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• These investments include the Inflation Reduction Act, and for sure.
• These investments include the Inflation Reduction Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and
• on what happens after a crime occurs, we believe California must invest in conditions that prevent harm
• Congress enacted the bipartisan infrastructure law, the CHIPS and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction
• The Inflation Reduction Act is helping fund clean energy projects, advanced manufacturing, hydrogen development

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• For those, you can kind of look down at violence reduction is really about emotional regulation; anger
• For those, you can kind of look down at violence reduction is really about emotional regulation, anger
• So definitely showing a reduction there, a measurable reduction.
• They might be in a vocation as well as in violence reduction. So it's 1,642 unique individuals.
• As well as in violence reduction. So it's 1,642 unique individuals currently.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The commission approved the July 11 minutes and then received a detailed follow-up presentation from the Department of Correction on facility footprint, mission-driven housing, programming, and technology. Commissioner Jenkins and Deputy Commissioner Peterson explained recent and planned facility changes, including the closures of Walpole, MCI Cedar Junction, and MCI Concord, the transition of the Plymouth Section 35/Mass Act program to Health and Human Services, the return of Bay State to DOC control for possible future use, and the Shattuck Hospital move to East Newton Pavilion. Members asked about operational capacity, the exclusion of support beds from occupancy figures, and the status of mothballed or unused facilities. Framingham drew particular attention because of its historically low women’s population and planned renovations; members raised concerns about the cost and the need to consider the broader women’s correctional system. A major portion of the meeting focused on mission-driven units and evidence-based programming. DOC described specialized units for health services, nursing care, clinical stabilization, mental health, residential treatment, protective custody, reentry, emerging adults, education, and substance use recovery, and noted that security threat group support beds are not used. Staff explained the distinction between general population beds and support beds, and between programming and treatment. They said core recidivism-reduction programs are based on risk-need responsivity and COMPAS assessments, with Spectrum Health Systems as the current vendor, and presented recidivism data showing lower reoffending among participants who completed programs such as violence reduction, criminal thinking, and the Correctional Recovery Academy. For women, they highlighted the pathways model at MCI Framingham, which combines trauma-informed, gender-responsive services, and reported strong outcomes for those engaged for at least 26 weeks. Members asked about how needs are identified and counted, how declinations are handled, and how the department distinguishes completion from ongoing maintenance. DOC said participation is voluntary, individuals are re-recommended over time, and completion is recorded in the system when criteria are met. They also discussed educational supports for learning disabilities and trauma, including IEP/504 coordination, tutoring, and a new school psychologist for testing. Questions were raised about family reunification programming, and DOC pointed to family-focused services, mediation, Read to Me Mommy, and the Brave unit for young fathers. Sheriff Cabral and Sheriff Cochie praised the presentation and emphasized the importance of family reunification and the realities of trauma in incarcerated people’s lives. The final section highlighted the expanded use of tablets across all facilities. DOC said tablets now support free phone calls, emails, video visits, surveys, educational content, medical updates, sick-call requests, and an earned-good-time app, while also helping with communication during facility closures and with ongoing programming. Staff said the tablets are used both for learning and recreation, and that more than half of the incarcerated population uses them monthly for educational purposes. Members discussed whether user feedback or “reviews” of programs could help increase participation, and DOC said tablet-based surveys make that possible. The meeting ended with general agreement that the department has expanded programming and technology substantially and is using them to support reentry, communication, and facility operations.

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• <00:31:26.720> counseling<00:31:27.720> and treatment risk reduction counseling and
• treatment risk reduction counseling and this<00:31:28.200> Outreach<00:31:28.679> work
• They serve a narrow ideological agenda that often does more harm than good.
• <00:45:31.000> than that often does more harm than that often does more harm than good<00:
• Crisis pregnancy centers can do real harm by providing inaccurate information that can lead to delays

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Item one discusses a base reduction to the agency's FTE cap.
• I would like to note an error in our calculation of the reduction amount.
• The correct reduction should be 125.8, which would provide a revised FTE cap of 2 840.5 FTEs.
• Should there not be any additional funding added to HB1, there will be a 10% reduction in grants, and
• This type of reduction will not only harm child victims of crime, but it will also continue to stress

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• Item 1. and discusses a base reduction to the agency's FTE cap.
• I would like to note an error in our calculation of the reduction amount the correct reduction should
• Added to HB 1, there will be a 10% reduction in grants.
• If we receive a 10% reduction in funding next fiscal year.
• This type of reduction will not only harm child victims of crime, but it will also continue to stress

