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• not going to lead to a productive place because, um, you know, with the looming $6 billion budget deficit
• not going to lead to a productive place because, um, you know, with the looming $6 billion budget deficit
• not going to lead to a productive place because, um, you know, with the looming $6 billion budget deficit
• not going to lead to a productive place because, um, you know, with the looming $6 billion budget deficit
• not going to lead to a productive place because, um, you know, with the looming $6 billion budget deficit

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:15:44.319> headed<00:15:44.639> for<00:15:44.839> a<00:15:45.160> deficit
• <00:15:45.880> in remember we are headed for a deficit in remember we are headed for a deficit
• back as much of these automatics that were put into place because we do know that we're headed to a deficit
• 06.000> taking<00:30:06.240> it<00:30:06.360> for<00:30:06.519> granted deficit
• are you taking it for granted deficit are you taking it for granted you'll<00:30:07.039> have

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: House Republican leaders, led by Speaker-designate Lisa Demuth and Majority Leader Harry Niska, outlined their priorities for the upcoming Minnesota House session and said they intend to use an organizational majority to advance their agenda. They said their focus will be on stopping fraud, making government more accountable, reducing taxes and fees, and addressing affordability, energy costs, public safety, education, and permitting reform. Specific proposals mentioned included repealing the tax on Social Security benefits, rolling back automatic gas tax increases, repealing the nuclear moratorium, and changing state programs they said should be limited to people in the country legally. A central theme was the creation of a new House committee on fraud and agency oversight, which Republicans said will have subpoena power and be chaired by Rep. Kristin Robbins. They said the committee will investigate known fraud, review agency internal controls, and press agencies for information on staffing, office space, and cost savings. Rep. Jim Nash also described a proposed “fraud note” scoring system to rate agencies on whether they have implemented Office of the Auditor’s recommendations, with the goal of informing appropriations decisions. On education and public safety, Niska said Republicans want fewer mandates and higher standards in schools, citing low reading and math proficiency, and leaders said they want stronger accountability for repeat and juvenile offenders. They also said they expect committee chairs to be Republican, may reduce Democratic committee seats if Democrats do not show up, and are not planning a power-sharing agreement unless the chamber returns to a true tie. They discussed the pending court case involving Rep. Brad Tabke, a possible recall process for absent legislators, remote voting rules, and a special election timeline, while insisting they expect Democrats to appear on the first day of session and that they will proceed with organizing the House and electing a speaker on January 14.

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• in emergency room visits, look at the reduction in surgeries for chronic care, et cetera, et cetera?
• I'd expect to see reductions in emergency room visits and hospitalizations because it's really those
• in utilization or things that will really, you know, support reductions in utilization or in costs.
• a 56% reduction in risk.
• Over the past five years, our clinic services have experienced a significant deficit, which we cover

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Health Care Financing held a public hearing on a large docket focused on primary care, workforce development, and medical debt. Chairs Cindy Friedman and John Lawn outlined hearing procedures and noted that testimony would be taken on 17 matters. The committee first heard testimony on bills to establish a community health center nurse practitioner residency program and to strengthen mental health centers. Senator Keenan, Rep. Keefe, and health center leaders described the Worcester nurse practitioner residency as a successful pipeline and retention strategy, citing workforce shortages, training needs in community health centers, and the cost of the program. Rep. O’Day also supported the mental health centers bill, saying it would raise payment rates, improve reimbursement for behavioral health services, and help clinics retain staff and expand access. The committee then took testimony on bills to address medical debt through hospital financial assistance reform. The Attorney General’s Office, Health Care for All, Health Law Advocates, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and individual patients supported the measure, arguing that hospital financial assistance policies are inconsistent, hard to find, and difficult to navigate. Witnesses said the bill would standardize eligibility criteria, create a uniform application, improve notice requirements, and expand access to discounted care up to 400% of the federal poverty level. Several personal stories described medical bills being sent to collections, confusion over insurance billing, and the burden of debt on low-income and chronically ill patients. Committee members asked about hospital concerns, the role of the health safety net, and whether the bill addressed root causes of medical debt; testimony emphasized that the proposal was meant to improve transparency and access rather than replace broader insurance reforms. The hearing also focused heavily on “Primary Care for You” legislation, H. 1370 and S. 867, which would increase primary care investment and create a new payment model. Rep. Haggerty, physicians, a patient, community health center leaders, and the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers described a primary care crisis marked by low reimbursement, staffing shortages, long waits, burnout, and difficulty recruiting clinicians. Supporters said the bills would shift spending toward preventive, team-based care, improve access and equity, and reduce long-term costs. The Massachusetts Association of Health Plans said it was directionally supportive of increased primary care investment but warned that any new spending must stay within the cost growth benchmark and preserve existing contracting structures. The hearing ended with additional testimony on a community health center workforce and loan repayment grant bill from Rep. Stanley, and with further discussion from Dr. Alan Garo about the need for payment reform in primary care.

