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• One of the biggest powers certificate.
• Um after which the presidential power.
• It goes to Governor Walz.
• It goes to Governor Walz.
• It goes to Governor Governor Governor Walls.<00:30:49.679><c> And</c><00:30:49.919><c> we're</c><00:30

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• Our governor emphasizes that Idaho is the least regulated state in the country.
• Our governor emphasizes that Idaho is the least regulated state in the country.
• Our collaborative program is operated by Idaho Power Company.
• It is operated in conjunction with the Idaho Power program.
• operates. ...ground-based generators and aircraft that Idaho Power operates.

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Summary: The House Resources and Conservation Committee met to introduce several RS drafts and hear agency updates. The committee introduced RS 33151, a bill Representative Boyle described as a federalism measure intended to clarify in state code that state and federal governments should stay within their constitutional lanes. It also introduced RS 33217, dealing with the big game depredation fund; Representative Schurz said it would clarify that remaining fund balances above the legislature’s 10% cap should still be paid out pro rata to farmers and ranchers for elk-related crop damage. RS 33284 was introduced as a proposal to designate hunting as Idaho’s state sport, based on a Twin Falls fourth grader’s research. RS 33287 C1, a revised version of a prior bill, was also introduced after Representative Pickett explained an editing correction and said the bill reflected changes requested by Fish and Game and committee members. RS 313185 was removed from the agenda at the sponsor’s request. The committee later approved the February 3 minutes. The committee then approved Rule Docket 24-3501-2501 for the Outfitters and Guides Licensing Board after John Price said the board completed a full chapter review, held multiple public meetings and a hearing, and incorporated input from agencies and industry groups. Ryan Bernard of DOPL gave a broad update on the division’s consolidation efforts, licensing workload, same-day licensure goals, board mergers, fee reductions, disciplinary procedure standardization, and code cleanup work. He said DOPL oversees more than 259,000 licenses across 44 boards and three safety programs, and highlighted ongoing efforts to align board cash balances with statutory requirements. Director Matt Weaver and Water Resource Board Chairman Jeff Raybould provided extensive water-related updates. Weaver reviewed IDWR’s budget holdbacks, the new water administration bureau, groundwater management in the Eastern Snake Plain and tributary basins, delivery call enforcement, Treasure Valley groundwater conditions, and the ongoing evaluation of merging the Soil and Water Conservation Commission into IDWR. Raybould discussed amendments to the State Water Plan raising the recharge target to 350,000 acre-feet, major funding for water infrastructure, recharge and cloud seeding programs, canal efficiency and groundwater-to-surface-water conversion grants, and the Bear River Compact. Members asked about aquifer management, canal lining and recharge impacts, Bear River depletion estimates, and the costs and timelines of projects such as Anderson Ranch and recharge infrastructure. The meeting also included an invitation for committee members to tour the Veolia water treatment plant on February 19.

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• that the goals of our committee have always remained the same: to provide recommendations to the governor
• Once again, I want to remind people that AAST is an advisory committee and that we do not have the power
• will vote on later today have the opportunity to be a guiding document for the legislature and the governor
• ><00:03:06.640><c> to</c><00:03:06.879><c> appropriate</c><00:03:07.519><c> funds</c> not have the power
• to appropriate funds not have the power to appropriate funds or<00:03:08.080><c> make</c><00:03:08.239

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Summary: The Advisory Committee on Capitol Area Security met on January 13, 2026, adopted the January 7 minutes, and reviewed the committee’s work on the annual AAST/ACAS security report. The chair emphasized that the committee’s purpose is advisory only, but that its recommendations could guide the governor and legislature on improving security at the Minnesota Capitol complex. She also highlighted prior testimony about security practices in other states and said the committee’s report would likely recommend stronger screening and weapon-ban policies as part of a broader effort to prevent violence in public government spaces. Department of Public Safety advisers reported that they are still reviewing the report in detail and determining internal next steps. They also said quarterly security meetings with building tenants have been held and that internal and external tabletop exercises with law enforcement and other security partners are scheduled for the end of January. The Senate Sergeant-at-Arms gave a brief update on operational security changes, including hiring additional staff with security experience, weekly security meetings with DFL and GOP chiefs of staff, installation of two security kiosks, rollout of encrypted keycard ID badges, updated emergency procedure QR-code stickers, and implementation of the State Patrol’s threat matrix and reporting protocol. The Senate also said it is continuing joint training with the House and LCC. The committee then moved into a closed session under Minnesota Statute 13D.05, subdivision 3D, to discuss sensitive security details and non-public findings from the capital security assessment. The chair stated that the closed session would cover confidential vulnerabilities and operational information, and that the committee would later reconvene in public to vote on whether certain provisions from the public executive summary should be included as recommendations in the final report.

