Video & Transcript Research : 'power source'
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NH
Transcript Highlights:
- funding sources. funding sources.
- We’re seeing, across the country, average trends around 9 to 10% based on various sources.
- We’re seeing, across the country, average trends around 9 to 10% based on various sources.
- We’re seeing, across the country, average trends around 9 to 10% based on various sources.
- We’re seeing, across the country, average trends around 9 to 10% based on various sources.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee Jun 24th, 2026
Housing and Community Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Again, no joint powers authority was created. In 2022, frustrated voters passed...
- Better coordination, and again, no joint powers authority was created.
- Folsom currently participates in eight joint powers authorities.
- The phase has been a major source of delay for our projects.
- This is a common source of delay, and the livability of the units is affected.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Service Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Public Service
Transcript Highlights:
- You have the power to do this, and I ask for your support. Thank you.
- Different fossil fuel assets, including oil and gas exploration, coal power generation, and pipelines
- I have longer testimony where I cite sources, and I want to send you know where I'm getting the sources
- Every university, every power plant, all 36 of its hospitals bombed, most leveled, and...
- breaks my heart that I cannot end this war for my friend Hanin and her children, but you have the power
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Public Service held a hearing focused first on teacher retirement legislation, especially H. 2932 and S. 1884, which would give long-serving educators a one-time opportunity to enroll in Retirement Plus after the program’s 2001 rollout was described as confusing and inconsistently communicated. Legislators, union leaders, and many teachers testified that some educators missed the opt-in window because of faulty notices, leave status, transfers, or misinformation about payroll deductions, and that many have had to work several extra years as a result. Supporters said the bills would correct an unfair administrative error, provide a buyback option with interest, and could also save local school districts money by allowing earlier retirements. Representative Mark Sylvia also testified for H. 4234, a Fairhaven-specific bill to raise the age limit for special police officers from 65 to 70 and clarify appointing authority, citing experience and budget needs.
The committee then heard testimony on several pension investment and divestment bills. Supporters of H. 2811 and related climate-risk measures argued that PRIM should assess, disclose, and address climate-related financial risk in the state pension fund, warning that fossil fuel investments could threaten long-term returns and public finances. Environmental advocates and financial experts said climate risk is systemic and urged transparency, divestment planning, and alignment with the Commonwealth’s climate goals. Another set of speakers supported H. 2984, which would divest pension investments from companies selling weapons to Israel; they argued the state should not be complicit in violence in Gaza and cited humanitarian and human rights concerns. Additional testimony supported H. 2900 and S. 1869 to divest from the firearm industry, with speakers saying pension investments should not undermine Massachusetts gun laws.
No votes were taken during the hearing. The chairs repeatedly thanked speakers, limited testimony time, and noted that written testimony could be submitted later. The hearing concluded with the committee moving through the sign-up list and hearing extensive public testimony on the teacher retirement and divestment proposals.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- It also addressed the political power struggles of that era.
- . concerns about communication, geography, and political power, and the political power struggles of
- We have a system bifurcated in many ways to split up the division of power.
- They've come in and lobbied this body in contravention of the separation of power, sometimes extremely
- And whereas International Women's Day celebrates the collective power of women, pays tribute to their
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, guest introductions, and a resolution honoring former legislator Barbara Leff, which was unanimously adopted. The chamber also received a long list of first and second readings, then moved into Committee of the Whole on calendar number one. Several measures were considered and advanced with amendments, including HB 2170 on restricting state purchases from Chinese-controlled entities, HB 2375 on preserving historic properties while allowing middle housing, HB 2380 on school board transparency and meeting location requirements, HB 2617, HB 2621 on special education access and certificates of educational convenience, HB 2671, HB 2720 on sealed records and anti-human trafficking funding, HB 2772 on DNR designation on driver’s licenses, HB 2784 on school district excess cash refunds, HB 2902 affirming the Electoral College, HB 2950 on a tourism/hospitality district, and HB 4025 creating a study committee on the feasibility of an Arizona oil refinery.
Debate on HB 2375 focused on balancing historic preservation with middle housing, with supporters emphasizing local flexibility and opponents warning against a one-size-fits-all approach. HB 2380 drew discussion about school district accountability after a district’s out-of-state retreat, with supporters arguing meetings should occur within district boundaries and materials be posted online, while opponents said local boards should retain discretion. HB 2621’s amendment was described as ensuring special-needs students in unorganized territory and group homes can access services through certificates of educational convenience. HB 2720 was presented as strengthening protections for sex trafficking survivors and adding an anti-human trafficking grant fund. HB 2772 prompted questions about how DNR instructions on driver’s licenses would work in emergencies, with the sponsor saying it would protect advance directives while emergency personnel still provide appropriate care until information is known.
