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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Ways and Means Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Joint Committee on Ways and Means
Transcript Highlights:
- As Zara mentioned, a lot of this has stemmed from the lack of paraprofessionals and proper support in
- There's a lot of focus on how we are still trying to recover from the learning loss that stemmed from
- These deficits stem from increased costs not fully accounted for in the rate-setting process, the rise
- These deficits stem from an increased cost not fully accounted for in the rate setting process, the rise
Summary:
The Joint Ways and Means Committee held its final public hearing on the FY26 state budget, with chairs and members emphasizing that public testimony would help shape the budget and asking speakers to keep remarks brief. Committee leaders introduced members, explained the hearing process, and repeatedly thanked residents, students, and advocates for participating. No votes were taken during the hearing.
Testimony focused heavily on education funding and the Chapter 70 formula. Students from Amherst, Northampton, Gateway Regional, Chester Elementary, and other districts described budget-driven cuts to electives, special education supports, paraprofessionals, counselors, transportation, and building maintenance. They urged higher Chapter 70 aid, increased minimum aid, rural school aid, and a reopening or restructuring of the funding formula, arguing that current formulas leave many districts unable to meet student needs and force local layoffs and overrides.
Other speakers urged funding or protection for a range of programs and facilities, including the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute for homicide survivor services, the Museum of African American History, the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and CART/interpreter services, the Access to Counsel housing legal aid program, the Department of Mental Health and Pocasset Mental Health Center, and Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children. One speaker opposed offshore wind-related spending and urged a reset of the state’s energy approach, while another advocated ending the aircraft sales tax exemption. Committee members responded sympathetically to many speakers, asked a few follow-up questions, and several expressed support for maintaining or expanding the programs discussed.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Ways and Means Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Joint Committee on Ways and Means
Transcript Highlights:
- see that the budget shows a cut in the line items specifically for advanced placement courses for STEM
- These challenges are structural, stemming from the conflict between rising costs and a limited ability
- widespread nature of the need, the demonstration of the need, and also the urgency of the need to try to stem
- They're closing STEM positions for math educators that provide project-based learning and intervention
Summary:
The hearing was a Joint Committee on Ways and Means budget session held in Lawrence focused on the governor’s proposed FY27 education and local aid budget, with remarks from legislative co-chairs, local officials, and education agency leaders. Acting Mayor Giovanni Rodriguez and Superintendent Ralph Carrero emphasized Lawrence’s high-need student population, the importance of Chapter 70 and Student Opportunity Act funding, and the impact of state aid on schools serving many English learners and low-income families. Carrero highlighted Lawrence High School programs such as early college, dual degrees, career pathways, and early childhood classrooms embedded in the high school, while lawmakers introduced themselves and noted the importance of the hearing to their districts.
Acting Secretary of Education Amy Kershaw, Commissioner of Higher Education Noi Ortega, Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Pedro Martinez, and Commissioner of Early Education and Care Amy Kershaw outlined the administration’s FY27 priorities. They described investments in literacy initiatives, universal school meals, student mental health, early college and career pathways, higher education affordability, community college and university student-success supports, preschool expansion, child care subsidies, and workforce supports for early educators. The commissioners also discussed federal funding threats, equity gaps, and the administration’s efforts to improve outcomes for Black and brown students, multilingual learners, students with disabilities, and low-income students.
