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• Other than that, both of those programs are continuing.
• grantees that are enrolled in the program.
• I'm really looking forward to our program on June 23rd.
• That's now a big blow to getting youth engaged in employment at a young age.
• That's the MassAbilities budget and the vocational rehabilitation program.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Massachusetts Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities held its quarterly meeting virtually and in person at the State House. The commission approved the March minutes and elected its officers by unanimous roll call vote: Denise Garlick as chair, Chris White as vice chair, Carl Richardson as treasurer, and Osmondahar as secretary. The meeting also welcomed several new commissioners, including Rep. Jay Livingstone, Rep. Vanna Howard, Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa, Rep. John Marzi, and Leo Sarkisian, with brief introductions from the new legislative members. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on the commission’s current work and the broader policy environment affecting people with disabilities. Commissioners and subcommittee leaders raised concerns about federal threats to Medicaid/MassHealth, Section 504 accessibility protections, DEI-related rollbacks, immigration policy impacts on the direct care workforce, and the loss of funding for youth employment and vocational rehabilitation programs. Members also discussed ableist language in public discourse and the need for stronger advocacy and communication in response to these developments. Subcommittee reports highlighted recent activity on disability employment, workforce supports, and long-term services and supports/health equity. Presentations included veterans with disabilities, employment programming for young adults with disabilities, immigration and labor protections, MassHealth’s PCA working group, and a health equity roundtable. The commission also discussed future plans to create an advisory board, develop successor and mentoring planning, and launch regional “meeting the moment” listening sessions across the Commonwealth to strengthen outreach and leadership development. The meeting ended with an open invitation for commissioners to share urgent information with staff for broader distribution and a unanimous motion to adjourn.

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• , which allows an extended foster care program for youth up to age 18, and if this bill were to pass
• , which allows an extended foster care program for youth up to age 18, and if this bill were to pass
• an extended Foster Care Program for youth<01:26:38.960> up<01:26:39.080> to<01:26:39.280
• <02:14:19.880> in programs at the friends program in programs at the friends program in conquered
• <02:15:32.520> some different for every program some different for every program some programs

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: Division 3 Finance held a work session to move through five bills before noon, noting one member’s early departure and adjusting the order of bills accordingly. The first item, HB 54, would allow some alternative treatment centers in the medical cannabis system to operate for profit. Members discussed a fiscal note showing a one-time $133,000 cost, which was described as a Division 1 budget item to be handled through HB 2 rather than directly in Division 3. After discussion about keeping Division 1 informed and the distinction between retaining a bill versus funding it, the committee voted unanimously to retain HB 54 for further finance work and conversion into HB 2. The committee then took up HB 547, concerning reimbursement to counties for enhanced FMAP funds during the COVID period. The chair summarized the issue as federal enhanced Medicaid matching funds that were received by the state before authority existed to pass them through to counties, creating a disputed amount owed to counties. County representatives said the money should have gone to counties and clarified the relevant time period, while the department did not take a position. The chair proposed retaining the bill and moving it into HB 2, with discussion of a possible four-year repayment structure in equal annual installments. The committee agreed to retain the bill for continued work in the budget process. During the HB 547 discussion, members also clarified the fiscal and accounting details, including that the fiscal note had not been widely available and that some figures in the note should be treated as county revenue rather than county expenditure. Testimony explained that the enhanced FMAP increased from 50 percent to 56.2 percent, and that the state’s and counties’ shares of claims were affected by the timing of the federal change and the later state authorization. The committee emphasized that the issue was complex and budget-dependent, and that retaining the bill would allow further negotiation and incorporation into HB 2 rather than immediate final action.

