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• We then ask, 'How or what is that based on?' They say their numbers come from our actuary.
• They do the calculations based on what they're told, but nobody verifies whether what they're told is
• That was a mid-year increase and that's based on price level and workload.
• Living centers, whether it's farms, whether it's those that are due a skilled nursing, or those at-home
• And so she emphasized to me that fitting glasses is a skill that can be learned and that the fitting

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• We would then go and do the characterization work to say, based off of your workforce, based off of your
• Get this out to, if it's an NGO base, or if it's private based, whatever it is.
• If you have HVAC skills, if you have welding skills, if you have general problem-solving and Mechanical
• skills.
• Highly skilled workers, you're bringing PhDs.

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• The state parks provide resource base, recreation, interpretation, and education for opportunities for
• Wa is and it's for the benefit of game and non game species.
• People can learn and practice outdoor skills and they can actively enjoy fish and wildlife resources
• I think of folks come to state Parks for resource base recreation, the opportunity to state Parks for
• resource base recreation, the opportunity to camp. >> The opportunity to spend time will trails and

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• Ensuring businesses have access to skilled talent.
• In addition to this based funding districts receive performance generated generated funds including a
• These performance funds are not part of the base allocation.
• These dollars serves the college's recurring base operational funds supporting ever 680,000 students
• Those which prepare students for those mid skill high wage careers, price from 122,515 students.

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• This slide shows a five-year summary of OSBE's base budget over this period.
• And I am confident that we are not based on our analysis.
• We'll be moving on to the next topic: outcome-based funding.
• So our proposal, which we call Idaho First outcomes-based funding, places a portion of the base at risk
• This slide shows a five-year look back on the base budget.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and heard a series of budget presentations from the Legislative Services Office and agency leaders on higher education and health education programs. Kevin Campbell first reviewed the Office of the State Board of Education budget, noting staffing growth tied to added responsibilities, the end of federal COVID/ARPA funding, a governor-recommended supplemental reversion for the sunsetted Empowering Parents grant, and FY 2027 requests including a Canvas LMS renewal, a risk-manager transfer back to institutions, and a one-time federal AI grant. Jennifer White, OSBE executive director, defended the Canvas contract as a cost-saving centralized arrangement, discussed budget pressure on colleges and universities, and said the board is developing an outcomes-based funding model that would shift emphasis from enrollment to progression, completion, and workforce outcomes while phasing in changes to avoid destabilizing institutions. Members asked about cuts, tuition, private donations, rainy-day funds, the longitudinal data system, CETL Now usage, and whether programs should be evaluated or eliminated based on outcomes. White said the board is still gathering data and expects at least another year before a workable funding proposal is ready, and she emphasized that unearned funds under the new model would be returned to OSBE for targeted intervention rather than simply removed. The committee also discussed risk-management centralization, with White explaining that moving risk managers back to institutions would improve day-to-day efficiency while OSBE retains enterprise risk oversight. The committee then turned to health education programs, beginning with Family Medicine Residencies. Campbell outlined the program’s funding and recent growth, and residency leaders said the 3% holdback affected both ISU-based and hospital-affiliated programs but would not force immediate reductions. They stressed the importance of continued legislative support, noted that residency training helps retain physicians in Idaho, and said the programs rely on a mix of state, federal, and patient-care revenue. Members also raised concerns about clinical placement capacity, rural access, and whether federal rural health funds could help support expansion. Additional presentations covered the Eastern Idaho Medical Residencies and the University of Utah medical program. EIMR leaders said Idaho remains far short of needed psychiatrists, especially child psychiatrists, and that training residents in-state helps keep physicians in Idaho; they also described private hospital support as part of the funding model. For the University of Utah program, Campbell said the state supports both medical students and psychiatry residents, and the program requested funding for three additional child psychiatry residents. Dr. Beth Botz, the training director, attributed rising child psychiatry need to increased stress, social media, COVID-era effects, and broader awareness of mental health issues, and said placing residents in southeast Idaho has already improved access and reduced wait times.

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• It's gaming, but sometimes it is something like I'm home alone and I'm afraid to go to sleep.
• It's gaming, but sometimes it is something like I'm home alone and I'm afraid to go to sleep.
• It's gaming, but sometimes it is something like I'm home alone and I'm afraid to go to sleep.
• </c><01:37:24.040><c> sets</c> professionals with specific skill sets professionals with specific skill
• </c> licensed professionals with the skills licensed professionals with the skills to<01:39:27.639><c

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• His fearless approach to the game.
• You know, I'm also someone who tried to enjoy the game of golf, but you know, I've also that the game
• Based on what I read and based on the comments that... that person made sure sounded like it.
• Well, they would have to be based on something or they would just be right.
• What is life based on what Senator Descartes was saying? That's current law.

