Video & Transcript Research : 'technology development'
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 03/16/26
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
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as meeting with every project developer, as meeting with every project developer
NH
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- But it is an emitting technology; it’s a low-emitting technology.
- The windmill is mostly a renewable, non-emitting technology.
- Technologies but it's a low emitting Technologies but it's a low emitting technology<03:44:03.720>
- position and also to upgrade technology position and also to upgrade technology to<04:09:18.800>
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Committee on Federal Funding, Policy and Accountability Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
House Committee on Federal Funding, Policy and Accountability
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- Developing a plan of services Developing a plan of services in an environment of almost daily federal
- Just last week, we had a patron in tears at our technology bar.
- I'm glad that you brought up the economic development aspect of this.
- It benefits us all, but they're also economic development pieces.
- We're located within the Executive Office of Economic Development.
Summary:
The hearing focused on the impact of recent federal policy and budget actions on Massachusetts libraries, humanities organizations, arts institutions, and tourism. Testimony from library leaders described the loss or jeopardy of Institute of Museum and Library Services funding, including statewide databases, local grants, staff positions, E-rate/hotspot support, and digital equity programs. Witnesses said the cuts have already forced reductions in services, canceled grants and workshops, and in some cases left schools, students, job seekers, and low-income patrons without access to key resources. Members of the committee asked for lists of affected communities and databases, and several witnesses said they would provide additional written detail.
Arts and humanities witnesses said federal terminations from the NEA, NEH, and IMLS have hit organizations across the Commonwealth, including Mass Cultural Council, Mass Humanities, Mass MoCA, and local museums and historical societies. They described canceled or rescinded grants, layoffs, reduced programming, and a chilling effect on future applications and on artistic and scholarly work, especially where federal awards had already been matched with local or private funds. Several speakers also raised concerns about executive-branch DEI conditions attached to funding and about book challenges and book banning, saying these trends threaten intellectual freedom and public access to culture and history. Committee members emphasized the economic importance of the sector and the need to publicize the impacts.
Tourism officials from Meet Boston and the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism testified that federal cuts and broader geopolitical and tariff issues are hurting international visitation, especially from Canada and Western Europe, and could affect major upcoming events such as the 2026 World Cup and Sail Boston. They said reduced funding for Brand USA and Discover New England will weaken long-term marketing efforts and international partnerships, with downstream effects on hotel tax revenue, jobs, and workforce recruitment. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational, with members mainly asking questions and requesting follow-up written testimony and data.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Senate in Special Session E May 29th, 2026
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- needs, including technology...
- The budget invests $17 million in critical information technology needs, including technology refresh
- The transportation, tourism, and economic development budget in this bill includes a lot of important
- . something about an education program to develop anti-communism curriculum materials for $725,000.
- And 5,000 new jobs or economic growth or development.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then moved to the conference report on House Bill 501E, the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026-27. Budget chairs presented the major spending areas, describing a $114.5 billion overall budget that they said was fiscally responsible and below the prior year’s spending. Highlights included pay increases and retirement adjustments for public safety employees, education funding for K-12, higher education, health and human services, criminal justice, transportation, environmental programs, and agriculture/regulatory agencies.
Members then questioned chairs on several items. In education, senators discussed K-12 declining enrollment funding, teacher salary set-asides, private school scholarship spending, mental health funding, preeminence funding for universities, the Hamilton Center at UF, and charter school PICO funding. In health and human services, questions focused on the iBudget waiver waitlist, provider rates, ADAP/HIV funding and the return of Biktarvy to the formulary, KidCare, rural health funding, SNAP-related IT and error reduction efforts, and the IDD managed care program. In criminal justice, senators asked about correctional officer pay, prison staffing and infrastructure, air conditioning in prisons, juvenile justice facilities, law enforcement recruitment, and court system funding. Environmental and transportation questions covered Florida Forever, water quality, state parks, water projects, housing, elections funding, and emergency management.
