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• The Washington Avenue Bridge has been, unfortunately, a magnet for people committing suicide in our state
• The Washington Avenue Bridge has been, unfortunately, a magnet for people committing suicide in our state
• , hold harmless the University of Minnesota, the Minnesota State colleges and universities, and the North
• </c> a net drain on our state and nation. a net drain on our state and nation.
• , so Min State and the University<03:32:47.120><c> of</c><03:32:47.279><c> Minnesota</c><03:32:48.120

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• College two-year college student population, 80% of Minnesota State University students, 73% of University
• Minnesota State represents 26 state colleges and seven universities located in 47 communities across
• State Colleges and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities<01:47:35.920><c> have</c><01:47:36.159>
• Hajj, and I'm a student at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
• State universities.

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• s birthday as a state holiday that we all celebrate. every year.
• And I think the entire state of California and this state house is better having been touched.
• A number of them have graduated and will be going to a number of different universities in our state.
• And welcome him to the California State Assembly.
• Born in Elgin, Illinois, Doug graduated from Northwestern University and the University of Michigan Law

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• State your name, who you represent, time is yours.
• Washington, D.C., along with seven other states, have already enacted bans, and Kansas is soon to enact
• Washington, D.C., along with seven other states, have already enacted bans, and Kansas is soon to enact
• We have seen in states like Washington where removal is restricted to only life-threatening or imminent
• As legislators, do not pass a bill that would have Idaho fall into the footsteps of Washington state

Summary: The House Health and Welfare Committee continued testimony on House Bill 864, which would schedule kratom as a Schedule I substance. Testimony was sharply divided. Family members of people who died after using kratom urged a full ban, arguing that kratom leaf and extracts can be lethal, that labeling is misleading, and that regulation would leave loopholes. Retail and industry witnesses, along with the American Kratom Association, argued that the problem is synthetic 7-OH and other adulterated products rather than natural kratom leaf, and said the bill would criminalize users and push products into the black market. A physician who worked in corrections testified that kratom is an addictive opioid-like substance and supported the bill, while other witnesses said kratom helped them manage pain or avoid stronger opioids. After debate, the committee adopted a motion to hold HB 864 to a time certain of March 25 by a roll call vote of 11-5. The committee then took up House Bill 903, a SNAP-related bill clarifying which foods can be purchased with benefits. The sponsor said the bill was intended to clean up the earlier SNAP restrictions and keep more nutritious items eligible, but he also announced planned amendments to remove cookies, cakes, brownies, sprinkles, chips, and snack bars from the allowable list. Retailers and related industry groups supported the bill as a clarification measure, but several members objected to advancing it before the proposed amendments were formally available and before stakeholders could weigh in. A substitute motion to hold the bill failed, and the committee then voted to send HB 903 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. Finally, the committee began hearing House Bill 757, which would define medical neglect in state law and create protections for parents and guardians from bad-faith or false reports. The sponsor said the bill narrows medical neglect to life-threatening conditions, adds a reasonable-person standard, and provides safe harbors for parents seeking care or dealing with complex medical situations, including alternative treatments. Members began asking questions about what qualifies as life-threatening as the hearing moved into testimony.

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• </c> serve in this capacity as the state serve in this capacity as the state co-chair<00:09:20.240><c
• </c> or state funding that comes and goes. or state funding that comes and goes.
• </c> states. It's called Farmers Alliance. states. It's called Farmers Alliance.
• They're a private university.
• They're a private university.

