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• I'm here to share the impact of the Mary C.
• I'm here to share the impact of the Mary C.
• I'm here to share the impact of the Mary C.
• Well, I I share Yes. Senator Pratt.
• projects that we share with the federal government.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Would a School of Hope be able to get their proportionate share of this funding?
• in such a fashion as to being shared pro rata with FTE.
• So five charter schools would not share one slice of pie, they would share a slice of pie that is bigger
• You raise more from a mill, you get a better share. And local leverage it.
• If the millage was higher, you got more share.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I was going to say this: Thank you for sharing.
• I'm just really thankful that you shared the mistakes that you've made.
• But thank you for sharing.
• We appreciate your testimony and sharing your experiences.
• I'm going to share this story because I'm this... It touches me dearly.

Bills: HB1511, HB1831, HB1988, HB2147, HB2234

Keywords: housing, affordable housing, state regulations, zoning, local government authority, drug court, juvenile justice, diversion programs, rehabilitation, criminal justice reform, remote proceedings, depositions, virtual hearings, court technology, criminal responsibility, age of maturity, expungement, mental health services, juvenile record sealing, 1184

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• The hard answer is it's a shared responsibility. There's no profit involved.
• It’s important to share stories, especially Thank you, Ms. Griffith.
• It’s important to share stories, especially.
• And again, thank you as well for sharing your personal testimony.
• Just this week I want to share with you, Edelio's a story. She reached out to me.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Financial Services held a lengthy public hearing with testimony on a wide range of health insurance and access-to-care bills. Early testimony focused on prescription drug pricing and pharmacy reimbursement, with supporters of H. 1326 arguing that pharmacy benefit managers and MassHealth managed care arrangements reimburse independent pharmacies too little, contributing to pharmacy closures and “pharmacy deserts.” The committee also heard repeated support for H. 1151/S. 742 on cognitive rehabilitation for acquired brain injury, H. 1288/S. 716 on telehealth parity for nutrition counseling, H. 1309/S. 761 on full-spectrum pregnancy care without cost-sharing, H. 1312 on insurance coverage for doula services, H. 309 on prompt access to health care by removing deductibles for certain services, H. 809/H. 1227 on biomarker testing, H. 1162/S. 810 on reducing inequities in access to medical procedures by limiting insurer cuts tied to Modifier 25, and S. 726 on insurance coverage for mobile integrated health. Testifiers included legislators, physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, emergency and rehabilitation clinicians, and patients and family members. Supporters of the brain injury bill said cognitive rehabilitation is medically necessary, improves long-term outcomes, and can reduce institutional care and public costs; they noted the bill has been heard repeatedly and has support from the Brain Injury Commission and prior favorable committee action. Supporters of the pregnancy care and doula bills described out-of-pocket costs as a barrier to maternal health and shared personal stories of high bills and unmet support needs. Biomarker testing advocates and cancer patients said coverage gaps deny patients access to precision treatment, can lead to avoidable suffering, and should be standardized across insurers; several speakers said insurers often deny claims despite clinical benefit. Dermatology witnesses said insurers’ use of Modifier 25 cuts reimbursement for same-day evaluation and procedure visits, forcing separate appointments and increasing patient burden. Mobile integrated health supporters described home-based care as a way to reduce emergency department use and hospital readmissions, especially for patients with transportation or mobility barriers. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the hearing itself.