Several specific actions and explanations were given during debate: the budget includes $8.8 million for state attorney competitive area differentials but no funding for public defender CAD requests; assistant state attorneys will start at $70,000 and assistant public defenders at $65,000; the battery disposal issue was described as a temporary study/preemption approach; and the Senate said the budget does not fund Medicaid expansion, preeminence funding, or the SunBucks Summer EBT state share. Senators also noted that some proposals discussed in committee did not make it into the final budget. The transcript ends with debate statements from members praising the budget process and Chair Hooper, while also expressing concerns about public schools, health care access, affordability, and the lack of funding for certain priorities.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Budget Review Sub. on Primary and Secondary Education and Workforce Development (2-24-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- sixth meeting of the House Budget Subcommittee on Primary and Secondary Education and Workforce Development
- They have the technology to do this and to help us get this out there.
- They have the technology to this down.
- Initially developed by the doing.
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in <00:07:35.440>the on workforce development in the on workforce development
Summary:
The House Budget Subcommittee on Primary and Secondary Education and Workforce Development met without a quorum and heard presentations on several workforce and school-safety funding requests. The first item was a proposal for a school mapping data program, presented by Rep. Steve Bratcher with law enforcement and mapping partners. They said the plan would move money to the 911 system so school maps could be embedded there and kept current for all schools, public and private, to improve response times and officer, student, and teacher safety. The request was described as a $10 million one-time appropriation, with an estimate that the work could be completed in about a year.
The committee then heard testimony on the Be Proud Initiative, a mobile workshop program aimed at exposing students age 13 and up to skilled trades and related education and career opportunities. Speakers from the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers, MI2, the Kentucky Treasury, and the Associated General Contractors said the program would improve perceptions of manufacturing, construction, and metals careers, connect students to training and employers, and help build the workforce pipeline. They said private industry would contribute $1 million in FY 2026-2027 before state funds are released, and requested $3 million in state funding in FY 2027-2028 contingent on that match. A Treasury official said handling the funds through the Treasury would have minimal impact on the office.
Committee members responded favorably, including a comment from Rep. Bojanowski about the value of hands-on learning for students who struggle with test-focused instruction. Speakers also explained that the program includes classroom materials before and after the truck visit and ongoing outreach for students and parents. The final presentation was on an MI2 metals career pathway proposal, which cited economic impact data for Kentucky’s metals industry and asked for a $3 million one-time investment for FY 2027-2028 to pilot a middle- and high-school pathway in Carroll and Logan counties. The proposal would be matched by industry funds and used for curriculum, equipment, dual-credit and apprenticeship connections, student stipends, and parent outreach. The chair closed by noting it was the final scheduled meeting of the session and moved toward adjournment.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Indian Affairs Aug 14th, 2025
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
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- You know, technology always seems to be moving pretty quickly.
- So we're very organized for a small little school in our campus development conversations so that we
- ; we're looking. at all the agencies and the technology that could be affected by the HR-1.
- So that's another piece of technology that we're utilizing actively.
- And if those tools are being developed, how can we facilitate helping this information go out?
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Indian Affairs Sep 25th, 2025
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- We need to build upon that, especially when we talk about economic development.
- Economic Development Administration.
- Now, this is something else regarding technology.
- Technology is coming.
- So there are new tools and new technologies.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- of a parcel of land to protect its agricultural production value against the threats of development
- They're being divided up to make ways for new home, new homes, retail development, and infrastructure
- Ranchers in a way of development.
- Ranchers in the way of development may be subject to prescribed easements and or intimate domains taking
- Texas loses over 1000 acres of ag land each day to all kinds of residential and commercial development
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- standard rules by which our committee operates, which includes our curriculum policy, which was developed
- and dissection are essential scientific pedagogy, however, with the advancements in educational technology
- New federally approved treatments and delivery systems have been and are currently being developed to
- It is so stressful for us as a family, and any way that we can connect with technology and make sure
- The emergence of new technologies has transformed the media and press environments we interact with.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine optimizing longevity from research to action. Feb 12th, 2025 at 02:30 pm
Aging (Special) Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- aging population. population and I'm proud that my home state of New York is in the process of developing
- And so there is the promise that developing these tools have been developed. They do exist.
- What about this, our technologies? They seem to be driving isolation.
- But I want to come to the other part of technology for our older adults.
- The wearable technologies are rapidly accelerating.
