Video & Transcript Research : 'applied sciences'

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FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • FROM TOURISM TO MANUFACTURING, AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL SCIENCES, WE HAVE PROGRAMS IN BOTH SECONDARY AND
  • SECOND IS APPLIED TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA WHICH CAN EITHER BE:00 HOUR OR COLLEGE CREDIT PROGRAM.
  • AND THEN WE HAVE OUR ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREES TRAINING FOR A SPECIFIC OCCUPATION
  • ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE. TWO INDUSTRY CREDENTIALS.
  • HEALTH SCIENCES IS THE BED ROCK OF MANY OF OUR COLLEGES.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Hello, I’m Rebecca Fowocco with the Green Science Policy Institute and support.
  • I'm Rebecca Fouca of the Green Science Policy Institute.
  • Any science major will tell you that. And some people pay for studies.
  • I think it is important that we try to rely on good science.
  • , and having two sides disagree about the science makes that incredibly hard.
Summary: The Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee met to adopt its rules, establish quorum, and approve a consent calendar of five bills, all sent to the Committee on Appropriations. The committee then heard three measures: AB 638 by Assembly Member Rodriguez on stormwater capture for irrigation of urban public lands; AB 60 by Assembly Member Papin on banning synthetic nitro musks in cosmetics and personal care products; and AB 916 by Assembly Member Lee on restricting certain antibacterial soap ingredients in consumer hand soaps and body washes. AB 638 was presented as a climate and water-supply measure directing the State Water Resources Control Board to develop guidelines for capturing and safely reusing stormwater for irrigation. Supporters, including NRDC and several environmental groups, argued it would reduce potable water use and help move stalled projects forward. The bill drew no opposition and received strong support from committee members, including requests to coauthor. It passed the committee on a due pass motion to Appropriations. AB 60 would ban synthetic nitro musks in cosmetics and personal care products due to health and environmental concerns. Supporters cited endocrine disruption, reproductive harms, persistence in waterways, and international restrictions. The bill passed on a due pass motion to the floor, with one member not voting. AB 916 generated the most debate: supporters said the three targeted antimicrobials offer no added benefit over plain soap, may contribute to health harms and antibiotic resistance, and should be banned in consumer products while exempting health care settings. Opponents argued the ingredients are already under FDA and DTSC review, raised preemption concerns, and warned of costs and impacts on food handling and other uses. After extensive discussion, the committee approved AB 916 on a due pass motion to the Committee on Health, with several no votes.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 27th, 2026 at 04:11 pm

