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• Scholarships the school does to get kids in that school—we're trying to grow in our area, we're trying
• Finally, the bill modifies eligibility for the out-of-school grant program and continues other baseline
• House Bill 4163 establishes the school safety threat identification pilot program in ADE.
• program.
• The school district must install a biometric identification system in each school building that, among

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• in the program, and then the freshmen who want to get into that slot from the schools is actually paying
• They're going to learn best when they have a full belly from a nutritious and healthy school lunch.
• They're going to learn best when they have a full belly from a nutritious and healthy school lunch.
• They're going to learn best when they have a full belly from a nutritious and healthy school lunch.
• This is a program that's been vetted by state after state, and public schools are still standing in all

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• School program, and that is a substantial amount of revenue.
• program related to the school safety allotment.
• in the foundation school program.
• We provide academic programs, both high school diploma and high school equivalency, as well as career
• the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs.

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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• HB 2575, school plan and ESA assessments. HB 2580, ESA micro schools.
• safety program; HB 2833, mandatory reporting; HB 2840, schools nutrition education; HB 2841, property
• district schools, public charter schools, private schools, ESAs, homeschools, and the like.
• choice programs, including charter schools and education savings accounts, has found positive... ...
• programs, including charter schools and education savings accounts, has found positive effects on student

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer by Deacon Ernie Gonzalez, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of Dr. Pamela Murphy as Doctor of the Day. Members also introduced guests, including local officials, Arizona Game and Fish commissioners, and advocates from the Alzheimer’s Association. A proclamation was read designating January 26, 2026, as Arizona Aviation Day, highlighting the industry’s economic impact and the role of airports, aerospace, and aviation-related jobs in the state. The clerk then recorded a large number of bills and resolutions for first and second reading, covering water and energy policy, education savings accounts and school choice, elections and campaign finance, veterans issues, public safety, housing, health care, immigration-related matters, and land and natural resources. Representative Gress also read a resolution recognizing National School Choice Week and praising Arizona’s school choice programs, including charter schools and empowerment scholarship accounts. A lengthy portion of the meeting consisted of members’ personal privilege remarks responding to violence and immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota and Arizona. Many members condemned ICE tactics, described fear and harm in immigrant communities, and called for constitutional rights, due process, and accountability; several requested or observed a moment of silence. No substantive floor votes on legislation were taken during the transcript beyond the motion to adjourn, which passed, and the House adjourned until 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

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• I speak on both the NSECD program and LA Gator program, as the NSECD program provides the base for school
• schools, Gator schools had fewer programs but higher participation.
• offered a median of 10 athletic programs compared to 72 programs in public schools.
• Gator schools had fewer programs, but higher participation.
• After-school programs, the list goes on and on.

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• We have our ongoing Massachusetts 250 Lunch and Learn program, which has a different speaker every other
• So that's really the objective of that program. We have a few things that the...
• So there are a few programs that we'd like to get the commission on board with.
• It's created this program for July 5, 2026, called the National American Potluck.
• Anyway, that's one program.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Commission on the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution met at Mass MoCA in North Adams, with members attending both in person and virtually. The meeting opened with a moment of remembrance for Senator Edward Kennedy, followed by roll call and informal approval to proceed. Co-chairs and members thanked the hosts and noted the importance of engaging western Massachusetts communities in the 250th planning. The Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism gave an update on the Massachusetts 250 campaign, including a website listing more than 500 events and 250 attractions, an ongoing virtual Lunch and Learn series, and the Museums 250 program. The presenter also outlined several America 250 ideas for commission consideration: a nationwide-style community potluck on July 5, 2026; a coordinated reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8, 2026; and possible state or national time capsule participation. Members expressed interest, especially in a Massachusetts-specific time capsule, and agreed to circulate the ideas for broader brainstorming. Revolution 250 and Jonathan Lane reported on recent and upcoming commemorations, including follow-up from the Bunker Hill event, a planned 251st Battle of Gloucester event, and extensive planning for Knox Trail activities in January 2026. He highlighted meetings with Berkshire communities along the route, the need for a Knox marker in Sandisfield, and efforts to recognize and preserve a historic stretch of the Knox Road. He also noted proposed Declaration of Independence readings in several communities and a July 18, 2026 Watertown commemoration of the first treaty between Massachusetts and Indigenous peoples of Maine and Nova Scotia. Dusty Meadows of Conventures then presented logistics for the Knox Trail commemoration, including branding, horse arrangements, route planning, plaque concepts, and budget needs. Members raised questions about the Cambridge/West Cambridge portion of the route and Arlington’s historical connection to that name; the presenters agreed to follow up and correct materials. The meeting ended informally after no further business was raised.

