Bills: SB2 , SB3 , SB4 , SB5 , SB6 , SB7 , SB8 , SB9 , SB10 , SB11 , SB12 , SB13 , SB14 , SB15 , SB16 , SB18 , SB34 , SB2 , SB3 , SB4 , SB5 , SB6 , SB7 , SB8 , SB9 , SB10 , SB11 , SB12 , SB13 , SB14 , SB15 , SB16 , SB18 , SB34 , SB 2 , SB 3 , SB 4 , SB 5 , SB 6 , SB 7 , SB 8 , SB 9 , SB 10 , SB 11 , SB 12 , SB 13 , SB 14 , SB 15 , SB 16 , SB 17 , SB 18 , SB 34 , SB2 , SB3 , SB4 , SB5 , SB6 , SB7 , SB8 , SB9 , SB10 , SB11 , SB12 , SB13 , SB14 , SB15 , SB16 , SB17 , SB18 , SB34

Keywords: flooding, public safety, outdoor warning sirens, disaster preparedness, emergency response, flood warning, outdoor sirens, local government, safety measures, flood management, emergency preparedness, municipal safety, disaster response, disaster relief, emergency funding, Meteorological forecasting, local government assistance, training facilities, Texas congressional redistricting, U.S. House districts

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• programs throughout this entire Congress, starting with H.R. 1, by ensuring critical safety net programs
• Republicans will continue advancing policies that protect important federal programs.
• </c><02:24:51.840><c> We've</c> programming and emergency alerts.
• We've programming and emergency alerts.
• </c><02:44:17.600><c> and</c> gutting environmental programs and gutting environmental programs and public

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• If we eliminate the inspection program, we will keep unsafe vehicles off the road.
• Schools don't have to do it, but they can adopt the program.
• We worked on this last year and this year both, and it is, as he said, a voluntary program.
• If you claim to back the blue, you're going to be a no vote on this bill, or a present vote.
• But if you vote in favor of this bill, I don't want to hear you say you back the blue anymore.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• And what we're going to focus on are the blue and the green bars.
• . in the program.
• Each one of these programs is a tool in a tool chest, right?
• Then we are going to have to look at what other programs are cut.
• We should not be supplanting federal programs.

Keywords: 996, all

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• That 287G program is a federal program and Right now, it only applies to the detention facilities.
• Walk me through the 287(g) program in your piece of legislation. Walk me through the program.
• Can they sign up for one program but not necessarily another type of program?
• types of 287 programs.
• If you sign up for one 287 program, do you then have to go sign up with another program?

Bills: SJR36 , SR8 , SR14 , SR15 , SR17 , HCR54

Keywords: accountants, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, advocacy, legislation, business issues, memorial, law enforcement, sacrifice, tribute, community support, service, community, Holocaust, remembrance, antisemitism, human rights, education, Holocaust Remembrance Day, memorialization, sexual assault

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• </c><01:01:45.920><c> is</c> and brightest, this this program is and brightest, this this program is
• </c><01:17:25.280><c> that</c> Program is a national program that Program is a national program that
• This is the enrollment for our academy this current year. program. This is one of the program.
• </c> County and their apprenticeship program County and their apprenticeship program is<01:37:14.480>
• We know these programs work.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The meeting focused on Kentucky school choice and innovation, with discussion of the state constitution’s “common schools” requirement and how that has been interpreted alongside newer education models. Chairman Tipton described model laboratory schools, Gatton and Craft Academies, magnet and virtual programs, and said these options show that Kentucky has long expanded opportunity through innovation. He then turned the discussion to Senate Bill 207, which he said was designed to support schools of innovation. Senator Steve West reviewed the history of Kentucky charter schools and explained that SB 207 was modeled on a South Carolina approach. He said the bill allows a local school board to contract with a third-party entity to manage an existing school, seek waivers from certain state rules, and receive SEEK funding while also allowing outside private investment. He emphasized that the district initiates the process, that the school remains public, and that the bill includes accountability through a time-limited contract that can be ended if the school is not performing. Members asked about the difference between SB 207 and the earlier charter school law, whether schools could cherry-pick students, and whether teachers would remain district employees. West and Tipton said the new model is tied to an existing school rather than a new charter, cannot cherry-pick students, and keeps teachers as district employees. Representative Brown raised concerns that charters and exceptions could leave some children out, especially lower-income students, while West responded that the proposal is intended to expand choice for families who may not otherwise have it and cited examples from other states where similar models improved low-performing schools. No vote or formal action was taken during the discussion.

