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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Assembly Military and Veterans Affairs and Senate Military and Veterans Affairs May 12th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- But it goes to show how that money goes a long way to make a difference. A very long way.
- They find new ways to do that.
- I think that's a really interesting one to look into in ways in which there are ways that we as senators
- Anyone else would like to go in the other way? Okay.
- Anyone else would like to go in the other way? Okay.
Summary:
The joint informational hearing focused on the role of County Veterans Service Officers (CVSOs), CalVet’s support for them, and the growing problem of for-profit, unaccredited claims companies. Committee leaders and witnesses emphasized that CVSOs are often the first point of contact for veterans and their families, helping with disability claims, education benefits, survivor benefits, housing, health care, and other wraparound services. Testimony highlighted the return on investment from CVSO work, with witnesses citing hundreds of millions in new federal benefits secured for California veterans and arguing that current state funding is too low relative to the workload and need.
County representatives from Nevada, Los Angeles, and San Luis Obispo described local models of service. Los Angeles County highlighted a “no wrong door” approach, peer navigators, suicide review work, justice-involved veteran services, and homelessness coordination, while San Luis Obispo described rural outreach, mental health partnerships, and high suicide rates in its county. Nevada County stressed that smaller counties can be disadvantaged by workload-based formulas and that additional funding would expand access, especially in rural areas. Several witnesses said veterans often need more than claims help and should be connected to mental health, employment, food, and family supports.
Much of the discussion centered on predatory claims consultants, which witnesses said charge veterans for services that accredited CVSOs provide free. Members and witnesses described cases involving requests for VA and banking logins, misleading advertising, and contracts that can take a percentage of veterans’ benefits. Committee members expressed support for legislation to curb these practices and for increased funding for CVSOs, including the Legislature’s intent to fund 50% of county veterans’ services operations. A CalVet deputy secretary also testified that California’s accreditation and training system improves claim quality and appeal outcomes, and that CalVet works with CVSOs through training, district offices, and appeals representation.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Health and Human Services Feb 5th, 2025
House Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm sorry, but we have way too many bills.
- So this bill in no way, shape, or form changes the fact that that's the way it is now, and that's not
- in the same way.
- exaggerates the cost of this program in a shocking way.
- There are several ways, I'm sorry.
Committee:
House House Health & Human Services
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 4 on State Administration and General Government May 20th, 2026
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- We are way behind in Missouri.
- a different way.
- different way.
- These are not in any way typical.
- And if you're going to treat 7-OH one way, you ought to treat kratom the same way. That's nonsense.
Committee:
House Emerging Issues
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- I love the way you cry. I love the way you love us all.
- Incredible in some good ways and incredible in some really bad ways.
- way.
- You show it from day to day in the way that you love us, in the way that you treat us.
- me along the way.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, page introductions, and recognition of guests, including a state champion Crossroads Academy basketball team and a student intern. The chamber then took up executive appointment reports from the Ethics and Elections Committee and related committees, which covered a large slate of gubernatorial appointees to state boards and commissions. Senators were given the opportunity to separate nominees for individual votes, and several members spoke in support of or opposition to specific appointees based on qualifications, ideology, and prior public service.
The first major confirmation vote covered most of the 186 appointments on the report, with debate centered on three nominees highlighted by Senator Polsky: Ilya Shapiro, Thomas Zachary Smith, and Dr. John Lattell. The report was adopted 31-0 after those objections, and Jeffrey Aaron was then considered separately for the Public Employee Relations Commission. Senators Smith and Polsky opposed Aaron’s confirmation, citing his role as legal counsel to the Hope Florida Foundation and alleged involvement in the transfer of Medicaid settlement funds to political entities; Chair Gates defended Aaron as a lawyer representing a client and noted no disciplinary or law-enforcement action against him. Aaron was confirmed 26-10.
