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• public school capital outlay, creating the... building system innovation project initiative to provide grant
• 1978, being Laws 1999, Chapter 295, Section 6, as amended, increasing the amount from Service Fund allocated
• act relating to public school security, creating the Firearm Detection Software Fund, providing for grants
• Expanding grant funding, Senate Bill 137.

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• Those have to do with the Secretary of State's grant program.
• And then, in terms of what grants he can take, I think it's even more wide open.
• what supporters called a, quote, pot of money, end quote, for voter access grants.
• Voter Access Grant Program.
• Voter access grants.

Keywords: 909, all

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• Alex Lee, for championing and leading an effort that was successful this year, with the Governor allocating
• Our current year allocation from CalFood is slightly more than $2.4 million.
• On October 28th, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors approved a $10 million allocation from Measure
• W funds to support hunger relief efforts in light of federal impacts. $8.3 million of the allocation
• Of this, about half will be passed through to our network to support distribution, and of the allocation

Summary: The joint informational hearing focused on CalFresh enrollment, food insecurity in California, the recent federal shutdown’s disruption of SNAP benefits, and the long-term effects of H.R. 1 on eligibility, benefits, and state and county costs. Opening remarks emphasized that millions of Californians rely on CalFresh, that the shutdown briefly delayed benefits for the first time in the program’s history, and that state and local governments, including Alameda County, stepped in with emergency food aid and funding. Members also framed the issue as both a hunger and affordability problem, with several noting that California’s agricultural abundance contrasts sharply with persistent food insecurity. The first panel presented research and advocacy perspectives on food hardship. PPIC’s Tess Thorman described food insecurity rates, disparities affecting households with children and Black and Latino households, and the role of nutrition programs in reducing poverty. Nourish California’s Betzabel Estudio argued that hunger is a policy choice and highlighted campaigns to expand state-funded food assistance for immigrants, support reentry populations, and continue the CalFresh fruit-and-vegetable incentive program. The California Association of Food Banks’ Josh Wright said food banks are seeing sustained high demand, lower federal food supplies, and cannot replace CalFresh, while urging more state support for food purchasing, school meals, and SunBucks. The second panel reviewed CalFresh operations and participation. The California Department of Social Services reported that CalFresh participation has risen over the past decade, with the state closing much of the participation gap through outreach, simplified applications, and demonstration projects such as the Elderly Simplified Application Project and a minimum nutrition benefit pilot. Alameda County Social Services described local caseloads, application trends, and emergency food distributions during the shutdown, while also warning that H.R. 1’s work requirements, immigrant eligibility restrictions, and possible cost-sharing could reduce enrollment. A student CalFresh ambassador testified about the burdensome application and recertification process and urged more funding for campus basic-needs centers and outreach to reduce stigma and administrative friction. In the final panel, county, food bank, and policy witnesses described the shutdown response and the expected impact of H.R. 1. Alameda County Community Food Bank and the County Welfare Directors Association said counties, food banks, and community partners mobilized emergency funds, pop-up pantries, and food purchasing to bridge the shutdown gap, but warned that hundreds of thousands of Californians could lose benefits under the new federal rules. The California Budget and Policy Center began outlining the scale of federal cuts, noting that H.R. 1 will significantly reduce SNAP funding and shift costs to states. No votes or formal committee actions were taken; the hearing was informational and concluded with discussion of possible state responses, including backfilling benefits, preserving outreach funding, and improving administrative systems to protect enrollment.

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• We're doing only a partial allocation in fiscal 2026 and no allocation in fiscal 2027 because the ESF
• Funds will be used for county grants, monitoring, and improvement efforts.
• Funds will be used for county grants, monitoring, and improvement efforts.
• Suppose they wanted to apply for this grant, and the grant, is that going to, those grants are funded
• last summer when our grants program made our decisions.

