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• Within the first year of the program, Minnesota farmers were over 99% compliant with the new law.
• Within the first year of the program, Minnesota farmers were over 99% compliant with the new law.
• was initiated the when this program was initiated the state<00:07:53.879> did<00:07:54.039>
• <00:52:28.040> including help conservation programs including help conservation programs including
• payment the student loan assistance payment the student loan educational<01:02:49.920> assistance

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• program.
• of many other entitlement programs of many other entitlement programs outside<00:36:04.960> Medicaid
• <00:36:20.880> uh make changes to entitlement programs uh make changes to entitlement programs
• ...so we're paying to medical assistance people.
• and entitlement programs.

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• CDFIs won't be applying for the loan programs, but they likely will be applying for the technical assistance
• an example I would say in most programs an example I would say in most programs there<00:24:37.760
• region and and really build a program region and and really build a program right<01:14:40.760><
• <01:20:09.000> is program and this Pathways program is program and this Pathways program is
• Our programs are life changing. Our programs are life changing.

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• How do they come to the program?
• How do they come to the program?
• Yes, it's based on historical and it's based on the program needs and the program evaluation.
• Assistant Director. Assistant Director.
• going to have to sustain the program. going to have to sustain the program.

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

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• when program integrity violations occur. programs with recent advancements in programs with recent advancements
• <00:20:27.679> when<00:20:27.880> program actors from public programs when program
• <00:20:39.600> program<00:20:40.000> or for the child care assistance program or for
• the child care assistance program or CCAP<00:20:41.480> the<00:20:41.600> current<00:20
• I'm noticing your comment earlier about federal programs and state programs.

Bills: HF1470, HF1310, HF1837

Keywords: opioids, substance use, addiction recovery, mental health, state cabinet, HF1310, Office of Cannabis Management, cannabis, marijuana, tribal consultation, government-to-government relationship, Minnesota tribes, Tribal governments, state government, consultation, rulemaking, Indian affairs, cannabis regulation, tribal sovereignty, state-tribal relations

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• , what we call Medicaid in Minnesota, and child care assistance programs; prohibition on duplicative
• <00:08:01.360> programs,<00:08:02.800> prohibition<00:08:03.440> on care assistance
• programs, prohibition on care assistance programs, prohibition on duplicative<00:08:04.400> billing
• licensed programs. licensed programs.
• <01:30:56.880> issues same programs and the pro program issues same programs and the pro program

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• program.
• attorney work and some legal assistant attorney work and some legal assistant work work work uh<
• program integrity. program integrity.
• the program.
• supports loan program. supports loan program.

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• program.
• For Thailand, for Michael, and 42 million Americans, food assistance programs like SNAP is so critical
• assistance program that we call SNAP. assistance program that we call SNAP.
• <00:09:56.080> programs<00:09:57.040> like assistance programs like assistance programs
• the programs.

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• <01:17:45.040> A the FA program is in that program. A the FA program is in that program.
• This program.
• already in the program.
• a program program expanding a program significantly significantly significantly um<01:49:42.000>
• Um that's a flaw in the program. program. program.

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Summary: The Education Funding Committee met in executive session on a bill concerning school meal access and reimbursement. The bill would address local school districts’ responsibility to provide meals during school hours, reimburse schools for meals served at no cost, and make an appropriation. The committee first moved to retain the bill, with supporters saying it was complex, had uncertain fiscal impacts, and should be considered alongside other related meals bills. Opponents argued the committee already had enough information, that the bill served a small number of students at relatively low cost, and that delaying action would harm children who need food to learn. The committee also heard from Tim Roar, a Keene school business administrator and co-designer of the bill, who explained that the proposal was intended to be an opt-in program for districts, with rulemaking to set participation requirements. He said the bill was meant to target aid to students between 175% and 200% of poverty, reduce bad meal debt, and avoid spending taxpayer money on families who could afford to pay. He estimated the state cost at about $250,000 in year one, with local taxpayer costs around $8,500 for Keene, and said some districts already have systems for online applications while others do not. Committee members questioned him about meal debt, online application software costs, and how districts handle students who reach debt limits. Roar said districts still feed students who are hungry, but use other resources and family outreach when meal debt is capped, and he argued that parents should be responsible for providing lunch when they can afford it. Other members pushed back, saying they had seen students go hungry and that teachers sometimes pay for lunches themselves. One member noted the bill would increase eligibility, make it easier to apply, strengthen personal responsibility, and was not a mandate. The discussion ended without a recorded final vote in the excerpt, though the retain motion remained the central action under debate.

