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• Legacy funding.
• We measure also the impact of NPR's legacy-funded programs, and you can see some of the impact here on
• For this biennium, we are requesting a funding increase to support additional programming that will enhance
• by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. funded by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
• This funding is limited to those who give public access and educational governmental programming primarily

Bills: HF1679, HF1019, HF2321, HF1740, HF2278

Keywords: public television, funding, grants, arts and culture, Minnesota, Minnesota Public Radio, arts education, cultural heritage, community engagement, public radio, community radio, educational grants, community cable, public access, programming funding, civic engagement, ethnic media, public access television, Minnesota Humanities Center, funding appropriation

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• More than 2,000 hours of newly produced Legacy-funded programming reached millions on air, online, and
• <00:10:03.880> programming newly produced Legacy funded programming newly produced Legacy
• funded programming reaching<00:10:05.120> Millions<00:10:05.680> on<00:10:06.000> air
• Legacy funding with MPR News brings arts and culture to our news programming.
• We measure also the impact of NPR's Legacy-funded programs, and you can see some of the impact here on

Bills: HF1679, HF1019, HF2321, HF1740, HF2278

Keywords: public television, funding, grants, arts and culture, Minnesota, Minnesota Public Radio, arts education, cultural heritage, community engagement, public radio, community radio, educational grants, community cable, public access, programming funding, civic engagement, ethnic media, public access television, Minnesota Humanities Center, funding appropriation

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• For their out-of-school time funding programs.
• And OST funding and programming does support FFA as well.
• program at New Mexico Tech, which was a girls STEM program, and she was denied the funding.
• are funded along the program.
• So these programs do exist, and they do receive this funding.

Bills: SB83, SB106, SB107, SB123, SJR1

Keywords: ecological monitoring, sustainability, tribal engagement, education, research funding, graduate scholarship, higher education funding, New Mexico, appropriation, financial aid, out-of-school programming, education funding, youth programs, affordability, nonprofit organizations, defibrillators, public schools, health and safety, emergency response, school elections

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• to support teacher recruitment and retention in New Mexico's public schools by making residency programs
• are very diverse. residents now, and the residents we're attracting into the program are very diverse
• Well-designed teacher residency programs typically attract a more radically diverse pool of candidates
• to educate these students in an unapproved program?
• We have different territories as well that are involved in DECA, and it is a national program.

Bills: SB83, SB106, SB107, SB123, SJR1

Keywords: ecological monitoring, sustainability, tribal engagement, education, research funding, graduate scholarship, higher education funding, New Mexico, appropriation, financial aid, out-of-school programming, education funding, youth programs, affordability, nonprofit organizations, defibrillators, public schools, health and safety, emergency response, school elections

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• Children's Defense Fund Minnesota advocates for policies and programs that improve the well-being of
• Um, because I worked in youth programming after school that was facilitated through programs of funding
• Um, because I worked in youth programming after school that was facilitated through programs of funding
• Just on directing these programs to make sure that they continue to get funding, in my past is that we
• due to the limited Head Start programs due to the limited funding. funding. funding.

Bills: HF1660, HF1824, HF1926, HF1002, HF994, HF1915, HF1336

Keywords: children, youth programming, needs assessment, community engagement, state funding, education, funding, school districts, state budget, rural schools, food support, Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches, food shelves, grant funding, Minnesota FoodShare, early childhood, Head Start, education funding, developmental programs, literacy

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• Next, we have House File 280, Representative Zelenstakar from Lake County, a woodworking program funded
• The funding we are requesting will ensure they can continue to offer valuable programs, provide membership
• side of this program.
• Increased funding from the Legacy Fund through House File 1361 will help us expand cultural programming
• This funding will also allow CLUES to emphasize Latino heritage by developing programs that are community-based

Bills: HF2411, HF2471, HF1440, HF1393, HF1631, HF1259, HF280, HF1281, HF1459

Keywords: cultural heritage, funding, White Earth Nation, tribal community, construction, Delano, sesquicentennial, community events, fall of Saigon, Saigon anniversary, Vietnam War commemoration, Vietnamese Minnesotans, Cambodian Minnesotans, Lao Minnesotans, Southeast Asian refugees, Asian American heritage, cultural heritage fund, Minnesota Humanities Center, Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, equity funding