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• and we have a new assessment reduction and we have a new assessment vendor<00:47:40.080> coming
• like how do they take on language if they're already 10, 12, 15 years old and that deficiency or deficit
• like how do they take on language if they're already 10, 12, 15 years old and that deficiency or deficit
• like how do they take on language if they're already 10, 12, 15 years old and that deficiency or deficit
• years old and that deficiency or deficit years old and that deficiency or deficit is<02:12:58.960

Keywords: 916, all

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• Critically, this bill delivers $120 billion in deficit reduction while protecting the right of family
• /c><00:10:08.160> in this bill delivers $120 billion in this bill delivers $120 billion in deficit
• <00:10:08.880> reduction<00:10:09.760> while<00:10:10.080> protecting<00:10:10.480
• > the deficit reduction while protecting the deficit reduction while protecting the right<00:10
• And so, it had run an additional $12 billion worth of deficit on the state budget because they want to

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, July 14, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• The appropriation reduction is $250,000 a year beginning in FY26.
• <00:08:17.440> uh Um it was felt that um a reduction uh Um it was felt that um a reduction
• So, um, anyway, that's my comment, but can you, did I miss reductions to the from that?
• So, um, anyway, that's my comment, but can you, did I miss reductions to the from that?
• Reductions to the from that. Did I miss that, or did you comment about that?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And then, at this juncture, do you guys have a handle on your deficit and why that's happening?
• So the deficit is that you were looking at was from the NCAA report, right?
• But the deficit, I think we explained it in the testimony.
• The last two years we have not had a deficit.
• We've had actually, uh, we have not had a deficit in the last two fiscal years, right? Right.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The meeting covered several Senate resolutions related to the University of Hawaiʻi system, the East-West Center, and related education and workforce issues. On SCR 178 and SR 48, testifiers strongly supported the East-West Center, describing it as an important Hawaii asset that promotes cultural exchange, global citizenship, diplomacy, and ties to the University of Hawaiʻi. Speakers said the Center has helped train leaders and bring international connections and investment to Hawaii, and they urged continued funding despite federal cuts. The chairs then recommended passage with technical amendments, and both resolutions were adopted by the committees. The committee also heard testimony on resolutions calling for audits of University of Hawaiʻi operations. On SR 32 and SCR 50, the University of Hawaiʻi said it supported the resolution and had already begun work on establishing a Bachelor of Science in nursing at the UH Maui campus, with additional staff available on Zoom to answer questions. On SR 160 and SCR 142, which sought a financial and performance audit of UH Mānoa facilities, UH Athletics said it already undergoes annual financial audits required by NCAA bylaws but not performance audits, and discussed its internal evaluations, contingency planning, and efforts to address concerns raised by student athletes and staff. The committee then took up SCR 138 and SR 55, requesting a management and performance audit of the UH Office of the Vice President for Academic Strategy. Vice President Deborah Halbert and P20 Director Steve Shotz said they did not oppose the audit and believed it could provide clarity, while explaining that the office is relatively new and works collaboratively across campuses on articulation, transfer, grants, and workforce alignment. They described grant programs including Perkins, GEAR UP, preschool development, and data-sharing efforts, and said they are focusing more resources on teaching, health care, and skilled trades. The discussion also touched on SR 54, a proposed performance audit of the UH Foundation, where foundation representatives said they already undergo annual financial audits, acknowledged some donor communication issues, but emphasized improved stewardship and growth in fundraising over recent years.

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• Under his leadership, the department strengthened data-driven crime reduction efforts and advanced key
• to prioritize wildfire risk reduction to prioritize wildfire risk reduction and<04:14:58.560>
• Speeding up reductions and communities.
• Remember, there's a protein deficit around the world, and we have an overabundance of protein here in
• Remember, there's a protein deficit around the world, and we have an overabundance of protein here in

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 16, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• We’re headed toward a deficit, and we can’t keep running our state into a further deficit, so wise decisions
• 00:09:49.519> $6<00:09:49.839> billion<00:09:50.200> dollar<00:09:50.560> deficit
• <00:09:51.240> education<00:09:51.720> is a $6 billion dollar deficit education is
• a $6 billion dollar deficit education is just<00:09:52.120> one<00:09:52.480> component

Keywords: 1183, house

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• If the utility undercollects from sales, that represents a deficit that the utility will recollect in
• 41:18.079> a collects from sales, that represents a collects from sales, that represents a deficit
• Has he ever offered a rate reduction plan?
• <02:12:26.320> plan ever offered a rate reduction plan ever offered a rate reduction plan
• So the rebasing process—can you ask for a reduction?