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• you know that we have the YMCA here today in strength, the Florida State Alliance of YMCAs, and 25 Youth
• A key part of the legacy of the YMCA's Youth and Government program empowers young people to learn how
• These students represent the very best in what youth and government stands for: curiosity, leadership
• We're so grateful to the Y for its amazing leadership and investment in youth over so, so many years.
• The bill strengthens the teacher workforce by expanding access to teacher apprenticeship programs to

Summary: The Senate opened with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and introductions recognizing Dr. Thomas Clem as Doctor of the Day and a YMCA delegation, including Youth and Government students, in the gallery. Senators also noted the YMCA’s 175th anniversary and its community service, and later offered birthday wishes to the President. The chamber then took up several special-order bills. SB 100 adopted the 2026 Florida Statutes and the 2025 session’s enacted statute materials; SB 102 removed provisions that had been repealed or expired; and SB 104 served as the general reviser’s bill, deleting obsolete language, updating cross-references, and correcting drafting errors. All three passed 36-0. The Senate also passed SB 320 on administrative efficiency in public schools, which reduces district-level requirements, expands teacher apprenticeship and certification flexibility, streamlines assessments and budgeting, and adjusts VPK and facility-planning rules; Senator Simon said the goal was to reduce burdens while maintaining accountability. The Senate further passed SB 7010, allowing state and local deferred compensation plans to offer Roth post-tax contributions in addition to pre-tax options. Senator Mayfield explained the bill would give DFS and local governments authority to add that option. The chamber also withdrew SB 1720, relating to public school personnel compensation, from further consideration. At the end of the session, the Senate waived rules so all bills passed that day could be immediately certified to the House, and then adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.

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• his unyielding belief in our local youth his unyielding belief in our local youth that<00:25:59.520
• from the correctional facility youth from the correctional facility helping<00:26:12.039> them
• just like so many of our residents youth just like so many of our residents who<00:27:09.840> have
• to provide access establish a program to provide access for<00:44:24.880> legal<00:44:25.200>
• This is a low-income energy assistance program, Hawaii-based, so it would expand the federal LIHEAP program

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• County, state attendance pilot program County, state attendance pilot program and<00:01:17.759><
• state plan around attendance, which is directly about our youth, without having the youth engaged.
• share what the role of Minnesota Youth share what the role of Minnesota Youth Council<00:25:50.960
• about our youth without having the youth about our youth without having the youth engaged.<00:26
• I'm with the Be@School program, um, which is Hennepin County's Ed Neglect and Truancy program.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• and other public health initiatives like education and community building, money for youth programs,
• and other public health initiatives like education and community building, money for youth programs,
• and other public health initiatives like education and community building, money for youth programs,
• services such as child care youth services such as child care youth programs<01:00:39.880> school
• We have a youth campaign that's starting under our ADAD program for $1 million.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• It strengthens the program integrity. That's what it accomplishes through this bill.
• It strengthens the program integrity. That's what it accomplishes through this bill.
• It strengthens the<00:13:50.840> program<00:13:51.240> integrity.
• That's what it the program integrity.
• ,<00:14:20.280> and Department of Children, Youth, and Department of Children, Youth, and

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 4808, as amended by a DE3, a human services technology modernization bill. The author described the measure as a multi-year effort to modernize outdated county systems, improve data integration, and strengthen program integrity and fraud detection. The bill would create a Human Services Modernization Fund with a $50 million cap, establish an advisory council with strong county and tribal representation, and create a legislative commission to oversee the work and receive annual reports. It also includes a $10 million county-focused grant fund and a $15 million appropriation for the Office of Inspector General’s technology needs. Testimony from the Association of Minnesota Counties and related county groups strongly supported the bill, emphasizing the need for immediate modernization, the importance of county and tribal involvement, and the value of legislative oversight. Members from both parties echoed support, saying the bill would help county workers spend less time on outdated systems and more time serving clients, and that better system integration could reduce errors and fraud issues. One member suggested that audits should be considered in the future in addition to reporting requirements. The committee adopted the DE3 amendment without opposition. After discussion, the chair renewed the motion to refer House File 4808, as amended, to the general register, and the motion passed on a voice vote.

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• grow program.
• supportive housing programs.
• The 196 on the effective out of school time programs for school-aged youth statewide.
• program.
• , not duplicate, MFA's programs. ...to complement, not duplicate MFA's programs.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Where these funds are actually in support of actual program design, such as program training for the
• You know, the actual program itself, education outreach that the program does.
• called the NextGen Success Program.
• This was a tutoring program administered by local youth source centers in cooperation with the City of
• How will oversight work since CDT is the vendor, program manager, and program oversight on this project

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It implemented evidence-based practices, data, informed decisions and youth academic achievement.
• So when they do graduate, they can go into the Florida Youth College and continue to trade schools or
• They can work the program or to education and if their energy, the path they take the test there.
• Gd enrollment 168 in the youth college has 153 so they can only go to use college when they complete
• Whether it's a diploma or GED requirements and they are enrolled in and the Florida Youth College.

