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• Thank you, Leon and Tim, for teaching me the ropes as I entered into that realm.

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• environmental engineer with over 30 years under his belt, designing wastewater and storm water systems, and teaching

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• He added that as they get the teaching materials out now, “Mr.

Committee: House Appropriations - Government Operations Division

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The House Appropriations Government Operations section met with a full committee present and took up discussion of the Department of Transportation budget and a House funding package. Members described a proposal to simplify DOT funding by eliminating the Prairie Dog bucket, consolidating money into three main buckets/funds, and using DOT expertise to select projects while giving counties, cities, and townships more certainty. They said the plan would also restore 100% of the motor vehicle excise tax to the general fund and use other existing funds, including SIF and the legacy earnings fund, to support DOT and local road distributions. A major part of the discussion focused on how to cover Highway 85 and other road needs. Members and DOT Director Ron Hankey said federal highway formula funding for the next biennium should continue as long as the federal highway bill remains unchanged, but that the six-mile Highway 85 segment is unlikely to receive a federal grant because of benefit-cost issues. The committee discussed bonding for the $155 million set aside for Highway 85, with members noting Garvey bonds as one option but wanting flexibility to use the best available rate. They also discussed a possible five-cent gas tax to support the highway distribution fund; several members raised concerns about the policy and political difficulty, while others argued it was needed because oil revenues are down and the state needs a sustainable funding source. Members repeatedly asked for a clearer visual or flow chart showing how the money would move through the new structure, and the chair and sponsors said staff would prepare a pictorial and amendment language. There was general support for the concept, but some members wanted caucus education before floor action. No formal vote was taken during this discussion, and the chair indicated the committee would move quickly, with amendments to follow and the bill expected to continue in conference committee.

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• But the Teach scholarships, making sure that those are working the way they were intended, that's in

Bills: HF2436 , HF2929

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, HF2929, SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, food assistance, nutrition assistance, public benefits, eligibility determination, income eligibility, federal poverty guidelines, poverty level, county agency, Tribal agency, human services, children and families, benefits administration

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• commitment to parental involvement—our commitment to parental involvement—we can guide and we can teach

Committee: House Education & Employment Committee

Summary: The Education and Employment Committee met with a quorum and heard four bills. CS/HB 1145 on workforce education clarified that public charter schools may receive CAP grant funds, expanded the number of college system money-back programs from three to six, and standardized eligibility rules while allowing institutions some flexibility. Supporters said it would help students access career training without adding new funding in the bill. The committee also heard CS/HB 1079, which expands dropout retrieval program eligibility to any individual who has withdrawn from high school and is not engaged in education, while resolving statutory conflicts about program structure; some members raised concerns about FERPA, student privacy, and third-party funding, but the bill was reported favorably despite one no vote from Rep. Valdes. The committee then considered HB 251, which would designate January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Florida. The sponsor and supporters described the bill as a response to rising antisemitism and emphasized education, remembrance, and opposition to hate. Testimony came from a Miami-Dade school board member, a student, and other supporters, and members spoke strongly in favor of the measure. The bill was reported favorably with no opposition. Finally, the committee heard CS/HB 261 on middle and high school start times. The bill revises the earlier mandated later-start-time law by allowing districts to comply through a report to DOE detailing start times, planning efforts, public input, and impacts, rather than requiring immediate uniform implementation. Supporters from small school districts, Miami-Dade, PTA, and other organizations said the change preserves the health goal while giving districts flexibility to address transportation, dual enrollment, athletics, and staffing constraints. Members debated the need for parental involvement and detailed reporting, but the bill was ultimately reported favorably on a unanimous vote.

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• , and I think that's a, a lesson for all of us to emulate, uh, because he truly lived what Christ teaches

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• tradition, study is considered a form of prayer, so I'm going to begin this morning with a brief teaching

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• >> You know, just the standard diet. myself healthy on a run Monday morning. myself healthy on a run
• You<00:02:57.519><c> know,</c><00:02:57.760><c> just</c><00:02:58.400><c> the</c><00:02:58.720><c> standard
• for example, we have what's called a Wonder Health behavioral modification program, which sort of teaches
• That programming is based for preschool to third graders, focused on storybooks and activities to teach

