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• The plan design is grounded in what we call functional dentistry, right?
• and then to the dental treatment plan being closed or completed.
• Very unique to a dental plan.
• So what are we planning?
• We want to leverage that campaign.

Keywords: 962, all

Summary: The MAPOC Women and Children’s Health Subcommittee heard a presentation from Kate Parker Riley, executive director of the Connecticut Dental Health Partnership, on the Husky Dental Program and efforts to improve oral health during pregnancy. She reviewed the structure of Connecticut’s Medicaid dental benefit, the ASO model, provider network, utilization trends, and member barriers to care. She noted that children’s dental measures remain above the national median, but adult utilization is lower and the dental provider network has been shrinking, with longer wait times in rural areas. A major focus was the state’s goal to raise the rate of oral evaluation during pregnancy from about 17.5% to 25% by 2030. Riley described planned outreach to OB/GYN practices using a draft “snapshot” report showing each practice’s pregnancy oral-health rate compared with the state average, along with education materials based on ACOG and AAP guidance. Committee members and guests discussed barriers such as lack of provider training, workflow burden, access to dentists who will see pregnant patients, and the need for stronger referral bridges. Suggestions included adding simple oral-health screening questions in OB settings, using human support to make appointments, and exploring co-located dental hygienists or other embedded models. Riley also highlighted partnerships with DSS, DCF, Head Start, WIC, Read to Grow, YMCA programs, refugee resettlement agencies, and school-based and hospital partners, as well as data-sharing and navigation efforts. She said pregnant members newly identified through HUSKY will now receive outreach and navigation support. DSS dental director Carolyn MacArthur introduced herself and said she supports the initiative, noting the literature linking untreated maternal dental disease to poor child oral-health outcomes. No votes were taken; the meeting ended with thanks and a preview of upcoming July presentations on integrated behavioral health and home visitation programs.

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• Is that your understanding of what the plan is?
• But the states reserve the right to regulate campaign finance authority.
• We examine this issue of campaign finance.
• Campaign finance plays an essential role in the democratic process. That is clear.
• What is not always clear is who has oversight over campaign finance rules and regulations.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• I volunteered for Calvin's campaign. I volunteered for Landry's campaign as well.
• I volunteered for Calvin's campaign. I volunteered for Landry's campaign as well.
• What's the plan to clean that up?
• Where is an implementation plan?
• Where is an implementation plan?

Bills: SB256

Keywords: court consolidation, judicial administrative, Orleans Parish, civil district court, criminal district court, court clerk, judicial funding, 965, house, all

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• </c> determination to this campaign. determination to this campaign.
• We are incredibly proud to share that 100% of our staff has already committed to this campaign.
• </c> to this campaign. to this campaign.
• Right now we're in the private phase of a capital campaign and a fundraising campaign, but we will launch
• I mean, I know, you know, I know plan.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:20 Kentucky Humane Society 00:01:20, 958, all

Summary: The committee heard a presentation from Alyssa Gray, president and CEO of the Kentucky Humane Society, on the organization’s statewide animal welfare work and its request for a $5 million matching contribution from the General Assembly for a new Kentucky Animal and Community Campus in Louisville. Gray said KHS, an independent nonprofit founded in 1884, serves cats, dogs, and horses, reaches 96 counties, provides shelter relief, spay-neuter services, low-cost veterinary care, and disaster response, and has supported communities during recent tornadoes and floods. She described the new campus as a hub for disaster housing, shelter transfers, veterinary training, and expanded services to reduce overpopulation and relieve pressure on county shelters and local governments. Members asked about the campus’s location, staffing, veterinary student involvement, and the scope of KHS’s services. Gray said the new site would be next to KHS’s current spay-neuter clinic on Preston Highway, that the facility would include shelter medicine, high-volume spay-neuter, and a low-cost clinic, and that it could host veterinary students and interns for hands-on training. She also explained that KHS works with county officials and shelters to move animals during crises or cruelty cases, can connect counties with partner organizations when KHS is full, and provides mobile clinic services and occasional grant support for rural shelters. Committee members praised the presentation and discussed how KHS could fit into disaster recovery planning. One member suggested the organization could be folded into long-term recovery efforts because of its role in post-disaster animal care. The presenter said KHS wants to be a formal disaster response resource and already works with the Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association and other partners. No vote on the funding request was taken during the meeting. At the end of the meeting, the committee noted it still lacked a quorum, so approval of the minutes was postponed to the next meeting, tentatively scheduled for October 15. The meeting then adjourned.

