What happened on Monday, 26 May 2025
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Keizer committee reviews draft engagement framework; staff to refine and add calendar and onboarding materials
Keizer, Marion County, Oregon
Tim (staff) presented a draft community engagement framework adapted for Keizer; the committee recommended practical additions (onboarding materials, recurring calendar items, FAQ) and asked staff to circulate an editable document and seek executive leadership team feedback before the joint session.
Source: Community Diversity Engagement Committee 11/7/2025 02:58
Senate concurs with House on bill criminalizing obscene images depicting minors, including AI-generated depictions
Senate, Legislative, Texas
The Texas Senate on May 26 concurred in House amendments to Senate Bill 20, creating a new criminal offense aimed at possession or promotion of obscene visual material that appears to depict a minor, and adding an amendment barring use of images of children to train AI models for such imagery.
Source: Senate Session (Part I) May 26, 2025 00:58
Senate finance panel advances bill taxing secondary ticket resales to boost transit funding
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
The Nevada Senate Finance Committee on May 26 advanced SB431, which applies the live entertainment tax to secondary ticket resales on the difference between the original and resale price and directs part of the revenue to regional transit, with implementation language and state tax-office costs added in amendment.
Source: 5/26/2025 - Senate Committee on Finance, Pt. 2 38:14
New Rochelle holds Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen service members
New Rochelle, Westchester County, New York
Veterans groups, city officials and volunteers gathered at a waterside Memorial Day ceremony in New Rochelle to honor those who died in U.S. military service, place flags at local cemeteries and highlight veterans’ services including VA claims assistance and toxin screenings.
Source: New Rochelle - Memorial Day 2025 - May 26, 2025 01:00:34
Nevada criminalizes possession of 10 or more stolen catalytic converters
House Bills - Introduced, House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nevada Legislation Bills, Nevada
Legislation designates possession of multiple used converters as a category C felony
Source: Assembly Bill 503 00:00
Nevada legislation expands Medicaid coverage for infertility treatments and preservation services
Senate Bills - Introduced, Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nevada Legislation Bills, Nevada
Nevada mandates Medicaid coverage for infertility treatments and fertility preservation services.
Source: Senate Bill 217 00:00
Keizer volunteers committee to raise appointment process with City Council; members debate definition of "justice" on application
Keizer, Marion County, Oregon
The Keizer Volunteer Coordinating Committee prepared for a joint session with the City Council on Dec. 5 to discuss interview questions and a rubric for appointments and debated whether to include an explicit definition of "justice" in the application materials.
Source: Community Diversity Engagement Committee 11/7/2025 02:08
Keizer committee approves prior meeting minutes by voice vote
Keizer, Marion County, Oregon
A motion to approve the previous meeting's minutes passed by voice vote early in the meeting; no detailed roll call or vote tally was recorded in the transcript.
Source: Community Diversity Engagement Committee 11/7/2025 15:39
Nevada updates laws on purchasing used utility wire to prevent theft
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Nevada enacts regulations restricting used utility wire purchases to licensed processors only.
Source: Assembly Bill 503 00:00
Senate committee advances bill expanding civil liability for student abuse by school employees
Committee on Education, Senate, Legislative, Texas
The Senate Committee on Education K‑16 unanimously advanced a committee substitute for House Bill 4623 that would allow civil claims against Texas public schools and professional school employees for certain student abuse, align damages and standards with the Tort Claims Act, and add guardrails intended to limit frivolous suits.
Source: Senate Committee on Education K-16 May 26, 2025 16:08
AB274 would waive certain business fees for qualifying veterans; sponsors and veterans groups support amendments narrowing scope
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
Assemblyman P.K. O'Neill said AB274 would waive certain Secretary of State business licensing fees for qualifying veterans; sponsor offered a clarifying friendly amendment while declining a broader amendment that generated a Secretary of State fiscal estimate.
Source: 5/26/2025 - Assembly Committee on Ways and Means 01:31
Nevada amends health coverage laws for pregnant employees within 30 days of confirmation
Senate Bills - Introduced, Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nevada Legislation Bills, Nevada
Nevada mandates health plan enrollment for pregnant employees within 30 days of confirmation.
Source: Senate Bill 217 00:00
Senate adopts amendment letting AG's open records unit assist on Open Meetings Act probes and requiring prosecutors to post nonprosecution reasons
Senate, Legislative, Texas
The Texas Senate passed a committee substitute to House Bill 3711 to clarify how the attorney general's Open Records Division may assist local prosecutors investigating alleged Open Meetings Act violations and, by amendment, requires certain local prosecutors who decline to prosecute to post their reasons on a public website for one year.
Source: Senate Session (Part II) May 26, 2025 04:16
Nevada Assembly Bill 503 targets used utility wire theft and establishes strict penalties
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Assembly Bill 503 prohibits tampering with critical infrastructure and regulates used utility wire transactions.
Source: Assembly Bill 503 00:00
Nevada Senate approves Senate Bill 217 on reproductive health care rights
Senate Bills - Introduced, Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nevada Legislation Bills, Nevada
Senate Bill 217 revises reproductive health care regulations and insurance coverage in Nevada.
Source: Senate Bill 217 00:00
Senate Health & Human Services committee reports multiple House bills, restores 48‑hour waiting period for voluntary relinquishment
Committee on Health & Human Services, Senate, Legislative, Texas
The Senate Committee on Health & Human Services voted to favorably report a string of House bills and adopted a committee substitute for House Bill 47‑30 that returns the minimum waiting period for voluntary relinquishment to 48 hours, the committee’s sponsor said.
Source: Senate Committee on Health and Human Services May 26, 2025 00:00
Senate Business & Commerce committee reports multiple House bills to the full Senate
Committee on Business & Commerce, Senate, Legislative, Texas
The Senate Committee on Business & Commerce voted to report several House bills favorably to the full Senate during the same meeting, with recorded tallies noted for each item.
Source: Senate Committee on Business and Commerce May 26, 2025 00:00
AB463 narrows prior‑authorization rules after stakeholder negotiations; several state and local fiscal notes removed
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
Vice Chair Bacchus presented AB463 addressing prior authorizations; the sponsor circulated amendments that removed prior fiscal notes from Medicaid, the Division of Insurance and many local government self‑insured plans and several insurers reported neutral positions after late negotiations.
Source: 5/26/2025 - Assembly Committee on Ways and Means 03:49
Council presses DYCD on Office of Neighborhood Safety, Cure Violence and summer response plans as shootings rise
New York City Council, New York City, New York County, New York
Council members and DYCD discussed the Office of Neighborhood Safety, Cure Violence contractors and summer safety plans. DYCD highlighted metrics of canvassing, mediations and shooting responses, while council members asked for clearer coordination with NYPD, consistent provider coverage and earlier community deployment.
Source: 🔴 LIVE: Committees on Finance/Children & Youth FY26 Executive Budget Hearing 06:14
Nevada lawmakers mandate scrap metal records for used utility wire transactions
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Nevada scrap metal processors now required to maintain detailed transaction records for utility wire.
Source: Assembly Bill 503 00:00
State law dictates application of reproductive rights provisions starting July 2025
Senate Bills - Introduced, Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nevada Legislation Bills, Nevada
New provisions set to govern state and local laws on assisted reproduction from July 2025
Source: Senate Bill 217 00:00
AB331 requests state funding to expand the Youth Risk Behavior Survey statewide
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
Assemblymember Tracy Brown‑May requested general‑fund appropriations to expand the CDC youth risk behavior surveillance (YRBS) to more schools including tribal and middle schools; sponsors argued data supports grants and public‑health funding and several public‑health agencies testified in support.
Source: 5/26/2025 - Assembly Committee on Ways and Means 03:26
AB284 seeks Medicaid reimbursement for implanted vagus‑nerve stimulation to treat drug‑resistant epilepsy
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
Assemblymember Tracy Brown‑May presented AB284 to fund reimbursement for implanted vagus‑nerve therapy devices for Medicaid beneficiaries with drug‑resistant epilepsy; Nevada Medicaid testified the amended bill delays implementation and reduced fiscal impact but estimated modest biennial costs.
Source: 5/26/2025 - Assembly Committee on Ways and Means 02:09
Nevada defines assisted reproduction and clarifies key terminology in health legislation
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Nevada legislation establishes definitions for assisted reproduction and related terms.
Source: Senate Bill 217 00:00
Irvine holds closed-session review of city manager after Santa Monica job offer; no reportable action
Irvine , Orange County, California
At a May 26 special meeting the Irvine City Council convened a closed session to conduct a performance evaluation of City Manager Oliver Chi after public comment noted a reported job offer from Santa Monica; the council returned saying there was no reportable action.
