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• a community needs survey components a community needs survey which<01:17:06.199> we'll<01:17:
• The intent of the program was to entice Native American populations who reside on the reservation to
• <01:20:00.320> to<01:20:00.520> relocate<01:20:01.280> to on the reservation
• Landline infrastructure didn't exist on reservations, and so making a call home was not possible.
• and so making a exist on reservations and so making a call<01:21:09.040> home<01:21:09.840>

Bills: HF1867, HF1240

Keywords: lottery, retailer contracts, Minnesota Statutes, contract qualifications, public integrity, criminal background, legislative auditor, public funds, state government, compliance, transparency, 1183, house

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• Workforce development and training are also key components, along with various collaborative efforts.
• Okay, well then maybe I'll reserve that. Feel free to ask whoever you want, or both of them.
• That's the main component.
• And CMERC is a component of the College of Engineering at NMSU. However, we also have tenants.
• Thank you. 50-Year Water Action Plan, probably important to note there's three main components of it,

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• Um but the the fund balance uh total uh for all districts in the reserved account for operating capital
• uh for all districts in the reserved uh for all districts in the reserved account<00:43:13.240><
• And if they don't sort of have all of the components, or if they have some of the components but not
• don't sort of have all of the components don't sort of have all of the components or<01:09:38.880
• or if they have some of the components or if they have some of the components but<01:09:40.120><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We also maintain the committee's commitment to a 30% reserve target with $3,252,500,000 in reserves to
• ensure the budget can withstand any potential economic downturn. with $3,252,500,000 in reserves to
• Chairman, your first place that you would look to would be keeping your reserves at 30%.
• Not without bumps, potentially, and that's why you have 30% reserves.
• And we're not going to raid the reserves. Cuts are gonna come through agencies.

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• Title 17 relative to literacy, to require that certain teacher education programs provide certain components
• Title 17 relative to literacy, to require that certain teacher education programs provide certain components
• House Bill 12 by Representative Villiers is an act in Title 40 to provide for survival benefits for reserve
• House Bill 12 by Representative Villiers is an act in Title 40 to provide for survival benefits for reserve
• officers killed in the line of duty to provide for survival benefits and payment of $250,000 for reserve

Bills: SR145, SR146, SR147, SR148, SCR78, SCR12, HB302, HB221, HCR58, HB59, HB89, HB153, HB243, HB335, HB342, HB350, HB407, HB451, HB513, HB595, HB682, HB688, HB690, HB730, HB762, HB802, HB816, HB940, HB944, HB1003, HB1011, HB1029, HB1053, HB1058, HB1062, HB1064, HB1079, HB1084, HB1098, HB1161, HB1189, HB1203, HB1215, HB1247, HB1248, HB1251, HB1253, HB1257, HB1258, SCR3, SB393, SB401, SB415, SB426, SB435, SB487, SB488, SB523, SB56, SB163, SB341, SB504, SB322, SR125, SCR54, SCR59, SCR9, SCR58, SB35, SB65, SB215, SB246, SB249, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB490, SB492, SB500, SB514, HCR27, HCR28, HCR66, HCR67, HCR72, HCR5, HCR32, HCR49, HCR50, HCR53, HCR60, HCR62, HCR64, HCR68, HCR78, HCR81, HCR86, HCR97, HCR102, HCR31, HCR47, HCR3, HB1095, HB1096, HB1103, HB1129, HB1154, HB1166, HB1195, HB1230, HB316, HB511, HB799, HB1039, HB12, HB66, HB145, HB167, HB196, HB213, HB218, HB222, HB256, HB291, HB326, HB352, HB401, HB430, HB433, HB434, HB448, HB456, HB476, HB481, HB487, HB492, HB549, HB579, HB608, HB621, HB624, HB626, HB632, HB637, HB656, HB722, HB745, HB804, HB818, HB821, HB833, HB864, HB867, HB874, HB893, HB909, HB951, HB968, HB969, HB978, HB979, HB988, HB989, HB1001, HB1005, HB1007, HB1024, HB1032, HB1038, HB1050, HB1051, HB1056, HB1059, HB1077, HB1080, HB1081, HB1086, HB1108, HB1112, HB1153, HB1172, HB1173, HB1175, HB1192, HB1193, HB1204, HB1218, HB1242, HB1244, HB1249, HB1252, HB1254, HB1, HB2, HB3, HB42, HB45, HB71, HB79, HB158, HB160, HB169, HB227, HB251, HB289, HB312, HB313, HB314, HB330, HB383, HB394, HB410, HB429, HB769, HB971, HB983, HB1017, HB1126, HB1234, HB1235, HB17, HB27, HB36, HB41, HB47, HB73, HB126, HB133, HB140, HB159, HB166, HB205, HB211, HB226, HB259, HB271, HB308, HB310, HB324, HB337, HB351, HB399, HB403, HB571, HB712, HB723, HB726, HB740, HB750, HB759, HB812, HB844, HB966, HB1006, HB1009, HB1018, HB1036, HB1107, SB29, SB42, SB43, SB78, SB208, SB217, SB274, SB300, SB379, SB382, SB387, SB441, SB449, HB74, HB134, HB258, HB359, HB468, HB956, HB1117, SB149

