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AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Feb 19th, 2025
Ways and Means Education
Transcript Highlights:
- So we have had great success with the MPDP program through fiscal year 24.
- So we have a pilot program in that system as well.
- And so they also had no cell phones during the program.
- So, the Alabama Career Discovery program... ...So, the Alabama Career Discovery program is very transformative
- We currently have 452 students who have been a part of the program.
Keywords:
sales tax, use tax, exemption, tax conformity, tangible personal property, Alabama Department of Revenue, retail tax, consumer use tax, nonresident, religious publications, church magazines, Bible class materials, Sunday school materials, tax administration, indirect tax, state revenue, HB226, homestead exemption, ad valorem tax, property tax
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Health and Human Services Oversight Committee (10/24/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- So two complementary programs.
- program.
- Many of which are in New Hampshire programs, New Hampshire contracted programs, certified programs.
- Very few are in national<00:48:10.319>
programs. national programs. national programs. - health programs. health programs.
Summary:
The committee first approved the draft minutes from September 26. Senator Gray then raised the idea of creating a continuing subcommittee or recurring agenda item on palliative care and hospice, noting that the issues are evolving and suggesting the committee revisit the idea in coming months.
The bulk of the meeting focused on Department of Health and Human Services updates. Officials described contingency planning for SNAP amid the federal shutdown, including a USDA notice that November benefits may not be fully funded, letters to participants warning of possible delays, and coordination with the New Hampshire Food Bank and local pantries. They said New Hampshire serves about 42,000 SNAP households, with average benefits around $300 a month, and that the department is also preparing to transfer funds for a special fiscal committee meeting. WIC was discussed separately: officials said WIC benefits had been extended through November 7 using additional USDA funds, but that some community agency-based WIC services may need to pause while money is redirected to food benefits.
Officials also outlined New Hampshire’s rural health transformation grant application under the federal One Big Beautiful Bill, describing a potential five-year, up-to-$1 billion opportunity focused on critical access hospitals, small rural hospitals, federally qualified health centers, community mental health centers, and EMS. Members asked about transportation, workforce, and nursing retention; officials said transportation is included in the proposal, housing is not, and workforce supports may include lower tuition or awards but not loan repayment or traditional scholarships. They also said the final application would be submitted in early November and that priorities would be adjusted depending on the eventual federal award.
Finally, Medicaid director Henry Lipman gave a quarterly postpartum coverage update. He said postpartum coverage is now nearly universal nationwide, and in New Hampshire 2,351 women had used the benefit through May 2025. He reported that mental health services were the most frequently used postpartum service, followed by preventive care, substance use disorder treatment, and cardiovascular-related care, and noted that Medicaid women have experienced a disproportionate share of maternal deaths. Committee members asked about rural distribution and the share of women receiving mental health services, and Lipman said the department would follow up with additional data. The meeting then moved into the annual update on New Hampshire’s 10-year mental health plan, with staff describing progress toward a more integrated continuum of care and improved data infrastructure.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 03/06/25
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- and county assistance programs.
- and county assistance programs.
- as well this is a accessing this program as well this is a program<00:11:05.320>
myself <00:11 - again this the success of this program again this the success of this program is<00:21:38.720>
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OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Health Subcommittee - Morning Session Jan 22nd, 2026 at 09:33 am
A&B Health Subcommittee
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Education Policy Committee Jan 14th, 2026
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- So, the nice thing is we're not program.
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NV
Transcript Highlights:
- That was a discretionary program.
- So this is making sure that they are covered by this program.
- It includes being on track to complete a program within six years.
- in an English program.
- Would this program apply?
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- So the Direct Admissions Program, this is.
- A lot more people who are in the program complete the FAFSA.
- We are not creating any new programs here; we are simply streamlining data.
- Participation, because of all the benefits of this program, it's a wonderful, wonderful program.
- But I believe that that cost outweighs the benefits of the program.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Then the program column that will show you the program name or the division name or the part of the bill
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program facilities maintenance program program facilities maintenance program
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- . program. program.
- program? program?
- It's a federal program offered by HUD. And that's a great program.
- It's a federal program offered by HUD. And that's a great program.
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MO
Transcript Highlights:
- I am not an expert on the STARS program.
- , and those are the only payees into the program.
- only payees into the program.
- is an EMS program, not a hospital program.
- is an EMS program, not a hospital program.
Summary:
The committee first met in executive session and voted do pass on three bills: House Bill 2370, House Bill 3278, and House Bill 1638. HB 2370 passed 13-9, HB 3278 passed 15-0, and HB 1638 passed 17-0. The committee then moved to public testimony.
