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• that semiquincentennial school program that semiquincentennial school program that we're initiating
• and military apprenticeship programs and military apprenticeship programs and military enlistments to
• chairman Oliver volunteer rescue program chairman Oliver volunteer rescue program chairman Oliver Mr
• by authorizing the reimbursement program by authorizing the reimbursement program by authorizing the
• and to make non-substantive programs and to make non-substantive programs and to make non-substantive

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• I'm looking at line item 30 for the First Judicial District and the diversion program for $100,000.
• GROW program fund, and so the money from the big fund spends into the program fund.
• A program called the ZIP Program, Zero Interest Home Builder Program.
• Is that program still in place?
• So we have programs available.

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• With me here today is Corey Hall, our chief programs officer.
• Respite programs have been around for over 3 decades and The adoption of these programs is spreading
• across the U.S., with over 150 active programs.
• In our program, we will have on Site clinical staff providing health services.
• For our state, respite programs rely on...

Summary: The meeting focused on hospital “avoidable days” and the difficulty of discharging medically stable patients who still need post-acute placement or social services. Presenters from Saint Anthony Hospital Midtown, the Oklahoma Hospital Association, City Care, and OU Health described common barriers including lack of skilled nursing, rehab, long-term care, behavioral health, and hospice placements; insurance prior authorization delays; Medicaid and Social Security eligibility delays; guardianship and Adult Protective Services bottlenecks; limited home health and private duty nursing; and the challenge of placing unhoused, uninsured, or medically complex patients. Several speakers emphasized that these delays reduce bed availability, increase emergency department boarding, contribute to staff burnout, and expose patients to hospital-acquired conditions and other harms. The testimony included multiple examples of patients remaining in acute care for days, weeks, or even months after being medically ready for discharge, including patients awaiting guardianship, disability determinations, or placement in facilities willing to accept them. Speakers also highlighted special populations such as patients with behavioral health or substance use disorders, medically fragile children, patients with criminal histories, and unhoused individuals who need respite or hospice care. City Care described its planned 40-bed medical respite facility, set to open in 2027, as a way to provide clinical support and housing navigation for patients too sick to recover on the street or in shelters. Witnesses recommended policy and system changes such as standardizing preauthorization protocols, expanding rural swing-bed and home-based services, increasing public guardianship resources, improving data collection on homelessness, expanding private duty nursing hours, and creating more placement options for complex patients. They also suggested better coordination between hospitals, DHS, APS, the Health Department, and post-acute facilities, including a database of facility services to improve discharge planning and keep patients closer to home. No votes or formal committee actions were taken in the transcript, but the chair indicated the issue would require collaboration across multiple agencies and partners.

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• So the party that claims diversity, apparently you can't have diversity of thought.
• Apparently you can't have diversity of your own religious beliefs.
• , So the party that claims diversity, So the party that claims diversity, apparently<01:22:22.560
• :24.000> of apparently you can't have diversity of apparently you can't have diversity of thought
• <01:22:29.199> of Apparently you can't have diversity of Apparently you can't have diversity

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House debated Representative Long’s motion to suspend the rules so House File 5084 could be recalled from committee, given second and third readings, and brought to final passage. The bill was described by opponents as an extreme anti-abortion measure that would create a right to life from fertilization, potentially criminalize abortions except in narrow cases, and could affect IVF, miscarriage care, and treatment of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Supporters said the bill was about protecting unborn life and giving Minnesotans the chance to decide the issue themselves through the ballot box. Several members spoke against the motion, arguing that Minnesota has already settled reproductive rights through court decisions and recent legislation, and warning that the bill would put government into deeply personal medical decisions. They cited stories from other states where women were investigated or arrested after miscarriages or self-managed abortions, and said the proposal could treat people as criminals for seeking reproductive care. One member emphasized that the bill could be especially dangerous in cases like ectopic pregnancy, where treatment delays could threaten the pregnant person’s life. Members in favor of the bill framed the issue as one of conscience, democracy, and protection of human life from conception. They said every abortion is an act of violence against a distinct human being and argued that Minnesotans should be allowed to vote on the question. Some speakers also shared personal experiences with miscarriage, infertility, premature birth, or pregnancy loss to explain why they viewed the issue as morally serious and emotionally difficult. The debate became broader and more partisan, with some members criticizing both sides for using the issue as a political weapon rather than focusing on legislative work. The transcript does not include the final vote result, but the motion was clearly under a roll call and the chamber proceeded with extended floor debate over House File 5084.

