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• While grant funding is targeted to specific LEAs, the grantees, the strategies and learning generated
• This work complements rather than replaces County Office of Education Tier 1 services and has generated
• Mayor, focusing on your LPI study, you know, you talk about how the greatest test score gains were at
• For the sake of California students and families, especially those facing the greatest barriers, it's
• It creates, generates resources in the community. And to your question earlier to you, Dr.

Summary: The joint informational and oversight hearing focused on community schools in California, with members emphasizing that the purpose was to examine effectiveness, implementation, and sustainability rather than the Governor’s budget proposal. The California Department of Education described the California Community Schools Partnership Program, created in 2021 and funded with more than $4 billion, including planning, implementation, extension, and county coordination grants. Officials said nearly 2,500 schools are participating and highlighted the statewide technical assistance structure, including the State Transformational Assistance Center, eight regional centers, county offices, and CDE support. Researchers from the Learning Policy Institute and UCLA presented early findings and implementation data. LPI reported reductions in chronic absenteeism and suspensions, along with gains in math and English language arts, with especially large benefits for Black students and other historically underserved groups. UCLA described the Annual Progress Report as a statewide improvement tool showing growth in capacity-building, shared decision-making, whole-child supports, and continuous improvement. Members asked about how the reports measure outcomes, how to interpret outliers, and how to distinguish community schools effects from other concurrent initiatives; presenters said matched comparison methods and deeper case-study work are being used, with additional statewide findings expected in June. Panelists from Oakland Unified, LAUSD/UTLA, San Diego Unified, and advocacy organizations described key elements of success: integrated student supports, strong family and student engagement, collaborative leadership, community partnerships, and school-site decision-making. They gave examples such as wellness centers, dual enrollment, student senates, parent leadership, and community campaigns that built trust and increased participation. Members also raised concerns about sustainability, implementation fidelity, and whether community schools improve participation in LCAP processes. Presenters said major barriers include unclear early guidance, the need for a mindset shift away from top-down models, and uncertainty about long-term funding for coordinators and other staff. The panel’s recommendations centered on stable ongoing funding, stronger technical assistance, shared governance, and embedding community schools practices into district and county systems.

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• Next we will hear from Renee Carlson, General Counsel. the motans will not submit with silent the motans
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• Council when you're Carlson General Council when you're ready<00:06:59.720> if<00:06:59.800><
• I serve as general counsel for True North Legal.
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Keywords: 1183, house

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• My questions are more general.
• Concentrations are greatest in alluvial groundwater.
• Historical discharges to the generating station from the generating station to Westwater Arroyo are documented
• The generating station does operate two recovery trenches.
• So you can see that this has our greatest—we see our greatest concentrations. right here.

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• We pray for those who persevered through generations of xenophobia, racism, bias, and violence to contribute
• Most recently, she served as the chief deputy director of the Department of General Services from 2021
• At the same time, AAPI Heritage Month reminds us that diversity is one of America's greatest strengths
• And then in the more recent two generations, three generations, as refugees that we have welcomed into
• But more importantly, we share a history of contributions to this country for generations.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• So essentially CYFD has operating money in FY 27, though the Office of the Attorney General does not.
• the Attorney General weaponized the Attorney General.
• The Attorney General never came to me as chair of the judiciary and said, I want this. Authority.
• Never once did the Attorney general come and say, I want this.
• Uh, crime in general is still a huge issue. And also court security.

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• Every $1 generated on farm produces another $3.50 in the local and regional economy.
• The Irish culture imparted so early to the next generation.
• A legacy that continues to shape San Diego and inspire. generations to come.
• But perhaps his greatest legacy is the example he set.
• Leon Williams may no longer be with us, but his impact will be felt for generations.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety before I entered middle school and struggled with depression
• anxiety before I entered generalized anxiety before I entered middle<00:26:15.840> school<00:
• think public education is the greatest think public education is the greatest example<01:13:49.280
• If there were an excess in that amount, that would cancel to the general fund.
• I generally talk about outside groups, the paid folks.

