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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Those programs oversee around 630 licensure programs across the state, and by licensure programs we mean
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- programs are entirely competencybased. programs are entirely competencybased.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- state-of-the-art facilities. state-of-the-art facilities.
- funding based on system performance. funding based on system performance.
- our rural physician associate program. our rural physician associate program.
- We have a number of programs across our academic programs at the university and the medical school to
- The writing of research grants in 2025 resulted in $350 million in grants to our faculty to research
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 8, February 18, 2026-AM 2
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- It directs the AG to use grant fund money solely to award grants to nonprofit organizations for specified
- programs.
- Award grants to nonprofit organizations for specified programs.
- We have an ample caregiver program. People are able to grow at their own house.
- programs take their money off the top.
Bills:
SB1206, SB1254, SB1290, SB1421, SB1432, SB1515, SB1563, SB1641, SB1649, SB1670, SB1671, SB1747
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
Summary:
The Commerce Committee heard and acted on a long series of bills, with several strike-everything amendments. SB 1421, dealing with restrictions on financial institutions, check cashers, and remittances involving undocumented immigrants, drew strong opposition on constitutional and economic grounds and support from the sponsor as a sovereignty measure; the committee rejected a Villegas affordable-housing striker and gave the bill a due pass recommendation. SB 1254, a continuation/cleanup bill for the Industrial Commission of Arizona and its divisions, was explained as mostly renaming and administrative changes and passed unanimously after adopting the chairman’s striker. SB 1515 created a Public Safety Parity Fund for DPS and corrections retention bonuses funded by investment earnings from the Budget Stabilization Fund; law enforcement witnesses supported it as a needed retention tool, while some members objected to using rainy-day fund interest, and it passed on a split vote. SB 1206 updated homeowner protection rules for adjusters and contractors after disasters, limiting certain conduct during loss events and emergency responses, and passed unanimously after amendment.
The committee also approved SB 1563, which continues the Barbering and Cosmetology Board and lowers some fee caps, after testimony that the board protects public health and sanitation. SB 1649 established a Digital Assets Strategic Reserve Fund; a Ripple Labs witness discussed self-custody options for unclaimed crypto, while an Aguilar striker would have required reporting on employers whose workers receive public assistance, but that amendment failed and the underlying bill passed. SB 1290, originally about HOA closed meetings, became a major debate over transparency versus privacy; opponents warned the Carter striker would force disclosure of sensitive member and employee matters, supporters argued HOAs should not take secret action, and the committee adopted both the Aguilar consumer-protection striker and the Carter HOA transparency striker before passing the bill. SB 1670, preempting local contractor licensing and allowing certain journeyman licenses, was amended with a Villegas striker aimed at landlord algorithmic pricing and passed unanimously.
The committee continued the Arizona Department of Gaming, Racing, and Boxing/MMA commissions in SB 1671, with the chairman’s amendment narrowing reporting requirements and adding aggregate complaint reporting; the department said it had worked with auditors and supported the bill, which passed. The meeting then moved into SB 1747, beginning discussion of social media application requirements for developers and covered companies, including age verification and parental consent, but the transcript cuts off before further testimony or action on that bill.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Jan 21st, 2026
State Governmental Affairs
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- All of us understand and know about the underground damage prevention program that exists; that's one
- about the underground<00:42:22.079>
damage <00:42:22.560>prevention <00:42:23.040>program - All of us understand and know about the underground damage prevention program that exists; that's one
Bills:
SB7, SB22, SB39, SB40, SB45, SB46, SB86, SB95, SB107, SB7, SB22, SB39, SB40, SB45, SB46, SB86, SB95, SB107
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
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
October 15, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- to our Florida traditional programs.
- These programs.
- Once a candidate completes one of those Florida traditional programs, these programs result in the issuance
- Yeah, life in this language, arts and math because those are English language, arts expectations.
- Maybe didn't go through what that additional preparation programs or you don't have the alternative program
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Grant us the wisdom to see beyond ourselves and to recognize the value of sharing life and love with
- We'd like to recognize one of the oldest leadership programs in the state of Texas, Leadership Corpus
- Shen Yun has performed in over 36 countries, bringing... Dr.
