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Citizen Portal News Utah

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52 minutes ago

USBE committee approves school‑land trust amendments, licensing and search‑and‑seizure policy; postpones Bridges policy The USBE USDB standing committee forwarded FY26 and FY27 School Land Trust plans, approved LEA-specific teacher licenses and a parent curriculum-review policy, amended and advanced a student search-and-seizure policy, and postponed the Bridges post‑high program policy to May for further review.

Major changes are coming to Utah's education system as the USDB committee advances new policies and funding plans aimed at enhancing educational technology for deaf and blind students.

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Citizen Portal News Vermont

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8 hours ago

Senate Education briefing examines proposal to inflate Act 73 base; JFO says first‑two‑year change would raise the permanent trajectory Lawmakers reviewed Joint Fiscal Office modeling showing Senate Education language that inflates the Act 73 base for the first two years would raise the permanent foundation formula base (example: ~ $16,575 vs $15,936 if NIPA were used), which — all else equal — would increase education funding obligations and likely require higher property tax revenue.

The Senate's proposal to inflate the Act 73 funding base could permanently boost education funding by nearly $700 per student, altering Vermont's fiscal landscape for years to come.

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Citizen Portal News New Hampshire

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13 hours ago

Committee rejects amendment; Senate Bill 515 advances with carve-out through 08/01/2027 Committee debated and rejected an amendment to Senate Bill 515 that members warned would codify an exception to children's right to counsel; after debate the committee approved the bill with a carve-out expiring 08/01/2027 by a 15-1 vote.

New Hampshire's Children and Family Law Committee just approved Senate Bill 515, but not without a fierce debate over children's right to legal counsel that could shape the future of child welfare.

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Abundant Housing LA

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15 hours ago

Don’t miss our Measure ULA meeting tonight! Scott is going to talk to us about ULA reform!
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Basispoint Insight

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1 day ago

BasisPointInsight.com - IBC Amendment Fixes Key Gap, Creates Some New Ones by TK Arun Select Committee-backed reforms introduce voluntary, creditor-led resolution with management continuity, but restrictions and execution risks could dilute value outcomes. by TK Arun, BasisPointInsight...

Select Committee-backed reforms introduce voluntary, creditor-led resolution with management continuity, but restrictions and execution risks could dilute value outcomes.

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Citizen Portal News Kentucky

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3 days ago

Scott County plans phased rollout of random employee drug testing in revised workplace policy The court discussed changes to its drug-free workplace policy and favored a phased rollout of random testing: add fire and EMS on July 1 and include all county employees by Jan. 1, 2027, with vendor CenterPoint Business Health handling logistics and department-by-department pools.

Scott County is taking a bold step towards workplace safety with a phased rollout of random drug testing for employees, starting with fire and EMS this July!

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Basispoint Insight

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4 days ago

BasisPointInsight.com - When Process Defeats Purpose: India's IBC and the Value Maximisation Test by Nilanjan Banik India's insolvency framework has transformed credit culture, but recent cases raise pointed questions about whether process is displacing purpose. by Nilanjan Banik, BasisPointInsight.com

2/2 But as timelines stretch and outcomes begin to diverge from the principle of value maximisation, a harder question is emerging. Is the process beginning to outweigh the purpose it was designed to serve?

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Citizen Portal News Indiana

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4 days ago

Board adds and adopts teacher-safety reporting policy after debate over reporting rules After debate about procedure and what constitutes reportable incidents under new state law, the board added item 9e to the agenda and approved a teacher-safety reporting policy (D525) amended to reference the Department of Labor and semiannual reporting; votes on the agenda amendment and on the policy itself were recorded separately.

In a crucial move for teacher safety, the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation board has approved a new reporting policy amid rising concerns over incidents in schools.

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Citizen Portal News Nebraska

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5 days ago

Senate adopts committee amendment adding safeguards to Medicaid waiver assessments The Legislature adopted a committee amendment to LB 9‑58 requiring clinical‑interview training for assessors, clearer explanations of eligibility decisions, an additional review layer and reporting from DHHS on assessment tool implementation in 2026–2027; amendment also incorporates a Medicaid retroactive coverage provision (LB 7‑77).

Nebraska's Senate just took a bold step forward by adopting crucial safeguards for Medicaid waiver assessments, ensuring better training and protection for participants!

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Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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5 days ago

Minneapolis council fails to override mayor's veto of temporary pre-eviction notice extension The council voted 7-6 on a roll call and fell short of the nine votes required to override Mayor Frey's veto of an ordinance extending pre-eviction notice; the veto was sustained and the ordinance was not adopted.

