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• Office of Grants Management provides 13 training modules, but they are recommended to agency employees
• These enterprise-wide trainings build essential skills and areas of knowledge critical to grants oversight
• Robust training for employees in agencies who are managing grants.
• A lot of staff conduct grants management functions, and so requiring training for those folks in some
• , we're ensuring that the agency staff are well-trained and managing that grant money well is very important

Bills: HF3043, HF2891

Keywords: public safety, illegal remunerations, healthcare fraud, grants, criminal penalties, state law, grants management, state employees training, certification, monitoring grants, accountability, grant fraud

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• Management provides 13 training modules, but they are recommended to agency employees who have grants
• These enterprisewide trainings build essential skills and areas of knowledge critical to grants oversight
• A lot of staff conduct grants management functions, and so requiring training for those folks in some
• , we're ensuring that the agency staff are well trained and managing that grant money well.
• <02:09:10.320> money trained and managing that grant money trained and managing that grant

Bills: HF3043, HF2891

Keywords: public safety, illegal remunerations, healthcare fraud, grants, criminal penalties, state law, grants management, state employees training, certification, monitoring grants, accountability, grant fraud, 1183, house

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• <00:03:43.519> grant, competitive workforce training grant, competitive workforce training
• The Special Incumbent Worker Training Grants, which were last funded in 2008 and were only funded for
• The Special Incumbent Worker Training Grants, which were last funded in 2008 and were only funded for
• The Special Incumbent Worker Training Grants, which were last funded in 2008 and were only funded for
• The Special Incumbent Worker Training Grants, which were last funded in 2008 and were only funded for

Bills: HF3732

Keywords: workforce development, unemployment benefits, youth training, economic development, grants, job creation

Bills: SF1832

Keywords: economic development, small business, workforce training, grants, entrepreneurship, equity, community support, 1187, senate, all

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• We provide training on marketing.
• We provide training on marketing.
• <00:31:27.600> program grants program grants program uh<00:31:28.679> FCF<00:31:29.440>
• grant programs here.
• Two terrific grant programs.

Bills: HF2582, HF2266, HF2518, HF2039, HF1941

Keywords: child care, grants, appropriation, workforce development, families, YWCA Minneapolis, job training, child development, economic assistance, WomenVenture, economic development, entrepreneurship, women entrepreneurs, business training, financial support, youth programs, funding, employment, Minnesota, American Indian

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• Um, grants relating to child care from Representative Lee and Representative Lesnikar that adds to a
• Um a uh grants relating to $900,000.
• Um a uh grants relating to child<00:04:06.480> care<00:04:06.640> from<00:04:06.799>
• programs and have made competitive grant programs and have made a<00:04:50.720> adjustment<00
• so they can work as effectively grants so they can work as effectively as<00:05:01.520> possible.

Bills: SF1832, HF2440

Keywords: economic development, small business, workforce training, grants, entrepreneurship, equity, community support, labor market, employment, funding, data analysis, 1183, house

Bills: HF2431

Keywords: higher education, college affordability, student aid, state grants, North Star Promise, scholarships, financial aid, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education, tuition relief, work-study, child care grants, hunger-free campus, food insecurity, student parents, pregnant students, parenting students, sexual misconduct, Title IX

Bills: HF2431

Keywords: higher education, college affordability, student aid, state grants, North Star Promise, scholarships, financial aid, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education, tuition relief, work-study, child care grants, hunger-free campus, food insecurity, student parents, pregnant students, parenting students, sexual misconduct, Title IX

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• House Bill 1876 seeks to establish a career and technical education reporting grant program administered
• The bill would provide grants.
• in the workforce and they're trying to retain that teacher. to teach electricians, you know, and to train

Bills: HB 1057, HB1876

Keywords: teacher salary, retirement benefits, career education, work experience credit, Texas Education Code, technical training, workforce development, grants, education funding, 1184, house, all

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• the full range of competitive grants the full range of competitive grants that<00:03:28.879>
• <00:08:28.160> recipient that the nonprofit uh grant recipient that the nonprofit uh grant
• can make the most of that grant can make the most of that grant opportunity<00:08:31.840> by<
• throughout the duration of the grant. throughout the duration of the grant.
• of the grant life cycle slide?