Members questioned the panel about the local contribution formula study, the final year of Student Opportunity Act implementation, and the need to revisit Chapter 70 funding to better address rising costs such as special education, transportation, and health care. Officials said the local contribution study report is expected by the end of June, with a draft to be shared after data analysis and public comment. Commissioner Martinez said the Student Opportunity Act narrowed funding gaps but more work is needed, and he pointed to a proposed Accelerating Achievement Initiative to support the highest-need schools. Senator Oliveira also raised concerns about Chapter 70 disparities and asked about partnerships with libraries to support literacy, prompting discussion of broader early literacy collaboration.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (05/05/2026)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- I know that there's been a lot of focus even on high school, you know, starting that STEM education younger
- 01:27:31.520>
that high school, you know, starting that high school, you know, starting that STEM - 32.560>
younger <01:27:33.040>and <01:27:33.280>and <01:27:33.679>making STEM - education younger and and making STEM education younger and and making sure<01:27:34.159>
students
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Public school kids get to go and learn about science and hopefully spark a love of STEM and education
- Public school kids get to go and learn about science and hopefully spark a love of STEM and education
- several years I've heard you talk about, you know, the need to be wary... and hopefully spark a love of STEM
- and and hopefully spark a love of STEM and education.<00:26:32.679>
And education.
Keywords:
property tax, tax refund, taxpayer relief, Minnesota taxation, one-time payment, taxation, property valuation, Tax Court, evidentiary standards, Minnesota Statutes, disparity reduction, aid payments, local government, funding, Fillmore County, education funding, managed forest land, classification, forest management plan, agricultural land
Summary:
The committee first approved the April 9 minutes, then took up House File 2988, which would extend for eight more years a sales tax exemption tied to Minnesota State High School League tournament ticket revenue that is funneled into the league’s foundation and returned to schools as grants. Chair Youakim and Executive Director Eric Martins said the program sends more than $1.1 million annually back to schools for activity fee reductions, scholarships, coaching and training, AEDs, late buses, and other school needs, with over 98% of funds going directly to schools. Representative Huot and others spoke in support, while Representative Robinson questioned the structure and suggested the state could instead simply reduce ticket prices and not tax the tickets. The committee laid HF 2988 over for possible inclusion in the omnibus tax bill.
The committee then heard House File 4906, as amended, which would create a one-time property tax refund in calendar year 2026 for owners of residential homesteads and the homestead portion of agricultural property, funded by a $4 billion appropriation in fiscal year 2027. The bill includes a clawback for delinquent taxpayers and offsets to ensure no one receives more in property tax refunds than they paid. A House Research staffer said the Department of Revenue viewed the refund as potentially taxable, while House Research said it likely should be treated as a recovery of prior taxes, and the two would follow up. The bill was introduced with testimony from Eric Bernstein of We Make Minnesota and Nan Madden of the Minnesota Budget Project, both of whom opposed it, arguing it would create a large budget hole, force future cuts, and disproportionately benefit homeowners while excluding renters and lower-income Minnesotans.
Several members also raised concerns. Representative Hewitt said the state should prioritize public safety, rural EMS, and safety-net hospitals rather than a large rebate, and Representative Youakim argued the money would be better spent on longer-term property tax relief and education funding. Representative Hollins said the proposal would worsen racial and wealth inequities because homeownership is lower among communities of color and renters would get nothing. In response, the author and supporters said the bill is meant to put money back into people’s budgets and that individuals should be able to decide how to use their own money. The discussion continued with questions about the bill’s size and fiscal impact, but no final action on HF 4906 was taken in the portion provided.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I constantly hear that in America, for every $50 we spend in education on STEM-type classes, we spend
- 11:41.400>
on for every $50 we spend in education on for every $50 we spend in education on STEM - STEM STEM type<01:11:43.320>
classes, <01:11:43.920>we <01:11:44.040>spend <01:11
ND
Transcript Highlights:
- A student who might be going into a business or maybe even a STEM field might want to take economics
- So I think that’s what stemmed this survey.”
- So I think that’s what stemmed the survey response, but as I said, we appreciate the opportunity and
- But I think that’s what stemmed the survey. Any more questions for Mari?
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Education Committee Apr 1st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- A student who might be going into a business or maybe even a STEM field might want to take an economics
- So I think that's what stemmed this survey.
- So I think that's what stemmed this survey response, but as I said, we appreciate the opportunity and
- But I think that's what stemmed the survey. Any more questions for Mari?
