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• It would just be the amount that would go to ratepayers within that service area.
• It would just be the amount that would go to ratepayers within that service area.
• It would just be the amount that would go to ratepayers within that service area.
• It would just be the amount that would go to ratepayers within that service area.
• It would just be the amount that would go to ratepayers within that service area.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:10 SB 11 Discussion 00:01:20 SB 11 Vote 00:05:00 SB 41 Discussion 00:5:43 SB 41 Vote 00:15:03 SB 59 Discussion 00:20:30 SB 59 Vote 00:28:15 SB 57 Discussion 00:29:40 SB 57 Vote 00:40:00 SB 125 Discussion 00:42:43 SB 125 Vote 00:50:53 SB 191 Discussion 00:53:19 SB 191 Vote 00:59:38, 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 11, a proposal to create a matching-grant program for neighborhood storm shelters in rural Kentucky. Sponsor Steve Meredith and supporters from the Kentucky League of Cities and the City of Morgantown said the idea was to use FEMA-style funding to help residents who live far from community shelters, noting that in some rural counties it can take 30 to 45 minutes to reach a shelter during severe weather. The committee adopted the substitute and passed the bill 11-0, with no nay votes. The committee then considered Senate Bill 41, which would require a ballot referendum whenever a taxing entity raises property taxes more than 4 percent, rather than relying on the current petition process. Sponsor Gary Boswell said the bill would give taxpayers more direct control and argued that local governments should simply avoid raising taxes above the threshold. Superintendents from Rockcastle and Casey counties opposed the bill, saying it would weaken local control, add election costs, delay budgets, and make it harder for school districts to keep up with inflation, insurance, transportation, and construction costs. After debate, the committee passed the bill 7-3 with favorable expression. Next, the committee heard Senate Bill 59, which would add criminal penalties to KRS 65.013, the law barring public funds from being used to advocate for or against ballot questions. Sponsor Steve Rawlings said the measure was prompted by reports of school officials using public resources to oppose a 2024 ballot issue and argued the law needs real enforcement to protect taxpayers and election integrity. Members raised concerns about First Amendment issues and the bill’s gray areas, especially for public employees speaking on their own time; Rawlings said the substitute removed volunteer references, allowed balanced issue debates, and clarified that employees acting on their own time and resources would not be prohibited. The committee passed the bill 8-3 with favorable expression. The committee also began hearing Senate Bill 57, as substituted, from Senator Danny Carroll. The bill would create a nuclear-ready site readiness pilot program under the Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority, with up to three projects receiving up to $25 million each to help cover early site permitting and related licensing costs. Carroll, along with witnesses from the UK Center for Applied Energy Research and the Public Service Commission, said the goal is to build a nuclear energy ecosystem in Kentucky, with safeguards including surety bonds, deadlines, and cost-recovery provisions. The discussion was still underway when the transcript ended.

Transcript Highlights:

• There would have to be a huge, weighty amount of proof in order to meet the Supreme Court's strict scrutiny
• So how does this population data rearrange the citizens so that they are more fairly distributed?
• Where is that data to prove that those districts are more correctly distributed? Senator Gates.
• Where is that data to prove that those districts are more correctly distributed? Senator Gates.
• That would mean that there would be a different amount of Democrats.

Keywords: 998, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• There would have to be a huge, weighty amount of proof in order to meet the Supreme Court's strict scrutiny
• So how does this population data rearrange the citizens so that they are more fairly distributed?
• Where is that data to prove that those districts are more correctly distributed? Senator Gates.
• We're about two months away from where a guy named Thomas Jefferson took the same amount of time to draft
• That would mean that there would be a different amount of Democrats.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• today, and nowhere that I know of in the state of Florida, there would have to be a huge, weighty amount
• So how does this population data rearrange the citizens so that they are more fairly distributed?
• Where is that data to prove that those districts are more correctly distributed?
• Where is that data to prove that those districts are more correctly distributed? Senator Gates.
• That would mean that there would be a different amount of Democrats.

