And I do think that's a very toxic combination, and I do think it's at a different level.
- Our job is to approach our roles with a level of humanity that's deeper than just surface.
Summary:
The meeting began with roll call, approval of the May 5 minutes, and opening remarks thanking commissioners and the public for their attendance. The commission then heard testimony from former Ambassador Alan Solomont, who argued that antisemitism is rising in multiple forms, including white nationalist antisemitism and antisemitism tied to anti-Israel rhetoric after October 7. He said campus antisemitism should be addressed with nuance, distinguishing protected political speech from conduct that targets Jewish students, and warned against weaponizing antisemitism to attack higher education, civil liberties, or federal research funding. He urged the commission to use multiple definitions and frameworks, including IHRA, Nexus, and the Jerusalem Declaration, and to focus on campus-specific solutions, civic education, and civil discourse. Commissioners asked him about Tufts’ antisemitism training, the role of the federal government, the use of the IHRA definition, and how to improve civic education; he emphasized local campus responses, broader civics instruction, and protecting democracy and due process.
The second major witness was Professor David Weber of Boston University, who testified on the BDS movement and anti-BDS laws. He described BDS as a campaign targeting Israeli businesses, universities, and institutions, and argued it functions as a propagandistic and discriminatory effort that fuels antisemitism and chills dialogue on campuses and in public life. He cited examples such as SodaStream, Ben & Jerry’s, and Brown University, and said anti-BDS laws in 37 states have been effective and constitutional because they regulate government economic activity rather than suppress speech. Weber urged Massachusetts to adopt an anti-BDS statute or executive order, saying the state’s large Jewish population and economic ties to Israel make the issue especially important. Commissioners questioned him about which states have such laws, the impact on dialogue and campus culture, possible legal frameworks, and whether BDS is really aimed at the Israeli government or at individuals and institutions; he maintained that BDS targets people and entities connected to Israel and that anti-BDS measures can help draw a line against illiberal conduct.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- help us build knowledge across communities to respond to the impacts of extreme heat on a statewide level
- Cruz, while priorities may have changed at the federal level in the last few months, Massachusetts has
- We never attained that level.
- That's much harder to break down, much harder to see on a per capita level.
- That's much harder to break down, much harder to see on a per capita level.
Summary:
The committee hearing focused on a broad set of energy efficiency, building decarbonization, school modernization, and lighting bills. Testimony generally came from municipal leaders, labor unions, environmental groups, and advocates who supported measures such as H. 3529/S. 2294 on building energy and decarbonization, H. 3577/S. 2286 on a zero-carbon renovation fund, H. 3476/S. 2275 on healthy and sustainable schools, H. 3565 on Mass Save zero-carbon assessments, H. 3477 on clean lighting and appliance efficiency standards, and the Dark Sky bills on outdoor lighting. Supporters argued these bills would cut emissions, lower utility bills, improve indoor air quality and school conditions, and direct resources to environmental justice, gateway, and low-income communities.
Witnesses emphasized that Massachusetts’ older building stock and school facilities need major upgrades, and that state funding and financing tools are needed to close gaps left by declining federal support. Mayors, labor leaders, and environmental advocates said the proposals would create local jobs, expand apprenticeships, and help municipalities and schools undertake retrofits, ventilation improvements, heat pump installations, and other decarbonization work. Several speakers also defended Mass Save as highly cost-effective while urging new funding sources beyond ratepayer bills for larger-scale building upgrades. One representative asked about the difference between current Mass Save audits and proposed zero-carbon assessments, and the sponsor explained the new assessments would include heat pumps, solar, storage, wiring upgrades, and rate-structure guidance.
There was also testimony on the Dark Sky bill, with astronomers and museum representatives arguing that better-shielded, downward-facing lighting would reduce energy waste, protect wildlife and human health, and preserve night skies without compromising safety. Committee members raised concerns about pedestrian safety and whether education might be enough instead of legislation; supporters responded that the bill follows established lighting standards and targets only unnecessary glare and skyward light. On the school bill, an open-shop contractor group opposed the measure, arguing its PLA and apprenticeship requirements would restrict bidding and reduce competition, while labor organizations strongly supported the workforce standards and prevailing wage provisions.
No votes were taken during the hearing. The committee heard extensive testimony and several members asked clarifying questions, but the transcript does not show any final action or disposition on the bills.
TX
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- My daughter Ayolette is 9 years old, in the 4th grade there now.
- I'm just wondering if that would have risen to the level of a substantial posing a substantial risk of
- Uh, the jugging MO, the modus operandi, is specifically designed to avoid higher level charges.
- Uh, to be clear, these are the Level 3, the DCF fast chargers.
- our EV pumps to the same level as our fuel and motor pumps.
Bills:
HB316
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 458 by BC relating to the discipline of students enrolled in certain grade levels or receiving special
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 8, February 18, 2026-AM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
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- to help us reduce the level of fraud. to help us reduce the level of fraud.
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and going to reduce the the the level and going to reduce the the the level - and there<01:24:28.320>
is <01:24:28.400>a <01:24:28.639>level <01:24:28.880> - How is this there is a level of fraud?
- She said the level and extent of that harm is unknown.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (04/22/2025)
Energy and Natural Resources
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- cite in the paper I handed out, the site failed hundreds of times to keep leachate to its required levels
- at a macro level.
- So he went and level at a macro level.
- They are categorized in level one, two, and three in terms of priority.
- And the high-level objectives are on that first page.
