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• There's surprisingly little control that we have over our budget.
• There's surprisingly little control that we have over our budget.
• I am the controlled substance reporting section director at the board.
• <01:25:52.520> substance comprise the controlled substance comprise the controlled substance
• <01:31:48.840> Substances dispensations of Controlled Substances dispensations of Controlled

Keywords: 1183, house

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• > unit<00:35:14.240> from The Medicaid fraud control unit from The Medicaid fraud control
• director of the Medicaid fraud control director of the Medicaid fraud control unit<00:36:38.079>
• It simply strengthens verification to... control unit has a critical role in that control unit has a
• things have gotten way out of control. things have gotten way out of control.
• <01:40:43.600> I talked about this behind the scenes I talked about this behind the scenes

Bills: HF3423, HF2354, HF3634

Keywords: healthcare, provider enrollment, medical assistance, legislation, state funds, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, service verification, Medicaid, human services, electronic documentation, 1183, house

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• It also diminishes the utility's incentive to control costs.
• All of these things are outside of our control.
• enumerated power to get us to control substances. I believe that that would be unconstitutional.
• I remember that scene from that movie. Whoever wrote that, it was a great scene.
• I don't think anybody in this room would disagree that the federal government is out of control.

Bills: HB246, HB796, HB 1056, HB1544, HB1846, HB2001, HB2618, HB2625, HB2869, HB2898, HB3069, HB3114, HB3157, HB3228, HJR98, HB246

Keywords: federal directives, state authority, Tenth Amendment, government enforcement, local governance, gold standard, legal tender, currency, transactional currency, financial transactions, electronic payment systems, state finance, regulatory compliance, electric trucks, charging infrastructure, advisory council, transportation, sustainability, criminal penalties, official information

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• of debate equally divided and controlled of debate equally divided and controlled by<02:19:46.880
• of debate equally divided and controlled of debate equally divided and controlled by<02:23:22.800
• Bole, will each control<05:09:34.400> 30<05:09:34.718> minutes.
• The chair recognizes control 30 minutes.
• Another $70 billion for immigration enforcement that is already out of control.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• it when I say the very skilled and talented people and you know behind the curtain or behind the scenes
• behind behind the curtain or behind know behind behind the curtain or behind the<00:04:32.479> scenes
• we had the mechanics led by the scenes we had the mechanics led by Rick<00:04:36.800> Durham<
• hired independent cost estimators, working to keep those Brent Spence Bridge project costs under control
• hired independent cost estimators, working to keep those Brent Spence Bridge project costs under control

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Transportation Committee met to review the Transportation Cabinet’s budget request and the recommended highway plan; no votes were taken. Secretary Jim Gray opened with praise for KYTC snow and ice crews, describing their response to recent winter storms and noting the scale of the effort, including about 2,300 workers, 1,438 pieces of equipment, and more than 948,000 miles driven in the first week. He then outlined the cabinet’s overall highway plan, saying it includes more than 1,300 projects and about $9.5 billion in anticipated state and federal funding over six years, with roughly 40% directed to existing pavements, bridges, and guardrails. He highlighted major priority projects such as the Mountain Parkway four-laning, the Brent Spence Companion Bridge, and the I-69 Ohio River crossing. Budget director Sean McCarron explained that the cabinet adjusted its request after the Consensus Forecast Group lowered road fund revenue estimates, and said the cabinet only included additional requests it viewed as essential. He described requests to support driver licensing regional offices, including funding to maintain temporary and contract staff used to reduce wait times, expand offices from 35 to 41 locations, and support improved customer service; he warned that without the current-year increase, wait times would rise again. He also discussed maintenance funding, saying the proposed increases would help cover rising costs for salt, snow and ice drivers, and mowing, while allowing continued litter pickup, vegetation management, pothole repair, and more in-house snow and ice work. Deputy Secretary Mike Hancock addressed specific capital questions, especially the Brent Spence Bridge and Cairo Bridge. For Brent Spence, he said the requested $125 million in general funds is needed because construction costs have risen sharply, citing a 61% increase in highway construction costs from 2020 to 2025, and said Kentucky and Ohio are both contributing to keep the project moving. He added that if the legislature does not provide the $125 million, KYTC would have to shift $100 million in federal highway funds and $25 million in state match from other projects. Hancock also reviewed several project reauthorizations for maintenance facilities and aviation projects, and noted a $5 million federally funded truck parking project aimed at addressing statewide truck parking shortages, especially along interstates and in areas such as Louisville, northern Kentucky, Frankfort, Somerset, and western Kentucky.

