🌊What does and doesn’t work in #BlueGreenGovernance. Drawing on insights from Work Package 1, Lead Ellen Fobé highlights practical governance lessons from coastal and marine initiatives across Europe.

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LCB staff say revenue crunch will force implementation of new laws without added funding At the April 8, 2026 executive management meeting, a senior LCB staff member outlined how a tighter revenue forecast and biennium-end context limited the passage of costly bills and left the agency to implement some passed laws without new resources.

A senior LCB staff member reveals that a tightening budget will force the agency to implement new laws without additional funding, leaving many proposals in limbo.

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Committee reviews House Bill H941 to limit municipal regulation of farms, debates carve-outs for small parcels The Senate Committee on Agriculture on April 7 reviewed House Bill H941, which largely preempts municipal bylaws for farming meeting the Required Agricultural Practices (RAPs) but allows towns narrow regulatory authority on parcels under 0.75 acres not operating before July 1, 2026, and creates a stakeholder study with a report due Jan. 30, 2027.

The Senate Committee on Agriculture is tackling House Bill H941, which could reshape local farming regulations—are municipalities ready for this change?

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Committee hears OPR request for time to study licensing of speech-language pathology assistants Witnesses from the Office of Professional Regulation told the Senate Government Operations Committee they support a required Sunrise review of speech-language pathology assistants but asked for time to update research and produce legislative language; OPR set a target to complete the review by Nov. 15.

The Senate is gearing up for a crucial decision on regulating speech-language pathology assistants—will this lead to better standards in Vermont?

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Committee orders independent study on whether Smarter Balanced can replace Keystone exams An amendment (A02316) requiring an independent study to evaluate whether Smarter Balanced Assessments can serve as an alternative to Keystone exams was adopted unanimously and House Bill 17 52 passed the committee 26–0; members debated replacing versus studying assessments.

A unanimous committee vote could pave the way for Smarter Balanced Assessments to replace Keystone exams, sparking a debate on the future of student evaluation in Pennsylvania.

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#PA #CitizenPortal #CollegeReadiness #StakeholderEngagement #PennsylvaniaEducation #AssessmentReform

Physical Therapy Board votes to pursue legislation to raise fee caps after budget modeling The Physical Therapy Board of California voted 4-0 on March 19 to ask the legislature, as part of its sunset review, to raise statutory fee caps to address a projected structural shortfall. Staff presented a driver‑based cost model and interactive dashboard showing multiple fee scenarios and reserve impacts.

The California Physical Therapy Board has taken a bold step to address its financial future by voting to raise fee caps, potentially transforming the landscape for license applicants.

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Regional crash-data consortium targets 405(c) funding and explores statewide reporting system to reduce manual cleaning Eric Broughton of DRCOG outlined high‑priority strategies from the Vision Zero minor update, highlighted the 405(c) traffic‑records improvement grant timeline (application window in 2027, funding period Oct. 27, 2027–Sept. 2028) and described exploratory work on a single statewide crash‑reporting application while noting ownership, cost and vendor‑integration challenges.

Eric Broughton reveals a groundbreaking strategy to enhance crash data reporting in Colorado, focusing on efficiency and collaboration among law enforcement.

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🌊 How can governance become more collaborative, forward-looking and effective in tackling climate, biodiversity & water challenges? Jean-Marc Douguet: mobilise stakeholders from the start with co-creation. Read more ➡️ tinyurl.com/2szyn5wc

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Supporters say bill requiring disclosure when agencies adopt model regulatory language would increase transparency Proponents of SB268 told the Senate General Government Committee the bill would add notice, public‑hearing and annual reporting requirements when state agencies adopt or amend administrative rules based on model language from regulatory‑focused NGOs, arguing the measure restores public oversight without banning model language.

A new bill in Ohio aims to boost transparency by requiring state agencies to disclose their use of model regulatory language, ensuring public oversight and accountability like never before.

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Missouri River outreach: North Dakota stakeholders press basin-wide coordination and say in transfers Missouri River Joint Water Board and the Upper Missouri Water Association described a Kansas City stakeholder meeting prompted by downstream concerns; North Dakota presenters emphasized the state's relatively small withdrawals and warned that cross-basin transfers could create precedent risks nationwide.

North Dakota stakeholders are rallying for a unified front against potential water transfer threats, emphasizing their minimal impact on Missouri River flows amidst rising downstream concerns.

