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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:34:00.559><c> arts</c> often think of as soft the liberal arts often think of as soft the liberal
- So I'm curious, in that 30%, how many of those were in the liberal arts?
- This is part of the redesign work that we're doing around the liberal arts and, in particular, what I
- would advance as the applied liberal arts.
- student,</c> applied liberal arts, the whole student, applied liberal arts, the whole student, the<00
Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy
MN
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- I was around and understand the thought process when the liberal arts curriculum, when the bills were
- I was around and understand the thought process when the liberal arts curriculum, when the bills were
- I was around and understand the thought process when the liberal arts curriculum, when the bills were
- I was around and understand the thought process when the liberal arts curriculum, when the bills were
- and</c> four-year liberal arts uh college and four-year liberal arts uh college and that<00:27:27.200
Committee:
Senate Education Policy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Morris, a nationally recognized liberal arts college, fosters a close-knit learning environment focused
- Morris, a nationally recognized liberal arts college, fosters a close-knit learning environment focused
- </c> Morris a nationally recognized liberal Morris a nationally recognized liberal arts<00:05:02.960>
- Thank you for your interest in Minnesota's only public liberal arts college. I'm Janet Ericson.
- <c> and</c><00:26:32.159><c> the</c> liberal arts college experience and the liberal arts college experience
Committee:
Senate Higher Education
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 18th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They combined eye-catching art with fashion to successfully raise our awareness of species needing our
- It is both the celebration of liberation and a reminder that the promise of freedom has too often been
- It is both the celebration of liberation and a reminder that the promise of freedom has too often been
- Juneteenth stands as a celebration of liberation.
- Juneteenth stands as a celebration of liberation.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, February 10, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
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- They've also blocked our bills to end the tariffs on Canada and the so-called Liberation Day tariffs.
- They've also blocked our bills to end the tariffs on Canada and the so-called Liberation Day tariffs.
- They've also blocked our bills to end the tariffs on Canada and the so-called Liberation Day tariffs.
- We all remember, with great fanfare, President Trump announcing Liberation Day.
- President Trump announcing Liberation Day.
Keywords:
joint session, Congress, communication, President, HCR74, national emergency, government authority, Executive Order, legislative action, rule, special rule, House resolution, floor procedure, procedural resolution, firearms, gun laws, less-than-lethal weapons, weapons technology, National Marine Sanctuaries Act, undersea fiber optic cables
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 14 (1-27-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
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- Universities were there, art and culture was there.
- were there art and culture was<00:01:41.040><c> there</c><00:01:41.280><c> what</c><00:01:41.520><c>
- Uh, and Auschwitz was liberated on January 27th, 1945.
- Uh, and Auschwitz was liberated on January 27th, 1945.
- Uh, and Auschwitz was liberated on January 27th, 1945.
MN
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- arts and math science language arts arts and physical<00:07:32.840><c> education</c><00:07:33.840><c
- </c> fought for freedom and Liberation fought for freedom and Liberation against<00:09:02.360><c> systemic
- </c><00:13:12.079><c> ethnic</c> is at the heart of liberated ethnic is at the heart of liberated ethnic
- To me, teaching ethnic studies was liberating. We need to learn more about each other, not less.
- To me, teaching ethnic studies was liberating.
Committee:
House Education Finance
Keywords:
railroad, infrastructure, transportation funding, environmental remediation, capital investment, HF921, tax increment financing, TIF, excess tax increment, school district aid, levy adjustment, property tax levy, education finance, Minnesota education aid, decertification, local government finance, school funding formula, state aid reduction, referendum equalization aid, debt service equalization
IN
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- arts programs.
- Indiana University, specifically, is known for many of its great liberal arts programs.
- He said, I know that many pursue a liberal arts degree, so they'll learn to be able to adjust to the
- Maybe they move it under another chair or another liberal arts program so they can eliminate some of
- In 2013 and 2014, our literacy rate for English language arts was 80%. Today, it's 40%, a 50% cut.
HI
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- Lotus is on track to earn her associate degree in liberal arts from Leeward Community College this May
- on track to earn her associate degree is on track to earn her associate degree in<00:04:48.480><c> liberal
- </c><00:04:48.920><c> arts</c><00:04:49.720><c> from</c><00:04:49.960><c> Leeward</c><00:04:50.400><c
- > Community</c> in liberal arts from Leeward Community in liberal arts from Leeward Community College
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 16th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We see it in the arts and culture through artists like Olivia Rodrigo, who proudly embraces her Filipino
- It was women. ...Wall uprising, igniting a global movement for LGBTQ+ liberation.