Summary:
The committee meeting was marked by discussions surrounding health policies aimed at enhancing the lifespan and quality of life for the community members. The chairperson initiated the session with personal reflections on the importance of extending not just the years of life but also the quality of those years, especially from the perspective of parents and grandparents. Members engaged in thoughtful dialogue regarding potential legislative measures that could address public health in a more holistic manner, emphasizing the need for community outreach and effective health education programs.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Feb 4th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Basically when Jackie narcotics cut was on the scene, the user often develops and altars inside their
- If you look at the bottom right of the screen here, you'll see some unique technology that Florida Highway
- But we need to develop what our requirements are, civilian law enforcement so we can mitigate drones
- That's a technology-based university USF has their job, their cyber capability.
- I think an initiative for pro long development cycle of something that's going to meet our needs would
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Feb 4th, 2025
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
Transcript Highlights:
- If you look at the bottom right of the screen here, you’ll see some unique technology that the Florida
- So the concept of fusion centers was developed.
- So the concept of fusion centers was developed.
- We have UCF, that's a technology-based university. USF has their cyber capability.
- Technology has changed. We talk about drones, aircraft assets, as Director Turner mentioned.
Summary:
The committee heard a series of domestic security and law enforcement presentations from the Florida Sheriffs Association, Florida Police Chiefs Association, Florida Highway Patrol, and FDLE. Sheriff Rob Hardwick outlined the sheriffs’ legislative priorities, focusing on adding xylazine to Florida’s trafficking statute and increasing penalties for luring or enticing a child under 12 from a misdemeanor to a felony. He also discussed domestic security coordination, fusion center intelligence sharing, and jail-based reentry efforts. Members asked about xylazine prevalence in Broward County and whether canine units can detect it; Hardwick said he would follow up with data and noted that dogs are not specifically trained for xylazine, though fentanyl-certified dogs may alert on mixtures.
Chief Charlie Vasquez of the Florida Police Chiefs Association presented three priorities: stronger protections for law enforcement, judges, prosecutors, public defenders, and their families when threatened because of their jobs; faster and more consistent access to blood-borne pathogen testing results after exposure incidents; and mandatory life without release for anyone convicted of murdering a police or correctional officer, reviving a version of the Jason Raynor Act. Senators asked about delays in blood testing after exposure, and Vasquez said officers can be forced to take prophylactic medication while waiting for results and that the process should be streamlined.
Florida Highway Patrol Director Dave Kerner described FHP’s domestic security role, including criminal interdiction, canine units, traffic homicide investigations, aviation, drones, border operations, and responses to threats such as human smuggling and the October 7-related security posture at synagogues and campuses. He said staffing remains constrained by vacancies and pay disparities, so he was not seeking more authorized troopers at this time. FDLE Deputy Commissioner David Binder then reviewed the state’s domestic security structure, fusion centers, critical infrastructure assessments, and grant funding, warning that federal homeland security dollars have declined sharply while threats remain high. He highlighted work on drone mitigation, radiological detection, vehicle barriers, and school security assessments, and emphasized the need for continued interagency coordination. The committee took no formal votes and adjourned after the presentations and questions.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- robust research, planning, and education initiatives, ensuring that we stay on the cutting edge of technology
- Specifically, the Office of Homeland Security developed the operational orders. ...the FRAG orders.
- And there's so much technology out there now, it's very expensive.
- As far as eradicating drug-related activities, busing migrants, there might be some technology that we
- Texas must develop a proactive layered security environment framework that is not simply coordinating
Keywords:
homeland security, border security, critical infrastructure, Department of Public Safety, intelligence operations, public-private partnerships, SB 2202, firearm trafficking, gun trafficking, terrorism, foreign terrorist organization, Texas-Mexico border, United Mexican States, Mexico, DPS, second-degree felony, weapons transfer, illegal firearms transfer, arms smuggling, cross-border crime
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- robust research, planning, and education initiatives, ensuring that we stay on the cutting edge of technology
- have those structures in place because, frankly, we have an evolving threat constantly and our technology
- like for Operation Drawbridge to eventually be a federal funded operation, and there's so much technology
- uh, as far as, um, eradicatingrizocaine, uh, bussing, uh, migrants, um, uh, there might be some technology
- Texas must develop a proactive layered security environment framework that is not simply coordinating
Keywords:
homeland security, border security, critical infrastructure, Department of Public Safety, intelligence operations, public-private partnerships, SB 2202, firearm trafficking, gun trafficking, terrorism, foreign terrorist organization, Texas-Mexico border, United Mexican States, Mexico, DPS, second-degree felony, weapons transfer, illegal firearms transfer, arms smuggling, cross-border crime
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Ethics and Elections Mar 2nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Ivermectin was developed from streptomyces. It's a macrolide antibiotic.
