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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 4/3/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:05:20.919><c> I'm</c> University of Minnesota ALS programs I'm University of Minnesota ALS programs
- </c> Foods production training pilot program Foods production training pilot program to<01:06:23.039>
- that want to use this program.
- She said it is a program like MinneKIDS. great programs and initiatives today great programs and initiatives
- </c> committed to making this program committed to making this program available<01:41:40.119><c> for
Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Cmte on Rules - Subcommittee on the Federal Impact on Minnesotans and Economic Stability - 02/20/26
Transcript Highlights:
- Historically, the SNAP program benefits Historically, the SNAP program benefits have<00:17:41.520><c>
- Every single year, Medicaid program.
- </c> through the office of justice programs through the office of justice programs and<00:30:23.440><
- I feel terrorism prevention program.
- </c><00:35:07.680><c> a</c> Minnesota family investment program a Minnesota family investment program
Summary:
The Senate Rules and Administration Select Subcommittee on Federal Impacts on Minnesotans and Economic Stability met on February 20, 2026, to hear from Minnesota Management and Budget State Budget Director Anna Mingi about federal funding changes affecting the state budget. Before testimony began, Senator Rasmusson objected to a draft committee report that had been prepared in advance of the hearing, arguing it was inappropriate to summarize testimony before it occurred. The chair responded that nonpartisan staff had prepared the draft from Mingi’s submitted presentation and could revise it after the hearing if needed.
Director Mingi explained that federal dollars make up more than one-third of state spending and support about 650 federal awards totaling over $23 billion this year, with more than $15 billion supporting state entitlement programs. She said the federal funding environment had changed significantly since January 2025 through executive orders, pauses, terminations, new grant conditions, delayed awards, and the July 2025 passage of H.R. 1, the federal reconciliation bill. Her main focus was H.R. 1’s effects on health care and food assistance, including work requirements for some adults, changes to eligibility for legal non-citizens, limits on retroactive Medicaid coverage and directed payments, new limits on provider taxes, and SNAP changes that shift some benefit and administrative costs to the state and counties. She estimated H.R. 1 would reduce federal funds to state-administered programs by about $327 million in the current biennium and $1.6 billion in the next, with additional costs to hospitals, counties, and other partners beyond the budget horizon.
Members asked follow-up questions about whether the estimates were relative to the forecast and whether federal Medicaid funding would still rise over time. Mingi said the estimates were based on the November forecast baseline and that Medicaid federal dollars would likely continue growing overall, though the law still creates significant losses relative to prior projections. Senator Rasmusson emphasized that point in remarks to the committee. The discussion then shifted to federal grant pauses and cancellations: MMB’s tracker showed about six awards on hold totaling roughly $491 million, 13 confirmed cancellations across areas including clean energy, education, food assistance, and public health, and additional threatened or litigated cuts not included in those totals. Mingi identified two canceled violence-prevention-related grants, including a FEMA public safety grant and a justice reinvestment grant, and noted that CDC had recently moved to cancel or seek cancellation of several Minnesota public health grants, including a $65 million public health infrastructure award.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The benefits it brings, while making the program all while making programs for both employment and the
- The benefits it brings, while making the program all while making programs for both employment and the
- Yes, of course, Senator Drazkowski. existing programs are less competitive existing programs are less
- </c> also represent um Educators in Lake City also represent um Educators in Lake City St<01:11:12.199
- </c> data centers and convert the program data centers and convert the program from<01:14:50.440><c>
Committee:
Senate Taxes
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee Jul 1st, 2026
Housing and Community Development
Transcript Highlights:
- However, only 14 cities receive HAP funding directly, leaving most cities without a consistent requirement
- many surrounding cities that are smaller cities or rural areas that don't get much attention and yet
- many surrounding cities that are smaller cities or rural areas that don't get much attention and yet
- many surrounding cities that are smaller cities or rural areas that don't get much attention and yet
- Park, surrounding cities.
Committee:
House Housing and Community Development
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jun 18th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So as we celebrate today, this country is sustained in no small part by the work of Black Americans who
- As a former educator, I appreciate the programs. programs.
- I remember the AVID programs when I was in school in San Diego, and they did an amazing job.
- It's a program that I've known for quite some time.
- These 12 interns are joining the CLA's program.
Summary:
The Senate opened with a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then honored astronaut Captain Victor J. Glover Jr. for his achievements as a Navy officer, NASA astronaut, and California native. Senators Weber Pearson and Rubio highlighted his historic space missions and his role as an inspiration for students, especially in STEM, before the chamber took a photo with Glover and his family.
