SLED Recon November 13, 2025

Health & Human Services:

• Massachusetts Launches New Campaign to Support Young Adults in Quitting Vaping And Nicotine
• Idaho Seeking $1 Billion in Federal Funds for Rural Health Care From ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ 
• Washington State Proposes Bipartisan Plan for $1 Billion Rural Health Transformation Funding
• New Mexico Legislature Passes, Acting Governor Signs $162.5M to Cover SNAP Payments if Needed

K-12 Education:

• Linn-Mar Takes Steps Toward Next 10-Year Facility Plan (Iowa)
• Texas School District to Launch 3 Virtual Options to Meet Demand
• Public Education Funding Commission Continues Discussions on Hybrid Funding Model (Delaware)

Justice & Public Safety:

• Client Alert: California Continues to Lead on AI with New Legislation and Enforcement Steps
• Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Police Use VR for De-escalation Training
• How El Paso, Texas, Built a Smarter Emergency Network

SLED Information Technology:

• Missouri Office of Administration Working on ‘Ask Mo’ Chatbot
• North Carolina Launches AI Leadership Council to Drive Innovation and Advance Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence

Higher Education:

• Augusta University Awarded $1.3 Million Grant to Expand Student Support (Georgia)

Cybersecurity:

• New Texas Cyber Command Chief Emphasizes Cyber Education
• Kansas' MS-ISAC Membership Extends Cybersecurity Support Across State

Economic Development/Regulations:

• Lamont, CT Lawmakers Tap $500 Million Surplus to Offset Federal Cuts (Connecticut)

Community Development:

• NJDOL Announces $3 Million in Available Grant Funding to Increase Access to Benefits and Protections for New Jersey Workers

Natural Resources/Environment:

• University of Vermont Researchers at COP30 Lead on Climate and AI

Transportation:

• Governor Hochul Announces $97.4M to Boost New York’s Community Transportation Projects
• Public Invited to Help Shape Southeast Alaska’s 20-Year Transportation Plan
• $300 Million Bike and Pedestrian Plan Unveiled (Hawaii)