Video & Transcript Research : 'federally funded programs'
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FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Governmental Oversight and Accountability Mar 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Is this meaning that in the future when there's a Democratic president and they give federal funding
- in the state funds.
- Health outcomes SB 710, would strip funding from programs that train doctors to recognize these disparities
- And you buy residency programs.
- It clarifies that the public fund and this U.S. funds are prohibited from investing in specific funds
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Oct 8th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- But we've been doing that through grant funding, both federal and state grants that have allowed us to
- And we know that the federal funding is drying up in this space. We all know that.
- So we are really proud of this program, and we hope that you're willing to fund this.
- We had four health councils who reported federal funding at a total of $1.2 million.
- Does this align with federal funding, right?
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Select Committee on Wildfire Prevention Jun 12th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And let's fund some block captain programs.
- They actually have full-time staff now working these block captain programs, privately funded.
- So that's my pitch: let's get a block captain funding program going to help community leaders not only
- With federal funding comes rules. But at some point in time, too much time. Well put. Thank you.
- Number two, increase funding and pace of scale from the Resilient Forest and Fire Capacity Program.
Summary:
The hearing focused on lessons from the 2017 Tubbs Fire and how Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, and local partners have changed wildfire prevention, recovery, and rebuilding practices since then. Assemblymembers emphasized that the region has become a model for the state, with a shift from suppression to prevention, and panelists described improvements in defensible space, home hardening, vegetation management, alerting, and community coordination. The discussion also highlighted the continuing importance of sharing Sonoma County’s experience with other wildfire-impacted communities across California and beyond.
Fire officials and local leaders described specific prevention measures now in place, including Santa Rosa’s vegetation management ordinance, ignition-free/Zone Zero requirements in rebuilding, restrictions on certain mulches, removal of dead and dying trees near roads and defensible space zones, and expanded prescribed burning authority. They also stressed the importance of community organization through block captains, Firewise/COPE-style networks, and the Mark West Area Community Fund. Speakers said these networks helped residents navigate recovery, avoid fraud and bad contractors, coordinate with local agencies, and support neighbors, but they argued that such efforts need more formal structure and stable funding.
Water and permitting officials discussed how the fires changed their work. Santa Rosa Water described new regional coordination, generator and backup power upgrades, emergency training, and lessons learned about wildfire-related contamination in water systems, including the need to restore pressure, flush, and test quickly after a fire. Permit Sonoma said rebuilding was balanced by streamlining permits while still requiring safer, more resilient construction, and noted that reduced fees and one-stop permitting helped speed recovery. United Policyholders described helping residents maximize insurance proceeds, organize information, and avoid scams, while warning that insurance availability and affordability remain major barriers and that insurers are increasingly rewarding risk-reduction measures.
Across the panels, the main policy requests were for faster and more flexible grant processes, more stable long-term funding for prevention and community programs, stronger support for home hardening and defensible space, better training and tools for local governments and legislative staff, and continued attention to insurance and utility-related resilience. No formal votes or actions were taken in the transcript excerpt; the hearing was informational and ended with a transition toward public comment and further discussion of remaining statewide wildfire policy needs.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Primary and Secondary Education. (2-4-26)
Primary and Secondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill establishes the robotics funding selection committee to implement and manage the funding program
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investment federal funds, as well as investment federal funds, as well as investment - This legislation supports the educators that make these programs possible and ensures we're funding programs
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 44, sponsored by Representative Chris Lewis, which would create a robotics program trust fund and a robotics funding selection committee through the Kentucky Department of Education. Supporters, including Kentucky First Robotics executive director Kelly Gowen and students from Whitfield Academy, said the bill would expand hands-on robotics education in high schools, connect students to manufacturing and engineering careers, and help meet workforce needs. The proposal would fund grants for coach stipends, competition fees, kits, supplies, and related expenses, and Lewis requested a one-time $500,000 appropriation along with private contributions from manufacturers. The students demonstrated their robot and described how robotics programs teach coding, design, manufacturing, and competition skills. The committee took no questions and approved HB 44 with a favorable expression of opinion for passage on the House floor.
The committee then considered House Bill 253, sponsored by Representative James Tipton, which would phase out the use of three-cueing reading instruction and require greater alignment with the science of reading. Tipton said the bill builds on the 2022 Read to Succeed law and would prohibit three cueing in public schools by the 2029-2030 school year, while also barring public university teacher prep programs from teaching it beginning in 2027-2028. He and Kentucky Department of Education officials said the bill is intended to shift instruction toward phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension, and to expand professional learning for teachers through LETRS and other options. KDE testified that enforcement would focus on support rather than punishment, using literacy coaches, regional support staff, and MTSS specialists to help districts transition.
