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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Status of Persons with Disabilities May 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- But really, I think that even for those who've never been on a college campus...
- But really, I think that even for those who've never been on a college campus, the apprenticeship program
- But a lot of times these are people who have never been on a college campus, and it's not an experience
- So. never have imagined that they would have stepped on a college campus. So.
- But really, I think that even for those who've never been on a college campus.
Summary:
The Workforce Support Subcommittee met to discuss how registered apprenticeships could help address workforce shortages in disability services, human services, and other high-need fields. Co-chairs and staff introduced the session as a practical overview of apprenticeship pathways, with a focus on how employers, intermediaries, and training providers can work together to build programs. The discussion emphasized that apprenticeships can be used not only in the trades, but also in health care, early childhood education, medical interpreting, and other occupations facing recruitment and retention problems.
Amara Ramon of the Division of Apprenticeship Standards explained the structure of registered apprenticeships in Massachusetts, including employer-led on-the-job training, related technical instruction, wage progression, credentialing, and state support through templates, compliance oversight, and grants. Melissa Sebeli described her role as an intermediary at the MassHire Hampden County Workforce Board, saying intermediaries help employers design, register, and manage programs, recruit apprentices, and keep programs compliant. She said the model offers employers a pipeline of workers, retention benefits, tax credits, and flexibility to tailor training to local needs. Lisa Morris described a new apprenticeship for medical interpreters, built from an existing training program and employer demand for experience, with a pre-apprenticeship, 2,000 hours of work-based learning, and related technical instruction tied to certification requirements.
Members and attendees asked about where apprentices come from, how employers recruit, how wages are set, and whether state agencies or workforce boards can serve as intermediaries. Speakers said recruitment can come from career centers, youth programs, incumbent workers, community colleges, job fairs, ESL centers, and community-based organizations. They also discussed accommodations and modified curricula for people with intellectual, developmental, and neurodiverse disabilities, citing Bridgewater State’s Excel program as an example. No votes were taken; the meeting concluded with encouragement for organizations to contact the presenters or Division of Apprenticeship Standards to explore apprenticeship options and with notice that materials and the recording would be posted online.
NV
Nevada 2025 Regular Session
Assembly Committee on Ways and Means May 30th, 2025 at 08:00 am
Ways and Means
Transcript Highlights:
- This ensures that the off-campus sites are also licensed to that.
- Paul Schubert said, “So they are licensed as an off-campus ED for that particular hospital.
- And that’s, it doesn’t matter whether they’re on campus or off campus.
- And I was the teacher on my campus at the time that created the examination for civics.
- First of all, campus... ...have been very consistent over the session. First of all, campus safety.
Bills:
AB568 , SB90 , SB133 , SB147 , SB229 , SB233 , SB240 , SB245 , SB280 , SB378 , SB393 , SB417 , SB434 , SB494 , SB495
Committee:
Assembly Ways and Means
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 04/09/25
Jobs and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- ,</c> would be available to one U of M campus, would be available to one U of M campus, one<00:30:43.840
- </c> one MSCQ campus, and dislocated workers. one MSCQ campus, and dislocated workers.
- I think because it is more of a pilot program, they'll pick one U of M campus, one Minnesota State campus
- </c> Minnesota State University campus Minnesota State University campus because<00:32:57.919><c> of<
- ,</c><00:33:09.919><c> one</c> they'll pick one U of M campus, one they'll pick one U of M campus, one
Committee:
Senate Jobs and Economic Development
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Public Higher Education Study Committee (05/23/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Actually, the move of the university system office to the NHTI campus is ahead of schedule, and we will
- and not what I hear from State's campus and not what I hear from my<01:31:38.080><c> colleagues</c><
- </c><01:32:01.360><c> for</c> American democracy project campus for American democracy project campus
- </c><01:33:37.600><c> felt</c> conservative students on the campus felt conservative students on the
- campus felt that<01:33:38.159><c> their</c><01:33:38.480><c> voices</c><01:33:39.360><c> were</c><01:
Summary:
The committee heard updates from the chancellors of the state university system and the community college system on ongoing restructuring, collaboration, and enrollment trends. The university system said its office move to the NHTI campus is ahead of schedule and should save students about $250,000 a year while creating revenue for the community college system. Both systems described continued work on transfer pathways, direct-admit outreach, shared advising, and broader efforts to shrink footprints, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency in response to declining enrollment and demographic pressure.
