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• Seeing none, uh, we'll be moving on to HB 2383 relating to the workforce Pell Grant program.
• This establishes a statewide framework for the implementation of the federal workforce Pell Grant program
• It establishes a workforce Pell Grant program approval committee within the Workforce Development Council
• Moving on to HB 2383 relating to workforce PEL grant program.
• Uh for to workforce PEL grant program.

Bills: SB2198, SB2140, SB3055, SB3090, SB3091, SB3092, SB2761

Keywords: workforce development, craftspersons, skilled trades, artisan, craftsmanship, trade recognition, award program, DLIR, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, vocational education, career pathways, cultural preservation, workforce excellence, apprenticeship, Hawaii trades, economic diversification, public nominations, governor awards, historically significant venue

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• We need that to keep moving our programs forward that are happening now.
• But the consistency we've had in the literacy programs has started to turn that around.

Bills: SB104, SJR3, SM3

Keywords: wildlife commission, removal procedures, malfeasance, appointed officials, governance, education reform, public education, state board of education, superintendent, chartering authority, constitutional amendment, policy setting, insects, insect workshop, insect identification, ecology, monitoring, management, pollinators, pollination

Bills: SB211, SB241, HB614

Keywords: school safety, local law enforcement, superintendent, complaints, school bus regulations, criminal enterprise, database, law enforcement, crime management, Alabama law, DUI, driving under the influence, drunk driving, license suspension, driver's license revocation, ignition interlock, interlock device, breathalyzer, alcohol offense, impaired driving

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• Senators, this day program in Senators, this day program in Sinclair County is a collaborative effort
• into the program to be able to opt into the teacher retirement program, with the day program paying the
• The day program itself decided... correct?
• That's all borne by the day program.
• day program itself.

Bills: SB248, SB242, HB44, SB266, HB44

Keywords: Alabama Administrative Procedure Act, APA, administrative law, judicial review, agency deference, Chevron deference, de novo review, contested case, state agency, regulatory power, individual liberty, statutory interpretation, rule interpretation, license revocation, license suspension, tax assessment, tax refund, administrative appeal, circuit court, Montgomery County

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• And so program after program, whether it's STEM program. programs in high school or computer programs
• , women infants and children program, which is the WIC program, behavioral health. early childhood intervention
• So Medicaid is a joint federal and state health care program and long term services and support program
• , so they can get services from both programs.
• The, the program.

Bills: HB150, HB869, HB876, HB 1043, HB1494, HB1522, HB150

Keywords: cybersecurity, state command, information resources, data protection, incident response, information technology, classification officer, job descriptions, state positions, competency-based, information sharing, government efficiency, public sector, private sector, distributed ledger, title registry, real estate, property liens, pilot program, healthcare

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UInmrXeVPlE, 2026-06-21T07:17:07+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:01:35 – Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer 00:02:40 – Roll Call Attendance 00:03:50 – Juneteenth 00:08:20 – Recognition of Distinguished Soldier 00:17:55 – Kentucky Community and Technical College System Veterans’ Programs 00:36:42 – Boyd County Sheriff’s Office: Emergency Communication Capabilities, Challenges, and the Compass Program 01:00:20 – First Responder Workman’s Compensation Eligibility for Psychological Injuries, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZXkj_Cxflw, 2026-06-21T07:17:02+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, MEETING START 00:00 ROLL CALL 00:00 DISCUSSION WITH KY COUNCIL ON POST SECONDARY EDUCATION, PRESIDENT AARON THOMPSON, VICE PRESIDENT, TRAVIS POWELL, AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS. DISCUSSING KEY PROGRESS, INITIATIVES, ENROLLMENT TRENDS, DEGREE & CREDENTIAL PRODUCTION, DEVELOPMENTS, NEW P-12 POLICIES AND PROGRAMS, HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE COLLABORATIVE, INCREASED ENROLLMENT IN HEALTHCARE RELATED FIELDS INCLUDING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, BUCKS FOR BRAINS PROGRAM, AND DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS. 00:03, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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• So in the committee substitute that we just adopted, it would create a two-year pilot program for approximately
• reconcile to the plus or minus just based on the next number that's requested from regions for the OA program
• This is a new program that was established last year.
• However, this cleanup is making it a cohort-based program that starts upon entering your freshman year

Bills: HB3312, HB3700, HB2981, HB2961, HB3016, HB4478, HB4326, HB3025, HB3710

Keywords: firearm safety, public schools, education policy, student safety, gun control, opt-out option, grading system, student assessment, academic integrity, state funding, opinion conduct, open meetings, school boards, transparency, public access, education governance, HB2961, TSgt Marshal Dakota Roberts Gold Star Survivor Act, Gold Star family, Gold Star recipient

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• , It aligns funding for several programs, It aligns funding for several programs, including<00:06
• human services programs. human services programs.
• <00:09:19.760> integrity On slide eight, our program integrity On slide eight, our program
• service program administration. service program administration.
• I'll call it ancillary programs related. I'll call it ancillary programs related.

