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• To with access to that residential mentor.
• These general courses include Introduction to Culinary and Baking Industry, Food Sanitation, Food 1,
• , and Healthy Foods and Nutrition.
• If our students choose a culinary track, they will proceed into Food 3 and Food 4, which is fine dining
• So they are taking Food One and Food Two and artisan breads and all of the other wonderful classes. .

Committee: All TASK FORCE ON AUTISM

Keywords: 1204, all

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• Currently, they have food pantries serving the Minneapolis VA, but we want to create a more statewide
• No one who served our country should struggle to put food on the table or a roof over their head.
• Currently, they have food pantries this.
• Currently, they have food pantries serving<00:15:59.759><c> the</c><00:16:00.000><c> Minneapolis</c><
• on the table or a roof over to put food on the table or a roof over their<00:17:04.400><c> head.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And it's about giving New Hampshire citizens the best quality food that they can have access to.
• food, and they know where their farmer is raising that food.
• Um obviously food reduce prices.
• </c><02:53:03.920><c> Food</c> more secure we are as a nation. Food more secure we are as a nation.
• </c> communities is the relations of food. communities is the relations of food.

Committee: Senate Commerce

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• House Bill 3296, my bill expands access to civic education. in higher education.
• They have sufficiently more resources and more access.
• I think almost everybody on the dais has voted with me to help make healthy food. food a priority within
• our Medicaid system and make sure that everybody in our state has access to health. healthy food as
• additives and chemicals and things that are in our food that may or may not. be.

Committee: House Higher Education

Keywords: 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I’ve worked with food people in New Hampshire for the past several years.
• I manage the Newmarket food pantry, and I’ve also been a volunteer with the New Hampshire Food Bank when
• </c><00:12:36.960><c> Bank</c> Hampshire Food Bank Hampshire Food Bank when<00:12:38.880><c> we're</c
• </c><00:14:00.520><c> Um</c> to end food insecurity in the state.
• Um to end food insecurity in the state.

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• AND WOMEN WHO WORK HARD TO PUT FOOD ON OUR TABLES.
• ACROSS THIS COUNTRY TO PUT FOOD ON THE TABLE.
• IT REDUCES FOOD INSECURITY AND BOOSTS OUR LOCAL ECONOMIES.
• TRUMP ADMINISTRATION RESTORE FOR THE LIFE SAIFERG FOOD AID.
• MANUFACTURERS OF PLUM Peanut to use food to save lives.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Minnesota State is an open access system.
• </c><00:02:35.440><c> We</c> State is an open access system. We State is an open access system.
• </c> there's no food options like anywhere. there's no food options like anywhere.
• She's now working for food science.
• ><c> science</c> science competitions, food science science competitions, food science competitions.<

Committee: House Capital Investment

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Or does the LLM have access beyond just the state's own documents?
• I'm the Food and Farming Program Director for the Ecology Center.
• to healthy food.
• to healthy food.
• And anyone that's on SNAP actually have access to healthy and farm-to-fork food.

Summary: The subcommittee heard May Revision proposals from the Department of Food and Agriculture, the Government Operations Agency, the Department of Technology, and the Franchise Tax Board, with public comment to come later and all items held open. CDFA presented funding for the animal care program implementing Proposition 12, including a one-time $5.2 million General Fund transfer to the Ag Fund and $2.8 million ongoing, and the LAO recommended approval while noting the Legislature should revisit the funding once litigation and federal preemption questions are resolved. CDFA also proposed ending state oversight of industrial hemp and moving to the federal USDA program by January 1, 2028, with an $8.3 million General Fund transfer to cover startup and transition costs; the LAO supported the transition. Additional CDFA items included $204,000 ongoing and one position to preserve agricultural statistics reporting after USDA reorganization, and trailer bill changes to clarify the department’s 5% indirect cost cap; both drew no objections from Finance or LAO. The Government Operations Agency and Cradle to Career items focused on implementing the new federal Workforce Pell program. Finance described trailer bill language establishing state eligibility processes, with the California Student Aid Commission as the authorizing entity in consultation with the Workforce Development Board, and proposed $1.3 million one-time General Fund for Cradle to Career to build data linkages. The LAO urged caution because federal rules were just finalized and said more information was needed on workload, costs, and whether existing data systems could support the work. Senators raised policy concerns about limiting the program to public institutions and about aligning the proposal with broader workforce and labor goals. The committee also briefly discussed SB 53/Cal Compute, with GovOps saying no appropriation had been provided for its consortium work, and Finance saying the administration was not proposing funding at this time. The Department of Technology presented a $30 million operational backstop for the Middle Mile Broadband Initiative, intended to cover any shortfall if expected revenues from the Golden State Net third-party administrator do not materialize in time. The LAO initially recommended rejection over broad spending authority, then suggested amendments with stronger reporting and legislative review; committee members questioned the revenue assumptions, oversight, and whether the request could recur. CDT also sought $1 million for Poppy, the state’s GenAI digital assistant, to expand secure statewide use; the LAO had no concerns, and members asked about data security, model bias, training restrictions, and possible local-government use. Finally, FTB proposed realigning CalFile resources after the federal Direct File program was discontinued, retaining three ongoing positions and returning the rest of the funding and positions to the General Fund; the LAO said the reduced scope was reasonable, and members discussed keeping the free filing system user-friendly and ready for future federal changes. The committee also heard the administration’s digital pre-written software tax proposal, which would extend sales tax to electronically delivered software and SaaS beginning January 1, 2027, generating an estimated $450 million General Fund in 2026-27 and $900 million ongoing, plus local revenue. The LAO supported modernizing the tax base but recommended broadening the proposal to include more digital products while considering a business-use exemption or reduced rate, and flagged a newly added video game exemption as a revenue downside. Senators generally supported the goal of raising revenue and aligning California with other states, but questioned the local revenue distribution and equity effects, and one senator said they would not support expanding the tax to books, music streaming, and similar consumer products. All items were left open without votes.