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• Texas Baptist is on scene, and the Red Cross is on scene.
• They were already on the scene, making sure the local personnel had everything they needed.
• There were 41 spent shell casings at the scene. There were two assailants.
• falsely suggest they offer a full range of options. ...or giving out misleading information about birth control
• The controls are outlined in the bill. Passage of the Affiliate Ban has affected 143,884 families.

Bills: SB664, SB40, SB9, SJR1, SJR5, SB27, SB207, SB2938, SB1901, SB1227, SB1248, SB912, SB1321, SB2143, SB2145, SB1497, SB1239, SB2180, SB1388, SB1762, SB1662, SB1951, SB1537, SB493, SB378, SB1020, SB1018, SB992, SB958, SB920, SB1350, SCR25, SB687, SB1332, SB2185, SB552, SB664, SB40, SB9, SJR1, SJR5, SB458, SB482, SB927, SB984, SB651, SB1620, SB2124, SB2448, SB841, SB843, SB402, SB2662, SB2053, SB2332, SB2112, SB745, SB1247, SB1789, SB27, SB207, SB2938, SB1901, SB1227, SB1248, SB912, SB1321, SB2143, SB2145, SB1497, SB1239, SB2180, SB1388, SB1762, SB1662, SB1951, SB1537, SB493, SB378, SB1020, SB1018, SB992, SB958, SB920, SB1350, HCR76, HCR127, HCR9, HCR40, HCR118, HR559, HCR59, HCR135, HCR141, HCR46, HCR109, HCR10, SCR25, HB2525, HB142, HB140, HB29, HB451, HB3809, HB3307, HB 1130, HJR1, HB9, SB17, SB260, SB509, SB1506, SB1637, SB2308

Keywords: Texas courts, judicial officers, associate judge, magistrate, master, referee, hearing officer, court administration, Government Code Chapter 54, Government Code Chapter 54A, bail training, Article 17.024, Article 15.17, local administrative judge, State Commission on Judicial Conduct, Office of Court Administration, county courts, criminal justice, criminal jurisprudence, judicial qualifications

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• The Plum Creek Conservation District manages 28 flood control.
• And as we all run up to that scene, every volunteer that's there is going to help.
• I'm not saying we should control it. I'm not.
• That's a little more captive and controlling.
• I control my anger.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• That is gun control. It would be additional and new gun control.
• That is gun control. it would Kentucky.
• And I be additional and new gun control.
• It does not affect it does not control.
• to arrive at the scene is unacceptable. to arrive at the scene is unacceptable.