Bills: SJR57, SCR8, SB8, SB14, SB24, SB108, SB112, SB125, SB213, SB251, SB315, SB318, SB371, SB378, SB379, SB472, SB487, SB502, SB513, SB565, SB621, SB650, SB689, SB707, SB710, SB761, SB763, SB815, SB854, SB875, SB896, SB916, SB925, SB958, SB961, SB965, SB973, SB987, SB990, SB995, SB1006, SB1018, SB1019, SB1024, SB1026, SB1146, SB1194, SB1198, SB1253, SB1330, SB1343, SB1362, SB1379, SB1497, SB1498, SB1527, SB1532, SB1547, SB1596, SJR36, SJR12, SJR57, SCR22, SCR12, SCR8, SB565, SB765, SB62, SB666, SB707, SB888, SB687, SB847, SB1248, SB14, SB1006, SB504, SB925, SB995, SB857, SB305, SB296, SB284, SB815, SB1379, SB1497, SB1499, SB1498, SB241, SB304, SB621, SB1023, SB1024, SB686, SB112, SB371, SB204, SB609, SB670, SB502, SB850, SB854, SB413, SB1362, SB1346, SB1033, SB1220, SB1073, SB810, SB987, SB1539, SB447, SB875, SB406, SB985, SB965, SB1119, SB1505, SB24, SB1194, SB1253, SB1215, SB1532, SB1302, SB856, SB650, SB583, SB673, SB213, SB681, SB1172, SB1252, SB378, SB1343, SB608, SB487, SB955, SB957, SB988, SB990, SB1019, SB1021, SB1120, SB251, SB958, SB761, SB541, SB315, SB379, SB1018, SB1737, SB266, SB1415, SB1527, SB125, SB599, SB1330, SB53, SB916, SB896, SB1352, SB973, SB785, SB710, SB472, SB1450, SB1502, SB1566, SB414, SB1062, SB1547, SB961, SB1038, SB513, SB578, SB711, SB746, SB942, SB1404, SB1448, SB1738, SB108, SB8, SB318, SB507, SB533, SB689, SB1026, SB1349, SB1355, SB1433, SB1434, SB1596, SB1403, SB1198, SB1146, SB763, SB667, SB1059, SB617, SB1567, SB503, SJR37, SB16, SB310, SB311, SB396, SB505, SB1209, SB1210, SB1470, SB264, SB924, SB1029, SB1185, SB1202, SB1358, SB1364, SB1569, SB1697, SB1376, SB1228, SB519, SB878, SB1350, SB462, SB1535, SB827, SB1585, SB207, SB1207, SB1619, SB1396, SB920, SB1484, SB1273, SB1741

Keywords: central bank digital currency, CBDC, Federal Reserve, digital dollar, digital currency, cashless payments, financial privacy, cybersecurity, government surveillance, financial surveillance, money laundering, terrorism financing, illicit finance, banking policy, monetary policy, payments system, commercial banks, Texas Legislature, concurrent resolution, federal reserve digital currency

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• So this reflects a change in the gaming systems, the gaming industry practices here in New Hampshire
• </c><01:52:26.320><c> systems</c> reflects change in the gaming systems reflects change in the gaming
• systems the<01:52:27.400><c> gaming</c> the gaming the gaming industry<01:52:29.639><c> gaming</c><01
• </c> the gaming the gaming commission<01:55:17.199><c> what</c><01:55:17.360><c> you</c><01:55:17.520
• </c><01:55:26.719><c> commission</c> of the work of this gaming commission of the work of this gaming

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The public hearing focused on HB 290, which would raise cigarette and e-cigarette/vaping taxes and create a committee to study tobacco and nicotine tax policy. Representative Jerry Stringham introduced the bill as both a public health and revenue measure, arguing that nicotine use causes health harms and public costs, and that New Hampshire’s cigarette tax has been unchanged at $1.78 per pack since 2013. He said the bill would raise the cigarette tax by $1 per pack to $2.78, still below most New England states, and would also adjust vaping taxes, which he described as having been set as placeholder rates in 2019. He said the bill would also establish a study committee to review broader tobacco and nicotine taxation, including products such as premium cigars. In response to questions, Stringham said the proposed cigarette tax would be roughly equal in real dollars to the 2008 rate after inflation, and he suggested that a smaller annual increase could be considered, though he believed a larger increase would have a stronger public health effect. He explained that the vaping tax structure differs between closed and open systems because one taxes a fixed hardware product while the other taxes reusable liquid, and he said the proposal would move the rates toward a more uniform approach. He also said New Hampshire would remain below neighboring states even after the increase, though members raised concerns about cross-border shopping, business impacts, and preserving the state’s competitive advantage. Several members questioned whether the bill’s main purpose was revenue or reducing smoking and vaping. Stringham said he viewed it primarily as a public health bill, but also as a revenue measure, and said he would consider it successful even if consumption fell enough to reduce revenue. Other members emphasized personal freedom and argued the committee should focus on taxation rather than cessation, while some supported the bill as a way to capture revenue from out-of-state buyers and keep New Hampshire’s rates below surrounding states. The hearing consisted of testimony and questions only; no vote or final action was taken in the excerpt provided.