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• That is land that is no longer producing food.
• I would restate that as it’s better to have farmers producing food.
• Tom undermine farmland affordability and access rather than protect it.
• Farmland can support food security and access for our communities, host a diverse wildlife population
• and food-secure future for all of us.

Bills: HB2201 , HB2154

Committee: House Local Government

Keywords: urban growth, city planning, county regulations, development standards, land use, land ownership, conservation districts, property rights, regulatory authority, environmental policy, 904, all

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• Kicking people off of food benefits and Medicaid will shove hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans out
• people off of food benefits and Medicaid<00:02:17.680><c> will</c><00:02:17.920><c> shove</c><00:02:
• ><00:02:21.760><c> clinics</c><00:02:22.480><c> and</c><00:02:22.720><c> into</c><00:02:23.040><c> food
• </c><00:02:23.280><c> banks</c> stores and clinics and into food banks stores and clinics and into food
• </c><00:03:34.400><c> for</c> schools, in tax cuts, in food for schools, in tax cuts, in food for children

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• food across our region.
• access to nutritious food across our region.
• make local food more accessible.
• </c> make local food more accessible. Mr. make local food more accessible. Mr.
• </c><02:09:17.600><c> more</c> Speaker, if we want to make food more Speaker, if we want to make food

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Another topic of interest is food safety.
• State, local governments conduct about 60% of food safety inspections. food processing facility inspections
• You're familiar with grass, generally recognize safe foods. chemicals that go in our foods.
• And food has a part of it, food has a big part of it.
• As well as the termination of their individuals and FDA's food division the people who keep our food

Committee: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Keywords: nominations, labor, health, veterans, Social Security, Elon Musk, transparency, government accountability

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on various executive nominations and their implications on labor and health affairs. Significant discussions surrounded the nomination of Mr. Sonderling as the Deputy Secretary of Labor, with members expressing concerns about workforce cuts affecting veterans and Social Security employees. There was also a debate led by a member regarding the authority and influence of private individuals, specifically citing Elon Musk's involvement in government decisions. Such discussions raised questions about transparency and accountability within governmental agencies, leading to a proposal for Mr. Musk to provide testimony before the committee.

Transcript Highlights:

• It's an argument for honest, real food, real natural food. And that's what sugar is.
• And so not only is this an important food, but it's an important food to the economy.
• Therefore, added sugar as an ingredient in food or drink can lead to food addiction and binge eating,
• Granulated sugar is a highly processed food product, added to other foods without adding any nutrient
• to food, body to food, is really important.

Committee: Senate Agricultural Affairs

Summary: The Senate Agricultural Committee approved minutes from January 29 and February 3, 2026, then printed two committee RSs from Chair Tammy Nichols. RS 33191 would declare Norway rats and roof rats public nuisances/invasive pests and place coordination with the Department of Agriculture; RS 33266 would require clearer labeling for alternative animal protein products and restrict use of meat-cut terms on non-meat products. Both were printed without opposition. The committee then advanced two Idaho Potato Commission cleanup bills from Senator Camille Blaylock. Senate Bill 1242, which removes outdated rulemaking language, repeals an obsolete referendum provision, and deletes a redundant records section, was sent to the floor with a do pass recommendation. Senate Bill 1243, which removes references to the no-longer-used Idaho One Plan, was also sent to the floor with a do pass recommendation. Senate Bill 1241, the Working Animal Protection Act from Senator Brandon Shippey, drew extensive testimony. Supporters from veterinary, agriculture, carriage, outfitting, youth, and recreation groups said it would protect the lawful use of working animals and preserve agricultural and recreational heritage. Opponents, including the Idaho Humane Society and Association of Idaho Cities, argued the bill was too broad, could preempt local animal-control, zoning, and nuisance laws, and could create enforcement problems. The committee voted to send the bill to the amending order for possible amendments. House Joint Memorial 10, presented by Senator Kelly Anthon, urged Congress and USDA to prohibit artificial sweeteners in federally funded school meals and favor real sugar. The sugar beet industry and supporters said it would promote real food and support Idaho’s sugar sector, while a nutritionist testified against it, arguing sugar is highly processed and that schools should reduce added sugar. The committee approved the memorial and sent it to the floor with a do pass recommendation.

