What happened on Friday, 02 February 2024
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City Board Supports SoulSmart Program with Letter to Council
Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida
Board unanimously passes motion to support SoulSmart initiative aimed at sustainability.
Source: City of Clearwater Environmental Advisory Board 1/17/24 07:08
Legislators introduce Promoting a Return to Work Act of 2024 with new job search mandates
Introduced Bills, House, 2024 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
New bill sets weekly job search requirements and defines acceptable work search activities.
Source: West Virginia House Bill 5427 00:00
Schools Empowered with New Funding for Suicide Prevention Programs
Utah Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee, Utah Subcommittees, Commissions and Task Forces, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Schools gain increased funding to choose programs for suicide prevention initiatives, promoting school choice.
Source: Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee - February 02, 2024 02:19
Clearwater Council Debates Use of Toxic Materials in Roadway Construction
Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida
Council members express concerns over radioactivity and environmental impact of roadway materials.
Source: City of Clearwater Environmental Advisory Board 1/17/24 08:41
MHEC emphasizes community colleges' role in Maryland's higher education strategy
Education, Business and Administration Subcommittee, Budget and Taxation Committee, SENATE, SENATE, Committees, Legislative, Maryland
MHEC highlights community colleges as crucial for student success and workforce development in Maryland.
Source: EBA Committee Session, 2/2/2024 #1 02:46
Utah Senate passes bills on vaping regulations and women's STEM opportunities
2024 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Senate approves legislation addressing vaping industry issues and promoting women in STEM fields.
Source: 2024 General Legislative Session (2/2/2024) - Part 2 19:33
West Virginia Legislature updates funeral director licensing education and apprenticeship requirements
Introduced Bills, House, 2024 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
New bill modifies education and apprenticeship standards for funeral directors and embalmers in West Virginia
Source: West Virginia House Bill 5433 00:00
City Council advances SolSmart commitment to reduce solar soft costs
Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida
City Council initiates SolSmart commitment to simplify solar installation for residents.
Source: City of Clearwater Environmental Advisory Board 1/17/24 11:17
Urgent call to boost teacher retention and salaries
Utah Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee, Utah Subcommittees, Commissions and Task Forces, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Teachers with advanced degrees enhance student opportunities and retention amid declining teaching workforce.
Source: Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee - February 02, 2024 03:32
Utah Legislature passes clean energy amendments with key technology inclusions
2024 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
House Bill 241 adds clean technology definitions and passes with 62 votes in Utah.
Source: 2024 General Legislative Session (2/2/2024) - Part 2 04:28
Program revolutionizes social skills for struggling students
Utah Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee, Utah Subcommittees, Commissions and Task Forces, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Technology-based app significantly improves social skills in children, with 105 schools on the waitlist.
Source: Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee - February 02, 2024 18:04
Clearwater City Council Considers Options for Public Input Before Meetings
Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida
Council explores public input opportunities prior to city council discussions.
Source: City of Clearwater Environmental Advisory Board 1/17/24 01:25
West Virginia bill proposes locality pay up to $10000 for Division of Highways employees
Introduced Bills, House, 2024 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
New legislation aims to attract and retain highway workers through locality pay differentials.
Source: West Virginia House Bill 5434 00:00
Senate debates resolution highlighting pathways to avoid poverty for youth
2024 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Senators discuss ideal family structures and their impact on youth poverty rates.
Source: 2024 General Legislative Session (2/2/2024) - Part 2 03:32
Utah House approves HB 292 to enhance snowplow visibility with accessory lights
2024 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Utah House passes HB 292 allowing brighter snowplow lights for safer winter driving.
Source: 2024 General Legislative Session (2/2/2024) - Part 2 06:16
Pinellas County discusses EV charger ordinance and water management plans
Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida
Officials review development codes for EV chargers and updates on water management projects.
Source: City of Clearwater Environmental Advisory Board 1/17/24 09:03
Lawmakers propose innovative plan to retain top teachers
Utah Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee, Utah Subcommittees, Commissions and Task Forces, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Senator praises bill's benefits for rural counties, emphasizing nuclear power's positive impact on education.