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• So you've got, yep, adequacy grants to school districts, charter schools, EFAs, EFA phase-out grants,
• the local school the local school districts<00:50:40.079> I<00:50:40.160> am<00:50
• fund which are you know charter schools fund which are you know charter schools and<00:50:53.880
• districts Charter Charter Schools efas districts Charter Charter Schools efas EFA<00:55:37.720><
• He said they analyzed take-up rates for public school students and private school students, used 400

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard Representative Sweeney present and defend the budget amendment legalizing video lottery terminals (VLTs) and setting a 30% tax rate, with 65% of the tax going to the state and 35% to charities. He argued the lower rate was needed to encourage operators of historic horse racing (HHR) machines to convert to VLTs, saying the higher 45% rate would discourage adoption. He walked through revenue projections for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, estimating significant increases in state and charity revenue as machines transition over time, and said the amendment was designed to expand charitable gaming revenue overall. Several members questioned the assumptions behind his projections and the basis for his analysis, including why his independent research differed from the governor’s and Lottery Commission’s estimates. Sweeney said his figures were based on research into other states and conversations over many years, and he maintained that a 45% tax would likely result in no VLT adoption. Members also debated whether the transition costs for operators would be quickly recouped and whether the state’s share should be larger. One member emphasized that the committee was effectively choosing between a lower operator share and a higher state share, while Sweeney argued the 30% structure would produce revenue for everyone. The committee then moved to other revenue items on the tracking sheet. It voted 7-0 to accept the Lottery Commission’s revised base revenue estimates. Members also discussed an amendment to repeal the local option requirement for Kino games, which would expand Kino availability and was estimated to generate additional lottery profit in fiscal years 2026 and 2027. That amendment drew opposition from members who said local control was an important part of the original Kino policy and that removing it would override municipal decisions. The committee also noted that the VLT/HHR revenue item had already been adopted and was being revisited only to confirm the associated revenue estimates.

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• IN THEORY ALREADY ADVANTAGE OF THE PROGRAM AND WHATNOT IS IN THEORY HAVE A LARGER PROGRAM IN FLORIDA
• ONE OTHER THING IS I JUST WANT TO ADDRESS THE PILOT PROGRAM, THE MANAGED-CARE PILOT PROGRAM AND I WOULD
• HE'S IN SCHOOL.
• THE I CONNECT PROGRAM.
• TANT TALK ABOUT SCHOOLS.

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• out though by thanking you for your prescient scheduling abilities that allows me to be here over lunch
• at or your diner down the street where you're going to get your lunch and then not make sure no one
• break from my treeand is still lunch break from my treeand is still part<00:20:21.280> of<00:
• at or your your uh you're having lunch at or your your uh um<00:20:40.320> diner<00:20:40.720
• and then not going to get your lunch and then not make<00:20:45.039> sure<00:20:45.200> no

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• the school does to get kids in that school.
• Finally, the bill modifies eligibility for the out-of-school grant program and continues other baseline
• House Bill 4163 establishes the school safety threat identification pilot program in ADE and instructs
• ADE to select a school district meeting prescribed criteria to participate in the pilot program.
• The school district must install a biometric identification system in each school building that, among

Summary: The meeting covered a series of fiscal year 2027 budget and budget-related bills, beginning with the general appropriations and tax package. Staff and the chair highlighted a budget built around about $1.4 billion in tax cuts, a one-time 2.5% agency reduction, major funding for state employee health insurance, corrections, flood and wildfire relief, and other supplemental appropriations. The chair repeatedly urged support for the package, emphasizing the size of the tax cut and noting that the committee’s joint vote had only three no votes out of 28 members. Members then reviewed several smaller budget implementation bills affecting racing and gambling, capital outlay, commerce and defense innovation, corrections, environment and water policy, higher education, human services, K-12 education, county finance, tax administration, state data governance, and state office rent rates. Key provisions included extending or modifying funds and fee structures, transferring surplus or unneeded monies, creating or revising oversight boards and pilot programs, increasing K-12 funding by 2% for inflation, adjusting university retention limits, expanding SNAP and housing-related requirements, and changing tax conformity and credits. Several members asked clarifying questions about specific items such as electric vehicle charging funds, mobile home relocation payments, university funding, and the new health insurance oversight board. The chair also explained the tax bill’s major changes, including conformity to federal tax law, a larger dependent tax credit, changes to deductions, repeal of certain tax credits, veteran property tax relief, limits on data center tax incentives, and provisions affecting manufacturing infrastructure and unemployment insurance administration. The committee discussed the Budget Stabilization Fund, debt repayment, and education rollover balances, with the chair arguing for using surpluses to pay down debt. The final item discussed was a behavioral health bill creating a home and community-based services program for adults determined to be seriously mentally ill, with a stated FY 2027 total fund appropriation of $7.8 million contingent on federal approval and matching funds. The meeting ended with a reminder that floor action would begin the next day at 10 a.m.

