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MN
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to that this was a about inner agencies to that this was a about inner agencies - This is something that tells them, we want you to come back here to Minnesota.
- We want you to begin a family and raise them here in Minnesota.
- We want you to begin a family and raise them here in Minnesota.
- We want you to begin a family and raise them here in Minnesota.
Bills:
HF11
Keywords:
Minnesota Paid Leave, paid family and medical leave, family leave, medical leave, implementation delay, premium collection, employer premiums, state payroll tax, workforce, labor, benefits administration, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, employer notice, seasonal employees, private plans, actuarial study, outreach and education, employee rights, reinstatement
MN
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- , and we're also building in a variety of business process controls and automatic systems controls to
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not Family Leave program to Minnesota not Family Leave program to Minnesota - just want to confirm that in Minnesota just want to confirm that in Minnesota we<00:04:44.400>
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controls <00:05:15.120>to <00:05:15.320>ensure automatic systems controls- There are not 68 votes for it in the Minnesota House.
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Bills:
HF11
Keywords:
Minnesota Paid Leave, paid family and medical leave, family leave, medical leave, implementation delay, premium collection, employer premiums, state payroll tax, workforce, labor, benefits administration, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, employer notice, seasonal employees, private plans, actuarial study, outreach and education, employee rights, reinstatement
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Administrative Rules REVISED Feb 19th, 2026 at 11:30 am
Administrative Rules
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1273 creates the Oklahoma State Agency Board and Commission Review Task Force.
- level, but within the divisions of a particular agency, should they decide to make instructions, as
- That would not be an agency-level instruction but a division-level instruction. Thank you, Mr.
- I've already received answers from two of those agencies explaining the issues that I had.
- I should not be the only member of the committee that is getting questions for these agencies.
Keywords:
HJR1032, House Joint Resolution 1032, Service Oklahoma, administrative rules, rule repeal, joint resolution, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 670:15-1-10, OAC 670:15-1-14, agency regulation, legislative oversight, Secretary of State, Oklahoma Register, rulemaking, permanent rules, administrative code, guidance transparency, administrative procedures, public inspection, state agency accountability
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Child Committee Meeting - 2026-04-14
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Minnesota. Minnesota.
- state of Minnesota, but I have. state of Minnesota, but I have.
- Passage uh report about um Minnesota Passage uh report about um Minnesota child<01:02:42.600>
- when we had the Association of Minnesota when we had the Association of Minnesota Counties,<01:03
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6,500 Minnesota has lost more than 6,500 Minnesota has lost more than
Keywords:
child welfare, African American children, racial disproportionality, family preservation, reunification, foster care, kinship care, relative placement, noncustodial parent, guardian ad litem, ombudsperson, Department of Human Services, county social services, active efforts, reasonable efforts, child protection, placement, out-of-home placement, Northstar kinship assistance, data disaggregation
Summary:
The Children and Families Committee adopted the April 8 minutes and then took up House File 4407, as amended by the A1 amendment. The amendment, explained by nonpartisan staff, incorporated much of the Senate version of related legislation and made a series of changes: it revised the definition of “disproportionately represented child,” shifted that determination to the Commissioner of Children, Youth, and Families, made technical cross-reference and terminology updates, adjusted training requirements, set the working group to expire December 31, 2027, and added an appropriation for statewide implementation. The committee adopted the A1 amendment and then referred the bill to Ways and Means.
Representative Gilman said the bill is intended to preserve the goals of the Minnesota African American Family Preservation Act while addressing operational, legal, and fiscal problems before statewide implementation. He argued for delaying the effective date by one year, shifting case review responsibilities to the state, and providing funding so counties are not left with an unfunded mandate. He also said the bill adds safety measures related to synthetic opioids and other imminent-harm concerns, and that the delay would allow the working group to finish its recommendations and give counties time to prepare.
County officials Steve Schmidt of Meeker County/Minnesota Rural Counties and Jenny Mojo of Clay County testified in support of the bill as amended, emphasizing that counties need clearer responsibilities, staffing, training, technology, and dependable funding to implement the law successfully. Rebecca St. George of DCYF said “active efforts” is not absolutely defined and is determined case by case, often with court involvement. Members raised questions about the meaning of active efforts, the bill’s synthetic opioid language, and whether the proposal should apply more broadly rather than within this specific act. A citizen also cautioned that the opioid language should not unintentionally affect families in treatment programs. Representative Hicks warned that the fentanyl provisions could lead to broad removals and create placement problems for teens with substance use disorder, while Representative Gilman responded that the bill includes a rebuttable presumption and is meant to protect children from imminent harm.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/20/25
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- I mean, we're talking in rural Minnesota or any rural area of the country.