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee convened for its first hearing of the 89th regular session, confirmed a quorum, adopted committee rules by a 15-0 vote, and began review of Senate Bill 1, the state budget for fiscal years 2026-27. Chair Huffman outlined the committee’s organization, introduced staff, and described the budget as conservative and focused on one-time investments. She highlighted major SB 1 priorities including property tax relief, full funding for public education formulas, teacher pay, school safety, border security, Medicaid growth, dementia research, energy and water infrastructure, transportation, wildfire suppression, and other capital and public safety needs. Comptroller Glenn Hager presented the biennial revenue estimate, saying the state has $194.6 billion available for general-purpose spending in 2026-27, with a projected $23.8 billion ending balance from the current biennium. He cautioned that revenue growth is returning to more normal levels and that lawmakers should avoid committing short-term surpluses to ongoing expenses. He also explained that the Economic Stabilization Fund is projected to hit its constitutional cap, meaning an estimated $5.6 billion in severance tax and related revenue would remain in general revenue in the upcoming biennium rather than flow into the fund. Senators discussed whether to raise or rename the fund and the implications of keeping more severance-tax revenue in general revenue. The Legislative Budget Board then gave an overview of SB 1 and the budget’s major funding changes. LBB staff explained that the bill is essentially flat at $332.9 billion in all funds, but includes large method-of-finance shifts and major property tax relief. They detailed how prior property tax relief enacted in the 88th Legislature grew from an estimated $18 billion to $22.7 billion because of higher property values and hold-harmless provisions, and said SB 1 continues that relief with a total of $51 billion in ongoing and new property tax support. Members asked extensive questions about the automatic growth in school tax compression, the constitutional homestead exemption, COVID-era federal funding, Medicaid assumptions, and the sunset of the non-homestead circuit breaker. No additional votes or final budget actions were taken beyond adoption of the committee rules.

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• , children and public health grants, children and public health grants, along<00:04:17.160> with
• CDC grants. CDC grants.
• > grants, public health infrastructure grants, public health infrastructure grants, which<00:21
• grant. Five of them are in Bloomington. grant. Five of them are in Bloomington.
• grants received funding. grants received funding.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We do not take for granted the precious freedom we have to pray even here in the halls of government.
• Grant them clarity, integrity, and courage. Help them to listen well and to lead with compassion.
• House Bill 2198 is very much an electricity bill because it is about cost allocation.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of guests, including the Civil Air Patrol Pennsylvania Wing Cadet Color Guard, district office staff, and a guest page. A quorum was established with 202 members voting on the master roll. The chamber also noted that Deputy Sergeant Hopkins is retiring after three years of service, and several committee meetings were announced for later in the day. The main floor action was on House Bill 2198, which repeals the sales and use tax exemption for computer data center equipment. Supporters argued the exemption is no longer needed because data centers are large, profitable companies that should pay their share, and cited a projected future cost to the Commonwealth of about $517 million annually. Members in favor also said data centers place heavy burdens on local water, land, and electricity resources and should not receive taxpayer subsidies. Opponents argued the bill conflicted with broader data center policy discussions and that the House was moving too quickly after passing related infrastructure legislation the day before. After debate, the House took a recorded final vote and passed House Bill 2198 by a vote of 197-5. The bill was sent to the Senate for concurrence. The House then moved several bills from the table calendar to the active calendar and adjourned until Friday, June 26, 2026, at 12 noon unless recalled sooner by the Speaker.

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• states are mandatory with respect to local revenue—and codifying access to traditional public school grant
• support charter school construction projects, and to date zero dollars has been spent from that allocation
• The bill creates an exception to the West Virginia Invest grant program eligibility requirement that

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The committee first heard a presentation from Tom Franta, founding executive director of the Mountaineer Charter School Alliance. He described the new nonprofit’s goals of supporting West Virginia charter schools through advocacy, legal and compliance assistance, shared operational services, professional development, communications, and network-building. Franta emphasized that charter schools face major facility and financing challenges, and he urged use of existing public buildings, low-interest revolving loans, credit enhancement tools through the West Virginia Economic Development Authority, and federal matching funds to help level the playing field for charter schools, including both brick-and-mortar and virtual schools. Members asked about what he meant by “level the playing field,” and Franta said charter schools receive 99% of basic state aid but lack access to the full range of public education funding and dedicated facilities support, forcing them to divert dollars toward buildings rather than classrooms. He said the goal is to ensure parents choosing a public charter option can expect appropriate funding. After the presentation, the chair announced Senate Bill 171 was removed from the day’s agenda. The committee then considered Senate Bill 166, which creates an exception to West Virginia Invest grant eligibility so individuals who already have a post-secondary degree may still receive support if pursuing an associate degree or certificate in emergency medical services. The committee reported the bill to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass, and under the original double committee reference, first be referred to the Finance Committee. Next, the committee took up Senate Bill 428, with a committee substitute that splits the bus operator title into three pay grades based on years of service and raises the cafeteria manager title from pay grade D to E. Senators asked whether duties would change; counsel and the sponsor said the bill is intended as a retention incentive, with no change in responsibilities, and that the fiscal note would remain the same. The committee adopted the committee substitute and then reported the bill to the full Senate with a do-pass recommendation, again first referring it to the Finance Committee. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Versus regular appropriations with regard to curriculum training grants, blue bonnet curriculum training
• grants.
• point out, as somebody who's fought for special education for a decade, this bill has $1.3 billion allocated

