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• In addition, we're looking to replace the overall costs that we have with the mainframe.
• In addition, we're looking to replace the overall costs that we have with the mainframe.

Summary: The Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs received a Department of Children and Families update from CIO Cole Sousa on three major technology modernization efforts: ACCESS, CWIS, and FASMS. For ACCESS, he described the six-year, $205 million project to replace the aging eligibility system used for SNAP, TANF, and Medicaid applications, noting completed releases such as the MyACCESS portal, document management, partner portal, workload management, and client registration modules. He said the system now supports mobile applications, multi-factor authentication, and bot detection, and that the next budget request is $36.625 million to continue moving workers off the mainframe, modernize notices, and complete more worker-portal functions. Members asked about performance data, interoperability with other systems, and the relationship to the FX project and APD; Sousa said API-based real-time exchanges are the goal and that current average case processing time is about 30 days, though he would provide a more exact figure later. The committee then heard about CWIS, a four-year, $75 million child welfare modernization project. Sousa said phase one is complete, including hotline intake, investigations, mandatory reporter, youth, parent, and mobile portals, along with mobile field tools, e-signatures, and customizable dashboards. Current work is focused on case management, assessment and safety planning, licensure, and placement modules, with collaboration from community-based care providers through advisory sessions. For the next fiscal year, DCF is requesting $28 million and expects to finish development by summer and launch in September, while continuing change management and training. Senators pressed on interoperability with ACCESS, FX, and FASMS, the use of a single unique identifier, and whether CBCs would be required to use the statewide system; Sousa said the department’s goal is one statewide system, with licensing costs absorbed by the state and no plan for dual systems after go-live. Finally, Sousa gave a brief update on FASMS, the financial and services accountability system used by managing entities. He said it remains in maintenance mode while DCF prioritizes ACCESS and CWIS, and that modernization of FASMS is still being planned with partner agencies. He estimated current maintenance costs at about $1.3 million and suggested a future modernization could cost roughly $5 million to $7 million, though no firm timeline has been set. The committee expressed support for using data and interoperable systems to improve decision-making, and the meeting adjourned without any votes or formal actions beyond adjournment.

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• .COM FOR EXAMPLE AN EXACT COROLLARY TO THAT BUT IT IS THE VALUE IN THE COST THAT IT WOULD TAKE TO REPLACE
• IT MEANS THE CONSUMER AT THE END OF THE DAY IS HAVING TO PAY MORE BECAUSE THEY HAVE MORE COST TO REPLACE

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And we're currently searching for replacements that we feel like will be go-getters who can step in and
• learn the job and do a job to the quality that the people that they're replacing fulfilled their responsibilities

Summary: The joint committee met with a quorum present and first received an overview of its jurisdiction and duties related to appointing the Florida Public Counsel. Staff explained the committee’s authority under joint rules and state law, noted that the current Public Counsel’s term expires February 28, 2025, and that applications for the next four-year term were open with a February 6, 2025 deadline. The committee then heard an extensive update from Public Counsel Walt Truerweiler on the Office of Public Counsel’s work representing utility ratepayers before the Public Service Commission and in appeals. Truerweiler described the office’s caseload and priorities, including electric, gas, water, and wastewater rate cases; storm recovery dockets; cost-recovery clauses; rulemakings; and customer service hearings. He emphasized that the office seeks to challenge unsupported or imprudent costs, find value for customers, and use expert analysis and customer testimony to shape outcomes. He highlighted recent and ongoing matters, including major Duke, TECO, Sunshine water/wastewater, and hurricane recovery proceedings, and said the office had fully litigated four of its last five rate cases, while also achieving a major settlement in Duke that reduced a requested increase and imposed cost controls on solar projects. Members praised the office’s work and asked about the benefits of settlements, staffing and compensation, and how the office decides when to fully intervene versus provide guidance or monitor a case. Truerweiler said settlements can create predictability, reduce uncertainty and expense, and produce tangible value for both customers and utilities. He also acknowledged recruitment challenges, including lower pay than comparable agencies and difficulty attracting attorneys who do not want in-person litigation work. The committee took no substantive action beyond receiving the presentations, and adjourned after a motion was adopted.