Summary: The Senate convened in special session and took up Senate Bill 8D / House Bill 1D, which would establish Florida’s congressional districts. The sponsor, Sen. Gates, explained that the Governor had transmitted a redistricting plan two days earlier and argued that mid-decade redistricting is legally permissible, citing population growth and the Governor’s view that race-based districting is unconstitutional. Much of the floor time was spent in extended questioning about the process, the lack of public hearings compared with prior redistricting cycles, the use of population estimates from the Census/EDR/ACS, compactness scores, and whether the Governor’s office used partisan data or outside consultants. Gates repeatedly said he was relaying the Governor’s proposal and legal theory rather than offering his own legal opinion, and he said any constitutional challenge would be for the courts. A major portion of the debate focused on the U.S. Supreme Court’s newly issued Calais decision and its implications for the Fair Districts Amendment and the Voting Rights Act. Senators questioned whether the decision struck down Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, whether it affected Florida’s constitutional ban on partisan gerrymandering, and whether the Legislature should postpone action to review the ruling. A motion to temporarily postpone the bill failed by voice vote and then by recorded vote, 12 yeas to 23 nays. Senators also raised concerns that the proposed map cracked minority communities, including Latino and Black populations in Central Florida and Tampa Bay, and that it would produce a heavily Republican-leaning map despite the state’s voter registration mix. After debate on the Senate bill, the chamber substituted the identical House companion bill, read it a third time, and proceeded to final debate. Opponents argued the map was an illegal partisan gerrymander, was based on assumptions rather than verified data, and would likely lead to litigation. Supporters maintained that the Governor had authority to propose a congressional map, that the plan was race-neutral, and that the Legislature could accept, reject, or amend it. The transcript ends during continued debate on House Bill 1D, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.

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• Uh, and I will not distribute it until I get it back from the Insurance Department.
• <00:06:33.720> I<00:06:33.840> will<00:06:34.040> not<00:06:34.320> distribute
• /c><00:06:34.840> it<00:06:35.000> until<00:06:35.280> I Uh and I will not distribute
• it until I Uh and I will not distribute it until I get<00:06:35.520> it<00:06:35.640> back
• The total amount seemed to be different in the two amendments.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Now you look at polyurethane and the amount of products that are in homes that are synthetic, and it
• Our North Dakota Stroke Centers map shows the distribution of stroke centers across the state.
• the amount, maybe decrease the required service time.
• And so there's a reduction in the amount of time or the amount of patients that those facilities can
• Well, and there's such a difference in the amount of student loans.

