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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 7 on Accountability and Oversight Apr 23rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The university is under a number of federal investigations.
- We're now seeing the federal government making cuts to research funding.
- In addition, federal agencies are ending or reducing programs that provide direct financial support to
- by monitoring and highlighting new federal funds.
- Act of 2025 and the next steps in the federal budget-making process.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Human Services Feb 26th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Eligibility for CalFresh is predominantly set, almost exclusively, at the federal level and in federal
- California child care heavily relies on federal funding and has taken advantage of federal dollars.
- Billion of federal funding.
- In fact, nearly 80% of federal dollars flowing through the state budget are directed toward critical
- The administration, through the Office of Management and Budget, issued a federal funding freeze directive
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- I'll be talking about a small states grant later that is the direct benefit of this new federal policy
- benefit of the uh this new direct benefit of the uh this new federal<00:15:05.760><c> policy</c><00:
- Okay. direction. Um the supply chain is direction.
- I've heard a little bit about potential of, um, the federal government directing tariff dollars to support
- </c> the federal level but it's very small. the federal level but it's very small.
Summary:
The joint informational briefing focused on how federal policy changes, tariffs, funding cuts, the federal shutdown, and delays in the farm bill are affecting Hawaii agriculture and food access. Opening remarks emphasized Hawaii’s heavy dependence on imported food and farm inputs, the state’s vulnerability to disruptions in USDA services, and the need for stronger state, county, and community coordination. Speakers also noted that immigration enforcement and broader global supply-chain pressures can affect local farm labor, production, and food availability.
Sharon Herd, chair of the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, described both positive and negative federal impacts. She said Hawaii has benefited from some recurring grants and a large new $8.8 million federal grant, but also reported about $22 million in losses from suspended or terminated grants, including farm-to-school and water-related projects. She said some USDA programs, such as microgrants for food security and FISMIP, are currently suspended, while the specialty crop block grant remains active. She also said Hawaii farms declined from 7,328 to 6,569 between the 2017 and 2022 censuses and argued the state cannot rely on imports alone to feed its people.
Amanda Shaw of Agriculture Stewardship Hawaii presented findings from federal funding cut reports. She said the first report, in March, identified about $88 million in potential cuts, and the newer report found $64.7 million in confirmed cuts and about $175 million in potential cuts. She said federal shifts are creating uncertainty for farmers, food-system organizations, and school and community food programs, and noted that 4,000 to 5,000 Hawaii farmers could receive less money because of changes to payment-factor provisions for socially disadvantaged farmers. She also said Hawaii has lost 18% of local USDA staff since September 2024, with possible further national reductions expected. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational only, and the chair noted that any legal questions, including the reported SNAP changes, would be for the Judiciary Committee to assess later.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Committee on Climate Change and Global Warming Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Senate Committee on Climate Change and Global Warming
Transcript Highlights:
- With or without the federal government.
- We look forward to continuing to work with the legislature as we analyze federal directives and policies
- Another $13.5 million in federal aid is expected in federal fiscal year 2026 and remains unobligated.
- The $13.5 million in federal fiscal year 2026, which we wouldn't have access to until federal fiscal
- It was obligated through the Federal Highway Administration and is in the federal payment system.
Summary:
The committee held a hearing on the impact of the Trump administration’s federal climate policy changes on Massachusetts, with a focus on threatened grants, regulatory rollbacks, and state options to continue climate work. Chair Creem and other senators emphasized that Massachusetts still has a 2050 net-zero mandate and needs contingency plans for clean energy, transportation electrification, offshore wind, resilience, and financing if federal support is reduced or withdrawn.
Executive branch witnesses said Massachusetts has already experienced disruptions to more than $1 billion in climate-related federal funds, though many suspended grants were restored after litigation by the Attorney General’s office. EEA reported continued uncertainty around a $389 million Grid Innovation Program award and a FEMA dam-safety reimbursement, while MassDOT said its NEVI fast-charging program remains on track with about $50 million obligated, but a $14.4 million competitive charging grant is on hold and future unobligated NEVI funds remain uncertain. Senators also discussed EV rebates, charging infrastructure, the role of the Community Climate Bank, and whether the state can expand independent financing and support for municipalities, higher education, and nonprofits.