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • The LFC recommends 5.6% for the Health Sciences Center.
  • You'll see University of New Mexico, the Health Sciences Center.
  • Those do not apply to the two-year sector or the certificates.
  • Crucially, those measures, MP30, only applied to community colleges.
  • You are perfectly capable of applying to provide child care now.
Bills: SB37, SB29
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • This, of course, is the ASR for science.
  • of reading, learning reading strategies, and applying those in the classroom.
  • In our welding program, students learn the art and science of joining metals.
  • I applied for it.
  • , the science of math instruction.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:03:03.599> startup academic discovery into applied startup academic discovery into applied
  • And then you also have the opportunity to apply for grant programs and so forth.
  • And then you also have the opportunity to apply for grant programs and so forth.
  • you also have the opportunity to apply you also have the opportunity to apply for<00:19:22.160><
  • buyin from our whole life sciences buyin from our whole life sciences ecosystem.<00:21:13.280>
Summary: The committee met without a quorum at first, so it began with an informational presentation from Dr. Kristen Goodell, executive director of LifeKY, about innovation infrastructure and a proposed grant program to support life sciences and other startup facilities. She argued that Kentucky’s research investments only translate into jobs and companies if startups have access to physical lab and equipment space, and said shared facilities can serve many companies over time. Goodell described LifeKY’s Northern Kentucky facility as a proof of concept, noting it has attracted companies from other states and Japan, secured a Thermo Fisher Scientific partnership, and could be replicated elsewhere in the Commonwealth. Members asked about university pipelines, local talent development, sustainability, and how the grant program would measure return on investment; Goodell emphasized public-private partnerships, earned revenue, philanthropy, internships, and STEM programming as part of the model. The committee then took up Senate Bill 76, sponsored by Senator Bledsoe, which would limit school board occupational license tax increases by raising the population threshold for such increases from 300,000 to 500,000. Bledsoe said the bill was intended to respond to Fayette County’s recent tax controversy, restore public trust, and provide stability for employees, employers, and the school system. He argued that occupational taxes affect many commuters who work in Fayette County but live elsewhere, and said the measure would give time for community buy-in before any future increase. Supportive comments came from Senator Nunn and others, while Senator Boswell asked about the tax rate and cautioned against local tax increases offsetting state income tax reductions. After discussion, the committee called the roll on SB 76. The bill advanced on a roll-call vote, with Senator Armstrong explaining a no vote because he did not want to take tools away from local government and preferred local control. The transcript indicates the measure moved forward from committee after the vote.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
  • So is that the only area of the waivers, or their ability to apply for or not apply for waivers?
  • While science is required to be assessed, science is not included in the long-term achievement goals.
  • Finally, we have science.
  • Finally, we have science.
  • Sciences.
Keywords: 1204, all
Summary: The committee received a Bureau of Legislative Research presentation on Arkansas academic standards, accountability, and achievement as part of the adequacy study. Staff reviewed how state curriculum and standards have evolved from the 1997 Public Education Act, the 2003 Quality Education Act, and the 2017 Educational Support and Accountability Act, including required course offerings, graduation requirements, career and technical education pathways, and recent additions such as success-ready pathways, Arkansas history, firearm safety, and fetal growth and development instruction. Members asked for a comparative chart showing how the laws and requirements changed over time, and staff agreed to provide one. The presentation then turned to the federal ESSA plan and Arkansas’s state accountability system. Staff explained the state’s long-term goals for 2030, including 80% proficiency in ELA and math, 52% of English learners on track to English proficiency, and 94%/97% four- and five-year graduation rates. They reviewed 2025 assessment results showing proficiency rates generally in the 30s, with English learners and students with disabilities performing lowest and white students highest. They also discussed school support and improvement categories, equitable access to educators, and report card/public reporting requirements, noting that some ESSA-related measures such as the school index, equity labs, and certain 2024 report card data were not currently available or not being calculated. Members questioned whether those ESSA commitments were being met and asked staff to follow up with DESE, including whether the legislature can revise the ESSA plan. The committee also reviewed the Arkansas Accountability Act and related assessment data. Staff described the Atlas assessment system, alternate assessments for students with significant cognitive disabilities, ELPA 21 for English learners, ACT results, and NAEP comparisons. They reported that no student group met the 80% proficiency goal in 2025, Arkansas’s ACT composite score declined slightly over time, and Arkansas generally trailed national and SREB averages on NAEP. Members asked for additional data, including historical highs and lows, the number of assessments students take by grade, dropout data, and comparisons with other states. The meeting ended with agreement to invite the Department of Education to a future meeting to answer questions about missing data, equity labs, report cards, and ESSA compliance.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Senate in Session Mar 12th, 2026

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Marie LeBron is majoring in political science and economics.
  • SB 118 clarifies how local government special assessment applies to RV parks.
  • When the law is clear, it helps ensure that rules are applied uniformly.
  • She is majoring in political science and communications.
  • Daniel plans to study for the LSAT during the summer and apply to law school.
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opening with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of recognitions for interns, staff, and guests. Members also honored a retiring Senate staffer and a wounded veteran, then moved into returning House messages and special order bills. Several measures were taken up and either concurred in or sent back to the House, with multiple unanimous or near-unanimous votes on noncontroversial bills. Among the bills addressed were SB 118 on recreational vehicle park assessments, SB 572 on ethics for public officers and employees, and HB 991 on election integrity. SB 118 and SB 572 were amended to reflect House changes and passed 38-0. HB 991 drew extensive debate over voter registration and identification requirements, with opponents arguing it would burden students, seniors, disabled voters, and others, while supporters said it would strengthen election security and streamline verification; it passed 27-12. The chamber also approved bills on historic cemeteries, chickee regulation, habitual traffic offender designation, military affairs, and a Department of Health package. The Department of Health bill (SB 902/HB 733) was the subject of detailed amendment work, including changes to medical marijuana rules, NICU educational materials, Early Steps, dental loan repayment, and pediatric trauma center designation. The Senate adopted an amendment to the amendment and then passed the bill 37-0. Other measures included a funeral services bill, which the Senate refused to concur in because the House strike-all would redefine cremation to include composting, and a veterans-related bill that was temporarily postponed. The Senate also recessed briefly, then returned to continue the calendar and additional recognitions.
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations - Room 216, 20 January, 2026; 2:30 PM

