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• Eric Martin, who is a trauma team. Dr.
• And I'm proud to have known him and to consider Ed Duffy my friend.
• God bless you, Ed Duffy. Thank you. Thank you very much, Senator.
• Um, the to consider Ed Duffy my friend.
• God bless you, Ed Duffy. Thank you. God bless you, Ed Duffy. Thank you.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• History Month is often thought of as a time to recognize those historical figures we all know, the Martin
• seen, the world has ever known, led by a young minister who was a mere 26 years old at the time: Martin
• HISTORY MONTH IS OFTEN THOUGHT OF AS A TIME TO RECOGNIZE THOSE HISTORICAL FIGURES WE ALL KNOW, THE MARTIN
• MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
• Ed one died one day at a dinner table.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, February 24, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Martin, but if you would come forward and speak to the issues that have been raised in the discussion

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• My name is Singing Wolf and I'm an Ojibwe woman from the Martin clan, second degree Midewin, and also
• on the fourth-grade girls volleyball team at a private school, Christian Academy, or on a community-ed
• who identify as female to compete in women's sports, there will be men's sports and there will be co-ed

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• Makin, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, the SCLC, Martin Luther King's legacy organization
• Megan, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, the SCLC, Martin, And in Carson v.
• I mean, when you begin to look at the persons that march with Martin Luther King, okay.
• I was appointed to the State Board of Educator Certification Bilingual Special Ed Educator Standards
• If you look at the bottom, where I have just before number four, you’ll see Ed, the certified teachers

Summary: The Senate Committee on Education K-16 convened with a quorum, adopted its committee rules, and heard opening remarks from members introducing staff and outlining priorities for the session. Several senators emphasized support for public education, teacher pay and safety, parental choice, and the combined K-16 jurisdiction of the committee. The chair also reviewed hearing procedures, including public testimony registration and time limits. The main item was Senate Bill 2, the Texas Education Freedom Act, laid out by Chairman Creighton. He described the bill as an education savings account program intended to expand school choice, with a $200 million universal eligibility pool and an additional $800 million targeted to students with disabilities and lower-income families. He said the bill includes anti-fraud safeguards, criminal background checks for vendors, reporting requirements, data protections, and annual testing for participating students, while not imposing STAAR on private schools or homeschoolers. He also said the bill removes a prior hold-harmless provision for public schools and is separate from public school funding and teacher pay legislation. Members questioned the bill’s income threshold, lottery and priority structure, treatment of homeschoolers, microschools, charter schools, religious freedom protections, citizenship/lawful presence language, cybersecurity, open records, and disability-related issues, including whether 504 students and foster children should be included. Creighton said the bill is designed to prioritize former public school students with disabilities or lower incomes, while also allowing universal eligibility within the program’s first funding tier, and that the Comptroller would oversee vendor screening and cybersecurity rules. He said the bill does not direct curriculum or interfere with religious beliefs and that amendments may be offered later on citizenship and other issues. After member questions, the committee began invited testimony, starting with EdChoice representative Robert Inlow, who testified in support of SB 2 and cited national growth in school choice programs and studies he said show positive effects for students and public schools.

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• It’s amazing how many people have already gotten paid holidays on Martin Luther King and President’s
• c><00:15:58.639> History It’s amazing how many people have already gotten paid holidays on Martin
• Luther<00:16:18.120> King<00:16:18.360> and<00:16:18.680> President's on Martin
• Luther King and President's on Martin Luther King and President's Day<00:16:20.000> who<00:16
• :09:42.759> talk<01:09:43.000> about<01:09:43.560> our<01:09:44.440> um ed

Bills: HF500, HF718, HF1096, HF1246, HF1469

Keywords: nursing home, employment standards, worker rights, Minnesota Statutes, labor compensation, workforce development, job training, economic stability, low-income, career pathways, education funding, Summit Academy, employment, STEM programming, GED preparation, Neighborhood Development Center, NDC, small business, entrepreneurship, business training

