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• I have two kids who need to learn to read in the next couple of years.
• I have two that need to learn fractions. And, oh my gosh, they're having a really hard time.
• I have two kids who need to learn to read in the next couple of years.
• So I want to learn as much about this because I don't like making bad decisions.
• So I'm still learning everything that's coming in.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 1002, which would move St. Charles County school board elections and school bond/levy questions from April to the November general election, extend school board terms to four years, and allow candidates to voluntarily list party affiliation. The bill sponsor and several supporters argued that November elections would increase turnout, broaden parent and taxpayer participation, reduce the influence of a small April electorate, and potentially save money. Supporters also said the change could make campaigning more feasible and help voters identify candidates’ general viewpoints. Opponents, including school board members, parents, the Missouri NEA, and the Missouri School Boards’ Association, argued that the bill unnecessarily singles out one county, would politicize school board races, and could bury local education issues on crowded November ballots. They also warned that moving levy and bond questions to November could reduce districts’ flexibility to address urgent needs, and that four-year terms could make recruitment harder and reduce accountability or institutional continuity. Several witnesses said school boards should remain nonpartisan and focused on governance, budgeting, and student needs rather than party labels. Committee members questioned the sponsor and witnesses about why the bill applies only to St. Charles County, whether staggered terms would be lost, and whether partisan labels would help or harm voters. Some members expressed support for the concept as a pilot or model, while others objected to the county-specific approach and the addition of party affiliation. The transcript does not show a final committee vote or other action on the bill.

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• They learn from us, and we learn from them.
• We know that the labor unions have a lot of pull but it is incumbent upon us as legislators to learn
• to say the word no and the governor obviously needs to learn to say no.
• This is something we also might learn.
• I've learned some lessons from and need to continue to make progress for going forward.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Um, I would be happy to host anyone at our clinic here in Concord if you want to learn more about the
• For me, in reviewing the material that we were able to gather and analyze, I do see a much clearer line
• The doctor advised me to get my affairs in order and learn to cope. That moment changed everything.
• me to get my affairs in order and learn me to get my affairs in order and learn to<01:31:04.880>
• The application materials and online portals must be secure.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• and we would welcome the opportunity to engage further with committee staff to share more detailed learnings
• As we mentioned, the public health element is material.
• I learned something interesting: I learned that the Minutemen started at an inn that morning. ...and

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure held a public hearing on a wide range of alcohol, liquor licensing, and hemp-derived beverage bills. Early in the hearing, there was a procedural dispute when Senator Jacob Oliveira attempted to testify virtually on S. 279; the House chairs declined to recognize virtual testimony from a committee member, and Senator Pavel Payano instead read prepared remarks supporting the bill to return liquor license authority to municipalities. The committee then heard testimony on H. 437/S. 279 from the Massachusetts Municipal Association and Cohasset Town Manager Christopher Senior, both of whom argued that local control would streamline licensing, better match modern community needs, and support downtown economic development. A Lexington business owner also supported local licensing flexibility for a paint-and-sip business seeking a beer and wine license. The committee also heard extensive testimony on hemp-derived beverage regulation, including H. 357 and S. 222. Supporters from the Commonwealth Beverage Coalition and Theory Wellness said the products are already widely available in unregulated settings, including gas stations and smoke shops, and argued for a regulated framework with age limits, testing, labeling, and local public health funding. The Massachusetts Brewers Guild supported regulation of low-dose hemp beverages but asked that breweries be allowed to participate using their existing retail and distribution rights. The Guild also supported H. 478, which would allow limited self-distribution by pub breweries, saying it would reduce inefficiency and help small breweries grow. Several bills modernizing alcohol licensing laws were also discussed. Representative Ruel supported H. 477, describing it as a cleanup measure that would remove the contiguous-premises requirement, add a character standard for applicants, and extend public notice periods. Representative Sangiolo testified in support of H. 3893, a local liquor-license bill tied to economic development and new businesses in Lexington, including a movie theater, coffee shop, and paint studio. Fable Brewing Company also supported the local license bill, saying the licenses are needed before they can finalize leases and open. The committee then heard opposition from the Massachusetts Package Stores Association and several retailers, who warned that the retail tier is under pressure from oversaturation, declining revenues, and expanded competition, and opposed a long list of bills they said would further weaken existing stores or the three-tier system. At the end of the hearing, Representative McKenna testified in support of H. 437 and S. 279, emphasizing municipal autonomy and the importance of on-premises licenses for restaurants and other economic-development projects. The chairs noted that additional written testimony could still be submitted on bills that did not receive in-person testimony. The hearing concluded with a motion by Representative Sangiolo, seconded by Representative LeBoeuf, to close the hearing, which passed by voice vote.