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• </c> Also, we think education programs Also, we think education programs currently<00:16:08.000><c> are
• The blue circles are recycling The blue circles are recycling facilities<00:25:53.039><c> uh</c><00:25
• And we want to explore programs.
• Every time current incentive programs.
• :42.319><c> they've</c><00:58:42.559><c> tied</c> incentive program and they've tied incentive program

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:00:22 Forging the Future: Kentucky's National Leadership in Metals Manufacturing 00:01:33 Improvements to Kentucky’s Incentive Programs 00:52:05, 958, all

Summary: The committee met for its third interim meeting, approved the prior meeting minutes, and heard a presentation from the Metals Innovation Initiative (MI2) on Kentucky’s metals industry. Speakers described metals manufacturing and recycling as a major economic backbone for the Commonwealth, including steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and copper operations, with broad impacts across production, fabrication, supply chains, and related businesses. They emphasized that the industry supports high-paying jobs, significant capital investment in Kentucky, and is aligned with broader efforts to expand U.S. manufacturing. A central theme was workforce development. MI2 leaders said the industry faces a persistent talent gap and that current education programs do not always produce the skills needed for modern metals jobs. They argued for stronger exposure and awareness, more direct industry involvement, and a dedicated metals career pathway through high schools, area technology centers, career and technical centers, and KCTCS. They also described pilot efforts in Logan, Warren, and Carroll counties that would introduce students to metals careers in middle school, move them into credits and pathways in high school, and connect them to internships, apprenticeships, and postsecondary training. Recycling and supply-chain security were the other major topics. Testimony stressed that recycled inputs are far cheaper than raw ore extraction and that recycling is increasingly important to competitiveness, environmental performance, and keeping materials from leaving the U.S. Speakers also raised concerns about China’s large steel and aluminum capacity and said unfair trade and global market manipulation make it harder for Kentucky producers to compete. Committee members and presenters framed MI2 as a collaborative effort among industry, state government, and academia to strengthen workforce pipelines, recycling, and long-term industry growth. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the minutes.

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• bill will make health care more affordable while maintaining high-quality care is Andrew Kiefer from Blue
• I'm the vice president of State Government Affairs for Blue Shield of California.

Committee: Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development

Summary: The Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee heard SB 1094 by Senator Weber Pierson, which would expand pharmacist substitution authority for biosimilars and allow health plans to require use of lower-cost generic or biosimilar alternatives when available, unless the prescriber marks “do not substitute.” The author said the bill is intended to lower prescription drug costs, improve access, and require insurers to report on whether substitutions reduce out-of-pocket costs and premium growth. Committee amendments were accepted, including changes to align definitions with federal law, require a link to the FDA Purple Book, add a 30-day advance notice requirement for plan-driven substitutions, and allow exceptions for patients or providers. Supporters included Blue Shield of California, Sharp HealthCare, health plans, CVS, the California Chamber of Commerce, and other business and health care groups, who argued the bill would increase competition, reduce costs, and remove administrative barriers to using FDA-approved biosimilars. Opponents and “opposed unless amended” witnesses, including the Biotechnology Innovation Organization, the California Rheumatology Alliance, and some physician groups, argued the bill goes beyond current FDA interchangeability standards, could undermine physician judgment, and may create patient safety concerns for some chronic-disease patients who react differently to biosimilars or experience problems with multiple switches. Committee members discussed the “do not substitute” option, patient notification, insurance approval, and whether the bill preserves physician discretion. After debate, Senator Arreguín moved the bill, and the committee voted 10-0 to pass SB 1094 as amended to the Senate Health Committee.

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• bill will make health care more affordable while maintaining high-quality care is Andrew Kiefer from Blue
• I'm the vice president of State Government Affairs for Blue Shield of California.

