What happened on Wednesday, 30 April 2025
Prince George's County, Maryland
Zoning Council schedules final hearing for SE22002 on May 7 at 09:30.
Prince George's County, Maryland
Hearing Examiner Maureen McNeil continued administrative hearing SE22002 on April 30, scheduled further proceedings for "the seventh at 09:30," said the session will remain hybrid, and set a deadline for additional exhibits to be emailed to the Office of the CHU by 4:00 p.m. Friday (date in record not fully specified).
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Philip Cease of the State Department of Education reviewed the department's one-four-one-four strategic plan, described LETRS training and Read to Succeed 2 retention impacts, discussed the 'Free to Focus' model cell-phone proviso, and outlined a multi-hundred-million-dollar budget request.
Washington County School District, Utah School Boards, Utah
Board members address the challenge of hiring qualified teachers for dual immersion classes.
California State Assembly, House, Legislative, California
Multiple speakers strongly oppose Assembly Bill 928 during public comment session.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Dana Yao, executive director of the Education Oversight Committee, told the House Education and Public Works Committee the EOC approves content standards, issues annual school report cards, evaluates state-funded programs and runs a public education dashboard; she cited an 85.4% on-time graduation rate, flagged chronic absenteeism and described a $
Washington County School District, Utah School Boards, Utah
School board confirms Spanish program for Diamond Valley, addressing declining enrollment at Dixie Sun.
California State Assembly, House, Legislative, California
During the Appropriations Committee public comment period on April 30, 2025, dozens of speakers — many identifying with the California APG, feed stores, and poultry associations — spoke in opposition to AB 928. Commenters said the bill would harm livelihoods, cultural practices and animal interests; the committee did not take action on AB 928 at 이날
Committee on Health & Human Services, Senate, Legislative, Texas
Senate Bill 2919 mandates 72-hour power and water supply for dialysis centers in emergencies.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Lawmakers approve amendments to clarify liquor regulations and support local policing from existing funds.
Washington County School District, Utah School Boards, Utah
Board reviews budget estimates for district projects including new schools and security improvements.
California State Assembly, House, Legislative, California
AB 712 would extend enforcement mechanisms similar to the Housing Accountability Act to other state housing laws and prohibit local governments from requiring developers to indemnify jurisdictions for lawsuits arising from violations. The bill was moved out of committee April 30, 2025.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Panel addresses FDA approval timeline and seeks to regulate synthetic nicotine sales in Louisiana
Committee on Health & Human Services, Senate, Legislative, Texas
Senate Bill 1986 seeks to label opioid containers with addiction and respiratory risk warnings
Committee on Health & Human Services, Senate, Legislative, Texas
Senate Bill 425 aims to enhance accuracy in protective services investigations across Texas.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
South Carolina's EOC assesses face-to-face learning success for improving student outcomes.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
House Bill 307 requires Louisiana agencies to report non-citizen public assistance applicants to ICE.
Washington County School District, Utah School Boards, Utah
Board considers adjustments to Spanish immersion programs amid changing enrollment patterns.
California State Assembly, House, Legislative, California
AB 750, presented April 30, 2025, would standardize reporting on homeless shelter conditions, require resident-rights signage and intake information, and impose penalties — including the possibility of withholding state funding — for jurisdictions that fail to comply.
Washington County School District, Utah School Boards, Utah
District staff presented updated cost estimates for a proposed capital bond and discussed prioritization, security upgrades and school‑by‑school projects; staff and trustees said they would refine the total ahead of a June action item, with carryover funds and bond premium to be considered.
Committee on Health & Human Services, Senate, Legislative, Texas
Legislation aims to proactively identify and support at-risk children in Texas care systems.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Education officials discuss AI integration for tutoring in underperforming school districts.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Chad Rogers argues House Bill 412 unfairly benefits big tobacco, hurting small vape shops.
Washington County School District, Utah School Boards, Utah
At a April 30 working session the Washington County School District board gave staff permission to move forward with offering Spanish dual-immersion at Diamond Valley, contingent on teacher availability, space-available transportation rules and boundary adjustments; the action was a board direction rather than a formal roll-call vote.
California State Assembly, House, Legislative, California
The Assembly Appropriations Committee advanced AB 1061 on April 30, 2025. The bill would let projects under the California Home Act (SB 9 of 2021) proceed in historic districts provided existing historic structures are not demolished and street-facing appearances are preserved.
Committee on Health & Human Services, Senate, Legislative, Texas
Senate Bill 2826 faces criticism over potential harm to families of medically fragile children.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, District of Columbia Legislation Bills, District of Columbia
District Council introduces bill for 30-year tax exemption for Mu Lambda Foundation property.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Education officials emphasize retention strategies and new mission for student success.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
A roundup of bills the Louisiana House Judiciary Committee acted on during the session covered in the transcript, showing motions, committee outcomes and brief notes on each item.
2025 Senate Legislature MI, Michigan
Senator Geiss bids farewell to intern Colin Ingersoll after his valuable contributions.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Local stakeholders collaborate to improve Mississippi's reading initiatives for diverse age groups.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
State committee highlights need for improved college and career readiness among graduates.
Committee on Health & Human Services, Senate, Legislative, Texas
Senate Bill 3,001 adds nutrition counseling for Medicaid patients with chronic conditions.
2025 Senate Legislature MI, Michigan
Senate honors Dave Biswas for nearly two decades of service and commitment.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
House Bill 80, carried by Representative DeWitt, would classify utility workers such as linemen as first responders to give them priority access in declared emergencies and integrate them into incident command systems. The Judiciary Committee moved the bill forward without objection.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, District of Columbia Legislation Bills, District of Columbia
Developer adjusts development plans to accommodate protected Heritage Tree in D.C.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Director Shweto highlights workforce issues and real ID compliance mandates for South Carolinians.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, District of Columbia Legislation Bills, District of Columbia
Attorney General Schwalb confirms legal adequacy of Malcolm X Extension Bill for 2025.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
The House Judiciary Committee reported HB412, which would allow non-tobacco nicotine pouches to be sold in Louisiana if they meet certain federal-review conditions. Industry witnesses and the state Alcohol and Tobacco Control commissioner supported the measure; a small vape-shop owner testified in opposition, saying prior law drove independent U.S.
Committee on Health & Human Services, Senate, Legislative, Texas
Senate Bill 2450 sets 95% floor for Medicaid eye care reimbursements to contractors.
2025 Senate Legislature MI, Michigan
Senate approves bills on natural gas, election law, and memorials during recent session.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
The House Judiciary Committee voted to report HB307, a bill by Representative Henry that would require state agencies and political subdivisions to report noncitizen applicants for public assistance to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, after debate and amendment. The measure passed out of committee 10–5 on a roll call.
Committee on Health & Human Services, Senate, Legislative, Texas
Lawmakers advance two significant bills addressing youth trafficking and fetal death documentation.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, District of Columbia Legislation Bills, District of Columbia
Developer agrees to regulations and timelines for green construction and employment provisions.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Council members address absentee rates and propose strategies for student retention and readiness.
2025 Senate Legislature MI, Michigan
Michigan Senate observes Black April reflecting on Vietnamese Americans' resilience and sacrifices.
Committee on Health & Human Services, Senate, Legislative, Texas
Testimony highlights need for improved child welfare policies and committee appointments in Texas.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Volunteers urge delay on bill until East Baton Rouge Parish clarifies its governance structure
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, District of Columbia Legislation Bills, District of Columbia
District leases 1.0599 acres to Congress Park Community Partners for redevelopment project
2025 Senate Legislature MI, Michigan
The Michigan Senate adopted Senate Resolution 38 on April 30, 2025, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon and recognizing Vietnamese American communities; the resolution was adopted by voice vote after remarks on the historical significance.
Committee on Health & Human Services, Senate, Legislative, Texas
House Bill 136 aims to provide Medicaid reimbursements for lactation consultants in Texas.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
State launches initiatives to enhance reading and math instruction in K-3 classrooms
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Superintendent discusses budget deficit and highlights privatization strategy to address funding issues.
2025 Senate Legislature MI, Michigan
Senators introduced Senate Bills 272–275 on April 30, 2025. Each bill received first reading and was referred to the committee named on the floor: SB272 (Condominium Act) to Housing and Human Services; SB273 (Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act) to Natural Resources and Agriculture; SB274 (Michigan Memorial Highway Act) to Veterans &
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, District of Columbia Legislation Bills, District of Columbia
Mayor seeks to extend Malcolm X property disposition authority to March 2027.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Yao presents committee's achievements and evaluations for K-12 public education enhancements.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Statewide education initiatives focus on math improvement, workforce development, and school culture support.