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• I'm just... that troubles me, that it's not a consistent set standard of what everybody should be learning
• be better if we gave them a curriculum and a standard to say this is what every child should be learning
• actually put into our teacher toolkit is linking that AI usage in with our high-quality instructional materials
• I've been bullied before I got a chance to learn what it was all about, what teasing is all about, and

Summary: The committee met on May 19, 2026, with a quorum present and first heard a presentation from Superintendent Cade Brumley on Louisiana’s recent education scorecard, which showed the state ranked first nationally in reading growth, second in math growth, and first overall in academic growth from 2022 to 2026. Members praised teachers and the department for the results. The committee then deferred SB 507 at the author’s request. The committee reported several bills favorably. SB 484 by Sen. Abraham, as amended, transfers selected duties from the Board of Regents to university management boards and Louisiana Works, adjusts authority over certain higher-education initiatives, creates a study of LUMCON’s placement, and adds financial reporting and early-warning requirements for universities. SB 157 by Sen. Jenkins, as amended, creates six weeks of paid parental leave for eligible public K-12 employees for birth, adoption, or fostering, with a reimbursement fund subject to appropriation; testimony emphasized family support, recruitment and retention, and health benefits. SB 83 by Sen. Edmonds, as amended, requires human trafficking prevention and victim-identification training in schools and updates coordination and service language; the amendment made implementation subject to appropriation and clarified the governor’s office role. The committee also reported SB 450 by Sen. Edmonds, as amended, requiring mandatory reporting of school threats and physical security assessments, with student witnesses and members stressing school safety and the need for funding and practical security measures. SB 132 by Sen. Klein-Peter, as amended, requires exterior master key boxes and updated school mapping data for emergency response, with an amendment exempting districts already using such boxes. Finally, Rep. Carver presented HR 251 on recess for K-3 students, citing Oklahoma’s expanded recess law and research on physical activity and learning, but said he would keep the resolution parked for further discussion rather than seek a vote.

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• Bobby spent time at OMA learning and observing before stepping into his new role as the Chief Science
• Validation for Turpin's water activity for filth and form materials is anticipated to be completed by
• I was very appreciative of the meeting and learned a lot. Thank you, Sheriff.
• Then we can also learn to help identify the bad operators.

Keywords: 914, all

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• And there are some ongoing investigations into those matters with online learning companies.
• But as of this time, I don't— ...to those matters with online learning companies, but as of this time
• But I know there's also ongoing investigations with both the PED and OSA into online learning.
• Can I run back and check with Adrian on whether there's any other materials, or if I'm supposed to go

Bills: SB152, SB145, SB190, HB247

Keywords: telecommunications, low-income assistance, lifeline, broadband, rural broadband, universal service fund, public regulation commission, PRC, 911 surcharge, telecommunications relay service, VoIP, mobile service, internet affordability, digital equity, digital inclusion, rural internet, broadband infrastructure, eligible telecommunications carrier, ETC, tribal consent

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• My opinion is if it's not to learn and get something that will help you become a productive citizen,
• I think, obviously, in this committee, we learn that we do.
• I will just say, I learned an awful lot by having to pay my own way, and I don't know that that's suffering
• Looking at solutions between energy, water, and materials, which essentially make up our economy—in fact

