Committee advances bill to enshrine SGU Laos veterans in state benefits list The House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee heard testimony on HF3919, a bill shaped by an SGU task force to add Special Guerrilla Unit veterans from the secret war in Laos to Minnesota benefit lists, adopted a funding‑source amendment and re‑referred the bill to the Veterans and Military Affairs Division. Veterans and MDVA staff outlined task force work and the bill’s language.

A new bill aims to secure state benefits for Special Guerrilla Unit veterans who bravely served in Laos, reflecting years of advocacy and negotiations.

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Adams County committee sets 2027–2030 pay schedules for clerk and sheriff after lengthy debate The Adams County finance committee approved a 4%–4%–2%–2% schedule for the clerk of circuit courts and amended the sheriff’s pay to 3% across the 2027–2030 term after extended debate over parity and budget risk; the resolution will move to the full county board for final action.

The Adams County finance committee has just approved a contentious pay schedule for the clerk of circuit courts and sheriff, sparking debate over budget risks and fairness.

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Southwest Transit reports ridership gains, asks Eden Prairie to support funding guarantee Southwest Transit told the council it grew ridership about 14% last year (roughly 614,000 passengers), highlighted a new autonomous vehicle zone and the 686 route, and asked for local support for legislation guaranteeing suburban agencies a share of a state sales tax.

Southwest Transit celebrated a 14% ridership boost and unveiled exciting new routes, but they need Eden Prairie's help to secure vital funding for the future.

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Senate codifies governor's Office on Indian Affairs into agency-level statute Substitute Senate Bill 6,034 was passed to elevate and codify the governor's Office on Indian Affairs at agency level, with sponsors saying the change will anchor the office and formalize government-to-government relationships with tribes.

The Senate has officially codified the governor's Office on Indian Affairs, providing vital stability and recognition for tribal relationships after 40 years of being adrift.

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Commission backs Tennessee Waste 2 Jobs Act in formal resolution Bradley County Commission voted unanimously to adopt a resolution supporting the Tennessee Waste 2 Jobs Act, citing statewide recycling shortfalls and landfill pressure; commissioners read statistics from the proposed bill into the record.

The Bradley County Commission just took a bold step towards a greener future by unanimously backing the Tennessee Waste 2 Jobs Act to tackle our recycling crisis!

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Council hears update on Zion Corridor management plan tied to All-American Road nomination Council members were briefed on an updated Zion Corridor management plan required for nomination to All-American Road status; the plan has legislative sponsorship, municipal and county support, and—according to the speaker—would not impose new restrictions on private property.

The Zion Corridor is on the brink of achieving All-American Road status, but what does this mean for local communities and property owners?

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Emergency communications asks board to back $1-per-line 9-1-1 surcharge increase for NextGen upgrades Kingcom staff told the committee they support raising the 9-1-1 surcharge from $1.50 to $2.50 to fund NextGen 9-1-1 technology and operations; the office plans Springfield advocacy and asked the county to draft supporting resolutions for House Bill 4066 and Senate Bill 2670.

Kane County officials are pushing to raise the 9-1-1 surcharge to $2.50 to fund crucial NextGen upgrades—will they get the political backing they need?

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Council hears multiple legislative updates, agrees to support Ridgefield BUILD letter; post-executive-session stipulation fails Policy staff briefed the council on several bills (HB 2720 to fund crisis services, SB 5820 freight-rail carve-out, HB 2338 weatherization expansion, HB 2515 data-center fee and SHEEP funding); council supported staff drafting a Ridgefield BUILD support letter. After an extended executive session the council voted on a litigation stipulation and the motion failed.

Clark County's council is at a crossroads, debating critical legislation that could reshape crisis services and energy assistance—what will they decide?

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Supporters urge lawmakers to keep New Mexico’s spay-and-neuter program as litigation proceeds A legislative subcommittee heard broad support for SB 38, the Affordable Spay-and-Neuter program, with witnesses citing shelter overcapacity and early grant awards; legal counsel said a lawsuit over the law has been remanded to state court and its constitutionality remains unresolved. No vote was taken; one is scheduled Thursday.

New Mexico's Affordable Spay-and-Neuter program faces a critical moment as shelters overflow with pets, prompting urgent calls from advocates to preserve vital funding amidst ongoing legal battles.

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Lauderhill commission backs state bill to restore universal school meals after students testify Following testimony from Lauderhill 6‑12 students about food insecurity and learning impacts, the commission unanimously adopted a resolution supporting state legislation to ensure school breakfast and lunch access for K‑12 students and to prohibit third‑party meal debt collection.