2025 Senate Legislature MI, Michigan
The Michigan Senate’s Committee of the Whole reported four bills—Senate Bills 240–243—without amendment and advanced them to third reading during the April 30, 2025 floor session; no debate was recorded on the measures.
Committee on Health & Human Services, Senate, Legislative, Texas
Senate Bill 2450 would require that when managed‑care organizations subcontract vision benefits to vision‑service organizations, the subcontractor not reduce optometrist reimbursements below 95% of the state‑determined Medicaid rate; optometrists testified they are being paid far less under vision plan fee schedules and warned clinics will stop
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2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Community leaders express support for BREC amid concerns over park management changes.
Committee on Health & Human Services, Senate, Legislative, Texas
House Bill 136, laid out to the Senate committee, would create a Medicaid provider type for certified lactation consultants so Medicaid will reimburse lactation support; the measure drew support from nurses, registered dietitians and lactation professionals and was left pending in committee.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, District of Columbia Legislation Bills, District of Columbia
Bowser proposes extending property disposition timeline for Malcolm X site redevelopment.
Appropriations, 2025 Senate Legislature MI, Michigan
Senator Geiss bids farewell to intern Colin Ingersoll, praising his contributions and future potential.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Kevin Shweto, director of the South Carolina DMV, told the House Education and Public Works Committee the agency needs a $100 million modernization, described high staff turnover and urged constituents to obtain Real IDs before federal deadlines
Town of Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts
The Town of Danvers Human Rights and Inclusion Committee discussed logistics for Pride events, confirmed a Juneteenth observance, outlined vendor and school participation, and reviewed a proposal to convert the committee's scholarship into a community grants program; the meeting ended with a unanimous voice vote to adjourn.
Appropriations, 2025 Senate Legislature MI, Michigan
Senator Nesbitt celebrates Dave Biswas' dedication and contributions during his tenure in the Senate.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Philip Cease, director of governmental affairs for the South Carolina Department of Education, briefed committee members on the department’s strategic plan, large investments in the Science of Reading and Palmetto Math Project pilots, a cell‑phone model policy proviso and a budget request including a $200 million proposal to raise starting teacher
Enrolled House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's HB 513 establishes definitions for visual likeness and voice protections effective January 2026.
Appropriations, 2025 Senate Legislature MI, Michigan
Senate reconvenes as President recognizes Majority Leader Singh for proceedings.
Appropriations, 2025 Senate Legislature MI, Michigan
Commemoration marks 50 years since Saigon's fall and the enduring impact on Vietnamese immigrants.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Leaders suggest putting separation issue on ballot for community vote.
Committee on Health & Human Services, Senate, Legislative, Texas
Senate Bill 3001 would allow Medicaid managed‑care organizations to offer medical nutrition counseling and related supports as an ‘in‑lieu‑of’ (ILOS) benefit for qualifying conditions; nonprofits and clinicians urged adding medically tailored meals and time‑limited food supports alongside education.
Enrolled House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature enacts HB 513 to protect individuals' digital likeness and voice rights.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Dana Yao, executive director of the South Carolina Education Oversight Committee, briefed the House Education and Public Works Committee on the EOC’s role in K‑12 accountability, recent data showing an 85.4% on‑time graduation rate and ongoing concerns about college- and career-readiness, chronic absenteeism and rural teacher recruitment incentives
Enrolled House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
HB 513 defines rules for digital replicas of individuals' likenesses and voices.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Adams seeks pay raise for gas board members after over a decade without increases
Appropriations, 2025 Senate Legislature MI, Michigan
The Michigan Senate on April 30, 2025, adopted Senate Resolution 38 commemorating April 30, 1975, as Black April Memorial Week and recognized Vietnamese American communities in Michigan; the measure was adopted by voice vote after remarks by the sponsor, Senator Demos, and acknowledgements by Senator Chang. A related resolution urging renewal of AG
Committee on Health & Human Services, Senate, Legislative, Texas
Senate Bill 2805 would change Texas’ arbitration process for out‑of‑network health‑care payment disputes by clarifying provider identifiers and requiring the losing party to pay arbitration fees; supporters say it encourages fair negotiations, opponents warn it undermines prior negotiated balance‑billing framework.
Enrolled House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislature enacts stringent penalties for unauthorized digital voice and visual replicas.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Rep Freiberg advances amendment ensuring Baton Rouge representation on local commission post-census.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Teachers report lack of discipline affecting turnover rates but agency has not addressed behavior.
Enrolled House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana's HB 513 grants individuals rights to their names voices and likenesses.
Committee on Health & Human Services, Senate, Legislative, Texas
Sen. Parker laid out Senate Bill 2826, “Alyssa’s Law,” to require training for health professionals and child protective services on medical child abuse; the hearing included testimony from survivors, law‑enforcement and many caregivers who warned the measure could harm families with medically complex children if not narrowly tailored.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Committee approves House Bill 446, reinforcing limits on judicial review in local government disputes.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Discussion highlights potential of AI to bridge educational service gaps effectively.
Appropriations, 2025 Senate Legislature MI, Michigan
The Michigan Senate, sitting as the Committee of the Whole, reported four bills by the Committee on Elections and Ethics without amendment — SB240 (Michigan Election Law), SB241 (Home Rule Village Act), SB242 (General Law Village Act) and SB243 (Home Rule City Act) — and advanced them to third reading with no floor debate on April 30, 2025.
Committee on Health & Human Services, Senate, Legislative, Texas
The Senate Committee on Health & Human Services adopted a committee substitute for House Bill 451 to require broader screening for human‑trafficking risk among children in the custody of the Department of Family and Protective Services and those under Texas Juvenile Justice Department jurisdiction; the bill was left pending for later action.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Ventrella's bill aims to establish a new parks board, reducing taxes for residents.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Rep Ventrella argues for BREC privatization to improve service accountability and budget efficiency.
Enrolled House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Montana allows 11th and 12th graders to earn credits for employment in care settings.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Committee addresses low college readiness among graduates with a focus on diploma value.
Appropriations, 2025 Senate Legislature MI, Michigan
On April 30, 2025, the Michigan Senate introduced four bills at first reading: SB272 (Condominium Act), SB273 (Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act), SB274 (Michigan Memorial Highway Act) and SB275 (prohibiting municipal bans on natural gas infrastructure). Each bill was referred to a standing committee; no debate or votes were taken.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Senator champions legislation targeting ultra processed foods to improve Louisiana children's health.
Enrolled House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
House Bill 381 allows 11th and 12th graders to earn credit through employment in care settings.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
City council members explore lowering millage rate to alleviate financial pressure on citizens
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Richmond begins offering voluntary board training to address local educational issues in schools.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Director Shwedo warns of losing trained DMV staff without salary increases and system upgrades.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Education Office plans public awareness campaign to address rising student absenteeism rates.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Corey Wilson clarifies BREC budget, emphasizes ongoing park improvements and community engagement.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Louisiana seeks SNAP waivers to exclude sugary drinks, enhancing health for vulnerable residents.
Enrolled House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Montana Legislation Bills, Montana
Legislation establishes guidelines for earning elective credit through work at caregiving facilities
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Director Kevin Shweto addresses workforce and budget issues at House Education and Public Works meeting.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Council member shares past experience of a failed ballot initiative due to lack of dialogue.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Advocates urge federal subsidies for nutritious foods to improve public health outcomes.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Panel discusses 15 incentives for attracting and retaining teachers in rural districts.
Town of Braintree , Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Braintree's OPEB trust fund increases to $25.8M while pension liability decreases to $93M.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Officials examine 15 incentives aimed at attracting and retaining teachers in rural areas.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Chronic diseases in Louisiana contribute to $12 billion annual productivity losses and health costs.
Town of Braintree , Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Council accepts $25,000 donation to support neurodiverse program in recreation department.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Council members advocate for local control over parks amid concerns about BREC efficiency.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Department of Education establishes mission to support students, teachers, and parents for improved outcomes.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Carl Shwedo emphasizes importance of electronic driver's licenses during state budget discussion.
Town of Braintree , Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Mayor Joyce highlights fiscal challenges and invites public to upcoming budget discussions.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Advocate emphasizes the importance of experiencing poverty to understand its impact on health
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Strategic plan aims for 75% student proficiency by 2030 through enhanced teacher training.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Legislature approves naming Acadiana Criminalistics Laboratory after late district attorney Beau Duhey.