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• So these were funds that are replacing federal funds that have now been denied.
• federal funds that are have replacing federal funds that are have now<00:20:23.200><c> been</c><00:20
• He said there are components that need to be replaced and that is completely different.
• He said that is what the $3 million is for, and it does not account for replacing a standby generator
• </c> was going to be his replacement. was going to be his replacement.

Keywords: 916, all

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• more of over time by attrition when more more of these<02:56:26.640><c> are</c><02:56:26.800><c> replaced
• with the newer stuff these are replaced with the newer stuff you're<02:56:28.880><c> going</c><02:56
• in the West, then, uh, the negative effect it's had on those local funds has been required to be replaced
• been required on those local funds has been required to<02:58:51.560><c> be</c><02:58:51.720><c> replaced
• Remember, this was 1921, which was replaced by then Tulsa Mayor T. D.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, February 27, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• I said when a school is 20 to 30 years old, frequent replacement of equipment is needed.
• Between 30 and 40 years, the original equipment should have been replaced.
• of equipment is frequent replacement of equipment is needed<00:43:37.359><c> between</c><00:43:37.720
• with updates we're bill is replacing with updates we're taking<01:28:37.080><c> the</c><01:28:37.280
• </c> the way to arbitration gets replaced the way to arbitration gets replaced with<02:56:44.359><c>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a hearing on HB 366, which would increase school building aid for eligible projects. Representative Cahill, the prime sponsor, said the bill would raise the annual minimum from $50 million to $60 million and help address a long backlog of school construction and renovation needs after years of a moratorium on applications. He argued that districts forced to build during the moratorium were left to shoulder costs through local property taxes, and he cited examples such as Londonderry, Claremont, and other communities with aging or inadequate facilities. He also said the current aid structure, including paying 80% upfront and 20% at completion, concentrates too much spending at once and limits how many projects can be funded. Several committee members asked about the fairness and structure of the program. Representative Maguire questioned whether aid should be distributed more broadly to all districts rather than only a few selected projects, and Representative Luneau noted that the committee would also be considering related bills on catastrophic aid, special education aid, and the school foundation formula. Cahill responded that building aid has historically been targeted to property-poor communities and that the state should be a reliable partner in school construction. He also said the bill includes a small retroactive component for communities that built during the moratorium, which he described as a compromise. Testimony in support came from Representative Cluder, who described Claremont’s Stevens High School project as a case where a bond issue narrowly failed and the city later had to fund renovations without state aid, contributing to high property taxes. He said the bill would help property-poor communities and urged passage. Tony Weinstein of New Market also supported the bill, saying his community had serious facility and safety needs, had moved forward with scaled-back renovations during the moratorium, and still faced debt-service burdens without state participation. Robert Thompson, superintendent in Hampstead, testified that his district needs an addition for overcrowding, safety, and special education space, and said building aid would help reduce out-of-district placements and transportation costs. No vote was taken in the hearing.

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• I would like to welcome our newest member, Representative Willner, who replaces Representative Marzen
• </c> who replaces Representative Marzen. who replaces Representative Marzen.
• </c><01:04:42.559><c> Pam</c> retiring, but some will replace him.
• Pam retiring, but some will replace him.
• :53:32.320><c> expertise</c><01:53:33.040><c> in</c> simply replace decades of expertise in simply replace