In a nail-biting vote, the Minneapolis City Council narrowly failed to override Mayor Frey's veto, leaving vulnerable renters without the temporary pre-eviction protections they desperately needed.

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Citizen Portal News US

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5 days ago

Lawmaker urges abolition of ICE, calls to dismantle DHS A lawmaker urged abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and dismantling the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), saying Democrats should act when they "get the gavels back." The remarks were declarative; no formal motions or votes were recorded.

A lawmaker boldly declared, "We will melt ICE," urging Democrats to prioritize the abolition of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the dismantling of the Department of Homeland Security.

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Citizen Portal News Florida

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5 days ago

Riviera Beach council considers staggered terms and mayoral appointments in advisory board overhaul Council reviewed proposed Ordinance 4295 to change advisory-board rules: staff recommended staggered multi-year terms, district representation and candidate resume requirements; council asked staff to draft language mirroring planning and zoning where appropriate and to return with ordinance edits.

Riviera Beach's City Council is shaking things up by proposing staggered multi-year terms for advisory boards, aiming for better representation and clearer roles!

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Felicia Bermudez

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1 week ago

Wisconsin's Smart Move: 12-Month Postpartum Medicaid Coverage Saves Lives and Money #healthcare #workingfamilies #medicaid #policyreform

Citizen Portal News North Dakota

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1 week ago

Deloitte model forecasts $1.3 billion shortfall for North Dakota water projects; offers seven policy and financing options Deloitte and the Department of Water Resources told the Water Topics Overview Committee that current policy and revenue forecasts leave an estimated $1.3 billion funding gap over 14 years and presented seven options — from caps on large projects to timing changes and bond financing — aimed at reducing near-term pressure and improving long-term predictability.

A new financial model reveals a staggering $1.3 billion shortfall for North Dakota's water development needs over the next 14 years, sparking urgent calls for strategic policy changes.

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Autism Spectrum News

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1 week ago

The Adusu Advocacy Framework: A Strategic Model for Advancing Policy Reform in Developmental Disability Services The Adusu Framework unites stakeholders and data to drive policy reform and strengthen IDD services amid workforce and funding challenges.

A new strategic framework shows how coordinated advocacy can reshape developmental disability policy for the better.

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Citizen Portal News Indiana

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1 week ago

Board approves first-read plan to adopt updated suicide-prevention policy language Trustees reviewed a rewrite of Policy 5350 to align with Indiana code and clarified that school counselors will provide prevention education and link families to external behavioral-health services; board agreed to post resources and move the policy to first reading in April.

Richmond Community Schools is taking a major step forward in student mental health with a revamped suicide prevention policy that connects families to vital community resources.

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Citizen Portal News Missouri

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1 week ago

Votes at a glance: Missouri House actions on March 12, 2026 Summary of formal floor actions taken March 12, 2026: House ordered perfection/printing or adopted committee substitutes on multiple bills including H.B. 26-36, 17-18, 21-20, 27-48, 20-35, 32-31, 25-47 and a set of calendar items; several votes were recorded on procedural motions.

The Missouri House made significant strides on March 12, 2026, passing key legislation on everything from mortgage modifications to AI in mental health.

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Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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1 week ago

Public Safety Committee advances omnibus policy package and several agency bills to the general register The committee adopted a sequence of amendments to its HF3990 policy package and re‑referred the package and several agency or technical bills (HF4371, HF4317, HF3496, HF4151, HF4425 and others) to the general register; one bill (HF2817) was laid over for fiscal review.

The House Public Safety Committee has taken significant steps to advance multiple bills aimed at enhancing safety and accountability, with key amendments adopted this session.

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Citizen Portal News Indiana

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2 weeks ago

Michigan City workshop: police policy manual revised after new state Brady disclosure requirement Michigan City officials reviewed broad updates to the police department policy manual, citing an April 2025 Indiana law that prompted a new Brady/Giglio disclosure policy and changes to personnel-file retention and internal‑investigation procedures.

Michigan City officials are overhauling police policies in response to a new state law, ensuring greater transparency and accountability in officer records and investigations.

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Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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2 weeks ago

Committee actions: several child‑welfare bills moved or were laid over The Children and Families Committee adopted amendments and referred several bills (HF 3901 and HF 4408) to other committees, laid over HF 4316 for further refinement, and declined to re‑refer HF 3819 after a roll call recorded in the transcript.

Minnesota's Children and Families Committee is making waves with new amendments aimed at improving child welfare transparency and data access—what's next on the agenda?