Town of Braintree , Norfolk County, Massachusetts
The council shares details on upcoming events fostering resilience and community involvement.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Educators in South Carolina address student retention and lack of discipline affecting learning.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Committee modifies bill, replacing ultra processed foods with prohibited ingredients for school meals.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Committee discusses rising absenteeism trends and student attitudes towards attendance responsibility.
Town of Braintree , Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Mayor outlines Braintree's multi-year budget strategy focusing on education and fiscal stability.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
DMV Chief warns system failure will impact services and requires urgent modernization funding.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Lawmaker's amendment ensures schools can sell concessions and students can use personal funds.
Town of Braintree , Norfolk County, Massachusetts
CBIZ CPAs shares findings of 2024 audit, highlighting significant financial changes and legal settlement.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
State officials advocate for funding high quality curriculum materials and higher starting teacher salaries.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
BREC wins National Gold Medal award highlighting outstanding park and recreation management.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Department of Motor Vehicles Executive Director Kevin Shwedo told the House committee the agency needs a $100 million modernization to replace a legacy system, warned that only about 60% of state residents have Real ID credentials, and described staffing and turnover challenges that affect service delivery.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Director highlights training, salary issues, and need for real ID compliance among residents.
Town of Braintree , Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Summarized outcomes of votes and procedural actions taken by the Town Council on April 29, 2025, including minutes approval, donation acceptance, moratorium waiver, public-hearing continuations, referrals, and a roll-call vote to enter executive session.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Lawmakers discuss impacts of Central's separation from BREC amid concerns over tax revenue.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
The South Carolina Department of Education presented a multi-year strategic plan emphasizing Science of Reading training, a Palmetto Math Project pilot, and a budget request that includes $200 million to raise starting teacher pay to $50,000, expanded instructional materials funding, summer reading camps and school safety investments.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Advocate argues sugar and sweeteners undermine SNAP's nutritional goals and should be banned.
Town of Braintree , Norfolk County, Massachusetts
CBIZ (formerly Powers & Sullivan/Markham LLP) presented the Town of Braintree's draft FY2024 annual comprehensive financial report, issued an unmodified (clean) audit opinion, and included disclosure of a significant legal settlement. Auditors discussed pension funding (71.1% funded) and OPEB trust balances.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Leaders discuss strategies for third graders potentially held back due to reading scores.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
The House Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs Committee advanced multiple local bills and one naming measure after the HB 649 debate. Several local bills were passed or forwarded to the House floor; one housing measure for New Orleans was voluntarily deferred.
Town of Braintree , Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Mayor Joyce presented the administration's FY2026 budget book to the Town Council, describing a $175.7 million proposal that preserves services, directs 60% of spending to schools, assumes 2% COLAs, and proposes new funds for facilities and special education stabilization.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Louisiana Senate addresses health and nutrition by involving pediatricians and sugar industry voices.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Education leaders are seeking funding for teacher salaries and high quality instructional resources.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
The Education Oversight Committee (EOC) told the House Education and Public Works Committee that 85.4% of South Carolina public high school students graduated on time in 2024. Committee members pressed EOC staff about how many graduates are college- or career-ready, rising chronic absenteeism and teacher recruitment in rural districts.
Town of Braintree , Norfolk County, Massachusetts
The Braintree Town Council unanimously granted a petition allowing National Grid to increase gas service to 899 Washington Street (Richmond Hardware), waiving the town's excavation moratorium and imposing DPW restoration and traffic-control conditions.
Hendry, School Districts, Florida
District adopted a calendar that adds an October fall break and is collecting community input on a state-driven change that would push middle- and high-school start times later in 2026-27.
Hendry, School Districts, Florida
District officials presented gains in proficiency and learning metrics over the last three years while noting the state shifted assessment standards and district grades.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Consumer packaged goods create over 242,000 jobs and $13.1B in income in Louisiana.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
The House Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs Committee voted to move House Bill 649 to the House floor after more than two hours of testimony and questions over whether the city of Central should separate from the East Baton Rouge Parish Recreation Commission (BREC). Supporters said the change would lower Central residents' property tax mill
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Committee discusses South Carolina's 85% graduation rate and 30% college readiness gap.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Virginia Board focuses on enhancing reading support and training for educators and boards
Hendry, School Districts, Florida
District leaders said they applied for state special-facilities funding, completed design work and expect site machinery on New Helms Road by mid-2026, with an anticipated school opening in August 2027.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Educators emphasize the need for coursework to enhance teacher training in curriculum delivery.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Leaders emphasize the importance of mental health education for parents of young children.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
State leaders agree to implement REAL ID by June to maintain airport accessibility.
Hendry, School Districts, Florida
Deputy Superintendent Dr. Angela Staley reviewed a draft strategic plan that adds safety and security as a core goal and seeks community feedback through forums and a planned district advisory council.
Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
AgCenter enhances testing and advisory services to protect Florida strawberry crops from disease.
Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
LSU AgCenter promotes economic growth and talent development for Louisiana's agricultural industry.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Senate Health and Welfare Committee discusses pediatric health risks from medications and additives.
Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
LSU officials emphasize agricultural support and carbon credit resources for local farmers.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
South Carolina acknowledges federal pressure to comply with Real ID or risk airport access loss
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Senator McNath highlights lack of medical board participation in bill discussions on education.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Residents voice reluctance toward Real ID due to privacy fears and government surveillance.
Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
Officials highlight challenges in strawberry farming and advocate for clean plant development.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Officials emphasize AI's role in education and successful reading retention measures.
Hendry, School Districts, Florida
Swindle highlights budget concerns and record academic gains for Henry County Schools.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Brian Sickma and others present testimony on chronic disease at Senate Health and Welfare.
Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
Officials outline genetic testing and disease resistance strategies for breeding bucks.
Hendry, School Districts, Florida
Florida education authorities implement new standards to enhance student academic performance metrics.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Committee receives insights on chronic absenteeism from parent focus groups and student interviews
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Committee discusses parent feedback on absenteeism while addressing national attendance trends.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Senator introduces amendment ensuring protections for Louisiana companies over 40 years old.
Hendry, School Districts, Florida
Florida district plans staggered school start times to meet new state regulations for 2026-27.
Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
Commissioner clarifies CWD sources and restrictions affecting farmers and pen-raised deer testing
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Louisiana lawmakers endorse Senate Bill 14 to promote healthier school lunches for children.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Committee members express concerns over low college readiness among South Carolina graduates.
Hendry, School Districts, Florida
Officials aim to enhance school calendar for better work-life balance and teacher recruitment.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Legislators debate hands-free driving law essential to maintain federal funding for DOT.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Committee discusses absenteeism rates and their effects on academic performance among students.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Kevin Shweto, director of the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, told the House Education and Public Works subcommittee that DMV staffing and outdated systems constrain service, cited a high turnover rate, urged citizens to obtain Real ID and asked for funds to modernize the agency''s Phoenix system and centralize issuance.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Senators engage in discussions on amendments addressing beverage guidelines amidst Delta Sigma Theta Day.
Hendry, School Districts, Florida
District officials encourage parent and community input during strategic planning meetings.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Philip Cease presents new mission and three-year goals to support South Carolina students.
Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
Legislators address imported seafood concerns and celebrate bagasse biofuel success.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Kevin Shweto discusses DMV staffing issues, real ID requirements, and employee retention struggles.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Advocate stresses importance of health education and nutrition funding in schools and communities.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Philip Cease, director of governmental affairs for the South Carolina Department of Education, presented the department''s strategic framework ("one-four-one-four"), detailed the Science of Reading rollout and Palmetto Math Project pilots, described the statewide cell phone model policy branded "Free to Focus," and outlined a multi-category budget,
Hendry, School Districts, Florida
Community members encouraged to provide feedback on the ongoing strategic plan update.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Officials seek funding to improve teacher pay and enhance instructional resources in schools.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Senator Munoz addresses health care spending and unhealthy eating costs in Louisiana.
Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
Committee discusses proposed regulations impacting Louisiana's meat processing industry and safety standards.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Dana Yao, executive director of South Carolina''s Education Oversight Committee, briefed the House Education and Public Works subcommittee on the EOC''s role, data tools, and recent evaluations, including graduation and college- and career-readiness figures, rural teacher recruitment incentives and chronic absenteeism.
Hendry, School Districts, Florida
District leaders present strategic plan focusing on safety, academic goals, and community feedback.