Members discussed the bill’s delayed implementation, the evidence against three cueing, and whether reading recovery should be excluded from approved interventions. Supporters cited studies and brain research they said show three cueing can hurt later reading performance, while several members emphasized the need for teacher flexibility and support. Representative Jackson noted Kentucky’s 2025 NAEP third-grade reading ranking of fourth in the nation as evidence that current efforts are helping. Representative Truett and others raised concerns about how the bill would affect classroom practice and intervention strategies, and Tipton and KDE said the goal is to align instruction with evidence-based methods rather than punish educators. The transcript ends during continued discussion of reading recovery and related instructional approaches, with no final vote on HB 253 shown in the excerpt.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Brooke Rollins, of Texas, to be Secretary of Agriculture. Jan 23rd, 2025 at 09:00 am
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- H-2A program.
- But I also know that I have a duty to the taxpayer who is funding those programs in significant numbers
- Programs.
- For decades, Republicans and Democrats have supported full funding for this program, meaning that...
- Have to SNAP, and if confirmed, will you commit to supporting robust funding for USDA's nutrition program
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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more for federal funds and we wanted more for federal funds and we wanted more - We want companies to still compete for federal funds.
- We want companies to still compete for federal funds.
- We want companies to still compete for federal funds.
- We want companies to still compete for federal funds.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- , provides flexibility in using federal funds to support programs and teacher recruitment in low-income
- , and provides flexibility in using federal funds to support programs and teacher recruitment in low-income
- The bill provides flexibility in using federal funds to support programs and teacher recruitment in low-income
- So when we're looking at the full, it says make Title I, Title II, and Title III program funds available
- So the federal law allows for those funds to be used over 27 months.
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 296, as amended by strike-all, on middle and high school start times. Senator Bradley explained that the amendment would repeal the statewide mandate for later start times and return scheduling decisions to local school boards, while still requiring districts to inform the community about the health, safety, and academic effects of sleep deprivation and to consider later start times when setting transportation schedules. Testimony and debate were largely in support, with several school district and education group representatives waiving in support, and members citing transportation, staffing, family logistics, and cost concerns under the existing mandate. The strike-all was adopted, and SB 296 was reported favorably by roll call vote, with Senators Berman, Osgood, and Chair Calatayud voting yes and Senator Gaetz voting no; other members were absent or not recorded in the excerpt.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 356, which would designate January 27 as Holocaust Remembrance Day in Florida. Senator Berman said the date matches the UN’s Holocaust Remembrance Day and would require the governor to annually proclaim it, while allowing public observance and instruction about the Holocaust’s harms and its impact on the Jewish community and humanity. There was no substantive opposition in the excerpt, and the bill was reported favorably by roll call vote with yes votes from Senators Berman, Gaetz, and Chair Calatayud.
Finally, the committee considered Senate Bill 166 on administrative efficiency in public schools. Senator Simon described a broad deregulation package affecting student assessments, grade promotion, teacher evaluations, contracts and certification, school board operations, instructional materials timelines, internal audits, facilities planning, cost-per-student-station limits, emergency make-up days, federal fund timing, and VPK oversight. Testimony was mixed: school district and education organization representatives generally supported the flexibility, while some groups opposed or urged changes to the grade 4 promotion and graduation-related provisions, arguing they could weaken academic standards. After debate focused especially on third-grade promotion and testing requirements, the bill was reported favorably by roll call vote. At the end of the meeting, members recorded their votes on SB 296 and SB 356, and the committee adjourned.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine bridging the gap, focusing on enhancing outreach to support veterans' mental health. Apr 29th, 2025 at 09:30 am
Senate Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- This landmark legislation also developed and authorized federal funding for the Staff Sergeant Parker
- This program was a temporary grant program. It is time for its permanent reauthorization.
- from the program, and we want to prioritize states that haven't received funds previously.
- that VA supports increasing the authorized funding for the program.
- What kind of an impact would this funding increase have on the program?
