Video & Transcript Research : 'Iowa'
Page 2 of 60
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Transportation committee approves HF5 1/22/25
Transcript Highlights:
- get license and comparing it to what we are with our surrounding states, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa
- I live 10 miles away from Iowa. Their gas tax is currently lower than Minnesota's.
- I live 10 miles away from Iowa. Their gas tax is currently lower than Minnesota's.
- I live 10 miles away from Iowa. Their gas tax is currently lower than Minnesota's.
- I live 10 miles away from Iowa. Their gas tax is currently lower than Minnesota's.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Economic Development Feb 24th, 2026
Joint Committee on Rural Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the one that borders Iowa and borders Illinois up in the very northeast corner.
- The Iowa program was tax credits, and this is a revolving fund.
- The Iowa program was tax credits, and this is a revolving fund.
- They're in Lancaster, north of, you know, 10 miles from Iowa or somewhere up there.
- I want to thank you for coming down from Memphis, what, 10 minutes from Iowa this morning.
Summary:
The Committee on Economic Development met in executive session and first approved House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2151 by a vote of 11-0. The substitute removed CPI language so the measure would not allow a year-over-year increase, and the committee then voted the bill do pass. The committee then heard House Bill 2474, which would add progressive design-build as another procurement option for municipalities and other local political subdivisions. The sponsor and supporters said it would give local governments more flexibility, speed, and cost control on major projects by allowing a collaborative, multi-stage process before final pricing is set; no one testified in opposition, and the hearing was closed without a vote.
The committee next heard House Bill 2693, a port authority bill that the sponsor described as clarifying port authority creation, districts, operations, and partnerships while preserving limits on state liability. Testimony from Port KC and the Missouri Port Authority Association focused on public safety needs, including authority for port rangers with arrest powers in Kansas City’s port district, board appointment and removal provisions, and the need to keep ports competitive for development. Questions also touched on labor standards, housing authority funding, and whether the bill affected data centers; the hearing ended without opposition testimony.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1716, which would create a Department of Economic Development grant program for rural workforce housing through nonprofit regional partners. The sponsor and Northeast Missouri witnesses said the program is already working in northeast Missouri through a revolving fund, with homes built and sold at cost to help attract and retain workers such as teachers, nurses, and tradespeople; supporters from housing, business, utility, and economic development groups backed the bill, while one witness opposed government involvement in housing. Committee members questioned eligibility, nonprofit-only administration, local contractor use, affordability, and whether the program could crowd out private builders. The sponsor said an amendment would be needed before a vote, and the committee adjourned after the hearing without taking final action on HB 1716 or HB 2693.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Taxes Committee debates bill to modify tax breaks for MN data centers, HF1277 2/27/25
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> permanent exemptions in Wisconsin Iowa permanent exemptions in Wisconsin Iowa and<00:05:39.720><
- as a recent example quick point on Iowa as a recent example of<00:09:55.000><c> the</c><00:09:55.120
- It's the same thing I just did with Iowa. We could do the same thing with Minnesota.
- Can you tell me about the Iowa policy specifically—what's exempt and what's not?
- So in Iowa, building materials are not exempt from sales taxes.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Electricity as Vehicle Fuel Working Group 10/15/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Iowa, Montana, and we're going to get a presentation from Iowa, I think, at our next meeting.
- Iowa, Montana, and we're going to get a presentation from Iowa, I think, at our next meeting.
- /c><01:47:16.560><c> our</c> presentation from Iowa, I think, at our presentation from Iowa, I think,
- </c> Iowa up to this point? Iowa up to this point?
- </c> going to bring in somebody from Iowa going to bring in somebody from Iowa who's<01:51:42.560><c>
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/25
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Wisconsin and Iowa currently allow Minnesota dealers into their versions of EVR.
- So if you buy a Minnesota vehicle and you live in Iowa, you have 31 days to get your Iowa license plate
- So if you buy a Minnesota vehicle and you live in Iowa, you have 31 days to get your Iowa license plate
- So if you buy a Minnesota vehicle and you live in Iowa, you have 31 days to get your Iowa license plate
- So if you buy a Minnesota vehicle and you live in Iowa, you have 31 days to get your Iowa license plate
Keywords:
accident reporting, law enforcement, data privacy, contracted service providers, public safety, HF639, Minnesota driver license, Department of Public Safety, driver medical review, loss of consciousness, voluntary control, seizure, nonepileptic seizure, epilepsy, antiseizure medication, physician statement, medical certification, commercial driver, CDL, medical examiner's certificate
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The state of Iowa currently has one.
