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The future of AI in classrooms is being shaped by community voices—join the conversation on Nov. 18 to help define policies that protect teachers and students alike.

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Board policy committee to host public conversation on artificial intelligence; 2027 legislative priorities discussed
The Policy Review Committee reviewed a draft approach to reasonable use of artificial intelligence in classrooms and outlined 2027 legislative priorities including modernizing Georgia's school funding formula, protecting local control and expanding access to free school meals.
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November 7, 2026 at 9:33 AM
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Hardee County is gearing up to request between $48 million and $73 million in funding for vital infrastructure and economic development projects—find out what’s on the agenda!

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Board authorizes staff to compile legislative packet; county ask cited between $48M and $73M
The commission authorized staff to prepare the county's 2027 legislative packet; commissioners noted the packet was pared from larger initial asks and discussed figures cited in the packet — one staff figure of $48 million and another combined figure $73 million when including a sheriff's jail expansion.
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November 7, 2026 at 11:26 PM
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Hampton is gearing up for a powerful legislative session with new priorities aimed at stronger building code enforcement and tighter regulations on vape shops!

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Hampton updates 2027 legislative priorities to bolster building-code enforcement and local tobacco rules
At a council work session, the city’s lobby consultant outlined tweaks to the proposed 2027 legislative agenda — including stronger local enforcement under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and expanded authority to regulate retail tobacco and vape shops — ahead of the council’s adoption later the same day.
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November 4, 2026 at 8:29 PM
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Flour Bluff ISD is taking a stand for equity in education by adopting new legislative priorities aimed at fixing funding issues that impact mid-size districts.

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Flour Bluff ISD adopts legislative priorities for 90th Texas Legislature
The board approved the district's legislative priorities, which district staff said reflect campus and department feedback and aim to address identified funding 'glitches' affecting mid‑size districts; the priorities will be presented at a legislative workshop on Dec. 10.
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November 1, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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The North Kansas City Schools board has taken a bold stand for education funding, unanimously approving a legislative platform that demands full support for Missouri's public schools.

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Board adopts 2026–27 legislative priorities calling for full funding of Missouri foundation formula
The North Kansas City Schools board unanimously approved a legislative platform urging full funding of the state foundation and transportation formulas, protecting local control, opposing unfunded mandates and resisting charter expansion without replacement revenue.
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October 31, 2026 at 9:55 AM
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Stearns County is taking a bold stand for 2027 by prioritizing the fight against unfunded mandates and unnecessary laws that burden local government!

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Stearns County adopts broad 2027 legislative priorities focused on stopping cost shifts
The board accepted a long-form priorities document and endorsed three "buckets" for legislative outreach: stop cost shifts/unfunded mandates, remove unnecessary laws that increase costs, and enable counties to deliver core services; commissioners asked staff to produce a concise front-page version for legislators.
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October 31, 2026 at 9:41 AM
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State agencies are gearing up for a legislative session packed with crucial funding requests, including innovative changes to snowmobile registration and vital ADA improvements for parks!

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Agencies outline legislative asks: snowmobile registration, retained interest, ADA funds and WWRP requests
State Parks, RCO and others previewed legislative requests including snowmobile registration changes to grow revenue, a State Parks request to retain earned interest, a proposed RCO account for No Child Left Inside, and a small ADA-focused request; agencies also flagged a recurring WWRP ask.
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October 29, 2026 at 11:36 PM
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The board is gearing up for a major shift in public safety training with a proposed campus that could redefine local law enforcement education—will it get the funding it needs?

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Board discusses regional public-safety training campus and broader 2027 legislative priorities
Board members and staff discussed a proposed regional public-safety training campus on a 13.5-acre site, proposed phased construction, ownership and lease options, and potential requests for legislative appropriations (staff suggested a planning/phase-1 ask around $15M). The board emphasized collaboration with the county and other regional partners.
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October 30, 2026 at 7:08 PM
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Opinion | If everything is your priority, your priority becomes nothing

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If everything is your priority, your priority becomes nothing
Each year commissioners list for Tallahassee the county’s 10 state legislative priorities. For 2027 they targeted a whopping 63 pages – and then they added on. What could they be thinking? Dicti...
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October 29, 2026 at 1:44 PM
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A recent meeting with County Manager Mark Schwartz has sparked a hopeful path forward for expanding LGBTQIA+ rights in Arlington, with the subcommittee mapping out ambitious legislative priorities for the future.

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Policy subcommittee says county manager is receptive; county priorities name LGBTQ protections
Subcommittee leads reported a productive meeting with County Manager Mark Schwartz, confirmed outreach to the Office of Human Rights and noted the county's legislative priorities explicitly call to "protect and expand LGBTQIA+ rights."
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October 28, 2026 at 7:13 AM
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The Clallam Economic Alliance is pushing for crucial improvements to Highway 101, advocating for legislative support on exciting new projects that could reshape the region's infrastructure!

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Economic alliance urges Highway 101 freight focus, floats lodging-tax and timber‑trust pilot
The Clallam Economic Alliance updated regional leaders on draft 2027 legislative priorities — protecting Highway 101 as a freight corridor, capital requests for seaplane floats and airport facilities, energy resilience proposals and exploratory lodging-tax and timber‑trust pilots — and reported positive early talks with state lawmakers.
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October 28, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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Argyle ISD reveals a staggering $12.5 million funding gap as it sets bold legislative priorities for the upcoming Texas session.