A major topic was a possible federal change to Pell Grant eligibility that would require students to enroll in at least 7.5 credits. The chancellors said most community college students are part-time because of work and family responsibilities, and that the change could affect roughly 2,000 current Pell recipients and make it harder for students to afford or sustain enrollment. Members also discussed how the state’s governor’s scholarship statute largely benefits full-time students, suggesting possible future statutory changes. The chancellors explained how credits typically work, noting most courses are three or four credits and that students would likely need to add an entire course to meet the proposed threshold.
The committee also discussed the broader higher education landscape, including declining high school cohorts, competition among New England institutions, and the need to right-size capacity. One member raised concerns about the health of regional campuses such as Plymouth and Keene; the chancellors said incoming enrollment is down at UNH and Plymouth and holding at Keene, attributing the trend to demographics rather than one campus drawing students away from another. They emphasized the importance of community colleges, adult learners, and short-term workforce programs as part of the state’s future education mix.
Finally, the committee touched on the value of the university system’s research enterprise. The chancellor said about $250 million a year flows into the university system in federal research grants, with about $9.5 million currently under stop-work orders from federal agencies. She said the immediate concern is not DEI-related but federal cuts and possible caps on indirect cost recovery. Members noted that the R1 research designation supports business partnerships, student opportunities, and economic development projects such as West Edge in Durham.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Number one, Senator Hershey, Aaron's Place Food Hub and Innovation Campus, Budget and Taxation.
- 00:01:40.799><c> Hub</c><00:01:40.960><c> and</c><00:01:41.200><c> Innovation</c><00:01:41.600><c> Campus
- </c> Place Food Hub and Innovation Campus Place Food Hub and Innovation Campus Budget<00:01:42.320><c
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- And what the city has done is transitioned into what we call here locally the Midtown campus.
- And so the state owns part of that Midtown campus.
- What we are building at the Midtown campus is truly the voice of the residents of Santa Fe.
- And for folks that might not have visited a campus recently, there is development happening on the campus
- And for folks that might not have visited a campus recently, there is development happening on the campus
Committee:
Senate House Rules & Order Of Business
Summary:
The committee first heard HB 124, which would codify the Office of New Americans within the Workforce Solutions Department. The sponsor and Workforce Solutions officials said the office has already been operating on a grant and has become a key resource for businesses and immigrant workers, especially for workforce development, credential recognition, language access, and referrals. Supporters from immigrant advocacy, child care, conservation, and civic groups argued the office would help address labor shortages, improve integration, and strengthen economic growth. Several members questioned whether the office would serve people without legal status, what services would be provided, and whether it would create taxpayer costs; sponsors said eligibility would depend on specific programs, the office would mainly provide referrals and workforce support, and it is currently philanthropic grant-funded. The bill was ultimately passed on a 6-4 due pass vote.
The committee then considered SJR 6, a proposed constitutional amendment to change New Mexico’s pretrial detention standards. The sponsor argued the 2016 bail reform language has contributed to a “revolving door” for repeat offenders and that the current standard is too restrictive and inconsistently applied across judicial districts. Supporters from State Police said the resolution would give clearer direction and let voters revisit the issue. Opponents from the ACLU and the Criminal Defense Lawyers Association warned it would expand pretrial detention, weaken the requirement that the state prove no release conditions are adequate, and disproportionately affect poor people and people of color. After extended debate over public safety, judicial discretion, and whether the proposal should include a clearer standard, the committee approved the resolution on a 6-4 due pass vote.
The committee also passed SJR 7, a land swap between the state and the City of Santa Fe involving the DPS site and part of the Midtown campus. The sponsor, the Department of Public Safety, and the Santa Fe mayor said the exchange had been discussed for years, would allow the state to own the land under its DPS facilities, and would help the city advance its Midtown redevelopment plan, including housing and public amenities. Members asked about the parcels involved, whether both sides agreed, and whether any member had a financial interest; the sponsor said the swap was non-monetary and fully agreed to by both parties. The resolution passed without opposition.