- Shettan and for wanting to have transparency at your agency.
- Shettan and for wanting to have transparency at your agency.
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listening yeah no I I want all agencies listening yeah no I I want all agencies - subdivisions and state agencies do so I subdivisions and state agencies do so I encourage<00:57:40.400
Keywords:
nonopioid directive, opioid refusal, opioid-free care, pain management, health care directive, advance directive, patient autonomy, informed consent, substance use disorder, opioid epidemic, prescriber immunity, provider liability, emergency medical services, EMS, health record, Minnesota Department of Health, health care agent, medical power of attorney, Metropolitan Council, Minnesota government data practices
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine restoring Boeing's status as a great American manufacturer, focusing on safety first. Apr 2nd, 2025 at 09:00 am
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- people to know about why it was flying partially blind to the other aircraft and to the air traffic controllers
- The air traffic center that controls airspace around D.C. notified DCA about the flyover.
- oversight of the Department of Transportation and FAA leadership, we are implementing our safety and control
- Those six metrics have control limits with them, what's acceptable, what's unacceptable.
Keywords:
Boeing, aviation safety, safety management system, military aviation, air traffic control, transparency, oversight, accountability
Summary:
The meeting primarily focused on significant safety concerns surrounding Boeing and its compliance with federal aviation standards. Lawmakers expressed frustration over the Army's failure to provide requested operational transparency regarding helicopter operations near Washington, D.C., amid recent incidents indicating a strained air traffic control situation. Several members called for reform in Boeing's oversight, emphasizing the need for a robust safety culture and mandatory safety management systems to prevent future disasters like the 737 MAX crashes. The discussions were passionate, with survivors and families impacted by past accidents present, highlighting the urgency and seriousness of the issues at hand.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Banking, Financial Services and Pensions REVISED: HB1182 - Removed Feb 17th, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Banking, Financial Services and Pensions
Transcript Highlights:
- This wouldn't go to anybody that works for the agency that also has a CLEET certification from somewhere
- Local school boards retain full control through written policy and monthly review.
Bills:
HB1784, HB1245, HB1268, HB2116, HB2193, HB2206, HB1739, HB1889, HB1904, HB3172, HB4225, HB4352, HB3625, HB4263
Keywords:
education reform, local control, student outcomes, curriculum changes, school funding, retirement, pension, public employees, Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System, benefits, survivorship, contribution rates, disability retirement, deferred option plan, service credit, contributions, distributions, HB2116, Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System, OLERS
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber - Wed Feb 4, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 9
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Bills:
HB2028, HB1859, HB1851, HB1660, HB1890, HB1892, HB1893, HB2122, HB2012, HB1770, HB2121, HB1979, HB1650, HB1982, HB218
Keywords:
Labor Day, construction workers, tax credit, economic development, state law, employer support, workforce development, employment, career counseling, local economy, high-demand jobs, taxation, apprenticeship, income tax credit, qualified apprenticeship program, HB1660, Hawaii, county labor standards, counties, contractors
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Importantly, I have reviewed this clarification with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy, the Minnesota Pollution
- Control Agency, and Hennepin County.
- These are the three agencies that control pharmaceutical waste in Minnesota, and there are no compliance
- It establishes that all law enforcement officers in Minnesota must identify their last name, the agency
- must identify their last name, Minnesota must identify their last name, the<00:21:19.600>
agency<
Keywords:
agriculture, education, leadership council, compensation, research institute, dairy assistance, investment relief, agriculture support, food production, economic relief, investment, relief initiative, farm support, medication repository, drug donation, healthcare, Minnesota Statutes, pharmacy, public health, controlled substances
MN
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- Minnesota Youth Council. Minnesota Youth Council.
- our Minnesota environment. our Minnesota environment.
- improve controlled school in Minnesota improve controlled school in Minnesota improve student<01:
- represent the Minnesota youth. represent the Minnesota youth.
- agency, too. agency, too.