HB 2902 generated extended partisan debate over the Electoral College versus a national popular vote, with supporters calling the Electoral College a constitutional safeguard and opponents arguing it violates one person, one vote and overweights swing states. HB 2950 involved competing amendments over whether a tourism-related district should be voluntary or could impose fees, with the Kolodin opt-in/opt-out amendment defeated and the bill advancing as amended. HB 4025, a study committee on an Arizona refinery, drew debate over fuel prices, refinery feasibility, environmental concerns, and whether taxpayer money should fund another study. In each of these Committee of the Whole actions, the House ultimately adopted the committee or amended recommendations and ordered the measures forward by voice vote.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Minnesota's a bit unique in that the Department of Education has relatively few rule-making powers and
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and Minnesota has relatively few rule-making powers and relatively few rules - by fund balance uh and and uh a source by fund balance uh and and uh a few<00:19:27.120>
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of look at the at the major sources of look at the at the major sources of
Summary:
The committee first approved the January 21st minutes by voice vote. Members then resumed a school finance overview focused on how Minnesota’s “base” budgeting system works and how future committee targets are set above or below that base by the Ways and Means chair, in consultation with fiscal staff. Staff emphasized that school funding decisions are tied to the state budget base and that changes made by the tax committee can affect school levies and school finance more broadly.
The presentation then turned to property tax fundamentals. Staff explained that roughly 65% of school district revenue comes from state aid and about 20% from property taxes, with property tax revenue applying to school districts rather than charter schools. They reviewed the two main school tax bases—referendum market value and adjusted net tax capacity—along with class rates, sales ratios, and equalization. They also described tax credits, especially the school building bond agricultural credit, which helps reduce the property tax burden on agricultural land in Greater Minnesota.
Members discussed student choice programs and how funding follows students. In response to questions from Representative Quam, staff explained postsecondary enrollment options (including direct enrollment and College in the Schools) and online learning, noting that funding generally follows the student to the serving institution or district. Staff also reviewed Minnesota’s pupil-counting system, including average daily membership and pupil weighting, and explained that students attending charter schools, other districts through open enrollment, or online programs are counted where they are served.
The presentation concluded with broader school finance context: funding sources, equity and adequacy goals, constitutional and statutory authority, and the state’s school data systems (EUP/FARS, MARS, and STARS). Staff also began reviewing long-term enrollment trends, noting the impact of the baby boom, later growth from the mid-1980s through about 2000, and projected modest declines in public school enrollment through 2029.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- May Mama Mosley forever rest in power. I yield back. Gentleman yields.
- forever rest in power. I yield back. forever rest in power. I yield back.
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to banks can use as a funding source to banks can use as a funding source to - United States and are a critical source United States and are a critical source of<06:13:51.600>
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Revenue Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- To secure the commitment of the business community, H. 3249 provides a powerful incentive: a tax credit
- state budget, and this bill simply ensures that a small, predictable share of one existing revenue source
- And I want to thank you for your time for recognizing tourism as one of Massachusetts' most powerful
- So clearly, the funds that get collected have lost enormous pieces of purchasing power as a result of
- accomplishes two things: it reduces alcohol-related harms, and it creates a new, creative funding source
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Revenue held a hybrid hearing on a large slate of bills related to advertising, economic development, tourism, digital advertising, delivery taxes, and alcohol taxation. The first panel supported H. 3249, which would create a high school trade partnership program linking public schools with private employers, especially in manufacturing, and would offer employers a tax credit for participation. Representative Soder, Uxbridge High School leaders, and others argued the bill would strengthen career pathways, build a skilled workforce, and keep students and jobs in Massachusetts.
The committee then heard testimony on H. 3031 and S. 2003 to modernize the Massachusetts Tourism Trust Fund by dedicating an additional share of hotel occupancy tax revenue to tourism promotion. Tourism and hospitality representatives from Cape Cod, Southwick Zoo, and Indian Ranch said the proposal would not raise taxes but would reinvest existing visitor-generated revenue into marketing that supports jobs, local businesses, and municipal tax receipts. A tech-industry coalition opposed several digital advertising tax bills and a delivery tax bill, warning they would raise costs, create uncertainty, and burden consumers, small businesses, and delivery workers.