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee held an informational briefing on the Public Utilities Commission’s performance-based regulation (PBR) framework and the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs’ whistleblower complaint process. Chair Jared Kohole opened the meeting, noted it was informational only with no public testimony, and explained that members would hear presentations and then have an opportunity for questions. The committee heard first from Ulupono Initiative, which provided background on why utilities are regulated, how Hawaii’s cost-of-service model and rate cases work, and why PBR was adopted to shift utility incentives away from a capital-investment bias and toward performance, efficiency, cost control, and policy goals such as renewable energy and reliability. Ulupono described Hawaii’s PBR structure as a five-year multi-year rate plan with annual revenue adjustments, a customer dividend, a Z factor for extraordinary exogenous events, and an exceptional project recovery mechanism for large projects. It also outlined performance incentive mechanisms tied to renewable portfolio standard progress, interconnection speed, reliability, and shared savings. The presentation said the current docket is evaluating a possible hybrid approach that would combine forward-looking forecasting with historical results, and Ulupono advocated for stronger incentives, arguing the current rewards are too small relative to utility revenues and should be more meaningful to better align utility behavior with legislative intent. The PUC then presented its own overview, emphasizing that the PBR docket is open and active and that the briefing was limited to the record to avoid ex parte concerns. The commission described the development of PBR in Hawaii through multiple phases beginning in 2018: an initial collaborative phase to set goals, a formal contested-case phase that produced the initial framework, later phases adding scorecards, reported metrics, and additional performance incentive mechanisms, and subsequent refinements including sunset of some mechanisms and adjustments after the August 2023 Maui wildfires. The PUC said the framework is intended to be customer-centric, administratively efficient, and protective of utility financial integrity, and that current work includes evaluating how to balance forward-looking and historical test-year approaches within the rebasing process. No votes or formal actions were taken at the briefing.

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• Subdivision 11 is pharmacy payment reductions prohibitions.
• Subdivision 11 is pharmacy payment reductions prohibitions.
• Subdivision 11 is pharmacy payment reductions prohibitions.
• Subdivision 11 is pharmacy payment reductions prohibitions.
• Subdivision 11 is pharmacy payment reductions prohibitions.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• They also don't understand the rules of the road, and they can get serious injuries because of that deficit
• ATV safety law and the 2011 junior operator license restrictions, which directly resulted in a 50% reduction
• in pediatric injuries and have nearly... ...directly resulted in a 50% reduction in pediatric injuries
• Thank you. directly resulted in a 50% reduction in pediatric injuries and have nearly eliminated youth

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Transportation held a hybrid hearing on the governor’s Ride Safe Act, S. 3077, and related micromobility bills. Chairs and administration officials described the bill as a statewide, speed-based framework for e-bikes, scooters, mopeds, and similar devices, intended to replace outdated device categories with clearer rules for age limits, helmets, equipment, operating locations, registration, insurance for higher-speed devices, and restrictions on tampering. They also emphasized improved crash-data collection, a working group for future updates, and battery safety standards such as UL certification to reduce fire risk. Committee members asked about enforcement, shared-use paths, commuter rail accommodations, battery storage, and how the bill would apply to other vehicles like quads; the administration said some issues would need further study or follow-up. Testimony from advocates, municipal officials, and commission members was mixed but generally supportive of clearer statewide rules. Transportation and safety advocates backed the speed-based tier system but urged additional measures, including a default speed limit on shared-use paths, automated enforcement, and more funding for Complete Streets and Shared Streets programs. Bike shop and police representatives said current laws are confusing for riders and law enforcement and that better definitions and data reporting are needed. Several speakers stressed that enforcement and education will be critical, and that local patchwork rules are difficult to apply consistently. Medical testimony strongly supported tighter protections for young riders. Pediatric emergency and trauma doctors described a sharp rise in serious injuries and deaths involving e-bikes and scooters, including severe pediatric cases, and urged amendments adding a minimum age for faster devices and a universal helmet requirement. They argued that the force and weight of these devices make crashes more dangerous than conventional bicycles and pointed to past Massachusetts safety laws as evidence that age and equipment restrictions can reduce injuries. Some public testimony opposed the bill as written, especially from moped commuters who argued that gas-powered mopeds are being treated differently from comparable electric devices and should be included in the framework. They called for clearer rules on bike-lane access, insurance, parking, and statewide standards for mopeds as vulnerable road users. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee heard testimony and questions only.