Summary:
The committee met to hear presentations on dual credit programs from North Dakota higher education leaders, a school superintendent, and teachers. Valley City State University described its dual credit model, emphasizing quality control through annual teacher training, syllabus and outcomes alignment, faculty qualification review, school visits, and pathways aimed at the College Studies Certificate. Members asked about teacher employment, course scheduling, revenue, scholarships, and whether a centralized model might improve efficiency; VCSU said most instructors are K-12 employees, online offerings are still small, and centralization could weaken local relationships and choice. Lake Region State College similarly stressed access and partnerships, noting about half of its headcount is still in high school, with both online and face-to-face dual credit options, district reimbursement arrangements, and support for rural schools. Lake Region also said dual credit helps students who might not otherwise see themselves as college-bound, but reduced tuition can still be a barrier for some families.
Fargo Public Schools reported continued growth in dual credit, with 50 courses offered in partnership with several NDUS institutions and a 12.61% increase in participation. The superintendent highlighted a growing education pathway, including students completing Introduction to Education and field experience, and said the district is exploring a grow-your-own teacher pipeline. He also raised concerns about inconsistent institutional processes, teacher credentialing requirements, and transfer clarity, arguing for more aligned statewide systems. In response to questions, he said AP and dual credit can coexist, with AP often better for highly selective out-of-state colleges and dual credit better for students targeting North Dakota institutions, and he described some use of Arizona State online courses in earlier rural partnerships but said Fargo is focused on local institutions.
Two teachers then testified on the classroom perspective. A West Fargo anatomy and physiology teacher said dual credit has expanded access, lowered costs, and prepared students well, but agreed that foundational science courses may be more effective when taken later in high school to reduce knowledge loss before college. A Drake-Anamoose English teacher, who has taught dual credit for more than 20 years, said the program has supported many students who went on to a wide range of careers and emphasized that small rural schools rely on dual credit to provide opportunities they otherwise could not offer. No formal votes or actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 03/17/26
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- It stems from the work done last year to improve the permitting process and it relates to wastewater
- <01:41:54.400>
It <01:41:54.560>stems <01:41:54.960>from It is non-controversial - It stems from It is non-controversial.
- It stems from the<01:41:55.679>
work <01:41:55.920>done <01:41:56.159>last <01:41
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/26
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- ask this committee to keep in mind is the kinds of trauma that a lot of adults carry and where that stems
- we a lot of adults carry and<01:35:57.200>
where <01:35:57.440>that <01:35:57.640>stems - <01:35:58.280>
What <01:35:58.400>are and where that stems from. - What are and where that stems from. What are those<01:35:58.720>
roots?
Keywords:
public authorities, dissolution cases, court system, child protection, legal notice, foster care, child welfare, enrollment priority, education programs, child care assistance, foster youth, extended foster care, bill of rights, out-of-home placement, Minnesota Statutes chapter 260C, social services agency, caseworker, permanency team, sibling visitation, relative contact
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/26
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- that we're looking at, at least as it relates to the jails, 2911 is a four-year ongoing process stemming
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uh a four go ongoing four-year process uh a four go ongoing four-year process uh stemming - >
legislation <00:58:26.240>that <00:58:26.400>you <00:58:26.559>all stemming - from legislation that you all stemming from legislation that you all passed<00:58:27.040>
in <
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
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- There were members that observed that most of the revenues coming into the permanent school fund stem
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fund coming into the uh permanent school fund coming into the uh permanent school fund stem - :26:13.120>
of <01:26:13.199>the <01:26:13.360>state <01:26:13.520>and stem - from certain areas of the state and stem from certain areas of the state and not<01:26:13.920>
others
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, what we all of this stems from the fact that Loper Bright did happen.
- Um what we all of this<00:15:57.839>
stems <00:15:58.240>from <00:15:58.480>the < - 00:15:58.720>
fact <00:15:58.800>that <00:15:59.040>Loperbrite this stems from the - fact that Loperbrite this stems from the fact that Loperbrite did<00:16:00.079>
happen.