- Being one of those, showcasing the state's appreciation for world-class performing arts, I ask my house
- We have with us our Salado ISD Youth Leadership Program participants and their teachers, Ms.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- So, as you know, Pell Grants are for, um, moderate- to low-income students who are in degree programs
- requirements and there are workforce training programs that are not necessarily degree-granting programs
- in the past they have not been able to because those Pell Grants were limited to degree programs.
- that are not necessarily programs that are not necessarily degree-granting<00:06:33.000>
programs - They might be degree-granting programs. They might be certificate<00:06:35.240>
programs.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come.
- HB 263 by Guillen relating to the grant program distributing money from the Transportation and Sporadic
- Program.
- HB 292 by Gervin Hawkins relating to the grant amount program.
- Grant amount moving image projects under the moving image industry incentive program referred to the
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- programs to assist schools in developing local initiatives.
- Reflecting increases in student performance and achievement.
- The student's performance is equivalent or higher.
- In addition to all of that, I was also involved with performing arts and performed in a few productions
- I went off to do a master's program at UNT where I scored a 3.6 in their medical science master's program
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/6/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
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- It's a little bit of an art rather than a science. Representative Backer: Yeah, thank you.
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rather well it's a little bit of a art rather well it's a little bit of a art
Keywords:
mental health, behavioral health, psychiatric care, collaborative care model, healthcare funding, service dog, service animal, service dog in training, assistance dog, guide dog, disability rights, housing accommodations, fair housing, landlord, rental housing, homeowners association, HOA, Minnesota human services, accessible housing, reasonable accommodation
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Select Committee on Tribal Relations, January 28, 2026
Select Committee on Tribal Relations
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- . program.
- Uh, work closely with the food distribution programs, our tribal health programs, our commodity programs
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commodity tribal health programs, our commodity tribal health programs, our commodity programs - Um, and they would arts teacher.
- programs for Arapo schools. programs for Arapo schools. Um<04:07:59.279>
Mr.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, March 19, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
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- Lord grant gathered in this capitol.
- programs, aquatics programs, and child care services.
- living programs, members with healthy living programs, aquatics<02:02:07.040>
programs, <02:02 - PEL grants.
- There are about 70 programs out there in which we penalize people for getting married. PEL grants.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- of music degree in piano performance. of music degree in piano performance.
- It also proposed adding staff to the Department of Health to manage the pilot grant program.
- the maximum grant from 20,000 to 30,000. the maximum grant from 20,000 to 30,000.
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But <02:39:42.479>the <02:39:42.720>final pilot grant program - But the final pilot grant program.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 03/05/25
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
- It will support prototype development, performance evaluation, emissions measurement, and pilot programs
- I see in the bill we're talking about that this is not a grant program.
- I see in the bill we're talking about that this is not a grant program.
- I see in the bill we're talking about that this is not a grant program.
- I see in the bill we're talking about that this is not a grant program.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Education Pre-K - 12 Nov 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I've done some work myself evaluating the Check & Connect program.
- It's a research-based program that pairs students in schools with mentors, right?
- Some of the programs that I've worked with in the past, I mentioned one: the Check and Connect program
- arts council—and so we go visit different art, you know, the playhouses or maybe the Arts Association
- JROTC, where we have an Army JROTC program in Collier County, and it flourishes.”
Summary:
The committee on Pre-K through 12 Education met to discuss chronic absenteeism, district attendance interventions, and related truancy procedures. Chair Simon reviewed Florida’s attendance laws and escalation process, including school-based interventions, child study team meetings, referrals to the Department of Juvenile Justice, truancy petitions, and possible sanctions for parents and driving privileges. The committee heard first from University of Florida professor Dr. Chris Curran, who presented state and national absenteeism data showing chronic absenteeism has risen sharply since the pandemic, with Florida at about 31.4% in 2023-24. He emphasized that absenteeism has multiple causes, including transportation, mental health, housing instability, safety concerns, and family barriers, and said effective responses include early warning systems, multi-tiered supports, mentoring, and community partnerships rather than relying only on punitive measures.
Members questioned Dr. Curran about whether absenteeism is a behavior or barrier issue, whether exclusionary discipline is counted, the need for a uniform definition across districts, and whether more punitive truancy enforcement is effective. He said the issue is usually a mix of barriers and choices, that excused and unexcused absences both matter for chronic absenteeism data, and that root-cause analysis and supportive interventions are generally more productive than punishment alone, though consequences can still play a role.