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • In the package, you'll see Alcorn University College of Agricultural and Applied Sciences, the 2025 impact
  • Um, my name is Dexter Wakefield and I serve as the dean of the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
  • Productivity and profitability is where we see ourselves in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
  • At this time, the agricultural and applied sciences program stimulates the economy and personal development
  • in the college of a and applied in the college of a and applied sciences. sciences. sciences.
Summary: Mississippi State University officials testified in support of the university’s separately funded agricultural, forestry, and veterinary units, emphasizing their economic impact, research output, and need for continued state support. Keith Cobalt, vice president for the Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine, said the division generates a $1.7 billion impact on Mississippi, but warned that state and local funding has not kept pace with federal dollars or inflation. He argued that global competition, especially from China and Brazil, is hurting row crop and forestry producers, and highlighted a Vision 2030 study finding about $10 billion in agricultural and forestry value leaves the state through value-added processing. He also raised concerns about rural depopulation and proposed rural innovation hubs to help retain population and jobs. Nick Frank, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, said state appropriations make up about 25% of the college’s operating budget and are needed to support salaries, staffing, and service capacity. He described the college’s education, diagnostic, and clinical missions, including disease surveillance and responses to threats such as avian influenza, screwworm, and equine herpes virus. Frank said the college is expanding facilities with $18 million in 2024 state funding for a new farm animal hospital and cattle handling facility, but still needs additional support for equine and small animal renovations. He also requested support for rural veterinary scholarships and said inflation and salary competition from other schools and private practice are making retention difficult. In response to committee questions, Frank said the college enrolls about 118 to 119 students per class, with roughly 54 to 55 in-state students and tuition of about $29,900 for in-state and $53,000 for out-of-state students. He clarified that the “vet assistants” program is a four-year bachelor’s degree in veterinary medical technology, not a certificate. He also explained that staffing growth has largely been in the hospitals to address clinical shortages and improve care. Dr. Westberger, dean of the College of Forest Resources and director of the Forest and Wildlife Research Center, said Mississippi’s forests support a $19 billion economic impact, 84,000 jobs, and a $4.5 billion payroll, while also providing environmental benefits. He said the college and research center are nationally recognized, including an NSF ranking placing Mississippi State 10th in natural resource conservation research expenditures for a small university. Westberger highlighted research on forest management, pest detection, mass timber, wildlife disease surveillance, and value-added bioproducts, including efforts to attract mills and manufacturing. He said Mississippi has added 10 mills or mill expansions in five years with more than $1.5 billion in investment and over 1,000 high-paying jobs, and noted the college is planning a new mass-timber annex to address capacity and showcase the material. No votes or formal committee actions were taken in the portion provided.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Policy Committee 3/5/25

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • is science specific that evidence-based is science of<00:03:13.640> reading<00:03:14.239>
  • <00:06:46.280> of they are able to teach the science of they are able to teach the science
  • The science of reading is informed by many branches of science, but may be too broad for the targeted
  • The science of reading is informed by many branches of science, but may be too broad for the targeted
  • The science of reading is informed by many branches of science, but may be too broad for the targeted
Keywords: 1183, house
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Education Feb 11th, 2026 at 08:39 am

House Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • They said this is called the science of reading.
  • This method fits squarely within the science of reading.
  • This method fits squarely within the science of reading.
  • It's the science of how kids actually learn to read.
  • That’s how it specifically applies to secondary. Thank you, Mr.
Bills: SB234, SB210, SB243, SB244, SM16, HB8
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Feb 5th, 2025