Bills: HF56, HF780

Keywords: HF56, Minnesota bonding bill, capital investment, state bonds, bond proceeds fund, Hutchinson Area Transportation Services, Hutchinson, McLeod County, transportation facility, vehicle storage, equipment storage, fueling facility, temperate storage, local infrastructure, public works, general obligation bonds, education finance, school funding, state aid, appropriations

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• value to the provides the greatest value to the Commonwealth.
• She has five or six projects in that general portfolio. We can't.
• <00:37:11.040> So,<00:37:11.440> she general portfolio. We can't.
• So, she general portfolio. We can't.
• So, all of our projects, the general rule for projects in our office is 10% contingency.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on Economic Development, Tourism, and Energy and Environmental Protection met at 9:00 a.m., approved the June 3 minutes, and heard a presentation from the Department of Parks and the Finance Cabinet on Kentucky State Parks capital projects. Commissioner Mark Keelin and Scott Baker described the scope of the state parks system, the ongoing coordination with DECA/Finance Cabinet, and the status of projects funded through House Joint Resolution 76, House Bill 553, House Joint Resolution 56, and House Bill 6. They said 36 of 44 state parks have received renovations or upgrades, with 66 projects completed and 17 under construction, and outlined work on campgrounds, utilities, wastewater systems, broadband, building systems, safety upgrades, ADA improvements, pools, golf courses, marinas, and lodge accommodations. The presenters highlighted several completed or active projects, including campground upgrades at Carter Caves, Ken Lake, and My Old Kentucky Home; utility and grid-resilience work at parks such as Kentucky Dam Village and Kincaid Lake; wastewater projects at parks including E.P. Tom Sawyer, Carter Caves, Dale Hollow, and Blue Licks Battlefield; and building and hospitality renovations at parks such as Lake Barkley, Baron River, and Cumberland Falls. They also noted completed playground upgrades, lock system replacements, beach refurbishment, and golf course improvements, and said the parks system is managing additional internal projects beyond those discussed. The department emphasized that parks often serve as sheltering locations during disasters and that infrastructure replacement is a high priority. Scott Baker then explained DECA’s role in managing the Commonwealth’s capital construction program, saying it oversees about 1,300 active projects across 28 cabinets and agencies, including 149 parks projects. He described DECA’s team-based approach, with dedicated project managers and field staff assigned to parks, and said monthly status meetings and more frequent check-ins are used to keep projects moving. In response to committee questions, Keelin and Baker said projects are assigned to DECA based mainly on the need for architectural or engineering services, while smaller or less complex work can be handled in-house by parks staff or the P11 construction crew. No votes were taken beyond approving the minutes.

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• Revenue in over lands haven't generated Revenue in over 60<00:09:13.240> years<00:09:14.240><
• <00:16:01.480> long-term school to secure the greatest long-term school to secure the greatest
• revenue for the permanent generate revenue for the permanent School<00:19:06.559> fund<00:19:
• fund where they would generate fund where they would generate investment<00:19:13.840> returns
• <00:39:20.280> Revenue that's supposed to generate Revenue that's supposed to generate Revenue

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up HF 1425, which would prohibit the sale of state-owned school trust lands in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to the federal government and instead require a land trade. Representative Skraba argued the federal wilderness law requires an exchange, not a sale, and said the state should trade Boundary Waters school trust lands for federal lands elsewhere, citing potential benefits for logging, mining, and school trust revenue. He said the current proposed sale price was too low and moved to lay the bill over for possible inclusion in a future bill. Later, he withdrew a DE1 amendment and instead moved to re-refer the bill to the Education Finance Committee, but that motion failed. Testimony was largely opposed to the bill. Aaron Vandal of the Office of School Trust Lands said the exchange option was no longer viable, that the lands have produced no revenue for education for decades, and that selling them is the trust’s last opportunity to generate returns for schoolchildren. Bob Meyer of the DNR supported Vandal’s position and said the agency could not negotiate mineral rights in the way suggested. Aon Clems of the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy and Amanda Hefner of Save the Boundary Waters both opposed HF 1425, though they emphasized different reasons: Clems argued a sale best fulfills the state’s fiduciary duty to maximize long-term returns for education, while Hefner said a sale would harm public education funding, align with the trust’s original purpose, and help consolidate federal ownership in the wilderness. Members then questioned the valuation and the practical differences between a sale and an exchange. Representative Jacob challenged the low per-acre price and asked about the federal government’s set-aside amount, while Representative Fischer asked how the appraisal was determined. DNR lands and minerals director Joe Henderson explained the valuation came from an independent appraiser, was based on the wilderness restrictions and lack of development potential, and was from a 2020 appraisal that is now being updated. Representative Schultz supported the sale approach and said the state should not transfer the land at such a low price. The committee did not advance the bill to the Education Finance Committee.