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Nikico Leverins, with Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Center. We strongly support this measure.
• Leverins uh with Hawaii Health and Harm Leverins uh with Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction<02:00:
• reduction services.
• reduction services.
• prevention and harm reduction services. prevention and harm reduction services.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs heard testimony on two immigration-enforcement bills: HB 1886 HD1 and HB 2540 HD1. HB 1886 would limit state and federal collaboration in immigration enforcement, require visible identification and restrictions on facial coverings for law enforcement officers, and create offenses for improper masking, lack of identification, and unauthorized civil immigration interrogation, arrest, or detention. HB 2540 would also limit state and federal collaboration, require law enforcement agencies to adopt and publicly post written civil immigration enforcement policies, prohibit stops or arrests based solely on immigration status, and restrict state and county participation in civil immigration enforcement in certain places. Most testimony supported both measures. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Office of the Public Defender, the ACLU of Hawaii, the Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights, the Legal Clinic, and several private individuals said the bills would increase transparency, accountability, and community trust, and would help protect constitutional rights and reduce fear among immigrants and other community members. Several testifiers emphasized Hawaii’s history and the need to keep local law enforcement separate from federal immigration enforcement, while others said the bills would help people feel safer going to court, school, work, or public protests. A retired police officer also supported visible identification and uniform standards for officers, including federal agents operating in Hawaii. A few testifiers opposed the use of masked or unidentified officers and argued that local police should not be diverted from ordinary public safety duties to immigration enforcement. One ACLU witness noted that the federal government has increasingly used local and state agencies to expand immigration enforcement, and said the task-force provisions in the bills are important to prevent blurred lines between agencies. The committee did not take a final vote in the portion of the meeting provided, but it recorded very large numbers of supportive testimonies for both bills, with only a small number in opposition.

Bills: SB1636, SB1584, SB1730, SB1255, SB1627, SB137, SB2062, SB1470, SB1284, SB1632, SB1594, SB2045, SB1251, SB1884, SB1250, SB1630, SB1262, SB1374, SB1292, SB1432, SB1199, SB1790, SB1481, SB1614, SB1734, SB1437, SB1489, SB1718, SB1778, SB1327, SB1372, SB1403, SB1937, SB277, SB2131, SB1749, SB1348, SB1469, SB2018, SB1931, SB1530, SB2155, SB2030, SB1926, SB2170, SB2151, SB2166, SB1213, SB1381, SB1824, SB1876, SB1728, SB1582, SB1286, SB1386, SB1708, SB1618, SB2106, SB1471, SB2139, SB2154, SB1619, SCR15, HB2786, HB2787, SB1525, SB2011, SB2159

Keywords: cold case, unsolved homicide, violent crime, case file review, law enforcement, police records, victim family, immediate family member, designated person, forensic testing, witness reinterview, investigative leads, cold case unit, unsolved murder, public safety, Title 21, Oklahoma statutes, sexual assault, evidence kits, DNA testing

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• The administration's actions are doing great harm to America's standing in the world, showing anyone
• You have argued against U.S. support for Ukraine and called for steep reductions to America's role in
• Koval, you've advocated reduction in support for Ukraine, which you characterize as a distraction from
• Could you explain how negotiations are harmed if we... state something that is self-evident?
• How does that harm negotiations?

Keywords: defense, geopolitical tensions, military readiness, China, Russia, U.S. military, Indo-Pacific, alliance, procurement

Summary: The meeting focused on critical defense and security matters, particularly concerning the ongoing geopolitical tensions involving China and Russia. There were discussions surrounding U.S. military readiness, with significant emphasis on the potential threats posed by China in the Indo-Pacific region. Members expressed concerns about America's military capabilities in relation to the growing Chinese fleet and the importance of maintaining strong alliances with nations like Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Additionally, the notion of prioritizing the defense industrial base was highlighted, emphasizing the need for effective procurement and modernization efforts to counter adversarial threats. Furthermore, notable commentary included a reference to President Zelensky's remarks regarding peace negotiations with Ukraine, expressing a willingness for further cooperation with the U.S.

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• I'll remind senators that harm and harassment in public spaces is already illegal.
• However, there is overwhelming evidence that laws like SB 240 create real harm.
• These weren't cases of someone causing harm or breaking the law.
• Trans people aren't the only ones who will be harmed by this bill.
• Men do not hide or disguise themselves to harm women in public.

