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• 26:00.798> not need to make sure our economy is not need to make sure our economy is not subsidized
• by the CCP's human rights subsidized by the CCP's human rights abuses.<05:26:05.040> The<05:26
• <07:53:01.120> fully to continue receiving their fully to continue receiving their fully subsidized
• <07:53:03.040> The<07:53:03.280> vast<07:53:03.600> majority subsidized healthcare
• The vast majority subsidized healthcare.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• We have over the last, I don't know how many years, have subsidized the Manufacturing of solar panels

Keywords: 996, all

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• uncertified, we're creating a pathway for them to, as many that change professions, have the dollars to subsidize

Summary: The Senate Committee on Education K-16 met to consider House Bill 2, the major public education and school finance bill. The committee first reconsidered and withdrew the prior committee substitute, then took up a new substitute. Senator Creighton explained several changes, including a correction to the golden penny yield weight, an increase in the special education evaluation incentive cap from $45 million to $67 million, timing changes to avoid a funding gap for Bluebonnet curriculum training grants, narrowed language affecting educator preparation providers, added facility-usage reporting language, incorporation of bilingual allotment language from Senate Bill 2185, removal of the $20 million annual cap on JROTC funding, and a prevailing-clause provision to make HB 2 controlling over conflicting measures. Members generally praised the bill’s historic funding level but raised concerns about details and future floor debate. Senator Menendez said he appreciated the special education, safety, and teacher pay funding but was not ready to fully support the bill because of inflationary pressures, facilities funding, and district-specific impacts, and indicated he might vote present. Senator Parker strongly supported the bill, emphasizing historic funding, teacher pay, and the need to continue refining the package. Senator Witt also said he would vote present while seeking more refinement, especially on certification issues for public and charter schools. Senator Bettencourt highlighted the bill’s scale, including about $8 billion in new funding and $1.3 billion for special education, while Senator Hinojosa asked for more flexibility in the basic allotment and thanked the author for bilingual education and coastal-area provisions. The committee then adopted the new committee substitute and voted to report HB 2 favorably to the full Senate. The motion passed 9 ayes and 2 present not voting, with the bill reported as committee substitute do pass and be printed.

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• Today, Texas governments are heavily subsidizing driving.

Bills: HB483, HB3345, HB3643, HB3821, HB3849, HB4472, HB4523, HB4524, HB5346, HB5347, HB5376

Keywords: high-speed rail, Texas Department of Transportation, TxDOT, public-private partnership, comprehensive development agreement, CDA, Interstate 35, I-35 corridor, Dallas, Waco, Austin, San Antonio, intercity passenger rail, rail infrastructure, private entity, transportation infrastructure, rail corridor, passenger rail, infrastructure finance, vehicle registration

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• I WILL PROVIDE AN OVERVIEW OF THE CHANGES THAT THE DEPARTMENT IS ASKING FOR THAT REPRESENT SUBSIDENCE

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• In some cases, cities subsidize, so it's lower; the actual dollar value that you're charged, that you
• In some cases, cities subsidize, so it's lower; the actual dollar value that you're charged, that you
• In some cases, cities subsidize, so it's lower; the actual dollar value that you're charged, that you
• How are you going to say how are you going to save those folks money if the state isn't going to subsidize
• <00:52:44.559> auto subsidizing auto subsidizing auto insurance<00:52:46.520> for<00:52

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, so the phase-out grant was a grant that was implemented as part of this program to subsidize for
• Um, so the phase-out grant was a grant that was implemented as part of this program to subsidize for
• Um, so the phase-out grant was a grant that was implemented as part of this program to subsidize for
• Um, so the phase-out grant was a grant that was implemented as part of this program to subsidize for
• Um, so the phase-out grant was a grant that was implemented as part of this program to subsidize for

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Department of Education’s Bureau of School Finance provided an adequacy-funding training for Division II, led by Mark Mello. He walked the committee through the adequacy formula using Albany, Allenstown, and Alton as examples, explaining average daily membership, base adequacy aid, and differential aid for free/reduced-price meals, special education, and English language learners. He also noted a recent change requiring home-education differential aid and emphasized that these aid streams are generally unrestricted district funding rather than money tied to specific students or programs. A major focus was the ongoing litigation over the adequacy base amount and the statewide education property tax, or SWEPT. Mello explained the historical basis of the current base amount, the 2008 legislative report that set the original methodology, and the later court ruling that the adequacy amount should be $7,356, which is now before the Supreme Court. He also described how SWEPT currently raises a fixed statewide amount of $363 million and how that revenue is used to offset the state’s adequacy obligation. For the example towns, Albany and Allenstown receive state adequacy grants because their SWEPT revenue is below their calculated adequacy cost, while Alton is an excess SWEPT community because its local SWEPT revenue exceeds the cost of adequate education. The discussion then turned to the pending “excess SWEPT” issue in the Supreme Court and what would happen if excess collections had to be remitted to the state. Mello said the Department is preparing a hypothetical walkthrough and explained that, if the court upholds the Superior Court ruling, DRA would likely be directed to collect excess SWEPT. Members raised concerns about whether SWEPT must be used for educational purposes and about the cash-flow burden on towns if money had to move from municipalities to the state and then back to districts. Mello and members discussed possible administrative workarounds, such as credits against other state aid distributions, and noted that the committee would continue reviewing the mechanics if the court decision comes down during budget work.

