Video & Transcript Research : 'federal programs'
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/26
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- going to affect the state grant program. going to affect the state grant program.
- um federal immigration, about federal um federal immigration, sorry,<01:08:16.319>
I'm <01:08: - immigration agents, federal agents immigration agents, federal agents coming<01:08:19.920>
in. - And that does not include local officers who've been delegated under the federal government's 287G program
- not regulate federal operations at all. not regulate federal operations at all.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Jan 14th, 2026
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- said they would likely hear that this bill is likely unconstitutional, and that is also true as the federal
- He also said the bill is likely unconstitutional, and that is also true as the federal court in Texas
- also<00:19:43.440>
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court That is also true as the federal court That is also true as the federal
Keywords:
firearms, possession, Class 1 municipalities, criminal penalties, federal law, stolen firearms, prohibited persons, HB114, Alabama Sunset Law, sunset bill, Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama, dental board, dental licensing, dentist regulation, professional licensing, occupational licensing, healthcare regulation, licensure board, state agency continuation, agency sunset review
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/17/25
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
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homeless isn't a program to help the homeless isn't a program to help the homeless from<00:31 - cooperation with all of our federal cooperation with all of our federal Partners<01:10:19.480>
- Federal Federal partner<01:13:51.199>
absent <01:13:51.760>this <01:13:52.000>timely - data made in connection with Federal data made in connection with Federal immigration immigration
- local law enforcement and federal local law enforcement and federal immigration<01:43:17.719>
- Federal Federal partner<01:13:51.199>
Keywords:
sacred communities, micro units, religious institutions, housing regulations, homelessness, conditional use permits, immigration enforcement, sanctuary policies, sanctuary city, noncooperation ordinance, ICE, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, federal immigration authorities, deportation, undocumented immigrant, undocumented person, immigration status data, data sharing, preemption, local government
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House BR Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Protection, Tourism, and Energy (3-8-23)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iw_1ItTaCgE, 2026-06-21T07:17:03+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, MEETING START 00:00
ROLL CALL 00:15
MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES 00:47
MINUTES ADOPTED 01:02
DISCUSSION WITH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CABINET STAFF, 01:58
JEFF NOLAN, KATIE SMITH, AND BETH LAND ON THE SUCCESSES
OF THE CABINET, DEVELOPMENTS IN KY, STATEWIDE PROGRAMS,
BASIC PROGRAMS MECHANICS, PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS,
AND REQUESTED FUNDING FOR BUDGET., 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, has this been affected by federal funds at all? Federal fund cuts at all. Representative Meyer.
- Well, I just do want to point out that it's a federal program that distributes Department of Ag food
- been affected by federal funds at all? been affected by federal funds at all?
- Federal fund cuts at all. Federal fund cuts at all. Representative<00:05:04.800>
Meyer. - <00:05:22.800>
program point out that it's a federal program point out that it's a federal
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- it as a federal prosecution. it as a federal prosecution.
- enforcement of federal law.
- enforcement of federal law.
- formerly worked for the federal formerly worked for the federal government?
- out the federal thing totally separate. out the federal thing totally separate.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, February 11, 2026
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Minerals, Business & Economic Development, February 11, 2026
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- So we think it'll be a good program.
- >
they're They're not federal standards, they're They're not federal standards, they're state< - <01:10:28.320>
this uh I understand this other program this uh I understand this other program - The 45Q is a federal rule, and so while we try to, you know, work with the federal government, that is
- unpredictable pendulum swings in federal unpredictable pendulum swings in federal policy<01:18:55.760
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Jan 28th, 2026 at 11:02 am
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Western New Mexico University leads the state in designating education and training programs specific
- That happens in Silver City with respect to the special needs program, and I just wanted to stand up
- The next thing that I would like to talk about a little bit is the New Mexico Historic Marker Program
- He also noted San Juan County's nursing and dental hygienist programs and the role those programs play
- And even in San Juan County, where we have a big nursing program, dental hygienist program, everything
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
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- So the bill develops a community benefit program to help achieve that efficiency.
