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MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Hearing: Committee on Education Policy and Committee on Education Finance - 05/06/26

Transcript Highlights:
  • But in<00:32:12.600><c> my</c><00:32:12.800><c> judgment,</c><00:32:13.280><c> over</c><00:32:13.480>
  • included, I<00:32:18.240><c> think</c><00:32:18.840><c> we</c><00:32:19.040><c> are</c><00:32:19.160>
  • <c> in</c><00:32:19.320><c> the</c><00:32:19.440><c> sweet</c><00:32:19.720><c> spot</c><00:32:20.080
  • Culture matters a lot.<00:32:25.440><c> As</c><00:32:25.680><c> all</c><00:32:25.840><c> of</c><00:32
  • :32:31.240><c> not</c><00:32:31.440><c> to</c><00:32:31.520><c> vote.
Keywords: 918, senate, all
Summary: The committee held a joint hearing recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and focusing on civic education, free speech, voting, and Minnesota’s America 250 commemorations. Opening remarks emphasized the importance of education, Indigenous land acknowledgement, and the idea that democracy depends on informed and engaged citizens. The chair then invited student debaters from the Minnesota High School League to testify about how debate, free speech, and evidence-based reasoning have shaped their education and civic participation. The students argued that debate teaches critical thinking, helps young people engage with difficult issues, and should be protected as part of a healthy democracy; one also urged lawmakers to move beyond empty promises and take action on issues such as eviction moratoriums, ICE collaboration, and protest protections. Commissioner Willie Jett of the Minnesota Department of Education testified that public education is where citizenship first becomes real, and that schools, libraries, and educators help students learn to listen, question, debate respectfully, and understand both the ideals and failures of American history. He said democracy is something each generation must learn and strengthen, and thanked the committee for convening the hearing. Former students Sarah Griffin and Charlie Crocker then offered tributes to Senator Swedzinski, describing how his teaching encouraged civic engagement, disagreement, and action, and how his classroom shaped their lives and public service. Their remarks emphasized that democracy is not a spectator sport and that ordinary people build it through small, courageous acts. Secretary of State Steve Simon followed with testimony on Minnesota’s civic culture and voter participation. He said Minnesota has long ranked near the top nationally in voter turnout, including youth turnout, and attributed that to a combination of good election laws and a strong pro-voting culture. He highlighted school-based civic education efforts such as pre-registration for 16- and 17-year-olds and the Students Vote mock election program, and noted that Minnesota’s congressional delegation was unanimous in supporting the Voting Rights Act in 1965 as an example of the state coming together on major moral questions. The Minnesota Historical Society then began its presentation on America 250, with Kent Whitworth describing the organization’s role, the new edition of the Northern Lights curriculum, and broader commemorative activities; Dr. Bill Convery introduced historical context about how Americans have celebrated independence and how the semiquincentennial can leave a legacy for future generations.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Higher Education - 03/25/25

Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • :32:04.559><c> to</c><00:32:04.640><c> this</c><00:32:04.799><c> bill,</c><00:32:04.960><c> is</c><00
  • </c><00:32:11.200><c> have</c><00:32:11.360><c> to</c><00:32:11.519><c> go</c><00:32:11.760><c> to</c
  • </c><00:32:14.080><c> Um,</c><00:32:14.320><c> and</c><00:32:14.480><c> I've</c><00:32:14.720><c> got
  • .<00:32:16.640><c> I</c><00:32:16.960><c> was</c><00:32:17.200><c> commissioned</c><00:32:17.679><c>
  • You<00:32:30.399><c> go</c><00:32:30.480><c> to</c><00:32:30.640><c> a</c><00:32:30.799><c> private</
Committee: Senate Higher Education
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Health and Human Services (04/16/2025)