- The state of Iowa currently has one.
- , which has one, Wisconsin, which is Iowa, which has one, Wisconsin, which is getting<00:28:00.640><c
- The hope would be and the state of Iowa.
- </c><00:28:23.400><c> eligible</c><00:28:23.919><c> to</c> uh both Minnesota and Iowa eligible to uh
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine risk management, credit, and rural business views on the agricultural economy, focusing on views from the field. Mar 11th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, for the opportunity to introduce my constituent, Caleb Hopkins, who hails from Halber, Iowa, which
- Tiny, tiny little town in Carroll County, which is west-central Iowa.
- The United States, Iowa State University, go Cyclones, and later obtained an advanced degree from the
- We see these frequently in Iowa and most recently last December.
- Iowa farmers who have faced multiple natural disasters in recent years. have made it clear that they
Keywords:
farm bill, rural economy, crop insurance, access to credit, young farmers, USDA funding freeze, agricultural policy, risk management
Summary:
The meeting of the agricultural committee focused on significant concerns regarding the current state of America's rural economy, highlighting the need for a strong five-year farm bill to address the challenges faced by farmers, particularly young and beginning farmers. Key testimony was given by multiple stakeholders including agricultural leaders and young farmers, emphasizing issues related to crop insurance, access to credit, and the adverse impact of recent USDA funding freezes. Various members discussed the necessity of risk management tools that farmers rely on to secure financing, which is crucial for sustaining agricultural operations and supporting rural communities. The importance of timely legislative action was underscored, as many farmers reported struggles in the current economic climate, raising urgency for reforms within the Farm Bill framework.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- In Iowa, like in Oklahoma, for example, a lot of their use in data centers is with wind, right?
- It's the same thing I just did with Iowa. We could do the same thing with Minnesota.
- Can you tell me about the Iowa policy specifically—what's exempt and what's not?
- </c> Exempted can you tell me about the Iowa Exempted can you tell me about the Iowa policy<00:21:43.279
- So in Iowa, building materials are not exempt from sales taxes.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 1/22/25
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- get license and comparing it to what we are with our surrounding states: North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa
- 02:27.760><c> Dakota</c> Dakota Min North Dakota South Dakota Dakota Min North Dakota South Dakota Iowa
- and looking at a to see where we Iowa and looking at a to see where we stand<00:02:31.640><c> we're<
- I live 10 miles away from Iowa. Their gas tax is currently lower than Minnesota's.
- It's not a whole lot lower, but I know where in Iowa I can go to get the cheap gas.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
CPC Public Hearing - Thu Feb 5, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Consumer Protection & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, so that number is not associated with our... >> Was it Iowa then?
- </c> >> Was it Iowa then? >> Was it Iowa then?
- Uh the fraud and a lawsuit from Iowa.
- Attorney</c> my mistake. because the Iowa Attorney my mistake. because the Iowa Attorney General<00:
- </c> Iowa or DC AG's uh claims? Iowa or DC AG's uh claims?
Keywords:
eviction, housing stability, tenant screening, court records, writ of possession, foreclosures, public sale, eligible bidders, housing, downpayment, judicial foreclosure, digital financial assets, consumer protection, financial kiosks, refunds, transaction security, HB1642, Hawaii, cryptocurrency ATM, crypto ATM
Summary:
The committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on February 5, 2026, and heard testimony on several bills, beginning with HB 227 relating to eviction records. Supporters, including the Public First Law Center and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, argued the bill would help people who prevail in eviction cases avoid long-term housing harm from online court records, while the Public First Law Center said keeping records off eCourt Kokua would not violate the First Amendment because the records would still be available in person. Members discussed access-to-justice concerns, and a witness said legal aid attorneys could still access the records through the attorney-only Jeff’s system and the court’s access-to-justice room. The chair also asked about precedent, and a witness cited a Hawaii Supreme Court case as supporting removal from the online database rather than sealing records entirely.
