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• FOR EDUCATION, THE BILL DIRECTS MORE THAN 25 MILLION NEW FUNDING TO OUR RURAL EDUCATION CONSORTIUMS.
• ANY GIVEN DAY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CAN'T FIND 30,000 STUDENTS WE ARE PAYING FOR.
• SENATE BILL 318 ESTABLISHES AN EXPANDED EDUCATION STABILIZATION FUND OF $250 MILLION.
• EDUCATION IS A BIG DEAL. IT'S NOT EASY.
• DEALING WITH EDUCATION FINANCE I THINK IS LIKE PAINTING A BATTLESHIP.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• Lack of ability to find beds for those undergoing civil commitment in Minnesota.
• to be transferred to a civil commitment bed.
• Evil is committed to violence.
• Latz present his civil commitment legislation.
• TOUGHER ON VIOLENT CRIMINALS WHO USE WEAPONS WHILE COMMITTING THEIR CRIMES.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• , the Legislature's commitment, to our military veteran community.
• allows soldiers and airmen to transfer their unused education benefits to their dependents.
• Thank you for your time, compassion, and commitment to change. Thank you for your testimony. Ms.
• Nine lives that were saved because of a coordinated commitment to action.
• political education at Crocker Elementary.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills. Representative David Linsky supported HB 3383, which would designate the song “Roadrunner” as the official rock song of Massachusetts, describing its Boston roots and cultural significance. Representative Sean Garberle supported HB 3335 on public access to historical records, arguing that records from state institutions should be released after 75 years and that families and researchers should be able to identify people buried in unmarked graves at former state institutions. Representative Rodney Elliott and Lowell officials supported HB 4138, authorizing easements for a Lowell sewer separation project; they said the project is needed for Clean Water Act compliance, will reduce combined sewer overflows into the Merrimack River, and must proceed quickly to meet SRF and consent-decree timelines. Committee members asked about Article 97, the location and scope of the easement, environmental justice impacts, and minority/small business participation in construction. The committee also heard extensive testimony on Senate 2183 and its House companion, which would elevate the Massachusetts National Guard to a cabinet-level position reporting directly to the Governor. Senators Mike Moore and John Velis, along with the National Guard Association’s Matthew McKenna, argued the change would reduce bureaucracy, improve communication and readiness, and reflect the Guard’s broad domestic and military missions. Velis cited the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home tragedy as an example of a breakdown in communication, while committee members said they wanted more information, including input from the Governor’s office and Guard leadership, before acting. The committee noted the distinction between state-controlled and federalized Guard missions and said it would continue reviewing the issue. Senator Liz Miranda and a large panel of survivors, advocates, and Northeastern law students testified in support of S. 2174 and S. 2177, which would create an office and task force on unsolved homicides, allow families to petition for case review after three years, require written responses, and establish a tip line, database, and dedicated funding. Witnesses described long-standing lack of communication, low clearance rates, and the disproportionate impact on Black and Brown communities. Senator Becca Rausch also testified on S. 2210, extending public records law to the governor and Legislature, and S. 2207, creating stronger information-governance and records-retention standards; she said both would improve transparency and reduce waste. The transcript does not reflect any votes taken during the hearing, though chairs repeatedly indicated support for moving some bills favorably and said the committee would continue reviewing the National Guard proposal.

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• Education and healthcare continue to be our largest drivers of the budget.
• Education is right over 27%.
• Education and healthcare continue to be our largest drivers of the budget.
• K-12 education. This is kind of historical totals.
• Um, K-12 education. This is kind of historical totals.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee first took up SB 7010, which would authorize Roth contributions in state and local deferred compensation plans. Senator Mayfield explained that current law only allows pre-tax contributions, and the bill would let the Department of Financial Services and local governments offer post-tax Roth options. The bill had one support appearance card, no debate, and was reported favorably by roll call vote. The committee then received a lengthy presentation from the Governor’s Office of Policy and Budget on the governor’s recommended “Floridians First” budget, totaling $117.4 billion and $53.2 billion in general revenue. The presentation highlighted reserves, debt paydown, tax relief, and proposed reductions and efficiencies, along with major spending areas in education, health care, public safety, corrections, transportation, and economic development. Key proposals included higher K-12 funding, teacher salary increases, funding for Everglades and water quality projects, emergency preparedness, corrections staffing and facility funding, cybersecurity, law enforcement recruitment bonuses, and affordable housing and infrastructure investments. Members asked extensive questions about property tax reserves, litigation funding, emergency response fund balances and spending, the Alligator Alcatraz detention facility and federal reimbursement, the Second Amendment sales tax holiday, animal abuse hotline funding, Hope Florida, corrections staffing, and teacher pay. A major portion of the discussion focused on the Department of Health’s planned changes to the ADAP HIV medication program, with senators and a public witness expressing concern about access to life-saving medications and possible misuse or redirection of funds. The committee did not take further action on the budget presentation, and the meeting ended after additional comments supporting the budget and the corrections funding, with SB 7010 already approved.