Keywords:
administrative law, judicial review, agency deference, Chevron deference, de novo review, state agencies, regulatory interpretation, statutory interpretation, separation of powers, individual liberty, administrative procedure, agency action, Wyoming Supreme Court, district court review, oil and gas inspector, regulatory challenge, anti-deference, law enforcement, memorial, Patrolman Rosa
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- noted the attorney general's concerns about the creation of a special fund, I gather the concerns stem
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gather <00:46:10.800>the <00:46:11.200>concerns <00:46:11.599>stem - <00:46:11.920>
from <00:46:12.079>the um, I gather the concerns stem from the um, I - gather the concerns stem from the fact<00:46:12.480>
that <00:46:12.960>when <00:46:13.200
Keywords:
accessible parking, disability, kupuna, public accommodations, small business exemptions, Hawaii Revised Statutes, parking permit, blind, deaf, accessibility, deafness, traffic safety, law enforcement, vehicle registration, communication, emergency services, commercial driver's license, first responders, public safety, authorized emergency vehicle
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several health-related bills. HB 1871, establishing a maternal health monitoring pilot program, drew support from the Department of Health, the Hawaii State Commission on Status of Women, and the Hawaii affiliate of the American College of Nurse Midwives, with testimony urging provider-neutral language so midwives and other qualified providers would not be excluded. HB 1977, requiring a maternal and infant health information mobile app, received support from ACNM and Philips, which said similar apps in other states improved awareness of services and helped families navigate care; a member asked the Department of Health about implementation time. HB 1858, relating to certificates of fetal deaths, was supported by the Department of Health and clinicians, who said the current statute is outdated and inconsistent with CDC guidance; the department and a physician testified that the bill should shift documentation responsibilities to physicians and APRNs, and members discussed optional versus mandatory issuance language and whether the bill would improve data on home births and transfers.
The committee also heard HB 1591, expanding definitions for preceptor and volunteer-based clinical training to improve income tax credits. The Department of Health supported the measure but preferred a similar, broader bill; Taxation suggested clarifying terms; the University of Hawaii and the State Center for Nursing supported it. ACNM asked that midwifery preceptors and Hawaii-based students enrolled in mainland programs be included, while the Hawaii Public Health Institute supported expansion of the program as a workforce solution. HB 1574, on the health care education loan repayment program, also drew broad support, including from the governor, SHPDA, OHA, and health organizations, but ACNM raised concerns that the bill’s 30% Medicaid-client threshold could exclude many providers and limit participation.
For HB 1575, creating a feasibility committee on Parkinson’s patient air transport, the Department of Health supported the intent but said transportation is more likely an insurance or benefit issue and suggested redirecting funds to Parkinson’s research; the Michael J. Fox Foundation and the Hawaii Parkinson Association supported the bill, citing inter-island travel barriers and high costs for patients and caregivers. HB 1854, establishing certification of community behavioral health clinics, was supported by the Department of Health and DHS, which said certification would help clinics qualify for enhanced Medicaid reimbursement and expand access; the Attorney General’s office raised a legal concern about the special fund language and recommended a purpose section, and the committee discussed whether the fund would be self-sustaining and noted a possible amendment to change membership language and reduce the board size if the amendment moved forward.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Make America Healthy Again Kentucky Task Force (8-20-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- He said 90% of U.S. health care costs stem from chronic preventable diseases: diabetes, heart disease
- <01:13:41.360>
health <01:13:41.520>care <01:13:41.760>costs <01:13:42.480>stem - <01:13:42.800>
from you US health care costs stem from you US health care costs stem from
Summary:
The task force met for its third meeting, approved the minutes, and heard testimony from Dr. Jack on behalf of the American Beverage Association and Kentucky Beverage Association. Dr. Jack argued that the “totality of the science” supports low- and no-calorie sweeteners as safe and useful tools for reducing sugar and calories, citing FDA and other domestic and international reviews, clinical trials, and the FDA’s recent healthy-label rule. He also described the industry’s transparency efforts, including a “Good to Know” database compiling ingredient and safety information, and said the beverage industry has voluntarily worked to offer more choices with less sugar.
