Video & Transcript Research : 'wind resources'

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NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications - 02/03/2026

Energy And Telecommunications

Transcript Highlights:
  • Do we have any other resources of storage?
  • We advocate for the development of wind and solar projects, offshore wind, energy storage, decarbonization
  • Same thing with offshore wind. You know, the offshore wind...
  • And they're only... ...those wind turbine blades.
  • He didn’t like the local wind turbines.
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications met under Chair Senator Kevin Parker and considered several bills related to clean energy, transmission, storage, schools, and microgrids. Bill 1456, which would require certain watercraft, aircraft, and trains to be zero-emissions and direct NYSERDA studies and incentives, was discussed as technology-neutral and advanced with one no vote to the Finance Committee. Bill 286, increasing statewide energy storage capacity, drew concerns about battery safety, fire risk, and volunteer fire department training, but was advanced to the floor with two no votes. Bill 2482, the Go Green Schools Act, would let schools convert to renewable energy and keep savings for school operations; it advanced to the floor despite concerns about siting solar on school grounds. Bill 2485 on expanding electric transmission lines and Bill 5510 directing NYSERDA to develop microgrid recommendations were both advanced to the Finance Committee, each with one no vote. The committee then heard testimony from Marguerite Wells, executive director of the Alliance for Clean Energy New York. She argued that wind, solar, storage, and transmission have made New York a leader in clean energy and said renewable energy is increasingly cost-competitive, with much of recent bill increases driven by grid upgrades and gas prices rather than renewables. She also said clean energy helps hedge against volatile fossil fuel prices, pointed to community solar and offshore wind as savings and reliability tools, and said the state’s permitting and interconnection processes have improved. Members questioned Wells about farmland use, decommissioning, recycling of solar and wind equipment, battery storage safety, local control, and misinformation. Wells said utility-scale projects require decommissioning plans and financial assurances, farmland must be restored under agricultural guidelines, and recycling capacity is developing. On battery storage, she said New York has rigorous codes and monitoring requirements, that not all storage is lithium-ion, and that state-level permitting is appropriate for large facilities. Several senators raised concerns about fires, contamination, winter performance, and siting projects in densely populated areas or on farmland, while others emphasized farmland protections and the value of renewable projects to host communities.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Session (02/20/2025)

New Hampshire House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:32:25.279> for<00:32:25.480> our energy resources for our energy resources for
  • free energy why wouldn't we use wind free energy why wouldn't we use wind power<00:38:04.079>
  • <00:42:11.960> sight from offshore wind sight from offshore wind sight characterization<00
  • offshore wind offshore wind turbines<00:47:16.079> Mr<00:47:16.480> Speaker<00:47:
  • someday be favorable to Offshore wind someday be favorable to Offshore wind then<00:49:06.839> Mr<
Keywords: 1189, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House energy panel OK's bill to lift MN's moratorium on new nuclear power plants 1/21/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • There's a wind facility there to the south and west of St. Cloud, I think it's 28 wind towers.
  • There's a wind facility there to the south and west of St. Cloud, I think it's 28 wind towers.
  • There's a wind facility there to the south and west of St. Cloud, I think it's 28 wind towers.
  • There's a wind facility there to the south and west of St. Cloud, I think it's 28 wind towers.
  • Cloud, I think it's 28 wind towers.
Keywords: 1183, house
Summary: House File 9 was heard as a proposal to alter Minnesota energy policy by creating exemptions and “off-ramps” from the state’s 2023 clean energy requirements. The bill would expand hydroelectric power’s eligibility, end the moratorium on new nuclear plants, delay certain carbon-free energy compliance requirements for utilities that do not meet a retail rate benchmark, restrict demolition of fossil fuel plants under that same benchmark, support carbon capture and sequestration, and expand the sales tax exemption for residential natural gas and electricity used as primary heat year-round. The author moved the A1 amendment, which clarified that the carbon capture policy language does not create a state funding obligation; the committee took up the amendment with no discussion and proceeded to a vote, though the result was not stated in the transcript. The bill was then referred to the Committee on Taxes. The author and supporters argued the bill is needed to improve reliability and affordability, especially during extreme cold, and said current mandates are forcing coal retirements faster than replacement generation can be built. They cited MISO and NERC reliability concerns, Xcel’s proposed rate increases, and the need for an “all-of-the-above” energy approach that includes nuclear and hydro. Supporters also said the bill would help keep energy costs down for families and businesses and would allow Minnesota to use existing generation assets longer if rate targets are not met. Testimony from the Minnesota Rural Electric Association and the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce supported the bill’s emphasis on reliability, affordability, nuclear power, hydroelectric power, and carbon capture. The Chamber said Minnesota’s electricity costs have become less competitive for businesses and argued that stable, affordable power is essential for economic growth and future technologies such as AI. The Minnesota Utility Investors also supported allowing new nuclear and all hydro power to be considered. In contrast, the Prairie Island Indian Community opposed lifting the nuclear moratorium without a viable long-term waste solution, describing its long history living near the Prairie Island nuclear plant and spent fuel storage and urging continued consultation on the issue. Xcel Energy said it supports low rates and sees nuclear as one option, but emphasized that any support for lifting the moratorium depends on full participation by the Prairie Island Indian Community and that decisions about retiring fossil plants should remain within the existing Public Utilities Commission resource planning process.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture Jan 14th, 2025