- and advancing Committed to amplifying African diaspora voices and advancing health equity through arts
- She has passionately served her community through numerous boards, arts advocacy, education initiatives
- She has served on numerous boards and committees and is currently on the California Arts Council and
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 26th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
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- And Claremont McKenna is one of the greatest liberal arts colleges in the country.
- And Claremont McKenna is one of the greatest liberal arts colleges in the country.
- So colleagues, please. ...liberal arts colleges in the country, and we are proud to have you today.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Arizona Department of Gaming, Arizona Racing Commission, and the Arizona State Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts
- Arizona Department of Gaming, Arizona Racing Commission, and the Arizona State Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts
Bills:
SB1206 , SB1254 , SB1290 , SB1421 , SB1432 , SB1515 , SB1563 , SB1641 , SB1649 , SB1670 , SB1671 , SB1747
Committees:
House Commerce , House House Commerce Committee of Reference
Keywords:
storm damage, catastrophic storm, hail damage, wind damage, roof repair, roof replacement, post-storm repairs, insurance claim, property and casualty insurance, adjuster, public adjuster, contractor licensing, homeowner protections, deductible waiver, insurance fraud prevention, storm chaser, residential construction contract, workers' compensation, joint check, claim solicitation
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Jan 28th, 2026 at 11:02 am
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
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- Whereas Grant County is known for its mining, ranching, and art communities...
- arts and sciences university...
- She achieved in literacy, reading, language arts, early and middle childhood. Congratulations.
- Outside of medicine, she enjoys the arts, crafts, puzzles, reading, and traveling.
- Outside of medicine, she enjoys the arts, the crafts, puzzles, reading, and traveling.
Keywords:
nurses, health care workers, healthcare workers, frontline workers, hospital staff, clinicians, allied health professionals, support staff, public health, workforce shortage, nursing shortage, safe staffing, patient safety, rural health care, frontier communities, behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorder, substance abuse, health care memorial
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Jan 21st, 2026
State Governmental Affairs
Bills:
SB7 , SB22 , SB39 , SB40 , SB45 , SB46 , SB86 , SB95 , SB107 , SB7 , SB22 , SB39 , SB40 , SB45 , SB46 , SB86 , SB95 , SB107
Committee:
Senate State Governmental Affairs
Keywords:
voting rights, absentee ballot, protected classes, Alabama Voting Rights Act, felony conviction, election integrity, preclearance, Alabama Jobs Act, incentives, job creation, economic development, recapture provisions, capital investment, employment, board governance, occupational licensing, Sunset Law, public accountability, training requirements, SB40
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- But this extends to retailers like barbershops, beauty salons, art shops, and many others.
Committee:
House Ways & Means
Keywords:
HB 8, school finance, compressed tax rate, maximum compressed tax rate, MCR, PYMCR, property tax, school district taxes, Education Code, Tax Code, state aid, school funding formula, local school taxes, Texas school finance, tax rate compression, public education funding, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 18th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They combined eye-catching art with fashion to successfully raise our awareness of species needing our
- It is both the celebration of liberation and a reminder that the promise of freedom has too often been
- It is both the celebration of liberation and a reminder that the promise of freedom has, was issued.
- It is both the celebration of liberation and a reminder that the promise of freedom has too often been
- Juneteenth stands as a celebration of liberation.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved procedural motions, and recognized several guests and honorees, including CAUSE leadership academy participants, retiring FCMAT CEO Michael Fine, a Capitol intern, environmental leaders celebrating Black Conservation Week, family members of members, and NASA astronaut Captain Victor Glover Jr. The body also took up a number of routine file items and committee referral requests, with several bills referred to committees by unanimous consent and multiple items passed or retained on file.
The main floor debate centered on ACR 214, the Juneteenth resolution. Members from the Black Caucus and other caucuses spoke in support, describing Juneteenth as both a celebration of emancipation and a reminder that freedom and equality remain unfinished work. Speakers emphasized Black history, civil rights, solidarity across communities, and ongoing issues such as education, housing, health, incarceration, and economic inequality. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 66 coauthors were added.
