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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, June 26, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
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- Patrick's Day is no small task.
- This very small matter in a small number of cases where nobody is injured. Somebody.
- This very small matter in a small number of cases where nobody is injured.
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MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Omnibus budget for health, children and families passes House floor 5/12/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
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- a small bonus. a small bonus. the<01:07:18.559>
reality. - , that very small 44%.
- This is a small provision with thoughts.
- This is a great bill for pharmacies, especially the small independently owned pharmacies.
- Representative Ryer continued, “We did work to look out for people in big ways and small ways.
MN
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- facing budget cuts and this is one small facing budget cuts and this is one small thing<00:11:39.519
- Madam Chair, this is a small amendment.
- Madam Chair, this is a small amendment.
- Uh Madam Chair, this is a um small<00:48:47.359>
amendment. - I think it's a rather small amendment.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Funding (03/31/2025)
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- It certainly costs more for services in a small town where services have to be brought from somewhere
- And, um, that the eye of bats and the beholder, as you said, a small school district that is required
- school district that is required a small school district that is required is<00:29:22.000>
to - Maybe they don't have any people in that small district.
- There are, I think, a small subset of children that are both Medicare and Medicaid dually eligible.
Summary:
The subcommittee met to begin work on HB 742, which would require catastrophic special education aid to be drawn from the education trust fund, and more broadly to study special education aid/differentiated aid and related costing issues. The chair said the group was starting early because the issue has been debated for years without resolution, local districts are being forced to absorb prorated costs, and the committee wants to send the Department of Education and HHS Medicaid a clear request for data and recommendations before retained bills return in the fall. A committee clerk was also selected, with Representative Reverend volunteering to take notes for the meeting.
Members reviewed background materials on special education enrollment, high-cost students, and possible funding formulas, including data on students in high-cost brackets and prior ideas such as category-based funding and caseload-based approaches. The chair also referenced research on other states, including Arkansas, which uses a different special education funding structure and audits IEPs. The committee emphasized that it was focused on the funding mechanics and costs, not on questioning whether services should be provided.
Henry Lipman of HHS explained how Medicaid-to-schools currently works in New Hampshire. He said 172 school districts participate, but utilization dropped during the pandemic and remains below historical levels, in part because districts need the capacity to bill Medicaid. Under the current system, schools receive reimbursement based on half of the Medicaid fee schedule, with the school district effectively providing the state share. He said the federal government is requiring a shift by July 1, 2026, to a true certified public expenditure model based on actual costs, which should allow schools to recover 50% of their true costs and some administrative overhead. The department has received a roughly $2.5 million grant to hire a vendor and support districts through the transition, and an RFP and stakeholder meetings are underway.
Committee members asked about how costs would be determined, whether the new system would use actual district-specific costs rather than averages, and how the department would support districts that do not currently participate. Lipman said the cost model would be based on each district’s own reasonable costs, subject to audit standards, and that the department expects to provide templates and technical assistance through the vendor because its staff is limited. He also said about one in four New Hampshire children are enrolled in Medicaid, that child enrollment has been relatively stable, and that continuous coverage rules should reduce churn. No votes or formal actions on HB 742 were taken during the meeting beyond organizing the subcommittee and beginning testimony and discussion.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 03/21/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
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- They created a rapid response mini grant program to help support small processors, help small meat lockers
- I hope this proposal earns your support. help support small processors, help help support small processors
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personal small meat lockers purchase personal small meat lockers purchase personal - And we've $260,000 to a small farmer.
- It does not apply to uh small breeders.
NH
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- As a small nonprofit agency, we cannot sustain that.
- As a small nonprofit agency, $140,000.
- Belmont's a small community Hampshire.
- By for homeowners and small businesses.
- I'm a small business owner and I live in I'm a small business owner and I live in Conway,<02:34:55.359
NH
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- It's very small, a second language.
- The special ed language is very small.
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communities small communities small communities of<00:48:53.280>which <00 - that it won't be uh seen by the small that it won't be uh seen by the small towns?
- lot of revenue with uh a small lot of revenue with uh a small population. population. population
MN
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- Little known is that I actually subbed for three years when my kids were small and I stayed home with
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and for 3 years when my kids were small and for 3 years when my kids were small - My two oldest go to public school right now, and when I'm not legislating, I'm a small business owner
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business <00:09:17.519>owner legislating I'm a small business owner - <01:02:30.680>
districts districts and penalizes small districts districts and penalizes small
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (03/31/2026)
Energy and Natural Resources
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- And, additionally, the department has identified that on page three, line 8, there's a small correction
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The <00:16:37.120>first <00:16:37.440>< - throughout New England that are small throughout New England that are committed<01:13:13.199>
to< - That's not a small thing. There's no infighting. There's no disagreements between our members.
