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NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Finance Division II (02/09/2026)

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, we're already capturing most of the students attending our public university system and community
  • And it seems like there's a difference of scale between local high schools and state universities and
  • This is about the same time we had a meeting with the University of New Hampshire where we had to build
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  • the University of New Hampshire<00:25:39.360><c> where</c><00:25:39.520><c> we</c><00:25:39.679><c>
Keywords: 1189, house, all
Summary: The Finance Division met to consider two bills: HB 112 and HB 1399. On HB 112, members debated a proposal tied to civics education requirements for public higher education. Supporters argued the measure would reinforce basic civic knowledge and noted that a similar high school requirement had already been enacted with little apparent fiscal impact. Opponents said the legislature should not dictate university curriculum and raised concerns about administrative burden and precedent. The committee voted 5-3 to recommend ought to pass. The committee then heard testimony on HB 1399, which concerned Claremont and retroactive school building aid related to past construction during the state moratorium on building aid. A Claremont representative explained the district’s history, estimated the lost state aid, and said any funds would likely be used for contingency, tax relief, or future liabilities, while preferring normal building aid participation going forward. Members discussed whether the issue reflected state policy, local governance, or both, and whether the bill would create an unfair retroactive precedent or a broader statewide obligation. After discussion, the committee voted on an ITL motion for HB 1399. The motion failed, and the committee instead approved the bill 7-1. The chair then closed the hearing and adjourned the meeting.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Mar 2nd, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Budget request for the colleges and universities, which consists of Boise State University, Idaho State
  • University, Lewis-Clark State College, and the University of Idaho.
  • ; Lewis-Clark State College, $481,500; and the University of Idaho, $2,266,800.
  • And what this does is we're looking at the University of Idaho not being able to build.
  • only obligated to fund K-12 and the University of Idaho.
Summary: The committee took up a series of FY 2027 budget items, beginning with health education programs. Members approved additional general fund support and FTPs for psychiatry residents, a Burley family medicine resident, a family medicine OB fellowship, additional family medicine residents, child psychiatry residents at the University of Utah, and a veterinary education FTP adjustment. They then approved language to shift fellowship funding to the rural health transformation program if available, with debate focused on whether that money should instead be reserved for broader rural health needs; the language ultimately passed despite objections. The Office of the State Board of Education budget was approved with funding for Canvas LMS renewal, transfer of risk managers to institutions, and a federal post-secondary education grant. In the colleges and universities budget, a substitute motion to add general fund support and restore a rescission failed, but the original motion passed, providing dedicated funds for endowment adjustments and restoring the FY 2027 rescission. Community colleges were then considered, and a motion to reduce the Canvas LMS item and leave the rescission unfilled failed; the original motion restoring the rescission passed. The committee also approved a one-time Career Ready Students Fund appropriation for secondary CTE programs, then later approved a separate one-time Career Ready Students Fund increase for Idaho Division of Career Technical Education secondary programs after rejecting a general fund substitute. The Department of Administration budget drew the most debate. Members discussed utilities transfers, new procurement staff for Medicaid managed care contracting, training and administrative support transfers, inflationary utilities costs, IT hardware, and a vacancy adjustment correction. The committee rejected the motion, largely over concerns about the Medicaid procurement staffing request. It then approved the Permanent Building Fund budget, including state match for a Bonneville County National Guard Readiness Center design and replacement items for public works projects, along with standard language and reporting language by unanimous consent. Finally, the State Lottery budget was approved for $25,800 in replacement items for design equipment. The committee adjourned after announcing the next meeting schedule.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Jan 26th, 2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • This section of code addresses more than just our public universities, and I think some of you have had
  • This section of code actually affects a larger number of entities than just public universities.
  • I do believe that the Dean of Students was involved in the search committee for Boise State University
  • some of our other university presidents.
  • My son Dalton lives in Moscow, received his bachelor's and master's from the University of Idaho.
Committee: Senate Education
Summary: The Senate Education Committee approved the January 20, 2026 minutes and then took up Senate Bill 1225, sponsored by Senator Den Hartog. The bill would codify a search committee process for public university president searches and add a 10-business-day waiting period before naming a sole finalist, with the stated goal of increasing transparency and allowing public engagement while also protecting candidates’ current jobs. Senator Den Hartog said the bill was prompted in part by the Boise State presidential search and asked that it be sent to the amending order so the waiting-period language would apply only to university president searches and not other government entities. After questions about student representation in the process, the committee voted to send SB 1225 to the amending order. The committee also heard a print request from Senator Carlson to rename Lewis-Clark State College as Lewis-Clark State University. The request was brief and was approved to print without objection. Later, Superintendent Debbie Critchfield introduced Idaho’s 2026 Teacher of the Year, Laron Johnson of Rigby High School. Johnson spoke at length about the importance of teacher-student relationships, mentoring, Holocaust and economics instruction, and keeping students connected to school. Committee members asked about growing school size, supporting new teachers, and rebuilding public respect for educators. Johnson emphasized relationships, administrative support, and staying focused on students. No formal action was taken on the Teacher of the Year presentation. Critchfield then presented an informational overview of proposed federal education waivers and an EdFlex-style request that would give Idaho more flexibility over reporting and assessment requirements. She said the state wants to reduce duplicative testing, especially for third graders, and allow students to choose from an approved list of high school assessments aligned to state standards and college/career readiness. Members asked about possible inclusion of ACT, NAEP, and other multi-measure assessments. Critchfield said the list is not final and that the State Board would evaluate options. The meeting ended with a reminder that the committee would take up rules the next day, and the committee adjourned.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Jan 15th, 2026 at 01:28 pm

