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• And so that's a new program within the career services. It's a demonstration grant.
• I had the Macy program who helped me and believed in me, and they saw a lot of potential in me.
• I work at Boston Public Schools and at Legal Sea Foods. I have two jobs currently.
• of assimilating into the program.
• , where Lynn can tell you I always serve lunch.

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Summary: The Massachusetts Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities hosted “Strength and Support,” a networking and resource-sharing event focused on employment for youth and young adults with disabilities, with ASL interpretation, CART, recording, and livestreaming provided. The panel featured self-advocates, job coaches, and employment support staff who shared personal employment stories, including internships and career services through MassAbility, community advocate work at an independent living program, advocacy and podcasting, supported employment in retail and food service, and examples of successful placements through job coaching and clubhouse programs. A major theme throughout the discussion was the barriers people with disabilities face in finding and keeping work, especially repeated rejection, lack of experience, inaccessible hiring and training processes, weak communication, and employers’ assumptions about disability. Panelists described the importance of accommodations, flexible scheduling, clear communication, patient supervision, and ongoing job retention support. Several speakers emphasized that networking and in-person connections often helped them secure interviews or jobs when online applications did not. In response to questions about making employment more inclusive and sustainable, panelists recommended person-centered support, accessible applications and onboarding, opportunities to gain experience through internships and fellowships, and stronger employer education about the value of job coaches and disabled workers. They also stressed self-advocacy, patience, and taking chances on people. The event ended with audience Q&A and closing thanks to the speakers, interpreters, tech staff, and attendees.

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• Lunch will be provided.
• Lunch will be at 10 a.m. this morning.
• Those are the two largest programs<00:07:33.199> for programs for programs for DMA.<00:07:35.280
• and services program, you'll see the first is reducing the homelessness prevention programs.
• You'll see the first is program.

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• And then I created a program called Brise, reading in schools with Esquires, while I was deprived. legal
• And then I created a program called Brise, reading in schools with Esquires, while I was deprived.
• And then I created a program called Brise, Reading in Schools with Esquires, while I was the president
• mentor program, where I volunteered as a mentor at Meadowbrook High School and mentored young high school
• mentor program, where I volunteered as a mentor at Meadowbrook High School and mentored young high school

Keywords: House Committee Room C, General Assembly Building, 976, house, all

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• program, that self-attestation doesn't work.
• That's in this program. That's in this bill.
• Again, Mr.... ...of the SNAP program and EBT cards. Again, Mr.
• And I can't say enough—the UCF program is spectacular.
• The bill creates the school board members' bill of rights to clarify individual school board members'

Summary: The Senate began with opening prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognitions, including the doctor of the day and a lighthearted “Cannoli Day” introduction. The chamber then held an extended farewell celebration for Senator Joe Gruters, with numerous senators, colleagues, and family members praising his loyalty, political skill, family focus, and service in the Legislature and Republican Party. Gruters was presented with a commemorative gift recognizing his work on a 2019 public-safety and immigration bill that prohibited sanctuary cities and required local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The Senate adopted a motion to spread Gruters’s remarks upon the journal and then recessed briefly. After recess, the Senate returned to regular business and took up third-reading bills. Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 354, relating to blue ribbon projects, was temporarily postponed. The chamber then considered Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1758, relating to public assistance, with Senator Gates explaining that it contained five reforms to the public assistance system discussed earlier in session. During debate on SB 1758, Senator Berman opposed the bill, saying he could not support it in its current form because he believed the Medicaid-related provisions would create a coverage cliff after the one-year transition period and could leave people without care while increasing costs to hospitals and taxpayers. He also said SNAP error reduction should be a priority, but argued the state should focus on fixing administrative errors and fraud rather than imposing a work requirement whose costs and effects were uncertain.

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• High School and Riverside High School. High School and Riverside High School.
• Whether it's children's programs like Sesame Street and Daniel Tiger, high school basketball tournament
• Whether it's children's programs like Sesame Street and Daniel Tiger, high school basketball tournament
• lunch programs for children, supplemental nutritional assistance for children, and now children's programming
• Adam, a student at Nazareth Area High School and an Eagle Scout, has used the program to build leadership

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 12, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• , middle schools, and even elementary schools.
• school-aged youth.
• Senate Bill 1314 would protect schools by creating healthy and safe neighborhoods around our schools.
• But yet, a school district, after that gas station is built, builds a school near it.
• Near schools. No doubt about that.