Committee: Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• </c><00:37:09.240><c> evaluation</c> like this with um the program evaluation like this with um the program
• to which the program or whatever is complying with the law.
• </c> the Auditors toolbox our program the Auditors toolbox our program evaluations<00:49:12.480><c> are
• </c><01:09:24.920><c> state</c> is a blue state is a blue state this<01:09:26.120><c> is</c><01:09:26.520
• </c> concerns about uh State programming concerns about uh State programming Services<01:15:46.560><c

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c> participate in athletic programs participate in athletic programs designed<00:50:21.920><c> for<
• </c><03:25:23.080><c> or</c> based on sex and education programs or based on sex and education programs
• This renaissance has powered by the game-changing private companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin, whose
• origin whose Ingenuity SpaceX and blue origin whose Ingenuity has<05:00:51.280><c> turned</c><05:00:
• on the chart that's upside down the blue on the chart that's upside down so<05:29:26.000><c> I</c><05

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Those are the two largest programs<00:07:33.199><c> for</c> programs for programs for DMA.<00:07:35.280
• and services program, you'll see the first is reducing the homelessness prevention programs.
• and services uh to the services programs and services uh program.<00:08:04.160><c> You'll</c><00:08:
• You'll see the first is program.
• </c> that includes $60.3 million for programs that includes $60.3 million for programs and<00:10:51.200

Committee: House Veterans and Military Affairs Division

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Has a private letter ruling program or not.
• the successful federal program that's been implemented.
• Yeah, it's a 12-month long program.
• This is a program that has been in place since 2007.
• Chair: How are the Hibbing Blue Jackets doing in hockey?

Bills: HF2048 , HF2360 , HF2006 , HF950 , HF912 , HF3140 , HF2931

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: individual income tax, retirement contributions, tax corrections, annuity contracts, tax year attribution, tax credit, economic development, community investment, data disclosure, Minnesota regulations, tax increment financing, municipal authority, job creation, transferred increment, public hearing, nonresident employees, income tax exemption, Minnesota taxation, employment duties, tax withholding

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• That's the half-blue circles that you can kind of see on the pop-out box.
• were conducting our survey and doing these interviews about the time that the voucher assistance program
• There's different characteristics of the two programs. Well, thank you.
• One is an enrollment dashboard where they can look and see how many children are enrolled in programs
• audits for people taking SRA funds, and then we think on top of that we've probably layered some program

Committee: All EDUCATION- HOUSE EARLY CHILDHOOD SUBCOMMITTEE

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then heard a presentation from Maddie San Juan of the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas on the report “Holding It All Together: Working Moms and Child Care in Arkansas.” She said the research found Arkansas moms are working and want to work, but child care costs, inflexible schedules, inadequate paid leave, and the mental load of caregiving are major barriers. She cited survey and focus group findings showing flexible hours were the most requested workplace support, 69% of moms identified child care costs as a barrier, and many families spend a large share of income on care. Members asked about labor force trends, what flexibility means in practice, and the cost and age structure of child care assistance programs. The presenter also noted child care affects economic development and workforce recruitment, and mentioned a Department of Commerce option that may help pay child care for people seeking training. Department of Education and Office of Early Childhood staff then gave updates on internal dashboards for enrollment, applications, and provider participation in School Readiness Assistance (SRA), saying the tools are now live for internal use and should improve transparency and data access. They said CLASS transition funding from the PDG grant would be released soon to providers who completed observations, and clarified that OEP awards based on CLASS scores are separate from OEC’s work. They also warned providers about a payment interruption during the transition to a new system: June 26 would be the last day to submit SRA payments for processing, payments would stop June 30, and billing would continue without processing from July 1 to 13, with back payments expected when the system resumes around July 14. Members raised concerns about provider cash flow, early childhood special education funding, an overpayment appeal involving a child care center, and whether CLASS data would be public; staff said the data is FOIA-able but not used by the department to set current quality or rates. The department also said it is reviewing audit requirements tied to Head Start and SRA, that Early Head Start children remained in their facilities after a closure, and that a market rate survey/cost analysis is still in procurement. Staff reported that the QRIS process will begin with a June 23 webinar and that CLASS will be part of a broader quality system still being developed with provider and parent input. They also said the local lead network was re-competed and will cover all counties starting July 1 with 23 local leads, and that the PDG partner group has been formed to provide ongoing stakeholder feedback. The meeting ended with no further business and adjournment.

