What happened on Friday, 10 January 2025
Transportation, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The House Transportation Committee voted 13–1 to recommend a do-not-pass on House Bill 1054, which would have authorized the North Dakota Department of Transportation to enter sponsorship agreements and use a vendor to manage litter pickup, rest-area maintenance and similar services with sponsor recognition signs in the highway right-of-way.
Appropriations, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
JFAC staff presented the rationale and schedule for dividing program maintenance appropriations into 10 bills, explained what items are included in maintenance vs. enhancement bills, and noted process changes to improve transparency.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Maryland
On Jan. 9 in Annapolis the House of Representatives read House Bills 307 through 332 for the first time, the clerk said the measures were referred to the appropriate committees, and the majority leader moved to adjourn the chamber until a pro forma session on Jan. 13 at 4:30 p.m.
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Utah's House Bill 22 amends nuisance definitions to include drug and gang activities.
Stockton City, San Joaquin County, California
The Stockton Arts Commission voted to purchase 10 10x10 exhibit booths for Stockton Con at $170 each, totaling $1,700, to be paid from the Stockton Arts Commission Discretionary Fund. Commissioners discussed selection criteria, publicity, and logistics and asked staff to develop a simple, equitable selection process.
Appropriations, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
The Change in Employee Compensation (CEC) committee presented recommended salary schedule shifts and targeted increases for specified occupations; JFAC accepted the report by unanimous consent.
Southern Maryland, Delegation Committees, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Maryland
John Hartline told the Southern Maryland delegation the Feb. 20 reception is on schedule at The Graduate hotel, sponsors (including Lockheed Martin) are joining, and volunteers and interns are needed to staff an event expected to draw several hundred attendees.
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New legislation establishes services for trafficking victims and sets standards for child welfare providers.
Longmeadow Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
The Longmeadow School Committee voted Jan. 9 to enter executive session under Massachusetts law to prepare for collective bargaining with multiple bargaining units and to consider release of past executive‑session minutes; members said the meeting would not reconvene in public.
Appropriations, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
The Economic Outlook and Revenue Assessment Committee (EROC) presented revised general fund-revenue recommendations for fiscal years 2025 and 2026 and the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee accepted the report by unanimous consent.
Bettendorf City, Scott County, Iowa
On Jan. 9, 2025, the Bettendorf Board of Adjustment voted unanimously to deny a variance request that would have allowed a 5-foot fence in the required front yard at 5690 Devil's Glen Road.
Transportation, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The House Transportation Committee voted 13–1 to recommend a do-not-pass on House Bill 1052, which would have aligned North Dakota law with recent Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices changes to allow logos on tourist-oriented directional (TOD) signs and clarified where those signs may be placed.
Agriculture and Veterans Affairs, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
The Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 2114 on proposed changes to how local law enforcement and dispatch centers are billed for access to the state law‑enforcement telecommunications system.
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Local law enforcement agencies must collect and retain HIV test results for offenders.
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New legislation imposes tough penalties for minors involved in prostitution offenses.
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New law establishes class B and class A misdemeanor penalties for engaging in prostitution
Southern Maryland, Delegation Committees, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Maryland
At its Jan. 10 organizational meeting, the Maryland General Assembly Southern Maryland delegation unanimously reappointed Delegate Edith Patterson as chair and Delegate Brian Crosby as vice chair after a nomination from Delegate Angelica Davis and a second by Senator Ellis.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
The Town of Lakeville Board of Assessors met Thursday, Jan. 9, at the Lakeville Public Library and unanimously approved the Dec. 12 minutes and a veteran exemption, reviewed a proposed FY26 budget and moved a single-bid assessment services contract discussion into executive session.
Workforce Development, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
The Senate Workforce Development Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 2110, which would allow third‑party testing for water and wastewater operator certification, move the certification year to Jan. 1, authorize exam fees to be set in administrative code and permit civil penalties up to $5,000 per day for violations.
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H.B. 22 targets severe offenses including human trafficking aggravated kidnapping and arson.
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S.B. 97 requires counties and cities to designate shelters for personal animals in emergencies.
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Fed's interest rate cuts slow as strong jobs report pressures homebuyers amid rising delinquencies.
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Legislators propose measures to deny child care access for applicants with felony convictions.
Walpole Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
At its Jan. 9 meeting the committee approved an amendment to the Tech Collaborative Agreement admitting two districts and approved routine calendar, warrants, donations and minutes.
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State revenue principals adopted updated general fund and School Aid Fund estimates after presentations by Treasury and the fiscal agencies. The consensus projects modest growth across the forecast window but highlighted volatility in several smaller revenue streams and risks from tariffs, tax policy and interest income.
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New provisions enhance penalties for HIV-positive offenders involved in sexual solicitation activities.
Workforce Development, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
The Senate Workforce Development Committee recommended a do-pass on Senate Bill 2058, a cleanup measure that shifts operational provisions for the North Dakota Board of Water Well Contractors from the North Dakota Century Code into administrative rules and repeals duplicated statutory language.
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State Board of Education allocates funding for teacher incentive programs in underfunded schools.
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H.B. 22 aims to vacate wrongful convictions based on constitutional violations and new evidence.
Walpole Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
Walpole Middle School presented steps to deepen comprehension, strengthen writing and align cross‑disciplinary literacy following MCAS data review.
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Law enforcement and health agencies required to notify convicted individuals of HIV positive status.
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Conference accepted revised pupil membership estimates used to set school aid funding; presenters reported only small adjustments to current‑year counts and projected modest declines over the next two school years, driven mainly by lower birth cohorts.
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Excellence in Education and Leadership Supplement program begins July 2024 for eligible teachers.
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Utah implements new requirements for personal identification and background checks for applicants.
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Division will enhance services for youth, families and victims of domestic violence.
Energy and Natural Resources, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
Jeb Williams, director of the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, briefed the committee on department finances, license trends, fisheries and hunting participation, the PLOTS private-land access program and the agency's approach to chronic wasting disease and aquatic nuisance species.
Energy and Natural Resources, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
Cody Schultz, director of North Dakota Parks and Recreation, told the House Energy and Natural Resources committee the agency supports about 1.2 million annual visitors, manages a large infrastructure portfolio and is still working through a roughly $74 million deferred-maintenance backlog identified in 2020.
Walpole Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
The Walpole School Committee heard a K–5 English language arts update on the district's new Into Reading curriculum, early implementation supports and assessment plans for winter and spring.
Blount County, School Districts, Tennessee
Dustin Park advocates for public schools, highlighting voucher programs' discrimination against students with disabilities.
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The University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers reported improved aggregate sentiment since 2022 but said gains are concentrated among higher‑income households; the survey flagged renewed concern that proposed tariffs could push up future prices and spur pre‑emptive buying.
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State Board of Education to create safety video for parents on technology use
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New rules implemented for evaluating foster parent qualifications to ensure child safety.
Energy and Natural Resources, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The House Energy and Natural Resources committee received an update on the Clean Sustainable Energy Authority from the Bank of North Dakota and the Industrial Commission, which described the authority’s multi-step review process, a revolving line-of-credit funding model and major project commitments including a $250 million loan for Project Tundra.
Government and Veterans Affairs, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The Government and Veterans Affairs Committee unanimously recommended House Bill 1079, which renames the Division of Homeland Security to the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and renames the Division of State Radio to the State Emergency Communication Center to better reflect functions and aid public recognition.
Government and Veterans Affairs, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The Government and Veterans Affairs Committee voted 14-0 to recommend House Bill 1075 as amended, allowing the Department of Emergency Services to conduct fingerprint criminal history checks for certain employees and applicants pending FBI approval.
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Utah legislature repeals multiple educational and council programs, impacting various stakeholders by 2033.
Blount County, School Districts, Tennessee
Blount County School Board faces transparency concerns amid director's forced resignation and public outcry.
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New law expands nuisance categories to include drug dealing, tobacco smoke, and gang activities.
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University of Michigan economists updated the Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference on the U.S. and Michigan outlook, citing modest national growth, cooling inflation and risks from possible tariffs and tax changes.
SENATE, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The Senate gave first readings to six bills and referred each to a standing committee during a brief session; members then approved a motion to adjourn until 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.
Government and Veterans Affairs, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
House Bill 1074, which updates adopted federal military law and the state's Service Members Civil Relief protections to the federal law as enacted through the end of 2024, received a unanimous do‑pass recommendation after testimony from a National Guard attorney explaining the statutory necessity of periodic updates.
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Legislators approved repeals affecting seismic safety regulations and school drinking water standards.
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Petitioners can now seek to vacate specific juvenile charges through a new court process.
Events, Wisconsin
The State Building Commission approved two UW System comprehensive budget adjustment and authority-to-construct requests during a virtual meeting; one passed by voice without objection, the other passed on a roll-call vote after brief discussion about tracking graduate retention.
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H.B. 22 mandates stricter penalties for habitual violent offenders, enhancing prosecution requirements.
Blount County, School Districts, Tennessee
Heritage Middle School launches new aerospace and STEM elective, enhancing JROTC program for 8th graders.
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State Board provides technology safety video to educate parents and students on online risks
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Utah law targets prostitution with stricter felony charges and mandatory educational programs.
Blount County, School Districts, Tennessee
Public comments reveal strong opposition to board's controversial contract under consideration in Blount County.
Government and Veterans Affairs, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The House Government and Veterans Affairs Committee voted 14-0 to recommend House Bill 1073, which would give the Emergency Commission the option to use the State Disaster Relief Fund to pay the state share of costs after a presidential disaster declaration instead of taking a loan from the Bank of North Dakota.
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Court grants vacatur for trafficking offenses if petitioner proves force or fraud involvement.
Blount County, School Districts, Tennessee
Community members urge rejection of voucher program, citing risks to public school funding and accountability.
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The Missouri House of Representatives convened briefly for ceremonial remarks and administrative instructions, then stood adjourned until 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. No legislative debate or votes were recorded in the transcript excerpt.