Bills: HF4072, HF3691, HF4613

Keywords: workforce development, journalism, local news, internships, media training, emergency management, essential employees, public safety, law enforcement, workforce, economic development, appropriation, Twin Cities Marathon, Explore Minnesota, grants, 1183, house

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• with eligible training providers to equip new workers with in-demand skills or upgrade the skills of
• House Bill 5008 will expand access to cutting-edge bio-manufacturing training and address the talent
• half with about a dozen community colleges around the state to create a common curriculum and a training
• program. program, a hands-on training program in that lab to prepare entry-level manufacturing workers
• Parents will also be connected to short-term training programs through our partner Workforce Solutions

Bills: HB1654, HB1691, HB2545, HB2652, HB3799, HB4144, HB5008

Keywords: peace officers, firefighters, employment protection, worker's compensation, job security, maximum medical improvement, government employment, firefighter cancer benefits, emergency medical technicians, compensation claims, cancer exposures, firefighting hazards, workforce training, rural development, grant program, job-specific training, Texas Workforce Commission, child care, single-parent, subsidized

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• We don't provide grants.
• We don't provide grants.
• programs because the any of the grant programs because the grant<00:13:24.800> programs<00:13
• you not eligible for those grant you not eligible for those grant programs?
• eligible for the existing grant eligible for the existing grant programs,<00:13:43.519> do

Bills: HF3707, HF3732, HF2581, HF3731

Keywords: unemployment insurance, judicial officials, paid leave, economic development, worker protections, workforce development, unemployment benefits, youth training, grants, job creation, grant funding, revolving loan, underserved communities, disadvantaged groups, electrical licensing, installation, Class A installer, regulations, labor and industry, 1183

Summary: The committee first adopted the minutes from February 26 and then heard House File 2581, authored by Representative Frazier, which sought $1 million for Fortis Capital, a nonprofit economic development lender. Frazier and Fortis CEO Brian Smith described Fortis as a gap-financing lender that helps underserved entrepreneurs who cannot meet traditional bank underwriting standards. They said the organization has made 37 loans totaling more than $4 million since 2021, leveraged another $29.5 million, and created 314 jobs. Smith said Fortis typically charges around 6.5% interest, has had two defaults, and uses a revolving loan fund model that recycles repayments; members discussed how the proposal fits with other state economic development programs and whether Fortis should instead be part of a competitive grant process. The chair laid HF 2581 over for possible inclusion in a budget bill. The committee then heard House File 3707, brought by Representative Berg, which would extend confidentiality protections to unemployment insurance and paid leave judges and related staff by adding them to the definition of judges for purposes of protecting personal information. Berg and testifiers from the Department of Economic Development and MAPE said the bill responds to harassment and safety concerns, including threats, doxxing, and an attack near an office, and is intended to protect people making sensitive determinations. MAPE supported the bill as an update to existing protections for similar workers. Members raised concerns that the bill’s language was too broad, especially the reference to the paid leave division, and questioned whether it should cover only judges or also call-center and other staff. Department and committee members agreed the language likely needed narrowing and discussed possible amendments and whether to move the bill to Judiciary and then revisit it. No final vote was taken on HF 3707 during the discussion, and the bill remained under consideration for further language work.

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• It's a state grant.
• Line 60 is the Dual Training Competency Grants Program.
• Sections 17 through 20 affect the dual training competency grant statute.
• And a past recipient of the Fostering Independence Grants and the Education Training Voucher program
• worth of grants.

Bills: HF2312

Keywords: higher education, college finance, student aid, financial aid, state grants, North Star Promise, scholarships, tuition relief, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education, work-study, child care grants, Indian scholarships, tribal colleges, Hunger-Free Campus, student parents, pregnant students, parenting students, sexual misconduct

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• Line 60 is the dual training competency grants program. There's two things going on here.
• Line 60 is the dual training competency grants program. There's two things going on here.
• <00:36:18.800> competency<00:36:19.440> grant the dual training competency grant the
• dual training competency grant statute. statute. statute.
• and the education independence grants and the education training<00:52:12.240> voucher<00:52:

Bills: HF2312

Keywords: higher education, college finance, student aid, financial aid, state grants, North Star Promise, scholarships, tuition relief, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education, work-study, child care grants, Indian scholarships, tribal colleges, Hunger-Free Campus, student parents, pregnant students, parenting students, sexual misconduct

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• let the organizations and economic development across the entire state of Oklahoma who apply for a grant
• Leader, 1687 reiterates the service Oklahoma can grant the right to give written tests to the driver's

Bills: SB1696, SB1670, SB1687, SB1975

Keywords: SB1696, Oklahoma Talent Attraction and Relocation Program, Oklahoma Talent Attraction and Relocation Revolving Fund, Department of Commerce, economic development, workforce development, community development, relocation incentives, talent recruitment, in-migration, population growth, household relocation, grant program, revolving fund, local government grants, municipalities, counties, nonprofit organizations, economic incentives, residency