Hendry, School Districts, Florida
Erie County Schools gains students and builds new high school as community hurricane shelter.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Shweta emphasizes urgent need for DMV system upgrade to prevent operational shutdowns.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Senator McMath's SB 14 aims to remove synthetic chemicals from Louisiana school food.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Districts assess incentives to retain teachers and seek parental feedback on absenteeism.
Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
Louisiana's agriculture adapts with increased corn planting while addressing global economic pressures.
Hendry, School Districts, Florida
LaBelle event attracts hundreds, increasing family engagement and support for education initiatives.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Experts urge reforms in Louisiana school meals to reduce children's chronic health issues.
Hendry, School Districts, Florida
District officials reviewed proposed calendar adjustments, explained a forthcoming Florida law on later middle- and high-school start times for 2026–27, and said driver shortages factor into scheduling; the district solicited community feedback on start times.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Teachers report significant improvements in reading instruction following Mississippi's science of reading program
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Director emphasizes importance of standardized training to improve DMV employee retention and services.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Consumer Brands Association discusses federal food ingredient labeling challenges and transparency initiatives.
Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
The committee requests a year-long study on the Processing Revival Act for local meat businesses.
Hendry, School Districts, Florida
Hendry County Schools announced it secured state approval and ranking to build a new high school in LaBelle, projected to seat about 1,500 students and serve as a hurricane shelter; officials said construction work is underway with students expected to occupy the building in school year 2027.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Director Shueido highlights DUI statistics and citizen concerns about surveillance and Real ID.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Committee emphasizes Palmetto Math as 2025 focus while addressing reading program impacts.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Kevin Shweto, executive director of the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, told the House Education and Public Works Committee the DMV needs a modernized issuance system (estimated at about $100 million), warned of federal Real ID consequences for travelers and described staffing and turnover challenges that affect customer service and a
Hendry, School Districts, Florida
District leaders credited expanded professional learning days, principal training and instructional walkthroughs with recent gains on state assessments and set proficiency targets for English and math.
Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
AgCenter announces advancements in invasive species management and youth engagement initiatives for Louisiana.
Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
LSU AgCenter vice president and dean Matt Lee told the House Agriculture Committee the center’s research and extension work delivers measurable economic value to Louisiana, highlighted variety development and workforce programs and outlined a five‑year strategic plan titled 'Louisiana Solutions, Global Impact.'
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Philip Cease of the South Carolina Department of Education presented a four‑part strategic plan and a budget request that includes raising starting teacher pay to $50,000, funds for high‑quality instructional materials, summer reading camps and safety infrastructure
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Senate members discuss amendments targeting SNAP recipients' health and local industries' roles.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Committee confirms face-to-face instruction improves student achievement based on last year's evaluation.
Hendry, School Districts, Florida
Hendry County Schools presented a draft 2025–2028 strategic plan at a town-hall meeting, invited public feedback via a survey/QR code and opened sign-ups for a new district advisory council that will meet quarterly.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
The Education Oversight Committee (EOC) told the House Education and Public Works Committee that South Carolina’s on‑time graduation rate has climbed to 85.4 percent, but only about 72 percent of those graduates meet the state’s college‑or‑career readiness measures; the EOC flagged chronic absenteeism and rural teacher recruitment as ongoing issues
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Louisiana's new bill aims to address obesity by limiting ultra processed foods in schools.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
New bill aims to restrict sugary drink access for SNAP recipients in combatting chronic diseases.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Agency struggles with budget and high turnover as South Carolina's population increases significantly.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
2024's high school graduation rate rises to 85.4% with 72% college and career readiness.
Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
Commissioner Mike Strain delivered the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry’s annual update, detailing paused federal reimbursements, meat‑processing capacity limits, trade and commodity trends, invasive species programs, avian influenza impacts and other issues affecting producers statewide.
Hendry, School Districts, Florida
School district discusses logistics for early drop-off to support parents' work schedules.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Committee explores behavior challenges andAI's potential for individualized student support.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Legislators propose nutrition standards for schools and continuing education for medical professionals.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Committee emphasizes importance of data tracking and effective retention plans in education
Hendry, School Districts, Florida
District aims for 100% safety perception and 10% reduction in safety incidents annually.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Senators Miguez and Presley discuss SNAP restrictions on unhealthy food choices.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Advocate warns of food industry's role in children's health issues including obesity and diabetes
Hendry, School Districts, Florida
Coaches and parents express worries about later school start times affecting student attendance.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
EOC evaluates educational programs, sets standards, and manages accountability in South Carolina schools.
Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
The committee adopted technical amendments and voted to move House Bill 95 favorably out of committee. The bill authorizes certain commissioned officers of the Department of Agriculture and Forestry to purchase their service firearm upon retirement, subject to approval by the commissioner and valuation rules.
Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
The House Agriculture Committee voted to report favorably a substitute resolution asking the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry to study a federal proposal intended to ease operations for small meat processors and return with recommendations after one year.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
School officials acknowledge teacher turnover due to classroom discipline issues and consider AI tutoring.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Industry leaders advocate for innovation in nutrition while addressing SNAP purchase limitations.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
State officials discuss strategies to mitigate potential student retention impacting thousands of learners.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Panel discusses Real ID impact and security concerns amid federal enforcement threats.
Hendry, School Districts, Florida
Henry County implements data-driven teacher coaching to maintain academic progress amid funding changes.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Department outlines mission to enhance educational outcomes and improve teacher support programs.
Appropriations, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
Lawmakers debate strategies for improving Louisiana's revenue stabilization fund effectiveness.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Philip Cease details new mission and strategic plan to improve student literacy by 2030.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Roland emphasizes the need for supportive legislation to sustain small local farms in Louisiana.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Dr. Musa emphasizes the need for improved health education and awareness of toxins in Louisiana.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Senator Boudreaux commits to adjusting beverage ingredient labeling based on public input.
Hendry, School Districts, Florida
District leaders engage with community to discuss strategic plan and gather feedback.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Senate Bill 14 seeks to enhance food standards in schools and promote nutrition education.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
The Senate Committee on Health and Welfare voted 4–3 to report Senate Bill 14 as amended. The bill would prohibit specified food additives and certain sweeteners in school meals, require one hour of nutrition continuing education every two years for some clinicians, add ingredient transparency via QR codes, require restaurant seed-oil disclosure,
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Committee explores rural teacher incentives and seeks parent insights on absenteeism challenges.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Committee reveals critical need to improve college and career readiness for graduates.
Hendry, School Districts, Florida
The board plans to build a new high school and adjust the school calendar for next year.
Appropriations, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
The House Committee on Appropriations on April 30 reported House Bill 678 as amended, moving $2 billion from a revenue stabilization fund into the state's budget stabilization (rainy day) fund and adopting an amendment that changes how mineral revenues are handled.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Dr. Bordelon shares insights on HR issues from his experience in Louisiana state service.
Hendry, School Districts, Florida
District staff asked residents to join a new consolidated district advisory council that will review the strategic plan, ELL, parent-family engagement, migrant and other required plans. Officials provided QR codes and an online form for signups and feedback and said meetings will be quarterly.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
District discusses strategies to boost attendance and parent responsibility for students' education
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Committee discusses alarming graduation statistics and the need for improved student readiness.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Department presents four strategies to enhance student success, safety, and school culture.
Hendry, School Districts, Florida
The district confirmed board‑approved school calendar and bell times for 2025–26 and opened a community discussion on a Florida legislative policy that would set later start times for middle and high schools in 2026–27, while noting family logistics and athletics concerns.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
DMV Director emphasizes Real ID compliance and modernization to prevent highway fatalities.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles director Kevin Shwedo told the House Education and Public Works Committee that the agency operates on an aging mainframe, faces high turnover and needs a $100 million modernization to prevent service disruptions while urging residents to obtain Real IDs ahead of federal compliance deadlines.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Senate adopts civil service amendment while stakeholders express concerns about implementation details.
Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Marsh requests support to advance bill boosting rancher participation in the program.
Hendry, School Districts, Florida
District officials said they have bought 80 acres on Helms Road and plan to open a new high school in the 2026–27 school year, move LaBelle Middle School into the existing high-school campus, consolidate two elementary campuses and create a pre-K center and single district headquarters.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Palmetto Math project aims to enhance third grade education in the 2025 budget.
Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Commissioners and ranchers advocate for stronger wolf compensation to protect livestock owners.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Kinney urges thorough study before changes to Louisiana's civil service structure.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
The Education Oversight Committee and the State Department of Education told the House Education and Public Works Committee that South Carolina’s on-time graduation rate has risen but large gaps remain in college- and career-readiness; officials highlighted a public data dashboard, evaluations of rural teacher recruitment and absenteeism, the Read‑
Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Oregon agriculture advocates push for Senate Bill 777 to address wolf predation issues.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Director Shwedo addresses employee turnover and the importance of getting Real ID compliance.
Hendry, School Districts, Florida
Superintendent Mike Swindle and district leaders presented a draft strategic plan, reviewed recent test-score trends and graduation-rate improvements, and sought public input at a LaBelle town-hall meeting. Officials emphasized teacher recruitment, professional development and sustaining gains after pandemic-era supplemental funding ends.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Committee prioritizes overdetention concerns as new assistant secretaries discuss future strategies.
Town of Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Voters approved a sequence of warrant articles including a compensating-balance authorization, personnel bylaw amendments and the town, school and regional budgets; Article 5 (town budget) was the focus of extended debate.
Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Bill aims to address $40,000 losses ranchers face from wolf predation in Oregon.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Kevin Shweto, executive director of the state DMV, told the committee that the agency is facing high turnover, aging IT systems and a push to increase Real ID uptake; he urged investment in a modernized system (estimated at $100 million) and described workforce and customer-service challenges.
Town of Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Voters at the Town of Northborough annual town meeting approved a level-service FY26 town budget that officials say stays within Proposition 2½. The plan relies on $500,000 of certified free cash, funds OPEB and a new stabilization account, and results in an estimated $966 increase to the average single-family tax bill; an amendment to cut the town
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Committee examines incentives for teacher retention and feedback on absenteeism from parents.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Experts express concerns that Senate Bill 8 undermines objectivity and morale in public service.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Virginia Education Board piloting board training for charter schools to improve local education outcomes.
Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Opponents argue Senate Bill 77A undermines coexistence strategies for wolves and livestock.
Newton City, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
The committee approved an estimated FY26 Community Preservation Act (CPA) budget of about $5.06 million, discussed a declining state match, and heard that funds will continue to prioritize affordable housing, debt service for prior open-space purchases and targeted historic-resource projects.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Senate committee passes bill to amend constitution and enhance state governance efficiency.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Philip Cease, the State Department of Education’s director of governmental affairs, briefed the committee on the agency’s strategic plan, the statewide rollout of Science of Reading training and the Palmetto Math Project, a model cell-phone policy proviso and a multi-pronged budget request including a $200 million proposal to raise starting teacher
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
The Education Oversight Committee reviewed its role, data tools and evaluations, telling the House Education and Public Works Committee that the statewide dashboard and recent studies show progress on graduation rates but persistent gaps in college- and career-readiness, chronic absenteeism and rural teacher recruitment.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Director Philip Cease presents revised mission and vision to education subcommittee members.
Newton City, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Inspectional Services outlined a pilot to speed building permits by reviewing zoning before engineering, requested two part‑time mechanical inspectors to cover vacations and leave, and explained changes in the state energy and building code. The committee approved the ISD budget by straw vote, 8–0.
Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Ranchers urge support for Senate Bill 777 to ensure adequate compensation for wolf damages.
Newton City, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
The Zoning & Planning Committee voted 8–0 to approve two mayoral appointments: Michael Adefren to the Newton Affordable Housing Trust and J.J. Casper Bagan to the (transcript) ‘Virgo’ Advisory Commission. Both appointees described their backgrounds and reasons for serving; the committee discussed acquisition strategies, condo models for families of
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Committee discusses rising chronic absenteeism and low college readiness in South Carolina schools.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Senate committee discusses the potential impact of civil service reforms on employee protections
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
Convicted arsonists must register with fingerprinting and photographs at approved sites.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Education leaders emphasize local engagement and resources for successful reading program implementation.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Senators debate comprehensive changes to Louisiana's civil service structure and hiring practices.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
State initiates comprehensive literacy strategy with new objectives and instructional materials for teachers
Newton City, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
The committee voted unanimously to let the mayor submit Newton’s FY2026–2030 HUD consolidated plan, a revised citizen participation plan and the FY26 annual action plan, which set goals and proposed projects for CDBG, HOME and ESG funds. Director Laura Kreitzer laid out priorities — affordable housing, fair housing, human services, homelessness and
Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Co chair Helm discusses concerns over equitable fund distribution across counties
Sedona, Yavapai County, Arizona
A newly arrived artist urged support for arts programming and a Sedona resident asked council to reconsider decision package 48 (a procured-products and waste audit) to collect scope‑3 emissions data.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
House Bill 1360 mandates arson offenders register with local authorities in Pennsylvania.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Senate confirms Jason Amato, Ricky Nowlan, and Vanessa Whipple to ethics board roles.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Doctor Dana LaBerge raises concerns over Senate Bill 8's potential risks to state civil service.
Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Ranchers testify against Senate Bill 777, advocating for amendments to address compensation concerns.
Sedona, Yavapai County, Arizona
Presiding magistrate told council the Sedona Municipal Court is understaffed, plans to post offers for two positions and requests courtroom remodeling and a full-time court security officer following a security assessment.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Officials discuss benefits of electronic driver's licenses and related modernization efforts.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
Convicted arsonists must register with Pennsylvania State Police within 14 days of release
Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Supporters emphasize the importance of Senate Bill 777 at the public assembly.
Sedona, Yavapai County, Arizona
City IT director requested one-time and ongoing funds for an ERP implementation, security and hardware refresh, remote-site isolation, and an IT service vehicle to reduce repeated trips to dispersed city facilities.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Hayes argues against Senate Bill 8, warning of potential damage to classified workforce stability.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Palmetto Math Project aims to enhance school performance and address behavioral needs statewide.
Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Senate Bill 777 seeks to enhance compensation for Oregon ranchers facing wolf-related losses.
Sedona, Yavapai County, Arizona
A nine-member citizens' budget work group presented recommendations to council: support for emergency management focused on prevention, improved performance metrics, employee housing options and targeted investments (park security cameras, short-term rental enforcement help). The group urged caution on a proposed transit maintenance facility ("bus‑
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
Convicted arsonists must register with police and report changes within 14 days.
Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Ranchers detail economic and emotional toll of wolf attacks while backing Senate Bill 777.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Educators stress the importance of early reading skills and mental health support for students.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
The Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs conducted confirmation hearings for nominees to the State Board of Ethics, the Department of Public Safety and Corrections leadership, the State Fire Marshal and other posts. Nominees described their backgrounds and answered questions; no confirmation votes were recorded in committee during the hearing.
Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Commissioner Doran supports Senate Bill 777 to fund wolf management and aid ranchers' wellbeing.
Sedona, Yavapai County, Arizona
Councilors questioned the rationale for returning positions lost during the Great Recession, asked for historical decision records, and discussed a citywide salary study that staff included in the FY26 budget.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Director Shweto calls for modernization funding to improve DMV services and retain staff.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
General Assembly establishes need for database of convicted arsonists to aid prevention efforts
Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Commissioners Collier and Hillock urge support for Senate Bill 777 to aid farmers suffering wolf losses.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
State Police inform municipalities about convicted arsonists' residential and enrollment addresses
Sedona, Yavapai County, Arizona
Staff and councilors discussed the states expenditure limit and the need for either another home-rule vote or a permanent base adjustment to avoid deep cuts to city services if Sedona reverts to the statutory limit.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Senate Bill 89 would subject members of the Port of New Orleans Board of Commissioners to Senate confirmation, bringing the port in line with other deep‑water ports in the state. The committee reported the measure favorably after brief discussion.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Board members discuss attendance issues and explore academic retention strategies for better outcomes.
Sedona, Yavapai County, Arizona
City staff told the Sedona City Council that the proposed fiscal 2025–26 budget is smaller than the current year and depends heavily on tourism-driven sales and bed taxes; discussion focused on revenue sensitivity, staffing and capital timing.
Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Sky Krebs supports Senate Bill 777 to help farmers facing losses from wolf interactions.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
The committee advanced SB 90, authored by Sen. Edmonds and carried by Secretary of State Nancy Landry, to prohibit wagering on elections statewide. The bill was reported favorably with no objections from committee members and drew support from the secretary of state and several organizations.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
The Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs voted 5–2 to report favorably on a proposed constitutional amendment (SB 8) that would let the Legislature place positions into the unclassified service by law. Supporters said the change would increase flexibility; opponents warned it risks political patronage and urged a broader study first.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State Police establish a new registry for convicted arsonists and notify authorities.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Committee discusses discipline issues among teachers and explores AI tutoring solutions.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
Parole Board develops notification form and gathers information on convicted arsonists.
