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• And other than the financial aspect, I believe that the schedule and the programming is moving along
• Basically, we've had media announcements, but I think we need to have at least two, maybe a possibility
• I think we're trying to get the program, from my understanding, program, and the speakers and the participation
• Cause I don't know who those would be, especially at the libraries, are more disconnected.
• We could create a group for libraries. We could create a group for K-12.

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• One of these programs is also through Discovering Justice.
• In addition, we have another program.
• We Can Teach Hard Things and We Should is one of those programs.
• We had strong media pickup across all media outlets: the Globe, State House News, NBC10, WHDH, WBZ, etc
• Of course, it's a national PBS program.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Commission on the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution met without a quorum, so no votes were taken and any items requiring action were deferred to a future meeting. Representative Sean Garballey welcomed new commission member Mona Roy and thanked outgoing members Susie Berry and Abigail Chandler, noting that the governor’s office would be contacted about open appointments to help restore quorum. The commission then heard a presentation from the Massachusetts Civic Learning Coalition, which outlined civics and history education programs tied to Mass 250 and America 250, including Civic Learning Week, teacher professional development, student civic projects, online courses, and curriculum resources from partners such as iCivics, Harvard’s Democratic Knowledge Project, GBH, Facing History and Ourselves, EDC, Revolutionary Spaces, and others. The Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism reported on the state’s 250th anniversary campaign, including a November event at the Old South Meeting House with the governor, lieutenant governor, and Boston Symphony Orchestra, strong media coverage, over $6 million in sponsorships, new TV spots tied to Ken Burns’ American Revolution documentary, and a new Massachusetts First webpage and merchandise. Revolutionary 250 gave an update on upcoming Henry Knox Trail commemorations, including events beginning in January at the state line and continuing in Great Barrington, Springfield, Worcester, Framingham, Cambridge, Roxbury, and Dorchester Heights, with related planning for the St. Patrick’s/Evacuation Day parade and other Revolutionary-era observances. The commission also discussed possible future initiatives for member working groups: contributing to an America 250 time capsule, organizing community-level “America’s potluck dinner” events on July 5, and coordinating readings of the Declaration of Independence on July 8. Members asked clarifying questions about how the potluck and time capsule efforts would work, and staff said an email would be sent after the meeting to gather interest and form small planning groups. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn, a second, and unanimous approval.

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• The heart and soul of space exploration from the Apollo moon landing for today's Artemis program, NASA's
• Um, welcome to your, to your house, and I understand that this, these programs are a great program for
• HB 3577 by Little relating to the creation of a grant program to assist local law enforcement agencies
• HB 3622 by Landgraf relating to certain alternative education programs designed for students.
• The review of library materials included in public school libraries are providing a civil penalty for

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• We include a two-year pilot program.
• And physical risks and harms of social media use.
• media by use of young people.
• That's 73 days on social media alone, an average of 15 years of their entire lives on social media.
• By removing addictive social media feeds for users under 15 years old and banning social media companies

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House first recognized several student athletes and teams, including East Bridgewater cheerleaders, Medway athletes and teams, and the Housatonic Valley basketball team, and adopted a resolution congratulating the William Diamond Jr. Fife and Drum Corps on its 25th anniversary. Members also suspended Joint Rule 12 to advance a petition concerning an extension of a lease authorization for conservation land. The chamber then took up Senate 2581, as amended, a major education and youth technology bill. The bill was rewritten to promote safe technology use and distraction-free education, including restrictions on personal electronic devices in public schools and limits on social media access for children. Members debated whether the policy should be bell-to-bell or allow more local flexibility, and several amendments were offered. An amendment from Attleboro to preserve district-specific policies was rejected, while a consolidated amendment tightening social media restrictions and related protections was adopted. The House also considered and passed several other bills, including measures amending the Sandwich charter, authorizing Springfield to help certain residents with local tax obligations, authorizing charity alcohol auctions, and directing the Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for a specific police applicant. In addition, the House rejected concurrence on a Senate version of a higher education infrastructure bill and instead appointed a committee of conference. Later, the House accepted a conference report on modernizing cannabis laws after debate focused on regulatory streamlining, equity, ownership caps, and hemp regulation. The report was adopted by roll call, and the House then passed the amended education bill to be engrossed before adjourning to the next day.