Source: CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING May 26, 2025 14:34
Providers urge baseline funding for RHY beds, housing navigators and peer navigators as demand rises
New York City Council, New York City, New York County, New York
Runaway and homeless youth providers and advocates told the Council that recent one‑time additions to RHY capacity and contracted beds need baseline funding, that peer navigators and housing navigators are effective at moving youth into permanent housing, and that current contract rates and payments have not kept pace with costs.
Source: 🔴 LIVE: Committees on Finance/Children & Youth FY26 Executive Budget Hearing 06:11
Committee adopts substitute narrowing right‑to‑repair bill by exempting power sports vehicles
Committee on Business & Commerce, Senate, Legislative, Texas
The Senate Committee on Business & Commerce adopted a committee substitute to House Bill 29‑63 that adds a definition of “power sports vehicle” and excludes those vehicles from the bill’s right‑to‑repair provisions; the substitute passed the committee unanimously and was recommended for the local uncontested calendar.
Source: Senate Committee on Business and Commerce May 26, 2025 01:19
Nevada legislation protects access to assisted reproduction and reproductive genetic material
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Nevada prohibits limitations on assisted reproduction access and reproductive rights under new legislation.
Source: Senate Bill 217 00:00
AB328 creates interim education subcommittee and Juneteenth commission to study African American educational/economic issues — hearing drew both support and out
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
AB328 would create an interim study subcommittee on education policy for African American communities and adds a Juneteenth educational and economic commission; sponsors said moving the study into the interim legislative committee removed an NSHE fiscal note.
Source: 5/26/2025 - Assembly Committee on Ways and Means 12:42
Nevada Senate approves $1.6M for Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services
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Senate Bill 481 allocates $1.6M for unanticipated mental health service costs in Nevada.
Source: Senate Bill 481 00:00
Legislator says county increased funding for veterans posts
Suffern, Rockland County, New York
At a Memorial Day ceremony in Suffern, a local legislator announced the county had increased funding for veterans posts to help them hold community events; the amount and any formal vote were not specified at the event.
Source: 2025-05-26 Suffern Memorial Day Commemoration 00:37
Senate committee advances substitute to create standalone Texas Cyber Command, preserves local vendor choice and reporting guardrails
Committee on Business & Commerce, Senate, Legislative, Texas
The Senate Committee on Business & Commerce adopted a committee substitute to House Bill 150 that would establish a standalone Texas Cyber Command with limits on procurement, protections for confidentiality, and built‑in coordination with law enforcement; the substitute passed the committee 11‑0 and was reported to the full Senate.
Source: Senate Committee on Business and Commerce May 26, 2025 07:55
City funds SYEP, promises MetroCard rollout; new CRED workforce program aims to reach older jobseekers
New York City Council, New York City, New York County, New York
DYCD said SYEP is on track to enroll 100,000 youth for the fourth straight summer and the FY26 executive budget includes $11 million for MetroCards and $10 million for adult literacy; the new CRED workforce program will pilot paid day‑one work opportunities for older New Yorkers and expand over time.
Source: 🔴 LIVE: Committees on Finance/Children & Youth FY26 Executive Budget Hearing 02:41
ACS highlights staffing gains but council presses on foster care funding and rising juvenile detention population
New York City Council, New York City, New York County, New York
ACS told the Council it has reduced average child protection specialist caseloads and boosted preventive services and foster care supports, but council members said the FY26 executive plan does not meet requests for additional foster care baseline funding and pressed ACS on a 22% rise in juvenile detention population year‑over‑year.
Source: 🔴 LIVE: Committees on Finance/Children & Youth FY26 Executive Budget Hearing 00:00
AB494 would codify federal student-protection laws into state statute and give NDE rulemaking authority if federal protections change
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
Assemblymember Selena Torres Faucette presented AB494 to enshrine federal protections (IDEA, FERPA, Title VI, Title IX/IV/VI references) into Nevada law and grant the Nevada Department of Education authority to adopt implementing regulations should federal laws be repealed or amended; NDE confirmed the amendment removed its fiscal note.
Source: 5/26/2025 - Assembly Committee on Ways and Means 03:01
Legislature revises Nevada election laws to enhance candidate eligibility and voting processes
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Nevada lawmakers update election laws, defining candidate eligibility and revising voting procedures.
Source: Senate Bill 74 00:00
Resident raises accessibility concerns at Leonard Avenue farmers market; city staff to follow up; Civic Park restrooms closed temporarily
Belpre City Council, Belpre, Washington County, Ohio
Pam Roberts told the Belpre City Council the farmers market near Leonard Avenue lacks accessible routes for mobility scooters and asked whether the city runs the market. City staff (Cat Orr) said she will contact the market operator and report back. A staff notice also said restrooms at Civic Park are closed until repairs are made.
Source: Belpre OH, Council Meeting 05/26/2025 01:10
Mayor pledges $331M to expand after‑school; providers warn rollout, low rates and payment delays risk program stability
New York City Council, New York City, New York County, New York
The administration told Council it will grow the Compass after‑school investment to $755 million over several years and add 5,000 seats in FY26, but providers and council members said the immediate problem is underfunded contract rates, late payments and a rushed RFP timeline that could destabilize existing programs.
Source: 🔴 LIVE: Committees on Finance/Children & Youth FY26 Executive Budget Hearing 18:44
AB472 would add protections for J‑1 visa teachers; Department of Education removes fiscal note after sponsor deletes grant-match program
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
Assemblymember Erica Mosca presented AB472 to provide protections for J‑1 visa teachers who fill hard-to-staff positions; sponsor removed a match-grant program from the bill, and the Nevada Department of Education confirmed that eliminated the fiscal note.
Source: 5/26/2025 - Assembly Committee on Ways and Means 03:48
Memorial Day ceremony at Griffin Park honors local veterans and Gold Star families
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
Mayor Paul Coogan and community leaders gathered at Griffin Park on Memorial Day 2025 to honor local service members, remember Staff Sergeant James T. Griffin and Master Sergeant John Thomas Nolan, and recognize Gold Star families and area veterans.
Source: 5.25.2025 - Griffin Park Memorial Ceremony 23:46
City, state and federal funding changes put NYC childcare vouchers at risk; ACS says recertifications will continue
New York City Council, New York City, New York County, New York
The Administration for Children's Services told the City Council it paused issuing new low‑income child care vouchers beginning May 5, 2025, after the state budget sharply increased New York City's maintenance‑of‑effort requirement and tied additional state matching funds to local spending.
Source: 🔴 LIVE: Committees on Finance/Children & Youth FY26 Executive Budget Hearing 01:48
Fall River Honors Military Dead at Memorial Day Ceremony
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
Fall River City held a Memorial Day ceremony featuring remarks from Mayor Paul Coogan and State Rep. Alan Sylvia, youth poems, wreath-laying, Taps, a dove release and a flag raising to honor local veterans, including Polish-American service members.
Source: 5.25.2025 - Polish American Memorial Ceremony 00:00
Bill would let firefighters, officers seek outside specialists and require prompt reimbursement for occupational heart and lung care
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
Senate Bill 376 would allow injured firefighters and police officers with occupational heart or lung claims to seek treatment from physicians of their choice when the state list of specialists is insufficient, and it would require prompt reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses. Supporters said the current DIR panels often offer too few available
Source: 5/28/2025 - Assembly Committee on Commerce and Labor 16:35
Belpre council advances Community Housing Impact resolution to first reading
Belpre City Council, Belpre, Washington County, Ohio
Council members agreed to place a resolution authorizing the city to enter a Community Housing Impact and Preservation (CHIP) partner agreement on first reading and scheduled outreach tied to the program.
Source: Belpre OH, Council Meeting 05/26/2025 05:49
Nevada bill alters mail ballot counting procedures and standards
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Nevada bill allows early mail ballot counting and updates voting standards.
Source: Senate Bill 74 00:00
Fall River veteran services director proposes annual Durfee NJROTC award named for Joseph Marshall
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
Talos Ferris proposed that city councilors and Mayor Paul Coogan sponsor an annual award at B.M.C. Durfee High School NJROTC to recognize one exceptional youth leader, suggesting the award be named for Joseph Marshall; no formal council action was recorded at the event.
Source: 5.24.2025 - Italian American Memorial Ceremony 01:57
Fall River holds candlelight vigil to honor Gold Star families and fallen service members
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
Fall River City hosted a candlelight vigil honoring Gold Star families and service members who died in military service. Prayers, a moment of silence, bagpipe music and family remembrances were included; no formal actions were taken.
Source: 5.24.2025 - Gold Star Family Candlelight Vigil 00:00
AB442 amended to promote advance payment and reporting for state grants; agencies say amendments remove fiscal notes
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
Assemblymember Howard Watts presented AB442 to improve state grant administration by encouraging advanced payments and prompt payment reporting; sponsors and multiple agencies said a conceptual amendment removes agency fiscal notes and eliminates interest penalties previously proposed.
