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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Cost-benefit analysis requirement 3/24/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • But the way that I talk about cost-benefit analysis is when you were in school and you're taking a math
  • But the way that I talk about cost-benefit analysis is when you were in school and you're taking a math
  • develop these in a way that works for Minnesota that works for the agencies so is when you were in school
  • and you're is when you were in school and you're taking<00:01:56.079><c> a</c><00:01:56.240><c> math
  • are at least 10 states that already do this, and then there are more states including Wisconsin and Iowa
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Feb 11th, 2026 at 06:30 pm

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Feb 11th, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Public school students for their use during a school year.
  • Public school students for their use during a school year. Senator Hunt.
  • President, any teacher in their school room, any principal in their entire school, or their school room
  • , any principal in their entire school, or any school board for their school district, can do this and
  • need to remain at our local school board level and school district policy level.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Feb 11th, 2026

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I pledge to be elected today by sent to Amelia Florentino, who is a student at Renton High School from
Summary: The Senate convened with roll call, the colors presented by the Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a prayer by Pastor Jesse Bradley. The journal was approved, and the chamber received House messages announcing passage of several bills, including House Bill 1687, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1960, House Bill 102, and Substitute House Bill 1. The Senate then adopted Senate Resolution 8684, which honored Washingtonians with ties to Team USA at the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Milano-Cortina. Senator Riccelli spoke in support, praising the athletes’ determination and Washington connections. The resolution passed by voice vote. The Senate next considered gubernatorial appointments. Brian C. Bennett was confirmed 49-0 as Director of the Washington State Lottery, with Senator Lovick speaking in support and highlighting Bennett’s public service and transition-team work. Angela Ramirez was then confirmed 49-0 as Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services, with Senators Claire Wilson and Christian praising her experience, commitment, and attention to human services issues. After the confirmations, the Senate stood at ease for caucuses.
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