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• . diversity. diversity.
• the program the program on<01:54:41.679> the<01:54:41.760> backs<01:54:42.080>
• the rug with one or two programs the rug with one or two programs that<02:04:18.800> yes,
• Medicaid program. Medicaid program.
• <02:22:00.560> dates delaying program implementation dates delaying program implementation

Keywords: 981, all

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• We represent this ideal situation where cuts to my school's programming or cuts to my school's programming
• all of our programs across the state. all of our programs across the state.
• programs such as SNAP and Medicaid. programs such as SNAP and Medicaid.
• <01:20:07.680> that rely so heavily on federal programs that rely so heavily on federal programs
• after-school programs. after-school programs.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:07:17.479> it<00:07:17.639> failed jobs in programming it failed jobs in programming
• "Or debt service or other NTC-based levy programs.
• <00:46:13.599> to Innovative academic programming to Innovative academic programming to students
• for free and reduced lunch programs.
• This ensured stable funding for student programs and staff.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I spend a lot of time discussing during Sections 7 and 8 that the commission has to be diverse, not only
• in geography... ...that the commission has to be diverse, not only in geography or demographics of where
• As we look at regional diversity, we would want to have some representation from other communities, but
• In Rhode Island, she understands a lot about supplier diversity, construction management, and she knows

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Cabo Verdean Cultural Center Feasibility Commission met to continue its work toward making recommendations to the Legislature on establishing a cultural center in Boston. The chair reviewed the commission’s mandate, upcoming monthly meetings, site visits, listening sessions, and the plan to eventually hire a consultant for the feasibility study. Members also discussed the importance of capturing the broader 200-plus-year Cape Verdean history in Massachusetts, especially in light of Boston’s 250th anniversary and Cabo Verde’s recent 50th independence anniversary. A major portion of the meeting focused on reviewing and narrowing a list of potential additional commissioners. Members discussed the need for geographic, sector, and generational diversity, and several commissioners raised concerns about overrepresentation from New Bedford and the need to include people connected to other Cape Verdean communities such as Brockton, Boston, Wareham/Onset, Taunton, the Cape, and Haverhill. Testimony and comments emphasized including people with skills in arts, culture, history, construction, philanthropy, law, education, museum curation, and community organizing. Members also discussed whether to use a slate, an inventory of skills and regions, or individual votes, and whether abstentions should be treated as “reserve your rights” instead. The commission voted to appoint three individuals: John Cruz, former State Senator Vinny deMacedo, and Angelo Lopes Barbosa or a designee from the Center for Cape Verdean Studies at Bridgewater State University. The body then voted to pause the remaining commissioner appointments until the next meeting and directed the chair and staff to create an inventory of candidates by skills, region, and other relevant criteria. Members also agreed to add two newly suggested names—former Brockton City Councilor Tina Cardoso and Maria Gomez-Pena—to the candidate list. The chair said the next meeting would be scheduled for January, and the meeting adjourned after the commission approved the motion to adjourn.

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• Lastly, social work is a diverse field with practitioners specializing in various areas such as clinical
• California has the most linguistic and culturally diverse population in the state, yet its workforce
• immigrants are able to access and communities in turn are able to benefit from a larger and more diverse
• This approach keeps the bar high, yet achievable, and reflects the diverse ways people gain the skills

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• . program. program.
• <00:42:19.520> for<00:42:19.640> the Um the program is great for the Um the program
• , not county health programs.
• , not county health programs.
• at a state level and doing a program at a state level and doing a program across<01:43:02.760>

Keywords: 916, all

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• and delivering quality services and programs for girls.
• Yes, so this program, They're beyond, you know, what they do for a community.
• are available through the EQIP programs.
• I worked eight years in Washington, traveling there with the co-op program.
• or graduating from those teacher preparation programs.