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• Legislation that improves access to education, supports workforce development, strengthens benefits,
• ,<00:08:19.680> supports<00:08:20.160> workforce education, supports workforce education
• <00:10:19.920> to employers who are committed to employers who are committed to interviewing
• Choose to serve often quietly, often without recognition, but always with commitment.
• , environmental stewardship, education, environmental stewardship, education, and<00:27:52.960>

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The caucus of the whole was held as the annual State of the Guard address, featuring Adjutant General Gregory Knight’s remarks to legislators and guests. Knight said this would likely be his final address before retirement and thanked Gold Star families, military survivors, Governor Phil Scott, honorary commanders, legislative leaders, his family, and many Guard and community partners. He emphasized that the Vermont National Guard is a civic institution, not just a military force, and said its strength depends on a strong relationship with the legislature. Knight reviewed several priorities and accomplishments, including regular transparency updates to the governor, legislature, congressional delegation, and force; the creation of the Vermont National Guard and Veterans Caucus; and legislation supporting education, workforce development, benefits, and service members’ families. He highlighted recruiting and retention efforts, including the Prime employer partnership program, which he said now has 40 employer partners and 24 more pending, and argued that Vermont can attract and retain service members by connecting military experience to civilian jobs and education opportunities. He also discussed organizational climate improvements, mental health and prevention staffing, and the need for more providers who accept military patients and Tricare, noting the Howard Center and other health centers are expanding military and veteran care. The address also covered the Guard’s broader role in emergency response, citizenship, diversity, and international partnerships. Knight described recent deployments and state responses to COVID-19, flooding, and other emergencies, explained Guard duty statuses and called for congressional reform to simplify them, and outlined state partnership work with Austria, North Macedonia, and Senegal, as well as related educational and economic initiatives. He recognized numerous Guard members, recruiters, fiscal staff, media partners, and outside collaborators for their contributions. No votes were taken. The meeting concluded with Speaker recognition of Knight’s service and an announcement that the caucus had ended and the House would gavel in shortly afterward.

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• If not, to support this bill would be like committing treason.
• The current ban limits consumer education and raises First Amendment concerns.
• I would just like to thank this body's commitment to this conversation last year. Thank you, Mr.
• We have stronger postpartum education through our Senate Bill 606.
• Senate Bill 1646 by Senator Simon, Educational Facilities.

Summary: The Senate convened with an opening prayer, pledge, and a series of introductions recognizing guests, visiting groups, and special honorees in the galleries. The chamber then took up committee and executive appointment business, adopting a report confirming 42 gubernatorial appointments by a vote of 36-0. The Senate next considered a long special-order calendar of bills, most of them passing with little or no opposition. Measures included public-records sunset reviews and trade secret/cybersecurity exemptions; a child-abuse reporting statute of limitations bill; commercial driving school oversight; human trafficking training for nurses; a new injunction for protection against serious violence and its related public-records exemption; nature-based coastal resiliency and mangrove protection; a chiropractic trust-funds cap repeal; specialty license plates; a waiver of late financial disclosure fines; public school personnel compensation; the Florida Farm Bill with multiple agriculture, biosolids, and enforcement provisions; homestead exemption clarification for long-term leases; disability presumption clarifications for first responders; reinsurance intermediary manager conformity; patriotic displays in public schools; ADS-B aviation fee restrictions; autism-related law enforcement training and the Blue Envelope program; campus safety reporting procedures for public postsecondary institutions; and veterinary prescription disclosure. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including local vessel restrictions, temporary critical-need practice certificates, and domestic animals. The floor debate featured the most discussion on the farm bill, the HCSM/nonprofit religious organizations bill, the autism law-enforcement bill, and the school athletics bill. The HCSM bill drew extended debate over whether licensed insurance agents should be allowed to market faith-based health care sharing ministries, with supporters emphasizing consumer choice, free speech, and religious liberty, and opponents warning about unregulated products and commissions; it passed 32-5. The athletics bill, prompted by the Teddy Bridgewater/Miami Northwestern situation, would let coaches provide good-faith support to student-athletes while requiring reporting and FHSAA oversight; it passed 38-0. Most other measures passed overwhelmingly, including the autism bill 38-0, the campus safety bill 37-0, the public school patriotic displays bill 36-2, and the farm bill 38-0 after amendments addressing Everglades lands and biosolids timing were adopted.