Members questioned him about whether beverage ingredients are restricted in other countries, possible health effects beyond weight and cancer, concerns about metabolic issues and gut microbiome effects, whether sweeteners are addictive, and why companies do not simply remove sweeteners. Dr. Jack responded that most ingredients are permitted in many jurisdictions, that broad food-safety reviews have looked at multiple endpoints and found the ingredients safe, that the gut microbiome is still being studied, and that recent clinical evidence does not show increased sweetness preference. He also said business decisions about formulations are up to companies and noted that cane sugar and high-fructose corn syrup are metabolically similar.
The committee also discussed consumer apps and ingredient-scoring tools; Dr. Jack said the industry’s website presents facts without interpretation and is based on food-safety agency assessments. At the end of his testimony, the chair accepted additional fact sheets for the committee. The meeting then moved on to introduce Dr. Gary Huber, who began testimony by emphasizing integrative medicine, metabolic syndrome, and the role of diet, exercise, sleep, and stress in health, but his full presentation was not included in the excerpt.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Conference Committee on H.F. 2438 - Transportation Omnibus - 05/13/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Our commitment stems from a deep concern over the safety of both drivers and our workers on Minnesota
- driver's license requirements.<00:58:09.839>
Our <00:58:10.079>commitment <00:58:10.480>stems - Our commitment stems from requirements.
- Our commitment stems from a<00:58:11.119>
deep <00:58:11.359>concern <00:58:11.680>over
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 4/3/25 - Part 1
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- House File 1893 stems from a constituent, a family member in my district from Aitkin Lake, actually in
- do<00:13:28.079>
this <00:13:28.360>uh <00:13:28.480>Bill <00:13:28.680>stems - madam sh yes I do this uh Bill stems madam sh yes I do this uh Bill stems from<00:13:29.120>
Bills:
HF2233, HF1524, HF1893, HF1396, HF2456, HF2959, HF2300, HF2412, HF3022, HF2825, HF1862, HF1373, HF1039, HF3070
Keywords:
Uniform Special Deposits Act, special deposit, banking law, financial institutions, escrow, escrow account, trust account, security deposit, beneficiary, depositor, creditor process, garnishment, attachment, levy, setoff, recoupment, financial market infrastructure, retirement benefits, compensation, earnest money
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (03/26/2025)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, the origins of this bill stem directly from HealthForce New Hampshire, a statewide collaborative
- origins<00:06:27.600>
of <00:06:27.759>this <00:06:27.919>bill <00:06:28.240>stem - <00:06:28.560>
directly <00:06:28.960>from origins of this bill stem directly from - origins of this bill stem directly from Health<00:06:29.600>
Force <00:06:30.000>New <00
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- like Sanford Health and Ventrust to match funding for critical upgrades across its health care and STEM
- c><00:59:10.160>
health <00:59:10.520>care <00:59:11.079>and <00:59:11.240>stem - <00:59:11.920>
programs across its health care and stem programs across its health care and - stem programs major<00:59:13.359>
facility <00:59:13.920>and <00:59:14.160>Equipment
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Our commitment stems from a deep concern over both the safety for drivers and our workers on Minnesota
- drivers education requirements<00:41:49.720>
our <00:41:49.920>commitment <00:41:50.319>stems - <00:41:50.680>
from <00:41:50.800>a requirements our commitment stems from a requirements - our commitment stems from a deep<00:41:51.280>
concern <00:41:51.680>over <00:41:51.960
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- contests filed: the residency challenge in House District 40B and the contest in House District 54A stemming
- and the co contest in house district 40b and the co contest in house district 54a<00:50:09.760>
stemming from <00:50:10.280>a <00:50:10.440>discrepancy <00:50:11.079>in 54a stemming- from a discrepancy in 54a stemming from a discrepancy in absentee absentee absentee ballots<00:50:13.359