What happened on Wednesday, 19 May 2021
San Francisco County, California
COVID pandemic spurs progress in shared measurements for food security in San Francisco
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Building Inspection Commission voted unanimously to proceed with Alliance Consulting to recruit a permanent Department of Building Inspection director, conditioned on Alliance matching the timeline and fee proposed by a competing firm, M. Oppenheim (Oppenheim). The commission asked DHR to negotiate parity before Alliance begins work.
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Senate passes resolution honoring Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, welcoming multiple guests.
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Utah House leaders discuss resolutions on critical race theory and Second Amendment protections.
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Utah Senate seeks to define critical race theory and regulate education standards amid debate
San Francisco County, California
Food insecurity in California skyrockets to 21% as vulnerable populations face economic challenges.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners support landmarking Eagle Bar as a historic LGBTQ site in San Francisco.
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State board approves $1.7 billion spending as media focuses on public interest in issue
San Francisco County, California
Canada True food banks request support for community-driven food distribution amidst rising hunger.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission recommends landmark designation for Eagle Bar, celebrating its cultural significance and community contributions.
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Utah legislature celebrates contributions of Asian American Pacific Islander communities while denouncing hate.
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Utah House passes resolution for Second Amendment sanctuary state amid record firearm purchases.
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During an extraordinary May 18, 2021 session the Utah House passed HR902, a resolution expressing support for the right to keep and bear arms and calling for further discussion of Second Amendment sanctuary-state policies; the passage was unanimous, 56–0.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisor Safaie emphasizes community-led initiatives to improve food distribution and security.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners discuss outreach efforts and character features for landmark designation in San Francisco.
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The Utah Senate unanimously passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 101 recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander contributions to the state, condemning anti-Asian hate and urging education and solidarity; several senators and invited guests spoke, and the resolution passed by roll call 27–0.
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Senators call for a thoughtful review of race education standards in Utah schools.
San Francisco County, California
Task Force emphasizes sustained support for community-led food security programs post-COVID.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Italian American Social Club aims for legacy business status after 86 years in San Francisco.
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The Utah House on May 18, 2021, unanimously passed HR901, a nonbinding resolution asking the State Board of Education to review standards and to prohibit curricular concepts the resolution lists (including assertions that one race is inherently superior or that moral character is defined by race).
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Senate unanimously approves appointment of Monica Diaz to the third district juvenile court.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Supervisor Haney proposes landmark designation for historic San Francisco Eagle Bar serving LGBTQ community.
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During a special session the Utah Senate passed a set of House bills under suspension of the rules, including HB 1,001 (peace officer training timing), first substitute HB 1,002 (juvenile justice amendments), first substitute HB 1,004 (COVID-19/ARPA matching grant program), HB 1,005 (redistricting timeline adjustments) and HB 1,006 (sheriff release amendments).
San Francisco County, California
San Francisco FRCs urge city investment to combat rising food insecurity among vulnerable families.
San Francisco County, California
The task force urges coordination on food security, equity, and community-driven solutions.
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Committees successfully inform governor that the legislature is ready to adjourn sine die.
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Senators passed House Bill 1,003, a modified version of a bill vetoed at the regular session after FEMA raised concerns; the measure clarifies building-permit requirements and limits certain municipal or county regulation of building-design elements and passed the Senate 20–6 (3 absent).
San Francisco County, California
Hall highlights successful meal program addressing food security for permanent supportive housing residents.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners support legacy business applications for Sam's Burgers and Rainbow Grocery Cooperative.
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The Utah House of Representatives appointed members to notify the governor and Senate that it had completed its business and, following committee reports, approved a final motion by voice vote to adjourn sine die. Members were told they will reconvene in June.
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Lawmakers emphasize the need for diverse input on critical race theory in Utah schools.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Roxanne Rockwell's Delicate Daisy House of Flowers earns nomination for legacy business status.
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The Utah Senate passed Senate Bill 1,001, a package of appropriations adjustments including American Rescue Plan Act allocations and technical corrections to FY2021–2022 budgets, by roll call 23–1; the bill will be sent to the House for its consideration.
San Francisco County, California
SFUSD officials address food insecurity issues during a key community discussion.
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The Utah Senate approves SR 902 to discuss Second Amendment sanctuary protections.
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Governor Cox calls Utah's 64th Legislature to address urgent legislative matters in special session.
