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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture & Natural Resources Sep 30th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The peer states for dairy that we selected were Iowa and New Mexico.
- And the closest states to us, in terms of total dairy production, were Iowa and New Mexico.
- New Mexico would have grown a bit more, Iowa a bit less, and the competitive effect is what we really
- The good news is we were doing better than New Mexico, but we weren't doing as well as Iowa.
- When you were talking about milk, and you were talking about our comparable states being Iowa and New
Summary:
The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee held an interim work session focused on Washington agriculture’s viability, workforce, and competitiveness. Director Derek Sanderson of the Washington State Department of Agriculture and WSU Dean Raj Kosla described the size and diversity of the state’s farm sector, declining farm numbers, major export markets, and pressures from labor costs, low commodity prices, trade barriers, drought, regulatory burdens, and pests and disease. Kosla emphasized WSU’s land-grant role in education, research, and extension, including precision agriculture, broadband needs in rural areas, and the need for state support to help producers adopt new technologies and train the next generation of agricultural workers.
Members asked about retaining farmland, increasing workforce capacity, and the role of precision agriculture. Kosla said precision agriculture can help address labor shortages and water scarcity, but adoption is limited by cost and rural broadband gaps. He explained precision agriculture as tailoring inputs to the right place, time, amount, and manner, and said WSU is working on low-cost sensor technologies and other innovations. Members also asked about how widely precision agriculture is used and whether it improves farm bottom lines; Kosla said adoption varies by tool and that he would follow up with more data.
The committee then heard from Dr. Randy Fortenberry of WSU’s Impact Center on an agricultural competitiveness study and the effects of tariffs and trade. He reported that Washington’s competitiveness has generally declined relative to peer states in dairy, grapes, hops, apples, and wheat, with potatoes as the main bright spot. Surveyed producers said a substantial share of revenue is tied to regulatory compliance, with labor-related costs a major driver, and small diversified farms reported land access, capital, and profitability as bigger barriers than regulation. On trade, Fortenberry said Washington agriculture is highly export-dependent and vulnerable to retaliation, citing past losses in wheat, apples, pulses, and cherries when tariffs disrupted markets, while noting current uncertainty around China and India. The committee asked follow-up questions about compliance time, peer-state comparisons, and regulatory burdens; no votes were taken, and the department said it plans an interim report by the end of the year and a final report by June 2026.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Banking and Insurance. (3-4-26)
Banking & Insurance
Transcript Highlights:
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- I'm joining you all the way from Des Moines, Iowa, this morning.
- So, thank you for Iowa this morning.
- One of the points I would like to address is the Iowa lawsuit, as you heard me say.
- I'm actually from Iowa. No hometown love for me there, but that lawsuit is still ongoing.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- He explained that he had spent two years in Iowa and attended a community college there.
- He said the structure in Iowa is substantially different from what Minnesota looks like.
- ><c> had</c> University of Iowa, but each college had University of Iowa, but each college had their<
- He said he would look forward to having more conversations about that offline. before with Iowa.
- Um, I'm going to punt before with Iowa.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 04/07/26
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- However, the largest study in the US was done right across the border in Iowa, the Iowa Women's Health
- However, the largest study in the US was done right across the border in Iowa, the Iowa Women's Health
- </c> done in northeast Iowa. done in northeast Iowa.
- ,</c> producing states, Minnesota, Iowa, producing states, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska,<00:13:36.840><c
- </c><00:24:15.520><c> Um</c> line into Iowa. Um line into Iowa.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, April 1, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- For what purpose does the gentleman from Iowa seek recognition?
- May she always navigate with Iowa grit and return home safely. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
- Within the USS Iowa, tenacity of Ians.
- May she always navigate with Iowa grit and return home safely. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Professional Registration and Licensing Mar 11th, 2026
Professional Registration and Licensing
Transcript Highlights:
- Right now there's only five states: Washington, Montana, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Alabama.
- Right now there's only five states, Washington, Montana, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Alabama.
- Wisconsin, Iowa, and Alabama.
- That way they don’t have to get a full license in Missouri and in Iowa.
- As mentioned, there are five states that have currently passed this compact: Washington, Iowa, Montana
Summary:
The committee first met in executive session on Senate Substitute No. 2 for Senate Bill 1233. Members adopted several amendments, including language allowing the Boards of Therapeutic Massage and Chiropractors to seek emergency suspension of licenses when there are criminal indictments or charges that could harm citizens; extending the RX CARES for Missouri prescription drug abuse prevention program by removing its sunset; updating pharmacy distributor licensing language to reflect national licensing practices; clarifying pharmacist immunization authority, including RSV immunizations and board oversight for future immunizations; allowing certain long-term care facility employees to administer additional subcutaneous medications; and adopting agreed-upon language related to interior designers. The committee then rolled those amendments into a committee substitute and voted the bill do pass by a 16-1 roll call vote.
