Video & Transcript Research : 'federal programs'
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Advancing Agriculture / Using Turkey Lasers to Combat Bird Flu / Supporting Cottage Food Producers Apr 27th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- That's a great program. It's a phenomenal program. No one could get mad at farm to school.
- It's a phenomenal program, and we did have a contract with the federal government for $17 million just
- government's going to do about it. have a contract with the federal have a contract with the federal
- have no idea what the federal have no idea what the federal government's<00:18:25.520>
going< - I'd like to create more programs to support that kind of work.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Jan 23rd, 2026 at 10:43 am
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So long as you're working under the federal government, you know, in essence, and you are on federal
- That is what we call 638 programs.
- , and we'll use federal money first.
- That we use federal money first. And we'll use federal money first.
- That's a requirement of the bill, that we use federal money first, and then we have federal money matched
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Finance and Tax Apr 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- PROJECTS AND THOSE PROJECTS TYPICALLY HAVE AS YOU ALL KNOW A FEDERAL STATE COMPONENT.
- IN REGARDS TO INCOME TAX FOR INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX IT CREATES THE RURAL COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM
- IN REGARDS TO TAX CREDIT PROGRAMS THAT CAN BE APPLIED AGAINST VARIOUS TAXES IT CREATES THE WHOLE AWAY
- PROGRAM.
- EDR WROTE THE PROGRAM DOES NOT RECOVER ANY PORTION OF THE STATE INVESTMENT.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 3/19/25
Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Transcript Highlights:
- That is a federal problem.
- That is a federal problem.
- That is a federal problem.
- > staffed<00:21:43.120>
by program CVSO training program staffed by program CVSO training - law, federal regulation, under federal law, federal regulation, or<00:48:06.560>
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NH
Transcript Highlights:
- We as a state use them to match our federal program.
- And because match our federal program.
- Those states typically use highway funds and other dedicated revenue to fund their federal program, and
- Those states typically use highway funds and other dedicated revenue to fund their federal program, and
- Um, the couple of things that you know from a federal standpoint we use on the NEVI program, which are
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 11th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- There are program books on your desk highlighting the individuals we are recognizing this year.
- For one student, this program is more than a sport. It's her family's history and passion.
- The results of federal elections.
- AB 1920 addresses a small but significant issue in the California College Promise Program.
- But right now, those steps can knock students out of their program entirely.
Summary:
The Assembly met in session after a quorum call and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a ceremonial observance for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Members from multiple caucuses spoke in support of House Resolution 107, which designates May as AAPI Heritage Month, emphasizing the community’s contributions, resilience, and the need to confront discrimination and hate. The resolution was adopted, and the chamber then recognized 13 honorees for the 2026 AAPI Heritage Month celebration, highlighting leaders in education, business, labor, media, cultural preservation, and public service.
After guest introductions, the Assembly took up a series of bills. Measures discussed included HOA reserve funding for common interest developments (AB 2050), professional review requirements for lawsuits against design professionals (AB 2106), direct home delivery of enteral formula (AB 1794), expanded CalWORKs-related support for student parents (AB 1829), longer insurance moratoriums for wildfire survivors (AB 2038), election cybersecurity (AB 2281), medical privacy protections for reproductive and gender-affirming care (AB 2448), water district board compensation (AB 2568), county public contract change-order authority (AB 1658), and several other education, health, and licensing bills. Most measures passed with broad support; AB 2050 passed 44-6, AB 2038 passed 45-8, AB 2448 passed 49-13, and AB 1658 passed 61-2, while several others passed unanimously or near-unanimously.
The Assembly also adopted AJR 29, a resolution opposing a federal executive order affecting vote-by-mail and affirming California’s mail voting system. The resolution prompted extended debate over election integrity, voter access, and federal versus state authority, with supporters arguing mail voting is secure and accessible and opponents calling for stronger voter list maintenance and verification. The resolution passed 47-13. In addition, ACR 141 and ACR 123 were adopted by voice vote after co-author roll calls, and the chamber continued or passed on numerous other file items as it worked through the daily file.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Apr 27th, 2026
Revenue and Taxation
Transcript Highlights:
- safety net programs administered at the county level.
- They're too busy working to pay your taxes to fund these bloated programs.
- Chair, Sarah Flock, California Federation of Labor Unions, in support. Mr.
- But we're in a time when the federal... ...of support this.
- But we're in a time when the federal government is attacking us.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- In Texas, there are no grant programs like this.
- There are some federal programs that TxDOT is involved with as a local provider.
- That's kind of how the short-line programs work. They do get federal funds too, though, right?