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• Because of gaming revenue, we have over 60 programs that have been provided not only to our membership
• This has given us an opportunity to make sure that our members earn their degree through these programs
• To get the medical care first to be honored first to get at the top of the list on every program that
• Casino revenue has funded almost all of these programs I've talked about.
• To help us build out the best compliance and responsible gaming program that we can, we have engaged

Summary: A joint hearing of the Senate Business, Financial Services and Trade Committee and the House State Government and Tribal Relations Committee was held on an amendment to the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Gaming Compact. The Washington State Gambling Commission and Puyallup Tribal representatives described the compact as a restatement of the tribe’s 1996 agreement, updated to reflect prior amendments and current gaming operations. Commission staff outlined several changes, including authorization for electronic table games, extension of credit with customer-protection safeguards, removal of per-facility limits, changes to wager limits, a stepped increase in the tribe’s player-terminal allocation, and new licensing/eligibility/registration and definitions appendices. They also noted added provisions on responsible gaming, non-smoking areas if smoking is offered, emergency-services access, and community commitments. Puyallup Tribal leaders gave extensive testimony on how gaming revenue has supported tribal self-governance, cultural preservation, education, housing, health care, elder services, youth programs, environmental protection, and charitable giving. They said gaming revenue has funded tribal facilities, a school, a longhouse, housing projects, a funeral home, health and behavioral health services, substance-use treatment, and donations to nonprofits and local public health efforts. Tribal economic development staff also described diversification efforts funded by gaming, including businesses in hospitality, fuel, construction, manufacturing, logistics, and a planned terminal partnership with the Northwest Seaport Alliance. The casino CEO emphasized responsible gaming, compliance, self-exclusion tools, staff training, and a problem-gambling campaign. Committee members asked about the compact negotiation process and the state’s interests. Gambling Commission staff explained that compact changes are negotiated under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, with the governor’s office, commissioners, and ex officio members providing policy input, and that the current hearing was required within 30 days of completion of the state process. Staff said the commission would hold a public meeting on Thursday to take comment and then vote whether to forward the restated compact to the governor or return it for further negotiation. No public testimony was signed up at the hearing, and no vote was taken by the legislative committees.

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• <00:14:09.120> and promoting workforce diversity and promoting workforce diversity and economic
• > speed voucher program.
• The program helps speed voucher program.
• They cut money for child nutrition programs. They cut money for school nutrition programs.
• They cut money for school programs. They cut money for school nutrition<02:56:10.080> programs.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• The school's outstanding academic and athletic programs combined with a faculty dedicated to teaching
• Uh, members, the Bob Bullock scholarship program was named after, of course, distinguished Lieutenant
• rural pathway excellence Partnership programs and a high school advising program including funding of
• those programs under the Foundation School program and the new institutional facility allotment and
• Savings Account Program, refer to the Committee on Public Education.

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• first-tier subcontractor, and removes legislative findings from the Traffic Signal Modernization Grant Program
• Findings from the Traffic Signal Modernization Grant Program. Mr. Chairman, that is the amendment.
• The goal is to promote competition and dealer diversity by ensuring that multiple independent dealers

Summary: The Transportation Committee considered several bills and amendments. SB 1274, as amended, removed a number of unrelated transportation provisions and added items including local authority to lower residential speed limits, clarification that certain license plate frames do not obscure plates, FDOT funding for eligible rural airport projects, limits on yellow-light timing changes to intersections with red-light cameras, revisions to private use of license plate readers, and rules for direct payments to first-tier subcontractors. The amendment and the bill both passed favorably. SB 1310, as amended, would direct FDOT to study advanced detection and monitoring systems at public railroad crossings and report policy options to the governor and legislature; rail safety testimony supported the study while urging attention to interoperability and other safety concerns. The amendment and bill were adopted and reported favorably. The committee also heard SB 828 on extending sovereign immunity to private contractors providing public transit services. Supporters said it would reduce litigation costs, provide predictability, and help maintain affordable transit and paratransit service, especially in rural areas; opponents argued it was an overbroad expansion of sovereign immunity and could affect employee rights and accountability. After an amendment narrowing the language to contractors providing services rather than operating transit and removing subcontractor references, the bill passed favorably. SB 1378, which strengthens traffic enforcement by clarifying abandoned-vehicle removal, penalties for unlawful plates or stickers, and vehicle seizure authority for fleeing and eluding, also passed favorably with support from law enforcement-related testimony. The committee then confirmed a slate of appointees in tab 6 by one vote, with no objections. SB 1562, dealing with motor vehicle dealers and limiting concentration of a brand’s sales among a single dealer group once the brand has a meaningful Florida presence, was presented as a competition and dealer-diversity measure and passed favorably. Members later recorded additional affirmative votes on several tabs, and the chair noted this was likely the committee’s last meeting of the year before adjourning without objection.