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then heard a detailed annual presentation from Dr. Thomas Arnold, chair of the Maternal Mortality Review Committee, on maternal mortality trends and review findings. He explained the committee’s structure, the de-identified review process, and the distinction between pregnancy-associated and pregnancy-related deaths. He said national maternal mortality has declined from its 2021 peak, but mental health conditions, substance use, overdose, suicide, cardiovascular disease, hemorrhage, infection, and embolism remain major causes. He emphasized that many deaths are preventable, with especially high rates among non-Hispanic Black women and in the American Indian/Alaska Native population, and noted that a large share of deaths occur after 42 days postpartum. Committee members asked about suicide, domestic abuse, pregnancy testing in unexplained deaths, and the role of home births and midwife training. Dr. Arnold said the committee is adding a caseworker, exploring post-mortem pregnancy testing in suspicious cases, and working with coroners and forensic officials; he also said home births and untrained midwifery pose safety concerns and that better public education and facility-based care are important. The committee then heard from State Fire Marshal Dr. Matt Clark on cigarette ignition propensity standards and fire prevention. He recommended updating North Dakota’s cigarette ignition legislation to the current national standard and also considering legislation requiring fast-breakaway oxygen tubing, citing fatal fires involving smoking around home oxygen. He explained that his office verifies manufacturer testing and maintains certification for cigarettes sold in the state, but does not itself conduct the testing. Members asked about implementation, cost, and whether the standards apply in tribal communities; Clark said he would follow up with cost information and additional details, and that he had not seen evidence of a major issue on tribal lands but would look further. Christine Greff of the Department of Health and Human Services presented the North Dakota Stroke System of Care report. She described the statewide network of two comprehensive stroke centers, four primary stroke centers, and 30 acute stroke-ready hospitals, along with the stroke registry and quality-improvement efforts. She reported that most strokes are ischemic, that the median stroke patient age is 71.5, and that common risk factors include hypertension, dyslipidemia, obesity, and diabetes. She highlighted improvements in door-to-CT, thrombolytic treatment times, dysphagia screening, EMS pre-notification, and interfacility transfer performance, and said new priorities include hemorrhagic stroke quality measures and standardized EMS stroke screening tools. Members asked about the VA hospital’s participation, and Greff said she would pursue outreach. After a break, the committee heard testimony from Taha Khan of Vertex Pharmaceuticals as part of the prior authorization study, focused on non-opioid pain treatment. He argued that prior authorization can delay access to acute pain treatment and may push patients toward opioids, especially in the critical 24- to 72-hour post-discharge window. He cited data showing that even short opioid exposure can increase the risk of long-term use and said prior authorization is often a barrier for physicians and patients. Khan recommended open access with a quantity limit rather than prior authorization, suggesting a 14-day limit supported by the product’s data and an episode-of-care approach. Members asked about dental use, payer discussions, and cost; he said the product’s wholesale acquisition cost is about $16.10 per tablet, with patient assistance available, and that he would follow up on payer and comparison-cost questions.

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• Question I have on the damage, the damage amount because it talks about a civil penalty up to or or amount
• So, well, they're creating an, an unduly amount of, of, uh, uh, paperwork, filings, applications that
• Um, sometimes we've encountered patients, That are injecting the wrong amount or you know putting eye
• Of, uh, the amount for the supplies they provide for Medicare patients.
• The Medicare approved amount for DME.

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• And the amount of water going to be measuring against. So what I'd like to see.
• The average is 8,000 mg per liter, but these salt concentrations in the brackish water are distributed
• However, if there is a significant amount present in the water, it may be challenging to remove it all
• Every time you wash that cookware, a small amount goes into the system.
• We are also considering different types of facilities, different discharge amounts, the complexity of

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• If we could have one of the pages distribute that for the members.
• If we could have one of the pages distribute that for the members.
• I think if we can do this amount, it's probably going to help with that backlog.
• I think if we can do this amount, it's probably going to help with that backlog.
• I think if we can do this amount, it's probably going to help with that backlog.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The second item explains the recommendations for an increase in the... receipts amounts.
• This adjustment more accurately reflects the actual amounts that the agency collects.
• So, we're asking to true up that amount.
• It's not a fee-for-service; it's a projected amount that needs to cover the entire amount we need to
• The net result is a decrease in the recommended amounts of $192,000 in all funds.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• The contract amount would not exceed $45,000.
• I don't know if that was distributed it.
• So the original amounts were more do.
• And what I will tell you is that this amount is quite a bit, an outside amount, I believe, to get through
• is quite a bit an is that this amount is quite a bit an outside<01:15:08.480> amount<01:15:09.120

Keywords: This meeting will take place Upon Adjournment of both Chambers. An exact time is not given or known at this time., 958, all