Senate Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • However, the LFC estimates that if universal assistance includes 90 of uptake of all available slots
  • Like the LFC, our team is also very interested in data and in the details of implementation of universal
  • Part of the promise of universal childcare is that families across the income spectrum understand that
  • And with the current move, is this all inclusive of all programs of yours or Is this on the universal
  • All of our programs in our department Except for child care, it's universal.
Keywords: 996, all
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • There is a response from the University of Texas. I just want that on the record.
  • Moving to page 18, this is for the University of Texas system.
  • Down near the bottom of the page were Texas A&M University at Galveston.
  • At the top of the page, a rider revision for the University of Houston system. of this program to, sorry
  • Moving to page 36, University of Texas Dale Medical School.
Bills: SB 1
Committee: Senate Finance
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-11 (10:00AM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • of the University of South Florida, go Bulls, and congratulations, Don.
  • IDs from state universities... ...the use of student IDs from state universities that have a signature
  • They might be, you know, all of our universities are not public universities.
  • the University of Central Florida, the largest university by student population.
  • Obviously, that's a kind of decision, again, that is in the hands of the college or the university, but
Summary: The Florida Senate convened with a quorum, heard an opening prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through a series of introductions recognizing guests, interns, public servants, and a Senate resolution honoring Indiana University quarterback Fernando Mendoza for winning the Heisman Trophy. The chamber then proceeded to the special order calendar, with several measures temporarily postponed before debate began on the day’s bills. The Senate passed CS/CS/HB 355 on health care patient protection, requiring hospitals with emergency departments to adopt pediatric emergency care policies, training, coordinators, and readiness assessments for children. It also passed CS/HB 1113 on public records, which narrows and clarifies confidentiality protections for victims and law enforcement officers who become victims, and CS/CS/HB 1085 on local government cybersecurity, creating a state-administered program through Florida Digital Service to help local governments obtain cybersecurity services and data-sharing support. The chamber also approved CS/HB 925 on clerks of court, allowing clerks to retain all revenue above annual projections and revising related fee distributions, and CS/HB 679 modernizing trademark registration by moving to the federal classification system and creating an online filing portal. The Senate also passed CS/CS/CS/HB 589 on septic system permits, aligning the bill with Senate language and clarifying liability if construction begins before a permit is issued. CS/HB 679 and the other noncontroversial measures passed unanimously or with broad support, while CS/HB 1113 passed 33-4 and CS/HB 1085 passed 37-0 after amendments. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including measures on land use and clerks of court. The most extensive debate came on the elections bill, CS/CS/HB 991, which would use DHSMV Real ID data to verify citizenship, change candidate-qualifying rules, alter acceptable photo IDs, and revise election administration procedures. Numerous amendments were offered and rejected, including proposals to protect voters who cannot afford citizenship documents, exempt older long-time voters, preserve student and retirement-center IDs, and delay the effective date. The Senate adopted an amendment that retained the citizenship-verification framework and added provisions on candidate disclosures, but the bill remained under debate at the end of the transcript, with senators arguing over voter access, fraud prevention, and the practical impact on students and seniors.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Finance Division II (03/28/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • Our final item in the packet is on page 13, relative to the funding for the University System of New
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  • that state funding for the University System of New Hampshire has on the strength and vitality of our
  • consider the significant impact that state funding for the University System of New Hampshire has on
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The House Finance Division II work session considered several amendments to HB 2. The first two items were rejected: a proposal to add a new “Lakes” license plate with proceeds to the cyanobacteria fund failed 7-8, and Amendment 1040, which would have imposed a 5% administrative fee on certain dedicated funds to raise general fund revenue, failed 4-5. Representative Maguire explained the fee would apply only to new revenue going forward and would not change existing fund balances; he also described exemptions for federal funds, bequests, and other special cases. Representative Murray questioned the consistency of the approach and who currently pays administrative costs, while Maguire said the charges are often handled case-by-case by agencies or the treasurer. The committee then revisited revenue distribution changes in HB 2. Members first reconsidered and reversed prior acceptance of sections affecting the Education Trust Fund, then adopted Amendment 1381H, which changes the distribution of business profits tax and business enterprise tax revenue, along with related sections, to shift more money to the General Fund. Supporters argued the change was needed to address revenue shortfalls and to align with historical distributions; opponents said it reduced support for education. The reconsideration motion passed 7-3, and the amendment itself passed 5-3. The committee also adopted Amendment 1413H, incorporating the language of HB 741 on open enrollment and student attendance in public schools. Supporters said it was House policy and had sufficient policy and fiscal impact to belong in HB 2; opponents noted the underlying bill had been controversial and passed the House by a relatively close margin. Finally, the committee considered a USNH budget reduction proposal that would cut the University System of New Hampshire by $25 million per year net. Supporters said the cut was necessary to balance the budget and that K-12 obligations had to take priority, while opponents argued the cut would harm workforce development, the state economy, and student retention. The transcript cuts off during extended debate, and no final vote on the USNH item is shown in the provided text.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/25/2026 - House Science & Technology