Source: 5/26/2025 - Assembly Committee on Ways and Means 05:06
Belpre council holds first readings on 2026 tax budget and public-deposit estimate; motion to reappoint health-board member raised
Belpre City Council, Belpre, Washington County, Ohio
The Belpre City Council approved first readings for the 2026 tax budget and a resolution declaring estimated public deposits for the next five years. A motion to reappoint Joel Whitaker to the local health board was made but the transcript does not record a final vote.
Source: Belpre OH, Council Meeting 05/26/2025 00:35
AB296 would allow DMV installment payments, authorize digital license plates and make mileage pilot permanent
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
Assemblymember Howard Watts told the committee AB296 would permit installment payment options for registration fees, authorize future digital license plates, and remove the sunset on a mileage-gathering pilot; the DMV said its fiscal note was removed with amendments.
Source: 5/26/2025 - Assembly Committee on Ways and Means 02:29
Belpre council hears updates on water projects, trash contract and grant delays
Belpre City Council, Belpre, Washington County, Ohio
City staff told the Belpre City Council about planned SCADA and radio upgrades, ongoing backflow compliance work, continued service by Rumpke for trash collection, and delays in EPA drinking-water grant contracts tied to a new Ohio EPA director.
Source: Belpre OH, Council Meeting 05/26/2025 04:20
Nevada bill redefines election audits as accuracy audits for improved voter trust
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Nevada legislation renames risk-limiting audits to accuracy audits for transparency in elections.
Source: Senate Bill 74 00:00
Bill to expand pharmacy drug take‑back bins advances amid debate over added CLIA testing amendment
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
Senate Bill 231 would encourage pharmacies to install secure drug take‑back bins and set operational requirements; an amendment to allow community pharmacists to serve as lab directors for CLIA‑waived tests prompted medical‑community concerns.
Source: 5/28/2025 - Assembly Committee on Commerce and Labor 34:57
Fall River honors Italian-American veterans at Memorial Day ceremony
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
Fall River City held a Memorial Day ceremony featuring prayers, a wreath laying, the playing of taps, and speeches honoring Italian-American service members; Mayor Paul Coogan and others pledged annual remembrance.
Source: 5.24.2025 - Italian American Memorial Ceremony 04:09
AB251 would authorize mobile meat-packing trailers to serve rural Nevada; agriculture department ties fiscal impact to related budget item
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
Assemblymember Greg Koenig said AB251 creates mobile meat-packing trailers to serve rural communities lacking nearby processing facilities; the Nevada Department of Agriculture testified the fiscal note is contingent on decision units approved in its budget and on related SB466.
Source: 5/26/2025 - Assembly Committee on Ways and Means 02:23
AB243 would extend property-tax deduction for surviving spouses of service members killed in the line of duty
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
Assemblymember Brian Hibbetts presented AB243 to grant surviving spouses the same property-tax deductions as a veteran with a 100% VA disability; sponsors described a friendly amendment clarifying eligibility and noted the estimated pool of beneficiaries is small.
Source: 5/26/2025 - Assembly Committee on Ways and Means 03:25
Assembly bill would preserve Medicaid cancer-screening parity; sponsor trims proposal to remove fiscal impact
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
Assemblymember Natha Anderson presented AB234 to ensure Nevada Medicaid covers all evidence-based cancer screenings; an amendment removing expansion of colorectal DNA stool testing was offered to eliminate a fiscal note.
Source: 5/26/2025 - Assembly Committee on Ways and Means 02:54
Nevada DMV deadlines set for mail voter registration and party affiliation updates
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Nevada DMV establishes voter registration deadlines and new party affiliation designations.
Source: Senate Bill 74 00:00
Advocates and providers ask NYC Council for $35M–$50M to shore up gender-affirming care as federal funding wanes
New York City Council, New York City, New York County, New York
Advocates, providers and community leaders urged the City Council to increase funding for transgender equity and gender-affirming care — including requests for a $10 million Trans Equity Fund baseline, $15 million to protect providers and $10 million for LGBTQ youth shelters — as federal support for gender-affirming care weakens.
Source: 🔴 LIVE: Committees on Finance/Hospitals' FY26 Executive Budget Hearing 24:21
Committee delays vote on bill to exempt digital-dispatch taxi companies from city rate-setting
Honolulu City, Honolulu County, Hawaii
Committee discussion of Bill 42 (2025) focused on whether to exempt taxicab companies that use digital dispatch from the city's rate-setting rules. Directors and testifiers urged clearer definitions; Chair postponed the bill and asked the Department of Customer Services to propose revised language.
Source: 2025-05-28 Planning Infrastructure & Transportation 25:32
Panel hears bill to require insurers cover noninvasive prenatal testing without prior authorization
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
Senate Bill 344 would require insurers to cover noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) without prior authorization, proponents told the Assembly Commerce and Labor Committee, arguing the screening is safer and more accurate than older methods.
Source: 5/28/2025 - Assembly Committee on Commerce and Labor 11:39
H+H cites hiring gains but council hears staffing, midwife-contract and social-worker retention concerns
New York City Council, New York City, New York County, New York
H+H told the council it has hired more than 3,000 nurses and reduced reliance on contract nurses, but union leaders and staff testified that shortages, an expiring midwives contract at Jacobi and North Central Bronx, and social-worker retention remain pressing problems.
Source: 🔴 LIVE: Committees on Finance/Hospitals' FY26 Executive Budget Hearing 01:10:02
Council presses H+H on mental health funding, maternal services and school-based continuum
New York City Council, New York City, New York County, New York
Council members and H+H discussed proposed additions for mental health and maternal services in the FY26 executive plan, including a one-time $3.6 million for the school-based mental health continuum, a council request to baseline $5 million, maternal health peer specialists and pilots for women's trauma-informed care.
Source: 🔴 LIVE: Committees on Finance/Hospitals' FY26 Executive Budget Hearing 02:14
Fall River City holds Memorial Day ceremony honoring four service members
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
Fall River City held a Memorial Day ceremony at Crow Grove to honor four local service members killed in the Global War on Terrorism; the event included prayers, music, wreath-laying and remarks from Mayor Paul Coogan and a veterans service officer.
Source: 5.26.2025 - Global War on Terror Memorial Ceremony 13:44
H+H says COVID reimbursements nearly exhausted, city asylum-site funding drops as HERCs wind down
New York City Council, New York City, New York County, New York
H+H officials told the council they have claimed roughly $3 billion in COVID-related FEMA and Provider Relief Funds, with only a final FEMA tranche remaining. The executive plan reduces city asylum-site funding as HERCs close; H+H said Roosevelt HERC is slated to close this summer and care will move into regular shelter and health channels.
Source: 🔴 LIVE: Committees on Finance/Hospitals' FY26 Executive Budget Hearing 01:24:06
Nevada bill mandates election notices include candidate names and party affiliations
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New bill expands election notice requirements to include candidates' names and party details.
Source: Senate Bill 74 00:00
H+H highlights $2.83B capital needs; council presses for Metropolitan and Elmhurst ER expansions and flood mitigation
New York City Council, New York City, New York County, New York
At the joint finance and hospitals hearing H+H outlined a $2.83 billion capital commitment plan that prioritizes flood mitigation projects at Bellevue and South Brooklyn and identified capacity shortfalls at Elmhurst and Metropolitan emergency departments. Council members pressed H+H and OMB for timelines and funding pathways.
Source: 🔴 LIVE: Committees on Finance/Hospitals' FY26 Executive Budget Hearing 26:38
Assembly panel debates bill establishing rights, housing and access standards for agricultural workers
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
Senate Bill 172 would establish a statutory agricultural workers’ bill of rights, guaranteeing meal breaks, access to visitors and service providers at employer-provided housing, posted rights and a civil private right of action, supporters told an Assembly committee.
Source: 5/28/2025 - Assembly Committee on Commerce and Labor 38:17
Committee OKs reporting out deconveyance and easements for Ewa Villages Area H to full council
Honolulu City, Honolulu County, Hawaii
The committee recommended that documents from the Department of Design and Construction to deconvey two roadway lots and accept two easements in Ewa Villages Area H be reported out to the full council for approval; maintenance responsibility was confirmed to remain with city public-works departments.
Source: 2025-05-28 Planning Infrastructure & Transportation 02:47
H+H leaders tell City Council House-passed Medicaid changes could cost 'hundreds of millions' and force service cuts
New York City Council, New York City, New York County, New York
New York City Health + Hospitals (H+H) told the Council finance and hospitals committees that a House-passed bill could remove hundreds of millions in federal Medicaid funding, threatening services and prompting contingency planning that would likely prioritize emergency and primary care.
