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KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Economic Development & Workforce Investment (11-20-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- As you may recall, in the last budget cycle, the General Assembly allocated $250,000 for the state to
- review subcommittee on to the budget review subcommittee on economic<00:26:22.240><c> development</c
- Actually, we were recommending a much lower budget level that patients will talk through.
- ,</c><00:36:18.240><c> uh</c><00:36:18.400><c> review</c> front of the the budget, uh review front of
- </c><01:19:36.239><c> cycle</c> appropriation in the last budget cycle appropriation in the last budget
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00:00
Call to Order and Roll Call 00:00:58
Putting Young Kentuckians to Work: First Year Update 00:04:06
Kentucky Talent Attraction Initiative 00:21:59
Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership 00:57:15, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum, approved the October minutes, and heard first a progress report on the state-funded “Putting Young Kentuckians to Work” initiative. Workforce leaders from Cumberland Workforce Development Board and Kentucky Works said the HB 1 funding has allowed them to contract with all 10 workforce boards and build new pipelines with high schools, area technology centers, school districts, and community and technical colleges. They reported an end-of-year goal of 3,600 job placements, with 218 placements reported as of October 2025 and enrollment numbers continuing to rise. Testimony emphasized that the program is aimed at disconnected youth and high school seniors, that federal WIOA funds are too limited to support this work alone, and that the flexible state funding has enabled short-term training and placements in fields such as welding, CDL, and CNA. Members asked about barriers to implementation, wage levels, and services for students with disabilities; presenters said the main challenge was building school relationships and that wage growth should improve as students gain more skills and credentials.
The committee then received an update on the Kentucky Talent Attraction Initiative. Representatives from Greater Louisville Inc. and Commerce Lexington explained that the General Assembly previously provided $250,000 for a consultant to develop a statewide talent attraction and retention strategy, and that more than 13 organizations across the state support the effort. Development Counsellors International described its research process, including statewide stakeholder engagement, and said the goal is to create a Kentucky talent value proposition that combines job opportunities with quality-of-place messaging. They reported that Kentucky faces a shrinking labor force and a projected national worker shortfall, while internal research found 47% of working-age respondents could consider leaving the state within two years because they are not confident in career opportunities. At the same time, they said 96% of surveyed higher education students would stay if offered a full-time job, and 72% of employers expect to expand staffing in the next two years. The presenters said they are moving from research into messaging and an action plan, and that the strategy should be customized and measurable rather than one-size-fits-all.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on State Government (11-13-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- analyzed the spending of the Fayette County public schools after news of a $16 million projected budget
- shortfall. in the last budget cycle.
- This year, my in the last budget cycle.
- </c> of a $16 million projected budget of a $16 million projected budget shortfall.<00:08:51.120><c>
- Um, how much of a district's budget should go toward administration?
Keywords:
Discussion of BR 25 (2026 RS) 04:15
Presentation on voting systems by ES&S 48:14
Presentation on voting systems by Hart InterCivic and Harp Enterprises 01:13:07, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met, approved the October 21 minutes, and then took up BR 25 for the 2026 regular session, a proposal to prohibit the use of tax dollars and public resources to advocate for or against ballot questions, including constitutional amendments. Senator Rawlings and the other presenters argued the current law already bars such advocacy but lacks meaningful enforcement, citing the 2024 school choice amendment campaign and other examples where public officials and school systems allegedly used taxpayer-funded resources to influence voters. They said the bill would add civil and criminal penalties, while preserving First Amendment rights for public employees acting in their personal capacities.
Much of the discussion focused on whether the bill should be limited to school districts or broadened to cover other public entities, and on how to define terms such as “advocating in impartial terms.” Members raised concerns about possible effects on county and city lobbying through groups like KLC and KCO, on legitimate factual explanations by public officials, and on whether the bill could unintentionally restrict needed representation for local governments. The sponsors said the measure was intended to be narrow, would be vetted further, and would not bar individuals from speaking on their own behalf.