House Science & Technology Committee of Reference

Transcript Highlights:
  • Let's first go with the University of Arizona, Kray Luxemacher.
  • And at the University of Arizona, we are home to one of only 14 ABET-accredited mining engineering programs
  • What I'm showing you on this slide is actually some of the early technology that grew out of the university
  • This came from an alumnus of the University of Arizona and a company that grew out of the university
  • So as a state and a university, we of course play in this sort of complex mine cycle.
Summary: The Committee on Science and Technology heard Senate Bill 1046, which would prohibit critical telecommunications infrastructure in Arizona from using equipment manufactured or owned by a foreign adversary, require annual certification to the Corporation Commission, impose civil penalties for noncompliance, and bar violators from receiving certain public funds for telecom infrastructure. Marina Macklin testified in support, arguing the bill would reduce cybersecurity and national security risks tied to Chinese-linked telecom equipment and that states have an important role in procurement and infrastructure protection. Members asked about examples such as Huawei, the cost of compliance, whether the threat is current, and whether the bill duplicates federal efforts; Macklin said the measure targets public procurement, addresses existing risks, and complements rather than conflicts with federal action. The committee then voted 5-1 to return SB 1046 with a do pass recommendation, with one member citing concerns about timing and implementation. The committee also received a presentation from Craig Luxbacher of the University of Arizona on mining technology and the state’s role in critical minerals. He described Arizona as a hub for mining innovation and discussed university work on autonomous equipment, microgrids, pilot processing, tailings recovery, workforce training, and heat-stress monitoring. Members asked about microgrids, legal and policy changes needed to de-risk domestic mining, tariffs, workforce decline, and whether AI and automation would reduce jobs; Luxbacher said automation is driven by economics, not just regulation, and would likely create more skilled maintenance and technical jobs rather than eliminate the workforce. Jeremiah Pate of Lunisand then presented on subsurface imaging technology using geo-radio-tomography, which he said can image deep underground from airborne platforms and help locate critical minerals, aquifers, tunnels, and buried military infrastructure. Members asked about applications for archaeology, identifying mineral types, water detection, uniqueness of the technology, and possible defense uses. Pate said the company is working toward better mineral identification, can detect aquifers readily, and is currently the only company fielding this type of airborne subsurface imaging. The chair closed the meeting after thanking members and speakers, and the committee adjourned.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 3rd, 2026 at 03:06 pm