The Assembly also considered AB 2285 on blockchain staking and crypto regulation. The author argued the bill would provide consumer protections and clear rules for banks, credit unions, and crypto exchanges, while an opponent warned it could weaken securities oversight and consumer safeguards. The bill passed 45-1, and the author requested immediate transmission to the Senate. Later, SB 1036 on mitigation fee credits for redevelopment passed 55-0 after brief support for clarifying fee rules and reducing duplicative costs.
The chamber then adopted the second-day consent calendar, including resolutions for Women’s Equality Day and the International Day of Yoga, along with several Senate bills, all by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The Assembly announced it would not meet on Friday, June 19, would reconvene Monday, June 22 at 1 p.m., and then adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Education Committee Sep 12th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I have an M.A. in counseling psychology, and I focus on expressive arts therapy.
- I'm a graduate of Mills College I have an M.A. in counseling psychology and I focus on expressive arts
- I'm here representing Berkeley Unified School District Jewish Parents for Collective Liberation.
- My name is Moise Meir, organizing and advocacy manager with Asian American Liberation Network, also hub
- What's the application in an English language arts class when we generally read and analyze fiction?
Summary:
The Assembly Education Committee held an informational hearing on AB 715, followed by discussion of SB 48. AB 715 was presented by Assembly Members Zbur and Addis as a response to rising anti-Semitism in California schools. They described incidents involving harassment, swastikas, biased classroom materials, and students feeling unsafe, and said the bill would create an Office of Civil Rights with coordinators to address anti-Semitism and other forms of discrimination, provide prevention resources, and support school districts. Witnesses in support, including a rabbi and a student who described personal experiences with anti-Semitic harassment, urged immediate action to protect Jewish students.
Opposition testimony came from the California Teachers Association, county superintendents, school board groups, labor organizations, civil liberties advocates, ethnic studies educators, and many community members. Their main concerns were that the bill was rushed, had not been fully vetted in the Assembly Education Committee, and could chill classroom speech or create constitutional problems, especially around language requiring instruction and materials to be “factually accurate” and not based on advocacy, bias, or partisanship. Several opponents argued that anti-Semitism should be addressed through education, training, and restorative practices rather than new statutory restrictions. Some witnesses also raised concerns about the bill’s impact on ethnic studies and free speech.
Committee members then debated the bill’s process and substance at length. The authors said the bill had been narrowed through negotiations with education stakeholders and the Senate, that some disputed provisions would be revisited in cleanup language, and that the urgency of anti-Semitic incidents required action now. Several members expressed support for the bill’s goal but criticized the late release of the final language and the lack of consultation with the Assembly committee. Others emphasized the need to protect Jewish students immediately and argued the bill was a necessary response to a real crisis. The transcript does not show a final vote on AB 715 in the portion provided.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- This year marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Bataan veterans. our Bataan veterans.
- and it's going to be a presentation of the Flags of Freedom honoring the 80th anniversary of the liberation
- and it's going to be a presentation of the Flags of Freedom honoring the 80th anniversary of the liberation
- Then we have Michael Dobb from Las Vegas, who is double majoring in fine arts and fine arts music.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Select Committee on Effective Postsecondary Career Technical Education and Workforce Development Programs Dec 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Because we don't do a Bachelor of Arts degree in the California Community College.
- Michael Willer, Chair and Professor of Liberal Studies at California State University, Los Angeles.
- Michael Willer, Chair of Liberal Studies for California State University, Los Angeles. Welcome.
- We offer a liberal arts degree that emphasizes career engagement and workplace readiness through an applied
- Liberal studies is a liberal arts degree that provides both basic skills and specific career skills.
Summary:
The hearing opened the Select Committee on Effective Postsecondary Career, Technical Education, and Workforce Development Programs at Santa Ana College, with Assemblymember Mike Fong emphasizing the need for affordable, accelerated pathways into high-demand careers and noting his bill AB 1098 creating the California Interagency Education Council. Chancellor Marvin Martinez welcomed the committee and urged changes to AB 927 to remove the “duplication” barrier for community college bachelor’s degrees, arguing that applied baccalaureate programs can lead to high-wage jobs and expand access for low- and middle-income students.