Several members suggested revisions. Representative Lockett asked that schools and school employees be specifically named, and suggested separating the lobbying restrictions from the ballot-measure provisions into different bills. Representative Layman questioned the meaning of the bill’s language and whether it would cover factual testimony by officials. Representative Heen asked about a Jefferson County example involving legal fees used to challenge petition signatures; counsel said that situation would likely be allowable under the bill as drafted, though some members thought it should be covered. No final vote was taken on BR 25 during this discussion.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Health and Human Services Oversight Committee (09/26/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- It's not filling holes of budget gaps.
- It's not filling holes of budget gaps.
- But there are other changes that will impact states' budgets, including New Hampshire.
- So the state has to pay 75% of that budget?
- ><c> cut</c><01:12:09.679><c> on</c> >> There's been a budget cut on >> There's been a budget
Summary:
The committee first approved the draft minutes of its May 16, 2025 meeting, with one correction removing Representative Dry from the attendance list because she was present as a guest rather than an appointed member. The committee then received a Department of Health and Human Services update from Commissioner Lori Weaver, who focused on the rural health transformation grant process. She said the department has been gathering stakeholder input since July, issued a request for information on September 22, and is working toward an end-of-October draft and a November 3 deadline, with a grant writer request expected to go before Governor and Council at no cost to the state.
The bulk of the meeting centered on federal changes affecting SNAP and Medicaid. Karen Heert explained that the federal law changes commonly referred to as the “Big Beautiful Bill” or HR1 will affect SNAP eligibility and state costs, including a shift in administrative cost sharing from 50/50 to 75/25 beginning in October 2026 and a possible state share of benefits if New Hampshire’s error rate is too high. She said the program affects about 43,000 households, that New Hampshire’s federal fiscal year 2024 error rate was 7.57% versus a national rate of 10.93%, and that the state must get below 6% to avoid liability. She also said DHS is preparing remediation steps, auditing cases, and seeking technology and staffing support, including a grant for automation and training.
Henry Litman then described Medicaid changes under HB2 and the new federal law. He said New Hampshire returned to pre-pandemic eligibility verification rules on July 1, including a 10% income compatibility standard and reduced ex parte renewals, which has increased manual work and contributed to a drop in enrollment from about 185,000 in late June to about 178,000 in early September. He also reviewed new child premiums, pharmacy copays, Granite Advantage premiums, and possible Medicaid work requirements, noting that DHS is working with CMS on implementation details and may use a state plan option rather than an 1115 waiver because it would be less expensive and faster. Members asked several questions about the SNAP error-rate rules, the distinction between administrative and client errors, the effect of unpaid copays, and the timing and legal risk of the Medicaid work requirement; no votes were taken on those policy issues.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 4/2/25
Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Transcript Highlights:
- I led the budget department that funded Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.
- I led the budget department that funded Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.
- I led the budget department billion.
- Um, but I see that those investments aren't coming out of the public safety budget anymore.
- Um and so we need to budget anymore.
Committee:
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/20/25
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:03:56.120><c> and</c> through executive action budget and through executive action budget and
- It's part of the governor's budget recommendations.
- The governor's budget recommendations would add two attorneys general and one forensic accountant to
- recommendations that team is budget recommendations that team is together<00:08:55.279><c> they</c><
- </c><00:09:05.959><c> recommendations</c> the governor's budget recommendations the governor's budget
Committee:
House State Government Finance and Policy
Keywords:
opioids, substance use, addiction recovery, mental health, state cabinet, HF1310, Office of Cannabis Management, cannabis, marijuana, tribal consultation, government-to-government relationship, Minnesota tribes, Tribal governments, state government, consultation, rulemaking, Indian affairs, cannabis regulation, tribal sovereignty, state-tribal relations
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm director of the Minnesota Budget Project.