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• <00:54:06.400> Um, ed uh is unable to be here today.
• Um, ed uh is unable to be here today.
• It's on its way back to higher ed.
• <01:25:37.520> Thank It's on its way back to higher ed.
• Thank It's on its way back to higher ed.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• For those in that program, but for those in the special ed program, it'd be four years, $20,000.
• I don't know how those worked out, but I know that was something the LAO had raised in our higher ed
• don't know who how those worked out but I know that was something the LAO had raised in our higher ed
• Afternoon, my name’s Martin Bork.
• My name’s Martin Bork. I’m with the Ecology Center, representing the Save Market Match Coalition.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up the May Revision update on Proposition 98 and the school rainy-day fund. The Department of Finance said the minimum guarantee rises by $6.4 billion over the Governor’s Budget across the three-year window, with lower average daily attendance projections offsetting some of the revenue gains. Finance also described a reduced $3.9 billion settle-up proposal, increased deposits into the Public School System Stabilization Account, and an ending reserve balance of about $10.3 billion. The LAO said the revenue and LCFF adjustments were reasonable, but urged the Legislature to be cautious about delaying settle-up payments and to consider more budget resiliency, including larger cushions or other tools to protect ongoing programs. Members then questioned the administration and LAO about the size of the settle-up, the rationale for the reserve deposit, declining enrollment, and how lower attendance is creating savings that can be redirected to other school priorities. The LAO said the May Revision’s mix of one-time and ongoing spending was generally reasonable but recommended keeping a strong cushion and considering alternatives such as advance payments or pension-related savings. Questions also focused on how the May Revision’s funding mix affects districts if revenues weaken, and on the treatment of special education, discretionary block grants, and paid family leave costs for LEAs and community colleges. The committee next heard the community colleges portion of the budget. Finance described a higher SCFF COLA, increased apportionment costs, a student support block grant, deferred maintenance, Common Cloud, Calbright, credit for prior learning, and a one-time adult learner demonstration project. The Chancellor’s Office supported the core investments but asked for more funding for enrollment growth, changes to the SCFF growth formula, and a COLA for Student Equity and Achievement. The LAO recommended funding the statutory COLA increase, noted a $52 million current-year apportionment shortfall not yet included in the May Revision, and suggested the Legislature could instead direct some funds to enrollment growth, categorical COLAs, or one-time uses. Members also clarified how COLA and hold-harmless rules apply to different community college districts. Finally, the committee reviewed the proposed state implementation of the federal Workforce Pell program. Finance proposed one-time funding for the Student Aid Commission and Cradle to Career data work, plus trailer bill changes to set up state approval of eligible programs. CSAC said the program is promising but highly complex, with new federal rules just released and significant data, regulatory, and systems work still needed; it said the state will not be ready by July 1 and that ongoing funding will likely be necessary. The LAO agreed that implementation will require careful trailer bill language and noted that ongoing administrative costs remain unresolved. Members asked about other states’ approaches and the practical effect on short-term workforce programs in California.

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• Sullivan City, also known as the city of sunshine, was named after Captain Ed Sullivan, a local ranch
• We have Councilman Adam Schel, Councilwoman Anne Martin, and I saw, uh, town manager, uh, James Childers

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• In 1908, Sullivan City, also known as the City of Sunshine, was named after Captain Ed Sullivan. a local
• Martin and I saw town manager James Childress. I don't see him now, but he's up there. somewhere.