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• But it's on them, the information that they share.
• This was very timely and really important information to share out with folks.
• And then the second update I want to share is that we had met with Cape Youth.
• And so then maybe have a white paper that we can share with our appointing authorities.
• And they also have information and data that they can share with us.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Employment Subcommittee of the Massachusetts Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities met on May 18 and approved the prior meeting minutes. The first presentation was an update on the Massachusetts Disability Employment Tax Credit from MassAbility. The speaker explained that the credit, created in 2022, offers employers up to $5,000 in the first year and $2,000 in later years for hiring certified employees with disabilities. He described a streamlined self-attestation certification process, the online application and outreach tools, and noted that the first full tax season resulted in one company successfully claiming the credit. Members asked about how employers learn to file, available data, carry-forward rules, and whether more information from the Department of Revenue could be shared. The second presentation was from the Office of the Veteran Advocate. The speaker described the office as an independent agency created after COVID and the state veterans home tragedy to improve veteran services and investigate problems. He reviewed VA disability ratings, the fact that service-connected disability does not necessarily prevent work, and the barriers faced by veterans with less-than-honorable discharges. He also highlighted vocational rehabilitation, GI Bill and housing supports, and the office’s work on professional licensure barriers, especially for nurses and other skilled trades. Members discussed whether Massachusetts is behind other states on licensure reciprocity and the need for more openness from licensing boards; the office said it is starting with a narrow nursing-focused review and will report back on findings. In the final portion of the meeting, members discussed a lengthy policy brief from Seed and agreed it should be taken up at the August 31 meeting rather than rushed through by email. The group focused on two emerging areas of work: the benefit cliff and youth/young adult pathways into employment, including apprenticeships. Members suggested creating a clearer tool or spreadsheet to map existing resources and possibly a white paper for appointing authorities, while noting the commission’s limits on direct advocacy. The meeting ended with an invitation for members interested in the benefit cliff work or youth employment pipeline to join follow-up discussions, and the subcommittee adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• share this research. share this research.
• And three object codes relate to the district share, the employer share of payments for health-related
• is this is just the employer paid share is this is just the employer paid share and<01:07:36.120
• be or the employee share employer share be or the employee share beyond<01:20:32.280> that<01
• Um they shared how they have larger Um they shared how they have larger class<01:24:39.360> sizes<

Bills: HF3119

Keywords: teacher compensation, educational staff, unlicensed staff, minimum wage, inflation adjustment, education finance, 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Of course, that's the state share, is what you said, correct?
• <00:27:32.760> So, share is what you said, correct? So, share is what you said, correct?
• <00:47:24.320> as health such as what I just shared as health such as what I just shared as
• They have to be approved by CMS to prevent the contingent cost share.
• disproportionate share program The disproportionate share program supports<01:49:23.040> 27<01

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Friday, and I'm committed to sharing Friday, and I'm committed to sharing that<00:07:42.000>
• Um, I want to also just share real open.
• Seeing none, thank you for sharing your story.
• Seeing none, thank thank you for sharing Seeing none, thank thank you for sharing your<00:34:35.040
• <00:59:03.920> your to thank you for coming to share your to thank you for coming to share

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• with our campuses in in shared interest. with our campuses in in shared interest.
• I I did want to share some things with<01:01:09.920> you.
• <01:07:53.320> that<01:07:53.680> share<01:07:53.800> share<01:07:53.920> that
• <01:07:54.280> So share that share share that with you.
• So share that share share that with you.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Artificial Intelligence Task Force met and adopted the prior minutes before turning to AI in education. Jeff Gagne of the Southern Regional Education Board described SREB’s Commission on AI in Education, which has organized its work into committees on policy, K-12 instruction, postsecondary instruction, and skills development. He highlighted eight commission recommendations covering statewide AI networks, targeted guidance for different user groups, professional development, standards and curricula, local capacity assessments, risk management, procurement, and AI-ready workforce skills. He also emphasized that states need more specific guidance for students, teachers, faculty, administrators, and parents, and that training is essential because many educators have not been prepared to use AI in instruction. Gagne also summarized two recent SREB reports: one on AI-ready workforce skills and one on AI use in K-12 classrooms. The workforce report recommends embedding AI across standards, strengthening computer science and digital learning standards, collaborating with industry and workforce agencies, building AI competencies into training and upskilling, providing educator professional development, and monitoring readiness. He said the report identifies three skill areas: success skills, industry baseline skills, and technical skills. The classroom guidance report promotes responsible AI adoption, with four pillars focused on increasing cognitive demand, streamlining teaching and administrative work, supporting personalized learning, and developing ethical AI users. He also noted that the report includes an AI procurement tool for school districts. Members thanked Gagne for providing outside examples and resources. One member noted JCPS has an introductory AI professional development offering for educators. Gagne said Kentucky’s David Couch serves on the SREB commission and that the commission’s member list and reports are available on SREB’s website. The committee then heard from Travis Powell of the Council on Postsecondary Education, who said CPE had surveyed campuses and found that Kentucky institutions have broadly embraced AI in teaching, research, student services, and administrative operations. He said all institutions have AI-focused degrees, minors, or courses, and many are integrating AI into general education and across disciplines. Powell also said CPE is considering an AI consortium and that campuses are using AI in research partnerships and applied work, while continuing to focus on ethical and effective use.