- This will impact Minnesota's budget by reducing federal funds available for state-managed programs like
- This will impact Minnesota's budget by reducing federal funds available for state-managed programs like
- This will impact Minnesota's budget by reducing federal funds available for state-managed programs like
- I am very open to clarifying our budget I am very open to clarifying the<01:15:06.360><c> the</c><01
Committee:
House Taxes
Keywords:
taxation, income tax, property tax, corporate tax, homestead credit, local government aid, tax credits, economic development, taxpayer assistance, tax credit outreach, tax preparation, free tax help, IRS, Department of Revenue, general fund appropriation, earned income tax credit, child tax credit, volunteer income tax assistance, VITA, low-income taxpayers
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House judiciary committee approves HF20 2/13/25
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> city wanted to have all their budget city wanted to have all their budget data<00:37:02.480><c>
- It was a more general conversation about the Attorney General's office's budget, the challenges that
- </c> the attorney general's office's budget the attorney general's office's budget the<00:46:47.040><
- The reason I ask, obviously, we’re in a budget year, so anything that I see come across and it appears
- gear so anything that we're in a budget gear so anything that I<01:04:12.640><c> uh</c><01:04:13.119
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Transportation Subcommittee Apr 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And budget, we are now ready to hear a bill from the great Representative Newton.
- Yeah, this is part of the general budget agreement that we have, correct?
Summary:
The committee heard Representative Newton’s bill to extend the GPT sunset date from 2027 to 2032. Newton explained that an earlier proposal to raise caps and make other changes had been amended out, so the bill would not change the caps or funding levels and would simply extend the existing program. Representative Hayes asked whether the measure was part of the general budget agreement, and Newton confirmed that funding would remain exactly the same.
After brief questions, the committee moved to a due pass vote with no debate. The bill passed unanimously, 9 yeas and 0 nays, and the chair declared it passed. Following the vote, members were reminded that Transit Day would be held on Wednesday and that transit advocates would likely be visiting offices.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Conference Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice/Justice Jun 5th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The Conference Committee on Senate Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations and House Justice Budget
- We're pleased to provide you the House's first counteroffer on the budget, the proviso language, the
Summary:
The conference committee on Senate Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations and House Justice Budget Subcommittee met briefly to exchange budget conference materials. The House, through Vice Chair Mani, presented its first counteroffer, including budget items, proviso language, back-of-bill language, implementing bill language, and conforming bill language related to judges. Chair Garcia acknowledged the offer and said the committee had made progress, especially on judges, and would review and respond to the House proposal.
Members emphasized the goal of reaching agreement and avoiding a budget “bump.” No public comment was offered, and no substantive debate or amendments occurred during the meeting. The committee reminded members that future meetings would be on one-hour notice.
The only action taken was adjournment, moved by Representative/Senator Wright and approved without objection.
FL
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- AB 292 also contributes to an already bloated CDCR budget and diverts state funding away from survivors
- While programs plan for budget cuts that will result in unanswered calls for help and fewer shelter beds
- request, which we'll be dealing with as part of the budget, the baby budget bill.
- Just last month, ICE got another $70 billion with the budget bill.
- They even struggle to hold sheriffs to the limitations set by the county budget.
Committee:
Senate Public Safety
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 04/14/26
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- This request was in the governor's budget.
- Section four is the request from the Minnesota Zoo that was in the governor's budget, $3.8 million one
- <c> tight</c><00:31:31.880><c> this</c> We recognize budgets are tight this We recognize budgets are
- So, like I said, it has some budget item and then associate to timeline. So, Mr.
- </c> years as well, supplement budget year. years as well, supplement budget year.
Committee:
Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/26
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:36:45.520><c> of</c><00:36:45.680><c> the</c> would affect the budget of the would affect the
- And I know that in for our budget.
- They couldn't take an official position in favor unless it's in the governor's budget, of course.
- They couldn't take an official position in favor unless it's in the governor's budget, of course.
- But I guess I'd like budget of course.