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • My name is Mark Fedra, and I'm the Executive Director of the New Mexico Council of University Presidents
  • for the School of Medicine, 50 million for a new interdisciplinary building at UNM State University,
  • Chair, representatives, no, I don't have that data of current housing projects across all of our universities
  • And Mark Goldstein, we also have a program of housing at the university, which most universities' family
  • Let's talk about a few of our colleges: University of New Mexico, NMSU, any other state universities?
Keywords: 996, all
AR

Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

SENATE CONVENES Apr 16th, 2026

Arkansas All Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 1019 by Joint Budget: An act for the Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
  • House Bill 1057 by Joint Budget: An act for the North Arkansas College of the University of Arkansas
  • House Bill 1072 by Joint Budget: An act for Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
  • House Bill 1075 by Joint Budget: An act for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, Arkansas
  • House Bill 1076 by Joint Budget: An act for the University of Arkansas, Fort Smith appropriation for
Keywords: 1204, all
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Jan 29th, 2026 at 02:15 pm

Senate Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • of excellence, based off of the strengths that you have at the University of New Mexico in particular
  • One of the professors at the University of New Mexico wrote the very first paper I ever read on quantum
  • the State, we are requesting $50 million for the University of New Mexico School of Medicine student
  • the State, we are requesting $50 million for the University of New Mexico School of Medicine student
  • I'm Chancellor of the Eastern Rescue University System and current chair of the Council of University
Keywords: 996, all
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • S AUDIT OF UNIVERSITIES AND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARDS, WE WILL HEAR FROM JAMIE HOELSCHER AND TAYLOR, MANAGERS
  • HOELSCHER, THE AUDIT MANAGER OF OUR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.
  • THE 67 DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARDS, 13 OF THE 28 COLLEGES AND SIX OF THE 12 UNIVERSITIES.
  • HE MENTIONED WE DID SIX UNIVERSITY AUDITS THIS ON A CYCLE. WE FINALIZED 4 OF THOSE AUDITS.
  • THE NEXT CATEGORY OF PURCHASING, WE HAD FIVE UNIVERSITIES THAT HAD FINDINGS IN THIS AREA.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Public Employment and Retirement Committee Mar 18th, 2026