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• It's not just that we get it because we're a state; we've got to submit a work plan on how we plan to
• </c> recent experience of fair campaign recent experience of fair campaign Practices<01:26:53.440><c>
• </c> estimation uh there's still campaign estimation uh there's still campaign practice<01:31:28.880>
• </c> version of what we do the fair campaign version of what we do the fair campaign Practices<01:34:
• </c> on interrupting candidates and campaigns on interrupting candidates and campaigns drawing<01:34:

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• There was a bipartisan plan worked out last year.
• He seems to be central to this budget plan.
• We should do that, but candidate Trump did not campaign on cutting Medicare; he did not campaign on cutting
• When President Trump was campaigning for his re-election in 2024, He was campaigning on June 23.
• He campaigned on it.

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• I'll start by overview of campaign finance reports.
• Lastly, funding sources: House Bill 2333 authorizes the use of campaign funds and surplus campaign funds
• I direct Public Citizens' Democracy Campaign here in support of HB 2333.
• Funding to support security needs beyond campaign funds are vital.
• We plan to use every minute of committee this year, it would seem.

Bills: HB2176, HB2244, HB2120, HB2333

Keywords: drug therapy, public records, confidentiality, healthcare, collaborative practice, transparency, accountability, exemptions, government accountability, audit, legislative review, resource efficiency, committee work, political violence, elected officials, election officials, criminal justice, protection, safety, threats

Transcript Highlights:

• So, that's my plan: not to plan. I have a lot of interests. I have a lot of grandchildren.
• So, that's my plan is not<00:14:52.639><c> to</c><00:14:52.800><c> plan.
• </c> not to plan. not to plan.
• I can just focus on have a campaign.
• </c> have to worry about campaigning. have to worry about campaigning.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• What else do you plan on advancing this session?
• on advancing this What else do you plan on advancing this session?
• </c> There's a lot of noise around, you know, campaigns and different things.
• And it's not about campaigns, it's about good policy for Minnesotans.
• ><c> it's</c><00:09:18.240><c> about</c> it's not about campaigns, it's about it's not about campaigns

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• After that, he plans to go to law school.
• campaign committee, a Republican or Democrat.
• for that campaign.
• Okay, but part of the thing you talked about was the campaign, not being able to self-fund your own campaign
• But that was fixed in the Senate, as was the campaign limitations for self... you have to The campaign

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• </c> legislature to control your own campaign legislature to control your own campaign finance. finance
• campaign expenditures.
• But some states actually require campaign financing or campaign reporting more throughout the year.
• > reporting</c> campaign financing or campaign reporting campaign financing or campaign reporting more
• </c> would allow for easier estate planning would allow for easier estate planning and<01:04:43.040><

Keywords: 916, all

Summary: The chairman opened by explaining that the committee would hear proposed interim topics and then rank them by written submissions rather than debating them one by one. The Public Service Commission presented two topics: an educational session on small water utilities, citing maintenance needs, water-quality compliance, and difficulty accessing capital, and a review of civil penalties for pipeline safety violations because Wyoming’s statutory penalties are far below federal levels and could affect compliance and funding. Members and outside presenters then outlined a range of additional topics. Representative Campbell proposed work on fire protection districts and EMS districts, focusing on financial stability, mill levies, and possible county authority to combine districts and levies. He also raised public records at meetings, corporate filing fees, and fraudulent corporate filings. The Community College Commission proposed updating annexation statutes so communities can join community college districts more easily, especially where current mill-levy rules create funding issues. Senator Crago supported the fraudulent corporate filings topic and noted related technology-based solutions and overlap with blockchain issues. Other proposals included CPA “Pathways” licensing changes to address a shortage of accountants, a review of public meetings and public records laws, continuation of the electricity study with emphasis on grid reliability and large-load capacity constraints, and a broader review of the public meetings and records act. Ashley Harpstreith of the Wyoming Association of Municipalities supported extending municipal audit deadlines and described a statewide shortage of auditors and CPAs. Healthy Wyoming proposed studying health coverage options for low-income working adults, including state-sponsored or cooperative models. Representative Chestek proposed making most nonpartisan county offices elected on a nonpartisan basis. No votes or final selections were taken in the portion provided; the committee mainly heard testimony and discussed whether topics should be assigned to this committee or another one.

