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• Now, we do need an increase in our services of $31,600 and an increase of $900,000 just for training
• We do have an increase in our request for our 300 category and for our field services.
• They'll transit off to go to full-time employment.
• We have worked with the sexual assault coalition in our state. done immense work to enhance services
• that sexual assault survivors are provided victim-centered services and the best practices that our

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• They brought washing semis to wash up emergency service infrastructure... ...up emergency service infrastructure
• We have an elder back here who used to live on the river bottom and was forced to live on the hilltop
• We have an alderback here who used to live on the river bottom and was forced to live on the hilltop.
• They can have a place to live while they're staying here.
• You're able to expand services.

Committee: Joint Tribal and State Relations Committee

Keywords: 908, all

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• grants to entire office and millions in grants to help<00:04:27.480><c> them</c><00:04:28.000><c> transition
• <c> And</c><00:04:29.120><c> just</c><00:04:29.360><c> a</c><00:04:29.440><c> few</c> help them transition
• And just a few help them transition.
• As a Venezuelan business owner who lived through dictatorship for 30 years, I understand in my skin what
• We don't need a reminder of what happened and that we're still living it every single day.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House and Senate DFL lawmakers held a Capitol news conference to press for a $100 million small business relief package in response to the economic fallout from Operation Metro Surge and related ICE enforcement activity. Representatives Cedrick Frazier and Jay Xiong, along with Senator Susan Pappas and other supporters, said the enforcement surge caused widespread fear, reduced customer traffic, lost wages, and closures for immigrant-owned and other small businesses in Minneapolis-St. Paul and greater Minnesota. They argued the state has a history of providing disaster-style aid when communities are harmed through no fault of their own and said this situation warrants similar action. Business and community testimony described specific losses: a Willmar restaurant closed after both parents were detained, a North Mankato grocery store opening was delayed, The Coven reported a 33% revenue drop at two locations, and Lake Street businesses were said to have lost substantial revenue and staff. Speakers said the damage affected workers, landlords, suppliers, and neighborhood corridors statewide, and several emphasized that the relief should come as grants or forgivable loans rather than additional debt. They also criticized House Republican leaders for tying the relief to changes in paid family leave and for blocking a public hearing. In response to questions, Frazier said negotiations were ongoing through committee chairs and conference committee, with the issue still being discussed in broader leadership talks. He said the House would need only one Republican vote in committee and on the floor to advance the measure, and identified Chair Baker as a possible supporter because of harm in his district. Speakers said the Senate has already passed the relief and urged the House to act quickly before the end of session.

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• The House bill authorizing Jonathan Gagney to take the Civil Service Examination for the position of
• An act authorizing Jonathan Gagney to take the Civil Service Examination for the position of police officer
• An act authorizing Jonathan Gagney to take the Civil Service Examination for the position of police officer
• bill: an act establishing a sick leave bank for Sonia Felix, an employee of the Department of Transitional
• bill: an act establishing a sick leave bank for Sonia Felix, an employee of the Department of Transitional

Keywords: 1212, all

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• </c><01:03:20.279><c> about,</c> increased I live about, increased I live about, 1500<01:03:22.960><c
• </c><01:42:20.360><c> and</c> the forest service and the forest service and they<01:42:22.520><c> I</
• </c> delay in in getting Emergency Services delay in in getting Emergency Services where<01:45:47.960
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Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 561, sponsored by Representative Nancy Murphy, which would limit the state’s ability to discontinue, reclassify, or revert state-owned highway property to municipalities without local approval. Murphy and other supporters argued the bill would protect towns from unfunded mandates and prevent property tax increases caused by taking on costly road maintenance. Representative Wendy Thomas, Rosemarie Rung, Merrimack Town Council Chairman Finley Rothhouse, and Town Manager Paul McAuliffe all testified in support, describing the financial burden of the planned transfer of Continental Boulevard in Merrimack and warning it would set a harmful precedent for other communities. The Department of Transportation’s Steve Leon explained the department’s current authority and processes for discontinuance and reclassification, said active highways are not surplus property, and noted that the Supreme Court’s Town of Nelson decision held such reclassifications were not an unfunded mandate. The committee then closed the public hearing on HB 561. The committee next took up House Bill 578, presented by Representative Mooney on behalf of Representative Bill Boyd, to require sound barriers along the F. Everett Turnpike in Merrimack. Supporters said widening the turnpike would increase noise in nearby neighborhoods and that a 2019 NHDOT study identified 17 neighborhoods with noise levels above federal standards, though only four were included for mitigation under the current project. They argued the remaining neighborhoods should also receive relief and cited quality-of-life and property-value concerns. Senator Tim McGuire also testified in support, saying residents were experiencing unexpected and severe noise impacts and urging the committee to act outside the usual criteria to approve the barriers. The transcript provided does not show a final committee vote or action on HB 578.