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• individuals through care sharing individuals through care sharing technology.<00:02:26.760> We
• has created its own care sharing has created its own care sharing technology,<00:03:01.200> who
• Fitzsimmons, for sharing that.
• Fitzsimons, for sharing Thank you, Ms. Fitzsimons, for sharing um<00:22:32.840> that.
• Minnesota Food Share March campaign. Minnesota Food Share March campaign.

Bills: HF1660, HF1824, HF1926, HF1002, HF994, HF1915, HF1336

Keywords: children, youth programming, needs assessment, community engagement, state funding, education, funding, school districts, state budget, rural schools, food support, Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches, food shelves, grant funding, Minnesota FoodShare, early childhood, Head Start, education funding, developmental programs, literacy

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• Hawaii business magazine that I shared Hawaii business magazine that I shared with<01:01:32.920>
• So much to share: we have a new Office of Climate and Culture.
• about their rebate and I want to share about their rebate and I want to share some<01:28:56.880>
• It would go out in equal shares. It doesn’t matter how much you make; it is refundable.
• It would go out in equal shares. It doesn’t matter how much you make; it is refundable.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• There's no reason not to share this information and everybody else out doing it themselves.
• They came up here to share some of their information.
• It was to create some shared office space, to create some shared conference rooms, to relocate vital
• So this map shows two of the shared conference rooms that have been created.
• And so that is kind of the concept of these shared offices, shared hoteling rooms.

Summary: The Budget Section Leadership Division met with a quorum and approved the March 18 minutes before hearing a series of informational updates. The Petroleum Council reported that North Dakota oil production is expected to remain relatively flat at just under 1.2 million barrels per day, with activity shifting northward in the Bakken as technology improves and three- and four-mile laterals boost well performance. The presentation also discussed oil and gas prices, gas taxation, flaring concerns, the importance of pipelines and other linear infrastructure, and enhanced oil recovery pilot projects supported by state and federal funding. Members asked questions about gas production taxes, natural gas liquids, and the outlook for drilling rigs and future production. The Office of State Tax Commissioner then reviewed the federal “big beautiful bill” and its estimated effect on North Dakota individual and business income tax collections. Staff explained that most of the individual income tax impact comes from the permanent increase in the standard deduction, while temporary provisions such as senior deductions, tip and overtime exclusions, and auto loan interest deductions have smaller or limited-term effects. They also noted that business tax changes, especially depreciation and expensing provisions, create a larger near-term cash impact, and that some FY25 collections likely reflected one-time oil field transactions that may have inflated the baseline used in earlier estimates. OMB provided updates on major capital projects and facility funding. For Capitol grounds improvements, officials described plans for 18th-floor renovations, wayfinding upgrades, public seating, lighting, tree management, and possible restroom and lobby reconfiguration, while also noting the governor’s residence security project and the discovery of human remains on the Capitol grounds. OMB and its consultants also reported on the state facility maintenance fund, including window replacement, boiler work, roof and foundation repairs, and a new facility conditions assessment covering more state buildings. Updates were also given on the new state hospital in Jamestown, the Minot state office building, and the use of federal state fiscal recovery funds, including possible future reallocations to the Department of Corrections. Finally, Legislative Council staff summarized the interim compliance report on legislative intent and trust fund activity, highlighting the status of lines of credit, Bank of North Dakota profit transfers, the statewide litigation pool, the new Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship, corrections planning, HHS program updates, and a likely future general fund request for the unemployment insurance modernization project. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes; the meeting was primarily informational, with members asking clarifying questions throughout.