Source: Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee - February 02, 2024 13:40
West Virginia bill allows education funding for parents of chronically disruptive students
Introduced Bills, House, 2024 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
County boards can provide funds to parents of students removed for disruptive behavior.
Source: West Virginia House Bill 5431 00:00
State Board of Education urged to integrate success sequence into secondary curriculum
2024 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Joint resolution promotes success sequence to reduce poverty through educational integration.
Source: 2024 General Legislative Session (2/2/2024) - Part 2 02:09
Senate passes bill for in-state tuition for military families
2024 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Senate Bill 115 enables in-state tuition for military families' immediate members.
Source: 2024 General Legislative Session (2/2/2024) - Part 2 09:39
West Virginia Legislature introduces bill for removing chronically disruptive students from schools
Introduced Bills, House, 2024 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
New legislation allows removal of chronically disruptive students for alternative education in West Virginia.
Source: West Virginia House Bill 5431 00:00
Hope for Utah program cuts youth suicides by over 30%
Utah Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee, Utah Subcommittees, Commissions and Task Forces, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Utah's Hope for Utah program significantly reduces youth suicides through school-based mental health initiatives.
Source: Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee - February 02, 2024 18:15
Utah House passes HB210 on disabled veteran parking amendments with unanimous support
2024 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
House Bill 210 passes unanimously with 71 votes in favor during legislative session.
Source: 2024 General Legislative Session (2/2/2024) - Part 2 03:54
Clearwater Officials Consider Shark Fishing Regulations to Enhance Public Safety
Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida
Officials discuss potential regulations to regulate shark fishing along Clearwater beaches.
Source: City of Clearwater Environmental Advisory Board 1/17/24 11:38
City Council to Vote on City Hall Apartments Amid Renovation Delays
Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida
Council prepares to approve City Hall apartments while First Floor renovation remains on hold.
Source: City of Clearwater - Library Board - 2/1/24 01:46
Representative Steiner clarifies HB 275 to correct secondary water meter legislation
2024 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Steiner addresses technical errors in secondary water meter bill and HOA landscaping requirements.
Source: 2024 General Legislative Session (2/2/2024) - Part 2 03:23
West Virginia forms K9 Search and Rescue Advisory Committee to enhance state services
Introduced Bills, House, 2024 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
New committee will assess needs and improve K9 Search and Rescue operations statewide
Source: West Virginia House Bill 5421 00:00
Director Position Uncertain After Mike's Departure from Sustainability Division
Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida
Sustainability division faces leadership uncertainty following Mike's exit from the city.
Source: City of Clearwater Environmental Advisory Board 1/17/24 04:49
City of Clearwater mitigates water damage with Servpro, salvaging thousands of books
Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida
City staff relocate to different branches while addressing significant library water damage.
Source: City of Clearwater - Library Board - 2/1/24 03:11
Youth entrepreneurs push for business license reform
House Political Subdivisions Committee, Utah House, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
High school entrepreneurs urge lawmakers to eliminate business license requirements for young innovators.
Source: House Political Subdivisions Committee - February 02, 2024 03:46
Senate passes multiple bills including property tax relief and clean energy amendments
2024 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Senate concurred and passed several bills including property tax and motor vehicle amendments.
Source: 2024 General Legislative Session (2/2/2024) - Part 2 03:16
West Virginia legislates establishment of K9 Search and Rescue Advisory Committee
Introduced Bills, House, 2024 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
Legislature creates committee to standardize K9 Search and Rescue policies and training statewide.
Source: West Virginia House Bill 5421 00:00
Sustainability Specialist Melody Yin Updates Board on Ready 400 Project Progress
Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida
Melody Yin presents a year-long update on the city's Ready 400 project to the board.
Source: City of Clearwater Environmental Advisory Board 1/17/24 02:41
Library Reports Successful Summer Program and Interlocal Agreement Renewal
Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida
Library highlights increased summer attendance, budget status quo, and community outreach initiatives.
Source: City of Clearwater - Library Board - 2/1/24 09:20
Senator proposes bill to decriminalize kids lemonade stands
House Political Subdivisions Committee, Utah House, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Senator Baldry expands business license bill to exempt high school students, including homeschoolers.