Bills: HCR21, HCR22, HCR23, HCR24, HCR25, HCR26, HCR27, HCR31, HCR41, HCR42, HCR43, HCR44, HCR45, HCR52, HCR53, HCR66, HCR67, HCR73, HR8, HR10, HR13, HR20, HR21, HR50, HR59, HR61, HR71, HR74, HR79, HR84, HR86, HR90, HR91, HR102, HR103, HR107, HR113, HR125, HR126, HR132, HR142, HR145, HR149, HR150, HR152, HR167, HR179, HR181, HR183, HR186, HR192, HR196, HR199, HR207, HR211, HR212, HR213, HR216, HR249, HR256, HR259, HR261, HR263, HR272, HR281, HR285, HR294, HR295, HR300, HR305, HR311, HR313, HR315, HR316, HR323, HR331, HR339, HR340, HR346, HR349, HR352, HR357, HR358, HR360, HR363, HR374, HR377, HCR20, HCR28, HCR30, HCR32, HCR49, HR14, HR15, HR19, HR23, HR24, HR25, HR26, HR27, HR29, HR47, HR48, HR55, HR56, HR66, HR85, HR92, HR93, HR95, HR96, HR140, HR155, HR164, HR204, HR241, HR242, HR250, HR253, HR260, HR262, HR265, HR279, HR310, HR312, HR328, HR332, HR359, HR362, HR367

Keywords: recognition, award, petroleum industry, leadership, community service, HCR 22, House Concurrent Resolution, Texas Legislature, commendation, honorary resolution, Dr. James Olson, James Olson, University of Texas Permian Basin, UT Permian Basin, psychology professor, 50 years of service, faculty recognition, academic award, Piper Professor Award, Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award

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• Representative Freeman-Martin, Texas DPS Director. It's a great question.
• You said special ed is 36% of your population. I think it's actually much higher.
• And as Director Martin mentioned earlier, the numbers of encounters right now. are the lowest that the
• Mandy will be Martin Martinez, and then Sarah Reyes. Thank you. Oh, okay. Thank you.
• But the chair calls Martin Martinez. No? Okay, the chair calls Sarah.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Health Network, and we are specifically responsible for the geographic area that includes Palm Beach, Martin
• It's kind of like going to the ED to be able to address that, to make sure that you get resolution, and
• It's kind of like going to the ED to be able to address that, to make sure. that that particular situation
• assess, it's kind of like going to the ED, be able to address that to make sure that you get resolution

Summary: The Health Care Budget Subcommittee held a panel discussion on Florida’s mental health and substance abuse system, with representatives from DCF, AHCA, two managing entities, and two providers describing how the state’s behavioral health network is funded and operated. Members focused on the implementation of prior legislative investments, especially the $50 million in recurring funding from Representative Maney’s bill and the earlier $126 million community behavioral health appropriation. Witnesses said the newer funds were used mainly for crisis beds, discharge planning, outpatient services, regional collaboratives, and a USF Marchman Act report, while the larger behavioral health appropriation supported CAT, FACT, FIT, forensic teams, residential and outpatient services, and crisis care, with most dollars going directly to services and only a small share to administration. A major theme was access to crisis care and the role of mobile response teams, 988, and central receiving facilities in diverting people from Baker Act admissions and reducing readmissions. DCF and providers said mobile response teams have expanded, are being used to de-escalate crises and connect people to care, and have shown strong diversion results and reductions in Baker Acts in some regions. Members also asked about waitlists, children in crisis, and how to handle people without housing or support; providers said discharge planning is individualized but often constrained by homelessness, transportation, and a lack of safe placements, and several witnesses identified housing as one of the biggest barriers to recovery and stability. The committee also examined provider sustainability, reimbursement, and funding gaps. Witnesses described delays caused by contract timing, cost allocation rules, and Medicaid reimbursement rates that do not always keep pace with labor and operating costs, especially for smaller providers and rural networks. DCF and AHCA said managing entities can provide advances, retroactive rate adjustments, and technical assistance, and that Medicaid managed care plans have network standards and complaint/dispute processes. Members raised concerns about a reported $7 million loss in federal non-sustainable funds, provider closures, and whether there is a formal ombudsman process for disputes; DCF said the federal reductions were known and tied to one-time funds, and that the department generally handles provider issues informally while working with managing entities to preserve continuity of care.

