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Keywords: Appropriations - Room 216, 14 January, 2026; 1:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The committee first heard a budget presentation from a charter-school authorizer agency. Witnesses explained that the agency no longer receives the federal CSP grant, that a one-time $499,000 equipment grant was not recurring, and that in FY25 they also had no general fund appropriation. They said their special-fund revenue has grown but is not enough to sustain operations alone, especially because the money arrives once a year and the agency needs a cash balance in advance. Their budget request sought a mix of general and special funds, but the legislative budget recommendation stayed near the FY26 appropriation level. Members asked about salary growth and contractual spending; the agency said higher salaries reflected doctorate-level staff and a planned sixth position, while contractual costs covered technical assistance, consultants, CPA reviews, and outside legal support. The agency also said a pending bill, identified as House Bill 2, could significantly affect its operations and revenue. Members asked about Republic, and the agency said a peer report had just been released, the school had made operational changes, and progress was being made though questions remained. The Library Commission then presented its budget request. The outgoing director announced retirement and introduced the incoming director, and praised the agency’s recent federal and state audits with no findings. The commission asked to restore two headcount reductions in the budget recommendation, saying the positions were hard to fill because they require specialized librarianship credentials and that losing them would cost about $130,000. It also asked to restore federal spending authority in case IMLS funding became uncertain, and requested about $173,000 for a 5% salary progression pool because turnover had reached 35% and many employees were near the start step. Senators asked about the open positions and turnover; the commission said one position had been open 10 months, another about eight months, and some turnover was due to retirements. Mississippi Public Broadcasting then presented its request for an $18.153 million appropriation. The agency said it wanted salary progressions to retain staff, four new vehicles for engineering and transmitter work, and $522,000 in reappropriated digitization funds to continue a project that has digitized more than half its library holdings for online access. The director also highlighted programming and outreach, including a new food-focused show, a music program, live coverage of the National Folk Festival, a Medgar Evers documentary now in national distribution, and expanded radio programming. He said MPB reaches nearly 1 million TV viewers annually, has strong radio and app usage, and continues to provide required weather, Silver Alert, and Amber Alert notifications. He also described a partnership with the Department of Education using e-glass technology to connect teachers to classrooms lacking instructors, saying the program is already serving multiple districts and drawing national interest.

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Keywords: House streaming session for Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 957, house, all

Summary: The House convened for the first day of session and first elected Delegate Luke Clippinger as Speaker Pro Tem. Members nominated and seconded him with remarks praising his leadership, work on Judiciary Committee issues, and ability to mentor colleagues. Nominations were then closed, the House voted by voice, and Clippinger was sworn in. The chamber then opened nominations for Speaker of the House. Multiple members spoke in support of Delegate Joseline Peña-Melnyk, highlighting her personal story, legal background, public service, and committee leadership. Speakers emphasized her work on major policy areas including education, police reform, racial and economic justice, reproductive freedom, and support for historically Black colleges and universities. One member from the minority party also seconded the nomination, saying she had been inclusive and respectful in committee work and legislative process. After nominations were closed, the House voted by voice and elected Peña-Melnyk Speaker of the House of Delegates. She was sworn in and thanked members for their support, reflecting on the diversity in the chamber and the significance of the moment. In her remarks, she also praised outgoing Speaker Adrienne Jones and recognized family members, dignitaries, and colleagues in attendance.

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Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 14 January, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, received an invocation from Brother Justin Cheney of Cedar Grove Baptist Church, and then adopted routine motions to dispense with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and the titles of bills and resolutions. Several guests were introduced and welcomed, including Dr. Brianna Herd Pinho and a student shadowing her, multiple mayors and local officials from around the state, and several groups of gifted students, teachers, and parents visiting the chamber. The main item of business was Senate Bill 2016, which creates the Mississippi Department of Tourism. The bill transfers tourism-related powers, duties, property, contracts, staff, and obligations from the Mississippi Development Authority’s tourism division to the new department effective July 1, 2026. It also establishes an executive director, authorizes grant programs and tourism promotion efforts, creates a state treasury fund for the department, and forms a Mississippi Tourism Association Marketing Advisory Board. The bill’s sponsor said the change would better support an industry that brings significant revenue and goodwill to the state and requested passage by use of the morning roll call. No objections were raised, and the bill passed. Afterward, the Senate completed its calendar and moved to announcements. Senator Frasier announced a 3:30 p.m. meeting of the community colleges and workforce subcommittee of Appropriations, and Senator Younger noted a Highways and Transportation meeting after adjournment. The presiding officer also reported that about 1,128 bills had been filed for drafting, with roughly 300 already allocated, and the Senate then agreed to stand in recess until 5:00 p.m. or until the last committee report was filed, with the journal to reflect adjournment until 10:00 a.m. the next day.