Keywords:
veterans, mental health, suicide prevention, Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Grant Program, HOPE Act, BRAVE Act, Every State Counts for Vets Mental Health Act, advocacy, legislation, mental health resources
Summary:
The committee meeting focused primarily on the critical issues surrounding veterans' mental health and suicide prevention. Discussions centered on the reauthorization of essential programs aimed at providing non-clinical support services to veterans, particularly the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program. Senators emphasized the urgent need for adequate mental health resources as the suicide rate among veterans remains alarmingly high. Key testimonies were provided by various advocates and officials, illustrating both successful implementations of these programs and areas needing improvement.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Education Study Sep 3rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Federal funding is largely from Carl Perkins, except for FY 22-23, when we leveraged our SR3 ARP funds
- Funding for the Indian Education Act is kind of broken down into below-the-line program funding.
- Our district had to find $570,000 to fund that program last year.
- Funding, obviously, earlier in the year, there was a concern about federal funding and whether we were
- So, I'd like you to think about perhaps fully funding the teacher residency program.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (03/05/2025)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- It requires federal approval, subject to federal approval. Yes, please do.
- It requires federal approval, subject to federal approval. Yes, please do.
- It requires federal approval, subject to federal approval. Yes, please do.
- It's still funded through federal grant money from several of our federal partner agencies.
- I'll say the federal funding has been level funded for more than 10 years, and as you're aware, the costs
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Governmental Oversight and Accountability Mar 18th, 2025
Governmental Oversight and Accountability
Transcript Highlights:
- funding to a state agency... [00:09:10] When there's a Democratic president and they give federal funding
- How is a state agency going to fund FAMU, which is a publicly funded historically Black college, when
- and the state funds.
- SB 710 would strip funding from programs that train doctors to recognize these disparities.
- It clarifies that the public fund and SUS funds are prohibited from investing in specific funds of a
Summary:
The committee first confirmed Heather L. Turnbull to the Florida Commission on Community Service, with the motion adopted and the confirmation recommended favorably. Members then took up SPB 7022, which sets Florida Retirement System employer contribution rates beginning July 1, 2025, updates rates to address unfunded actuarial liability, and allows certain elected officers to elect a DROP accumulation; a technical title amendment was adopted, the bill was submitted as a committee bill, and it was reported favorably as a committee bill.
The committee then heard extensive debate and public testimony on SB 1710, which would restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion-related policies, trainings, and activities in state agencies, state-funded contractors and grantees, and medical institutions of higher education. Sponsor Senator DiCeglie said the bill is intended to prevent state agencies and contractors from using state funds for DEI programs and to limit state agencies from adopting DEI-related official positions; he also said the medical-school portion would likely be amended out later. Senator Polsky and others questioned the bill’s breadth and how it would affect health-related grants, public universities, historically Black institutions, recruitment, and contractor training. Public testimony was overwhelmingly opposed, with speakers arguing the bill would harm health care, education, access, and inclusion; a few supporters said DEI is ideological, can undermine merit, and should not be used by state agencies or publicly funded institutions.
After debate, Senator Polsky argued the bill was confusing, overbroad, and harmful to serving diverse communities, while Senator Arrington said it was an overreach into private business and could have significant fiscal impacts. Chair Fine closed by saying DEI is political ideology and that the bill is meant to ensure government focuses on talent rather than identity. SB 1710 was then reported favorably on a roll call vote, with Senator Arrington voting no and the remaining members voting yes. The committee then began SB 1678, relating to entities that boycott Israel, and heard the sponsor’s explanation of a delete-all amendment that would expand and clarify state restrictions on dealings with entities engaged in boycotts of Israel, including certain nonprofits, foreign educational institutions, and grants; the amendment was adopted, and the sponsor and a witness began answering questions when the transcript cuts off.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
December 9, 2025 - 03:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- So if we look at the role money to fund programs, you see also the same quarter, 5 growing exponentially
- actions for programs that fall short of those targets in programs do not meet.
- These are only state funds.
- It's 60% of our program.
- And that's how a program gets. A Dana fight is a program of strategic emphasis.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Press Conference: Senate POCI Caucus Announces 2025 Priorities - 02/03/25
Transcript Highlights:
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Cradle fully funded College fully funded Cradle fully funded College fully funded Cradle to - You have community health clinics that aren't receiving their federal funds.
- Head Start programs haven't received their funding yet.