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• The SNAP-Ed program provides $55 million and supports 430 staff positions in our California local health
• My name is Anayeli Martin with the California Immigrant Policy Center.
• Martin. Good morning, Chair. My name is Elle Grant.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Senator Martin did a uniform rate schedule for bonds. I set the bond at $10,000.
• So we pass a bill that says you can't teach a five year old about sex ed and we say that is the 'Don't
• We rise to remember Jeannie, Nicholas, Martin, Scott, Peter, Alyssa, Aaron, Chris Hixon, Luke, Cara,

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• Martin, here. Mr. Matayoshi, here. Ms. Matsumoto, here. Mr. Miyake, here. Ms. Morikawa, here. Mr.
• agreement, but I've always given testimony in opposition to both of these positions at the Board of Ed
• both of these positions at the<00:53:20.520> Board<00:53:20.760> of<00:53:20.880> Ed
• > back<00:53:22.320> as<00:53:22.440> 2022,<00:53:23.840> and the Board of Ed
• as far back as 2022, and the Board of Ed as far back as 2022, and as<00:53:25.080> of<00:53:25.200

Bills: HR203, SB2802, SB3081, SB2902, SB2005, SB3252, SB2096, SB2095, SB2046, SB2999, SB3103, SB83, SB2041, SB3234, SB3156, SB3154, SB2146, SB2053, SB2010, SB2009, SB2667, SB3215, SB2698, SB2363, SB2372, SB2673, SB2948, SB2277, SB2057, SB3085, SB3025, SB2761

Keywords: H.R. 203, House Resolution, Hawaii education, teacher of the year, educator recognition, Jessica Canyon, Natsumi Yamasato, Jodi Kadoyama, Mānana Elementary School, National Blue Ribbon School, Teach For America Hawaiʻi, public education, K-12, elementary school, STEM education, literacy, teacher appreciation, school excellence, Hawaiʻi Legislature, keiki

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• Kelly, Brenda, and especially Kelly, Brenda, and especially Ed.
• Respectfully, Christina Martin, Secretary of the Senate. Gentleman from Greene. Thank you, Mr.
• Respectfully, Christina Martin, Secretary of the Senate. ...and 1111.
• Respectfully, Christina Martin, Secretary of the Senate. The gentleman from Greene. Thank you, Mr.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• <00:38:19.760> that<00:38:19.920> allows co-ed that allows co-ed that allows both<00:38
• Allow me a moment to recite a poem by Pastor Martin Yol Mueller.
• Allow me a moment to recite a poem by Pastor Martin Niemöller.
• Allow me a moment to recite a poem by Pastor Martin Niemöller.
• Allow me a moment to recite a poem by Pastor Martin Niemöller.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We've made significant progress in career tech ed programs.
• 12, early ed, where would I be most vulnerable with the DEI changes that they're looking at?
• Is that higher ed? Is that K-12? Is that early ed?
• We've seen cuts to recommended or proposed cuts to various pieces of higher ed.
• And I just wanted to ask: you're on this commission, you're the ED—how bad is the problem?

