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FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
November 18, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- I believe that the Senate's bill filing deadline is the first day of session, and there's still time
- I remember the panic, the screams, the fear that someone I cared about might not make it home.
- I remember the panic, the screams, the fear that someone I cared about might not make it home.
- I remember the panic, the screams, the fear that someone I cared about might not make it home.
- Jefferson said they cannot take care of themselves.
Summary:
The committee first took up HB 133, which would lower the minimum age to purchase a long gun from 21 to 18. The sponsor and supporters argued the bill restores the rights of adults 18 and older, emphasizing constitutional rights, military service, voting, jury duty, and parental responsibility. Opponents, including gun violence prevention advocates and several members, cited Parkland and the recent FSU shooting, argued that people under 21 are still developing and more impulsive, and said the current law helps protect public safety. After extensive debate and public testimony on both sides, the committee voted 11-5 to report HB 133 favorably.
The committee then considered PCS for HB 35, which adds driving without a valid license to the offenses that can lead to habitual traffic offender designation and is named Isaiah’s Law in memory of a child killed by an unlicensed driver. Supporters said it addresses repeat dangerous conduct and should help prevent similar tragedies. One member questioned whether it was a knee-jerk response, while others said it was a reasonable accountability measure. The PCS passed unanimously, 16-0, and was reported favorably.
Finally, the committee heard HB 245, which updates Florida law to use more accurate terminology for child sexual abuse material rather than “child pornography,” and includes related technical corrections. The sponsor said the change better reflects the seriousness of the crime and asked whether the bill also covered AI-generated material; the sponsor said the statute already addresses such references. After a technical amendment was adopted, the bill passed unanimously, 16-0, and was reported favorably. The chair also reminded members to maintain respect toward public witnesses and each other before adjourning the meeting.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/05/2026 - House Rural Economic Development
Rural Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Built on land donated by Frank Murphy, this home was designed to care for Arizona's pioneers, who helped
- Today it offers care for about 125 residents from all over the state, ensuring that those who helped
- shape Arizona's history receive the care they deserve in their golden years.
- And I do think that he has a sincere care for his people, especially his seniors and his veterans, as
- The private market does not take care of these.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- If our government truly cared about foreign influence operations, we would have treated a billionaire
- Patients of this statute collude with cooperative health care providers who overdiagnose, overbill, and
- Limits the admissible evidence of health care expenses to the amount paid or the amounts that do not
- exceed 300% of the... ...of health care expenses to the amount paid or the amounts that do not exceed
- I know, you know, we cared for my mom as she was in her later years, and I know she was on Medicare,
Bills:
SB1540 , SB2225 , SB2284 , SB2382 , SB2487 , SB2514 , SB2595 , SB2876 , SB2877 , SB3031 , SB2753 , HB45
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Summary:
The Senate Committee on State Affairs heard Senate Bill 3031, which would expand aggravated assault to cover certain road-rage shootings involving a person in or traveling to or from a motor vehicle, when a firearm is discharged and causes injury, property damage, or fear of serious bodily injury. Senator Schwertner laid out the bill for the author, described it as closing a gap in the law, and there was no public testimony; the bill was left pending.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 2514, a measure by Chairman Hughes aimed at creating a DPS unit to identify, investigate, and monitor hostile foreign influence operations and to require ethics training for state employees. Supportive invited testimony from Dr. Jacqueline Deal, Ambassador Kelly Curry, and Michael Lucci emphasized threats from the Chinese Communist Party, transnational repression, cyber intrusion, and state-level influence efforts, and argued Texas should take a leading role. Public testimony included opposition from speakers who raised concerns about free speech, privacy, and potential overbreadth. The bill was left pending after testimony closed.