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
Keywords:
Capitol security, public safety, emergency management, state buildings, law enforcement, corrections, legislative approval, rule-making, financial impact, jail regulations, expungement, firearm eligibility, criminal records, organized retail crime, retail theft, supply chain theft, theft enterprise, organized theft, cargo theft, shoplifting
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 048 Mar 3rd, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- difficult budget conversations ahead over<00:45:40.640><c> the</c><00:45:40.880><c> course</c><00:45
- overruns in a state potential for budget overruns in a state already<01:01:10.000><c> grappling</c><
- </c><02:49:34.240><c> right</c> about a shortfall in our budget right about a shortfall in our budget
- The Joint Budget Committee will be meeting this afternoon across the street.
- 56:41.600><c> meeting</c><02:56:41.920><c> this</c> Budget Committee will be meeting this Budget Committee
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 02/25/26
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, you all heard last week uh from state budget director Anna Mingi uh about the most recent efforts
- in 2003 I I world of challenging budgets in 2003 I I should<00:42:28.800><c> have</c><00:42:29.760><
- And for every year going forward, the budget period will be two years.
- </c><01:07:57.280><c> But</c> the budget period will be two years.
- But the budget period will be two years.
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 4/2/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- bankrupt a County's<00:24:54.039><c> Behavioral</c><00:24:54.559><c> Health</c><00:24:54.880><c> budget
- </c><00:24:55.480><c> and</c> County's Behavioral Health budget and County's Behavioral Health budget
- manager avoid we recognize the toand manager avoid we recognize the challenging<00:25:01.279><c> budget
- Dynamics this year challenging budget Dynamics this year but<00:25:03.159><c> it's</c><00:25:03.440>
- deficits coming up possibly uh we budget deficits coming up possibly uh we can<01:20:59.800><c> be</
Committee:
House Human Services Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 2/17/25
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- to this committee because Minnesota is facing unprecedented challenges with a looming $5 billion budget
- deficit we simply do $5 billion budget deficit we simply do not<00:01:51.399><c> have</c><00:01:51.680
- Minnesota's long-term budget numbers are cloudy, and there are not endless resources.
- </c> humanity Minnesota's long-term budget humanity Minnesota's long-term budget numbers<00:17:47.000
- I'm the budget director for the Department of Human Services.
Committee:
House Health Finance and Policy
Keywords:
undocumented immigrants, state funding, MinnesotaCare, scholarship ineligibility, state assistance, permit to carry, concealed carry, handgun permit, firearm permit, pistol training, sheriff, application process, electronic filing, mail application, fax submission, certified mail, certified delivery, gun rights, Second Amendment, firearms regulation
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- So just a hair of our general fund budget actually goes to overall agency administration and supports
- </c> a hair of our general fund budget a hair of our general fund budget actually<00:10:01.200><c> goes
- But yes, definitely we're seeing a strain on those programs where these budgets are strained because
- This program has a base budget of $200,000 per year. Demand for this program remains high.
- But I will say, although this is not a budget conversation right now in terms of the governor's budget
Committee:
Senate Higher Education
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (01/29/2026)
Education Policy and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- and before they do their budgets to see how much it's going to cost.
- </c> wouldn't be able to have a budget wouldn't be able to have a budget committee<00:43:06.400><c> that
- </c> the purview of the legislative budget the purview of the legislative budget assistant<04:39:20.160
- budget, about $10,000 per student.
- The legislator legislature only budgeted The legislator legislature only budgeted enough<05:27:23.040
Committee:
House Education Policy and Administration
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- directly to the Department of budget directly to the Department of Education<00:48:37.920><c> that</
- </c><00:49:16.040><c> uh</c> Education uh under the next budget uh Education uh under the next budget
- And, you know, budgets are choices. They're moral documents.
- We make two-year budgets.
- especially with the upcoming budget especially with the upcoming budget forecast<01:42:10.639><c> you
Committee:
Senate Education Finance