Keywords: critical infrastructure, foreign adversaries, homeland security, task force, Louisiana Senate, military bases, oil and gas, refining facilities, energy generation, industrial manufacturing, agriculture, food supply, biosecurity, agroterrorism, Chinese Communist Party, People's Republic of China, Russia, Russian government, FBI, Secret Service

Summary: The Senate met with a quorum, received a Memorial Day guest minister introduction and prayer, and then moved through journal and legislative bureau matters. The chamber adopted or advanced several Senate resolutions, including SR 149 directing DOTD to study hazards from increased Norfolk Southern rail activity at the Alabo Street Wharf, SR 153 commending a Miss St. Tammany Parish Fair Queen, SR 154 asking LDH to study the in-home skilled nursing market, and SR 145 recreating the task force on protecting Louisiana critical infrastructure from foreign adversaries. It also adopted SCR 78 designating Bonfuca Museum and Research Center Day at the Capitol, and later adopted SCR 54 and SCR 59 memorializing Congress on the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission and Comite River Diversion Canal flood-risk map review, respectively. The Senate also considered a large number of House bills and Senate bills on concurrence or final passage, with most passing overwhelmingly. Topics included education and school policy, health care, criminal justice, natural resources, transportation, insurance, and local government. Among the measures discussed were bills on adolescent literacy, vocational training in graduation plans, special education due process, school crisis plans, autism therapy accommodations during the school day, Medicaid dental coverage, workers’ compensation procedures, prior authorization for certain generic drugs, boiler inspection authority, money transmission licensing, and alternative power sources for nursing facilities. Several bills drew brief explanations from sponsors about technical corrections or policy clarifications, while a few were returned to the calendar or recommitted to committee. A few measures prompted more substantial debate. Senate Bill 456 on workers’ compensation generated extended discussion over whether employers should be allowed to file actions to investigate questionable claims without first cutting off benefits; supporters framed it as a transparency measure, while opponents argued it would increase litigation and disadvantage injured workers. The bill ultimately passed 20-17. Senate Bill 401 on the Prescription Drug Affordability Board had House amendments rejected, and Senate Bill 487 on charitable gaming premises rental agreements also had House amendments rejected. Other bills, including SB 393, SB 415, SB 426, SB 435, SB 488, SB 523, and SB 163, had House amendments concurred in, while HB 1095, HB 1103, HB 1129, HB 1166, HB 1195, HB 220, HB 316, HB 511, HB 799, HB 12, HB 66, HB 145, HB 167, HB 196, HB 213, HB 218, HB 222, HB 256, HB 291, HB 326, HB 352, HB 430, HB 433, HB 434, HB 448, HB 456, and HB 1039 were among the House bills finally passed, many by wide margins.