The largest portion of the hearing focused on S. 2029, which would raise the alcohol excise tax by 10 cents per drink and dedicate the revenue to public health programs. Public health experts, advocates, a student prevention leader, and representatives from Jane Doe, Inc. argued the tax would reduce alcohol-related harms, address decades of inflation-driven erosion in the tax, and generate substantial new funding for prevention, treatment, domestic violence services, and community schools. Committee members asked questions about the current tax structure, inflation, and how the proposal compares with neighboring states. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chair adjourned after public testimony concluded.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Jul 9th, 2025
New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- As a referral source, finding out what the issue is and what their transportation availability is crucial
- It really was meaningful to see the powerful impact that N.M.F.A. financing has, and then seeing the
- Our job is to make sure the city has everything they need immediately, so we knew the power was out.
- We send our staff down with Starlink satellites and generators to make sure since we have no power, we
- Others have been that they received funding from Capital outlay, or they received funding from another source
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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NH
Transcript Highlights:
- So again, please push the red button. purchase power agreements of total of 3 purchase power agreements
- power purchase power<02:11:38.320>
agreements <02:11:38.800>they <02:11:39.040>could - finances the next power plant? finances the next power plant?
- investments in these generation sources. investments in these generation sources.
- whether or not the purchase power whether or not the purchase power agreement<02:15:27.920>
is
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/17/2026 - House Democratic Caucus Calendar #6
Transcript Highlights:
- of whether the water is distributed through a water delivery system that is commingled with other sources
- Madam Chair, members, as amended by the House Energy Committee, House Bill 2102 expands the powers of
- House Bill 2781 allows a city, town, or county to adopt decommissioning standards for solar energy power
- Congratulations, Representative Simacek and Austin, and may he rest in power, and may we continue to
- both what a beautiful tribute congratulations representative simichec and austin and may he rest in power
Summary:
The caucus reviewed a long calendar of House bills across education, health, water, land, housing, labor, public safety, and taxation. Several measures dealt with artificial intelligence, including bills on AI disclosures for minors, AI-assisted divorce arbitration, an Arizona AI education program, AI privilege protections, and a required AI course in schools. Other topics included ESA administration funding, a prohibition on public money for certain foreign-controlled genetic sequencing devices, towing regulations, DUI and ignition interlock changes, health facility and nursing facility complaint timelines, internationally trained physicians, nurse anesthetist reimbursement, pharmacy penalties, childhood cancer research, cybersecurity encryption, school mental health instruction repeal, superintendent performance pay, adoption disclosures in student health settings, anti-Semitism in schools, and a range of water, land, and housing bills.
Members frequently raised concerns about local control, unfunded mandates, constitutional issues, and the scope of state intervention. Several bills drew criticism for affecting school curriculum, public education, reproductive rights, protest activity, or tribal communities. Others were supported as technical fixes, consumer protections, or funding measures. The caucus also discussed a series of bills related to the Mexican gray wolf, state land management, solar and wind siting, groundwater transport, and rural development, with some members objecting that the proposals would undermine federal protections or tribal interests.
A number of bills were pulled from consent for further discussion, including HB 2020, HB 2957, HCR 2044, HB 2352, HB 2667, HB 2906, HB 2093, HB 2386, HB 2481, HB 2830, HB 2076, HB 2411, HB 2136, HB 2665, and HB 2904. The meeting ended with an announcement of the Latino Caucus guest presentation and an emotional tribute to Reverend Jesse Jackson, followed by presentation of an Affordability Award to Representatives Lorena Austin and Stephanie Simacek for work on economic justice and working families. The caucus then adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Give us, the people, a spirit. of submission to honor and respect the powers that you have established
- leadership and direction of this great state of Texas I ask it in the name of your son Jesus Christ by the power
- water. using electricity from wind and solar sources.
- Speaker, and we all know that we with the power of prayer does.
- HB 2810 by Cain, relating to the power of governmental entity to enforce compliance. with those posted
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Russell Vought, of Virginia, to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Jan 22nd, 2025
Senate Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- That the government should serve everyone, not just the privileged and the powerful.
- to thrive or simply to increase the wealth disparities that make this a government by and for the powerful
- The average American household has lost roughly $2,000 of purchasing power since January 2021.
- I think soft power is a critical component of defending America and our values.
- I look forward to working with you to make that count better, but the concept of soft power means a lot
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I've been in career fairs in our student center, our current student center, where the power has gone
- outages, and probably most power outages, and probably most devastating<00:19:28.559>
to <00:19 - It's based on the original funding source in the report.
- there's no single source that aggregates all<01:13:34.960>
of <01:13:35.040>that. - There's no no data source all of that.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources, May 27, 2026 - PM
Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- We've got the man and woman power here, I think, to stand it up.