MN
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- of some of the latest scores, and they are worrisome. 45% of students, less than half, are meeting grade-level
- math scores; less than half are meeting grade-level standards reading standards and third grade proficiency
- And when over half our kids are not reading at grade level and they are not doing math at grade level
- not reading at grade level and they are not reading at grade level and they are not<00:42:27.760
- at grade level, we are sh not doing math at grade level, we are sh we<00:42:30.160>
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MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Women's sports were created to give female athletes a level playing field.
- Women's sports were created to give female athletes a level playing field.
- So you play softball at university level, correct?
- She ran seventh-grade cross-country for the boys' team.
- You know, these transgender females have, you know, very high levels of estrogen, low levels of testosterone
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 44 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Consolvo of Boston, Representative McGregor of Boston, and Senator Rush: the sixth grade
- Representative Consolvo of Boston, Representative McGregor of Boston, and Senator Rush, the sixth grade
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a message from the Governor recommending legislation on energy affordability, independence, and innovation, which was referred to the Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy. The House also recognized several guest groups, including visitors from the Celiac Disease Foundation and a sixth-grade class from Holy Name School in West Roxbury.
The Committee on Rules reported a series of congratulatory and commemorative resolutions, including observances for Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month and ALS awareness, a commemoration of Wakefield’s Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monuments, recognition of veterans’ efforts regarding Agent Orange awareness, and congratulations to an Eagle Scout. The House suspended the rules and adopted these resolutions.
The House then considered Senate amendments to House Bill 4010/House 4100, the fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill. The House did not concur in the Senate’s amendment and instead ordered a committee of conference, appointing Representatives Michalowitz, Ferranti, and Smola. The House also concurred in the referral of a retirement-credit petition and suspended Joint Rule 12 for several other petitions, including measures on arts education, a psychedelics treatment pilot program, toxic-free medical devices, and retirement credit service. House 4100 was later taken up for final passage, its emergency preamble was adopted, and the bill was passed to be enacted. The House adopted an order to adjourn to Monday at 11 a.m. and then adjourned accordingly.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- At the second level, you've got, on average, I'm told, three hours to react if there's an actual flood
- I think there is no better place than the second warning level because that would be your clue.
- And we have that commitment at every level of this state.
- There's not only waivers at the state level, but there are also waivers from FEMA at the federal level
- I loved school and was so excited to start third grade. Sarah Marsh from Alabama.
Keywords:
school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments, through-year assessment, diagnostic reports, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plans
TX
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- at the state level, no, they're not.
- And once people understand this is not low-level, low-grade marijuana, and the research is coming out
- We've seen a lot about USAID on the federal level.
- We've seen a lot about USAID on the federal level.
- We've seen a lot about USAID on the federal level.
Keywords:
disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, human trafficking, trafficking victim, compelling prostitution, affirmative defense, criminal defense, coercion, force fraud or coercion, sexual exploitation, victim protection, Penal Code, Texas criminal law, prosecution, party liability, affirmative defense statute, survivor rights
Summary:
The Senate Committee on State Affairs took up Senate Bill 5, which Senator Perry described as a ban on intoxicating THC consumer products while preserving legal CBD, CBG, hemp seed, hemp seed protein powder, and hemp seed oil products. Perry argued that most retail THC products are already illegal under federal law, that the industry has used loopholes and misleading labeling to sell high-potency products, and that regulation would be ineffective because chemists can quickly alter formulations. He also said the bill would steer people with medical needs toward the Texas Compassionate Use Program (T-Cup), which he and other supporters described as the proper physician-guided alternative. Committee members and witnesses repeatedly discussed the distinction between legal hemp-derived products and intoxicating THC products, and Perry said the bill would not touch non-consumable hemp uses such as fiber and clothing.
Invited testimony came from law enforcement and medical witnesses who supported the bill. Texas Police Chiefs Association representative Steve Dye, Kaufman County District Attorney Early Wiley, and Chambers County Sheriff Brian Hawthorne all said regulation would be too costly, too complex, and ultimately unenforceable, while a ban would be clearer and easier to enforce. They cited overloaded DPS labs, the need for expensive private testing, limited police and prosecutor resources, and the difficulty of keeping up with constantly changing cannabinoids and out-of-state products. Hawthorne and Wiley described raids and investigations involving warehouses, retail stores, cash seizures, and products they said were marketed to young people and often mislabeled or imported from other states. They also said the bill would help law enforcement by creating a clearer legal line and protecting legitimate CBD/CBG businesses.
Dr. Lindy McGee, speaking for the Texas Medical Association and Texas Pediatric Society, testified that retail THC products pose serious risks to children and adolescents, including addiction, impaired brain development, psychosis, suicide attempts, self-harm, accidental toddler ingestions, and possible long-term cognitive effects. She said there is no effective medication treatment for THC addiction comparable to nicotine cessation tools, and she supported restrictions such as child-resistant packaging, no marketing to minors, and age limits, while opposing criminal penalties for possession by minors. Senators asked follow-up questions about brain development, memory, dementia risk, pregnancy, and cardiovascular effects. No vote was taken during the portion provided, and the committee continued with invited testimony and questions.
TX
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- But, you know, we struggle at all levels.
- That's our level one trauma center. We also have a level three trauma center currently.
- That's our level one trauma center.
- We also have a level three trauma center currently being rebuilt as a level one trauma center on the
- Same level of care, right?
NH
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makes local level to the state level makes local level to the state level makes - employees to the state level.
- Local level. Sure.
- Um, but again, it can be used at the town level, state level.