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• Which is but a smaller component of school construction in Kentucky.
• Uh this is the Federal Reserve gone up.
• So, there is a reserve fund option.
• Within that, there are some components.
• So, there is a reserve fund locals.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Budget Process 00:02:28 Allotment Process 00:10:30 School Facilities Construction Commission 00:29:10 Role of KDE in School Facilities Funding 00:47:00 Kentucky School Boards Association 01:13:25 Elementary and Secondary School Construction 01:20:40 Perkins V Funding 01:35:32, 958, all

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• Are there any no votes or reservations? No vote for Senator Wah. The measure is adopted.
• reservations? reservations? >> No. >> No. >> No.
• Are there any no votes or reservations? reservations? reservations? >> No. >> No.
• Are there any votes or reservations?
• Are there any votes or reservations? reservations? reservations?

Bills: SB2041

Keywords: land court, real property, legal documents, bureau of conveyances, judicial confirmation, property registration, working group, Hawaii Revised Statutes, reform, 912, senate, all

Summary: The committees heard SB 2041, which would repeal the Land Court, transfer its functions to the Bureau of Conveyances, and create a working group to recommend implementation. DLNR and Judiciary stood on their written testimony, while Realtors supported the bill and one testifier raised concerns about the loss of judicial authority, title disputes, adverse possession, and possible effects on Kuleana lands. Members questioned whether property could be deregistered and what the legal consequences would be, and the Bureau of Conveyances said deregistration is already available but burdensome. The committees ultimately recommended passage with amendments, and the measure was adopted by both committees. The Judiciary Committee then heard SB 2247, which restricts certain governor-appointed, Senate-confirmed executive branch employees from participating in campaign fundraising. The State Ethics Commission and Campaign Spending Commission supported the bill as a way to curb pay-to-play concerns and the appearance of undue influence, and several advocacy and civic groups also testified in support, with one person opposing. The committee agreed to amend the bill so the restrictions apply only after confirmation and continue until the person leaves the covered position. The committee voted to pass SB 2247 with amendments. Finally, the Judiciary Committee heard SB 2143, which would make the Attorney General the interim Chief Election Officer if that office becomes vacant until the Elections Commission appoints a replacement. Supporters argued the bill would provide continuity, prevent delays in certifying election results, and protect election integrity; opponents argued it would politicize the office, create a conflict of interest, and was unnecessary because current law already provides a process for filling vacancies. Testimony was extensive and sharply divided, with many speakers on both sides. The transcript provided does not include a final vote or action on SB 2143.

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• I sorry I be in a handicap reserve spot.
• So there’s really the equipment component and the salary component. because we now no longer have to
• equipment component and the salary salary salary component<02:54:07.279> follow<02:54:07.600>
• <02:54:09.200> Um component follow up to that followup.
• Um component follow up to that followup.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The hearing began with SB 12, which would let certain veterans who already qualify for a disabled veteran license plate use that VA disability determination to obtain a walking disability placard without having to undergo a second physical or submit additional proof. Senator Waters, the prime sponsor, said the bill was prompted by a constituent and would reduce redundant paperwork. Melinda Sims of United Spinal and Leo Pacquin of the State Veterans Advisory Committee both supported the bill, saying veterans already go through an extensive VA certification process and should not have to repeat it for the state. A DMV representative said the department had no known objection and explained that the change would let the placard travel with the veteran in another vehicle. The hearing on SB 12 was then closed. The committee then took up SB 40, which would allow safe boater education certificates to be completed and tested online, rather than requiring an in-person final exam. Representative Coker and Senator Tim Lang described the bill as a cleanup measure to make a COVID-era online process permanent and said it would improve convenience and keep more revenue in New Hampshire. Tom Praol, representing the vendor, said the state lost significant revenue when the online option ended and argued that online proctoring can verify identity and prevent cheating. The New Hampshire Marine Trades Association supported the bill, saying it would help boaters learn New Hampshire-specific laws and keep dollars in-state. The Department of Safety Marine Patrol was neutral: Captain Tim Dunlvy said the current system includes classroom and online coursework followed by an in-person proctored final exam, and he raised concerns about safety, exam integrity, and lower scores in computer-only testing, while noting New Hampshire’s strong boating safety record. Committee members asked about reciprocity, proctoring methods, costs, and crash data, but no vote was taken in the portion of the transcript provided.