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• Program. and our Infill and Infrastructure Grant Program.
• I know you're both very familiar with our program. programs.
• The federal program has two sides, the 9% program, the 4% program, the 9% program has always been an
• or the interaction between the state tax credit program and the federal program.
• fees from the program.

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• , full funding for Round 7 and 8 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program to sustain
• in particular and the homelessness programs.
• We have requested that GoBiz be funded at $26 million in the SIP and TAP programs.
• So those are loan assistance and technical assistance programs.
• The Small Business Technical Assistance Program and Capital Infusion Program provide meaningful and impactful

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Summary: The Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee 4 met to consider a large block of budget items as part of the Senate Democrats’ budget package. The chair highlighted major budget themes including investments in affordable housing and homelessness programs, full funding for Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program rounds 7 and 8, support for economic development through the CalCompetes tax credit, consumer protection and financial regulation funding, and technology, resilience, and data security programs. Members also noted the broader budget process and the extensive number of hearings and public comments received. During member comments, Senator Smallwood-Quarris raised concerns that the committee had not received all requested information from departments and said that was unacceptable, while also urging more investment in Expo Park ahead of the Olympics and in arts and cultural programs. Senator Cowan praised the transparency of the Senate budget plan, the work of staff and agencies, and the committee’s oversight role. Public testimony included support from the California State Association of Counties for fully funding HAP at $1 billion and meeting a September 1 distribution goal, and from the Small Business Development Centers for $26 million in GoBiz funding for SIP and TAP loan and technical assistance programs. The committee then voted on items in blocks. Most items were approved unanimously, while one larger block passed 3-1 with Senator Nilo voting no and another block passed 3-0 with Senator Nilo not voting. Items 20 and 42 were also approved 3-0 with Senator Nilo not voting. After concluding public comment and votes, the subcommittee adjourned.

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• Prescription Assistance Program, the Kentucky Asthma Management Program, the COPD program, Education
• The license is discontinued or disqualified from a child care assistance program or another program due
• The license is discontinued or disqualified from a child care assistance program or another program due
• . program. program.
• There are two programs that assistance.

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Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first heard brief presentations on Kentucky’s 2025 Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant and Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant. Department for Public Health staff explained that the preventive health block grant provides about $2.3 million annually and supports programs such as accreditation and performance improvement, local health department grants, community health workers, prescription assistance, asthma and COPD programs, workforce development, and a sexual assault programs set-aside. They said the Title V block grant provides about $11.7 million, with 35% directed to children and youth with special health care needs and 65% to maternal and child health populations, largely through local health departments and a five-year needs assessment process. After no questions, a motion was made and seconded to approve both block grants. The roll call vote passed 19-0, and the two block grants were approved. The committee then approved the minutes from the prior meeting. The next item was a discussion of the child waiver created in House Bill 6. Committee members raised concerns that the proposed 1915(c) waiver did not match the legislature’s intent, which they said was to move children from the Michelle P. waiver to free slots for adults. Cabinet officials from DCBS, behavioral health, and Medicaid described the proposed “Community Health for Improved Lives and Development” waiver as a targeted home- and community-based program for children under 21 with severe behavioral health or developmental needs, including those stepping down from inpatient or residential care or at risk of out-of-home placement. They said the waiver is designed for about 100 slots, uses a standardized needs-based assessment, and includes case management, community living supports, home modifications, respite, supervised residential care, and clinical therapeutic services. Officials said the public comment period ended July 15, responses are being compiled for August submission to CMS, and the waiver is part of the broader Families First initiative.