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Senator Green, in the operating support program, we allocate a certain percentage of our grant funds
• Senator Green, in the operating support program, we allocate a certain percentage of our grant funds
• on grant funds.
• our grants manual.
• This would be 33% of the Arts, Cultural, and Heritage Fund. grants the competitive grants we're grants

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• projected hole in the state grant projected hole in the state grant program.<00:05:13.919> So
• > have<00:07:55.280> been Madam Speaker, Pell Grants have been Madam Speaker, Pell Grants
• :57.120> that<00:32:57.360> also competitive grants to people that also competitive grants
• or a CCAP grant that will help them. or a CCAP grant that will help them. many<00:48:45.520>
• be eligible for up to $5,000 for a grant be eligible for up to $5,000 for a grant and<00:48:55.040

Keywords: 1183, house

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• expend the funds that they're allocated expend the funds that they're allocated uh<00:23:19.720>
• before if you had an allocation before if you had an allocation uh<00:23:29.000> either<00
• allocation allocation a<00:23:45.560> quarter<00:23:45.920> at<00:23:46.040> a<
• state, there'll be cost allocations state, there'll be cost allocations between<01:02:14.640>
• to Kentucky in the that are allocated to Kentucky in the cost<01:02:41.240> allocation<01:02:

Bills: SB8

Keywords: utilities, public service commission, energy regulation, appointment, emergency declaration, tax increases, consumer protection, The first couple minutes of the livestream was cut off. This recording restored the beginning of the meeting Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:51 Approval of Minutes 00:02:07 Legislator Comments 00:02:18 LIHEAP Public Hearing 00:04:19 PSC Update on RS 26 SB 8 00:32:18 WaterStep Presentation 01:04:08, 958, all

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• The case is decided under a legislative matrix that requires such allocation.
• The legislature may lift this burden by appropriate legislation allocating the burden to DCYF or, to
• The legislature may such allocation.
• the burden to DCY legislation allocating the burden to DCY or<01:51:04.800> to<01:51:04.960><
• <03:57:55.040> in state um no pension shall be granted in state um no pension shall be granted

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• legumes program the individual grants legumes program the individual grants piece<00:24:32.799><
• where they're at in addition to grant where they're at in addition to grant funding<00:24:46.159
• The state continues to issue permits for expanding trail systems and allocates grant and aid funding
• The state continues to issue permits for expanding trail systems and allocates grant and aid funding
• <01:14:51.639> for<01:14:51.840> the allocates grant and aid funding for the allocates

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So, not only did we, and the Legislature authorized $80 million in private activity bonds allocated to
• So we have only so much resources, granted.
• <05:30:56.520> have<05:30:56.680> certain<05:30:57.400> other federal grants
• program um we're not clear yet um grant program um we're not clear yet um on<05:48:00.200> what
• If it's going to come in as a grant, out of there instead of out of state funds.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• We do have the Preschool Development Grant, and we are looking at support, and we are supporting infant
• and we are looking at support and Grant and we are looking at support and we<00:25:30.320> are
• It’s in the statute, but that is not included in your funding allocation.
• is through fundraising through grants is through fundraising through grants through<02:23:08.800
• Okay, thank you very much. allocation and Andor the incredible you allocation and Andor the incredible

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• that is designed to promote grant that is designed to promote success<00:36:59.520> for<00:36
• We have issued 1,426 scholarships for the Commonwealth Child Care Credential, 418 mini grants for the
• Because we had a delay in receiving our federal grant for the tobacco prevention program, we lost staff
• Um, I didn't see it in here, but I'd like to see a breakdown of how the different funds are allocated
• the the different uh funds are allocated the the different uh funds are allocated as<00:51:55.200