Finally, the committee took up Senate Bill 30 as pending business and discussed a committee substitute. Senator Schwertner explained that the substitute would limit admissible medical expense evidence to amounts paid or up to 300% of Medicare, clarify treatment of provider testimony and attorney-referred providers, remove a requirement that plaintiffs use available health insurance to mitigate damages, strike a unanimous-verdict requirement for non-economic damages, and delete a remittitur provision. Senators questioned the impact on sexual assault and child abuse survivors, the use of Medicare as a benchmark, and whether the bill would still allow fair compensation. After discussion, SB 30 was left pending and the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources Jan 29th, 2026 at 09:07 am
House Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- It feels like we've been here a thousand years already, but it's only day, what, ten? Nine?
- And so many days a month, they actually have it open where people can bring in their water supplies and
- I'm sure they have rules in order and in place on how they take care of all that.
- Got to speak with you the other day. Our position hasn't changed.
- When EBID says we have two days of irrigation, whatever it may be, maybe they have some ag wells.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Regulated Industries Jan 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- regarding vaccines or any promotional materials concerning vaccines at the health care facility.
- So I would have thought it would be a cold day in Florida when I would be back to oppose a bill that,
- Good day. Thank you. We have one question. If you could hold—Senator Pizzo, you're recognized.
- this combination invites litigation for its own sake and functions as a hidden tort tax on health care
- allows us to stay within a scale of water use Florida already understands and permits every day.
Summary:
The Committee on Regulated Industries heard and voted on several bills. SB 986 would prohibit smoking or vaping marijuana in public places and also restrict smoking in rooms and bars; the sponsor said it is intended to protect public health and outdoor spaces, while the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association supported the goal but raised concerns about impacts on designated smoking areas, and cannabis advocates warned about unintended effects on patients and property rights. The committee reported SB 986 favorably.
The committee also passed SB 678, which restores statutory authority for DBPR’s long-standing rule allowing alcohol distributors to deduct unsellable alcohol from monthly excise taxes; a strike-all amendment was adopted, including retroactive application to January 1, 2025, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 800, which increases penalties for repeat unlicensed engineering practice and creates an engineering student loan assistance program for engineers working for state agencies and water management districts, was amended and reported favorably as well.
Members then considered SB 408 on vaccine advertising and liability. The sponsor argued the bill would address declining public trust in vaccines by allowing claims against manufacturers that advertise in Florida, while opponents said the measure is preempted by federal law, raises First Amendment concerns, and would create unnecessary litigation. After extensive testimony and debate, the committee reported SB 408 favorably. The committee also heard SB 484 on data centers, which would set PSC tariff requirements so large load customers pay their own costs, preserve local planning authority, and limit water permits for large data centers; testimony was mixed, with supporters emphasizing ratepayer protections and economic benefits and critics warning about overregulation and confidentiality limits. The bill was reported favorably.
Finally, the committee approved SB 1118, which creates a time-limited public records exemption for certain data center development information held by local governments, after the sponsor said it was meant to prevent extended NDAs while still allowing local notice and input. SB 1050, requiring veterinarians to provide written prescriptions so pet owners can choose their pharmacy, was also reported favorably. The meeting ended after several members recorded votes on bills they had missed.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- I haven't to this day.
- </c> improve upon every day. improve upon every day.
- Someone noticed and someone cared. me. Someone noticed and someone cared.
- </c> I haven't to this day. I haven't to this day.
- </c><01:24:03.840><c> uh</c><01:24:04.080><c> scientific</c> this uh careful uh scientific this uh careful
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 52 Afternoon Session May 5th, 2026
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Fugate, do you care to vote? Declare the vote: 39 aye, 41 nay.
- Bill 2268 by Stark of the House and Stanley of the Senate, an act relating to the Oklahoma Health Care
- Representative and act relating to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority.
- Members, for the next two days, the floor agenda will be the daily calendar for the next two days.
- The daily calendar for the next two days.