Source: 🔴 LIVE: Committees on Finance/Hospitals' FY26 Executive Budget Hearing 02:48
Wakefield presents major update to world-language curriculum emphasizing proficiency, authentic resources and dual enrollment
Wakefield Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
District curriculum leaders reported a multi‑year review and revision of world‑language instruction aligned to revised Massachusetts standards and ACTFL core practices, adoption of an online curriculum tool (Adios), leveled readers, proficiency rubrics, professional development and dual‑enrollment ties with UMass Boston.
Source: Wakefield School Committee Meeting - May 27, 2025 07:50
Wakefield Memorial High School reports positive outcomes from first senior internship pilot
Wakefield Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
A seven‑week senior internship pilot placed about 14–15 students at local employers including Beth Israel Hospital, the Wakefield Daily Item and Doyle Early Education Center; students reported career clarity, paid summer opportunities and employer interest in future interns.
Source: Wakefield School Committee Meeting - May 27, 2025 07:27
Kerrville city manager and Army veteran urges focus on veterans' mental health at Memorial Day service
Kerr County, Texas
Dalton Rice, Kerrville city manager and U.S. Army veteran, used his Memorial Day remarks to call attention to veterans' mental-health challenges, urging community members to 'reach out, to speak up, to check-in.'
Source: Kerr County Memorial Day Ceremony May 26, 2025 01:48
Wakefield explores state grant and private lease option for electric school buses
Wakefield Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
Staff and an Environmental Sustainability Committee member reported a time‑sensitive opportunity to apply for state funds and a potential lease partnership with Highland Fleets to replace one or two in‑district Class A buses pending grant award and cost analysis.
Source: Wakefield School Committee Meeting - May 27, 2025 02:53
Nevada Senate enacts comprehensive reforms for election processes and candidate filings
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Nevada Senate passes bill modifying contribution limits and candidate declaration procedures.
Source: Senate Bill 74 00:00
Nevada legislature introduces bill streamlining independent candidate filing process
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Bill modifies declaration of candidacy and payment options for independent candidates in Nevada
Source: Senate Bill 74 00:00
Wakefield committee narrowly approves limited school-choice seats for high school only
Wakefield Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
After a public hearing with no outside comment, the Wakefield School Committee voted to accept two nonresident students per grade in grades 9–12 for the 2025–26 school year; an earlier, broader proposal to open 2 seats in grades 2–12 failed on a 3–3 tie.
Source: Wakefield School Committee Meeting - May 27, 2025 01:35:23
Kerr County ceremony adds two names to veterans wall, reads 89 fallen and holds wreath-laying
Kerr County, Texas
At a Kerr County Memorial Day service, officials added two names to the county veterans memorial, read the names of 89 service members from multiple conflicts and conducted a wreath-laying ceremony with local veteran organizations.
Source: Kerr County Memorial Day Ceremony May 26, 2025 45:18
Nevada committee hears bill to require annual cancer screenings for firefighters
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
Senate Bill 170 would require annual cancer screenings and expanded physicals for career and volunteer firefighters, with employers bearing the cost, supporters told the Assembly Commerce and Labor Committee.
Source: 5/28/2025 - Assembly Committee on Commerce and Labor 33:46
Pinellas school board approves superintendent personnel recommendations after parents urge keeping Madera Beach principal
Pinellas, School Districts, Florida
The Pinellas County School Board on May 27 approved the superintendent’s personnel recommendations — including the reassignment of Madera Beach Fundamental principal Chris Atiq and appointment of Melissa Athison — after parents urged the board to keep Atiq.
Source: Pinellas County Special Called School Board Meeting 5/27/25 50:48
Nevada legislature repeals several election-related statutes including ballot accounting rules
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Nevada lawmakers repeal multiple election statutes effective immediately and others by January 2026.
Source: Senate Bill 74 00:00
Mount Vernon High remembrance of student Gage Moody includes call to use 988 crisis lifeline
Mount Vernon City, School Districts, Ohio
During the commencement ceremony the superintendent honored the life of Gage Moody, invited a moment of silence and shared information about the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline, urging anyone in distress to call or text 988.
Source: MVHS Class of 2025 Graduation 01:10
Nevada Senate approves $5.5M for State Parks vehicle and equipment upgrades
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Legislature allocates funds for State Parks to replace vehicles and technology equipment.
Source: Senate Bill 475 00:00
State allocates $11,920 for education hardware and software upgrades
Senate Bills - Introduced, Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nevada Legislation Bills, Nevada
Department of Education receives funds for parental involvement and computer upgrades
Source: Senate Bill 473 00:00
Mount Vernon district to match Class of 2025 gift for new high school signs
Mount Vernon City, School Districts, Ohio
Senior Class President Andrew Conway announced a plan for new Mount Vernon High School signage; Superintendent William Cedar Jr. said the district will match the senior gift to make the signs a reality, though no dollar amounts or formal board action were recorded in the transcript.
Source: MVHS Class of 2025 Graduation 01:14
Mount Vernon High celebrates class of 2025; superintendent, student speakers mark milestone
Mount Vernon City, School Districts, Ohio
Mount Vernon High School held its commencement for the class of 2025, recognizing about 300 graduates, student speakers and athletic achievements; Superintendent William Cedar Jr. delivered the principal address and students presented a class gift.
Source: MVHS Class of 2025 Graduation 51:56
Sebastian holds Memorial Day service; mayor reads proclamation, Sons of the American Legion honor Charles L. Futch
Sebastian , Indian River County, Florida
City of Sebastian officials and local veterans groups held a Memorial Day service May 26, 2025, where Mayor Bob McParle read a city proclamation and Peter Puzzo of the Sons of the American Legion recounted the service and death of local World War II veteran Charles L. Futch.
Source: May 26, 2025 - Memorial Day Ceremony from Riverview Park 00:00
St. Augustine Beach honors three local veterans in 'Monday with the Mayor' Memorial Day address
City of St. Augustine Beach, St. Johns County , Florida
Mayor Dylan Rumrell used the city's "Monday with the Mayor" address to introduce and thank three local veterans for their military service and to recognize families of the fallen on Memorial Day.
Source: Mondays with the Mayor: Honoring Veterans on Memorial Day! 01:05
State allocates $27K for education data systems hardware replacement
Senate Bills - Introduced, Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nevada Legislation Bills, Nevada
State appropriates funds for Department of Education's computer hardware and software upgrade.
Source: Senate Bill 473 00:00
Emergency management: reception center shower, pet decontamination training and generator repairs discussed
Adams County, Mississippi
Acting Emergency Management Director Tom McGee briefed the board on a new decontamination shower building at the county’s reception center, pet decontamination training on June 12, and the need to inspect and possibly repair a county mobile generator.
Source: 5/19/25 Regular Meeting of the Adams County, MS Board of Supervisors 03:16
Nevada to join Interstate Mining Compact Commission under SB 464, committee advances bill
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
Senate Bill 464, authorizing Nevada to become a full member of the Interstate Mining Compact Commission (IMCC), was advanced by the Assembly Natural Resources Committee following testimony that membership would improve multi‑state coordination on mining regulation and abandoned‑mine‑lands funding.
Source: 5/27/2025 - Assembly Committee on Natural Resources 14:39
Veterans urge upkeep of Fall River healing wall; Durfee cadet to join Army National Guard
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
During public comment, speakers described Fall River City's healing wall, urged ongoing volunteer maintenance and described how names are added; Durfee NJROTC cadet Paige LaLiberty announced she will leave for boot camp to join the Army National Guard.
Source: Cleaning of the Vietnam Wall for Memorial Day 2025 00:05
Committee advances bill on verification of excused absences for students with severe or life‑threatening illnesses
Committee on Education, Senate, Legislative, Texas
House Bill 367, which relates to verification of excused absences for public school students with severe or life‑threatening illnesses, was reported favorably to the full Senate unanimously and recommended for the local noncontested calendar.
Source: Senate Committee on Education K-16 May 26, 2025 08:00
Department of Education secures $13K for computer replacement in 2025-2027 budget
Senate Bills - Introduced, Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nevada Legislation Bills, Nevada
Department of Education allocates funds for computer hardware and software replacement through 2027.
Source: Senate Bill 473 00:00
Votes at a glance: Board approves $425,000 911 purchase, equipment bids, reimbursements and routine motions
Adams County, Mississippi
At its regular meeting the Adams County Board of Supervisors approved procurement and travel card minutes, awarded multiple equipment purchases (including road equipment and a $425,000 Motorola 911 system under state contract), authorized reimbursements and several pay requests, and passed routine personnel and administrative items.