- Texas needs one to participate in competitive federal grant programs for track and bridge replacement
- Because there's a provision in federal law that, when federal funds are used on that project, they have
Keywords:
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NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, this bill solely impacts federally qualified health centers and, uh, look-alikes, federally
- the 3340B pharmacy program.
- The programs existed since 1992 and again, uh, the federally qualified health centers would have to contract
- President, Senator, 90% of the people in this program utilizing FQHCs are under the federal poverty level
- I do a lot of federal contracting.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (03/12/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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- Do you know the percentages of programs who receive grants of all kinds—state, local, federal—and how
- New Hampshire's no that's a federal New Hampshire's no that's a federal law<05:31:53.160>
so< - to Y New Hampshire it is a new program to Y New Hampshire it is a new program um<05:38:06.520>
Summary:
The committee first noted that House Bill 398, concerning Holocaust and genocide studies, and House Bill 131 had already been handled previously and were off the schedule. It then took up House Bill 740, which would require the Department of Education to maintain permanent records for closed charter schools. After brief discussion about overlap with another charter-school bill that already addressed closure and records, Representative Freeman moved to table the bill. The committee voted 16-0 to table/ITL the bill, and it was placed on the consent calendar.
The main discussion centered on House Bill 557, which would require additional information on school budget ballots, including average cost per pupil, enrollment history, and teacher-to-administrator ratios. Members raised concerns that the bill was duplicative of existing law, overly detailed, costly to towns, and potentially electioneering or cumbersome on ballots. Supporters argued it would improve transparency and help voters who do not attend deliberative sessions or use online resources. The committee did not vote on the bill during the discussion; instead, members moved into caucus and later indicated they would hold the bill until Monday for further review.
Later, the committee turned to House Bill 699 on special education definitions and considered Amendment 0606H. The sponsor explained the amendment was developed with the Department of Education after hearing testimony and was intended to align state definitions with federal law and incorporate recommendations from a prior audit, including changing “functionally blind pupils” to “students with visual impairments.” Some members supported the changes as responsive to the hearing and audit, while others objected that the amendment was still confusing, had not fully addressed stakeholder concerns, and should wait for a more comprehensive special education audit. The discussion also referenced House Bill 754 and another amendment, but the transcript ends before final action on HB 699 is shown.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- We know that the federal program exists and already offers support for the issue.
- program, the HFFI program, that has some of the concerns that you are already, that you're concerned
- , the federal program, will there be an opportunity to ensure that we...
- Many of the farm-to-school programs, many of the grant programs that CDF has had don't have... have those
- And so how do we create the program?
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Health Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Public Health
Transcript Highlights:
- It's changed what federal drinking...
- of course what security we might have for federal funding.
- Proposed federal standards.
- such as WIC and the senior nutrition program.
- We are seeing a weakening of protections at the federal level.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Public Health held a lengthy hearing to take testimony on a wide range of bills related to environmental health, PFAS, medical device chemicals, food access, lead poisoning, air quality, oral health, and school food additives. Chair Driscoll and Chair Decker emphasized that the hearing was for testimony only, no decisions would be made that day, and that written testimony could still be submitted. They also noted the high volume of speakers and asked witnesses to keep remarks brief.
A major portion of the hearing focused on PFAS-related legislation, including bills to restrict PFAS in products and food packaging and to create a PFAS remediation trust fund. Municipal officials and advocates described the high costs of PFAS cleanup, especially for drinking water systems, citing Easton’s multimillion-dollar treatment investments and rate increases. Testimony from legislators and advocates argued that Massachusetts should act despite federal uncertainty, and that the state should stop PFAS at the source rather than leaving municipalities and residents to pay for remediation. The committee also heard strong support for a bill banning DEHP in medical devices, with physicians, nurses, and a bill sponsor saying the chemical can leach from IV bags and tubing and that safer alternatives already exist.
The committee also heard testimony on bills to establish statewide food truck permitting, with food truck owners and a senator describing the current system as costly, duplicative, and inconsistent across municipalities. Another set of witnesses supported the “Bean New Deal,” which would expand plant-based food options in public institutions, senior nutrition programs, and WIC, citing health, equity, and cost savings. On lead poisoning, housing advocates and a representative backed bills to expand lead-safe housing requirements to all rental units, arguing the current law contributes to discrimination against families with children and leaves too much pre-1978 housing uncertified. The committee also heard support for an outdoor air pollution bill that would create an advisory committee, identify pollution hotspots, expand monitoring, and set reduction targets, with testimony from environmental justice groups, pediatricians, and legislators describing disproportionate asthma and other health harms in overburdened communities.