Appropriations - Human Resources Division, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Committee chair led an orientation on the subcommittee's role in shaping the state budget, outlined procedure for dividing work among subcommittees and highlighted upcoming decisions on corrections and the state hospital.
Blount County, School Districts, Tennessee
Eagleton College celebrates its first graduating class while supporting students battling cancer and launching new programs.
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Federal law does not require shelters to allow men and women to share bathrooms simultaneously.
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Legislature allocates $500,000 for new juvenile justice talent advisory council in Utah.
Blount County, School Districts, Tennessee
The Blount County Board of Education heard presentations on Jan. 9 about a new 8th-grade aerospace/STEM elective at Heritage Middle School tied to Air Force JROTC and an inclusive basketball season that engaged students across 14 schools.
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Opponents urge rejection of HB 121, citing safety concerns and lack of evidence for its necessity.
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H.B. 22 addresses multiple criminal offenses including witness tampering and obstruction of justice.
Blount County, School Districts, Tennessee
The Blount County Board of Education approved transfers to reserve about $2.1 million in surplus funds for hiring teacher aides, intervention coaches and graduation coaches and approved a separate $75,000 allocation to give each of the district's 15 elementary schools $5,000 in supplemental budgets.
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New legislation mandates support and protection for minors involved in commercial sex activities.
Blount County, School Districts, Tennessee
After public comment and edits from board members, the Blount County Board of Education voted to adopt an amended resolution urging the Tennessee General Assembly to reject the Education Freedom Scholarship Act or similar voucher initiatives.
Blount County, School Districts, Tennessee
The Blount County Board of Education approved a release agreement with outgoing Director of Schools David Merle, voted to place him on paid administrative leave with a future teaching placement, and unanimously appointed Jake Jones as interim director with an exemption to apply for the permanent post.
Appropriations - Government Operations Division, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Local singer invited to perform at Carnegie Hall in July with renowned composer.
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Lawmakers increase Securities Investor Education Fund cap to enhance investor education and enforcement.
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Bill aims to protect bathroom access for individuals based on gender identity amid safety concerns.
Appropriations - Government Operations Division, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
At an organizational meeting, the Senate Appropriations — Government Operations Division opened its first session, reviewed which agency budgets will be handled by the panel, set a hearing schedule for the coming week and discussed whether to use electronic voting for committee business.
Appropriations - Education and Environment Division, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
At an orientation meeting, the Appropriations - Education and Environment Division reviewed electronic attendance/voting via the "Laws" system, how to run and export agency budget reports from the state's budget system, and committee expectations for amendments and staff support.
Monroe County, School Districts, Tennessee
At its Jan. 9 meeting the Monroe County Board of Education approved an amended agenda, the consent and regular agenda, January 2025 budget amendments, minutes from Dec. 12, 2024, and the 2024–25 science textbook committee; actions were carried by voice vote.
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Utah division introduces new service provisions for minors and domestic violence victims.
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S.B. 90 establishes enhanced penalties for specific first degree felony offenses in Utah.
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H.B. 22 establishes stricter penalties for patronizing prostitutes, especially involving minors.
Monroe County, School Districts, Tennessee
The Monroe County Board of Education voted to approve nonbinding letters of intent to EESI and Skilled Services to pursue an energy‑conservation project that could be funded by a state loan of up to $5 million; board members said projected energy savings would pay the loan.
Appropriations, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
Officials debate $15 million plan to eliminate Chinese drones over North Dakota amid surveillance concerns.
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Transgender rights advocates warn against harmful bills that threaten community safety and women's rights.
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New law mandates educational program and imposes severe fines for child prostitution offenses.
Palatka, Putnam County, Florida
Commission discusses investigation findings and potential ethics violations, emphasizing need for further action.
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Utah bill requires insurers to cover vaccine costs for out-of-network medical providers.
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Incarcerated women express horror over housing violent male offenders in women's prisons, hindering rehabilitation.
Palatka, Putnam County, Florida
Community leaders demand urgent action for public safety following tragic Christmas night shooting incident.
Appropriations, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
North Dakota plans to replace 307 Chinese drones, citing national security concerns and compliance issues.
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Debate arises over laws distinguishing transgender individuals from biological men in women's private spaces.
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Bill mandates Maryland Department of Labor to offer GED tests in multiple languages.
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Opponents urge rejection of HB 121, citing discrimination and violation of transgender individuals' rights.
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Legislation modifies restaurant tax to cover dining portions within grocery stores in Utah.
Palatka, Putnam County, Florida
Business leader advocates for enhanced police support to improve public safety and community relations.
Appropriations, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
North Dakota enhances drone safety regulations amid national security concerns over foreign threats.
Palatka, Putnam County, Florida
Town hall urges accountability as public questions Channel 4 News' claims on city records.
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Bill allows Maryland to offer GED tests in multiple languages for adult learners.
Appropriations, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The North Dakota House Appropriations Committee voted unanimously to recommend House Bill 1038, which would create a state program to replace NDAA-noncompliant drones owned by state agencies and fund a one‑year FAA radar data pathfinder to expand the VANTAS UAS integration network.
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Lawmakers debate distinguishing between genuine transgender individuals and those posing for harmful intent.
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Proposed law addresses confidentiality of Medicaid fraud, health audits, and body camera footage
Palatka, Putnam County, Florida
City plans $250,000 repairs to aeration towers to improve water quality and eliminate odors.
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Maryland House Bill 319 requires school systems to publish contact details of board members.
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Senate Bill 92 enhances protections for trade secrets and commercial information from public disclosure.
Department of Health & Environment, State Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Kansas
Board members heard a staff proposal to consider a targeted responsive grant to help build a medically supervised detox unit in Sedgwick County and unanimously approved applicant 34 after staff confirmed the applicant's curriculum and populations served were not duplicative of prior awards.
Palatka, Putnam County, Florida
Local first responders recognized for saving lives through swift medical interventions and community engagement efforts.
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Bill aims to protect women's privacy and safety in restrooms, emphasizing reasonable accommodations.
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Proposed legislation aims to safeguard personal data and sensitive information in Utah.
Palatka, Putnam County, Florida
Community leaders demand urgent action for safety following tragic shooting incident at PDN.
Department of Health & Environment, State Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Kansas
Chris, a representative of the Attorney General’s Office, told the Kansas Fights Addiction Board that the office is planning a one-day conference for municipalities participating in the municipal portion of opioid settlements to share how communities are using their funds and to discuss collaboration and operational strategies.
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County boards must approve financial literacy courses for graduation service hour requirements.
State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), Boards & Commissions, Organizations, Executive, Louisiana
Louisiana education leaders address truancy, emphasizing collaboration to improve student outcomes and reduce crime.
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Legislation proposed to safeguard Utah's water negotiation strategies and confidential economic information.
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New bill mandates Maryland schools to count financial literacy courses towards graduation service hours.
Palatka, Putnam County, Florida
Business owner claims city fraudulently transferred ownership, leaving him as a victim of injustice.
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Lawmakers debate restroom access and safety measures amid concerns over gender identity and legal costs.
Palatka, Putnam County, Florida
PDN employees demand urgent action for safety after tragic Christmas night shooting incident.
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Legislation secures state water negotiation strategies and extends protections for golf course water use.
State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), Boards & Commissions, Organizations, Executive, Louisiana
At its Jan. 10 meeting the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education approved the agenda, administered oaths for officers, approved minutes and passed multiple committee motion packages across academic goals, finance, educator effectiveness and school innovation committees.
State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), Boards & Commissions, Organizations, Executive, Louisiana
The board voted to revoke Louisiana Type B teaching certificate number 464140 issued to Dr. Julian Brooks after clarifying a procedural conflict with a previous reinstatement action.
Palatka, Putnam County, Florida
Public records request reveals concerns over city permits and illegal arrest claims in Florida.
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Legislation clarifies definitions related to healthcare professionals and types of deaths in Utah.
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House Bill 321 requires audits and specifies regulations for pharmacy benefits managers.
Palatka, Putnam County, Florida
Key actions taken at the Jan. 17 meeting included approval of minutes, proclamations, consent items (security contract, budget reclassification), first‑reading approvals for a PUD and a rezoning, and an emergency appropriation for aeration‑tower repairs.
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Students express safety and support for LGBTQIA rights, but survey participation remains low at 10%.
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S.B. 84 requires consent from property owners for disposal of remains by funeral services.
Palatka, Putnam County, Florida
A senior advisor and retired city manager told commissioners the applicant pool has been evaluated and ranked into groups; the commission is entering the Zoom interview screening phase with staff assistance and guidance on background checks, community tours and a recommended multi‑step in‑person interview process.
State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), Boards & Commissions, Organizations, Executive, Louisiana
The State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education voted to have board member Dr. Clark coordinate a statewide truancy summit with the governor's office, the Children's Cabinet representative and the state Supreme Court to address high absenteeism, following testimony at a prior meeting.
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S.B. 84 outlines body disposition methods excluding embalming and funeral services.
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County Board members must complete anti-bias training during their term by July 2025.
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Senate Bill 84 addresses oversight of funeral services and preneed arrangements in Texas.
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House Bill 324 requires antibias training completion for all county education board members.
Palatka, Putnam County, Florida
A Newtown steering committee presented a vision for a Newtown Museum & Cultural Center, asked the city for a memorandum of understanding and a workshop to develop a shared vision, and outlined outreach, archival and educational plans for preserving neighborhood history.
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In executive action after the HB 121 hearing, the House Judiciary Committee recommended HB 32 for passage by voice vote and approved HB 41 (adding gabapentin to Schedule V) on a 15‑5 roll call. Members debated public‑safety and patient access implications for HB 41.
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Legislators amend definitions impacting cremation, urns, and funeral service licensing in Utah.
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Legislative Process Committee members extensively debated whether committee chairs should be able to open committee bill files independently between meetings, with some members reporting instances they described as abuse; the committee did not adopt rules and left the issue for further study.