Bills: SB240, SB1183, SB1184, SB1577, SB2043, SB2051, SCR42, SJR68

Keywords: biological sex, gender identity, public facilities, civil penalties, local government, EBT, electronic benefits transfer, food stamps, SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, TANF, temporary assistance for needy families, welfare benefits, benefit card fraud, fraud hotline, card replacement, photo ID, recipient photograph, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 1183, by Senator Creighton, which would require Lone Star Cards used for SNAP and TANF benefits to display the recipient’s name and photo, add fraud-reporting information, and require HHSC to track replacement-card requests. Creighton argued the bill would reduce fraud and protect taxpayer dollars, citing Texas SNAP theft and overpayment data. HHSC testified that photo IDs on the card are technically possible and explained how authorized secondary users are added. Dr. Amber O’Connor of Every Texan testified against the bill, saying SNAP fraud is a small share of expenditures, that the proposal would be costly and ineffective, and that federal rules limit mandatory photo requirements. Public testimony closed and SB 1183 was left pending. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1184, also by Senator Creighton, which would lower from 20 years to 10 years the minimum age of collectible wine that Texas collectors may sell to permitted restaurants. Supporters said the change would help Texas restaurants access desirable vintages, keep collectible wine in-state, and align with market demand; invited witnesses from the wine industry testified in favor. No opposition was heard, public testimony closed, and SB 1184 was left pending. Next, Senator Birdwell laid out Senate Bill 2051 and Senate Joint Resolution 68, both aimed at revising Texas impeachment procedures in response to issues identified during the 2023 impeachment process. The measures would clarify constitutional and statutory impeachment authority, require sworn testimony, extend review periods for House members, address conflicts of interest and presiding officers, require cost reporting, and modify rules for impeaching the governor or lieutenant governor. A committee substitute added protections for the accused, longer review periods, and a fallback presiding-officer option. Witnesses generally supported stronger accountability but raised questions about whether the language should also cover retired or visiting judges. Both measures were left pending after testimony. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1577, which would expand Texas Motor Speedway’s alcohol sales authority to include distilled spirits and remove certain event and concession limits; the Speedway’s representative supported the bill and it was left pending. Later, the committee heard Senate Concurrent Resolution 42 and Senate Bill 240, which would recognize only two sexes and restrict access to sex-designated private spaces in public facilities based on biological sex. Supporters argued the measures were needed to protect women’s privacy and safety, including in schools and shelters, while opponents warned about enforcement problems, privacy concerns, and impacts on transgender Texans and others who do not fit stereotypical sex traits. After extensive testimony, both measures were left pending. The committee then took up multiple pending bills and reported several favorably, including SB 511, SB 33, SB 510, SB 871, SB 2024, SB 2166, SJR 27, SJR 40, SB 1313, SB 1314, SB 1316, SB 1541, SB 2420, SB 1999, SB 2309, SB 1860, and SB 2429, with some also certified for the local and uncontested calendar.

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• Most school districts are facing a reduction in compensatory revenue following the change included in
• And then in 2024–2025, it looks like there were 776, so a 27% reduction.
• 42:21.920> that<01:42:22.480> um<01:42:22.880> Senator reduction.
• So, that data that um Senator reduction.
• <01:44:21.520> in So a pretty significant reduction in So a pretty significant reduction in

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• in exchange for some significant harm in exchange for some unacceptable<00:36:21.760> rental<
• <01:40:49.280> doesn't then the severance tax reduction doesn't then the severance tax reduction
• Gas is never included in this uh severance tax reduction.
• Gas is never included in this severance tax reduction.
• Um and I'm I'm afraid I reduction.

Bills: HB0075, HB0128

Keywords: virtual currency, kiosk, financial institutions, regulation, Wyoming Money Transmitters Act, penalties, severance tax, oil production, tax exemption, energy sector, economic impact, 916, all

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• <00:18:09.120> have<00:18:09.360> the reductions to Medicaid funding have the reductions
• > can<00:18:31.840> absorb reductions beyond what we can absorb reductions beyond what
• > slow Reductions in already too slow Reductions in already too slow reimbursement<00:19:08.160
• only harm veterans and their families. only harm veterans and their families.
• <05:11:18.480> poses<05:11:19.120> real reduction in pension payments poses real reduction

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 7, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• This legislation will build on that and provides us the opportunity to actually get ahead of the harm
• By getting ahead of the harm, this is also a more fiscally responsible way of allocating our limited
• That particular RTC was doing more harm than if the kids had just been left out on the street.
• Division plan is $30, representing a 58% reduction.
• A 58% reduction to the amount paid to the doctor.