Bills:
HJR1101 , SB1319 , SB1264 , HB4237 , SB1277 , SB2069 , HB3066 , HB2115 , HB2153 , HB2268 , HB2961 , SB1679 , SB2018 , HB4294 , SB2095 , HB4113 , SB1894 , SB1810 , HB4268 , HB1752 , HB3413 , SB625 , HB3644 , HB3940 , HJR1096 , HJR1100 , HJR1099 , HB2992 , SB1636 , HB4302 , SB1613 , SB1443 , HB1409 , HB1675 , HB1225 , HB1381 , HB4359 , SB1503
Summary:
The House considered and passed a series of Senate bills and Senate amendments, mostly on criminal justice, education, health, and administrative matters. Measures approved included SB 1319 creating a revolving fund for the Corporation Commission; SB 1264 expanding the definition of great bodily harm; HB 4237 streamlining court collection of fees, fines, and costs; SB 1277 codifying OESC employment-benefit procedures; SB 269 creating the Advanced Nuclear Office through a strike-everything amendment; HB 3066 renaming a health workforce revolving fund; HB 2153 removing statutory eligibility language and leaving OSSAA transfer rules to the association; HB 2268 adding $2.5 million for PACE; HB 2961 providing a tuition waiver for Gold Star recipients; SB 1679 reaffirming the Oklahoma and U.S. Constitutions as courtroom standards; SB 2018 addressing ad valorem tax cost basis for new construction; HB 4294 restoring title and enacting clause on a health insurance measure; SB 2095 protecting landowners in guiding-service situations; HB 4113 clarifying voting rights restoration for felons; SB 1894 allowing extra professional development hours for newer teachers; SB 1810 updating human trafficking victim and expert-testimony provisions; HB 4268 adjusting terms on the education commission; HB 1752 allowing certain prosecutorial agencies to buy vehicles directly; HB 3413 modifying contract-services dashboard reporting; SB 625 using a strike-everything amendment for domestic-violence/civil-procedure cleanup; and HB 3644 on venous thromboembolism, with title/enacting-clause restoration and other cleanup. Most bills passed with little or no debate, and several emergency clauses were adopted by the required two-thirds vote.
One notable bill that failed was HB 2115, which would have moved administration of the federal weatherization assistance program from the Department of Commerce to the Department of Human Services. Representative Osborne explained the bill as a placement change for the program, but after questions about possible budget synergies, the House rejected it 39-41. Osborne later gave notice of intent to reconsider the vote. HB 2153 drew the main substantive debate: Representative Pogemiller opposed the measure, arguing it would weaken transfer-eligibility safeguards for student athletes, while Representative Hall said the bill simply removed duplicative statutory language and left eligibility decisions to OSSAA rules.
The chamber also handled several Senate amendments that were largely technical, such as restoring titles and enacting clauses or clarifying fund names and commission terms. Votes on the measures that passed were generally strong, including unanimous or near-unanimous support on several bills. The House later noted a main water break in the building, shifted to announcements and introductions, and adjourned with a motion to reconvene on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Appropriations - Human Resources Division Apr 10th, 2025 at 02:00 pm
Appropriations - Human Resources Division
Transcript Highlights:
- We have basic care, $5 a day, to discuss. We have the medical homes.
- No. 16-19 is the long-term care association.
- Basic care nurses. Yes. Yes. Yes. Mr. Chairman, I'm ready for the four-plex amendment.
- Oh, well, I didn't want to—we wanted, didn't want to include basic care.
- We wanted, didn't want to include basic care in that. I can't cherry-pick.
Bills:
SB2015
Summary:
The committee first discussed a wastewater infrastructure bill, centered on whether state support should be provided as a grant or through the existing Clean Water State Revolving Fund as a low-interest loan program. Department of Environmental Quality official David Brushwine explained that the SRF already finances wastewater projects, can leverage federal funds with state bond proceeds, and could accommodate the Washburn, Lincoln, and Peasant projects if they are ready to proceed. Members noted that losing federal grant support would make projects harder for local residents to afford because costs would be recovered through utility rates or special assessments, but the projects would still be eligible for loans. Senator Magrum indicated he would likely concur with the budget after this discussion, and the bill was set aside for later consideration.