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• They reflect a lack of access.
• That was food, rent, its ability to take away from my family.
• It's important that the public knows where their food comes from and where it's grown.
• For all Washingtonians, in part by reducing barriers to accessing post-secondary education.
• What matters most for these students is not just access to financial aid, but access that is predictable

Summary: The Postsecondary Education and Workforce Committee met on January 27 and first took executive action on three bills. House Bill 2311, which makes administrative changes to the Workforce Education Investment Accountability and Oversight Board, was reported out with a do pass recommendation after the Leavitt amendment was withdrawn; supporters emphasized transparency, accountability, and student success metrics, while one member opposed moving it forward and urged more interim work. House Bill 2324, which extends tuition waiver access for children of eligible veterans when a disability determination occurs after age 18, passed unanimously. House Bill 288, the Dietitian Licensure Compact, was amended to delay implementation until July 1, 2028 and then passed unanimously as a substitute bill; members cited workforce shortages and the value of broader licensure portability. The committee then held public hearings on several bills. House Bill 2422 would shift private security guard licensing fees from individual guards to their employers, eliminate transfer fees, and penalize companies that require reimbursement; the sponsor and workers testified that the current system burdens low-wage guards and contributes to high turnover, while some members asked about whether fees could instead be lowered or eliminated. House Bill 2438 would create the SEEDS scholarship for early childhood education students using up to $10 million from the GET account if it remains sufficiently funded; the sponsor described it as a targeted test of surplus GET funds to address early learning workforce shortages, and testimony from educators, providers, and advocacy groups strongly supported it, while WASAC said the bill may need technical changes to avoid conflicts with existing 529 rules. The committee also heard House Bill 2525, which would create a WSU heritage orchard program and registry for old or rare apple varieties; the sponsor and industry witnesses said it would preserve agricultural history, support research, and aid future breeding and education. Finally, House Bill 2586 would align Passport to Careers with federal financial aid formulas and automatically deem Passport-eligible youth financially needy for the Washington College Grant; the sponsor and WASAC said it would help foster youth and homeless students access aid earlier and more predictably, and multiple students and advocates testified in strong support. No final action was taken on the bills heard in public testimony during this portion of the meeting.

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• This project is vital for improving access across the White Mountains and has been recognized as the
• This project is vital for improving access across the White Mountains and has been recognized as the
• This project is vital for improving access across the White Mountains and has been recognized as the
• The east-west bypass will also boost commercial access, solidifying our community's role as the hub of
• The access for the hospital and every part of that for our community and the whole area of the White

Bills: SB1272

Committee: House Rural Economic Development

Keywords: appropriation, Douglas port of entry, state funding, infrastructure, federal support, 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• He is actually a critical access hospital administrator from Cody, Wyoming.
• So critical access hospital workforce retention grants, those are out.
• Critical access hospitals are viable and ultimately thrivable.
• Next, we have just a detail here on the plan for accessing the line of credit.
• We do not plan to access this until it is necessary to support the project needs.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the March 18 minutes, and then received a series of updates on major health-related projects and programs. CHI St. Alexius representatives reported progress on behavioral health buildouts in Bismarck, Williston, and Grand Forks, including demolition and construction milestones, staffing plans, and timelines. The Bismarck project remains on track for completion in June 2027 with about $346,500 spent to date. Williston reported construction underway, a $750,000 unbudgeted air handler replacement, active recruitment for psychiatrists and other staff, and a projected substantial completion in early 2027. Grand Forks reported about 30% completion, weather-tight status expected in August, and continued staffing ramp-up as the facility expands from its current 24-bed operation. The Department of Health and Human Services then reviewed a set of technical line-item transfers, emphasizing that they were administrative corrections with no net change in funding. The department also walked through the Salaries and Wages Block Grant and FTE counts, noting overall staffing remained within appropriated limits and that behavioral health staffing had increased. Members asked about vacancies, consultant use, and the mix of in-state versus out-of-state expertise for the Rural Health Transformation Program. HHS said it had posted 12 funding opportunities, received 422 applications, obligated $8.4 million so far, hired 26 people, and was preparing additional grant rounds and a CMS budget submission. The department said the program is structured around workforce, prevention/healthy living, care closer to home, and technology/data, with ongoing stakeholder engagement and community forums. The committee also heard on the certified community behavioral health clinic implementation plan, SNAP payment error rates, and the state laboratory project. HHS said CCBHC certification is being implemented in four regions—Williston, Minot/North Central, Fargo/Southeast, and Dickinson/Badlands—with care coordination expanding and baseline data still being collected. On SNAP, the department reported a 2025 payment error rate of 9.89%, acknowledged cost impacts under HR1, and said it is using training, system changes, and pre-authorization quality checks to reduce errors toward a 6% target over the next 6 to 12 months. Finally, Public Health reported the state laboratory reached substantial completion on June 12, with total costs at $69.95 million of the $70 million budget, though a service elevator issue will require a new lift to be added using contingency funds.