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• I thank you, Lord, for living honor you. I thank you, Lord, for living honor you.
• That's that's a service That's that's a service That's that's a service that's that cost is is incurred
• This live. But we just need fairness. This live. But we just need fairness.
• And then I also provide the service. And then I also provide the service.
• and he provided service and he provided service and quality.

Bills: SCR 13 , SCR 24 , SB 1 , SB 12 , SB 15 , SB 17 , SB 24 , SB 57 , SB 65 , SB 213 , SB 371 , SB 372 , SB 378 , SB 379 , SB 388 , SB 400 , SB 402 , SB 427 , SB 495 , SB 499 , SB 502 , SB 509 , SB 535 , SB 583 , SB 610 , SB 621 , SB 650 , SB 706 , SB 740 , SB 840 , SB 854 , SB 856 , SB 875 , SB 893 , SB 918 , SB 925 , SB 974 , SB 995 , SB 1006 , SB 1018 , SB 1025 , SB 1061 , SB 1073 , SB 1106 , SB 1121 , SB 1194 , SB 1252 , SB 1253 , SB 1268 , SB 1300 , SB 1343 , SB 1362 , SB 1447 , SJR 36 , SJR 12 , SJR 57 , SCR 25 , SCR 22 , SCR 12 , SCR 24 , SCR 8 , SB 565 , SB 372 , SB 765 , SB 62 , SB 666 , SB 707 , SB 888 , SB 687 , SB 847 , SB 1248 , SB 740 , SB 14 , SB 1006 , SB 504 , SB 925 , SB 1121 , SB 995 , SB 857 , SB 305 , SB 296 , SB 284 , SB 815 , SB 1379 , SB 1300 , SB 1497 , SB 1499 , SB 1498 , SB 1061 , SB 65 , SB 241 , SB 304 , SB 402 , SB 499 , SB 621 , SB 974 , SB 1023 , SB 1024 , SB 1025 , SB 1106 , SB 686 , SB 112 , SB 371 , SB 204 , SB 400 , SB 609 , SB 1447 , SB 670 , SB 502 , SB 427 , SB 850 , SB 854 , SB 413 , SB 1555 , SB 1362 , SB 1346 , SB 1033 , SB 1220 , SB 1073 , SB 810 , SB 987 , SB 1539 , SB 893 , SB 447 , SB 875 , SB 406 , SB 509 , SB 985 , SB 965 , SB 1119 , SB 1505 , SB 24 , SB 57 , SB 1194 , SB 1253 , SB 1215 , SB 1532 , SB 1268 , SB 1302 , SB 856 , SB 650 , SB 583 , SB 673 , SB 840 , SB 213 , SB 681 , SB 1172 , SB 1252 , SB 378 , SB 610 , SB 918 , SB 1343 , SB 608 , SB 487 , SB 955 , SB 957 , SB 988 , SB 990 , SB 1019 , SB 1021 , SB 1120 , SB 251 , SB 958 , SB 535 , SB 761 , SB 1 , SB 541 , SB 315 , SB 379 , SB 1018 , SB 1737 , SB 266 , SB 1415 , SB 57 , SB 499 , SB 974 , SB 1025 , SB 1061 , SB 1268 , SR 302 , SR 303 , SR 304 , SR 305 , SB 30 , SB 1333 , SB 1666 , SB 30 , SB 1333 , SB 1666

Keywords: water rights, treaty compliance, Rio Grande, agriculture, drought, international water, Texas water supply, Texas, Israel, trade, investment, partnership, economic ties, technological innovation, bilateral relations, appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare

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• We have an alderback here who used to live on the river bottom and was forced to live on the hilltop.
• We changed the way we live. That's one infrastructure project.
• They live all over in the urban cities and the urban areas.
• They can have a place to live while they're staying here.
• You're able to expand services.

