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AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Ports, Waterways & Intermodal Transit Committee Feb 19th, 2025

Ports, Waterways & Intermodal Transit

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  • We're also seeking some grant funding for the interchange yard.
  • You said that we're seeking grant funding to make railroad improvements? Are those federal grants?
Bills: HB1, HB247, HB1
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/18/2026 - Senate Education

Education

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  • Arizona high school seniors leave more than $100 million annually in federal grant aid unclaimed.
  • a narrow accommodation for release time programs in Zorach v.
  • And in some cases, the adults bathe the children's feet in these programs.
  • And in some cases, the adults bathe the children's feet in these programs.
  • classifications after a teacher performance evaluation is conducted.
Summary: The Senate Education Committee heard and advanced a series of education-related bills and resolutions. SB 1572 would require public schools to observe Celebrate Freedom Week and provide civics instruction, including a Declaration of Independence recitation unless exempt; supporters said it would strengthen civics education, while opponents argued schools already provide similar instruction. It passed 3-2. SB 1798, as amended, would require each high school to designate a FAFSA point of contact and implement FAFSA awareness efforts; the Arizona Board of Regents supported it, while some members raised concerns about imposing mandates on charter schools. It passed 5-1 as amended. The committee also passed SB 1711, which directs the State Board of Education to develop and post age-appropriate resources on recognizing and preventing inappropriate contact, with supporters emphasizing prevention and opponents warning about conflicts with Arizona’s sex-education rules. SB 1004, as amended, would exempt certain student groups from chronic-absence consequences under a new attendance policy, and SB 1507, as amended, would require consolidation of certain small school districts in receivership, with added provisions on assets, elections, and CTED participation; both passed unanimously or near-unanimously. SB 1497, as amended, would require school districts with self-insurance programs and at least 300 employees to seek competitive quotes every three years and provide detailed claims and enrollment data; it passed 5-0. Later, SB 1424 would require annual age-appropriate firearm safety awareness instruction in public schools, limited to accident prevention and without live firearms or handling demonstrations; supporters framed it as basic safety, while some members objected to charter-school mandates. It passed 4-2. SB 1684 would create a cause of action against public schools for failing to address bullying after prior reports if a student suffers serious physical injury; opponents said existing law already covers such conduct and warned of litigation costs, but it still passed 4-2. SB 1741 would require schools to allow parent-consented release-time religious instruction and award academic credit under secular criteria; critics raised constitutional and instructional-time concerns, and it passed 4-2. SB 1754 would improve complaint handling for students with disabilities by requiring a designated helper and annual reporting on special education complaints, and it passed 6-0. SB 1763 would streamline handling of small instructional grants and set an August 15 deadline for annual financial report formats; it passed 6-0. Finally, the committee advanced SCR 1012, SCR 1041, and SCR 1051, which would expand Arizona Teachers Academy eligibility for community college students and place teacher pay and permanent school fund distribution measures before voters; each resolution passed on party-line or near-party-line votes. The committee then adjourned.
US
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  • space as commander of the Crew 10 continues Washington's rich contribution to our nation's space program
  • think it's important to understand that the Turtle Rescue Act, led by Senator Markey, establishes a grant
  • program for sea turtle rescue.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held an important meeting where they discussed various bills aimed at addressing pressing issues like consumer protection, technology, and environmental management. Chairman Cruz opened the meeting by emphasizing the role of subpoenas in ensuring accountability and oversight, highlighting a recent compliance from several parties following such threats. The meeting progressed to consider several bills, including the Romance Scam Prevention Act championed by Senator Blackburn, which seeks to protect vulnerable populations from online dating scams that have resulted in enormous financial losses, particularly among seniors. The committee also nominated Michael Kratios for the Office of Science and Technology Policy and Mark Medder for the Federal Trade Commission, underscoring the significance of leadership in fostering innovation and consumer protection in technology sectors.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 4/15/26

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

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  • She has been a great partner as we've worked through this new competitive grant program.
  • Um, so via the competitive grant program, we had three applicants, two newly formed joint apprenticeship
  • Um, so via the competitive<00:08:43.279> grant<00:08:43.599> program,<00:08:43.919>
  • we<00:08:44.159> had<00:08:44.399> three competitive grant program, we had three competitive
  • grant program, we had three applicants,<00:08:46.000> two<00:08:46.399> newly<00:08:46.800
Bills: HF4862, HF4598
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Human Committee Meeting - 2026-04-14

Human Services Finance and Policy

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  • performance metrics.
  • performance metrics.
  • performance metrics.
  • with program integrity. with program integrity.
  • to secure the NMT program exists today. to secure the NMT program exists today.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Policy Committee 3/24/26

Education Policy

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  • Recovery program grants, $23,000 per year.
  • of unemployment insurance, administration of any particular grant program, it's not just for the program
  • of unemployment insurance, administration of any particular grant program, it's not just for the program
  • of unemployment insurance, administration of any particular grant program, it's not just for the program
  • It's not just for the program area, but it's also we hire all of our grant specialists through that administrative
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HSH Public Hearing - Thu Feb 12, 2026 @ 10:30 AM HST