Agriculture

Transcript Highlights:
  • We want to be a real-time resource for our farmers.
  • Could not do that without the resources of the legislature.
  • not just the wind that affects what's going on in these farms.
  • Agriculture, it's not just the wind that affects what's going on in these farms.
  • On the far left, you'll see a wind swath pattern; the darker the red, the more intense the wind conditions
Summary: The Florida Senate Committee on Agriculture convened with a quorum present and heard two presentations. Commissioner Wilton Simpson, head of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, outlined department accomplishments and funding needs, including IT modernization, expansion of the Rural and Family Lands program, updated best management practice manuals, growth of the Fresh From Florida marketing campaign, hurricane recovery loans for farmers, clearing concealed-weapons permit backlogs, construction of the Conner Complex headquarters, forestry equipment upgrades, and youth agriculture programs such as FFA and 4-H. Senators asked about water policy, citrus greening, FAMU partnerships, staffing efficiencies, and interdiction stations used to stop invasive species, stolen goods, and diseased or banned agricultural products from entering the state. Dr. Krista Court of the University of Florida/IFAS presented a preliminary economic assessment of the 2024 hurricane season’s agricultural impacts from Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton. She explained that the estimates are based on wind, rainfall, flooding, crop location, and survey data from extension agents, industry groups, FDACS, and producers, and that the figures do not include many asset losses, supply-chain effects, forestry losses, or some insurance-covered damages. Her preliminary estimates placed total 2024 agricultural production losses between about $402.3 million and $975.8 million, with the hardest-hit commodity groups including field and row crops, vegetables, melons, potatoes, greenhouse/nursery products, and animals and animal products. Members discussed the importance of accurate survey participation and baseline data, including use of USDA Farm Service Agency information, to improve future disaster estimates and federal relief decisions. Several senators emphasized agriculture’s importance in their districts and statewide. No bills were considered and no formal votes were taken; the only action was adjournment by motion of Senator Burton.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies

Transcript Highlights:
  • Mass Winds is about lowering the cost of doing business in the state.
  • I think that Mass Winds contains the elements of that.
  • So I think that winds up being the concern.
  • Please pass the Mass Winds Act. Thank you.
  • These resources could help leverage substantial outside investment.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The committee held a hearing on Governor Healey’s economic development proposal, H. 5386, also referred to as the Mass Winds Act, focused on global investment, talent, innovation, housing, and business competitiveness. Governor Healey, Secretary of Economic Development Eric Paley, and Secretary of Administration and Finance Matt Gorzkowicz described the bill as a response to federal uncertainty and global competition, building on the 2024 Mass Leads Act. They highlighted proposed investments in a Global Mass initiative, including a $50 million innovation access fund and $20 million for sites to help international companies locate or expand in Massachusetts, along with support for AI, quantum, robotics, defense innovation, climate tech, downtown revitalization, and creative/cultural economy projects. They also emphasized measures to lower business costs, including reducing the LLC filing fee, expanding the small business energy tax exemption, and streamlining housing and development rules. Committee members questioned the administration about non-compete reform, AI and data-center infrastructure, housing affordability, and whether the bill would help retain workers and companies in Massachusetts. The governor and secretaries argued that the non-compete changes would restore the original compromise by requiring any alternative to garden leave to be negotiated at separation, and they said the bill’s housing and workforce provisions are intended to help young workers stay in the state. They also said Massachusetts is already investing in AI training, an AI hub, and energy-related planning, while acknowledging that data-center growth will require careful attention to water, electricity, and ratepayer impacts. Several witnesses testified on specific sections. Northeastern University supported the internship tax credit, saying experiential learning helps students gain jobs and remain in Massachusetts. The Latino Empowerment Advisory Council supported the waiver of redundant English testing for internationally trained nurses, saying it would speed entry into the workforce without lowering clinical standards. Russell Beck opposed the non-compete changes, arguing they would undermine the 2018 compromise and could reduce other forms of employee compensation. The Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office opposed the LLC fee reduction, citing revenue loss and fraud concerns. Municipal and regional groups, including the MMA and the Metro Mayors Coalition, supported site plan review codification and downtown/arts investments, while urging continued municipal input. The AFL-CIO asked for trigger language to preserve labor protections if federal law changes, and business and industry witnesses generally supported the bill’s competitiveness and global investment provisions. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational, with written testimony invited after the meeting.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Science, Technology and Energy (02/04/2025)

Science, Technology and Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • reason wind turbin or offshore wind reason wind turbin or offshore wind would<02:18:44.760> be
  • chosen the importance of offshore wind and taken the precedence of offshore wind over even Greenpeace
  • wind, where they have chosen the importance of offshore wind and taken the precedence of offshore wind
  • that's backing away from offshore wind that's backing away from offshore wind just<02:30:59.479>
  • offshore wind offshore wind projects<02:31:13.600> additional<02:31:14.160> comment
Keywords: 1189, house, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Individuals and families without sufficient resources for recovery are left without sufficient resources
  • How high-wind events these helicopters could handle?
  • It wasn't a wall of flame. these wind-driven embers, spot fires.
  • The motion is due pass to the Committee on Natural Resources.
  • The fire, the winds were blowing parallel with his street.
Summary: The Emergency Management Committee met to adopt its rules and hear a series of disaster- and public safety-related bills. Several measures were placed on consent and approved, including bills sending items to Appropriations, Natural Resources, Judiciary, Labor and Employment, and Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials. AB 262, by Assembly Member Caloza, proposed a California Individual Assistance Act to create a state grant program for disaster-related costs when federal aid is unavailable; supporters cited Rio Dell’s earthquake recovery as an example, while some members raised concerns about eligibility, cost, and whether the bill could aid undocumented residents. The bill passed to Appropriations on a 4-2 vote. AB 549, by Assembly Member Gabriel, would create an interagency coordination framework for major sporting events such as the 2026 World Cup, 2027 Super Bowl, and 2028 Olympics, with supporters emphasizing public safety and anti-trafficking planning. An opposition witness argued the bill could be used to justify prostitution arrests and misuse trafficking funds, but the committee members largely supported the coordination concept, and the bill passed 6-0 to Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism. AB 270, by Assembly Member Petrie-Norris, would establish a three-year pilot for autonomous aerial firefighting helicopters overseen by the Orange County Fire Authority; supporters described it as a way to extend wildfire response into conditions where crewed aircraft are limited, and the bill passed 6-0 to Privacy and Consumer Protection. Later, AB 367, by Assembly Member Bennett, sought to require Ventura County water districts in high fire-risk areas to top off tanks during red flag warnings, maintain backup generators, and harden critical water infrastructure. Water agencies opposed the bill unless amended, citing cost, flexibility, and liability concerns, while the author argued the requirements were necessary after failures during the Thomas Fire; it passed 6-1 to Utilities and Energy. AB 615, by Assembly Member Davies, required emergency response plans to be submitted with initial applications for battery energy storage and other energy facilities and to be reviewed with local responders; it passed 7-0 to Utilities and Energy. AB 1075, concerning privately contracted firefighters, also passed on consent to Natural Resources. Finally, AB 1143, by Assembly Member Bennett, would create a voluntary statewide home hardening certification program through the State Fire Marshal; supporters called it a best-practices approach to reduce wildfire losses and insurance risk, and it passed to Natural Resources. The committee then completed roll calls for absent members and adjourned after all bills were moved out.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Select Committee on Tribal Relations, June 15, 2026 - PM