The Attorney General’s office described successful multi-state litigation that won a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against the federal funding freeze, restoring access to many EPA, DOE, USDA, and Interior funds, while noting continued enforcement actions over FEMA manual reviews and other barriers. The office said it is also preparing to defend the endangerment finding, California vehicle-emissions waivers, offshore wind permits, and other federal climate protections. Outside advocates warned that federal tax-credit rollbacks, tariffs, and possible repeal of IRA and infrastructure funding could slow EV adoption and raise costs, while offshore wind testimony said federal permitting pauses and legal challenges are delaying projects and could leave Massachusetts far short of its 2030 offshore wind goals. Nonprofit witnesses also described canceled or delayed grants for wetland restoration and urban heat mitigation, and urged the Legislature to increase state funding, including for the environmental bond bill and municipal vulnerability preparedness work.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 2/11/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> so the small slice was the federal so the small slice was the federal dollars<00:12:55.920><c> I
- When you look at direct admissions models across the country, direct admissions is a model that we're
- funded Grant um and I know I federally funded Grant um and I know I said<00:38:41.560><c> direct</c>
Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Jul 1st, 2026
Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
Transcript Highlights:
- So 82% was kept by the state and federal government.
- This is far below the federal poverty level of $2,277 a month.
- Federal guidelines provide, oops.
- Federal guidelines allow states to pass this money to families.
- During the pandemic, we had federal data.
Keywords:
poverty alleviation, family support, economic mobility, youth transition, financial education, matched savings, community programs, Department of Children and Families, DCF, child abuse investigation, child neglect, pediatrician, advanced practice registered nurse, medical misdiagnosis, rickets, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, osteogenesis imperfecta, vitamin D deficiency, bone fragility, child welfare
UT
Utah 2025 Regular Session
Economic Development and Workforce Services Interim Committee - November 19, 2025
Economic Development and Workforce Services Interim Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Anyway, I really like the direction you're going.
- So those are not federal grants.
- Right now with foreign direct investment.
- When a project comes to the state of Utah, it requires state or federal money or state or federal dollars
- When a project comes to the state of Utah, if it requires state or federal money or state or federal
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
05/11/2026 - Senate Director Nominations
Transcript Highlights:
- . ...uphold the Constitution over any contrary direction.
- So that's the importance of securing these federal missions, because with the federal missions comes
- That directive by DoD had not been declared unconstitutional.”
- “That directive by DoD had not been declared unconstitutional.
- Because the place that we were in before the current directive by the Secretary of War is that the federal
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Director Nominations held a confirmation hearing for John Connolly, the current Adjutant General and Director of the Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA). Connolly described his background in the Army, National Guard, and military law, and outlined DEMA’s dual mission of supporting the Arizona National Guard and emergency management. He emphasized readiness, modernization of aging aircraft and facilities, growth in capabilities such as drones and electronic warfare, partnerships to restore helicopter training at Silver Bell, and stewardship of resources. He also discussed DEMA’s border-related missions, including Task Force Safe at Nogales, counter-drug operations, and use of artificial intelligence to monitor drone activity and build a common operating picture for law enforcement.
Committee members questioned Connolly about his interview and vetting process, his role in emergency management, disaster response in Gila County, support for rural counties and tribes, and services for Guard members and families through the Integrated Resilience Operations Center. Several members pressed him on military discipline, lawful orders, classified information, and the distinction between war and hostilities. Senator Rogers focused on chain of command, combat readiness, and whether Connolly’s JAG background prepared him to lead a combat-oriented force; Connolly responded that his role is to provide ready forces, follow civilian authority, and ensure troops have training, equipment, and family support. He also said he had experience advising commanders and teaching lawful versus unlawful orders.
A major point of contention came when members questioned Connolly about the 2021 COVID-19 vaccination mandate for the Guard and whether he had treated it as unlawful or unconstitutional. Connolly said it was a lawful order at the time and that exemption processes existed under the regulations. The hearing also turned to immigration enforcement, emergency powers, and whether the Guard should support ICE; Connolly said the Guard is a support function and would respond to a direct request through the governor, but he could not identify a specific scenario in the abstract. No vote or final action was taken during the hearing, and the committee appeared to continue its review after testimony and questioning.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And so we're essentially subleasing through the federal government and if the federal government decides
- So exclusive use contracts through state and federal agencies pull these aircraft away and the federal
- federal pool?
- federal approval.
- After complying with federal requirements and some significant federal delays, the BDO published our
Committee:
House State Affairs
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- donation because a directed donation, the chain of custody of a directed donation is vastly different
- Yeah, but you specifically pointed out the directed donors. Absolutely, that's in directed donors.