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:07 26RS BR 8 - AN ACT relating to machine gun conversion devices: 00:01:33 Department of Public Advocacy Update: 00:51:33 26RS BR 126 - AN ACT relating to boating under the influence: 01:23:46 26RS BR 60 - AN ACT relating to grooming: 01:33:23, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the August 29 minutes, and then heard testimony on a bill relating to machine gun conversion devices, often described as Glock switches or auto sears. Representative Jason Nemis presented the bill with Louisville police Chief Paul Humphrey and Lt. Drew Fox, arguing the measure would mirror existing federal law, make possession of these devices unlawful under Kentucky law, and give state and local law enforcement authority to seize and prosecute them without relying solely on federal agencies. They said the devices are small aftermarket or 3D-printed parts that convert semi-automatic pistols into fully automatic weapons and emphasized that the bill would not affect lawful gun ownership. The presenters cited rising seizures and public-safety concerns, saying LMPD and Jefferson County seizures increased sharply from 2023 to 2024 and that the average age of possession had dropped. They argued the devices are used offensively, are inaccurate and dangerous, and have been linked to violent crime. Two Alabama legislators, Representatives Philip Ensler and Russell Bedsole, testified in support based on Alabama’s recent enactment of a similar law. They said local police and prosecutors there had been unable to act effectively because the devices were handled mainly by federal authorities, and they described bipartisan support, immediate enactment, and reported confiscations after passage. Members asked about the bill’s penalty level, the source and manufacture of the devices, the scope of the definition of “conversion device,” and whether the bill could create constitutional problems given ongoing federal litigation over machine gun restrictions. The sponsors said the penalty would be a Class C felony and that the bill was intended to cover only the device attached to the firearm, not tools like 3D printers. They acknowledged that if federal machine gun laws were ultimately struck down, the state law would also be unenforceable. Some members supported the bill as common-sense public safety legislation, while Representative Roberts opposed it on Second Amendment grounds, arguing Kentucky should focus on expanding gun rights rather than adding restrictions already covered by federal law.

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• <00:34:48.320> over<00:34:48.839> and fee um that you have no control over and fee
• um that you have no control over and is<00:34:49.240> not<00:34:49.760> as<00:34:49.879
• and lack of transparency lack of control and lack of transparency and<00:36:15.359> and<00:36
• He said he wishes they had more time to talk behind the scenes about this, and that he believes it is
• about this I I to talk behind the scenes about this I I do<01:26:21.840> believe<01:26:22.080

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• control to the State Board of Education (SBOE).
• Away the local control from the school district, the trustees, and the committee.
• This is not taking away local control; it is requiring a vote of the people.
• Local control. Well, that wasn't my question though.
• Who is in control of that? ...and the superintendent on their behalf.

Bills: HB4, HB54, HB775, HB850, HB 1122, HB 1249, HB1405, HB2336, HB2757, HB3372, HB3622, HB4442, HB4687, HB4893, HB5089, HB5515, HB5606, SB10, SB24, HB1573, HB3369, HB4, HB54, SB 10, SB 24

Keywords: non-human behaviors, education, Texas schools, policy, regulation, funding, teacher salaries, school districts, state budget, non-enrolled students, University Interscholastic League, participation, eligibility standards, school participation, academic standards, Texas education, interscholastic league, extracurricular activities, academic proficiency, AED

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• Finding one was a repeat finding related to deficiencies in internal controls over financial reporting
• related to a loss...” “...in tuition revenue totaling $100,000, almost $144,000, due to an internal control
• But we’d love your initial comments on the findings today and set the scene for us.”
• I am interim CFO, but my formal position is executive director of accounting/controller.”

Summary: The meeting opened with prayer and approval of the January 8 minutes, then moved to review of education audit reports. The first report concerned Northwest Arkansas Community College, which had three findings, including repeat internal control deficiencies that caused financial statement misstatements and a tuition revenue loss tied to a new student information system. College officials said the issues were largely misclassification and process problems, not missing money, and described corrective steps such as monthly closing checklists, approval controls for journal entries, cross-training, and efforts to address staffing turnover and fill finance vacancies. Members asked about the tuition issue, whether students were notified or billed, and whether the software problem affected other institutions; audit staff said they were not aware of the same scenario elsewhere. The committee then filed the report as reviewed. The next report was Cedarville School District, which had one finding involving $794 in improper credit card charges by a resigned elementary teacher. The district was reimbursed, a police report was filed, and the matter was referred to the Professional Licensure Standards Board; members asked whether any further action or license-related consequences were known, but staff said they were not aware of additional action. The report was filed as reviewed. The final finding was for West Memphis School District, where auditors reported repeat capital asset issues, including failure to capitalize about $851,000 in construction costs for a baseball-softball complex and problems with inventory and asset inspection. The superintendent said the district had recently begun using Legislative Audit after prior private audits, and described new controls such as multi-level purchase approvals, separation of duties, tagging of equipment, and a cleanup of old inventory records. Members also discussed the relationship between private audits and Legislative Audit reviews, with staff explaining that private audit reports for public school districts still come before the committee and that the executive committee determines when Legislative Audit performs an audit. The committee filed the West Memphis report as reviewed and noted that 28 school districts had no findings before adjourning.