The body then took up SCR 183 on Juneteenth. Senator Weber Pearson presented the resolution as a commemoration of emancipation and a reminder of the ongoing struggle for racial justice. Senators Padilla, Smallwood-Cuevas, Valladares, and Becker spoke in support from the perspectives of the Latino, LGBTQ, Women’s, Hispanic, and Jewish caucuses, emphasizing historical memory, faith, and the need to continue fighting discrimination. The resolution passed unanimously, 39-0.
The Senate next considered budget trailer bills SB 110, SB 122, and SB 125. SB 110 made technical budget amendments and passed 29-10. SB 122 expanded sales tax to electronically delivered prewritten software, extended and limited business tax credits, adjusted LLC minimum taxes, and included other revenue changes; supporters said it helped balance the budget and protect services, while opponents argued it would raise costs for businesses, hospitals, and families. It passed 27-9. SB 125 created a federally compliant managed care organization tax to support Medi-Cal and avoid deeper cuts; supporters said it was necessary after federal changes eliminated the prior tax, while opponents warned premiums could rise. It also passed 27-9.
The chamber also adopted SR 114 designating June 15-21, 2026 as AVID Week, and SJR 14 urging a Congressional Gold Medal for World War II Army and Navy nurses, both by unanimous roll call. SCR 187 recognizing Father’s Day in California also passed unanimously. The Senate then approved a large consent calendar and closed with remarks about Juneteenth and the next session scheduled for June 22, 2026.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Jan 14th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- whether it's Carroll City. Commissioner, you know... of under enrollment.
- My last question is concerning the guardian program.
- My last question is concerning the guardian program.
- Let me shift to the Guardian program.
- It's such a popular program.
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Pre-K-12 Education received a presentation from the Governor’s Office of Policy and Budget and the Department of Education on the Governor’s fiscal year 2026-27 education budget. Shelby Salmons outlined the overall budget framework, and Commissioner Stasi Kamoutsis highlighted major education investments, including $486 million for VPK, $30.6 billion for K-12 education, a $761.1 million increase in FEFP funding, the highest per-student funding level to date, and $201 million more for teacher pay flexibility. The presentation also emphasized school safety, mental health, civics education, and the Guardian Program, along with continued funding for TEACH, HIPPY, Help Me Grow, and civics debate and literacy initiatives.
Members asked about how the mental health allocation would be used, counselor staffing ratios, school closures and whether the department intervenes, oversight of school choice and voucher-funded schools, and the Guardian Program’s pay structure and effectiveness. Senators also raised concerns about the FISH school capacity report, data collection, teacher pay, professional development, AI and tutoring technology, and whether the budget adequately supports mental health services and school safety. The Commissioner said many funding decisions are left to districts, that the department stands ready to assist, and that the Guardian Program has been successful and expanded over time.
During public testimony, Pinellas County School Board member Laura Hine said her district spends far more on safety and mental health than it receives in state categorical funding, and urged the committee to consider full-day VPK funding, arguing it has improved third-grade reading outcomes in Pinellas. Senators followed up on district flexibility and local spending choices. The committee took no substantive vote on the budget presentation and adjourned after thanking the department for its recommendations and partnership.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Feb 10th, 2026 at 12:22 pm
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.'
- 'Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.
- But please, all kidding aside, it's just a small reminder to take a moment, just breathe, reset.
- There's also another one, First Born program in Los Alamos, with 127. Ben Archer Health Center.
- Ben Archer Health Center, and it's called Welcome Baby Program.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Budget Section Commerce and Legal Service Division Jun 24th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- And then some of the major program items follow on the rest of the report.
- So it's a program that's been established for a number of years.
- So they have a small backlog now that they are working through.
- And then on top of that, there is a program called IPAWS.
- So it's a very, very good program. So it's a very, very good program.
Summary:
The committee met to hear the Attorney General’s budget and related agency presentations. Legislative Council first reviewed the compliance with legislative intent report and the base budget worksheet, highlighting current and ongoing appropriations, FTE changes, one-time funding items, continuing appropriations, and major special and federal funds. Members asked about items such as the Missing Indigenous People Grant Fund, the Internet Crimes Investigation Fund, and the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit grant funding, and staff explained the funding sources and status of those programs.
Assistant Attorney General Clare Ness then outlined the Attorney General’s office structure, staffing, and budget pressures. She emphasized the office’s broad statutory duties, the value of its legal and investigative work for state and local governments, and concerns about attorney salary competitiveness, the new and vacant FTE pool, and the impact of the 3% operating budget reduction on BCI, IT, and the crime lab. Members also discussed AG opinions, boards and commissions training, and the office’s litigation and settlement recoveries. Ness and committee members raised the possibility of broader attorney salary benchmarking across state government.