Appropriations Committee on Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • So everything from tourism to manufacturing, agricultural and natural sciences.
  • The second is an applied technology diploma.
  • An applied technology diploma can be either a clock-hour or a college credit hour program.
  • And then, of course, we have our Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees, again
  • Health sciences is certainly the bedrock of many of our colleges.
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education received an overview of Florida’s career and technical education (CTE) system from Chancellor Kevin O’Farrell, who described the state’s CTE pathways, program types, enrollment and completion growth, quality audit metrics, and the Master Credentials List used to identify credentials of value. He highlighted record postsecondary CTE enrollment and completions, strong statewide performance in talent attraction, and several funding tools supporting expansion, including Open Door, the Florida First Responder Scholarship, Workforce Development Capitalization grants, Perkins funding, CAPE performance incentives, and apprenticeship grants. Senators asked about eligibility for Open Door and first responder aid, top industry certifications, and the teacher apprenticeship initiative. A panel of college and technical school leaders then described how state and federal funding has supported local program growth and facility expansion. Santa Fe College, Palm Beach State College, North Florida Technical College, Lake Technical College, Florida Gateway College, and Manatee Technical College each cited increases in enrollment, high placement or licensure pass rates, and new or expanded programs in nursing, welding, CDL, automotive, manufacturing, public safety, and apprenticeship. Several speakers emphasized partnerships with hospitals, employers, school districts, and local governments, and noted that grants helped fund equipment, renovations, and new training hubs. Palm Beach State also raised a request to broaden line funding beyond nursing to other health science fields, and multiple presenters asked for more flexibility, multi-year support, and continued or increased funding to sustain growth. Members discussed broader challenges, including the difficulty of sustaining grant-funded growth after initial awards, the lag between enrollment growth and funding formulas, and alignment problems for dual enrollment and technical programs with high school schedules. Senators also noted the need to balance support for high-demand core programs like nursing and welding with the ability to respond quickly to emerging industries such as AI and space. The meeting ended with no formal action beyond adjournment after Senator Davis moved to adjourn.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Jun 21st, 2026 at 12:30 pm

Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies

Transcript Highlights:
  • Massachusetts science saves lives.
  • The Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center, or NECASC, focuses on developing science to support
  • I'm Silil Vodana, professor of computer science and applied math at Harvard.
  • It leads in applied energy and environmental science by combining advanced monitoring tools with powerful
  • We work alongside ecosystem managers, ensuring that the science we produce can be applied directly to
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The committee on Economic Development held a hearing on the DRIVE Act, a proposal to invest $400 million in Massachusetts research and innovation without new taxes. Governor Healey and administration officials said the bill would direct $200 million to public higher education research and regional partnerships and $200 million to a research funding pool for hospitals, universities, and other institutions, with the goal of retaining talent, leveraging private and philanthropic dollars, and offsetting major federal R&D cuts. They argued that research is a core economic engine for the state, supporting jobs across labs, construction, services, and surrounding businesses, and said the bill would help protect the Commonwealth’s tax base and competitiveness during a period of federal uncertainty and cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, and other programs. Committee members raised concerns about whether Fair Share surtax dollars should instead be used for K-12 and other community needs, whether the proposal is enough given the scale of lost federal grants, and how the money would be allocated. The governor responded that the funds are one-time surplus dollars, that most surtax revenue already supports education, and that the bill is meant as a bridge to stabilize public higher education and research. She also said the legislation includes a review board and could support a revolving or matched-fund approach in some cases. Several members pressed for more detail on selection criteria, future funding, and whether private companies and large endowments should contribute more. University of Massachusetts leaders and researchers testified that federal grant cancellations and delays are already causing layoffs, furloughs, rescinded admissions, and lost research capacity. UMass officials said the bill would help preserve faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and research programs in medicine, climate science, marine science, Braille instruction, and AI decision-making. They emphasized that the funding should be merit-based and that the state needs to act quickly to prevent talent from leaving Massachusetts. Business, labor, and industry groups, including MassBio, the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, AIM, the AFL-CIO, and Building Trades, supported the bill, saying it would protect jobs, sustain the innovation ecosystem, and reinforce Massachusetts’ national leadership in research and life sciences. No vote was taken in the hearing.
ND
Transcript Highlights:
  • Tools and techniques, and I applied every single one of them every day of my job.
  • Learning science is very much the same way.
  • It's a big deal in the science world. NDSU has another one in pancreatic cancer.
  • We have science, technology, engineering, and math. We also have a special subpathway.
  • It's great for our future in health science. Thank you so much. Thank you, Alexandra.
Summary: The committee met at NDSU and approved the April 9 minutes. The main purpose of the meeting was an informational presentation from NDSU President David Stewart and university leaders on the university’s priorities, including enrollment, student success, research, commercialization, and use of New Horizons funding. Stewart emphasized a “One NDSU” approach, thanked legislators for past support, and said the university will focus on recruitment and retention, a new strategic plan, and growing research and tech transfer while serving North Dakota’s workforce needs. University leaders said NDSU is using tuition waivers more strategically and will work to reduce them over time through scholarship optimization. Provost Sherry Vale described academic portfolio reviews, program closures or consolidations, strategic hiring, and workload policies aimed at aligning resources with demand. They also highlighted student outcomes, including high completion rates, strong employment placement, and NDSU’s role in producing a large share of the state’s engineers, nurses, and agriculture graduates. Several students testified about how NDSU’s mentoring, internships, research, and support services helped them succeed. The committee also heard from partners on New Horizons-related collaborations: Gateway to Science described K-12 STEM outreach in rural and tribal areas, and Sanford Research discussed joint research efforts, including COBRE-related work, obesity and GLP-1 studies, and a joint biostatistics hire. Later speakers highlighted Governor’s School and NDSU’s research and commercialization efforts, including growth in research expenditures and invention disclosures. No additional votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the minutes.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Judiciary (02/04/2025)