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Summary: The Make America Healthy Kentucky Task Force met with a quorum, approved the minutes, and then heard a presentation on the state’s “food is medicine” work from Kentucky Hospital Association and Kentucky Department of Agriculture leaders, including Jim Muser, Holly Harris, and Commissioner Jonathan Shell. The chair framed the discussion around personal wellness, injury prevention, and the broader goal of improving health through better sleep, nutrition, and activity, then asked the presenters to describe current initiatives and any policy changes needed. The witnesses described a partnership linking hospitals and Kentucky farmers to improve health outcomes while supporting rural agriculture. They said the effort has moved beyond the pilot stage and now includes more than 40 hospitals statewide, with programs such as healthier hospital cafeterias, grab-and-go options, farmers markets at hospital sites, subsidized CSA boxes for employees, and medically tailored meals or groceries for patients with chronic conditions. ARH was highlighted as a leading model, with local food procurement, employee wellness efforts, and measurable outcome pilots, including a Russell County Hospital project focused on diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. They also emphasized barriers to scaling the model, including fragmented short-term funding, lack of reimbursement for food-as-medicine programs, and burdensome procurement and testing requirements that can make it difficult for small farmers to participate. The presenters said hospitals are using their own funds or temporary grants to sustain programs and argued that policy changes are needed to simplify sourcing, expand reimbursement pathways, and support clinical measurement of outcomes. No votes or formal actions beyond approving the minutes were taken during the portion provided.

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• We're not a sanctuary state. We do not believe that state police would impede.
• We're not a sanctuary state.
• There are slight differences in state-to-state bills.
• Most of the states that are do.
• </c> for that in this state. for that in this state. &gt;&gt; You're<03:47:04.319><c> good.

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• As opposed to the state, state revenue.
• , this is a state that is, everyone says we're a poor state, we're not.
• Not only are we not a poor state, we are probably one of the richest states when it comes to permanent
• And here in New Mexico, I mean, this is the 2nd highest energy producing state in the United States with
• The state government's getting richer based on the taxpayer money that's coming into the state government

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• University in St.
• with no cost to the state.
• with no cost to the state.
• Has left the state.
• “Gentlemen, state your point of voice.” “Gentlemen, state your point of order. Mr.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the previous day’s journal by a 122-0 vote, and numerous introductions of special guests, including Special Olympics participants, occupational therapy and social work students and professionals, teachers, social workers, local officials, and community groups visiting for Hill Day and other advocacy events. Members also made announcements about committee meetings before the chamber recessed until 2 p.m. On the floor, House Bill 2974 was perfected and printed with little debate. Supporters said it would codify telehealth access in Missouri’s licensure reciprocity framework, helping seniors and rural residents continue to receive care. House Bill 2934, a bipartisan St. Louis convention center governance measure, also advanced after adoption of an amendment changing governor-appointed board seats to two city, two county, and one at-large member. The bill would merge existing entities managing the convention center and Dome, create a new board structure, and authorize a convention district tax framework and related financing rules; members discussed local control, revenue use, and the length of agreements under the bill. House Bill 2057, a technical fix for Osage Beach entertainment district authority, was adopted and perfected and printed. Supporters said it corrects an error from a prior bill and would allow Osage Beach to create an entertainment district similar to those in Kansas City, St. Louis, and Branson to support tourism and economic development. The chamber also took up House Bill 1839 and related bills on age verification for pornographic websites. Proponents argued the measure is needed to protect minors from online pornography and exploitation, citing the Supreme Court’s upholding of a similar Texas law and Missouri’s existing attorney general enforcement efforts; opponents raised privacy, enforcement, and unintended-consequences concerns, including whether less-scrupulous sites could become more accessible. After a motion for the previous question, the House adopted the committee substitute and perfected and printed House Bill 1839 by a 104-16 vote with 20 present.

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• of Washington, Dr.
• throughout the state.
• throughout the state.
• And when we and they want the state<03:15:57.359><c> fair</c><03:15:57.680><c> to</c> state fair to state
• </c> Wyoming State Fair. Wyoming State Fair.