Palatka, Putnam County, Florida
Palatka police presented quarterly crime statistics showing a year‑to‑date decline, described a new neighborhood camera‑share pilot called 'We Record', credited license‑plate/flock cameras with multiple investigative leads and celebrated several lifesaving awards for officers and firefighters.
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After a staff-led review of about 15 procedural and technical issues affecting session operations, the Legislative Process Committee voted to open three bill files — a house resolution, a senate resolution and a joint resolution — to draft the proposed rule changes.
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S.B. 68 seeks to enhance penalties for assaults on child welfare workers and their families.
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The Utah Legislative Process Committee approved three technical rules resolutions — house, senate and joint — and accepted the committee minutes, clearing a set of minor drafting and naming corrections before the next session.
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Summary of formal board actions taken during the meeting: approval of minutes, receipt of MAPS 4 financial report, approval to advertise bike lanes and senior center plans for bid, and approval of the multipurpose stadium site evaluation report.
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Members of the Montana House Judiciary Committee heard several hours of testimony on House Bill 121, the "Protect Women Act," at a public hearing in Helena that focused on whether public institutions should be required to designate multi‑occupancy restrooms, changing rooms and sleeping quarters by sex and provide a private remedy for failures to protect privacy.
Palatka, Putnam County, Florida
An independent investigator presented a final report to the Palatka City Commission alleging undisclosed conflicts in at least one city land transaction and said he had shared his findings with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
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Maryland requires county boards to implement antibias training every two years for educators.
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Utah Senate enacts law defining threats against child welfare workers as class A misdemeanor.
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The House State Administration Committee took executive action on a group of bills, approving several by voice vote and recording a roll-call on House Bill 39; amendment votes and proxies were noted.
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Bill updates assault definitions to include threats against child welfare workers' family members.
Other Public Meetings, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
Plans to add four outdoor pickleball courts, fencing, paving and optional lights and sunshades at the MAPS 3 Senior Health and Wellness Center were approved for advertisement for bid; project estimated at about $544,000 base bid with alternates.
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State employers must ensure fair pay without asking about prior salaries under H.B. 180.
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House Bill 313 removes time limits for vintage reproduction registration plate issuance in Maryland.
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House Bill 100 would standardize public-records request processing across state agencies, create a modest filing fee and clarify when agencies may recover direct search, processing and duplication costs.
Palatka, Putnam County, Florida
City commissioners approved up to $300,000 in emergency funding to repair two aging aeration towers after a catastrophic blower failure left residents with discolored and foul‑smelling water; staff said a short‑term repair is expected next week while a full rebuild would cost about $250,000 and take longer.
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Populous presented a site evaluation confirming the donated 9-acre parcel south of Bricktown can accommodate a 10,000-seat, USL-ready multipurpose stadium with expansion potential; the consultant outlined next steps including stakeholder visioning and a 180-day preliminary report.
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Board recommended advertising final plans for a 7.2-mile bike-lanes connection on Northwest 16th and 19th Streets, including protected segments, pavement repairs and signal updates; construction estimate falls below project budget.
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House Bill 328 directs lottery ticket sales to support veterans and homelessness programs.
Other Public Meetings, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
Consultants for the MAPS program presented a Central Oklahoma long-range transit plan that will set a 30-year vision for regional, high-capacity corridors, local service alignment and program-level cost estimates; public engagement begins later this month.
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Bill alters instant ticket lottery machine regulation and proceeds distribution for veterans' organizations.
Town of Southborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts
The committee proposed adding ‘Please be respectful of our neighbors, staff, and fellow golfers’ to the Southborough Golf Course scorecard and agreed to change the course-established date to 1896 on the card.
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H.B. 179 modifies tax credit for social security benefits by eliminating income limitations.
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House Bill 91 allows taxpayers to elect to receive Department of Revenue correspondence electronically; the department said its integrated tax system already supports opt‑in and the change would reduce printing and mail costs and speed communications.
Anchorage Municipality, Alaska
The municipal Ombudsman's office reported 725 referrals and 233 cases in 2024; staff described on-the-floor assistance to people experiencing homelessness and an ongoing role as a public-facing municipal assistance point.
Town of Southborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts
The committee reviewed three fencing quotes, a recommended $25,000 estimate for a first-hole cart path, and an $85,000 estimate for tee refurbishments; members will reconcile quotes and ask town staff for available revolving funds before proceeding.
Anchorage Municipality, Alaska
Presenters reviewed a stakeholder-driven draft six-year capital improvement program for the CASA service area; members asked for expanded outreach to constituents, a funding "other" column (LRSA, grant or levy matches), and clearer project timelines.
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Eligible Utah children can enroll in health insurance program based on updated criteria
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House Bill 88 would allow the Department of Revenue to automatically return unclaimed property valued under $1,000 when the agency can validate an owner’s identity and entitlement. The department said the change could return most small unclaimed items without requiring owners to file claims.
Town of Southborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Conservation staff told the Town of Southborough golf committee that the irrigation project crosses wetlands and will require a Notice of Intent and an engineer-stamped plan; committee members will identify who will commission the work.
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Division will assess glass recycling strategies and report findings to legislative committee by 2025.
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House Bill 81 would move hiring and supervisory authority for the Montana Veterans Affairs Division administrator from the Board of Veterans Affairs to the Adjutant General, the Department of Military Affairs requested; proponents said it streamlines supervision and leverages DMA human resources capacity.
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Division of Waste Management to analyze methods for increasing glass recycling in Utah.
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House Bill 327 provides income tax credits for eligible long-term care insurance payments.
Anchorage Municipality, Alaska
Legislative Services presented a draft 2025 work plan and progress report; members agreed to carry forward core priorities, add infrastructure/energy, and asked for clearer sequencing and committee support for major items like the budget and Port of Alaska modernization.
Town of Southborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts
The Town of Southborough golf committee discussed replacing outgoing member Rosemary, assigned who will draft agendas and minutes, approved the Nov. 14 minutes and set the next meeting for Feb. 6.
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Legislators update housing code to include three- and four-family dwellings in Utah
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House Bill 85 would repeal layered amortization (an ADEC funding policy) included in last session's HB 569 and restore prior employer contribution rates and a statutory appropriation intended to shore up several public-safety retirement systems, proponents told the committee.
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House Bill 310 protects attorney-client communications for fiduciaries using fiduciary funds.
Town of Southborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Paving contract amended for June 2025; grant extension allows for inclusive signage development.
Anchorage Municipality, Alaska
Legislative Services briefed the committee on an AV upgrade that includes high-definition cameras and live closed captioning; the municipality will stop programming Channel 9 in January and will cease pushing meetings to that channel on Feb. 11.
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House Bill 309 establishes confidentiality requirements for law enforcement peer support programs.
Anchorage Municipality, Alaska
Assembly leadership announced a special four-member committee to combine multiple versions of a proposed sales tax measure; meetings will be public and scheduled with legislative services.
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New bill expands definition of 9-1-1 specialist to include 9-1-1 technicians
Anchorage Municipality, Alaska
Committee members said the municipal building's fire alarm system has been inoperable since October; administration told the committee repairs are scheduled to begin Jan. 13 and staff will circulate emergency guidance.
Town of Southborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts
The Trails Committee heard updates on Peninsula Trail Phase 1 paving, signage grant work with Native American consultation, and Phase 2 technical results and upcoming bids after MassDEP confirmed no water-certification requirement.
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Utah modifies waiver process for schools seeking four-day school week implementation.
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Maryland sets new licensing requirements for sign language interpreters starting July 2026
Sun City West, Maricopa County, Arizona
A working group convened by the charter clubs committee reported a consensus draft of revised Rules, Regulations & Membership Policies (RRMPs) after nine meetings, and the charter clubs committee will solicit broader feedback before forwarding a recommendation to the governing board.
Marblehead Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
Marlin School Committee honors late principal Libby Moore and discusses new anti-discrimination initiatives.
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House Bill 329 establishes licensing requirements for sign language interpreters in Maryland.
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House Bill 320 prohibits roadway solicitations in Wicomico County starting October 2025.
Marblehead Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
Committee approved placeholder warrant articles to allow a future Proposition 2½ override and a debt‑exclusion (capital) question if the district and town choose to place them on the ballot; members stressed the placeholder does not commit the committee to a specific dollar amount and that any funds would be subject to town‑level decisions.
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Local education agencies can apply for waivers to adopt four-day school weeks.
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House Bill 72 would remove a 15‑day cap on the Montana National Guard’s doubled base pay for enlisted members placed on state active duty for emergencies. Testimony emphasized pay parity with other state responders and administrative simplification.
Sun City West, Maricopa County, Arizona
The governing board reviewed a redlined update to Standing Rule 3 to shorten the opening meeting statement and relocate detailed procedures into the standing rule text; the board agreed to place the revised rule on the regular meeting agenda for a vote.
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H.B. 174 limits water resource account to $8 million, mandates funding management protocols.
Sun City West, Maricopa County, Arizona
The governing board reviewed a corporate‑attorney opinion that the Recreation Centers of Sun City West cannot require owner‑members to join the Sun Cities area advocacy group PURA or collect a mandatory $15 fee. The board discussed options and will place a final decision on the regular meeting agenda.
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H.B. 173 targets various hallucinogenic substances and establishes new regulatory measures.
Sun City West, Maricopa County, Arizona
Operations will implement color-coded guest wristbands in February; the governing board agreed to place a vote at its regular meeting on whether to permit additional one‑ or two‑day guest passes purchased in advance.
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Legislators detail control measures for various substances affecting the central nervous system.
Sun City West, Maricopa County, Arizona
The Recreation Centers of Sun City West governing board reviewed a proposed FY 2025–26 capital improvement plan totaling $5,493,288, including major projects for the bowling center, course irrigation and course equipment, and a $520,000 contingency allowance.
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The House State Administration Committee heard House Bill 66, a Department of Military Affairs request to update statutory references so the Montana National Guard continues to adopt current federal military laws and the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). Proponents called the measure a recurring housekeeping action.