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• greater stability, particularly for children and families with lower incomes, where the impact is greatest
• greater stability, particularly for children and families with lower incomes, where the impact is greatest
• greater stability, particularly for children and families with lower incomes, where the impact is greatest
• look to those with the greatest look to those with the greatest resources<00:28:26.159> to
• House File 4123 and 4616 are a step forward in generating meaningful revenue needed to support state

Bills: HF4621, HF4123, HF4616, HF1183

Keywords: child tax credit, financial assistance, low-income families, state revenue, tax policy, net investment income, taxation, business income, self-employment, tax increase, wealth tax, fairness, public services, high-income earners, economic equity, Internal Revenue Code, employee classification, federal law, Minnesota statutes, 1183

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• It is my honor, on behalf of my office and Representative Men's office, to introduce Consul General Peru
• represented Peru across Asia, Europe, Oceania, and the Americas, including serving as the Consul General
• Please join me in welcoming Consul General Franklin Rojas Escalante and Marcia Thompson Mr.
• We have some of the greatest young people involved in 4-H and FFA, and I want to say thanks to all of
• It'll be a great time, massive economic impact, the greatest, the biggest.

Bills: HR1052, SB2184, SB171

Keywords: 4-H, youth development, community service, education, volunteering, Oklahoma, statutory revision, consolidation, law amendment, emergency legislation, legal clarity, SB171, state government, Capitol security, peace officer commission, legislative security, Department of Public Safety, Commissioner of Public Safety, President Pro Tempore, Speaker of the House

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• I want to welcome some very special guests to the floor as this marks a major milestone for the greatest
• More than 60% of its students are Latino, and over 70% are first-generation college students.
• It provides the Attorney General with the authority to step in when financial interests cross the line
• These interns represent the next generation of leaders, and their work this summer reflects a commitment
• And one of the greatest compliments he ever gave to me was he said, 'You know what, man, I know in your

Summary: The Assembly convened with a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then moved through a largely procedural floor session. Members also heard guest introductions recognizing the 20th anniversary of UC Merced and visiting interns and local officials. The Speaker reminded members about floor managers for Senate bills and noted several items were passed and retained on file or deferred during the day’s business. On the Daily File, the Assembly concurred in Senate amendments to AB 385 on park property and AB 1119 on teacher credentialing, both by unanimous 57-0 votes. The house also passed SB 351, a health practices measure presented as strengthening enforcement of California’s corporate practice of medicine rules and protecting the doctor-patient relationship, by a 61-0 vote. SB 697, relating to water rights adjudication and allowing the State Water Board to use technology such as drones for investigations, passed 55-0. The Assembly then took up SB 346 on local government and short-term rentals. Supporters said it would help cities collect transient occupancy taxes, enforce local ordinances, and identify unpermitted rentals; Assembly Members Bauer-Kahan, Papin, and Dixon spoke in favor, with Dixon describing local regulatory challenges from her time in Newport Beach. The bill passed 50-0. The second-day consent calendar was then approved. The remainder of the session was devoted to adjournment in memory remarks honoring Miguel Antonio Cano, Officer of the California Highway Patrol; Vincent Dino, a longtime Palmdale water district and civic leader; Andrew Meredith, a labor and building trades leader and former Galt mayor; and Erica Hoffman, a California School Boards Association advocate for public education. The Assembly then adjourned until Tuesday, September 2 at 1 p.m.

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• That we are underfunded in our general fund for personnel.
• I'm talking about general maintenance.
• I think that is our greatest asset in terms of retaining employees.
• I'm born and raised, 13th generation New Mexican.
• Say, just as an example of how we're outreaching to the general public.