Summary: The Tribal and State Relations Committee met at Standing Rock with tribal council members, state legislators, and agency representatives to discuss state-tribal coordination and local priorities. Early discussion focused on process concerns, including the short agenda time and the need for better communication, more advance notice, and more relevant state department staff at future meetings. Tribal leaders asked for lists of state tribal liaisons and bills affecting tribes, and state members said they would follow up, share grant and deadline information, and plan another meeting in Bismarck with program experts and agency staff. A major portion of the meeting centered on health, child welfare, law enforcement, housing, infrastructure, and sovereignty issues. Tribal speakers said rural health transformation funding and other state programs often do not fit direct-service tribes or IHS-funded systems, and they raised concerns about Medicaid, ICWA, foster care delays, human service zones, housing shortages, and the placement of Native children off-reservation. They also discussed missing and murdered Indigenous people, search-and-rescue cooperation, cross-deputization, extradition and banishment ordinances, and the need for stronger law enforcement partnerships that respect tribal sovereignty. Other concerns included poor roads, water and sewer needs in Sioux County communities, census accuracy, and the impact of data centers and other development on water and health. Economic development and regulatory issues were also discussed. Standing Rock representatives raised concerns about charitable gaming and e-pull tabs, saying the machines function like Class III gaming and have harmed tribal revenue while spreading into local businesses. They also described problems with county-issued fireworks permits and state/county liquor licensing rules that they said undermine tribal authority within reservation boundaries. In response, legislators said the committee would continue to look at these issues, and one member suggested possible legislation such as limiting e-tabs near tribal lands. The committee also heard from Joseph McNeil of Sage Development Authority about a 235-megawatt wind project on tribal, allotted, and fee land; he said federal permitting delays have stalled the project and asked for state support to help move it forward. The meeting concluded with a presentation from Dave Archambo of Wojou, a nonprofit focused on land regeneration, buffalo, food sovereignty, cultural programming, and youth wellness. He described the organization’s work on buffalo processing, gardening, fishing, hunting, language, and arts programs, and framed it as a response to historical trauma and community healing. The committee then broke for lunch and planned to resume with the Wojou presentation after the recess.

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• They go on to live thriving, inclusive lives, and they do so also with their families and in their regions
• So under Student Support Services, you could have STEM.
• We have lived experiences and insight to guide the process.
• So by way of introduction, I was born into public service.
• I am the daughter of a military... ...service.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights, and Inclusion

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights, and Inclusion held an informational hearing on “Protecting Equity in Higher Education” and emphasized that no bills were being heard. Members and witnesses focused on the effects of recent federal actions on DEI, admissions, financial aid, student loans, international students, and campus equity efforts in Massachusetts. Opening remarks from the co-chairs and the chair of Higher Education highlighted Massachusetts’ investments in free community college, expanded financial aid, and early college programs, while warning that federal policy changes could undermine those gains. Testimony from BU law professor Jonathan Feingold argued that many DEI practices remain legally defensible after Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, and that the decision did not end all race-conscious or equity-oriented efforts. He said the Trump administration’s anti-DEI actions and funding threats were legally suspect and had created confusion and a chilling effect. Bahar Akman-in-Boden of the Hildreth Institute testified that proposed federal cuts to TRIO, Gear Up, Pell Grants, SEOG, work-study, and student loan programs would disproportionately harm low-income, first-generation, Black, Latino, and other underserved students, and urged the state to prepare hold-harmless and advising supports using Fair Share revenue. Commissioner Noe Ortega described Massachusetts’ long history of equity in higher education and said the state has expanded aid, success programs, and early college, but still has work to do on attainment and completion. He said the state responded to SFFA by creating ACARE and continuing to defend equity practices, while also warning that federal disruptions and “dear colleague” letters have created uncertainty. In the second panel, state university leaders and campus officials said federal threats to Pell, DEI grants, Medicaid, and international student policies could affect access, campus operations, and the economy; they stressed that most state university graduates stay in Massachusetts and that institutions are continuing their equity practices despite federal pressure. Roxbury Community College’s president said RCC remains committed to open access and inclusion, noted enrollment growth, and said executive orders do not change existing law or the college’s obligations.

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• This is described as a rare opportunity for leadership transition, and Representative Jean is thanked
• for his humility, wisdom, service, and for giving the speaker the opportunity to sit in this chair during
• It's what I would call an opportunity for leadership transition.
• for giving me the opportunity to sit here in this chair during this session, and thank you for your service

Committee: All JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE

Summary: The meeting opened with remarks recognizing Representative Lane Jean’s 12 years as chair of the Joint Budget Committee and his role in helping Arkansas build reserves from a few hundred million dollars to nearly $3 billion. Speakers praised his leadership, humility, and mentorship during the transition to new committee leadership. The committee then took up its only item of business, House Bill 1002, the General Appropriation Act. There were no questions, a motion to do pass was made and seconded, and the motion carried by voice vote. Members were informed that the committee would reconvene the next morning at 9:00 a.m. only to assign bills to committees, with no other action planned. The meeting then adjourned.

