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• showed me how investments in transportation can reach into hometowns across the country through programs
• It is ongoing on the largest of projects and on our ongoing programs.
• said, and I'm a lover of amazing parks and trails and natural spaces and open spaces, um, housing programs
• 48.280> beneficial<01:05:49.240> projects<01:05:49.720> and<01:05:49.840> programs
• truly beneficial projects and programs truly beneficial projects and programs for<01:05:50.560><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'm excited that we're talking about the Made in Texas program.
• Do you have an update on the program or how that's going so far? Yes.
• To really launch this program, we believe that "Made in Texas" is a very powerful global brand.
• It's an exciting program for small businesses.
• Thank you so much; I'm looking forward to seeing the program. Thank you.

Bills: HB2226, HB2269, HB2343, HB2760, HB3621, HB4079, HB4204, HB4518, HB4531, HB4555, HB4850, HB4876, HB4903, HB4996, HB5122

Keywords: construction trust funds, Property Code, Chapter 162, construction payments, mechanics lien, contractors, subcontractors, laborers, material suppliers, materialmen, real property improvement, assignment of payment rights, unpaid trust funds, trust fund beneficiaries, construction industry, payment protection, Texas construction law, property owners association, landscaping, grass maintenance

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• We offer more than 4,000 academic programs, and students can take many of those programs online, as you
• nursing programs, four-year degree programs, and graduate programs.
• impacted by our programs by attending a program either in person or online.
• impacted by our programs by attending a program either in person or online.
• impacted by our programs by attending a program either in person or online.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:01:43.640> and zoo itself for shows programs and zoo itself for shows programs and connect
• Those $400 reimbursement grants are maybe the most well-known piece of the program, but the program is
• piece of the program um but the program piece of the program um but the program is<00:24:39.600>
• resources such as myself this program resources such as myself this program has<00:26:40.840>
• that the interest um for this program that the interest um for this program exceeds<00:46:35.040

Keywords: 1183, house

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• betterment of buildings program. betterment of buildings program.
• Uh the governor's Grant Program.
• And TED is a statewide program. infrastructure program or TED we're also infrastructure program or TED
• uh on this program. uh on this program.
• . program. program.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• the programming side of my work and our work, some of the provisions in this bill.
• And this program goes beyond a traditional John school.
• We have a six-month program, and for those completing that six-month program, we have a 70 to 75 percent
• federal statute, provider of public mobile service.
• It's like when people do media literacy kinds of education programs.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• For generations, we have provided mentorship, education, advocacy, and pathways to economic mobility
• Then changes related to lien holders being receiving vehicle titles, audit assessments, mobile ID, and
• Mobility Mobility and<01:25:04.360> then<01:25:04.600> the<01:25:04.680> Metropolitan
• /c> receiving vehicle titles, audit receiving vehicle titles, audit assessments,<01:26:21.440> mobile
• ID, and repealing a assessments, mobile ID, and repealing a same-day<01:26:24.920> issue<01:26

Bills: HF3373, HF4449, HF3486, HF4180, HF4227, HF2505

Keywords: transportation, interchange, funding, bonds, St. Paul Park, transit, Metropolitan Council, Twin Cities, metro area, high-frequency transit, bus rapid transit, busway, guideway, transportation policy plan, transit performance measures, regional transit benchmarks, transit-oriented development, TOD, zoning, land use