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:09 Approval of Minutes 00:00:48 KOAP Report 00:01:09 Update from CHFS 00:20:27, 958, all

Summary: The meeting opened with a quorum, approval of the September 18, 2025 minutes, and a staff update on recent tobacco settlement-funded agriculture activities. The agriculture side highlighted Commissioner Shell’s outreach, including school visits, farm visits, and speaking engagements in Kentucky and a trip to Tennessee to discuss program models. A representative also described a national conference in Iowa, where Kentucky’s agriculture finance program was praised as a $180 million loan program built with tobacco settlement funds. The board noted September approvals totaling $950,000 for the agriculture development board and $3.3 million for the finance corporation, along with staff activity such as site visits, program closures, and project reports. The board also announced that the KKMP report covering 2015-2022 would be distributed and that the annual report, marking the program’s 25th anniversary, was being prepared. The board then reviewed two featured projects. The Organic Association of Kentucky requested $425,000 for organic producer support, but the board approved only one year of funding at $29,000, with members noting concern about recurring applicants and the need to evaluate long-term funding. The second project, by Joseph Dale Bentley in Lewis County, sought $51,300 to expand a small ruminant facility for goat production and export. Members were particularly interested because the project was already operating and creating market opportunities for Kentucky goat producers; the board approved half the project cost to help expand infrastructure and potentially allow quarantining on site. The cabinet then presented its annual update on tobacco settlement fund use in public health. Julie Brooks, Sarah Johnson, and Andrea Day reported on the HANS home visitation program, tobacco prevention and cessation efforts, lung cancer screening, and early childhood oral health. HANS served more families in FY25, rising from 6,293 to 6,715, and increased services from 139,943 to over 143,000. Tobacco prevention and cessation programs continued to support Quit Now Kentucky and My Life, My Quit, though officials noted federal uncertainty and the loss of federal tobacco control infrastructure. They also reported a slight decline in student outreach and cessation requests, but continued demand from schools and communities for vaping and nicotine prevention support. Lung cancer screening expanded to 55 screens, with Kentucky cited as a model for other states due to improved incidence, survival, and early detection rates. Early oral health efforts continued through local health departments, with more trainings for public health nurses, continued varnish kits, and expanded support for dental graduates and hygiene teams.

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• <01:49:11.280> Stater us to ensure that every granted Stater us to ensure that every granted
• Also, we're only allocating $25,000 for birth certificate vouchers from the Secretary of State.
• Will we allocate a few more dollars if needed, or do we just cut that off at $25,000?
• Will we allocate a few more dollars if needed, or do we just cut that off at $25,000?
• <04:17:49.520> to contribution by an LLC be allocated to contribution by an LLC be allocated

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• kind of take us through between our, and it's always great, sometimes I think we can take it for granted
• Gallup McKinley and Grant Cibola later joined the case.
• Looking at the chart on slide seven, we can see in 2023 or FY23, rather, local match waivers granted
• I did know that answer because here in my district, we have allocated over.
• So in the case of grant spending, if you're the recipient of a state or federal grant, you might have

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• So, while they will continue to work, Father, grant them wisdom Father, grant them wisdom for the resources
• Grant them compassion Grant them compassion, which is the deep desire to serve the common good by protecting
• Grant them your peace and your divine rest. Grant them your peace and your divine rest.
• Seeing no objection, granted. Thank you. Seeing no objection, granted. Thank you. Okay.
• Granted. Thank you, Senator England. We forget what they wrote.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 2 April, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

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• Hearing none, so granted. Chair recognizes the Dean of the Senate for a motion. Thank you, Mr.

