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The LCCMR subcommittee just made significant changes to allowable expenses, paving the way for a new era in Minnesota funding guidelines!

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Subcommittee approves amended guidance on allowable expenses, sends package to full LCMR
The LCCMR subcommittee voted 4–0 to approve amended guidance on eligible, generally ineligible and prohibited expenses and directed staff to present the package to the full commission at its next meeting.
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November 9, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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Portland City Council made significant moves on Nov. 5, approving key ordinance replacements and denying a notable appeal, all with unanimous support!

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Votes at a glance: Portland City Council Nov. 5 actions
On Nov. 5 the council approved replacements of ordinances 2026-311, 2026-312 and 2026-343 (each by roll call), and denied an appeal on item 2026-347; all recorded votes were 11 ayes, 0 noes, 0 abstentions, one absent.
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November 9, 2026 at 11:18 PM
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Concerns are rising in Prince George's County as Board members seek clarity on Council Bill CB 93's status, questioning what happens if deadlines are missed after critical language was removed.

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Board seeks clarity on CB 93 transmittal and whether council could act if board misses deadline
Members asked whether Council Bill CB 93 had been transmitted and whether the council could reassign funds if the board failed to deliver recommendations; staff said transmittal occurred but the bill had not been signed and that earlier language authorizing council action had been removed.
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November 6, 2026 at 5:09 AM
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Dallas City Council is gearing up for the 90th Texas Legislature with a focused plan, but will they narrow down their priorities to make a real impact?

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Council presses staff for a focused, aggressive 2027 state legislative program
City staff presented a draft 2027 state legislative program and councilmembers urged a smaller set of pursuit items, clearer timelines and a special work session before December to align on priorities such as home rule, affordable housing incentives and infrastructure funding.
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November 7, 2026 at 10:19 AM
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The Early Learning Council is set to unveil a bold 2027 agenda focusing on home visiting, child care, and system building, with a crucial report to the legislature coming this January!

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Early Learning Council outlines 2027 agenda and plans bipartisan report to legislature
Council chair Liz Farrar Campbell and Gabby Hernandez previewed a focused 2027 agenda (home visiting, child care, system building), a scheduled report to the legislature in January, and a new annual letter to the governor to strengthen cross‑system communication.
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November 6, 2026 at 4:12 PM
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The Tobacco and Health Trust Fund Board has approved a game-changing $16.7 million allocation plan for 2026, ensuring vital funds reach communities faster than ever!

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Board adopts 2026 allocation plan, authorizes limited DPH flexibility and to transmit to legislature
The Tobacco and Health Trust Fund Board approved a $16.7 million 2026 allocation plan and authorized DPH to repurpose up to $250,000 within CDC categories for vetted projects with prior written notice to the board, then transmit the plan to the legislature by Oct. 30.
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November 4, 2026 at 9:54 PM
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A 1995 bill is keeping your property taxes in check, but is it time for a change in how we handle state surpluses?

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Meeting participant and commissioner cite 1995 bill in explaining property-tax caps
Speakers referenced a 1995 bill signed by Governor Phil Batt as the basis for limits on local property-tax growth and contrasted that cap with state spending practices.
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November 1, 2026 at 3:28 AM
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The House of Delegates saw a whirlwind of votes on House Bill 1,600, with some amendments passing by just a hair while others sailed through without a single objection!

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Votes at a glance: key tallies from House consideration of HB 1,600
Summary of major roll-call outcomes during the House floor consideration of House Bill 1,600, including en bloc committee-amendment approvals, contested item tallies, floor amendment outcomes, dispensing third reading and final passage counts.
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October 30, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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New York City is considering a groundbreaking three-digit hotline aimed at intervening in gun violence, but crucial details about its funding and implementation remain shrouded in mystery.

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Charter amendment proposed to create three‑digit gun‑violence intervention hotline
Int 0414-2026 would amend the New York City Charter to create a three‑digit gun‑violence intervention hotline; the committee agenda lists the bill title but includes no fiscal note, sponsor, or implementation details on the printed page.
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October 26, 2026 at 9:47 PM
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Virginia's Courts of Justice committee just reported a sweeping package of uncontested bills, advancing both criminal and civil measures with unanimous support!

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Committee reports multiple uncontested criminal and civil bills in block votes
The committee advanced two uncontested dockets: seven criminal-subcommittee bills reported 16–0 and a civil-subcommittee block of four bills reported 20–0; items included changes to medical‑malpractice timing, appellate-bond calculations, subpoena procedures, and JIRC reporting deadlines.
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October 25, 2026 at 11:31 PM
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Virginia's subcommittee just made waves by tabling a controversial geolocation data ban while swiftly advancing a new social media bill!

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Votes and actions at a glance: SB 10-23 tabled; SB 8-54 reported as substituted
At today's subcommittee meeting, SB 10-23 (ban on sale of precise geolocation data) was laid on the table, 6-3. SB 8-54 (social-media limits substitute) was reported as substituted by a 7-0 vote. The transcript records movers and outcomes but not full roll-call names for each vote.
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October 25, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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A councilmember is pushing for a new subcommittee to thoroughly examine the potential impacts of upcoming criminal-code repeals before any decisions are made.

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Councilmember proposes public-safety subcommittee to vet criminal-code repeals
A councilmember asked the council to create a public-safety subcommittee to review proposed criminal-code repeals and gather data from prosecutors, defenders, city attorneys and county partners before voting on changes.
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October 20, 2026 at 5:16 AM
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EDCO has unveiled significant changes to the enterprise zone program that could reshape economic growth in Crook County, but what does this mean for local businesses?