Bills: HB136, HB451, SB425, SB466, SB905, SB1986, SB2311, SB2450, SB2805, SB2826, SB2919, SB3001, HB136

Keywords: Medicaid, lactation, healthcare, consultation, reimbursement, maternal health, infant care, commercial sexual exploitation, child sex trafficking, human trafficking, child welfare, foster care, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, juvenile probation, risk assessment, needs assessment, trauma screening, child abuse prevention, exploitation screening

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• This leads to burnout, mistakes, and worst of all, preventable patient harm.
• And then there's the harm we don't see right away: the infections that develop because we didn't have
• What harm was done that I'll never even know about?
• We have a crisis in the state where we have a for-profit system that is harming patients, and it's harming
• And self-harm.

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• of reduction. of reduction.
• Federal law harm to access to care.
• , a 50% reduction in the mileage rate for NEMT providers and about a 67% reduction in the pickup rate
• /c><06:12:50.000> the reductions, a 50% reduction in the reductions, a 50% reduction in the mileage
• about 67% reduction in the pickup rate. about 67% reduction in the pickup rate.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the journal, and received several committee reports. The Finance Committee reported Senate Bills 155, 49, and 116 with amendments and favorable referral to Appropriations, and House Bill 1188 favorably to Appropriations. The Business, Labor, and Technology Committee reported House Bill 1110 with amendments and a favorable recommendation to the Committee of the Whole, placed on the Consent Calendar, and also recommended confirmation of several appointments, including members of the State Plumbing Board, State Electrical Board, and Workers’ Compensation Cost Containment Board. The chamber then proceeded out of order for personal privileges and a resolution honoring Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., including recognition of visiting members and students participating in its Capitol Day. The Senate next took up House Joint Resolution 1027 concerning remembrance of the Holocaust. The resolution emphasized the history of the Holocaust, rising anti-Semitic incidents, the importance of Holocaust and genocide education, and the need to confront hate and otherization. Senators Weissman and Ball spoke in support, stressing the dangers of hateful rhetoric, the need for vigilance and compassion, and the importance of learning from history. HJR 1027 passed unanimously by roll call, 35-0, and the roll call was listed as co-sponsors. Announcements followed recognizing the Sikh community’s Vaisakhi observance and a langar lunch at the Capitol, along with a proclamation for Sikh Awareness Appreciation Month. There were also notices about a Republican caucus, a Legal Services Committee meeting on Senate Bill 2683 and a litigation update, and a brief personal privilege remark about tax day and agriculture. The Senate then recessed until 10:30 a.m., later raised the call, and moved into special orders for second reading of a large group of House bills on the Consent Calendar.

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• 37.760> define<00:03:38.200> sexual We define sexual exploitation at CAST as causing harm
• About 1.5 million per year will enter the account, which is about 10% of the federal funding reduction
• federal funding reduction for 2027. federal funding reduction for 2027.
• If no action is taken and crime victim services receive a 20% reduction in public funding, programs will
• If no action is taken and crime victim services receive a 20% reduction in public funding, programs will

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• PEOPLE TO ASSOCIATE THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WITH RISK REDUCTION BUT I WILL TELL
• WE CAN ALSO DO FLOOD RISK REDUCTION WITH MANY OF THE PROJECTS THAT WE HAVE.
• YOU CAN SEE 12,000 REDUCTIONS AND SEVEN THEY HAD NO CHANGE IN PREMIUM.
• HA OUR HOMES CARRIERS WANT TO ENSURE BECAUSE THEY HAVE UNDERTAKEN MEANINGFUL AND VERIFIABLE RISK REDUCTION
• THAT THE RISK REDUCTION WAS VERIFIED AND DOCUMENTED.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• There are many elements that are harmful to human consumption that were getting by and not inspected.
• Are you concerned that isolationist trade practices may harm our farmers' ability to access these foreign
• I was proud to have secured funding in the Inflation Reduction Act to provide financial assistance to
• Okay, Congress made significant investments in climate-smart agriculture through the Inflation Reduction
• Inflation Reduction Act, giving more farmers access to popular conservation programs.

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• <00:05:26.800> stops file 3769 ensures that such harms stops file 3769 ensures that such harms
• assaults where there's great bodily harm assaults where there's great bodily harm that<00:58:29.760
• in services or reduction in their profits I guess wherever this would land might include reduction of
• <03:01:17.680> in reduction in services or reduction in reduction in services or reduction
• <03:01:21.600> of would land might include reduction of would land might include reduction

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• These hurdles are harmful.
• These hurdles are harmful. They of care. These hurdles are harmful.
• <00:16:07.040> families crimes in this country, harming families crimes in this country, harming
• , consequences. reputational harm, consequences. reputational harm, confusion,<03:56:01.600> stress
• doesn't just call cause physical harm. doesn't just call cause physical harm.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 27, 2026, 1012, house, all