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• AGREEMENTS WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES.
• FLORIDA IS A RIGHT TO WORK STATE.
• , IT'S A RIGHT TO QUIT STATE.
• NOT JUST THE STATE OF FLORIDA BUT THE WHOLE UNITED STATES. I AM ENCOURAGING YOU TO SAY NO.
• >> I DO NOT. >> IF A STATE UNIVERSITY PUT UP A PLAQUE OR A STATUTE HONORING SOMEONE FOR THEIR SPORTS

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• That is their duty and their obligation to the state.
• Texas would become the only state to have passed a similar interchange restriction based on state and
• I also get to give away money to universities.
• payment transactions in the United States.
• There would be a reduction in the state of Texas compared to other states regarding those programs.

Bills: HB245, HB245, HB700, HB2783, HB3526, HB3900, HB4061, HB4124, HB4166, HB4395, HB4534, HB4609, HB4641, HB4736, HB4738, HB4739, HB4945, HB5015, HJR175

Keywords: property tax, delinquent taxes, ad valorem, penalties, interest cap, military service, retirement, law enforcement, custodial officer, Employees Retirement System, commercial financing, brokers, registration, disclosures, finance, consumer protection, fees, deferred compensation, automatic participation, county employees

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• Washington state has a more generous discounted care criteria that they set for all of their hospitals
• Even our own governor described this in her state of the state address just a few months back that she'd
• Other states have task force.
• The governor and her State of the State remarks talked very passionately. That's exciting.
• The Governor, in her State of the State remarks, talked very passionately about primary care.

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Summary: The Joint Committee on Health Care Financing held a public hearing on a large docket focused on primary care, workforce development, and medical debt. Chairs Cindy Friedman and John Lawn outlined hearing procedures and noted that testimony would be taken on 17 matters. The committee first heard testimony on bills to establish a community health center nurse practitioner residency program and to strengthen mental health centers. Senator Keenan, Rep. Keefe, and health center leaders described the Worcester nurse practitioner residency as a successful pipeline and retention strategy, citing workforce shortages, training needs in community health centers, and the cost of the program. Rep. O’Day also supported the mental health centers bill, saying it would raise payment rates, improve reimbursement for behavioral health services, and help clinics retain staff and expand access. The committee then took testimony on bills to address medical debt through hospital financial assistance reform. The Attorney General’s Office, Health Care for All, Health Law Advocates, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and individual patients supported the measure, arguing that hospital financial assistance policies are inconsistent, hard to find, and difficult to navigate. Witnesses said the bill would standardize eligibility criteria, create a uniform application, improve notice requirements, and expand access to discounted care up to 400% of the federal poverty level. Several personal stories described medical bills being sent to collections, confusion over insurance billing, and the burden of debt on low-income and chronically ill patients. Committee members asked about hospital concerns, the role of the health safety net, and whether the bill addressed root causes of medical debt; testimony emphasized that the proposal was meant to improve transparency and access rather than replace broader insurance reforms. The hearing also focused heavily on “Primary Care for You” legislation, H. 1370 and S. 867, which would increase primary care investment and create a new payment model. Rep. Haggerty, physicians, a patient, community health center leaders, and the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers described a primary care crisis marked by low reimbursement, staffing shortages, long waits, burnout, and difficulty recruiting clinicians. Supporters said the bills would shift spending toward preventive, team-based care, improve access and equity, and reduce long-term costs. The Massachusetts Association of Health Plans said it was directionally supportive of increased primary care investment but warned that any new spending must stay within the cost growth benchmark and preserve existing contracting structures. The hearing ended with additional testimony on a community health center workforce and loan repayment grant bill from Rep. Stanley, and with further discussion from Dr. Alan Garo about the need for payment reform in primary care.

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• And so we thought this was a state.
• </c> work with that and then the university work with that and then the university team<00:05:07.919>
• And we benefit the entire state.
• </c> the Washington Avenue pedestrian bridge. the Washington Avenue pedestrian bridge.
• aid and county state aid highways and municipal state aid.

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• We're one of just 10 states that do this. Through state-supported universal free school meals.
• I'm Linda Thompson, president of Westfield State University.
• University system on behalf of the State University Council of Presidents.
• University system on behalf of the State University Council of Presidents.
• Simply put, your state universities... ...their families.