San Francisco County, California
City aims to enhance food equity and sustainability through community-driven initiatives.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission unanimously recommended landmark designation for the San Francisco Eagle Bar, citing its four-decade history as a leather and LGBTQ cultural institution, fundraising role during the AIDS crisis, community support and research findings under planning code criteria.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission voted to add six long-running local businesses to the city's legacy business registry, approving ABS Seafood separately after Commission President Matsuda recused himself; the remaining five applications were approved in a single unanimous vote.
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Senate approves House Bill 1009 and House Joint Resolution 101 amid ongoing drought crisis.
San Francisco County, California
City services doubled CalFresh caseload and supported numerous community food initiatives during pandemic
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Residents express worry about ongoing drought conditions affecting the area.
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Senators express concern over resolution defining race theory discussions in schools.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Board confirms significant tree removal due to property damage and safety concerns.
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In a brief morning session the Senate circled House Bill 1008 (bond authorization amendments), passed House Bill 1009 (Health Spa Services Protection Act amendments) on a 23-0 vote, and approved House Joint Resolution 101 extending a drought-related state of emergency, also 23-0; the body recessed to reconvene after an extraordinary session scheduled for 1:30 p.m.
San Francisco County, California
EatSF vouchers provide crucial support for families facing food insecurity in San Francisco.
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Senate reviews educational curriculum standards regarding critical race theory and race education.
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Lawmaker initiates vote procedure on significant legislative matter.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Community advocates argue developers evaded scrutiny for high-density housing project in existing building.
San Francisco County, California
Community advocates urge San Francisco officials to allocate funds for food assistance programs.
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Commission considers pulling parcel from tax sale pending ownership clarification.
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Lawmakers approve House Bills 1,007 and 1,008 on masks and transit project funding.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Board continued appeal No. 21Dash015 to resolve Vallejo Street remodel permit issues.
San Francisco County, California
Food bank advocates for equitable food access and dignity amidst ongoing food insecurity.
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Senators discuss addressing racism and critical race theory in Utah school curricula.
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Commission postpones public hearing items to 3PM for further discussion.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Residents challenge project citing density, privacy issues, and lack of affordable housing.
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Legislators pass bill ensuring no mask mandates unless under outbreak conditions for schools.
San Francisco County, California
A multi-agency hearing on food insecurity highlighted large pandemic-era increases in need, community-led responses, and recommendations to reauthorize and resource the Food Security Task Force, expand centralized information/referral, sustain community hubs, and pursue food sovereignty with racial-equity focus.
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Commission passes agreement to open First South for Freedom Days celebrations.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Veidt argues for variance approval to address city housing affordability crisis.
San Francisco County, California
City Controller Ben Rosenfield told the Budget & Appropriations Committee the nine-month status report shows a $157 million improvement since the six-month report driven by transfer tax gains and state controller guidance on excess ERAF; presenters warned FEMA claim timing and one-time federal stimulus create medium-term uncertainty.
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Senate Resolution 902 passed May 19, 2021, 22–6–1, expressing support for the right to keep and bear arms and opening consideration of mechanisms to protect state gun rights. Lawmakers debated what 'sanctuary state' would mean in practice and accepted a small friendly amendment before passage.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
SPEAK president Eileen Bokin highlights concerns over Irving Street project's speculative nature and density.
San Francisco County, California
The Budget & Appropriations Committee voted to send a $12.5 million appropriation and companion ordinance for a three-month free Muni pilot (July'September 2021) to the full Board with a positive recommendation; Supervisor Safaie cast the lone no vote.
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Legislators address severe drought impact and recommend statewide conservation practices.
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Senate Resolution 901 passed May 19, 2021 by a 21–6 vote with two absent, urging the Utah State Board of Education to review curriculum standards and exclude three specified concepts (e.g., that one race is inherently superior). The measure prompted extensive floor debate over definition, process and educational scope.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Bruce receives praise for his work amid mixed IT opinions.
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Commissioners approved a new agreement allowing part of First South to be opened during Freedom Days for parade and limited carnival activities; America's Freedom Festival provided a map and staff confirmed the revised agreement was on the agenda.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Residents demand denial of Fourth Floor permit due to broken developer agreements.
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In an extraordinary session May 19, 2021, the Utah Senate unanimously confirmed Monica Diaz as a Third District juvenile court judge and consented to several gubernatorial appointments; Dr. Carrie Wilson was also confirmed to a Department of Health board. Vote tallies were recorded on the floor.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Developer agrees to drop fourth floor but later seeks to reinstate plans against community wishes.
