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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular 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:
- nuclear waste.
- nuclear waste.
- If we rely heavily on nuclear generation, the result is additional nuclear waste.
- If we rely heavily on nuclear generation, the result is additional nuclear waste.
- If we rely heavily on nuclear generation, the result is additional nuclear waste.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Those programs are provided in group settings, so they're not individual education programs.
- the farmers' market program.
- So the Our Kids B program, 897, that’s for operational expenses administering the program?”
- That is for our Our Kids B program. It is for our CHIP program, Children’s Health Insurance.
- 1 program.
Committee:
All JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
Summary:
The committee heard a series of Arkansas Department of Human Services budget presentations and questions, beginning with the Secretary’s Office and then the Division of Aging, Adult and Behavioral Health Services. Staff described the divisions’ appropriations, funding sources, and major programs, including senior centers, Meals on Wheels, mental health grants, substance abuse treatment, community alcohol safety, the Medicaid tobacco settlement program, and crisis stabilization units. Members raised concerns about flat or limited funding for senior services, the use and tracing of federal block grants, the lack of a funding source for the veterans’ mental health grant, and the mechanics of the community alcohol safety and treatment programs. The committee also discussed patient benefits funds at state facilities, transportation for senior center clients, and whether some special-language appropriations or fund balances should be revisited. Executive recommendations were adopted for the divisions considered.
The committee then reviewed the Division of Children and Family Services and the Division of County Operations. Questions focused on foster care growth, adoption subsidies, professional fees tied to staff training and onboarding, vacancies, the Children’s Trust Fund, and TANF subgrants. Members asked about the reduction or elimination of TANF funding to child advocacy centers and other subgrantees, and DHS explained that prior reserves had been spent down and that the department was now trying to live within the annual TANF block grant and rebuild reserves. County operations questions also covered summer EBT, SNAP employment and training, the farmers’ market program, and the expected impact of a federal SNAP administrative match change, which DHS estimated would increase state costs by about $24 million annually, with roughly $18 million affecting the current year because the change begins October 1. Executive recommendations were again adopted.
Finally, the committee heard from the Division of Developmental Disability Services and the Division of Medical Services. DDS testimony covered vacancies, staffing shortages, human development center construction and repairs, the reopening of the Boonville work training program, and funding for infant infirmary and child/family life programs. Medical Services testimony covered the Medicaid program, the current FMAP rate, the Our Kids B CHIP program, Medicaid payments to schools, nursing home distress funding, and large appropriation lines used to provide flexibility for claims and potential facility closures. Members asked for more detail on school Medicaid payments, reserve balances, and why some appropriations were much larger than actual spending. In each division, the committee moved and adopted Executive REC after questions concluded.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 01/29/25
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
- The Minnesota Nuclear Energy Alliance has one goal: to repeal the 30-year-old nuclear moratorium.
- You talk about we need no more nuclear power. You don't even know how to say nuclear.
- </c> nuclear plant and stored nuclear nuclear plant and stored nuclear waste<01:36:55.440><c> as</c><
- plant or spent nuclear waste.
- </c> nuclear plant or spent nuclear nuclear plant or spent nuclear waste<01:39:26.520><c> If</c><01:39
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> small modu small small modular nuclear small modu small small modular nuclear reactor<00:50:51.200
- This framework was nuclear reactors.
- </c> uh to apply to advanced nuclear uh to apply to advanced nuclear reactors.<00:51:08.000><c> Uh</c
- 15.200><c> as</c><00:51:15.440><c> those</c> nuclear reactors defined as those nuclear reactors defined
- </c><00:54:16.720><c> power,</c> structures for wind and nuclear power, structures for wind and nuclear
Committee:
Joint Revenue
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Feb 14th, 2026 at 12:23 pm
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The other is nuclear, which is not supported by the ETA. The other is nuclear.
- And emissions—there are zero emissions from a nuclear power plant.
- Zero emissions from a nuclear power plant. And yet, that is not part of the ETA.
- reactors do produce high-level nuclear waste, as I'm aware of.
- Same thing with out-of-school driver's ed programs.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Radioactive and Hazardous Materials Jul 11th, 2025
Radioactive & Hazardous Materials Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- But PNM will be entering the program that I work under, the state cleanup program, and in that program
- Downwinders are having to create an all-new program for those people who are affected.
- Affected are those who lived close to a nuclear dump site, as is the case in Missouri.
- There are no safe ways to test nuclear devices, and we have an 80-year history of that.