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights, and Inclusion held an informational hearing on diversity, equity, and inclusion in Massachusetts; no bills were heard or voted on. Chairs Bud Williams and Liz Miranda opened by framing the hearing as a response to recent federal actions they said threatened DEI efforts, funding, and civil rights protections in education and other sectors. They said the committee would hear from experts, agencies, advocates, and businesses about the legality and benefits of DEI and the impact of federal actions on the Commonwealth. Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler testified virtually that Massachusetts is pushing back against federal efforts to restrict DEI, including guidance and certification demands directed at schools. He highlighted state investments in early education, child care, early college, career and technical education, and educator diversity, arguing these efforts help close opportunity gaps for Black and brown students, students with disabilities, English learners, and other underserved groups. In response to member questions, he said federal education dollars are core to services for students and that the state is prepared to fight funding cuts while monitoring impacts across K-12, early education, and higher education. Elizabeth Matos of the Attorney General’s Office said DEIA programs remain legal under state and federal law and described AG guidance issued to help institutions navigate federal confusion. She reviewed litigation the office has joined or won, including efforts involving withheld school funds, museums and libraries, the Minority Business Development Agency, Head Start, AmeriCorps, and other federal actions. Members asked about immigration-related fear and profiling, and Matos pointed to existing Know Your Rights guidance, said complaints to the Civil Rights Division have increased, and noted the office is seeing issues involving housing discrimination, employment, public accommodations, and threats to call ICE. She also said the office is open to further legislative ideas but did not discuss specifics. Evelyn Carter, a social psychologist, testified that diversity, equity, and inclusion are often misunderstood and defined the terms plainly, emphasizing that diversity is a group characteristic, equity addresses unequal starting points, and inclusion is about belonging and access. She argued that DEI matters because it creates guardrails against bias, helps make environments accessible, and addresses ongoing inequities. In response to questions, she suggested practical strategies such as using clear criteria and written records in decision-making, broadening who is considered part of one’s in-group, and pairing bias awareness with concrete behavior-change tools. The hearing also included testimony from Meredith Tewitt of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women, who spoke about the importance of DEI for women, veterans, and people who rely on federal institutions, and urged lawmakers to continue supporting inclusion and access.

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• So, the ED of the agency, as you've already seen in the first two agencies, will be here to answer any
• For the record, my name is Ed Serna, and I'm the executive director of the Tech.
• Megan Mauro, Martin Martinez. 3785 Thank you. I'm happy to, and may I not interrupt you, Mary?
• My name is Martin Martinez. I'm a senior policy analyst with Texas Appleseed.
• Martin, you said you'd be authority for this program or for the dollars?

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• I recognize the member from Martin, Representative Olson, to your motion. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
• I recognize the member from Martin, Representative Olson, to your motion. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
• Governor Walz cut 250 million to special ed.
• Governor Walz cut $250 million to special ed.
• I recognize the member from Martin, Representative Olson. Thank you, Madam Speaker and members.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and approval of the previous day’s journal. The chamber received Senate messages announcing a joint convention for the governor’s message and transmitting Senate Files 1251, 3769, and 3868. The House also introduced House Files 4868 through 4933 and adopted committee reports and comparison report motions without objection. The Rules Committee placed several bills on the calendar and required pre-filing of amendments for specified measures. On the calendar, the House passed Senate File 3602, which enacts the Uniform Electronic Estate Planning Documents Act and expands electronic signing to estate planning documents beyond wills. Supporters said it would help people who are homebound, hospitalized, or in rural areas and reduce uncertainty for banks and hospitals about electronically signed powers of attorney and health care directives. The bill passed 134-0. The House also passed House File 3516, a Board of Dentistry policy bill that updates licensure language, allows retired dentists to serve low-income uninsured patients, and increases the number of dental hygienists a dentist may collaborate with from four to eight; it passed 134-0. The House then passed House File 3528, a technical barbering bill that reduces training and retesting burdens, gives the board more testing flexibility, repeals duplicative rules, clarifies that waxing is not barbering, and makes other fee and registration changes; it passed 134-0. House File 3718, updating veterinary medicine and veterinary technology statutes, was amended to restore board seal language and then passed 134-0 as amended. Supporters said it modernizes definitions and standards, recognizes licensed veterinary technicians, and may help address veterinary shortages, especially in greater Minnesota. Finally, the House passed Senate File 3402, which broadens who may serve as a medical consultant for Community Health Boards to include additional licensed professionals such as DOs, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses; it passed 134-0. The chamber also considered several motions to move bills between committees, including referrals involving veterans, education, health, and psilocybin-related legislation. A motion to suspend the rules for House File 4487 was presented, and the bill was described as providing a one-time $1 billion property tax rebate or credit, but the transcript cuts off during extended debate on that motion before any final disposition is shown.