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• with the author and some of the statements made by her supportive witnesses that there is indeed a deficit
• It does not decrease the existing tax and will not result in a reduction in the revenue generated by
• We've experienced three consecutive reductions in force since 2022.
• We've experienced three consecutive reductions in force since 2022.

Summary: The committee heard a long agenda of bills, with most measures drawing support from industry, professional, local government, and advocacy witnesses, and several receiving committee amendments before moving forward. AB 8 on hemp and cannabis drew the most extensive debate: supporters said it would close loopholes around intoxicating hemp products, strengthen enforcement, and bring THC products into the regulated cannabis supply chain; opponents, including small cannabis farmers and environmental groups, warned it could undermine Proposition 64’s closed-loop system, harm California cultivators, and reduce tax revenues for youth, environmental, and law enforcement programs. The author said the bill was intended to protect consumers and children and to work further with stakeholders. AB 476 on copper theft was presented as a public safety and infrastructure bill to tighten reporting, documentation, and penalties for scrap metal theft; supporters from cities, utilities, broadband, and recycling-related groups described major losses and outages from copper theft, and the remaining opposition moved to neutral after amendments, with the bill advancing with committee support. The committee also heard AB 985, which would allow nationally certified anesthesiologist assistants to practice under direct supervision of licensed anesthesiologists to address anesthesia workforce shortages. Supporters, including the California Society of Anesthesiologists, medical groups, students, and patients, said it would expand access and bring California in line with other states; nurse anesthesiology groups expressed concerns and sought further clarification, but there was no formal opposition at the hearing. AB 506, aimed at online pet sales, would void contracts that fail to disclose an animal’s origin or veterinary records or that require non-refundable deposits; animal welfare groups said it would curb puppy mill pipelines and deceptive online sales, and there was no opposition. AB 876, on certified registered nurse anesthetists, generated the sharpest health care policy dispute: supporters said it would codify existing practice and clarify CRNA duties, while physicians and medical associations argued it would expand scope too far and reduce patient safety. After a roll call, AB 876 passed the committee 9-0, as amended, to Appropriations. Other bills advanced with broad support after amendments. AB 432, the Menopause Equity Act, would require continuing medical education on menopause-related care for certain physicians; the author and medical experts said the bill addresses widespread gaps in menopause treatment and research, while CMA and ACOG opposed the mandate as an inappropriate CME requirement, though they agreed the underlying problem is real. The bill passed on call, as amended, to Health. AB 759 would allow eligible architectural candidates to use the title “architect in training” to encourage completion of licensure and improve diversity in the profession; it passed unanimously, as amended, to Appropriations. AB 967 would create an optional expedited licensure fee for out-of-state physicians to reduce delays in bringing doctors into California’s workforce; supporters said it would help address shortages and improve patient access, and the bill was presented with support from medical stakeholders.

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• do have a number of programs or projects under the HMGP program that talks about hazardous fuel reduction
• I say during treatment because this was A reduction of the fields, everything was knocked down.
• The idea of reacting to what nature is giving us is extremely expensive and While it is, can a reduction
• Reduction in catastrophic fire can also reduce the need to reforest after Fires.
• I'm so happy that we are in such deficit. Could you Explain to me, where are we?

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• Right now, the federal government is considering a massive 18% reduction to the IRS workforce, which
• considering<00:37:36.800> a<00:37:36.840> massive<00:37:37.320> 18%<00:37:38.120> reduction
• <00:37:38.760> to considering a massive 18% reduction to considering a massive 18% reduction
• In other words, a tax cut for tax dodgers that will increase the federal budget deficit and place a greater

Keywords: 1183, house

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• in the 2028 2029 loming budget deficit in the 2028 2029 bayum<00:09:42.200> uh<00:09:42.360><
• are all aware of the budget deficit are all aware of the budget deficit which<00:09:50.600> is
• And so that's why we have this forecast budget deficit now.
• why we have this forecast budget deficit why we have this forecast budget deficit now<01:10:10.280
• <01:35:21.280> was looming $5.1 billion deficit was looming $5.1 billion deficit was created

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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• In 2022, Democrats passed the Inflation Reduction Act to extend these essential enhancements through
• This critical project focuses on flood damage reduction, environmental enhancement, as well as economic
• , flood damage reduction, flood damage reduction, environmental<02:39:23.600> enhancement,
• The deficit is being addressed.
• The federal government's cumulative deficit for fiscal year 2026 at the end of November was 19% lower

