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KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Budget Review Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education (3-9-23) - REUPLOAD

US
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine restoring Boeing's status as a great American manufacturer, focusing on safety first. Apr 2nd, 2025 at 09:00 am

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • This country needs a strong FAA to do its oversight job.
  • So we would love to hear about that today, whether the standards laid out in Ian Wan's oversight are
  • That oversight matters in helping us resume the leadership position in aviation.
  • In the oversight process, you know, like the anti-icing system and the rudder issue?
  • under this enhanced oversight walk through it very quickly compared to the previous oversight FAA oversight
Committee: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Keywords: Boeing, aviation safety, safety management system, military aviation, air traffic control, transparency, oversight, accountability
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on significant safety concerns surrounding Boeing and its compliance with federal aviation standards. Lawmakers expressed frustration over the Army's failure to provide requested operational transparency regarding helicopter operations near Washington, D.C., amid recent incidents indicating a strained air traffic control situation. Several members called for reform in Boeing's oversight, emphasizing the need for a robust safety culture and mandatory safety management systems to prevent future disasters like the 737 MAX crashes. The discussions were passionate, with survivors and families impacted by past accidents present, highlighting the urgency and seriousness of the issues at hand.
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee BR Sub. on Postsecondary Education (2-10-22)

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Budget Review Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education (1-27-22)

OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget Apr 6th, 2026 at 04:35 pm

Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget

Transcript Highlights:
  • Does this budget also include teacher pay raises?
  • How does this budget take that into account?
  • And I think this budget reflects so. Thank you for the question.
  • That is their total budget, not a specific line.
  • I just walk through the whole budget with you on this.
Bills: SB1177 , SB1177
Committee: House Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget
Keywords: education funding, mental health services, public safety, housing, state budget, 914, all
OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget Apr 6th, 2026 at 04:00 pm

Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget

Transcript Highlights:
  • Would be to present a balanced budget to you today.
  • Budgeting this year? Yes, we certainly do.
  • And so I've been going through the budgets, the budget requests from the agencies and Trying to match
  • This is a balanced budget.
  • This is a budget that we've worked Extremely hard on 82% of the new spending in this budget is water,
Bills: SB1177
Committee: Senate Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget
Keywords: education funding, mental health services, public safety, housing, state budget, 914, all
WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Appropriations Mar 5th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is related to Washington State's four-year balanced budget requirement and state operating budget
  • This is related to Washington State's four-year balanced budget requirement and state operating budget
  • and legislative enacted budgets.
  • the budget.
  • For budgets covering these two biennia, the official revenue forecast would be used for both the budget
Bills: HB2747
Committee: House Appropriations
Keywords: budget sustainability, state finance, fiscal policy, economic growth, government spending, 904, all
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

FIN Public Hearing - Wed Mar 11, 2026 @ 10:00 AM HST

Finance

TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 28th, 2025

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

US
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine the nomination of Lieutenant General John D. Caine (Retired), to be general and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Department of Defense. Apr 1st, 2025 at 08:30 am

Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel

Transcript Highlights:
  • We need to grow our defense budget. We need to reform the Pentagon's processes drastically.
  • We definitely must have a sense of urgency related to the budget.
  • And if confirmed, you will conduct oversight on the military's requirement process.
  • I've been very focused on our defense budget efficiency. in auditability.
  • Well, Senator, I won't get in front of the President or OMB. on what budget markers they set.
Committee: Senate Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel
Keywords: national security, military readiness, Kane nomination, defense budget, China threats, Russia, collaboration, modernization
Summary: The meeting centered on the nomination of retired Lieutenant General Dan Kane for Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delving into various security concerns and the strategic environment facing the U.S. today. Testimonies highlighted the growing threats from adversaries such as China and Russia, with discussions around the necessity of maintaining and modernizing military capabilities to address these challenges. The need for agility in military operations and enhancing collaboration among various defense agencies was underscored. Further, concerns were raised regarding the defense budget and the importance of a strong national defense strategy were prevalent throughout the discussions. The committee members collectively emphasized the need for superior readiness and modernization to keep pace with global threats.
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Appropriations Feb 18th, 2025 at 08:00 am