- But the federal government is still the federal government, and we need to make sure that we're holding
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Summary:
Senate POCI caucus members held a press event outlining their priorities for the session and framing them as a response to federal actions and rhetoric they described as harmful to Black, Brown, Indigenous, immigrant, and other marginalized communities. Senator Zaynab Mohamed said the caucus would not be silent and emphasized goals including culturally responsive and accessible health care, protection from discrimination, fully funded education from cradle to college, an equitable bonding bill, and safe, dignified housing. Senator Erin Maye Quade said the caucus would fight efforts to “resegregate” society and highlighted support for strengthening the READ Act and advancing the Minnesota Building Families Act to cover infertility care through insurance.
Senator Clare Oumou Verbeten pointed to recent DFL accomplishments such as the CROWN Act, restoring the vote, and the African-American Family Preservation Act, and urged colleagues to consider how legislation and budgets affect communities of color. She also said she would champion Minnesota Connecting Families, a proposal to make communication free for incarcerated people, along with a ban on legacy admissions and legislation preventing housing discrimination against Section 8 voucher holders. Senator Mary Kunesh reviewed education investments made over the past two years, including increased school funding, free lunches, library funding, pre-K expansion, the READ Act, and the Teachers of Color and Indigenous Act, and said her top priority is advancing an Equal Rights Amendment and protecting tribal sovereignty and treaty rights.
Senator Susan Pha said the caucus remains necessary because people of color and immigrants still face discrimination, including her own family, and said the group would continue fighting for equality and opportunity. In response to questions, caucus members said they hoped for bipartisan support on some proposals but were prepared to use their majority if needed. They said they were not intimidated by the new federal administration or Republican control in Washington, argued that Minnesota should protect residents from federal harm, and criticized GOP efforts they characterized as attacks on DEI and racial equity. No votes or formal committee actions were taken in the meeting.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Human Committee Meeting - 2025-04-08
Transcript Highlights:
- Every session we adjust because the programs that we run are based on focus and program so that we can
- TEFRA is a program on a federal level that allows for families who don't meet the income standard for
- the Medicaid program but have require services under the Medicaid program to buy into the Medicaid program
- The program was repealed in the 2023 session.
- Federal guidelines for receiving a 1915I, which is the federal approval way that we get these services
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, December 18, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They've fired federal workers and illegally canceled funding Congress already approved, including over
- The legislation also creates an abandoned hard rock mine fund to support the reclamation program by using
- gender federal Medicaid funding for gender federal Medicaid funding for gender transition<03:44:
- It prohibits federal funding from going toward specified gender transition procedures for individuals
- It prohibits federal funding from going toward specified gender transition procedures for individuals
WY
Transcript Highlights:
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funds funds and a like amount of federal funds funds and a like amount of federal - Footnote number seven provides $850,000 of general funds and $150,000 of federal funds for rate increases
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- funding for it.
- Porter said about how you actually recover a significant amount of money, it may cost some federal funds
- We were one of the pilot programs funded by TCDD for four-year funding, and we established training.
- Senate Bill 750 passed during the 86. directed HHSC to apply for federal funding to implement a model
- And since launching this pilot in 2020, Texas has received. federal funds and enrolled over 110 women
Bills:
HB2646, HB3941, HB5153, HB5155, HB5394, HB 1106, HB426, HB4529, HB3984, HB4273, HB 1097, HB3940, HB1941, HB4377, HB3153
Keywords:
child care, task force, high-quality care, affordability, prekindergarten partnerships, foster care, transitional living, Medicaid reform, youth assistance, independent living, services for youth, employment training, educational support, mental health services, health care, public health, child health program, reimbursement, local health entities, maternal health
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill creates a state program that funds mental health services for people 25 and under impacted
- Under current law, treatment programs and facilities receiving public funds and narcotic treatment programs
- However, if a facility or program does not receive public funds, it is not required to report this data
- Those are state and federal dollars that could otherwise be put toward supporting patient care, program
- To fund direct and indirect costs of administering the Medi-Cal program.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, September 15, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- are the federal government's largest source of funding for small businesses, focused on early-stage
- the transition of federally funded R&D into innovative products and services.
- These SBIR and STTR programs are funded from set-asides of the extramural research budgets at federal
- and across the United States with experts to help them navigate the federal funding process to obtain
- serving federal funding for minority serving federal funding for minority serving institutions<07
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Courts, Corrections and Justice Aug 27th, 2025
Courts, Corrections & Justice Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- And there's no programs here, at least down here in Dona Ana County. We're very sparse on programs.
- It's not just funding for adult services; it's funding for juvenile services too.
- Are there programs that are appropriate?
- I think part of the difference is that in federal court, it's the Federal Bureau of Prisons that does
- a funding problem."