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• Speaker, uh, Governor Abbott.
• Praise the power that has made and preserved as a nation.
• The great governor of the greatest state in the country.
• Our governor Greg Abbott, please welcome him.
• Thank you, Governor Abbott. We will now begin the roll call.

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• </c><01:21:12.920><c> and</c> economy to accumulate more power and economy to accumulate more power and
• I would hope that our governor would prioritize his work here in Minnesota as governor of our state,
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• c><01:48:55.440><c> our</c> here in Minnesota as governor of our here in Minnesota as governor of our

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• He added that he would move favorable at the appropriate time and said information is powerful.
• Governor-confirmed by the Senate, you're subject to the statute.
• Governor, confirmed by the Senate, you're subject to the statute.
• Jared Evans, not wishing to speak but in support with the Power Coalition.
• The governor shall call the election to submit the proposed amendment to the voters.

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on public access, transparency, and campaign finance. HB 648, as amended, would allow early childhood providers and parents of children under five to participate virtually in certain boards and commissions when in-person attendance is not feasible; supporters said it would help short-staffed providers and busy parents, while an opponent argued participation is different from observation. The bill was reported favorably as amended. HB 615 would require certain public bodies with taxing, rulemaking, or fee-setting authority to broadcast meetings live and keep an online archive; supporters emphasized low-cost technology and broader access, while local government representatives warned of unfunded mandates, confusion over which bodies are covered, and concerns about archiving and platform dependence. The committee adopted amendments clarifying the recording/broadcast language and reported the bill favorably as amended. HB 627, a similar live-streaming bill by Rep. Knox, was voluntarily deferred in favor of HB 615. The committee also considered HB 996, which would allow campaign funds to be used for clothing required for holding office and related cleaning/maintenance. The author said the bill was meant to offset required professional attire costs for legislators with modest salaries, but members raised concerns about public perception, possible abuse, and whether a cap should be added. The bill was voluntarily deferred so the author could work with members on a cap and narrower language. HB 540, dealing with disclosures for certain digital political communications and influencer-style campaign advertising, was discussed as a way to require disclosure when third parties are paid from campaign funds to promote or attack candidates online; members sought clarification that it would apply to paid campaign content rather than ordinary self-posted material. The bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee took up HB 270, which would allow qualified incarcerated voters who have not been convicted of a felony to vote absentee by mail if they are first-time mail registrants and cannot vote in person. The author said the bill was intended to resolve a conflict between existing voting statutes and preserve already-existing voting rights for pretrial detainees and others not convicted of felonies. Supporters said incarcerated voters are highly verifiable and the bill would reduce confusion, while opponents raised concerns about administration. After debate, the committee adopted a motion to involuntarily defer the bill by a recorded vote.

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• Our judiciary is far more powerful. This is one of the most powerful committees in the House.
• </c><00:53:21.360><c> committees</c> is one of the most powerful committees is one of the most powerful
• </c> that they have this power. that they have this power.
• </c><04:21:46.560><c> They</c> power. They make up their own laws. They power.
• </c> were removing that power. were removing that power. &gt;&gt; Thank<04:48:14.400><c> you.

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• He's used the term... ...the word criminal when addressing our governor.
• I was reappointed by the governor in 2020, which brings me to date to 2025, and the governor has asked
• We're planning to open an airframe and power plant with aviation mechanics.
• other kinds of shortages, which may occur in his power?
• ...of shortages, which may occur in his power to gratify his appointments.