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• And in effect, MINNCOR had subsidized this company by absorbing manufacturing costs that should have
• And in effect, MINNCOR had subsidized this company by absorbing manufacturing costs that should have
• And in effect, MINNCOR had subsidized this company by absorbing manufacturing costs that should have
• And in effect, MINNCOR<01:56:37.680> had<01:56:37.920> subsidized<01:56:38.680> this
• had subsidized this company by absorbing<01:56:40.280> manufacturing<01:56:41.000> costs

Bills: HF3753, HF4299, HF4700, HF4282, HF4139, HF3530, HF4031

Keywords: school safety, threat assessment, pilot project, education, real-time monitoring, public safety, HF4299, school safety specialists, Minnesota School Safety Center, appropriation, general fund, fiscal year 2026, school security, school violence prevention, student safety, Department of Public Safety, school resource support, education funding, peace officer, training reimbursement

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• I know that you just heard a bill talking about potentials for free or subsidized child care for police
• This would be thinking about free or subsidized child care for people who are providing the child care
• So this would provide full or partially subsidized child care for individuals who qualify for early learning
• thinking<01:18:44.840> about<01:18:45.080> free<01:18:45.360> or<01:18:45.520> subsidized
• <01:18:46.120> child thinking about free or subsidized child thinking about free or subsidized

Bills: HF2582, HF2266, HF2518, HF2039, HF1941

Keywords: child care, grants, appropriation, workforce development, families, YWCA Minneapolis, job training, child development, economic assistance, WomenVenture, economic development, entrepreneurship, women entrepreneurs, business training, financial support, youth programs, funding, employment, Minnesota, American Indian

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• provides IC services in eight locations, seven locations, excuse me, across Minnesota in all HUD-subsidized
• provides IC services in eight locations, seven locations, excuse me, across Minnesota in all HUD-subsidized
• provides IC services in eight locations, seven locations, excuse me, across Minnesota in all HUD-subsidized
• <00:03:43.680> settings<00:03:44.680> um<00:03:45.080> we all HUD subsidized
• settings um we all HUD subsidized settings um we previously<00:03:46.439> provided<00:03:46.840

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So, frankly, we're subsidizing students that were already involved in the program.
• Arizona, Indiana, Florida, states like that, most of the kids that are being subsidized by taxpayer dollars
• Why are we talking about subsidizing a whole new set of schools while our public schools flounder?
• You see, pre-K children's fees subsidize our cost to care for infants and toddlers.
• robust and effective three- and four-year-old pre-K programs, both to private-pay families and subsidized

Summary: The Senate Committee on Education K-16 convened with a quorum, adopted its committee rules, and heard opening remarks from members introducing staff and outlining priorities for the session. Members from both parties emphasized education as a major issue, while several Republicans framed the committee’s work around school choice and parent empowerment. Senator West and other Democrats stressed protecting public schools, listening to Texans, and considering the effects of vouchers or education savings accounts on school districts and communities. Chairman Creighton laid out Senate Bill 2, the Texas Education Freedom Act, describing it as a universal education savings account program modeled on similar programs in other states. He said the bill would provide about $200 million for a universal eligibility pool and additional funding for students with disabilities and lower-income families, with priority weighting for former public school students. He also highlighted anti-fraud measures, vendor pre-approval, criminal background checks, cybersecurity protections, annual testing requirements for participating students, and the use of the Comptroller rather than TEA to administer the program. Creighton repeatedly said the bill is not a voucher and argued it would not take money from public schools, which he said would receive separate historic funding increases. Members questioned Creighton about the 500% of federal poverty line definition, the adequacy of the $10,000 ESA amount, whether the program would favor students already in private school, how microschools and homeschool pods would fit, and whether the bill protects religious liberty and private-school autonomy. Democrats raised concerns about disability protections, 504 students, foster children, public-school funding, open records, and the historical context of vouchers. Republicans generally supported the bill as a way to expand options for parents and students, while also asking about administration, fraud prevention, and data security. After member questions, the committee began invited testimony, with EdChoice President Robert Inlow presenting in support of SB 2 and citing the growth and reported success of school choice programs nationwide.