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• Police Force, administrative and leadership roles within Fresno Unified School District, and a more diverse
• Under his leadership, the Fresno Center grew to operate 14 programs with an annual budget of 6. 6.8 million
• Leadership Torrance is a great program where they send a delegation from the Los Angeles South Bay, sponsored

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Libraries introduced Drag Queen Story Hour to celebrate the diversity of the communities that they serve
• And so in this case, just to be clear, we're talking about a program. drag queen story hour that the
• This bill simply says that if a library brings that program for children They get no money from the taxpayers

Bills: SCR5, SCR13, SB3, SB6, SB10, SB12, SB13, SB15, SB17, SB18, SB19, SB24, SB35, SB57, SB65, SB112, SB284, SB290, SB388, SB400, SB402, SB412, SB495, SB499, SB502, SB509, SB621, SB706, SB740, SB815, SB842, SB854, SB875, SB893, SB917, SB974, SB1025, SB1061, SB1073, SB1106, SB1268, SB1281, SB1300, SB1362, SB1379, SB1447, SB1451, SB1555, SB1902, SJR36, SJR12, SCR13, SCR25, SCR5, SCR22, SCR12, SCR24, SB495, SB412, SB10, SB18, SB565, SB372, SB842, SB765, SB62, SB19, SB666, SB707, SB888, SB687, SB706, SB847, SB290, SB13, SB1248, SB740, SB14, SB1006, SB504, SB917, SB925, SB388, SB1902, SB1121, SB995, SB857, SB305, SB296, SB284, SB35, SB6, SB815, SB3, SB1281, SB1379, SB1300, SB1497, SB1499, SB1498, SB1451, SB1061, SB15, SB65, SB241, SB304, SB402, SB499, SB621, SB974, SB1023, SB1024, SB1025, SB1106, SB686, SB112, SB371, SB204, SB400, SB609, SB1447, SB670, SB502, SB427, SB850, SB854, SB413, SB1555, SB1362, SB1346, SB1033, SB1220, SB1073, SB810, SB987, SB1539, SB893, SB447, SB875, SB406, SB509, SB985, SB965, SB17, SB1119, SB1505, SB12, SB24, SB57, SB1194, SB1253, SB1215, SB1532, SB1268, SB1302, SB856, SB650, SB583, SB673, SB840, SJR57, SCR8, SB213, SB681, SB1172, SB1252, SB378, SB610, SB918, SB1343, SB608, SB487, SB955, SB957, SB988, SB990, SB1019, SB1021, SB1120, SB251, SB958, SB535, SB761, SB1, SB541, SB315, SB379, SB1018, SB1737, SB266, SB1415

Keywords: SCR 5, Senate Concurrent Resolution 5, Texas School for the Deaf, TSD, Robert Rives, gymnasium naming, building naming, honorary resolution, commemorative resolution, deaf education, hard of hearing, Gallaudet University, alumni hall of fame, football coach, school facility naming, education K-16, State Affairs, Texas Legislature, public school tribute, water rights

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• The school's outstanding academic and athletic programs combined with a faculty dedicated to teaching
• In addition to their support of superior academic programs, Baylor has one of the finest law schools
• In addition to their superior academic program.
• partnership programs and a high school advising program including funding of those programs under the
• foundation school program and to the new institutional facility allotment. and the permissible use of

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• <00:05:33.520> in the market and eliminating diversity in the market and eliminating diversity
• The CSA program is a very, very important program that we offer.
• > meaningful<00:38:01.200> coverage programs don't offer meaningful coverage programs don't
• with the newly the LFPA new name program with the newly the LFPA new name program if<00:43:18.880
• Um so projects in the federal program.

Bills: HF4080, HF3693, HF1857, HF4350

Keywords: agriculture, livestock, retailers, ownership interest, exclusive contracts, meat packing companies, dominant retailers, state law, Department of Agriculture, appropriation, funding, agriculture policy, state budget, animal welfare, cat declawing, animal cruelty, therapeutic procedures, civil penalties, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, aquatic life

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• <00:31:02.480> and program the community grant program and program the community grant program
• I would appreciate you coming... diverse, but they are they are limited diverse, but they are they are
• <01:36:18.080> would following any intervention program would following any intervention program
• Um, success as a high school program.
• I program supervisor from 1970 to 2018.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all