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• an investment for education.
• , talk about the budget within within education, which chairs already talked about those already education
• education.
• I think you need to educate.
• Education.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• So we continue to do that work of recruitment and education for our DSS PCMH program.
• And I'm wondering what you're thinking about doing in terms of more outreach and education across the
• and our sort of payment methodology on community health workers.
• This idea about the workers, the medical workers in the community, I was thinking about this program,
• It would be like when we had the census, when we had workers going to people's homes.

Keywords: 962, all

Summary: The Care Management Committee met to receive a status update on the DSS/CHN PCMH program and to discuss implementation of HR1, especially the new medical frailty requirements. CHN reported the PCMH program remained steady at 124 practices and 553 sites, with 54.6% of the HUSKY population attributed to PCMH providers, and noted ongoing recruitment, provider turnover, and recent practice consolidations/acquisitions that will shift some sites to Yale and Hartford HealthCare. CHN also reported strong quality improvement engagement for 2026, with 83% of contacted PCMHs engaged, and said preliminary 2025 results showed improvement across measures. The bulk of the meeting focused on DSS’s response to the June 1 CMS interim final rule on HR1. DSS explained that it had been building a medical frailty definition based on diagnosis codes and comparisons with other states’ approaches, but the new federal rule adds a requirement that the condition significantly impair a person’s ability to work or comply with community engagement requirements. DSS said it is still evaluating how to combine claims-based data with the new federal overlay, may submit comments to CMS during the open comment period through July 31, and is considering options such as self-attestation, especially given CMS’s allowance of self-attestation for calendar year 2027. Committee members raised concerns about the rule’s complexity, possible legal challenges, the need for a good-faith waiver or implementation delay, and the risk of noncompliance if the state gets the process wrong. Members also pressed DSS for broader outreach, clearer public communication, training, and better reporting on implementation impacts and costs. DSS said it is developing a website, webinars, and a communications plan, and is working with community-based organizations, community health workers, and administrative services organizations to reach potentially affected members. DSS said it is also building a Medicaid pre-screener to help people determine whether they may be subject to work requirements. In the PCMH Plus discussion, DSS said it was not yet ready to present the 2024 quality data but would try to bring the Wave 3, Year 5 results and related quality/shared savings information to the July 8 meeting, along with the regular PCMH update and another HR1 update. The committee also discussed future agenda items including community health worker reimbursement, peer support services, and the inmate medical program.

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• You haven't heard higher education yet. That'll be this week. I can, I believe so.
• For the recipients themselves, for the workers themselves, are these funds taxable?
• It's coming at the expense of the worker wage. So I do appreciate what you're saying.
• I'm looking at the public education... Okay.
• On line 49, also from the Public Education Reform Fund.