Public Employment and Retirement

Transcript Highlights:
  • AB 1582 would prevent the University of California from continuing...
  • AB 1582 would prevent the University of California from continuing to disregard arbitration outcomes
  • On behalf of AFSCME 3299, the frontline service workers at the University of California, we support.
  • Good morning, Madam Chair members, Tyler Aguilar, on behalf of the University of California.
  • Tyler Aguilar, on behalf of the University of California, in opposition. Thank you.
Keywords: 988, house, all
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Jul 15th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Alternatively, there's also the University of Idaho–University of Utah program partnership where there
  • We are working with the University of Utah and the University of Idaho to identify how they would fulfill
  • of Idaho and the University of Utah in particular.
  • And the University of Idaho and the University of Utah have a multi-year plan on what that investment
  • Just curious why University of Idaho versus the other universities?
Keywords: 989, all
Summary: The Rural Health Transformation Committee approved the minutes from its May 28 meeting and received an update from DHW Director Juliet Sharon on the status of the Rural Health Transformation Program. Sharon said the department has posted a public funding-opportunities page with a subscribe feature, is using an expedited committee review process for solicitations and subgrant opportunities, and plans to provide monthly summaries, award information, and federal progress reports. Members asked for clearer access to information on applicants and awards, and Sharon said the department is open to posting more complete listings in SharePoint and to simplifying provider-facing applications. The committee also discussed outreach to rural providers and the need to ensure smaller organizations know about opportunities and can apply within the short timelines. The committee then heard from the Idaho Military Division on its portion of the program. Bureau Chief Wayne Denny said the division is working with DHW on modernizing state communications and emergency systems, including next-generation 911, relocating backup communications infrastructure, coordinating exercises, and supporting rural health extenders such as community health workers and community health EMS providers. Members asked how those roles would function, how counties would participate, and how the work would be sustained after the five-year funding period; Denny said the goal is to demonstrate return on investment so counties and payers can support the services long term. Jennifer White of the State Board of Education described higher education and graduate medical education proposals. She said Idaho’s institutions are coordinating on statewide strategies for rural health workforce training, including mobile simulation, shared clinical infrastructure, learn-in-place programs, and targeted equipment and facilities. She also outlined GME and medical education options, including a strategic rural GME incubator, a rural training site network, and possible support for undergraduate medical education such as expanded seats or the University of Idaho–University of Utah partnership. Members debated sustainability and whether rural health funds should support only GME or broader medical education; some supported using the funds to build Idaho-based training capacity, while others cautioned against creating long-term state obligations without broader legislative approval. No formal votes were taken on those policy questions. In closing, Sharon said the department expects more provider subgrants, ongoing assessments, the first federal reporting deadline at the end of August, and the creation of a governor-appointed rural health transformation task force with legislative and rural representation. The committee tentatively scheduled an additional meeting for August 18 and discussed a later September meeting, likely around September 23-25, to review the federal report and any emerging issues.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Jul 15th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Alternatively, there's also the University of Idaho-University of Utah program partnership where there
  • We are working with the University of Utah and the University of Idaho to identify how they would fulfill
  • of Idaho and the University of Utah in particular.
  • And University of Idaho and University of Utah have a multi-year plan on what that investment would look
  • University of Idaho has this established relationship with the University of Utah for this purpose.
Summary: The Rural Health Transformation Committee approved the May 28 minutes and received a status update from DHW Director Juliet Sharon on the Rural Health Transformation Program. Sharon reviewed the committee’s expedited review process for solicitations and subgrants, explained where funding opportunities are posted, and noted a new email subscription feature for stakeholders. She said the department has focused first on administrative and contractor awards, with provider-oriented subgrants coming soon, and said the committee will receive information on applicants, scoring, and awards. Members raised concerns about process complexity, outreach, and whether smaller rural providers may be disadvantaged; Sharon said DHW is working to simplify applications and expand outreach. The committee also discussed the first maternal and child health solicitation, with Sharon saying she would follow up on the applicant pool and would bring any need to pivot back to the committee. The committee then heard from the Idaho Military Division on its rural health priorities. Bureau Chief Wayne Denny said the division is partnering with DHW on modernizing the 911/emergency communications system, including next-generation 911 work with counties, relocating the backup state communications center, and coordinating exercises. He also described rural health extenders, including community health workers and community health EMS, and said the goal is to place at least one paid full-time EMS provider in every county and use prevention and chronic-care management to reduce emergency room use. Members asked about how the extenders would function, how the 911 work would be funded and implemented county by county, and how sustainability would work after the five-year grant period. Jennifer White of the State Board of Education outlined higher education and workforce proposals, including mobile simulation training, shared statewide clinical infrastructure, learn-in-place programs, and targeted equipment and facilities for nursing and allied health. She said the board is also working on graduate medical education, with about $5 million of ready-to-launch projects and roughly $3 million still available, and proposed a strategic rural GME incubator and a rural training site network. A lengthy discussion followed about whether remaining funds should support GME, broader medical education, or undergraduate medical education, including a proposed University of Idaho/University of Utah partnership and possible satellite campus. Some members supported using funds to build Idaho’s medical pipeline and noted existing policy for UME expansion, while others warned against creating long-term state obligations without legislative approval. The committee also discussed outreach, the first federal progress report due at the end of August, and plans to create a governor-appointed rural health transformation task force with legislative and stakeholder representation. The meeting ended with plans for an additional committee meeting on August 18 and a later meeting in late September, with adjournment following.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • , counselors, and coaches who teach and provide services to the California State University system of