Summary: The Government Contracts Committee met for its first 2026 meeting, approved the December 9 minutes, and reviewed 337 contracts totaling about $71.8 million. After a motion to consider the routine contract lists without objection passed, the committee pulled several items for discussion, including contracts from the Council on Postsecondary Education, the Department of Highways, the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Commission, and Kentucky State University. Most items were ultimately approved by roll call votes. For the Council on Postsecondary Education item, members discussed why the contract was not handled through the usual Finance Cabinet bidding process. Staff explained it stemmed from House Bill 200 and the healthcare workforce incentive fund, which uses a separate competitive award process and steering committee under different statutory standards. The committee accepted that explanation and approved the contract. Department of Highways staff then explained the difference between scour assessments, which evaluate erosion and foundation risk around bridge piers, and load ratings, which assess the bridge structure itself. Members also questioned a larger engineering contract increase; staff said it reflected progression from preliminary engineering to final design on a phased project and estimated the funding split at roughly 80% federal and 20% state. Those highway contracts were approved. The Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Commission presented a legal services contract. Officials said the new corporation had identified legal needs, issued an RFP, and awarded four firms to create a pool of counsel to avoid conflicts as the agency now licenses racing, sports betting, and charitable gaming. They also said an emergency contract was needed after a temporary restraining order was issued in litigation involving charitable gaming machines and alleged losses to charities. The committee asked about the litigation and the affected organizations, and the contract was approved. Kentucky State University then defended a marketing/enrollment contract despite financial concerns, saying the work was intended to raise awareness of the university, improve enrollment, and support financial stability. University officials also said they were tightening student payment enforcement and collection practices, including payment plans and holding students accountable for balances. That contract was also approved.

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• <01:00:22.640> of her and there will be trace amounts of her and there will be trace amounts
• Amendment L13 was distributed to your desks.
• studies and upgrades to the distribution studies and upgrades to the distribution system<01:19:26.960
• a limitation on the amount of the fee. a limitation on the amount of the fee.
• general whatever only accept this amount general whatever only accept this amount because<04:41:

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the journal from April 23, and then moved through announcements and recognitions before taking up third-reading business. Members recognized a guest connected to the Mason Museum and Learning Center in Aurora, honored the family of a bicyclist killed in a 2021 hit-and-run, and heard reminders about open enrollment and an upcoming Auctioneer Day fundraiser for nonpartisan staff. The chamber also welcomed guests from Concerned Women for America and celebrated a pair of birthdays with the capital choir. On legislation, Senate Bill 95, concerning measures to support victim survivors of certain crimes without changing substantive criminal offenses, passed third reading 58-0 with five excused. House Bill 1132, which would increase pollinator habitats through conservation of native plant materials on state lands, passed 43-18 with four excused. House Bill 1130, requiring baby diaper changing stations in public restrooms, drew extensive debate: supporters said it would improve accessibility for parents and that small businesses were exempted or given flexibility, while opponents argued it was an unfunded mandate that would burden small businesses, raise installation and liability costs, and create safety and maintenance concerns. The bill ultimately passed 35-28 with two excused. The chamber also passed Senate Bill 136, requiring reporting of missing livestock to the Department of Agriculture, by a vote of 63-0 with two excused, and House Bill 1287, continuing certain Division of Real Estate regulatory functions under the sunset process, by a vote of 49-14 with two excused. Senate Bill 43 was laid over until Monday. At the end of the excerpt, the House began receiving committee reports from Appropriations, listing several bills recommended for referral onward.

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• If too much gets moved, then the amount that is unneeded would lapse at the end of the fiscal year.
• I believe that this session, this past session, we raised that amount.
• But obviously, the amount is still very low.
• Our training program does require an extensive amount of time.
• I think it was about 8.9, if I'm right, on the amount.

Keywords: 962, all

Summary: The Finance Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its May 14, 2026 meeting and then considered four fiscal transfers. FAC 2026-9 for the Office of the State Controller transferred $4.345 million among fringe benefit accounts in the General Fund and Special Transportation Fund. Members questioned several employee benefit accounts, including active and retiree health care, Social Security, higher education alternative retirement, and OPEB; agency staff explained the transfers were based on updated year-end projections, with some accounts showing surpluses and others needing additional funds. The item was approved, with two no votes noted. FAC 2026-10 for the Military Department transferred $150,000 from the Honor Guards account to personal services and Governor’s Guard accounts to cover operational needs, and it was approved without opposition. FAC 2026-11 for the Department of Social Services transferred $3.3 million among accounts. Most of the discussion focused on a surplus in the substance use disorder waiver/reinvestment account, lower-than-expected TANF/TFA caseloads, federal family planning backfill requirements, and staffing challenges in eligibility operations. DSS said some funds remained unused because a residential care vendor did not enter into a contract, some reserves were intended for future multi-year investments, and eligibility staff require 12 to 18 months of training; the item was approved. FAC 2026-12 for the Department of Children and Families transferred $3.05 million among accounts for year-end operational needs. Members asked about closures of day treatment and community-based prevention programs, and DCF said children were transitioned to other providers without service interruption, with closures driven by provider decisions and financial viability. DCF also explained that some prior funding had been used as gap funding and that ongoing support had been built into the budget. The committee approved the transfer and then adjourned.