Keywords: 958, all

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” efforts. Chair Funky Fromm opened by describing a recent foot injury from a road hazard and used it to emphasize the importance of infrastructure, nutrition, sleep, and activity as part of a broader wellness culture. The main witnesses were Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell, Holly Harris of Appalachian Regional Health Care (ARH), and Jim Muser of the Kentucky Hospital Association. Shell and Harris described a partnership between the Department of Agriculture, the Kentucky Hospital Association, and hospitals such as ARH to connect local farmers with hospital cafeterias, farmers markets, CSA-style subscription food boxes, and medically tailored meals. Harris said ARH serves a large region with 14 hospitals, more than 95 clinics, about 6,700 employees, and 1,300 medical staff, and that the system began by improving employee food options because hospital workers often have limited access to healthy meals during shifts. They reported examples such as a local-protein burger, parking-lot farmers markets, subsidized CSA boxes for employees, and plans for container gardens at some hospitals. The witnesses said the program is intended to improve health outcomes, reduce readmissions, support chronic disease management, and also increase rural prosperity by expanding demand for Kentucky farm products. Shell said more than 40 hospitals had already been onboarded into the food-is-medicine program, with measurable outcomes being studied through pilots such as one at Russell County Hospital. He also noted that some systems, including CHI St. Joseph Health, Taylor Regional, and UK King’s Daughters, have formally embedded food-as-medicine goals into strategic plans. Members and witnesses also discussed barriers, especially the lack of reimbursement, fragmented short-term funding, and regulatory or purchasing hurdles that make it difficult for small farmers to participate. Shell said the goal is to make the model scalable and easier for hospitals and farmers to navigate, while Harris emphasized that ARH has been funding its efforts without reimbursement because of its mission. No votes or formal policy actions were taken beyond approving the minutes.

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• And line 448 are governor's proposed changes to the Teach Scholarship Program to make that national program
• And line 448 are governor's proposed changes to the Teach Scholarship Program to make that national program
• committed to serving young people by fighting every day to ensure that they're receiving the highest standard
• less rigorous pathway for optometrists to do injections or eyelid procedures risks lowering the standard

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I teach three- and four-year-olds. My son Harvey is in the room just down the hall from me.
• This goes over what's considered to be the national standards for this, and so I just wanted to flag
• for this and so I national standards for this and so I just<01:29:14.840><c> wanted</c><01:29:15.000
• in three really specific ways standards in three really specific ways number<01:31:02.920><c> one</c
• Therefore, we support these changes to address and mitigate these barriers, including a standard for

Bills: HF1367 , HF2732 , HF1897 , HF1424 , HF1383 , HF2728 , HF2863 , HF1685 , HF2929

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

Keywords: child maltreatment, child abuse, neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, sex trafficking, labor trafficking, human trafficking, child protection, local welfare agency, county social services, Minnesota Department of Human Services, judicial review, district court appeal, venue, out-of-state abuse, cross-border investigation, Minnesota child welfare, family assessment, maltreatment determination

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• We've done an analysis relative to stream crossing standards, and we're putting 20 CFS, which sounds
• And we've been fairly transparent with everybody and having open conversations. standards.
• We only had one failure in here relative to stream crossing standards.
• I've lived there my whole life, other 10 years where I was teaching.
• They don't have the same standards as you're finding out.

Committee: Joint Water Topics Overview Committee

Keywords: 908, all

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• These dedicated professionals exemplify the highest standards of decorum, respect, and integrity.
• Well, when the bill got to the House, concerns were raised about the updated efficiency standards and
• The House amendments delay implementation of the updated standards until 2031 to provide additional time
• To my colleagues, we must restore a standard of civility with those we disagree with, though not... with
• Knowledge and information and advice are things that you just can't teach.

Keywords: 981, all

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• utility can consider building a nuclear power facility as it continues to move toward carbon-free standards
• it our as it continues to move towards it our carbon<00:26:02.360><c> free</c><00:26:02.880><c> standards
• it</c><00:26:04.000><c> only</c><00:26:04.240><c> means</c><00:26:04.600><c> that</c> carbon free standards
• it only means that carbon free standards it only means that the<00:26:05.080><c> Pu</c><00:26:06.080
• As you know, I used to teach a course called Energy and National Security at the Army War College.

Committee: House Energy Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Are there standards? Not really. Okay.
• </c> of things are there a set of standards of things are there a set of standards that<00:15:32.079>
• </c><00:15:39.920><c> You</c> there standards? Not really. Okay. You there standards? Not really.
• The CCD fund standard requirements.
• </c> place to create an impossible standard place to create an impossible standard that<01:52:29.520>

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Uh, as a teaching assistant, I made approximately $10 an hour.
• Uh as a teaching<00:12:43.040><c> assistant,</c><00:12:43.600><c> I</c><00:12:43.680><c> made</c><00:
• 12:43.920><c> approximately</c> teaching assistant, I made approximately teaching assistant, I made approximately

Keywords: 1183, house

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• walked the Black Hill State job fair earlier this week. 53 candidates, 158 are doing their student teaching
• 02:41.359><c> doing</c><01:02:41.520><c> their</c><01:02:41.760><c> student</c><01:02:42.000><c> teaching
• </c><01:02:42.240><c> at</c> 158 are doing their student teaching at 158 are doing their student teaching

Bills: HB0159

Committee: House Education

Keywords: student rights, free expression, K-12 education, speech protection, religious views, political speech, 916, all

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• Health and teaching staff were also fully retained.
• Health and teaching staff were also fully retained.
• Health and teaching staff were also fully retained.
• Health and teaching staff were also fully retained.

