Councilors discussed an item authorizing the mayor to apply for an FTA grant to purchase five trolley-style buses. The mayor argued trolleys will boost ridership and workforce access; some councilmembers urged caution about capital obligations and using funds wisely.

Alachua County instructed staff to draft an interlocal agreement with the Regional Transit System to expand weekend span and holiday service on key routes to better serve work shifts, and asked that East Side route enhancements be included in upcoming budget discussions.

HB 375, which removes a required written physician protocol for certified registered nurse anesthetists but does not change clinical scope, was reported favorably after proponents cited closures and shortages while physician witnesses warned of patient‑safety risks.

The Committee discussed B26‑47 (separating embalmer and funeral director licenses, internships/apprenticeships, reciprocity) and B26‑547 (authorizing alkaline hydrolysis). Industry groups and the Board of Funeral Directors generally supported the changes; some advocates warned extra licensing could raise costs and reduce workforce access.

A House committee heard testimony on HB 2286, which would let advanced social workers substitute enhanced supervised experience and supervisor attestation for the ASWB exam and count that supervision toward experience requirements; supporters cited equity and workforce access, while the Association of Social Work Boards warned of compact and public‑protection concerns.

Iowa leaders outline plans for safer, more efficient Highway 30 to support local businesses.

Hope Network requests funding to expand transportation services for vulnerable populations in Michigan.

Senate Committee mandates Georgia Composite Medical Board to implement automated licensing by 2025

Multiple court-reporting instructors and association leaders urged the Judicial Branch Certification Commission to recognize the NCRA Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) credential as meeting the Texas CSR skills requirement; the commission voted to refer the petition and related rule changes to its advisory board for further review because of statutory constraints on exam administration.

Mayor Robinson outlined two transit opportunities — a NCDOT microtransit capital grant and a commuter‑bus grant offering $3 million — and council asked staff to circulate studies and check federal timing before final commitments; a $136,000 microtransit placeholder and a $200,000 commuter‑bus match were both carried forward for further review.

AB 225 seeks to reduce barriers in Nevada's cosmetology and barbering industries to boost workforce.

Legislators Feeney, Holmes, and Mark advocate for ESOL coordinator to enhance workforce access.

MTA highlights need for more match funding to expand public transit in West Virginia

Legislature amends healthcare act to streamline athletic trainer licensing in Kansas.

City officials heard a presentation April 13 on a proposed 1.25‑year microtransit pilot for Homewood, with the Community Foundation offering $800,000 to fund startup and initial operations. BJCTA would manage the service and Via would provide app‑based vans; council members raised questions about fleet size, zones and long‑term costs.