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • ><c> government</c><00:32:07.919><c> ought</c><00:32:08.000><c> to</c><00:32:08.159><c> be</c><00:32:
  • ><00:32:11.519><c> than</c><00:32:11.679><c> what</c><00:32:11.919><c> we've</c><00:32:12.080><c> done
  • I'd like<00:32:34.559><c> to</c><00:32:34.720><c> point</c><00:32:34.960><c> out</c><00:32:35.360><c>
  • :32:48.640><c> in</c><00:32:48.880><c> opposition</c><00:32:49.519><c> to</c><00:32:49.840><c> HB</c>
  • :32:54.080><c> at</c><02:32:54.319><c> the</c><02:32:54.399><c> end</c><02:32:54.479><c> of</c><02:32
Committee: Senate Health and Human Services
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
VT
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Assembly - 2026-01-07 - 2:00PM

Vermont Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • John<00:32:01.039><c> Haynes,</c><00:32:01.840><c> English,</c><00:32:02.880><c> BFA,</c><00:32:03.360
  • And<00:32:08.880><c> Linda</c><00:32:09.519><c> Alvarez,</c><00:32:10.399><c> a</c><00:32:10.640><c>
  • So, let's give<00:32:17.279><c> her</c><00:32:17.360><c> a</c><00:32:17.519><c> round</c><00:32:17.679
  • :32:51.200><c> all</c><00:32:51.440><c> knew</c><00:32:51.679><c> that</c><00:32:51.840><c> that</c><
  • </c><00:32:57.760><c> come</c><00:32:57.919><c> a</c><00:32:58.080><c> long</c><00:32:58.320><c> ways
Keywords: 927, senate, all
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Administration (04/15/2026)

Legislative Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • c><00:32:11.600><c> way</c><00:32:11.840><c> of</c><00:32:12.000><c> saying</c><00:32:12.240><c> they
  • should not<00:32:12.880><c> try</c><00:32:13.120><c> to</c><00:32:13.279><c> look</c><00:32:13.519><
  • c> like</c><00:32:13.760><c> they're</c><00:32:14.080><c> up</c><00:32:14.240><c> to</c><00:32:14.399
  • <c> you're</c><00:32:24.399><c> a</c><00:32:24.559><c> public</c><00:32:24.880><c> official</c><00:32
  • official you kind of<00:32:26.640><c> held</c><00:32:27.039><c> to</c><00:32:27.200><c> a</c><00:32:
Committee: House Legislative Administration
Keywords: 1189, house, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Education Finance - 04/15/26

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:32:01.039><c> students</c><00:32:01.760><c> that</c><00:32:02.000><c> I</c><00:32:02.159><c> have
  • ><c> the</c><00:32:04.240><c> best</c><00:32:04.399><c> of</c><00:32:04.559><c> my</c><00:32:04.720><
  • Extending<00:32:10.320><c> this</c><00:32:10.480><c> funding</c><00:32:10.720><c> as</c><00:32:10.880
  • c> it</c><00:32:15.360><c> comes</c><00:32:15.519><c> to</c><00:32:15.679><c> their</c><00:32:15.919>
  • I'm asking<00:32:17.519><c> you</c><00:32:17.679><c> to</c><00:32:17.840><c> support</c><00:32:18.000
Committee: Senate Education Finance
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
AL
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Public Library Service/Executive Board Jan 15th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:32:01.039><c> I</c><00:32:01.279><c> know</c><00:32:01.360><c> there</c><00:32:01.600><c> has
  • There's been<00:32:02.880><c> a</c><00:32:02.960><c> lot</c><00:32:03.039><c> of</c><00:32:03.120><c>
  • </c><00:32:05.279><c> Look,</c><00:32:06.159><c> the</c><00:32:06.480><c> delay</c><00:32:06.960><c>
  • 00:32:08.480><c> a</c><00:32:08.720><c> delay</c><00:32:09.039><c> in</c><00:32:09.279><c> attempt</c
  • :32:34.960><c> the</c><00:32:35.120><c> time</c><00:32:35.200><c> to</c><00:32:35.360><c> do</c><00:32
Keywords: 924, joint, all
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Session (02/05/2026)