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• Representative Zalencar from Lake County, Woodworking Program Funded, Providing, and Money Appropriated
• And so the funding that we're requesting today is specific for the exhibit side of this program.
• The increased funding from the Legacy Fund through House File 1631 will help us expand cultural programming
• The increased funding from the Legacy Fund through House File 1631 will help us expand cultural programming
• The increased funding from the Legacy Fund through House File 1361 will help us expand cultural programming

Bills: HF2411, HF2471, HF1440, HF1393, HF1631, HF1259, HF280, HF1281, HF1459

Keywords: cultural heritage, funding, White Earth Nation, tribal community, construction, Delano, sesquicentennial, community events, fall of Saigon, Saigon anniversary, Vietnam War commemoration, Vietnamese Minnesotans, Cambodian Minnesotans, Lao Minnesotans, Southeast Asian refugees, Asian American heritage, cultural heritage fund, Minnesota Humanities Center, Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, equity funding

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• Development Fund this fund will help Development Fund this fund will help support<01:10:09.679><
• :10:49.080> that most popular programs and we know that most popular programs and we know that
• from folks that go through the program from folks that go through the program and<01:20:59.960><
• a similar program, providing training, entrepreneurial technical assistance, and loan programs.
• loan programs.

Bills: HF500, HF718, HF1096, HF1246, HF1469

Keywords: nursing home, employment standards, worker rights, Minnesota Statutes, labor compensation, workforce development, job training, economic stability, low-income, career pathways, education funding, Summit Academy, employment, STEM programming, GED preparation, Neighborhood Development Center, NDC, small business, entrepreneurship, business training

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• Motor vehicle key programming or emulating devices and relay attack devices are being used by thieves
• connected to an organized theft ring allegedly responsible for a rash of vehicle thefts using key programming
• They can have it programmed from the outside if they pick up the low-level device, what it emits the

Bills: HB351

Keywords: vehicle security circumvention device, car theft, auto theft, key fob hacking, relay attack, key programming device, car key emulator, vehicle immobilizer bypass, automotive security, locksmith, motor vehicle dealer, repossessor, law enforcement, National Insurance Crime Bureau, Delaware Title 21, criminal offense, misdemeanor

Summary: The Senate Corrections and Public Safety Committee met in hybrid format but did not have a quorum, so it held approval of the May 13 and June 10 minutes. The committee heard House Bill 351, sponsored by Senator Brown, which would update Delaware law on vehicle security circumvention devices. The bill would criminalize the manufacture, sale, transfer, or possession of devices used to bypass keyless entry and push-to-start vehicle security systems, while exempting certified users such as locksmiths, mechanics, dealerships, repossession agents, and law enforcement. Senator Brown said the measure is intended to address modern vehicle theft methods and increase penalties for first and repeat offenses. Testimony in support came from Howard Handler of the National Insurance Crime Bureau and Sergeant Mike Ripple of the Delaware State Police. Handler said Delaware has seen more than 1,600 vehicle thefts in 2025 and that organized theft rings increasingly use key programming and relay devices, often in under a minute. Ripple said the devices are easily purchased online, are being used in Delaware and nearby states, and have contributed to a sharp rise in auto thefts, especially involving certain makes such as Jeeps, Hondas, and Toyotas. Committee members asked about enforcement, online sales restrictions, and whether similar laws in other states have been effective; witnesses said the technology is new and that comparable laws have been enacted in states such as New Jersey and Michigan, though no effectiveness data was available. During public comment, Robert Overmiller spoke in favor of the bill, saying criminals will always find ways to exploit new technology. Several committee members indicated support for the measure, but no vote was taken because the committee lacked a quorum. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn.