The committee then turned to a proposed amendment for a four-plex housing project for people with disabilities or other special needs. Senator Mathern described Sections 7 and 8 as creating a design consultation appropriation and a revolving loan fund modeled on existing hospital and nursing home loan programs, while Section 9 would transfer $3.3 million from the state infrastructure fund. Members debated ownership, rent subsidies, repayment terms, and whether the state should finance the project directly or leave it to a private developer with Department of Human Services oversight. Concerns were raised that the state should not own the housing and that the proposal needed more work to be workable, but the committee ultimately reached consensus to adopt Sections 7 and 8 and leave out Section 9 for further conference committee discussion.
The committee also reviewed provider inflation and long-term care rate issues, with members discussing whether to support a 2% and 1.5% inflation adjustment and how to handle the $5-per-day basic care rate. Staff explained that the $5 payment was already in the base budget, but members debated whether it should remain ongoing or be treated as one-time funding and paired with a study of rate rebasing. The committee agreed to have draft language prepared to remove the $5 from the base budget and add study language, then moved the bill forward for drafting.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Apr 9th, 2025 at 10:00 am
Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- whole or in part by savings from the 340B program, including services that support community access care
- The reporting must include annual charity care, prescription assistance programs, investments in health
- care workforce development, total annual costs in excess of Medicaid payments and Medicare payments,
- learn more about how important this 340B program is for hospitals and health insurance, or health care
- And that's where in section A, you know, it talks about the charity care might be part of it.
Committee:
House Human Services
Summary:
The committee first addressed Senate Bill 2387, which had previously included language expanding the definition of a sexual assault victim advocate to include advocates from organizations serving victims of sexual trafficking or other sexual violence. After concerns were raised that the language could broaden participation in forensic interviews beyond appropriately credentialed organizations, the parties agreed to remove that added language. The committee then reconsidered its prior action, adopted the amendment striking the new language, and passed SB 2387 as amended on a 12-0-1 roll call vote.
The bulk of the meeting focused on Representative Nelson’s proposed changes to a 340B-related bill, centered on expanding reporting and transparency requirements. His draft would require hospitals to report how 340B savings are used, and would also add reporting by drug manufacturers, pharmacy benefit managers, and health insurers on rebates, pricing, ownership interests, 340B savings, premiums, claims, and related data. Nelson argued the reporting was needed to give lawmakers better information about how the 340B program affects hospitals, insurers, pharmacies, and public costs, and noted the Department of Corrections also benefits from the program.
Testimony was mixed but generally supportive of more transparency. Sanford Health Plan said it needed more time to review carrier impacts and had concerns about employer-related language and rebate reporting. The North Dakota Hospital Association supported hospital transparency and said the broader approach was appropriate because hospitals are only one part of the 340B system. Several members raised procedural concerns about the scope of the proposal and the lack of a drafted LC amendment. The committee decided not to take final action on the 340B proposal that day, instead forming a subcommittee led by Representative Hendricks, with Representatives Dobervich and Bolinske, to work with LC and return with drafted language for further review on Monday.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And I think all the other members have their day that's a killer, so.
- to take care of many immigrants, but also is there any benefit?
- You see, you gotta be a little. careful about that, so I'd want to consider that.
- To, you know, take care of people coming across. whether it was health care, whether it was housing,
- Have a good day. Let me... Is it possible? Let me begin with the resource.
Bills:
SB825
Committee:
Senate Border Security
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Education Finance Feb 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Community and looking at fiscal strategies, as well as how to take care of redundancies.
- These are people who go to your centers because that's where there's good quality care, right?
- We look at ASUs being able to take care of more of our students than we're able to take care of internally
- That is, ...to take care of more of our students than we're able to take care of internally.
- It's working every day with my students to make sure that they get through their four years.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- In a day, they saw 1.3 times somebody violate the school bus arm, so that's just in one day.
- In a day, they saw 1.3 times somebody violate the school bus arm, so that's just in one day.