Select Committee on Tribal Relations

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:31:10.480> River non-Indian Ian ranch on the Wind River non-Indian Ian ranch on the Wind
  • Um, as Angie pointed out, the Wind River Reservation has a wonderful wildlife resource, both on the wildlife
  • Um the reason I'm asking resources.
  • <01:11:20.239> very protecting the resource very protecting the resource very successfully
  • So, I'm resource in both places.
Keywords: 916, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 03/05/25

Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:25:12.000> that acknowledge that this uh resource that acknowledge that this uh resource
  • produce ammonia fertilizer using wind produce ammonia fertilizer using wind solar<00:42:19.119><
  • with clean energy sources such as wind with clean energy sources such as wind solar<00:43:06.280
  • <00:45:50.000> and energy from solar and wind and energy from solar and wind and importantly
  • financial resources.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Nov 3rd, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • our wind day.
  • We often get very significant winds and I think the limit on flying the aircraft in the winds is isn't
  • We fly in significant winds all the time.
  • And the resources, the companies that control those resources are glad. to have that conversation, and
  • They offer them in the International Resource Ordering Capability System at the NIC. become federal resources
Keywords: 1184, house, all
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • And then nobody has really talked about wind today. Are we the number one in wind now too?
  • Wind is just under 50,000. And for the first time in a really long time, gas is more than wind.
  • A little over 160,000 are solar resources. Wind is just under 50,000.
  • resources, we lose solar resources because of snow or ice, and we have very, very cold temperatures.
  • I’m not sure on the wind, and most of the wind and solar tends to be in the west.
Keywords: 1185, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Science, Technology and Energy (01/13/2026)

Science, Technology and Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • . resources. resources.
  • Some of it could be offshore wind, land-based wind.
  • finance uh new resources. finance uh new resources.
  • For a wind resource, let's say it's a 300-megawatt wind farm, well, their capacity factor might be 30%
  • So right now we have Revolution Wind and Vineyard Wind are under construction, and Revolution Wind is
Keywords: 1189, house, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Our fires are driven by winds, by extreme winds.
  • Our fires are driven by winds, by extreme winds.
  • wind.
  • There was plenty of resources.
  • We will have fewer resources.
Summary: The hearing focused on California wildfire resilience, with the first panel discussing statewide funding, policy, and strategic priorities, and the second panel shifting to home hardening and defensible space. The LAO outlined the state’s wildfire risk, the large increase in resilience spending in recent years, and the fact that most funding has been one-time rather than ongoing. Testimony emphasized that wildfire risk varies greatly by region, that the state must balance response spending with prevention, and that success should be measured more carefully than by acres treated alone. Witnesses also noted the importance of local, federal, utility, and Proposition 4 funding sources, as well as the need for long-term maintenance and strategic prioritization rather than scattered projects. Cal Fire leadership and other witnesses stressed that California’s wildfire problem is not uniform: forested areas, chaparral, and wildland-urban interface communities require different strategies. In Northern California and forested watersheds, speakers emphasized fuels reduction, prescribed and cultural burning, strategic fuel breaks, watershed protection, and maintaining forest health. In Southern California, testimony focused on wind-driven fires, ember intrusion, ignition prevention along roads and power lines, and the limits of large-scale vegetation clearing. Several witnesses argued that the state should invest where it can leverage local and regional partnerships, support capacity-building programs like Regional Forest and Fire Capacity, and improve data systems to track treatment effectiveness and project outcomes. Members repeatedly pressed witnesses on how to prioritize limited funds, asking what should be done more of, less of, and first. The chair argued that protecting homes and communities through hardening and defensible space should be a major priority, especially near structures, while also acknowledging the need for broader landscape work and watershed protection. There was discussion of incentives such as insurance discounts, property tax treatment, and community certification for hardened homes, along with the need for multiple payers rather than relying on the state alone. Cal Fire reported new and expanding data tools, including treatment trackers, defensible space inspection dashboards, and a fuels treatment effectiveness program that evaluates whether nearby treatments affected wildfire behavior. No votes were taken because the hearing was informational only.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 2/11/25 - Part 1