New Hampshire House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> We<00:32:06.799><c> are</c><00:32:07.200><c> the</c><00:32:07.519><c> live</c><00:32:07.760><c>
  • But when<00:32:09.919><c> you</c><00:32:10.080><c> look</c><00:32:10.240><c> at</c><00:32:10.320><c>
  • ><c> them</c><00:32:13.440><c> what</c><00:32:13.760><c> it</c><00:32:13.919><c> means</c><00:32:14.480
  • But<00:32:17.760><c> make</c><00:32:18.080><c> no</c><00:32:18.320><c> mistake,</c><00:32:19.600><c>
  • 00:32:25.440><c> from</c><00:32:25.679><c> going</c><00:32:26.000><c> the</c><00:32:26.240><c> way</c
Keywords: 1189, house, all
WY
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session-Day 19, March 4, 2026-PM

Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh yeah, so<00:32:09.919><c> after</c><00:32:10.159><c> the</c><00:32:10.399><c> amendment</c><00:32:
  • 32:36.640><c> we</c><00:32:36.880><c> have</c><00:32:36.960><c> the</c><00:32:37.120><c> right</c><00
  • > that</c><00:32:38.240><c> back</c><00:32:38.399><c> in</c><00:32:38.960><c> 1965</c><00:32:40.000><
  • ><c> just</c><00:32:41.279><c> talking</c><00:32:41.440><c> about</c><00:32:41.600><c> the</c><00:32:
  • Well, we don't live<00:32:45.919><c> in</c><00:32:46.080><c> that</c><00:32:46.320><c> time</c><00:32
Keywords: 916, all
KY
KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Transportation (7-14-25)