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• 40:26.000> perform whereas caregiving youth often perform whereas caregiving youth often perform
• And whereas caregiving<00:40:53.200> youth<00:40:53.520> contribute caregiving youth contribute
• <00:41:16.480> and designated as Caregiving Youth Day. and designated as Caregiving Youth
• These youth, these young challenges.
• the youthful offender system. the youthful offender system.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate opened with a quorum present, approved the February 27, 2026 journal, and then moved out of order to consider resolutions. Senate Resolution 003, designating March as Arts Education Month in Colorado, was read at length and supported by Senators Snyder and Basley, who emphasized the educational, social, and economic value of arts instruction and noted concerns about unequal access across the state. Senator Coleman and Senator Danielson also spoke in support, highlighting personal experiences with the arts and the importance of preserving arts programs in schools. The resolution passed unanimously, 35-0, and the current roll call was added as co-sponsors. The chamber then adopted House Joint Resolution 1019, recognizing Caregiving Youth Day. Senator Judah described caregiving youth as children and teens who provide substantial care for family members while balancing school and other responsibilities, citing statewide and national data on the prevalence of youth caregivers and the risks they face. Senator Gonzales also spoke in support, urging the legislature to recognize and support this often invisible work. The resolution passed 35-0, and the current roll call was added as co-sponsors. The Senate next took up third-reading consent calendar House Bill 1035, which enacts the 2025 Colorado Revised Statutes as positive and statutory law; it passed 32-3, with Senators Baisley, Lynda Zamora Wilson, and Long voting no. Senate Bill 53, expanding eligible borrowers for Colorado Housing and Finance Authority mortgages, then passed 29-6 after no-vote requests from Senators Zamora Wilson, Amabile, Sullivan, Hinrichsen, Baisley, and R. Pelton. House Bill 1064, concerning modifications to the youthful offender system, passed 23-12 after several no-vote requests, and Senate Bill 43, concerning regulation of firearm barrel transfers and related criminal penalties, was introduced for final passage with Senator Zamora Wilson delivering extended opposition focused on Second Amendment and fiscal concerns; the transcript cuts off before the vote on that bill.

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• I'm a youth basketball coach here in Cheyenne.
• I coach a group of kids that feeds into the Cheyenne Central program.
• these buildings open for youth sports. these buildings open for youth sports.
• accessible to all youth. Thank you. accessible to all youth. Thank you.
• The WDE may have the numbers. something that a lot of programs that something that a lot of programs

Bills: HB0023, HB0024, HB0025

Keywords: extracurricular activities, public school participation, enrollment, Wyoming, student access, charter schools, application process, authorizers, public hearing, community support, scholarship, education, eligibility, continuous enrollment, 916, all

