Video & Transcript Research : 'community development'
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ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee Mar 24th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- an SMR Nuclear development.
- bonus and the nuclear communities bonus created and a few other bonus, and the nuclear communities bonus
- with developing these solar and wind developers, build the project and then transfer them at the end
- to their communities, both in terms of tax base, but workforce and infrastructure development locally
- Alliance and other communities are working Thinking about how Energy Communities Alliance and other
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, February 24, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- the lifeblood of our communities.
- That's especially true in rural communities.
- We are a community of leaders, Mr.
- My community.
- Space is research and development.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Jun 26th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- In areas where micro communities or tiny home communities have been established, you see things like
- I'll say that these micro communities or tiny home communities, they work.
- So we have one community that we are investing in that's actually going to be near our community center
- You look at the model, it is community to community.
- What does that community have? The assets that communities have, and so very powerful.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Denton County continues to be a leader in economic development, education, and community engagement.
- Small businesses, vibrant communities, and deep connections to the community.
- a trade and economic development.
- Relating to the reimbursement of infrastructure costs incurred by developer of certain housing developments
- , and for the community and trade, workforce, and economic development.
Keywords:
property tax, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, tax exemption, local government finance, appraisal district, chief appraiser, rendition statement, property tax relief, small business, commercial property, leased property, related business entity, unified business enterprise, tax situs, Texas Tax Code, local taxing unit, constitutional amendment
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Community Affairs Jan 14th, 2025
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- TOTAL DEVELOPMENT COST AND THOSE DEVELOPERS ARE GETTING PRIVATE INVESTMENT AS WELL AND THERE ARE FEDERAL
- DEVELOPMENTS OF SIGNIFICANT REGIONAL IMPACT.
- COMMUNITY. >> Sen.
- IN FLORIDA AND THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ADMINISTER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
- DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Transportation Infrastructure Revenue Subcommitee Jul 17th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm very proud to represent my community. It is a very tight-knit community.
- We're developing the wayfinding to communicate with itself.
- Now, you know Sunland Park is seriously engaged in developing their trail system throughout the community
- is going to develop.
- to bring in economic development.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Feb 11th, 2025
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- These include topics such as nonviolent communication, sometimes called compassionate communication,
- infant mental health... ...such as nonviolent communication, sometimes called compassionate communication
- It's really meant to develop the individually identified professional development goals of that particular
- We have three areas of focus for coaching: professional development, competency and skill development
- Key accomplishments include developing the foundation.
Summary:
The committee heard three presentations focused on child welfare workforce development and the needs of children in Florida’s dependency system. First, the Florida Institute for Child Welfare described its Grow Center and related initiatives, including academic curriculum enhancements, simulations, virtual reality training, coaching, on-demand learning, advanced certifications, and the planned Tallahassee learning lab opening in January 2026. Members asked about conflict resolution, domestic violence, addiction, and microcredentials; the presenter said the institute is expanding training in those areas and is working with DCF to align advanced certifications with the department’s career ladder.
The Department of Children and Families then presented on the Continue the Mission initiative, which recruits veterans, military spouses, and former law enforcement officers into CPI, API, and case management roles. DCF said it has held more than 240 hiring events and hired 372 such workers since launch, while also improving recruitment and retention through higher starting pay, streamlined hiring, rebranding, wellness supports, and enhanced pre-service training. Senators asked about PTSD concerns, staffing levels, caseloads, hotline vacancies, and salaries; DCF said it had not seen direct PTSD issues from the hiring effort and provided figures including a $50,000 starting salary for CPIs, $37,000 for APIs, and average caseloads of 12 to 15 investigations for CPIs and about 10 for APIs.
Finally, DCF discussed the increased acuity of children in the dependency system, explaining that fewer children are entering care overall but those who do often have more complex behavioral, mental health, developmental, or medical needs. The department highlighted a new Behavioral Qualified Residential Treatment Program (BQRTP) designed for youth who need more intensive support than traditional foster or group home settings but do not require inpatient psychiatric treatment; one facility is licensed with 12 of 14 beds filled, and DCF said it is seeking funding for placement for 230 youth total. Members pressed for details on licensure timelines, standards, funding, and the handling of crossover youth and lockouts, and DCF said it uses braided funding and works with DJJ, APD, and lead agencies through local and state review teams. A representative of the Florida Coalition for Children also testified, saying the issue is complex and multi-year, and that the coalition is working on possible legislative and programmatic solutions. The committee took no formal votes and adjourned after the presentations and discussion.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-13 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- to the community about it at all?