Transcript Highlights:
  • :00.080><c> issue</c><00:32:00.559><c> or</c><00:32:00.880><c> is</c><00:32:01.039><c> this</c><00:32
  • Uh first of<00:32:13.279><c> all,</c><00:32:13.440><c> I</c><00:32:13.760><c> I</c><00:32:14.000><c>
  • really</c><00:32:14.159><c> want</c><00:32:14.320><c> to</c><00:32:14.399><c> thank</c><00:32:14.559>
  • Deputy I for<00:32:18.799><c> working</c><00:32:19.440><c> for</c><00:32:19.760><c> working</c><00:32
  • </c><00:32:27.360><c> But</c><00:32:27.519><c> but</c><00:32:27.600><c> but</c><00:32:28.320><c> I</c
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from its June 3 meeting and received an opening update on transportation revenues. Leadership noted that the gas tax formula dropped 4.1 cents on July 1, reducing road fund revenue by about $125 million, and warned that city, county, rural, and secondary road funding will be affected. The chair said the committee would likely have to be selective about transportation project requests given the reduced revenue outlook. The main presentation was an update on the I-69 bridge project. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials said the project is the missing link in the Henderson-Evansville corridor and is being delivered in three sections, with Kentucky leading section two. They said section two is a $933 million project, with Kentucky’s share described as $58 million and the balance Indiana’s, and that toll revenue will be used to finance the project through a TIFIA loan and Garvey bonds. Officials said Kentucky and Indiana have executed an agreement under House Bill 546 to use tolls, are working on a broader bi-state development agreement, and will ask the General Assembly next session to carry forward $150 million in general funds without conditions and to ratify the agreement. Members asked about the timeline, toll sharing, whether tolls would sunset, and whether US 41 bridges would remain open for local traffic; officials said construction is planned for 2027, tolling would begin in 2031, toll revenue would be shared 50/50, and at least one US 41 bridge would remain open for local use. The committee then heard a combined update from the Department of Vehicle Regulation and the Division of Motor Vehicle Licensing on implementation of several recent changes. Officials reported that the new registration category for special-purpose vehicles is fully operational statewide, with all counties enrolled and 292 vehicles processed so far; they also said counties received at least five plates each and that the program is permissive, not mandatory. They described implementation of Senate Bill 43’s medical review board reforms and third-party driver’s license issuance framework, saying the medical review process has been updated and that third-party partners may eventually handle easier transactions such as renewals, name changes, and address changes, while initial issuances would remain at KYTC regional offices. They also reported that the sheriff’s inspection process has been integrated into CAVIS, reducing paperwork and fraud and improving tracking. Members asked about communication to counties and cities with differing local rules, the number of counties participating, and how to coordinate multiple policy changes; officials said all counties are enrolled, though not all have submitted applications, and that they are still finalizing the scope of third-party services.
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Finance Division III (01/28/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • ><c> in</c><00:32:05.320><c> in</c><00:32:05.559><c> in</c><00:32:05.720><c> my</c><00:32:06.320><c>
  • </c><00:32:08.600><c> and</c><00:32:08.760><c> a</c><00:32:08.919><c> 24</c><00:32:09.440><c> year</c
  • > are</c><00:32:10.679><c> two</c><00:32:11.159><c> different</c><00:32:11.799><c> cultures</c><00:32
  • 00:32:15.399><c> just</c><00:32:15.559><c> set</c><00:32:15.840><c> aside</c><00:32:16.240><c> my</c>
  • ><c> age</c><00:32:20.679><c> group</c><00:32:21.679><c> um</c><00:32:22.240><c> and</c><00:32:22.559
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: Finance Division 3 met for a work session on House Bill 519, which concerns funding for Waypoint. The chair noted general support for the organization but said the bill would likely need to be suspended and folded into the budget process because the committee did not yet know available revenues or what amount, if any, could be committed. Kya Fox, director of the Division for Behavioral Health, testified that the department supports the bill and the program, explaining that it had been funded with other available funds, including $100,000 for 2024 and $400,000 for 2025, under a contract running through June 30 of this year. She said the shelter serves a unique population of young adults and is part of the department’s children’s system of care and Mission Zero efforts to reduce barriers to psychiatric discharge and emergency department use. Members questioned Fox and Waypoint representatives about the budget placement of the request, the difference between the efficiency budget and prioritized needs, and whether state budget documents would show any internal Waypoint revenues. Fox said the request appears as a general fund item and that the state would not see Waypoint’s internal financial operations in the budget. A legislative member explained that prioritized needs are critical services already in place but not necessarily included in the efficiency budget, and another member said the distinction is not strictly applied. The committee also raised a separate question about how DHHS would handle any future state or federal restrictions on DEI practices; Fox said that was a question for department leadership and legal staff, but that the department follows state law and contract requirements. Waypoint CEO Bor Alvare and Director Mandy Lancaster then described the shelter and related services. They said the shelter serves ages 18 to 24, is a 14-bed open-room facility with half walls, and is staffed overnight by two full-time workers. They said admission is first come, first served, with some vulnerability factors considered, and that they do not discriminate by race, gender, or sexual orientation. They reported no known incidents of sexual violence, though some youth are turned away each night because the shelter is full. They also explained that Waypoint provides broader services beyond the shelter, including outreach, drop-in centers, housing support, rental assistance, and family mediation, and said they serve about 400 youth and young adults in Manchester alone. The discussion ended with questions about whether lowering the upper age limit would affect the program; Waypoint said most residents are already in the 18-to-23 range, but that housing shortages make the current age span important for helping young adults avoid chronic homelessness.
WY
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs Committee, February 12, 2026

Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:32:01.360><c> And</c><00:32:01.519><c> as</c><00:32:01.679><c> we</c><00:32:01.760><c> heard<
  • 32:07.519><c> other</c><00:32:07.840><c> heroic</c><00:32:08.399><c> hor</c><00:32:09.679><c> hero</c
  • ><c> I</c><00:32:11.120><c> don't</c><00:32:11.200><c> know</c><00:32:11.279><c> why</c><00:32:11.519
  • :32:14.240><c> know</c><00:32:14.399><c> things</c><00:32:14.559><c> that</c><00:32:14.799><c> they</
  • So, um,<00:32:18.799><c> to</c><00:32:20.240><c> maybe</c><00:32:21.360><c> not</c><00:32:21.679><c>
Bills: HB0026 , HB0042 , HB0067 , HB0069
Committee: House Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs
Keywords: tribal governments, vehicle registration, exemption, license plates, Wind River Indian Reservation, vehicle, accident, duty to stop, felony, personal injury, death, veterans property tax exemption, ad valorem tax, property tax relief, military tax exemption, Wyoming National Guard, active duty, reserve members, surviving spouse, surviving parent
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

PSM, PSM DEFER, PSM Public Hearings 02-18-2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:32:08.399><c> is</c><00:32:08.640><c> to</c><00:32:08.799><c> pass</c><00:32:09.120><c> with<
  • <00:32:15.519><c> If</c><00:32:15.760><c> not,</c><00:32:16.159><c> Vice</c><00:32:16.399><c> Chair</
  • Are<00:32:21.600><c> there</c><00:32:21.679><c> any</c><00:32:21.919><c> reservations</c><00:32:22.320
  • &gt;&gt; That<00:32:26.080><c> brings</c><00:32:26.320><c> us</c><00:32:26.480><c> to</c><00:32:26.640
  • c> Thank</c><00:32:28.320><c> you</c><00:32:28.480><c> very</c><00:32:28.720><c> much,</c><00:32:29.200
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The committees heard testimony on several public safety and emergency-related measures. SB 3192, on emergency healthcare license waivers, drew support from nursing and healthcare advocates who said automatic emergency licensure during a governor-declared emergency would help avoid delays in bringing qualified clinicians to disaster areas, citing the Lahaina wildfire response. The committee reported 13 supportive testimonies, none in opposition, and one comment. It later recommended passage of SB 3192 with technical non-substantive amendments and a defective effective date, and the recommendation was adopted by vote. SB 2121, requiring ASL interpretation and visible picture-in-picture display during official emergency announcements, received supportive testimony from the Disability and Communications Access Board and the Hawaii Association of Broadcasters. DAP demonstrated why captions alone are not sufficient and why an interpreter on screen improves effective communication. Broadcasters supported the bill’s intent but raised practical concerns about implementation and staffing, suggesting amendments. SB 3239, which would appropriate funds to HMA for bilingual resources and services for residents with limited English proficiency, was supported by legal aid and immigrant-rights advocates who emphasized the need for language access during disasters and noted the large LEP population in Hawaii. After discussion, the chair proposed folding the sign-language and multilingual access concepts into SB 21109, a broader emergency preparedness communications bill, and the committee deferred SB 2121 and SB 3239. The committee also heard SB 2645 on fire prevention and the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The fire marshal supported the bill’s provisions to modernize the office, create cross-certified assistant fire marshals, shift inspections to a risk-based schedule, establish the state fire code as the baseline, and create a special fund, but DLNR opposed the section changing the marshal selection process from a council-based appointment to gubernatorial appointment. The chair ultimately recommended passage of the proposed SD2 with blank appropriation amounts and committee-report concerns, and the recommendation was adopted. The committee then passed SB 21109 with amendments, incorporating the deferred sign-language and language-access ideas into the broader emergency communications framework. It also later took up measures from the prior day’s agenda, passing SB 2882, SB 3191, and SB 2339 with amendments, including changes to the state buildings, water safety/drowning prevention, and building code council measures.
MS
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary, Division B - Room 409, 25 February, 2026; 9:00 A.M.