Summary: The committee approved the April 8, 2026 minutes and then heard House File 3373, which was laid over. The bill sought trunk highway bond funding for preliminary and final design work at the 70th Street interchange in St. Paul Park. Representative Hansen, Mayor Keith Frankie, and Washington County Commissioner Karla Bigham described the interchange as undersized and increasingly unsafe because of refinery truck traffic, aggregate hauling, nearby growth, and changing traffic patterns. Members asked about prior study, cost, and greenhouse gas requirements, and the bill author said the request was about $500,000. Chair Cosgrove noted the bill would be laid over and suggested the issue could involve future statutory exemptions. The committee then took up House File 4449, also laid over, after adopting the A4 author’s amendment. Representative Jones presented the bill as a transit planning and accountability measure for the Twin Cities metro. It would set numeric transit goals, require better coordination between road projects and future transit projects, and give the Met Council more tools to support transit-oriented development, including property acquisition and development around transit corridors. Jones argued the bill would help avoid rebuilding roads twice and improve transit ridership, frequency, speed, and reliability. Representative Olson offered an amendment to exempt highway projects primarily addressing documented safety issues, arguing that safety projects should not be burdened by added transit requirements or costs. Jones said she supported the safety concern but opposed the amendment as written because the bill was aimed at major construction projects. After a roll call, the amendment failed on an 8-8 tie. The bill itself remained laid over for further work, with the chair noting there was still time to refine the proposal.

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• Without these programs, Americans would not have We have seen that many of these programs have novel
• The SBIR program is one of the most successful technology programs in the federal government as indicated
• What I can tell you is the SBIR program should not be a welfare program to award 50 plus contracts to
• The SBIR program is an investment program, an investment in ideas to facilitate solutions that take what
• In doing so, you will prevent the SBIR program from becoming a welfare program and keep it focused on

Keywords: SBIR, STTR, Innovate Act, small business, innovation, legislative reforms, economic growth, funding, technology transfer

Summary: The meeting focused on the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs (SBIR-STTR), emphasizing the critical reforms necessary to enhance their effectiveness. Chair Ernst introduced the Innovate Act to streamline processes, ensuring funding is awarded based on merit and addressing existing abuses within the system. The discussion was robust, with numerous members expressing concerns about phase transitions and the need for targeted funding to support impactful technological innovations. The conversation also highlighted the program's importance in fostering economic growth, particularly for small businesses in rural areas, and the urgency for legislative changes as the program's authorization approaches expiration.

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• What how much money in each program are we not going to see in that particular program?
• > programming some program for programming some program for programming and<00:51:52.120> services
• program. So, we we do report on that. program. So, we we do report on that.
• So, again, program.
• program has nothing to do with HR 1. program has nothing to do with HR 1.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from its September 24 meeting after a motion and second. It then heard a presentation from New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Secretary Elizabeth Gragensky on that state’s early childhood system and planned universal child care rollout. She described how New Mexico consolidated multiple prenatal-to-age-five programs into a cabinet-level department, expanded pre-K to a longer day, and uses a cost model to set reimbursement rates intended to cover true provider costs, including wages, benefits, occupancy, food, and reserves. She also said the state created an Early Childhood Trust Fund and secured a constitutional amendment to dedicate 0.60% of the land grant permanent fund to early care and education, with the department’s budget growing from about $400 million in 2021 to just under $1 billion this year. Gragensky said families can begin applying for universal child care on November 1, with participation voluntary for both families and providers. She reported that New Mexico is aiming to expand capacity by adding 1,000 registered home providers, 120 group homes, and about 55 more centers, supported in part by a $13 million low-interest loan fund and a request for an additional $20 million. She said the state has seen growth in early childhood professionals, including a 64% increase over the last three to four years, and pointed to reported outcomes such as a 21% increase in literacy and a 75% kindergarten readiness rate, while noting that some measures are new and baseline comparisons are still being developed. Members asked about the funding sources, provider profitability, workforce development, and measurable outcomes. Gragensky said the program is designed to support provider sustainability through rates tied to true cost and includes allowances for sick leave, vacation, benefits, and reserves. She also said maternal labor force participation is 10% higher than the national rate and attributed that in part to child care access. The committee then moved to a separate presentation by Department for Community Based Services Commissioner Lisa Dennis and Division of Family Support Director Roger McCann on anticipated cuts to TANF and SNAP, beginning with an overview of TANF as a federal block grant with a fixed annual Kentucky allocation of about $180.7 million.