The committee then heard House Bills 2618 and 2644, which would join Missouri to the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact. The bill sponsors said the compact would improve licensure portability for respiratory therapists, help address workforce shortages, and allow Missouri to be among the first states shaping the compact’s commission. Supporters, including respiratory therapists, a hospital association representative, a student and military spouse, and a nursing association representative, said the compact would speed access to qualified therapists, aid rural and hospital care, help during emergencies like COVID-19, and benefit military families. Several witnesses emphasized that participating states would still retain their own licensing standards and scope-of-practice authority.
Opponents argued that the compact would surrender state sovereignty to an unformed commission, create a “blank check” before the rules are written, and potentially allow rules to supersede state law. They also raised constitutional concerns about interstate compacts and questioned whether a reciprocal licensing approach would be preferable. Committee members asked about sovereignty, the legal basis for compacts, and whether Missouri could preserve its standards; sponsors and supporters responded that the compact would not remove state authority and that Missouri could still require its own standards. The hearing concluded without a vote on the respiratory compact bills.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on State - Tribal Relations May 4th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We are going to vote to approve a cross-deputization agreement between the town of Wellston and the Iowa
- Before we do, I would like to welcome the assistant chief Dinker from the Iowa Tribe, as well as the.
- .. ...from the Iowa Tribe, as well as the chief steward from the city of Wellston.
Summary:
The committee met briefly with a short agenda focused on approving a cross-deputization agreement between the town of Wellston and the Iowa Tribe. Assistant Chief Dinker and a Wellston law enforcement representative testified that the agreement reflects a longstanding cooperative relationship, is intended to help address staffing shortages and improve public safety, and is consistent with other cross-deputization arrangements the tribe has maintained since 1991.
Members asked about how long the agreement had been in development and how it compared with prior tribal law enforcement agreements. The witnesses said both sides have worked together for years and that similar agreements are common for the tribe. A member also noted similar tribal law enforcement cooperation in other parts of the state and thanked the parties for their work.
After discussion, a motion was made and the committee voted unanimously in favor of the agreement, with four ayes recorded. The chair thanked the participants and adjourned the meeting.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, March 24, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Chair now recognizes the gentlewoman from Iowa, Ms. Miller-Meeks, for five minutes.
- The Chair now recognizes the gentlewoman from Iowa, Ms. Miller-Meeks, for five minutes.
- Steven's journey is one of transformation, transferring to Iowa for his final season.
- Steven's journey is one of transformation, transferring to Iowa for his final season.
- Steven's journey is one of transformation, transferring to Iowa for his final season.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- CoinFlip's transactions in Iowa were scams.
- So based on this investigation in Iowa, Iowans have lost over $20 million in transactions.
- It gives you all the details of what happened in Iowa. Thank you. defrauded.
- It gives you all the details of what happened in Iowa. Thank you. Thank you.
- Chair, he's out. ...gives you all the details of what happened in Iowa. Thank you.
Keywords:
nuclear energy, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, energy policy, regulation repeal, state energy strategy, licensing, reciprocity, regulation, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, interstate agreements, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, HB 132, Texas Government Code Chapter 418, Public Information Act, confidential records, homeland security, foreign adversary, terrorism
Summary:
The committee first took up pending business and quickly reported several measures favorably, including HB 12, SB 1361, SB 1705, SB 1749, SB 1897, SB 2344, SB 2566, HB 3809, and HB 4215, with most sent to the Local and Uncontested Calendar. HB 12’s substitute clarified a limited midterm review of regulatory agencies tied to Sunset Commission recommendations. SB 2696’s substitute changed med spa regulation from a license to a certificate, with training instead of an exam, plus background checks, continuing education, and two-year renewals. HB 3809 dealt with battery energy storage decommissioning and recycling, and HB 4215 was reported without a substitute. SB 1978, concerning interconnection of electric facilities in ERCOT and federal jurisdiction concerns, was reported out on a 5-3 vote after debate, but then the chair later announced the bill was withdrawn and left pending subject to the call of the chair. HB 1899 was also reported favorably, with one nay.