The committee then heard from Collier County Superintendent Leslie Ricciardelli and district staff, who described a highly structured attendance system built around attendance specialists, social workers, mental health staff, home visits, attendance contracts, multilingual outreach, and frequent parent notifications. They said Collier’s chronic absenteeism rate was about 9% in 2023-24 and credited their success to early contact, community partnerships, and a strong district culture around attendance. Volusia County Schools Executive Director Mike McAuliffe described a newer districtwide attendance initiative that uses automated letters, same-day notifications, data dashboards, MTSS tiers, incentives, and community supports such as bikes, washers and dryers, and faith-based partnerships. He reported Volusia reduced chronic absenteeism from 34% in 2023-24 to a projected 29% and said the district is now seeing about 20% in the first quarter of the current year. No formal votes were taken.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 11th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- He is also the co-founder of Tian Performing Arts, which promotes Vietnamese culture through traditional
- drumming, lion dancing, and other cultural performances.
- Permission granted. Thank you, members.
- We can... five million on the distressed financial loan program.
- We can five million on the distressed financial loan program.
Summary:
The Senate met with a quorum, approved the journals, and took up several gubernatorial appointments. Senators confirmed Clint Kellum as Director of the Cannabis Control Department, Jennifer Osborne as Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, Dr. Trinidad Solis and Dr. Gerald Tolbrook to the Medical Board of California, with roll-call votes showing broad support. The chamber also adopted a request to remove SB 830 from the inactive file for return to the Assembly.
A major portion of the session was devoted to Senate Resolution 97, recognizing May as Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month. Senators from multiple caucuses spoke in support, highlighting AAPI contributions to California, histories of exclusion and discrimination, solidarity with other communities, and the importance of visibility and representation. The resolution was adopted 39-0. The Senate also recognized numerous AAPI community honorees and guests, including leaders in advocacy, education, business, and public service.
Members then adopted several awareness resolutions: SCR 168 designating May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, SCR 148 declaring May 23, 2026 as GM1 gangliosidosis awareness day, SR 95 proclaiming May as ALS Awareness Month, SCR 156 recognizing Stroke Awareness Month, and SR 110 marking National Hospital Week in California. Each measure was supported by personal testimony or remarks from members and guests, often tied to lived experience or advocacy work, and each passed unanimously or by unanimous consent. The Senate also honored retiring California Professional Firefighters president Brian Rice and heard additional floor recognitions before adjourning until May 14, 2026.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 25, 2025 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- programs following implementation of the CERT program.
- that particular program.
- She was my language arts teacher.
- to remain in one program.
- to remain in one program.
Summary:
The Careers and Workforce Subcommittee met with a quorum and took up four bills. The first, HB 875 on educator preparation, would align teacher-prep programs under a uniform core curriculum, create a competency-based coaching program (CERT), standardize mentor and clinical educator requirements, allow certain certification waivers, and establish a Florida Institute of Teaching Excellence at Miami-Dade College subject to appropriation. Debate focused heavily on language in the bill related to systemic racism, identity politics, privilege, and historical distortion, with supporters saying the bill is about pedagogy and opponents warning it could limit discussion of important historical and social topics. The committee adopted a strike-all amendment and then reported the bill favorably, 12-4.
The committee then considered PCS for HB 541 on minimum wage requirements, which would allow employees to knowingly and voluntarily waive the state minimum wage for up to 12 months in certain structured work-based training settings. Supporters argued it would expand access to training and career pathways for inexperienced workers and help address labor shortages, while opponents said it could depress wages, invite coercion, and conflict with the state constitution’s minimum wage provisions. Public testimony included opposition from workers and labor groups and support from NFIB. The bill was reported favorably, 12-4.
Next, PCS for HB 681 on apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship program funding was presented as a transparency and accountability measure to improve funding reporting and address bargaining issues between education agencies and program providers. Support came from industry groups and the ranking member, and the bill was reported favorably without opposition, 16-0. Finally, PCS for HB 1105 on education and Bright Futures would broaden Gold Seal Vocational eligibility, align CTE diploma requirements with Bright Futures, add AP Capstone as an automatic qualifier, and remove barriers for certain military and public service families. The committee supported the bill, which was reported favorably, 15-0. The meeting ended after a correction to the record on one public comment card and adjournment.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
06/10/2026 - Joint Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- They said it was created as a grant program in 2022 and the state has funded it in various mechanisms
- Finally, the bills modify eligibility for the out-of-school grant program and continue other baseline
- Finally, the bills modify eligibility for the out-of-school grant program and continue other baseline
- program.