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The House passed a package of bills including HB1001, HB1002 (substituted), HB1004 (substituted), HB1005, HB1006 (amended), HB1007, HB1008, HB1009 and HJR101; several passed unanimously while others had recorded opposition noted below.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners confirm a backlog has delayed Abatement Appeals Board hearings for several months.
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The commission approved removing parcels from the annual tax sale and at the meeting added parcel 580290027 for removal pending recorder ownership clarification; the owner of record for the added parcel was recorded in discussion as James Eaton.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Residents raise fears about overdevelopment and neighborhood character regarding proposed Fourth Floor addition.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
DBI's streamlined EV permitting earns gold medal, supporting California's climate goals.
San Francisco County, California
Board of Supervisors meets remotely to ensure health safety during COVID-19 crisis.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Resident suggests improved public notice system for demolition permits and related hearings.
San Francisco County, California
Board approves resolution to accept $2M grant for local equity grants program.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Adria Arteseros appeals building permit citing significant parking issues in the neighborhood.
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The Utah County Commission opened and closed a public hearing and approved a resolution to begin the process to dispose of a 0.9785-acre parcel at 9826 North 4800 West (tax serial 140030399); offers on the parcel exceed $500,000 and sale proceeds would return to the quarter‑cent fund used to purchase it.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City implements district inspections and enhanced training for code compliance and public accountability
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The House passed HJR101 to extend the governor's drought emergency and narrow certain executive emergency authorities while activating a state drought-response committee and requiring periodic legislative updates; the resolution passed 68–5 after extensive floor discussion.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors approve $2.05M to aid local equity cannabis applicants and licensees
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
DBI improves permit processing efficiency with new over-the-counter services and customer communications.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Board of Appeals analyzes compliance of a vertical addition project after permit suspensions.
San Francisco County, California
DPH receives a retroactive $90,000 donation to support low-income healthcare initiatives.
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
Blackstone-Millville will hold vaccine clinics for students: a high school clinic Monday the 24th (about 60 of 72 slots filled) and a middle school clinic on June 1; the district is awaiting the scheduling link for middle-school sign-ups and plans second-shot appointments at booking.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Upcoming hearings address safety, small business initiatives, and gas usage elimination in San Francisco.
San Francisco County, California
City approves issuance of bonds to fund improvements on Yerba Buena Island.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Advocate asserts housing development meets code and addresses urgent affordability needs.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Construction decreased 2.48% in April while inspections reported remained stable.
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
The Blackstone-Millville School Committee voted to adopt updated COVID-19 handbook language that permits outdoor, in-person graduations without pod or ticket limits, reduces cleaning requirements to once daily for shared items, and removes outdoor mask mandates for students while keeping adult masking when distancing cannot be maintained.
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HB1006 expands authority for sheriffs and bail commissioners to release certain detainees on recognizance, subject to county written policies and exclusions for felonies and qualifying offenses; an amendment addressing Salt Lake County DA concerns was adopted and the bill passed unanimously.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Residents argue developers broke compromise over fourth story in San Francisco building project.
San Francisco County, California
The committee approved three contract amendments for the Great Plates Delivered program (MoonStar, SF New Deal, Off the Grid), accepted BLA-suggested reductions to two contract caps and forwarded the amended items to the full Board with positive recommendations.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
DBI presented a broad reform package that includes a refreshed code of conduct, records modernization (Secure Share), enhanced inspector assignments and spot checks, a customer complaint hotline, and coordination with the City Comptroller’s public‑integrity review expected in July.
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Colleagues recognize retiring member Greta while discussing health orders amendment proposals.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners advocate for improved tenant notification during major apartment renovations.
San Francisco County, California
The Budget & Finance Committee recommended that the Board authorize up to $41,340,000 in non‑rated special tax bonds for Improvement Area 1 (Yerba Buena Island) to reimburse developer infrastructure and fund issuance costs; staff noted a required minimum 3:1 value-to-lien ratio and development risks.
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HB1004, adopted in first substitute form, establishes a GOPB-administered matching grant program using American Rescue Plan funds for housing affordability, homelessness, public-health costs and water/sewer infrastructure; the bill passed 74–0.
San Francisco County, California
The Budget & Finance Committee approved a 12-month purchase option on 4.9 acres at 1236 Carroll Avenue to assemble with Port property for a new 7.5-acre Bayview fire training facility, endorsing a lower-risk $15,000-per-month option (up to $180,000) while negotiations continue over a ~$38.5M purchase price and Port terms.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Developer maintains adherence to code while addressing community parking and housing issues.