Lauderhill students take a stand for free school meals, highlighting how vital access to breakfast and lunch is for their education and wellbeing.

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Subcommittee backs neurofibromatosis research grant program for Florida The Health Professions and Grama Subcommittee unanimously approved HB 497 to establish a competitive neurofibromatosis research grant program at the Florida Department of Health, removing automatic recurring funding and making support subject to annual appropriations.

Florida is taking a bold step forward in the fight against neurofibromatosis with a new research grant program aimed at transforming lives for the 11,500 residents affected.

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Des Moines airport advisory committee backs coordinating brief support for state noise bills, seeks complaint data The Des Moines City Airport Advisory Committee agreed to coordinate a short letter with the city supporting pending state legislation on aircraft noise while asking staff to obtain complaint-level records and a property inventory tied to proposed 65 DNL boundary changes.

Des Moines airport officials are uniting to tackle aircraft noise and push for vital state legislation, but they need your input to make a real impact!

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Portland Public Schools to submit written testimony supporting LD2124 emergency shelter funding The committee voted Feb. 2 to submit written testimony in support of LD2124, which would use real-estate-transfer-tax revenue to boost emergency shelter funding; staff were directed to prepare testimony and explore coordinating with the city.

Portland Public Schools is taking a bold step by backing LD2124, a vital initiative aimed at boosting emergency shelter funding to support families in need.

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Commission hears presentation on regional youth violence intervention pilot; no county funding requested Jim Retalek pitched expanding a Salt Lake pilot youth violence intervention program to Weber and Utah counties with three regional coordinators; presenter cited CCJJ geospatial hotspot data and said legislative sponsors are identified; commissioners agreed to place the item on the Thursday meeting agenda for follow-up.

A groundbreaking youth violence intervention program inspired by a successful Salt Lake pilot could soon transform Weber and Utah counties, targeting hotspots where help is needed most.

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Grant County hospital seeks $5.7 million for new linear accelerator, will pursue legislation GRMC told commissioners it has drafted a bill to access cancer-designated funds to replace a failing linear accelerator; CEO Robert Whitaker said the equipment quote is roughly $5.7 million and staff will work with local legislators during the session.

Grant County Regional Medical Center is on a mission to secure $5.7 million in state funding to replace its vital cancer treatment equipment—can they make it happen before time runs out?

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Pennington County backs letter supporting use of contractors' excise tax revenue for roads near Ellsworth Box Elder officials asked Pennington County to support legislation directing a portion of the state's 2% contractors excise tax from Ellsworth AFB construction to local roadway repairs; the board approved a letter of support and volunteered commissioners to testify in Pierre.

Pennington County is stepping up to ensure that millions from Ellsworth Air Force Base construction will help fix local roads, paving the way for safer travel and community growth.

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Norfolk Public Schools Hosts "Take Your Legislator to School Day" to Brief Lawmakers on District Needs Norfolk Public Schools invited city legislators to visit schools and then gathered at Sherwood Forest Elementary to discuss the division's legislative agenda; attendees said firsthand observation helps them advocate in the upcoming session.

Norfolk Public Schools brought legislators into the classroom to show how policies shape education, creating a powerful dialogue for the upcoming legislative session.

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MPS committee endorses resolution backing Wisconsin bills to tighten for-profit college accountability The Milwaukee Board of School Directors’ legislation committee unanimously approved Resolution 2526R-3 endorsing several Wisconsin bills (including AB637, AB642, AB638, AB636) to increase accountability for private for‑profit colleges and directed Board Governance to notify state and local officials of the Board’s position.

The Milwaukee Board of School Directors just made a powerful move to hold for-profit colleges accountable by endorsing crucial legislation in Wisconsin.

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Commission backs two sheriff-backed bills, delays vote on local process-service change Commissioners voiced support for two items in the sheriff's 2026 legislative package (a pistol-permit pricing fix and a sheriff pay raise) but deferred a proposed local change to allow contracting for civil process service to let the sheriff, county attorney and DA coordinate next steps.

Jefferson County commissioners are taking a stand for their sheriff by backing a pay raise and a new pistol-permit pricing plan while putting the brakes on a controversial process-service change.

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Lawmaker urges support for University of Utah Research Park bill An unidentified member of Congress urged colleagues on the House floor to support the University of Utah Research Park Act (referred to in the transcript as "HR 28 76"), saying it would resolve legal uncertainty over BLM-conveyed land and protect a research park that houses more than 50 companies and nearly 14,000 employees.