- CEE conducts field research and implements programs.
- The state of Minnesota already has an aggressive and nation-leading clean energy program.
- Federal level.
- That program, the Habitat-Friendly Solar Program, is a cost-effective, successful program.
Keywords:
water appropriation, data centers, environmental review, energy conservation, permit application, carbon-free energy, geothermal energy, renewable energy, Macalester College, appropriation, sustainability, solar energy, pollinator programs, license plates, agrivoltaics, environmental sustainability
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- would be the Arizona LEAP Program, the Community College Promise Program, the Arizona Promise Program
- Lastly, it declares that Arizona elects to participate in the federal tax credit program for individuals
- So, Vince, when you answer on this question regarding child care dependency and the federal program,
- can you tell them how the federal program is that we're using on this, please?
- This is the federal program that allows you to write off part of your child care dependency.
Bills:
HB4138, HB4139, HB4140, HB4141, HB4142, HB4143, HB4144, HB4145, HB4146, HB4147, HB4148, HB4149, HB4150, HB4151, HB4152, HB4153, SB1831, SB1832, SB1833, SB1834, SB1835, SB1836, SB1837, SB1838, SB1839, SB1840, SB1841, SB1842, SB1843, SB1844, SB1845, SB1846
Keywords:
appropriations, education funding, health care, general fund, state budget, local funding, gaming, pari-mutuel, horse racing, regulatory assessment, first-time starters, budget implementation, federal funds, government services, budget stabilization, financial reporting, capital outlay, infrastructure, veterans services, highway construction
Summary:
The committee met in a special joint appropriations session to review the FY 2027 budget package, including House Bill 4138 and Senate Bill 1831, the general appropriations or “feed” bills. Staff described the budget as including a one-time transfer of state funds, a 5% lump-sum reduction to most agencies’ discretionary general-fund budgets, continued funding for the state health insurance plan and school facilities, and various one-time restorations or reversions of prior appropriations. Members spent much of the meeting clarifying how the 5% reductions would work, noting that formula and mandatory funding such as K-12 basic aid are excluded, while the governor’s executive branch would decide how to implement the cuts within agencies. The chair repeatedly emphasized that the committee was not specifying line-item cuts and that agencies would have discretion over implementation.
A large portion of the discussion focused on the practical effects of the budget on universities, public safety, health care, rural programs, and fund sweeps. Arizona Board of Regents and university representatives said the proposed reductions would amount to more than $85 million statewide and could affect programs such as the Arizona Promise Program, Teachers Academy, and tuition freezes, though no specific program cuts were written into the bill. Other testimony raised concerns about fund sweeps from encumbered balances, including university research funds, housing trust funds, utility regulation funds, and ADOT-related accounts, with some members warning about possible impacts on rural infrastructure and federal matching dollars. The committee also discussed the state employee health plan, including a $228 million general-fund infusion and proposed employee premium increases over three years, as well as questions about corrections, forestry and fire management, and rural critical access hospitals.
Public testimony was largely opposed to the budget. Speakers from Opportunity Arizona, the Arizona Board of Regents, health care, and local government argued that the package would reduce support for education, housing, SNAP, health care access, and rural communities while preserving tax benefits for data centers and wealthy taxpayers. A mayor from Globe described severe flood damage and asked for state help for a flood relief fund, while a motorcycle safety advocate questioned a proposed transfer from the motorcycle safety fund. Committee members debated whether the budget’s effects should be described as speculative or as likely consequences of the broad cuts, and several exchanges became contentious over comparisons to the Great Recession and references to federal tax policy. The meeting ended with continued public testimony and no final vote taken in the portion provided, though leadership had earlier said the committee planned a mass roll-call vote on all the bills at the end.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
ECD Public Hearing - Fri Mar 20, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST
Economic Development & Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- And then, the the grant program.
- With the unknown climate on the federal level, HTDC wishes to expand our R&D matching program to other
- R&D federal grants other than the SBIR program.
- matching program to other R&D federal matching program to other R&D federal grants<00:50
- one a federal award, we can just match. one a federal award, we can just match.