- Do you practice something called NaPro technology? And is that approved by the FDA?
- So I am a very big fan of NaPro technology, Dr. Tom Hilgers in Omaha.
- So I’m very big fan of NaPro technology. Dr. Tom Hilgers in Omaha.
- These steps were developed by prioritizing forensic data analysis to pinpoint root causes and develop
Summary:
The committee first considered the confirmation of Dr. John Lattell to the Board of Medicine. In questioning, senators focused heavily on his views about abortion, vaccines, ivermectin, and the role of CDC/FDA guidance in board discipline cases. Dr. Lattell said the board applies Florida statutes and works through probable cause panels and legal counsel, but he also expressed strong pro-life views, skepticism of federal health guidance, and criticism of vaccines and some medical practices. Supporters praised his long medical career, military service, and family medicine background, while opponents argued his views could prevent him from being objective in disciplinary matters. The committee voted to recommend him for confirmation to the full Senate, with Senators Polsky and Ruson voting no.
The committee then took up the confirmation of Taylor Hatch as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families. Hatch described her background in state human services and outlined priorities centered on accountability, data, lived experience, and improving service delivery. Senators asked about SNAP error rates, Hope Florida, legislative analyses, staffing, and the department’s handling of child welfare and medically complex cases. Hatch said the department was reducing SNAP error rates, that Hope Florida uses navigators to connect people with community resources and self-sufficiency supports, and that DCF is working with the Department of Health and other partners to improve investigations and accountability in child welfare. She also said the agency is reviewing medically complex cases and strengthening oversight of community-based care providers through contracts, audits, and proposed funding-model changes.
A substantial portion of the Hatch discussion centered on whether the department had been responsive to legislative requests and whether it had provided timely bill analyses. Senators also pressed her on Hope Florida staffing, the number of participants served, and the Hope Florida Foundation’s compliance and legal oversight. Hatch said the foundation is undergoing a financial audit and that the department is relying on required reports and ongoing investigations. The transcript ends amid continued questioning about a community-based care contractor’s finances, related-party transactions, and whether further forensic audits or repayments are needed.
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Finance Committee in Session Mar 12th, 2026 at 01:59 pm
Finance
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- This act creates the aerospace development program within the Department of Commerce and requires the
- The second new article creates the West Virginia Job Development Grant Program to be administered by
- the Division of Economic Development.
- The monies in the Aviation and Aerospace Workforce Development Fund are to be used by the Council for
- The Council for Community and Technical College Education is to develop a program to produce persons
VT
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- Development. Development.
- And the ACCD, Agency of Commerce and Community Development, initially develops the application process
- Committee on Economic Development. Committee on Economic Development.
- here here in Senate Economic Development here here in Senate Economic Development Housing<00:35:
- the committee on economic development. the committee on economic development.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, March 5, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, July 23, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
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an the Air Force, he developed an the Air Force, he developed an impressive - development of more powerful weapons. development of more powerful weapons.
- detailed and very technologically detailed and very technologically aggressive<07:31:19.440>
- nuclear weapons program development nuclear weapons program development ground<07:53:30.638>
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 4/8/25
State Government Finance and Policy
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to <00:21:54.960>create< - Revenue faces increased costs each year to support technology, people, and administrative expenses.
- Revenue faces increased costs each year to support technology, people, and administrative expenses.
Bills:
HF2783
Keywords:
state government finance, biennial budget, appropriations, Minnesota Management and Budget, Healthy Aging Subcabinet, Office of Healthy Aging, older adults, aging policy, long-term care, caregivers, public health, Medicaid fraud, medical assistance fraud, attorney general subpoena power, fraud enforcement, business filing fraud, Secretary of State, deceptive mailings, consumer protection, certified public accountant