Commerce, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
The bill mandates reporting by foreign agents from hostile nations to enhance transparency.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
Legislation limits public access to offender registration information for law enforcement only.
Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Lawmakers, county commissioners, ranchers, conservation groups and state agencies debated Senate Bill 777, which would increase the multiplier used to calculate wolf depredation compensation and raise the minimum share of grants reserved for nonlethal deterrence. No vote was taken; the committee held a public hearing and invited agencies to provide
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Kevin Shweto, executive director of the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, told the committee the DMV faces workforce turnover, a legacy IT system written in COBOL, and Real ID deadlines; he requested modernization funding and described operational steps including centralized issuance and planned security features for future mobile IDs.
Commerce, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
Senators debate drone security concerns and promote local solar panel manufacturing in Louisiana.
Revenue, Deparments in Office of the Governor, Organizations, Executive, Tennessee
Tennessee Department of Revenue staff outlined how state taxes apply to wineries, distilleries and breweries, including exceptions to the three‑tier distribution system, direct‑shipper limits, sales‑tax and liquor‑by‑the‑drink treatments, and recordkeeping expectations.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
Revenue Department will determine taxpayer dividend up to $1000 within 15 days.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
General Assembly seeks to return surplus funds to taxpayers instead of increased spending.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
Taxpayer Dividend Program refunds budget surpluses to taxpaying families in the Commonwealth.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Philip Cease of the State Department of Education briefed the committee on a strategic plan emphasizing Science of Reading (LETRS), the Palmetto Math Project, Read to Succeed retention policy, a statewide cell‑phone model policy ('Free to Focus'), and a multi‑hundred million dollar budget request including teacher pay and instructional materials.
House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
House Bill 1377 introduces stricter deadlines and prohibits foreign funding for ballot measures
Commerce, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
Lawmakers discuss restricting state funding to US-manufactured solar panels amid China concerns.
Rules, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Committee explores Oregon Health Authority's roles in well testing and rental unit standards.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
State Treasurer scheduled to issue taxpayer dividends within 15 days via check or ACH.
Commerce, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
State committee debates foreign adversary legislation impacting police drone programs in Louisiana.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Dana Yao, executive director of the state Education Oversight Committee, briefed the House Education and Public Works Committee on EOC responsibilities, data tools and program evaluations including graduation and college‑and‑career readiness metrics, rural teacher recruitment incentives and chronic absenteeism.
Commerce, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
Senator Miguez advocates for stricter gift reporting requirements for Louisiana universities.
House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
Legislators introduce legislation to enhance campaign finance tracking and reporting efficiency
Rules, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
House Bill 3525A requires landlords to test domestic well water for contaminants every four years.
Rules, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Testimonies highlight urgent need for renters to access safe drinking water information.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
ID department ensures rapid processing for job seekers facing economic hardships.
House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
A conference committee reviewed differences between House and Senate versions of House Bill 1377, which would reorganize campaign finance provisions, lower itemization thresholds, change reporting periods, exempt small transactions from public records and set a Jan. 1, 2026 effective date; one procedural motion to adopt the Senate approach on fund‑
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
House Bill 1342 amends fees for Pennsylvania State parks and offers discounts to veterans.
Commerce, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
Senators raise concerns over local utility supply amid push for American-made solar panels.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Education leaders emphasize positive effects of cell phone policy and focus on reading strategies.
Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Committee reaches consensus on salary increase proposal to retain key personnel.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
House Bill 1353 updates enforcement authority for Pennsylvania Game Commission officers.
Rules, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Lawmakers celebrate Peter Courtney's contributions through a resolution and memorial lounge naming.
House Bills (Introduced), 2025 Bills, Pennsylvania Legislation Bills , Pennsylvania
House Bill 1343 updates vehicle definitions under Pennsylvania's Board of Vehicles Act.
2025 Introduced Bills, Senate, 2025 Bills, Alabama Legislation Bills, Alabama
SB120 proposes five-year sales tax exemption for Alabama Eye Bank starting October 2025
Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Members of the Senate-House conference committee discussed adding an education-focused FTE for the Ethics Commission, a salary increase proposal, and one-time IT funding. The committee asked Legislative Council to clarify dollar amounts for the afternoon vote and deferred final action.
Commerce, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
Senate Bill 229 would require registration and reporting by agents of foreign adversary countries, expand foreign-gift reporting for higher education, restrict certain economic-development incentives tied to foreign-adversary ownership, require U.S.-made solar panels for eligible state-funded renewable projects, and phase out purchases of specified
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Officials address federal mandates and financial consequences affecting South Carolina air travel.
Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
A Senate-House conference committee agreed in principle to replace the term "accused individual" with "respondent" in the ethics chapter and asked Legislative Council to prepare draft language for an afternoon vote. The panel also discussed informal-resolution steps and consistency across the chapter.
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Alabama Legislation Bills, Alabama
HB218 exempts Marine Corps League detachment from state and potential local sales taxes.
Rules, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Committee advances House Bill 3134 to streamline health insurer prior authorization processes.
Commerce, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
Senate Bill 228 transfers the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council from the Fire Marshal’s supervision to the State Licensing Board of Contractors, reduces and alters council membership, and was amended and advanced favorably by the Commerce Committee.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Committee investigates 15 teacher incentives and parent feedback on student absenteeism.
Rules, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Legislators explore House Bill 3525 to ensure safe drinking water for Oregon renters
2025 Introduced Bills, House, 2025 Bills, Alabama Legislation Bills, Alabama
Bill aims to exempt Goodwill Industries from state and local sales taxes effective September 2025
Commerce, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
Senate Bill 122 — described by the sponsor as a rewrite and tightening of Louisiana contractor licensing law — was amended in committee to add residential roofing and solar installer classifications, institute recordkeeping and expand penalties; committee moved the amended bill favorably.
House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
Senator Weber clarifies property tax obligations amidst discussions on homeowner exemptions.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Colonel Shueido urges DMV system upgrade to prevent service disruptions and ID access problems.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
The state DMV's executive director told the House committee the agency operates on decades-old systems, faces 33% annual turnover in staff, and needs modernization funding; he also stressed the Real ID deadline and asked lawmakers to help secure resources.
House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
A conference committee on House Bill 1176 adjourned without resolving a dispute over a "skin in the game" provision for primary-residence property tax relief. Lawmakers debated alternatives, including whether voter-approved bond levies should be excluded, and noted a new printed draft was being circulated.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Ohio Legislation Bills, Ohio
Registrar directs funds exclusively for Ohio breast cancer patient assistance and education.
Rules, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The House Rules Committee held a public hearing and work session on Senate Concurrent Resolution 10, honoring former Senate President Peter Courtney; members and former colleagues offered remembrances, and the committee adopted a dash 1 amendment to name the bicameral lounge in the renovated Capitol the Peter Courtney Memorial Lounge and sent the—
Rules, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The House Rules Committee adopted dash 5 amendments to House Bill 3134 and voted to send the amended measure to the House floor with a due-pass recommendation; the dash 5 keeps prior provisions and extends requirements to health care service contractors with an operative date of Jan. 1, 2027.
Commerce, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
Senate Bill 30 would require the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission to notify existing dealerships of applications for new or relocated recreational-vehicle dealerships that would sell the same lines; the Senate Commerce Committee moved the bill favorably with no public opposition reported.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
The State Department of Education presented a four-part strategic plan and a budget request that includes a $200 million proposal to raise starting teacher salaries to $50,000, expanded funds for instructional materials and new investments in school safety and rural infrastructure.
Insurance, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
Eighteenth JDC seeks to provide retiree health benefits for long-serving employees post-sales tax approval.
Rules, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Lawmakers and stakeholders debated House Bill 3525A, which would require landlords in designated groundwater management areas to test domestic-well drinking water for arsenic, E. coli, nitrates and lead, disclose results to tenants and send results to the Oregon Health Authority; proponents called it a needed transparency measure, while industry,農/
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Ohio Legislation Bills, Ohio
Ohio General Assembly moves to create COSI specialty license plate under new legislation
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Ohio Legislation Bills, Ohio
Registrar will provide COSI plates and funds for vehicle registrations in Columbus.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
The Education Oversight Committee told the House Education and Public Works Committee that 85.4% of the state's public high school students graduated on time in 2024, but members questioned measures of college- and career-readiness and flagged rising chronic absenteeism and rural teacher recruitment challenges.
Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Legislators fail to approve amendment for increasing pipeline capacity to support Bakken gas.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Ohio Legislation Bills, Ohio
Ohio registrar distributes funds to colleges, scholarships, and community initiatives for youth support.
Insurance, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
Senate Bill 199 enhances the Louisiana Department of Insurance's tools to combat fraud.
Education, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
House Bill 3694 allows Oregon universities to directly compensate student athletes for their NIL.
Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Senate committee amends funding to cover unpaid invoices for the Hydrogen Energy Project.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
District representatives discuss teacher retention and parent feedback on absenteeism issues.
Insurance, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
Lawmakers seek to clarify bad faith insurance claims and their impact on policyholder payments.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Ohio Legislation Bills, Ohio
Registrar directs funds to support Hall of Fame tourism and Ohio pet sterilization programs
Insurance, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
Committee members review impacts of the proposed bill on liability disputes and insurance practices.
Education, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Representative Levy advocates for panic alarm systems in Oregon schools to improve emergency response
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Officials acknowledge teacher surveys indicate discipline issues but have not addressed them yet.
Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
The conference committee approved an amendment to appropriate general-fund dollars to cover an outstanding invoice to EERC related to an ARPA-funded hydrogen research project, after transfers left the Industrial Commission short.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Ohio Legislation Bills, Ohio
Registrar distributes funds to support conservation, education, and community programs across Ohio.
Insurance, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
Senator Seba introduces changes to enhance insurers' defenses against personal injury claims
Education, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
House Bill 3218 directs study on expanding Oregon's tribal attendance promising practices grant program.
Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
A conference committee declined an amendment that would have doubled the state's annual capacity-purchase commitment for a proposed natural-gas pipeline from $30 million to $60 million, leaving the larger commitment for further consideration.
Introduced, Senate, 2025 Bills, Ohio Legislation Bills, Ohio
Registrar distributes funds to Ohio cancer support, autism society, and multiple sclerosis chapters
Education, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
House Bill 2530 enables Oregon school districts to use stop arm cameras for safety.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Representative underscores need for individualized education amid concerns over trauma in restructuring.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Committee explores dropout rates and incentives to improve college and career readiness.
Insurance, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
Committee favors bill mandating retirees transition to Medicare upon eligibility at age 65
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Board discusses training for charter schools and funding summer reading programs for students.
Education, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
House Bill 3218 would direct the Oregon Department of Education and the Legislative Commission on Indian Services to study options for expanding the Tribal Attendance Promising Practices (TAP) grant program — including funding increases — and report back by Sept. 15, 2026; supporters said TAP has reduced chronic absenteeism for American Indian and
Enrolled, Senate, 2025 Bills, Ohio Legislation Bills, Ohio
Legislation recognizes Jo Ann Davidson, Ohio's first female House Speaker, born September 28, 1927
Waller County, Texas
Council approves proclamation supporting Focusing Families' initiatives for sexual assault awareness in April.
House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
Officials emphasize the need for flexible rate adjustments without legislative session.
Waller County, Texas
Commissioners establish development agreements to fund deputy presence in growing areas for safety.
Insurance, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
Senators discuss implications of new bill affecting bad faith insurance claims in Louisiana.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Dashboard shows critical statistics on pre-K, K-12 performance and chronic absenteeism rates.
Education, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Supporters told the Senate Education Committee that House Bill 3083A — commonly called Alyssa’s Law — would require or encourage wearable or app-based panic alarms that link directly to 911 call centers and school staff, improving response times in medical emergencies and active-threat situations; witnesses included the bill’s sponsor, a mother who
House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
Committee discusses $5 million inflator increase to support critical medical services workforce needs.
Waller County, Texas
Commissioners approve development agreements yielding over $1.5M for infrastructure and parks.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Shweta highlights salary challenges and calls for modernization of outdated DMV technology systems.
House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
Senator Cleary questions fairness of varied funding levels across different states.
Education, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Lawmakers considered House Bill 2530, which would let school districts contract with private vendors for stop‑arm bus cameras, create a rebuttable presumption that bus warning lights and signage were operational, and ensure citation revenue can be shared with districts that installed cameras; supporters said the changes remove technical barriers to
Insurance, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
Senate committee discusses standards for legitimate liability defenses in insurance claims.
House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
Senator Cleary outlines funding strategy for infant and toddler childcare support in North Dakota.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Superintendent outlines funding needs for school safety and infrastructure in South Carolina.
Waller County, Texas
The court approved a set of contracts, renewals and purchases including an audit contract, software and equipment purchases, license‑plate readers funded by a state grant, and multiple software/IT renewals and renewals for public‑safety systems.
Education, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Lawmakers held a public hearing on House Bill 3694, which would update Oregon’s name, image and likeness (NIL) law to let institutions directly compensate student-athletes, align state law with a national settlement and add protections for athletes; supporters said the change is needed for Oregon universities to remain competitive, while the bill’s
Insurance, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
Senator Seeball's legislation addresses insurer exposure and bad faith claims in accident cases.
House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
Committee passes $2.2 million allocation for childcare support despite initial confusion over funding.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Texas seeks $200M for teacher salaries and summer reading programs to enhance student success.
Waller County, Texas
Waller County engineer Ross reported supply competition with TxDOT for aggregate used in seal‑coats, introduced a new GIS‑based asset/work‑order tracker, flagged delays from a new MGO development platform, and described a GLO‑funded countywide master drainage plan and several road projects.
Waller County, Texas
After a lengthy debate, commissioners authorized staff to engage TxDOT and third‑party firms to study and hold public engagement on the proposed 36A north–south corridor. TxDOT has retained a consulting team and expects an Environmental Impact Statement process to be structured and multi‑year.
General Government, Ways and Means, Joint, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Legislative Council reports increased policy proposals from 100 to 900 in recent years.
House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
Conferees discussed proposed legislative intent language that would allow the Department of Health and Human Services flexibility to review utilization and implement adjustments to the Medicaid program; DHHS urged retaining language to ensure the agency can respond to federal or utilization changes, while some legislators sought added transparency,
Insurance, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
Senate Bill 199 seeks to enhance Louisiana's regulatory authority against insurance fraud perpetrators.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Officials explore AI use in schools and benefits of intentional reading retention plans.
House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The committee approved a negotiated early childhood package that creates an infant and toddler provider fund, reduces Waterford funding to one-time, funds childcare grants and quality bonuses at adjusted levels, and adds $2.2 million carryover for the working-parent subsidy. The motion passed 5-1.
Waller County, Texas
Waller County Commissioners Court approved two large development agreements: Sunset Grove (556 acres, 1,500 lots) in Precinct 3 and Riley Road (347 acres, 1,300 lots) in Precinct 2. Approvals included variances for lot sizes, a prohibition on build-to-rent, developer contributions for signals and parks, and court approval for any multifamily.
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
Committee discusses potential amendments to House Bill 9 on business property tax exemptions.
General Government, Ways and Means, Joint, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Lehi Fiscal Office outlines $16.2M budget with an 8.4% increase due to inflation.
Insurance, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
Senators express concerns over new insurance bill affecting claim filing timelines and rights.
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
San Antonio officials criticize HB 19 for severely limiting local debt issuance and investment options.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Strategic plan aims for 75% student proficiency and enhanced educational resources by 2030.
House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
A motion to set the provider inflator to 2% general fund/2% federal fund failed after committee debate about workforce impacts and program targeting.
Insurance, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
Senators address Louisiana's auto insurance rates during discussion of bill 111 amendments.
General Government, Ways and Means, Joint, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Legislative Counsel reported a rise in initiative and placeholder bill requests that compresses time for substantive drafting and urged earlier stakeholder engagement; the office also described rule-review responsibilities and staffing levels.
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
City officials express concerns over legislation undermining local community decision-making authority.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
New cell phone policy mandates local adoption to secure classroom funding, addressing student mental health.
House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The conference committee on House Bill 1012 voted 6-0 to accept the Senate position that removes state hospital construction funding and eliminates a steering committee, moving construction appropriations and oversight language into House Bill 1015 under the Office of Management and Budget.
General Government, Ways and Means, Joint, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Legislative Administration described operations during the Capitol retrofit, reported systems and visitor-service metrics, and presented policy option package requests for media staffing, OLIS business analysis, AI development, security checkpoint staffing, and other operational items.
General Government, Ways and Means, Joint, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The Legislative Fiscal Office told the General Government subcommittee it is stretched by session-driven peaks in fiscal impact statements and is seeking two policy option packages totaling $263,883 to reclassify an administrative position and add a publications editor.