Keywords: 996, all

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• educational, and productivity costs. educational, and productivity costs.
• It's an education hub.
• It's an education hub. It's safety net. It's an education hub.
• . worker. worker.
• <02:55:42.800> What worker? Do they get less shifts? What worker?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Outreach and education is always going to happen.
• And so we have been providing general education.
• Department of Education, citing new federal administration priorities.
• Then comes the education work. Right?
• Gabriela Chavez with United Domestic Workers, echoing my colleague's remarks.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Human Services held an informational hearing focused largely on the implementation of federal HR1 changes and their effects on CalFresh, Medi-Cal, and related county workloads. CDSS, DHCS, DDS, CWDA, LAO, and Finance discussed the CalFresh able-bodied adult without dependents time limit, with CDSS saying about two-thirds of affected adults are already known to be exempt in the system and that roughly 200,000 more could be auto-exempt through new data matches with DHCS and DDS. Officials said those exemptions should be in place by mid-August, before the first possible discontinuance in October, and that counties would receive policy guidance, handbook updates, and client-facing materials. DHCS said Medi-Cal work requirements would be implemented later, with rules and testing completed ahead of a January 2027 rollout, and noted automatic exemptions for some IHSS-related cases. CWDA urged more county staffing and funding, citing examples where high-touch outreach improved exemptions, reduced churn, and increased participation, while warning that without additional resources counties expect delays, higher error risk, and reduced engagement. The committee also discussed a possible CFAP Plus expansion to provide state-funded food benefits to people losing CalFresh eligibility under HR1. CDSS said implementation could not occur before the planned October 1, 2027 CFAP expansion timeline and would depend on final policy choices, system design, and the complexity of adding new eligibility groups. Finance cautioned that any benefit expansion would carry significant General Fund costs, potentially in the hundreds of millions or more. Members asked for written timelines, county-by-county impact data, and feedback on trailer bill language, and CDSS agreed to provide follow-up materials and technical assistance. A separate item reviewed the CalFresh strategic plan and the revision of CDSS’s online mandated reporter training. CDSS said the strategic plan lead position should be posted in May and that the plan would be data-driven and collaborative. For mandated reporter training, CDSS reported that the revised curriculum is being developed with lived experts and stakeholders, will include content on structural racism, ICWA protections, implicit bias, and the distinction between reporting and supporting, and is on track to launch in fall/winter 2026 ahead of the statutory deadline. The committee also heard updates on Promise Neighborhoods, where advocates described strong outcomes and argued for continued and expanded state support, including AB 1969 to deepen partnerships with community schools; members emphasized the need for more stable braided funding and institution-building rather than short-term program funding. The hearing concluded with updates on the Stop the Hate program and housing assistance programs. CDSS said Stop the Hate has provided direct services, prevention and intervention programming, and statewide coordination, reaching millions through outreach and serving more than 11,200 people through transformative grants; advocates urged reauthorization and more targeted funding for solidarity, harm reduction, legal services, and education. Finally, CDSS said proposed one-time investments of $55 million for H-DAP and $105 million for HSP would help avoid funding cliffs and maintain homelessness prevention and housing stabilization services through 2026-27, while the absence of new funding would force reductions in emergency housing assistance, rental subsidies, and enrollments. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• I don't disagree that the 80/20 is a huge boost for workers and New Mexicans across the state.
• And then the education, we added $18 million for the CTE, right?
• And also thank you for that additional 18 million in evidence career and technical education.
• Chairman, we're not able to give a pay raise to our state employees, public service workers.
• We made a decision on what benefits state workers more, and the benefit is greater on 80/20.

Bills: HB2, SB152

Keywords: general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, telecommunications, low-income assistance, lifeline, broadband, rural broadband, universal service fund, public regulation commission, PRC, 911 surcharge, telecommunications relay service, VoIP, mobile service, internet affordability, digital equity, digital inclusion

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• that you did bring up the education that you did bring up the education rules,<01:15:17.040>
• centers and their workers. centers and their workers. professional<01:44:54.560> costs<01
• So maybe I'm lost in misunderstanding. retail workers. But I will move on from retail workers.
• They said that 87% of child care workers have some college education, and 95% are women.
• <02:18:15.760> we need workers and if we need workers we need workers and if we need workers

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• to take care of workers uh at their to take care of workers uh at their workplace<00:13:56.720> at
• ,<00:22:39.760> there's and um among bluecollar workers, there's and um among bluecollar workers
• So why smartest bluecollar workers.
• <00:59:22.400> of<00:59:22.720> workers declining expense of workers declining expense
• Both were municipal workers who died.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Between 2014 and 2024, investigations by the Arizona State Board of Education of educators on claims
• of Education.
• It's not sex education. This is also to educate the teachers as to what they need to look for.
• worst states for sex education.
• And then there's been legal issues about union busting, and Lucid workers... ...workers actually won

Bills: HB2014, HB2111, HB2156, HB2165, HB2202, HB2305, HB2321, HB2399, HB2403, HB2416, HB2418, HB2446, HB2601, HB2615, HB2620, HB2812, HB2939, HB2940, HB2955, HB2957, HB2960, HB2992, HB4026, HB4049