Summary: The committee heard and voted on two higher education bills before moving to a long series of university and college board appointment confirmations. CS/SB 742 would let charter schools directly access the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program for career and technical education programs tied to industry certifications, and would expand the money-back guarantee requirement from three to six programs at career centers and Florida College System institutions. A question was raised about whether the charter school access could reduce district funding or grant availability; the sponsor said it could, depending on available funds. The bill was supported by one appearance form and was reported favorably. The committee also heard SB 892, which codifies the Florida State University Election Law Center so it can continue and receive recurring funding. The sponsor and FSU witnesses said the center is nonpartisan and focused on evidence-based research, especially on election administration issues related to natural disasters and public confidence in elections. After testimony and questions, including about the center’s scope and funding, the bill was reported favorably. The remainder of the meeting consisted of testimony from numerous appointees to boards of trustees for state colleges and universities, including Tallahassee State College, Valencia College, New College, Pensacola State College, Florida Gulf Coast University, University of North Florida, St. Johns River State College, Palm Beach State College, Santa Fe College, Daytona State College, and Florida Atlantic University. Most nominees emphasized their personal ties to the institutions, support for workforce education, student success, and local economic development. Several highlighted priorities such as keeping tuition affordable, expanding internships and career pathways, strengthening nursing and other workforce programs, and improving graduation and retention rates. Some appointees also described campus-specific goals, including research growth at FAU and Harbor Branch, community engagement at New College, and continued support for health care workforce partnerships at FGCU. The most notable exchange came during testimony from Dr. Joel Rudman for the Pensacola State College board, where Senator Leek questioned him extensively about prior public comments that appeared to reference threats and drug testing legislators. Rudman said his remarks were aimed at Florida House members and not the Senate, denied any knowledge of illicit drug use by current or former senators, and said he was speaking candidly as a private citizen. Public testimony on his nomination included both support and strong opposition, with one speaker praising his community service and another warning about his alleged disruptive behavior and social media posts. The committee also heard from several supporters and appointees who were not questioned further, and the meeting ended with plans to vote on the appointments after all testimony was completed.

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• Lieutenant Governor.
• I just want to mention I took office when our Lieutenant Governor and Governor took office seven years
• I just want to mention I took office when our Lieutenant Governor and Governor took office seven years
• Lieutenant Governor.
• Chair, and thank you, Lieutenant Governor.

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• I want to begin by expressing my sincere gratitude to the Governor, the Board of Governors, and to this
• First and foremost, I am a believer in the power of education.
• I am grateful for Governor DeSantis' continued trust in me.
• I've been reappointed by Governor Chris, Governor Scott.
• I've been reappointed by Governor Chris, Governor Scott, and now Governor DeSantis.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education met to consider a large slate of confirmations and reappointments to boards of trustees for Florida’s colleges, universities, and the Florida Prepaid College Board. Chair Harrell opened by emphasizing the importance of trustee appointments to maintaining Florida’s higher education system, and the committee heard brief testimony from each nominee about their background, ties to the institution, and priorities such as student success, workforce alignment, fiscal stewardship, and community partnerships. Several nominees highlighted personal connections to their schools, including alumni status, family legacy, or prior service on the board, while others emphasized experience in business, law, education, health care, or public service. Testimony focused heavily on workforce development and institutional growth. Speakers cited nursing, dual enrollment, applied programs, military and veteran support, broadband access, agriculture, law enforcement, and technical training as key areas for colleges to meet regional labor needs. University nominees discussed research expansion, affordability, strategic planning, and partnerships with industry and government, with Florida Atlantic, Florida Polytechnic, the University of West Florida, and the University of South Florida each described as being in periods of growth or transition. Miami-Dade College, Tallahassee State College, Polk State College, and other state colleges were praised for enrollment, economic impact, and job placement outcomes. The committee also heard from the Florida Prepaid College Board reappointee, who described the program as a long-term promise backed by public trust and reported recent technology and customer-service improvements. After testimony, the committee took up the nominations as a group. One nominee, Drew Weatherford, had withdrawn and was not voted on. The remaining trustees were approved unanimously by roll call and reported favorably to the Ethics and Elections Committee. The meeting then adjourned.

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• It also says that the governor has 90 days to fill a vacancy once a term ends or a seat opens.
• doesn't mean anything if the governor can just ignore or reject and reappoint the same person once the
• The House gets to submit our own names with the governor. There you go.
• I don't know that we would have the power for that. Just for a follow-up? Sure.
• I don't know that we would have the power for that. Just for a follow-up? Sure.