February 3, 2026 - 02:30 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • On this bill, so for example, like a school social worker, for example, if they are doing a suicide assessment
  • ON THIS BILL SO FOR EXAMPLE&nbsp; LIKE A SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER FOR&nbsp; 43 EXAMPLE IF THEY ARE DOING
  • GENERAL'S OFFICE TO HARASS DOCTORS&nbsp; NURSES AND SCHOOL STAFF UNDER&nbsp; 74 VAGUE UNDEFINED STANDARDS
  • there are five states that are part of the compact, which are Washington State, Montana, Wisconsin, Iowa
  • Montana, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Alabama.
Summary: The committee met with a quorum present and heard a series of health care-related bills, with Chair Tuck emphasizing respectful debate and noting that all bills on the agenda would be voted on that day. The first measure, HB 743, would give the Attorney General authority to investigate and bring civil actions against health care practitioners who violate Florida’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors, and would make aiding or abetting such conduct a third-degree felony. Supporters said it closed loopholes and protected minors and parental rights, while opponents argued it was vague, overbroad, and could chill lawful care and professional judgment. The bill passed 13-4 and was reported favorably. The committee then unanimously approved PCS for HB 567, which narrows a continuing-education requirement for podiatrists so only those who prescribe controlled substances must take the related two-hour course. It also unanimously approved HB 439, allowing chiropractors, under specified training and certification requirements, to inject vitamins and nutrients while continuing to prohibit intravenous injections. The committee also passed HB 1235 to enter Florida into the respiratory care interstate compact, and HB 1237, a linked public-records/public-meetings exemption needed to implement that compact; both measures were supported as workforce and access-to-care bills and passed without opposition. Later, the committee approved PCS for HB 809, which addresses temporary physician certificates in areas of need and aims to prevent doctors from losing the ability to practice when area designations change. Members asked about licensure pathways and the effect of federal or board designation changes, and supporters framed the bill as protecting continuity of care in underserved communities. The committee also unanimously passed HB 1347 to align clinical laboratory personnel licensing with federal CLIA standards amid staffing shortages, and HB 1515, a public-records exemption tied to a uterine fibroid research database. Finally, the committee approved HB 169 updating acupuncture statutes, including terminology changes and limits on injection therapy, and HB 1021, Representative Young’s first bill, allowing qualified hospital pharmacists in Level I and II trauma centers to administer emergency medications at a physician’s direction during life-threatening situations. HB 1021 drew the most questions, mainly about scope, definitions, and who could authorize the pharmacist, but after a technical amendment it passed unanimously. All remaining bills were reported favorably, and the meeting adjourned after the final vote.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • in the 2024-25 school year.
  • spent on special ed what schools spent on special ed services<00:23:04.480><c> in</c><00:23:04.720><
  • c> the</c><00:23:04.799><c> 202425</c><00:23:06.159><c> school</c><00:23:06.480><c> year.
  • </c> services in the 202425 school year. services in the 202425 school year.
  • for school special ed spending has<00:23:19.440><c> grown</c><00:23:19.840><c> significant</c><00:23
Summary: Minnesota Management and Budget officials presented the February 2026 budget and economic forecast, saying the state remains in a strong financial position but faces continued structural imbalance and significant uncertainty. Commissioner Aaron Campbell said the FY 2026-27 balance is now projected at more than $3.7 billion, up about $1.3 billion from November, and the FY 2028-29 planning period is projected to end with a $377 million positive balance. He emphasized that the improvement comes largely from higher projected revenues, especially individual income and corporate franchise taxes, but warned that the state is increasingly reliant on more volatile sources such as capital gains, interest income, and corporate profits. State Economist Dr. Anthony Becker said the national outlook improved slightly, with stronger projected GDP, consumer spending, and investment, but weaker payroll growth and ongoing trade-policy uncertainty. He noted that the forecast was complicated by missing federal data because of the federal shutdown, and that tariffs, immigration policy, equity markets, and possible AI-related shifts all present risks. Revenue projections were raised for the current biennium, including individual income tax receipts, sales tax revenue, corporate franchise tax revenue, and other revenues, while Becker stressed that federal funding threats, especially involving Medicaid and other entitlement programs, could materially alter the outlook. State Budget Director Anna Mingi said general fund spending in the current biennium is projected to be $68 million lower than previously estimated, but planning-year spending is up $152 million. The biggest spending changes came from education, where special education costs rose sharply after updated local spending data, and from human services, where a new prepayment review process for certain Medicaid benefits reduced projected spending by $133 million this biennium and $105 million in the next. She also said discretionary inflation is now estimated at $1.04 billion, up $104 million from November. Campbell closed by saying the state’s reserve remains at a record $3.8 billion and that Minnesota’s AAA bond rating and reserve policy help protect against downturns. He cautioned, however, that the long-term structural imbalance remains about $3.4 billion in the planning years, or $2.3 billion excluding discretionary inflation, and urged policymakers to offset any new spending with reductions. No votes or formal actions were taken; the meeting was a presentation and question-and-answer session on the forecast.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Education Finance - 02/25/26

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • we go out to visit the schools.
  • </c> 50% if they're part-time in a school. 50% if they're part-time in a school.
  • </c> in our elementary schools at all. in our elementary schools at all.
  • brings to our schools.
  • </c> associated members to ensure school associated members to ensure school school<01:23:01.199><c>
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Utilities Feb 4th, 2026