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Bill establishes dismissal timelines for charges after defendants found incompetent to stand trial.
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Andy Plattner, an attorney who represents physicians, told the Senate Government Committee that a petition to the Governor's Regulatory Review Council was handled with hostility and failed to provide the oversight he sought of a medical‑board order; he said he plans to pursue legislative changes.
Marblehead Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
The Marblehead School Committee voted unanimously to transfer care, custody and control of the Coffin School property to the town (select board) as no longer needed for school purposes; committee members emphasized the limits of school control over future use and noted proceeds do not automatically flow to the schools.
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H.B. 173 amends Utah's Controlled Substances Act to include two new substances.
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An audit by the Arizona Office of the Auditor General found the Governor's Regulatory Review Council lacked formal tracking and documentation for some rule‑review and five‑year review processes, and that executive‑session recordings sometimes omitted required details, an auditor's contractor told the Senate Government Committee on Oct. 12, 2025.
Marblehead Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
Committee discussed draft competency‑determination and graduation requirement language to address students who will no longer be able to rely on MCAS retests; staff proposed course‑based alternative routes and portfolio options and said final policy and any contract negotiations will return to the committee.
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House Bill 312 modifies trial incompetency dismissal timelines and allows victim petitioning.
Marblehead Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
Assistant superintendent presented 2024 MCAS results showing many high‑needs students clustered in the "partially meeting" category; district described targeted interventions, professional development, and program reviews to raise performance and compliance wins in special education.
Meridian, Ada County, Idaho
At its Jan. 9 meeting the Meridian Arts Commission approved routine meeting business, recommended the Linder Road design to City Council, approved purchase of three Claire Remsburg paintings and a community mural by Laurel Rouse (with protective measures), and elected officers for 2025 by acclamation.
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The department described a contracting backlog and a procurement reform program that includes a single contract monitoring tool, reprocurement of large contracts and a statewide vendor for TANF Pathways and SNAP employment and training; legal review requirements increased demand for additional attorney support.
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Department officials described staffing and cost pressures at seven state‑run health care facilities, progress on reducing contract staffing costs, and the opening of a temporary MSH Grasslands facility to maintain capacity during upgrades.
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Texas legislature passes bill regulating dosages of various controlled substances.
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House Bill 330 proposes a special property tax rate for developments adjacent to rail stations
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H.B. 173 classifies multiple synthetic opioids including acetorphine and U-47700 as controlled substances
Meridian, Ada County, Idaho
City staff reported Chateau Park sculpture foundations are complete and fabrication is underway; the city is contracting design work to include public art in a planned community center and council approved $30,000 for a public-art master plan study led by Via Partnership.
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DPHHS and LFD discussed the commission report for House Bill 872, the near‑term initiatives now underway and a governor’s proposal to invest roughly $100 million in phase‑1 reforms during the 2027 biennium.
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H.B. 173 addresses scheduling of novel psychoactive substances and associated compounds.
Salem City, Essex County, Massachusetts
Salem City Council on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, voted unanimously to ask the state for permission to use automated speed‑enforcement cameras in school zones and to petition the Legislature for higher PILOT payments from the South Essex Sewerage District (SESD).
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New rules enhance initiative petitions with clearer voter information and certification processes.
Salem City, Essex County, Massachusetts
A public hearing on National Grid’s request to lay conduits that will serve 13 Hawthorne Boulevard was closed and the council voted to grant the request with an amendment requiring abutter notification; a police detail will be used during work.
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Baltimore may adopt a special tax rate for properties within one mile of rail stations.
Meridian, Ada County, Idaho
Initial Point Gallery reported increased community engagement. The gallery hosted a Treasure Valley Artist Alliance panel with arts professionals and trialed a children’s art-search activity that organizers said boosted engagement during the TVAA "Midnight Metaphor" exhibit.
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LFD and DPHHS staff briefed Section B on how sunsetting Medicaid expansion would shift costs and trigger redeterminations, and why terminating expansion would not yield large state general fund savings.
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H.B. 170 mandates strict guidelines on initiative petitions and signature verification in Utah.
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House Bill 322 enables collaboration between State Administrator and municipalities for elections.
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Department of Public Health and Human Services presented a 2027 biennium executive budget request that is slightly smaller in total funds than the 2025 base but asks for substantially more general fund because of lower federal matching rates and one‑time facility funding.
Meridian, Ada County, Idaho
City GIS analyst Hayden Smith demonstrated a redesigned public-art map on the Meridian website that lets users browse murals, sculptures, traffic-box art and transit-shelter installations with photos, locations and links.
Salem City, Essex County, Massachusetts
On Jan. 9 the council confirmed three mayoral appointees by roll call and held several other appointments under council rules; at least two appointees addressed the council remotely to thank members.
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House Bill 314 requires parties to notify about intercepted communications before trial.
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New bill aims to improve transparency in Utah's statewide initiatives and referenda procedures.
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House Bill 837 enacts matching state-local funding requirements for Missouri's regional planning commissions
Salem City, Essex County, Massachusetts
The council approved a series of mayoral orders and appropriations on Jan. 9 including $100,000 for workers' comp medical claims, $60,000 repurposed for school mechanical and safety repairs, several retirement buybacks totaling about $40,200, a $1,000 donation for Pioneer Village, and $180,000 from CPA for Old Town Hall exterior restoration.
Meridian, Ada County, Idaho
Meridian Arts Commission unanimously recommended Stephanie Inman’s “Safe Passage” median sculpture design for Linder Road and will forward the design agreement to Meridian City Council. Installation is planned as part of long-term construction, targeted for 2027.
Salem City, Essex County, Massachusetts
The council voted unanimously to send a home-rule petition asking the state to allow increased payments in lieu of taxes from the South Essex Sewerage District, gradually raising Salem’s annual payment and indexing future payments to inflation.
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Montana library services expand outreach to better serve blind and low-vision residents' needs.
Salem City, Essex County, Massachusetts
The Salem City Council on Jan. 9 adopted a home-rule petition asking the Massachusetts Legislature to allow the city to use automated cameras to enforce speed limits in designated school zones.
Fort Myers City, Lee County, Florida
Midwest food organization seeks to expand operations amid rising demand for food assistance.
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H.B. 170 establishes key submission deadlines for county and municipal initiatives and referendums.
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Maryland Task Force to analyze fiduciary matters and recommend improvements by January 2026
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Utah introduces new electronic process for gathering signatures on referendum petitions.
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Health plans must provide nonopioid coverage for patients at risk of opioid misuse.
Fort Myers City, Lee County, Florida
Midwest Food Bank seeks more space amid high demand for food assistance in Lee County.
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Bill requires insurers to cover nonopioid options for patients at elevated opioid misuse risk.
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State Librarian Jenny Stapp told the Joint Appropriations Subcommittee, Section E, on a budget deep dive that the Montana State Library has adjusted services across programs after a sharp decline in revenue from the Montana Geospatial Information Act (MGA).
Malden Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
A Beebe School Council member and an integrated kindergarten ESP asked the committee to expand the unfilled world-language exploratory beyond Spanish and to refer the district recess weather chart to the policy subcommittee for clearer guidance on wind chill and students’ winter gear needs.
Fort Myers City, Lee County, Florida
Food bank expands operations amid rising demand, distributing $60 million worth of food in 2024.
Fort Myers City, Lee County, Florida
Midwest Food Bank distributes $60 million in food annually, addressing rising food insecurity in communities.
Malden Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
Superintendent Sippel told the Malden School Committee that passage of Question 2 requires the district to replace MCAS-based competency determination with a locally defined policy and that he will bring a recommendation in February.
Fort Myers City, Lee County, Florida
City staff said Spin will run a one‑year micromobility pilot in downtown Fort Myers with demo rides planned in February; the vendor will use geofencing to vary speeds and no city financial commitment was approved at the meeting.
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H.B. 170 requires signature gatherers to wear badges and receive hourly payments.
Fort Myers City, Lee County, Florida
City staff told the EDAB that Fort Myers recently joined Film Florida and that the city has fielded production interest including a possible DEWALT commercial and a California company exploring a downtown studio; staff also flagged a dead link on the Film Florida listing that the city will correct.
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House Bill 317 initiates a pilot program for curbside voting in Maryland elections.
Town of Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts
The Davis Conservation Commission approved the minutes from its Dec. 12, 2024 meeting, discussed alternate-member procedures and adjourned. The commission also heard that DEP is offering training sessions for commission members and staff.
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The provided meeting transcript contains a microphone test and a truncated reference to “bill number 457,” with no substantive discussion, motions, or votes recorded.
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Utah enhances electronic initiative process requiring age verification and allowing signature removal requests.
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Voters can request signature removal from local, statewide initiatives or referendums under new legislation.
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Local boards designate curbside voting locations to enhance accessibility for voters.
Town of Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts
Staff reported ongoing investigation into at least two unpermitted crossings constructed by residents across wetlands along the rail trail between Nichols and Maple Street. The commission is working with MassDEP and determining property lines; no enforcement vote taken at the meeting.
Fort Myers City, Lee County, Florida
The Economic Development Advisory Board voted to reserve its April meeting for a workshop on possible city incentives and development 'investments' after extended discussion of Enterprise Center tenant rules (EDA grant conditions), limited available industrial property and strategies such as fee waivers and deal‑closing funds.
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Legislation establishes fines for false signing of electronic referendum petitions in Utah.
Fort Myers City, Lee County, Florida
Midwest Food Bank representative Scott Bus told the City of Fort Myers Economic Development Advisory Board the charity distributed $60,000,000 in food in Southwest Florida in 2024, is operating from a 10,000 sq ft warehouse and is "bursting at the seams," and asked for help raising awareness and identifying space.
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Montana Jewish Project seeks funding to promote cultural understanding amid rising antisemitism.