A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 14, the advanced nuclear energy bill. Senator Schwertner described it as creating a Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, a nuclear permitting coordinator, a development fund, a completion grant program, and a workforce development program. Testimony was sharply divided. Supporters, including representatives from Fermi America, Dow/X-energy, CPS Energy, Paragon Energy Solutions, Bridge to Nuclear, Aalo Atomics, and the Texas Association of Business, argued that Texas should lead in advanced nuclear, citing future baseload demand, data centers, industrial power needs, supply-chain development, and long-term energy diversification. Opponents, including Public Citizen, Texas Nuclear Watchdogs, Sierra Club, and individual citizens, argued the bill would subsidize unproven, expensive technology, create grants rather than loans, and expose taxpayers to major risk while doing little to meet near-term energy needs. Several members questioned whether the state should fund projects that may not produce grid power for years, and whether the bill’s grant structure and new office were justified.
The committee also heard HB 5061, which Senator Schwertner said would prohibit unethical surveillance and misuse of confidential information by state contractors, create a confidential reporting system through the State Auditor’s Office, authorize Texas Rangers investigations, protect whistleblowers, and impose penalties including contract termination, fines, and contracting bans. No public testimony was offered, and the bill was left pending. HB 132, sponsored by Senator Hughes, would extend confidentiality protections for sensitive information to hostile acts by foreign adversaries; it was also left pending after no testimony. HB 1584 was then laid out, with Senator Schwertner explaining it would require utilities to maintain and update priority restoration lists for critical facilities after Hurricane Beryl exposed communication failures, but the transcript cuts off before any action on that bill.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I border Iowa and Wisconsin, and Mr. Clayman, does Iowa have an estate tax at all?
- and Wisconsin and Mr claim border Iowa and Wisconsin and Mr claim does<00:37:03.960><c> Iowa</c><00:
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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on the Judiciary Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- Our youngest son, Acer, was born in March of 2023 in Pella, Iowa.
- Our youngest son Acer was born in March of 2023 in Pella, Iowa.
- We diligently, Youngest son Acer was born in March of 2023 in Pella, Iowa.
- Our birth mother was in Iowa after a C-section.
- She had two other young children to care for in Iowa.
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee held its inaugural hearing of the session, led by Chair Michael Day and co-chair Senator Lydia Edwards, and reviewed a large slate of bills and constitutional amendments. The chair laid out hearing procedures, including three-minute testimony limits, priority for in-person witnesses, and deadlines for reporting constitutional amendments and House bills. The committee heard testimony on 29 proposals, with many witnesses and advocates speaking in support of measures they said would clarify the law, improve access to justice, or address public safety and fairness concerns.
Several bills drew extensive testimony. Supporters of H.1686/S.1254 urged creation of a commission to study intentional misrepresentation of service animals, citing disruptive and dangerous encounters with fake service dogs and the need to protect legitimate service-dog teams. H.1649/S.1168 on court transcriber fees received strong support from transcribers and CPCS, who said rates have been frozen at $3 per page since 1988 and should be raised to $4.50, with an automatic CPI adjustment; they also described the work as time-consuming and essential to the justice system. H.1768/S.1037 on indigency was backed by CPCS, which said the bill would update eligibility rules, reduce unnecessary six-month reassessments, and eliminate the $150 counsel fee for indigent adults. H.1723/S.1193 to remove the charitable immunity cap was supported by legislators and attorneys who argued the current $20,000/$100,000 caps leave seriously injured people undercompensated and make Massachusetts an outlier.
The committee also heard testimony on S.1046 regarding adoptions, with multiple adoptive parents, attorneys, and agency representatives describing recent probate court interpretations that have disrupted out-of-state surrender and finalization practices. Witnesses said the bill would restore predictability and allow birth parents outside Massachusetts to use either their home-state law or Massachusetts law, while preserving ICPC safeguards. Senator Feingold testified on H.1748/S.1109, “Conrad’s Law,” to criminalize coercing someone into suicide, arguing Massachusetts should join most other states in creating a specific offense rather than relying on involuntary manslaughter charges. Representative Donahue supported H.66 to remove “so help me God” from the constitutional oath of office. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee simply heard testimony and thanked witnesses, with chairs indicating they would continue reviewing the bills and written submissions.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, April 14, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Nunn of Iowa.
- Nun of Iowa. Iowa. Iowa.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legalizing Sports Betting in Minnesota – Senator Jeremy Miller Feb 10th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- For example, the state of Iowa.
- You can go to the state of Iowa, and as soon as you cross the border, some people tell me, you can place
- For example, the state of Iowa.
