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• You have top attorneys that we can all go to Google and AI how to go into court and file motions.
• You have top attorneys that we can all go to Google and AI how to go into court and file motions.
• You have top attorneys that we can all go to Google and AI how to go into court and file motions.
• You have top attorneys that we can all go to Google and AI how to go into court and file motions.
• You have top attorneys that we can all go to Google and AI how to go into court and file motions.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Discussion with commissioners also about what's top of mind for you in your work and in your space.
• I don't know that off the top of my head. Senator Miranda, are you familiar?
• I know it's top of mind for us.
• So that's a really important thing to be thinking top of mind.
• I see in the chat that the impact of federal cuts is top of mind for a lot of folks.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Ellen Story Commission for Postpartum Depression held its spring meeting with a large turnout, beginning with roll call and a review of the agenda. Co-chairs Representative Brandy Fluker-Reid and Senator Liz Miranda highlighted progress from the recently enacted maternal health omnibus law and the Moms Matter Act, including creation of a midwifery board, expansion of out-of-hospital birth options, doula services, lactation support, MassHealth coverage changes, and a trust fund for community-based behavioral health and substance use grants. Members also discussed implementation of the new law, the commission’s annual report, and the need to continue supporting birth centers and perinatal mental health services. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on commission membership and vacancies. Commissioners discussed whether to remain on the body, the need to fill several open seats, and whether the commission’s statutory composition should be updated to better reflect current practice and expertise. Members suggested adding more clinicians working directly with perinatal families, infant mental health experts, and a representative from PSI of Massachusetts, while also noting the value of having regulators and professional society representatives at the table. Several participants said any changes to membership would likely require legislation, and the co-chairs said they would explore options and possibly circulate a flyer or other invitation process for nominations. The commission also discussed meeting structure and future planning. Members generally supported moving to quarterly virtual meetings, with a preference for a 4 p.m. start time, and some suggested one annual in-person gathering. The group agreed to postpone the usual May Advocacy Day because the Great Hall was unavailable and instead aim for a fall event, with volunteers stepping forward to help plan it. Commissioners raised top-of-mind issues including postpartum depression screening reimbursement, care for people after miscarriage or abortion, access for undocumented pregnant people, and the impact of federal cuts. The meeting ended with agreement to crowdsource legislative priorities for the next quarter, consider future presentations from outside organizations, and send updates between meetings, followed by a motion to adjourn that passed unanimously.

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• So that is one of our top concerns here: what can we do to help reduce the pollution that's causing the
• So that is one of our top concerns here: what can we do to help reduce the pollution that's causing the
• So that is one of our top concerns here: what can we do to help reduce the pollution that's causing the
• and that gives me the distinct advantage of tying in what all these experts have said that for the top
• and that gives me the distinct advantage of tying in what all these experts have said that for the top

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• facilities uh the line at the at the top facilities uh the line at the at the top uh<00:24:55.960
• This is down from the top rate of corporate income tax a year or so ago.
• This is down from the top rate of corporate income tax a year or so ago.
• Those include that Minnesota ranks sixth as a top state for business.
• Those include that Minnesota ranks sixth as a top state for business.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Ways and Means Committee began with member and staff introductions, including several new members and committee staff. Representative Zach Stevenson, the DFL lead, objected to the day’s presentation, saying he was disappointed the committee was starting with a group he viewed as aligned with Republicans rather than a nonpartisan budget presentation. The chair responded that the committee had a bipartisan agreement and that hearing a different perspective was appropriate. The committee then proceeded to a presentation from economists with the Center of the American Experiment, with questions held until the end. The presentation focused on Minnesota’s budget outlook, arguing that the state faces a structural imbalance and a projected $5.14 billion deficit in the 2028-29 biennium. The presenters said spending has outpaced revenues, highlighted a large increase in general fund spending since 2023, and argued that inflation-adjusted per-capita spending remains above pre-2024 levels through the forecast period. They said the biggest growth areas are E-12 education and especially Health and Human Services, with HHS projected to become the largest budget category and much of its growth tied to Medicaid and long-term care waivers. The presenters also argued Minnesota spends more than most states on welfare and Medicaid, citing comparisons showing the state near the top nationally in spending per person in poverty and in several Medicaid categories. They said some of the HHS growth reflects policy changes from the 2023 session, while other pressures come from enrollment growth, health care prices, federal debt, and an aging population. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the portion of the meeting shown.

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• So, we're adding $100 million on top of the budgetary student needs in year one.
• So, let's start at the top.
• We've added also from the reserve fund additional funding on top of that.
• Plus, we've added on top of that the high need special education grant.
• We've added $300,000 on top of that, so... $300,000 on top of that.