Senate Bill 1015, sponsored by Sen. Maggie Nuremberg, was presented as a measure creating a legal process for court-ordered assisted outpatient treatment for adults with serious mental illness who are unable to voluntarily engage in treatment and are at risk of deterioration, hospitalization, or harm. Supporters said it would help people remain stable in the community, reduce hospitalization and incarceration, and save state costs. The bill also includes a provision modifying notarization requirements for detention applications. Testimony in support came from the Missouri Behavioral Health Council and the Missouri Association of Public Administrators, and no opposition was offered.
The committee also heard a presentation from SSM Health on the STARS program, which provides electronic emergency care plans for children with complex medical needs. Witnesses explained that the program is an EMS-based, physician-reviewed system used to improve information sharing and emergency response, with access free to EMS agencies and emergency providers, while hospitals that write plans pay implementation and subscription fees. Members used the presentation to clarify that the program is distinct from the bill discussed previously in committee.
House Bill 2903, sponsored by Rep. Don Mayhew, would change rules for county and district hospitals by limiting certain Sunshine Law disclosures, adjusting board qualifications, and aligning financial reporting deadlines with other political subdivisions. Supporters from Phelps Health said the bill would help publicly owned hospitals compete more fairly with private systems and reduce administrative burden; no opposition testified. House Bill 3379, sponsored by Rep. David Dolan, would expand the employee disqualification list and mandated reporting requirements for abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of vulnerable adults, including adding bank personnel and other first responders as reporters and creating penalties for failure to report. Supporters from DHSS and the Missouri Bankers Association said the bill addresses financial exploitation concerns, but bankers raised concerns about mandatory reporting for situations they may not know about and asked to continue working on the language. The committee took no final action on the public hearing bills before adjourning.
NV
Transcript Highlights:
- It is a program that we need to keep.
- reunification was a major component of that program.
- It pays for programs.
- Grants go toward funding for programs.
- Grants go towards funding for programs.
Keywords:
elderly, vulnerable persons, criminal penalties, theft, civil penalties, criminal justice reform, traffic stops, law enforcement, data recording, public safety, racial profiling, SB323, Nevada, Department of Corrections, offenders, inmates, incarcerated people, prison phone calls, free phone calls, family communication
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Revenue Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Joint Committee on Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- , which inevitably will bring equity between the veteran workoff program and the senior workoff program
- to be equivalent with that of the Senior Tax Workoff Program.
- We just didn't make the same update to the veterans program, despite the fact that these two programs
- No, the scheduled programming. I believe Counselor-Lutki has just joined virtually.
- When I say numbers, I'm saying numbers of participants in the program.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Revenue held a hybrid hearing on 32 bills related to veterans and service members, with opening remarks from Chair Madaro and Senator Eldridge emphasizing the committee’s work on tax credits and property tax relief, including follow-up to the HERO Act of 2024. The chairs outlined hearing procedures, noted the August 23 reporting deadline for House-filed matters, and explained that testimony would focus on issues including voluntary contributions, sales tax, property tax, and economic development. No votes were taken during the hearing.
Several bills drew testimony in support of expanding or simplifying veterans’ property tax benefits. Rep. Sylvia supported H. 3255 to raise the veterans’ property tax workoff cap from $1,500 to $2,000, matching the senior workoff program. Rep. Soder and Sen. Moore advocated for stronger property tax relief for disabled veterans, including H. 3245 and S. 2046, with Moore proposing a disability-based exemption and state reimbursement to municipalities. Rep. McGregor supported H. 3175, which would eliminate the need for veterans to refile annually for exemptions unless their status changes, arguing it would reduce burdens on veterans and assessors.
Testimony also addressed line-of-duty death benefits and local implementation concerns. Mary Ann Cardi supported H. 3188 to clarify that surviving spouses of police and fire personnel who died in the line of duty qualify for a full real estate exemption. Chris Clark, Senator Sear, and Counselor Ludke all backed the veterans’ workoff bill, describing it as an equity fix that would align the veterans’ program with the senior program and help municipalities like Barnstable use the benefit more effectively. After hearing from all scheduled speakers and confirming no additional in-person testimony, the chairs adjourned the hearing.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Mar 19th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- IF YOU ARE IN A PROGRAM THAT IS ONGOING AND THIS IS A LENGTHY PROGRAM, I THINK IT'S LIKE 20 WEEKS OR
- Harrell: JUST A FOLLOW-UP, SO THE PROGRAMS, THE ENTIRE PROGRAM MAY BE FAITH-BASED OR IT'S NOT LIKE ONE
- A PROGRAM IS MORE THAN MERE WORDS.