Keywords:
screen time, preschool, kindergarten, early childhood education, digital media, tablets, smartphones, educational technology, EdTech, classroom devices, publicly funded preschool, school policy, child development, special education, IEP, 504 plan, IFSP, Minnesota education law, climate literacy, education
Summary:
The committee first approved the previous day’s minutes, then took up House File 3776, as amended by the A2 amendment, which clarified how the bill would apply to students with IEPs and 504 plans. The bill’s author argued that Minnesota should address screen time for preschool and kindergarten students, saying current law is too broad, that young children are especially vulnerable to developmental and attention harms from screens, and that parents and teachers should have more control over device use. The bill was laid over after discussion.
Testimony on HF 3776 was split. Amanda Faye of Minnetonka Public Schools opposed the bill as drafted, saying it would conflict with existing academic standards, READ Act screening requirements, accessibility tools, and local control, and would force districts back to paper-based screening. Katherine Myers of Live More Screen Less supported the bill, citing concerns about early childhood screen exposure and arguing that screen-free time supports child development. Members raised concerns about local control, parental rights, and how to protect students who need devices for accommodations; the author and nonpartisan staff noted that schools can already adopt cell phone policies, but exceptions may be needed for certain students and uses.
After laying over HF 3776, the committee began House File 3557. Representative Craft introduced the bill as a voluntary program to promote practical science education and workforce development tied to climate literacy, including a proposed Minnesota Seal of Climate Literacy for high school students. The bill was only introduced before the transcript ended, with no vote or final action recorded on HF 3557.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/26/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- agency workforce alignment task force. agency workforce alignment task force.
- Today<00:25:20.480>
in <00:25:20.799>Minnesota, Today in Minnesota, Today in Minnesota, - experience of every Minnesota student. experience of every Minnesota student.
- workforce that Minnesota needs. workforce that Minnesota needs.
- foundation here in Minnesota. foundation here in Minnesota.
Keywords:
student career pathways, education framework, experiential learning, employer engagement, career technical education, HF2238, Minnesota, workforce development, construction trades, youth skills training, youth apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, construction training, career and technical education, CTE, child labor laws, minor labor, labor exemption, workforce pipeline, skilled trades
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Line 15 is the Minnesota Center for the Book Reduction.
- Line 17 shows the Minnesota Youth Council from the Minnesota Alliance with Youth. Increase.
- Moving down to the state agencies, line 51 shows those legal services costs for the Minnesota Department
- Now we need Minnesota to support us back.
- This is a significant shortage area in Minnesota.
Bills:
HF1388
Keywords:
BARR Center, Building Assets, Reducing Risks, education finance, school funding, grant appropriation, evidence-based program, student achievement, social and emotional learning, school climate, teacher effectiveness, high school graduation, students in poverty, students of color, BIPOC, equity in education, Minnesota Department of Education, urban schools, suburban schools, rural schools, school coaching
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/20/25
State Government Finance and Policy
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- temporary commissioner for the Minnesota temporary commissioner for the Minnesota Department<00:
- us more tools to check check controlling us more tools to check check controlling individual<00:
- Minnesota.
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manage enhance the way state agencies manage enhance the way state agencies - look at some of their internal control look at some of their internal control some<00:50:42.760>
Keywords:
opioids, substance use, addiction recovery, mental health, state cabinet, HF1310, Office of Cannabis Management, cannabis, marijuana, tribal consultation, government-to-government relationship, Minnesota tribes, Tribal governments, state government, consultation, rulemaking, Indian affairs, cannabis regulation, tribal sovereignty, state-tribal relations
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/25
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- transportation in the state of Minnesota transportation in the state of Minnesota look<00:02:54.000
- transportation in the state of Minnesota transportation in the state of Minnesota in<00:03:28.840
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Minnesota <00:36:14.520>currently economic development Minnesota currently - <01:09:25.120>
so northeastern Minnesota so northeastern Minnesota so I'm<01:09:26.239> - Greater Minnesota deserves it as well.
Keywords:
Northern Lights Express, NLX, Minneapolis-Duluth rail, passenger rail, intercity passenger rail, high-speed rail, Duluth, Minneapolis, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Council, transportation funding, rail appropriation, general fund, trunk highway fund, rail project cancellation, infrastructure spending, commercial driver training, CDL, financial assistance
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 2/17/25
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- working Blue Collar Minnesota families working Blue Collar Minnesota families house<00:02:42.080>
- Paul, Minnesota.