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • And is it large enough for your state budget, obviously proportional to the state budget?
  • For this current budget, do we, did those pay increases get baked into this budget, or was that just
  • It was baked into this budget.
  • General revenue is what was budgeted.
  • And so you have the workforce. budget but also in the TTAD budget there are students and other folks
Committee: House Appropriations
Keywords: budget, House Bill 1, public education, healthcare, border security, federal funding, spending limits
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on reviewing the proposed budget for the upcoming biennium, with substantial discussions around House Bill 1 and its implications for public education, healthcare, and border security. The Comptroller presented a revenue overview indicating a total of $194.6 billion available for general purpose spending, which reflects a slight decrease compared to previous years due to fluctuating economic conditions. Members raised questions regarding spending limits and the impact of federal funding on state programs, highlighting concerns about the sustainability of funding in light of potential changes at the federal level.
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EDU Public Hearing 03-20-2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
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  • The bianium budget, right.
  • 29:23.280><c> budget</c><01:29:23.520><c> for</c> &gt;&gt; typical historical batting budget for &gt;
  • No, it's in the budget bill.
  • </c> we're at because if it's in the budget we're at because if it's in the budget bill,<01:35:10.320
Bills: HB1559 , HB2012 , HB2297 , HB2122 , HB2345 , HB2398 , HB2534 , HB2621
Committee: Senate Education
Keywords: telecommunication devices, student use, public schools, student engagement, educational outcomes, confiscation policy, mental health, statewide policy, community literacy, education, Title I funding, reading proficiency, underserved communities, family engagement, tutoring, literacy support, adult education, community education, literacy programs, workforce development
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate of the 89th Legislature Apr 10th, 2025 at 10:00 am

Transcript Highlights:
  • jurisdiction or oversight? Absolutely fall into oversight. You bet.
  • When Texas and his budget grows, so should its emergency fund, and resolution if passed by the Texas
Keywords: legislation, Senate Joint Resolution 40, Senate Bill 871, constitutional amendment, emergency powers, governor authority, legislative oversight
Summary: The meeting focused on several crucial pieces of legislation, notably Senate Joint Resolution 40, which proposed a constitutional amendment to clarify the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the Supreme Court during emergencies. Senator Birdwell presented the resolution, emphasizing the need for legislative involvement during prolonged crises. It garnered broad support, passing with 29 votes in favor and only 1 against. Following this, Senate Bill 871, considered the enabling legislation, was also moved for discussion, with the aim of reinforcing the legislature's authority during emergencies while establishing clear guidelines for the governor's powers.
US
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Business meeting to consider the nominations of Stephen Miran, of New York, to be Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, Jeffrey Kessler, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security, William Pulte, of Florida, to b Mar 6th, 2025 at 10:00 am

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Committee: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Keywords: nomination, Senator Warren, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Federal Housing Finance Agency, Undersecretary of Commerce, accountability, oversight
Summary: The committee convened to discuss several nominations, notably for key positions including the directors of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Federal Housing Finance Agency, and Undersecretary of Commerce. Senator Warren raised significant concerns during her opposition to all four nominees, citing their failure to provide satisfactory answers regarding their qualifications and policy perspectives. She expressed particular alarm over Jonathan McKernan's ties to external influences and Jeffrey Kessler's hesitance to acknowledge geopolitical threats, leading to discussions about accountability in nominations and oversight. The votes resulted in a mixed outcome, with some nominees being approved while others faced substantial opposition.
US
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine the nomination of Paul Lawrence, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Feb 19th, 2025 at 08:30 am

Senate Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • appeal to the independent office of special counsel that spends one-third of its caseload on VA oversight
  • I know oversight and transparency can be seen as threatening, especially when you're on the wrong side
  • Oversight continued to be a challenge when I was there, so if confirmed, I will look into this in more
  • As you're aware, the VA faced significant questions around its budget last year with many issues.
  • As you know, I was the chairman of the EHRM Oversight Subcommittee when it was set up in the House in
Committee: Senate Senate Veterans' Affairs
Keywords: veterans affairs, VA modernization, employee layoffs, mental health, suicide prevention, transparency, senate committee, bipartisan support, oversight
Summary: The meeting involved detailed discussions on various veterans' issues, particularly focusing on the challenges faced by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amidst a backdrop of significant staffing changes. Members expressed deep concerns over the recent layoffs of over 1,000 VA employees, emphasizing the crucial nature of these positions in the context of mental health support for veterans, particularly amid rising suicide rates. Senators articulated the need for transparency and effective communication between the VA and Congress to avoid further breakdowns in services. The session also spotlighted the ongoing modernization of VA systems and the urgent need to streamline processes to benefit veterans effectively.
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee BR Sub. on Primary & Secondary Ed & Workforce Dev. (3-1-22)

MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/26

Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:54:08.400><c> This</c> measures for oversight as well. This measures for oversight as well.
  • That's what we agreed to in the last budget.
  • children and families bills do not rider the grant-based appropriations, where most parts of the budget
  • do actually show uh parts of the budget do actually show the<01:07:42.079><c> grant</c><01:07:42.480
  • </c> during the midst of a a main budget during the midst of a a main budget year.<01:07:53.760><c> Um
Bills: HF4210 , HF4212 , HF4549 , HF4464 , HF4546 , HF4447
Committee: House Human Services Finance and Policy
Keywords: senior nutrition, older adults, aging services, home-delivered meals, congregate dining, meal delivery, grocery delivery, food insecurity, nutrition support, area agencies on aging, Minnesota Board on Aging, human services, special revenue fund, nonprofit grants, SNAP outreach, medically tailored meals, rural nutrition, food access, transportation services, elderly
WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Transportation Feb 25th, 2026 at 04:00 pm

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Everybody is focused on the operating budget.
  • I really appreciate my opportunity to continue working on the ferry budget.
  • We were not able to do that in this budget.
  • Supplemental budget is not supposed to be so tough.
  • I think that this is a balanced approach... ...is reflected inside of this budget.
Bills: HB2306 , HB2711
Committee: House Transportation
Keywords: transportation budget, capital budget, operating budget, appropriations, Washington State Department of Transportation, WSDOT, Washington State Patrol, Department of Licensing, ferry funding, state ferries, highway maintenance, road preservation, bridge replacement, tolling, express toll lanes, traffic safety, speed cameras, ignition interlock, transit grants, public transit
WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Transportation Feb 23rd, 2026 at 04:00 pm

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • The other $7.5 million of that is provided in the House budgets, is in the capital budget.
  • There are a number of items that House budgets is in the capital budget.
  • Many of these are things that were in the governor's budget that are also in this budget.
  • So this is a supplemental budget, a supplement to the biennial budget, right?
  • It's a good budget.
Bills: HB2306 , HB2711
Committee: House Transportation
Keywords: transportation budget, capital budget, operating budget, appropriations, Washington State Department of Transportation, WSDOT, Washington State Patrol, Department of Licensing, ferry funding, state ferries, highway maintenance, road preservation, bridge replacement, tolling, express toll lanes, traffic safety, speed cameras, ignition interlock, transit grants, public transit
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US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine the nominations of Aaron Lukas, of Arkansas, to be Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, Joseph Kent, of Washington, to be Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Office of the Director of National Intellig Apr 9th, 2025 at 01:30 pm

Intelligence (Select) Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chairman, as with oversight of the intelligence community, what our IC today needs is more leadership
  • any other materials requested by the committee in order for us to carry out our legislative and oversight
  • Taking direction from the White House, it sets collection priorities, de-conflicts on budgets, works
  • If confirmed, you're going to be responsible for the IC's budget, at least for crafting it.
  • role will be to support Director Gabbard in her... overseeing of the U.S. intelligence community budget
Committee: Senate Intelligence (Select) Committee
Keywords: national security, intelligence community, Aaron Lucas, Joe Kent, John Eisenberg, China threat, terrorism, collaboration, oversight, intelligence capabilities
Summary: The committee meeting centered around significant discussions regarding national security and intelligence community leadership. Notably, nominees Aaron Lucas for Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, Joe Kent for Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, and John Eisenberg for Assistant Attorney General for National Security were introduced. Concerns were raised about the current state of U.S. intelligence capabilities, particularly in relation to threats posed by foreign adversaries such as China and ongoing risks from terrorism. The dialogue emphasized the necessity for robust oversight and the importance of collaboration within the intelligence community, as well as with international allies, to ensure effective security measures are in place.