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from Tuesday, March 24th by voice vote. It then took up Senate Bill 1351, which would bar a gubernatorial appointee rejected by the Senate from being reappointed to the same seat for one year and require the governor to fill vacancies within 90 days. Members asked about how the bill would interact with other appointment-related legislation and what would happen if someone was serving without Senate confirmation, but no testimony was offered. The committee voted to send the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation. Next, the committee considered Senate Bill 1376, dealing with candidate filings for political subdivisions and moving the filing process toward county clerks and online filing beginning in 2027. The bill also requires subdivision clerks to provide accurate district maps and sets notification and certification deadlines between county and subdivision clerks. Questions focused on whether the change could make filing less accessible, how it would affect districts such as irrigation or groundwater districts, and whether the Secretary of State’s office supported the measure. The sponsor said clerks supported the bill and that the online option should improve access; the committee then voted to advance it with a due pass recommendation. Finally, the committee reconsidered Senate Bill 1299, which prohibits government entities from requiring digital identification to access government services, while allowing physical ID to remain valid and limiting tracking or data retention tied to digital ID use. The Attorney General would be able to enforce the law, and aggrieved persons could seek injunctive or declaratory relief. Members asked about whether the bill would affect future voluntary use of digital IDs, possible conflicts with federal requirements, and whether similar concerns could arise in other settings such as sports venues. Supporters argued the bill sets guardrails against mandatory digital ID use, and the committee voted to send it to the floor with a due pass recommendation before adjourning.

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• Please don't go too far from the chamber. governor. The House will stand in a governor.
• So, the CRS refers to the governor, the governor of Colorado. That's it.
• So, the CRS refers to the governor, the governor of Colorado. That's it.
• The governor, like all elected leaders, is entrusted with power to secure rights, not to bask in a superior
• The governor, like all governance.

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• When the power goes out during a hurricane, I would like to feel When the power goes out during a hurricane
• And so I applied to be on the board, and the governor selected me this year.
• And so I applied to be on the board and the governor selected me this year.
• I want to make the causal force. board and the governor selected me this year.
• And I'll do everything I can in my power to help in that effort.

Bills: S1694

Keywords: technology education, digital literacy, artificial intelligence, computer science, high school graduation

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education met with a quorum present and first took up CS for SB 1694, which would require technology-integrated postsecondary general education core courses to include digital literacy and competency instruction, including use of artificial intelligence tools, and encourage high school computer science courses with AI content to teach how AI systems use data, their benefits and limitations, and responsible use in academic and personal contexts. The bill drew support from several speakers who emphasized the need for students to understand AI’s capabilities, limitations, ethics, and risks, while one speaker raised concerns about overreliance on AI and the loss of skills. Senator Davis said the bill was a good step toward preparing the future workforce and suggested earlier instruction might be worth considering later. The bill was reported favorably, and Senator Leek asked to be recorded in the affirmative. The committee then heard a long series of confirmation presentations for trustees at multiple Florida colleges and universities, including Tallahassee State College, USF, UNF, Palm Beach State College, the College of the Florida Keys, Hillsborough College, Miami-Dade College, Florida A&M University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida International University, New College of Florida, Florida Polytechnic University, and the University of Florida. The appointees generally emphasized student success, workforce alignment, fiscal responsibility, access and affordability, and institutional growth; several members and senators offered supportive comments, with some asking about specific issues such as Tallahassee State’s NCLEX passage rates and the need for continued improvement. One appointee’s attendance was delayed or skipped for later consideration, but the committee ultimately took a block vote and reported the confirmations favorably to the Ethics and Elections Committee. Finally, Chair Harrell gave a brief overview of the higher education budget, describing a total of $11.9 billion and highlighting increases for workforce education, Florida College System operating funds, workforce development capitalization, the Rural Incentive for Professional Educators program, the USF Center for Nursing, preeminent research universities, UCF’s community school grant program, UF’s Lassinger Center on Learning, the Florida Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment, and campus security through a postsecondary guardian program. Senator Davis asked about a transfer related to the workforce development capitalization and incentive grant fund, and the chair explained it was a transfer of an existing program with new funds being added. There was no public comment on the budget, and the meeting adjourned after Senator Leek requested to be recorded in the affirmative on SB 1694.

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• THE REACH ACT ALSO CREATED A FIRST OF IT'S KIND OFFICE WITHIN THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR TO
• THE FL WINS PROJECT WILL INTEGRATE 11 IN SCOPE IT SYSTEMS ACROSS THREE DIFFERENT AGENCIES AND POWER A
• BUT THE REAL POWER OF THE NETWORK IS WHEN WE HELP REMOVE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING.
• THAT YOU CAN SEE THE GOVERNOR OVERSEES FLORIDA'S WORKFORCE SYSTEM.
• AND THE CAREER SOURCE FLORIDA IS THE STATE WORKFORCE POLICY INVESTMENT APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR AND