- commercial because there are very small commercial because there are very small growers<01:52:03.119
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Elect Committee Meeting - 2026-03-11
Elections Finance and Government Operations
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- permanently alter small towns like mine. permanently alter small towns like mine.
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rural data center proposed in my small rural data center proposed in my small - Often many of our small cities have their own utility company. >> Mr.
- Often many of our small cities have their own utility company. >> Thank you.
- Often many of our small cities have their own utility company. >> Thank you.
Keywords:
municipal nondisclosure agreement, NDA, public records, transparency, local government, county, city, town, school district, housing and redevelopment authority, economic development authority, port authority, economic development, land development, public financing, tax increment financing, TIF, abatement, municipal bonds, debt obligations
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
February 2026 State Budget and Economic Forecast Presentation - 2/27/26
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
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things where it's and and those small things where it's and and those small - Senator Champion [member_8011] also working on a small business-oriented package.
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And on a small businessoriented package. - And on a small businessoriented package.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 03/11/25
State and Local Government
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we <00:35:45.560>still - Electronics may be a small part of the waste stream, but they are a huge part of the toxins.
- Electronics may be a small part of the waste stream, but they are a huge part of the toxins.
- Electronics may be a small part of the waste stream, but they are a huge part of the toxins.
- Electronics may be a small part of the waste stream, but they are a huge part of the toxins.
NH
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it's uh exiting onto public weight small it's uh exiting onto public weight - I've used it for small projects.
- I'm a small guy, you know, a few guys excavation business, but it has helped tremendously.
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guy for small projects I'm a I'm a small guy for small projects I'm a I'm a - <00:39:30.480>
portion small portion of that very small portion small portion of that very
MN
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- When you think about a center-based classroom, it's a small number of students supported by probably
- <01:14:34.920>
southeast colleague from a small southeast colleague from a small southeast - The growth of PSO courses has been particularly harmful to small rural schools like mine.
- The growth of PSO courses has been particularly harmful to small rural schools like mine.
- Thank you for your time this afternoon. ...been particularly harmful to small rural schools like mine
Summary:
The Education Policy Committee approved the minutes from January 21, 2025, and then heard testimony from several school superintendents about the financial and operational impact of recent education-related mandates. Chair Bennett framed the hearing as an opportunity to hear from districts about the effects of more than 65 new mandates and restrictions adopted in recent years. The first witnesses were Corey McIntyre of Anoka-Hennepin, Michael Thomas of Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools, and David Law of Minnetonka Public Schools.
The superintendents said districts are facing rising costs, flat or declining enrollment, the end of federal pandemic aid, and mandates they described as unfunded or underfunded. McIntyre cited major budget cuts in Anoka-Hennepin, including reductions in central office staff, and said the district faces continuing shortfalls tied to special education, multilingual learner costs, unemployment claims, paid leave, transportation, literacy materials, and the K-3 discipline statute. Thomas said Prior Lake-Savage is balancing growing student needs against limited revenue, and argued that mandates such as REACT and other requirements should be delayed or better funded so districts can implement them with fidelity. Law said the concerns are statewide, not just metro-based, and criticized the accumulation of expectations around food service, mental health, sick and safe time, unemployment, and family leave without corresponding resources.
Several witnesses emphasized that school budgets are heavily committed to staff costs and that new obligations create administrative burdens as well as direct expenses. They urged lawmakers to reduce, delay, or better fund mandates, adjust timelines, and provide more flexibility in local revenue tools and equalization aid. No votes were taken on legislation during this portion of the meeting beyond approval of the prior day’s minutes.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 1/21/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
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- Minnesota and Beyond and some small Minnesota and Beyond and some small portion<00:33:44.240>
- I do think a very small number go to the private sector, so it's not unheard of.
- small number a<00:57:07.880>
very <00:57:08.079>small <00:57:08.400>number <00:57 - The third: ultra-small wireless radiation sensors for in vivo dosimetry and cancer therapy.
- The third: ultra-small wireless radiation sensors for in vivo dosimetry and cancer therapy.
Summary:
The House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee met and approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The chair noted that agency overviews from the Office of Higher Education and other state agencies were not available, so the committee proceeded with University of Minnesota presentations instead. The committee also reviewed posted committee rules.
