WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Jan 27th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Early Learning & K-12 Education

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Good morning, everyone, to the very early, early morning Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee
programs to assess whether and to what extent the programs are meeting knowledge, skill, and performance
programs, and input from community constituents and P-12 educators.
Since the early pilot programs and the passage of HB 1316 in 2023, we have realized measurable and positive
This program has allowed me to complete my college prerequisites early and experience college-level academics

Bills: SB6130, SB6247, SB6260, SB6268, SB6278

Keywords: voter registration, elections, national holiday, civic engagement, government initiative, school funding, financial management, budgeting, transparency, district governance, SB 6260, public education, K-12, Washington State, OSPI, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, education finance, school transportation, school buses, zero-emission bus

MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Child Committee Meeting - 2025-04-01

Children and Families Finance and Policy

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support the child care system and Families in need of affordable care for their children and prevents
The Teacher Education and Compensation Helps (TEACH) Early Childhood Program really just allows more
and programs that operate within tribal reservation land.
We have served 10,377 children and supported 1,347 childcare providers and programs as well.
in support of this program and that we continue to get creative and And look for ways that potentially

Bills: HF2436, HF470, HF2643, HF2456, HF102, HF1367

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, early education, scholarships, funding, children, families, Minnesota education, child care licensing, family child care, child care center, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, correction order, conditional license, fix-it ticket, documented technical assistance, license suspension

MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25

Children and Families Finance and Policy

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and prevents for their children and prevents unnecessary<00:02:47.760><c> foster</c><00:02:48.120><c
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care</c> lowincome families to Quality early care lowincome families to Quality early care and and and
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Bills: HF2436, HF470, HF2643, HF2456, HF102, HF1367

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, early education, scholarships, funding, children, families, Minnesota education, child care licensing, family child care, child care center, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, correction order, conditional license, fix-it ticket, documented technical assistance, license suspension

MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 4/10/25

Children and Families Finance and Policy

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</c> and I'm moving those into early and I'm moving those into early education education education scholarships
Even at the current funding levels, families can't access early care and learning programs for low-income
early care and<00:12:57.680><c> learning</c><00:12:58.000><c> programs</c><00:12:58.560><c> for</c><
00:12:58.880><c> low-income</c> and learning programs for low-income and learning programs for low-income
And so early learning scholarships.

Bills: HF2436, HF2929

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, HF2929, SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, food assistance, nutrition assistance, public benefits, eligibility determination, income eligibility, federal poverty guidelines, poverty level, county agency, Tribal agency, human services, children and families, benefits administration

KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Tobacco Settlement Agreement Fund Oversight Committee. (2-23-26)

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</c> administrative costs and program cost. administrative costs and program cost.
><c> program</c><00:31:24.399><c> breakdown,</c> project and program breakdown, project and program breakdown
Typically, programs in the base are early childhood institutes and funding the regional collaboratives
We began in 2022 with our registered apprenticeship, and the program aims to strengthen Kentucky's early
</c> guts of programs and stuff like that. guts of programs and stuff like that.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:07 Chair Comments 00:00:36 Approval of Minutes 00:04:01 Volunteers of America 00:04:21 Soil and Water Conservation/Energy and Environment Cabinet 00:14:52 Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy/Justice & Public Safety Cabinet 00:21:05 Kentucky Department of Agriculture 00:26:01 Early Childhood Advisory Council 00:45:18, 958, all

Summary: The Tobacco Settlement Agreement Fund Oversight Committee met to review how tobacco settlement dollars are being used and to press recipients for detailed information on total funding, administrative versus program spending, and measurable outcomes. The chair emphasized that the committee was not there for general program overviews, but to assess return on investment and whether each program should continue to receive tobacco settlement support. The committee approved the minutes from its December 22, 2025 meeting and then heard presentations from several agencies and organizations. Volunteers of America Mid-States described its southeastern Kentucky restorative justice program, which uses an evidence-based New Zealand model for juvenile cases in nine counties. The group reported tobacco settlement funding of $516,000 in FY24 and $233,500 in FY25, representing about 17% and then about 5% of the program budget, respectively. It said the funding helped expand the program from 13 cases in 2021 to 180 youth served, and cited an independent evaluation showing recidivism of 24.5% compared with 40.4% in AOC data, along with a cost of a little under $20 per day versus detention and other placements. Some members questioned whether the program fit the tobacco settlement funding categories and suggested it might be better supported through other justice-related funding sources. The Energy and Environment Cabinet’s Division of Conservation explained that tobacco funds support $1 million in direct aid to conservation districts and $2 million in cost-share projects for farmers, with 5% of the cost-share appropriation allowed for administration, or about $100,000 in FY26. Officials said the direct-aid line was moved into tobacco funding in 2019, reducing money available for farmer cost-share, and described a multi-year project approval and reallocation process. Senator Webb asked for a more specific breakdown of the $850,000 direct-aid amount, and the cabinet said it would provide that information. The Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy reported that in FY24 it expended just under $30 million across tobacco funds, general funds, restricted funds, and a one-time federal grant, with less than 2% used for administration. Officials said most tobacco settlement money goes to Kentucky ASAP local boards in all 120 counties, supporting prevention, treatment, and some law enforcement work. The Department of Agriculture then began its presentation, describing strategic investments, loan programs, county funding, administrative costs, and a reported return of about $2.30 for every dollar spent, but the transcript cuts off before that presentation was completed.

NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 13th, 2026 at 11:03 am

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

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that participate in the Child Care Assistance Program, providing eligibility and regulatory requirements
, and providing for additional appropriations to the Early Childhood Education and Care Program.
Providing for additional appropriations to the Early Childhood Education and Care Program Fund.
And Mr. Speaker and gentlemen, that means that our... And Mr.
in and try and change the rules.

Bills: HB145, HB164, HJR6, HR1, HB20, HB65, HB66, HB80, HB166, HB295, HB306, SB29, SB37, HB99, HB206, HB213, HB270, HJR5, SB104, SB193, HJM2, HJM3, HJM1, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM2, HM16, HM32, HM13, HM47, HM20, HM51, HM1, HM31, HM35, HM36, HM46, HM53, HM54, HM39, HM11, HM14, HM21, HM34, HM50

Keywords: high-wage jobs, tax credit, job creation, New Mexico, economic development, lobbying, transparency, public records, government oversight, accountability, constitutional amendment, legislative sessions, veto override, New Mexico legislature, session length, House Resolution 1, HR1, House investigatory subcommittee, special committee, legislative investigation

NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 13th, 2026

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

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Our formal program has come to an end, and I want you to know it has been my honor and my pleasure to
And even though our program is coming to an end, I want you to know that I will please continue the inspiring
that participate in the child care assistance program, providing eligibility and regulatory requirements
, and providing for additional appropriations to the Early Childhood Education and Care Program Fund.
Providing for additional appropriations to the Early Childhood Education and Care Program Fund.

Bills: HB145, HB164, HJR6, HR1, HB20, HB65, HB66, HB80, HB166, HB295, HB306, SB29, SB37, HB99, HB206, HB213, HB270, HJR5, SB104, SB193, HJM2, HJM3, HJM1, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM2, HM16, HM32, HM13, HM47, HM20, HM51, HM1, HM31, HM35, HM36, HM46, HM53, HM54, HM39, HM11, HM14, HM21, HM34, HM50

Keywords: high-wage jobs, tax credit, job creation, New Mexico, economic development, lobbying, transparency, public records, government oversight, accountability, constitutional amendment, legislative sessions, veto override, New Mexico legislature, session length, House Resolution 1, HR1, House investigatory subcommittee, special committee, legislative investigation

Summary: The House of Representatives held an African-American Day celebration recognizing the second Friday in February as required by state statute and honoring the contributions of African Americans in New Mexico and nationally. The program included the national anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” the Pledge of Allegiance, an invocation, and remarks from Representative Janelle Anyanoru and others. A central feature was recognition of the “Talented 10,” ten African American women leaders in New Mexico, including officials and community leaders in city government, education, the judiciary, business, and public service. The chamber also recognized numerous guests and community leaders, including Senator Harold Pope, the first African American elected to the New Mexico Senate, and concluded the celebration with a musical performance and closing remarks about diversity and inclusion. After the celebration, the House moved into announcements and then messages and committee reports. Members recognized guests and community efforts, including organ donation awareness, the New Mexico Community Foundation, and a Beclavito Chapter House delegation. The House received a Senate message transmitting Senate Finance Committee substitute for Senate Bill 241, the Child Care Assistance Program Act, which was referred to the House Appropriations and Finance Committee. Several committee reports were adopted, including House Bill 132, House Bill 199 via a committee substitute, Senate Bills 38, 101, and 58 as amended, House Bill 38 via a committee substitute, House Memorial 59, House Bill 256, House Memorial 43, Senate Bill 64 as amended, House Bill 93, House Bill 254 as amended, and House Memorial 29. The chamber then began third reading debate on House Joint Resolution 5, a proposed constitutional amendment to provide legislative compensation tied to New Mexico’s median household income. Supporters argued it would modernize the legislature, broaden access to working people, and improve accountability; opponents questioned the timing, amount, and fairness of paying legislators while many constituents struggle economically. The debate continued with no final vote shown in the transcript excerpt.

AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/28/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

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government computers and who meet certain conditions; to establish a lodging and kind program for service
the unspecified appropriation for the lodging and kind program.
, $6.1 million for the lodging and kind program, and $9.3 million for the HVAC upgrading and maintenance
kind program, and $9.3 million for the HVAC upgrading and maintenance.
And I know the National Guard programs work the very same way.