Bills: HF4525, HF3002, HF3665, HF4420

Keywords: human services, background studies, NETStudy 2.0, licensing, license suspension, license revocation, provider enrollment, program integrity, fraud, medical assistance fraud, Medicaid, payment withholding, credible allegation of fraud, background check, disqualification, variance, set-aside, foster care, family foster setting, adult foster care

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• This measure establishes and appropriates funds in the form of grants for the Ho‘opili Families Program
• This is not a state program enterprise.
• So we have cost share funds and grants.
• Thank you so a program gets started.
• , since the program will sunset on June 30, 2028.

Bills: HB1952, HB1951, HB1929, HB2497, HB2208, HB2572, HB1737, HB1953, HB2551, HB2549

Keywords: HB1952, Hawaii agriculture, University of Hawaii, CTAHR, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience, Kauai, agricultural research station, extension station, capital improvements, general obligation bonds, GO bonds, appropriation, ADA compliance, Americans with Disabilities Act, certified kitchen, greenhouse, laboratory, field research, cesspool decommissioning, invasive species

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• Bill, uh, the Lone Star card is the ID card for financial assistance programs in Texas.
• Members, I know how important this program is to so many of our constituents, and this bill in no way
• cuts program eligibility or benefits.
• The Urban Institute has deemed to implement the program has far exceeded any reduction in fraud.
• which is a special program for when a hurricane hits.

Bills: SB 596, SB 961, SB 1398, SB 1183, SB 1952

Keywords: DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, foster care, child welfare, Family Code, conservatorship, managing conservator, parental child safety placement, authorization agreement, temporary authorization order, child abuse, child neglect, placement reporting, court-ordered removal, investigation, family preservation, transparency, public reporting, data reporting

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• Grants had some folks come in regarding the regulatory environment right now.
• I am the President of Texas and the Chief Program Officer for St. Francis Ministries.
• And there are parent-to-parent programs in other states.
• We have a lot of different programs, a lot of different funding streams beyond CBC.
• If permission is granted, is there any objection?

Bills: SB596, SB961, SB1398, SB1183, SB1952

Keywords: DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, foster care, child welfare, Family Code, conservatorship, managing conservator, parental child safety placement, authorization agreement, temporary authorization order, child abuse, child neglect, placement reporting, court-ordered removal, investigation, family preservation, transparency, public reporting, data reporting

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• The Lone Star Card is the ID card for financial assistance. assistance programs in Texas, such as SNAP
• Members, I know how important this program is to so many of our constituents, and this bill in no way
• cuts program eligibility or benefits.
• About natural disasters, there's a program called D-SNAP, Disaster SNAP, which is a special program for
• Is this already allocated within their program? Okay, we'll leave that alone. Thank you.

Bills: SB596, SB961, SB1398, SB1183, SB1952

Keywords: DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, foster care, child welfare, Family Code, conservatorship, managing conservator, parental child safety placement, authorization agreement, temporary authorization order, child abuse, child neglect, placement reporting, court-ordered removal, investigation, family preservation, transparency, public reporting, data reporting

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• Ten years ago, UTRGV only has 15 doctoral programs, which is considerably low in comparison. to other
• On top of that, also went to 25 national parks and did an awareness. program, put it on film.
• We started a high school program program that was I'm really proud of called Scissortail Studios.
• And currently the program has 700 students in it just at the high school level.
• expand those programs? I would hope so.

Bills: HB1784, HB2088, HB3062, HB3475, HB3741, HB4279, HB4763, HB5154, HB5294, HB5508, SB1401, HB232, HB232

Keywords: students, homeless, foster care, higher education, liaison officer, housing assistance, transition support, law school, Rio Grande Valley, legal education, public university, accreditation, fentanyl prevention, drug poisoning awareness, mental health resources, substance abuse education, El Paso, university system, funding, public education

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• <00:20:39.840> for<00:20:40.039> medical assistance programs for medical assistance
• uh and that in human services programs uh and that is<00:21:28.200> sec<00:21:28.600> se
• And the sharing, you know, if we've got a bad actor in one program, the ability to let other programs
• However, I do know that anyone who works on grants in the Behavioral Health Administration or anywhere
• <00:53:58.280> at other uh type type of of um programs at other uh type type of of um programs