The committee then took up HP 1775 relating to foreclosures, but the transcript only shows in-person opposition comments from the Hawaii State Bar Association Collection Law Section, the Hawaii Credit Union League, and the Hawaii Bankers Association. The credit union and banking groups said they had concerns about broader negative impacts on mortgage lending and other requirements, but no detailed discussion or action was captured before the committee moved on. The next measure, HB 1560 relating to consumer protection, drew support from the Office of Consumer Protection and cryptocurrency companies including Coinflip and America Digital, which said they already use wallet-pinning and other safeguards to prevent fraud. AARP Hawaii did not take a formal position but said the bill addressed a real problem, noting that Hawaii residents, especially in Kona, had lost more than $920,000 in 2024 to cryptocurrency ATM scams and arguing that stronger oversight was needed.
The committee also heard HB 1642, which would ban cryptocurrency kiosks. The Office of Consumer Protection supported the ban as the best way to protect consumers from fraud, while Coinflip, Bitcoin Depot, and America Digital opposed it, arguing kiosks provide cash-based access to crypto, especially for unbanked or underbanked consumers, and that targeted regulation would be better than an outright ban. AARP Hawaii took no formal position but strongly emphasized the harm caused by scams, saying victims are often frightened into acting quickly and that kiosk transactions currently lack enough friction or intervention. Finally, HB 1647, also on consumer protection, would impose liability on host businesses that provide space for crypto kiosks. The Office of Consumer Protection warned small businesses might not understand the liability, while Coinflip, Bitcoin Depot, and America Digital opposed the bill, saying it would unfairly shift enforcement duties to host stores and could discourage businesses from hosting kiosks, effectively creating a de facto ban. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Veterans and Armed Forces Feb 10th, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Veterans and Armed Forces
Transcript Highlights:
- We have beautiful facilities in both Missouri and Iowa.
- We have beautiful facilities in both Missouri and Iowa.
- And Iowa.
- We actually led legislation in Iowa last year through one of our clients named Terry Reams.
- We have a client in Dubuque, Iowa. Her name is Hannah. Her mother’s Kay, her father’s Greg.
Summary:
The committee held public hearings on several veterans- and military-related bills. Representatives Boykin and Irwin presented House Bills 2771 and 1993, which would extend Servicemembers Civil Relief Act-style protections to Missouri National Guard members called to state emergency duty. They said the bills would protect service members from eviction, lease issues, debt collection, and certain civil court actions while they are on duty, and noted Missouri is one of only two states without this statutory protection. Committee members and witnesses from the Missouri National Guard Association and the Guard itself supported the bills, saying they would clarify existing protections and better match the longer and more frequent state activations Guard members now face. No opposition was offered.
The committee then heard House Bill 1869 from Representative Roberts, which would create a grant fund administered by the Missouri Veterans Commission to help repair and reset damaged veteran grave markers in private and public cemeteries. Roberts said the bill was prompted by a constituent whose family headstone had been disrupted by tree roots and natural causes. Members asked whether the program could also cover vandalism, cemetery organizations, or graves on private property, and whether grants would go directly to families or cemeteries. The Veterans Commission director supported the goal but warned the program would require funding, staffing, and a separate account, and said the commission is already stretched thin. Several members echoed concerns about underfunding but expressed support for honoring veterans’ graves.
The final informational testimony came from Retrieving Freedom, a service-dog organization based in Missouri, and Compass Health’s firearm suicide prevention grant team. Retrieving Freedom described its two-year training program for service dogs that assist veterans and children with autism, emphasizing PTSD support, mobility help, and autism safety tasks such as tethering and alerting caregivers. Committee members asked about dog selection, accreditation, and service-dog fraud; the witnesses said they follow Assistance Dogs International standards and support stronger penalties for impersonation. Compass Health then described its firearm suicide prevention work, focusing on community education, family involvement, and practical conversations about safe firearm access rather than confiscation. The hearing ended after these informational presentations.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint House Higher Education Finance and Policy and Senate Higher Education Committee 3/18/25
Transcript Highlights:
- I grew up in a rural community in Iowa, so I've got some experience with agriculture.
- , so there's a battle, as you know, between Iowa and the University of Minnesota.
- , so there's a battle, as you know, between Iowa and the University of Minnesota.
- , so there's a battle, as you know, between Iowa and the University of Minnesota.
- , so there's a battle, as you know, between Iowa and the University of Minnesota.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, December 11, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Nunn of Iowa. >> Pursuant to House Resolution 936, the gentleman from Iowa, Mr.
- </c> Iowa seek recognition? Iowa seek recognition?
- Nun of Iowa. offered by Mr. Nun of Iowa.