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• Gaming Modernization Task Force to study, review, and report on updates to Kentucky's charitable gaming
• Senate tallow-based cosmetic products.
• </c> and Gaming Corporation. and Gaming Corporation.
• </c><01:29:08.160><c> in</c><01:29:09.160><c> um</c> in a way that's based in um in a way that's based
• that</c><01:33:55.720><c> has</c><01:33:55.880><c> been</c> Based on my research that has been Based

Keywords: 958, all

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• THEY ARE COMING THROUGH GAMING THAT YOUR CHILDREN ARE IN AND REACHING EVERYBODY AND EVERY HOUSEHOLD.
• BASED ON THE DATA THAT WE SHARED WITH YOU EARLIER ABOUT WHERE WE ARE SEEING THE REPORTS COMMAND WE DO
• THE COMMUNITY-BASED CARE PROVIDERS ARE PROVIDED OTHER FUNDING THAT THEY ARE USING FOR THAT.
• EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES SPECIFIC TO CSE YOUTH CONTINUE TO BE LACKING. NATIONALLY.
• IN ADDITION TO SKILL BUILDING AND EXPERIENCE IN THE CHOSEN CAREER PATH.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• with the specific skill sets that industry demands.
• The game was torturous last night. Yeah, I tried hard.
• Based on what we're estimating for the application rate. So if you had to admit all...
• And it should be based on...
• This is a game-changer. because students can know where they are automatically emitted based on their

Bills: HB42, HB 125, HB 1233, HB2853, HB3148, HB3326, HB3701, HB4066, HB4361, HB4762, HB4909, HB4912, HB42, HB125

Keywords: higher education, funding, financial allocation, state budget, Texas A&M University, University of Houston, education funding, medical education, osteopathic medicine, healthcare workforce, Tarleton State University, industry-recognized credentials, workforce development, career opportunities, feasibility study, student fees, university funding, student union, education, UT El Paso

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• Austin, but a record if we just used the same base in the past.
• We offer these marketable. skills-based credentials, industry-recognized credentials to every one of
• Worst sunburn I've ever gotten in my life was my first game at A&M. against UTEP.
• And again, thank you for watching the base budget. We really appreciate that.
• Again, I thank you for the increase in the base bill and your continued support.

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• We teach them about daily skills, lifestyles, employment services, and culinary skills.
• Our services help individuals with disabilities find jobs, learn new job skills, communication skills
• Our services help individuals with disabilities find jobs, learn new job skills, communication skills
• Our services help individuals with disabilities find jobs, learn new job skills, communication skills
• I try to inspire new and incoming... ...skills, communication skills, including peers for both personal

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Health and Human Services held an informational briefing on the Developmental Disabilities Council and related agencies. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities outlined its 2025 legislative priorities, including a pilot project for guardian ad litem and capacity evaluations in guardianship/conservatorship cases, a supported decision-making bill, a health disparities study for people with disabilities, an ABLE savings outreach/staffing measure, a Medicaid buy-in proposal, an adult changing tables equity bill, and a resolution on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Council representatives emphasized that supported decision-making would complement tools like powers of attorney and medical releases, and that the health disparities study would help identify unmet needs by ZIP code and improve state data on the intellectual and developmental disability population. The Center on Disability Studies at the University of Hawaii described its role as the research and training arm within the DD system, working with the DD Council and the Hawaii Disability Rights Center. It reported activities such as interdisciplinary training, community education, technical assistance, research collaborations, the Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability and Diversity, publications, telehealth, ECHO Autism, and counseling for Maui fire survivors. The center said it leveraged about $16 million in outside funding last year and highlighted goals focused on workforce development, community capacity, research with direct participation from people with disabilities, and accessible dissemination of information. The Hawaii Disability Rights Center, the state’s protection and advocacy agency, supported the Council’s priorities, especially supported decision-making, which it said could help some people avoid guardianship while preserving liberty and reducing state resource use. The center also raised concerns about the DD system budget and urged legislators to review whether the Developmental Disabilities Division is requesting enough funding, noting possible backsliding in services and eligibility. The Developmental Disabilities Division of the Department of Health then outlined its statewide waiver program serving just over 3,500 people, its service array, and its budget request for increased waiver funding, a federal initiatives coordinator, and IT upgrades to comply with the new HCBS access rule; no votes or formal actions were taken during the briefing.