Finally, the committee heard SM 31, which creates a workgroup with LFC, DFA, and PERA to study the loss of COLAs for PERA retirees and recommend solutions. Retiree advocates said the reduced COLA has significantly eroded pension value and that retirees relied on the statutory promise of a 2% COLA. Other speakers emphasized the need to protect long-term fund solvency while addressing retiree losses. The memorial passed unanimously by roll call. The meeting then recessed, with the chair noting the next day’s agenda would be posted later.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact Aug 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- When I was in law school, I worked on campus.
- I would say at UCLA, are you able to work on campus? Yes. Okay. Thank you, Ms. Pacheco.
- And campus jobs tend to be a little bit more flexible, but we also find that folks are working in L.A
- You know, for the last question that my colleague asked, I actually worked on campus in my undergrad
- in the outreach office, and it was a fun job... ...and my colleague asked, I actually worked on campus
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact held an informational hearing in Paramount as part of its “Pocketbook Tour,” focused on affordability, cost pressures, and household impacts in Los Angeles County. The first panel centered on workers and learners, with testimony from the UCLA Labor Center and the Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board. Speakers described how rising living costs, tuition, and low wages force many students to work long hours, often in unrelated, low-wage jobs, while struggling with food, rent, bills, anxiety, and limited financial aid. Recommendations included expanding state-funded work study, creating a statewide internship tax credit for small businesses, improving financial aid formulas to reflect regional cost of living, increasing flexibility for students, and strengthening worker-rights education and career pathways.
The second panel focused on microbusinesses and small business affordability. Testimony from microenterprise advocates, the Los Angeles Regional Small Business Development Center Network, and local business owners described rising commercial rents, labor costs, tariffs, supply chain disruptions, insurance, utilities, and disaster-related pressures as major threats to small businesses. Witnesses emphasized that small businesses are central to local economies and asked the state to expand technical assistance, low-interest financing, disaster support, supply-chain development, and community-based outreach. They also urged more intentional support for microbusinesses and home-based entrepreneurs, including networks that connect them to resources and help them build collective buying power.
Committee members asked about possible state actions, including tax credits for hiring local workers or interns, support for trades and apprenticeships, and ways to partner more closely with SBDCs and chambers of commerce. Public comment echoed the hearing themes, with speakers highlighting student hardship, nonprofit mental health funding, renewable energy jobs and internships, and the need for state support for clean-energy incentives. No formal votes were taken; the hearing concluded with closing remarks and adjournment at 11:05 a.m.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And then the Texas A&M Galveston campus as well.
- It was the only campus with such an office, I think. 23 positions were associated with that, and so that
- It may not be practical to have a police officer on every campus.
- It is practical to have armed security with the good cause exception on every campus. Thank you.
- It happens to every single campus in the state of Texas at least once a year.
Committee:
Senate Nominations
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Public Works and Highways (03/10/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Having an armory centralized in the mid-north country on a college campus is invaluable to us.
- </c><01:17:24.000><c> is</c> country on a college campus is country on a college campus is invaluable
- </c> identified area on our facility campus identified area on our facility campus that<04:54:25.958>
- So Hetzel Hall, which is right in the heart of campus, we bonded for that.
- So Hetzel Hall, which is right in the heart of campus, we bonded for that.
Summary:
The committee heard a Department of Corrections capital budget presentation on HB 25, focused largely on urgent maintenance and security needs at the New Hampshire State Prison for Men and other DOC facilities. DOC officials described the governor’s proposed priorities: boiler surge and radiator tank replacements, electronic controls and camera upgrades, and replacement of HVAC units using R22 refrigerant. They also outlined additional requested projects totaling $15.4 million, including a body alarm/man-down system at Northern New Hampshire Correctional Facility, steam line and trap repairs, fire alarm replacements, and removal of an underground diesel tank in favor of above-ground storage.
DOC testified that many systems are well beyond their expected service life, including 40-year-old boilers, outdated analog cameras, and HVAC equipment using discontinued R22 refrigerant. They said the men’s prison is relying on a leased temporary boiler, has significant steam leaks causing major water loss and reduced boiler efficiency, and is dealing with frequent fire alarm faults and deteriorating wiring. On the body alarm system, they said the vendor no longer supports the equipment and replacement parts are no longer available. On the diesel tank, members questioned whether it could be abandoned in place or whether fuel could be reused; DOC said it had not explored all alternatives and would follow up, while noting the tank is underground and tied into the warehouse system.