Bills: SB113, SB114, SB305, SB111, HB600, SB112, SB150, SB109, SB122

Keywords: education funding, appropriations, local education boards, school safety, workforce development, Alabama, technology, higher education, career technology centers, public institutions, grants, local education agencies, RAISE Act, student outcomes, public schools, accountability, weighted allocations, special education, English language learners, gifted students

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• That tiny little sliver of gray, excuse me, red at the top represents 1% of the... ...red at the top
• On top of that, you layer additional weights based on the needs of the students.
• They added a 25% weight for low-income students, which means they add that on top of the $7,000.
• You would add those weights on top.
• Off the top of my head, let's move to $8,000, which is not a big move, but then fund... which is not

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• YOU CAN SEE IN THE TOP LEFT CORNER THAT'S ILLEGAL CASINO THAT WE WORKED WITH THE SHUT DOWN.
• SOME YOU CAN SEE IN THE TOP LEFT ARE ALREADY ON PALLETS.
• ALSO NOTICE IN THE TOP LEFT YOU CAN DO THE HVAC SYSTEM.
• TOP RIGHT, AGAIN, THERE IS THE PROBLEM CRIMINALS HAVE A WORD DO I KEEP MY ILL GOTTEN GAINS.
• AND FRANKLY, SECOND DEGREE MISDEMEANORS ARE NOT AT THE TOP OF THE LIST.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• , Uh the two board violations at the top, Uh the two board violations at the top, those<00:08:34.320
• <00:39:43.520> concern vapes and that was the top concern vapes and that was the top concern
• So that just kind of at the top with our most severe.
• So that just kind of at the top with our most severe.
• So that just kind of at the top with our most severe.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Education Assessment and Accountability Review Subcommittee received an Office of Education Accountability presentation on student discipline data in Kentucky schools for the 2024 school year. OEA said the study used Safe Schools data, educator and student surveys, site visits to 12 schools, and principal surveys. The report found that about 1 in 10 schools have major behavior-related challenges and up to one-third have at least moderate challenges, with the most common concerns varying by level: high schools cited vapes, cell phone misuse, apathy, and tardiness; middle schools cited apathy, vapes, and cell phone misuse; and elementary schools reported more extreme classroom behaviors such as throwing objects, overturning furniture, and screaming. OEA also noted that 14% of students had at least one behavior event in 2024, but repeated events were rare, and event rates alone do not reliably measure the severity of behavior problems in a school or district. The presentation emphasized that many disciplinary consequences do not align consistently with statutes or local expectations. OEA said law violations made up 19% of more than 250,000 recorded behavior events, while most were board violations, and that some serious incidents resulted in minimal consequences. The report highlighted concerns about weapons, threats, and assaults: only 9.2% of weapon events led to expulsion or alternative placement, few threats resulted in those outcomes, and fewer than 10% of assaults led to expulsion or alternative placement, including some first-degree assaults. OEA also said the Safe Schools data do not identify victims, limiting analysis of assaults on staff or students, and recommended clearer statutory definitions and better data reporting. A major theme was the difficulty schools face in addressing chronic disruption and severe behavior while complying with federal protections for students with disabilities. OEA said principals reported the biggest challenges were federal limits on disciplinary removals and a lack of alternative placement options. The report described variation among districts in how they implement federal requirements, with some administrators discouraging alternative placements or avoiding discipline because of perceived legal risks. Site visits found that many schools lacked chronic-disruption policies, and teachers often reported frustration with minimal consequences and repeated classroom removals. OEA recommended that KDE collect more information from educators, identify promising practices for alternative instructional settings, and develop clearer guidance and training. In discussion, committee members said the findings showed reporting gaps and resource strains, and OEA staff clarified that some underreporting reflects local discretion, while law violations should still be reported.

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• At the top of page nine, ordered.
• Top of page 24: 1859, 1860, 1861, and 1862.
• Standing committee Top of page 25.
• Top of page 34 standing committee you.
• Top of page 38, 1908. 1907. Top of page 38, 1908. 1909, 1910, and 1911.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• TOPS, it says it doesn't concern TOPS, but it does in a way because TOPS is not going to cover that extra
• So you had TOPS because under Gendell, look, I was by the state...
• So you had TOPS, because under Gendell, look, I was vice chairman of finance.
• That’s going to be part of it because we have capped TOPS.
• and what wasn’t attached to TOPS.

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• of the 43, but If you look at lines 2 and 3 for the R, it's 375.5, you'll see an FY 26 and then the top
• Uh, first, the very top denotes for Des Moines Municipal schools. We awarded 1.4 $1,419,172.
• Um, that comes on top of.
• ones to move them off the list to start start starting from the top.
• You have schools in the top 100, maybe list them in the letter saying you have 3 schools in the top 100

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• It's that consumption is continuing to grow, but only concentrated in the top 10% of income earners.
• So, if you see the chart at the top left here on this slide, this is spending." by income group.
• But that top 10% of earners are spending more and more, and they're actually powering that economy to
• And so we know that wealth, or that top 10%, is rising.
• Now for Those of you who don't know, it's not a new tax on top of the gross receipts tax.

Keywords: 996, all

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• President Trump's made that top priority.
• President Trump's made that top priority.
• That 3% you just described, that's on top of the 3% that the— >> Yes, sir. >> Unfortunately, it is.
• there's an additional fee tacked on top there's an additional fee tacked on top of<00:19:30.320>
• <00:20:21.960> of “Collect tax or tax be remitted on top of that?”