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• The historic structures in sure that these treasures of Florida's past reserved for the future, a good
• also have altered hydrology from past uses and restoration of natural hydrology as a significant component
• Contract services are a major component of our operational model over the years.
• Absent mechanical assistance, Joan means the vessel has been substantially stripped of vessel components
• Db contractors are the most important components of the removal process.

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• STANDARDS AND BENCHMARKS AND REQUIRING THE COST OPPOSED POST SECONDARY EDUCATION SOURCES TO BE THE COMPONENT
• >> THERE ARE A COUPLE OF DIFFERENT COMPONENTS OF THE BILL.
• THE OTHER COMPONENT OF THE BILL THAT DEALS WITH INVALIDATING ANY SIGNATURES IS WHEN THE PETITION CIRCULATOR
• SO, YOU KNOW, THERE IS THE COMPONENT AS WELL.
• IT'S NOT JUST THAT THERE IS A HIGH INVALIDATION SO, YOU KNOW, THERE IS THE COMPONENT AS WELL.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Essentially, the major components are: The components are that it enhances foster care prevention services
• The last major component is, well, the second to last major component is: Enhancing confidentiality and
• I will say that on the component related to insurance, that was a big concern of ours.
• I, well, I am old, and I think part of the part of my reservation, Madam Chair, was like just pick a
• Um, I still have a few concerns and reservations, but I hope to work those out with you before it, if

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• A portion of the surplus goes into the reserve account for use in future rainy day funds.
• The surplus goes into the reserve account for use in future rainy day funds.
• This legislation also takes components of the tax conformity legislation that the Governor filed earlier
• Of that $740 million, Of that $740 million, $525 million will go toward replenishing the T's reserves

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and received a resignation letter from Rep. Fana Howard of Lowell, effective March 17, 2026, as she transitioned to the Senate. The chamber then took up several procedural orders, including multiple unanimous or voice-vote suspensions of rules and concurrence with Senate petitions, such as referrals on housing and student transportation matters, and a suspension of Joint Rule 12 for a petition involving children served by DCF. The main substantive item was House No. 5264, a fiscal year 2026 supplemental appropriations bill totaling about $1.8 billion. Members discussed its use of Fair Share surtax surplus funds for transportation and education, including major support for the MBTA, special education circuit breaker costs, early education and child care, snow and ice costs, regional transit authorities, and other deficiencies such as GIC and sheriff costs. Members also explained the bill’s tax conformity provisions responding to recent federal tax changes, with debate over whether to delay conformity to limit state revenue exposure. The House adopted a consolidated amendment to the bill and then passed it to be engrossed by roll call vote, 150-3. The House also adopted a resolution commending the Admetek Foundation on Prostate Cancer Awareness Day. Several local bills were advanced, including a sick leave bank for a Department of Corrections employee, a bill waiving the minimum age requirement for a Boston police officer, a Nantucket charter bill, a Stoneham public safety bill, and a Malden special police officers bill, the last of which was amended before being engrossed. The chamber also considered Amendment 43 to redistribute $100 million of Fair Share revenue more evenly to municipalities for roads and education; supporters argued the current distribution favored statewide priorities over local aid, while opponents said the formula would not adequately address rural road needs. That amendment was rejected 128-25. The House then recessed several times, observed moments of silence for local public servants, welcomed visiting youth sports teams, and finally ordered adjournment to meet the next day at 11 a.m. in informal session.