The Senate next confirmed Chavon Harris as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration after debate focused on her prior leadership at the Department of Children and Families, Medicaid redeterminations, postpartum coverage issues, Hope Florida-related concerns, and a women’s shelter inspection dispute. Supporters emphasized her work stabilizing Medicaid funding and her responsiveness to agency problems, while opponents argued she had overseen serious failures and lacked suitability. The confirmation passed 32-5. Taylor Hatch was then confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families after committee members noted serious operational concerns at DCF, including SNAP/EBT compliance, child welfare practices, forensic audit issues, and questions about Hope Florida, but also cited her commitment to child welfare and willingness to address problems; the vote was 33-4.
After the confirmations, the Senate recessed and later returned for a lengthy tribute to outgoing Senate President Kathleen Pasadomo. Senators from both parties offered personal remarks praising her leadership, diligence, toughness in committee, mentorship, and resilience after personal loss, while also joking about her reputation as a strict rules chair and “bill killer.” The session concluded with the recognition of her service and presentation of a handmade keepsake box filled with letters and mementos from staff and colleagues.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
All aboard for K.C. and Fargo? 3/23/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I think spending a million dollars right now in the way our economy and the way our budget is, I think
- I think spending a million dollars right now in the way our economy and the way our budget is, I think
- I think spending a million dollars right now in the way our economy and the way our budget is, I think
- I think spending a million dollars right now in the way our economy and the way our budget is, I think
- I think spending a million dollars right now in the way our economy and the way our budget is, I think
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Indian Affairs Sep 25th, 2025
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- To help you in any way we can.
- So we need to find a new way.
- It's been an eye-opener in many ways.
- Ways of life here in New Mexico.
- It's affecting our way of life.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The way the process works, let's say this bill passes pretty much the way it is here at the committee
- We want to keep it that way, yes. Well, I'd like to keep it that way, yes. And it probably will be.
- But that's probably not the best way. ...way to handle a mandolins. Okay, Mr. Anchía.
- Is there an easier way to do it? There is a much easier way.
- The fiberglass is not good for your lungs, but if that's the best way, then that's the best way to go
Bills:
HB45 , HB755 , HB 1232 , HB1555 , HB2460 , HB2702 , HB2973 , HB3120 , HB3225 , HB3314 , HB3356 , HB3371 , HB3634 , HB3638 , HB4247 , HB4283 , HB4290 , HB4302 , HB4503 , HB4511 , HB4565 , HB4581 , HB4627 , HB4632 , HB4660 , HB4668 , HB4960 , HB5042 , HB45
Committee:
House State Affairs
Keywords:
housing, affordable housing, rent control, landlord-tenant laws, housing rights, lobbying, public entities, expenditures, government code, transparency, Texas Ethics Commission, government regulation, lobbying restrictions, government accountability, taxpayer money, HB 1232, whistleblower, whistleblower protection, public employee, retaliation
HI
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- And I think there might be some clever ways to look at other ways to help fund that, or other ways to
- And I think there might be some clever ways to look at other ways to help fund that, or other ways to
- And I think there might be some clever ways to look at other ways to help fund that, or other ways to
- And I think there might be some clever ways to look at other ways to help fund that, or other ways to
- And I think there might be some clever ways to look at other ways to help fund that, or other ways to
Committee:
Senate Transportation
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Mar 19th, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- But let me tell you in a very positive way where we don't fall short today.
- In fact, it isn't efficacious in any way.
- And so we should continue to lead the way this 250th.
- And so we should continue to lead the way this 250th.
- Ways and Means Amendment is adopted as amended.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Education Finance and Education Feb 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So let's try it this way.
- There are lots of ways to get there.
- And it shouldn't be a one way.
- Why can't they work and find ways of having school online?
