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NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Indian Affairs Sep 26th, 2025

House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I mean, I was appointed to a task force on the film office and also the Governor's Blue Ribbon Water
  • Pueblo, the casino operation has provided revenue for the tribe to protect the community and its sacred Blue
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part II) Aug 22nd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Fraud Committee Meeting - 2025-07-08

Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • heavily rely on the proactive investigative work of our managed care partners such as UCARE, Medica, Blue
  • You know, this is a blue screen, and it's ancient—back from the late 80s, I believe, or maybe early 90s
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Land Grant May 30th, 2025

House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • My district also includes some west-central precincts, mainly blue-collar Chicano neighborhoods like
  • The next chart I want to share with you is this blue Chart that shows programs.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House May 14th, 2025

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This HB202, the back to blue bill, there was three amendments received from Senator.
  • that's what we're trying to say is we're standing up with you because you stand up here on that thin blue
Bills: HJR 73, HB 31, HB 279, HB 370, HB 4768, HB 513, HB 875, HB 982, HB 1085, HB 2677, HB 2874, HB 5478, HB 4880, HB 4798, HB 4514, HB 4958, HB 4508, HB 3758, HB 3830, HB 3744, HB 3622, HB 741, HB 2204, HB 2860, HB 4659, HB 4578, HB 813, HB 712, HB 1551, HB 2790, HB 2698, HB 3365, HB 3504, HB 3118, HB 2959, HB 1862, HB 1026, HB 4401, HB 4164, HB 3920, HB 4737, HB 4966, HB 4967, HB 1958, HB 4979, HB 5459, HB 3862, HB 1823, HB 4415, HB 4893, HB 2343, HB 1228, HB 4337, HCR 141, SB 250, SB 1883, SB 617, SB 2411, SB 2306, SB 2929, SB 552, SCR 27, HJR 218, HB 168, HB 2545, HB 5436, HB 4926, HB 5165, HB 4811, HB 4755, HB 3179, HB 4310, HB 4611, HB 3637, HB 3153, HB 2786, HB 2966, HB 2159, HB 5081, HB 638, HB 640, HB 876, HB 4809, HB 5308, HB 4687, HB 5623, HB 4412, HB 3284, HB 3420, HB 3449, HB 4098, HB 4281, HB 4120, HB 4504, HB 4370, HB 4421, HB 1106, HB 4070, HB 2370, HB 2407, HB 2253, HB 2273, HB 2040, HB 1586, HB 3788, HB 3993, HB 4690, HB 4696, HB 2308, HB 1142, HB 1533, HB 1621, HB 2242, HB 2012, HB 2193, HB 2464, HB 2348, HB 2313, HB 2289, HB 1942, HB 2011, HB 1629, HB 2993, HB 3592, HB 4076, HB 4623, HB 4535, HB 4327, HB 4520, HB 3824, HB 4921, HB 2494, HB 3066, HJR 112, HB 2695, HB 3138, HB 2442, HB 3863, HJR 73, HB 4773, HB 1091, HB 5115, HB 5515, HB 3372, HB 5659, HB 127, HB 386, HB 115, HB 2868, HB 1249, HB 4766, HB 3720, HB 4656, HB 4879, HB 105, HB 5383, HB 4621, HB 5431, HB 5678, HB 5534, HB 4174, HB 4212, HB 3954, HB 3966, HB 3636, HB 3918, HB 1422, HB 4765, HB 4732, HB 4742, HB 5122, HB 