Utilities

Transcript Highlights:
  • But nonetheless, the tax rate in Iowa is zero. The tax rate in Kansas is zero.
  • But nonetheless, the tax rate in Iowa is zero. The tax rate in Kansas is zero.
  • Keep schools solid... ...emergencies at these massive solar facilities.
  • We know that Iowa has county rule, and they set their setbacks.
  • We’re often hired by school districts to do the construction.
Committee: House Utilities
Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 2383, Representative Simmons’s bill addressing theft of copper and other infrastructure-related property. After a brief executive session and no further discussion, the committee voted the bill do pass by a roll call of 17 ayes, 1 no, and 1 present. The committee then heard House Bill 2711, sponsored by Representative Deal, which would lower the assessed valuation of broadband communications equipment from 33.5% to 12% for new broadband equipment placed in service after August 28, 2026, with a proposed sunset period discussed as part of a substitute. Representative Deal and several industry witnesses, including AT&T, Verizon, Missouri Cable Association, Missouri Broadband Providers Association, Missouri Chamber, and electric co-ops, argued the measure would improve Missouri’s competitiveness, encourage private investment, and help expand broadband in rural and underserved areas. Opponents, including county assessors, argued the bill would reduce local tax revenue, create unequal treatment, and could become a precedent for other industries. Committee members questioned whether the bill would apply only to new builds or also to upgrades and existing infrastructure, and whether the tax relief would actually drive expansion into rural areas. The committee then began hearing House Bills 2402 and 2816, which deal with solar energy siting and taxation. The sponsors described the bills as setting local assessment rules for solar projects, establishing a per-megawatt valuation, requiring larger setbacks from homes, schools, and churches, and limiting the amount of tillable land that can be used for solar in a county, while also addressing Chapter 100 agreements and decommissioning concerns. Supporters, including Missouri Farm Bureau and county officials, said the bills would provide needed guardrails, local control, and more consistent taxation. Opponents and affected landowners said existing solar projects have caused glare, dust, noise, and property value concerns, while some developers said they wanted clearer statewide rules and consistency for future projects. The committee did not take final action on the solar bills before going into recess.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

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

Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> this bill is a win-win for schools this bill is a win-win for schools taxpayers<01:15:10.000><c>
  • in June, and it is very hot, so I don't... schools in Greater Minnesota um these schools in Greater
  • schools having no AC at all.
  • School in St.
  • solar for schools solar for schools solar for schools generated<01:32:17.760><c> very</c><01:32:18.119
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session 4/27/26 - Part 2

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • access, and this change would align us with other states, including our neighbors, North Dakota and Iowa
  • </c><00:02:22.600><c> This</c> neighbors, North Dakota and Iowa.
  • This neighbors, North Dakota and Iowa.
  • Attorney General that look at Iowa.
  • </c><01:41:24.120><c> board</c> county, one city, and one school board county, one city, and one school
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Children and Family Law (01/27/2026)

Children and Family Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I started law school, and I found law school was not for me.
  • is really a definition because right now do you want judges— I don't know if you attended the law school
  • for a second. >> [Laughter] >> The law school legislators training that you were referring to, am I
  • c><00:29:45.000><c> law</c> referring to the training, the law referring to the training, the law school
  • training &gt;&gt; The uh, law school legislators training that<00:30:03.440><c> you</c><00:30:03.560
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26

Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:08:08.639><c> principal</c> professional role as a school principal professional role as a school
  • The state of Iowa currently has one.
  • , which has one, another state like Iowa, which has one, Wisconsin,<00:50:40.640><c> which</c><00:50:
  • </c><00:50:58.480><c> The</c> of Minnesota and the state of Iowa.
  • The of Minnesota and the state of Iowa.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Commerce (01/27/2026)

Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • like maybe DARE when my son was in school, but the schools have taken the lead on educating them um
  • school but the<00:08:04.800><c> schools</c><00:08:05.199><c> have</c><00:08:05.440><c> taken</c><00:08
  • </c> so, um, are you aware that the Iowa so, um, are you aware that the Iowa Attorney<01:03:43.520><c
  • before about Iowa filing two different lawsuits against, um, Bitcoin Depot and CoinFlip.
  • Iowa know you mentioned before about Iowa filing<01:49:43.360><c> two</c><01:49:43.679><c> different<
Committee: Senate Commerce
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Commission on Cybersecurity 01/08/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We were invited down to Iowa State for their cyber resiliency conference where I was able to talk to
  • We were invited down to Iowa State for their cyber resiliency conference where I was able to talk to
  • We were invited down to Iowa State for their cyber resiliency conference where I was able to talk to
  • </c> and intel program uh night school and intel program uh night school classes<00:31:02.799><c> we<
  • </c> and if you're if you're a school and if you're if you're a school administrator,<00:42:40.240><c
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 6th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • He grew up and excelled at Wheatley High School. from Howard University.
  • Austin High Schools.
  • with Save East Austin School, both groups she founded.
  • HR 152 by Vo, Alif Early College High School. HR 167 by Martinez Fisher. Homes High School.
  • Superintendent and Chief Executive Officers of School Districts and Open Enrollment Charmant Schools
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Higher Education and Workforce Development Mar 3rd, 2026