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• First, pray for Lieutenant Governor Bedke's family and the loss of his mother yesterday.
• Pray for Lieutenant Governor Bedke's family in the loss of his mother yesterday, if you would.
• Thank you for the powerful influence that M. O. K. had on the lives that he touched.
• of Dentistry; and adding a new Section 54-912, Idaho Code, to establish provisions regarding the powers
• hearing this week on the 22nd at 8 a.m. in the caucus room, and the invited guest is going to be Governor

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Summary: The House convened with 70 members present, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and approved the journal from the prior legislative day. The chamber also received committee reports and referred printed bills to the Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee. House Concurrent Resolution 21, which designates 2026 as the Year of Volunteerism and the America 250 in Idaho Service Challenge and includes related commemorative actions, was referred for printing. During first reading, the House introduced several Health and Welfare Committee bills: House Bill 494 on background checks and related confidentiality, fees, and liability provisions; House Bill 495 on dentistry and denturist licensure and board powers; House Bill 496 on podiatry licensure and regulation; and House Bill 497 on controlled substances scheduling, registration, discipline, records, and prescription database provisions. House Bill 498 from State Affairs would authorize legislative leaders to employ counsel, in addition to the Attorney General, to pursue actions against the federal government on behalf of the state. All of these bills were referred to the Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee for printing. Announcements welcomed teachers and IEA members, visitors in the gallery, pharmacy students from Idaho State, and family members of several legislators. Members also noted an upcoming sound money talk, a balanced budget amendment informational hearing featuring Governor Ron DeSantis, and a House majority caucus after adjournment. Committee meeting notices were announced for the following days, and the House adjourned by motion until 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

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• Yes, it's physical power, but yes, power purchase agreements. Right. Okay.
• But we are short on power. We've been short on power out there a long time.
• A governor on the queue.
• Look, I'm telling you, power, you got that power.
• powered.

Summary: The Senate Business and Commerce Committee held its third interim hearing on Texas electric grid reliability and 765 kV transmission lines/private property rights. Chair Schwertner opened by noting record ERCOT summer demand of 91,089 MW and emphasized the committee’s focus on managing rapid load growth, ensuring adequate generation, and protecting homeowners, businesses, landowners, and ratepayers. The committee also adopted strict two-minute limits for public testimony and planned to hear invited witnesses first, then public testimony. PUC Chairman Thomas Gleeson, ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas, and OPUC Chief Counsel Benjamin Barclay testified on Senate Bill 6 implementation, large-load interconnection, transmission cost allocation, and market design. Gleeson said the PUC has adopted or is finalizing rules on net metering/co-location, large load interconnection standards, and a transmission cost recovery rule that would move from 4CP to 12CP, lengthen the interval to 30 minutes, and add a minimum demand charge to better allocate costs to large loads. Vegas explained ERCOT’s new batch process for large loads, saying it provides year-by-year capacity allocations, clearer financial obligations, and a transmission plan; he reported 205 GW eligible for Batch Zero, with 65 GW classified as baseload, 25 GW in an intermediate category, and 114 GW as allocated load. Barclay supported the changes as better protection for residential and small commercial customers, while warning that the minimum demand charge may need an exit-fee concept to address stranded costs if large loads leave. Members pressed witnesses on whether additional market changes are needed to attract dispatchable thermal generation and whether DRS/DRRS Plus could become a capacity-market substitute. Gleeson and Vegas said the current market still favors solar, batteries, and other low-variable-cost resources, and that more incentives may be needed for gas and other thermal generation; Gleeson said the commission’s reliability standard assessment will begin this year and conclude next year with a 2029 outlook. They described DRS as an ancillary service for intraday reliability and DRS Plus as a proposed real-time revenue mechanism for thermal resources during scarcity, not a forward capacity market. Senators also questioned whether 12CP could still be gamed, whether curtailment authority under SB 6 should be expanded from EEA 2 to earlier stages, and whether the batch process should be bifurcated so traditional industrial loads are handled differently from data centers. Witnesses said the batch process is intended to prevent speculative projects from driving transmission costs, that most large-load projects are data centers, and that future rules may need to better distinguish among types of large loads.

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• HR 1014 by Noble, Governor William P. HR 1015 by Noble, Kambria Groff.
• Is Governor Hawkins well-purposed? Would the gentleman yield for a question?
• It would be difficult for DPS and the Office of the Governor to review or manage.
• Does your amendment give any new powers to the courts or to the governor? Absolutely not.
• The governor would have to call for a special session.