Summary: The Assembly Business and Professions Committee heard a long agenda of licensing, consumer protection, and sunset-review bills. Early items included SB 1148, which would let aspiring security guards complete all required training before a guard card is issued; SB 342, which would soften the penalty for contractors who were licensed during part of a project but had a brief lapse; and several sunset bills for boards and bureaus, including the Board of Registered Nursing (SB 1302), the Board of Naturopathic Medicine (SB 1303), the Respiratory Care Board (SB 1304), the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (SB 1363), and the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board (SB 1368). The committee also heard SB 1311, which makes various updates to DCA boards and programs, and SB 1314, which restricts new tobacco retailers from locating within 600 feet of schools or daycare centers and bans nitrous oxide sales and related paraphernalia. Testimony was generally supportive on the training, sunset, and licensing cleanup bills, though several measures drew “opposed unless amended” or neutral positions over scope and implementation details. On SB 1314, supporters including prosecutors and school administrators argued it would reduce youth exposure to tobacco, while gas station, convenience store, cigar lounge, pharmacy, and business groups raised concerns about impacts on existing businesses, transferability of tobacco licenses, and possible de facto limits on future stations; some public health groups shifted to neutral after amendments. On SB 1302, nursing groups supported the board sunset bill, while the California Medical Association objected to allowing out-of-state nurse practitioner transition-to-practice experience to count without a California attestation process. On SB 1304, health facilities and long-term care groups supported the board extension but sought broader clarification so LVNs could perform respiratory tasks consistently across settings. After quorum was finally established, the committee voted to send the consent calendar bills SB 1376, SB 1391, SB 1416, and SB 1315 to Appropriations, and then approved SB 342, SB 1148, SB 1302, SB 1303, SB 1304, SB 1311, SB 1314, SB 1363, and SB 1368, all moving forward to the Committee on Appropriations. SB 1314 passed with some no votes, while the other measures advanced with broad support. The hearing ended after additional members were added on the record and the committee adjourned.

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• It's an incredible program.
• more than a film program.
• and mass casualty programs.
• Charles Smith: Fiscal programs. Moving on to the comptroller fiscal programs.
• Let's go have lunch. Member: Oh yes, let's go have lunch.

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• , taught in New Hampshire public schools, taught in New Hampshire public schools, which<00:09:15.519
• through programs like SNAP or Medicaid. through programs like SNAP or Medicaid.
• school meals during the summer when kids aren't in school.
• program that's intended to replace um<05:17:38.000> school<05:17:38.320> meals<05:17:39.280
• kids can't access those meals in school. kids can't access those meals in school.

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• a lunch break.
• so that we can take a to break for lunch so that we can take a lunch<00:10:11.279> break.
• lunch break. lunch break. and<00:10:13.680> um<00:10:14.000> then<00:10:14.320>
• explicitly excludes school bill explicitly excludes school buildings,<00:58:24.319> town<00:58
• program and uh mandating a change in it program and uh mandating a change in it and<02:28:37.439>

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• Being in the schools, being in school districts throughout the state of California, and being on a school
• Unified School District, Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District, Newark Unified School District
• schools.
• to school.
• If, in fact, some programs were in place in school, which is the level that young people would have access

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• I am planning to help you guys get to the lunch break more than on time.
• I am planning to help you guys get to the lunch break more than on time.
• to lunch today. to lunch today. >> Don't<01:56:47.840> jinx<01:56:48.159> it.
• And we saw that people left the program.
• And we saw that people left the program.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Jobs such as instructional aides, after-school program instructors, security officers, custodians, and
• , where in the before- and after-school programs in this one school they have ten employees, only three
• They ensure school... ...are the backbone of our TK through 12 schools and community colleges.
• They ensure schools are clean, that children are fed, and get to school safely.
• I know some of their schools have, like, one custodian who covers that whole school.