Judiciary, Division B

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:32:03.679><c> So,</c><00:32:04.080><c> so</c><00:32:04.320><c> are</c><00:32:04.480><c> they<
  • 00:32:10.080><c> So,</c><00:32:10.399><c> if</c><00:32:10.640><c> you</c><00:32:10.960><c> are</c><00
  • ><c> $10</c><00:32:19.919><c> a</c><00:32:20.080><c> month</c><00:32:20.240><c> in</c><00:32:20.480><
  • ><c> you</c><00:32:22.480><c> know,</c><00:32:22.720><c> a</c><00:32:22.960><c> year</c><00:32:23.200
  • </c><00:32:28.559><c> You</c><00:32:28.799><c> get</c><00:32:28.880><c> a</c><00:32:29.039><c> bill</
Committee: Joint Judiciary, Division B
Keywords: Judiciary, Division B - Room 409, 25 February, 2026; 9:00 A.M., 925, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/25

Health Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • our committee<00:32:06.720><c> members</c><00:32:07.000><c> are</c><00:32:07.279><c> active</c><00:32
  • ><00:32:20.960><c> year</c><00:32:21.600><c> which</c><00:32:21.720><c> is</c><00:32:21.880><c> a</c>
  • /c><00:32:27.200><c> have</c><00:32:27.360><c> also</c><00:32:28.039><c> vocal</c><00:32:28.360><c> in
  • :32:40.279><c> some</c><00:32:40.679><c> I</c><00:32:40.760><c> am</c><00:32:41.200><c> I'm</c><00:32
  • ><c> and</c><00:32:58.360><c> if</c><00:32:58.519><c> the</c><00:32:58.639><c> mmrc</c><00:32:59.320>
Committee: House Health Finance and Policy
Keywords: 1183, house
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Health and Human Services - 02/19/25

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:32:14.919><c> households</c><00:32:15.600><c> are</c><00:32:16.600><c> at</c><00:32:16.919><c> or
  • at or below 100%<00:32:19.279><c> of</c><00:32:19.440><c> the</c><00:32:19.639><c> poverty</c><00:32
  • ><c> wrap</c><00:32:32.039><c> up</c><00:32:32.360><c> I</c><00:32:32.519><c> just</c><00:32:32.639><
  • <00:32:34.639><c> is</c><00:32:34.880><c> the</c><00:32:35.200><c> foundation</c><00:32:36.200><c> of
  • /c><01:32:26.719><c> ensure</c><01:32:26.960><c> our</c><01:32:27.119><c> seniors</c><01:32:27.520><c
Committee: Senate Health and Human Services
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
KY
KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

Government Contract Review Committee (6-10-25)

