Subcommittee approves consent calendar and advances three bills to the next committees The subcommittee approved the consent calendar (including AB2048, AB2583 and ACR129) and reported AB2745, AB2366 and AB2243 to appropriations, judiciary and banking/finance committees, respectively; clerks recorded reported votes in the hearing file.

California's Assembly subcommittee has just moved forward on key legislation that could reshape trade, cost-of-living analysis, and even explore a public bank!

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House Human Services committee approves final draft of S.239; Representative Cole to report bill to the floor The House Human Services committee voted to approve draft 3.1 of S.239 and will send the bill to the House floor; Representative Cole will report the bill, with a second reading set for Friday and third reading for Tuesday. The chair noted scheduling logistics and a possible one-day delay request.

The House Human Services committee has officially approved draft 3.1 of S.239, paving the way for significant changes and a second reading this Friday!

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Deputy Attorney General warns SB 441 language could upend opioid abatement contracts; committee sends bill to interim study Deputy Attorney General Jim Buffetty told the House Health Committee that language in SB 441 referring to organizations "operating under the opioid abatement trust fund" is inaccurate and could create legal confusion; the committee voted 17–1 to refer the bill to interim study.

Deputy Attorney General Jim Buffetty warns that the controversial SB 441 could create chaos in opioid settlement fund management, prompting the committee to send it for further review.

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Recent Federal Developments for April 2026 - Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. Richard J. Fehir, Ph.D. Joins Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. And The Acta Group Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) and The Acta Group (Acta®) are

B&C Issues Monthly Report on Key Federal Developments for April 2026
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Lack of coordination across ministries can create duplication and service gaps.

Better alignment could improve efficiency and strengthen outcomes across community services.

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House suspends rules to take up tobacco bill, adopts weekend adjournment; several referrals noted The House suspended rules to take up Senate Bill 198 and committed it to the committee on human services, adopted JRS 49 in concurrence to set a weekend adjournment, and referred House Bill 957 and Senate Bill 255 to relevant committees.

The Vermont House is shaking things up by swiftly advancing a key tobacco regulation bill and setting weekend adjournment plans for 2026!

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Rigid funding structures can limit how programs respond to changing needs.

More flexible approaches could support responsive, community-based services.

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ARL Daily Intelligence (April 13–16) — Association of Research Libraries The ARL Daily Intelligence is the trusted source of news and analysis for library leaders and advocates. Released Monday through Thursday, the ARL Daily Intelligence is curated by Gary D. Price, co-fo...

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Arizona House advances multiple Senate bills, sends several to the Senate after recorded votes The Arizona House on April 14, 2026, approved multiple Senate bills on third reading and sent them back to the Senate, including bills on liens, unmanned aircraft, emergency medical services, telecommunications reimbursement and disposition of remains; several committee reports and amendments were also adopted.

The Arizona House made significant progress by advancing multiple Senate bills, including crucial measures on unmanned aircraft and emergency medical services!

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Caregivers press county to increase IHSS wages as board approves administration MOU After dozens of public commenters urged wage increases for in‑home supportive services (IHSS) caregivers and warned of provider shortages, the board approved an MOU to establish an IHSS worker registry; supervisors emphasized the MOU does not set wages and pledged further discussions with Sacramento on funding parity.

Caregivers in Orange County are rallying for wage increases as the Board of Supervisors takes a crucial step towards establishing an IHSS worker registry—will their voices be heard?

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Public institutions do not run on speeches. They run on systems, procedures, and accountability structures. Strong governance ensures policy survives beyond leadership changes.

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What would a Compassionism pilot look like?

One city. Voluntary CCO enrollment. Community-owned grocery. PTH conversion of public housing.

The roadmap exists. The research is open.

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Committee amends SB204 to add capstone project and moves civic‑education program forward The committee adopted amendments to Senate Bill 204 to align the Maryland Civic Excellence Program with House Bill 57 by adding a capstone project and moved SB204 favorable as amended.

Maryland is taking a bold step towards enhancing civic engagement in schools with the adoption of a capstone project for the new Civic Excellence Program!

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Casinos create jobs and tax revenue, but at what cost? A balanced look at whether gambling truly helps or harms local economies.
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We keep debating a cap on Social Security benefits.

But we already have a cap — on who pays into the system.

That’s the math nobody wants to do.

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Press Release Bulletin | 15 April 2026 Welcome to Medianet’s daily media alert featuring a curated list of today's most newsworthy press releases handpicked by our editorial team. Today's highlights New report gives voice to racism experie...

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Planners weigh reclamation bonds, buffers and a county survey as solar projects press the county Commissioners discussed requiring upfront reclamation bonds and buffer zones for large solar projects, and approved running a countywide survey (mailed to PO boxes with an optional QR code) to measure public support and gauge whether solar revenues should be used to lower property taxes.