Energy Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Wind, solar, and hydroelectric, primarily.
  • <00:15:51.920> and cost like wind and cost like wind and solar<00:15:54.000> what<00
  • resources, and not incentivize one over the other.
  • the grid every panel of solar and wind the grid every panel of solar and wind energy<00:57:21.559
  • Excel to build a certain amount of wind Excel to build a certain amount of wind and<01:21:16.600
Keywords: 1183, house
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

FULL INTERVIEW: Lowering Energy Costs Through Innovation | Senator Nick Frentz May 29th, 2026

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Wind in particular now is the lowest cost energy generation.
  • You build the wind turbine, and then for about 25 years, it generates electricity.
  • <00:06:44.800> if Department of Natural Resources if Department of Natural Resources if water's
  • Um, we're building more wind and solar.
  • I hate to building more wind and solar.
Keywords: 918, senate, all
Summary: The interview focused on Minnesota’s clean energy policy, energy affordability, and the state’s path toward its 100% clean electricity goal. The senator said Minnesota’s clean energy reputation comes from environmental concern, job creation, and lower long-term costs, noting that wind is now the lowest-cost generation source and that solar costs have fallen sharply. He said rising electricity demand has led to some increased coal use, but argued the state can still meet its 2040 clean energy target through continued renewable buildout, permitting reform, conservation, and demand response. A major topic was data centers. The senator emphasized both concerns and benefits, saying hyperscale data centers can bring substantial construction jobs, property tax revenue, and, under the 2025 law, payments to low-income energy assistance. He cited the Pine Island Google data center as air-cooled, with no water concerns, and said it will pay $5 million annually while funding 1,600 MW of wind, solar, and battery resources at its own expense. He also said Xcel’s filing projected a $1.1 billion ratepayer savings over 10 years, while urging the public to weigh both pros and cons, especially around water use and local tax impacts. The discussion also covered nuclear power and climate costs. The senator said the Senate has passed a nuclear study three years in a row and expects it to advance, while the moratorium on new nuclear plants remains tied to the Prairie Island Indian Community and unresolved nuclear waste storage. He argued Minnesota likely cannot reach its emissions goals without nuclear in the mix, though he acknowledged current nuclear is not cost-competitive and said future advanced or small modular nuclear could change that. On affordability, he pointed to climate-driven costs such as higher homeowners insurance and storm damage, and described Senate energy omnibus provisions including conservation, plug-in solar, and renewable development account projects such as a Como Zoo clean energy project. No votes were taken in the interview itself, but the senator referenced the recently announced budget deal and said he still needed to negotiate a renewable development account agreement between the House and Senate.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Emergency Management Committee Apr 7th, 2025

Emergency Management

Transcript Highlights:
  • AB 1075, due pass to the Committee on Natural Resources.
  • AB 1284, due pass to the Committee on Natural Resources.
  • At some point, the wind is blowing so hard, it doesn't matter what they're dropping.
  • And as a result of that, many homes caught on fire from these wind-driven embers, spot fires.
  • The motion is due passed to the Committee on Natural Resources. AB 1143.
Keywords: 988, house, all
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Business and Commerce Apr 1st, 2026

Business & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • resources and inverters in general.
  • Nobody's really talked about wind today. Are we the number one in wind now too?
  • A little over 160,000 are solar resources. Wind is just under 50,000.
  • resources, we lose solar resources because of snow or ice.
  • And that in that sense, I'm not sure about the wind and most of the wind and solar tends to be in the
Summary: The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce convened to discuss critical infrastructure and supply chain integrity, particularly focusing on Texas's power grid and associated vulnerabilities. The meeting highlighted Texas's recent ranking as 10th in electricity affordability, emphasizing the state's commitment to maintaining a reliable and resilient electric grid. New committee members introduced themselves, and the agenda included testimony from ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission regarding the implementation of the Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act, which aims to mitigate risks posed by foreign entities to the power grid. Chad Sealy from ERCOT presented updates on the attestation process for market participants, revealing that over 1,500 entities had submitted attestations regarding their corporate structures and affiliations with designated foreign countries. Concerns were raised about the adequacy of the current vetting process, particularly regarding indirect relationships with foreign adversaries. Testimonies from the PUC and the Attorney General's office underscored the challenges of enforcing compliance and the need for improved legislative measures to enhance oversight and security. The committee also heard from experts, including Dr. Emma Stewart from Idaho National Laboratory, who discussed the evolving threats to the grid from foreign adversaries and the importance of securing communication systems. Recommendations included prioritizing inspections of critical components and enhancing collaboration with national laboratories to address vulnerabilities. The discussion concluded with an acknowledgment of the balance needed between ensuring grid security and maintaining affordability for consumers.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Education Postsecondary Jan 14th, 2025