- In a day, they saw 1.3 times somebody violate the school bus arm, so that's just in one day.
- In a day, they saw 1.3 times somebody violate the school bus arm, so that's just in one day.
- In a day, they saw 1.3 times somebody violate the school bus arm, so that's just in one day.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- We had one death in Miami the day before.
- Back in my staffing era, we had session lengths of 81 days in 2015, April 3rd adjournment, 117 days in
- Back in my staffing era, we had session lengths of 81 days in 2015, April 3rd adjournment, 117 days in
- I was thinking about this the other day.
- I don't think that they care about that.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Education Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Joint Committee on Education
Transcript Highlights:
- First five minutes of the day, Angela's not here.
- Or I had the work that I could do at 6 p.m. at home on another different day.
- , or previously in foster care.
- We care very deeply about all kids.
- And when they come home from school, I ask them, like, how was your day? What did you learn?
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Education
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Education held a lengthy hearing on a large slate of bills focused primarily on charter school policy and vocational technical education. Committee members opened with ground rules for testimony, including a two-minute limit, written testimony acceptance, and a live-streamed format. The committee then heard testimony on bills to expand collective bargaining rights in Horace Mann and Innovation Schools, reform charter school funding and reimbursement, allow enrollment preferences for high-need students in charter lotteries, and require BESE to consider district impacts when approving new or expanded charters. Several witnesses, including union leaders, parents, educators, and legislators, argued that charter growth has strained district budgets and that funding formulas should be reworked to better protect public schools; charter advocates and alumni countered that charter schools serve high-need students well and should not be penalized for their success.
A major portion of the hearing focused on vocational technical education bills, including proposals to expand access and capacity, create a large grant program, and increase MSBA reimbursement rates for vocational school construction. Supporters described long waitlists, strong labor-market demand, and the higher cost of building and maintaining vocational schools, while municipal officials emphasized the tax burden on local communities. The committee also heard testimony on charter school reimbursement bills that would extend the state’s reimbursement schedule, with witnesses from districts such as Boston, Worcester, Fall River, and New Bedford describing large net losses to charter tuition and arguing for longer reimbursement periods and structural reform.
The committee took no final votes during the hearing. In one instance, the chair said a bill would be held open until a missing senator could testify. Members asked several detailed questions about charter admissions lotteries, special education placements, funding formulas, and the practical effects of proposed charter caps and reimbursement changes. The hearing remained informational, with witnesses and committee members presenting sharply different views on whether the bills would improve equity and opportunity or harm existing public school systems.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Education Finance and Education Feb 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- strong relationships, shared responsibility, and expanded learning beyond their traditional school day
- So you just heard about outcomes, something we all care deeply about.
- But at the end of the day, we were really trying to isolate out the growth of the...
- , including navigating IEPs, evaluations, and ongoing care.
- navigating IEPs, evaluations, and ongoing care.
Summary:
The joint informational and oversight hearing focused on community schools in California, with members emphasizing that the purpose was to examine effectiveness, implementation, and sustainability rather than the Governor’s budget proposal. The California Department of Education described the California Community Schools Partnership Program, created in 2021 and funded with more than $4 billion, including planning, implementation, extension, and county coordination grants. Officials said nearly 2,500 schools are participating and highlighted the statewide technical assistance structure, including the State Transformational Assistance Center, eight regional centers, county offices, and CDE support.
Researchers from the Learning Policy Institute and UCLA presented early findings and implementation data. LPI reported reductions in chronic absenteeism and suspensions, along with gains in math and English language arts, with especially large benefits for Black students and other historically underserved groups. UCLA described the Annual Progress Report as a statewide improvement tool showing growth in capacity-building, shared decision-making, whole-child supports, and continuous improvement. Members asked about how the reports measure outcomes, how to interpret outliers, and how to distinguish community schools effects from other concurrent initiatives; presenters said matched comparison methods and deeper case-study work are being used, with additional statewide findings expected in June.