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• The general fund.
• That's correct, and it's in lieu of general fund.
• So it's saved general fund. This was done initially in our... So it's saved general fund.
• The pension liabilities probably are the greatest issue.
• That generated $300 million.

Bills: SB190, HB247, HB8

Keywords: cancer treatment, revenue bonds, Gila Regional Medical Center, Nor-Lea General Hospital, healthcare funding, capital outlay, capital projects, appropriations, reversion, encumbrance, reauthorization, reappropriation, general fund, capital development and reserve fund, tribal infrastructure project fund, Department of Finance and Administration, DFA, state board of finance, severance tax bonds, tax-exempt bonds

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• Republicans in Congress have specifically delayed this impact until after the general election, as our
• Republicans in Congress have specifically relayed this impact until after the general election, as our
• Generally speaking, all areas require some level of additional federal guidance to implement, but the
• Most able-bodied adults in Medicaid, in most states, generally already work.
• And in order to do that well, we need to achieve the greatest efficiency.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Accountability and Oversight held its fifth hearing of the year to examine the newly enacted federal H.R. 1 and its effects on California. Members and the chair described the law as a major threat to state health, food, education, and climate programs, and emphasized that California would not be able to fully backfill the federal cuts. Several members also highlighted the bill’s tax provisions, including temporary deductions for tips, overtime, seniors, and auto loan interest, while warning that the largest benefits flow to higher-income taxpayers and that major cuts to Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and clean-energy incentives are delayed or phased in over time. The Legislative Analyst’s Office and the Department of Finance presented detailed overviews of the bill’s likely impacts and implementation timelines. They identified the main affected areas as health care coverage and financing, food assistance, higher education, personal income taxes, and clean-energy/electric-vehicle credits. They explained that H.R. 1 limits provider taxes used to finance Medi-Cal, adds work and redetermination requirements, restricts CalFresh eligibility and increases state costs, changes student loan and Pell Grant rules, extends and modifies federal tax provisions, and phases out many clean-energy credits. Finance also noted major rescissions of Inflation Reduction Act funds, new border and immigration enforcement spending, and the possibility of PAYGO sequestration if Congress does not act to offset the deficit increase. During member questions, the committee focused on likely enrollment losses, administrative burdens, and fiscal exposure for the state and counties. Witnesses said many details still depend on federal guidance, but they estimated significant impacts on Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and graduate/professional student borrowing, and noted that California’s high CalFresh error rate could increase state costs. UC testified that the elimination of Graduate PLUS loans would affect thousands of professional students, especially in health, law, and other high-cost programs. Members asked for follow-up data on county, health, and tax impacts, and staff agreed to provide additional tables and estimates as implementation guidance becomes clearer. Public commenters from counties, early childhood advocates, health coalitions, disability rights groups, immigrant-rights organizations, and other stakeholders urged the Legislature to mitigate the law’s effects. They warned of higher county costs, reduced access to health care and food assistance, increased administrative burdens, and harm to children, immigrants, people with disabilities, and low-income families. Several urged new state revenue solutions and stronger protections for Medi-Cal, CalFresh, child care, and home- and community-based services. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational and ended with a commitment to continue monitoring federal guidance and to work on state responses in the budget process.

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• And I have a general statement that we read before every hearing.
• I was a first generation student.
• The way schools are funded, when we generate the revenue, those students that are generating the revenue
• One's a general fund loan, one moved from a general fund loan to an iBank loan consistent with statute
• The first is through the general fund, and in almost all cases, it's initially done through the general