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• A little over two years ago, my family lived in a gated community.
• However, I couldn't provide those same services for my own child.
• There are families across the state living the same story.
• I've had to provide the nursing services.
• I am lucky to live in Ascension.

Bills: HB113 , HB342 , HB632 , HB690 , HB1003 , HB1078 , HB1132 , HB1146

Committee: House Education

Keywords: grading scale, education reform, students, public schools, academic policy, special education, due process, local education agency, burden of proof, IEP, education law, data sharing, student information, privacy, education, LA FIRST, foreign adversaries, terrorism, contracting, school funding

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• and, by virtue of my military service, qualify to become a US citizen. according to US Customs Immigration
• Service, about 187,000 people have gone through that naturalization process since 2002.
• In your estimation, if one of those service members becomes 100% disabled would they qualify for this
• So I just wanted to ensure this was not a recruiting effort, but just services available in businesses
• He was a member of the National Guard after 40 years of service.

Bills: HB3257 , HB3428 , HB3043 , HB3044 , HB3078 , HB3940 , HB3432

Committee: House Veteran and Military Affairs

Keywords: veterans, disability benefits, federal law, Oklahoma Statutes, military service, veterans benefits, workplace poster, human resources, employment law, mental health resources, educational resources, HB3043, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, ODVA, seasonal employees, project labor, pro rata jobs, unclassified service, state personnel law, state employee benefits

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• And I live in Emoryville. My name is Monique Harris, and I live in Emoryville. I live with my son.
• I live with my son. We are both on Medi-Cal. If you cut Medi-Cal, I can't live for you.
• We oppose any cuts to medical health programs and services which improve the lives of people with chronic
• And we are Health and Human Services, not American-only services.
• with providing that service.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Health held the first of several hearings on the Governor’s May Revision for health care, with opening remarks focused on the state’s projected $12 billion deficit, looming federal Medicaid changes, and the potential impact on Medi-Cal, public health, reproductive health, and safety-net providers. Several members criticized the proposal as balancing the budget on vulnerable Californians, while others defended the need for cost containment and questioned the administration’s assumptions. The chair set ground rules for respectful, focused questioning and outlined three topics: the Medi-Cal proposals, Proposition 35, and Proposition 56. DHCS Director Michelle Baas presented the May Revision’s Medi-Cal package, saying the department’s budget totals $200.6 billion overall, including $45.2 billion General Fund, and that the proposals are intended to address rising caseloads, pharmacy costs, and managed care spending. She described proposed changes for adults with unsatisfactory immigration status, including a freeze on new full-scope enrollment for those 19 and older, $100 monthly premiums beginning in 2027, elimination of adult dental and long-term care coverage, removal of PPS/RAP payments to FQHCs and rural health clinics for that population, and a pharmacy rebate aggregator. Other proposals included eliminating certain OTC drug classes, removing GLP-1 coverage for weight loss, prior authorization and step therapy changes, reinstating the Medi-Cal asset test, eliminating acupuncture as an optional benefit, allowing utilization management for hospice, raising the managed care minimum medical loss ratio to 90%, reducing PACE capitation rates toward the midpoint of the actuarial range, eliminating the skilled nursing facility workforce and quality incentive program, and suspending the SNF backup power requirement. The LAO said the revised Medi-Cal spending estimate is about $2.5 billion higher than the Governor’s Budget in the budget year, and that the increase appears driven more by higher per-enrollee costs than by caseload alone. The LAO said the budget solutions are concentrated in a few areas, are largely ongoing, and should be considered in light of federal uncertainty, but suggested the Legislature could explore alternatives such as more targeted income thresholds for the undocumented expansion and simpler asset-test rules. Department of Finance officials said the proposals are difficult but necessary to address a third consecutive deficit and rising Medi-Cal costs. Members then pressed the administration on the methodology and impacts of the proposals, especially the enrollment freeze, premiums, asset test, hospice controls, PACE reductions, and the elimination of benefits and provider payments. No votes or formal actions were taken at this hearing.