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State Board mandates voting system requirements to ensure secure and accurate election processes
Fargo , Cass County, North Dakota
Fargo Cass Public Health staff reported 11 applicants so far and reminded the board that three seats expired Dec. 31; commissioners and the mayor will be involved in appointment vetting and the commission makes final appointments.
Town of Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts
The commission voted to issue an order of conditions for 30 Sherwood Ave (DEP file 14-1429). The proposal would pave an existing gravel driveway, reconstruct a patio and establish a lawn; the commission added conditions including erosion controls, restrictions on herbicide use and a bond (discussed at $2,000).
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Local boards must provide curbside voting to registered voters at community locations.
Fargo , Cass County, North Dakota
Fargo Cass Public Health environmental health director presented which environmental programs are adopted or advisory across the six-county region and described common nuisance complaints and on-site sewage responsibilities.
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Amended guidelines ensure clarity in Utah's manual referendum signature requirements and processes.
Town of Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts
The Davis Conservation Commission on Jan. 9, 2025, voted unanimously to issue certificates of compliance for two related projects at 99 Andover Street — DEP file nos. 14-1320 and 14-1325 — submitted by Daryl M. Burnham of Group 1 Automotive.
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Licensed health care providers authorized to deliver telehealth services under new regulations
Fargo , Cass County, North Dakota
Emergency preparedness staff described services funded through NDHHS/CDC that support six southeast North Dakota counties, including mass dispensing, hazardous-material monitoring and 24/7 response.
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Yam Museum boosts local economy and access to art with free admission and increased visitors.
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House Bill 308 introduces exceptions for armed trespass for retired law enforcement officials.
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Utah removes written demand requirement before employees can file wage lawsuits
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Legislation mandates ethical conduct and independent review for State Board of Education members
Fargo , Cass County, North Dakota
Board members discussed Sanford and Essentia community health needs assessments, agreed to form a subcommittee to develop a community health improvement plan and volunteers raised concern about low Native American life expectancy in the region.
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Independent review commission will investigate ethics complaints involving state board members
Fargo , Cass County, North Dakota
The Fargo Cass Public Health Board of Health voted to modify and approve a Request for Qualifications for the health officer position, adding an explicit public education/media role and confirming interim officer Dr. Jesse Lindeman may apply.
Town of Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Downtown redesign sparks proactive planning to support local businesses amid upcoming construction disruptions.
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The Montana Legislature's Subcommittee F heard testimony from more than a dozen cultural and arts organizations on grant requests tied to House Bill 9, which funds projects through the state Cultural Trust and Coal Tax Trust funds.
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New ethics rules require Utah board members to comply with high ethical standards.
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House Bill 323 mandates Social Security numbers in Maryland domestic partnership registrations.
Town of Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
At its first 2025 meeting the Town of Needham Council of Economic Advisors agreed to develop a clearer mission and recruit additional retail and restaurant representatives; members also endorsed outreach including door-to-door canvassing and periodic business forums to gather input for downtown and industrial-area planning.
Wichita City, Sedgwick County, Kansas
The Wichita City Council heard a staff presentation on the Wichita Area Restoration Program — WARP 2.0 — which provides same-day clerical help to residents trying to remove driver’s license suspensions and regain legal driving privileges.
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James (Jim) Brown, sworn in as Montana state auditor and commissioner of insurance and securities, introduced himself and agency priorities to the Senate Business and Labor Committee, emphasizing consumer protection and regulatory enforcement.
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Attorney General sets framework for appointing and staffing Maryland's Ombudsman by 2025
Town of Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
The committee approved the minutes of Dec. 4 with one abstention and later voted to adjourn. No other formal votes were taken on policy or funding at the Jan. 9 meeting.
Town of Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Staff proposed a $500,000 warrant article to create a dedicated pot for climate projects and grant matches. Finance committee members suggested a smaller, better‑defined first request and noted the reserve fund as an interim option.
Minot, Ward County, North Dakota
The committee took two procedural votes: approval of prior meeting minutes and a motion to adjourn. Both motions passed by voice vote; no policy votes occurred.
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House Bill 311 aims to remove gubernatorial approval for medical parole decisions.
Town of Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Committee reviewed transportation roadmap priorities, discussed the town's newly adopted zero‑emissions‑first vehicle policy for schools and the fleet electrification roadmap, and flagged public charging, apartment access and bus electrification costs and funding as near‑term work areas.
Minot, Ward County, North Dakota
Staff described the Development Review Team (DRT), a multi-department pre-application meeting that assembles planning, inspections, engineering and fire staff (and other partners) to provide applicants with coordinated, written guidance before applications are submitted.
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Montana State Fund officials briefed senators on the insurer’s role as the state’s not-for-profit workers’ compensation carrier, reporting nearly $902 million in reserves, $629 million in policyholder equity, a July 1, 2024 10% average rate decrease and ongoing investments in safety and claims management.
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Task force will study AI impact and policies in public and higher education systems.
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House Bill 311 mandates medical evaluations and housing conditions for medical parole eligibility.
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Commissioner Sarah Swanson told the Senate Business and Labor Committee the Department of Labor and Industry plans to remove general fund support, expand apprenticeships and youth programs, modernize technology and increase tribal engagement to address worker shortages.
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Artificial Intelligence in Education Task Force formed with appointed members from various educational sectors.
Town of Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Committee members agreed to form a narrow working group to research embodied carbon in existing municipal buildings and deliver an educational primer and potential municipal recommendations.
Minot, Ward County, North Dakota
Staff summarized the multi-year land development ordinance rewrite and listed recent updates to zoning, subdivision and related regulations; members praised staff for frequent revisions to address obstacles to development.
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The Senate Business and Labor and Economic Affairs Committee voted to allow proxy voting in committee business after a motion and brief, unrecorded discussion; the motion passed by voice vote with one nay recorded.
Town of Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Town staff say postcards and opt-out notices for Needham Power Choice were mailed; three information sessions are scheduled and the town will share messaging for all program options including a 100% green option.
Minot, Ward County, North Dakota
Staff announced a spring training series aimed at building local land development capacity using Urban Land Institute resources and guest speakers; the program will be open to the public and coordinated with local stakeholders.
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Assessors must submit a two-year assessment maintenance plan to the county governing body.
Town of Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Town conservation staff told an arborist representing neighbors that the commission will not act on a report unless the landowner requests action; staff advised the arborist to send a written notice to the property owner and said tree removal or replacement within wetland jurisdiction would require the owner to apply to the commission.
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House Bill 823 aims to prevent veteran evictions in Missouri under specific conditions.
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H.B. 166 introduces lifetime registration option for specific trailers with a one-time fee.
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Election officers must arrange mechanical ballots to mirror manual ballots and list propositions.
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Revenue committee staff reviewed interim work on property tax study, tax-credit review and revenue-estimating duties and demonstrated use of the committee's Teams channel and posted materials; members encouraged colleagues to consider interim membership for deeper policy work.
Town of Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Commission members discussed recruiting volunteer trail stewards, a Community Preservation Committee presentation on Jan. 22 and trail projects including possible bridge work to link Ridge Hill trails; the commission said volunteers and CPC funding could support trail improvements if CPC approves the application.
Minot, Ward County, North Dakota
Staff summarized the city's 2023 reinstatement of state-authorized homebuilder and homeowner property tax abatements, eligibility rules and expiration dates; committee sought usage data and assessor follow-up.
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Election officers must ensure proper ballot formatting for candidates and write-in spaces.
Minot, Ward County, North Dakota
City staff and business partners told the Economic Development Plan Review Committee that the city's contract with Retail Coach expired in late December; members discussed data access, recruitment activity, and options for follow-through and staffing.
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Hospitals can apply for grants to improve security measures and ensure patient safety.
Town of Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
At its Jan. 9 meeting the Needham Conservation Commission unanimously approved minutes for Dec. 5 and Dec. 19, 2024, and continued the hearing for 898 South Street (DEP file 234-934) to Feb. 27; the commission also voted to adjourn at the meeting’s end.
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Utah's new pamphlet includes judge evaluations and essential voting procedures for upcoming elections.
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House Bill 89 would add a two-year statutory deadline for property owners to submit applications for property-tax relief after destruction from a natural disaster; Department of Revenue witnesses said the change clarifies administration and helps the department prorate value when damage is recent rather than repaired years later.
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Hospitals must upgrade security within 18 months to qualify for state grant funding.
Town of Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
The Needham Conservation Commission voted Jan. 9 to issue an order of conditions for 1169 South Street (DEP file 234-940) allowing a front porch, rear bulkhead, a new shed and related work located in the outer 50 feet of the 100-foot buffer; the commission described the project as routine with standard conditions.
Hall County, Georgia
Planning Commission approves inclusive housing development for adults with disabilities amid community concerns.
Hall County, Georgia
Gainesville approves 38 new townhomes despite community concerns over water drainage and environmental impact.
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The House Taxation Committee considered House Bill 87, a legislative cleanup to clarify how certain lands owned by the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks are assessed and recorded for property-tax purposes.
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Missouri establishes a grant program for hospitals to improve safety and security measures.
Town of Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Chair Dave Harrer and the Needham Conservation Commission voted unanimously Jan. 9 to issue an order of conditions for work at 74 Gary Road (DEP file 234-941), allowing demolition and a new house while requiring riverfront restoration, a larger infiltration system and a two-year monitoring plan.
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The House Taxation Committee heard testimony on House Bill 21, a proposal to create a state workforce housing tax credit intended to help bridge financing gaps on low-income rental projects.
Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
City of Dallas purchasing staff announced five procurement solicitations Jan. 10, 2025, including solicitations for a Jefferson Boulevard engineering services RFQ, cooling-tower work at the Winspear Opera House, a professional employer organization contract, medical and wellness services, and a construction RFP.
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Utah reauthorizes all state agency rules with specific exceptions effective May 2025.
Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
The Town of Lakeville Planning Board approved site plans for two linked developments at 43 Main Street — the Wingate Residences and Fox Estates — after a multi‑hour public hearing and detailed negotiation over drainage, construction phasing and inspection language.