- </c> gentleman from Iowa. gentleman from Iowa.
- The gentleman from Iowa reserves.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of William Briggs, of Texas, to be Deputy Administrator, and Casey Mulligan, of Illinois, to be Chief Counsel for Advocacy, both of the Small Business Administration. Mar 12th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- In my home state of Iowa, small businesses are the largest lifeblood of our rural communities, and for
- Iowa experiences our fair share of disasters. We've seen... ratios, tornadoes, you name it.
- This happened in Iowa. This is unacceptable and it must be changed.
- I believe the associate administrator from there is from Iowa, and so we were working to address that
- But a little bit about our experience in Iowa.
Keywords:
SBA, small business, nominations, Bill Briggs, Casey Mulligan, regulations, capital access, public support
Summary:
The Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship convened to consider the nominations of Bill Briggs for Deputy Administrator of the SBA and Dr. Casey Mulligan for Chief Counsel for Advocacy. The discussions highlighted the critical role of the SBA in promoting small businesses, with emphasis on overcoming challenges posed by excessive regulations and the need for improved access to capital. Several committee members expressed their concerns over recent layoffs within the SBA and the closure of district offices, which they believe undermine support for small businesses across the nation. The committee meeting saw extensive dialogue about the implications of regulations on small business operations and how the nominees plan to address these issues if confirmed. Public support for the nominees was acknowledged through letters from various stakeholders who advocate for small business interests.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, February 10, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- , grew up wanting to be a University of Iowa Hawkeye player.
- </c> to come to Iowa and yes we were Iowa to come to Iowa and yes we were Iowa nice<04:58:03.558><c>
- And that's what Zack Nunn of Iowa is fighting for: small businesses to do.
- And that's what Zack Nunn of Iowa is fighting for: small businesses to do.
- Nunn from Iowa.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- We have beautiful facilities in both Missouri and Iowa.
- over our office in Iowa, as Representative Grassley, he's the grandson of U.S.
- We have a client in Dubuque, Iowa. Her name is Hannah. Her mother's Kay, her father's Greg.
- We have a client in Dubuque, Iowa. Her name is Hannah. Her mother's...
- We have a client in Dubuque, Iowa. Her name is Hannah. Her mother's Kay, her father's Greg.
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bills 1993 and 2771, both sponsored by Reps. Irwin and Boykin, which would extend Servicemembers Civil Relief Act-style protections to Missouri National Guard members when they are called to state emergency duty. The sponsors and supporting witnesses said the bills would help Guard members with issues like eviction, lease termination, debt collection, and civil court proceedings while they are serving, and would align state law with federal protections already available to active-duty service members. Committee members generally expressed support, noting the financial strain on Guard members and their civilian employers, and witnesses from the Missouri National Guard Association and the Guard itself said the bills would provide clarity and stability. No opposition was presented, and the hearing ended without a vote in the transcript.
The committee then heard House Bill 1869, which would create a grant program administered by the Missouri Veterans Commission to help repair and reset damaged veteran grave markers in private and public cemeteries when the damage is caused by natural events. Rep. Roberts explained the bill was prompted by a constituent’s experience with a deteriorated headstone, and members asked about eligibility, whether the money would go to families or cemeteries, and whether vandalism or non-cemetery graves would be covered. The sponsor said the bill was aimed at natural causes and family-member applications, though he was open to suggestions for expansion. The Veterans Commission director supported the concept but warned the agency lacked funding and staffing to take on another program without additional appropriations; members also raised broader concerns about underfunding the commission. No formal action or vote was taken in the transcript.
After the bill hearings, the committee received informational testimony from Retrieving Freedom, a Missouri-based service dog organization, and from Compass Health on firearm suicide prevention. Retrieving Freedom described its training of service dogs for veterans and children with autism, including demonstrations of tasks such as grounding, retrieving items, and helping with mobility, and said it had a waiting list but was expanding its work in Missouri. Compass Health discussed its firearm suicide prevention grant work, emphasizing community-based education and conversations about safe access to lethal means rather than confiscation. These presentations were informational only and did not involve committee action.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, February 10, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- >> THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM IOWA, MS. MILLER-MEEKS, FOR FIVE MINUTES.
