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• Art at the Capitol is tomorrow from 4:00 to 8:30.
• Art<00:20:00.560> at<00:20:00.680> the<00:20:00.760> Capitol<00:20:01.280> is
• <00:20:01.520> tomorrow Art at the Capitol is tomorrow Art at the Capitol is tomorrow from

Bills: SCR48, SCR28, SCR74, SCR62, SCR60, SCR89, SCR147, SCR179, SCR182, SCR59, SCR54, SCR180

Keywords: affordable housing, housing credits, perpetual credits, development, Hawaii Housing Finance, Vietnam veterans, commemorative medal, recognition, working group, Hawaii, no-bid contracts, emergency procurement, audit, state agencies, public funds, accountability, emergency response, disability access, 911 systems, life-saving measures

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• Staff are staying after school, sometimes till 10 p.m., organizing grocery runs, delivering art supplies
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• <00:09:00.480> supplies,<00:09:01.279> hotspots, delivering art supplies, hotspots,
• delivering art supplies, hotspots, Chromebooks,<00:09:02.959> trying<00:09:03.120> to<

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: Legislators and school counselors discussed a bill aimed at strengthening school counseling services in Minnesota. Supporters said the proposal would clarify counselors’ roles in state policy, require at least one school counselor in every school, and ensure counselors spend 80% of their time in direct services to students rather than being assigned to duties like hall monitoring or substitute teaching. The bill was described as building on prior efforts to expand student mental health supports after COVID and responding to Minnesota’s low student-to-counselor ratio, which speakers said ranks 48th nationally. Several counselors testified about the pressures facing students and schools, especially in communities affected by ICE enforcement and broader trauma. A St. Paul counselor described students displaced by enforcement actions, a child whose father was detained, and schools serving as food distribution centers. Another counselor from Minneapolis said students were experiencing chronic stress, fear, and difficulty focusing on school, with staff organizing mutual aid, delivering supplies, and helping students continue learning from home. Speakers said these conditions are statewide and that counselors are providing trauma support, family crisis navigation, and basic needs assistance. In response to questions, a Minnesota School Counselor Association advocate said the bill is intended to give counselors a clearer state framework and support their professional training and responsibilities. No vote or formal committee action was described in the transcript.

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• eligible for CLEC stipends under KRS 15.460, which states any peace officer sanctioned by the Tourism, Arts
• any peace officer sanctioned by the any peace officer sanctioned by the Tourism,<00:04:28.760> Arts
• /c><00:04:29.120> Heritage<00:04:29.480> Cabinet<00:04:30.000> shall Tourism, Arts
• and Heritage Cabinet shall Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet shall be<00:04:30.560> deemed<00

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection met with a quorum and took up three bills. House Bill 297, sponsored by Rep. Chris Lewis, would make Kentucky State Fair Board police explicitly eligible for inclusion in the Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation Program Fund and related certification provisions. Testimony explained that the bill is intended to correct a technical gap, noting the officers are already POPS-certified and that Louisville Metro Police Department would provide annual training. The committee reported the bill favorably after a roll call vote. House Bill 364, sponsored by Rep. Steve Bratcher, would provide hazardous duty pay for Kentucky National Guard members called to state active duty for natural disasters or emergencies, limited to the first 72 hours of a declaration. Supporters described the risks faced during the initial response period and said the measure recognizes the time and family sacrifices of part-time Guard members. In response to a question, the sponsor said the fiscal note was undetermined because disaster frequency cannot be predicted, but noted federal reimbursement has covered Guard emergency expenditures in past events. The committee passed the bill favorably. House Bill 436, sponsored by Rep. Wesley, addressed mental health for first responders and was described as a request from search and rescue personnel. The sponsor said the measure had passed the House unanimously in a prior session. Guests from the Kentucky Fire Commission and Kentucky Professional Firefighters were introduced, and the committee reported the bill favorably without opposition. At the end of the meeting, members recorded additional presence and votes, the chair announced Military Kids Day on February 19, and the committee adjourned.

