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Supporters urge continuation of 'Prosperity' workforce grants; bill would rename and align statute for local boards
Summary
Local workforce partners and the Urban League described successful outcomes from the Prosperity programs and asked lawmakers to extend funding and codify the initiative. The committee heard an amended draft that aligns language with another workforce bill (HB 3029).
Local workforce partners and nonprofit providers told the House Higher Education committee that continuing the Prosperity workforce programs yields measurable employment outcomes and asked for statutory extensions and funding.
Lede: House Bill 3669 would extend and revise the state’s Prosperity programs (formerly Prosperity 10,000) to continue place‑based workforce grants and to align statutory language with House Bill 3029, which clarifies roles between HEC and local workforce boards.
Nut graf: Testimony emphasized the program’s…
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