Bills: HB2006, HB2165, HB2245, HB2348, HB2806, HB2901, HB2902, HCR2016

Keywords: sample ballots, elections, primary election, general election, mailing deadline, ballot mailing, county election officials, board of supervisors, secretary of state, early voting list, election administration, voter information, postal service, USPS processing center, city elections, town elections, special district elections, Arizona election law, ballot proofing, party chair

KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Education (6-2-26)

Education

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program designation, and some early legislative trends that we're seeing across states.
><c> program</c> and oversight, eligibility and program and oversight, eligibility and program design
So that prevents postsecondary institutions from standing up unpredictable and unproven programs.
programs, suicide prevention training, food entrepreneurship initiatives, and community and leadership
</c><01:01:16.480><c> of</c> growers program and and and reaching of growers program and and and reaching

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call – 0:00:00 Workforce Pell Grant Update – 0:03:30 Extension Office Update – 0:33:25 Kentucky Academic Standards for Social Studies – 1:07:08 Early Literacy Outcomes – 1:32:20 Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations – 1:58:30 Adjournment 2:13:13, 958, all

LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Health and Welfare Apr 29th, 2026

Health and Welfare

Transcript Highlights:

opioid treatment programs, and to provide for related matters.
construction of hospitals and outpatient facilities, and to provide the Louisiana Register. ...to prevent
nutraceuticals and diet and lifestyle intervention, nutrition.
nutraceuticals and diet and lifestyle intervention nutrition.
And does that program include a lot of experiential training in a hospital and clinic settings?

Bills: HB946, HB1093, SB26, SB29, SB30, SB195, SB219, SB222, SB255, SB314, SCR2, SCR22

Keywords: healthcare transparency, hospital pricing, consumer protection, collection actions, fines, naturopathic medicine, Louisiana Board of Naturopathic Medicine, licensing, healthcare, prescriptive authority, natural therapies, opioid treatment, regulation, addiction recovery, state law, SB 29, Act 732, coroner, autopsy, child death

WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Human Services Jan 21st, 2026 at 08:00 am

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:

And it prevents Washington taxpayers from absorbing... Well, good morning, Chair Wilson.
And it prevents Washington taxpayers from absorb. ...situations where they lack basic information.
the availability and quality of services, goods, and programs at the facility.
If we're doing a pilot program and we're going to be using this program to steer future legislation,
clause would come to a new program would go through Ways and Means, and so if in fact that's the case

Bills: SB5917, SB6080, SB6085, SB5940, SB5945, SB5957, SB5966

Keywords: abortion medications, reproductive health, mifepristone, misoprostol, abortion access, medication abortion, early pregnancy loss, miscarriage management, Department of Corrections, Department of Health, health care providers, health care entities, Indian health care providers, pharmacy distribution, wholesale distribution, reproductive rights, women's health, emergency clause, immediate effect, public health

US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Business meeting to consider S.28, to require the disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices, S.97, to require SelectUSA to coordinate with State-level economic development organizations to increase foreign d Mar 12th, 2025 at 08:30 am

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

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Point Strategies, immediately reached out to the committee and agreed to comply and to provide all of
full and rigorous oversight.
Michael Kratios to lead the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and Mark Meador to be a Commissioner
And Senators Cruz and Peters co-sponsored the Astronaut Ground Travel Support Act, which enables NASA
system, including modems and routers, we can prevent future cyber attacks and better safeguard our small

The table below shows a breakdown of funding levels for each program and by method of finance, and these
And then moving to page 7, Item 8 discusses the **crime victims compensation program**.
administered by the **OAG** and the related benefits for that program.
It's well-funded and we've got two years after we run out of money for this program to run and exist.
I think it's a good program, and I think what the state's doing is good.

Seven ayes and one nay. With seven ayes and one nay, I declare Senate Bill 259 to have passed.
Chair and members. So what Senate Bill 1928 does is it creates a five-year flex allocation program.
Nebraska has done this and seen reduction in water use.
And it is that they have to put a meter on their well. And it's all voluntary.
Ten ayes and zero nays. With ten ayes and zero nays, I declare Senate Bill 1928 to have passed.

Bills: SB1928, SB259

Keywords: groundwater, water rights, waste prevention, conservation, permitting, Oklahoma Water Resources Board, OWRB, water permits, water use reporting, metering, permit enforcement, groundwater waste, well permitting, cease and desist, fines and penalties, permit suspension, data centers, data processing facilities, cooling systems, evaporative cooling

Summary: The committee took up two water-related bills, both on committee substitutes with titles stricken. Senate Bill 259, carried over from the prior year, was described as a shortened version of earlier language that removed some provisions seen as burdensome and eliminated funding for the Water Resources Board. The author said the bill aims to recognize that water extends beyond property lines, add measuring requirements for permitted users, and preserve water for future generations while exempting domestic uses and pasture/livestock taps. After no questions or debate, the committee passed SB 259 by a vote of 7-1. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1928, which creates a voluntary five-year flex allocation program beginning January 1, 2027. The author said the program is intended to help existing permit holders measure and use water more efficiently without requiring new permitting or mandatory metering, and noted the proposal mirrors House language. He also explained that the original 200% annual cap had been reduced to 150% in the committee substitute. The bill passed 10-0. At the close, the chair noted both bills were heard to help develop broader water policy for Oklahoma and encouraged continued cooperation among interested parties. The committee then adjourned.

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