Bills: HF1379, HF1596, HF2260, HF1429

Keywords: nonopioid directive, opioid refusal, opioid-free care, pain management, health care directive, advance directive, patient autonomy, informed consent, substance use disorder, opioid epidemic, prescriber immunity, provider liability, emergency medical services, EMS, health record, Minnesota Department of Health, health care agent, medical power of attorney, Metropolitan Council, Minnesota government data practices

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• to provide for the ABLE account program, the Louisiana Tuition Assistance and Revenue Trust K-12 Program
• And I think clearly the extra information in terms of how programs—we cannot get information at a program
• And I think clearly the extra information in terms of how programs, we cannot get information at a program
• the people who play for the football program, all right?
• It exempts pre-K programs operated by non-public schools approved by BESE.

Bills: SR119, SCR65, HCR47, HB196, HB218, HB256, HB325, HB352, HB434, HB448, HB476, HB608, HB624, HB626, HB632, HB749, HB818, HB1059, HB1112, HB1242, HB1249

Keywords: SR119, Senate Resolution 119, D-D Breaux, Sara Breaux, LSU gymnastics, LSU Gymnastics Training Center, LSU Board of Supervisors, facility naming, honorary resolution, public buildings and grounds, women's athletics, Title IX, college gymnastics, SEC gymnastics, Louisiana State University, Tiger Athletic Foundation, women in sports, coach recognition, sports legend, campus naming

Summary: The Senate Education Committee met with four members present and took up a long agenda of education-related bills. Early items included SCR 65, which would create a K-12 student success task force to study statewide career and academic pathway advising; the committee adopted a substantive amendment adding designees and then reported the resolution favorably. The committee also reported favorably on SCR 119, honoring Coach D.D. Breaux, after brief remarks about her LSU gymnastics legacy and the request that LSU study naming its gymnastics training facility in her honor. Several bills affecting school operations and student support were heard and reported favorably, including HB 434 on probationary school bus driver employment and superintendent authority over dismissal; HB 484 expanding scholarship benefits for children and spouses of fallen or disabled firefighters and police officers; HB 749 and HB 1059 on savings accounts and TOPS math eligibility alignment; HB 218 adding food insecurity questions to student questionnaires, which was amended and reported favorably; HB 325 expanding TOPS Tech eligibility through dual enrollment and part-time use; HB 476 requiring Safe Haven law postings in middle and high school restrooms; HB 1249 clarifying access to school-based health centers, with an amendment adopted; HB 1242 allowing more than one early learning center license at the same location under certain circumstances; HB 632 improving data protections and functionality for LA First; and HB 352 on behavioral health services for public school students, which was amended to address IEP and dispute-process concerns before being reported favorably. Two bills drew extended debate over transparency, privacy, and school autonomy. HB 608 would create confidentiality for intercollegiate athletics revenue-sharing documents; LSU representatives argued the bill was needed to protect student-athletes and competitive information, while PAR and the Louisiana Press Association opposed it as an improper secrecy carve-out for state-generated revenue. Despite the opposition, the committee reported HB 608 favorably. HB 1112, which would exempt BESE-approved non-public pre-K programs from certain licensure and safety requirements and adjust related definitions, was amended and then heard with testimony from the Pelican Institute in support, arguing it corrects overreach from prior law and protects private school autonomy and parental choice.

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• You know, Maria's not passing; can I—let's set up a program, not Apollo, you know.
• role in reducing the number of field hours and reducing the retention rate for some certification programs
• I'll take for granted, I think, his folks growing up.

Bills: HB1325, HB1655, HB3312, HB5526, SB13, SB57, SB207, HB441, HB591, HB5019, SB27, SB843, SB 13, SB 27, SB 57

Keywords: student transfer, public servants, education code, peace officer, servicemember, judicial officer, school security, volunteer program, retired law enforcement, veterans, public safety, school safety, criminal background check, school libraries, library advisory councils, parental rights, library materials, educational content, challenging materials, emergency operations plan

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• We raised the funding from $50 to $150 per student program.
• Is that the only ones that you want served on this program?
• They approved a bond program back in 2018.
• It creates a permissive school security volunteer program. ...security volunteer program with veterans
• We haven't covered any of these things like the retiree coming back or the grant program to cover those