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• With the assistance of these programs, we recently saw Ellis Park in Henderson award a record $18.7 million
• With it with the assistance of<00:19:55.760> these<00:19:56.080> programs,<00:19:56.640
• <00:20:44.000> funds revenue went to our Ecoin program funds revenue went to our Ecoin program
• From record-breaking wagers programs.
• Uh, and if you work those two programs Uh, and if you work those two programs together,<01:12:11.840>

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Summary: The committee approved the minutes from its August 21 meeting and then received an update from Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation leadership on implementation of Senate Bill 299 and House Bill 566. Jamie Eids and staff described the agency’s new structure after charitable gaming was brought under the corporation, including new divisions, staffing, banking, payroll, insurance, procurement, and reporting systems. They also unveiled the corporation’s new logo and tagline, and said the transition had been designed to avoid interruption for charities, licensees, and racing operations. A major focus was the fee structure required by House Bill 566. Eids outlined current licensing fees across racing, sports wagering, and charitable gaming, compared Kentucky’s fees with other states, and recommended keeping the status quo for one more year because the agency has only recently brought all three components fully in-house. Members asked about whether charitable gaming had harmed veterans’ groups or other nonprofits, whether any revenue should be transferred back to the state, and whether the charitable gaming licenses cover one-off raffles as well as standing operations. Eids said she had not heard complaints, said the licenses include all such activity with some exemptions, and agreed to look at the question of future transfers. The committee then heard from Melissa Combs Wright on pari-mutuel wagering and Hannah Sims on sports wagering. They reported continued growth in historical horse racing, more than $11 billion in total pari-mutuel wagering in fiscal year 2025, over $10.5 billion in HHR wagers, and about $161 million in pari-mutuel tax revenue, with most of that supporting the general fund and horse-breeding development funds. They also said sports wagering has generated nearly $5 billion in wagers since launch, $73 million for the public pension fund, and more than $2 million for problem gambling services, while expanding to 13 retail locations and 92 additional sports events. Members raised concerns about players being cut off after winning, the lack of local government revenue sharing from gaming facilities, and the growth of computer-assisted wagering; the witnesses said they were reviewing CAWs and that Kentucky does not license poker rooms through the corporation.

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• accurate knowledge of dhs's program accurate knowledge of dhs's program Integrity<00:09:14.120><
• program, or CCAP.
• and program integrity package.
• go on the same programs.
• I'm noticing, you know, there was a comment earlier about federal programs and state programs.

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• During the pandemic, the federally funded low-income household water assistance program helped over 85,000
• Water Assistance Program, providing the needed relief for Californians struggling to afford their water
• The California low-income household water assistance program, or CA LIWOP, is a targeted measure that
• The Department of Community Services administers several low-income energy needs assistance programs
• of water, as well as the expiration of the COVID-era assistance programs that many of which Andrea just

Summary: The committee heard a series of environmental safety and toxic materials measures, with several bills moving forward on unanimous or near-unanimous votes to Appropriations. Early in the meeting, the consent calendar was approved, including AB 372, AB 455, AB 1096, AB 1102, and AB 754. AB 362 by Assembly Member Ramos, which would recognize tribal beneficial uses of water and strengthen consultation and protection for tribal water uses, drew strong support from tribes and environmental groups. Water agencies and local government representatives opposed unless amended, raising concerns about CEQA requirements, co-management language, and conflicts with existing water law. The bill advanced to Appropriations, with some members voting aye and others not voting or absent. AB 728 by Assembly Member Lee would require age verification for the sale of certain anti-aging skin care products to minors. The author and a youth witness described social media-driven use of adult skin products by children and alleged skin damage, while supporters argued age checks are a reasonable consumer protection. Dermatologists and retailers opposed the bill, saying it could restrict legitimate acne and other medical uses of over-the-counter products, create compliance problems, and lacked a clear scientific basis. The committee discussed possible ambiguity in the bill’s definition of anti-aging products, but the measure still passed to Appropriations. AB 532 on low-income water rate assistance, AB 773 on copper-based anti-fouling paint, AB 998 on household hazardous waste disposal of vape pens, AB 1031 on geothermal hazardous waste fees, and AB 864 on solar panel hazardous waste and recycling all received strong support and advanced to Appropriations. Supporters for AB 532 emphasized water affordability and local program authority; AB 773 supporters said conflicting state water and pesticide rules are creating confusion for harbors and cities; AB 998 was presented as a practical way to let schools and local facilities dispose of confiscated vape devices safely; AB 1031 was framed as reducing DTSC fee burdens on geothermal development in Imperial County; and AB 864 would ease recycling and reuse of end-of-life solar panels. The committee also began hearing AB 1264 on ultra-processed foods in school meals, with the author and supporters arguing it would phase out the most harmful ultra-processed foods from school meals by 2032, but the transcript cuts off before the full discussion and any action on that bill.