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• restrictions would allow for innovations in our power infrastructure, whether building new state-of-the-art
• in our power infrastructure whether building<00:05:11.160> new<00:05:11.320> state-of-the-art
• <00:05:12.080> facilities building new state-of-the-art facilities building new state-of-the-art

Keywords: 1183, house

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• During that time, that's when the local elementary school provides the elementary art, music, PE, library
• Um, I read that it removes specialized arts and language from the support staff list.
• In our school, you have the library as a special, like a unified arts special during the day.
• <00:53:16.079> special special uni like a unified arts special special uni like a unified
• arts special during<00:53:16.800> the<00:53:16.960> day.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• and trails, and arts and cultural heritage<01:50:49.920> funds.
• Uh, I guess with your gentle reminder there, I won't go into the arts issues here and the things that
• reminder there, I won't go into the arts reminder there, I won't go into the arts uh<02:03:00.639
• <02:11:55.040> Um, uh to uh to arts from the inside.
• Um, uh to uh to arts from the inside.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I worked at the Walker Arts Center for over three and a half years where I was elected union president
• I worked at the Walker Arts Center for over three and a half years where I was elected union president
• <00:04:37.600> at<00:04:37.759> the<00:04:37.840> Walker<00:04:38.240> Arts
• <00:04:38.479> Center<00:04:38.720> for I worked at the Walker Arts Center for I worked
• at the Walker Arts Center for over<00:04:39.199> three<00:04:39.440> and<00:04:39.520>

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 3796, as amended by a DE2 amendment, and the amendment was adopted on a voice vote. Representative Jones described the bill as creating a reasonable expectation that employees can sit when the nature of the work allows it, and said the DE2 clarified language with help from the Department of Labor and Industry and added a penalty for violations. She said the bill was inspired by constituents who work in a museum and by concerns about the health effects of prolonged standing, including back and leg pain, fatigue, cardiovascular issues, and pregnancy-related harms. Supporters testified that the bill would improve worker health and safety and reflect common-sense accommodations. A former Walker Arts Center union president described a dispute over stools for gallery assistants, saying workers were told they needed a doctor’s note to use them and that the union gathered signatures and other support after the employer restricted seating. A UFCW representative said seating makes ergonomic sense, can reduce injuries and workers’ compensation costs, and may reduce ADA-related issues, especially for cashiers. Opposition came from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and the National Federation of Independent Business, both of which argued the bill was too vague and could create compliance and litigation problems for employers. They raised questions about what counts as reasonable seating, adequate numbers of seats, and reasonable proximity, and worried about impacts on small businesses, tight workspaces, and industries such as retail, food service, hospitality, nursing, and meatpacking. Department of Labor and Industry staff explained that enforcement would likely begin with technical assistance and an inform-and-educate process, with investigations and possible penalties if compliance could not be achieved. Members also questioned statewide impact and fiscal effects. The chair laid over House File 3796 as amended for further discussion, with no final vote on the bill.

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• supplies so that they can access the art classes.
• We have Brushes of Greatness art class.
• We also offer student lessons in the area of music, martial arts, dance, and theater.
• We have brushes of greatness art class.
• We also offer student lessons in the area of music, martial arts, dance, and theater.

Summary: The committee met to hear an overview of Washington’s alternative learning experience (ALE) programs and then an update on artificial intelligence in schools. OSPI’s Anissa Sherritt explained that ALE is a course-level funding designation for instruction that occurs partly or wholly away from the traditional seat-time model, with online, site-based, and remote course types. She emphasized that ALE is still basic education, subject to the same public school requirements, and that OSPI provides technical assistance, annual reporting review, and program reviews. Representatives from several programs described different models: Washington Virtual Academy (a large online ALE operated through Omak School District and partnered with for-profit Stride), Columbia Virtual Academy in Valley School District (a district-run, nonprofit online/remote program), Pearl in Quilcene (a K-8 remote parent partnership program), and River Home Link in Battleground (a site-based hybrid program). They discussed student supports, special education, enrichment, family choice, transportation, and how they measure outcomes. Members asked for follow-up information on funding, demographics, racial and ethnic data, multilingual learners, and post-graduation outcomes, and OSPI agreed to provide additional data where available. The committee then heard from OSPI and several districts about AI guidance and implementation. OSPI’s Holly Ryan Calloway described the agency’s human-centered AI framework, three guidance documents for schools, statewide professional learning, an AI innovation summit, and new AI literacy and informatics course frameworks and CIP codes. Quincy School District described a multi-year effort to integrate AI by centering student needs, creating district policy and classroom guidance, and training teachers to use AI responsibly while building an AI readiness plan from elementary through high school. Peninsula School District described its AI action research team, teacher professional learning, and classroom uses of generative AI to support science instruction, communication, and prompt engineering, while stressing that AI should enhance rather than replace learning. Members raised questions about privacy, energy and water use, prompt engineering, workforce and university connections, and the need for clear standards and ongoing educator training. No votes were taken.