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
City officials express concerns over HB 19's impact on future capital investments and jobs.
Insurance, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
Senate Bill 111, which would limit certain bad‑faith claims against insurers when a good‑faith dispute over liability or medical causation exists, was reported with amendments after a contested committee hearing where insurers and trial attorneys sparred over effects on policyholders and rates.
Denton City, Denton County, Texas
The committee approved the March 26 minutes and voted to remove certain items from its future topics matrix during the April 30 meeting; both motions were seconded and approved without recorded roll-call tallies in the transcript.
Public Safety, Ways and Means, Joint, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Counties rapidly implement drug enforcement programs, serving over a thousand individuals statewide.
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
Council members advocate for more time to assess state bill impacts on local revenues.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
The committee evaluates attendance challenges based on feedback from students and parents.
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
Council discusses legislative reactions and importance of taxpayer input on lobbying actions.
Insurance, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
Senate Bill 199, offering expanded enforcement authority to the Louisiana Department of Insurance to address unlicensed insurance actors and online scams, passed the Senate Insurance Committee as amended.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Educators collaborate to implement science of reading and enhance mental health support.
Denton City, Denton County, Texas
Denton transportation staff detailed a road safety and operations audit for US 380 and Malone Street that found speed-related crash reports, sidewalk gaps on the north side, and recommended short-, mid- and long-term measures including markings, ADA ramps, signal-timing changes and coordination with police for targeted enforcement.
Denton City, Denton County, Texas
A Texas Department of Transportation representative updated Denton’s Mobility Committee on planned breakouts, letting dates and funding strategies for multiple projects on the 35 North corridor, including a large merge project and frontage-road work; staff asked for public-facing infographics and coordination on communications.
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
Council member White condemns state efforts that hinder city housing funding initiatives.
Saratoga Springs City, Saratoga County, New York
School District seeks approval for new combined routing and dispatch position to enhance operations.
Insurance, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Louisiana
The Senate Insurance Committee on April 30 voted to report Senate Bill 138 favorably, allowing the Eighteenth Judicial District district attorney’s office to provide short-term retiree health coverage to longtime employees until they become Medicare-eligible.
Public Safety, Ways and Means, Joint, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The Criminal Justice Commission told the Public Safety Committee on April 30 that Oregon'funded deflection programs have enrolled more than 1,100 referrals since September but that conclusions on outcomes are premature; counties vary widely in eligibility, use of warm handoffs, and spending priorities.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Kevin Shweto highlights DMV's growth amid staffing and resource challenges in South Carolina.
Saratoga Springs City, Saratoga County, New York
At its April 30 meeting, the Saratoga Springs Civil Service Commission approved a series of noncompetitive and labor-class appointments, provisional appointments, completed probationary periods, job‑spec updates for the police sergeant title, and several leaves of absence.
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
Council members emphasize need for funding to repair deteriorating streets and sidewalks
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
City staff briefed the City Council on a slate of Texas bills, centering on House Bill 19, which would cap local governments' debt-service capacity at 20% of property tax collections (three-year average). Officials said the cap could halt new bond and debt-funded projects for years and urged coordinated advocacy as the legislative session nears adj
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
DMV to implement centralized issuance and secure mobile driver's licenses by September.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
House bill 273 establishes Cajun Night Before Christmas as Louisiana's official children's Christmas book.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Kevin Shweto, director of the South Carolina DMV, told the House committee the agency needs a modernization investment (cited at about $100 million) and described workforce turnover, Real ID uptake and public-safety concerns tied to licensing and highway enforcement.
Saratoga Springs City, Saratoga County, New York
The Saratoga Springs Civil Service Commission approved a new combined job title to merge the routing specialist and dispatcher duties in the school district transportation office, effective July 1, with no change to incumbents’ pay or benefits and clarifications to minimum qualifications and special notes.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Committee chair informs attendees of overcrowding while discussing a previously passed bill
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Philip Cease of the South Carolina Department of Education presented the department’s strategic plan and priorities — including science-of-reading training, a Palmetto Math pilot and a cell-phone model policy — and detailed a multi-hundred-million-dollar budget request focused on teacher pay, instructional materials and safe-schools spending.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Committee reports legislation favorably reflecting on Cajun children's book memories and traditions.
California State Assembly, House, Legislative, California
Multiple speakers from California express strong opposition to AB 928 during public forum.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Committee endorses Representative Bridal's bill for uniform alcoholic beverage enforcement in parish.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
State reports 85.4 percent graduation rate and 72 percent college and career readiness.
California State Assembly, House, Legislative, California
Local leaders express opposition to Assembly Bill 928 during community discussion.
California State Assembly, House, Legislative, California
Residents from multiple California cities voice strong opposition to Assembly Bill 928.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Dana Yao, executive director of the South Carolina Education Oversight Committee, told the House Education and Public Works Committee that the EOC’s dashboards and evaluations show rising graduation rates but persistent gaps in college- and career-readiness and chronic absenteeism; the committee also reviewed a $7.6 million rural recruitment grant.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Committee reports House Bill 96 favorably, updating laws to include US Space Force.
California State Assembly, House, Legislative, California
Hmong representatives from Sacramento and others express strong opposition to AB 928.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Analysis compares school funding levels with academic performance outcomes.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Committee members discuss Palmetto Math as a key focus for improving student promotion rates.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Committee advances bill allowing brewers to sell products at local farmers markets.
California State Assembly, House, Legislative, California
Multiple speakers express strong opposition to California's AB 928 across various counties.
California State Assembly, House, Legislative, California
Committee considers 113 bills, focusing on housing development and homeless shelter accountability.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Director Philip Cease presents updated mission and vision for South Carolina's education system.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Committee members address chronic absenteeism impacts and advocate for improved academic standards in South Carolina.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
Trump emphasizes domestic vaping production and opposes favoritism towards large tobacco companies
California State Assembly, House, Legislative, California
Multiple county representatives voice strong opposition to AB 9 28 at public meeting.
California State Assembly, House, Legislative, California
Monterey County residents voice opposition to bills AB 928 and AB 929 in Santa Cruz.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Education leaders explore AI tutoring options and student retention plans for improved learning outcomes.
2025 Legislature LA, Louisiana
House Bill 80 recognizes utility workers as first responders during emergencies and disasters.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Discussions highlight embracing mental health and effective reading strategies for young students.
California State Assembly, House, Legislative, California
California residents express strong opposition to Assembly Bill 928 citing civil rights concerns.
California State Assembly, House, Legislative, California
Multiple Californians express strong opposition to AB 928 during community meeting.
2025 Legislative Meetings, South Carolina
Kevin Shweto, executive director of the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, told the committee the DMV needs a modernized system (~$100M), flagged high turnover and staffing pressures, said 60% of state residents hold Real ID and warned Real ID enforcement will limit air travel access without a compliant credential.
California State Assembly, House, Legislative, California
Multiple residents from California vocally oppose AB 928 at a public meeting.
California State Assembly, House, Legislative, California
Multiple residents statewide oppose Assembly Bill 928 for threatening bird populations and civil rights.
California State Assembly, House, Legislative, California
Numerous Californians from various counties express their opposition to bill AB 928.
California State Assembly, House, Legislative, California
During public comment at the April 30, 2025 Assembly Appropriations Committee hearing, a large number of attendees — many identifying as members of agricultural and poultry associations, feed suppliers and local agriculture businesses — voiced opposition to AB 928. The hearing excerpt records dozens of individuals stating opposition; no formal vote
California State Assembly, House, Legislative, California
AB 712 would apply enforcement measures similar to the Housing Accountability Act to other state housing laws and prohibit local governments from requiring developers to indemnify jurisdictions for lawsuits when the local agency violated applicants' rights. The Appropriations Committee advanced the bill on April 30, 2025.
California State Assembly, House, Legislative, California
AB 750, advanced by the Assembly Appropriations Committee, would standardize reporting for homeless shelters, require notice of residents' rights, and authorize penalties for jurisdictions that fail to report — including possible withholding of state funds, according to the bill's author.
California State Assembly, House, Legislative, California
The Assembly Appropriations Committee advanced AB 1061 on April 30, 2025. The bill would allow duplexes and lot splits enabled by SB 9 (2021) to proceed in historic districts provided projects do not demolish individually listed historic resources and preserve street-facing appearances.
California State Assembly, House, Legislative, California
Numerous Californians express strong opposition to AB 928 during a public meeting.