Bills: SB59, SB221

Keywords: military families, immunization, education, public health, school enrollment, Mobile County, judge of probate, compensation, salary, expense allowance, 1136, house, all

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• move that Senate Bills 104, 434, and 478 be taken from the Chief Clerk's desk and be placed at the top
• be placed... ...bills with amendment be taken from their place on general file and be placed at the top
• I move that the following bills be taken from their place on General File and be placed at the top of
• Senate Bills No. 460, 63, and 393 be taken from their place on general file and be placed at the top
• Be taken from its place on General File and be placed at the top of General File.

Keywords: 909, all

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• We continue to be the number one public HBCU in the country and last year broke into the top 100 of our
• North Florida will continue its upward trajectory with one of its key focus is on being one of the top
• It is a top 10 University for best Colleges for veterans in the southern region. It is.
• We rose the top 5 and University by U.S. News World Report.
• We rose the top 5 and currently sit at 7.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Day-to-Day Top Workplace awards.
• Those continue through all of page 3 and on to the top of page 4.
• Then on page 9, at the top of that page, Section 17.
• Moving on to page 19 and then the top of that page.
• On to page 24, the top of that page, the insulin repayment account.

Bills: HF627, HF474, HF361, HF1837

Keywords: HF627, fiscal note, fiscal notes, Minnesota Legislature, state government, committee procedure, ranking minority member, minority party, standing committee, Ways and Means, Finance Committee, legislative process, budget analysis, fiscal impact, Minnesota Statutes 3.98, committee chair, legislative transparency, HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice

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• But I'm just trying to think off the top of my head.
• Off the top of my head, I cannot remember us doing it sooner. Any follow-up? One last one.
• I don't have an example off the top of my head, but I do think that they do look at our reports.
• I do not know that off the top of my head. Follow up. Representative Franklin, you're recognized.
• As far as budgeting, I'm not sure off the top of my head if they were budgeted or not. Follow up.

Summary: The Higher Education Budget Subcommittee met to hear a presentation from the Florida Auditor General’s office on recent operational audits of four universities and to discuss how audit findings are handled. The Auditor General explained that financial audits occur annually and operational audits at least every three years, with universities required to respond in writing to findings; the office generally follows up in the next audit cycle, though it can audit sooner if needed. Members asked about accountability, whether findings are referred to other bodies, and how internal university audit functions interact with the state audit process. The chair emphasized the committee’s oversight role in ensuring public funds are used appropriately. The audit findings highlighted issues at New College of Florida, Florida A&M University, the University of Florida, and Florida Atlantic University. At New College, auditors cited invoice/payment errors, delinquent student account collection delays, prohibited extra compensation, exceeding state remuneration limits for certain employees, weak purchasing card controls, construction management cost documentation issues, and subcontractor licensing documentation gaps. At FAMU, auditors found investment accounting classification issues, delayed bank reconciliations, late vendor payments, and incomplete annual employee evaluations. At UF, auditors reported concerns over a $6.4 million consulting contract, event and catering spending, president’s office hiring and salary practices, bonus and relocation payments, continued high compensation after the president transitioned to another role, travel expenses including charter flights, and remote work agreements. At FAU, auditors found distance learning fee revenue exceeded allowable costs by about $2.8 million, carry forward funds were underreported by about $77 million, and credit card controls needed improvement. Members pressed the Auditor General on whether overpayments were refunded, whether any findings involved statutory violations, and what enforcement exists beyond the audit report. The auditor said some issues were corrected by the universities, such as New College recovering excess compensation from foundation funds, but others would be revisited in future audits; if potential fraud were identified, it would be referred to the state attorney’s office. The chair closed by noting that accountability for public spending rests with the Legislature and the committee, and the meeting adjourned without any vote or formal action beyond receiving the presentation.

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• move that Senate Bills 466, 494, and 192 be taken from the Chief Clerk's desk and be placed at the top
• Senate Bill 494 and Senate Bill 192 be taken from the Chief Clerk's desk and be placed at the top of
• I move that Assembly Bill 500 be taken from the Chief Clerk's desk and be placed at the top of general
• I move that Senate Bill 172 be taken from the Chief Clerk's desk and be placed at the top of general
• I move that Senate Bill 316 be placed at the top of general file for the purposes of amendment.

Keywords: 909, all

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• this thing out with their benefit set that they already have have to know how this is going to work on top
• of<00:04:32.039> what<00:04:32.160> they<00:04:32.280> already work on top
• of what they already work on top of what they already have<00:04:34.320> for<00:04:34.479>
• They don't always want this benefit on top of what they have and then get a tax to go along with it.
• of what they have and benefit on top of what they have and then<00:08:55.440> get<00:08:55.560

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And we don't have a top 10 staff size. And we don't have a top 10 staff size.
• And I'll talk about top light purple.
• impact on top of the base. impact on top of the base.
• Those are two factors on top of, as Mr.
• And then on top of that, the with.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all