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• And really, this would require school districts to notify an entire school community whenever a book
• ...around school material that's in schools, right, in the hands of professionals.
• If the school year maybe it's coming to an end, the school committee or those powers that be may say,
• It's half the school year.
• within the school.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate resumed debate on Senate No. 2696, An Act Regarding Free Expression, a bill addressing challenges to books and other library materials in school and public libraries. Senators supporting the bill argued it protects free expression and gives students, parents, guardians, and others a court path to challenge removals, while opponents raised concerns about parental rights, school control, and the scope and timing of the review process. Several speakers also emphasized the broader context of book bans and the impact on authors, librarians, and students. A number of amendments were considered. Amendment 4, offered by Senator Creem, was adopted and extended standing to authors and creators to challenge removals of their works, including in municipal libraries. Amendment 5, by Senator DiDomenico, was adopted and limited who may initiate challenges to those connected to the school community. Amendment 6, by Senator Comerford, was adopted to require that challenged materials be considered in their entirety. Amendment 8, by Senator Tarr, proposing parental notification of challenges, was rejected after a roll call. Subsequent Tarr amendments on parental opt-out, reporting, public process, and written policy were also rejected, while Amendment 19, requiring written reasons when librarians remove outdated or successor materials, was rejected as well. Amendment 7, a Ways and Means amendment, was adopted. The Senate then ordered the bill to a third reading and passed it to be engrossed by a roll call vote of 35 in favor and 3 against. The chamber also adopted an order to meet again the following Monday at 11:00 a.m., and then adjourned.

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• With a local school district where instead of fighting for teachers, instead of fighting for programs
• The USDA has not sufficiently funded the national school lunch program.
• a high school with a range of of technical education programs.
• And what you see is that there aren't a lot of business programs offered in high schools.
• Our Mandela Magnet School does the IB program. Thank you.

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• SINCE SHE STARTED SCHOOL THEY ALWAYS FOCUSED ON HER NEEDING TO GO TO SCHOOL FOR SOCIALIZATION AND FOR
• BY YOUR VOTE SENATE BILL 130 IS REPORTED FAVORABLY, SENATE BILL 296 ON MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL
• THIS REMOVES THE STATEWIDE MANDATE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND HIGH SCHOOLS AND RETURNS THE DECISION-MAKING
• IT IS AN ARDUOUS TASK AS A SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER TO CHANGE AND PUSH BACK SCHOOL START TIMES.
• IT AFFECTS WHEN YOU GIVE LUNCH.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• school voucher program<01:39:42.080> and<01:39:42.320> could<01:39:42.560> cost<
• voucher program that uses taxpayer dollars to fund private and religious schools, diverting millions
• It guts innovative programs in our public schools, including robotics and STEM initiatives.
• It guts innovative programs in our public schools, including robotics and STEM initiatives.
• 05:34:32.000> public<05:34:32.320> schools, programs um in our public schools, programs

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• <01:12:19.199> of They responded with a program of They responded with a program of industrial
• The schools uh state general fund etc.
• It totally funds local governments and it funds schools.
• after lunch. after lunch. like<03:29:43.359> not<03:29:44.319> realizing<03:29:44.880
• <03:35:10.000> I for lunch. We'll be back here at 1:30. I for lunch.