- It also removes the Opa-locka study related to the urban development boundary development as well.
- I know these communities.
- Every single development bill has come through Community Affairs, Senator McLean, and you know I've been
- A lot more development, then they got taken out of office because of too much development.
Summary:
The Senate convened with opening prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several member introductions of guests and staff. The chamber then took up returning messages from the House and acted on several bills, including transportation facility designations (SB 628), affordable housing/Live Local Act changes (HB 1389), utility services (HB 1451), education (HB 1279 substituted for SB 7038), data centers (SB 484), and land use/development regulations (SB 208/HB 399). Several other measures were temporarily postponed, including education, emergency services, and environmental rule ratification bills.
On SB 628, the Senate concurred in the House amendment and passed the bill 31-4. On the affordable housing bill, senators discussed the fourth iteration of the Live Local Act, including a new provision allowing certain affordable housing on religious institution property, removal of accessory dwelling unit language, and changes to tax exemption and expiration provisions; the Senate concurred in the House amendment and passed the bill 35-0. On the utility services bill, the House amendment shortened the surcharge phase-out timeline and advanced reporting dates; the Senate concurred and passed the bill 30-6. The education package was substituted with the House companion, amended to include agreed-upon provisions on student health and safety, early learning, math, virtual instruction, career and technical education, school choice, accountability, tuition protections, and financial aid, and passed 36-1.
The data centers bill drew extensive debate over transparency and ratepayer protections. Senators questioned the removal of the Senate’s nondisclosure agreement prohibition, the 12-month confidentiality period, and whether costs could be shifted to residential and commercial customers. Supporters said the amendment strengthened ratepayer protections and maintained local land-use authority, while critics objected to the loss of transparency and the possibility of local NDAs. After debate, the Senate concurred in the House amendment and passed the bill 31-6.
The land use and development bill generated the most contentious discussion. Amendments addressed a Fontainebleau/Miami Beach resort water park issue, a sunset provision, and a major rural boundary/property rights proposal affecting counties such as Orange and Seminole. Senators debated whether the rural boundary language protected property rights or undermined local planning and environmental safeguards, with concerns raised about takings, county liability, and the use of an Attorney General opinion. The transcript cuts off during extended debate on that amendment, so no final vote on the land use bill is shown in the excerpt.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Finance Authority, the Community Finance Authority, the Community Development<01:37:36.719>
Finance - And when development does not provide housing that the local workforce can afford, communities still
- Low-income housing tax credits, historic rehabilitation credits for adaptive reuse, community development
- But smaller communities like Newington are just dumbfounded how we would respond if that type of development
- , how it puts development pressure on neighboring communities, which, you know, I think kind of creates
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- and that history for that community.
- I think it's really important that the community have an opportunity to kind of... ...develop, manage
- Everybody in the community wants development, wants housing, wants progress. I've...
- In my opinion, as a volunteer member of a community development corporation that owns multiple properties
- In my opinion, as a volunteer member of a community development corporation that owns multiple properties
Summary:
The committee first heard Senate Bill 2215, which would clarify that property owners may challenge municipal zoning ordinances that are adopted without following Chapter 211 procedures, and would expressly waive municipal sovereign immunity for declaratory, injunctive, and mandamus actions in those cases. The bill sponsor and witnesses argued it would simply enforce existing notice, hearing, and due process requirements and give landowners a practical remedy when cities fail to comply. Testimony in support came from attorneys and a landowner describing alleged zoning actions in Selma that they said occurred without proper notice or hearings and caused significant financial harm. After questions, the committee substitute was withdrawn and the bill was left pending.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 2639, which would add disclosure and compensation requirements for local historic designations, including compensation based on the greater of repair/restoration costs or the difference in appraised value with and without the designation. The bill author said it was intended to address situations where historic designation delays or blocks redevelopment and to ensure property owners are fairly compensated. A property owner testified in support, describing an Austin case in which a demolition permit led to historic designation and what he said was a costly forced rehabilitation. Opponents, including a preservation advocate and an East Austin resident, argued the current process is already rigorous, rare, and balanced, and that the bill would undermine cities’ ability to preserve historic places and community heritage.
During closing on SB 2639, the chair raised a concern that Section 3B appeared to apply retroactively to pending cases, which he said could be unconstitutional under the Texas Constitution’s prohibition on retroactive laws. The committee did not resolve that issue during the hearing, and the bill was left pending. The committee then adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Local Government Committee Jul 1st, 2026
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- We’ve got renters, property owners, community land trusts, developers, scientists, lawyers.