- directed donors?
- It is less than the directed donors. OK.
- So then at a whim they could shut off their donor direct donor program because they still do direct donors
Committee:
House Public Health
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, April 20, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- H.R. 5200, A BILL TO DIRECT THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION TO ISSUE REPORTS AFTER ACTIVATION OF
- This legislation would direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a process to more thoroughly
- It directs the Federal Communications Commission to vet applicants for broadband funding based on their
- Union Calendar No. 517, H.R. 5200, a bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to issue reports
- Because, you see, it took five years of the federal delegation working with those federal employees who
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee Jul 1st, 2025
Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- I already mentioned the federal cuts and the freezes, which really disrupted state federal programs,
- for Medicaid program costs, specifically changes to the federal match or Federal Medicaid Assistance
- from the federal government for a $4.72 program.
- Because tomorrow, we're going to be looking at past and current direct federal spending to individuals
- You can't square that in a direct cost.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- We strongly support that direction.
- Or how does that federal money work?
- We've relied on federal dollars.
- Selling locally direct through the farmer's market, I mean, I'm sorry, through the food bank, direct,
- we don't have any federal funding anymore.
Committee:
House Appropriations
Summary:
The committee heard public testimony on several budget requests tied to health and human services. Louisiana Children’s Advocacy Centers asked for continued support and a supplemental appropriation of $1.173 million for infrastructure and standardization, explaining that the money would expand use of the Guardify digital evidence system, improve chain of custody, and reduce reliance on DVDs. Baton Rouge and statewide CAC leaders said prior funding helped eliminate a therapy wait list and speed services for abused children. Members asked detailed questions about the digital system, MDT coordination, and how the request related to SB 237, which would strengthen multidisciplinary review of child abuse cases.
The Alzheimer’s Association sought $824,000 to sustain the dementia care specialist program, saying it helps families navigate services, keep loved ones at home longer, and reduce Medicaid costs. AARP and the Live at Home Coalition also testified for 750 additional Community Choice waiver slots at a state cost of $3.3 million, arguing that home- and community-based care is cheaper than nursing homes and that the current wait list is more than 11,000 people. Legislators discussed the size of the need, the state’s long-term care spending mix, and whether more support should go to family caregivers and community-based options.
Testimony also focused on disability support services, substance use treatment, and developmental disability provider rates. A parent and direct support worker described the Children’s Choice waiver’s 20-hour cap and low pay, saying it makes it hard to retain caregivers and meet the needs of medically fragile children. Odyssey House and O’Brien House asked for higher Medicaid reimbursement rates under ASAM 4, warned that removal of room-and-board payments and weak Medicaid eligibility pathways are reducing access, and called for more oversight of sober living homes; members questioned outcomes data, length of stay, and links to homelessness. Finally, the Arc of Louisiana said the LDH rate study confirmed underfunding and supported a $53.6 million increase in state general funds, with local ARC leaders describing the services they provide and the need for higher direct support professional wages.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- We strongly support that direction.
- Or how does that federal money work?
- We've relied on federal dollars.
- Selling locally direct through the food bank, I mean, I'm sorry, through the food bank direct, we have
- we don't have any federal funding anymore.
Committee:
House Appropriations
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee May 28th, 2025
Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- We also have, of course, salaries and wages that are paid to our federal military personnel and federal
- Federal funds over 12 billion.
- just the direct.
- Also, I agree with having a spreadsheet that shows all federal programs, all federal funds that come
- So what is your, your federal medical assistance percentage is the rate that um the federal government
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Transportation Committee Jun 23rd, 2026 at 09:00 am
Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- with federal requirements.
- And this includes both recommendations directed at the state, as well as recommendations directed at
- A permanent federal fund exchange program.
- The federal funds exchange is to try to centralize the federal requirements on larger projects that have
- Its current focus is on fulfilling legislative direction.
Committees:
Joint Transportation , Joint Joint Transportation Committee
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/15/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #1
Transcript Highlights:
- occurs before the calculation of federally adjusted gross income.
- Our starting point for our taxes is you take your federally adjusted...
- "Try to additionally direct the DOR? When it comes to tax. Madam Witt, Mr.
- "To reach across the aisle, there is a federal program, and they've been asking us to do that federal
- But he does it on the federal forms. So now he can do it on both.