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Argyle ISD outlines $12.5 million funding gap and approves 90th Legislature priorities
District staff presented legislative priorities for the upcoming Texas session and identified a roughly $12.5 million funding gap across transportation, basic operations, special education and staffing; board approved the priorities unanimously to guide advocacy.
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October 25, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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The Prince William County Supervisors and School Board are gearing up for a crucial discussion on the 2027 legislative priorities that could shape the future of our community!

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Prince William joint meeting considered 2027 legislative priorities and draft agendas
At a joint Oct. 13, 2026 meeting, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors and the Prince William County School Board were asked to discuss draft 2027 legislative priorities and agendas; materials from both the county and schools were attached to the agenda.
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October 25, 2026 at 6:01 AM
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Scott County is witnessing a drop in child protection assessments, but the cases that remain are increasingly complex and demand more resources than ever.

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Scott County HHS points to falling assessments but warns remaining cases are more complex
Child protection staff told commissioners assessments and placements have declined, but remaining cases require more intensive work. Officials urged sustained prevention funding and noted state‑level policy and federal funding conversations affect local capacity.
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October 23, 2026 at 10:34 AM
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Trustees are poised to rethink the district's legislative priorities for 2027, with a strong push from parents to prioritize increases in the state's basic allotment to avoid budget deficits and support educators.

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After public push, trustees agree to refine legislative priorities and consider basic allotment language
Trustees pulled item P from the consent agenda to discuss the district's 2027 legislative priorities. After public comment and trustee debate, staff will draft revised language to incorporate basic allotment concerns and return with a revision for board consideration before the November approval deadline.
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October 18, 2026 at 8:48 AM
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Trustees are urged to prioritize increases to the state basic allotment, a crucial step towards closing long-term funding gaps for Texas schools.

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Trustees agree to refine legislative priorities after public pleas to seek increase in basic allotment
Community speakers urged RISD to add increases to the basic allotment to its 2027 legislative priorities. Trustees expressed support for drafting supplemental language and asked staff to return with revised language ahead of November approval.
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October 17, 2026 at 11:03 AM
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With a looming $3 billion budget deficit, Hagerstown leaders must act quickly to secure essential funding for priority projects that can make a real difference in the community.

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Senator, delegate outline tight state budget and ask Hagerstown for targeted legislative priorities
Senator Paul Quarterman and Delegate Matt Schindler told the council the state's projected $3 billion structural deficit will dominate the 2027 session and encouraged the city to prioritize low‑cost, high‑impact legislative asks and timely project design funding.
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October 14, 2026 at 8:46 AM
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The Frederick County School Board is shaking up education funding priorities with a heated debate over fully funded school meals!

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School board adopts legislative priorities after debate over CEP (free school meals)
The board adopted a package of legislative priorities to present at an Oct. 13 legislative summit, after members debated whether to add Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) funding for full school meals. A motion to adopt the priorities passed; at least one member registered opposition to the motion as presented.
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September 29, 2026 at 5:36 AM
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The Legislative Committee is gearing up to redefine Lee's Summit's future with clearer, people-focused 2027 priorities—what's on the line for residents?

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Committee refines draft of Lee's Summit 2027 legislative priorities, asks staff to tighten language
The Legislative & Intergovernmental Relations Committee reviewed and directed staff to refine a concise rack-card of 2027 priorities, emphasizing transportation, municipal revenue protections and economic development; staff will return a word‑smith draft for committee review.
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September 27, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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Plano ISD trustees are pushing for a dramatic overhaul in school funding to address a staggering shortfall of tens of millions, urging transparency and a shift to enrollment-based funding.

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Board prioritizes school funding overhaul, calls for recapture transparency and enrollment-based funding
Plano ISD trustees reviewed a legislative-priority proposal urging indexing the basic allotment to inflation or periodic reassessment, a shift from ADA to enrollment-based funding (district cited ~$37M annual shortfall under ADA), and transparency on 'recapture' funds collected above entitlement.
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September 27, 2026 at 2:28 AM
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The city has set its sights on 2027 with new legislative priorities and a commitment to tackling hazards alongside Brevard County.

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Council approves 2027 legislative priorities and adopts Brevard County hazard-mitigation plan resolution
Council approved the city's 2027 legislative priorities and adopted a resolution approving the Brevard County Hazard Mitigation Plan, the recap said. The action signals local alignment with county mitigation efforts ahead of next year's legislative session.
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September 19, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Montgomery County's board is shaking up its legislative priorities to elevate public safety and streamline communication with legislators—find out what changes are on the horizon!

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Board refines legislative priorities, elevates public safety and seeks to simplify packet
During a work session the board debated reorganizing its legislative priorities packet, with members urging clearer bullets, elevated emphasis on public safety and I‑81 emergency response, consolidation of land‑use items, and reclassification of unfunded‑mandate concerns.
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September 18, 2026 at 12:43 PM
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Bastrop Council is at a crossroads over taxpayer-funded lobbying as they prepare to support the Texas Municipal League's legislative priorities.

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Council directs staff to draft resolution supporting TML legislative priorities; members debate taxpayer‑funded lobbying language
Staff were directed to prepare a resolution backing Texas Municipal League legislative priorities; council members debated whether language supporting taxpayer‑funded lobbying should be included and a friendly amendment to remove that language failed to pass.
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August 29, 2026 at 8:33 AM
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Lee County is gearing up for the 2027 Florida Legislature amidst a conservative climate and budget shortfalls—are they ready to push their priorities?

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County consultants brief commissioners on state outlook; board considers pushing for a local FDOT district role
Advocacy Partners reviewed Florida's constrained budget outlook and turnover in the 2027 legislative delegation; commissioners asked staff to elevate an ask for stronger local FDOT/MPO engagement to improve project timing and responsiveness.
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August 20, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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