- , which is also under NMED in the groundwater program.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Lowering Energy Costs Through Innovation / Improving Housing Affordability and Fraud Protections May 29th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- There are two smaller ways we deliver nuclear power: advanced nuclear and so-called small modular nuclear
- There are two smaller ways we deliver nuclear power: advanced nuclear and so-called small modular nuclear
- There are two smaller ways we deliver nuclear power: advanced nuclear and so-called small modular nuclear
- There are two smaller ways we deliver nuclear power: advanced nuclear and so-called small modular nuclear
- There are two smaller ways we deliver nuclear power: advanced nuclear and so-called small modular nuclear
Summary:
The program focused first on Minnesota’s energy and affordability agenda, with Senator Nick Frentz discussing the state’s clean-energy leadership, rising electricity demand, and the Senate’s 100% clean energy framework. He said Minnesota’s clean energy growth supports jobs, lowers costs for ratepayers, and includes recent wins such as sustainable aviation fuel tax treatment in the supplemental budget. Frentz also said the Senate passed an energy omnibus bill that continues clean-energy permitting reforms, promotes conservation and demand response, and includes a nuclear study rather than lifting the nuclear moratorium.
Frentz spent much of the interview defending data centers as both a challenge and an opportunity. He said large hyperscale projects can create major construction jobs and substantial local property-tax revenue, while a 2025 law requires data-center companies to contribute to low-income energy assistance and report water use. He pointed to the Google data center planned for Pine Island as an example, saying it is air-cooled, will pay $5 million a year, and will fund 1,600 MW of clean energy at its own expense, which he argued could save Xcel ratepayers money over time. He also said climate change is already driving higher costs through homeowners insurance and storm damage.
The second segment highlighted Senator Zach Duckworth’s housing and banking bills. Duckworth said Senate File 4168 would make it easier to finance investment properties by giving buyers more flexibility to roll closing costs and lender fees into payments, while keeping strong protections in place for primary residences. He emphasized that the bill is not about predatory lending and is intended to expand options for informed investors. He also described Senate File 4652 as an anti-fraud, no-cost measure that lets bank customers name a trusted contact so banks can alert someone if suspicious activity is detected. Duckworth said both bills passed unanimously in both chambers, and he credited quick action and good working relationships across the aisle for their success.
The program closed with a broader reflection on the end of session and the Senate’s political climate. It noted that 15 senators are retiring and two are leaving for higher office, and that final floor votes often split along party lines, including one bill passing 34-33. Several retiring senators used farewell speeches to urge civility, compromise, and putting people first, while the segment emphasized that despite partisan conflict, quiet bipartisan cooperation still produced much of the session’s enacted legislation.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Energy (11-6-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- And we've kind of entered a new brave new world, right, with AI and nuclear and all the nuclear energy
- </c> new world, right, with AI and nuclear new world, right, with AI and nuclear and<00:26:43.760><c>
- ><c> demands</c><00:26:45.760><c> um</c> and all the nuclear energy demands um and all the nuclear energy
- Nuclear remains. I'm on the Nuclear Energy Development Authority here in Kentucky.
- Um, be the the the bridge to nuclear.
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum, approved the minutes from the previous meeting, and then heard a presentation from LG&E and KU representatives Caroline Clark and John Bevington on economic development, energy demand, and the utility’s role in supporting Kentucky’s growth. Bevington described the company’s service territory, generation fleet, and recent economic development activity, including 76 projects supported in 2024, more than $2.8 billion in private investment, and over 3,000 new jobs. He emphasized that data centers are now the dominant driver in the pipeline, with 22 data center projects representing about 8.7 of the 9.7 gigawatts of potential demand, alongside other manufacturing and commercial projects.
A major focus was how data centers choose sites and how utilities respond. Bevington explained that hyperscale data centers typically approach utilities first because they need transmission-level access, and that utilities then conduct internal analyses, estimate infrastructure needs, and require financial security before proceeding. He said the company is working through formal transmission studies and long-lead infrastructure planning, and noted that Kentucky’s sales tax exemption for data centers helped attract interest. He also outlined the economic benefits of data centers, citing an announced Louisville project of 525 megawatts and about $11 billion in investment, with an estimated $500 million in new tax revenue over 10 years, plus broader job and GDP impacts.