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And so while I'm not a rural person, teaching at the university for 40 years and having an appointment
• And so while I'm not an a rural person,<00:15:03.920><c> teaching</c><00:15:04.240><c> at</c><00:15:04.480
• ><c> the</c><00:15:04.639><c> university</c><00:15:05.120><c> for</c> person, teaching at the university
• for person, teaching at the university for 40<00:15:05.760><c> years</c><00:15:06.240><c> and</c><00

Keywords: 1183, house

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• After this amendment that we just accepted, it also allows for some penalties to teach a lesson to those
• <00:03:41.319><c> some</c><00:03:41.560><c> penalties</c><00:03:42.439><c> to</c><00:03:42.640><c> teach
• </c><00:03:42.840><c> a</c> uh allows for some penalties to teach a uh allows for some penalties to teach

Committee: Senate Elections

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Have we had further discussions on how to address this issue from a more macro standard as opposed to
• Have we had further discussions on how to address this issue from a more macro standard as opposed to

Bills: SCR12 , HB1259 , HB221 , HB509 , HCR117 , HCR58 , SCR29 , SCR33 , SB295 , SB312 , SB326 , SB348 , SB485 , SCR9 , SCR58 , SB35 , SB65 , SB215 , SB246 , SB249 , SB269 , SB282 , SB296 , SB323 , SB363 , SB369 , SB474 , SB490 , SB492 , SB500 , SB514 , HCR32 , HCR5 , HCR95 , HB75 , HB198 , HB244 , HB302 , HB325 , HB623 , HB719 , HB749 , HB755 , HB761 , HB797 , HB823 , HB1028 , HB1049 , HB1194 , HB1199 , HB1201 , HB1222 , HB17 , HB27 , HB36 , HB41 , HB73 , HB140 , HB166 , HB181 , HB211 , HB223 , HB226 , HB271 , HB308 , HB337 , HB399 , HB410 , HB487 , HB690 , HB712 , HB730 , HB750 , HB759 , HB762 , HB775 , HB906 , HB966 , HB968 , HB1006 , HB1009 , HB1018 , HB1036 , HB1062 , HB1081 , HB1086 , HB1098 , HB1107 , HB1112 , HB1203 , HB1215 , HB1220 , HB1242 , HB1252 , HB1256 , SB208 , SB217 , SB274 , SB283 , SB300 , SB341 , SB382 , SB387 , SB389 , SB401 , SB408 , SB449 , SB469 , HB74 , HB119 , HB134 , HB368 , HB414 , HB552 , HB732 , HB776 , HB848 , HB870 , HB953 , HB956 , HB1117 , HB1236 , SB29 , SB42 , SB43 , SB78 , SB149 , SB441 , HB210 , HB258 , HB359 , HB468 , HB784

Keywords: logging, recognition, John Keith, environment, safety, HB1259, mask penalty, masked felony, face covering, conceal identity, evade identification, sentencing enhancement, enhanced penalty, felony sentencing, crime deterrence, public safety, Louisiana criminal law, R.S. 14:313.2, R.S. 14:313, R.S. 14:329.7

Summary: The Senate convened with 26 members present, heard a prayer from Dr. Steve Horn, and recited the pledge. The chamber then handled messages from the House, including concurrence in SCR 83 and appointment of conference committee members on several disagreements. A number of Senate resolutions were introduced or adopted, mostly creating study task forces or commending individuals and organizations, including resolutions on energy infrastructure, breast pump access, insurance coverage for auto repairs, biomarker testing, higher education funding, public-private partnership contracting, and various commendations. Several resolutions were adopted without objection, while others were returned to the calendar or concurred in by recorded vote, including SCR 29 and SCR 33 with House amendments. The Senate also considered House and Senate bills and resolutions returned from the House, with many measures adopted or concurred in. Notable actions included concurrence in HCR 117 on homeowner insurance claims processes, adoption of HCR 5 on special red drum harvest permits, and passage of bills on TOPS Tech eligibility (HB 325), vapor product permitting (HB 623), ABLE/Tuition Trust administration (HB 749), design services contracting (HB 755), rare cancer advisory board composition (HB 761), non-emergency medical transportation reimbursement (HB 1028), public meeting notices (HB 1049), healthy food retail financing (HB 1194), genetic testing coverage for SCN2A disorders (HB 1199), grocery initiative grants (HB 1222, which failed), and a constitutional amendment on retirement debt repayment order (HB 27). The chamber also adopted HCR 95, creating a joint rule requiring a fiscal review of certain tax measures for sales and use tax uniformity. Several measures drew extended debate. HB 181, which would allow the legislative auditor access to Medicaid and SNAP-related tax information for eligibility verification and fraud review, prompted concerns about privacy and scope but ultimately passed 26-8. HB 1220 on the State Board of Medical Examiners generated amendment discussion about board composition and transparency, including live video broadcasting of meetings, but was returned to the calendar before final action. HB 1018, creating a temporary local moratorium on certain alcohol permits in one Shreveport district, passed after discussion about broader policy solutions. The Senate then recessed for lunch at 2 p.m. after completing the subject-to-call list for the morning session.