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• counselor, library media specialist, technology<00:04:50.960> coordinator,<00:04:51.919> custodian
• pay another program.
• one program pay another program.<00:35:35.920> Then<00:35:36.000> we<00:35:36.160> say
• School districts is to cut staff, cut programming, and cut services.

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• This includes some that are not CCA programs, as well as those that are built-on programs that predate
• We also heard that programs are stood up not only by the team charged with administering the programs
• Staff capacity can also be a bit of a constraint along this program life cycle, both from the program
• on an existing program or a new program altogether, and whether a program is working with existing recipients
• We saw that in some programs that were built on legacy programs that predated the CCA.

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• We know that both free and low-cost training programs exist, and according to the staff analysis, any
• There's two focuses for the program. One would be the service area.
• So the intent of the Schools of Hope program is to focus on low-income children and to provide access
• It did seem like a great divide between students in one program, one school, and the other.
• Russell's question, the library time, the lab time, the time face-to-face with media specialists, or

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Pre-K-12 Education met with a quorum and took up several education bills. SB 1150, by Senator Calatayud, was presented as a measure to help school districts retain school social workers by removing an exam requirement unrelated to the profession. With no questions or debate, the committee voted the bill favorably. The committee then moved to SB 1514, by Senator Smith, on anaphylaxis response in public schools. After adopting a delete-all amendment and a late-filed amendment clarifying FDA-approved epinephrine devices and weight-based dosing, the committee heard support from Orange County Public Schools and reported the bill favorably. The most extensive discussion centered on SB 1708, also by Senator Calatayud, which would expand Schools of Hope by broadening the definition of low-performing schools from those in the bottom 10% in both math and reading to those in the bottom 10% in either subject, and would authorize co-location of Schools of Hope in underused public school facilities. Senators questioned how co-location would work, who could enroll, how liability and contracts would be handled, and whether the bill would help the specific students most in need. Many public speakers opposed the bill, arguing it would strain already underfunded public schools, reduce space and resources, and unfairly favor charter operators. The sponsor said the bill would not reduce classroom space in use, would require contracts to address safety and liability, and would provide a net positive to districts through a $600-per-student facility payment plus associated funding. After debate from both supporters and skeptics, the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee also considered CS for SB 822, by Senator Rodriguez, which would give charter schools more autonomy over governance and operations, including deadlines, enrollment caps, student conduct policies, and data sharing. The Florida Charter School Alliance supported the bill, arguing it would create parity and reduce burdens on charter schools, while committee members pressed the witness on claims of district “harassment” and the basis for those concerns. The bill was reported favorably after a roll call vote. At the end of the meeting, members recorded votes on prior tabs, thanked staff, and adjourned.

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• MASA, the Make America Skilled Again program, and the Violence Against Women program.
• program, Vera Lynn Mendez.
• and the library.
• The SSBCI program I mentioned, that one is a federal program.
• Programs like the native language programs and so forth.

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• So, those are some examples. >> I know the library does a good job with their summer reading program
• So, those are some examples. >> I know the library does a good job with their summer reading program
• So, those are some examples. >> I know the library does a good job with their summer reading program
• So, those are some examples. >> I know the library does a good job with their summer reading program
• So, those are some examples. >> I know the library does a good job with their summer reading program

Bills: HB1559, HB2012, HB2297, HB2122, HB2345, HB2398, HB2534, HB2621

Keywords: telecommunication devices, student use, public schools, student engagement, educational outcomes, confiscation policy, mental health, statewide policy, community literacy, education, Title I funding, reading proficiency, underserved communities, family engagement, tutoring, literacy support, adult education, community education, literacy programs, workforce development

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• of uh programs, socioeconomic of uh programs, socioeconomic backgrounds,<00:02:54.319> and
• You'll find programs for requirements.
• ,<00:08:32.320> including technical education programs, including technical education programs
• 08:40.000> provide<00:08:40.320> new programs for efficiency, provide new programs for
• These programs are focused on improving spaces for high-cost, high-need workforce-oriented programs.

