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Citizen Portal News Washington

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3 weeks ago

Digital Equity Forum briefed on two bills, including HB 2365 to expand SBO role and HB 2579 funding proposal State Broadband Office staff summarized HB 2365, which would add a state digital equity plan responsibility to the SBO and must pass the House by Feb. 17, and HB 2579, a public media/digital equity proposal funded by a proposed 20'cent phone-line tax estimated to raise about $25 million annually but which did not pass policy cutoff.

Two critical bills could reshape Washington's digital equity landscape – will they make it past the House cutoff?

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Citizen Portal News Florida

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1 month ago

Pasco officials head to Tallahassee with priorities; officials flag bills on housing, preemption and homestead exemption County governmental affairs staff briefed the board on Pasco Day in Tallahassee and identified more than 200 bills being tracked; commissioners flagged Senate Bill 1548 (an evolution of 'Live Local'), local preemption bills and a proposed homestead-exemption measure that staff estimated could create a $6,000,000 shortfall for mandated services in the first year.

Pasco County officials are gearing up for their trip to Tallahassee, where they’re tracking over 200 crucial bills, including a contentious housing measure that could reshape local land use!

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#PascoCounty #FL #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #LegislativeTracking

Citizen Portal News Tennessee

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6 months ago

Lawmakers Track 100 Bills in Year One of General Assembly Session Legislators monitor progress of 100 bills amid 4,000 proposed in the general assembly.

Hendersonville leaders are keeping a close eye on 100 critical bills that could shape the future of our community amidst a sea of 4,000 legislative proposals!

Learn more here

#HendersonvilleSumnerCounty #TN #CitizenPortal #LegislativeTracking #HendersonvilleGovernance #CommunityInitiatives

Citizen Portal News Colorado

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6 months ago

Aurora City Council discusses opioid bills and harm reduction strategies in community meeting Council members express concerns over tracking opioid-related legislation and harm reduction initiatives.

Aurora's latest city council meeting revealed deep concerns over new opioid legislation and its potential impact on community safety and health.

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#AuroraCityDouglasCounty #CO #CitizenPortal #LegislativeTracking #AuroraOpioidIssues #PublicHealth

InstaTrac

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8 months ago

Here are our key takeaways from the Joint Rules proposal (SB2545)🏛️

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InstaTrac

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9 months ago

Learning about the future of New Media at today's State House News conference! 📱💡

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InstaTrac

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9 months ago

InstaTrac is proud to welcome its latest InstaStaffer, Amanda Alexander! Amanda serves as an Administrative Assistant, helping with MassTrac legislative operations and municipal transcripts for MuniTrac.

Welcome to the team, Amanda!

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InstaTrac

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9 months ago

FY26 Budget Comparisons — instaTrac The Massachusetts state budget process is an annual cycle that begins with the governor's budget proposal, usually submitted in late January. This proposal, referred to as "HB1" in the first year of a...

Mass. FY26 budget breakdown: Three very different visions heading to conference committee.

Our full analysis breaks down exactly what you need to know 👇
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InstaTrac

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9 months ago

Following Veterans and Military Bills this Session — instaTrac Memorial Day is not only a moment of remembrance–it’s also an opportunity to reflect on how we support those who’ve served, and the policies that shape their lives and well-being today. In this blog, ...

Did you know Massachusetts has 400+ bills supporting veterans and military families this session?

Check out our blog on all veteran and military related policy 🇺🇸👉 conta.cc/44SSmQ6

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InstaTrac

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10 months ago

The Longest Serving Legislators in Massachusetts — MassTrac In this week’s blog, we pay homage to the longest-serving legislators in Massachusetts. Their continued dedication and commitment to the Commonwealth has spanned several decades and their influence ca...

Discover the longest-serving legislators and what their endurance teaches us about effective advocacy 👥

Read the full analysis: conta.cc/3GGCnuh

#BeaconHill #Mapoli #Advocacy #StateGovernment #LegislativeTracking #Massachusetts

InstaTrac

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10 months ago

☀️The House sneaks a salary increase for the Governor's Council into the final Consolidated Amendment prior to engrossing the budget. This language was not included in any of the 1,650 amendments filed by members 👀
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BillTrack50

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10 months ago

Fact Friday

📉 Fact: Less than 20% of bills introduced in state legislatures become law.

👀 Want to know which bills actually have a shot?

📲 Use BillTrack50’s filters to see which ones are moving!

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#StateLegislation
#PolicyMatters
#TrackTheBills

InstaTrac

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11 months ago

Civility in Difficult Policy Negotiations: A Strategy for Long-Term Success — MassTrac The Importance of Civility in Policy Negotiations In today’s highly charged political climate, maintaining civility in policy discussions is more crucial than ever. Respectful negotiation isn’t just...

In a world of heated debates, the most effective negotiators aren’t the loudest—they’re the most strategic, composed, and informed.

📲 Here's how: blog.instatrac.com/blog/zanmnr7...

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