Source: House Political Subdivisions Committee - February 02, 2024 13:08
House approves HB 317 energy storage amendments with unanimous backing
2024 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
House passes HB 317 on energy storage with 71 votes, sending it to the Senate.
Source: 2024 General Legislative Session (2/2/2024) - Part 2 04:27
City Council Prepares Green Print 3 for Sustainable Future Planning
Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida
Council discusses streamlining Green Print for actionable sustainability goals in FY 24 and FY 25.
Source: City of Clearwater Environmental Advisory Board 1/17/24 03:39
Public Service Commission considers new rules for net metering and interconnection standards
Introduced Bills, House, 2024 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
Commission reviews net metering and increases capacity limits for customer-generators statewide.
Source: West Virginia House Bill 5422 00:00
Representative Musselman proposes energy storage study to address earthquake risks in Utah
2024 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
The bill aims to assess energy storage needs during potential catastrophic events.
Source: 2024 General Legislative Session (2/2/2024) - Part 2 12:22
Clearwater Plans New Art Exhibit After Flood Recovery Efforts
Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida
Cultural arts coordinator Amber Bryce discusses future Clearwater art exhibits post-flood.
Source: City of Clearwater - Library Board - 2/1/24 02:49
West Virginia Legislature considers bill exempting school buses from turnpike tolls
Introduced Bills, House, 2024 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
Proposed legislation aims to waive tolls for school buses carrying students on West Virginia turnpikes
Source: West Virginia House Bill 5428 00:00
Utah House passes HB 154 allowing hands-free cycling among children
2024 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Utah House approves bill to permit hands-free bicycle riding for children.
Source: 2024 General Legislative Session (2/2/2024) - Part 2 17:04
Clearwater City Council Supports Resolution Against Unsafe Mining Byproducts
Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida
City Council backs ordinance for public health safety against mining byproducts amid community concerns.
Source: City of Clearwater Environmental Advisory Board 1/17/24 02:20
Community Voices Concern Over Environmental Impact of Toxic Waste Disposal Plans
Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida
Residents question environmental evaluations for toxic waste linked to private mining operations.
Source: City of Clearwater Environmental Advisory Board 1/17/24 01:50
Tampa Bay Estuary Program offers funds for Clearwater habitat restoration efforts
Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida
City of Clearwater explores habitat restoration funding from Tampa Bay Estuary Program.
Source: City of Clearwater Environmental Advisory Board 1/17/24 02:14
West Virginia Legislature investigates high natural gas prices and utility purchasing practices
Introduced Bills, House, 2024 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
Legislature directs Public Service Commission to review natural gas pricing and purchasing practices
Source: West Virginia House Bill 5429 00:00
West Virginia proposes toll exemption for school buses with students onboard
Introduced Bills, House, 2024 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
Legislation aims to exempt school buses from paying tolls on state turnpikes.
Source: West Virginia House Bill 5428 00:00
Senator Winterton introduces child actor Harrison Middleton at Capitol for birthday surprise
2024 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Senator Winterton celebrates child actor Harrison Middleton's birthday while discussing film incentive bill.
Source: 2024 General Legislative Session (2/2/2024) - Part 1 04:09
Local Officials Evaluate Indian Shores Ordinance for Smoking Ban Collaboration
Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida
Officials discuss reaching out to police about potential smoking ban similar to Indian Shores.
Source: City of Clearwater Environmental Advisory Board 1/17/24 01:46
Largo Mayor Proclaims Florida Arbor Day Amid Tree Awareness Campaign
Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida
City prepares Arbor Day celebration, promoting tree giveaways and local tree catalog initiatives.
Source: City of Clearwater Environmental Advisory Board 1/17/24 05:35
Legislature establishes Public Service Commission to enhance utility management and competition
Introduced Bills, House, 2024 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
Public Service Commission to assess utility rates and report findings every two years
Source: West Virginia House Bill 5429 00:00
West Virginia issues bonds to fund Turnpike upgrades and tourism projects
Introduced Bills, House, 2024 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
State plans to enhance Turnpike infrastructure using toll revenues and fund tourism developments.