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• HB 300 by Wilson-Early. to the scholarships under the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program for the
• HB 2465 by Reynolds relating to funding the agriculture programs in.
• HB 2476 by Simmons relating to the grant. program for living expenses for certain students, enrolled
• HB 2545 by Gerdes, relating to the establishment of rural workforce training grant program for...
• Driving Texas Families Program for the Committee on Public Health.

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• <00:10:23.120> how<00:10:23.399> to program how to market the program how to program
• , Research, and Innovation Program, or AGRI program.
• , Research, and Innovation Program, or AGRI program.
• student on the free lunch program student on the free lunch program program<00:41:57.680> when
• <01:07:45.079> a<01:07:45.359> program the free School meals program a program the

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• If y'all aren't familiar, we are the statewide domestic violence coalition representing programs and
• Further, section 30,0002.00055 states that if a program operates solely for women, you can only bring
• I love our public institutions, our libraries, our state parks, our universities.
• with my siblings or volunteering with my church or the PAs program through my school.
• There, there are descriptions in the media of instances where care was delayed.

Bills: HB7, SB 8

Keywords: abortion, healthcare, jurisdiction, civil action, qui tam, prohibition, state law, sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy

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• We this year will invest more dollars into our scholarship program than any time in history.
• we'll be doing more in the future is if you went totallico you could walk into our building trades program

Bills: SB1287, SB1983, SB1796, SB1806, SB1558, SB2135, SB483, SB1198, SB1265, SB2154, SB2139, SB1552, SB2118, SB1775, SB259, SB1344, SB1380, SB2007, SB1572, SB2074, SB1423, SB1425, SB1502, SB1503, SB1833, SB1561, SB1555, SB2044, SB1749, SB904, SB1565, SB1500, SB667, SB1484, SB1562, SB1644, HR1045, SB227, SB1627, SB1475, SB1966, SB2049, SB1531, SB80, SB1734, SB1630, SB1894, SB1975, SB1432, SB1437, SB1812, SB346, SB710, SB1489, SB1614, SB2045, SB1250, SB1304, SB1501, SB1946, SB592, SB65, SB1257, SB444, SB640, SB2178, SB1242, SB1642

Keywords: abstraction, licensing, Oklahoma Abstractors Board, criminal background, good moral character, SB1983, foster care, resource family partner, resource family partners, Department of Human Services, DHS, child welfare, foster homes, foster children, placement data, data sharing, de-identified data, aggregated data, sibling groups, placement disruptions

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• It took the media and a whistleblower to expose the problem. The audit found that...
• That's the normal mode of operating because all these programs require it.
• I'll skip the overview of the grant program itself.
• 36 programs.
• Our dental program offers out-of-state coverage, just like our health plans.

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Summary: The Joint Legislative Audit Committee met to consider new audit requests and received a status update from the State Auditor, who reported 10 JALAC audits in progress, several statutory audits underway, and that all audits approved in 2025 are moving forward. The committee first approved a consent calendar covering audits on University of California library resources, law enforcement information sharing, EDD unemployment insurance claims, and Housing and Community Development housing development monitoring. One requested audit on local law enforcement and human trafficking had been withdrawn before the hearing. The committee then debated and approved an audit request from Assembly Member DeMaio on the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) and its road project management and use of transportation funds. DeMaio argued the audit was needed to examine whether restricted funds, voter-approved revenues, and project commitments were properly used, while SANDAG officials said the agency already undergoes extensive oversight and that its funding sources and project uses are governed by multiple existing audits and reporting requirements. Several members questioned whether the audit would duplicate existing reviews, but the motion passed after roll call. Next, the committee approved Senator Valadares’s audit request on Board of State and Community Corrections Proposition 47 grant administration. Supporters said the audit would assess whether grant recipients and BSCC oversight are producing reliable outcome and recidivism data and whether the funds are achieving public safety goals; BSCC responded that it already has internal controls, that the State Controller conducts biennial audits, and that its reported outcomes show reductions in homelessness, unemployment, and recidivism among participants. The committee also approved Senator Cortese’s audit of CalHR’s dental benefits procurement and contract oversight, prompted by concerns about stagnant annual maximums, provider network losses, and out-of-pocket costs for employees and retirees. CalHR said its current dental network remains strong, that it recently completed an RFP adding MetLife as a second carrier beginning in 2027, and that it maintains performance guarantees in its contracts. All three regular-calendar audit requests were approved, and the committee then completed add-on votes approving the earlier consent calendar items before adjournment.