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• Basically, if you look at Furman's bill, which was 780, it had two major components, Section 1201 and
• That concludes the amendment set, and staff also reserves the right to make technical corrections.
• I think that the bill has some components of it to where... ...that the bill has some components of it
• Again, a huge component, especially on the litigation side, for us to actually...
• Electronic billing is a huge component, especially on the litigation side, for us to actually have.

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 408 by Senator Myers, a workers’ compensation overhaul creating an all-claims medical database, requiring electronic reporting and billing, and setting up confidentiality, rulemaking, and penalties. Senator Myers said the bill was meant to modernize a paper-based system, speed injured workers back to care and work, reduce disputes through a more predictable fee schedule, address outliers and abuse, and generate reliable data for future fee-schedule decisions. Representative Melarine then offered a large amendment package combining portions of House Bills 780 and 1101 into SB 408, adding preliminary-determination procedures, changes to benefit durations, fraud language, and a deadline for the department to establish a fee schedule if no agreement is reached. Supporters said the package would create a more complete reform; opponents argued the additions were rushed, not germane, and would harm injured workers, especially those without lawyers, by adding technical filing burdens and stricter fraud consequences. After debate, the committee adopted the amendment package, then adopted a follow-up amendment removing the word “potential” from a fines provision and deleting the fraud section, and finally reported SB 408 with amendments on a divided vote. Testimony on SB 408 was sharply split. Proponents, including Alton Ashy and Trey Mustian, argued the bill’s transparency and data-collection provisions were the most important part, that the system needs a modern fee schedule, and that the added reforms would help control costs and speed payment. Opponents, including Shannon Lindsay and another injured-worker advocate, said the original bill was a good compromise but the added provisions changed its character and would disadvantage pro se claimants, remove materiality from fraud law, and reduce benefits for seriously injured workers. Committee members also questioned the timeline for the database and fee schedule, the effect of historical data gaps, and whether the reforms would help employers and injured workers alike. The committee ultimately agreed the bill still contained its core goals of faster care, predictable fees, anti-abuse measures, and modernization. The committee then moved to House Bill 585 by Representative Chasson, a workplace-violence/safety measure for small-box discount retailers. Chasson explained that the bill had been narrowed to require retailers to submit an existing written workforce safety plan, or develop one if they do not already have one, with no penalties attached. The committee adopted a substitute bill incorporating prior amendments. Representative Glorioso noted continuing concerns about civil-liability implications and the duty to protect against third-party criminal acts, but the bill was advanced from committee after the substitute was adopted.

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• canal, Dutch Bayou, Schenblanc, Black Lake, diversion canal, reserve canal, Dutch Bayou, Schenblanc,
• And the final component that I'll mention is, yes, this is a $20 license.
• So those are kind of the components I want to run down.
• And the final component that I'll mention is, yes, this is a $20 license.
• So those are kind of the components I want to run down.

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• And we have a strong commitment to using those reserves, but leveraging them, right?
• Does transitional housing have a drug treatment and addiction component perspective from the city?
• As part of that Tripp-Umbach study, we show that the School of Medicine component only, not including
• That's the School of Medicine component only.
• I'd also mention that a big component of this was the programming.

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• Chairman, this is our reserve highlight slide. for FY25.
• So, the FY25 reserve number is pretty solid at 31.1.
• Estimated reserves going into, FY26 are at 31.2. But of course, Mr.
• That executive budget leaves reserves at 3.4 billion or 30%.
• I still feel that we're missing that parental component.