Source: 5/19/25 Regular Meeting of the Adams County, MS Board of Supervisors 03:37
Assembly committee raises channel‑clearance fund cap in SB108 to ease river maintenance funding
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
Senate Bill 108 would raise the channel‑clearance account cap from $250,000 to $500,000 and allow the State Engineer to seek contingency funds based on uncommitted balances. The committee voted to advance the bill after testimony from river conservancy districts and water managers.
Source: 5/27/2025 - Assembly Committee on Natural Resources 13:25
Nevada Senate Bill 473 allocates funds for education technology upgrades
Senate Bills - Introduced, Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nevada Legislation Bills, Nevada
Senate Bill 473 authorizes funding for new computer hardware and software in education.
Source: Senate Bill 473 00:00
Fall River holds Memorial Day remembrance at Battleship Cove
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
On Memorial Day, Vietnam Veterans of America Post 207 and community partners held a remembrance at Battleship Cove in Fall River, reading the names of 36 local servicemembers, honoring Gold Star families and concluding with a bouquet placed in the Taunton River and a 21-gun salute.
Source: 5.26.2025 - Battleship Cove Memorial Ceremony 48:48
Committee considers targeted incentives for middle‑income housing in Dallas and Tarrant counties
Committee on Local Government, Senate, Legislative, Texas
Senator Paxton laid out a committee substitute to House Bill 4,582 that would create a limited tool for cities and counties to stabilize costs for single-family manufactured-home communities aimed at households near the $60,000 income level; the substitute was discussed at length, public testimony occurred and the substitute was left pending.
Source: Senate Committee on Local Government (Part I) May 26, 2025 08:55
City of Fall River holds Memorial Day ceremony, reads state proclamation and lays wreath
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
Fall River held a Memorial Day ceremony May 26, 2025, that included remarks by Mayor Paul Coogan, the reading of a gubernatorial proclamation, the laying of a wreath, a moment of silence and the retirement of colors by the Fall River Police Department.
Source: 5.26.2025 - Memorial Day Ceremony at All Wars Monument 17:36
Fall River names first female police chief; city also highlights new EMS director
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
The Memorial Day broadcast noted that Kelly Furtado was named Fall River’s first female police chief, and it introduced Beth Barnes as the first female director of Fall River EMS; the program provided background on each appointment.
Source: 2025 Memorial Day Parade 17:31
Committee approves bill to shift Nevada Equal Rights Commission to Attorney General amid debate over politicization
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
Senate Bill 160, which would move the Nevada Equal Rights Commission (NERC) under the Attorney General's chapter, passed the Assembly Government Affairs committee after testimony from the sponsor and extensive public comment both supporting and opposing the change.
Source: 5/27/2025 - Assembly Committee on Government Affairs 22:44
District 10 allocates $26,224 for computer hardware replacements in education
Senate Bills - Introduced, Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nevada Legislation Bills, Nevada
District 10 approves budget for educational computer upgrades over two fiscal years.
Source: Senate Bill 473 00:00
Fall River broadcast highlights Veterans Memorial Bicentennial Park, replica Vietnam Wall and waterfront memorials
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
The Memorial Day broadcast outlined memorial features at Fall River's waterfront — including a replica Vietnam Wall and a Marine Corps War Memorial derived from Felix de Weldon’s work — and noted upkeep by volunteers and a trust fund.
Source: 2025 Memorial Day Parade 06:30
Committee reports tuition and lab fee exemption bill for certain students at public higher-education institutions
Committee on Education, Senate, Legislative, Texas
House Bill 1105, a companion to Senate Bill 750, was reported favorably to the full Senate 9‑1 after the sponsor said the bill concerns exemptions of tuition and laboratory fees for certain students at public institutions of higher education.
Source: Senate Committee on Education K-16 May 26, 2025 07:54
Immigration and legal services: advocates ask Council to protect UMFI, expand funding for immigrant legal help
New York City Council, New York City, New York County, New York
Advocates urged the Council to preserve and expand city-funded immigration legal services, protect the Unaccompanied Minors and Families Initiative (UMFI) in the face of a sudden federal contract termination, and to invest in immigrant legal defense, rapid response and state-level benefits programs.
Source: 🔴 LIVE: Committees on Finance/General Welfare FY26 Executive Budget Hearing 03:21
Nevada committee advances bill to create permanent groundwater rights retirement program
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
The Assembly Natural Resources Committee voted to do pass Senate Bill 36, which would establish a permanent, voluntary program to retire groundwater rights in basins showing long‑term declines. The proposal builds on a $25 million ARPA pilot and stakeholders said the tool helped retire tens of thousands of acre‑feet from willing sellers.
Source: 5/27/2025 - Assembly Committee on Natural Resources 17:01
Fall River veteran service officer urges veterans to seek help, highlights outreach and crisis resources
Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts
Talos Farris, Fall River's veteran service officer, described his military service and post‑service struggles and urged veterans to use local services and national crisis resources during a Memorial Day broadcast.
Source: 2025 Memorial Day Parade 02:15
Assembly committee advances bill to create hazard-mitigation revolving loan fund under FEMA STORM Act
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
The Assembly Committee on Government Affairs approved Senate Bill 39 to allow Nevada to apply for FEMA STORM Act seed funding to establish a hazard mitigation revolving loan fund that would make low-interest loans to state, local and tribal jurisdictions and help jurisdictions meet grant-match requirements.
Source: 5/27/2025 - Assembly Committee on Government Affairs 13:10
HEB ISD principal certifies Trinity High School Class of 2025 as eligible for diplomas
HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD ISD, School Districts, Texas
At Trinity High School's graduation ceremony, Principal Ronald Pugh formally certified that candidates have met requirements under the Texas Education Code and the Texas Education Agency, and the ceremony included student speeches, academic honors and presentation of diplomas.
Source: 2025 Trinity High School Graduation 54:47
Food pantries seek $100M baseline for Community Food Connection; providers warn federal cuts, payment delays imperil services
New York City Council, New York City, New York County, New York
Food pantry operators and nonprofit coalitions urged the City Council to baseline Community Food Connection funding at $100 million and create a $20 million emergency food fund, saying federal pauses and proposed SNAP cuts threaten the emergency food infrastructure.
Source: 🔴 LIVE: Committees on Finance/General Welfare FY26 Executive Budget Hearing 03:15
32BJ and security officers press council to fund retroactive prevailing-wage back pay for shelter security
New York City Council, New York City, New York County, New York
Union 32BJ and shelter security workers testified that Local Law 1 25 (the Safety for Our Shelters Act) required prevailing wages for security at contracted shelters but amendments and delayed contract changes left many officers owed back pay; union asks council to allocate about $90 million to DHS for retroactive payments.
Source: 🔴 LIVE: Committees on Finance/General Welfare FY26 Executive Budget Hearing 02:47:43
DHS outlines subway safety metrics, low-barrier bed expansion and a pilot to tighten shelter placement rules
New York City Council, New York City, New York County, New York
DHS testified that low-barrier beds will increase to 4,900, outreach metrics include touchpoints, placements and permanent exits, and the agency described an "Enhanced Client Placement Support" pilot to tighten provider accountability; Council questioned staffing and community engagement plans.
Source: 🔴 LIVE: Committees on Finance/General Welfare FY26 Executive Budget Hearing 49:16
CityFEPs changes and "CRIB" pilot: DSS proposes higher tenant share after year six and a pilot to reduce births in shelter
New York City Council, New York City, New York County, New York
DSS said it will propose changing CityFEPs baseline household contribution for sixth-year renewals from 30% to 40% for households with earned income and launch a pilot (CRIB) aiming to reduce births in shelter; the agency said the change is part of a package of cost-control measures and that the pilot will begin this summer.
Source: 🔴 LIVE: Committees on Finance/General Welfare FY26 Executive Budget Hearing 02:27
Council hearing: DSS warns proposed federal SNAP, Medicaid cuts would be 'catastrophic' for New Yorkers
New York City Council, New York City, New York County, New York
DSS Commissioner Molly Wasow Park told the City Council budget hearing that proposed House reconciliation cuts to SNAP and Medicaid — and a separate White House “skinny” budget — threaten essential services for low-income New Yorkers and that the city is planning outreach and contingency steps.
Source: 🔴 LIVE: Committees on Finance/General Welfare FY26 Executive Budget Hearing 19:40
Committee on Local Government recesses subject to chair's call
Committee on Local Government, Senate, Legislative, Texas
The Committee on Local Government recessed “subject to the call of the chair” after a motion by Senator Paxton; no time to reconvene was specified in the transcript.
Source: Senate Committee on Local Government (Part II) May 26, 2025 00:19
State appropriates $15K for computer hardware in education budget
Senate Bills - Introduced, Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nevada Legislation Bills, Nevada
State allocates funds for computer hardware replacement in education for fiscal years 2025-2027.
