LeadingAge Ohio told the Senate Health Committee it supports the goals of Senate Bill 154 to expand resident transparency but wants clearer consent, HIPAA disclosure language, and allowance to recover internet‑connectivity costs for monitoring devices in long‑term care settings.

Technicians assess audio quality during a boardroom meeting live stream test.

DODD requests over $5.5 billion to improve support for Ohioans with developmental disabilities.

Minnesota dedicates $323K for self-advocacy grants and $300K for technology home grants.

District 6 board members met with state legislators to press for continued at‑risk funding, flag costs from recent state laws and urge lawmakers to consider local capacity before adding mandates. Officials cited technology accessibility, juvenile‑justice student supports and data gaps after universal school meals as specific strains.

Legislators adopt House Bills 1129, 1002, and 1152 focusing on health and accessibility.

Commission showcases EComment and Wordly tools to enhance citizen participation in meetings

AB 17 38, which would require jurisdictions to offer virtual inspections for a select set of simple inspections on single‑family homes and duplexes, moved out of committee after supporters cited time and cost savings. Labor and trades groups urged caution and exemptions for electrical/photovoltaic work; committee amendments excluded certain inspections and made adoption contingent on safety protections.

Board members outline updates on technology, school events, and summer programs in Washington County.

Cybersecurity team presents strategic roadmap for enhanced protection in 2024.

PGCPS officials said the Chipmunk parent app will cover all 85,000-plus students after a phased rollout; parents must link the app to ParentVUE accounts and the district cautioned ETA messages may be inconsistent due to driver adjustments and traffic.

District leaders reported recent advocacy for a higher state-aid increase, delivery of two full-size buses and one electric bus, an unexpected $30,000 in additional aid from a rate-setting review, a Chromebook collection shortfall (17 devices and 62 chargers missing), and an upcoming capital project vote on March 17.

Clinton City Schools maintain programs and salaries while approving nearly $12M budget for 2025-2026.