Higher Education and Workforce Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • For example, there is a welding school out in Franklin County.
  • schools, as well as government, can participate in our contracts.
  • These are high school graduates. These are projections.
  • And that's similar to Nebraska, Kansas, and Iowa, where I was last week.
  • When we were in Iowa, we found that was the case.
Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 2510, sponsored by Rep. Steinmeier, which would create a coordinated state framework for critical minerals involving the Departments of Natural Resources, Economic Development, and Higher Education and Workforce Development. The sponsor said Missouri is well positioned because it contains 36 of 60 minerals deemed critical to national security and manufacturing, and argued the bill would help Missouri pursue federal funding, build a workforce pipeline, and support advanced manufacturing with a five-year sunset. Committee members questioned the need for a new state structure and fund, the cost to Missouri, the role of universities, and whether the task force was too narrowly written around the University of Missouri system and mistakenly included DESE instead of higher education. A Missouri Chamber witness supported the bill for its economic and national security benefits, while an environmental witness urged adding an environmental professional to the task force and a mining permitting framework, citing health and water concerns and suggesting a separate mining-regulation bill as an amendment. The committee then took up House Bill 2585, sponsored by Rep. Castile, which updates Missouri workforce development statutes to align with federal law and implement the new Workforce Pell Grant program. The sponsor said the bill would allow short-term, high-value training programs in fields like welding, public safety academies, health technology, and trucking to qualify for Pell support, while preserving oversight and tying eligibility to outcomes such as completion, job placement, and earnings. Members asked about the number and makeup of the workforce board, whether the bill’s staffing references still pointed to the wrong department, how the 150% poverty-level threshold and reporting metrics would work, and whether the board could move quickly enough to meet federal timelines. A Missouri Community College Association witness said all 12 community colleges have programs likely to qualify and explained the federal eligibility standards, including a 70% completion rate, 70% job placement rate, and three-year rolling data review; a FGA Action witness and the Missouri Chamber also supported the bill as a way to expand access to skills training and draw down federal funds. After the bill hearings, the committee received an informational presentation from the Midwestern Higher Education Compact. The presenter described the compact’s regional cost-saving work, including reciprocity for distance education, technology contracts, grants, and efforts on dual credit and FAFSA support. She also shared Missouri-specific data on educational attainment, enrollment trends, student migration, and net price, noting that Missouri lags slightly behind the U.S. in attainment, has projected declines in high school graduates, retains most in-state students, and has higher net prices for low-income students than the Midwest average. The committee then adjourned.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Taxes Committee 2/11/25

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • I just wanted to mention to the young man from South High School that I graduated from South High School
  • I just wanted to mention to the young man from South High School that I graduated from South High School
  • I know that I also have a bill for school supplies, full elimination of sales taxes on school supplies
  • I know that I also have a bill for school supplies, full elimination of sales taxes on school supplies
  • I know that I also have a bill for school supplies, full elimination of sales taxes on school supplies
Committee: House Taxes
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Postsecondary Education (3-17-26)

Postsecondary Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:04:15.280><c> school</c><00:04:15.519><c> students</c> allow high school high school students
  • Own program to invest in schools.
  • or qualified non-public schools?
  • or or qualified uh non-public schools or or qualified uh non-public schools?
  • </c> paper tests for high school equivalency. paper tests for high school equivalency.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, July 14, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • in Iowa City and one of five Iowa finalists for the 2025 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics
  • Company based out of Iowa City.
  • She loved telling She loved school.
  • </c><07:28:35.280><c> He</c> School and swam on the swim team. He School and swam on the swim team.
  • </c> week, they will not have school lunches. week, they will not have school lunches.