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here, we've got the man and woman power here, we've got the man and woman power - <01:02:07.200>
and I believe which lists the powers and I believe which lists the powers and - only two sources when you're talking<01:09:40.560>
hundred <01:09:40.960>million <01:09 - Um, I do think this idea of the trust, which because of the funding sources you laid out that will go
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 4/8/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- as I do, and that my own official power as I do, and that my own family<00:15:16.120>
was <00: - Yes, thank you for your powerful testimony and for all that you contribute to our community.
- Wouldn't the PROMISE Act be<01:13:59.200>
a <01:13:59.280>good <01:13:59.600>source< - <01:39:50.400>
And the power to do something about it. - And the power to do something about it.
Bills:
HF4477
Keywords:
Minnesota business recovery loan program, small business loan, zero-interest loan, forgivable loan, business recovery, economic development, small business emergency loan account, Minnesota Initiative Foundations, nonprofit lenders, greater Minnesota, Twin Cities metro, seven-county metropolitan area, immigration enforcement, business interruption, revenue loss, job preservation, business stabilization, state appropriation, forward fund, loan forgiveness
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- MAP Stars is also a source of pride for alternative education programs. coming back to talk about it
- <00:05:29.160>
of <00:05:29.360>pride <00:05:29.919>for stars is also a source - Public awareness campaigns are really powerful tools by spreading a message.
- They motivate action, and trusting the source is a key piece of this.
- It is through our collective power and message sharing that we can transform attendance outcomes, as
Keywords:
HF1966, Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs, STARS program, alternative education, alternative programs, education finance, general fund appropriation, student support services, career readiness, employment skills, academic skills, social skills, student conferences, training grants, Minnesota Department of Education, specialized education, at-risk students, nontraditional education, HF54, Silver Lake
ND
Transcript Highlights:
- And, of course, Taxes, our largest general fund revenue source, by about 20%.
- So we have two different funding sources, but in general terms, approximately half of those dollars,
- So, slide eight is the revenue sources. We basically went through that.
- Those are outstanding receivables that we have from some other funding sources.
- So we may do some collecting from other funding sources that aren't our service fees.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Budget Section Jun 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Taxes, our largest general fund revenue source, by about 20%.
- We have much more negotiating power than each individual district.
- So, slide eight is the revenue sources. We basically went through that.
- Those are outstanding receivables that we have from some other funding sources.
- So we may do some collecting from other funding sources that aren't our service fees.
Summary:
The Budget Section approved the March 18 minutes and received an OMB update showing the general fund is still ahead of the budgeted starting point, but revenues through May are now about $76 million below the legislative forecast, driven mainly by individual income tax and sales tax shortfalls. OMB also reported the budget stabilization fund is above its cap, meaning a transfer to the general fund is expected, and reviewed oil price/production assumptions, noting continued volatility. Members asked about the income tax netting process, the sales tax decline, oil price discounts/premiums, natural gas taxation, and when the executive branch would present its revenue forecast.
The committee then acted on several Emergency Commission requests. It approved, as a group, requests for federal mine reclamation funds for the Public Service Commission, an additional criminal investigator FTE and funding for the Attorney General’s office, and a DPI transfer for bridge software costs. It separately approved DPI request 2164 for $500,000 to support the food vendor program after debate over whether the program’s savings were known and whether the money was simply a pass-through. OMB also reported on federal grants, fiscal irregularities, tobacco settlement proceeds, budget guidelines for agencies, FTE pool usage, vacancy savings, and the DAPL settlement, noting the settlement funds had been deposited and that a deficiency appropriation may be needed later to cover remaining accrued interest.
Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus presented on the primary residence credit program, saying participation has grown sharply and that the current biennium will likely need about $431 million, roughly $22 million above the appropriation. He explained how the credit interacts with homestead and disabled veteran benefits, how the 3% property tax cap works, and why county valuations and mill rates vary. The committee also received a Legacy Fund/Budget Stabilization Fund report showing strong returns, and DOT Director Ron Henke received approval for two Flex Fund highway projects on ND 49 and ND 31. Henke also explained remaining Highway 85 funding and said the department is exploring uses for leftover state dollars. Finally, the Department of Mineral Resources reported on abandoned well plugging and site restoration, noting North Dakota remains in relatively strong shape compared with other states, and DPI began a presentation on gap funding tied to the 3% levy cap, reporting 24 districts received $1.8 million in the first year and projecting higher future needs.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 15th, 2026 at 01:36 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- accommodate increases for the enterprise services program Both recommendations are in consensus on the sources
- AI-powered threats and a constantly shifting landscape.
- Here, if the program's successful, they eventually find alternate funding sources.
- either reapply for additional funding if we've received funding, or they need to find some other source
- Each other funding source are identical in both recommendations.