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• "For intent to distribute, so it's kind of a catch-22 in that sense.
• Corrections: Scans that mail, photocopies it, and then sends it to the facilities for staff to distribute
• to clarify, Commissioner Snell, I understand that Narcan is available in your facilities, no set amount
• I guess I'm kind of curious as to how much is a good amount to have and if you've looked into that and
• I guess I'm kind of curious as to how much is a good amount to have and if you've looked into that and

Keywords: 1183, house

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• But in the end, we are spending on entitlements, dedicated spending, and required spending in amounts
• I don't recall what that amount is; we'll ask the Comptroller.
• So I don't have an exact dollar amount. Or a minimum even? No, ma'am. Thank you.
• I understand you can't give us an exact amount. I wouldn't think the entire state treasury.
• We continue making cryptocurrency, up to a certain amount, in Bitcoin that is, I should say.

Bills: SB 21, SB21, SB72, SB140, SB262, SB370, SB372, SB495, SB627, SB703, SB764, SB842

Keywords: emergency alerts, weather alerts, public safety, local government, municipality, county, website posting, online notice, emergency management, disaster preparedness, evacuation, National Weather Service, NOAA, Texas Division of Emergency Management, TDEM, localized alerts, hazard warnings, severe weather, watch warning advisory, public information

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• I have a map that I will distribute. We also have it on the screen; I'll show you in a second.
• <00:37:16.280> we I have a map that will distribute we I have a map that will distribute we
• the map that's okay if if um distribute the map that's okay if if um if<00:43:04.520> the<00:
• There's no doubt that we're going to have to put in a significant amount of horizontal infrastructure
• horizontal infrastructure amount of horizontal infrastructure there's<01:51:46.719> other<01:

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint hearing of the Water and Land, Hawaiian Affairs, and Housing committees on January 29, 2025 focused on SB 534, with the chairs outlining hearing procedures, public testimony limits, and plans to allow extended presentations from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) and the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) before moving to other testifiers. The hearing was presented as a public, transparent discussion of OHA’s plans for Kakaʻako Makai, with committee members noting that decision-making would follow if time permitted. OHA testified in strong support of SB 534. The chair of OHA’s Board of Trustees said the bill was a novel proposal for the legislature and emphasized that OHA was bringing together a broad coalition of partners and stakeholders, including representatives from construction, hospitality, education, law enforcement, civil service, and schools, as well as longtime community advocates who have opposed development in Kakaʻako Makai. OHA’s presentation reviewed the history of the area, the creation and role of HCDA, prior master plans, the 2012 land conveyance to OHA, and the argument that OHA has not been able to realize the full economic value of the lands because desired entitlements were not secured. OHA linked the bill to its constitutional mission to improve conditions for Native Hawaiians and argued that the state’s housing crisis makes additional development, including residential use, especially important. A major theme of the testimony was housing. OHA argued that Hawaiʻi faces severe affordability pressures, out-migration, and workforce shortages, and said that residential development in Kakaʻako Makai would help address those needs while also supporting the value of the trust lands. The presentation described HCDA’s authority over zoning and development in Kakaʻako, the existing reserved housing requirements, and the need for a master plan that could move forward if SB 534 becomes law. No votes or final committee action were taken in the portion of the hearing provided; the discussion remained in the presentation and testimony phase.