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• Okay, so members, the goal here is going to be to strip out the program integrity language, because that's
• integrity, so that leaves remaining it removes Article One, which is related to program integrity.
• Members, because the program integrity language is not moving forward today and the A7 amendment was
• <00:29:41.480> 13<00:29:41.960> to<00:29:42.080> 17 youth 13 to 17 youth 13 to 17
• These companies have the technology available to them to protect youth.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I think around the country you're seeing folks create programs that do carve-outs for beverages.
• I am a program director for a youth prevention coalition based in Scituate.
• I am a program director for a youth prevention coalition based in Situent.
• I am the Program Director of Sungrown Cannabis Alliance.
• Cannabis testing programs across the country are faltering.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy held a hearing on a broad set of cannabis and hemp bills, with the chairs opening by emphasizing unfinished work on equity, public health, safety, and market stability. The committee heard testimony on House Bill 146, which would create more efficient cannabis testing standards by increasing batch sizes, reducing or eliminating some environmental testing, standardizing lab reporting, and requiring annual scientific review and public data reporting. Industry witnesses, including a representative of the Massachusetts Cannabis Coalition, cultivators, and a testing lab owner, said current testing rules are overly burdensome, costly, and inconsistent, and argued the bill would lower compliance costs while preserving consumer safety. A testing lab witness also said some operators switch labs to obtain higher THC results or pass contaminated batches, and urged greater transparency and better sampling protocols. A major portion of the hearing focused on intoxicating hemp and related bills that would bring hemp-derived intoxicating products under a stronger regulatory framework. Legislators and industry witnesses described products sold in gas stations, smoke shops, and convenience stores as often untested, not age-gated, and sometimes mislabeled or far above the federal hemp THC threshold. Testimony from attorneys and cannabis business leaders said states can regulate these products more strictly under the Farm Bill’s non-preemption language, and pointed to New Jersey and other states as possible models. Some witnesses and committee members stressed that any new rules should avoid harming non-intoxicating CBD businesses or lawful hemp farmers, while others argued that the products are effectively cannabis and should be regulated like cannabis for licensing, testing, age limits, and taxation. The committee also heard extensive public-health testimony in support of bills S. 95, S. 96, S. 97 and their House counterparts H. 191, H. 192, and H. 193. Parents, advocates, and public health professionals urged stronger warning labels, THC potency caps, and improved data collection on cannabis-related harms, citing cannabis-induced psychosis, addiction, anxiety, and youth exposure to high-potency products. Several witnesses said Massachusetts has not done enough to track health outcomes or warn consumers, and referenced other jurisdictions such as Connecticut, Vermont, Colorado, Canada, and Quebec as examples of stronger limits or warnings. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing; the committee primarily received testimony and questions.

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• Colleagues, please join me in welcoming the League of Women Voters of San Francisco Youth Council.
• The council is youth-led with mentorship from the League's board.
• In a time when youth participation is more important than ever, these young leaders are proving that
• He wanted workforce development, affordable housing, community policing, paid youth programming.
• For many years, she was the chair. of the Youth Board for the Pacific Symphony.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• <00:41:48.760> Employee<00:41:49.319> Program Medina who's a youth Employee Program
• It talks about the youth workforce development programming that the Sanaa Foundation does.
• It talks about the youth workforce development programming that the Sanaa Foundation does.
• It talks about the youth workforce development programming that the Sanaa Foundation does.
• It talks about the youth workforce development programming that the Sanaa Foundation does.

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• As the Department of Health testified a little while ago, a successful cesspool upgrade program needs
• HB 2167 relating to youth homelessness.
• First up, Office of Youth Services and Support, Leanne Gillespie.
• think this pilot project for youth think this pilot project for youth housing<00:40:49.040> stability
• a community advocate, a youth a community advocate, a youth homelessness<00:41:18.840> service

Bills: HB1730, HB1985, HB1749, HB1921

Keywords: cesspool, wastewater systems, public health, environmental protection, affordable upgrades, coral reefs, water quality, Hawaii legislation, cesspools, wastewater, environment, pollution, Hawaii, sustainable development, sewerage system, real estate, disclosure, environmental impact, wastewater management, housing

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several cesspool-related measures. HB 1730 HD2 would create a cesspool conversion implementation working group to help the Department of Health review rules and practices and develop changes to make conversions more affordable. DOH and DLNR stood on written testimony, while environmental and wastewater advocates strongly supported the bill, emphasizing the need for dedicated staffing, technical expertise, and smaller, more focused advisory groups. Members discussed the high cost of upgrades and the need for new technologies that reduce excavation and leach field costs. The bill was passed with amendments, including clarifying the DOH director’s discretion over the size of the working group, and the committee noted DOH’s appropriation request for consideration. HB 1985 HD1 would extend certain cesspool conversion deadlines and authorize funding for consultants, while also advancing outreach and education. Testimony split sharply: advocates supported the education component but opposed deadline extensions as premature, arguing the state still has many years before the 2050 mandate and should not weaken the conversion timeline. The committee agreed to amend the bill to delete the deadline-extension portion, keep technical changes, and note DOH’s position request. HB 1749 HD2 would require sellers to disclose cesspools to buyers before a real estate purchase contract is executed and direct DOH and the Real Estate Commission to create a standardized form. Realtors supported the intent but asked to avoid duplicative statutory form requirements, and advocates stressed that disclosure should be prominent and not buried in paperwork. The committee adopted amendments removing the standardized-form mandate and passed the bill. HB 1921 HD2 would allow certain existing cesspools in priority level three areas to continue serving dwellings with additional bedrooms under conditions. DOH brought the measure, and supporters from the real estate and environmental sectors discussed innovative wastewater technologies, retrofits, and composting toilets as ways to reduce costs while improving treatment. The committee amended the bill to require DOH director-approved wastewater technology using solid waste separation for bedroom-count increases and to clarify priority-level determinations using block-level data from the Hawaii cesspool prioritization tool, then passed it. The committee also heard HB 2310, an emergency appropriation for the Department of Human Services to restore funding used to keep SNAP benefits flowing during the federal shutdown; DHS, public health, children’s advocates, and others supported it, and members questioned why it was not handled through the budget. The discussion clarified that the bill sought new money to move quickly for ACA-related premium support. No final vote on HB 2310 was shown in the excerpt.