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• c> small</c><00:23:18.040><c> businesses</c> These services help our small businesses These services
• They moved there to get bus service.
• </c> what's known as a fee-for-service what's known as a fee-for-service environment.<01:25:20.840><c
• Fee for service is more expensive.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• Hart has served with compassion, faith, and a genuine commitment to helping others live healthier lives
• Let us start with the truth that we all know to be true: We don't live single-issue lives.
• their true lives.
• has saved so many lives.
• stable lives.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then spent much of the session on floor recognitions and Pride Month observances. Members welcomed guests and honorees including APICA fellowship participants, the El Dorado Roses, retiring Loma Linda University Health president Dr. Richard Hart and incoming leader Dr. Anthony Hilliard, and Scripps National Spelling Bee champion Shrey Parique. The chamber also heard several personal and community tributes tied to LGBTQ+ Pride Month, including a long series of introductions of Pride honorees from across the state. The main legislative item was SR 116 recognizing June 2026 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Senators Cervantes, Weber Pierson, Becker, Menjivar, Arreguín, Wahab, Ochoa Bogh, Wiener, and Laird, among others, spoke in support, emphasizing the history of Stonewall and other LGBTQ+ resistance movements, the contributions of Black, Latino, Jewish, women, and Asian American LGBTQ communities, and the need to oppose ongoing discrimination, violence, and attacks on transgender people. The resolution was adopted after a roll call vote of 28-0, and the Senate then proceeded to honor a large slate of Pride honorees from multiple districts and organizations. The Senate also adopted SCR 166 designating Soju Day, with support highlighting Korean American culture and soju as a symbol of hospitality and cross-cultural exchange. SCR 155, naming the State Route 52/Interstate 805 interchange in San Diego County the Officer Kirk Leeland Johnson Memorial Interchange, also passed unanimously after remarks honoring Johnson’s military and police service and the long effort by his partner to secure the memorial. In addition, the Senate confirmed Laura Capps to the Board of State and Community Corrections by a 27-9 vote and confirmed Danielle Munoz to the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology by a 28-0 vote. The body also approved several Joint Rule 62(a) suspensions to allow committee hearings on short notice, moved AB 2294 to the inactive file, and sent SB 1189 back to the Assembly for further action. The session concluded with adjournment in memory motions for Judith Helene Ware, Huntley Gordon, and Adolfo Franceschi Colon, followed by announcements that the Senate would reconvene on June 25, 2026.

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• I live down in Galisteo. It's great to be here.
• Thank you very much for all your service.
• And thank you for your service for New Mexico.
• space, community living space, and faculty living space.
• It's a technical service provider.

Committee: House Water & Natural Resources Committee

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• Of behavioral health services.
• The behavioral health service standards is a living, breathing document.
• wraparound services.
• We have had a lot of discussion about peer-to-peer services and peer services.
• So, cutting—I agreed with cutting services. Suicide services are so important.

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

Keywords: 996, all

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• Couldn't be anything about living in Austin, right?
• Service at Texas A&M University.
• Chairman Gleason lives in Pflugerville with his wife, Elisa, and their three sons.
• So I would say it's been a smooth transition.
• Thank you for all you've done and for your service to our state. Yes, ma'am.

Committee: Senate Nominations

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• This includes assessments and the daily living activities, using the 20 functional assessment tool.
• Health services in schools, with findings reported to state leaders.
• You've got treasury management services, you've got fraud protection services.
• Desperate for freedom, I opted out of all services, an act that nearly derailed my future.
• And we have Robert Johnson, Florida Network of Youth and Family Services waiving in support.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Years of quiet damage, happening beneath the surface, while I kept trying to live a normal life.
• And while many of the services discussed today are elective, the way we regulate PAs affects all Many
• of the services discussed today are elective, the way we regulate PAs affects all areas of care.
• I am Jamie Stein, and I live with celiac disease.
• I was diagnosed at the age of 42, I am Jamie Stein, and I live with celiac disease.

Bills: H5013 , H5087 , H5115 , S2928

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Public Health

Keywords: celiac disease, gluten intolerance, autoimmune disorder, pediatric screening, child health, public health, screening pilot, early detection, 12-year-olds, cholesterol screening, lipid screening, health care providers, Department of Public Health, patient advocacy, family support, Massachusetts, preventive care, diagnostic screening, nutrition, gastroenterology

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• </c> those services um in that environment. those services um in that environment.
• </c> services in Wyoming. services in Wyoming.
• </c> department of family services. department of family services.
• and Nutritional Services.
• </c> Services and Nutritional Services. Services and Nutritional Services.

Keywords: 916, all