Hearing addresses VA's scheduling issues, EPS implementation, and provider participation for veterans' care.

Program leaders said Year 1 funding allocates $39,000,000 to the Accelerator Partnership grant stream, $54,000,000 to workforce recruitment and retention, and $11,600,000 to technology and EHR modernization.

The county's Emergency Communications Center processed nearly 1 million calls in 2025; director Nancy Pass proposed consolidating four JPAs into a single operational agreement updated for cloud services, cybersecurity and lifecycle procurement, with a draft expected this fall and execution targeted in 2027.

Andrea Miguel, a licensed professional geologist with the Department of Environmental Protection, told the meeting that a $19,000,000 allocation for the oil and gas program would fund continued permit reviews and technology modernization to streamline permitting while ensuring compliance with department rules and state and federal laws.

The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners told the committee it reduced complaint resolution times by about 40% after system modernization, will request staffing to implement facility registration under SB 2155 (effective 9/1/2027), and is seeking funding for IT and communications staff.

In an interactive exercise, council members prioritized near-term budget goals for 2027–28: develop a marina master plan, expand public-safety staffing and traffic/pedestrian safety, strengthen fund-balance reserves, modernize technology and business systems for better reporting, and explore shared-service partnerships.

Police outlined a five‑year evidence-technology modernization and a 2–3 vehicles/year fleet replacement plan (estimated $88,000 per squad); fire department asked to add three full-time firefighters and pressed for permanent funding beyond SAFER grant terms.

The board reviewed AMC (Association of Minnesota Counties) fall policy conference priorities—technology modernization, SNAP/Medicaid, and child‑welfare topics among them—and voted to send a letter urging MCIT to support flexibility for county innovations.

MCPS said it requested $33.9 million for TechMod in FY27 but received $16.9 million, and warned the reduction will affect device refresh cycles, infrastructure upgrades and cybersecurity preparations as hardware prices rise.

Executive Director and senior staff updated the board on upcoming conferences, county training, FY 2025–26 budget performance, FY 2026–27 appropriations and communications/website modernization; TRA office reported casework and outreach for the Aug. 26 Taxpayer Bill of Rights hearing.

Balance Hydrologics presented three WaterSMART grant applications: a geospatial hydrologic database with six telemetry stations, a groundwater age-dating isotope study to inform recharge, and SCADA/distribution monitoring modernization to add flow meters and pressure sensors and reduce nonrevenue water.

On March 4 the Miramar City Commission approved a series of resolutions and ordinances: a computer lease ($624,000 ceiling), an insurance renewal and broker assignment (preliminary premium $4.3 million, not to exceed $4.5 million), EAR-based comprehensive plan amendments including a 2025 water-supply work plan, and a second-reading ordinance updating synthetic turf definitions and an HOA tree mitigation program.

The county board approved a $12,283,125, 10‑year contract with Axon to replace body and squad cameras, Tasers, AI reporting software and cloud evidence storage; supervisors discussed data‑retention terms and budget treatment; vote was unanimous (20‑0).

At a ceremony in the United Widebody Hangar at Washington Dulles Airport, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby and U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy unveiled a patriotic 250th-anniversary livery and spotlighted FAA modernization efforts and United's veteran-hiring milestones, including plans to add roughly 500 military pilots by 2027.

Assistant Commissioner Sean Santos told the committee VIPD completed phase 2 of its territory-wide camera expansion and is integrating real-time crime center software; the department aims for RTCCs and a drone-as-first-responder program to be operational by midyear and reported progress toward consent-decree compliance.

At a Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport event, DHS/TSA officials announced $10,000 bonuses for selected Transportation Security Administration employees recognized for service during a 43-day federal shutdown and said DHS will invest "over $1,000,000,000" in new screening technology to be deployed in the coming months.

Veterans provide insights on their deployments in Iraq and Turkey during hearing.

Congress discusses VA's new IT strategies and the impact of budget cuts on veterans' services.

VA seeks $7.3B for IT systems alongside a reduction in workforce and spending plans.

Poole explains VA's buy before build strategy and addresses funding of critical IT priorities

Officials announce readiness of four Michigan sites for enhanced IT services by FY26

Ranking member Basinski stresses need for data-driven IT restructuring at the VA.

OIT focuses on operational realignment and automation to maximize value for veterans.

The Access Health CT board approved a contingent multiyear funding authorization not to exceed $9 million for the ‘10 Clicks’ eligibility modernization project across FY26–FY28, requiring milestone-based contractor obligations, performance protections and regular board reporting.

The House passed Senate File 334, a measure to modernize county human‑services software with about $90 million in funding, governance structures and a $50 million cap; the bill passed 134‑0. It includes a $15 million allocation for the Office of Inspector General and a $10 million county grant program.