  • Doug Subers, on behalf of the California State University Employees Union, in strong support.
  • Doug Subers, on behalf of the California State University Employees Union, in strong support.
  • As an example, 60% of community college district presidents and all the University of California presidents
  • Pool of people and you know universities are competing for that relatively small pool of people that
Summary: The Assembly Higher Education Committee met for a policy hearing on several higher education bills. AB 1534 (Irwin) would create a California approval process for short-term workforce Pell Grant programs; supporters said it would expand access to job training with consumer protections, while a neutral witness urged more work on implementation. Members raised concerns about the bill’s $4,000 tuition cap, but the measure passed 5-1 with an urgency clause and was sent to Labor and Employment. AB 1831 (Irwin) would cap compensation for certain CSU administrators, bar raises in years when tuition rises, and repeal a 2025 executive pay resolution; the author said she would amend the bill to remove retroactive repeal, narrow the scope, and clarify that it applies to base salary and non-represented managers. CFA, students, and labor groups supported the bill as an accountability measure, while CSU opposed it, arguing the cap would hurt recruitment and retention. The committee approved the bill 4-1-3 and sent it to Appropriations. The committee also advanced AB 1555 (Hadwick), which would allow up to 200 students to qualify for in-state tuition at College of the Siskiyous under a cross-border regional arrangement; it passed unanimously to Appropriations. AB 1552 (Jackson), requiring the community colleges and CSU and requesting UC to report recommendations on civic engagement and democracy education, also passed to Appropriations after some members objected that such programs could be used for partisan activity. AB 1829, which expands CalWORKs student-parent support by allowing more direct aid and waiving a 25% work-study employer match at the colleges’ discretion, passed 8-1 and was re-referred to Human Services. The committee later added on consent items and adjourned after announcing its next hearing date.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • It helps the comprehensive universities as a group compared to the research institutions because of that
  • And you can see that at the University of Kentucky, the foregone tuition revenue is almost $7 million
  • And at the University of Louisville, Eastern Kentucky University, Western Kentucky University, and KCTCS
  • on what the cost of the waivers was to the university and then it had a calculation that was estimating
  • on what the cost of the waivers was to the university and then it had a calculation that was estimating
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The committee met for its fifth and final Interim Joint Budget Review Subcommittee on Education meeting, but did not initially have a quorum and approved the minutes later when enough members were present. The Council on Postsecondary Education, represented by President Aaron Thompson and Vice President Bill Payne, opened with condolences for the UPS crash victims and then presented higher education budget recommendations for the 2026-2028 biennium. Thompson emphasized the return on investment from state support for higher education, citing gains in retention, enrollment, persistence, graduation, reduced time to degree, lower student debt, and expanded dual credit participation, while noting that affordability and access remain priorities. Payne outlined CPE’s operating funds request, including $43.3 million in the first year and $86.6 million in the second year for inflation adjustments, plus $30 million and $45 million for performance funding. He said the inflation request would apply across the board to institutions to offset rising costs, and that the KSU land grant match would not need additional funding because the state has already met the matching requirement. He also explained that state support for educating students has not kept pace with inflation over time, creating pressure on institutional budgets and tuition, though tuition increases have been held to historic lows in recent years. A major portion of the discussion focused on the performance funding model and how it affects smaller institutions. CPE proposed two approaches to address institutions that have received little or no performance funding, especially Kentucky State University and Morehead State University. The first approach would create a $20 million minimum distribution pool, providing $1.95 million to each university and $4.4 million to KCTCS, with the goal of giving smaller and rural institutions a base level of support. The second approach would provide direct appropriations totaling a little over $5.6 million to Kentucky State, Morehead State, and five community colleges that have not been receiving performance funding. Members, especially Representative Tipton and Senator West, questioned how the model had treated small schools over time, and CPE officials explained that the original small school adjustment was not large enough to prevent KSU and Morehead from effectively being left out of the distribution. No votes were taken.
ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

Higher Education Institutions Committee Apr 9th, 2026 at 08:30 am

Higher Education Institutions Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Obviously, the University of Mary, a private school, is a Division II NCAA school, and the University
  • Obviously, the University of Mary, private school is a division two NCAA school, and the University of
  • And I'm just wondering if that's any part of the piece of what's going on at Dickinson State University
  • Certainly shared services, I believe, is the future of the North Dakota University System.
  • And so this very The university system in the areas of academic and student affairs.
Keywords: 908, all
IN

Indiana 2026 Regular Session

Friday, Feb. 27 part 1

Indiana Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I represent—I mean, some of us represent different university state institutions.
  • Indiana University, specifically, is known for many of its great liberal arts programs.
  • At the same time, every one of those universities, and I want everyone to hear this, every one of those
  • Every one of those universities stepped up and did not increase tuition.
  • If a university, which one of them does, has one person in a dance program, is that viable for that university
Keywords: 964, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 01/22/25

Jobs and Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
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Keywords: 1187, senate, all