The first panel focused on statewide workforce trends and policy. California Community Colleges Vice Chancellor Anthony Cordova highlighted credit for prior learning, Strong Workforce funding, dual enrollment, and apprenticeship growth, asking the Legislature to restore and increase Strong Workforce funding and expand applied baccalaureate degrees. LAEDC’s Josep Bilayo described regional labor market data showing growth in health care, education, construction, bioscience, and clean energy, while stressing the need for employer-led, data-driven programs, wraparound supports, and flexible funding. Andrew Gonzalez of the Building and Construction Trades Council argued that registered apprenticeship must be paid, combine classroom and on-the-job training, and end in a portable credential; he also promoted apprenticeship readiness programs, community workforce agreements, and stronger exposure to trades starting in K-12. Eric Morrison Smith of the Alliance for Boys and Men of Color discussed the California Opportunity Youth Apprenticeship Grant Program and related youth apprenticeship recommendations, including bridge programs, intermediary infrastructure, reduced employer barriers, and better coordination of state funding.
A later panel highlighted Santa Ana College’s fire technology and firefighting academy programs. President Annabelle Neri and Vice President Jeffrey Lamb said the college is one of the state’s largest fire training providers, with strong partnerships with local fire agencies, law enforcement, and the U.S. Forest Service, and with high job placement and six-figure starting salaries for some graduates. They also described related certificates, advanced officer training, wellness services, and workforce preparation such as mock interviews and sponsorships. Throughout the hearing, members and panelists repeatedly stressed the importance of aligning education with labor market demand, expanding apprenticeships and work-based learning, and using regional collaboration to connect students to living-wage careers.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Select Committee on Effective Postsecondary Career Technical Education and Workforce Development Programs Dec 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Because we don't do a Bachelor of Arts degree in the California Community College.
- Michael Willer, Chair and Professor of Liberal Studies at California State University, Los Angeles.
- Michael Willer, Chair of Liberal Studies for Cal State University of Los Angeles. Welcome.
- We offer a liberal arts degree that emphasizes career engagement and workplace readiness through an applied
- So liberal studies is a liberal arts degree that provides both basic skills and specific career skills
Summary:
The Select Committee on Effective Postsecondary Career, Technical Education, and Workforce Development Programs met at Santa Ana College for its first hearing, with Chair Mike Fong opening by emphasizing the role of community colleges in college access, affordability, and workforce pathways. He highlighted AB 1098 creating the California Interagency Education Council and AB 323, which expanded Strong Workforce funds to support paid internships, and framed the hearing as a showcase of successful CTE, apprenticeship, and workforce models across the state.
The first panel focused on statewide workforce funding, labor-market trends, and apprenticeship. California Community Colleges Vice Chancellor Anthony Cordova described the Strong Workforce Program, credit for prior learning, dual enrollment, and apprenticeship growth, and asked the Legislature to restore and increase Strong Workforce funding and expand applied baccalaureate degrees. LAEDC’s Josep Bilayo pointed to high-growth sectors such as health care, education, construction, bioscience, and clean energy, stressing data-driven planning, employer engagement, flexible funding, and wraparound supports. Andrew Gonzalez of the Los Angeles/Orange County Building and Construction Trades Council argued that registered apprenticeship must be paid, classroom-based, and tied to a portable credential, and described apprenticeship readiness programs, wraparound services, and community workforce agreements as effective tools for placing diverse, low-income, and justice-involved workers into union careers. Eric Morrison Smith of the Alliance for Boys and Men of Color discussed SB 191 and the California Opportunity Youth Apprenticeship Grant Program, recommending stronger coordination, intermediary infrastructure, better tracking of youth apprenticeships, more resources for community-based organizations, and a bridge program to connect high school students and opportunity youth to apprenticeships.
The committee then turned to firefighting academies and career training at Santa Ana College. President Annabelle Neri and Vice President Jeffrey Lamb described Santa Ana College as a major trainer of firefighters and first responders, with extensive noncredit workforce training, multiple bachelor’s degrees, and strong job placement in fire-related fields. They emphasized hands-on training, wellness services, mock interviews, sponsorships with fire agencies, and partnerships with local law enforcement and the U.S. Forest Service. Neri also urged changes to the state’s applied baccalaureate rules to remove the “duplication” restriction so more community colleges can offer workforce-focused bachelor’s degrees tied to living-wage jobs. The hearing ended with discussion of how regional and statewide planning should work together, how to reduce duplication and administrative barriers, and how to better align education, employers, and apprenticeship systems to meet California’s workforce needs.