4518, HB 5084, HB 3986, HB 4045, HB 4144, HB 3911, HB 3976, HB 4473, HB 3425, HB 3641, HB 3642, HB 3475, HB 3509, HB 3424, HB 3383, HB 4744, HB 4531, HB 4539, HB 3159, HB 5228, HB 5370, HB 4359, HB 4398, HB 4443, HB 4466, HB 3861, HB 3849, HB 4240, HB 4706, HB 4685, HB 5354, HB 5141, HB 5686, HB 3629, HB 3554, HB 3567, HB 2015, HB 3575, HB 5381, HB 1431, HB 3514, HB 4614, HB 4546, HB 4683, HB 5681, HB 5673, HB 5663, HB 4271, HB 4350, HB 4035, HB 3807, HB 3812, HB 3552, HB 3540, HB 3715, HB 3710, HB 3664, HB 4196, HB 4233, HB 4173, HB 1998, HB 3333, HB 3510, HB 4222, HB 2070, HB 2854, HB 2347, HB 113, HB 983, HB 4847, HB 1449, HB 3833, HB 5151, HB 265, HB 1845, HB 782, HB 108, HB 1960, HB 158, HB 1954, HB 1955, HB 2512, HB 605, HB 2581, HB 2803, HB 627, HB 2667, HB 1738, HB 636, HB 3679, HB 2638, HB 2655, HB 871, HB 2438, HB 1107, HB 1765, HB 1822, HB 2153, HB 4099, HB 3732, HB 3171, HB 3178, HB 3182, HB 3749, HB 2814, HB 3977, HB 4204, HB 4207, HB 4449, HB 1820, HB 1876, HB 1939, HB 1347, HB 2593, HB 2136, HB 2132, HB 2658, HB 2413, HB 2757, HB 2080, HB 3154, HB 3063, HB 3009, HB 3448, HB 3006, HB 2844, HB 3241, HB 3680, HB 3169, HB 2078, HB 2507, HB 4559, HB 3946, HB 3460, HB 3405, HB 475, HB 3463, HB 3441, HB 3520, HB 2060, HB 4731, HB 4991, HB 1991, HB 5596, HB 2014, HB 2142, HB 2673, HB 2731, HB 2417, HB 2399, HB 2301, HB 3335, HB 3234, HB 3320, HB 5573, HB 4848, HB 4748, HB 4769, HB 4795, HB 2086, HB 2234, HB 2203, HB 4916, HB 5624, HB 4505, HB 139, HB 5093, HB 5302, HB 5402, HB 5606, HB 2333, HB 4630, HB 4701, HB 2583, HB 2983, HB 4924, HB 3339, HB 3793, HB 3631, HB 4882, HB 5509, HB 5499, HB 5430, HB 5561, HB 5611, HB 5043, HB 5064, HB 3733, HB 3781, HB 3219, HB 32, HB 4515, HB 5348, HB 3902, HB 4420, HB 3269, HB 469, HB 336, HB 316, HB 5396, HB 993, HB 1342, HB 5216, HB 2046, HB 2188, HB 2450, HB 2813, HB 2857, HB 4075, HB 2911, HB 4682, HB 3117, HB 3253, HB 3442, HB 4820, HB 4336, HB 5356, HB 3669, HB 3428, HB 5465, HB 3662, HB 2590, HB 2288, HB 1886, HB 3458, HB 5603, HB 5620, HB 1489, HB 4101, HB 4990, HB 5685, HB 4950, HB 4980, HB 5684, HB 3507, HB 3566, HB 4487, HB 4462, HB 4876, HB 4915, HB 4663, HB 5570, HB 2929, HB 5261, HB 2920, HB 4642, HB 4746, HB 1609, HB 5403, HB 5453, HB 3844, HB 2336, HB 1572, HB 1226, HB 2806, HB 2617, HB 2827, HB 3948, HB 3945, HB 4266, HB 4542, HB 3319, HB 1772, HB 2496, HB 1970, HB 3434, HB 5545, HB 5577, HB 31, HB 279, HB 370, HB 4768, HB 513, HB 875, HB 982, HB 1085, HB 2677, HB 2874, HB 5478, HB 4880, HB 4798, HB 4514, HB 4958, HB 4508, HB 3758, HB 3830, HB 3744, HB 3622, HB 741, HB 2204, HB 2860, HB 4659, HB 4578, HB 813, HB 712, HB 1551, HB 2790, HB 2698, HB 3365, HB 3504, HB 3118, HB 2959, HB 1862, HB 1026, HB 4401, HB 4164, HB 3920, HB 4737, HB 4966, HB 4967, HB 1958, HB 4979, HB 5459, HB 3862, HB 1823, HB 4415, HB 4893, HB 2343, HB 1228, HB 4337, HCR 76, HCR 127, HCR 9, HCR 40, HCR 118, HR 559, HCR 59, HCR 135, HCR 141
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Higher Education Apr 29th, 2025

Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • So this. to allow a blue-collar workforce to come to the state.
  • This model would go after blue-collar, so kids that aren't going to college or your traditional schools
Bills: HB232
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Higher Education Apr 29th, 2025

Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • So this. to allow a blue-collar workforce to come to the state.
  • This model would go after blue-collar, so kids that aren't going to college or your traditional schools
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Apr 28th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Let's talk about injecting blue dye into prisoners to see if it could create blue eyes as we were the
Keywords: 988, house, all
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Transportation Apr 24th, 2025

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • So what's your 2526 on the Galveston County lines here you're saying that the Smith and this, this blue
  • It's actually it's, it's a little, a little below this blue line. Sorry, I, I wasn't good at art.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Intergovernmental Affairs Apr 15th, 2025

Intergovernmental Affairs

TX

Texas 89th Regular

Business and Commerce Apr 10th, 2025

Business & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • That's the blue line below it, which represents the forecast from last year.
  • The blue represents what's in the 2025 contract list.
Summary: The meeting of the committee commenced with the establishment of a quorum, where members discussed and voted on five significant bills related to energy efficiency, insurance regulation, and public utility governance. Notably, Senate Bill 2717 was presented, incorporating feedback to foster collaboration among various state agencies for improved energy efficiency performance. This was followed by a detailed discussion on Senate Bill 1642, which proposed changes to the Texas Department of Insurance's executive structure to optimize management and consumer focus. Each bill saw active participation from senators who moved to adopt committee substitutes for clarity and responsiveness to stakeholder concerns, indicating a proactive approach to legislative issues.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Mark Fenstermaker here for the League to Save Lake Tahoe, also known as Keep Tahoe Blue.
  • adds to the challenge that we have been trying to address for over 60 years, which is to keep Tahoe blue
Summary: The committee held an informational hearing on transportation agency budget proposals and did not take any votes. The first major discussion focused on the Motor Vehicle Account shortfall and a proposed one-time $166 million transfer from the Air Pollution Control Fund and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to offset California Air Resources Board mobile source costs. Department of Finance and the LAO described the account’s long-running structural deficit, driven largely by employee compensation growth and REAL ID-related workload, while members criticized the use of Proposition 4, GGRF, and other one-time or redirected funds as backfills and urged a longer-term solution that addresses both revenues and expenditures. The committee then heard Caltrans’ request for $25 million in General Fund support to create a Clean California Community Cleanup and Employment Pathway Grant Program. Caltrans said the program would build on the prior Clean California effort by funding local litter and graffiti cleanup, community engagement, and workforce pathways for vulnerable populations. The LAO recommended rejecting the proposal, arguing that local litter abatement is not a core state responsibility and that one-time funding is unlikely to solve persistent local cleanup needs. Several members echoed those concerns, while public commenters split between support for the cleanup/employment model and calls to instead restore funding to the Active Transportation Program and transit operations. The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency requested that California administratively recognize Tahoe’s federally designated population figure for state formula-based transportation funding, which would raise the population count used in formulas from 40,000 to 145,000. The agency said the change would not request new money but would better align state formulas with federal law and support a shared regional funding framework; members appeared generally supportive, though they noted the need to phase in the change to reduce impacts on other regions. The final presentation was on High-Speed Rail. The LAO reviewed the authority’s project update report, noting that it did not fully meet statutory requirements and that key details are still pending in a supplemental report expected later in the summer. The LAO said the Merced-to-Bakersfield segment still shows an estimated roughly $7 billion funding gap, with no specific plan to close it, and highlighted risks from federal review, inflation, and uncertain GGRF revenues. High-Speed Rail Authority staff said they are conducting a bottom-up review of scope, schedule, ridership, and costs, expect to provide updated information by late summer, and are exploring public-private partnerships and other financing strategies. Members stressed that no further funding commitments should be made until the updated analysis is available.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • wonders that we had here in Florida, the script is a massive part of that natural under it is a true blue
  • Jay should become or state songbird because they possess unique and amazing qualities that beautiful blue
Keywords: 999, senate, all
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