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EDCO presents state enterprise-zone changes, county to schedule public review
EDCO staff described recent state legislation changing enterprise-zone terms — including expanded extended-abatement flexibility and a higher wage threshold — and said each local agreement will still require public notice and a county decision on terms.
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October 20, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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A new bill in Virginia could empower nonresidents to access crucial public records about their properties, sparking a heated debate among lawmakers!

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Subcommittee refers HB 313 — allowing nonresidents with Virginia property to request records — to full council
Delegate Wachsman presented House Bill 313 to allow nonresidents who own real property in Virginia to request public records related to that property; members debated narrowing the bill, but the subcommittee voted to send the bill to the full council for further consideration.
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October 20, 2026 at 4:27 AM
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The Emerson City Council's agenda for October 12, 2026, hints at crucial discussions around SB 199, but the lack of detailed records leaves citizens in the dark about its potential impact.

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SB 199 listed for discussion at Emerson City Council work session
The council listed 'SB 199 - Important changes' on the Oct. 12, 2026 agenda. The draft minutes note the bill on the agenda but do not record the substance of any discussion or describe which provisions the council intended to review.
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October 18, 2026 at 10:05 AM
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New Hampshire is on the verge of revolutionizing its education system with a new state-specific Performance-Based Accountability System that could redefine school evaluations!

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Oversight committee advances draft to create New Hampshire'specific school accountability system
The Education Legislative Oversight Committee voted unanimously to file a draft bill that would replace federal references in statute with a state-designed Performance-Based Accountability System, add comprehensive peer review and a two-year pilot, and set a schedule for implementation and rulemaking.
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October 15, 2026 at 2:04 AM
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Santa Fe's finance committee is shaking things up by allowing public vetting of draft legislation, aiming for transparency and efficiency in the lawmaking process!

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Santa Fe finance committee pilots public-facing legislative vetting
Chair Faulkner told the finance committee it will pilot public-facing vetting of legislation so councilors and the mayor can work through amendments and policy details in committee without taking formal action, aiming to speed up lawmaking and increase transparency.
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October 14, 2026 at 7:20 AM
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The Minnesota commission is grappling with how to clarify the complex amelioration doctrine, which could redefine retroactive relief for offenders.

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Commission asks whether it should signal how amelioration doctrine affects guideline effective dates
Staff proposed new language restating amelioration principles (drawing on Kirby) and a new definition of when a conviction is final; commissioners asked whether the commission should proactively notify practitioners about which guideline changes apply and how amelioration will be applied.
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October 11, 2026 at 8:58 PM
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Peoria County honors the Family Justice Resource Center for paving the way toward a groundbreaking law that protects families from wrongful medical accusations.

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Peoria County honors Family Justice Resource Center after state law passage
The county recognized the Family Justice Resource Center for leading passage of the Protecting Innocent Families Act (House Bill 3169), which the proclamation says will give parents new transparency and rights beginning Jan. 1. Cofounder Tara Crady described her family's experience with a wrongful medical accusation and framed the law as a safeguard for families.
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October 10, 2026 at 8:57 PM
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Oregon's financial landscape is shifting as state officials reveal the complexities of accessing $3.5 billion in reserve funds—are we prepared for the implications?

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OSBA explains state reserves and how the Education Stability Fund and rainy day fund could be used
OSBA told Portland Public Schools' committee that the state holds roughly $2.2 billion in the rainy day fund and $1.3 billion in the Education Stability Fund and described the statutory and constitutional triggers that govern access, including differing vote thresholds and constitutional constraints for the Education Stability Fund.
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October 5, 2026 at 7:07 AM
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The Board of Aldermen made significant strides today by adopting key amendments and issuing a verbal reprimand—find out what this means for St. Louis!

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Votes and actions at a glance: Board approves amendments and adopts reprimand resolution
At today's meeting the board approved the perfection of board bill 75 as amended, adopted amendment 1 (transparency/reporting) on roll call, approved routine consent items, referred mayoral appointments to committee, and adopted Resolution 1-25 (verbal reprimand) by recorded vote.
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October 4, 2026 at 7:41 PM
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Key committee votes in New Hampshire have sent shockwaves through education funding, with all three school-funding bills shot down while a gaming bill moves forward.

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Votes at a glance: Ways and Means on school bills and charitable gaming (Oct. 23, 2026)
Committee roll calls: HB 1648 — not recommended (13–1); HB 1787 — not recommended (13–1); HB 1800 — not recommended (13–1); SB 542 — recommended (12–2).
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October 3, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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Connecticut's subcommittee is streamlining legislative recommendations by using a shared tracker to create one cohesive report—how will this impact transparency and efficiency?

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Subcommittee to use shared tracker; Data Haven will compile single legislative report
Chairs agreed to embed recommendations in the shared tracker and submit them to Data Haven, which will assemble a single legislative report to present to the Department of Public Health; the group confirmed SharePoint access and file sharing procedures.
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October 2, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Wyoming is taking a bold step into the future of finance by advancing the Wyoming Digital Asset Authority, enhancing custody options and adding legislative oversight!

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Committee advances digital asset authority bill with custody and liaison amendments
The select committee approved 27 LSO 10 (Wyoming Digital Asset Authority) as amended, adding custody flexibility (self-custody or written custodial agreements) and two non‑voting legislative liaisons; roll call recorded 5 ayes, 2 excused and 1 absent.
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October 2, 2026 at 12:29 AM
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Rochester's Mayor is urging residents to make their voices heard in the critical zoning alignment process with a series of public forums coming this fall!

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Rochester schedules citywide ZAP forums and holds zoning-code changes in committee
City Council announced a series of public forums for the Zoning Alignment Project (ZAP) and the Committee of the Whole held proposed zoning-code changes and a temporary moratorium in committee pending further review and public input.
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October 1, 2026 at 3:18 AM