- I came to Congress to deliver for Iowa, and I'll continue fighting to make sure our communities get the
- Iowa seniors are finally seeing meaningful relief that reflects a lifetime of hard work thanks to the
- Iowa seniors are finally seeing meaningful relief that reflects a lifetime of hard work thanks to the
- Iowa seniors are finally seeing meaningful relief that reflects a lifetime of hard work thanks to the
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the one that borders Iowa and borders Illinois up in the very northeast corner.
- The Iowa program was tax credits, and this is a revolving fund.
- They're in Lancaster, north of, you know, 10 miles from Iowa or somewhere up there.
- I want to thank you for coming down from Memphis, what, 10 minutes from Iowa, this morning.
- So we've seen population loss in significant numbers up on the Iowa line and also southeast Missouri
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- We were in an ICPC, so we were doing interstate compact from Iowa. It took a long, long time.
- You said she was in Iowa and came here. Yes. How did She was in Iowa and came here. Yes.
- I had to get a place in Iowa to get her. So, yes.
- I got an apartment in Iowa in the town that they were in until we could move back to Missouri.
- And just for clarification, my home in Missouri is 20 minutes from the Iowa border. Okay.
Summary:
The Committee on Children and Families met with a quorum and first took up several bills in executive session. House Bill 1818, dealing with protections for children involved in content creation and related financial arrangements, was amended and converted into a House Committee substitute. Members discussed that the bill is aimed at children creating content for financial gain and clarifies that platforms must comply with federal law without being drawn into disputes between children and parents. The substitute was then voted do pass by a 17-0 roll call. House Bill 1948 was also amended and substituted; the amendment changed references from the Family Support Division to the Department of Social Services, and members briefly joked about the wording of “fatherhood” versus “fathership.” The committee then voted the substitute do pass 17-0.
The committee next debated House Bill 2688, which drew sharp disagreement. Opponents argued the bill’s due process language for unborn children was too vague, could create legal uncertainty, and might have consequences for IVF, miscarriage investigations, and criminal liability for women and medical providers. Supporters said the bill was about protecting pre-born life and that due process should apply. The bill was voted do pass by a 12-5 roll call. The committee then moved into public hearings.
In public hearing, House Bill 1772 was presented as an adoption-fee bill intended to raise state-paid attorney fees for adoptions, increase fees for contested adoptions, and separate guardian fees so more children could be adopted from foster care. The sponsor said the goal was to reduce costs and speed adoptions; Foster Adopt Connect testified in support, while members raised questions about contested adoptions, subsidy timing, and whether the bill would affect access to attorneys. House Bill 1696 proposed clarifying who has the right of sepulcher for minors with court-appointed guardians, giving the guardian priority unless the guardian is under criminal investigation for the child’s death, and adding religious-belief protections regarding cremation. Testimony from family members described painful experiences where legal authority reverted to abusive parents after a child’s death, and committee members generally supported clarifying the law.
Finally, House Bill 2505 was heard, a grandparent custody bill giving grandparents priority when both parents are found unfit, unsuitable, or unable to serve as custodians and the child’s welfare requires placement. Supporters, including Foster Adopt Connect and a grandmother who testified emotionally, said grandparents often provide the most stable care and should be recognized in statute. An opponent argued the current law already allows courts to place children with grandparents when appropriate and warned that statutory priority could override the child’s best interests in some cases. The committee adjourned after concluding public testimony on HB 2505.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
A joint hearing with the House Committee on Small Business to examine prosperity on Main Street, focusing on keeping taxes low for small businesses. Apr 8th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I've heard from small business owners all over Iowa who use that extra money to provide their workers
- Jerry Akers is the president of Sharpness Inc. and Mocha Inc. and is from Palo, Iowa. Mr.
- He holds a bachelor's degree from Upper Iowa University. The Peacocks, right? That's right.
- That is real in small town Iowa or small town Minnesota. People in this town don't understand that.
- Just like farmers come from Iowa, we have the same issue there.
Keywords:
joint hearing, small business, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, economic recovery, tax relief, job creation
Summary:
In this joint hearing of the House Committee on Small Business and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, the primary focus was on the importance of making the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) permanent. The chair emphasized that small businesses are crucial for the nation's economic recovery, especially in the wake of current federal policies perceived as detrimental. Witnesses shared their experiences and highlighted how the tax cuts facilitated job creation and business expansion, stressing the need for continued support through ongoing tax relief measures. The meeting included discussions about the economic implications of the TCJA's potential expiration, with members voicing their concerns regarding how this could impact small businesses and the broader economy.