Hall County, Georgia
Summary of formal actions taken at the Jan. 9 Hall County Board of Commissioners meeting, including zoning items, bond collection authorization and schedule changes.
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Missouri legislation clarifies peer review activities for licensed health care professionals.
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Advanced practice registered nurses gain prescribing authority under collaborative practice arrangements for hospice patients.
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Certified nurse anesthetists can now offer anesthesia services under physician supervision without agreements.
Hall County, Georgia
The board directed staff to prepare a plan and scheduled a formal vote for Feb. 27 to remove septic tank permitting from the county building permit application process, giving staff a multi-week window to return with implementation details.
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Insurers must provide coverage for losses due to preexisting conditions after specified periods.
Grafton Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
At its Jan. 7 meeting the Grafton School Committee approved the 2025–26 school calendar, the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook and scoreboard advertising agreements, and took routine votes on minutes and warrants.
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Legislative Audit Division Director Angus McIver and Deputy Cindy Jorgensen told the Section A subcommittee they expect higher hourly billing rates and more audit hours in the 2027 biennium because Montana is moving to an annual federal single audit and because of increased staffing and pandemic-era federal programs.
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
The Section A Subcommittee of Appropriations opened its first meeting with procedural briefings, a request that agencies post presentation materials seven days ahead, and a decision to move executive action on the base budget to next Monday.
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
Captive insurance companies must meet specific criteria to obtain state authority in Utah.
Grafton Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
Grafton — Principals and assistant principals from Millbury Street Elementary School and North Street Elementary School told the Grafton School Committee on Jan. 7 that the district has implemented a new EL English language arts curriculum this year, adopted a new 6th-grade math program and launched Project Lead The Way modules in the elementary innovation zone, and they described early academic and classroom observations.
2025 Senate Legislative Sessions, 2025 Legislative Sessions, Idaho
On Jan. 10, 2025 the Idaho Senate received multiple notices of gubernatorial appointments from Gov. Brad Little and referred each nominee to standing committees for confirmation hearings; the chamber completed routine business and adjourned to Jan. 13.
House Introduced Bills, House Bills, 2025 Bills, Missouri Legislation Bills, Missouri
House Bill 831 updates regulations on nurses' authority to prescribe controlled substances in Missouri
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
H.B. 23 clarifies conditions under which nonprofit organizations provide volunteer benefits in Utah.
Hall County, Georgia
After an hour-plus public hearing and debate, the Board approved a compromise: the developer will pay to build the section closest to Blackjack Road while the county will fund a lower-standard maintenance overlay on the remainder, with timelines and conditions set at the land disturbance permit stage.
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Committee staff and analysts walked members through meeting logistics, remote participation steps, the legislative budget analysis notebook and the positions-budgeted (PB) method that replaces FTE counts in House Bill 2 appropriations.
2025 House Legislative Sessions, 2025 Legislative Sessions, Idaho
Pastor prays for Representative Greene's surgery and encourages leaders to pursue positive actions together.
Capitol Preservation Committee, Other, Committees, Legislative, Kansas
A Capitol Preservation subcommittee agreed to recommend the Fourth Floor South wall for the First Kansas Colored mural and authorized an outreach letter to solicit sponsoring organizations, with a roughly 30-day response window and guidance on application requirements and fundraising expectations.
Walker County, Georgia
Travel advisory issued for Lula Lake Road due to hazardous conditions and compacted snow.
House Introduced Bills, House Bills, 2025 Bills, Missouri Legislation Bills, Missouri
Bill ensures voluntary collaboration between physicians and advanced practice registered nurses without penalties
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Committee staff told the Joint Subcommittee on Natural Resources (Section C) the governor���s budget would raise biennial funding for agencies under the panel by roughly $294.7 million above the base, driven largely by federal grants to the Montana Department of Transportation and higher state special revenues.
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
New legislation mandates annual reporting on title insurance complaints and commissioner actions.
Walker County, Georgia
County faces salt shortage as winter weather impacts road maintenance and connectivity challenges persist.
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
The Montana House Business and Labor Committee voted to pass House Bill 78, described in committee as implementing a pet‑insurance measure, after members confirmed that the bill includes a definition of “pet” that excludes commercial animals.
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
Legislation eases professional licensing for armed forces spouses stationed in the state.
Walker County, Georgia
Walker County public works crews drove county roads during a freezing-rain/sleet event on Jan. 10, reporting passable but slippery conditions on Lookout Mountain and in Lafayette, escorting an ambulance to a private drive and warning the county is low on pure salt for small trucks.
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
The Montana House Business and Labor Committee voted to pass House Bill 60, a state auditor cleanup bill, after adopting three amendments that removed a surety bail‑bond provision, extended the 340B drug program sunset, and clarified surplus‑lines insurance procurement language.
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
Proposed bill addresses dishonesty and accountability in real estate appraisal industry.
House Introduced Bills, House Bills, 2025 Bills, Missouri Legislation Bills, Missouri
Advanced practice nurses can waive geographic proximity requirements under new collaborative practice law.
2025 House Legislative Sessions, 2025 Legislative Sessions, Idaho
A Jan. 9 letter from Representative Brooke Green designated Maria Schubin of Boise as a qualified substitute for Legislative District 18, effective Jan. 10–14, 2025; the House noted the oath had been previously administered and the letter was filed with the chief clerk.
Cheektowaga, Erie County, New York
The Cheektowaga Planning Board voted to table several developer items that had been requested by applicants, including projects at 2397 Cleveland, 555 Ludwig, 3409 Bridal and 2733 William.
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
The Montana House Rules Committee approved HR 1, including a new decorum definition and penalties and an amendment that prohibits interns from lobbying; a substitute motion to remove expulsion language failed 9–12. The committee voted 13–9 to move HR 1 as amended to the House floor.
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House Bill 1 passed third reading by a 97-3 vote; the bill was described on the floor as funding preparatory work for the 69th legislative session in 2027.
House (Introduced), 2024 Bills, Maryland Legislation Bills Collections, Maryland
Lawmakers require operators to assist and stay at accident scenes under proposed Maryland law
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House Bill 22 passed second reading to align the home-value amounts used in school-district property tax impact statements with other statutory notices, standardizing the values for transparency.
House (Introduced), 2024 Bills, Maryland Legislation Bills Collections, Maryland
House Bill 307 establishes legal responsibilities for vessel operators at accident scenes.
2025 House Legislative Sessions, 2025 Legislative Sessions, Idaho
On Jan. 10, 2025, the Idaho House of Representatives received several bill introductions, including measures on school behavioral threat-assessment immunity, expanded attorney-general authority over local elected officers and changes to controlled-substances penalties; the measures were referred for printing and committee consideration.
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
Law highlights consequences for insurers committing fraud and other dishonest practices.
Cheektowaga, Erie County, New York
Upstate Niagara sought site‑plan approval for two milk silos, one cream silo and an 893-square-foot receiving addition. The planning board recommended the plan to the town board contingent on a height variance (silos exceed the 50-foot district limit) and any required FAA review.
Cheektowaga, Erie County, New York
Pitt Ohio proposed a 4,985-square-foot maintenance shop at 6640 Transit Road. The planning board tabled the site plan to allow the applicant to finalize a variance application, parking calculations, lighting plans and other revisions before EAC review and ZBA consideration.
Cheektowaga, Erie County, New York
Marquis Engineering presented a plan for a 50-by-80-foot metal building at 455/485 Kennedy Road with a detention system and expanded paving. The planning board recommended the plan to the town board contingent on an EAC negative declaration and any final engineering and landscaping changes.
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
Utah updates laws to allow captive insurers more investment choices and reinsurance flexibility.
House Introduced Bills, House Bills, 2025 Bills, Missouri Legislation Bills, Missouri
The General Assembly approves a new designation for a Greene County highway.
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House Bill 18 passed second reading unanimously to deposit specified non-levy education revenues, including collections from bentonite mine penalties, into the school equalization and property tax reduction (SCEPTER) account, leaving overall state revenue effects neutral per the fiscal note.
2025 Legislature CO, Colorado
Members of the Colorado House Democratic caucus nominated three candidates and voted by anonymous paper ballot to elect Representative Velasco as one of the caucus co‑whips for the 75th General Assembly; caucus rules for the election were adopted and procedural details were clarified.
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
H.B. 23 establishes ethical conduct and disciplinary actions for Utah appraisers.
House Introduced Bills, House Bills, 2025 Bills, Missouri Legislation Bills, Missouri
Taxpayers in Missouri avoid penalties if denied tax credits due to available funds shortage.
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Colorado
On Jan. 9, 2025, the Senate adopted House Joint Resolution 1002 to convene a joint session with the House to hear a message from the chief justice of the Supreme Court and appointed Senators Doherty, Wiseman and Bright to a committee tied to that matter. The chamber also approved the Jan. 9 journal and adjourned until Jan. 13.
The Senate approved House Joint Resolution 1002 to arrange a joint session to hear a message from the chief justice of the Supreme Court, appointed three senators to the committee for that event and voted to adjourn until Monday, Jan. 13, 2025.
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House Bill 17 passed second reading unanimously to stagger terms of the nine-member Forest Lands Taxation Advisory Committee to preserve continuity and institutional knowledge.
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Lawmakers approved House Bill 16 on second reading to bar double-dipping between an infrastructure-use fee deduction and a related tax credit; an amendment to preserve language allowing infrastructure loans to be used to raise wages failed on a 38-62 vote.
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
Legislative changes enhance oversight of insurance agencies and individual licensee conduct.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Colorado
Monica Marquez sworn in as Colorado's first Latina chief justice during joint legislative session.
House Introduced Bills, House Bills, 2025 Bills, Missouri Legislation Bills, Missouri
House Bill 839 allows attorney general to appeal preliminary injunctions against state regulations
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
The Montana Senate met in Helena with 48 senators present and two excused, held a prayer and pledge, introduced Senate Bills 114–124 on first reading, announced multiple committee meetings and visitor introductions, and adjourned to 1 p.m. on the seventh legislative day after a voice vote on a motion by Majority Leader McGillivray.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Colorado
Monica Marquez becomes Colorado's first Latina Chief Justice, marking a historic milestone for the state.