- You can go to the state of Iowa, and as soon as you cross the border, some people tell me, you can place
- You can go to the state of Iowa, and as soon as you cross the border, some people tell me, you can place
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They also attended the Iowa band.
- reputation for leadership, service, and commitment to the people of Iowa County and Iowa.
- Congratulations, Sheriff Roder, and thank you for your dedicated service to Iowa County and Iowa.
- Iowa County and<00:24:41.279><c> Iowa.
- service to Iowa County and Iowa.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Kelly Loeffler, of Georgia, to be Administrator of the Small Business Administration. Jan 29th, 2025 at 02:30 pm
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- SBA employees stay home, they also added positions in Washington, D.C., while stripping offices in Iowa
- In Iowa, Main Street is in trouble, and I hear from my colleagues that this is true in their states across
- Senator Cantwell, and I would enjoy working with you on that as well because, yes, in the state of Iowa
- the Chair's prerogative here and share with you, we have many disasters, flooding in particular in Iowa
- A home of one size in Iowa is much cheaper than and a home on the coast, but it's still someone's home
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Information Technology Committee Jul 8th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Information Technology Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- change from a state agency to everything being done through vendors for the state of Iowa.
- The conversation around Iowa hasn't happened because we haven't collectively come together since that
- information came out and since the change came in Iowa.
- I haven't completely delved into the Iowa situation.
- I haven't completely delved into the Iowa situation.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 2/11/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- There's been geologic hydrogen drilling and targets in Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa.
- </c><00:12:28.880><c> border</c><00:12:29.399><c> has</c><00:12:29.600><c> been</c> down to the Iowa
- border has been down to the Iowa border has been identified<00:12:30.440><c> by</c><00:12:30.560><c>
- </c><00:12:47.040><c> you</c> Targets in Kansas Nebraska and Iowa you Targets in Kansas Nebraska and
- </c><00:12:58.600><c> and</c> drilled in Kansas Nebraska and Iowa and drilled in Kansas Nebraska and
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate Press Conference 3/11/26
Transcript Highlights:
- I to get to our house is over 5 miles of gravel road to get to the farm in Iowa.
- I to get to our house is over 5 miles of gravel road to get to the farm in Iowa.
- I to get to our house is over 5 miles of gravel road to get to the farm in Iowa.
- I to get to our house is over 5 miles of gravel road to get to the farm in Iowa.
- I to get to our house is over 5 miles of gravel road to get to the farm in Iowa.
Summary:
The meeting focused on two Parkinson’s-related bills in Minnesota: one to ban paraquat and another to create a state Parkinson’s research trust fund. Rep. Christy Purcell said the research bill would create a dedicated pot of money to coordinate and fund Parkinson’s research in Minnesota, with Sen. Mann as the Senate author. Supporters said Minnesota should act because Parkinson’s is growing rapidly, there is no cure, and state institutions could serve as a research hub.
Several people living with Parkinson’s testified about the personal and family impact of the disease, including early-onset diagnoses, loss of work, mobility challenges, and the burden on caregivers. Speakers from the Parkinson’s Foundation and the Michael J. Fox Foundation supported both bills, arguing that paraquat is strongly linked to Parkinson’s, that exposure can affect farmers and nearby residents, and that prevention and research are both needed. The paraquat bill was described as especially important because alternatives exist and the chemical is reportedly used very little in Minnesota.
During the discussion, Rep. Hansen said the paraquat bill would be held over and not voted on that day because a fiscal note was requested. He said the committee would hear the bill later that day and urged colleagues to keep an open mind. In response to questions, supporters said they anticipated little opposition beyond chemical-industry interests, and they emphasized that the bill was aimed specifically at paraquat rather than other chemicals. The research bill was discussed as a possible $25 million request, though no vote was taken on that proposal in the transcript.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - Part 1)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Wendy Winterstein on announcing her retirement from president of Iowa State University.
- She will continue to be remembered as a phenomenal leader for our Iowa State University.
- </c> the state in research, and advanced Iowa the state in research, and advanced Iowa State's<00:35:
- </c><00:35:59.200><c> State</c> phenomenal leader for our Iowa State phenomenal leader for our Iowa State
- </c> yesterday and will be attending Iowa yesterday and will be attending Iowa State<00:36:59.040><c>
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- We were in an ICPC, so we were doing interstate compact from Iowa. It took a long, long time.
- You said she was in Iowa and came here? Yes. How did they find you for the placement?
- I had to get a place in Iowa to get her.
- So, yes, I got an apartment in Iowa in the town that they were in.
- And just for clarification, my home in Missouri is 20 minutes from the Iowa border.