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• ><c> Food</c><00:03:56.000><c> Bank,</c><00:03:56.959><c> the</c> the North Country Food Bank, the the
• </c> Employees, Minnesota Cottage Foods Employees, Minnesota Cottage Foods Producers<00:04:02.920><c>
• Line 31 is another non-fiscal item for the Good Food Access Program update.
• </c> a local food purchasing grant program. a local food purchasing grant program.
• Page R1, Senate section one, changes the name of the Good Food Access Program to the Food Retail Improvement

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The Agriculture Conference Committee met for an initial organizational and comparison session on House File 2446, the agriculture broadband and rural development bill. Members introduced themselves, noted that no conference target had yet been set, and agreed to begin with a side-by-side review of House and Senate positions. No oral testimony was taken; instead, the chair listed written testimony submitted by a wide range of agricultural, environmental, local government, food bank, and industry groups. Nonpartisan fiscal staff walked through the major funding differences. Both bills included some shared items such as operating adjustments, wolf and elk damage compensation, and certain technical changes, but they differed on several major appropriations. The House generally proposed larger increases for meat inspection, local food purchasing, and the Board of Animal Health, and added items such as county inspector grants, biofertilizer innovation, a biosolids/PFAS-related study, a soil health study, broadband installation study funding, an Agri Works program, an Agri Support program, a milk grant program, and several House-only transfers and grants. The Senate included items such as a climate coordinator position, biofuel-related reductions and policy changes, livestock processing funding, farm-to-school and urban agriculture changes, MARL funding, cottage foods licensing updates, and several Senate-only pass-through grants and transfers. Staff also noted differences in the agriculture emergency account transfer approach and in how the two bodies handled the Second Harvest Heartland and related food distribution provisions. House Research then reviewed the policy language differences in the bill. The House language included provisions allowing more flexible use of grant administration funds, unpaid prior-year claims, county inspector grants, and updates tied to its own policy article, while the Senate language included the climate coordinator, PFAS-related commercialization language, cooperative development grant permissive language, and other Senate policy changes. The committee did not take any votes or final actions at this meeting; the session was informational and focused on identifying differences for later negotiation.

Transcript Highlights:

• Fluoride is widely and easily accessible.
• Nina Miller of Good Food Fighters, in favor of SB 2653.
• So they would bring us food or whatever it was. Having said that, I digress.
• No meds, no food, being brought into my emergency department.
• Food. Oftentimes they'll partner with someone like Meals on Wheels.

Bills: SB623 , SB1266 , SB1310 , SB1373 , SB1580 , SB1952 , SB2032 , SB2269 , SB2544 , SB2653 , SB2796

Committee: Senate Health & Human Services

Keywords: pharmacist, vaccine administration, COVID-19, exclusive authority, healthcare, Medicaid, provider enrollment, credentialing, administrative burden, Texas Health and Human Services, senior retirement communities, emergency response, residential safety, contract provisions, health and safety regulations, medical staff privileges, hospital administration, healthcare regulation, Texas Health and Safety Code, consistency in privileges

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• </c> first is around nonprofit food first is around nonprofit food expenditures<00:51:15.880><c> uh</
• </c> deficit in the account from uh the food deficit in the account from uh the food Serv<00:51:56.559
• </c> access uh weekly funds uh for uh food access uh weekly funds uh for uh food security<00:52:32.680
• </c><01:03:52.160><c> to</c> kids how of reads give them access to kids how of reads give them access
• </c> parents through the process of accessing parents through the process of accessing a<01:21:34.080

Committee: House Education Finance

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• But on a food truck, it's a temporary thing.
• Let's talk about parking the food truck.
• Are you aware of anybody that's ever died from any other food truck's food? Absolutely not.
• And the food trucks, in my opinion, could go into food deserts on occasion and provide quality... ...
• could go into food deserts on occasion and provide quality, soul, or great food, neighborhood block parties

Committee: House Economic Development

Keywords: 959, house, all