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#ND #NorthDakotaWater #CitizenPortal #BasinCoalition #StakeholderEngagement

Committee adopts broadband substitute to align speed standards with existing technology The committee adopted and recommended a substitute for House Bill 2886 that aligns state speed standards with current technology, clarifies eligibility for middle‑mile and E‑Rate‑related programs, and removes a prior limitation on other forms of technology; roll-call vote: 17-0.

Missouri's committee has just adopted a groundbreaking substitute for House Bill 2886, aligning speed standards with modern technology and expanding eligibility for vital broadband programs!

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Committee accepts 99‑page medical‑cannabis amendment and agrees to summer study Senator Hale placed a 99‑page amendment from the state's medical‑cannabis commission on SB 4‑59, emphasizing physician prescription and pharmacist dispensing and adherence to federal scheduling triggers; the committee agreed to make the amendment part of the bill and to send the measure to summer study for stakeholder review.

Senator Hale's ambitious 99-page amendment to SB 4-59 is set to reshape Tennessee's medical cannabis landscape, ensuring strict physician and pharmacist oversight while awaiting federal changes.

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BLR to hire WorkEd Consulting to support Act 145 study and 2027 workforce legislation The Bureau of Legislative Research moved to contract WorkEd Consulting for up to $158,000 to assist the hospital Medicaid developmental-disability subcommittee with an Act 145 study and to help draft workforce-reform legislation for the 2027 session; the subcommittee approved the contract by voice vote.

The Bureau of Legislative Research is set to team up with WorkEd Consulting to tackle pressing workforce challenges ahead of the 2027 legislative session!

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Committee unanimously approves auditor study of childcare regulations, sets Dec. 1, 2027 deadline House Joint Resolution 50 passed the Senate Standing Committee on Families and Children 10-0, directing the auditor to commission an independent third‑party study of childcare regulations and agency procedures with a final report due Dec. 1, 2027.

Kentucky's Senate Committee just took a bold step towards transforming childcare regulations by approving a comprehensive study aimed at improving access and safety for families!

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#KY #CitizenPortal #StakeholderEngagement #RegulatoryReform #ChildSafetyStandards

Pension Review Board votes to publish notice to review FSRP rules in Texas Register The PRB voted to post a notice of intent to review FSRP rules (40 TAC chapter 610) and begin stakeholder engagement and public comment, with a timeline for committee review in April and possible rule adoption in September.

Big changes are coming to Texas retirement plans as the Pension Review Board moves to review crucial FSRP rules!

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#TX #RetirementReform #CitizenPortal #PublicComment #TexasPension #StakeholderEngagement

Committee advances SB 184 after prosecutors and defense-backed changes; sponsors debate adding 'public safety' standard The committee favorably recommended substitute SB 184 after public testimony from prosecutors and defense attorneys supporting the bill; Representative Lisonbee's House Amendment 1 to add 'public safety' passed 5–2 despite the sponsor, Senator Pitcher, urging the committee not to adopt the change.

The House Judiciary Committee has taken a bold step by advancing SB 184, igniting a heated debate over public safety standards in the justice system.

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#UT #LegislativeReform #CitizenPortal #StakeholderEngagement #CriminalJustice

Lawmaker presses witnesses on advisory groups and rebuilding federal workforce morale A lawmaker asked witnesses how bipartisan, topic-based advisory groups could help rebuild federal agencies; witnesses pointed to large voluntary departures from government and an initiative called Democracy Works 250 to engage stakeholders in recovery efforts.

A lawmaker is pushing for bipartisan advisory groups to tackle the alarming drop in federal workforce morale and rebuild trust within agencies.

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#US #WorkforceRebuilding #CitizenPortal #GovernmentMorale #FederalAgencies #StakeholderEngagement

Board caucus previews CR102 and CR105 rulemaking packages ahead of tomorrow’s meeting Staff previewed multiple rulemaking packages to be presented for board action tomorrow: CR102 (contract kitchens and cannabis advertising implementation of HB1602 and SB5206) and an expedited CR105 repeal of three trade-practice rules tied to a 2019 court decision; stakeholder sessions and timelines were described.

Exciting changes are coming as the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board gears up to discuss new rules that could transform food service for breweries and expand cannabis advertising!

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#WA #CannabisAdvertising #CitizenPortal #FoodServiceRegulations #StakeholderEngagement

Port adopts Navy business-case phase 1, schedules invite-only follow-up with Navy The commission adopted phase 1 findings of a Navy business-case analysis to explore partnership opportunities; commissioners said the phase is preliminary and requested more economic development and return-on-investment detail. The port scheduled a restricted, invite-only second presentation with the Navy for March 24.