Panelists from Oakland Unified, LAUSD/UTLA, San Diego Unified, and advocacy organizations described key elements of success: integrated student supports, strong family and student engagement, collaborative leadership, community partnerships, and school-site decision-making. They gave examples such as wellness centers, dual enrollment, student senates, parent leadership, and community campaigns that built trust and increased participation. Members also raised concerns about sustainability, implementation fidelity, and whether community schools improve participation in LCAP processes. Presenters said major barriers include unclear early guidance, the need for a mindset shift away from top-down models, and uncertainty about long-term funding for coordinators and other staff. The panel’s recommendations centered on stable ongoing funding, stronger technical assistance, shared governance, and embedding community schools practices into district and county systems.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 3/12/25
Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Transcript Highlights:
- I have actually been here since day one.
- We spent our own money to take care of veterans.
- So that gives you an idea of the importance of these fees and what they’re used for in our day-to-day
- c><00:35:28.280><c> our</c> and what they're used for uh in our and what they're used for uh in our day-to-day
- day-to-day day-to-day operations<00:35:31.079><c> thank</c><00:35:31.240><c> you</c><00:35:31.320><c
Committee:
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- God, as we take up our work this day, abide in our hearts and minds.
- We have a um number of bills to be day.
- Um, but at the end of the day, it comes down to was the vote diluted?
- >> Excellent.<00:25:49.600><c> Busy</c><00:25:50.400><c> days.
- Busy days. All right. Uh, >> Excellent. Busy days. All right.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation from Reverend Carissa Serber, and journalized her remarks. Members then welcomed several guests and groups in the gallery, including Maryland Community Action Partnership advocates, Cecil College students and Dr. Mary Bolt, Cecil County Executive Adam Strait, the Maryland Association of Justice, Faith Baptist School students, and several interns and staff members. The chamber also introduced Senate Bill 585 and a bond initiative for the Active Achievers Youth Center, both of which were referred to the appropriate committees or subcommittees.
The main floor debate centered on Senate Bill 255, the Voting Rights Act of 2026 for counties and municipal corporations. Senators questioned the bill’s scope, especially whether it would affect county commissioner election methods, who could bring suit, what “vote dilution” means, and whether the measure was tied to district maps or candidate filings. The sponsor explained that the bill creates a state framework for the federal Voting Rights Act, provides standing rather than a remedy, and applies when a protected class believes its vote has been diluted; political party was said not to be a protected class. The committee amendment was adopted without objection, and the amended bill was ordered printed for third reading.
On third reading, Senate Bill 5 and Senate Bill 29 passed with constitutional majorities. Senate Bill 93 also passed. Senate Bill 141, dealing with election misinformation, disinformation, and deep fakes, was moved back to second reader for a technical amendment and then special ordered to Tuesday. The Senate also held a lighthearted recorded vote on Seahawks versus Patriots, with the Seahawks winning 28 to 8, and then received committee scheduling announcements for upcoming hearings and voting sessions.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Doctor of the Day: Dr.
- Speaker Pro Tem, I'd like to introduce the Doctor of the Day. Please, please. Mr.
- It's Care Day at the Capitol.
- health care in the way that we might on a daily basis.
- Back in the day, they don't ride horses anymore.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Administrative Rules Jan 20th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Joint Committee on Administrative Rules
Transcript Highlights:
- this proposed rule and let's get something with the people who are actually going to do this as their day-to-day
- But I... ...this as their day-to-day job to move forward. So that's not a question.
- granted or denied within 120 days of being submitted, then it's automatically approved.
- They’ve just left the pole and called it a day.
- to stick a pole in the ground and call it a day.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- day that they are there.
- </c> >> I'll take care of it. No worries. >> I'll take care of it. No worries.
- So, they are in our care. And if they're in our care, we should be feeding them.
- So, they are in our care. And if they're in our care, we should be feeding them.
- They have 60 days to do any testing and then they can ask for an extension for 30 days.
Committee:
House Education Funding