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• officials can then act quickly to share that<00:37:33.839> information<00:37:34.720> distribute
• distribute Nock Zone alert<00:37:36.160> law<00:37:36.359> enforcement<00:37:37.160>
• Then in 2012 in Nville, superintendent or someone I remember got like a 20, at least a fair amount of
• of money and are doing a lot of things and intertwining with our lives. like a 20 at least a fair amount
• of a a like a 20 at least a fair amount of a a payout<00:56:33.880> as<00:56:34.039> part<

Bills: HF1379, HF1596, HF2260, HF1429

Keywords: nonopioid directive, opioid refusal, opioid-free care, pain management, health care directive, advance directive, patient autonomy, informed consent, substance use disorder, opioid epidemic, prescriber immunity, provider liability, emergency medical services, EMS, health record, Minnesota Department of Health, health care agent, medical power of attorney, Metropolitan Council, Minnesota government data practices

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• Can you explain why we're seeing that larger amount of fraud in the 30s versus the 60s and 50s?
• Although no amount of money can ever make up for death and devastation these companies have caused, it
• c><00:19:05.039> of<00:19:05.200> money<00:19:05.440> can loaded although no amount
• of money can loaded although no amount of money can ever<00:19:05.960> make<00:19:06.159>
• We have staff at the AG's office who will distribute restitution, and we have a group of— I mean, it

Keywords: 1183, house

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• distributed differently?
• I just want the names, but my neighbor wants the amount, so. the amounts for each district or just the
• Because it's all relative to the amount of employees that you have and the amount of issues.
• When you add to that the amount of borrowing that goes into going to college, The amount of borrowing
• And so that goes from a lower dollar amount up to a higher dollar amount.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• distributed to help support organizations<00:20:15.680> across<00:20:16.080> the<00:20
• So, staff really jumped through hoops and made that happen in a short amount of time.
• <01:18:27.920> that um deferred maintenance um amount that um deferred maintenance um amount
• Well, committee, this was intended to give you a vast amount of information to go home and share with
• of information to go home and amount of information to go home and share<01:19:49.240> with<01

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call: 00:01:12 America 250KY: Impact and Legacy: 00:03:15 America 250 Events in Lexington: 01:02:13, 958, all

Summary: The committee met for an interim update from the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, with presentations from the Kentucky Historical Society and the Kentucky Arts Council. Secretary Lindy Casebier reported that Kentucky tourism has posted record growth for four straight years, with $14.6 billion in economic impact, 97,000 tourism-related jobs, and 81 million travelers spending more than $10.4 billion in 2025. He said the Historical Society and Arts Council help create visitor experiences that support those tourism gains. The Kentucky Historical Society focused on America 250, the state’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Staff described a community-driven approach built around themes such as “Revolutionary Experiment,” “We the People,” “Power of Place,” “Crossroads in Kentucky,” and “Doing History,” organized under heritage tourism, education, signature events, and legacy projects. They said the effort has included Liberty Tree plantings in nearly every county, partnerships with local organizations and KET, grants to cabinet agencies and historic sites, and preservation projects in 19 counties. They highlighted Harrodsburg 250 as an early kickoff, along with grant-supported events, exhibits, and educational programs across the state. The Historical Society also described public engagement events tied to the commemoration, including Two Lights for Tomorrow, a food drive in Franklin County, a July 8 historic reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Old State Capitol, and planned participation at the Kentucky State Fair. They said the General Assembly’s support enabled a grant program that has funded 250 events and programs in 43 counties, totaling more than $720,000, and that the work is intended to build a lasting legacy beyond 2026. The Kentucky Arts Council said it received America 250 grant funds to support artists, arts organizations, communities, and nonprofits for public art, artwork creation, and related programs. The council reported 55 funded projects and $466,000 awarded statewide, with examples including a Burkesville summer arts and history camp and a Fayette County community singing project. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the meeting.