Source: Senate Bill 473 00:00
Bill would let municipalities suspend or revoke hotel certificates of occupancy after probable-cause finding in trafficking cases
Committee on Local Government, Senate, Legislative, Texas
Senator Paxton presented a committee substitute to House Bill 5,509 allowing municipalities to suspend or revoke a hotel’s certificate of occupancy when law enforcement and a criminal court find probable cause of human trafficking, with due-process protections required.
Source: Senate Committee on Local Government (Part I) May 26, 2025 27:20
Grant County approves new chief and assistant chief for Lower Mimbres Fire Department
Grant County, New Mexico
The Grant County commissioners ratified the appointment of Lee Roy Holguin as fire chief and Darren Gonzales as assistant chief at the Lower Mimbres Fire Department, citing decades of firefighting experience and local ties.
Source: GCC 2025-05-22 Regular Meeting 01:30
Bill would create Nevada Health Authority to centralize purchasing, Medicaid and exchange functions
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
Senate Bill 494 would reorganize DHHS, establishing a Nevada Health Authority to purchase health coverage, operate Medicaid functions, administer the Silver State Health Exchange and host a Medicaid inspector-general unit. Supporters said centralized purchasing can improve value; labor and PEBB stakeholders sought refinements to board authority.
Source: 5/27/2025 - Joint Meeting of the Senate and Assembly Committee on Health and Human Services 57:14
Committee adopts technical substitute creating temporary educator certificate for out-of-state certified teachers
Committee on Education, Senate, Legislative, Texas
Senators adopted a committee substitute for House Bill 1178 clarifying language and creating a temporary educator certificate for educators certified by other states; the substitute was adopted and the bill was recommended for the local and uncontested calendar.
Source: Senate Committee on Education K-16 May 26, 2025 04:20
Hubbardston resident asks board to review 56 Barry Road reassessment after steep jump
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Resident Ed Blanchard asked the Town of Hubbardston board to review a recent assessment increase on his property at 56 Barry Road and provided comparable sales information and previous abatement details; staff said they will review and may meet in executive session ahead of any appeal to the Appellate Tax Board.
Source: Board Of Assessors 5.21.25 11:58
Nevada enacts immunity law for school districts against harassment liability
Senate Bills - Introduced, Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nevada Legislation Bills, Nevada
Nevada schools gain civil immunity for harassment if they enforce prevention policies.
Source: Senate Bill 277 00:00
Senators Cruz-Crawford and Doñate propose education reforms in Senate Bill 277
Senate Bills - Introduced, Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nevada Legislation Bills, Nevada
Senate Bill 277 mandates school social workers and establishes policy for harassment immunity.
Source: Senate Bill 277 00:00
Nevada health-care access bill advances after wide-ranging hearing; dental hygiene training pathway draws sharp debate
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
Governor Joe Lombardo and Department of Health and Human Services officials presented Senate Bill 495, the Nevada Health Care Access Act, which would accelerate clinician credentialing, standardize prior authorization, create an Office of Mental Health and pursue workforce and graduate medical education changes to address provider shortages.
Source: 5/27/2025 - Joint Meeting of the Senate and Assembly Committee on Health and Human Services 01:59:26
Committee votes to advance bill creating Lake Houston Dredging and Maintenance District
Committee on Local Government, Senate, Legislative, Texas
The committee voted and reported House Bill 15 32, which would establish a Lake Houston Dredging and Maintenance District able to issue revenue-backed bonds and sell dredged aggregate to fund operations; the bill passed the committee on a 7–0 roll call and will move to the full Senate.
Source: Senate Committee on Local Government (Part I) May 26, 2025 04:43
Grant County declares extreme drought, imposes fireworks restriction
Grant County, New Mexico
The Grant County Board of Commissioners proclaimed extreme or severe drought across most of the county on May 22 and voted to impose fireworks restrictions after county staff presented a drought-monitor map showing expanding exceptional drought conditions.
Source: GCC 2025-05-22 Regular Meeting 00:53
Grant County approves preliminary FY26 budget, directs further review before final adoption
Grant County, New Mexico
The Grant County Board of Commissioners approved a preliminary Fiscal Year 2026 budget on May 22, 2025, while agreeing to further study several items — including Sheriff's office requests and the DARE program — before the final budget. Staff also flagged a large cut to Secure Rural Schools funding that will affect firefighting and road accounts.
Source: GCC 2025-05-22 Regular Meeting 36:24
Hubbardston panel grants one-year Chapter 61 exemption to Prentiss, orders certified notices for nonfilers
Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
The Town of Hubbardston Chapter 61/Chapter Land Board voted to grant a Chapter 61 exemption to applicant Alan Prentiss for the current calendar year only and directed staff to send a formal letter warning that future eligibility will require compliance with town rules and Massachusetts law.
Source: Board Of Assessors 5.21.25 32:08
Nevada updates definitions for harassment and power-based violence in education policies
Senate Bills - Introduced, Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nevada Legislation Bills, Nevada
Nevada defines harassment and power-based violence while outlining supportive measures for students
Source: Senate Bill 277 00:00
Senate approves bill allowing gas utilities to defer certain costs for new infrastructure pending Railroad Commission review
Senate, Legislative, Texas
The Senate concurred in House amendments to House Bill 43 84, allowing gas utilities to defer unrecovered costs for newly placed infrastructure (carrying costs, depreciation, property taxes) as regulatory assets subject to later Railroad Commission review; the amendment sets simple interest rather than compound interest.
Source: Senate Session (Part I) May 26, 2025 04:05
VCC discusses youth-counselor exit survey and recommends stronger orientation for youth liaisons
Keizer, Marion County, Oregon
Committee reviewed an exit survey from the outgoing youth counselor and discussed improving outreach and orientation for youth liaisons, including suggested numeric scales, questions about time commitment and barriers, and basic parliamentary-procedure training.
Source: Volunteer Coordinating Committee 10/10/2024 04:00
Committee adopts substitute extending tuition and fee exemptions for students formerly in DFPS conservatorship to their 20th birthday
Committee on Education, Senate, Legislative, Texas
A committee substitute for House Bill 1211 was adopted unanimously. The substitute extends the deadline for tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for students who aged out of conservatorship to their 20th birthday, rather than eliminating the deadline entirely.
Source: Senate Committee on Education K-16 May 26, 2025 05:19
DOHMH warns of federal funding cuts as City Council probes mental‑health budget and service capacity
New York City Council, New York City, New York County, New York
Acting Commissioner Michelle Morris told a joint City Council committee hearing that federal funding threats and federal agency reorganization have put roughly $600 million in DOHMH grants at risk, and that the department is replacing some expiring one‑time funds with city tax‑levy to protect mental‑health and disease‑control programs in FY26.
Source: 🔴 LIVE: Committees on Finance/Health/Mental Health FY26 Executive Budget Hearing 02:32:07
Nevada allocates $790,902 for uninterruptible power supply replacement loan
Senate Bills - Introduced, Senate Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nevada Legislation Bills, Nevada
Nevada's Office of Finance approves loan for Chief Information Officer's equipment replacement.
Source: Senate Bill 480 00:00
Grant County commissioners table HMS funding request amid transparency concerns
Grant County, New Mexico
After an hours-long debate about accounting, staffing and contracts, the Grant County Board of Commissioners voted to table a request from Hidalgo Medical Services for a $200,000 local funding commitment and directed staff to obtain documentation and accounting tied to existing leases and services for the county's senior centers.
Source: GCC 2025-05-22 Regular Meeting 19:13
VCC approves revised volunteer recognition process; removes references to cookies
Keizer, Marion County, Oregon
Keizer’s Volunteer Coordinating Committee approved changes to its volunteer recognition process (document dated 08/22/24), including removing informal references to refreshments such as "cookies," and confirmed the council liaison will read proclamations at City Council recognitions.
Source: Volunteer Coordinating Committee 10/10/2024 04:08
Nevada Assembly Bill 595 amends fiscal note requirements for legislative measures
House Bills - Introduced, House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nevada Legislation Bills, Nevada
Bill revises fiscal note provisions for legislative measures effective July 1, 2025.
Source: Assembly Bill 595 00:00
VCC forwards two nominees as Keizer 'Volunteers of the Quarter' for council recognition
Keizer, Marion County, Oregon
The Volunteer Coordinating Committee moved to forward two nominees — listed in the motion as Kendra Gerloff and Carol Phelps — to Keizer City Council for third-quarter Volunteer of the Quarter recognition, with presentations scheduled for Nov. 4 and Nov. 18; the motion passed on a voice vote.
