Video & Transcript Research : 'equalization board'
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NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Mar 22nd, 2025
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- Has some very good guidance for the board and for others regarding certain exceptions.
- disciplinary action, including complaints made to the board, um, are confidential.
- The board looks like it's right. All right, we are on a motion.
- Speaker, gentle lady, that the uh the pharmacy board does have strict requirements.
- And also, um, considerable oversight by DFA and approved by the Board of Finance.
NH
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- Uh, both the chancellor of the university system and the chairman of the board of trustees was in my
- Uh, both the chancellor of the university system and the chairman of the board of trustees was in my
- It's a huge number that'll be going to the charities across the board, so in all of gaming.
- It's a huge number that'll be going to the charities across the board. So, in all of gaming. Okay.
- , you know, sort of on a parallel equal, you know, sort of on a parallel path,<01:39:04.639>
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MN
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- It's really a Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board project, and it extends the appropriation availability
- Douglas, $1.9 million; Hubbard County, uh, Northwest Minnesota County project, $2.613 million for Board
- million and then for the water infrastructure funding program, uh, $26.484 million, and that's split equally
- million and then for the water infrastructure funding program, uh, $26.484 million, and that's split equally
- program would make grants to cities, counties, townships, tribal governments, park and recreation boards
MN
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- So budgetarily, the imposition of this project will never equal more than one and a half percent of our
- As he said, I am the board secretary for Wonderworld.
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Um, <00:24:54.159>kind< - Each phase is about equal in cost, about $5.5 million apiece.
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HF2418, HF1666, HF232, HF344, HF402, HF431, HF468, HF547, HF583, HF1476, HF1711, HF2787, HF2788, HF3207
Keywords:
capital investment, political subdivisions, state assistance, funding, project grants, child care, Slayton, state bonds, economic development, extended time revenue, school funding, state aid, career and technical education, CTE, STEM, secondary credit, after-school programs, summer school, learning year program, extended day
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
EDUCATION- HOUSE EARLY CHILDHOOD SUBCOMMITTEE Mar 19th, 2026
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- Look at the transparency for the data across the board, I think that would be helpful.
- So last month, Ashlyn actually did this presentation for the State Board of Education, and she's going
- And that is something that we do need... ...is a challenge across the board.
- It's everywhere across the board.
- It's everywhere across the board.
Summary:
The Early Childhood Committee met to receive an update from the Office of Early Childhood on Arkansas child care and early learning programs. Committee members discussed the state’s child care crisis, including reported economic losses from lack of access, the need to track access, affordability, workforce shortages, rural and infant/toddler care gaps, and the role of local leads in identifying needs across the state. The committee also approved the February 17 minutes.
Office of Early Childhood staff explained their responsibilities under the LEARNS Act, including kindergarten readiness, provider quality, and access to affordable seats. They reviewed licensing, quality efforts, and the two main funding streams: School Readiness Assistance (SRA), a federally funded voucher program serving about 14,600 children with a wait list of more than 3,000, and Arkansas Better Chance (ABC), a state-funded program serving about 23,000 children, with approval to increase to 24,000 slots. Members asked about the difference between market rate surveys and cost analyses, and staff said the office is procuring both, with results expected by the end of the year.
Several members raised concerns about funding levels, especially that ABC reimbursement has not kept pace with K-12 funding increases and that child care reimbursement remains below the true cost of care. Staff said ABC requires certified teachers and lower ratios than SRA, but pays less, and that some federal pre-K slots were moved into ABC to preserve continuity of care. They also explained that SRA eligibility changes, including a higher work requirement and ending a child care worker eligibility category, were made to reduce spending and serve families on the wait list. The committee discussed communication with providers and parents, technical assistance for centers, and possible future legislative action to stabilize providers and expand access, but no votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the minutes and adjournment.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - Part 2)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Passage without intervening motion except one, two hours of debate equally divided among and controlled
- We are focusing on protecting tax cuts for the American people across the board.
- He served 14 years on the Board of Supervisors in Fairfax County, including five years as chairman.
- TWO HOURS EQUALLY DIVIDED AND CONTROLLED BY THE CHAIR AND RANKING MINORITY MEMBER ON THE COMMITTEE OF
- You see, they know that Congress was meant to be a separate and co-equal branch of government.
MN
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- and switch that up a little bit, I think you'll find it's advantageous to talk to others that have equal
- I served on the Edina school board from 2020 to the end of 2023, most notably during the pandemic.
- She was on the school board in Hastings, or was rather, and that definitely was a tragedy.
- I've been on the school board, been on the Zumbro Education District governing board, basically have
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uh District governing board um basically uh District governing board um basically uh
AZ
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- We think this is a great bill because it ensures equal access to public records, especially for rural
- Because it ensures equal access to public records, especially for rural Arizonans.