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• This not funding campaign information.
• I just want to thank the Campaign Finance Board.
• </c><00:56:51.920><c> finance</c> publicly thank the campaign finance publicly thank the campaign finance
• </c><00:57:38.880><c> when</c><00:57:39.119><c> they</c> campaign finance uh know when they campaign
• Um there the campaign f finance board.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Explain the marketing campaign to me, if you would. >> Um, the marketing campaign is specifically to
• </c> &gt;&gt; And this this marketing campaign &gt;&gt; And this this marketing campaign for<00:10:54.000
• Another is at final plans. >> Uh, another is at final plans.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Another is at final plans &gt;&gt; Another is at final plans &gt;&gt; Uh<00:23:18.560><
• </c> Planning, Design, and Construction. Planning, Design, and Construction.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from its January 13 meeting and then moved through a large agenda of contracts and agreements, with members repeatedly voting to review items without objection. The chair noted the agenda included 227 contracts totaling about $89.5 million, all with vendors registered with the Secretary of State. Most items were approved after brief discussion and roll-call votes. Several contracts drew questions. Kentucky State University explained two four-month contracts tied to its online academic program: one for continued implementation support and one for marketing. University officials said the program is in a transition year under a management improvement plan, that the university owns the intellectual property, and that the marketing effort is aimed at growing enrollment in targeted programs such as business and social work. They reported online enrollment had grown from 74 students to 612, with an overall university enrollment of 2,872, and said the goal is to reach about 1,000 online students by fall. The committee approved both items, though Senator Douglas said he would keep watching university spending. The Department of Education presented a contract cancellation for administrative reviews of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program. Officials said USDA changed the review requirement from every three years to every five years, making the outside contract unnecessary because internal staff can now handle the work. The committee approved the cancellation. The Transportation Cabinet also explained an increase to a professional services contract for engineering work on a section of KY 54 in Owensboro, describing it as preliminary design and commissioning work for a multi-section roadway project; the committee approved that item as well. The Kentucky Lottery Corporation sought approval for an amendment tied to its iLottery platform. Officials said the increase reflected higher sales volume, since the contract structure causes prize and platform-related expenses to rise as sales grow. The committee approved the amendment. The Department of Public Health also discussed a perinatal psychiatry consultation program funded by a five-year federal HRSA grant; members raised concerns about what would happen if federal support changes, but no action beyond discussion was noted in the excerpt.

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• </c> destination management uh action plans destination management uh action plans the<00:53:52.640><
• I</c> up with new plans and those plans I up with new plans and those plans I think<00:54:06.520><c>
• </c> State funds and only go into campaigns State funds and only go into campaigns where<01:08:27.159
• </c> investment in whatever that campaign investment in whatever that campaign might<01:08:38.239><c>
• There is no contingency plan.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee on Economic Development and Tourism met on April 1 to consider GM 510, the confirmation of Todd Aio to the board of directors of the Hawaiʻi Convention Center Authority. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from HTA representatives and numerous individuals. Supporters described Aio as a strong leader with experience in tourism, development, nonprofit work, and public service, including his time on the city council and work with Disney’s Aulani, Ward Village, and the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation. In his remarks, Aio said he would bring legal, development, and corporate governance experience to the board. He emphasized the need for the authority to better define its role, oversee contractors, and help guide the relationship between destination management and branding/marketing contractors. He also said community engagement and cultural considerations should be central to tourism planning, and that the board should work to stabilize the agency during its transition. Members questioned him about board conflicts, the lack of a permanent HTA CEO, and how to measure the success of cultural and branding campaigns such as mālama and kuleana messaging. Aio said conflicts are inevitable when board members come from industry backgrounds, but they must separate their “work hats” from their board duties. He supported replacing the interim leadership with a permanent CEO once compensation legislation is finalized, and said success should be measured through better data, including possible exit surveys and other technology-based tools. He also said he would oppose replacing Hawaiian protocol with another cultural protocol, while supporting inclusion of other cultures alongside a Hawaiian sense of place.