The crime lab director described severe space and infrastructure constraints, including overcrowding, shared workspaces, glycol leaks, air handling limits, and aging fire and burglar alarm systems. She said the 2024 study projected a much larger facility would be needed and that a new building on the current health department site would best address the lab’s needs. She also reported that backlogs have improved significantly in DNA, drug, fingerprint, and firearms work, though toxicology had a recent delay after an air compressor failure. The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit director described the unit’s fraud, abuse, and neglect work, noted federal-state funding and recent federal scrutiny, and said the unit needs more staff. The gaming division reviewed charitable gaming growth, e-tabs, trust accounts, and compliance issues, while BCI covered its caseload, cybercrime and child sexual abuse material investigations, the missing indigenous person task force, and the use of lottery funds for drug task forces. No formal votes or budget actions were taken during the meeting.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs May 12th, 2025
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- However, in some cities, municipally owned utilities adopt increased rates charged to tax-exempt entities
- This occurred in what was once my district, but is now Senator Kocour's district in the City of Magnolia
- I believe he dropped off written testimony to the committee detailing his experience with the city in
- And a water filtration system is very expensive for a small water system that the honorable Zaffirini
- This water company has been participating in the TOPS program, and we're still struggling.
Committee:
Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Keywords:
outboard motors, certificate of title, vessel regulation, Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, marine documentation, HB 685, municipal utility rates, water rates, sewer rates, local government code, rate discrimination, tax-exempt entities, sales tax exemption, ad valorem tax exemption, nonprofit organizations, charitable organizations, municipal water service, municipal sewer service, utility billing, public utilities
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-05-08 - 11:30AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> or um lack of an educational program. or um lack of an educational program.
- These are not small questions.
- </c> of Cities T and Towns and all of it. of Cities T and Towns and all of it.
- It's a small number.
- It's a small number. something. It's a small number.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:35:28.839><c> um</c> Development Authority or the cities um Development Authority or the cities
- </c><00:50:42.799><c> have</c> reasons um one I think cities have reasons um one I think cities have
- We are happy on the behalf of cities' consultants and cities' professional organizations to continue
- I have met with the city carefully planned reimagining of that Minnesota city, which of course has all
- </c> um uh going to have an impact on cities um uh going to have an impact on cities and<00:58:40.520
Committee:
Senate Taxes
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 5th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- problem like a cavity... ...at the first sign of pain or infection because a small problem, like a cavity
- Small Worker was aye. Weber Pearson, aye. 31 nos, zero. The resolution is adopted.
- Apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs are critical pathways that help women enter and succeed
- I had the opportunity to visit an all-woman apprenticeship program called Valley Build Now in Fresno
- We have to continue to enact policies that expand workforce pipelines, support apprenticeship programs
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, April 8, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- ,</c><00:07:25.440><c> and</c> operational shift command program, and operational shift command program
- And they are programs they value.
- program for children as well.
- Now, I yield back. meal programs. USDA's own findings meal programs.
- </c> Committee on Small Business, Mr. Committee on Small Business, Mr.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Feb 12th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- I also have a scholarship program within my company.
- students in the area and around the state, especially the nursing program, the water program, the entrepreneur
- program, and the hospitality program.
- But also, I wanted to speak specifically about the water program.
- And also your commitment to sports programs as well.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Civil Rights & Judiciary Feb 18th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Civil Rights & Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- I know when you look at a lot of financial get-out-of-debt programs and that sort of thing, a lot of
- This also applies to law enforcement agencies and things like the City and County Jails Act.
- It applies to the mommy blogger on Facebook, and the same way it applies to the small business owner,
- Island City Council in this message we sent.
- I'm Candace Bach, representing the Association of Washington Cities. Here's signed in other.
Bills:
SB6011
Committee:
House Civil Rights & Judiciary
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HHS, HHS DEFER, HHS-WTL Public Hearings 03-17-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:12:25.440><c> uh</c> uh contemplated credit is very small uh uh contemplated credit is very small
- But it is a grant program, million. Mhm.
- They would be left out of this program.
- So, we accurate and efficient program.
- ><c> of</c><00:59:45.520><c> Honolulu,</c> Babcock, City and County of Honolulu, Babcock, City and County
Summary:
The committee opened its Health and Human Services calendar, noted quorum, and first took up HB 194. The chair explained amendments to add an exemption for a person invited by a patient to attend a birth outside an accredited birth facility when no compensation is involved, remove a date reference in section 9, and accept Department of Health amendments. Members raised no objections, and the committee voted to pass HB 194 with amendments.