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• To be clear, Lyft is committed to supporting California's climate goals and has demonstrated that commitment
• Uber is deeply committed to a zero-emissions future.
• Uber is deeply committed to a zero emissions future.
• So we're committed to working with the author on further amendments.
• We are deeply committed to our rural communities.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• relating to educational scholarship programs.
• here is being educated.
• finds any system of education correctly.
• We do like this about all of the systems of education that we find.
• Individual education plans also know as an it their education plan known as the E P they're 504, plan

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• The night before, he had been informed that a member under his command had committed suicide, and they
• There's not a registry that I can walk to and educate myself in understanding what this means for me
• Thank you for your leadership and your commitment to our veterans.
• These are acts relative to waiving the education requirements for skilled veterans to become licensed
• We all share a commitment to protecting our nation's veterans from fraud and abuse.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs held its second public hearing of the 2025–26 session, with opening remarks from Chairs John Velis and Joe McGonagle outlining testimony on 20 House bills and 18 Senate bills. The hearing covered a wide range of veterans issues, including municipal veterans assistance funds, pension equity, expanding the Office of the Veterans Advocate, veterans service officer staffing, disability benefits eligibility, service dogs, POW tax relief, courtesy parking spaces, women veterans and motherhood, and workforce-related licensing and employment measures. Chairs emphasized the hybrid format, three-minute testimony limit, and written testimony process. Several bills drew support focused on expanding services and access. Representative Arena-DeRosa spoke for bills to broaden municipal veterans assistance funds to cover housing and legal expenses and to study enhanced pension equity for veterans, citing burn pit exposure and shorter life expectancy among veterans. Senator Fattman, Representative Peas, and Veterans Advocate Bob Notch supported bills expanding the Office of the Veterans Advocate to include active-duty service members and their families, arguing it would improve transition support, coordination with state agencies, and retention of military talent in Massachusetts. Representative Arriaga backed a bill to incentivize municipalities to provide full-time or regional veterans service officers and another to study the impact of combat on women veterans and motherhood. Representative Moulton/another sponsor also sought to exempt veterans’ disability payments from income calculations for other state benefits, and Representative Hong and Senator Scanlan supported a state service dog program, POW income tax relief, and courtesy retail parking spaces for veterans. Testimony also focused on workforce and claims-assistance issues. The Military Officers Association of America and James Keene urged passage of bills waiving duplicative education requirements so qualified veterans and military medics can become licensed practical nurses, arguing it would help address health care shortages and recognize military training. Brave Veterans Inc. called for a Veterans Research Trust Fund to protect data and program evaluation work during budget cuts. On claims assistance, one witness supported criminal penalties for unaccredited agents who charge veterans for VA claims help, while a private consulting firm opposed the bill, arguing it would restrict lawful speech and veterans’ choice and that existing federal and HERO Act safeguards already address abuses. The VFW strongly opposed paid claims consulting, said its accredited service officers provide free help statewide, and urged more public awareness of existing free services. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing.