Members also asked whether some current investments could be reused in the planned new men’s prison. DOC said some items, such as air handlers, might potentially be moved, but most projects are needed to keep the current facility operational and would not be practical to transfer. Questions were also raised about the leased boiler arrangement, the use of the man-down system by staff and visitors, and whether the kitchen project could be converted to a modular unit. DOC said the modular kitchen approach is necessary because the existing kitchen cannot remain fully operational during repairs. The committee then moved to lapse extensions, and DOC identified several projects no longer needing extensions, including items numbered 64, 65, and 66 in HB 25, with the chair noting those balances would be deleted and that the lapse amount was $550,500.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Select Committee on Community Economic Mobility and Investment Aug 5th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- OSED's campus engagement spans diverse disciplines, including research and sponsored programs, industrial
- So they really truly believe and can see themselves on a campus that Really truly believe and can see
- themselves on a campus that is going to provide them with the future.
- A key part of this effort is the California Bioeconomy Innovation Campus in Stanislaus County, breaking
- A key part of this effort is the California Bioeconomy Innovation Campus in Stanislaus County, breaking
Summary:
The select committee on Community Economic Mobility and Investment heard testimony on how California can support inclusive economic development through coordinated workforce, education, nonprofit, and industry partnerships. Chair Arambula opened by emphasizing that rural, low-income, and historically underinvested communities often face the greatest barriers to accessing state resources, and that the hearing would focus on successful collaboration models, the role of training and higher education, and future opportunities tied to economic mobility and social determinants of health.
Witnesses from the California Workforce Association, Fresno State, and NextGen Policy described local and regional workforce systems in the Central Valley and beyond. They highlighted examples such as apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs, employer-led partnerships, on-the-job training, support for women entering construction, programs for justice-involved and opportunity youth, and the need to braid federal, state, philanthropic, and private funding. Several speakers stressed that local workforce boards, community colleges, adult education, labor organizations, and community-based groups are best positioned to identify regional labor needs and that California should fund systems, not just individual grants, especially as federal workforce funding has declined and new work requirements tied to HR 1 and AI-related labor shifts create added pressure.
A second panel focused on the Community Economic Mobility Initiative as a statewide model. Sierra Health Foundation and its partners said CME has helped community organizations build capacity, pursue more than $400 million in grants and contracts, and attract about $178 million back into California communities. Speakers from Siskiyou Economic Development Council, Fresno EDC, Edge Collaborative, and Líderes Campesinas gave examples of place-based projects in rural and urban regions, including business innovation centers, community-owned development, bioeconomy and restoration projects, subsidized employment, and farmworker-led cooperatives. They argued that long-term, locally driven investment produces stronger regional economies and better health outcomes, and urged the Legislature to provide durable funding and policy support rather than short-term extensions. No formal votes or committee actions were taken in the portion provided.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- None of the universities want to report suicides on campus.
- it if it happens off campus.
- So that off-campus event is not something that affects us.
- We’re talking about the school campus.” “Yes. Does that need to be clarified?” “I don’t know.
- And so I brought with me Angie Moran. in the classroom setting or on a school campus.
Committee:
House Education
Keywords:
Department of Education, federal overreach, education policy, Tenth Amendment, local control, fine arts, high school diploma, arts education, capstone project, academic achievement, student recognition, Louisiana education, food insecurity, hunger, student hunger, school meals, free lunch, community eligibility provision, McKinney-Vento, homeless students
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Education Finance Mar 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Yet for the last two years, our campus has not hired more than three faculty for the whole campus each
- Yet for the last two years, our campus has not hired more than three faculty for the whole campus each
- Yet for the last two years, our campus has not hired more than three faculty for the whole campus each
- In terms of helping them think about the structure of their programs, that's kind of a campus-by-campus
- It's kind of a campus-by-campus decision they have to make based on their own resources.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Education Finance Mar 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Yet for the last two years, our campus has not hired more than three faculty for the whole campus each
- Yet for the last two years, our campus has not hired more than three faculty for the whole campus each
- Yet for the last two years, our campus has not hired more than three faculty for the whole campus each
- In terms of helping them think about the structure of their programs, that's kind of a campus-by-campus
- Kind of a campus-by-campus decision. They have to make based on their own resources.