Members asked about whether data centers could generate their own power, the reliability of the pipeline numbers given confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements, and cybersecurity concerns. Bevington said the company does not assume all pipeline projects will materialize in Kentucky and instead assigns probabilities to avoid overbuilding. He also said he was not the right person to address cybersecurity in detail but offered to return to a committee focused on IT or security. In response to questions about future supply, he said LG&E and KU are adding generation through a 120-megawatt solar facility in Mercer County, a 120-megawatt solar purchase in Marion County, and a 645-megawatt natural gas combined-cycle plant in Louisville, with PSC approval recently granted for additional generation and related system upgrades.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- I love our efficiency programs. I love...
- I love our efficiency programs. I love I love Mass Save. I love our efficiency programs.
- You know, that's been the challenge with nuclear, though, is the last nuclear reactor that was brought
- You've got to have a retraining program.
- Mass Save is a great program.
Summary:
The committee hearing focused on a broad set of energy efficiency, building decarbonization, school modernization, and lighting bills. Testimony generally came from municipal leaders, labor unions, environmental groups, and advocates who supported measures such as H. 3529/S. 2294 on building energy and decarbonization, H. 3577/S. 2286 on a zero-carbon renovation fund, H. 3476/S. 2275 on healthy and sustainable schools, H. 3565 on Mass Save zero-carbon assessments, H. 3477 on clean lighting and appliance efficiency standards, and the Dark Sky bills on outdoor lighting. Supporters argued these bills would cut emissions, lower utility bills, improve indoor air quality and school conditions, and direct resources to environmental justice, gateway, and low-income communities.
Witnesses emphasized that Massachusetts’ older building stock and school facilities need major upgrades, and that state funding and financing tools are needed to close gaps left by declining federal support. Mayors, labor leaders, and environmental advocates said the proposals would create local jobs, expand apprenticeships, and help municipalities and schools undertake retrofits, ventilation improvements, heat pump installations, and other decarbonization work. Several speakers also defended Mass Save as highly cost-effective while urging new funding sources beyond ratepayer bills for larger-scale building upgrades. One representative asked about the difference between current Mass Save audits and proposed zero-carbon assessments, and the sponsor explained the new assessments would include heat pumps, solar, storage, wiring upgrades, and rate-structure guidance.
There was also testimony on the Dark Sky bill, with astronomers and museum representatives arguing that better-shielded, downward-facing lighting would reduce energy waste, protect wildlife and human health, and preserve night skies without compromising safety. Committee members raised concerns about pedestrian safety and whether education might be enough instead of legislation; supporters responded that the bill follows established lighting standards and targets only unnecessary glare and skyward light. On the school bill, an open-shop contractor group opposed the measure, arguing its PLA and apprenticeship requirements would restrict bidding and reduce competition, while labor organizations strongly supported the workforce standards and prevailing wage provisions.
No votes were taken during the hearing. The committee heard extensive testimony and several members asked clarifying questions, but the transcript does not show any final action or disposition on the bills.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- That program is now in 33 states.
- That program is now in 33 states.
- </c> operating under a temporary program. operating under a temporary program.
- </c> reduces housing programs by 11 billion. reduces housing programs by 11 billion.
- </c> programs that support working families. programs that support working families.
Keywords:
H.Res. 1202, HR1202, House resolution, committee assignment, standing committee, House Committee on Homeland Security, Homeland Security Committee, committee membership, committee ranking, seniority, Ms. Mejia, Mr. Walkinshaw, House organization, procedural resolution, internal House rules, congressional committee, hydropower, construction, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, license extension
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:43:44.000><c> and</c><00:43:45.359><c> does</c> comes to um public programs and does comes to
- </c><00:43:58.480><c> option</c> a it's just a private um program option a it's just a private um program
- And importantly, employers can put in place parameters or guardrails they want for this program.
- </c> guardrails they want for this program. guardrails they want for this program.
- are not alone under these EWA programs are not alone under federal<01:02:20.720><c> law.
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
Keywords:
real estate, appraisers, disciplinary actions, sanction matrix, Minnesota Statutes, direct primary care, healthcare agreements, medical services, patient care, health insurance, mortgage fees, residential loans, commercial loans, finance regulations, investment properties, insurance, supplemental health insurance, short-term care, home health care, nursing care
LA
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
Keywords:
charitable pharmacy, healthcare fees, outpatient prescription, exemption, Louisiana Department of Health, sewerage systems, individual systems, community systems, local governance, legislation, installation regulations, protective custody, peace officers, mental health, emergency medical services, involuntary admission, long-term care, healthcare, pharmacy, residents
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- the project cost share percentage and square footage formulas in the school construction assistance program
- I want you to think about how are you going to pay for this program.