- THESE PROGRAMS MUST ADHERE TO THE PROGRAM RULES WHICH PROHIBITS THE INCLUSION OF FAITH-BASED IDEOLOGY
- THESE ARE SECULAR PROGRAMS OFFERED, NOT FAITH-BASED.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 5, February 13, 2026-PM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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those implemented those programs and those implemented those programs and those programs - Why is that program being program. Why is that program being eliminated?
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This program. This isn't a loan program. This program. - Wasn't a program. It's entire agency. Wasn't a program.
- program, uh some of these core programs program, uh some of these core programs that<00:52:05.680
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (05/06/2025)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- programs are paying for.
- program. You know should it be 20? program. You know should it be 20?
- program that Aurora is registered under. program that Aurora is registered under.
- c><02:17:09.240>
California <02:17:10.240>program program. - It's not the California program program.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Select Committee on the Status of Boys and Men of Color Apr 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- For first-gen students, early academic outreach programs and educational opportunity programs are critical
- If the state invests in these programs, what is the difference?
- And how do these programs support our rural communities?
- I'm the policy and program manager for Milpa.
- And as you guys had mentioned also here with youth programs, I am 100% behind youth programs: get to
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Nov 18th, 2025
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
Transcript Highlights:
- Blue Moon is our lunar permanence program.
- the inception of that program.”
- programs.
- But when you look at the actual data, the money, the programs, the NASA programs, the NASA program...
- But when you look at the actual data—the money, the programs, the NASA programs, where it's going, and
Summary:
The Committee of Military, Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security heard a series of informational presentations focused on Florida’s aerospace and space ecosystem. Blue Origin described its Florida operations at Rocket Park, Launch Complex 36, and Port Canaveral, highlighting New Glenn and Blue Moon development, recent launch activity, workforce development efforts, and major capital investment in the state. Amazon Leo (formerly Project Kuiper) outlined its low-Earth-orbit broadband network, customer terminals, satellite and gateway architecture, dark-sky mitigation efforts, and Florida investments including a payload processing facility and launch support infrastructure. Starcatcher Industries presented its concept for an orbital energy grid that would beam power to satellites, discussed demonstrations in Florida, customer interest, and plans for a first satellite launch next year.
Space Florida President and CEO Rob Long gave a strategic update on the state’s aerospace industry, citing billions in private investment, growth in aerospace establishments and projects, spaceport infrastructure investments, workforce and university partnerships, and the importance of maintaining Florida’s competitiveness against other states. NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro then emphasized Artemis II preparations, rising launch demand, aging infrastructure, and the need for stronger state-federal coordination and investment in research, workforce, and common-use infrastructure. She compared Florida’s support structure with Texas and argued that Florida must act to avoid losing aerospace leadership.
Members asked questions about mobile and aviation applications for Amazon Leo, dark-sky impacts, satellite counts, Starcatcher’s power transmission losses and storage approach, and NASA’s funding and infrastructure constraints. Petro also discussed limits on commercial investment in common infrastructure under federal rules and suggested that state investment and better alignment among partners could help. No bills were considered and no votes were taken beyond adjournment; the committee concluded by adopting a motion to adjourn.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Stephen Vaden, of Tennessee, to be Deputy Secretary, and Tyler Clarkson, of Virginia, to be General Counsel, both of the Department of Agriculture. Apr 8th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- and the people of America that benefit from those programs.
- Especially farmers and ranchers who depend on these programs and, you know, these food programs that
- because of how the program is structured?
- There are many fewer such programs available for special crop farmers.
- It's got a long Kansas history, the Food for Peace Program.
Keywords:
USDA, nominations, Judge Vaden, Tyler Clarkson, agriculture policy, rural America, tariffs, farmer advocacy
Summary:
The meeting focused on the nominations of Judge Stephen Alexander Vaden for Deputy Secretary of Agriculture and Mr. Tyler Clarkson for General Counsel at the USDA. Members expressed concerns regarding the challenges farmers and ranchers face, especially in navigating the impacts of recent tariffs imposed by the President. Significant attention was given to how these nominations could influence agriculture policy and support rural communities amidst economic uncertainty. The committee emphasized the necessity for strong leadership in the USDA to advocate for farmer needs and ensure the proper implementation of assistance programs.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Appropriations - S/C on Article II Mar 13th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Article II
Transcript Highlights:
- This would create a new testing program, $5 million in each fiscal year to develop a comprehensive program
- The whole blood pilot program, this would appropriate $10 million for a whole blood pilot program and
- This is not a current program at the agency. That's Article 11.
- Is additional funding to maintain women's health, uh, program services.
- Page 119 home visiting program is Representative Ross.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Education Policy Committee Feb 5th, 2025
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- program.
- This is kind of a visual representation of our current Foundation program.
- , and there are... program.
- That existing Foundation program would kind of be the base for the student weights.
- I want to thank A+ for coming up with a program for our education policy committee.