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• of Irvington. outstanding programs provided by the outstanding programs provided by the village<00:30
• annually with a daily nutrition program annually with a daily nutrition program at<00:31:02.559>
• > the<00:31:29.760> village programs are supported by the village programs are supported
• all federal programs and operations. all federal programs and operations.
• . programs. programs.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• For example, Senator Harrell mentioned program directors and the discipline of program directors.
• For example, Senator Harrell mentioned program directors and the discipline of program directors.
• For example, Senator Harrell mentioned program directors and the discipline of program directors.
• We represent a very large program, nursing programs all around the country.
• , all nursing programs.

Bills: S0162, S0254, S0688, S0794, S1110, S1574

Keywords: surgical smoke, health standards, hospital safety, patient protection, medical regulations, nursing education, licensure, remedial courses, temporary license, graduate nursing preceptorship, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, background screening, support coordination services, developmental disabilities, Tatton-Brown-Rahman syndrome, public hearings, orthotics, prosthetics, healthcare, Medicaid

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services met with a quorum present and took up several health-related bills. CS/SB 1110 on Medicaid and insurance coverage for orthotics and prosthetics was heard first. The bill would require coverage for medically necessary orthotics and prosthetics without lifetime or continuous-use caps, direct AHCA to seek federal approval and update contracts, and require annual reporting. Testimony from a child using prosthetic “gymnastics blades,” his mother, and another young person with a prosthetic leg emphasized the high cost of activity-specific devices and the impact on children’s mobility, sports participation, and quality of life. Senators voiced strong support, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then approved SB 1574, “Maddie’s Law,” which adds newborn screening for biliary atresia using the existing blood specimen collected at birth. The sponsor and the child’s father described the condition as time-sensitive and potentially fatal without early detection, and argued the screening could prevent transplants and save money. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also considered CS/SB 794 on background screening for employees of residential facilities and day training programs for people with developmental disabilities, plus a review of waiver support coordination quality, training, and access issues. Parents and a support coordinator testified that strong support coordination is essential for families and that the bill would help standardize expectations and improve services. An amendment aligning the bill with the House companion was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. Members next heard SB 162, which requires hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to adopt policies using smoke evacuation systems during procedures that generate surgical smoke. Supporters, including nurses and the Florida Nurses Association, described surgical smoke as a workplace hazard with toxic chemicals and potential cancer risks; hospital representatives said they support the intent but argued existing federal and state standards already regulate the issue and the bill is too prescriptive. A late-filed amendment clarifying the smoke must be “effectively captured and filtered” was adopted, and the bill passed favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 254, a major nursing education bill that tightens oversight of low-performing nursing programs, creates a temporary provisional license and preceptorship pathway for graduates awaiting NCLEX results, requires remediation for delayed testing, and increases transparency by posting passage rates. Nursing groups supported stronger standards, while private nursing schools warned the bill could reduce capacity and discourage program directors; the amended bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 688, which would reestablish licensure and regulation of naturopathic doctors in Florida, create a board of naturopathic medicine, set licensure and renewal requirements, and define the scope of practice while excluding most prescription authority. Supporters said it would expand health care choices and allow naturopathic doctors to practice openly, while opponents from the medical community warned the bill could authorize diagnosis and treatment without sufficient training and rely on unproven therapies. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned after members thanked staff for their work.

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• Um, I've worked at the polls in Nashua and um been involved with PTOs, the schools volunteer programs
• <00:07:42.280> and<00:07:42.560> uh the schools volunteer programs and uh the schools
• volunteer programs and uh and<00:07:42.800> now<00:07:43.120> this<00:07:43.639> thank
• although we get a a significant program although we get a a significant amount<00:35:20.720> of
• <00:40:25.680> flows federal funds a federal program flows federal funds a federal program