Bills: SCR94, SCR22, SCR99, SCR165

Keywords: Waikiki, surfing, cultural heritage, environmental protection, tourism, climate change, Hawaii, community, conservation, Ahuʻena Heiau, Hawaii history, Kamehameha the Great, historic preservation, cultural significance, community stewardship, arts, culture, nonprofit, creative residency, community engagement

Summary: The Culture and the Arts Committee met on April 17 and heard several Senate concurrent resolutions. SCR 94 would endorse Waikiki as a world surfing reserve; testimony in support came from the University of Hawaiʻi and the Waikiki Beach Improvement District Association. SCR 22 recognized the fifth anniversary of the restoration of Iolani Palace and its spiritual, political, and cultural importance, with no testimony offered. SCR 99 SD1 proposed convening a working group to establish a state-recognized nonprofit to support arts and culture engagement; DBEDT’s Creative Industries director supported the measure, and additional support was noted from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, several individuals, and the Hawaii Film Festival and Hawaii International Film Festival. SCR 165 SD1 designated March as March for Water Month, with support from the Board of Water Supply and the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters. After a brief recess, the committee voted to pass all four measures as is. SCR 94 passed with the chair, vice chair, and members voting aye, with Representative Garrett excused. SCR 22 SD1, SCR 99 SD1, and SCR 165 SD1 were also adopted without reservations, with Representative Garrett excused on those votes as well. The committee then adjourned, with the chair noting it was likely the final hearing of the session.

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• Thinking about the theft of government funds and programs, as well as the fraud we're seeing being perpetrated
• Funding for programs has certainly become challenging, and trying to maintain funding in various areas
• on, things that the Youth Intervention Program might fund and focus on, and things that, say, the Community
• Certainly, there are federal funds that flow through the Office of Justice Programs.
• It is notable that counties can still choose to fully fund the SDS program, and we know of one county

Bills: HF2432

Keywords: HF2432, judiciary finance bill, public safety finance bill, corrections policy, crime victims, victim services, Minnesota victims of crime account, court fees, marriage license fee, financial crimes, fraud investigations, insurance fraud, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Commerce Fraud Bureau, wage theft, automobile theft prevention, nonprofit security grants, 911 funding, POST Board

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• <01:11:29.400> and<01:11:29.640> programs theft of government funds and programs theft
• programs has become certainly challenging in trying to maintain funding in various areas.
• <01:20:18.280> for<01:20:18.800> programs understands and and funding for programs
• Certainly there are federal funds that flow through Office of Justice Programs.
• <01:34:44.639> that programs there are certainly funds that programs there are certainly funds

Bills: HF2432

Keywords: HF2432, judiciary finance bill, public safety finance bill, corrections policy, crime victims, victim services, Minnesota victims of crime account, court fees, marriage license fee, financial crimes, fraud investigations, insurance fraud, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Commerce Fraud Bureau, wage theft, automobile theft prevention, nonprofit security grants, 911 funding, POST Board

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• However, the program only works when there is enough funding to sustain and maintain the credit bank,
• The only program we're aware of is the MPCA CAP grant program, or capital assistance program.
• <00:44:48.079> programs<00:44:48.960> such state or federal funding programs such state
• or federal funding programs such as<00:44:49.359> MINDOT,<00:44:50.240> FHWA,<00:44:51.520
• CAP grant program or capital assistance CAP grant program or capital assistance program.<00:45:01.119

Bills: HF4680, HF4047, HF4590, HF3757, HF3569, HF4507, HF4426, HF4927, HF4788, HF4757, HF4747, HF3561, HF4014, HF4013, HF4689, HF4766, HF4589

Keywords: wastewater treatment, improvements, capital investment, Greenfield, bonds, water treatment, infrastructure, municipal funding, state bonds, public utilities, HF4590, Tamarack, municipal infrastructure, bonding bill, general obligation bonds, Public Facilities Authority, sewer system, collection system, street reconstruction, local infrastructure

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• Previously, TDCJ distributed funds directly.
• the authority to maintain victim information necessary to distribute restitution funds.
• Last session, I passed legislation which... ...created a similar program for Texas game wardens.
• This bill would require TDCJ to adopt rules related to the program. to the leave pool.
• The restriction in the bill is that we're not permitted to use funds.