- We have great members on this board. Okay, so, hey, thank you for coming in. We do appreciate you.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Government Efficiency Jan 15th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Government Efficiency
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- So the school board, rightfully so, said, well, we need to put a temporary levy on the ballot.
- district said, well, to be fair to our workers, to our citizens, we're going to roll back anyway and equalize
- The fourth, And equalize it. So this just prevents that from happening again.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider pending calendar business; to be immediately followed by a hearing to examine certain pending nominations. Apr 30th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Energy and Natural Resources Committee
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- , and so that law and legislation, when we talk about consent-based and every state being treated equally
- That's the superseding legislation to allow all states to be treated equally, including the. state of
- way, these monuments enjoy tremendous and literally overwhelming support in California. across the board
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Criminal Justice Mar 25th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- that's what specially the tenant of the Democratic Party is that we are inclusive, that we believe in equality
- We either mean that there were equal or we do. >> Senator, find you're recognized over time using the
- My name is Grace can and board member at Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation Mar 20th, 2025
Senate Tax, Business & Transportation
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- Why am I talking about equal pay when we are discussing baby bonds? It's because we see that.
- Equal pay laws are not helping women build generational wealth, but perhaps an economic investment like
- Um, it's, we have to all be on board before we create a statute that implies to the public, to my constituents
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 18, 2025 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- So actually, and I know we have the ICUF presentation up on the board, but we're going to begin with
- This was done with a goal of increasing benchmarks equally over five years to provide institutions with
- even though they serve different populations, the award amounts are very comparable and typically equal
Summary:
The Higher Education Budget Subcommittee heard and advanced House Bill 1145, which clarifies that public charter schools may participate in the CAP Grant Fund. The bill’s amendment expanded a separate “money-back guarantee” concept for state colleges, requiring participating institutions to offer six eligible programs and refund tuition if graduates do not find qualifying employment within six months under standardized job-search requirements. Members asked about refund rates, student notification, fiscal impact, and whether the proposal accounted for disability or out-of-state job searches. Public testimony on the amendment and bill was in support from Nathan Hoffman of the Foundation for Florida’s Future, and the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably as a committee substitute by a 16-1 vote, with Representative Aristide voting no over the charter school issue.
The committee then received presentations on the William L. Boyd IV Effective Access to Student Education (EASE) Grant and the private nonprofit college sector. Department of Education staff explained that EASE, created in 1979, provides tuition assistance to eligible full-time undergraduates at participating private institutions, with a 2024-25 maximum award of $3,500 and an additional EASE Plus incentive of up to $850 for students in high-demand fields. The department reviewed the program’s funding history, disbursement process, and accountability metrics, including access, affordability, graduation, retention, and postgraduate employment/continuing education. Members asked about award proration, eligibility for other aid, religious-program restrictions, and why some institutions had low or unavailable graduation-rate data.
ICUF President Robert Boyd argued that EASE is a strong return on investment and described ICUF institutions as not-for-profit, four-year schools serving many Pell-eligible, adult, military, and minority students. He said the sector produces a significant share of Florida’s bachelor’s, graduate, nursing, and education degrees, and highlighted ICUF’s dashboard with additional transparency metrics, program earnings data, and net price calculators. Boyd and members discussed graduation and completion rates, NCLEX passage rates, affordability, institutional flexibility, and whether schools with lower graduation rates should be compared differently because of their student populations. The presentations ended with no further business, and the meeting adjourned.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Paul Lawrence, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Feb 19th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Senate Veterans' Affairs
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- these decisions, but the President just illegally fired the chair of the Merit Systems Protection Board
- Well, I hope you look into these questions quickly and equally important that you respond to us as the
- that we would close no offices and that during my period of time, the number of employees would be equal
Keywords:
veterans affairs, VA modernization, employee layoffs, mental health, suicide prevention, transparency, senate committee, bipartisan support, oversight
Summary:
The meeting involved detailed discussions on various veterans' issues, particularly focusing on the challenges faced by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amidst a backdrop of significant staffing changes. Members expressed deep concerns over the recent layoffs of over 1,000 VA employees, emphasizing the crucial nature of these positions in the context of mental health support for veterans, particularly amid rising suicide rates. Senators articulated the need for transparency and effective communication between the VA and Congress to avoid further breakdowns in services. The session also spotlighted the ongoing modernization of VA systems and the urgent need to streamline processes to benefit veterans effectively.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Audit Committee Jun 29th, 2026
Joint Legislative Audit
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- ability of these students to transfer and obtain four-year degrees, we are not just talking about an equal
- And state law further requires the governing boards of the UC and the CSU to coordinate and collaborate
- That seems like something that we need to address across the board.
- And so when transfer is confusing, uneven, or delayed, the burden doesn't fall equally.