Summary:
The committee heard an informational discussion on California’s educator pipeline and shortages, with testimony from the Legislative Analyst’s Office, the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, the Learning Policy Institute, CSU educator preparation leaders, and CTA. Witnesses said state investments of more than $2.1 billion have helped rebuild teacher supply, with credential issuance and preparation enrollment rebounding after COVID, but demand remains high because of turnover, early-career attrition, and persistent vacancies. Panelists emphasized that shortages are especially acute in special education, bilingual education, STEM, and in high-need schools and regions, and that underprepared teachers, substitutes, and emergency permits remain heavily used. Several speakers stressed that retention, working conditions, compensation, and stable funding are as important as recruitment.
Members focused on whether current data systems are sufficient to measure need and track where teachers end up working. The Commission said it can monitor assignments for credential alignment, but does not have full employment data to determine whether grant recipients or credentialed teachers are actually deployed in the shortage areas for which they were trained. The chair asked for better regional and subject-area data, and the committee discussed the risk that layoffs and budget instability could undermine teacher pipeline investments. CSU representatives urged stronger support for student-teacher stipends, better coordination with districts, more capacity for special education preparation, and more stable CSU funding to expand educator preparation. CTA testified that school climate, class size, health benefits, and administrative support are essential to retaining teachers.
The committee then moved to budget proposals. For the Golden State Teacher Grant Program, Finance proposed a $14.4 million reappropriation for 2026-27, and the Student Aid Commission supported continued funding, saying the program has influenced candidates’ decisions to enter teaching and work in priority schools. For educator residencies, Finance proposed $250 million one-time Proposition 98 funding through 2029-30; the LAO said it could be adopted if aligned with legislative priorities, and CTC said the program has strong uptake and supports retention. For the computer science supplementary authorization grant, Finance proposed increasing awards from $2,500 to $6,000 and reducing the match requirement, but the LAO recommended rejecting the change because only about one-fifth of the original funding has been used. The committee also discussed registered apprenticeship pathways, rural access, and whether federal Title II, Title III, or IDEA funds could support bilingual and special education teacher preparation. Several items were held open for further information and follow-up.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Mar 26th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator, excuse me. >> I would say I'd like to protect the students as well on campus.
- So for the first question, we're moving to improve or Fort Walton Beach campus.
- I appreciated what I think really helped the faculty members I spoke with on campus.
- All those requires much time on campus, which I've always embraced. And and those are my comments.
- During my time at UCF was very actively involved in campus. Life from fraternities going.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- It's really the north campus part of the campus As many of you know, we're housed in Bratton Hall on
- the main campus in Albuquerque.
- It's really the north campus part of the campus We are in an Antoine Predock designed building which
- Speaker, it's a main campus office.
- I'm guessing, and then she has this beautiful campus, you know, and everything.
Committee:
House House Judiciary
Keywords:
interstate medical licensure compact, physician licensure, medical license reciprocity, expedited licensure, medical practice act, New Mexico medical board, compact commission, physician mobility, telemedicine, license portability, background check, disciplinary action, joint investigation, reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, scope of practice, medical board transparency, multistate compact, licensure renewal, health care workforce
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> the hunger-free campus appropriation. the hunger-free campus appropriation.
- And then the same is true for hunger-free campus on line 135, where there appears to be a 1.2 million
- And then the same is true for hunger-free campus on line 135, where there appears to be a 1.2 million
- </c><00:18:27.520><c> on</c> same is true for Hunger-Free Campus on same is true for Hunger-Free Campus
- Paul campus gets overlooked, but St.
Committee:
Senate Finance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans Broadband and Rural Development - 03/12/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:33:07.520><c> in</c> research ongoing on our campus in research ongoing on our campus in Practical
- </c><01:45:00.880><c> this</c> operate within the St Paul campus this operate within the St Paul campus
- </c> do we bring that into the St Paul campus do we bring that into the St Paul campus um<01:48:17.320
- Paul campus to keep that as a campus that students want to attend and keep it competitive.
- St Paul campus to keep that as in a St Paul campus to keep that as in a campus<01:59:47.599><c> that<
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on HF2431 5/13/25
Transcript Highlights:
- And then we're going to try to get you a job on campus.
- A job on campus.
- It's whatever the Twin Cities campus rate is. Is that not correct?