Keywords: air emissions, fuel blends, environmental quality, feasibility study, Arizona Department of Agriculture, driver license, examinations, motorcycle awareness, public safety, traffic laws, livestock, compensation, funding, ranching, agriculture, veterans, state parks, admission fees, military exemption, recreation access

Summary: The committee heard House Bill 2615, a strike-everything amendment creating an Independent Oversight Committee tied to the Department of Child Safety, with authority to review DCS practices, request briefings and audits, visit sites, and receive confidential complaints, along with a $2.2 million appropriation. The sponsor and several parents and advocates testified that stronger independent oversight was needed because of serious DCS failures affecting children and families. Some members supported the goal but objected to housing the committee in the Ombudsman’s office or questioned whether the structure was the right approach. The strike-everything amendment was adopted, but the bill itself then failed on a 5-5 vote. The committee then passed House Bill 2620, which provides $300,000 annually for five years to the Arizona Department of Veterans Services to grant funds to emergency shelters serving veterans without requiring scheduled intake appointments. The sponsor and shelter representatives said the money would support trauma-informed case managers, help veterans connect to VA and shelter resources, and move the state closer to functional zero for veteran homelessness. The bill received unanimous support and a do-pass recommendation. House Bill 2321 also passed unanimously. It requires DCS to place a security freeze on the credit reports of children entering foster care, with the freeze remaining until age 16 unless the child later chooses otherwise, and includes a $100,000 appropriation and one ongoing FTE. The sponsor said foster youth are especially vulnerable to identity theft and need automatic protection. House Bill 2601, which directs ADOT to seek federal segmentation for the Interstate 11 project between Casa Grande and Wickenburg, passed 6-4 after testimony from supporters who said it would keep the project moving and opponents who raised environmental, cost, and litigation concerns. House Bill 2992, a pilot program for child sexual abuse and grooming awareness education in six public schools, also passed 6-4 after testimony from a survivor and advocates; supporters framed it as prevention and critics argued it duplicated existing sex education and should be handled through broader curriculum or parent education. Additional bills considered included House Bill 2156, which appropriates $250,000 to the livestock compensation fund and passed 7-3 despite transparency and conflict-of-interest concerns from an opponent; House Bill 2165, which exempts certain veterans and military members from state park admission fees, as amended to narrow the exemption to retired or disabled veterans and similar National Guard members, and passed 6-4 amid concerns about lost park revenue; House Bill 2960, creating a veterans specialty court grant program and requiring better coordination on incarcerated veterans, which passed 8-0; House Bill 2014, directing studies on gasoline blends and emissions modeling, which passed 6-2 despite concerns about cost and limited impact; and House Bill 2957, preserving non-REAL ID driver licenses and restricting biometric collection and data sharing, which passed 5-4 after amendment.

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• We should focus on housing, health care and education.
• Education.
• I am a behavioral and mental health worker in Orange County I am a behavioral and mental health worker
• this education.
• And the idea is that Florida's educational institutions won't contract with those for an educational

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• You're talking about protecting workers' rights and worker rights under Minnesota law right now.
• You're talking about protecting workers' rights and worker rights under Minnesota law right now.
• You're talking about protecting workers' rights and worker rights under Minnesota law right now.
• You're talking about protecting workers' rights and worker rights under Minnesota law right now.
• Education is important.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• the early childhood education the early childhood education scholarships<00:07:48.919> program
• This is appropriating the Education.
• impediment for uh child welfare workers impediment for uh child welfare workers to<00:31:02.240>
• child welfare response for educational child welfare response for educational neglect<01:15:02.960
• behalf of the Early Care and Education behalf of the Early Care and Education Consortium,<01:25:

Bills: HF2436

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, 1183, house

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• So you're asking social workers, and to be a social worker in New Mexico, you have to be licensed.
• Without the trained, educated, and dedicated professionals of CYFD, they would not have survived.
• I got a call from a social worker right now, not with CYFD, but someone else.
• Retain and increase the number of licensed social workers.
• The governor struck licensed social workers out of that, and there was no message.