Transcript Highlights:

• “I was going to say, do you care to share that?” “Absolutely. I’m proud of that.
• Well, I don't share y'all's...
• Presumption still is that it's shared equally, correct? That is correct.
• That you, as a parent, should share custody on an equal basis.
• And that's something that this joint, this shared parenting encourages.

Summary: The Senate Judiciary A Committee met on May 5, 2026, with five members present and adopted the April 28 minutes. The committee then heard and favorably reported several measures, including HCR 31, which asks the Louisiana Law Institute to study replacing or clarifying the term “foreign” in state law; HB 263, allowing the 14th JDC magistrate judge to handle certain specialty court felony matters; HB 299, clarifying paper filing rules for jury bonds and related payment issues; HB 535, simplifying hospital-based acknowledgments of paternity by removing the two-witness requirement while keeping notarization; HB 571, codifying the 19th JDC’s complex litigation section program; and HB 538, increasing the East Baton Rouge Parish Juvenile Court fee cap from $15 to $75 to help offset court costs. The committee also reported HB 215, raising the small succession affidavit threshold from $125,000 to $200,000, and HB 226, adding a 10.1 conference requirement before requests for admissions are deemed admitted, with discussion about discovery fairness and default judgment exceptions. The committee also took up HB 324, which makes judicial stipend increases permanent and adds a 2.7% salary increase for judges effective July 1, 2027; an amendment restoring the second year of the COLA was adopted, and the bill was reported with amendments. HB 1043, raising the jurisdictional amount in Jefferson Parish first and second parish courts, was amended to increase the amount from $35,000 to $50,000 and then reported with amendments. HCR 6, directing the Law Institute to study forced heirship and disinherison issues, was amended to add reporting language and related Civil Code references and then reported with amendments. HB 1006, changing summary judgment deadlines to give opponents more time to respond, was amended and reported by a 3-2 vote after roll call. Two more substantive bills drew extended debate. HB 1239 would strengthen the presumption that parents share physical custody equally unless a court finds that arrangement infeasible or not in the child’s best interest; supporters framed it as a parental-rights measure, while an attorney in opposition warned it would increase litigation, reduce stability for children, and be used as leverage in child support disputes. Despite the opposition, the committee reported the bill favorably. HB 190, as amended, would create a duty of reasonable care for certain software/app providers toward minors and require expert testimony, while excluding manufacturers; supporters said it was aimed at protecting children from harmful platform design, but opponents argued the proposal was unnecessary because existing tort law already covers negligence and warned it could create new causes of action and uncertainty over whether software is a “product.” The committee heard testimony from the Louisiana State Law Institute, the sponsor, and outside witnesses, but the transcript ends before final action on HB 190 is shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• In Louisiana, there are institutions that are actively sharing U.S.
• I would prefer to get with you offline and share that with you.
• We're committed to work with you on this bill and meet these shared goals.
• And third, streamlining of data sharing. Again, the original LA...
• And third, streamlining of data sharing.

Bills: HR171, HCR49, HB632, HB1084, SB310, SB351, SB399

Keywords: HR171, House Resolution 171, M.J. Foster Promise Program, TOPS-Tech, TOPS Tech Award, Board of Regents, Louisiana Works, Louisiana Community and Technical College System, LCATCS, financial aid, scholarship, workforce development, career training, technical education, vocational education, postsecondary credential, associate degree, industry-based credential, high-demand jobs, high-wage occupations