Summary: The committee heard several labor and employment measures. AB 465 would require local public employers, at a union’s request, to negotiate minimum disciplinary and grievance procedures in MOUs, including progressive discipline, just-cause protections, grievance appeal rights, and paid release time for representatives. Supporters, including AFSCME and SEIU, said it would create fairer and more consistent due process protections for local government workers; opponents from county and city groups argued it would impose binding arbitration and rigid discipline rules that could undermine local flexibility and accountability. The bill passed on a 5-0 vote and was re-referred to Appropriations. AB 792 would allow court interpreter bargaining to be consolidated when multiple regions are negotiating at the same time. The author and the California Federation of Interpreters said the change would reduce repeated bargaining, improve efficiency, and help address interpreter recruitment and retention. There was no opposition, but some members questioned whether the proposal would really solve wage and staffing problems; the bill passed 5-0 and was placed on hold. AB 1309, which would improve Cal Fire firefighter compensation by tying salaries more closely to comparable local fire departments, drew strong support from firefighters and no opposition. Members praised Cal Fire’s work and the bill passed 7-0 and was held for add-ons. The committee also approved AJR 8, a resolution urging protection of Social Security and opposing federal cuts or office closures. Supporters said Social Security is essential to seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and children, and warned that reductions would increase poverty and homelessness. One member objected to naming political figures in the resolution, but the measure still passed 7-0 and was held. AB 1247, which would require contracted-out school classified workers to meet the same training and qualification standards as direct hires and address related retirement contributions, passed 5-2 despite opposition from county superintendents and school administrators who said it would add costs and limit contracting flexibility. Finally, AB 288, which would authorize PERB to act when the NLRB fails to remedy labor claims by a deadline, passed 6-0 with strong union support and no opposition.

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• For the post-secondary schools that are offering nursing programs, if there's a school issue, it goes
• that are offering nursing programs if there's a school issue it goes to the school if there's a nursing
• to the school.
• of other programs.
• That's another thing that that school can do. A private school can get credentialed.

Bills: HB2072, HB2251, HB2279, HB2308, HB2323, HB2342, HB2400, HB2408, HB2456, HB2660, HB2697, HB2868, HB2873, HB2877, HB2910, HB2946, HB2955, HB2991, HB4001, HB4010

Keywords: Cesar Chavez, public holiday, state law, holiday repeal, Arizona Revised Statutes, midwifery, medication administration, healthcare, patient safety, advisory committee, licensed midwives, river trips, liability, outfitter, Grand Canyon, negligence, risk management, contractual waiver, dental practice, business registration

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• So it's a grant program.
• school year.
• Heritage Trails Program.
• Trustee. programs.
• Let's go have lunch. I know. Yes. Let's go have lunch.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• These are national programs.
• Schools.
• level, in addition to middle school and high school.
• We have several programs at TO.
• I mentioned that one of our programs is our business assistance program, which started as a pilot last

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• Charles area and tied to school districts in some way.
• on more political polarization in our school boards.
• The school year would be getting started as the school year is starting.
• and electing representation for our schools.
• We're paying for the school districts and for the education process in our schools and for our county

Summary: The House met on the final day of session with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the prior day’s journal by a 126-0 vote. Most of the early floor time was devoted to points of personal privilege, with members and the Speaker offering extended tributes to departing colleagues, House staff, law enforcement, military service, and the work of the chamber. Several members also used the occasion to reflect on their careers, thank constituents and families, and discuss issues such as property tax reform, police service, mental health, and bipartisan cooperation. The House then took up Senate messages and committee reports, followed by several bills and resolutions. Senate Substitute for House Bill 2636, dealing with mortgage modification and related consumer protections, was adopted 142-1 and finally passed 144-1. Senate Substitute for House Bill 2397, concerning water district dissolution and related safeguards, was adopted 129-16 and finally passed 127-17. Senate Substitute No. 2 for House Bill 2576, a naming and commemorative bill adding observances and memorial highways/bridges, was adopted 136-4 and finally passed 134-6. The chamber also received Senate action on Senate Bill 1408 and Senate Joint Resolution 87, and committee reports recommended passage on several deferred measures. The House also debated Senate Joint Resolution 95, which proposed creating a constitutional Show Me Prosperity Fund as a sovereign wealth fund intended to eventually eliminate state-imposed taxes through long-term investment returns. Supporters argued it would promote fiscal sustainability and long-term prosperity, while opponents warned that it would lock away money during a period of projected budget shortfalls and could leave the state unable to access funds when needed. The resolution was discussed at length with questions about funding mechanics, investment authority, and emergency access, but the transcript provided does not include a final vote on the resolution.