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• :59.760> is Our community's greatest strength is Our community's greatest strength is measured
• Mark Tom, Deputy Attorney General. Thanks.
• Is it Is attorney<00:32:42.640> general<00:32:42.960> here? attorney general here?
• attorney general here? Thanks.
• Um so like my concern General. Thanks.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard HB 698, which would increase criminal penalties for animal cruelty offenses. The chair explained that a proposed SD1 narrowed the bill to “pet animals” only, and testimony focused heavily on whether the bill should be limited to pets, whether service animals should also be included, and whether the measure could unintentionally affect livestock or cultural practices such as chicken fighting. Supporters, including the Hawaiian Humane Society, rescue organizations, and several individuals, argued that stronger penalties are needed because animal cruelty is under-prosecuted, that abuse of animals is linked to violence against people, and that harsher penalties could deter abuse. Opponents, including the public defender’s office and some farmers and livestock interests, argued the existing law is already on the books, enforcement is the real problem, and the bill is vague and could create unintended consequences. Several witnesses described graphic examples of animal abuse and urged the committee to act, while one testifier from the Disability Communication Access Board asked that service animals be explicitly included because they are not considered pets and are important to the independence and safety of people who rely on them. Committee members questioned the scope of the SD1, including whether it covered chickens, domesticated pigs, and service or emotional support animals. The deputy attorney general was asked to provide follow-up clarification on those points, and the Hawaiian Humane Society said it would welcome adding service animals back into the bill. At the end of testimony, the chair announced the final testimony count as 112 in support, 128 in opposition, and one comment, noting that some testimony appeared to address the broader House version rather than the narrower SD1. Because several questions remained unresolved, the committee deferred HB 698 until Monday, March 31, at 10:00 a.m. in room 016, with a vote to be taken then. After that, the committee moved on to its 10:02 decision-making agenda and deferred HB 108 as well, citing concerns about alcohol shipment, drunk driving, and underage access; it then began discussion of HB 226 on windshield tinting.

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• General Education, I was an interventionist and instructional specialist.
• General rule is now. Mr.
• Think of how AI trains itself to generate answers.
• To many legislators, that we're not part of the general PED milieu.
• Our own Attorney General sued and won to hold big tech accountable to our families.

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• Previous to this current role, General Logan served as a deputy adjutant general under General Harod
• Logan served as a deputy agent General Logan served as a deputy agent and<00:03:55.640> general
• > during and general under General harod during and general under General harod during the<00:03:
• The last five years as the deputy adjutant general, 15 months of that as the acting adjutant general
• General through the COVID period.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committees heard advice-and-consent testimony on several gubernatorial nominations, beginning with GM 644 for Steven Logan to serve as Adjutant General of the Department of Defense through December 7, 2026. Testimony from multiple state officials and others was strongly supportive, citing Logan’s military leadership, service during the COVID-19 period, and coordination during the fireworks-related patient transfer. Logan described his 44 years of military service, 22 years with the Honolulu Police Department, and his approach of “unity of effort,” including how he would help operationalize the Office of the State Fire Marshal by coordinating with county fire chiefs, the State Fire Council, and emergency management to pursue funding and implement recommendations. The committee then took up GM 621 and GM 623 for the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee. Shante Asuda of Hawaii Correctional Industries supported both nominees and said the board is important for evaluating private-sector joint ventures that can provide work skills for incarcerated people. Carla Kashiwa said she wanted to help improve outcomes through public-private partnerships and vocational rehabilitation opportunities for people reentering society. Lee Shinato, however, gave a less prepared presentation, offering broad ideas such as crafts, lunch wagons, and ukulele-making, and acknowledged he was not fully clear on the board’s scope or goals. Committee members expressed concern about the lack of preparation and clarity around the board’s mission, and the administrator later explained that the board’s role is to review business plans for viability, return on investment, sustainability, and whether they provide marketable skills for inmates. The final item discussed was GM 568 for Aris Banag to serve on the Advisory Board of Veteran Services. Supporters described him as community-minded and deeply committed to veterans. Banag said he has over 30 years of service, has worked as a mental health therapist and veterans resource coordinator at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College, and helped create the first veteran service center there. In response to questions about federal VA cutbacks and veterans nearing retirement, he said the board must be a strong independent voice for veterans, advocate against reductions in benefits, and help service members plan for post-military life, including disability benefits, retirement, and financial planning. No votes or final committee actions were stated in the portion provided.

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• President, I believe the role in the General Assembly is to enact laws to protect the people who live
• His courage has inspired generations of American soldiers, and his Christian faith reminds us that true
• The last time this General Assembly acted was in 2006, when my minimum wage bill became law.
• Supporting businesses and generating tax revenue in other places.
• Supporting businesses and generating tax revenue in other places.

Keywords: Scheduler, 972, senate, all