Keywords: 996, all

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• In our cases, there is generally going to be a criminal offense and criminal component, so there is a
• Fees in these HOAs provide services and public spaces that members of the HOA can use and reserve as
• simple fix to ensure that if a meeting space within an HOA is available, a member of that HOA can reserve
• It will not remove any fees associated with reserving a room or any other requirements that must be met
• to reserve a space, but rather ensures that there is not a preference for one political party or group

Bills: HB128, HB34, HB128, HB621, HB748, HB2259, HB2960, HB3113, HB4749, SB835

Keywords: heat illness prevention, workplace safety, administrative penalties, advisory board, employee protection, HB 128, sister city, sister-city agreement, international exchange, municipal diplomacy, local government, state agency, political subdivision, foreign adversary, China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Taiwan, major non-NATO ally

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• Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs for the United States Marine Corps, Lieutenant General
• We've opened our first application window for space professionals in the reserves to transition over
• But for those communities that are, we're working with the Manpower and Reserve Affairs.
• Senator, I'll speak to it from a Navy component.
• Additionally, I know working closely with the Chief of Navy Reserve Admiral LaCour, they are organized

Keywords: NDAA, military recruitment, personnel readiness, testimony, military leaders

Summary: The committee meeting focused on pressing issues related to the U.S. military's recruitment and personnel strategies, especially in light of the upcoming NDAA for fiscal year 2026. Chairperson expressed appreciation for the service of witnesses including senior military leaders from different branches, emphasizing the importance of personnel as the backbone of national defense. Discussions revealed concerns regarding the recent lowering of recruitment standards across military branches, which could potentially affect the quality of service members and long-term military readiness. Witnesses were asked to address the implications of these changes on military health and efficiency.

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• And the Senate is not picking up that component of that proposal.
• system, aotment and removal reservation system, aotment and assimilation<01:11:48.800> and<01
• We encourage lawmakers to address resourcing the required components of the act, including active efforts
• We encourage lawmakers to address resourcing the required components of the act, including active efforts
• We encourage lawmakers to address resourcing the required components of the act, including active efforts

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• other but they are separate components other but they are separate components of<00:35:55.359>
• You know, the districts that can put something in capital reserve every year probably also have a plan
• You know, the districts that can put something in capital reserve every year probably also have a plan
• accounts and and and have reserve accounts and and and have appropriated<01:00:00.640> annually
• funds even though they uh uh reserve funds even though they make<01:15:02.400> a<01:15:02.560

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee began its first meeting on retained education funding bills, focusing on HB 366, which concerns school building aid for eligible projects, and HB 295, which would make school building aid program funds non-lapsing. The chair framed the discussion around broader questions about how school building aid should work, noting the state’s limited available funding, the existing debt service obligations, and whether the current formula should continue or be changed. He also raised concerns about the state’s overall revenue constraints and the need to consider renovation, new construction, and possibly leasing within any future program. Members and the Department of Education representative discussed whether school building aid is a state or local responsibility, the current backlog of projects, and the condition of school facilities statewide. Tim Carney of the Bureau of School Facilities described his background and answered technical questions about current programs. Representative Luno argued that under the ConVal decision the state has responsibility for school buildings, including construction and renovation, and that the program also serves an equity function by helping districts with less property-tax capacity. Representative Papich urged the committee to focus on policy structure and fairness rather than just available dollars, saying the current system creates winners and losers and suggesting a simpler per-capita or similar allocation model, while acknowledging a possible transition for projects already in the pipeline. The discussion also covered CTE facilities and leasing. Carney explained that charter schools, and possibly CTE centers, can receive limited leasing aid, and that CTE capital requests are funded through a state capital process, while federal Carl Perkins funds cannot be used for construction. He and others described a separate rotational funding approach for CTE centers, but several members said that model can leave programs waiting too long and may not match changing workforce needs. The chair and others noted that a report from a related study group on CTE policy and funding was still pending, and that its absence could affect legislation for FY28. No votes were taken and no bill was acted on in the portion of the meeting provided; the discussion ended with interest in modeling alternatives, reviewing the waiting list, and examining the tradeoffs of reducing upfront state aid versus funding more projects overall.