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• You know, I've discussed this with plenty of people, and the question I always get is, why are we subsidizing
• <00:30:21.919> why<00:30:22.159> are<00:30:22.399> we<00:30:22.640> subsidizing
• I always get is, why are we subsidizing I always get is, why are we subsidizing private private
• 10 most profitable businesses in the United States, and if I also know that we have no business subsidizing

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So if we're able to bring down the ability of effectively subsidizing policies for large players by taking
• Well, affordable housing tends to be subsidized. You tend to have tax credits and stuff.
• residents to make sure that we’re actually subscribing to the service that we as taxpayers are subsidizing
• residents to make sure that we're actually subscribing to the service that we as taxpayers are subsidizing
• so I understand that basically correctly Oh. the service that we as taxpayers are subsidizing so I understand

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• I strongly believe that having a PRO take possession of these batteries will help to subsidize the program
• control of the batteries, and they are able to actually sell the batteries that have value, and that subsidizes
• 01:24:40.560> value,<01:24:41.440> and<01:24:41.560> that<01:24:41.800> subsidizes
• that um have value, and that subsidizes that um have value, and that subsidizes the<01:24:42.560

Bills: HF3426, HF3896, HF1426, HF3793, HF4061, HF4246

Keywords: natural resources, environment, sustainability, conservation, outdoor recreation, wild rice, watercraft regulation, environmental protection, aquatic ecosystems, HF1426, product stewardship, extended producer responsibility, EPR, electronics recycling, e-waste, battery recycling, circuit boards, printed circuit boards, electrical products, covered products

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• He said they are only going to subsidize 20%, so where is the other 5% going to come from? subsidy.
• c><01:24:40.560> only<01:24:40.800> going<01:24:40.880> to<01:24:41.040> subsidize
• <01:37:27.040> Um<01:37:27.360> it<01:37:27.600> subsidizes<01:37:28.320>
• Um it subsidizes the rising the 20%.
• Um it subsidizes the 20%.<01:37:29.760> Um,<01:37:30.239> so<01:37:30.719> if<01

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• If we want to subsidize agriculture for food, let's do so and not pretend it's good for the environment
• Moreover, just like with subsidizing data centers, we must ask what funding to services people rely on
• <01:10:24.120> just<01:10:24.280> like<01:10:24.440> with<01:10:24.600> subsidizing
• <01:10:25.320> data moreover just like with subsidizing data moreover just like with subsidizing

Bills: HF1126, HF967, HF1066, HF1669, HF926

Keywords: property tax, Indian Tribe, tax exemption, Minnesota, public charity, property tax exemption, Minnesota statutes, unorganized territory, federally recognized, soil conservation, water conservation, local government aid, environmental funding, Minnesota legislation, tax credits, sustainable aviation fuel, environmental policy, corporate franchise, Minnesota taxation, tobacco

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• Um, uh, this is a federal-state program, um, that, like I said, subsidizes the child care cost for low-income
• This is a state program that subsidizes child care costs for low-income eligible families.
• /c><01:18:44.360> that DCF this is a state program that DCF this is a state program that subsidizes
• 45.159> child<01:18:45.480> care<01:18:45.639> costs<01:18:45.880> for subsidizes
• child care costs for subsidizes child care costs for low-income<01:18:46.480> eligible<01:18:

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee met for an introductory overview of its jurisdiction and budget, with the chair emphasizing the committee’s role over a large portfolio of children, youth, and family programs and the new Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). House Research and House Fiscal staff explained their roles and described the 2023-24 reorganization that transferred many programs from DHS, DPS, MDH, and MDE to DCYF, along with a statute recodification and a crosswalk resource for members. Doug Berg then walked through the committee’s budget structure, explaining the difference between all-funds and general fund views, the major funding sources, and how forecasted programs and grant bases roll forward. He highlighted that the committee’s general fund base is a little over $2.1 billion for the biennium, with large federal components such as SNAP and TANF, and noted smaller accounts including child protection-related opioid funds and federal reimbursement offsets (FFP) for administrative costs. Members asked several questions about federal financial participation, TANF, and the effect of the repeal of the Diversionary Work Program (DWP). Staff explained that FFP generally applies to administrative costs for federally related programs and usually does not change much unless program activity changes, while TANF is a block grant that has been stable for years. On DWP, staff said the program was sunsetted effective March 1, 2026, and that the associated funding and administrative costs were being reworked rather than simply removed. A member also asked about federal funding fluctuations; staff said no changes were currently factored in, though SNAP or other federal policy changes could alter future numbers. Danielle Penelli then presented on economic assistance and employment supports transferred to DCYF, focusing first on MFIP, Minnesota’s state-supervised, county-administered welfare program jointly funded by state and federal dollars. She explained that MFIP provides cash and food assistance, employment and training services, and related supports, with a 60-month time limit and certain exemptions for illness, incapacity, or other barriers to employment. She also described the program’s income and asset standards, including a $10,000 asset limit with exclusions for homesteads and one vehicle per assistance unit member age 16 or older. Members asked clarifying questions about how the time limit applies and what assets count, and staff responded that the limit applies to the caregiver and does not restart with additional children. Penelli also introduced support services grants, which fund employment services for MFIP, DWP, and SNAP participants through workforce centers, counties, tribes, and community agencies, and help cover some county and tribal administrative costs. She began outlining nutrition programs under DCYF, including SNAP, the Minnesota Food Assistance Program, the Minnesota Food Shelf Program, the Emergency Food Assistance Program, and the American Indian Food Sovereignty Program. No formal votes or bill actions were taken during this meeting; it was primarily an informational staff briefing and question-and-answer session.

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• businesses choose to come here, ratepayers in the state should not be on the line for helping to subsidize
• businesses choose to come here, ratepayers in the state should not be on the line for helping to subsidize
• All of us should not be subsidizing that.
• All of us should not be subsidizing that.
• that choose to come here, all the ratepayers in the state will not be on the line for helping to subsidize

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And so the folks who are less of a risk end up having higher premiums and are subsidizing the people
• <04:57:37.440> those<04:57:37.760> discounts on premiums to subsidize those discounts
• on premiums to subsidize those discounts because<04:57:38.480> they're<04:57:38.718> applying
• the people who are more of a subsidizing the people who are more of a risk<04:57:48.160> but<
• end up subsidizing higher risk consumers. consumers. consumers. premiums<05:24:29.600> become

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• If a defendant is on Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, Veterans Benefits, SSI, or SSDI, subsidized housing, was represented

Bills: HJR11, HB59, HB418, HB342, HB408, HB409, HB133, HB134, HB414, HB355

Keywords: HOPE Court, homeless court, housing instability, homelessness, poverty elimination, problem-solving court, community court, diversion program, criminal justice reform, reentry, warrants, fines and fees, low-level offenses, housing access, public safety, recidivism, Delaware Judiciary, DSHA, DHSS, DELJIS

Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee met and heard presentations on several bills. House Amendment 1 to Senate Substitute 1 for House Bill 145 would restrict government use of reverse keyword searches, generally prohibiting reverse keyword court orders and voluntary requests, with a narrow exception for Class A violent felony investigations and rules on notice, deletion, and inadmissibility of unlawfully obtained evidence. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 368, with House Amendment 1, would limit Delaware law enforcement and the Department of Correction’s participation in federal civil immigration enforcement, especially regarding civil immigration warrants and detainers, while preserving exceptions for serious offenses and valid judicial processes; the Department of Correction said it had no operational or fiscal impact and supported the exclusions, and an ACLU-affiliated witness testified in support. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 427 would allow certain 16- and 17-year-olds to participate in hunting and target practice without direct adult supervision if they have parental permission, hunter education, and a valid Delaware hunting license. House Bill 355, the “Speak Your Truth Act,” would expand anti-SLAPP-style protections for survivors of sexual assault, discrimination, and harassment by raising the burden in defamation suits and allowing attorney’s fees and damages; advocates from the National Women’s Defense League and the Speak Your Truth movement supported it. House Bill 134 would increase penalties for repeat animal cruelty offenders and lengthen animal ownership bans. The committee also heard House Bill 133, as amended, which would create a hardship waiver process allowing courts to waive fines and fees for defendants who cannot afford them, while preserving restitution and exempting certain traffic-related penalties and victim compensation assessments. The administration said the bill is intended to address uncollectable debt and noted millions in outstanding fines and fees, while local government and police representatives raised concerns about lost revenue, administrative burden, and consistency; the Fines and Fees Justice Center supported the measure. Committee members asked about how the waiver funding would affect local governments, volunteer fire companies, and related fees, and the administration said the $5 million budgeted this year would cover the waiver costs and be treated as an annual expense going forward. No committee votes were taken during the excerpted discussion, but the chair indicated that bills ready for action would be circulated for signature or moved to the floor.