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• There's both art and science.
• So that's something we'll be working on going forward to make sure that we're state-of-the-art in terms
• There's both art and science.
• There's both art and science, and so I think dealing with risk is probably the more important part of
• So that's something we'll be working on going forward to make sure that we're state-of-the-art in terms

Summary: The committee first received a presentation from Dr. Reich on the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council (ERFC), including how the council’s joint executive-legislative forecasting process works, the main state revenue sources, and recent economic conditions. He said Washington’s economy is slowing, with weak employment growth, softer taxable sales, and uncertainty from tariffs, federal spending, and the federal shutdown. He also noted that the September forecast was reduced, mainly because of lower sales tax and real estate excise tax collections, and that the state still expects modest growth rather than a recession. Members asked about whether Washington tends to lag national downturns and how forecast information should affect budgeting; Dr. Reich said the forecast is a revenue tool, not a budgeting decision, and that spending choices remain with elected officials. The Department of Revenue then presented on Washington’s sales and use tax structure and the implementation of Senate Bill 5814, which expands retail sales tax to several services effective October 1, 2025. Steve Ewing explained how sales and use tax are sourced, how reseller permits and the multiple points of use exemption work, and how the new law applies to live presentations, temporary staffing, investigations and security services, IT services, custom website development, advertising services, and custom software. He said DOR held listening sessions, issued interim guidance, and set up a centralized landing page and outreach efforts to help taxpayers understand the changes. He also described a six-month grace period for certain pre-existing contracts through March 31, 2026, but said penalties and interest still apply under the statute. Committee members raised concerns about how businesses and individuals will know when a service is taxable, who is responsible for collecting and remitting tax, and how sourcing will work for services delivered across multiple locations or online. DOR staff walked through examples involving accounting services, live lectures, virtual events, advertising campaigns, and search engine marketing, including the use of reasonable allocation and pool codes when exact sourcing data is unavailable. Members also questioned the administrative burden on small businesses and professionals newly subject to tax, and whether additional legislative fixes or relief from penalties and interest may be needed. No votes or formal actions were taken in the work session.

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• done in public, and there will always be the case that some of the negotiations that happen in the art
• Mentioning the art of compromise, you know, reflecting back on this session, you said you didn't necessarily
• learn the art of bipartisanship, but what it means to engage in compromise.
• done in public, and there will always be the case that some of the negotiations that happen in the art
• learn the art of bipartisanship, but what it means to engage in compromise.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• earlier, from the local hotel tax, at least 15% of all those hotel tax proceeds are available for the arts
• Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, whose notable alumni include Erykah Badu,
• I was proud to be Booker T's first freshman honored by the Texas Arts Commission and Cultural Trust as
• a Texas Young Master of the Arts.
• If we expose people to the arts at a younger age and get those skills together, then they're excited

Bills: HB4568, HB5458, HB4543, HB2703, HB3728, HCR113, HCR126

Keywords: film industry, incentives, grants, Texas, moving image, economic development, production companies, content standards, HB 5458, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, TPWD, chronic wasting disease, CWD, cervids, deer, elk, moose, wildlife management, game animals, disease management

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• Lowriders are a work of art in our community, expressions of faith and culture, and cornerstones of families
• Um, my question is the art. Do you have a plan for the art? Mr.

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• <01:21:54.560> and And then looking at the uh arts and And then looking at the uh arts and
• This one, just so everyone is aware, there is a statutory requirement of 47% for the arts.
• But if there was an interest in spending the money, 47% would typically go to the Arts Board.
• <01:24:15.120> So,<01:24:15.280> they're arts culture heritage fund.
• So, they're arts culture heritage fund.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And the Hurleys wanted to invite you to come see the art and hear the story of three New Mexico heroes
• President, before he asked unanimous consent, for those of you who have these art pieces of beautiful
• artwork here, Those of you who have these art pieces of beautiful artwork here, this one is very, very
• and the Elite Jorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art Award for Excellence in Western Art in
• Please come out and see their art.