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• Has helped shape American life in meaningful ways, pioneering night schools and English language programs
• for working families, The state providing childcare and after-school programs for working families,
• swim lessons, water safety, and a whole host of other programs that meet critical needs in our state.
• It is what is known in California as the blue wall.
• California has invested over $727 million in climate-smart ag programs over the past decade, reducing

Summary: The Senate opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, then recognized the YMCA on its 175th anniversary and later welcomed officials from the city of Lindsay. The chamber then moved through confirmations for Frank Darnell Jr. to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board, Michelle Edgar to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, and David Galavis to the State Park and Recreation Commission; all three appointments were confirmed after roll calls. The Senate also adopted a consent calendar of bills and resolutions without objection. On the floor, senators debated Senate Joint Resolution 12 opposing federal offshore oil and gas leasing off California. Supporters argued offshore drilling would threaten coastal environments and public participation, while opponents said California’s energy shortages and affordability problems require more in-state production. The resolution passed. The Senate also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 118 urging release of unclassified Jeffrey Epstein investigation files to promote transparency and accountability for survivors, and Senate Resolution 99 declaring April 21, 2026, California Agriculture Day, with broad praise for the state’s agricultural industry and concerns raised about water, farmland loss, and farmworker treatment. Finally, the Senate adopted Senate Resolution 100 designating April 16, 2026, as Breaking the Silence Day of Awareness to highlight child sexual abuse prevention, mandated reporting, and survivor support. The chamber then adjourned in memory of Rob Trice and Alwyn Ben Holman, honoring their service and community impact. The session concluded with announcements of upcoming budget subcommittee meetings and notice that the Senate would reconvene on April 27, 2026.

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• Has helped shape American life in meaningful ways, pioneering night schools and English language programs
• The state providing child care and after-school programs for working families, swim lessons, water safety
• , and a whole host of other programs that meet critical needs in our state.
• It is what is known in California as the blue wall.
• California has invested over 727 million in climate-smart ag programs over the past decade, reducing

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Am pleased to announce the pastor of the day program has been reinstated a Memo from my office announcing
• the program was distributed yesterday.
• Also, you should be receiving a Memo this week about this session's honor... page program, so please
• Of bills such as establishing the first program to assist women and minority owned businesses in.
• big and best deserve all Americans' respect. and gratitude the men and women of Texas FFA in their blue

Keywords: legislation, testimonies, committee meeting, public interest, bills

Summary: The committee meeting was conducted with several discussions surrounding various proposed bills, addressing both public interests and legislative concerns. Specific bills were presented, and members debated the implications of each, emphasizing their potential impact on the community and state regulations. Notably, several testimonies were heard from stakeholders, which enriched the conversation and provided different perspectives on the bills being reviewed.

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• I am pleased to announce the Pastor of the Day program has been reinstated.
• A memo from my office announcing the program was distributed yesterday.
• Also, you should be receiving a memo this week about this session's honor. page program, so please check
• He has passed number. of bills, such as establishing the first program to assist women and minority-owned
• This system began its life-saving liver transplant program in 2023, has more than 900 patient care beds

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• for one of the as uh one of the program for one of the programs?
• </c><00:58:59.280><c> uh</c> Program as well as other programs uh Program as well as other programs uh
• ,</c> program, the rental assistance program, program, the rental assistance program, um,<00:59:09.119
• That program has matched that program.
• </c> Integration Program, the DoD REP program Integration Program, the DoD REP program [snorts] for<05

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• There's fewer of those and also the program side. So we try to constantly revamp our programs.
• </c> in order to partake in that program. in order to partake in that program.
• It sounds like a great program.
• It sounds like a great program.
• It sounds like a great program.

Keywords: 910, house, all