- Nurses Association, Minnesota Medical Association, Minnesota Hospital Association, Minnesota Farmers
- Nurses Association, Minnesota Medical Association, Minnesota Hospital Association, Minnesota Farmers
- Association Minnesota Hospital Association Minnesota Hospital Association<01:03:04.640>
Minnesota
Keywords:
undocumented immigrants, state funding, MinnesotaCare, scholarship ineligibility, state assistance, permit to carry, concealed carry, handgun permit, firearm permit, pistol training, sheriff, application process, electronic filing, mail application, fax submission, certified mail, certified delivery, gun rights, Second Amendment, firearms regulation
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 4/8/26
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- of Minnesota. of Minnesota.
- officers throughout Minnesota. officers throughout Minnesota.
- agencies across the state. agencies across the state.
- They include the Minnesota Association of Counties, Minnesota Inter-County Association, MICAH, Minnesota
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Minnesota Association of Counties, Minnesota Association of Counties, Minnesota Inter-County
Keywords:
school safety, threat assessment, pilot project, education, real-time monitoring, public safety, HF4299, school safety specialists, Minnesota School Safety Center, appropriation, general fund, fiscal year 2026, school security, school violence prevention, student safety, Department of Public Safety, school resource support, education funding, peace officer, training reimbursement
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We've been working with the agencies to discuss what positions really should stay within the agency,
- political Affairs at the Minnesota political Affairs at the Minnesota Association<00:04:45.160><
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board <00:05:22.000>and agencies board and agencies board and commissions - do um the agency staff do uh to agencies do um the agency staff do uh to look<00:19:39.880>
at - You guys are out of control.
Keywords:
Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices, government transparency, accountability, law enforcement referrals, sanctions, debarment, payment withholding, public assistance fraud
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- It's almost as nice as Minnesota.
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The Minnesota where the lakes begin. The Minnesota where the lakes begin. - <00:30:54.159>
There's us in northern Minnesota. There's us in northern Minnesota. - Wisconsin to Minnesota and U.S.
- not only in Minnesota, but nationally. not only in Minnesota, but nationally.
Bills:
HF1569, HF460, HF850, HF707, HF798, HF852, HF366, HF365, HF836, HF866, HF885, HF959, HF1196, HF1788, HF1349, HF2272, HF2652, HF1251, HF607
Keywords:
transportation, bond issuance, capital investment, infrastructure, road improvements, HF460, Sibley County, Highway 21, County State-Aid Highway, bonding bill, state bonds, bond proceeds fund, transportation grant, infrastructure improvements, sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, stormwater, public works, local infrastructure
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Press Conference: Testing & Accountability Aug 25th, 2025 at 09:08 am
Transcript Highlights:
- problems in the way the bill is written. ...that leave too much to interpretation to the Texas Education Agency
- nationally norm-referenced model—an objective standard that is not manipulated by the Texas Education Agency
Keywords:
House Bill 8, standardized testing, student testimony, education policy, mental health, parent concerns, Texas Education Agency
Summary:
The committee meeting focused on the impacts of House Bill 8, which proposes increasing the frequency of state testing for students in Texas. During the meeting, various testimonies were provided by students, highlighting their concerns about the negative effects of standardized testing on their educational experience. Students expressed that the pressure of multiple assessments causes significant stress and detracts from the joy of learning. Some lawmakers voiced their opposition to the bill, emphasizing the need for a thorough review and consideration of alternative evaluation methods that prioritize student well-being over testing metrics.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nominations of Stephen Miran, of New York, to be Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, Jeffrey Kessler, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security, William Pulte, of Florida, to b Mar 6th, 2025 at 10:00 am
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Bill Pulte, the nominee to lead the Federal Housing Finance Agency, failed to assure us that he would
- William Polte to be the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
Keywords:
nomination, Senator Warren, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Federal Housing Finance Agency, Undersecretary of Commerce, accountability, oversight
Summary:
The committee convened to discuss several nominations, notably for key positions including the directors of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Federal Housing Finance Agency, and Undersecretary of Commerce. Senator Warren raised significant concerns during her opposition to all four nominees, citing their failure to provide satisfactory answers regarding their qualifications and policy perspectives. She expressed particular alarm over Jonathan McKernan's ties to external influences and Jeffrey Kessler's hesitance to acknowledge geopolitical threats, leading to discussions about accountability in nominations and oversight. The votes resulted in a mixed outcome, with some nominees being approved while others faced substantial opposition.