Bills: SB 13, SB 27, SB 57, HB1325, HB1655, HB3312, HB5526, SB13, SB57, SB207, HB441, HB591, HB5019, SB27, SB843

Keywords: lobbying, public funds, political subdivision, local government, county association, municipal lobbying, registered lobbyist, Texas Legislature, taxpayer lawsuit, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, government finance, county dues, state association of counties, sheriffs association, law enforcement officers, legislative advocacy, bill tracking, legislative alerts, Government Code Chapter 556

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• Subsection 3: Financial needs shall be determined and prioritized based on Pell Grant eligibility and
• Subsection 3: Financial needs shall be determined and prioritized based on Pell Grant eligibility and
• Subsection 3: Financial needs shall be determined and prioritized based on Pell Grant eligibility and
• Subsection 3: Financial needs shall be determined and prioritized based on Pell Grant eligibility and
• Subsection 3: Financial needs shall be determined and prioritized based on Pell Grant eligibility and

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The meeting included a joint public hearing of the House Housing and Transportation committees, followed by a Transportation Committee hearing. In the joint hearing, members considered SB 662 SD1, which concerned transportation and included two parts: transferring certain streets to the city and clarifying police authority on state streets. The chair recommended moving the bill out as an HD1 with Part One removed, explaining that the street-transfer issue should be worked out by the county and state and that removing it would improve the bill’s chances. The committees voted to pass the measure with amendments, and the recommendation was adopted. The Transportation Committee then heard several bills. SB 1095, relating to license plates, would increase decal size restrictions for special number plates; the Department of Transportation offered written comments, with testimony split between two individuals in opposition and one in support, and no questions were raised. SB 344 would require skateboard users under 16 to wear helmets; DOT supported the bill, as did TRIAA Hawaii, the Injury Prevention Coalition, and other individuals, while two individuals opposed it. SB 30 would require all moped riders to wear helmets regardless of age; DOT supported it, but Moped Doctors and Hawaiian Style Rentals and Sales opposed it, arguing the bill was overreaching, could be hard to enforce, and should be more narrowly targeted or replaced with education efforts. The committee also heard SB 1216, which would tighten noisy muffler and exhaust enforcement by conditioning inspection certificates, adding inspection-station penalties, increasing fines, and prohibiting repair or installation of noisy systems. DOT supported the measure, and Waiʻanae Neighborhood Board testified in support, while Moped Doctors and the Motorcycle Industry Council opposed it, saying the bill would burden inspection stations, create liability concerns, and raise questions about insurance-related language as applied to mopeds. The hearing included discussion of enforcement, inspection burdens, and whether the bill’s insurance references applied to mopeds. No final vote was taken on the Transportation Committee bills in the portion provided, and the hearing adjourned after testimony and discussion.

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• Uh, Chair Dela Cruz, I'm assuming that Chair Moriwaki was doing labor when you created the program.
• States grant powers to these entities in States grant powers to these entities in return for playing
• Essentially, they are granted the power to do anything a human can do.
• The government doesn't grant us rights. They recognize and protect them.
• The creation of a corporation is a privilege granted by the state, not a natural right.

Bills: HB1800, HB1860, HB2250, HB472, HB649, HB1391, HB1481, HB1509, HB1511, HB1515, HB1518, HB1541, HB1548, HB1576, HB1618, HB1642, HB1643, HB1661, HB1667, HB1678, HB1682, HB1688, HB1692, HB1707, HB1710, HB1711, HB1713, HB1718, HB1721, HB1728, HB1737, HB1740, HB1741, HB1785, HB1801, HB1802, HB1804, HB1810, HB1815, HB1824, HB1838, HB1839, HB1853, HB1854, HB1864, HB1870, HB1881, HB1888, HB1890, HB1891, HB1894, HB1920, HB1959, HB1960, HB1969, HB1973, HB1974, HB2023, HB2050, HB2078, HB2094, HB2095, HB2104, HB2137, HB2152, HB2158, HB2171, HB2207, HB2218, HB2246, HB2270, HB2271, HB2272, HB2279, HB2282, HB2289, HB2293, HB2297, HB2300, HB2309, HB2310, HB2314, HB2319, HB2329, HB2338, HB2339, HB2344, HB2361, HB2385, HB2395, HB2417, HB2429, HB2443, HB2452, HB2474, HB2475, HB2498, HB2505, HB2547, HB2576

Keywords: supplemental appropriations, state budget, Hawaii budget, biennial budget, capital improvement projects, CIP, general fund, special fund, green fee, special land and development fund, clean energy revolving loan fund, agricultural development revolving fund, community grants, nonprofit grants, Office of Community Services, housing, affordable housing, homelessness, health care, mental health