- I think they have a... ...impact the school safety grant program.
Summary:
The joint House and Senate Appropriations committees met to hear the FY 2027 budget package, beginning with the General Appropriations Act (HB 4154/SB 1847). Staff outlined the overall budget, including one-time fund transfers, lump-sum reductions, funding for state employee health insurance, school facilities, corrections, flood and wildfire relief, education and child care, and other ongoing and supplemental items. Members briefly discussed the absence of a requested $1.5 million for the oversight office, but the chair said no amendments would be taken in committee and that only limited technical changes were likely later in the process.
Public testimony on the feed bill was largely supportive but focused on specific funding concerns. Testimony highlighted school safety funding, Alzheimer’s services, small business tax expensing provisions, disability oversight for group homes, county use of opioid settlement dollars, adult education/community college funding, victim notification funding, and ESA oversight. Several speakers praised the budget for funding DDD and other services, while others opposed or sought changes to items such as the COMIT group home monitoring program, Maricopa Community Colleges’ lack of operating aid, and a possible cut to the victim notification program. The chair repeatedly emphasized that changes to the negotiated budget would be difficult and should be routed through leadership.
The committee then moved quickly through the remaining budget reconciliation bills. Staff summarized bills covering amusement and wagering, capital outlay, commerce, criminal justice, environment, health care, higher education, human services, and K-12 education. Notable provisions included continued wagering assessments, highway and building renewal funding, defense innovation and economic development changes, corrections and wrongful conviction provisions, groundwater and water banking measures, health insurance oversight and opioid settlement provisions, higher education funding and ABOR operating caps, SNAP and housing trust fund changes, and a 2% inflation increase for K-12 formula components. The K-12 bill also included a biometric school safety pilot and a child sexual abuse prevention pilot. No votes were taken in the portion provided, and the chair indicated the committee would continue through the remaining bills.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Is leave granted for Representative Jack Ladyman? So ordered. Any other requests for leave?
- It's an appropriation for the transfer, more of the transfer from the nutritional programs to Agra.
- It also continues the finalized transfer of the Child Nutrition Program. For the LEARNS Act.
- It also continues the finalized transfer of the Child Nutrition Program to the Department of Agriculture
- I would like to have the group from Arkansas School for Math, Science, and the Arts please stand.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a quorum present, and several guests recognized, including state troopers, a doctor of the day, community groups, and students from the Arkansas School for Math, Science, and the Arts. The chamber then moved through routine business, including committee reports from Joint Budget recommending passage of several House bills, and the reading of bills and resolutions on the calendar.
Two resolutions were adopted by unanimous or near-unanimous vote. House Resolution 1034, offered by Rep. Moore, expressed support for Arkansas poultry producers in the Illinois River watershed and urged a return to good-faith negotiations in the long-running Oklahoma litigation over nutrient management; it passed 97-0. House Concurrent Memorial Resolution 1001, offered by Rep. Steele, honored Bishop Kenneth Liddell Robinson, Sr. for his ministry, music, business leadership, and community service; it passed 98-0. The House also adopted several budget amendments to appropriation bills, including changes affecting education, public safety, county jail reimbursement language, agriculture fees, drug task force funding, pregnancy help organizations, and tire recycling language.
The House then took up the budget calendar in batches. House Bill 1006, the appropriation for the Department of Labor and Licensing boards and commissions, passed 87-5 with four present. House Bill 1053, the appropriation for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, failed 71-19 with eight present. Four supplemental appropriation bills passed: HB 1086 for Pulaski County Technical College’s culinary facility, HB 1087 for the Racing Commission, HB 1088 for a DFA fire-protection disbursing officer, and HB 1094 for the homestead property tax credit. Several reappropriation bills also passed, including HB 1084 and HB 1097, but HB 1098, a Parks and Heritage reappropriation, failed after Rep. Henley spoke against it and the final vote was 0-85 with four present. The House then adopted a motion to adjourn until 11:00 a.m. the next day.