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 1012, house, all

Bills: SB2060, SB2342, SB2577, SB2580, SB2809, SB2397, SB2315, SB2442, SB2152, SB2380, SB2462, SB2055, SB2438, SB2533, SB2203, SB2087, SB768, SB877, SB1139, SB787, HB963, SB277, SB2663, SB2555, SB2140, SB2115, SB2761, SB2198, SB2032, SB2579, SB2671, SB2835, SB2356, SB2095, SB2093, SB2318, SB2323, SB2485, SB2309, SB2321, SB2405, SB2153, SB2129, SB2170, SB2259, SB2578, SB2544, SB2701, SB2861, SB2108, SB2089, SB2106, SB847, SB3326, SB2047, SB2695, SB2667, SB2919, SB2446, SB2146, SB2723, SB2210, SB2527, SB2645, SB3331

Keywords: rental housing revolving fund, HHFDC, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, mixed-income housing, mixed-income rental project, affordable housing, low-income housing, housing finance, housing development, preservation, rehabilitation, pre-development, construction financing, equity investment, credit enhancement, collateral, gap financing, area median income, AMI, perpetual affordability

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• The bill that you have in front of you is, as I mentioned several times, we will have a couple of deficit
• It's the $35 million in deficits for Medicaid.
• This includes a deficit for the Child Protective Services Department.

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 216, 16 March, 2026; 4:30 PM, 925, all

Summary: The committee took up House Bill 1939, a deficit appropriations bill. The presenter explained that it included $35 million for Medicaid deficits, $156,121 for Supreme Court special judge appointments and related travel/operations, $10 million for Child Protective Services, $5,234 for the Board of Animal Health tied to a bird flu outbreak, and $678,385 for ACA penalty reimbursement related to Veterans Affairs Board reimbursements. A senator asked for a comparison of Medicaid spending for federally required services versus services Mississippi chooses to provide; the presenter said he could provide that figure before the bill reached the floor, and noted the state had budgeted $60 million for Medicaid the prior year but now needed an additional $35 million this fiscal year. The committee then adopted a motion that the title was sufficient and passed the bill as a strike-all amendment, with the ayes prevailing. Members also discussed that the bill included a reverse repealer. The committee next considered House Bill 1854, which was not on the agenda. The presenter said it was the appropriations vehicle for Main Street program grants, authorizing spending authority for projects previously included in another bill and not adding anything new. After no questions, the committee again found the title sufficient, passed the bill, and then voted to rise and report, with the ayes prevailing.

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• This is the deficit bill we passed previously.
• <02:08:44.280> bill, up doing at least one more deficit bill, up doing at least one more deficit
• explained uh many of these deficits explained uh many of these deficits already<02:08:55.200>
• Y'all know we funded a deficit last year on that, too.
• Y'all know we funded a deficit last year on that, too.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 12 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, opened with prayer and the pledge, and then dispensed with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles. The chamber also recognized several guests and groups, including the doctor of the day, visitors from Quebec, the Sumrall High School boys soccer team, Starkville public safety officials, and the Hattiesburg High School choral arts program. A resolution honoring the long-standing partnership between Quebec and Mississippi was read and adopted, and Ms. Nathalie Rivard of Quebec addressed the Senate about historical ties and economic cooperation between Quebec and Mississippi. The Senate then moved through a series of procedural actions on the calendar, including multiple motions to table reconsideration on medical cannabis and ARPA-related bills, and several motions to not concur and invite conference on workforce and budget measures. Among those were Senate Bill 2294, the Mississippi Future Innovators Act, Senate Bill 2288 on workforce training, Senate Bill 2401 on workforce development, Senate Bill 2189 on budget transfers, Senate Bill 2895 on ARPA funds, and Senate Bill 2917 on appropriations transfers. These motions were adopted, sending the measures to conference or otherwise advancing them as noted. A major portion of the meeting focused on appropriations bills. House Bill 1935, the Education Department appropriation, was explained in detail and adopted after a strike-all amendment; the bill includes funding for the student formula, teacher and assistant pay raises, special education supplements, school attendance officers, testing contracts, early learning coaches, and CTE instructor raises, with offsets from reduced or eliminated line items such as school safety platforms and certain vendor programs. The Senate also adopted strike-all amendments and passed House Bills 1936 and 1937 for Mississippi Public Broadcasting and the Library Commission, and then moved on to House Bill 1933 for the Bureau of Building. The Senate recessed until 2:30 p.m. and announced an appropriations meeting shortly after recess, while leadership noted that many supplemental appropriations bills would be considered later with attention to whether they contained reverse repealers and would go to conference or final passage.