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• This will be providing valuable training and cross-training for our first responders.
• an immersive reality-based training enhanced by the latest in AV technology, a two-story training space
• This will be providing valuable training and cross-training for our first responders.
• an immersive reality-based training enhanced by the latest in AV technology, a two-story training space
• an immersive reality-based training enhanced by the latest in AV technology, a two-story training space

Bills: HF1833, HF148, HF1127, HF1227, HF1681, HF1974, HF1106, HF1016, HF2197

Keywords: sales tax, education funding, construction, Aitkin Public Schools, tax exemption, refundable credit, HF148, use of force training, deadly force, peace officer training, police training, law enforcement, POST Board, Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training, scenario-based training, de-escalation, defensive tactics, force-on-force training, stress management, officer wellness

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• Another focus is support and training. Another focus is support and training.
• collaboratives, and developing training collaboratives, and developing training for<01:08:41.680
• and that training must be training and that training must be mandatory<01:30:36.320> for<01:30
• <01:31:10.840> So, around compliance training. So, around compliance training.
• know you've been trained like that. know you've been trained like that.

Bills: HF1767, HF2068, HF4725, HF4637, HF4638

Keywords: human services, community support, integrated care, disability services, stakeholder consultation, homeless youth, grants, funding, Minnesota, mental health, substance use disorder, education, workforce development, licensure, direct care services, healthcare, long-term care, personal care assistants, employment support, medical assistance

Summary: The Human Services Finance and Policy Committee approved the April 8, 2026 minutes and then heard House File 1767, as amended by the DE4 amendment. Representative Garande explained that the bill, originally intended to codify Integrated Community Supports (ICS), was being redirected because of concerns about fraud vulnerability and program integrity. The DE4 would create a smaller legislative study group to redesign ICS, pause DHS changes for about six months while the group develops a transition plan, continue DHS fraud investigations and enforcement, and ultimately terminate ICS as currently structured. Testimony in support came from Mr. Buck and Zania Harut of the Residential Providers Association of Minnesota, both of whom argued that ICS is unstable, inconsistently implemented, and in need of a new statutory foundation. They said the current system mixes different service models under one rate framework, lacks clear codification, and has shifting policy guidance that creates compliance problems for providers and risks to people receiving services. They emphasized that the bill would preserve oversight and enforcement while allowing time to build a replacement service with clearer rules, documentation standards, and guardrails. Members asked about effects on counties, providers, data, audits, and fraud enforcement. Representative Curran and Mr. Berg said the bill would not change funding structures or DHS’s existing authority to audit, request documentation, investigate fraud, or sanction bad actors, and that the study group would use existing data to identify where problems are concentrated. Vice Chair Gillman supported the study-group approach as a bipartisan, public process and raised concerns about whether the bill would prevent DHS from acting on known fraud; Curran responded that the language was intended to preserve those enforcement actions. The discussion ended without a final vote on the bill in the portion provided, beyond adoption of the DE4 amendment.

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• HB 4443 establishes a pilot program through the Texas Workforce Commission to train students and recent
• Additionally, this bill creates a training requirement that employers provide heat illness prevention
• The most common provisions—water breaks, shade, rest periods, and training—are inexpensive and easy to
• My name is Marina Roberts, and I'm the Grants Manager at Workers Defense Action Fund.
• That company even has heat training, all that stuff, and everybody's well aware of the situation.

Bills: HB446, HB1609, HB4443, HB4464, HB4735, HB5476

Keywords: heat illness prevention, workplace safety, Texas Workforce Commission, advisory board, employee rights, administrative penalties, training requirements, employee training, occupational health, employer penalties, worker rights, heat illness, volunteer firefighter, volunteer emergency responder, emergency medical services volunteer, EMS volunteer, firefighter, fire department, emergency services, declared disaster

Bills: HB169, HB169

Keywords: education trust fund, appropriations, budget, fiscal year 2026, public education, K-12, pre-K, early childhood education, community colleges, higher education, Alabama Community College System, teacher pay, teacher stipend, school nurses, literacy, numeracy, reading coaches, math and science teachers, career and technical education, CTE

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• Does the Pell Grant cover full tuition, even for the neediest students, does the Pell Grant cover full
• So, I'm just trying to think about the Pell Grant recipients. and SEOG, which most Pell Grant recipients
• Right now, the current grant, the Texas grant...
• The thing is, we need the training.
• We also conduct rigorous scientific research. land-grant universities and non-land-grant colleges.

Bills: HB3032, HB3434, HB3574, HB5339, HB5646

Keywords: nursing education, clinical sites, health facilities, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, legislative study, healthcare training, tuition, financial assistance, higher education, public institutions, student support, nonresident students, Texas Education Code, resident tuition, scholarships, regenerative agriculture, grants, sustainable farming, soil health, bioremediation