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Summary: The hearing was a Joint Committee on Ways and Means budget session held in Lawrence focused on the governor’s proposed FY27 education and local aid budget, with remarks from legislative co-chairs, local officials, and education agency leaders. Acting Mayor Giovanni Rodriguez and Superintendent Ralph Carrero emphasized Lawrence’s high-need student population, the importance of Chapter 70 and Student Opportunity Act funding, and the impact of state aid on schools serving many English learners and low-income families. Carrero highlighted Lawrence High School programs such as early college, dual degrees, career pathways, and early childhood classrooms embedded in the high school, while lawmakers introduced themselves and noted the importance of the hearing to their districts. Acting Secretary of Education Amy Kershaw, Commissioner of Higher Education Noi Ortega, Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Pedro Martinez, and Commissioner of Early Education and Care Amy Kershaw outlined the administration’s FY27 priorities. They described investments in literacy initiatives, universal school meals, student mental health, early college and career pathways, higher education affordability, community college and university student-success supports, preschool expansion, child care subsidies, and workforce supports for early educators. The commissioners also discussed federal funding threats, equity gaps, and the administration’s efforts to improve outcomes for Black and brown students, multilingual learners, students with disabilities, and low-income students. Members questioned the panel about the local contribution formula study, the final year of Student Opportunity Act implementation, and the need to revisit Chapter 70 funding to better address rising costs such as special education, transportation, and health care. Officials said the local contribution study report is expected by the end of June, with a draft to be shared after data analysis and public comment. Commissioner Martinez said the Student Opportunity Act narrowed funding gaps but more work is needed, and he pointed to a proposed Accelerating Achievement Initiative to support the highest-need schools. Senator Oliveira also raised concerns about Chapter 70 disparities and asked about partnerships with libraries to support literacy, prompting discussion of broader early literacy collaboration.

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• the interest of their university or state college. ...and make it continue to make Florida the number
• He graduated and attended George Washington University, where my husband also went.
• and for the importance of aligning universities with state priorities.
• Timothy Wishower, who is a new appointee to the Board of Trustees of Florida State University.
• , Florida State University.

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• States Constitution and the Hawaii state States Constitution and the Hawaii state constitution<03:40:
• Twenty-seven states and Washington, D.C., recognize this portfolio evaluation pathway to achieve licensure
• If you come to Hawaii with your license from one of these 27 states or Washington, D.C., and you use
• </c><03:46:30.120><c> and</c><03:46:30.439><c> Washington</c><03:46:31.439><c> DC</c> pathway 27 States
• and Washington DC pathway 27 States and Washington DC recognized<03:46:32.840><c> this</c><03:46:33.040

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• Pre-state.
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States. Of the United States.
• GCU is going to be right in the middle of it in many ways, but so will the state university system, so
• He is the epitome of the future of our state.
• And last but not least, as always, as an Arizona State Senator and as a citizen of this great state,

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• the interest of their university or state college. ...and make it continue to make Florida the number
• And in that world, I've had the opportunity to guest lecture at over 30 universities across the state
• He graduated and attended George Washington University, where my husband also went.
• and for the importance of aligning universities with state priorities.
• , Florida State University.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education met to consider a large slate of confirmations and reappointments to boards of trustees for Florida’s colleges, universities, and the Florida Prepaid College Board. Chair Harrell opened by emphasizing the importance of trustee appointments to maintaining Florida’s higher education system, and the committee heard brief testimony from each nominee about their background, ties to the institution, and priorities such as student success, workforce alignment, fiscal stewardship, and community partnerships. Several nominees highlighted personal connections to their schools, including alumni status, family legacy, or prior service on the board, while others emphasized experience in business, law, education, health care, or public service. Testimony focused heavily on workforce development and institutional growth. Speakers cited nursing, dual enrollment, applied programs, military and veteran support, broadband access, agriculture, law enforcement, and technical training as key areas for colleges to meet regional labor needs. University nominees discussed research expansion, affordability, strategic planning, and partnerships with industry and government, with Florida Atlantic, Florida Polytechnic, the University of West Florida, and the University of South Florida each described as being in periods of growth or transition. Miami-Dade College, Tallahassee State College, Polk State College, and other state colleges were praised for enrollment, economic impact, and job placement outcomes. The committee also heard from the Florida Prepaid College Board reappointee, who described the program as a long-term promise backed by public trust and reported recent technology and customer-service improvements. After testimony, the committee took up the nominations as a group. One nominee, Drew Weatherford, had withdrawn and was not voted on. The remaining trustees were approved unanimously by roll call and reported favorably to the Ethics and Elections Committee. The meeting then adjourned.