Source: Volunteer Coordinating Committee 10/10/2024 01:28
Senate advances bill to expand licensing pathways for international physicians to address projected doctor shortfall
Senate, Legislative, Texas
The Senate passed a committee substitute to House Bill 2038 to allow certain internationally trained physicians and out-of-state doctors who meet Texas Medical Board standards to practice under new provisional licensing pathways intended to ease physician shortages without using Graduate Medical Education slots.
Source: Senate Session (Part II) May 26, 2025 07:16
Council, DCLA clash over scope of FY26 cultural funding as federal cuts hit arts groups
New York City Council, New York City, New York County, New York
New York City's Department of Cultural Affairs defended a historic baseline increase in the executive budget but cultural leaders and council members urged an additional $30 million in baseline funding to offset threatened federal funding and support small arts groups across the five boroughs.
Source: 🔴 LIVE: Committees on Finance/Cultural Affairs' FY26 Executive Budget Hearing 01:14:44
Fort Bend-backed bill would let counties create industrial development districts with taxing powers within boundaries
Committee on Local Government, Senate, Legislative, Texas
Senators heard a committee substitute to House Bill 4,308 that would create a county industrial development district model for counties under specified population thresholds; Fort Bend County officials testified in support and said the structure could finance site-ready industrial land to attract employers.
Source: Senate Committee on Local Government (Part I) May 26, 2025 10:41
Council questions FY26 library funding as systems warn of staff shortages and millions in unmet capital needs
New York City Council, New York City, New York County, New York
The New York City Council hearing on libraries pressed for more permanent funding after the mayor's executive budget added one-time money but did not fully baseline the systems' needs.
Source: 🔴 LIVE: Committees on Finance/Cultural Affairs' FY26 Executive Budget Hearing 01:40:24
Senate approves bill elevating penalties when offenders wear metal or body armor during certain felony offenses
Senate, Legislative, Texas
House Bill 108, which the Senate passed after suspending rules, creates mandatory elevation of penalty classification when a defendant is convicted of committing certain felonies while wearing metal or body armor; sponsors said the measure targets misuse of body armor during violent crimes, not lawful ownership.
Source: Senate Session (Part I) May 26, 2025 02:51
Keizer committee endorses appointment framework, staggered terms and procedural materials; asks council to consider youth voting
Keizer, Marion County, Oregon
The Keizer Community Diversity Engagement Committee voted to keep its current appointment process, adopt staggered three-year terms and recommended standardized interview materials and presenter instructions; it also voted to ask the city council to allow its youth member’s vote to be counted.
Source: Community Diversity Engagement Committee 3/6/2025 05:35
Nevada Legislature approves $27M for voter registration system upgrades
House Bills - Introduced, House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nevada Legislation Bills, Nevada
Assembly Bill 562 secures funding for Nevada's voter registration and elections management system.
Source: Assembly Bill 562 00:00
Keizer committee keeps “Diversity” in name after public comments and vote
Keizer, Marion County, Oregon
After public testimony and extended debate, the Keizer Community Diversity Engagement Committee voted to retain its current name following a recommendation from city council to consider a change.
Source: Community Diversity Engagement Committee 3/6/2025 01:38:32
Committee adopts compromise requiring at least half of medical school coursework be A–F or equivalent
Committee on Education, Senate, Legislative, Texas
A committee substitute for House Bill 5294 was adopted and reported 9‑2. The substitute requires medical schools to grade at least 50% of coursework using a traditional A–F scale or another four-tier system, moves implementation to fall 2026, and grandfathers currently enrolled students.
Source: Senate Committee on Education K-16 May 26, 2025 00:00
Keizer implements agenda-management system and begins PeopleGuru payroll rollout
Keizer, Marion County, Oregon
Staff reported the city's agenda-management platform is fully implemented and that the first PeopleGuru module (payroll) will go live in December with other HRIS features rolling out over several months.
Source: City Council Work Session 12/9/2024 02:56
Volunteer Coordinating Committee favors council appointments for CDC, tables formal recommendation until joint work session
Keizer, Marion County, Oregon
Keizer’s Volunteer Coordinating Committee (VCC) discussed whether the Community Diversity Engagement Committee (CDC) should be appointed by City Council or vetted by the VCC, reached a consensus favoring council appointments, and voted to table any formal recommendation until a joint work session with council and CDC members.
Source: Volunteer Coordinating Committee 10/10/2024 34:37
Senate backs revised TWIA financing plan, adopts amendment to ease reinsurance pressure
Senate, Legislative, Texas
The Texas Senate passed a measure to change how the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association finances excess losses and operating expenses, adopting an amendment intended to lower TWIA's reliance on expensive reinsurance by altering probable-maximum-loss assumptions.
Source: Senate Session (Part II) May 26, 2025 03:56
Keizer staff: climate-friendly scenario planning and TSP update moving forward; code changes likely by mid-2026
Keizer, Marion County, Oregon
Staff briefed council on climate-friendly equitable communities (CFEC) scenario planning, a planned Transportation System Plan (TSP) update via TGM grants and a code-audit IGA to implement state CFEC rules. Staff said a June 2026 deadline will require code updates and design standards in coming months.
Source: City Council Work Session 12/9/2024 26:22
Legislators amend bill to allow counting of primary election votes for non-major party candidates
House Bills - Introduced, House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nevada Legislation Bills, Nevada
Legislators remove ban on counting votes for non-major party candidates in primary elections.
Source: Assembly Bill 597 00:00
Committee approves work-session recommendations: AB 551 do pass; SB 466 amend and do pass (1 nay)
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
During the May 20, 2025 work session, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee moved AB 551 to 'do pass' and SB 466 to 'amend and do pass'. AB 551 passed by voice vote with no opposition recorded; SB 466 passed with one recorded nay from Senator Titus.
Source: 5/27/2025 - Senate Committee on Health and Human Services 08:07
Nevada bill allows captive insurers to provide homeowners insurance coverage
House Bills - Introduced, House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nevada Legislation Bills, Nevada
New legislation permits association captive insurers to cover homeowners' insurance risks directly.
Source: Assembly Bill 376 00:00
Committee hears bill to streamline TCEQ review of special utility district revenue bonds
Committee on Local Government, Senate, Legislative, Texas
A committee substitute to House Bill 3,483 would direct the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to adopt an expedited review pathway for revenue bonds issued by special utility districts (SUDs); supporters said it would remove tax-bond requirements that do not apply to SUDs and could shorten review timelines from months to 45–60 days.
Source: Senate Committee on Local Government (Part I) May 26, 2025 05:06
Nevada Commissioner launches Regulatory Experimentation Program for Insurance Product Innovation
House Bills - Introduced, House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nevada Legislation Bills, Nevada
Commissioner to oversee four-year program for innovative insurance product testing in Nevada.
Source: Assembly Bill 376 00:00
Council discusses sidewalk gaps, repair responsibilities and possible policy changes
Keizer, Marion County, Oregon
Councilors and staff reviewed the absence of a citywide sidewalk maintenance inventory, existing ordinance placement of responsibility on property owners for sidewalks (except city-owned properties), and options including a bond, a loan program, or city-funded repairs for high-priority hazards.
Source: City Council Work Session 12/9/2024 16:10
Commissioner mandates reporting of unauthorized data breaches in insurance products
House Bills - Introduced, House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nevada Legislation Bills, Nevada
Participants must promptly notify Commissioner of any unauthorized data acquisition incidents.
Source: Assembly Bill 376 00:00
Committee poised to vote on local government fiscal act
House Bills - Introduced, House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nevada Legislation Bills, Nevada
Committee may vote on fiscal act before fiscal note deadline on May 23, 2025
Source: Assembly Bill 597 00:00
Panel advances SB329 to require dementia‑awareness training for emergency medical personnel
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
SB329 would require certain health boards to ensure training on interacting with older adults and people with cognitive impairment is included for EMTs and paramedics. Supporters said the change integrates training into existing curricula rather than creating standalone courses and would help first responders de‑escalate and better serve people
Source: 5/28/2025 - Assembly Committee on Health and Human Services 01:48
Bill would fund AI-driven app to target perishable discounts to SNAP recipients; supporters tout pilot results, food-pantries raise concerns
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
Assembly Bill 474 requests $5 million to fund an AI-driven couponing program that would help grocers target perishable orders and offer discounted perishable items to SNAP recipients, proponents told the Senate Health and Human Services Committee.
Source: 5/27/2025 - Senate Committee on Health and Human Services 19:39
Legislature allows nonpartisan voters to participate in major party primaries
House Bills - Introduced, House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nevada Legislation Bills, Nevada
New bill permits nonpartisan voters to request partisan ballots in primary elections.