Bills:
SB2580, SB2578, SB2259, SB3084, SB2816, SB2928, SB2075, SB3322, SB2377, SB2436, SB2835, SB3248
Keywords:
SB2580, Hawaii film tax credit, motion picture tax credit, digital media credit, film production incentive, income tax credit, general excise tax exemption, DBEDT, DOTAX, local hires, local workforce, film industry, movie production, television production, streaming platform, streaming series, loan-out companies, motion picture project employer, qualified production, qualified production costs
Summary:
The committee opened by reviewing hearing procedures and then took up SB 2580, which concerns Hawaii’s film production tax credit and related incentives. Testimony was strongly supportive overall, with witnesses saying the measure would help attract productions, extend the sunset date, include streaming platforms, and strengthen the state’s competitiveness. Several supporters asked for cleanup language on grant administration, tax credit management, local-hire uplifts, and limits on third-party audit requirements for smaller productions. The state film office said the bill was generally strong but suggested clarifying language and noted that DBEDT and DOTAX already provide oversight of the current credit. No vote was taken in the transcript, but the bill drew broad support with a few comments and one opposition noted later in the hearing.
The committee then heard SB 2578 SD1, a measure to create a film commission and related grant structure. Testifiers said the proposal would formalize industry input, improve accountability, and help the state compete globally, but they also raised concerns about how a new grant program would interact with the existing tax credit system. The film office said the grant program and tax credit should be separated operationally, that the advisory structure should include industry voices and possibly union representation, and that county film commissioner language may need technical adjustment. A testifier also suggested a Hawaii film museum and related tourism opportunities. The measure was described as having 42 supporters, one opposition, and five comments, with no final action shown.
The committee next considered SB 2259, a dementia training measure. Supporters, including the bill’s drafter and the Alzheimer’s Association, described personal caregiving experiences and said free dementia training could help workers and families. Suggested amendments focused on clarifying the relationship between EOA and DBED and allowing retraining every two years because of workforce turnover. DBED said the bill is worthwhile but is not really an economic development initiative, and it should align with existing dementia programs and be easy for businesses to use, preferably online. The committee then moved to SB 3084 SD1, which HTDC said would expand its R&D matching program beyond SBIR to other federal research grants because of uncertainty at the federal level; the transcript ends as testimony begins, with no vote or final action recorded.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- questions that you all have, and we apologize for you having to wait as long as you did to the end of the program
Keywords:
HB 207, Texas Government Code, Section 411.201, license to carry, LTC, handgun license, concealed carry, federal judge, immigration judge, immigration court, U.S. immigration court, judicial security, firearm carry permit, Texas handgun license, federal judiciary, HB235, Texas, sales tax exemption, use tax exemption, disabled veteran
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- As we've program here in Minnesota.
- That program, the habitat-friendly solar program, is a cost-effective, successful program.
- Um that program, the habitat you.
- cost-effective successful program. cost-effective successful program.
- /c> designated as oversight in the program, designated as oversight in the program, but<01:41:58.800>
Keywords:
water appropriation, data centers, environmental review, energy conservation, permit application, carbon-free energy, geothermal energy, renewable energy, Macalester College, appropriation, sustainability, solar energy, pollinator programs, license plates, agrivoltaics, environmental sustainability, 1183, house
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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funding streams via sustained Federal funding streams via sustained Federal - program?
- Program at the federal level, have you guys considered the impact of the cuts from the federal government
- to your program?