- These water supply assessments give communities, developers, and water agencies the information needed
- For example, in my district, the Little Tokyo Service Center, a community development nonprofit, had
- They're townhome-type development in a developed community.
- They're townhome-type development in a developed community.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Water and Natural Resources Aug 20th, 2025
Water & Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- And so what we did was develop strategies.
- We're in the process of developing a dashboard with one of our communication experts to ensure we can
- Part of that includes the development of community benefit goals and plans and acknowledging the need
- However, there are also economic benefits related to developing this water for our communities, societies
- In our prior presentation, we discussed strategies that we're working on with communities to develop
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Status of Persons with Disabilities Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- So the veteran community, the disability community, the intersectionality between those two.
- So the veteran community, the disability community, the intersectionality between those two.
- Our second is that workforce development piece.
- Here is a disability-community-focused employment fair.
- It's called a RAP as a promising workforce development strategy.
Summary:
The Massachusetts Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities met virtually and in person for its June meeting. Members approved the March meeting minutes and heard a chair’s report on recent “Meeting the Moment” community conversations, including the successful Lowell event and plans for a July 14 Northampton event and an October National Disability Employment Awareness Month celebration at the State House. The October event will include a panel with MassAbility on artificial intelligence and its impacts on people with disabilities, with discussion of both accessibility benefits and risks such as bias and discrimination.
A major presentation came from the Supplier Diversity Office on its Empowering Abilities in Contracting and Employment (EAC) program. Staff described the program’s evolution from a pilot launched after 2016 legislation to a statewide policy now included in new state contracts. The program aims to increase certification of disability-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, expand workforce participation by people with disabilities, and use vendor reporting to track progress toward a 3% workforce goal. The office reported about 292 active certified businesses, roughly 40 vendors currently on EAC contracts, and expectations that the number of participating vendors will grow to about 130 by November. Commissioners praised the program and asked about its reach, data, and potential replication in other states or institutions.
The advisory council update highlighted broad engagement across topics including accessibility, employment, youth transition, housing, health equity, transportation, technology, AI, and supported decision-making. Members were asked to share fact sheets and resources for posting on the commission website, and two council members will help plan the October employment event. Subcommittee reports followed: the employment subcommittee reviewed transition-to-employment barriers, the disability employment tax credit, veteran services, and a SEED policy brief; the workforce supports subcommittee discussed apprenticeships and a May webinar on addressing workforce barriers through apprenticeships; and the long-term services and supports/health equity subcommittee heard about care coordination training resources and a presentation on post-COVID health care inequities for people with disabilities. The executive director also reported on ongoing work with state agencies, MassHealth-related conversations, caregiver and aging issues, and AI planning. The meeting ended with commissioner announcements on the Paul Spooner Generational Leadership Summit and a Medicaid summit, followed by adjournment by vote.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to specifically note that communicating these developments and others to the legislature and other
- And so I would start with those, but then the next level down, I would talk about community. community
- What about development services? Development, can you elaborate?
- And the developers are moving.
- Communities like ours will never outweighed and outspend groups that are backed by big development.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Economic and Rural Development Dec 8th, 2025 at 09:32 am
Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Today, as we continue to support economic growth, community well-being, and rural development across
- Today, as we continue to support economic growth, community well-being, and rural development across
- I've been on it since the beginning, and it complements my 40 plus years as a community economic developer
- Let us have time to develop it.
- pre-development costs, pre-development work, things like that, that are required, and there may not
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (02/12/2025)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- Currently, the representation of the communities on the Pease Development Authority ends where you see
- Currently, the representation of the communities on the Pease Development Authority ends where you see
- um we have received some communication um we have received some communication from<00:54:29.119>
- I'm grateful to... plans that affect my community I plans that affect my community I particularly<01:
- So, as communities that are directly impacted by the work done at the Pease Development Authority, which
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Denton County continues to be a leader in economic development, education, and community engagement.
- We have here today in the gallery members of this tight-knit community.
- Hard-working families, small businesses, vibrant communities, and deep, deep connections to the community
- The Committee on Trade, Workforce and Economic Development.
- and for the community and Trade workforce and economic development.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Economic and Rural Development Dec 8th, 2025 at 01:04 pm
Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- The profits from a library investment are invested in their communities with strengthened communities
- They also promote financial literacy in the community. community.
- It's a clearing house of everything for their communities. ...communities.
- When we anchor in communities with these partners, we see other aspects of that community.
- We were asked to specifically talk about rural economic development challenges that we see in our communities
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Appropriations Apr 7th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- There's new development, new subdivisions that some communities need because they do not have any lot
- So a community would go find a developer. They could develop it themselves.