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• UNFORTUNATELY UNBEKNOWNST TO THEM WE OBLIGATED THAT MONEY BEHIND THE SCENES AND SO SOME OF YOU MAY RECALL
• APPROPRIATION WOULD EXPIRE JUNE 30 UNLESS REAPPROPRIATED AGAIN WHICH OBVIOUSLY IS UNDER YOUR CONTROL.
• POLICY PERSPECTIVE BECAUSE WE'RE IMPLEMENTING A NEW SYSTEM BECAUSE THE OLD SYSTEM DIDN'T HAVE CERTAIN CONTROLS
• AND WE HAVE CERTAIN CONTROLS.

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• HOAs have really gotten out of control, telling people what they can and can't do with their property
• It keeps cities from pushing responsibilities onto landowners for areas that are outside their control
• To depict many scenes, um, and I see a lot of trash, um, um, along these, these areas that are depicted
• Well, I can't control where the shredder's gonna throw the grass.

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• We've got a lot of road work and infrastructure stuff to do there behind the scenes.
• You know, we could easily be California right now if we weren't doing all of these controlled burns.
• Now we know that's them doing controlled burning.
• So I have the Everglades, but I also recently, because I was like, control burn, is that Everglades?

Summary: The Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget Committee met with a quorum and heard two Department of Agriculture presentations. First, the Director of Rural and Family Lands described the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, which buys development rights through perpetual conservation easements on private agricultural land to preserve farming, wildlife habitat, water resources, and open space while keeping land taxable and avoiding state maintenance costs. He said the program has expanded rapidly since 2023 through streamlined applications, templates, and an online portal, increasing acreage protected from about 66,000 acres through 2022 to more than 210,000 acres, with a higher share in the Florida wildlife corridor. He also said review times were reduced by more than 85 days and that projects under $5 million can move faster under statutory authority. The department is seeking $200 million in nonrecurring funding on top of $100 million recurring, citing 203 existing projects and 224 new applications totaling nearly $2 billion in estimated need. Members asked about the scientific ranking process, South Florida participation, project prioritization, maintenance responsibilities, and whether landowners can exit the program; staff said land remains privately owned, easements are in perpetuity, and partnerships and cost-sharing are prioritized. The committee then heard from the Florida Forest Service director, who outlined the agency’s dual mission of wildfire response and land management. He said the service responds to roughly 2,200 to 2,500 wildfires annually, manages 38 state forests and one ranch totaling more than 1.1 million acres, and receives about 15 million visitors each year. He highlighted the impact of Senate Bill 1638 gaming compact funds, which provided $32 million for land management, recreation, equipment, roads, invasive species control, habitat restoration, prescribed burning, reforestation, and staffing support. He said Florida leads the nation in prescribed fire, with 277,818 acres burned on state forests last year and 2.47 million acres burned statewide, and noted ongoing restoration work such as Picayune Strand. He also described challenges including aging equipment, deferred maintenance, contractor availability, and timber market instability caused by hurricanes and mill closures, and suggested longer-term funding and a higher capital asset allowance. Members discussed timber markets, public communication and marketing, recreation fees, and coordination with other agencies and FDOT. The meeting ended with the chair noting that next week’s meeting would report out agency conversations and budget recommendations, and the committee rose.