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• to serve as a convener, bringing together voices from across sectors to identify barriers, issues, share
• These conversations are reflecting the strength of our collaboration and our shared commitment to using
• solutions. to identify barriers, issues, share solutions, and move forward in meaningful ways.
• Your concern is a shared concern as we move forward.
• I hope the message can be shared with the full commission once we have our report completed.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities met virtually to review and gather feedback on its annual report covering July 2024 through June 2025. The chair summarized the report’s main themes: five public meetings on employment data, benefit cliffs, developmental services priorities, health care, civil rights, and workforce stability; active work by the Disability Employment, Workforce Support, and new Long-Term Services and Supports/Health Equity subcommittees; and the second annual National Disability Employment Awareness Month celebration with more than 300 participants. Commissioners praised the report and suggested improvements, including shortening it with an appendix, adding charts/graphs, including dates and raw data alongside percentages, and producing a more visual slide deck or presentation version after submission. Commissioners also discussed the need for clearer outcome-focused goals and strategic planning, especially given limited staff capacity. The chair responded that the annual report is a statutory requirement and that a separate strategic planning effort is underway through the executive board. She said the team would continue refining the report, incorporate feedback, and prepare both a text version and a more visual hard-copy version with photos and alternative text. The report was described as due to appointing authorities by October 30, and the commission planned to continue collaborating on presentation materials. Before adjourning, members briefly discussed the 2025 Paul Spooner Generational Leadership Summit, which was described as successful but still in need of funding for future years. The chair also previewed the commission’s first community event on November 4, a hybrid community listening session and resource fair, with about 170 registered participants and roughly 35 in-person organizations. The meeting ended with a motion and second to adjourn.

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• It is an honor to stand with all of you—leaders, conservationists, advocates, and stewards—who share
• It is an honor to stand with all of you—leaders, conservationists, advocates, and stewards—who share
• It is an honor to stand with all of you—leaders, conservationists, advocates, and stewards—who share
• It is an honor to stand with all of you—leaders, conservationists, advocates, and stewards—who share
• It is an honor to stand with all of you—leaders, conservationists, advocates, and stewards—who share

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• The strength in our diversity and the kinship that we share even today.
• I would like to share a couple of his powerful words as we continue to remember him.
• Jeff shared 21 years of his life.
• Gomez, a fellow public servant who shared his passion for community service.
• David shared different political party affiliation than I did. But that really didn't matter.

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• I'm<02:11:13.760> going<02:11:13.920> to<02:11:14.000> share I'm going to share
• <04:06:34.720> today the stories that have been shared today the stories that have been shared
• to share my family's experience.
• But today, I want to share this story. But today, I want to share this story.
• Thank you for sharing bringing this.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House took up a motion to suspend the rules so House File 5140 could be recalled from committee, given second and third readings, and placed on passage. Representative Long and Representative Greenman argued the bill was an urgent, comprehensive gun violence prevention package that had already passed the Senate and should be acted on immediately in response to recent shootings, including Annunciation School, Burnsville, and Accent Signage. They said families, students, survivors, doctors, and community members had been pressing legislators to act, and Greenman described the bill as including mental health, intervention, anonymous threat reporting, bans on weapons of war, ghost guns, and binary triggers. Representative Heintzeman opposed the urgency motion and focused on specific bill language, arguing that parts of the proposal were unclear or overly broad. He questioned whether the language on protruding grips would effectively ban all handguns, whether the penalties section could turn lawful gun owners into felons for possessing multiple noncompliant items, and whether the firearms assembly language could criminalize routine cleaning and reassembly of guns. He said these issues should have been addressed in committee and argued members needed clearer answers before voting on urgency. Greenman responded that the language was intended to target additional protruding grips, not ordinary handgun grips, and said she was willing to adopt an amendment to clarify that point. On the penalties and assembly questions, she said the bill was aimed at certifying existing weapons, banning ghost guns, and preventing harm, and repeatedly urged members to vote for the urgency motion so the full bill could be considered. The exchange remained focused on the motion to suspend the rules and on the substance of the gun violence prevention package; no final vote or other action is shown in the transcript excerpt.

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• This survey asked principals to share This survey asked principals to share their<00:17:54.720><
• <00:22:50.880> is<00:22:51.000> principal briefly share is principal briefly share
• the principals, thank you for sharing the principals, thank you for sharing the<00:44:58.880>
• group that we can share with you. group that we can share with you.
• I want to share her son's experience.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And cost sharing is a barrier the bill. And cost sharing is a barrier to<00:25:22.799> care.
• want because I want low cost sharing. want because I want low cost sharing.
• So we do share Senator Mann's desired low-cost sharing for enrollees, and Senate File 1877 may help a
• 01:06:06.880> lowcost share Senator Mann's desired lowcost share Senator Mann's desired lowcost
• > Senate<01:06:09.520> file sharing for enrollies and Senate file sharing for enrollies

Keywords: 1187, senate, all