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
Captive insurance companies must file annual financial reports to the commissioner by March 1.
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
The Montana Senate Rules Committee voted 12-6 to advance a joint resolution that would clarify when one bill is considered identical to another following a state Supreme Court decision. Members also debated a new Senate rule on media floor access and whether individual legislators may record legal assessments without review.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Colorado
Marcus family reunion highlights deep roots and rich traditions in Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Colorado
Family reunion reveals deep roots and rich traditions of the Marcus family in San Luis Valley.
House Introduced Bills, House Bills, 2025 Bills, Missouri Legislation Bills, Missouri
Program provisions will terminate automatically unless reauthorization occurs within designated timeframes.
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
Insurers must provide clear notices on preexisting condition exclusions and creditable coverage rights.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Colorado
In a State of the Judiciary address to a joint session of the Colorado General Assembly, Chief Justice Monica Marquez said the courts need additional judges, improved physical and digital security, and investments in workplace culture and training to handle growing caseloads and new procedural demands.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Colorado
Chief Justice Monica M. Marquez told a joint session of the Colorado General Assembly that rising caseloads, virtual-courtroom disruptions and security threats mean the judiciary needs more judges, improved physical security and a purpose-built digital courtroom platform.
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
The House Education Committee adopted an amendment and passed House Bill 28 as amended by roll call, 11–4, advancing technical changes to the Public Charter School Act and front‑end funding for certain newly formed charter districts.
House Introduced Bills, House Bills, 2025 Bills, Missouri Legislation Bills, Missouri
New legislation aims to establish a tax credit for qualifying Missouri children.
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
Utah requires criminal background checks and reporting of legal actions for licensing applicants.
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Representative Melissa Romano presented House Bill 24, an interim‑committee cleanup bill that clarifies how kindergarten students are counted for A and B funding purposes using aggregate hours, and removes obsolete transitional language related to full‑time kindergarten funding; OPI advised the changes are language cleanup with no fiscal impact.
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Representative Marta Bertoglio presented HB 67, a Teachers Retirement System housekeeping bill that clarifies what pay and positions must be reported to TRS and updates federal required minimum distribution ages.
House Introduced Bills, House Bills, 2025 Bills, Missouri Legislation Bills, Missouri
Vloggers must provide child recordkeeping and set aside earnings in trust accounts.
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
New legislation mandates criminal history reviews for insurance license issuance in Utah.
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Representative David Beatty introduced HB 15 to apply the statutorily required inflation adjustment to Montana’s K‑12 base aid formula, a step proponents told the House Education Committee is essential for district budgeting and spring hiring.
Budget and Fiscal Review, Standing Committees, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Colorado
CMU team wins international XPRIZE for innovative rainforest research, showcasing exceptional student and faculty talent.
Joint Budget Committee, YEAR-ROUND COMMITTEES, Committees, Legislative, Colorado
Colorado higher education leaders emphasize partnerships and scholarships to enhance student access and success.
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
Bill redefines prostitution-related offenses and clarifies legal treatment for minors involved.
Joint Budget Committee, YEAR-ROUND COMMITTEES, Committees, Legislative, Colorado
President Tambor highlights San Luis Valley's communal spirit in founding Adams State College.
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
New law establishes maximum fines and felony charges for aggravated exploitation of prostitution.
House Introduced Bills, House Bills, 2025 Bills, Missouri Legislation Bills, Missouri
Missouri House bill aims to modify child labor definitions and regulations for employment.
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
New legislation outlines background check criteria for mental health professionals and service providers
Budget and Fiscal Review, Standing Committees, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Colorado
Stakeholders express concerns over transparency bill and funding formula engagement in higher education discussions.
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
Legislation mandates educational programs for those convicted of sexual solicitation or human trafficking.
Budget and Fiscal Review, Standing Committees, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Colorado
Presidents and chancellor told the Joint Budget Committee that recent one‑time investments helped student success but that base funding, tuition pressure and a looming review of the state funding formula threaten affordability, enrollment and workforce outcomes across Colorado.
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Representative Gary Perry presented House Bill 55 to reorganize state integrated resource planning and competitive solicitation procedures, including an independent evaluator, with the stated goal of accelerating procurement to meet a projected near‑term capacity shortfall.
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
The House Energy, Technology and Federal Relations Committee heard House Joint Resolution 1 from Rep. Tyson Running Wolf calling on Congress and federal agencies to fully fund tribal law enforcement, with tribal leaders and state officials testifying in support and committee members asking how “fully funded” should be defined.
House Introduced Bills, House Bills, 2025 Bills, Missouri Legislation Bills, Missouri
New Missouri legislation requires trust accounts for funds generated by child vloggers.
Joint Budget Committee, YEAR-ROUND COMMITTEES, Committees, Legislative, Colorado
Presidents from Colorado public universities told the Joint Budget Committee that state funding remains below peers, first-generation and rural students need more sustained support, and that changes to the funding formula or new reporting mandates should be approached cautiously.
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
New rules enhance security and compliance for processing background check applications in Utah.
House Introduced Bills, House Bills, 2025 Bills, Missouri Legislation Bills, Missouri
State law sets criteria for child vlogging and allows deletion of personal content.
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
Utah office conducts comprehensive reviews for applicants with felony or misdemeanor convictions.
Joint Finance, YEAR-ROUND COMMITTEES, Committees, Legislative, Colorado
PERA retirees face significant pension value loss, urging legislative action to increase employer contributions.
House Introduced Bills, House Bills, 2025 Bills, Missouri Legislation Bills, Missouri
New matching fund requirements and increased allocations for Missouri regional planning commissions approved
Office of the Governor, Executive , Massachusetts
Governor Maura Healey on Friday participated in a ceremonial signing of an act “relative to treatments and coverage for substance use disorder and recovery coach licensure,” a package of measures intended to broaden access to overdose reversal drugs, expand treatment options, and create licensure and insurance coverage for recovery coaches.
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House Bill 77, which repeals a section of temporary investigative authority related to child abuse and neglect investigations, was described as a cleanup measure and advanced out of committee.
GEORGE CO SCHOOL DIST, School Districts, Mississippi
Superintendent praises board members' service and anticipates historic graduation rate announcement on January 17.
GEORGE CO SCHOOL DIST, School Districts, Mississippi
The board approved a $1,597,150 contract to Stewart Construction Company for a new high-school culinary building. District staff said the project is funded in part by House Bill 603 ($1,000,000) and Senate Bill 3015 ($500,000); total project cost and remaining funding details were discussed but not fully specified in the transcript.
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
House Bill 22 establishes stricter classifications and penalties for prostitution-related crimes in Utah.
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
House Bill 76 was amended to replace licensing language with certification for family peer support specialists; the committee passed the bill and sent it to the House floor.
House Introduced Bills, House Bills, 2025 Bills, Missouri Legislation Bills, Missouri
Missouri bill seeks to define cultivated meat with new regulatory provisions
Joint Finance, YEAR-ROUND COMMITTEES, Committees, Legislative, Colorado
Social Security Fairness Act passes, boosting benefits for public sector workers contributing to Social Security.
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
The Montana House Health and Human Services Committee amended and approved House Bill 50 to clarify that people may seek substance use disorder treatment up to 12 months after giving birth without that alone triggering child-protective action.
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
New law classifies sexual solicitation of children as a second degree felony in Utah.
GEORGE CO SCHOOL DIST, School Districts, Mississippi
The board approved changes to the Child Nutrition School Meal Charge Policy. District staff said negative lunch account balances total over $20,000; starting Jan. 21 students with unpaid negative balances will receive an alternate meal until parents resolve accounts or qualify for free/reduced meals.
GEORGE CO SCHOOL DIST, School Districts, Mississippi
Rocky Creek Elementary remains on the state Targeted School Improvement list for a subgroup; school leader described growth targets, use of funds and staffing supports to raise student achievement.
House Introduced Bills, House Bills, 2025 Bills, Missouri Legislation Bills, Missouri
Representative Cook's bill promotes patient choice in obtaining prescription services across Missouri.
House Introduced Bills, House Bills, 2025 Bills, Missouri Legislation Bills, Missouri
Pharmacy benefits managers cannot exceed specified payment limits for prescription drugs at point of sale.
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
H.B. 22 defines serious offenses against children and removes mistaken age as a defense.
GEORGE CO SCHOOL DIST, School Districts, Mississippi
Judge Maples administered oaths to newly elected board members. The board then elected officers, naming Maria Plante vice president and Matthew Smith secretary; the transcript does not identify the elected president by name.
Joint Finance, YEAR-ROUND COMMITTEES, Committees, Legislative, Colorado
The Department of Revenue told the Joint Finance Committee the agency is implementing a new firearms dealer permitting regime and the Natural Medicine Division created after Proposition 122 while continuing DMV modernization and record lottery revenue.
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Committee honors Staff Sergeant Grama with heartfelt testimonies about Arthur J. Rambo's legacy.
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Senate committee honors Sergeant Arthur Rambo posthumously with Silver Star for heroic Vietnam actions.
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
New Utah legislation makes prostitution by HIV positive offenders a third degree felony.
House Introduced Bills, House Bills, 2025 Bills, Missouri Legislation Bills, Missouri
Pharmacy benefits managers required to adjust maximum allowable cost lists weekly to reflect market changes.
Albany City, Albany County, New York
Developers with Community Initiatives Development Corporation presented a concept review Jan. 9 to the Albany Historic Resources Commission seeking approval in principle for a 57,499‑square‑foot addition to 126 State Street and a 2,316‑square‑foot pedestrian bridge to the Albany Capital Center.