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• and the cities that have this program. and the cities that have this program.
• <00:31:23.919> and and giveaways into these programs and and giveaways into these programs
• Uh we did program uh standards.
• And throughout our insurance program.
• Uh one other issue we before lunch.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:00:15 Department of Insurance Update 00:01:39 Department of Financial Institutions Update 00:37:07 Insurance Industry Update 00:54:50 Credit Union Industry Update 01:10:53, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the September 16 minutes, and then received an update from Insurance Commissioner Sharon Clark and staff on the Department of Insurance. Clark reviewed department activity, including growth in premium volume and licensing, consumer complaints and recoveries, and a rise in fraud referrals. She said the department has 66 open fraud cases and described common schemes such as staged auto accidents, inflated repair or cleanup charges, and roofing scams. She also said the department’s investigators often prepare strong cases but face reluctance from local prosecutors, especially in Fayette and Jefferson counties, to pursue them. Clark reported favorable workers’ compensation news, saying rates will decrease 9.7% next year for the 20th straight year. She contrasted that with a difficult property insurance market driven by storms, reinsurance costs, inflation, labor shortages, and litigation, but said Kentucky’s market remains relatively stable, citing the Kentucky Fair Plan’s small number of policies. She then warned of significant 2026 health insurance premium increases on the exchange: 16.1% for Molina, 23% for Anthem, and 37% for WCare, after CareSource withdrew. She said the rates were reviewed by actuaries and found fair, but that the biggest pressure point is the scheduled expiration of enhanced premium tax credits, which she said could leave about 90% of exchange enrollees facing a compounded increase. Members questioned Clark about fraud prosecution, the number of people in commercial versus public coverage, and the impact of expiring subsidies. Clark said the prosecution issue is mainly with Commonwealth attorneys and that rural counties are more cooperative than urban ones. She also said the health market is individually rated and that older enrollees would be hit harder, while the loss of tax credits could push some people out of the marketplace. One member asked about the attorney general’s recent opinion on SB 188, the PBM bill; staff said attorneys were still reviewing it. Clark closed by noting that Kentucky’s fraud and towing/storage legislation has become a model for other states.

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• Uh, to participate in this program, states must first make an election to be part of the program and
• . participate in this program, states must participate in this program, states must first<00:47:53.839
• That includes public school, charter school, and private schools.
• ,<01:27:17.920> and public school, charter school, and public school, charter school, and
• private<01:27:18.560> schools.

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• Because the DEQ oversees our state SRF program.
• How our program looks at affordability.
• The Clean Water Program does not allow that.
• the drinking water program.
• through their cost share program.

Summary: The Water Topics Overview Committee met to review several interim studies and receive updates from the Department of Water Resources. The committee approved the March 26, 2026 minutes, observed a moment of silence for the late Representative Conmy, and welcomed Representative Hansen to the committee. Staff then reported that the watershed management study and the stormwater/wastewater study had both satisfied the presentation requirements in their study directives, with no further required testimony unless members wanted additional information. The department’s main presentation focused on major water projects and agency operations. Reese Haas and staff updated members on the NAWS project, the Southwest Pipeline Project, Devils Lake outlet operations, low-head dam safety work, floodplain management repository implementation, data center water use, and the 2027 Water Development Plan. Members asked detailed questions about NAWS funding sources, remaining project costs, capacity concerns for All Seasons and other users, and whether current construction is being designed for future demand. The department said NAWS remains on track for substantial completion by October, that remaining NAWS funding will come from a mix of federal, state, and local sources, and that current construction is designed for ultimate capacity while some future components will be adjusted for increased demand. A large portion of the meeting was devoted to the department’s cash management, Resources Trust Fund revenues, carryover balances, and the State Water Commission’s cost-share program. The department reported $340.6 million in carryover remaining, explained that much of it is already obligated to long-term projects, and noted that oil price forecasts and stripper-well exemptions will affect future revenues. Members raised concerns about large carryovers, affordability for local sponsors, and whether the state should continue obligating money multiple bienniums ahead. The department said it is working with the commission on a revised prioritization framework, including high/moderate/low project categories and a two-tier pre-construction/construction approach, to better manage obligations and affordability. The committee also reviewed Deloitte’s finalized studies on regional governance/finance and cost-share policy. Deloitte presented options for Southwest, NAWS, and Red River governance, with stakeholders generally favoring keeping NAWS largely as is, using the current Southwest model with improvements, and pursuing a more structured governance option for Red River. On cost share, the department said Deloitte’s recommended package would cover projected needs through the 2030s, but would require policy changes such as lower percentages for some project types, a 25% replacement-project rate with a cap, and possible bonding or delayed reimbursement strategies. No votes were taken on these policy questions, and the chair indicated the committee would continue the discussion at future basin meetings and the September Water Topics meeting.

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• trailblazing solar energy standard and community solar laws, paid family medical leave, universal school
• I was a senior in high school who was interested in campaigns and elections.
• She will eat breakfast and lunch at school, no questions asked. College will be more affordable.
• Melissa's legacy will reverberate through generations. will eat breakfast and lunch at school, will eat
• breakfast and lunch at school, no<00:40:49.839> questions<00:40:50.320> asked.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Law school, the College of Business, College of Education, and the pharmacy Program.
• Presently, Texas Southern operates a Summer of Success program to serve as a bridge from high school
• Hm Um, the, uh, real estate graduate program, is that in the Bauer School? Yes, that's.
• Uh, any other schools that have this real estate master's program.
• I am not aware of other schools that have um a master's program like that, but I could be remiss.