- And there are some ways, but they're very limited if I'm working towards this other way of changing my
Summary:
The joint informational and oversight hearing focused on community schools in California, with members emphasizing that the purpose was to examine effectiveness, implementation, and sustainability rather than the Governor’s budget proposal. The California Department of Education described the California Community Schools Partnership Program, created in 2021 and funded with more than $4 billion, including planning, implementation, extension, and county coordination grants. Officials said nearly 2,500 schools are participating and highlighted the statewide technical assistance structure, including the State Transformational Assistance Center, eight regional centers, county offices, and CDE support.
Researchers from the Learning Policy Institute and UCLA presented early findings and implementation data. LPI reported reductions in chronic absenteeism and suspensions, along with gains in math and English language arts, with especially large benefits for Black students and other historically underserved groups. UCLA described the Annual Progress Report as a statewide improvement tool showing growth in capacity-building, shared decision-making, whole-child supports, and continuous improvement. Members asked about how the reports measure outcomes, how to interpret outliers, and how to distinguish community schools effects from other concurrent initiatives; presenters said matched comparison methods and deeper case-study work are being used, with additional statewide findings expected in June.
Panelists from Oakland Unified, LAUSD/UTLA, San Diego Unified, and advocacy organizations described key elements of success: integrated student supports, strong family and student engagement, collaborative leadership, community partnerships, and school-site decision-making. They gave examples such as wellness centers, dual enrollment, student senates, parent leadership, and community campaigns that built trust and increased participation. Members also raised concerns about sustainability, implementation fidelity, and whether community schools improve participation in LCAP processes. Presenters said major barriers include unclear early guidance, the need for a mindset shift away from top-down models, and uncertainty about long-term funding for coordinators and other staff. The panel’s recommendations centered on stable ongoing funding, stronger technical assistance, shared governance, and embedding community schools practices into district and county systems.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Organizational business meeting to consider committee rules for the 119th Congress, an original resolution authorizing expenditures by the committee during the 119th Congress, designation of subcommittees for the 119th Congress, designation of member Feb 6th, 2025 at 08:50 am
Finance Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Pharmaceuticals, and we want to do it in a way that's affordable.
- Progress, by the way, that was threatened by the OMB.
- But we're cleaner than these other places in the way we manufacture.
- There are a lot of ways to go about it.
- I thought they fell way short in opening access to new markets.
Committee:
Senate Finance Committee
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Delivery of Government Efficiency Mar 12th, 2025
Delivery of Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- Other than that, that's way beyond.
- . parent way.
- We're not gonna write that way. We're not going to write rules that way.
- Rules again, maybe in the same way, but maybe in a better way.
- An easy way.
Committee:
House Delivery of Government Efficiency
Keywords:
regulatory reform, government efficiency, administrative law, rulemaking, agency deference, judicial review, de novo review, Texas Government Code, Administrative Procedure Act, state agencies, plain language, regulatory burden, regulatory reduction, cost-benefit analysis, fiscal note, public benefits and costs, contested case, rule challenge, Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, advisory panel
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- way to 100%.
- I'm not saying it's the way forward, but it might be.
- That's the way it normally reads.
- That's the only way I can say it.
- I did, I was working hard on. these bills the way I did.
Committee:
House Veterans and Armed Forces
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Economic Development & Workforce Investment (7-16-26)
Economic Development & Workforce Investment
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a way of economy evolves.
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- </c> anything is what's standing in your way. anything is what's standing in your way.
- So first let's start different ways.
- </c> we have to support in a different way. we have to support in a different way.
ND
Transcript Highlights:
- So that being said, there's no way you were the only one that felt that way.
- By the way, when we work with a school, our job is to teach them this new way to work.
- By the way, when we work with a school, our job is to teach them this new way to work.
- Barr is a way...
- Barr is a way of working.
Committees:
Joint Education , Joint Education Committee
ND
Transcript Highlights:
- So that being said, there's no way you were the only one that felt that way.
- The way that... Thank you. ...today.
- By the way, when we work with a school, our job is to teach them this new way to work.