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• <00:08:36.320> to where his team is committed to where his team is committed to delivering
• through<00:09:48.880> her personifies this commitment through her personifies this commitment
• <02:34:29.439> his<02:34:29.760> education secretary, a billionaire. his education
• a commitment to our most vulnerable. a commitment to our most vulnerable.
• STEM education. This year, Kia Preston STEM education.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• So the more education, the more educated troopers we have, I would argue, that would support us.
• to make, a multi-year commitment.
• But we are committed to operating fiscally.
• Yep, there's a commitment here.
• We conduct educational programming. We perform... We conduct educational programming.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Ways and Means held its sixth public hearing on the Governor’s H-2 budget proposal for fiscal year 2026, focused on public safety and judiciary agencies, at the Foxborough Community Center. After opening remarks and local welcomes, the committee heard first from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, led by Secretary Gina Kwan, who outlined a $1.72 billion budget, up $69.8 million from FY26. She said the proposal emphasizes core operations, readiness, and partnerships with municipalities, and highlighted work on firearms-law implementation, State Police reform, DOC reentry efforts, hate-crimes prevention, emergency response, and planning for major events including the World Cup. Members also raised concerns about DNA backlog reporting, State Police academy boxing and training standards, ICE communication, disaster relief funding, crime lab staffing, EMS placement, and diversity in public safety leadership. Several exchanges focused on specific operational issues. Secretary Kwan and her team said the State Police are tracking the influx of forensic work from local sheriffs, that the boxing program remains suspended pending an IACP review and likely will not return in its prior form, and that EOPS has no direct communication with ICE but supports law-enforcement coordination where appropriate. On disaster preparedness, officials said the new disaster relief fund is being developed with MEMA and A&F, currently capitalized at $14 million with another $14 million expected, though members urged a more permanent funding source. On the crime lab, staff said the roughly $4.5 million increase is intended to cover core operations and a structural funding gap rather than expand services. The secretary also said EOPS is not ready to absorb OEMS from DPH at this time, though she would keep an open mind. The committee then heard from district attorneys, led by Suffolk County DA Kevin Hayden, who said the Massachusetts District Attorneys Association is seeking a 10% increase in operating budgets, including about $16.7 million for staffing salaries, to recruit and retain prosecutors, advocates, and support staff. He said the request reflects rising workload and the need to keep the criminal justice system functioning efficiently and fairly. The hearing was recessed briefly after the district attorneys’ opening remarks, with additional testimony expected to continue afterward.

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• Moahan. and their commitment agitant Tim Moahan. and their commitment to<00:14:06.560> American
• students with a comprehensive education students with a comprehensive education for<00:31:12.080
• her commitment to her athletes.
• H.R. 1041 honors that commitment.
• rights education and defense fund. rights education and defense fund.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, May 21, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• to report to ICE when it appears an alien has been committed to their facilities.
• to report to ICE when it appears an alien has been committed to their facilities.
• Later, police arrested Ian for the crimes he committed against her. He made a plea bargain.
• Thank you for your time. arrest Ian for the crimes he committed arrest Ian for the crimes he committed
• <00:57:43.559> skilled<00:57:44.559> and Educated skilled and Educated skilled and entrepreneurial

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We’ve doubled down on our commitment to alternative dispute resolution, thanks to the legislature, with
• to Alternative dispute our commitment to Alternative dispute resolution<00:30:16.519> thanks<
• We have an incredibly productive partnership with the Department of Education.
• One prime example is committing to respect ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi.
• Innovative your outstanding commitment Innovative your outstanding commitment to<00:57:04.799>

Keywords: State of the Judiciary Address by Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald, 912, senate, all

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• Educators um and Educators parents Educators um and Educators parents community<00:25:52.640>
• Dilworth Public Schools is committed to providing high-quality education to all students in our district
• The success of any education system depends on the quality, commitment, and well-being of its educators
• system depends on the quality education system depends on the quality commitment<01:05:58.319> and
• well-being of its commitment and well-being of its Educators<01:06:00.880> from<01:06:01.000><

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I commend Hendricks College and the Gill family for their commitment to advancing legal education in
• I commend Hendricks College and the Gill family for their commitment to advancing legal education in
• DETERMINED, COMPASSIONATE AND COMMITTED TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE.
• to their safety is sound, real, and committed.
• TO THEIR SAFETY IS SOUND, REAL, AND COMMITTED.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 10, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• This commitment includes holidays and weekends as well.
• So we support access to quality and affordable child care as part of our commitment. ...education and
• I could go into it, but really what it comes down to is early education is what supports the workforce
• As this organization is committed to empowering young people, particularly between the ages...
• We know that by 2030, more than 60 percent of jobs in Texas will require education or training beyond