Keywords: During the committee meeting live stream, portion of the video was lost due to network issues. There were also some technical difficulties with content and the incorrect background image being used. The lost footage was recovered from backup, and the other issues corrected in post production editing. 1. 00:00:41 Call to Order 2. 00:01:02 Roll Call 3. 00:02:54 Approval of Minutes 4. 00:05:06 Statutory Reports and Data Requests 5. 00:35:14 2025 and 2026 Session Update 6. 01:03:10 Board Structure Updates and Subcommittees 7. 01:05:20 Public Comment 8. 02:23:14 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The Medicaid Oversight Board meeting opened with quorum, approval of the March 9 and March 16, 2026 minutes, and a welcome to new member Representative Willner. The board then heard a presentation from the Department of Medicaid Services on several statutory reports: the quarterly budget analysis (LRC) report, the quarterly MCO report, the provider tax and assessment report, the enrollee demographic report, the annual behavioral health/substance use disorder utilization report, and the Medicaid pharmaceutical rebate fund. Commissioner Lisa Lee and CFO Steve Bechal explained the reports and answered questions. On spending, DMS said the quarterly budget analysis report should be read using the summary tabs because the first tab reflects only traditional Medicaid and does not include all populations. Lee said the first three quarters of fiscal year 2026 showed about $191 million more in waiver spending than the same period last year, about $250 million more in other categories such as nursing facilities, CCBHCs, and FQHCs, and roughly $450 million more in total fee-for-service spending. She also noted that Medicare Part D premiums are 100% state funds and estimated the state-fund increase at about $140 million. For managed care, DMS said pharmacy, inpatient hospital, and outpatient hospital spending made up about 66% of MCO payments so far this fiscal year. Members asked about administrative costs, provider tax impacts, citizenship-status categories, medical loss ratio, and whether the reports could be expanded to show recoupments and citizenship-based spending. DMS clarified that the spending figures discussed were benefit costs only, not administrative costs, and said administrative match rates vary. On the provider tax and directed payments report, Lee said the new CMS proposed rule would allow separate payment terms to continue through the grandfathering period, but that the impact would be substantial for providers even if the administrative effect was minimal. She also said DMS was still reviewing unusual citizenship categories such as “other” and “unspecified,” and would provide more information on medical loss ratio and recoupments if available. Auditor Ball raised concerns about alleged waste, duplicate Social Security numbers, ineligible enrollees, and high error rates in other programs. Lee responded that Medicaid focuses on fraud, waste, and abuse, but said the cited $800 million figure was not factual because it did not account for people enrolled in more than one Medicaid program at the same time. She said DMS is reviewing eligibility systems, including changes tied to community engagement requirements, and is working with the cabinet’s eligibility staff and ombudsman division on error rates. No additional votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the minutes.

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• They want their time, and they are expected to replace our greatest generation, the Baby Boomers.
• They want their time, and they are expected to replace our greatest generation, the Baby Boomers.
• They want their time, and they are expected to replace our greatest generation, the Baby Boomers.
• They want their time, and they are expected to replace our greatest generation, the Baby Boomers.
• They want their time, and they are expected to replace our greatest generation, the Baby Boomers.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, those septic systems would fail, need to be replaced, and regardless of being in the unincorporated
• Um, those septic systems would fail, need to be replaced, and regardless of being in the unincorporated
• ,</c><00:03:43.360><c> need</c><00:03:43.519><c> to</c><00:03:43.680><c> be</c><00:03:43.840><c> replaced
• </c> systems would fail, need to be replaced systems would fail, need to be replaced and<00:03:44.480
• Um, those septic systems would fail, need to be replaced, and regardless of being in the unincorporated

Bills: HB0076, HB0102, HB0115

Keywords: annexation, landowner rights, municipal law, city planning, property, local government, artificial intelligence, synthetic sexual material, child protection, self-harm, criminal liability, cardiac emergency, defibrillator, school safety, training, public health, 916, all

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• accounting and reporting due to NextGen system implementation, resulting from the Liquor Commission replacing
• :36.239><c> the</c><01:14:36.400><c> liquor</c><01:14:36.800><c> commission</c><01:14:37.199><c> replacing
• </c><01:14:38.159><c> its</c> from the liquor commission replacing its from the liquor commission replacing
• I have a designated... >> That's a busy day for you. >> Yeah, I have a designated replacement, and I'll
• &gt;&gt; Yeah, I have a designated replacement &gt;&gt; Yeah, I have a designated replacement and<01:

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The Fiscal Committee met on January 23, 2026, approved the December 19, 2025 minutes, and adopted the remaining items on the consent calendar after noting several withdrawals. The committee then took up Department of Safety item FIS 26007, which involved Homeland Security/FEMA grant funding for equipment and UAS-related activities. Senators asked whether any of the funding would support federal civil immigration enforcement or shared operations with federal agencies, and about privacy protections for drone data. The department said the grant is governed by federal parameters, that the state uses the remaining 20 percent after federally directed uses, and that privacy law in this area is evolving. The item was adopted on an 8-2 vote. The committee next considered Department of Environmental Services item 26003, which had been withdrawn by the Senate. A senator said concerns about using the funds for a different project had been resolved after speaking with the commissioner, and the item was adopted without further debate. The committee then moved to Department of Health and Human Services item 260005, a request for about $700,000 in remaining ARPA-related funds for the Hampstead children’s facility project. Commissioners explained that the project had been funded in stages because the original appropriation was based on estimates and bid assumptions, and that the remaining money would cover alternates and finish the project without using general funds. Senators raised concerns about repeated requests for additional money, the adequacy of security, site-selection costs, and why the project had not been fully funded at the outset. The department said the project had been intentionally structured to proceed in phases and that required security would be provided.

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• The A65, if you look at the A65 lines 1.19 through 1.13, are a complete replacement of this paragraph
• The A65, if you look at the A65 lines 1.19 through 1.13, are a complete replacement of this paragraph
• The A65, if you look at the A65 lines 1.19 through 1.13, are a complete replacement of this paragraph
• Lines 2.20 and on are the replacement of the appropriation section, and lines 2.3 to 3.4 are provisions
• </c><00:29:26.559><c> of</c> 20 and on are the um the replacement of 20 and on are the um the replacement

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• That entails us having to redo all the asphalt, reconstruct sidewalks, replace electrical poles, reconstruct
• For example, if we were to replace street lights, then they would accept the street lights.
• For example, if we were to replace street lights, then they would accept the street lights.
• For example, if we were to replace street lights, then they would accept the street lights.
• It actually hurts the consumer because an independent dealer can replace your transmission, but without

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint hearing covered HB 1484 on transit-oriented development and HB 157 on transportation. For HB 1484, testimony included a request from the Hoi Community Development Authority to be removed from the measure while offering to assist if the transit-oriented development law is implemented, along with testimony in opposition and support from several individuals. The committees later recommended HB 1484 be passed with amendments, including an HD1, a defective date, deletion of a reference to section 225 on page 11, adoption of H-CDA’s proposed amendment, and related committee report changes. The vote was adopted in both committees, with Representatives Cochran and Lee excused and Representative Mora voting with reservations. HB 157 concerned the transfer and acceptance of roads in the Villages of Kapolei. HHFDC supported the bill’s intent and explained that the roads were originally self-permitted, the city had not accepted dedication, and HHFDC has been maintaining and upgrading the roads under an MOA that requires improvements to city standards before transfer. Testimony from the Villages of Kapolei Association and others described ongoing problems with non-emergency police services, illegal parking, abandoned vehicles, and the need for city enforcement on roads that are open to the public. Committee members asked about the current holdup, the possibility of transferring roads in segments, and whether a cash settlement could resolve the issue; HHFDC said it was working in segments and that the city had mentioned a $60 million figure. The committees then recommended HB 157 pass with amendments, noting they were awaiting an Attorney General opinion on authority to compel the transfer and that the matter would continue to the Committee on Water and Land. The Transportation Committee also heard several additional bills. HB 1083, concerning vessels in state commercial harbors, drew support from the Department of Transportation and some industry groups and opposition from charter operators; HB 1159, which would require compliance with harbor master evacuation orders and increase penalties, drew DOT support and opposition from multiple vessel operators, who argued the bill was too broad and should define emergencies more clearly and use tiered penalties. HB 58, limiting civil liability for firefighting at commercial harbors, received DOT and Maritime Group support. HB 1165, on county disposal of ocean-bordering property and state highway acquisition, received DOT support. HB 938, a broad motor vehicle franchise and EV-related bill, drew support from the Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association and the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board, but strong opposition from the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Tesla, Rivian, Scout Motors, and others; opponents argued it would restrict direct-to-consumer EV sales and innovation, while dealers said the bill was too broad and needed further stakeholder work. No final votes were taken on the Transportation Committee’s remaining measures in the portion provided, and the joint hearing was adjourned after decision-making on HB 1484 and HB 157.