Later testimony addressed oral health bills to create dental therapists and allow dental hygienists to administer nitrous oxide, with supporters saying the measures would expand access, reduce costs, and help underserved patients. The committee also heard testimony on a bill to prohibit harmful food dyes in competitive school foods, with parents describing behavioral and health concerns tied to synthetic dyes. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
December 2, 2025 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- FAST-FORWARD TO TODAY, FEDERAL LEADERSHIP WHEN MR.
- WITH THE PROGRAM THAT WAS ESTABLISHED INTO THOUSAND EIGHT BY MARCO RUBIO.
- WE MEASURE THE SUCCESS OF OUR SERVICE PROGRAM.
- AND WHO IS UNDER THE RECOGNITION PROGRAM AS JOB SAFETY.
- ONE LAST THING I WANT TO TELL YOU ABOUT IS OUR FALL PREVENTION PROGRAM.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- We have had more individuals in the last 10 years move from the 1915(c) waiver program into the 1115
- waiver program.
- into the 11:15 we 1915c waiver program into the 11:15 we are<00:08:42.719>
very <00:08:43.120> - into the 1115(c) HCBS program.
- level but what addressed at the federal level but what I<00:13:50.480>
think <00:13:50.639>
Summary:
The Health and Human Services committee heard several resolutions focused on health care access, Medicaid services, and regulatory reform. SR 6 urged the Director of Health to create a working group on health insurance reform to reduce prior authorization delays; testimony was generally supportive, with DHS, SHIPA, the Hawaii Association of Health Plans, the Hawaii Primary Care Association, the Hawaii Medical Association, and HMSA all offering comments or support. SHIPA said House Bill 250 would provide a better mechanism for the same goal, but the committee still moved forward with the resolution.
SR 7 asked DHS Med-QUEST to cover behavioral health services for children in school-based settings, and SR 9 sought a program to incentivize community care foster family homes to accept people eligible under the Medicaid IDD waiver program. DHS supported the intent of both measures but raised concerns about regulatory limits. Testifiers on SR 9, including the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities and the Hawaii Disability Rights Center, argued the state should be more creative in expanding residential capacity, especially on the neighbor islands, while the chair questioned whether the barriers were state administrative rules or federal requirements.
The committee also heard SC 14/SR 10 on a sunrise analysis for lactation consultant licensure. Supporters said lactation services can improve health outcomes and save costs, and that Medicaid coverage remains limited. After discussion, the committee adopted the chair’s recommendations: SR 6 and SC 14/SR 10 were passed with technical, non-substantive amendments; SR 7 was deferred; and SR 9 was deferred for further work. The meeting then adjourned.
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:
- I have a re-entry program, pre-entry program, an outreach program, a homeless initiative program.
- It’s a program that we’re very proud of.
- We work a lot with the federal law enforcement space.
- Because if you look in 2004, the federal government gave us in our State Homeland Security Grant Program
- or homeland security programs.
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.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- So that's why we have the Federal Highway Beautification Act, to address that.
- And we continue to see By federal and state agencies earlier this year.
- I manage state and federal affairs for Mayor Barberley.
- program administered by the authority for encroachments on its rights of way.
- , whether they're from private equity or from other state programs.
Summary:
The committee heard several transportation-related bills, with testimony focused on public safety, curb management, privacy, transit coordination, high-speed rail, and illegal dumping. SB 953 by Senator Nilo would add DMV points for misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter cases even if the criminal case is dismissed through diversion; the author and supporters, including a victim’s mother and CHP representatives, argued this would help identify high-risk drivers, while no opposition was presented. SB 1292 by Senator Richardson would allow selected cities to use stationary cameras or sensors for curbside enforcement in a pilot program with human review of citations; supporters said it would improve compliance and safety in dense urban areas, and the committee discussed the bill as a limited, optional tool rather than a mandate. SB 1228 by Senator Rubio would create a permanent compliance path for a small number of existing redevelopment-era outdoor advertising displays; supporters said it would preserve local revenue and avoid penalties, while the outdoor advertising industry opposed it over federal compliance and fairness concerns. SB 1013 by Senator Cervantes would tighten rules for automated license plate reader systems, including annual DOJ audits, employee training, and a 30-day retention limit; privacy advocates supported the bill, but law enforcement groups opposed it as too restrictive and harmful to investigations. SB 1218 by Senator Arreguín would block DMV registration renewal for vehicles with unpaid illegal dumping fines, modeled on parking citation enforcement; city officials and local government groups supported it as an accountability measure, and no opposition testified. SB 1136 by Senator Blakespear would require rail agencies to better coordinate service, fares, and planning for major events; supporters said it could boost ridership and make rail more useful for large venues, while some transit groups were neutral or “work with author.” SB 1425 by the committee chair would create a permitting program for new encroachments on high-speed rail right-of-way; supporters said it would help manage utilities and other uses along the corridor, while utilities and the City of Burbank raised concerns about impacts and penalties. SB 1411 by Senator Stern would expand high-speed rail financing and partnership tools, including removing a project cap and enabling more early works and public-private partnerships; it drew broad support from labor, transit, and rail advocates, with some local agencies expressing concerns but noting amendments. The committee also took up a consent calendar and several bills on call, and many measures were advanced by roll call votes, often unanimously or with one or two no votes, after amendments and discussion.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislation creates a shared savings program, which is a financial incentive program run by health
- And that ranges per program.