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• and videos and language and skills.
• ><c> skills.
• </c> that's out there within our client base that's out there within our client base and<01:01:59.440
• </c><01:26:58.320><c> development,</c> training and soft skills development, training and soft skills
• </c> problem solving skills. problem solving skills.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Attorney General to support the task force on establishing a comprehensive public health and community-based
• requirement for the Department of Commerce Office of Economic Development to use $400,000 of their base
• This would impact a number of agencies, eliminating funding in the base for the Healthy Environment for
• alternatives to restraint and isolation. professional development using evidence-based alternatives
• This provides one-time 1.5 million general fund state appropriations for an AI-ready skills program.

Bills: HB2289

Keywords: appropriations, budget, fiscal matters, state spending, general fund, supplemental budget, biennial budget, substitute bill, public defense, civil legal aid, courts, judicial branch, homelessness, supportive housing, affordable housing, behavioral health, juvenile rehabilitation, youth services, child welfare, foster care

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• At Melba High School, I took a personal skills class my junior year that allowed me to come out of my
• And then they also can do job interview skills and just learn how to be a well-rounded individual.
• All those leadership development events and leadership-based competitions that Lizzie talked about.
• Our issue is we do not support having the patchwork of state-based labeling because...
• And I wanted to just touch bases on the federal part.

Summary: The Senate Agricultural Committee began with a presentation from Idaho FFA state officers, who introduced themselves and described FFA’s classroom, leadership, and supervised agricultural experience model. They highlighted student leadership development, community service, and the organization’s statewide reach, and invited legislators to the upcoming state convention in Twin Falls. Senator Zito briefly shared how FFA helped build her public speaking skills and confidence. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1270 on alternative animal proteins. Sponsor Senator Nichols said the bill is a labeling measure intended to ensure cell-cultivated products are clearly identified and not marketed with traditional meat terms, and she asked to send it to the amending order for technical refinements. Food Northwest testified in opposition to state-by-state labeling mandates, citing patchwork compliance costs, but acknowledged the sponsor’s narrowing amendments and the removal of penalties for good-faith errors. The Idaho Farm Bureau supported the bill as a consumer transparency measure and also supported moving it to the amending order. The committee voted to send SB 1270 to the amending order. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1271 on invasive rats, which would classify Norway rats and roof rats as public nuisances, invasive species, and agricultural pests and direct the Idaho Department of Agriculture to coordinate response efforts. Supporters described growing rat problems in Ada County and elsewhere, citing damage to homes, infrastructure, and agriculture, while opponents from the pest management industry warned about unfunded mandates, potential overlap with private pest control, and unclear costs. The Department of Agriculture said it could implement the program through existing structures and explained that rulemaking and possible deficiency funding would follow if needed. After debate over whether the issue was a state or local responsibility, the committee voted to send SB 1271 to the amending order. At the end of the meeting, University of Idaho representatives gave a brief update on the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, extension and 4-H work, the new Meat Science and Innovation Center, the Idaho CAFE dairy project, the deep soil ecotron, and the Idaho Water Resources Research Institute. They also described budget-related hiring pauses and program adjustments, and thanked the committee for its support.

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• </c> attention, memory, and social skills. attention, memory, and social skills.
• , and builds fine essential social skills, and builds fine motor<00:13:47.240><c> skills.
• , building fine motor skills?
• </c> career readiness skills. career readiness skills.
• </c> career skills. career skills.

Bills: HF3776, HF3557, HF3585

Keywords: screen time, preschool, kindergarten, early childhood education, digital media, tablets, smartphones, educational technology, EdTech, classroom devices, publicly funded preschool, school policy, child development, special education, IEP, 504 plan, IFSP, Minnesota education law, climate literacy, education

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• The number used was based off the...
• For example, daily fantasy sports is a skill-based contest, or is it a game of chance, which then would
• through the court system as to whether or not it's legitimate gambling or whether or not it's just a skill-based
• game.
• That's the Gaming Control Board.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Games will be televised nationally.
• That's going to be eight home games, plus televised games as well.
• And did not request increases to the base.
• You don't get the benefit of designing the new Mustang based on the old Mustang or the new 777 based
• Oklahoma is an old SAC base, a strategic air command base, and they've not had as much success as we've

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• They are skilled and capable. They have a grasp of the issues and the challenges.
• They are skilled and capable. They have a grasp of the issues and the challenges.
• They are skilled and capable. They have a grasp of the issues and the challenges.
• So my question is based upon your sorry.
• Judge Omelly, I think it runs the full gamut again, but based on accurate information.

Keywords: 1183, house