Education Postsecondary

Transcript Highlights:
  • So here is the FIU Wall of Wind, where we can create up to Category 5... ...of wind where we can create
  • It was a very moving ceremony... ...for innovation in wind engineering.
  • Number one, we're building right now to the north side of the Wall of Wind, a wind-only physical design
  • We have wind, storm surge, wave action, and flood...
  • Beyond those books, we've created family resources that go home with those books.
Summary: The Education Postsecondary Committee held its first meeting and focused on state university centers and institutes, with an overview from the Board of Governors on how the more than 500 centers and institutes across Florida’s public universities are categorized, overseen, and reported. The Board described three categories: state-level centers, legislatively established centers, and university-established centers. Members were told universities must maintain policies, notify the Board of changes, publish public inventories, and submit annual reports and compliance certifications. Senator Harrell asked about funding sources and whether underperforming centers are reviewed for elimination; the response was that funding varies by center and that universities decide whether to maintain or disband centers under their own policies, with annual reporting and audit findings shared with the Board. Four university presentations followed. Florida Atlantic University highlighted its Center of Excellence in Biomedical and Marine Biotechnology, describing research in marine-derived drug discovery, genomics, imaging, cancer, neurodegenerative disease, and ocean sustainability, along with spin-off institutes and partnerships that have generated significant grant and contract support. FIU presented its Center of Excellence for Hurricane Damage Mitigation and Product Development, emphasizing the Wall of Wind facility, hurricane and water intrusion testing, code and product innovation, insurance modeling, and future expansion toward higher wind speeds and flood simulation. Florida State University’s High-Performance Materials Institute described work in advanced materials, aerospace composites, sensors, nanocomposites, and AI-enabled materials development, along with patents, industry partnerships, and new facilities tied to economic development. The University of Florida’s Lastinger Center for Learning outlined its work on teacher professional learning, literacy, New Worlds Reading, tutoring, and mathematics supports, including microcredentials, statewide book distribution, and early results showing improved reading confidence and growth. Members generally praised the centers for their research, commercialization, workforce development, and education impacts. Senator Jones and Senator Harrell commended the Lastinger Center’s literacy work and the broader return on investment from these programs, while Senator Berman noted the value of the synergies across institutions. The chair emphasized that future funding requests should clearly show measurable success, commercialization, and statewide impact. The committee then adjourned without any formal votes on legislation.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 2/26/26

Energy Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, you know, you can say, hey, wind So, you know, you can say, hey, wind solar,<01:05:05.520>
  • <01:08:20.560> North do have more wind than we do. North do have more wind than we do.
  • <01:08:22.880> versus Dakota in particular, 40% wind versus Dakota in particular, 40% wind
  • <01:12:42.320> and one of my complaints about wind and one of my complaints about wind and
  • be measured in a decade or two or wind be measured in a decade or two or wind power<01:12:58.320
Bills: HF3298
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Agriculture Jan 14th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • WE WANT TO BE REAL-TIME RESOURCE FOR FARMERS, FRESH FROM FLORIDA.
  • JUST THE WIND THAT ABOUT WIND CONDITIONS BUT ESPECIALLY FOR AGRICULTURE IT'S NOT JUST THE WIND THAT
  • THE DARKER THE RED THE MORE INTENSE THE WIND CONDITION WAS.
  • MORE WIDE SPREAD IN TERMS OF THE WIND CONDITIONS. NOT AS MUCH RAIN.
  • THAT'S CUMULATIVE OF THOSE WIND, PRECIPITATION AND FLOODING IMPACTS.
Keywords: 999, senate, all