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• does encapsulate all healthcare workers. does encapsulate all healthcare workers.
• educate us because I'll be honest, Mr. educate us because I'll be honest, Mr.
• This is about education.
• This is about education. education. education.
• education or uh providing information. education or uh providing information.

Keywords: 916, all

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• ,<00:03:14.480> rural dollars, gutting higher education, rural dollars, gutting higher education
• As our workers have economic blockade.
• How do we protect our workers from our own government?
• We had to stop our projects because we could not guarantee the safety of our workers.
• guarantee the safety of our workers. guarantee the safety of our workers.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: Witnesses and lawmakers discussed the impact of “Operation Metro Surge” and related federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota, describing it as a severe constitutional and humanitarian crisis. John Beler of the ACLU of Minnesota said the organization had received more than 700 reports of constitutional violations and argued the state should protect sensitive spaces, create legal remedies, and limit state involvement in federal surveillance and enforcement. Sen. Erin Maye Quade and other speakers said the operation was still ongoing, caused family separations, economic harm, and trauma in communities, and called on Minnesota Republicans to break with the Trump administration and support accountability. Several business owners testified about direct effects on restaurants and construction workforces. Hano JD Delgado, a restaurant owner, said ICE activity had frightened workers, led to closures and lost business, and recounted alleged mistreatment of employees and himself, including detentions and an incident involving a 15-year-old U.S. citizen. Sarah Lawitch, a Cottage Grove contractor, said her crews and projects were disrupted because workers feared leaving home and that lawmakers should protect constitutional rights and local businesses. Speakers repeatedly framed the issue as racial profiling and an attack on legal residents and citizens, not just undocumented immigrants. Rep. Lee Fininky said she is carrying two bills aimed at federal and local law enforcement practices: one would prohibit officers from wearing masks on duty except for limited safety or health exceptions, and another would require vehicles used to detain people to be clearly marked and equipped with safety features. She and other DFL speakers also discussed a broader package of bills, including a proposal to let Minnesotans hold the federal government accountable and a bill requiring the BCA to investigate shootings. In response to questions, they said they were seeking Republican support but expected the measures to face legal challenges; no votes or formal committee action were taken in the excerpt.

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• When it comes to the safety of workers, it has always been our firm belief that the workers understand
• We represent public workers here at 13 agencies across the state of New Mexico.
• here in New Mexico, where I represent health care workers throughout the state.
• This legislation is for the workers. This legislation is for patients.
• You will also be asked how they are recruiting healthcare workers.

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• /c> labor train workers and expand market labor train workers and expand market share.<00:36:11.680><
• That's what well-rounded education.
• <00:53:36.559> Everyone They care about education. Everyone They care about education.
• workers every day their entire lives. workers every day their entire lives.
• hurts American workers and businesses. hurts American workers and businesses.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• And based on what we found from those study, findings around the mental health and well-being of workers
• And we wanted to make sure that we were reaching all the other potential workers that might be coming
• And then finally, we have a podcast because we know our frontline workers are quite busy.
• It's really tailored around the needs of the particular worker.
• Is the thing Christmas pounds of a social worker? Really appreciate the work.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• with Education protects students with Education protects students with disabilities,<00:16:23.360
• > parents,<00:16:45.040> and with Delaware educators, parents, and with Delaware educators
• I want to thank Congressman workers.
• the basic dignity every worker deserves. the basic dignity every worker deserves.
• , to our Department of Education, to our Department of Education, Transportation,<06:09:02.320>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, December 11, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Enhancing funding for at-risk Indian education, the Hispanic Education Act, bilingual, and multicultural
• education are the most constrained.
• This is my 24th year in education.
• NEA New Mexico is the collective voice of educators pre-K through higher education, working in every
• In K-12 education in New Mexico.

Keywords: 996, all