Source: Assembly Bill 597 00:00
Council hears complaints about Event Center AV; staff cites lighting issues and Energy Trust evaluation
Keizer, Marion County, Oregon
Councilors and staff reviewed progress on event-center upgrades: new chairs ordered, audiovisual complaints persist, and the city is assessing a lighting fixture replacement project with help from Energy Trust of Oregon. Staff said ceiling structure and budget timing affect the schedule for drop-down screens and AV upgrades.
Source: City Council Work Session 12/9/2024 13:18
Senate concurs with House to create grid-security commission, require biannual tabletop exercises with PUC and ERCOT
Senate, Legislative, Texas
The Senate on May 26 agreed to House amendments to a bill establishing a state commission focused on grid resilience and added requirements for tabletop exercises with the Public Utility Commission and ERCOT to prepare for physical attacks on critical energy infrastructure.
Source: Senate Session (Part I) May 26, 2025 06:16
Bill would raise Nevada cottage food sales cap to $100,000 and move oversight to Department of Agriculture
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
Assembly Bill 352 would raise Nevada's cottage food gross-sales cap from $35,000 to $100,000 and move oversight of cottage food operations to the State Department of Agriculture.
Source: 5/27/2025 - Senate Committee on Health and Human Services 12:06
Committee advances bill narrowing outside consulting by school administrators; senators debate scope and penalties
Committee on Education, Senate, Legislative, Texas
The Senate Committee on Education K‑16 voted 8‑3 to report House Bill 3372 after an extended debate over how narrowly to define prohibited outside consulting by district administrators.
Source: Senate Committee on Education K-16 May 26, 2025 18:54
Committee advances bill to authorize Medicaid coverage for medical respite care for people experiencing homelessness
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
SB54 would authorize DHCFP to apply for federal authority to cover medical respite care for people experiencing homelessness, define standards for programs and enable Medicaid reimbursement; Las Vegas city and hospitals described operational results from a 40‑bed center that stabilizes discharged patients and helps place many into housing.
Source: 5/28/2025 - Assembly Committee on Health and Human Services 16:18
Keizer staff report updated emergency operations plan and training progress; some plan elements awaiting consultant input
Keizer, Marion County, Oregon
Council heard that Keizer's emergency operations plan (EOP) has been updated, staff training levels have improved and Marion County consulting support will be used to finalize edits; the council discussed public access to the plan and training requirements for council members.
Source: City Council Work Session 12/9/2024 10:01
Nevada Assembly approves $444,325 for Rural Child Welfare budget shortfall
House Bills - Introduced, House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nevada Legislation Bills, Nevada
Assembly Bill 560 secures supplemental funding for unanticipated Rural Child Welfare expenses.
Source: Assembly Bill 560 00:00
Nevada Assembly passes AB 596 to fund collective bargaining agreements
House Bills - Introduced, House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nevada Legislation Bills, Nevada
Legislature allocates $90 million for public employee contracts in Nevada.
Source: Assembly Bill 596 00:00
Bill would rename Nevada Medicaid advisory body and add beneficiary council to meet new federal rules
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
Assembly Bill 556 would rename Nevada's Medical Care Advisory Committee and create a separate Beneficiary Advisory Council under the Division of Healthcare Financing and Policy.
Source: 5/27/2025 - Senate Committee on Health and Human Services 00:58
Committee backs funding framework to expand Nevada residency and fellowship slots
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
SB262 would support graduate medical education expansion in Nevada, include approval requirements for program changes, encourage use of Medicaid federal financial participation, and create grant‑award language; sponsors and medical school deans said the investments are needed to retain physicians trained in Nevada.
Source: 5/28/2025 - Assembly Committee on Health and Human Services 12:56
Keizer discusses volunteer background checks after CIS review; city reports $23,050 settlement and $11,978 dividend
Keizer, Marion County, Oregon
Keizer staff reviewed recommendations from CIS about volunteer vetting, discussed options for background checks for volunteers with unsupervised contact with youth, and reported a $23,050 settlement of a 2021 workers' compensation claim and an $11,978 SAFE dividend.
Source: Personnel Policy Committee 10/28/2024 15:07
Keizer staff report citywide camera installs complete, police body-camera grant secured
Keizer, Marion County, Oregon
City staff told the council the citywide park and facility cameras are largely installed and that the Keizer Police Department received a $38,000 grant for body-worn cameras; staff said some firmware and fiber work remains and anticipated deployment in one to two months after vendor scheduling.
Source: City Council Work Session 12/9/2024 02:19
Legislation introduced to penalize tampering with critical infrastructure in Nevada
House Bills - Introduced, House Bills, 2025 House and Senate Bills, Nevada Legislation Bills, Nevada
New law outlines penalties for damaging critical infrastructure based on property value.
Source: Assembly Bill 503 00:00
Committee adopts substitute for House Bill 3073 to clarify consent standard for intoxication
Committee on Criminal Justice, Senate, Legislative, Texas
The Committee on Criminal Justice adopted a committee substitute for House Bill 3073, the Summer Willis Act, to clarify that consent is absent when a person is so intoxicated or impaired that they are incapable of consenting; the committee sent the substitute to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation, 7–0.
Source: Senate Committee on Criminal Justice May 26, 2025 02:22
Keizer council staff outline next steps on Salem–Keizer urban growth boundary and plan town halls
Keizer, Marion County, Oregon
City staff recapped two years of interjurisdictional talks about the Salem–Keizer urban growth boundary (UGB) and said the city will begin broader public engagement and town halls in early 2025 to discuss options including separation, land swaps and maintaining the current boundary.
Source: City Council Work Session 12/9/2024 01:28:56
Committee advances bill to let more qualified clinicians diagnose autism to speed treatment access
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
The Assembly Health and Human Services Committee advanced Senate Bill 257 after testimony that the measure would expand which health care providers may diagnose autism, allowing earlier access to treatment and insurance coverage of diagnoses made under a statewide standard.
Source: 5/28/2025 - Assembly Committee on Health and Human Services 20:15
Keizer staff pushes HRIS launch to Jan. 1, 2025; committee told personnel manual updates are pending
Keizer, Marion County, Oregon
City human resources staff told the Keizer Personnel Policy Committee the HR information system launch was moved to Jan. 1, 2025, to allow configuration and training; staff said the personnel policy manual is being updated to align with recent legislative changes and that bargaining sessions with a new sergeants unit begin Nov. 13.
Source: Personnel Policy Committee 10/28/2024 06:58
Keizer committee backs judge-observation form with confidentiality path to executive session
Keizer, Marion County, Oregon
Keizer’s Personnel Policy Committee on Oct. 28 recommended the City Council adopt a resolution establishing procedures and a standardized form for observations of the municipal court judge and clarifying how observers’ concerns should be handled.
Source: Personnel Policy Committee 10/28/2024 16:50
Senate passes bill banning municipal and county firearm buyback programs after hours of debate on local control
Senate, Legislative, Texas
Senators passed House Bill 3053 to prohibit cities and counties in Texas from organizing, sponsoring or participating in firearm buyback programs. Supporters argued buybacks waste taxpayer funds and can be ineffective; opponents warned the law strips local control and could harm elderly residents seeking safe disposal options.
Source: Senate Session (Part II) May 26, 2025 01:31:55
Senate committee hears bill to let border counties regulate roadside live-animal sales
Committee on Local Government, Senate, Legislative, Texas
A committee substitute to House Bill 27 31 would give certain border counties new authority to regulate sales of live animals (primarily puppies) in unincorporated areas and highway rights-of-way; public testimony was closed and the measure was left pending by the Committee on Local Government.
Source: Senate Committee on Local Government (Part I) May 26, 2025 03:51
Nevada committee advances bill to create Tribal Health Authority Council, add Medicaid presumptive eligibility for tribal members
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
The Assembly Health and Human Services Committee advanced Senate Bill 312 after testimony that the measure would establish a Tribal Health Authority Council, allow presumptive Medicaid eligibility for tribal members and create a dedicated state account to support tribal health initiatives.
Source: 5/28/2025 - Assembly Committee on Health and Human Services 15:54
Committee advances bill allowing self-assessment to boost Medicaid reimbursement for ambulance providers
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
SB424 would authorize an ambulance provider self‑assessment to generate a state fund that can be used to increase Medicaid reimbursements for ambulance transports; sponsors said the measure is used in other states and would raise $ per transport to draw federal matching dollars and help close reimbursement gaps.
Source: 5/28/2025 - Assembly Committee on Health and Human Services 00:00
Senate Finance advances multiple measures in work session, including victim compensation and education supply funding
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
In a May 26 work session the Nevada Senate Finance Committee amended and advanced a package of bills that included funding for victim compensation, teacher classroom supplies and several program transfers and pilot projects.
Source: 5/26/2025 - Senate Committee on Finance, Pt. 2 -32:-58
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