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• It can be, but it's not rare for new builds or new installations or replacement systems.
• It's damaged, and the ISO would simply look to make sure that the replacement that they're proposing
• So that's very high level replaced.
• What is going to replace that?
• </c><04:15:21.600><c> projects</c> at asset condition replacement projects at asset condition replacement

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Thank you, which include a replace all. Thank you, Mr.<00:24:38.960><c> Speaker.
• </c><00:57:27.040><c> them</c> rights of children and replacing them rights of children and replacing
• So I did a replace-all amendment, which we will talk about in a few minutes.
• So I did a replace all right amendment.
• </c> If I know that this amendment replaces If I know that this amendment replaces what<06:24:56.240>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Wind and solar cannot replace fossil fuel, but nuclear can, and nuclear is net zero.
• Wind and solar cannot replace fossil fuel, but nuclear can, and nuclear is net zero.
• </c> solar and wind can potentially replace solar and wind can potentially replace fossil<00:29:12.240
• and I I wanted to offer to my replaces and I I wanted to offer to my colleagues<01:10:19.360><c> who
• reliability going forward and replace the<01:36:06.440><c> plant</c><01:36:06.800><c> with</c><01:36

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• From 1995 to 2005, the average homeowner replaced their appliances about every 12 or 13 years.
• From 1995 to 2005, the average homeowner replaced their appliances about every 12 or 13 years.
• the 15 years ago from 95 1995 to 2005 the average<03:38:24.199><c> homeowner</c><03:38:25.000><c> replac
• </c><03:38:25.520><c> their</c> average homeowner replac their average homeowner replac their appliances
• this was the gadget that had replaced this was the gadget that had worn worn worn out<03:42:12.399><

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

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• And so if we take away this $5 million, which the governor had recommended, and we don't replace it,
• This is the Clarendon Road replacements, the infamous State Fair Road that we discussed at length, I
• The proposed replacement briefly is St. Louis Society of Blind and Visually Impaired.
• This also has to do with the Clarendon Road replacement, only instead of just reducing the funds, I'm
• So trying to, you know, replace general revenue where we could to save it, you know, was my overarching

Summary: The House Budget Committee met with a quorum and began by taking up a series of budget bills and committee substitutes, including House Bills 2002, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013, which were laid over. The chair then walked members through a committee amendment package, explaining a mix of technical corrections, fund swaps, and adjustments involving highway patrol fringe costs, summary budget timing, rural health care, the CCBHO FMAP correction, and marijuana-fund reallocations. Members adopted the chair’s decrease amendments and later adopted the corresponding increase amendments, including partial restoration for Care to Learn, a Title I grant language change, an Overpass and Seymour road project, technical corrections for DPS and health-related items, and restorations for Jordan Valley and FQHC substance abuse funding. After a brief recess for session and lunch, the committee returned to House Bill 2 and began considering member amendments. On House Bill 2, the committee adopted Representative Lewis’s amendment making the curriculum transparency and parent portal item a pilot program, and Representative Davidson’s amendment adding $2 million in federal Child Care and Development Block Grant funds for One-Time Wonder School. Representative Steinhoff’s attempt to shift funding from Missouri Star Solutions and WorkKeys to the Success Ready Student Assessment failed, as did Representative Taylor’s proposal to move $1.2 million from career ladder to community college nursing programs. The committee then rejected Representative Steinhoff’s attempt to redirect Title I Innovation and Improvement Grant funds back to the governor’s recommendation, and later adopted Representative Steinhoff’s vocational rehabilitation amendment, which restored the department’s request and drew down additional federal matching funds. The committee also adopted Representative Hyne’s language amendment to allow flexibility between the MOQPK pre-K grant program and the Child Care Works tri-share program, though members discussed concerns about cross-bill flexibility and whether funds would actually be available. Representative Fogle’s amendment to require budget communications sent to committee chairs to also go to the full Budget Committee was defeated after members expressed concern about information overload and the difference between required distribution and requested information. The committee then took up a lengthy debate over Representative Fogle’s amendment to remove language barring Parents as Teachers participation for children already enrolled in public pre-K. Supporters argued the programs serve different purposes and that families should not be forced to choose between them, while opponents said the language was intended to prevent duplication of services and preserve resources for children without other options. After extensive discussion, the amendment failed. The committee continued with additional House Bill 2 amendments, but the transcript ends before final action on the remaining items.