Emery County is at a crucial crossroads as planners debate new rules for solar projects that could boost local revenue while protecting neighboring property owners.

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Trust Lands office reports modest grazing‑fee increase and right‑of‑entry interest for industrial parcels The Trust Lands Administration reported a ~2.5% increase in grazing assessments (standard scattered sections $7.42/AUM; block assessments $12.91/AUM) and said right‑of‑entry permits for industrial manufacturing on parcels near Sunnyside and Green River were submitted for initial review.

Grazing fees are on the rise in Utah, and new industrial leasing opportunities could reshape local landscapes—find out how this impacts ranchers and the community!

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Engaging community organizations early in policy design can strengthen implementation.

Front-line insight supports more effective and sustainable services across B.C.

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Residents and businesses urge Chico council to reconsider steep sewer rate increase; reconsideration to be agendized Dozens of residents, landlords, and business representatives told the Chico City Council the proposed sewer rate — described in public comment as an 180% option concentrated in early years — would harm renters, small businesses and the local hospital; the council agreed to agendize a reconsideration.

Chico residents and business leaders are sounding the alarm over a shocking 180% sewer rate hike that could devastate local economies and healthcare services.

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Short implementation timelines can create challenges for service delivery.

Aligning policy timelines with operational realities can support more effective outcomes.

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Medicaid enrollment changes after COVID-19 and the role of state policies in coverage losses during the unwinding During the COVID-19 pandemic, Medicaid enrollment in the United States increased significantly due to emergency policies that temporarily halted routine disenrollments. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act required states to maintain continuous coverage for most beneficiaries in exchange for federal funding, while economic disruptions also increased eligibility. As a result, enrollment grew from about 71 million people before the pandemic to a peak of approximately 94.1 million by early 2023. This trend reversed when the continuous coverage requirement ended in 2022, and states began resuming eligibility checks in April 2023. This process, known as the “Great Unwinding,” led to the disenrollment of more than 25 million people by mid-2025. At the same time, around 56 million individuals had their coverage renewed. A key finding from the unwinding period is that most coverage losses were not due to ineligibility. Instead, about 69% of disenrollments were classified as procedural, meaning individuals lost coverage because of administrative issues such as not returning renewal forms or having outdated contact information. The article emphasizes that state-level policy decisions played a major role in shaping outcomes. States that used automatic renewal systems, known as ex parte renewals, were more successful in keeping eligible people enrolled. Other strategies included extending deadlines, improving outreach, and increasing administrative support. These differences led to significant variation in coverage losses across states. As of December 2025, Medicaid enrollment has stabilized at roughly 76 million people, above pre-pandemic levels but below the pandemic peak. Looking ahead, new federal policies scheduled to take effect in 2027 will require more frequent eligibility checks and introduce work requirements for certain adults. The analysis suggests that administrative design—such as paperwork burdens and automation—will continue to strongly influence who maintains access to Medicaid coverage in the future.

Medicaid enrollment changes after COVID-19 and the role of state policies in coverage losses during the unwinding

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The Compassionism framework is designed to be evaluated by exactly this kind of rigorous analysis.

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Housing Inequality in the 21st Century Housing Inequality in the 21st Century - Social Policy and the Political Economy of Housing in the UK; This book exposes how deep-rooted political and economic forces continue to shape unequal housing...

New book! Housing Inequality in the 21st Century is now published.
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Witnesses urge phased real‑time EV charger data requirements, focus on publicly funded stations Environmental advocates and industry witnesses told the Senate Transportation committee that real‑time data on EV fast chargers can reduce range anxiety, and urged aligning state requirements with federal NEVI standards; advocates proposed starting with publicly funded or ratepayer‑funded chargers and phasing in broader requirements.

Environmental advocates are pushing for real-time data on public EV chargers to boost adoption and ease range anxiety, starting with publicly funded stations.

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The poverty trap is a feedback loop.

Poverty leads to poor nutrition and housing, reducing productivity, reinforcing poverty.

CCO + PTH + PTF break the loop at three points simultaneously.

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Minnesota House approves package of bills on veterans policy, liquor rules and foreclosures On April 9, 2026 the Minnesota House in Saint Paul passed a set of bills that included MDVA housekeeping and collaboration authority, a liquor omnibus restoring an assisted‑living alcohol exception, clarifications to foreclosure postponement rights, expanded deposit insurance options for credit unions, and several routine governance changes; vote tallies were recorded for each bill.

The Minnesota House has just passed a groundbreaking package of bills that supports veterans, modernizes liquor laws, and clarifies mortgage protections—what's next for the North Star State?

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