- There's new development, new subdivisions that some communities need because they do not have any lot
- So a community would go find a developer. They could develop it themselves.
- Let's move on then to the next two bills, which are concerning development of rural communities.
Summary:
The committee first heard Senate Bill 2265, which would provide the Fargo National Cemetery with up to a $3 million line of credit to help fund improvements such as indoor bathrooms, parking, a family gathering area, an office, a hearse garage, and a veterans gallery. Supporters said the cemetery has expanded rapidly since 2019, has already conducted about 1,000 burials, and needs better facilities for families and the Honor Guard; they also said the project would be subject to federal VA approval and, once completed, would be taken over by the VA. Members raised questions about the project’s cost, timing, funding sources, whether the bill should be a grant instead of a line of credit, and whether a chapel should be specifically included. No vote was taken on SB 2265 during the excerpt.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 2230, which would have the Secretary of State mail active voters a guide on ballot measures at least 45 days before an election, with objective summaries, fiscal impacts, and arguments for and against each measure. Secretary of State Michael Howe said the office already receives many questions about ballot measures and would post the same information online and at polling places, while emphasizing the need to keep the material objective and consistent with election-law restrictions. Members generally supported the idea as a voter-education tool, and the committee adopted a due pass motion on SB 2230 by a 19-0 vote.
Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 2256, which would provide one-time state support for the NDSU Research and Technology Park in Fargo to expand its role in commercialization, robotics, precision agriculture, and defense-related technology. Park CEO Brenda Weiland explained that the park is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit spun out of NDSU, governed by a board with both university and industry representation, and that the new model is intended to bridge the gap between research and market-ready products without competing directly with private industry. Members asked about ownership, intellectual property, the planned partnership with Carnegie Mellon’s robotics center, and how the park would use the funding; the discussion focused on contracts, licensing, and the park’s intent to build technical capacity and attract companies. The excerpt ends before any vote on SB 2256.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Education Study Dec 19th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- or other tribal communities?
- So when we did our community feedback to develop the Martinez and Yazzi Action Plan, some of the specific
- Santa Clara, their Kha'p'o tribal community school, is making major... ...their Kha'p'o Tribal Community
- community... ...communities make sense, but for us sometimes being from a different community, that's
- Within tribal communities, using the Indian Education Fund, we know that a Within tribal communities,
Summary:
The committee began with a presentation on the 520 Native American Language and Culture certificate, created to let proficient tribal language and culture speakers teach in K-12 schools without a bachelor’s degree. LESC staff, PED, and HED described the certificate’s statutory basis, the role of tribes and pueblos in setting proficiency standards, and ongoing challenges such as uneven MOAs, limited professional development, rural access barriers, data gaps, and retention concerns. PED said oversight of 520 is moving from the licensure bureau to the Indian Education Division, and HED reported that the tribal education technical assistance centers authorized in 2023 are still in procurement but are expected to be awarded in early 2026. A student, Alonzo Hughes, testified about how learning Tewa from 520-certified teachers helped him understand his culture and speak with elders, and members praised the program’s role in language revitalization and asked about funding, teacher pathways, and whether similar models exist in other states.
Committee members then discussed several PED rule updates. Staff reviewed an adopted rule implementing HB 54 on AEDs and cardiac emergency response plans, including staff training requirements and staggered compliance dates, and a proposed rule for school nurse licensure under HB 195 that would create a three-tier system and align nurse pay with teacher pay. They also reviewed proposed changes to the Community Schools Act rule, including a full-time community school coordinator requirement, updated grant language, and broader coalition membership criteria; PED said the broader language would not conflict with the Martinez-Yazzie work. A proposed bilingual teacher rule would standardize coursework requirements, add trans-languaging and culturally relevant curriculum competencies, and allow Native American language certification applicants to demonstrate proficiency using tribal standards.
In questions, members raised concerns about AEDs being present at athletic events, the need for the amended school nurse bill to move experienced nurses directly into higher levels, and whether the community schools rule’s broader coalition language could affect current education litigation. Members also asked about funding for 520 programs, teacher residency or cohort models, and how to support advanced language instruction and sustainability. PED said the Indian Education Fund and school budgets can support some of the work, but additional strategic funding and cross-training are needed. The committee also heard that New Mexico’s 520 system is unusually robust compared with other states, and members encouraged staff to present the model at national conferences. The meeting ended with the director’s report, which noted a flat budget request of $2,024,300, staff turnover including Natasha Davalos’s departure, and appreciation for the committee’s work before adjournment for the holidays.