- The other challenge is some of the programs we proposed to make wouldn't be eligible for federal funding
Keywords:
higher education, scholarship, financial aid, state grant, tuition assistance, Pell grants, student retention, education equity, disabled veterans, veterans' dependents, dependent children, college affordability, books and fees, University of Minnesota, public colleges, Office of Higher Education, veterans benefits, military families, permanent disability, 100 percent disability
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Budget Review Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education (2-9-23)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZXkj_Cxflw, 2026-06-21T07:17:02+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, MEETING START 00:00
ROLL CALL 00:00
DISCUSSION WITH KY COUNCIL ON POST SECONDARY EDUCATION, PRESIDENT AARON THOMPSON, VICE PRESIDENT, TRAVIS POWELL, AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS. DISCUSSING KEY PROGRESS, INITIATIVES, ENROLLMENT TRENDS, DEGREE & CREDENTIAL PRODUCTION, DEVELOPMENTS, NEW P-12 POLICIES AND PROGRAMS, HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE COLLABORATIVE, INCREASED ENROLLMENT IN HEALTHCARE RELATED FIELDS INCLUDING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, BUCKS FOR BRAINS PROGRAM, AND DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS. 00:03, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice, Public Safety, & Judiciary (2-21-23)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mz0oUn4TYmM, 2026-06-21T07:17:03+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, MEETING START 00:00
ROLL CALL 00:48
DISCUSSION WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS; LAURIE GIVENS, AOC DIRECTOR, JIM DALEY, CAMPBELL COUNTY JAILER, 01:41
ELIZABETH LUCAS, IMPLANTATION TECHNICAL SERVICES & COURT SERVICES DIRECTOR. THE AOC ADDRESSED FUNDING AND UPDATES TO
COURT SYSTEM PROCEDURES SUCH AS VIDEO ARRAIGNMENT & CONFERENCE CALLS. THERE WILL BE 432 COURTROOMS THAT WILL BE
EQUIPPED TO CONDUCT THESE TECHNOLOGICAL SERVICES FOR INMATES. THE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY HAS SAVED COUNTIES MONEY
ON THE TRANSPORTATION COST OF INMATES. THERE ARE MULTIPLE PILOT PROGRAMS BEING CONDUCTED AT THIS TIME INCLUDING;
DIVORCE FORMS PILOT & SMALL CLAIMS COURT PILOT. HB 238 & HB 244 HAS ENABLED VARIOUS PROGRAMS TO BE ENACTED IN
SEVERAL COUNTIES IN KY, AND FUNDS FOR STAFF TRAINING ON THE PROGRAMS., 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Feb 2nd, 2026
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 502 changes the state statute so that the state of Florida will provide concurrent, both federal
- legislative jurisdiction when it comes to matters involving a child who has allegedly violated a federal
- because without this concurrent legislative jurisdiction, juvenile misconduct is adjudicated in a federal
- However, the federal court system lacks the suitable service for juveniles and often tries them as adults
- If Grit's available, they run the Warrior Wellness Program in Pasco County and have done an amazing job
Keywords:
military jurisdiction, delinquency, concurrent jurisdiction, federal law, state law, veterans, military spouses, business incentives, tax exemptions, economic development, public records, trade secrets, Space Florida, confidentiality, open meetings
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security met with a quorum present and took up two bills. Senator Burgess presented SB 1514, a public records measure tied to Space Florida that exempts Board of Space Florida meetings from public records requirements when trade secrets are discussed. He said the exemption was needed to protect sensitive business information and support Space Florida’s mission. The bill drew no questions or debate, and it was reported favorably by a unanimous roll call vote.
The committee then considered CS for SB 502, sponsored by Senator Wright, which would provide concurrent state and federal legislative jurisdiction over certain juvenile offenses on U.S. military installations in Florida when federal jurisdiction is waived and the conduct is also a state crime. Senator Wright argued the change would allow juveniles to be handled in the state juvenile justice system rather than federal court, which he said is better suited for rehabilitation. The bill also had no questions or debate and was reported favorably by unanimous vote.
After the bills, the committee recognized representatives from a Pasco County veterans wellness group and their therapy dog, Grit, for their work with veterans. The committee then adjourned without objection.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 9th, 2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- years to try to get into that one program.
- exemplary services for their child, um, but also we'll expand the number of those programs actually
- You know, Having a good program in place where people can engage and get that financial support means
- Uh, this is after, after it was evaded by 22, uh, different federal agen, federal and state agencies,
- Uh, been an approval state and federal agencies. Yes, I was just making that point.
NM