The committee then heard HB 139 on insurance, with the Attorney General flagging possible unlawful delegation issues and suggesting clarifying language, while the Insurance Division stood on written testimony. A number of health organizations and advocates, including HMSA, Hawaii Association of Health Plans, oncology and fertility groups, testified in support. HB 613 on homeless youth drew broad support from state agencies, counties, youth advocates, and community groups; testimony emphasized the need for permanent safe spaces and more attention to unaccompanied minors, with one witness asking for clarity on funding and shelter capacity.
HB 71 on a tax credit for family caregivers drew support from AARP, Alzheimer’s and children’s advocates, and several individuals, while the Tax Foundation raised concerns about blank provisions and the cost-effectiveness of administering a small credit. The Department of Taxation said a prior version with a $5,000 nonrefundable credit would have cost the general fund about $397.4 million. HB 716 on health care technology support received strong support from SHPDA, OHIN, and many provider groups, who described it as a one-time investment of roughly $20–25 million to connect rural and neighbor island providers to electronic health records; members questioned how the grant program would be allocated. HB 799 on physician hospital privileges also drew mixed testimony: supporters said it would align Hawaii with updated CMS rules and improve access, especially on Maui, while Maui Health and some members worried it could reduce on-call coverage and hospital safety, leading to discussion of a possible report and sunset date.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Apr 9th, 2025
Ways and Means Education
Transcript Highlights:
- The percentage is about 20% of the students that participate in this program.
- I know everyone has seen Birmingham City. Our academic gains are impressive.
- Um, so we are seeing those programs be successful.
- I'm happy to give you a connection to our rise program.
- It's tough, but our program is a 5-day-a-week full school day program, which most programs, if you talk
Committee:
House Ways and Means Education
Keywords:
HB447, school buses, student transportation, public schools, local boards of education, dual enrollment, career technical education, CTE, community college, trade school, technical college, offsite educational venues, student access, transportation policy, school bus law, Alabama education law, Montgomery County, probate court, judge of probate, will registration
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (04/11/2025)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Even that small pilot program was proving to be a heavy lift.
- Even that small pilot program was proving to be a heavy lift.
- Even that small pilot program custody.
- Even that small pilot program was<00:40:07.920><c> ch</c><00:40:08.160><c> was</c><00:40:08.560><c> proving
- Survivor programs. There are also education programs for survivors.
Committee:
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (01/22/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Large cities operate differently than small towns.
- </c> sections now in the land use and City sections now in the land use and City Grant<01:41:49.080><
- </c> that's mainly because we are a small that's mainly because we are a small state<01:49:52.320><c>
- </c> specifically a mechanical inspector city specifically a mechanical inspector city of<04:56:57.360
- </c> it a federal federally funded program it a federal federally funded program yes<05:20:54.120><c>
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 216, which Representative Carol Maguire described as a fix to a workers’ compensation/retirement “glitch.” The bill would remove the current limit that only one year of workers’ compensation time can be credited as retirement service time. Maguire argued the limit is arbitrary and affects only a very small number of grievously injured workers, while committee members asked about the fiscal impact, available data, and whether the change could affect workers’ compensation rates or incentives. Mark Kavar of the New Hampshire Retirement System said Labor could not provide data on how many people exceed a year on weekly indemnity benefits, so the fiscal note used a conservative estimate that could be scaled down; he also explained that workers’ comp is not earnable compensation, which is why service credit stops after a year, and noted that many long-term cases move into disability retirement or lump-sum settlements. The committee closed the hearing, entered executive session, and voted ought to pass on HB 216 by a 13-0 roll call, sending it to consent and noting it would also go to Finance.
The committee then acted on House Bill 85, adopting Amendment 0037 and then voting ought to pass as amended by another 13-0 roll call. The bill was described as allowing second-year respiratory therapy students to work under supervision using the skills they have already learned, with support from the Hospital Association and no opposition noted.
Finally, the committee took up House Bill 267, the animal chiropractors bill. Members said the bill had been approved previously but was vetoed because of a defect; the problem has now been corrected, and the bill is intended to reduce delays caused by requiring veterinary referrals before chiropractors can treat animals. The committee voted ought to pass 13-0 and placed the bill on consent.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- It can be as small as that.
- </c> apply to a number of very small apply to a number of very small landlords<00:05:42.280><c> and</
- That gives them at least a small amount of time.
- That gives them at least a small amount of time.
- </c> negotiation obviously we see a small negotiation obviously we see a small slice<02:44:09.720><c>
Committee:
House Housing