Bills: HF2634, HF2241, HF2649, HF2520, HF2610

Keywords: North Star Promise, scholarship, higher education, Minnesota Office of Higher Education, in-demand jobs, workforce development, career training, job market, high-demand occupations, high-demand industries, college aid, state financial aid, FAFSA, student eligibility, program of study, degree program, certificate program, community college, university, labor market data

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• additional funds to target proven researchers in strategic areas like a healthy Florida, advancing materials
• Chair all started by a summarizing what I think we've learned from the pop quiz.
• What I think we've learned is each of the institutions would appreciate the ability to charge a higher
• And I think what we've learned is each institution would prefer that decision to be made by their board

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• What we have learned across Texas is flood looks.
• And we've also learned that one in six Texans live or work in a flood hazard. area.
• aware of in terms of y'all ability to be able to provide support to communities who are trying to learn
• We've seen considerable increases in the cost of projects, whether it's related to materials or labor

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• But so if, for instance, there's a material change in circumstances, the respondent is improving with
• I really learned a lot by tuning in and listening to some of those meetings.
• I really learned a lot by tuning in and listening to some of those meetings.
• I really learned a lot by tuning in and listening to some of those meetings.
• I really learned a lot by tuning in and listening to some of those meetings.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee approved the minutes of its June 10, 2025 meeting and then heard testimony on House Bill 198, “Angela’s Law,” sponsored by Representative Samara Hein. The bill would add a new aggravating circumstance in death-penalty cases when an offender abuses the corpse of a kidnapping or murder victim by engaging in deviate sexual intercourse, sexual intercourse, or sexual contact. Representative Hein and the victim’s parents described the case that prompted the proposal, saying the current law did not allow the conduct to be treated as an aggravating factor because the sexual act occurred after death. They emphasized that the bill would not require a death sentence or life without parole, but would give judges and juries another sentencing factor to consider. Doug and Angela Kerr gave emotional testimony about their daughter’s murder and said the current sentencing options were inadequate given the facts of the case. Several members expressed sympathy and supported the bill’s purpose. Senator Wheeler said the measure would signal that the Commonwealth will not tolerate such conduct, and Representative Petrie said he supported the concept but urged careful drafting so the language would not be too narrow or unintentionally reach co-conspirators or others whose conduct differed from the principal offender. The committee then received an informational presentation on KRS Chapter 202C from Judge Lisa Payne Jones and Shauna Mitchell of the Kentucky Judicial Commission on Mental Health. They explained that 202C was enacted in 2021 to address a gap in Kentucky’s civil commitment laws for defendants found incompetent to stand trial after serious offenses. The presentation outlined the process: a Commonwealth’s attorney must file a petition for qualifying offenses, an evidentiary hearing must be held quickly, and if the respondent is found by a preponderance of the evidence to have committed the offense, a commitment hearing follows with a higher burden of proof. They also described the 2024 amendment changing the commitment criteria from requiring all four factors to only one, and noted the statute’s review-hearing schedule and the availability of later review if circumstances change or new evidence emerges.

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• I'm actually in the real estate industry, every time I sit in front of you I actually extract and learn
• Her asked whether the committee could get those two particular recommendations and the insurance materials
• So, the first is inflation: the cost of materials used to repair and replace damaged parts of a structure
• That's because rates are still being set at the higher cost of these materials.
• That's because rates are still being set at the higher cost of these materials.

Bills: HF1865, HF2014, HF2028

Keywords: mortgage, qualified mortgage, QM, points and fees, conventional loan, consumer lending, home loan, residential real estate, lender fees, service charge, finance charge, closing costs, Minnesota Statutes 47.20, housing finance, borrower protections, cooperative apartment loan, contract for deed, real estate lending, foreclosure, notice requirements