A powerful push is underway in Congress to secure the future of the University of Utah Research Park, a hub driving innovation and employment for nearly 14,000 Utahns.

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Nantucket advisory group hears push for transfer fee to fund year-round housing Town housing officials urged the nonvoting taxpayers advisory committee to back a real-estate transfer fee (a half-percent on amounts above $2 million proposed) and to send letters and calls to state legislators to secure a funding source for local affordable and year-round housing.

Nantucket officials are calling for a new real-estate transfer fee to help fund affordable housing, but will the community rally behind this vital initiative?

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TransMAC members discuss idea to direct new tourism tax revenue toward transportation Commissioners briefly discussed a proposed tourism/transportation tax (a potential new levy on short‑term rentals/hotel rooms) that could dedicate tourist dollars to local transportation projects; members requested more legislative language and industry stakeholder positions before considering any formal commission support.

Could a new tourism tax pave the way for better transportation in Orange County?

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Struthers municipal judge asks council to back state bill to make court full-time Judge Lum told the council the Struthers Municipal Court’s caseload rose to 4,385 in 2024 and asked the City to support state legislation to convert the part-time judgeship to full-time; he estimated the local share of the added salary at $15,750 a year and said he will draft a resolution for council consideration.

Judge Lum is pushing for Struthers Municipal Court to transition from part-time to full-time, citing a staggering caseload of 4,385 cases in 2024 and the need for better community engagement.

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Committee supports integrating AANHPI history into statewide learning results and will continue to track The committee voted to support a resolve to integrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history into the statewide system of learning results and to continue tracking implementation and any governor actions. Members asked staff to monitor related timing and reports.

Portland Public Schools is taking a bold step towards inclusivity by pushing for the integration of AANHPI history into the statewide curriculum—could this be a game changer in education?

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Committee recommends adding Good Samaritan law support to county legislative agenda The Dane County Executive Committee recommended approval of 2025 Resolution 192, which asks that the county include support for reestablishing a statewide, comprehensive Good Samaritan law on its legislative agenda so the county lobbyist may register positions. Supervisor Engelberger moved the recommendation; the committee approved it by voice vote

Dane County is taking a bold step towards public safety by pushing for a statewide Good Samaritan law to be added to its legislative agenda!

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Clark County council backs sending letter seeking funds to keep Skamania Fish Hatchery open Council reviewed a draft letter to the legislative delegation requesting funding to backfill cuts to operations at Skamania Fish Hatchery and indicated unanimous support to send the request to legislators. Staff will transmit the letter after any requested edits.

Clark County Council takes a stand to save the Skamania Fish Hatchery, urging lawmakers to restore vital funding after budget cuts threaten its future.

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Commissioners press for clarity as FDOT funds design work for Orange Avenue Commissioners questioned minutes that suggested there would be no state funding for Orange Avenue for five years. Staff and a DOT representative said FDOT has funded design work but right‑of‑way acquisition and full construction funding remain unresolved.

Tensions rise as commissioners demand clarity on the future of Orange Avenue amid concerns over state funding delays!

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House passes emergency appropriation to fund November NAP benefits, updates federal share to 65% The House declared an emergency and unanimously passed House Bill 24-74 to appropriate $1,000,000 from interest earned by the Marianas Public Land Trust to pay November 2025 household allotments for the Nutrition Assistance Program. Members adopted a technical amendment to reflect federal guidance raising the federal distribution from 50% to 65%.

The House has taken swift action, approving a $1 million emergency fund to boost Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to 65% for 14,000 families in need!

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Palm Beach County leaders press for more state help as teacher bargaining stalls Superintendent Michael Burke said statewide teacher‑salary categorical funding provided only a small district share last year and bargaining with local unions is "not going that well." He and board members urged legislative help to boost teacher pay and protect the local referendum that supplements salaries.

Palm Beach County leaders are sounding the alarm over stalled teacher pay negotiations, revealing that last year's state funding barely made a dent in meeting their needs.

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Tumwater pushes Legislature to restore $2M for HCP, seeks $550K EIS and design funding amid tight 2026 budget At a Oct. 28 work session, Tumwater officials and legislative advocates urged the Legislature to restore $2 million previously removed from the capital budget for the city's Habitat Conservation Plan, and asked for roughly $550,000 to fund a planned-action environmental impact statement (EIS) to unlock Brewery District redevelopment. The city also—

Tumwater officials are rallying for the restoration of $2 million to boost housing and redevelopment efforts while protecting vital habitats.

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