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Lawmakers commend bipartisan effort on establishing emergency declaration procedures with SB 195.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Department of Building Inspection expanded in‑person over‑the‑counter plan review and rolled out an online kitchen‑and‑bath permitting workflow restricted to licensed contractors for in‑kind R‑3 one‑ and two‑unit projects, aiming to speed issuance and free counter capacity for complex permits.
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The House approved HB1007 on a 50–24 vote to bar K–12 mask requirements for COVID-19 while preserving an exigent-process that allows local health departments and elected county bodies to ratify outbreak orders; debate focused on local control, child safety and process concerns.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Planning Department confirms project adds five rent-controlled units via ADU program approval.
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Senator Eby advocates for enhanced vaccination and mask requirements for immunocompromised students.
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Senate approves multiple bills, including gang enhancement measure and vaping product amendments.
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The Utah House passed HB1003, which tightens permit-application requirements and bars municipalities from regulating many nonstructural architectural elements (color, cladding, ornamentation) the sponsor said add thousands to home prices; the bill passed after floor debate about historic districts and local control.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners discuss safety and code compliance issues related to ADU construction in Bayview.
San Francisco County, California
Council discusses strategies for addressing hunger affecting 1 in 4 San Franciscans.
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Senators discuss the authority of local health departments over school mask mandates.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
An attorney for the owner of 1686 Market Street told the board that required permits (fire alarm, hood suppression) and sound‑barrier components for a pollution control unit are delayed by permitting processes and supply chain issues; he asked that penalties tied to certificates of final completion be deferred.
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Senators discuss individual choice in mask-wearing for medically fragile students in schools.
San Francisco County, California
Committee advances funding for pilot program to boost public transit ridership post-pandemic.
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Senate Bill 1003 addresses loopholes in vaping legislation for better health administration.
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Senate approves legislation enabling lawful permanent residents to serve in law enforcement roles.
San Francisco County, California
School district provides nearly 7 million meals and updates budget for universal meals initiative.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Board of Appeals heard five contested items and took votes: it adopted revised plans and granted the appeal for 2472 Vallejo (granting permit on condition of revised plans), accepted a late jurisdiction request for 265 Oak, denied appeals on a tree removal at 1234 Lombard and an ADU at 1748 Keith, and denied neighbors’ appeal of the 4326 Irving vertical addition; all formal motions passed by unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.
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Governor enforces SB 195, eliminating mask mandates by schools without oversight.
San Francisco County, California
City reports a $157M surplus driven by property taxes and transfer tax improvements.
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Senate allocates money to support kindergarten students with Upstart preschool software.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Planning Department staff described how San Francisco implements SB 35 ministerial review and AB 831 tracking; staff said 16 projects have been approved under SB 35 and emphasized eligibility criteria, strict timelines and the need to improve public education because SB 35 carries no neighborhood-notice requirement.
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Senate Bill 1003 passes unanimously and heads to the House for consideration.
San Francisco County, California
Advocates in San Francisco explore options for universal meals without state or federal support.
San Francisco County, California
Federal legislation aims to provide free meals to all school children nationwide.
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Utah Governor Spencer Cox convenes legislature to address federal funds and policy amendments.
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The Senate passed First Substitute House Bill 1,004 to expand a COVID‑19 matching grant program so local districts and special service districts can participate; the Senate reported no nays and four absences on the floor.
San Francisco County, California
City officials emphasize need for cross-agency collaboration to enhance food sovereignty efforts.
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The Utah Senate passed House Bill 1,007 during a special session, barring K–12 schools and state higher‑education institutions from issuing standalone mask mandates and requiring mask orders to follow oversight procedures established under SB 195. The vote was 23–5, with one absent.
San Francisco County, California
City officials plan to enhance food security coordination and funding post-COVID.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisor Safaie highlights food insecurity's impact during pandemic and plans legislative actions.
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Senate votes to pass House Bill 1008 enhancing cash management for transit funding
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The Utah State Senate passed House Bill 1008, which preserves previously authorized bond capacity while reallocating some cash from a double-tracking project to other transit projects to increase cash-management flexibility; the body then notified the governor and adjourned sine die.
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On May 19, 2021, the Utah Senate passed a joint resolution to accept American Rescue Plan Act funds and approved several bills — including vaping-rule cleanups, peace officer training language, public-notice fixes and an Upstart kindergarten funding cleanup — then recessed while awaiting House action.
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Resolution aims to prohibit discriminatory teaching concepts and protect free speech in schools