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• Public television has always been about the simple idea that every child deserves access to learning
• Public television has always been about the simple idea that every child deserves access to learning
• <01:10:27.440> or child deserves access to learning or child deserves access to learning or
• My heart and my prayers go out to his loved ones who are now learning how to live without their hero.
• Um, but then we all learned the horrific news that they had been murdered.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 5, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Section 28 and section 29 add definitions of certain materials that are later exempted in section 30
• These products that are exempted are fuel products and road construction materials under certain types
• Section 39 modifies the length of duration for a commercial driver's learning permit from 6 months lot
• that are that the Metropolitan materials that are that the Metropolitan Council<00:53:26.960> has
• Well, one thing we learned level so low?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• SB 561, Blake Spear, from the Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee to the Judiciary Committee
• SB 594, Padilla, from the Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee to the Local Government
• DEI initiatives create culturally responsive campuses that better serve students and strengthen learning
• SCR 89 reaffirms California's commitment to uplifting diverse learning environments for everyone.

Summary: The Assembly convened, initially lacked a quorum, and then completed the roll call, prayer, and pledge. Members observed a moment of silence for the fatal B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base in Assemblymember Lackey’s district. The body then handled a series of procedural motions, including re-referrals of numerous Senate bills to different committees, suspending rules for committee notices, and taking up the budget bill, AB 109, without reference to file for concurrence in Senate amendments. Debate on AB 109, the 2026 budget act, centered on competing views of the state’s fiscal condition and policy priorities. Supporters said the budget balances the current and next year’s budget, reduces the structural deficit, builds reserves, protects health care, schools, housing, food assistance, and other safety-net programs, and responds to federal cuts under H.R. 1. Opponents argued the budget increases taxes and costs, shortchanges schools, underfunds Proposition 36, relies on gimmicks, and does not adequately address public safety, cost of living, or long-term sustainability. Several members also highlighted specific provisions such as hospital support, Medi-Cal and IHSS protections, child care, immigrant legal services, prison closure, and funding for courts and victim services. A motion by Assemblymember DeMaio to return AB 109 to the Senate failed on a roll call vote, 13 ayes to 45 noes. The Assembly then voted on concurrence in the Senate amendments to AB 109; the measure passed, and the Senate amendments were concurred in without objection, with immediate transmittal to the Governor. Afterward, the Assembly moved to the daily file and took up SCR 89, a resolution affirming diversity, equity, and inclusion. Supporters from several caucuses framed DEI as a core California value and a response to federal attacks, while opponents criticized DEI as divisive. The transcript ends during debate on SCR 89, before any final vote is shown.

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• You know, I serve on the MFA Oversight Committee as well, and we've just been learning so much.
• I'm delivering the message because I imagine they're learning.
• Have you worked with the Department of Tourism with all of their promotional materials to possibly assist
• In its FY24 audit, the agency had a material weakness audit finding regarding internal control and a

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• House of Representatives, uh, a good portion of southeastern New Mexico and um very um expecting to learn
• Title IIA, professional learning, that's uh money that the state and districts can use for professional
• So there are, in addition to credit recovery, counseling, instructional materials, there are also staff
• Recruitment, retention in high need areas, and some materials and supplies.