Bills: HCR35, SJR59, SJR84, SCR30, SB127, SB317, SB324, SB457, SB506, SB511, SB529, SB547, SB584, SB619, SB636, SB646, SB659, SB715, SB732, SB735, SB771, SB784, SB800, SB801, SB904, SB1026, SB1049, SB1065, SB1181, SB1224, SB1250, SB1383, SB1467, SB1524, SB1528, SB1531, SB1568, SB1585, SB1640, SB1681, SB1754, SB1757, SB1777, SB1972, SB1980, SB2007, SB2041, SB2046, SB2050, SB2055, SB2069, SB2080, SB2119, SB2138, SB2139, SB2154, SB2201, SB2225, SB2268, SB2306, SB2308, SB2310, SB2330, SB2366, SB2375, SB2392, SB2401, SB2422, SB2480, SB2514, SB2530, SB2533, SB2543, SB2544, SB2589, SB2610, SB2615, SB2623, SB2660, SB2662, SB2693, SB2695, SB2707, SB2722, SB2742, SB2753, SB2807, SB2843, SB2844, SB2858, SB2880, SB2885, SB2891, SB2925, SB2938, SB2986, SJR3, SJR18, SB5, SB914, SB963, SB1197, SB1415, SB1437, SB1786, SB326, SB767, SB769, SB783, SB1035, SB1271, SB1619, SB1637, SB1806, SB1, SB260, HB135, HB1109, HCR35, HCR64, SJR36, SJR50, SJR63, SJR84, SJR59, SCR12, SCR39, SCR48, SCR19, SCR30, SCR3, SB2023, SB619, SB2742, SB646, SB1026, SB2880, SB62, SB666, SB847, SB284, SB854, SB1073, SB810, SB1505, SB583, SB1502, SB507, SB1434, SB1376, SB1585, SB1772, SB2016, SB1163, SB1122, SB731, SB397, SB508, SB1436, SB287, SB261, SB1882, SB393, SB1791, SB529, SB209, SB2429, SB1999, SB511, SB2309, SB510, SB584, SB1085, SB2046, SB1975, SB2717, SB1262, SB1524, SB636, SB2056, SB884, SB517, SB1200, SB1845, SB1863, SB2681, SB2200, SB2199, SB1757, SB2050, SB2458, SB2201, SB2660, SB2662, SB1065, SB801, SB2533, SB3014, SB3013, SB758, SB1721, SB2366, SB1013, SB2797, SB2383, SB1754, SB2119, SB2448, SB1777, SB1283, SB2392, SB2076, SB2786, SB2876, SB2284, SB2225, SB1540, SB2929, SB1972, SB2540, SB2595, SB2217, SB715, SB2330, SB1383, SB500, SB1640, SB2001, SB2080, SB506, SB2514, SB2753, SB2398, SB1241, SB2927, SB2173, SB2538, SB898, SB1449, SB2529, SB1531, SB2846, SB2476, SB986, SB1181, SB2075, SB2154, SB2864, SB1359, SB2386, SB771, SB2844, SB2550, SB1351, SB1423, SB1931, SB2245, SB2589, SB2707, SB2807, SB410, SB659, SB2776, SB2693, SB2580, SB1980, SB1886, SB1234, SB739, SB456, SB127, SB1666, SB2843, SB2801, SB800, SB2055, SB784, SB2986, SB735, SB1012, SB324, SB2926, SB2938, SB2007, SB2138, SB1242, SB2615, SB1049, SB2310, SB1224, SB2972, SB1568, SB2841, SB2885, SB3016, SB2858, SB2610, SB2139, SB1856, SB2035, SB2308, SB2306, SB2041, SB1528, SB1681, SB1141, SB2401, SB2530, SB2375, SB547, SB1266, SB1373, SB1467, SB2069, SB2269, SB2480, SB2544, SB672, SB904, SB2695, SB2891, SB2422, SB2543, SB1854, SB317, SB2539, SB2532, SB2925, SB1250, SB2082, SB2203, SB457, SB2357, SB2721, SB243, SB1285, SB2568, SB1959, SB1442, SB1454, SB2520, SB2541, SB1708, SB1237, SB1844, SB1586, HB1392, HB22, SB1551, SB3039, SB2819, SB66, SB629, SB1015, SB2342, SB2903, SB2933, SB1965, SB2477, SB3029, SB2605, SB2419, SB1957, SB375, SB250, SB777, SB628, SB2523, SB2367, SB2703, SB2608, SB2778, SB3044, SB2965, SB2521, SB865

Keywords: spaceports, tax-exempt bonds, aerospace investment, Texas space economy, Federal legislation, education funding, Texas State Technical College System, capital projects, infrastructure, higher education, tax exemption, property tax, homestead, fire damage, constitutional amendment, Birding Capital, Matagorda County, wildlife, conservation, Texas Legislature