Bills: HB153, HB1828, HB2306, HB2498, HB3464, HB3488, HB3636, HB3673, HB3834, HB3860, HB4120, HB4937, HB1515, HB153

Keywords: education, funding, student resources, technology access, equal opportunity, veterans treatment court, mental health, criminal justice, rehabilitation, eligibility criteria, veterans, treatment court, military service, legislation, legislative leave, correctional officers, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, accumulated leave, compensatory time, parole eligibility

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• If you have questions about that program. program. program.
• be able to continue funding that program based on the regulations put forward in state grant program
• <00:09:16.360> that<00:09:16.640> program able to continue funding that program able
• to continue funding that program based<00:09:17.640> on based on based on the<00:09:19.200>
• That means anyone who's dependent on medical assistance or any other program that is funded through the

Bills: HF3526, HF3375, HF3469

Keywords: home care, licensing, fines, advisory council, grant program, client safety, healthcare regulation, HF3375, Minnesota disability waiver, waiver rate system, human services, individualized home supports, individualized home supports with training, individualized home supports with family training, positive support services, employment support services, employment development services, employment exploration services, billing limits, service authorization year

Bills: HB59, HB74, HB159, HB167, HB175, HB255, HB330, HB364, HB458, HB525, HB568, HB656, HB1033, HB1034, HB1070

Keywords: public defender, funding, district court, East Baton Rouge, judicial expenses, Autism Spectrum Disorder, missing children, law enforcement, public safety, Spectrum Alert, inmate documentation, post-release employment, special identification card, Louisiana Department of Public Safety, reentry services, veterans, veterans services, lottery proceeds, special fund, grant board

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• Most of those funds were Castile fund.
• So when we fund programs through just in this bill, for example, the workforce and affordable home ownership
• Chair Howard responded that each program that Minnesota Housing funds is accompanied by a report that
• one each program that Minnesota housing<00:49:21.920> uh<00:49:22.640> funds<00:49:23.359
• . fund. fund.

Bills: HF2300, HF2432, HF2445, HF2443, HF2439, HF3023, HF1615, HF2563

Keywords: HF2432, judiciary finance bill, public safety finance bill, corrections policy, crime victims, victim services, Minnesota victims of crime account, court fees, marriage license fee, financial crimes, fraud investigations, insurance fraud, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Commerce Fraud Bureau, wage theft, automobile theft prevention, nonprofit security grants, 911 funding, POST Board

Bills: HB1, HB312, HB313, HB314, HB383, HB983, HB1126, HCR3

Keywords: state budget, appropriations, education funding, public health, social services, government operations, state institutions, budget, funding, state general fund, local government, fiscal year, economic development, state treasury, emergency response, education, voting technology, sustainability, revenue sharing, fund distribution

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• Um, has this been affected by federal funds at all? Federal fund cuts at all. Representative Meyer.
• been affected by federal funds at all? been affected by federal funds at all?
• Federal fund cuts at all. Federal fund cuts at all. Representative<00:05:04.800> Meyer.
• point out that it's a federal program point out that it's a federal program that<00:05:23.960>
• <00:05:30.880> that we're looking at these programs that we're looking at these programs that

Bills: SF2077, HF2439, HF841

Keywords: environmental protection, natural resources, wildlife management, public funding, community grants, pollution reduction, waste management, climate change, funding allocations, food support, emergency funding, shelf programs, Minnesota statutes, appropriation, 1183, house

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• State general fund savings in the Medicaid program.
• Deposits $56 million of excess funds in the various funds, mainly in the State Emergency Response Fund
• revitalization fund, LED initiative funds, and creating the Strategic Investments Across Louisiana Fund
• Fund.
• Fund.

Bills: HB1, HB2, HB3, HB312, HB313, HB314, HB383, HB983, HB1126, HCR3

Keywords: state budget, appropriations, education funding, public health, social services, government operations, state institutions, capital outlay, budget, infrastructure, appropriation, general obligation bonds, bond authorization, capital improvement, financial management, state treasury, funding, state general fund, local government, fiscal year