Source: West Virginia House Bill 5428 00:00
Crest Lake Park Renovations Add Fruit Trees Amid Concerns Over Rodent Issues
Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida
Crest Lake Park implements fruit trees while addressing rodent issues during renovations.
Source: City of Clearwater Environmental Advisory Board 1/17/24 01:13
Utah Senate passes multiple House Bills including social work compact and domestic violence changes
2024 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Utah Senate approves House Bills 44, 70, 81 and 57 addressing social work and domestic violence.
Source: 2024 General Legislative Session (2/2/2024) - Part 1 11:15
City Officials Discuss $3M Investment in Municipal Solar Energy Projects
Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida
City outlines plans to invest $3 million in solar energy for municipal buildings.
Source: City of Clearwater Environmental Advisory Board 1/17/24 08:38
West Virginia bill protects cognitively impaired from testifying and toughens sexual assault penalties
Introduced Bills, House, 2024 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
Legislation prohibits forcing cognitively impaired to testify and increases penalties for sexual assault.
Source: West Virginia House Bill 5423 00:00
Senate passes bill extending nursing apprentice license after test failure
2024 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Senate Bill 127 allows nursing apprentices 75 days to retake failed licensure tests.
Source: 2024 General Legislative Session (2/2/2024) - Part 2 03:43
Tampa Bay Habitat Restoration Initiatives Target Invasive Brazilian Peppers
Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida
Ecologist explores funding opportunities for invasive species management in Tampa Bay area.
Source: City of Clearwater Environmental Advisory Board 1/17/24 02:13
Federal Programs Require Climate Justice Considerations for Environmental Grants
Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida
Federal funding mandates address environmental justice issues affecting low-income communities.
Source: City of Clearwater Environmental Advisory Board 1/17/24 03:05
West Virginia mandates competitive bids for construction projects over $50,000
Introduced Bills, House, 2024 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
State enforces bid requirements for all construction projects exceeding $50,000 in total cost.
Source: West Virginia House Bill 5420 00:00
Clearwater City Council Discusses Ordinance Against Shark Fishing for Public Safety
Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida
Council reviews proposals to prohibit shark fishing following community safety concerns.
Source: City of Clearwater Environmental Advisory Board 1/17/24 05:11
New bill increases penalties for sexual assault against cognitively impaired individuals
Introduced Bills, House, 2024 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
Bill seeks to protect cognitively impaired individuals from testifying in court and increase penalties.
Source: West Virginia House Bill 5423 00:00
Clearwater Officials Discuss Grant Opportunities and Arbor Day Events
Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida
City officials explore grants and celebrate Florida Arbor Day with local tree events.
Source: City of Clearwater Environmental Advisory Board 1/17/24 03:37
Utah Senate passes resolutions honoring Pacific Islander culture and sets future debate schedule
2024 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Utah Senate approves Senate joint resolution 9 honoring native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities
Source: 2024 General Legislative Session (2/2/2024) - Part 2 09:33
Clearwater aims for 100% clean energy by 2040 with multi-faceted electricity strategy
Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida
City of Clearwater outlines pathways to achieve clean energy for municipal operations by 2040.
Source: City of Clearwater Environmental Advisory Board 1/17/24 09:59
New bill proposed to safeguard home-based businesses from restrictive local regulations
Introduced Bills, House, 2024 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
Legislation seeks to protect remote work by prohibiting strict local zoning ordinances.
Source: West Virginia House Bill 5426 00:00
Agency proposes $211 million budget with salary increases and position adjustments
Public Safety, Transportation, and Environment Subcommittee, Budget and Taxation Committee, SENATE, SENATE, Committees, Legislative, Maryland
Agency reveals budget changes, highlighting salary hikes and improved vacancy rates this year.
Source: PST Committee Session, 2/2/2024 #1 02:12
West Virginia Legislature passes Protect Home-Based Work Act to support remote entrepreneurship
Introduced Bills, House, 2024 Bills, West Virginia Legislation Bills, West Virginia
New law establishes protections for home-based businesses and removes local government barriers.
Source: West Virginia House Bill 5426 00:00
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