Plaquemines Parish takes a crucial step in exploring economic opportunities with the Navy, but commissioners demand deeper analysis before moving forward.

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Plaquemines Port updates ferry plans, pauses rail-extension grant after stakeholder concerns Port staff reported the new ferry project is at 100% design and due for DOTD bid; FTA-funded ferry-landing barge work is moving toward public bids. Officials also said a planned grant application for the LGP rail extension is paused after stakeholders raised concerns; estimated rail costs are roughly $103 million to $110 million.

Major updates are underway at Plaquemines Port, including a fully designed ferry project and a pause on a significant rail extension grant due to stakeholder concerns.

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#PlaqueminesParish #LA #CitizenPortal #MaritimeInfrastructure #FederalGrantProjects #StakeholderEngagement

Committee adopts amendment to require five-year update of state economic development plan and reports bill out as amended The committee adopted amendment WALE 402 to Substitute Senate Bill 6289, changing the statutory update cycle for the statewide economic development and competitiveness strategic plan from every two years to every five years; SB 6289 was then reported out of committee as amended on a 10–0 vote (3 excused).

Washington's economic development strategy just got a major overhaul, shifting from a two-year to a five-year update cycle to enhance stakeholder engagement and fiscal responsibility!

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#WA #CitizenPortal #FiscalResponsibility #StakeholderEngagement #BipartisanSupport

Senate adopts amendment to voluntary Colorado River Basin conservation program and passes SF84 Lawmakers broadened a voluntary water‑conservation program for Wyoming’s portion of the Colorado River Basin, adding flexibility on measurement approaches and eligibility, and passed Senate File 84 after adopting amendment #1. Sponsors said the measure legalizes recognition of conserved water and creates a rulemaking framework for the state engineer.

Wyoming just took a bold step towards sustainable water use by amending a key conservation program, paving the way for broader participation and innovative measurement methods!

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#WY #CitizenPortal #SustainableDevelopment #WaterResourceManagement #StakeholderEngagement

Minnesota agency lays out plan to modernize child‑welfare IT, aims to begin vendor work in 2027 Department of Children, Youth and Families described planning and federal approvals for a CCWIS child‑welfare modernization project, extensive stakeholder engagement and a procurement timeline that anticipates contract work beginning in 2027.

Minnesota's Department of Children, Youth and Families is gearing up to revolutionize its child-welfare system, with plans to kick off vendor work in 2027 after extensive stakeholder engagement.

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#MN #CitizenPortal #MinnesotaChildren #FederalFundingSupport #StakeholderEngagement

Senate bill would raise threshold for plumbing-license suspensions, remove advisory-board recommendation ESSB 6197 would change credential-suspension rules for plumbers: increase the trigger from three infractions in three years to five in five years, eliminate the advisory board recommendation step, and require written suspension orders and L&I enforcement updates; stakeholders urged clarifying language on prior infractions.

A new Senate bill could significantly change the rules for plumbing license suspensions in Washington, raising the infraction threshold and eliminating advisory board recommendations.

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#WA #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #StakeholderEngagement #LaborRegulations

Why Due Diligence Demands Real Dialogue From the German LkSG to France's Duty of Vigilance and the upcoming CSDDD, due diligence laws demand meaningful stakeholder engagement. Here's how to get it right.

Due diligence without real dialogue is just paperwork. Workers won't speak up to auditors easily. Only trust-based engagement surfaces the risks that matter. 👉 buff.ly/rFTIZ3B

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SBCC accepts preliminary cost‑benefit reports for mechanical and plumbing codes, posts them for CR‑102 SBCC staff presented preliminary cost‑benefit analyses for the International Mechanical Code (IMC) and Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC). The council accepted both reports for inclusion in CR‑102 supporting materials, noting improvements in format and the need for additional small‑business economic data during public comment.

The SBCC just approved preliminary cost-benefit analyses for mechanical and plumbing codes that could save multifamily projects up to $2,000 per floor—what does this mean for local businesses?

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#WA #CitizenPortal #BuildingCodes #EconomicImpact #StakeholderEngagement

Rules team outlines heavy workload, APA process constraints and statutory gaps in cannabis rulemaking The rules team told the board a small rules staff is producing many APA filings and handling frequent petitions; staff warned that sparse statutory language for some cannabis issues forces consequential rulemaking that is legally risky and time‑consuming.

The rules team in Washington is tackling a staggering workload, filing up to 12 proposals per quarter, all while navigating the legal risks of vague cannabis regulations.

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#WA #CitizenPortal #RegulatoryChallenges #StakeholderEngagement #LegalRisk