Transcript Highlights:
  • :07.679><c> able</c><00:32:07.919><c> to</c><00:32:08.399><c> use</c><00:32:08.640><c> their</c><00:32
  • </c><00:32:26.960><c> on</c><00:32:27.200><c> the</c><00:32:27.519><c> on</c><00:32:27.840><c> the</c
  • And in this<00:32:30.559><c> case,</c><00:32:30.799><c> we</c><00:32:31.039><c> got</c><00:32:31.200>
  • </c><00:32:32.559><c> We</c><00:32:32.799><c> are</c><00:32:33.039><c> in</c><00:32:33.279><c> the</c
  • </c><00:32:34.880><c> Right</c><00:32:35.120><c> now,</c><00:32:35.440><c> we're</c><00:32:35.679><c>
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first approved the minutes from its May 13 meeting. Members then reviewed a deferred contract with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy for the Kentucky Pharmacist Recovery Network (KYPRN), a program that provides monitoring and support for pharmacists and pharmacy interns with substance abuse or mental health issues. Board representatives explained that the contract is a long-running arrangement, renewed periodically, with an option for two additional two-year renewals. Senators asked about the program’s structure, participation trends, follow-up, and consequences for noncompliance. The board said enrollment has remained fairly consistent at about 52 participants, with roughly 500 participants over the life of the program, weekly and monthly check-ins during the five-year typical enrollment period, and possible additional sanctions if participants fail to meet obligations. The committee then approved the contract. The committee next considered a group of economic development contracts, including items from the Cabinet for Economic Development. Secretary Jeff Null and general counsel Matt Wingate testified about contracts tied to regional innovation and entrepreneurship hubs. Members focused on the large differences in funding between regions and pressed for more support for rural and eastern Kentucky. Null said the cabinet is working on a more tailored, non-one-size-fits-all approach, including possible changes to capital support, build-to-suit options, and additional resources for rural areas. He said the hubs have helped 193 startups over the last two years and helped attract nearly $350 million in private capital, and he agreed to provide a written report by hub district on startup viability. The committee approved the economic development contracts. The Kentucky Lottery Corporation then presented its contracts with vendor IGT for retail and internet sales systems. Lottery officials said the contracts are mission-critical, cover both the traditional retail system and iLottery, and are structured as a percentage of sales so no payment is made until revenue is earned. They described planned equipment upgrades, including refreshed terminals, new ticket checkers, cashless vending and bill acceptors, and connected-play features that would link retail and online wallets. Officials said keeping the same vendor reduces the risk of business disruption and that the arrangement has already produced cost savings. They also said the lottery continues to see year-over-year growth and expects to meet its annual contribution target of $360 million for scholarships and grants. The committee approved the lottery contract after discussion.
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (01/22/2025)

Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • /c><00:32:02.399><c> know</c><00:32:02.559><c> but</c><00:32:02.679><c> I</c><00:32:02.799><c> believe
  • it's no<00:32:04.200><c> disrespect</c><00:32:04.679><c> it's</c><00:32:04.799><c> a</c><00:32:04.919
  • </c><00:32:08.880><c> of</c><00:32:08.960><c> the</c><00:32:09.080><c> gate</c><00:32:09.240><c> with
  • </c><00:32:16.200><c> have</c><00:32:16.320><c> sided</c><00:32:16.639><c> with</c><00:32:16.799><c>
  • :32:45.560><c> Rob</c><02:32:45.880><c> us</c><02:32:46.359><c> of</c><02:32:46.520><c> our</c><02:32
Committee: House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Keywords: 1189, house, all
HI
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

House Chamber - Thu Apr 3, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 45

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • ><c> any</c><01:32:05.600><c> um</c><01:32:05.840><c> option</c><01:32:06.159><c> of</c><01:32:06.320
  • ><c> and</c><01:32:07.600><c> gambling</c><01:32:08.159><c> because</c><01:32:08.480><c> I</c><01:32:
  • </c><01:32:23.520><c> Um</c><01:32:24.320><c> and</c><01:32:24.480><c> and</c><01:32:24.880><c> I</c>
  • ><01:32:28.719><c> on</c><01:32:28.880><c> that,</c><01:32:29.199><c> but</c><01:32:29.679><c> I</c><
  • </c><01:32:47.199><c> Members,</c><01:32:47.520><c> we'll</c><01:32:47.760><c> be</c><01:32:47.840><c
Keywords: 910, house, all
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Session (02/13/2025)

New Hampshire Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • measure<01:32:06.600><c> and</c><01:32:07.159><c> why</c><01:32:08.159><c> why</c><01:32:08.320><c>
  • ><c> here</c><01:32:19.719><c> in</c><01:32:20.199><c> in</c><01:32:20.320><c> the</c><01:32:20.480><
  • /c><01:32:29.239><c> and</c><01:32:29.360><c> on</c><01:32:29.520><c> the</c><01:32:29.639><c> other<
  • a</c><01:32:41.679><c> candidate</c><01:32:42.400><c> or</c><01:32:42.679><c> issue</c><01:32:43.199
  • </c><01:32:57.119><c> create</c><01:32:57.480><c> an</c><01:32:57.719><c> impression</c><01:32:58.280
Keywords: 1191, senate, all