- Bar is a way We don't consider Barr as one more thing. Barr is a way of working.
- But maybe it's because K-12 education lost their way a while ago, and we're just going back to the way
Committee:
Joint Education Committee
Summary:
The meeting focused heavily on dual credit programming across North Dakota, with presentations from Valley City State University, Lake Region State College, Fargo Public Schools, and teachers from West Fargo and Drake-Anamoose. Speakers described dual credit as a way to give high school students college-level rigor, reduce future tuition costs, and help students explore academic and career pathways. Several presenters emphasized that strong local relationships between colleges and school districts are central to program quality, especially in rural areas where access to advanced coursework can be limited.
Valley City State University outlined its quality-control model, including annual teacher trainings, syllabus and outcomes alignment, faculty evaluations, qualification standards, school visits, and a goal of building 24-credit College Studies Certificates. The university reported about 504 students in the fall and 559 in the spring, with roughly 5,539 projected credit hours and about 130 students expected to earn the 24-credit certificate. Members asked about faculty qualifications, online versus in-person delivery, student retention, revenue, and whether a more centralized statewide model might be more efficient; the presenter said centralization could reduce duplication but might weaken local relationships and choice.
Lake Region State College described a broader regional model, with about 913 dual credit students last fall across 44 school districts, roughly half of them taking online college courses and half taking face-to-face courses taught by qualified high school teachers serving as adjuncts. The college said it has paid for graduate credits to help teachers meet credentialing requirements and reimburses districts for teacher support and materials. Fargo Public Schools reported 50 dual credit courses through multiple higher-ed partners, 1,571 enrollments, and a 12.61% increase in participation, while also raising concerns about inconsistent registration systems, credentialing requirements, and transfer clarity across institutions. Teachers from West Fargo and Drake-Anamoose reinforced the value of dual credit, while noting concerns about retention in foundational science courses and the importance of maintaining rigor and support for students.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- So I've looked at a couple of ways.
- So I've looked at a couple of ways.
- So I've looked at a couple of ways.
- So I've looked at a couple of ways.
- So I've looked at a couple of ways.
Committee:
Senate Taxes
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Rules 2nd REVISED Apr 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The way the program's labeled right now, the way it's set up right now, we could risk funding people
- care is funded or the way that the state is matching the federal dollars.
- And there's a limited way in which we can manage those funds.
- And there's a limited way in which we can manage those funds.
- So I would encourage a yes vote. ...way in which we can manage those funds.
Summary:
The committee primarily considered House Bill 440, which would move Medicaid expansion language from the Oklahoma Constitution into state statute and send the change to voters in a special election. Supporters argued this would give the Legislature flexibility to manage the program, especially if federal Medicaid matching rates were reduced, and said it would help protect the state budget and allow future adjustments such as eligibility or work requirements. Opponents said the measure would weaken voter-approved constitutional protections, create uncertainty for more than 300,000 enrollees, rural hospitals, and providers, and could allow future cuts without another vote of the people.
Members also discussed the possible fiscal impact of a federal match change from 90-10 to 60-40, with supporters saying the state could face roughly a billion-dollar annual cost and would need flexibility to avoid cuts to other services. Questions also focused on the choice of an August special election rather than the November general election, and on whether tribal governments and other stakeholders had been consulted. After debate, the committee tabled an amendment and passed House Bill 440 on a 14-2 vote.
The committee then took up House Joint Resolution 1087, which would change the Avalon reimbursement program so the Legislature could manage funding levels and methodologies rather than being bound to the current structure. It passed 14-2. The committee also considered House Joint Resolution 1067, a trigger measure that would only appear on the November ballot if House Bill 440 failed in August; it would relieve the state of any obligation to fund Medicaid expansion for working adults if the federal match dropped below 90%. After adopting a committee substitute and tabling an amendment, the resolution also passed 14-2. The committee then laid over H.J.R. 1089 and adjourned.