Keywords: 996, all

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• President, members, today we recognize Louisiana Arts Day and celebrate the artists, musicians, writers
• Louisiana's arts and culture community is not only central to who we are, but it's also a major economic
• Today, we also recognize the important work of the Louisiana Partnership for the Arts and all those who
• advocate for and support the arts across our state.
• I ask that you join me in recognizing Monday, May 11, 2026, as Louisiana Arts Day in Louisiana.

Bills: SCR63, SCR12, HB89, HB451, HB595, HB617, HB621, HB730, HB1064, HB1125, HB221, HCR58, SB106, SB206, SB248, SB441, SB104, SB122, SB180, SB260, SB424, SB476, SCR9, SCR30, SB57, SB414, SB525, SB35, SB65, SB135, SB215, SB246, SB249, SB269, SB276, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB484, SB490, SB492, SB500, SB501, SB513, HCR31, HB462, HB547, HB613, HB691, HB712, HB720, HB723, HB728, HB735, HB747, HB759, HB825, HB845, HB846, HB903, HB904, HB907, HB923, HB929, HB941, HB962, HB965, HB1036, HB287, HB370, HB515, HB521, HB570, HB1200, HB29, HB39, HB58, HB67, HB73, HB76, HB77, HB82, HB112, HB121, HB125, HB132, HB134, HB151, HB154, HB155, HB161, HB166, HB187, HB191, HB207, HB211, HB224, HB238, HB241, HB242, HB250, HB260, HB265, HB275, HB300, HB320, HB338, HB339, HB349, HB379, HB399, HB427, HB463, HB464, HB468, HB545, HB550, HB551, HB565, HB588, HB639, HB725, HB782, HB805, HB808, HB834, HB847, HB853, HB858, HB861, HB883, HB916, HB937, HB977, HB1012, HB1027, HB1044, HB1054, HB1091, HB1117, HB90, HB127, HB138, HB150, HB201, HB268, HB273, HB285, HB315, HB354, HB355, HB360, HB376, HB445, HB506, HB606, HB649, HB665, HB681, HB721, HB746, HB757, HB781, HB835, HB844, HB857, HB872, HB886, HB889, HB892, HB982, HB987, HB1037, HB1068, HB1072, HB1078, HB1085, HB1132, HB1137, HB1167, HB1174, HB1232, HB1238, HB23, HB136, HB17, HB21, HB51, HB55, HB74, HB106, HB108, HB133, HB140, HB159, HB168, HB215, HB226, HB263, HB296, HB299, HB322, HB364, HB519, HB535, HB538, HB568, HB571, HB622, HB635, HB676, HB772, HB784, HB1006, HB1018, HB1033, HB1034, HB1043, HB1070, HB1134, HB1237, HB1239, HB36, HB119, HB126, HB129, HB245, HB271, HB280, HB337, HB351, HB677, HB726, HB789, HB850, HB956, HB966, SB149, SB382

Keywords: fiscal notes, legislation, legislative auditor, state policy, conflict of interest, logging, recognition, John Keith, environment, safety, HB89, Act 615, district attorney, assistant district attorney, retiree health insurance, group health insurance, retirement benefits, public employee benefits, Third Judicial District, Thirtieth Judicial District

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• Due to his work in the community, the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center stands on Washington Boulevard
• I saw him at the Performing Arts Theater named after him when the Vice President came to town to speak
• Coachella showcases a diverse array of arts. sacred entity that unites people in ceremonies, dance, and
• Coachella showcases a diverse array of arts. Polo Club in Indio, California.
• he refers to as headliners, help him create events that combine cutting-edge production, large-scale art