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• in our youth development programs, so we're proud of that.
• c> youth<01:44:37.920> development<01:44:38.480> program<01:44:39.159> it's<
• 01:44:39.280> a our youth development program it's a our youth development program it's a very
• in our youth<01:44:49.119> development<01:44:49.760> programs<01:44:50.679> so<
• 01:44:50.920> we're youth development programs so we're youth development programs so we're proud

Keywords: 1183, house

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• pathway non-credit program, or a credit program at one of our institutions.
• Specifically, that course program programs and outcomes for people's enrolled in dual enrollment programs
• program?
• use of the program?
• I mean, other programs like our CSAP program is a 30-year loan program.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The committee began with public comment and then heard an informational update on the administration’s Career Education Master Plan and the California Education Interagency Council. State agencies described efforts to better align workforce, higher education, and TK-12 systems through data sharing, dual enrollment, e-transcripts, career passports, and regional partnerships. Members asked about the council’s timeline, strategic plan, reporting requirements, and whether it would have authority to act; administration staff said the council is being stood up, its first meeting is due by the end of June, and a strategic plan is due by the end of November. Members also raised broader questions about the relationship of this work to the Master Plan for Higher Education and common course numbering. The committee then took up the Governor’s proposed $100 million one-time expansion of dual enrollment grants. Finance said the proposal would extend grants for middle college, early college, and CCAP programs, add eligibility for regional occupational centers, provide extra support for justice-involved youth, prioritize high-need LEAs, and allow funds for teacher professional development. The proposal would also reduce the minimum instructional day for certain dual enrollment students from 240 to 180 minutes to better align schedules and remove barriers. The LAO recommended rejecting the funding, arguing that dual enrollment is already growing and that the proposal does not address major fiscal barriers. The Chancellor’s Office and CDE supported the investment, emphasizing access, equity, and technical assistance, especially for rural and small districts. Members questioned instructional-minute changes, reporting on outcomes, adult learner access, and whether the funds would support ongoing or one-time costs. Next, the committee considered trailer bill language to align the definition of long-term English learners across data systems. Finance and CDE said the change would simplify identification by using a seven-year definition for LTELs and a six-year definition for students at risk of becoming LTELs, matching the dashboard and research on the typical time needed to reach English proficiency. Some members expressed concern that the proposal could delay intervention for students who have been English learners for four or five years and questioned why the issue was being handled through budget trailer bill language rather than policy legislation. After discussion, the committee voted on a motion to reject the proposal and refer it to the policy committee; the motion received two aye votes and the item was held open. Finally, the committee heard a proposal to extend the Supporting Inclusive Practices Project by one year, from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Finance said the extension would continue the existing project, while CDE raised concerns about the project’s contract structure, fiscal management, and scalability. A Marysville Joint Unified School District representative testified that SIP had helped the district bring preschool services back into district schools, expand inclusive practices, and reduce reliance on more restrictive placements. Members questioned why funds had not been fully encumbered and whether the project was best positioned to support statewide preschool inclusion goals, with CDE suggesting that existing infrastructure may already be better suited for that work.

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• The Minnesota Secure Choice program is a state-facilitated retirement program, which is a very efficient
• They can opt out of the program.
• Programs.
• Programs located in Plymouth.
• centers, battered women shelters, non-shelter programs, and sexual assault programs.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all