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Keywords: Senate streaming session for Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Maryland Senate convened for the opening day of the 449th legislative session, with an invocation delivered by Reverend Amen Flowers and the prayer journalized without objection. The clerk then called the roll, establishing a quorum with 46 senators present and the Senate ready to conduct business. The first order of business was the election of a temporary presiding officer, followed by the election of the permanent presiding officer. Senator Ben Brooks nominated Senator Malcolm Augustine to serve as President Pro Tem, and Senator Karen Lewis Young seconded the nomination, both praising his policy knowledge, collaborative style, and ability to work across differences. The Senate then voted and elected Augustine as President Pro Tem, after which he was escorted to the rostrum and sworn in. Augustine thanked colleagues, his family, and the chamber, and said he looked forward to working through a challenging session together on behalf of Marylanders. The Senate next nominated and elected Senator William C. Ferguson IV as President of the Senate. Senator Charles Sydnor nominated him, and Senator Cory McCray seconded, describing Ferguson as an honest broker, steady leader, and compassionate presiding officer. Ferguson was elected with 46 affirmative votes, took the oath of office, and delivered extended remarks about the importance of federalism, the role of states in filling gaps left by the federal government, and the need for Maryland to lead through state-level action during a difficult political climate. He also thanked colleagues, staff, and his family, and emphasized that the session would require collaboration and focus on Marylanders' needs.

Keywords: MS House Floor - 14 March, 2025; 9:00 AM, 925, all

Keywords: MS House Floor - 14 February, 2025; 9:00 A.M., 925, all

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 14 February, 2025; 9:00 AM, 925, all

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 216, 14 January, 2025; 1:30 PM, 925, all

Keywords: MS House Floor - 14 January, 2025; 2:00 P.M., 925, all

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 210; 14 January, 2025: 9:00 AM, 925, all

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 14 January, 2025; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 216, 14 January, 2025; 1:30 PM, 925, all

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 216, 14 January, 2025; 10:30 AM, 925, all

Keywords: Jud B - Room 409, 14 January, 2025; 10:30 A.M., 925, all

Keywords: Sexual Harassment Prevention Training - 2025-01-14 - 10:20AM, 926, house, all

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Diq-KMewXc, 2026-07-02T01:22:40+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2022/hearingnotices/HEARING_CMV_04-14-22_.PDF 13:48 - Introduction 14:12 - SCR37 SD1 15:18 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwCoKZ2n1gE, 2026-06-21T07:17:00+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:37 Evolve 502 Presentation: 00:01:35 SB 151 Discussion: 00:18:14 SB 151 Roll Call Vote: 00:30:14 SB 138 Discussion: 00:33:48 SB 138 Roll Call Vote: 01:14:58 SB 120 Discussion: 01:24:08 SB 120 Roll Call Vote: 01:36:58, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xm_MPohmoW0, 2026-07-02T01:23:15+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 0:00 - Start 1:25 - SB2203 17:01 - SB2789 47:07 - SB3060 48:52 - SB2811 59:46 - SB2659 1:02:14 - DM WTL-EET 1:00 PM 1:08:17- SB2499 1:10:41 - DM EET-AEN-WTL 1:45 PM 1:12:10 - DM WTL DEFER 2:00 PM Hearing Notices: WTL-EET 1:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL-EET_02-14-24_.PDF EET-AEN-WTL 1:45 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_EET-AEN-WTL_02-14-24_.PDF WTL DEFER 2:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL_02-14-24_DEFER_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVVBOTg3C4U, 2026-07-02T01:23:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:46 - SB 1154 06:27 - SB 814 10:50 - SB 1513 11:21 - SB 1564 11:57 - SB 1557 18:30 - SB 1453 20:35 - SB 1122 20:48 - SB 1441 23:14 - SB 1465 30:34 - DM GVO DEFER 3:00 PM 37:15 - DM GVO 3:10 PM Hearing Notices: GVO DEFER 3:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO_02-14-23_DEFER_.PDF GVO 3:10 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO_02-14-23_.PDF EET-GVO 3:10 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_EET-GVO_02-14-23_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnnL8etTkl8, 2026-07-02T01:23:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:21 - SB 469 03:29 - SB 1263 08:23 - SB 1191 09:50 - DM TCA-WTL 3:00 14:35 - SB 1535 28:07 - DM WTL-TCA-GVO 3:01 PM 31:36 - SB 119 44:00 - DM TCA-GVO 3:05 PM 49:12 - SB 101 49:44 - SB 384 51:08 - SB 465 59:39 - DM HHS-TCA 3:10 PM 01:01:52 DM TCA 3:00 PM 01:04:39 - SB 1504 01:05:53 - SB 1532 01:06:32 - SB 1120 01:07:10 - SB 1119 01:12:08 - SB 822 01:13:30 - SB 1224 01:18:03 - SB 1225 01:20:46 - SB 15 01:21:26 - SB 969 01:26:01 - SB 224 01:27:01 - SB 844 01:28:14 - SB 315 01:28:55 - SB 785 01:34:48 - SB 1037 01:37:26 - DM TCA 3:15 PM Hearing Notice: TCA-WTL 3:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA-WTL_02-14-23_.PDF TCA DEFER 3:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA_02-14-23_DEFER_.PDF WTL-TCA-GVO 3:01 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL-TCA-GVO_02-14-23_.PDF TCA-GVO 3:05 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA-GVO_02-14-23_.PDF HHS-TCA 3:10 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS-TCA_02-14-23_.PDF TCA 3:15 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA_02-14-23_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47