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• Bridge Program. $1.4 million for the VPK program, $4.1 million for the VPK Summer Bridge Program, $3.3
• , and $38 million to address caseload growth in the Guardian Assistance Program.
• Instagram. $38 million to address caseload growth in the Guardian Assistance Program, the extended foster
• program, and $182.6 million for the SHIP program.
• grant program.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several gallery introductions before taking up Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 168, the Tristan Murphy Act, on mental health. Senator Bradley explained that the bill is intended to divert clinically appropriate defendants with mental illness from jail to treatment, create pretrial mental health diversion programs, expand grant uses for mental health and substance abuse reinvestment, require evaluations and treatment follow-up in certain probation and prison settings, add Hillsborough County to a forensic hospital diversion pilot, and establish a Florida Behavioral Health Data Repository. Senators from both parties spoke in support, emphasizing treatment over incarceration, public safety, and the Murphy family’s role in the bill. The Senate passed the bill 37-0 and then recorded 37 co-sponsors. The chamber then moved into presentations on SB 2500, the 2025-26 General Appropriations Act. Chair Hooper said the Senate budget totals $117.4 billion, reduces overall spending from the prior year, maintains reserves, keeps employee health contributions level, and includes major investments in water quality, transportation, education infrastructure, and nearly $1 billion in education capital outlay. Committee chairs outlined their portions of the budget, including increased funding for K-12 schools and scholarships, higher education workforce programs, Medicaid and health services, corrections and courts, transportation and housing, and environmental restoration such as Everglades and water quality projects. Members then asked extensive questions, especially about education funding, school choice, AP/IB and accelerated programs, the Family Empowerment Scholarship, and the FEFP calculations. Senator Burgess repeatedly explained that scholarship funding is being moved “below the line” to improve tracking and that the Senate position is to preserve funding while giving districts more flexibility. Senators also questioned the APD wait list for disability services, opioid settlement spending, arts funding, the My Safe Florida Home condo pilot, and proposed IT and agency restructuring. Several chairs said some issues would be resolved in conference, and no final vote on the budget was taken in the portion provided.

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• I think that medication-assisted treatment has a real place.
• if it causes a fundamental alteration to the nature of the program.
• . program, and I see how it works in Miami-Dade County, a program called ADAPT.
• HB 683 modernizes the physician assistant practice to improve access to care across Florida.
• This is a bill related to assisted living facilities. It does four simple things.

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• language in other MnDOT run programs. language in other MnDOT run programs.
• <00:22:56.400> Program Port Development Assistance Program Port Development Assistance Program
• seeking federal grant assistance. seeking federal grant assistance.
• <00:36:14.600> Program<00:36:15.160> either Development Assistance Program either Development
• Assistance Program either entirely. entirely. entirely.

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• Family Pact, Cancer Detection Program, Every Woman Counts, the Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program
• The program rules were changed, which devastated the entire program system.
• comply or even want to be in the program.
• wrong in relation to the program.
• We also assisted them in gaining access to care through these programs, which helped 200 individuals

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• Since 2019, the program has assisted 221 companies with hiring and training for individuals.
• On that industry and also to build out a loan program for grants and technical assistance.
• Or maybe not buy the foods, but fund those programs or somehow assist in those programs?
• program, and labor relations program.
• The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Career Link Program is also an area that came under