House Introduced Bills, House Bills, 2025 Bills, Missouri Legislation Bills, Missouri
Pharmacy benefits managers prohibited from hiding prescription drug pricing from patients and sponsors
Joint Finance, YEAR-ROUND COMMITTEES, Committees, Legislative, Colorado
PERA told the Joint Finance Committee the pension system returned 13.4% in 2023, has a 30‑year annualized return of about 8.3%, and will not trigger the automatic adjustment provision for 2025 under Senate Bill 18200; trustees directed modest shifts in the strategic allocation after a multi‑year asset‑liability study.
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Vietnam veteran Art Rambo remembered for his heroism, sacrifice, and remarkable character at 24.
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
Comprehensive review examines criminal findings and rehabilitation evidence in abuse background checks.
House Introduced Bills, House Bills, 2025 Bills, Missouri Legislation Bills, Missouri
Pharmacy benefits managers now owe fiduciary duties and must disclose material facts to sponsors.
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
State law requires thorough checks on adult residents of prospective foster or adoptive homes.
Joint Finance, YEAR-ROUND COMMITTEES, Committees, Legislative, Colorado
State Treasurer Dave Young told the Joint Finance Committee the Treasury manages a large unclaimed‑property balance, the Colorado Secure Savings auto‑IRA is expanding, and the office is proposing a statewide infrastructure financing authority and other budget and program changes including property tax deferral and debt management upgrades.
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Montana honors Arthur J. Rambo with a memorial bridge for his heroic military service.
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
Prosecuting agencies must notify victims of felony charges within seven days of filing.
Events, Colorado
The Colorado Senate administered oaths to three senators appointed by vacancy committees to fill seats left vacant by recent resignations; the Secretary of State certified the committee nominations and acceptances in early January 2025.
Appropriations, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
JFAC staff reviewed sales tax collections and the statutory distribution formula, noting that statutory earmarks (revenue sharing, Techum, school modernization, tax relief fund) reduce the share flowing to the general fund and could constrain the legislature during a downturn. Members discussed a proposed additional Techum bond allocation.
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Family honors Vietnam veteran Art Rambo with bill, ensuring his legacy and memories endure.
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
H.B. 22 outlines criteria for direct access qualification in child and adult services.
House Introduced Bills, House Bills, 2025 Bills, Missouri Legislation Bills, Missouri
New Missouri tax credit program will expire automatically without legislative reauthorization within six years.
2025 Legislature CT, Connecticut
Rebecca Auger, responsible growth coordinator at the Office of Policy and Management (OPM), presented the draft 2025–30 State Plan of Conservation and Development to the continuing committee on Connecticut’s Development and Future during a public hearing, describing a restructured, five-year planning framework and two proposed statutory changes embedded in the draft.
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
Utah amends definitions for child abuse offenders and their registration requirements.
House Introduced Bills, House Bills, 2025 Bills, Missouri Legislation Bills, Missouri
Qualified taxpayers can claim tax credits for volunteering as firefighters or EMS personnel.
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
Utah's amended laws introduce stricter penalties for sexual offenses against minors and gang activities.
2025 Legislature KY, Kentucky
The Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee voted unanimously to report House Bill 1, which would reduce the state individual income tax rate from 4% to 3.5% effective Jan. 1, 2026, sending the measure to the floor.
House Introduced Bills, House Bills, 2025 Bills, Missouri Legislation Bills, Missouri
New section added to Missouri law designates U.S. Highway 60 as Lloyd Memorial Highway.
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Legislators expedite bill process to accommodate family needs and ensure timely committee hearings.
House Introduced Bills, House Bills, 2025 Bills, Missouri Legislation Bills, Missouri
Missouri repeals existing telehealth regulations and enacts new definitions and protocols.
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
H.B. 22 proposes stricter penalties for gang-related crimes and offenses involving minors.
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
Legislators propose enhanced penalties for various violent and weapons offenses in Utah.
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Sergeant Arthur J. Rambo posthumously awarded Silver Star for heroic actions during Vietnam conflict.
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
H.B. 22 tightens sex offender registration for Utah residents and visitors with prior convictions.
House Introduced Bills, House Bills, 2025 Bills, Missouri Legislation Bills, Missouri
Missouri House Bill 815 aims to amend long-term care facility employee assessment regulations.
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Montana honors fallen hero Art Rambo with memorial bridge to commemorate his bravery and sacrifice.
SENATE, SENATE, Committees, Legislative, Maryland
A short pro forma session of the Senate of Maryland included introductions of pages and students, the introduction of three senate bills, a bond initiative reading, the reassignment of Senate Bill 119 to the Finance Committee, and a motion to adjourn until Jan. 13 at 8 p.m., adopted without objection.
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
Utah's attorney general gains authority to seek court orders for wiretap interceptions.
Houston, Harris County, Texas
Veteran suicide rates rise; focus shifts to lethal means storage and community support initiatives.
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Veteran reflects on brother's legacy, emphasizing respect and positivity for those who serve.
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
The House Transportation Committee concurred in Senate Bill 59 to designate the Highway 37 bridge over the Kootenai River in Lincoln County as the Arthur J. Rambo Memorial Bridge after family testimony and veterans’ statements; the Department of Transportation reported a $6,000 fiscal note to be absorbed by the agency.
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
H.B. 22 tightens definitions for felony convictions related to sexual offenses against minors.
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Election officials ignore discrepancies, certify results despite significant ballot and voter count mismatches.
Houston, Harris County, Texas
Harris County offers crisis support through 713-970-7000 and 988 for mental health services.
House Introduced Bills, House Bills, 2025 Bills, Missouri Legislation Bills, Missouri
Qualified companies face strict requirements to retain taxes and report compliance for benefits.
2025 Utah House Bills, 2025 Utah Legislative Session, Utah Legislation Bills, Utah
New law requires mandatory HIV testing for individuals convicted of sexual offenses.
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Montana election integrity advocate reveals significant voter data discrepancies and potential fraud issues.
Houston, Harris County, Texas
City and county officials, the VA and mental-health providers described coordinated efforts to prevent veteran suicide, promote crisis lines (988), expand clinician–officer telehealth and offer temporary firearm storage and other supports.
House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
During a floor session the North Dakota House of Representatives approved a series of bills spanning judiciary, agriculture, licensing and taxation, with most measures receiving unanimous or strongly favorable recorded votes.
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Department of Administration officials briefed the SABA Committee on an array of administrative programs: a multi‑year remote‑work and office consolidation initiative, administration of roughly $310 million in ARPA broadband grants, procurement modernization, a new centralized public‑records portal and planned changes tied to pay and the state
House Introduced Bills, House Bills, 2025 Bills, Missouri Legislation Bills, Missouri
Program offers tax credits to qualified companies for job creation and manufacturing investments.
House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The North Dakota House passed House Bill 1047 to provide limited state-funded counseling for jurors exposed to extraordinarily graphic or traumatic evidence. The bill passed after floor debate about fiscal estimates, the scope of judicially‑sponsored legislation and whether 180 days is a sufficient window for counseling.
House Introduced Bills, House Bills, 2025 Bills, Missouri Legislation Bills, Missouri
Qualified companies must report jobs and minority employment to receive state program benefits.
Transportation, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The House Transportation Committee unanimously recommended a due pass on House Bill 1056, which clarifies that a new bridge across Lake Oahe (a Standing Rock Sioux Tribe initiative) would become a state highway bridge and be taken over by the Department of Transportation when appropriate.
House Introduced Bills, House Bills, 2025 Bills, Missouri Legislation Bills, Missouri
Legislation establishes registration for organizations operating syringe access programs in Missouri
Houston, Harris County, Texas
HFSC becomes first in the nation to earn accreditation for forensic property operations.
2025 Legislature MT, Montana
Two citizen presenters told the SABA Committee on Friday that Montana’s publicly available voter-roll data are incomplete and contain enough anomalies that they enable known instances of improper voting and prevent public audits.
Transportation, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The committee unanimously recommended a due pass on House Bill 1055, which would repeal an obsolete North Dakota statute governing hydraulic brake fluid because federal safety standards (49 C.F.R. 571.116) and NHTSA now regulate braking-fluid specifications and labeling.
Houston, Harris County, Texas
City and county prosecutors, police and the Houston Forensic Science Center described a coordinated effort to identify and destroy decades-old narcotics and other items in the Houston Police Department property room, create new legal and staffing processes, and reduce storage costs and safety risks.
Transportation, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The House Transportation Committee approved an amendment and recommended a due pass on House Bill 1053 to repeal a confusing percentage-based mileage cap and keep a fixed 7,700-mile limit on the state highway system.
Norwalk School District, School Districts, Connecticut
The committee reviewed a model-state-based advanced courses policy, kept optional access provisions to allow student and parent requests, and moved the policy to the full board for final consideration.
Norwalk School District, School Districts, Connecticut
The Norwalk School District Policy Committee completed a third reading of a draft fundraising regulation, agreed to annual review of an exemption list and to implement the regulation for the 2025–26 school year with PTOC training and an online reporting form.
Burien, King County, Washington
Burien Planning Commission members on Jan. 8 received an introduction from senior planner Chase Gatson to a draft ordinance that would convert an interim zoning rule into permanent provisions allowing temporary encampments on property owned or controlled by religious organizations under House Bill 1754.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
House members heard first readings of H.26 (guardianship proceedings), H.27 (Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission) and H.28 (adding an affirmation option to oaths in Titles 1–10). Each bill was read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative , Vermont
The Vermont House of Representatives adopted Joint Senate Resolution 5 on a voice vote to set a weekend adjournment on Jan. 10, 2025, with the two chambers to meet again no later than Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. The House also approved a motion to adjourn until that date.
Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Bismarck — The North Dakota Senate on the floor in Bismarck passed a series of bills affecting jury selection, probation start dates, juvenile-record citations, tribal-warrant procedures, tax disclosure language, municipal reporting requirements for small cities, military pay withholding, bar application fees, state agency contracting limits and the employment classification of the state crime laboratory director.
House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
Legislature approves counseling funding for jurors exposed to graphic evidence during trials.