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• When I came to Grand Canyon 17 years ago, we had a plan.
• In the Senate gallery, I've got a new intern helping me with my campaign.
• He's my campaign manager. Beckett Hans, another brilliant intern on our team.
• advice she gave me, but for stopping me from doing suicidal campaign things.
• and her home became the campaign headquarters.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Like President Reagan, who led this campaign in the '70s and '80s, today's balanced budget amendment
• And with 28 states on board, the campaign is now just five states shy of 33.
• Chairman, may I yield the remainder of my time to Lauren Ends, who leads the national campaign?
• Spend without limits, borrow without a plan, and pass the bill to someone else.
• There is a plan that it's not abrupt. It is a 10-year plan. This is not ideal.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee approved the February 11, 2026 minutes and then heard House Concurrent Resolution 25, which would apply for an Article V convention limited to proposing a balanced budget amendment, with a seven-year sunset on Idaho’s application. Senator Doug Ricks presented the resolution and argued that the federal debt is unsustainable and that the states should use Article V pressure to force Congress to act. Supporters, including Lauren Enz and several members of the public, said the national debt is a crisis, Congress has failed to control spending, and a balanced budget amendment is needed to protect future generations. They argued the resolution is limited, that ratification would still require 38 states, and that Idaho should join other states already on record. Opponents warned that an Article V convention could not be safely limited and could lead to a runaway convention or unintended constitutional changes. Testimony from Republican Party representatives and other citizens emphasized that Congress would control the process, that Article V lacks clear enforcement mechanisms, and that Idaho should not risk the Constitution when the state and federal governments already rely heavily on federal funds. Several speakers also argued that the real problem is failure to follow the existing Constitution, not a need for a new amendment process. A few speakers said they supported the goal of fiscal restraint but opposed the convention method because of uncertainty and risk. After public testimony, Senator Ricks closed by saying Congress has repeatedly failed to balance the budget and that Idaho should help apply pressure through Article V. Senator Foreman moved HCR 25 to the Senate floor with a due pass recommendation, and Senator Ricks seconded. Following discussion, the committee voted by roll call; the motion failed 5-4, and HCR 25 was held in committee.

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• While he was on the campaign trail last year, he found this out and he asked me if that... ... was really

Bills: SJR 3, SB 5, SB 21, SB 72, SB 703, SB 764, SB 790, SJR 36, SJR 3, SJR 34, SJR 18, SCR 9, SB 616, SB 565, SB 384, SB 5, SB 21, SB 72, SB 140, SB 262, SB 370, SB 372, SB 495, SB 627, SB 703, SB 764, SB 842, SB 971, SB 790, SB 767, SB 480, SB 1066, SB 929, SB 765, SB 523, SB 62, SB 19, SB 18, SB 666, SB 688, SB 707, SB 888, SB 687, SB 706, SB 847, SB 869, SB 890, SB 992, SB 1145, SB 494, SB 290, SB 766, SB 11, SB 10, SB 13, SB 263, SJR 3, SB 5, SR 172, SR 176, SR 177, SR 190, SR 193, SR 194, SR 202, SR 203, SR 208

Keywords: dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, research institute, funding, grants, state health initiatives, cryptocurrency, bitcoin, investment reserve, economic resilience, financial security, vehicle rental, damage waiver

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• The President and CEO of Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, the leading advocacy work to prevent and reduce
• To get involved in this campaign for mayor. Some of us went on to be senators.
• That lady came back and worked on our in that campaign some 12 years later. I worked at Sylvester.

Bills: SJR3, SB5, SB21, SB72, SB703, SB764, SB790, SJR36, SJR3, SJR34, SJR18, SCR9, SB616, SB565, SB384, SB5, SB21, SB72, SB140, SB262, SB370, SB372, SB495, SB627, SB703, SB764, SB842, SB971, SB790, SB767, SB480, SB1066, SB929, SB765, SB523, SB62, SB19, SB18, SB666, SB688, SB707, SB888, SB687, SB706, SB847, SB869, SB890, SB992, SB1145, SB494, SB290, SB766, SB11, SB10, SB13, SB263, SJR3, SB5, SR172, SR176, SR177, SR190, SR193, SR194, SR202, SR203, SR208

Keywords: dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, research institute, funding, grants, state health initiatives, cryptocurrency, bitcoin, investment reserve, economic resilience, financial security, vehicle rental, damage waiver

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• I mean, I've seen many political campaigns over the years.
• In the campaign and people know about it.
• You know, that's what campaigns are about.
• by completing a training course on their campaign duties. ...to comply with the state's campaign requirements
• by completing a training course on their campaign duties.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Trent Lang, president of the California Clean Money Campaign.
• They are tired of seeing all this money going to campaigns, campaign candidates bashing each other or
• Trent Lang, California Clean Money Campaign, in strong support.
• Counties simply cannot plan effectively under a system this volatile.
• Counties simply cannot plan effectively under a system this volatile.

Keywords: 988, house, all