- there, as well as trying to create much more affordability by creating a stronger weatherization program
- Act requirements, as well as making sure that we're reaching out to those districts with a pilot program
Bills:
HB2295
Committee:
House Capital Budget
Keywords:
Washington capital budget, supplemental capital budget, capital appropriations, state building construction account, taxable building construction account, climate commitment account, natural climate solutions, housing trust fund, affordable housing, supportive housing, homelessness, manufactured home communities, mobile home parks, school construction, school modernization, school seismic safety, healthy schools, school electrification, SCAP, behavioral health facilities
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- action programs and our partners in this work.
- This program, as you heard, is unique.
- The future hub will be public health programs with partnerships, community programs, food, and cultural
- The Forest Riparian Easement Program, or FREP, is a compensation program developed under the Forest and
- program, both of which have proven demand.
Bills:
HB2295
Committee:
House Capital Budget
Keywords:
Washington capital budget, supplemental capital budget, capital appropriations, state building construction account, taxable building construction account, climate commitment account, natural climate solutions, housing trust fund, affordable housing, supportive housing, homelessness, manufactured home communities, mobile home parks, school construction, school modernization, school seismic safety, healthy schools, school electrification, SCAP, behavioral health facilities
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 2/23/26
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> need to do better with our programming. need to do better with our programming.
- Either revoke or this program.
- program.
- Thank you, camera pilot program.
- I support this program."
Committee:
House Transportation Finance and Policy
Keywords:
intelligent speed assistance, transportation, speeding offenses, public safety, license restrictions, speed control, pedestrian safety, traffic safety, roadway improvements, nonmotorized transportation, crosswalks, sidewalks, bike lanes, complete streets, Vision Zero, Toward Zero Deaths, MnDOT, Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, local road authority
AL
Committee:
Senate Tourism
Keywords:
contract review, legislative oversight, state agencies, funding transparency, professional services, Sheriff, Barbour County, law enforcement, qualifications, training, executive education, Covington County, Alabama constitutional amendment, local amendment, carbon dioxide sequestration, carbon capture and storage, CCS, Class VI well, underground injection well, Underground Injection Control Program
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/09/2026 - Senate Military Affairs and Border Security
Military Affairs and Border Security
Transcript Highlights:
- the court found that the state has no obligation or no right to regulate a federally administered program
- that end, the House FMAE Committee last week just passed a bill out of committee to create a pilot program
- Grant... ...to the Arizona Department of Housing to establish the Military Transitional Housing Grant Program
- ICE is now permitted to access specific basic data from state Medicaid programs with the intent of prosecuting
Committee:
Senate Military Affairs and Border Security
Keywords:
outdoor advertising, military compatibility, zoning, electronic signage, permitting, undocumented immigrants, financial services, identification requirements, loans, foreign remittances, transitional housing, military, veterans, grant program, supportive services, SB1511, commercial driver license, CDL, nondomiciled CDL, nondomiciled commercial driver license
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 2nd, 2026 at 02:03 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- payment assistance for UNM residents, and you've appropriated $24 million from a new federal grant program
Committee:
House House Appropriations & Finance
Keywords:
general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, State Fairgrounds District, fairgrounds bonds, public financing, bond authorization, gross receipts tax, gaming tax, tax-backed bonds, infrastructure funding, Albuquerque fairgrounds, State Fair Tid, economic development, municipal bonds, revenue pledge, capital projects, New Mexico finance
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- The ability to have regular diagnostic testing for gifted students and Individualized Education Programs
- The last thing is I received a call this morning asking about the gifted program.
- And I just want you to make sure that I told that person correct that the gifted program will still remain
Committees:
Senate Senate Finance , Senate House Appropriations & Finance
Keywords:
State Fairgrounds District, fairgrounds bonds, public financing, bond authorization, gross receipts tax, gaming tax, tax-backed bonds, infrastructure funding, Albuquerque fairgrounds, State Fair Tid, economic development, municipal bonds, revenue pledge, capital projects, New Mexico finance, special education, office of special education, deputy secretary, public education department, IEP
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- comprehensive literacy program.
- training program approved by PESB.
- training program approved by PESB.
- to update their programs.
- I do not follow any one program.
Committee:
House Education
Keywords:
reading instruction, structured literacy, early literacy, dyslexia, phonics, phonological awareness, language comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, oral language, orthographic knowledge, multi-tiered system of supports, MTSS, screening assessments, intervention, reading intervention, elementary education, kindergarten, first grade, second grade