- I think we spent days. of Minnesota campus. So it doesn't of Minnesota campus.
- It's not decoupled from Cities campus.
Summary:
The Higher Education Conference Committee reviewed differences among the Governor’s, House, and Senate proposals for state grant parameter changes and their effects on state grant spending, North Star Promise spending, and average student awards. Nonpartisan staff explained that the proposals use different combinations of parameter changes, with the Governor’s and Senate plans modeled to avoid or minimize rationing, while the House plan would require rationing to balance the program. Staff reported projected biennium balances of a positive $29.836 million for the Governor’s proposal, a negative $60.758 million for the House proposal without rationing, a positive $994,000 for the House proposal with rationing, and a positive $3.623 million for the Senate proposal; North Star Promise balances also varied, with the Senate showing a positive balance and the Governor and House with rationing showing negative balances. Staff also said the Senate proposal would extend availability of the state grant appropriation and suspend surplus procedures through fiscal year 2029, allowing the balance to carry forward.
The committee then focused on the House-only tuition and fee cap provision, which would limit the tuition recognized for state grant purposes for four-year programs to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities level, with 1% annual increases in fiscal years 2026 and 2027. House members said the cap was intended to address rising tuition, especially at the University of Minnesota, and to produce savings in the state grant program. The governor’s office confirmed the provision was not included in the Governor’s bill. Representatives from the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Private College Council opposed the cap, arguing it would reduce awards for low-income students and shift costs to students rather than address underlying tuition pressures; they also said it could discourage enrollment at higher-cost institutions. Supporters from Minnesota State argued the cap would improve fairness because students at lower-tuition institutions are effectively capped lower, while students at more expensive institutions receive larger awards, and they said the legislature should intervene in a variable that has grown substantially over time.
Committee members questioned how the cap would work and whether it was tied to the Twin Cities campus rate. Testifiers clarified that the state grant formula is tied to the University of Minnesota level, but because Minnesota State institutions are below that level, the cap effectively limits their students to their own lower tuition while allowing higher awards at the University of Minnesota and private colleges. No formal vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided; the chair indicated the committee would continue with item-by-item review of the remaining parameter changes and hear additional testimony from agencies and institutions.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Number 12, with UCA, this is $2 million using capital reserves for their innovation campus located and
- This is for campus deferred maintenance projects. It's valued at $1.3 million.
- This is for campus deferred maintenance projects.
- This is a new contract for custodial services at the ASU Three Rivers Malvern campus.
- original contract, and it is to reorganize the network closets within the Department of Health Main Campus
Committee:
All ALC-REVIEW
Summary:
The committee reviewed methods of finance for 17 capital projects, including multiple university and agency projects such as UAMS renovations, ASU Jonesboro repairs, UCA track resurfacing, and other campus improvements. One item, the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Food Science Research Center project, was held until Friday so members could receive more detail on the large cost increase from the original estimate; the remaining methods of finance items were approved.
Members then reviewed four discretionary grants: a suicide prevention training grant for the Arkansas Crisis Center, an amended youth services grant to Right of Passage, and two Arkansas Catfish Promotion Board grants for catfish marketing. All were approved. In the services contract section, the committee approved a ratification for an Economic Development Commission grant evaluation contract, several construction-related contracts, six intergovernmental contracts, 28 out-of-state contracts, and 16 in-state contracts.
Several contracts drew questions. Members asked DHS about cloud hosting for the ARIES eligibility system and about staffing support for the Medicaid backlog, and DHS said the staffing contract is intended to maintain processing capacity and allow for future surges. The Department of Education explained a $12 million tutoring contract for rural districts funded by a federal grant. The Department of Corrections discussed a medical services contract and a separate transitional housing contract, clarifying that the housing item covers five beds only and that the medical contract includes oversight and staffing-ratio penalties. The committee also reviewed large marketing and communications contracts for the Department of Health, DPS, and UAMS, and then accepted the reports before adjourning.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- In addition to establishing programmatic funding, the bill adds confidentiality Campus.
- Florida has very loose statutes when it comes to carrying on campus.
- We have signs all over our schools that say that there are no firearms allowed on campus.
- But we're not going around giving everybody free rein to be on campus with firearms.
- They're the ones that have to be aware of everything happening on a campus.
Committees:
House Education , House House Education Committee of Reference