- We're not talking about federal law.
- It's the only kind of program in Texas. of this program.
- This program has no out-of-network, no co-insurance; it's a straight co-pay type program.
Bills:
HB345, HB721, HB2580, SB815, HB3057, HB4603, HB3233, SB495, HB3863, HB3914, HB4570, HB5099, HB5173, SB458
Keywords:
insurance, appraisal process, disputed losses, residential property, policyholder rights, insurer obligations, natural disasters, appraisal expenses, umpire selection, policyholder, insurer, umpire, claims management, health care, cost disclosure, benefit plan, administrators, traumatic brain injury, health benefit plans, insurance coverage
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Joint Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs Committee, May 4, 2026 - PM
Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- state, county, and federal government. state, county, and federal government.
- state aerial photography program. state aerial photography program.
- program once, use many times. program once, use many times.
- company's safety program. company's safety program.
- would call a that deductible program. would call a that deductible program.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Education Study Dec 18th, 2025 at 01:07 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- In FY26, you all appropriated $15 million for both out-of-school time programs and tutoring programs.
- Out-of-school learning programs are a pretty broad category of programming that often includes after-school
- versus a reading program versus a tutoring program we didn't think would be the appropriate place to
- And many programs very similar to this.
- Again, a program we know that works and that matters.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Executive Committee on Planning for Aging and Disability Issues Jun 18th, 2025
Joint Legislative Executive Committee on Planning for Aging and Disability Issues
Transcript Highlights:
- In 2024, the legislature made the program portable, meaning that if workers pay into the program for
- So it makes the program, it fulfills the promise of the program, such that anyone who pays into WAC Cares
- and, of course, a WACares state-run program.
- HRSN includes both new and expanded programs.
- The third program is peer bridgers.
Summary:
The committee met for what was described as its final meeting, with members and staff reflecting on the work of the Joint Legislative Executive Committee on Aging and Long-Term Care and noting that future work would likely shift to standing health and wellness committees. The meeting began with introductions and then moved into updates on major initiatives that originated from the committee, including Washington Cares, the Dementia Action Collaborative, and Medicaid long-term care programs. Presenters emphasized that these efforts were developed through long-term legislative-executive collaboration and were intended to help Washington prepare for the state’s aging population.
On Washington Cares, DSHS described the program’s development from a 2014 research effort to its 2019 enactment, premium collection beginning in 2023, portability improvements in 2024, and 2025 changes including a grandfathered opt-out fix and a framework for supplemental private long-term care insurance. The agency said benefits are expected to go fully live next summer, with a pilot of up to 400 applicants planned for next January. On dementia policy, the Dementia Action Collaborative reported on the state dementia plan, Project ECHO training for providers, and pilot dementia-capable community programs at area agencies on aging, citing preliminary results that about 85% of family caregivers said services helped people remain at home. DSHS also reviewed Medicaid Transformation Project initiatives, including Medicaid Alternative Care, Tailored Supports for Older Adults, presumptive eligibility, and health-related social needs benefits such as rental assistance, nutrition support, and home modifications.
The committee then heard an emerging issues panel from ombuds and disability advocates. Patricia Hunter of the long-term care ombuds program raised concerns about staffing shortages, resident rights, surveillance technology, private equity ownership of facilities, and illegal discharges or evictions. Betty Sweeterman of the Developmental Disabilities Ombuds discussed people stuck in hospitals without medical need, gaps in behavioral health services for people with developmental disabilities, and the need for better workforce training. Todd Carlyle of Disability Rights Washington urged expansion and bundling of community supports such as PACT, GOSH, and peer bridgers to reduce repeated institutionalization and support discharge from inpatient psychiatric settings. Provider and labor panels followed, with nursing home, assisted living, supported living, and union representatives all emphasizing workforce shortages, low wages, Medicaid rate inadequacy, case management bottlenecks, behavioral health complexity, and the need for more flexible care models and stronger accountability for rate increases. No formal votes were taken; the meeting ended with public comment on manufactured housing and closing remarks thanking staff and participants for the committee’s work.