Human Services & Homelessness

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  • had RX kids program.
  • Uh that program had RX kids program.
  • <00:36:06.720> Um<00:36:07.839> that<00:36:08.400> uh the grant and aid uh program
  • Um that uh the grant and aid uh program.
  • . programs. programs.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1877, which would expand the membership of the Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission and add a youth seat. The commission’s vice chair supported the bill, saying the commission started with eight members, has growing interest, and would benefit from an odd-numbered board and youth representation. Members asked about quorum, and the commission said it has generally met monthly with only one quorum issue in the past 18–19 months and would work with legislative leaders to have appointments ready if the bill passes. Written testimony included support from Kokopac and one individual in opposition. The committee then took up HB 2006, which would create a cash assistance program for pregnant women and mothers of babies. The Department of Human Services explained current TANF rules, including eligibility requirements, child support cooperation, and work-program participation, and said the state has recently raised benefit levels to the maximum allowed, with a family of three or four receiving a little over $900 per month. Supporters from the Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks, and others argued the bill could reduce child poverty and improve maternal and child health, citing evidence from Michigan’s Rx Kids program and the temporary federal child tax credit expansion. A mother and Oahu Youth Action Board member testified from personal experience about the need for direct support during pregnancy. The committee also noted support from several organizations and about 26 individuals. The committee next heard HB 2167, which would direct the Office of Youth Services to run a pilot program providing financial assistance to homeless youth. The Office of the Public Defender, youth advocates, and several organizations supported the measure, saying even small amounts of help can prevent homelessness and help youth transition safely to adulthood. The Office of Youth Services said it supports the intent of the bill but requested clarification, and committee members discussed whether the program should be run directly or through contracted community agencies, how to set performance metrics, and how to structure the RFP and contract process. The chair indicated the committee wanted to work with the vice chair and OYS offline to refine the bill before moving forward. The committee then began discussion of HB 2224, relating to Medicaid pharmacy benefit management, with testimony generally supporting giving DHS flexibility to negotiate with PBMs.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Criminal Justice Feb 11th, 2026

Criminal Justice

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  • Academy was created in 2025 to prioritize the continued need for transportation workforce development programs
  • institutions to participate voluntarily and, based on their own decision, in the existing guardian program
  • Institutions are allowed to seek security grants under this bill, subject to appropriations.
  • Institutions are allowed to seek security grants under this bill, subject to appropriations.
  • Program.
Summary: The committee met with a quorum present and took up a series of bills, beginning with SB 1300 on education and workforce development for current and former inmates. Senator Claudio explained that the bill is intended to expand collaboration between the Department of Transportation and the Department of Corrections to provide training opportunities tied to Florida’s need for CDL drivers. The bill was reported favorably without debate. Members then considered SB 896 on campus safety, as amended by strike-all and late-filed amendment. The bill would require postsecondary institutions to adopt active assailant response plans, conduct security risk assessments, improve threat reporting and information sharing, and allow voluntary participation in the guardian program; the late-filed amendment removed a prohibition on guardians wearing uniforms. After questions about the firearm-discharge provision near campuses and testimony both for and against, the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee also reported favorably SB 86 on commercial motor vehicles operated by unauthorized aliens, SB 642 on foreign and alien bail bond insurers, and confirmed appointees listed on tabs 10 through 19. The committee next heard SB 712 on pyramid promotional schemes, which would create a new prohibition and increase penalties while preserving legitimate direct sales plans. Members raised concerns about whether participants in such schemes might themselves be victims, and the sponsor said prosecutorial discretion would distinguish victims from primary wrongdoers; the bill was reported favorably. SB 1224 on rental housing application fraud was also amended and reported favorably after testimony from apartment and realtor groups in support. In the latter part of the meeting, Chair Martin presented SB 1370 to expand habitual traffic offender status to repeated unlicensed driving, and SB 1712 to create a statewide FDLE counterintelligence and counterterrorism unit. SB 1370 was reported favorably unanimously. SB 1712 drew extensive questioning and public opposition over concerns about broad language, surveillance, and possible impacts on speech and protest, but the sponsor said the unit would focus on protecting the state from adversary intelligence threats and operate within constitutional limits; it was reported favorably. Finally, SB 758 on the Justice Administrative Commission was amended to adjust commission membership and reported favorably unanimously. The committee then recorded additional votes for members and adjourned.
HI
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  • 2383 relating to the workforce PEL grant 2383 relating to the workforce PEL grant program.<01:03
  • <01:03:58.960> program<01:03:59.200> to federal workforce PEL grant program to federal
  • c> uh<01:04:06.880> program<01:04:07.280> approval workforce PEL grant uh program approval
  • Moving on to HB 2383 relating to workforce PEL grant program.
  • Uh for to workforce PEL grant program.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Rules Jan 30th, 2026 at 09:10 am

Senate Rules

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  • the move today to go back to a school board because it is better than what we have today and our performance
  • 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
TX
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  • Program.
  • Program.
  • HB4341 also includes a grant program to assist these facilities in meeting these requirements.
  • establishment and administrative authority for the MAP grant program from DPS to the Criminal Justice
  • With the grant program created by the bill, I'm happy to answer any questions, Mr. Chairman.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Workforce Apr 29th, 2025

S/C on Workforce

Transcript Highlights:
  • Risk pools already have to report to the Texas Department of Insurance. their performance graded by TDI
  • House Bill 4479 creates a rural workforce development program. program at the Texas Workforce Commission
  • I'm here in support of House Bill 4479, which establishes the Rural Workforce Development Grant.
  • Program to help rural communities better align education, training, and workforce needs.
  • Many federal workforce programs will allow for more streamlined access to funding and services.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Apr 2nd, 2025

State Governmental Affairs

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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
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Workforce Mar 25th, 2025

S/C on Workforce

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  • program by expanding the allowable uses of grant funds to better reflect the realities of modern career
  • and technical education programs.
  • The JET Grant program has been a valuable tool in helping public junior colleges, technical institutes
  • program by expanding the allowable uses of grant funds to better reflect the realities of modern career
  • The JET Grant program has been a valuable tool in helping public junior colleges, technical institutes