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Keywords: criminal justice, parole, medical supervision, rehabilitation programs, Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, offenders with medical impairments, Windham School District, Sabine River Authority, board of directors, term limits, removal grounds, government oversight, training requirements, Texas Sunset Advisory Commission, Lower Neches Valley Authority, Sunset Advisory Commission, public participation, complaints resolution, electric power

Transcript Highlights:

• So this year we had a bill that gave the attorney general power to enforce that law.
• So this year we had a bill that gave the attorney general power to enforce that law.
• to enforce that attorney general power to enforce that law.<00:02:08.800><c> And</c><00:02:09.119><c
• They were really opposed to this law, and, you know, they have a powerful lobbying capacity.
• So, I'm hopeful the governor can get this signed in the next couple weeks here. That's great.

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• In 2023, the Board of Governors took a really close look and realigned this program list.
• For our state, it helps supply the critical talent we need to power the state's economy.
• As you see in the heading at the slides, it is the tagline of the power of and.
• As you see in the heading at the slides, it is the tagline of the power of and.
• The power of and.

Summary: The Committee on Education Postsecondary held an informational hearing focused on how Florida’s public colleges and universities are aligning bachelor’s degree programs with workforce needs and improving student outcomes. Chancellor Kathy Hebda described Florida College System enrollment growth, the state college system’s workforce-oriented bachelor’s degrees, approval and accountability processes for those programs, and outcomes data showing strong completion and wage results, especially in health care. Emily Sykes of the Board of Governors outlined the State University System’s program review practices, performance-based funding metrics, strategic emphasis programs, and the MyFloridaFuture tool that lets students compare earnings, debt, and employment outcomes by major and institution. University and college leaders then described campus-level workforce initiatives. Florida Gulf Coast University highlighted employer-driven microcredentials, digital badges, internships, career fairs, service learning, and partnerships with regional employers. UCF discussed its career navigator requirements, major industry partnerships such as Lockheed Martin, nursing and faculty career-integration efforts, and a centralized career development center. Northwest Florida State College and the University of West Florida emphasized their bachelor’s programs, transfer pathways, teacher and nursing outcomes, military and defense-related workforce pipelines, cybersecurity training, and stackable credentials tied to regional labor needs. During member questions, senators asked how microcredentials and military experience translate into college credit, whether credentials transfer across institutions, and what legislators can do to help. Witnesses said the state’s common course and articulation systems already support transfer, and they encouraged continued legislative support for innovation, faster curriculum alignment, internships, and specialized transfer degrees. No bills were voted on, and the meeting ended with no public comment and an adjournment motion adopted.

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• The balance of power between co-equal branches of government must be maintained.
• The judicial power would be set aside as inconvenient entirely.
• The executive power would make itself absolute.
• The executive power would make itself absolute, and the government end in a tyranny.
• And yet the courts, in their role in the separation of powers, waited and then...

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Summary: The House first took up House Bill 58, a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill. The chamber adopted a further amendment offered by Rep. Michael Witts of Boston, then concurred with the Senate as amended after a roll call vote of 128-23. The House then moved to the orders of the day and considered the proposed permanent joint rules for the 2025-2026 session (House No. 2026 / Senate No. 18), with Rep. Moran of Brighton presenting the package as a set of transparency and process reforms, including joint committee procedures, a 60-day reporting deadline, public posting of summaries and testimony, and revised formal session timing. A series of minority amendments offered largely by Rep. Jones of North Reading and others were debated and repeatedly rejected, including proposals to require roll call votes for post-July 31 formal business, require two weeks’ notice for such sessions, publish State Auditor audits on the legislative website, require SJC advisory opinions on constitutional disputes, extend poll windows to two hours, require advance notice of electronic polls, and lengthen amendment filing deadlines. Supporters argued these changes would improve transparency, accountability, and member access; opponents said they would slow the legislative process and reduce flexibility. Most of these amendments failed on roll call votes by margins of 128-23 or similar, while a technical amendment from Rep. Galvin was adopted. The House then adopted the joint rules package by roll call, 128-23. The chamber also adopted the House rules package for the 2025-2026 session (House No. 2024) after debate led by Rep. Galvin of Canton, who emphasized modernization, online transparency, in-person participation, and an outside audit and EEO officer. Additional minority amendments on committee reporting, timing of formal business, and poll procedures were debated and defeated, while one technical amendment was adopted. The House later returned to the issue of legislative audits, rejecting an amendment to require House audits by the State Auditor after a lengthy debate over Question 1, separation of powers, and the scope of the auditor’s authority. The session ended with a memorial tribute to former Rep. Carol Doherty and an order to adjourn until the next day at 11 a.m.