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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2 weeks ago

WA529 committee approves year‑round enrollment, removes program refund penalties and simplifies refund and conversion rules On March 18, 2026 the WA529 GET Committee voted unanimously to adopt four reinvigoration proposals: continuous open enrollment with continuous unit pricing; elimination of the program’s 10% refund penalty and related fees; simplified refund options; and expanded lump‑sum conversion eligibility for certain monthly plans.

Big changes are coming to the WA529 program, including year-round enrollment and the elimination of hefty refund penalties!

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Citizen Portal News Connecticut

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3 weeks ago

New Britain board signs off on minutes, policies, contracts and financial report amid special-education budget pressure The board approved routine business—minutes, personnel transactions, two policy corrections, multiple purchase orders and donations—and accepted the January financial report, which staff said shows approximately $5.5–$6.5 million in projected special-education overages for the year.

The New Britain Board of Education tackled crucial policy updates, financial challenges, and generous donations to enhance community services during their latest meeting.

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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4 weeks ago

Senate unanimously adopts resolution recognizing Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month The Washington State Senate adopted Senate Resolution 8689 acknowledging March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and added all members as sponsors. Senators spoke in personal and policy terms about inclusion and the need to strengthen services and lived‑experience representation in policymaking.

The Washington State Senate has taken a powerful step by unanimously adopting a resolution to recognize March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, highlighting the urgent need for inclusion and support for those with disabilities.

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International Raw Materials Observatory

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4 weeks ago

European Court of Auditors Sounds the Alarm on EU Critical Raw Materials Policy - Intraw

⚠️ "Not a rock-solid policy" - EU Court of Auditors verdict
The European Court of Auditors just confirmed what stakeholders have been saying: the EU's critical raw materials policy has problems.

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Citizen Portal News Kentucky

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4 weeks ago

Sen. Douglas seeks statutory fix to allow two E&M units per provider per patient per day Sen. Donald Douglas told the board Senate Bill 201 would correct a coding/regulatory mismatch so coverage limits could not reduce evaluation-and-management services to fewer than two units per provider per patient per day; sponsors said DMS has filed a regulatory amendment but want a statutory fix to prevent future reversals.

Sen. Donald Douglas is pushing for a groundbreaking change that could revolutionize patient care in Kentucky by allowing multiple evaluation-and-management services in a single day!

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Citizen Portal News Kentucky

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4 weeks ago

Broad Medicaid changes in HB 2 prompt debate over copays, redeterminations and protections for medically frail Lawmakers and stakeholders debated major elements of House Bill 2 — including adjusted redetermination timing, a proposed hardship standard tied to unemployment, data collection and $20 copays for certain populations — with providers and families warning the changes could create access barriers and urging alignment with federal HR 1 timelines and stronger protections for vulnerable beneficiaries.

House Bill 2 is stirring intense debate in Kentucky, as lawmakers and advocates clash over proposed changes that could impact access to Medicaid for vulnerable populations.

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Citizen Portal News New Mexico

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4 weeks ago

Board reviews sweeping staff‑conduct policy update; members ask for clarifications In a detailed first reading of policy GBEBB, the board reviewed statutory (HB128/NMAC) language expanding ethical‑misconduct rules to ‘LCPS partners,’ debated limits on giving students rides, reporting timelines to PED, electronic communication with students, and grooming/undue‑influence language, and requested edits for second reading.

The board is redefining ethical misconduct standards, expanding rules to include not just employees but also volunteers and contractors, while tackling critical issues like student safety and communication policies.

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Citizen Portal News Utah

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1 month ago

Utah's HB 528 is set to enhance transparency in education by requiring school districts to share open-enrollment data with the State Board of Education—without adding any new reporting burdens!

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Citizen Portal News Wyoming

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1 month ago

Charter advocates urge changes so new schools can access CTE and reimbursable funds sooner Representatives of charter schools and the Wyoming Charter School Authorizing Board asked the committee to examine block‑grant line‑item restrictions that prevent new charter schools from accessing reimbursable funds (special ed, transportation) and CTE allocations during initial years of operation.

Charter school advocates are pushing for immediate funding access to prevent financial setbacks in their crucial startup years.

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Citizen Portal News Tennessee

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1 month ago

School board deadlocks 3‑3 on instructional program policy after debate over added religious examples A proposed revision to the instructional program policy that incorporated state‑required antisemitism language and added examples (including language referencing anti‑Christian sentiment) failed on a 3‑3 tie after board members questioned whether the examples in effect emphasized a single religion.

The school board's contentious 3-3 tie over a policy revision on religious discrimination highlights the ongoing struggle to balance state requirements with the need for inclusivity.

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