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• Do we want some control over what our local law enforcement officers are doing?
• Speaker, we already have control over these things. We hired a position for this.
• <00:53:03.920> over Speaker, we already have um control over Speaker, we already have um control
• This policy is in perfect alignment with the Center for Disease Control, the federal experts, because
• We also heard about left at the scene.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• >> Thank you all for coming today and, ladies, spending your time and kind of getting behind the scenes
• >> Thank you all for coming today and, ladies, spending your time and kind of getting behind the scenes
• uh look at getting behind the scenes uh look at this.<00:35:12.880> Uh<00:35:13.200> we
• We provide volunteer services, specially trained professionals, symptom control, medication management
• and we need 247 management to be control and we need 247 management to be able<01:19:33.600> to

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on Health and Family Services met in person, approved the October 15 minutes, and began with a moment of silence following a Louisville UPS plane explosion that was described as a local tragedy affecting many families and first responders. The main presentation was an overview of Kentucky’s Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation (NMT) program from the Department for Medicaid Services and the Transportation Cabinet. Witnesses explained that NMT is a federally required Medicaid benefit, administered by the Transportation Cabinet under a risk-based capitated model, with eligibility limited to Medicaid members traveling to medically necessary, Medicaid-covered services and who lack access to other transportation. They also described exclusions, including certain KCHIP, QMB, and PACE members, and outlined the brokered regional structure, call center operations, scheduling rules, vehicle and driver oversight, complaint handling, and rider surveys. The presenters reported that NMT handled more than 3.1 million trips in state fiscal year 2024, with over 1.38 million trips already recorded in October, and said customer satisfaction surveys were high. They said the FY 2025-26 contract total is about $360.6 million, with monthly per-member capitation rates set by region through an actuarial process and approved by CMS. They emphasized that payments are tied to monthly Medicaid enrollment and that the state draws down federal funds for the exact amount paid, with no leftover balance. They also said most NMT use comes from adult day centers and rehabilitative care such as dialysis. Members questioned the witnesses about how quality metrics and contract standards are set, whether the state had explored alternatives such as Uber Health or other integrated models, and how utilization was calculated. The witnesses said contract requirements are developed collaboratively by Medicaid Services, the Transportation Cabinet, and other agencies, and that studies of other models generally found higher costs and lower approval ratings, with additional research on a hybrid model expected by the end of the year. They clarified that one figure reflected the share of Medicaid members with registered vehicles, while another reflected actual NMT users, and they defended the capitated structure as shifting financial risk to brokers rather than the state. Representative Fleming also raised concerns about oversight, reporting, and the apparent gap between budgeted and contracted amounts, asking whether any unused funds would return to general funds; the discussion ended before a final answer was given.

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• That's within our control and that's what we're working on.
• The second part of flood control is mitigation.
• That's the only thing we control.
• control.
• We need to study on flood control dams.

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• It was the brilliant behind-the-scenes organizing of openly gay Black It was the brilliant behind-the-scenes
• LGBTQ+ women and women allies have long fought the same battles for control of our own bodies, for workplace

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• to pick that person up and, and process them to get them out of our jails and then put them in, in control
• responders, medical staff, and doctors, we ultimately learned that CJ was killed instantly at the scene
• driver was speeding through a construction zone, ran two red lights, and was clearly drunk at the scene

Bills: HB153

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• someone to pick that person up and process them. to get them out of our jails, and then put them in control
• responders, medical staff, and doctors, we ultimately learned that CJ was killed instantly at the scene
• driver was speeding through a construction zone, ran two red lights, and was clearly drunk at the scene

Bills: HB153, HB1410, HB1461, HB1760, HB1762, HB3261, HB3773, HB153

Keywords: education, funding, student resources, technology access, equal opportunity, veterans treatment court, mental health, criminal justice, rehabilitation, eligibility criteria, veterans, treatment court, military service, legislation, private prisons, inmate confinement, criminal justice reform, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, government contracts, inmate housing