Bills: HB669, HB 1306, HB3173, HB3807

Keywords: healthcare, Medicare, insurance, financial assistance, families, wage theft, employers, penalties, Texas Workforce Commission, employee rights, employer database, worker rights, death investigation, emergency services, medical benefits, exposure claims, public safety, workforce development, TWC, youth workforce

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• We know tuition for everyone who commits to tuition for everyone who commits to working<00:14:28.840>
• before about graduate medical education before about graduate medical education and<00:15:37.320
• So, that will be our commitment to this program.
• Uh and so uh so if you're commitments.
• 52.840> for<00:42:53.120> committing<00:42:53.440> to uh finder incentive for committing

Bills: HB20, HB276, HB644, HB812, HB816, HB916, HB1131, HB1247, HB1518, HB1525, HB1537, HB1541, HB1546, HB1553, HB1562, HB1565, HB1566, HB1576, HB1577, HB1591, HB1605, HB1612, HB1613, HB1614, HB1618, HB1620, HB1650, HB1656, HB1658, HB1661, HB1664, HB1668, HB1676, HB1707, HB1711, HB1713, HB1715, HB1718, HB1727, HB1749, HB1756, HB1774, HB1776, HB1801, HB1802, HB1805, HB1813, HB1815, HB1831, HB1838, HB1853, HB1854, HB1859, HB1863, HB1871, HB1872, HB1918, HB1920, HB1952, HB1965, HB1966, HB1967, HB1969, HB1972, HB1973, HB1974, HB1975, HB1980, HB1985, HB2005, HB2023, HB2031, HB2033, HB2062, HB2113, HB2114, HB2116, HB2138, HB2139, HB2156, HB2158, HB2159, HB2171, HB2208, HB2268, HB2270, HB2272, HB2273, HB2276, HB2289, HB2310, HB2315, HB2335, HB2338, HB2339, HB2340, HB2343, HB2361, HB2384, HB2387, SB2338, SB2431, SB2438, SB2593, SB2907, SB2671, SB2321, SB3084, SB2401, SB3033, SB2972, SB3032, SB2806, SB3014, SB2108, SB2981, SB2973, SB2423, SB2078, SB2322, SB2397, SB2896, SB2088, SB2347, SB2408, SB2970, SB2851, SB2713, SB2697, SB2312, SB2192, SB2363, SB2530, SB3028, SB2024, SB3007, SB2599, SB2596, SB2662, SB2930, SB3334, SB2378, SB3019, SB3231, SB2240, SB2372, SB2175, SB2046, SB2298, SB2922, SB2835, SB3263, SB2174, SB2128, SB2006, SB2489, SB3134, SB2982, SB2425, SB2849, SB2797, SB2795, SB2575, SB2521, SB2765, SB2386, SB2852, SB2022, SB2117, SB2277, SB2387, SB2688, SB2885, SB3132, SB3219, SB2169, SB2591, SB2090, SB2983, SB888, SB3249, SB2611, SB2429, SB2463, SB3154, SB3131, SB3152, SB3315, SB2448, SB2054, SB2140, SB2520, SB2377, SB2986, SB2010, SB2189, SB2026, SB3010, SB2818, SB2002

Keywords: lava insurance, homeowners, insurance market, subsidy, Hawaii, condominiums, annual report, filing fee, real estate, developer, residency, property regime, PFAS, single-use plastics, environmental health, food ware, pollution reduction, local produce, agriculture, Hawaii Revised Statutes

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• For our educational institutions, both K-12 institutions as well as our higher educational institutions
• As chair of the Education Committee, I have been focused on his actions attacking public education.
• education.
• Just last year in education dollars? Not Donald J. Trump. You did.
• We know this is not over. to take a long commitment. We owe that commitment to Paradise as well.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Their commitment resolve.
• Their commitment is no different than mine or This board's commitment to veterans and the
• defended This board's commitment to those
• Is educational your bill. Thank you, chair.