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • point we thought were really good science, we found out maybe aren’t such great science—but we’re used
  • > but maybe aren't such great science um but maybe aren't such great science um but we're<00:50
  • Only whether you can apply.
  • that just because there's new science that just because there's new science Justice<01:04:18.760
  • <01:05:29.559> is understanding about science is understanding about science is developing
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Natural Resources Aug 21st, 2025

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • I will admit to you, we don’t have a lot of science in that area.
  • I agree we need more science. I mean, there's just little doubt.
  • I agree, we need more science. I mean, there's 146 just little doubt.
  • We have better science and better ability to do good science today than we had in the past.
  • We have better science, we have better ability to do good science today than we, than we had in the past
Bills: HB24, HB27
Summary: The committee met to hear House Bills 27 and 24 on groundwater issues in East Texas, with members and witnesses focusing on a proposed large-volume groundwater export project and the need for more science before major permitting decisions are made. HB 27, which was within the special session call, would direct the Texas Water Development Board to conduct a hydrogeologic study of the aquifers in the affected area and temporarily pause new export permits while the study is underway. HB 24, a separate bill that would limit certain production and export permits to 5% of modeled available groundwater, was laid out but the chair said it would not be moved out of committee. Testimony on HB 27 was largely supportive, though some witnesses were neutral. Supporters, including representatives from a water supply corporation, the Trinity River Authority, Environmental Defense Fund, and the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, said the region lacks enough hydrologic data, that the proposed pumping could affect private wells, surface water, and local economies, and that the state needs better information on sustainable yield and groundwater-surface water interaction. Several witnesses emphasized that groundwater conservation districts need clearer tools and better data, while also noting concerns about property rights and the rule of capture. Committee members discussed the scale of the proposed project, the absence of a groundwater conservation district in Houston County, and the possibility that the study should examine desired future conditions and maximum sustainable pumping rather than only modeled available groundwater. The committee adopted the committee substitute for HB 27 and voted it out favorably to the full House with a recommendation that it do pass, be printed, and be sent to the Committee on Calendars. The roll call was unanimous, 11 ayes and 0 nays. After the vote, members briefly reflected on the complexity of the issue and the need to continue working on broader groundwater policy in the interim and next session. HB 24 was discussed later in the meeting, but no final action on that bill was taken in the portion provided.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Education Committee Mar 26th, 2025