- experiences, like Assembly Member Aaron spoke to, or their experience at the LA Community College District Board
MO
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- So these sections authorize school districts to place those cameras with a vote of the board, right?
- talk about it, because I think we need to make sure that we're treating all violations here in an equally
- They do cost, and our Board of Education has helped us.
- They do cost, and our Board of Education was helped us.
- And how do I know you're treating everybody equal on this? I guess you don't.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee May 23rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- AB 430, Alanis, State Water Board emergency regulations: hold in committee.
- AB 430, Alanis, State Water Board emergency regulations: hold in committee.
- AB 1501, Berman, Physician Assistant Board and Podiatrist Board sunset: do pass with Republicans not
- AB 98, Fong, dual enrollment advisory board: holding committee.
- AB 684, Patel, UC boards public meetings: holding committee.
Summary:
The Assembly Appropriations Committee held its May 23, 2025 suspense hearing and opened by emphasizing the difficult budget environment, rising costs for constituents, and the need to make tough choices. The chair said many bills would be held, amended to reduce costs, or made two-year bills because the state could not afford broad program expansions this year. The committee also noted the agenda was organized alphabetically by author and that results would be posted later that day.
The committee then acted on a large suspense file, taking up hundreds of Assembly bills across topics including housing, health care, education, labor, public safety, climate, water, transportation, elections, and technology. Many bills were held in committee, while many others were approved with cost-saving, clarifying, or author’s amendments. Examples included measures on CalABLE, Covered California enrollment, wildfire and insurance issues, reproductive health, school and college programs, prison and juvenile justice matters, AI and data privacy, and local government and utility regulation. Several bills were converted to two-year bills to continue discussion.
Throughout the hearing, the committee repeatedly voted on bills by A roll call or B roll call, often with Republicans not voting on amended measures. Some bills were advanced with notable amendments, such as narrowing scope, removing appropriations, delaying implementation, or striking costly provisions. The committee also approved a number of committee bills and omnibus measures, including emergency management, judiciary, insurance, and water-related bills.
At the end of the hearing, the chair stated that the committee had moved 435 bills to the Assembly floor, either as do pass or do pass as amended, and adjourned the meeting.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 02/19/25
Jobs and Economic Development
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it through our local Workforce boards it through our local Workforce boards - Any questions for the board? Any questions around the local workforce boards?
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it's <01:07:13.640 - to board.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 02/26/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
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- She also serves as a board director on the Board of Animal Health and is currently serving as the president
- Being a board director on the Board of Animal Health and now having a boots-on-the-ground perspective
- Farm being a board director on the board Farm being a board director on the board of<00:20:17.679
- The Board of Animal Health has subject matter experts, so they work with you to essentially tell you
- Brian Haes, Executive Director for the Board of Animal Health in Minnesota, State Veterinarian.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Administration of Criminal Justice Apr 28th, 2026
Administration of Criminal Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- We don't have any questions on the board.
- The board is now clear.
- So the board is clear.
- The board is clear.
- The board, Ms. Cassiope, sorry.
Summary:
The committee first deferred HB 374 without objection. It then heard SB 46, which creates the crime of unlawful operation of a group home aimed at protecting vulnerable adults living in unsafe, unlicensed residences where operators control residents’ assets. The Attorney General’s office described severe neglect and exploitation in some homes, while the Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center opposed the bill over concerns it could create confusion, criminalize legitimate recovery or disability housing, and chill protected housing arrangements. After discussion, including assurances that the bill was narrowly targeted at bad actors, the committee reported SB 46 favorably.
The committee next took up HB 276, which sets a statewide minimum bail amount for certain sexual offenses against minors. Testimony from a victim’s mother and an anti-trafficking expert supported the bill as a way to keep dangerous offenders detained and protect children, while members debated whether the original $50,000 minimum was too low and could be treated as a benchmark. The committee amended the bill in committee to raise the minimum to $1 million and to add human trafficking involving a victim under 18 to the covered offenses, then reported HB 276 favorably as amended.
Members then heard SB 42 and SB 110, both addressing AI-generated child sexual abuse material. SB 42 expands the definition of child sexual abuse material to include digital and AI-generated depictions, while SB 110 prohibits using a child’s image to train AI to produce such material. The Attorney General’s office and survivor advocates supported the measures as necessary updates to keep pace with technology and protect children; the committee reported both bills favorably. HB 998, dealing with forensic medical exams and reimbursement for domestic violence victims, especially strangulation cases, was also heard and amended to remove human trafficking references and set implementation steps; advocates said the bill would improve evidence collection and reimbursement, and it was reported favorably with amendments. Finally, the committee heard SB 51 on fraudulent representation of military service or awards, which was supported as a tool to address stolen valor and was reported favorably, and HB 323 on notification and reporting of inmate deaths, which was presented as a transparency measure after a family testified about learning of a relative’s death from the news rather than the facility.