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Public Works and Highways Committee held an orientation meeting focused on introducing members, outlining committee norms, and hearing an overview from the Department of Transportation. Chair David Mills emphasized the committee’s long-standing bipartisan working style, asked members to share contact information for short-notice scheduling, and noted that the committee would need to complete as much work as possible before the building is vacated later in the year. Members introduced themselves and described backgrounds in engineering, construction, planning, local government, military service, education, and business. Several members highlighted prior service on planning boards, school boards, zoning boards, or in transportation-related fields as relevant to the committee’s work. Members repeatedly described the committee as collegial and nonpartisan, with most bills going to the consent calendar. The chair also noted that the committee’s work centers on state infrastructure, including roads, bridges, highways, and buildings. Representative Cluder, the ranking member, and others echoed that the committee is effective because it talks issues through and resolves disagreements collaboratively. One member mentioned a recent trip that reinforced the importance of infrastructure resilience after storms and rebuilding efforts in other states. Department of Transportation officials, led by Assistant Commissioner and Chief Engineer David Rodrig, gave a detailed organizational and operational overview. They described DOT’s structure, mission of “transportation excellence,” and major responsibilities across highways, bridges, rail, transit, aeronautics, maintenance, and administration. Rodrig reported 1,651 permanent positions and 404 vacancies, 2,160 state bridges with 115 on the Red List, 4,600 centerline miles of roadway, 25 public airports, 11 transit systems, and 194 active state-owned rail lines. He also outlined FY 2024 spending, project development activity, highway maintenance operations, fleet and fuel systems, and the distinction between the highway fund and DOT’s budget, including the role of federal funds and the turnpike enterprise fund. No votes were taken and no bills were acted on during this orientation meeting.

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• , strike the new program and apply the 10% requirement to Cal Fire's existing programs, out with Republicans
• AB 1893, Gallagher, mobile rigid dip tanks, held in committee.
• AB 1679, Mark Gonzalez, local pop-up small business program.
• AB 2508, Hoover, public purpose programs, held in committee.
• AB 2430, Mertucci, after-school programs, held in committee.

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee held a suspense-file hearing on May 14, 2026, reviewing hundreds of Assembly bills and a few committee bills. The chair opened by explaining the committee’s budget constraints and the factors used in suspense decisions, including fiscal impact, return on investment, effects on constituents, and protection of the state’s social safety net. The agenda was organized alphabetically by author, and the committee noted that results would be posted later that day online. The committee then acted on a very large number of measures, sending many bills to the Assembly floor on do pass or do pass as amended motions, while holding many others in committee. Topics covered a broad range of policy areas, including housing, health care, education, labor, public safety, wildfire mitigation, water, energy, transportation, cannabis, immigration, and state governance. Many bills were amended to narrow scope, make implementation contingent on appropriations or existing resources, remove provisions, or clarify agency responsibilities; several bills were held without further action. Among the notable actions, the committee advanced bills on items such as Medi-Cal services, child care, wildfire-related programs, housing financing, school and college issues, public safety and criminal justice, environmental and energy policy, and various consumer and business regulations. Some measures were sent out on A or B roll calls, with Republicans often not voting on amended bills. The hearing concluded after the committee reported that a large number of bills had been moved to the Assembly floor, either as do pass or do pass with amendments, and the committee adjourned.

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• Um, I think maybe identifying existing programs like the decal program might be wiser.
• have about this program. Any questions? have about this program. Any questions?
• understand how the program would work. understand how the program would work.
• 140, the blue envelope program. Okay. 140, the blue envelope program. Okay.
• park, you know, mobile parking machines. park, you know, mobile parking machines.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• a statewide bikeway program.
• two pilot programs.
• two pilot programs.
• program.
• and the statewide program.