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• You have printed<00:34:38.000> materials.
• I have them digitally printed materials.
• You have printed materials.
• , whatever they may need for materials, whatever they may need for processes<01:09:20.159> so<
• Thank you for helping me learn. Thank you very much. Thank you. I appreciate the education.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from the March 6, 2026 meeting and then received updates from the Legislative Budget Assistant audit staff on several ongoing audits. Christine Young reported that the special education audit was in report-writing stage with 39 of 80 observations completed and a draft expected in the second quarter, the education freedom accounts audit had 27 of 42 observations completed with a draft also expected in the second quarter, and the Doorway program audit had a draft report with 15 observations sent to DHHS on March 30, with responses due April 24 and presentation expected at the May fiscal committee meeting. Members asked about the size of the special education report, and staff estimated it would be over 800 pages and roughly three pounds. The committee then reviewed prior audit responsiveness from the Human Rights Commission. The commission reported that 22 observations had been completed, with remaining issues focused on timely case processing, a formal risk assessment, and a performance measurement system. Officials said staffing shortages were improving, a risk assessment manual had been drafted, a scorecard system was nearly complete, and the commission’s rules were moving through the public hearing process. Members asked about the timeline, and the commission said case processing was averaging 20 to 22 months and that the remaining items were expected to be resolved over time. Police Standards and Training also reported progress on prior audit items. The director corrected one status designation and said the job task analysis for curriculum development was substantially resolved, with findings and recommendations being prepared for the council. He said work on fitness testing was on hold pending legislative action, the performance measurement and strategic planning item remained a priority, and the council was focusing first on updating administrative rules. He also said the corrections advisory committee likely needed a statutory amendment to better reflect members with practical corrections experience. In response to questions, he said the council does not certify county correctional officers but reviews county curriculum annually, and he said the agency would be open to discussing consolidation or a pathway for county officers to become state-certified. The Department of Corrections then updated the committee on parole board-related audit items, saying 11 of 13 DOC-related findings were resolved. The remaining issues involved implementing a structured decision-making process for the parole board and improving data collection for recidivism tracking; the board had applied to the National Institute of Corrections for training, and manual data collection was underway. DOC also said it had created a HIPAA-compliant release form to share substance use disorder treatment information with the parole board. Finally, OPLC reported on the mental health workforce audit, saying six findings were fully resolved and six substantially resolved, with most remaining items tied to rulemaking and application processing. The office expects to complete its backend system migration and improve timeliness metrics by the end of the year, and it recently launched a jurisprudence exam for the mental health board. Under potential audit topics, staff said two items remained suspended because of litigation, and the committee discussed whether to keep DHHS contract management on the list. Representative [name unclear] proposed adding two new education freedom account audit topics: verification of residency and eligibility, and a record of educational attainment while preserving student privacy. Members supported adding them, but staff warned the expanded scope could delay the report and would require coordination with the Department of Education and approval by the Fiscal Committee. The chair said staff would work with the commissioner and LBA to draft the revised scope for further committee action.

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• What we want to do is make sure that the kids are in the best possible situation to be learning, and
• takeaway or your greatest lesson learned takeaway or your greatest lesson learned this<00:24:40.320
• And so that's a big lesson that I think some need to learn.
• <00:26:24.160> Some that I think some need to learn.
• Some that I think some need to learn.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The program reviewed the end of Minnesota’s 94th Legislature and featured interviews with Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy and Minority Leader Mark Johnson about the session’s major outcomes. Murphy said Senate Democrats used their one-seat advantage to advance priorities including emergency rental assistance, immigration enforcement, stabilization of HCMC, gun violence prevention, and a $1.2 billion infrastructure/bonding bill. She also highlighted a one-year reduction in vehicle tab fees, some property tax and business tax relief, and the creation of an independent Office of Inspector General, while saying more should have been done on lead pipe replacement and that some work was delayed by House inaction and federal policy changes. Murphy argued the session was shaped by a divided legislature and by negotiations that often happened late and behind closed doors, which she said made the process frustrating and left some Senate proposals without House counterparts. She said the Senate also worked on protecting Medicaid and SNAP from federal cuts and on stabilizing hospitals, especially HCMC and rural facilities. She described the gun violence and immigration debates as examples where bipartisan demands did not match what she saw as the needs of Minnesotans, and said the state should return to more public conference committee negotiations next session. Johnson said Senate Republicans focused on fraud prevention, affordability, and education. He pointed to the Inspector General bill and the “Take It Back Act” as major bipartisan wins, and said Republicans used their leverage to secure the tab fee reduction and other tax relief. He also said the caucus wanted stronger protections against fraud without harming legitimate service providers, and criticized DFL priorities on government growth and education outcomes. Both leaders said relationships across the aisle improved over the session, though they differed sharply on how much was accomplished and what should be prioritized next year.

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• I learned some very encouraging things about my home state.
• 30 years ago, I began my career as a DNR hydrogeologist.<00:46:05.320> I<00:46:05.359> learned
• I learned some very hydrogeologist.
• I learned some very encouraging<00:46:06.600> things<00:46:06.920> about<00:46:07.160><
• evidence of environmental harm material evidence of environmental harm occurring<01:20:40.960> that

Keywords: 1187, senate, all