Summary:
The caucus focused on HB 2153, a tax conformity bill that would align Arizona statute with the Internal Revenue Code as of January 1, 2026, including retroactive provisions affecting tax year 2025. Staff explained that the bill excludes three federal provisions from H.R. 1: the additional $6,000 senior deduction, the increase in the state and local tax (SALT) deduction to $40,000, and the deduction for interest on new car loans. It also adds several Arizona-specific provisions, including a $6,000 deduction for certain retirement distributions for taxpayers age 65 or older, a $6,000 deduction for Roth IRA contributions, an increase in the dependent tax credit from $100 to $125, and a deduction for child and dependent care expenses above the federal credit. JLBC’s fiscal note was cited as a negative $441.3 million in year one, declining over the next two years.
Chairman Livingston and other Republican members argued the bill was needed immediately because the Department of Revenue had already issued tentative forms assuming full conformity, creating confusion for taxpayers and businesses. They said the state needed a signed law as soon as possible to avoid amended returns, inconsistent filing rules, and uncertainty for small businesses. Livingston emphasized that the bill was intended to protect small businesses from having to keep two sets of books and said he was advising taxpayers not to file until the issue was resolved. Members also discussed the practical impact on small businesses, citing testimony that Arizona has about 700,000 small businesses employing well over a million people.
Several exchanges clarified the difference between the governor’s November direction to the Department of Revenue and the bill before the committee. Staff explained that DOR normally assumes “simple conformity” and that the governor’s directive attempted to add “below-the-line” deductions through a worksheet, but that those items still require statutory authorization. Members said the governor’s action was confusing and characterized it as a press release rather than binding law. The committee also discussed the child care provisions, describing them as a federal-style deduction Arizona has not previously adopted and as one of the main new benefits in the bill. The caucus ended without a vote, and members were told the floor would begin at 10 a.m.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We have to have federal approval because our funding for C-Mark is dependent on a 50% federal match.
- and 25% federal responsibility.
- And remember I said the baseline years are federal fiscal year 25 or federal fiscal year 26.
- So like, for example, in federal fiscal year 29, that's going to be based on our federal.
- That's state and federal money.
Committee:
House Human Services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 1/21/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- federal TANF law.
- federal TANF law.
- federal TANF law.
- federal TANF law.
- federal TANF law.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
ACT 310, SLH 2025 Nonprofit Grants Program Info Briefing - Thu Oct 30, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We lost $1.35 million in direct federal funding from USDA this year, out of an annual budget of $3.5
- My name is Eric Johnson, and we're requesting $110,000 to replace direct federal cuts from the National
- These direct federal funding losses reduced our capacity to provide free grant writing services, loan
- These direct federal funding losses reduced our capacity to provide free grant writing services, loan
- We are an indirect grant request, as we did not receive a direct federal cut, but what we are seeing
Summary:
This joint informational briefing on Act 310 grants and aid focused on organizations describing how federal funding cuts, Medicaid/SNAP changes, and related policy shifts are affecting their services and budgets. Committee members explained there would be no Q&A, testimony would be limited to one minute, and in-person participants would be heard before Zoom callers. Members repeatedly asked testifiers to identify the amount of federal funding lost or at risk.
Testimony came from a wide range of nonprofits and community providers, including Aloha Care, Hawaii Bicycling League, Hawaii Literacy, Hawaii Youth Symphony, Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawaii, the Tsunami Museum, The Kohala Center, West Hawaii Community Health Center, West Hawaii Region Hospital Foundation, Sounding Joy Music Therapy, Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii, Dynamic Community Solutions, Feeding Hawaii Together, Girl Scouts of Hawaii, Hawaii Disability Rights Center, Hawaii Youth Services Network, Hawaiian Lending and Investments, Homana, Honolulu Theatre for the Youth, Kids Hurt Too Hawaii, and Kokua Kalihi Valley. Most described reduced or threatened federal support and requested state funding to maintain services such as health care access, food security, disaster preparedness, literacy and digital inclusion, youth mentoring, arts education, housing, and climate or agricultural resilience.
Several speakers emphasized direct impacts on vulnerable populations, including kūpuna, low-income families, immigrants, homeless youth, and people with disabilities. Requests ranged from relatively small planning or program grants to multi-million-dollar stabilization asks, with some organizations citing specific losses such as reduced Medicaid or USDA funding, canceled EPA or FEMA support, or expiring federal grants. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the briefing.