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• It only raises the replacement rate to about 30-some-odd percent, 32%. It doesn't affect the fund.
• It only raises the replacement rate to about 30-some-odd percent, 32%. It doesn't affect the fund.
• It only raises the replacement rate to about 30-some-odd percent, 32%. It doesn't affect the fund.
• rate, um there's a wage replacement rate, um there's going<02:02:41.440><c> to</c><02:02:41.599><c>
• </c><02:04:36.080><c> rate</c><02:04:36.320><c> for</c> about a 26% wage replacement rate for about a

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• uh, certainly hospitals are large employers, so it's not surprising that they're going to have to replace
• plant equipment on an occasional replace plant equipment on an occasional basis<01:15:15.440><c> to<
• So after a hip replacement or knee replacement, if they can't be at home, they can come back and rehab
• You know, you can go in for a hip replacement and you can go home the same day, you know, things like
• and you can go in for a hip replacement and you can go home<01:34:48.239><c> the</c><01:34:48.480><c

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The Select Subcommittee first took up adoption of three previously prepared nonpartisan committee summary reports dated October 15, November 13, and November 21. Senator Rasmusson objected to the lack of advance notice about the day’s testifiers and criticized the practice of having nonpartisan staff summarize what he described as a partisan agenda. The chair responded that the committee’s purpose is to gather information, not hear bills, and that the summaries were intended as neutral resources for the Senate. Senator Coopek moved adoption, the motion was opposed by Rasmusson and another member, and the motion passed. The committee then turned to the day’s hearing on federal impacts on Minnesota, with the chair focusing on federal funding threats and the effect of congressional budget actions on health care, especially in greater Minnesota. The first presentation came from the Minnesota Department of Health on the state’s rural health transformation work. Assistant Commissioner Carol Broom introduced the team and described the rural hospital transformation program as a major opportunity to invest in rural health, while acknowledging longstanding challenges such as demographics, transportation barriers, and the financing of care. Nitha Moibi outlined the state’s rural health chart book and data showing an aging population, workforce shortages, and many health professional shortage areas, and described proposed strategies including workforce pipelines, bridge payments for low-volume birth hospitals, telehealth access points, mental health urgent care, and chronic disease prevention. Acting Assistant Commissioner Anna Ashby of the Minnesota Management and Budget office explained the state’s application to CMS for the Rural Health Transformation Program, which was created in federal law and awarded Minnesota just over $193 million for federal fiscal year 2026. She said the application was shaped by public comments, stakeholder meetings, and legislative outreach, and included initiatives on preventive care, workforce, care access, behavioral health, and provider financial stability. She also reviewed implementation constraints, including a January 30 revised budget deadline, limits on administrative spending, restrictions on using funds to offset Medicaid losses, and the need to show measurable progress to remain eligible for future funding. The presentation noted that most year-one funding would go to rural hospitals, with additional support for federally qualified health centers, community mental health centers, tribal partners, and technical assistance.

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• We desperately need the seasonal recreation tax replacement aid legislation.
• </c><00:23:51.760><c> Aid</c> Recreation tax replacement Aid Recreation tax replacement Aid legislation
• </c><00:38:02.319><c> Aid</c><00:38:03.040><c> and</c> recreational tax replacement Aid and recreational
• tax replacement Aid and that<00:38:03.480><c> would</c><00:38:03.760><c> essentially</c><00:38:04.480
• We wanted to replace garage doors for walls, and we were told no.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all