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• of California, the California State University system, and our California community colleges.
• State University System, and our California community colleges.
• of state.
• If you die in a state prison, the state has 24 hours to notify the family.
• State your point of order.

Summary: The Assembly met after a quorum call and first dealt with a procedural dispute over four amendments to AB 1240. The Speaker ruled the amendments out of order as not germane, and the Assembly sustained that ruling on a 49-16 vote. Members then added co-authors to several consent-calendar resolutions, including measures on the National Conference of State Legislators, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, ALS Awareness Month, and Men’s Mental Health Month, before adopting the consent calendar. The chamber also heard guest introductions, including a welcome for Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, and took up a motion to bring AB 41 up out of file, which failed 19-48. The bulk of the meeting was floor action on a long series of bills and resolutions, many of which passed with broad bipartisan support. Measures approved included ACR 40 supporting immigrant students and FAFSA privacy; AB 917 on permanent status for certain school employees; AB 985 on anesthesia access; AB 7 and AB 42 on higher education and student services; AB 245 providing property tax relief for wildfire victims; AB 255 allowing funding for drug-free recovery housing; AB 279 updating K-12 library standards; AB 289 creating a pilot for automated speed enforcement in highway construction zones; AB 291 on an educator apprentice program; AB 327 addressing swatting; AB 340 on confidential union communications; AB 341 creating an oral health technical assistance center for people with disabilities; AB 356 on San Diego health care infrastructure; AB 410 on bot disclosure; AB 476 on copper theft enforcement; AB 477 on educator pay targets; AB 485 on stolen wages and business licensing; AB 487, the insurance committee’s technical omnibus bill; AB 573 on tobacco retail license fees; AB 598 on school mapping technology; AB 635 on mobile home law enforcement referrals; AB 651 on remote participation for incarcerated parents in dependency hearings; AB 654 on homelessness hotline assistance in Los Angeles County; AB 662 creating a South County higher education task force; AB 667 on language access in professional licensing; AB 669 limiting early denial of addiction treatment; AB 670 on naturally occurring affordable housing; AB 695 on online continuation of community college for deported students; AB 723 on disclosure for digitally altered real estate images; AB 727 placing Trevor Project information on student IDs; and AB 736, a $10 billion affordable housing bond for the June 2026 ballot, which passed on a 61-11 urgency vote after extensive debate. Debate on AB 736 was the most extensive of the day, with supporters arguing the bond would help address California’s housing crisis and give voters a chance to weigh in, while opponents criticized the state’s bond debt and past spending results. The Assembly then recessed for caucus meetings and later returned to continue the daily file, where additional measures were taken up, including AB 798 adding diapers and wipes to the emergency food bank reserve program, which passed 56-0, and AB 821 on career technical education, which was presented as bipartisan-supported as the transcript continued.

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• . state. state.
• </c> everything in the whole state budget. everything in the whole state budget.
• The shortage that the openings or the vacancies that state police have affect the whole state.
• So, this affect the whole state.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Senator from Washington. &gt;&gt; Senator from Washington.

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