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• And I think if you look in the news media over the last couple of weeks, major warehouse fires have broke
• For Cal OES, these challenges directly affect the state-funded apparatus programs intended to close the
• Our mobile equipment program is one of the programs under my purview, and it's responsible for the acquisition
• Again, the same spec, the same program that Cal Fire is running, and they're not showing up.
• They pay through higher taxes, reduced services, and deferred investment in essential programs.

Summary: The committee held an informational hearing on the rising cost and long delivery times for fire apparatus and related equipment, with opening remarks stressing that aging fleets, supply chain problems, and delayed replacements are affecting emergency readiness across California. Cal OES and Cal Fire described statewide procurement challenges, including higher prices, multi-year delivery timelines, two-year encumbrance limits, and the strain on mutual aid when engines remain in service beyond their intended replacement cycles. Cal Fire said it operates 537 engines, with 300 meeting replacement criteria and 243 at least 16 years old, and explained the difference between mandatory contracts and one-time acquisitions. The Department of General Services said vendors have cited labor costs, chassis pricing, and the need for longer production timelines, while also noting that statewide contracts can include nominal price increases but not open-ended price hikes. Local fire chiefs from Santa Barbara County, Los Angeles County, Napa, and Fullerton testified that apparatus prices have risen sharply while delivery times have stretched from under a year to three to five years or more. They described specific examples of engines and ladder trucks costing far more than prior purchases and arriving years later, forcing departments to keep older reserve apparatus in service, spend more on maintenance, and defer other budget priorities. Several witnesses said industry consolidation has reduced competition and contributed to delays and price increases, with Los Angeles County and Fullerton noting they have pursued antitrust complaints and litigation against major manufacturers. Napa also described proprietary parts and software limiting in-house repairs, and Santa Barbara County said a vendor’s unfulfilled delivery promise caused the department to lose its place in line. Members asked about possible solutions, including whether the state should consider manufacturing apparatus itself, whether procurement rules or prototype requirements could be streamlined, whether DGS staffing or contract processes could be accelerated, and whether more stable long-term purchasing commitments would help manufacturers plan production. Witnesses said safety-driven specification changes are necessary but can add time, and that the main bottlenecks are industry capacity, consolidation, and vendor performance. The vice chair raised concerns about how grant funding windows and local matching requirements are affected by multi-year delays, especially for small and rural departments that rely on grants and on used apparatus passed down from larger agencies. No votes were taken; the hearing concluded with committee members indicating interest in possible legislative, regulatory, and antitrust follow-up.

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• I was on the four-year program, so I made it right through.
• Testimony in the House clearly suggested that technology and the use of social media is driving this
• And an increasing number of Americans receive most of their news from social media.
• Not saying that's a good or a bad media.
• ,<01:12:16.480> you you know, the the the print media, you you know, the the the print media

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• By taxing social media...
• And his most accessible social life is on social media.
• I'm someone who despises all social media.
• programs. apps that like direct marketing.
• Social media platforms would be subject to this tax.

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• Director of its veteran service programs Director of its veteran service programs in in in 2020<
• co9 pandemic as he used social media co9 pandemic as he used social media platforms<00:31:16.039
• They don't want to address unnecessary programs.
• to the strength of our athletic programs to the strength of our athletic programs and<04:15:59.760
• ref refuse payments to defense programs ref refuse payments to defense programs or<05:06:09.958>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• AB 616 CLOSA State Library Parks Pass Program.
• AB 937 Connolly organic transition program hold in committee.
• AB 294, Gallagher, OES, Program Priorities, hold in committee.
• Cal Account Program Holding Committee.
• CalWORKs Home Visiting Program do pass out on an A roll call.

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