University of Minnesota representatives gave an overview of the university’s research enterprise, describing it as a system of five campuses with a possible expansion to St. Cloud, and highlighting research strengths across campuses in agriculture, energy, natural resources, health, and the Twin Cities flagship campus. They said the university has more than $1.3 billion in annual research expenditures, receives most of its research funding from federal sources, and is ranked highly for both overall research and interdisciplinary research. Examples discussed included the Clinical and Translational Science Institute, the Forever Green initiative, and research tied to sustainable crops, health, and commercialization.
Members asked questions about specific research areas, including biodegradable or renewable plastics, wheat research, food dyes, health and environmental toxins, and the market for winter camelina and winter pennycress. University staff said they could follow up with more detailed information and explained that the winter crop work is intended to become market-driven over time, while also improving soil health and creating new revenue streams for farmers. They also clarified that the university’s federal research funding includes money from NIH, NSF, DOE, DOD, and other agencies, and that the “other” funding category includes foundations, subawards, and internal university seed funding.
The committee then heard a second University of Minnesota presentation focused on partnerships, commercialization, and workforce development. Testimony highlighted collaborations with industry and government partners such as U.S. Steel, 3M, Medtronic, Cisco, and defense-related industry leaders, as well as programs supporting microelectronics, AI, cybersecurity, and sustainable aviation fuels. No formal votes were taken beyond approving the minutes, and the committee ended the segment by moving on to the next testifier.
NH
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owners <01:11:15.440>of would argue we need more small owners of would - argue we need more small owners of rentals.<01:11:16.640>
Not <01:11:16.880>the <01:11: - or low density communities and I small or low density communities and I will<02:02:35.199>
not - HB 631 disproportionately impacts the town of Newington and similarly situated small communities, and
- creating small, naturally affordable housing.<05:10:43.360>
Accessory housing.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/25
Energy Finance and Policy
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but <01:23:34.679>she <01:23:34.800>had<
MN
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- development and services agency with a staff of five, but we managed to do a lot of stuff with our small
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staff <00:04:23.080>um a lot of stuff with our small staff um a lot - of stuff with our small staff um we<00:04:23.360>
are <00:04:23.520>located <00:04:24.199 - Cloud, as small as Grey Eagle, and in communities like St.
NH
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Chapel building that's like a small Chapel building that's like a small Chapel - I think it's very small how the state will divvy up its revenues.
- I think it's very small how the state will divvy up its revenues.
- I think it's very small how the state will divvy up its revenues.
- I think it's very small how the state will divvy up its revenues.
TX
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- These costs deter small counties from even seeking funding.
- We are a small county as far as the budget goes as well.
- It's a small world, and it's weird how we cross paths.
- They're all small counties.
- But it's particularly in a small community.
Summary:
The joint Senate and House disaster preparedness hearing convened in Kerrville with quorum, public testimony limited to three minutes and invited testimony to 10 minutes. Leaders from both chambers, along with the lieutenant governor and speaker, framed the hearing as an unprecedented joint effort focused on learning from the July 4 flood, honoring victims, and identifying actions to reduce future loss of life. The committee also heard opening remarks about decorum, logistics, and the intent to continue work in future sessions.
The first panel included Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly, Sheriff Larry Leitha, Emergency Management Coordinator William B. Thomas IV, Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr., Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice, Upper Guadalupe River Authority representative William Rector, Kendall County Judge Shane Stolarczyk, and Real County Judge Bella Rubio. They described the flood as sudden and catastrophic, with Kerr County reporting 108 deaths and two missing. Local officials emphasized that they received no timely warning of the scale of the event, that responders and volunteers acted heroically under extreme conditions, and that communications, cell coverage, and rural emergency resources were strained. Several witnesses said the county’s existing alert systems were limited by geography, sparse broadband, and the speed of the flood.
Testimony focused on possible improvements, including real-time flood gauges and predictive monitoring, stronger rural emergency management staffing and training, better interoperability and alerting tools such as IPAWS, CodeRED, WENS, and sirens, and expanded broadband and radio coverage. Kerrville asked for a flood warning system before next summer and state help for stormwater, floodplain, and disaster recovery funding. UGRA described its past and current flood-warning and mitigation efforts, including gauge funding, a new software-based flood prediction project, and consideration of additional retention dams. Kendall and Real counties highlighted successful or needed alerting and evacuation practices, while also stressing the difficulty of funding and maintaining such systems in small rural counties. Members asked detailed questions about the timeline of the flood response, low-water crossings, communications failures, sirens, bridges, and whether regional consolidation or additional infrastructure could improve future preparedness.