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • And take the step to ensure computer science for all.
  • We wouldn't let kids graduate without math and science.
  • in the Mathematics, Science, and Computer Science Professional Learning Grant While that included math
  • and science as well, if a teacher has their credential in math, they can also teach computer science
  • , 44% of the people who get a computer science credential don't even have a computer science credential
Keywords: 988, house, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Natural Resources Aug 21st, 2025

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • But in this case, the science we have is limited. The committee substitute for House...
  • I will admit to you, we don't have a lot of science in that area. Thank you.
  • It would give us some science and some understanding.
  • I agree, we need more science—just a little doubt.
  • We have better science today and a better ability to conduct good science than we had in the past.
Bills: HB24, HB27, HB24, HB27
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I’m talking about applying the science from that hard work. Good news.
  • I’m talking about applying the science from those hard-working researchers to get to a decision to do
  • This is a science-driven opportunity.
  • The science is important.
  • Maybe the science. Good to see you. Not these guys, maybe the science. Good to see you.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The joint hearing focused on the Atlantic sea scallop fishery, with particular attention to Massachusetts ports, federal scallop management, the proposed reopening of the Northern Edge on Georges Bank, and permit stacking/consolidation. The chair opened by noting the hearing would take written and oral testimony, that time was limited, and that the discussion was intended to inform legislative engagement with federal regulators rather than decide the issue directly. Dan McCarron of the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries and Dr. Kate O’Keefe of the New England Fishery Management Council outlined the federal management structure under the Magnuson-Stevens Act, the role of annual catch limits and rotational closures, and the economic importance of scallops to New Bedford, Gloucester, and other Massachusetts ports. O’Keefe said the council’s current scallop framework is based on annual management, research surveys, and public input, and that recent environmental changes and uncertainty are affecting catch advice and biomass. Dr. O’Keefe and later Dr. Kevin Stokesbury of UMass Dartmouth described the fishery’s recent condition: abundance has increased in some areas, but biomass has fallen because many scallops are still too small to harvest, and changing ocean conditions and natural mortality are affecting the stock. They said the Northern Edge action was considered as a joint scallop/habitat framework but was discontinued in 2024 because the council could not reconcile competing objectives involving scallop yield, habitat protection, and impacts on other species such as cod, lobster, and herring. Stokesbury emphasized the long-running collaborative survey work with industry, said the fishery remains highly productive, and argued that the science supports careful rotational management and that the Northern Edge could be highly productive for scallops, though he acknowledged habitat tradeoffs. Committee members pressed both witnesses on why the issue had remained unresolved for so long and whether the council could revisit it through a future framework. Representatives of the Sustainable Scalloping Fund, including attorney Drew Kavage, John Lees, Sam Blasley, and Tony Alvernes, urged support for reopening the Northern Edge and for permit stacking, which would allow more than one scallop permit on a vessel while keeping ownership caps in place. They argued the fishery is a major economic driver, that industry-funded research has supported sustainable management, and that stacking would help family-owned operators reduce costs, improve safety, and avoid financial distress. They also stressed the need to protect working waterfront infrastructure in New Bedford and other ports. The chair said he was not opposed to stacking in principle but wanted to avoid a slippery slope toward excessive consolidation or private equity control; he noted that any stacking change would require an amendment to the fishery management plan or federal action. No votes were taken, and the hearing concluded with an invitation for continued engagement and future updates on the council process.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Education Finance - 02/11/25

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • As I'm coaching, part of my work is to help teachers take the science, take that learning, and apply
  • science take that learning and apply science take that learning and apply that<00:41:57.280>
  • Teachers need more than just knowledge of reading science.
  • <01:15:28.120> of hours learning about the science of hours learning about the science of
  • <01:42:34.920> and progressions also speak into science and progressions also speak into science
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Legislative Finance Jul 22nd, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • So photonics is the science of light. And you'll see lots of pictures of light on the slide there.
  • Chair, I'm curious as to what outreach is being done with New Mexico schools, science fairs.
  • You notice that healthcare is not considered STEM, which I think is weird because it's science.
  • I divided them here by science, technology, energy, and then the healthcare as well.
  • And the other two investor-owned utilities who are planning to apply within the next month.