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• House Bill 108 fluidation programs.
• Our school district does not have a current policy on implementing a dyslexia program.
• <00:18:05.039> Our<00:18:06.000> school dyslexia in Kentucky schools.
• Our school dyslexia in Kentucky schools.
• on implementing a dyslexia program. on implementing a dyslexia program.

Keywords: Convene 00:00 Senate Message 05:11 Report of Committees 06:05 Orders of the Day/HB 320 07:52 HB 366 14:55 HB 389 17:22 HB 56 22:10 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 25:47 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 29:20 Petition of Impeachment Filed 31:24 Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 32:03 ConC/Rules Report 36:31 Floor Amendments 37:29 Adjournment 37:47, 958, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the pledge, recorded 96 members present, excused absences, and approved the journal from January 27, 2026. The Senate clerk announced passage of Senate Bills 17 and 181 and requested concurrence. Committee reports advanced a number of bills on health insurance, judiciary, local government, and transportation topics, including measures on pharmacist reimbursements, hearing aid coverage, feeding and eating disorders, grooming a minor, local government liability, water fluoridation, cigar bars, chickens on residential property, highway pavement markings, motor vehicle titles, and pedestrian issues; all favorable reports were treated as first readings and placed on the calendar. The House then took up and passed House Bill 320 on human trafficking, with the sponsor explaining it would equalize penalties for promoting human trafficking with those for trafficking itself and increase the penalty when the victim is under 18. A member asked whether the bill included additional funding for cyber enforcement; the sponsor replied it was not an appropriation and would not require new funding, though prior budgets had increased support for anti-trafficking efforts. The House adopted a title amendment changing the bill’s title to combating human trafficking. The chamber also passed House Bill 366, which clarifies that materials portraying a sexual performance by a minor include computer-generated images and requires 85% service of the sentence before probation or parole; the sponsor said it was supported by law enforcement and prosecutors. House Bill 389 on reading and writing in schools also passed as amended by House Committee Substitute 1. The sponsor said it would require annual updates to the state dyslexia toolkit, expand professional development and coaching, require local school boards to develop processes for universal screening and diagnostic tools, and add dyslexia instruction to teacher preparation programs; the substitute added conformity with IDEA and revised the instructional language. Members spoke in support of early dyslexia detection and one member noted the bill updated prior legislation associated with former Rep. Bam Carney. House Bill 56, an omnibus Department of Agriculture bill, then passed; it addressed amusement ride inspections, grain warehousing penalties, egg handler licensing renewal timing, exemptions for small producers, and repealed obsolete tobacco and egg marketing board provisions. All three bills passed by roll call with 95 or 94 votes in favor and none opposed, and clinchers were applied. During announcements, members noted upcoming committee meetings and events, including a suits-and-sneakers day and cancer-related breakfast, caucus meetings, and committee meetings. New bills and resolutions were introduced, including measures on local occupational license fees, early learning and child care, tuition waivers, an adult workforce diploma pilot, motor vehicle usage tax, contract procurement, Fish and Wildlife Resources, adoption, veterans’ benefits, Cabinet for Health and Family Services operations, organ donation safety, hate crimes, prescription drugs, and resolutions on the Kentucky-Japan partnership and veterans’ benefits accreditation. The clerk also reported a petition of impeachment filed against Judge Julie Goodman. The House then referred a group of bills to committees, reported floor amendments for House Bills 321 and 416, and adjourned until 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 29, 2026.

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• We Hopefully, we'll have a long lunch.
• full lunch today. full lunch today.
• And they claim to have kids to school.
• These programs really help to produce these units.
• <04:04:17.680> of Hampshire transportation program of Hampshire transportation program of

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• ,<00:43:00.160> families, activists, surveil schools, families, activists, surveil schools
• public safety officer benefits program. public safety officer benefits program.
• from those programs.
• practice, and we have active uh programs practice, and we have active uh programs across<01:29:18.880
• share some outcomes from those programs. share some outcomes from those programs.

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• University of Wyoming school district. University of Wyoming school district.
• have managed storm water programs have managed storm water programs responsibly<01:16:48.080>
• Senate File 116 conditions existing programs on a future election.
• adjusting and suspending their programs. adjusting and suspending their programs.
• While it programs on a future election.

Bills: SF0099, SF0116, SJ0006

Keywords: easement, electricity delivery, public utility, prescriptive easement, landowner rights, surface water, drainage utilities, municipality, elections, environmental management, shared parenting, family law, joint custody, child well-being, parental rights, 916, all