Summary: The Assembly Transportation Committee heard several transportation and climate-related bills. AB 954 would create a Caltrans pilot program for bike highways in two metropolitan areas and require a report to the Legislature; supporters said it would expand protected regional bike networks and help climate and equity goals, while some members objected that it would divert gas-tax-funded transportation dollars away from road repairs and rural needs. The bill passed on a 7-3 vote, with the roll held open for later additions. AB 289 would authorize automated speed enforcement in active highway construction zones to protect workers. The author and labor and contractor witnesses described repeated work-zone crashes and fatalities and argued the cameras would supplement, not replace, CHP enforcement. Some members raised concerns about civil penalties and enforcement policy, but the bill advanced on a 9-? initial vote and later was approved 15-1 after the roll was completed. AB 674 would update the Clean Cars for All program to prioritize pre-2004 high-polluting vehicles in disadvantaged and low-income communities and improve reporting and incentive rules. Supporters said older vehicles produce a disproportionate share of emissions and that the program has already retired thousands of cars; the committee approved the bill unanimously on the floor vote and sent it to the Committee on Natural Resources. AB 1237 would let LA Metro and VTA add a $5 fee to primary ticket sales for 2026 FIFA World Cup and NCAA championship events to fund transit service, with ticket holders able to use transit on event day. Supporters said the fee would help manage congestion and security needs, while the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association argued it was an unconstitutional tax requiring voter approval. The bill passed and was re-referred to the Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism. AB 891 would create a Caltrans quick-build pilot for temporary safety improvements on state highways for pedestrians and bicyclists; supporters emphasized rapid, low-cost safety fixes, while opponents said the program could divert gas-tax funds and was not appropriate for rural areas. It passed 11-4 and was sent to Appropriations. The committee also approved a six-bill consent calendar.

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• correct so there are various programs correct so there are various programs that<00:57:30.119>
• yeah they are collection of programs yeah they are collection of programs such<00:57:42.559>
• <01:03:51.319> and say that we have large programs and say that we have large programs and
• This program is called the Grant-in-Aid program.
• We also have program support.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Uh we have a number of programs.
• One of the most successful grant programs that we have at DPS is the ICPOET grant program in OJP.
• have at DPS is the IC Poet grant program have at DPS is the IC Poet grant program in<00:38:29.760
• Senator Seabberger, uh the use of mobile Senator Seabberger, uh the use of mobile tracking<00:43
• counties picking up uh the program counties picking up uh the program entirely.<00:47:35.359>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Rhode Island has a long history with this program.
• , including authorization of the Brownfields program.
• Once again, the Superfund program uses this policy too sparingly.
• In conclusion, a Superfund program has proven accomplishments.
• The volunteer program of Indiana versus how we did it under the Superfund program, just my consulting

Keywords: presidential nominations, EPA, environmental policy, Fish and Wildlife, committee meeting

Summary: The committee meeting focused on the presidential nominations of Brigadier General Brian Nesvick as Director of Fish and Wildlife and Jess Kramer and Sean Donahue as assistant administrators at the EPA. Each nominee presented their qualifications and experiences in their respective fields, with an emphasis on their commitment to uphold the laws passed by Congress. The discussion highlighted the nominees' dedication to addressing environmental issues and their proactive stances on regulatory matters. After deliberation, votes were held to report the nominations favorably, despite some members voicing concerns regarding their qualifications and potential conflicts with environmental interests.

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• It's been with the program forever.
• Not so much for the programs. We researched that level. Not so much for the programs.
• If you go over the child support program, that program is well in the way of implementing our operational
• program.
• of disputes program and the workers comp program.

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• > prevent This stewardship program will prevent This stewardship program will prevent electronics
• EPA's climate pollution reduction grant program, which will expand state grant and loan programming for
• The community grant program handle.
• program, including the community<01:04:35.920> grants<01:04:36.359> program.
• community grants or small grants program community grants or small grants program in<01:13:45.679

Bills: HF1587, HF2293, HF2218, HF1208, HF1482

Keywords: HF1587, Cass County, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, DNR, condemnation, eminent domain, state land, surplus land, public waters, tribal land transfer, federally recognized Indian Tribe, tribal ownership, land conveyance, no consideration, land appropriation, natural resources, U.S. Highway 2, Section 27 Township 145 North Range 28 West, land return, Tribal sovereignty