Summary: The Assembly met after a quorum call and opened with a prayer, a Father’s Day reflection, and a moment of silence for the victims of the Minnesota lawmaker shooting. Members then moved through guest introductions recognizing student legislative programs, Black conservation leaders, interns, and first responders, including an off-duty firefighter who saved a driver’s life. The chamber also heard multiple adjournment-in-memory tributes, most notably for former Senator and Los Angeles Councilman Nate Holden, whose civil rights and housing discrimination work was highlighted, along with tributes to Stephen Golden Kranz, Emily Carpenter, and Doug Kranwinkel. On the Daily File, the Assembly adopted ACR 90, Assembly Member Gibson’s resolution recognizing Juneteenth. The measure drew strong support from multiple caucuses, including the Latino, Jewish, LGBTQ, Women’s, and AAPI caucuses, with members emphasizing Juneteenth’s historical significance, the legacy of slavery, and the continuing need to combat racism and inequality. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 66 co-authors were added. The Assembly also adopted ACR 92, Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez’s resolution declaring June 2025 as Electronic Dance Music Month in California. Supporters described EDM as a cultural and economic force rooted in diverse communities and praised its values of inclusion and unity; the resolution received 65 co-authors and passed by voice vote. Finally, HR 45, Assembly Member Castillo’s resolution for Animal Rights Awareness Week, was adopted by voice vote after 55 co-authors were added, with the author and a guest from Sierra Pacific Fur Babies speaking about animal rescue and welfare work. The session ended with announcements and adjournment until June 19.

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• 33 and as a result some of the individual programs that have been put in place by agencies such as ARTES
• comprehensive and rigorous approach to research technology and economic security, what we'll refer to as ARTES
• policy. established new procedures for reviewing financial awards and loans, and created a new ARTES
• And particularly for our universities, we have, while I was undersecretary, we started the ARTES office
• So in the case of people, again, we go through with the ARTES program.

Keywords: national security, Department of Energy, foreign espionage, security protocols, Chinese Communist Party, national laboratories, research security

Summary: The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee convened to address pressing issues related to research security risks at the Department of Energy, focusing specifically on foreign nationals' access to sensitive information. The meeting highlighted the increasing threats posed by espionage from the Chinese Communist Party, which has sought to infiltrate U.S. national laboratories and exploit American research for military purposes. Discussions included the importance of tightening security protocols to safeguard national interests and maintain technological advantages. Witnesses provided insight into historical contexts and current vulnerabilities, emphasizing that without proper measures, the gaps could jeopardize national security.

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• park with a art piece that's $900,000. park with a art piece that's $900,000.
• So, I do think we have to be careful when it comes to public art because art is such a subjective value
• So, I do think we have to be careful when it comes to public art because art is such a subjective value
• ,<01:18:05.199> the because your taste in art, mine, the because your taste in art, mine,
• /c><01:18:43.199> a<01:18:43.360> subjective art because art is such a subjective art because

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• Sam Richard with Concilium Consulting, here today on behalf of the Arizona Citizens for the Arts.
• We're grateful for your continued support of one-time ongoing funds for the Commission on the Arts, so
• We're grateful for your continued support of one-time ongoing funds for the Commission on the Arts, so
• in the state Senate last week was our very own singing senator to send you off, so arts were a clear
• There was a time when the arts funding was actually in the baseline and it was actually ongoing.

Bills: HB4154, HB4155, HB4156, HB4157, HB4158, HB4159, HB4160, HB4161, HB4162, HB4163, HB4164, HB4165, HB4166, HB4167, HB4168, HB4169, SB1847, SB1848, SB1849, SB1850, SB1851, SB1852, SB1853, SB1854, SB1855, SB1856, SB1857, SB1858, SB1859, SB1860, SB1861, SB1862

Keywords: general appropriations act, budget, biennial budget, state spending, fiscal year 2026-2027, appropriations, state agencies, public funding, education funding, health and human services, public safety, transportation, government operations, budget bill, fiscal policy, state finance, spending plan, legislative budget, capital appropriations, operating budget

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• Shelley Lowe President of the Institute of American Indian Arts. And then to the right is Mr.
• tribally chartered and operated college in the United States, serves as the premier tribal liberal arts
• institution Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA), congressionally chartered, focuses on fine arts
• This is for the Shiprock Campus Institute for American Indian Art and Arts Infrastructure Improvement
• Chair, and thank you, Representative Dixon, for the Institute of American Indian Arts.

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