March 20, 2025 - 11:30 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • You'll notice that Florida Blue, as the statewide PPO, has the largest enrollment, with Aetna leading
  • Starting on the left-hand side, the dark blue arrow, which is our current open formulary.
Summary: The Budget Committee met with a quorum and took up several bills. HB 677, relating to state-covered fertility preservation for employees undergoing cancer treatment, was introduced as coverage for egg and sperm preservation for up to three years, with an estimated fiscal impact of about $813,000. After brief questions and no public testimony or amendments, the bill passed unanimously and was reported favorably. The committee then considered CS/HB 59, which would reform Florida’s wrongful incarceration compensation process by extending the filing deadline from 90 days to two years, removing the clean-hands requirement, and allowing exonerees to choose between the state compensation process and a civil lawsuit; it was supported by the City of Flagler Beach and passed unanimously. CS/HB 1313, which recreates the Resilient Florida Trust Fund in the Department of Environmental Protection before its scheduled termination in 2025, also passed unanimously after supportive testimony from advocacy groups. The committee received a lengthy presentation from the Department of Management Services on the State Group Insurance Program and the recent Revenue Estimating Conference. The presentation covered enrollment, revenues and expenditures, rising medical and pharmacy costs, emergency room utilization, GLP-1 drug spending, and options for tighter formulary and utilization management. Members asked about ER cost growth, GLP-1 coverage and copays, PBM oversight and potential conflicts, avoidable ER visits, cancer screening claims, dental and vision costs, specialty drug biosimilars, and possible savings from more restrictive pharmacy models. DMS said it would follow up on several questions and noted ongoing work on cancer coordination, preventive screening, biomarker testing, and a proposed member-facing benefits platform. The committee also heard extensive testimony on HB 301, which would raise sovereign immunity caps from $200,000 per person and $300,000 per incident to $1 million and $3 million, align limitations periods with private claims, and allow government entities to settle above the caps without a claims bill. Local governments, school-related entities, and county and city associations opposed the bill, warning of major fiscal impacts, higher insurance costs, and pressure on services; several speakers urged smaller increases or a tiered approach. Proponents, including families affected by catastrophic injury or death, argued the current caps are too low and the claims bill process is inefficient and unfair. After debate, the bill passed on a recorded vote, with some members voting no, and was reported favorably.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V Feb 27th, 2025

Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V

Transcript Highlights:
  • So the blue bubbles are the divisions within OCA. The red bubbles represent the court.
  • The bill established divisions that the business court that you see on your map highlighted in blue.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Republican Press Conference 2/5/25

Transcript Highlights:
  • Democrats prioritized illegal immigrants and funding their needs in Minnesota, it was the hardworking blue-collar
  • We want to respect Minnesota taxpayers and ensure that we're fighting for the hardworking blue-collar
Keywords: 1183, house
Summary: House Republicans held a press event to announce two priority bills focused on immigration and state spending. Rep. Isaac Schultz said his bill, House File 10, would stop taxpayer funding for people in Minnesota illegally, including through programs such as Northstar Promise, MinnesotaCare, medical assistance, and legal services. He framed the proposal as a way to redirect limited state resources to Minnesota families, veterans, people with disabilities, the homeless, and infrastructure needs, and said it could save more than $100 million, with some estimates discussed during debate reaching about $200 million for MinnesotaCare alone. Rep. Max Rymer introduced House File 16, which would require reporting to ICE or other federal immigration authorities when an undocumented immigrant is suspected of committing a violent crime, and would bar local governments from withholding information from federal authorities. He said the bill is intended to end sanctuary-city practices and improve public safety. Both lawmakers argued that the measures are narrow, targeted at violent offenders, and consistent with cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. They also said the bills respond to voter concerns about illegal immigration and rising costs. During questions, the members said the state-funding bill is aimed at state dollars, while the reporting bill complements federal law by addressing local noncooperation. They discussed concerns about eligibility tracking and said current programs do not provide enough data on how many undocumented people receive benefits. Schultz cited a family in his district that lost MinnesotaCare after an income change as an example of what he sees as unfair treatment compared with benefits for undocumented immigrants. No votes were taken at the event; the lawmakers said these are the first of several bills they plan to advance this session.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services Jan 15th, 2025

Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • So the red is the current PACE organizations, and then the blue-striped shading are the counties that
  • The blue bars represent, for each year, the number of slots, the percentage that were filled, and then
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services heard a base budget overview for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which was presented as a $46.8 billion starting point for the silo. Staff explained that HHS accounts for about half of the state base budget and roughly 36% of general revenue, with AHCA and Medicaid making up the largest share. The committee then reviewed the PACE program for the elderly, including its eligibility, service model, growth in applications, slot funding and reversions, and the agency’s plan to move from the federal three-way agreement to a more detailed two-party contract to improve accountability, transparency, and reporting. Members raised concerns about unfilled slots, reversions, rural access, and the need for clearer return-on-investment data; the agency said it would follow up on some of those questions. The committee also heard from the Agency for Persons with Disabilities on its statewide dental program. APD described its history of appropriations, the failed January 2024 solicitation, and a new up-to-$11.5 million solicitation focused on preventive care, community partnerships, teledentistry, and coordination with other services. Members questioned overlap with Medicaid dental coverage, the effect of Medicaid unwinding on APD clients, and whether state dollars were duplicating federally supported services; APD said it tries to act as payer of last resort and that services would continue during procurement. Public testimony from an APD stakeholder and the Florida Dental Association emphasized Medicaid eligibility problems for waiver recipients, low reimbursement rates, limited access to anesthesia and hospital-based dental care, and concerns that proposed Medicaid changes could reduce access for special-needs patients. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs then presented on state veterans service officers and benefits assistance. FDVA highlighted its role in helping veterans access federal benefits, reporting about $27.9 billion in federal dollars flowing into Florida and a high return on state investment. The department said it has increased outreach, claims processing, and services, and has trained staff to identify mental health concerns through its Overwatch program. In response to questions, FDVA discussed plans to expand adult day health care at a new veterans nursing home and possibly at existing locations with additional state funding. At the end of the meeting, the committee completed its presentations and adjourned without objection.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Jan 14th, 2025

Children, Families, and Elder Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Red Line, Blue Line, and Gold Line Rescue are free, web-based, and confidential support networks.
  • Red Line, Blue Line, and Gold Line Rescue are free, web-based, and confidential support networks, specifically
Summary: The committee heard a presentation from Dr. Kelly O’Dare on first responder behavioral health access, peer support, and suicide prevention. She described UCF Restores, the Second Alarm Project, and related partnerships that provide culturally competent treatment, peer training, clinician education, disaster response support, and behavioral health navigation. She cited survey and state data showing significant rates of sleep problems, anxiety, depression, substance use, and suicide among Florida first responders, and said evidence-based treatment has helped many patients recover, including a reported 76% who no longer met PTSD diagnostic criteria after treatment. Senators asked about measuring outcomes, peer support standards, and whether the state should create more consistent statewide requirements; O’Dare said peer support training must be specialized, linked to higher levels of care, and supported by sustainable funding and statewide coordination. The committee also heard from a public commenter who supported the work and emphasized the need for adequate resources and peer support infrastructure. The committee then received a Department of Children and Families presentation from Casey Penn on the proposed funding methodology for community-based care lead agencies under HB 7089. Penn explained that the new model is intended to be actuarially based, reimbursement-oriented, and more transparent than prior funding approaches, using historical expenditures, standardized reporting, and two main tiers: Tier 1 for largely fixed administrative and operational costs, and Tier 2 for direct child-serving costs based on per-child-per-month blended rates. He said the model includes a 2% risk corridor for Tier 2, hold-harmless funding in the first year, and optional Tier 3 performance incentives, with an estimated additional state appropriation need after offsets. Senators raised concerns about prevention, historical inequities, reasonableness of costs, administrative overhead, blended state and federal funds, adoption subsidies, high-acuity placements, and disaster-related disruptions. Penn said some of those issues could be addressed in future iterations as the child welfare information system is modernized, and he agreed to provide written responses to committee questions. Representatives of the Florida Coalition for Children and CBCs responded that the model is a major improvement but urged additional safeguards, including an administrative cap, clearer separation of direct and indirect costs, and better treatment of federal and pass-through funds. They argued that the system already has oversight and that deficits reflect insufficient appropriations rather than excess spending, while also noting that higher-acuity children and regional differences can drive costs. No votes were taken on either topic, and the meeting ended with committee staff introductions and adjournment.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

JHA Info Briefing - Tue Feb 17, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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