Video & Transcript Research : 'metropolitan redevelopment'
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/23/26
Health Finance and Policy
Keywords:
healthcare, WIC, community health, licensing, speech-language pathology, audiology, contract term limits, healthcare services, provider enrollment, disenrollment, premium payments, medical assistance, substance use disorders, mental health, children's mental health, early childhood, early intervention, consultation grants, Head Start, child care
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Human Committee Meeting - 2025-04-03
Human Services Finance and Policy
Keywords:
human services, aging services, disability services, behavioral health, long-term care, nursing home, nursing facility, assisted living, waiver services, medical assistance, Medicaid, case mix reimbursement, PDPM, RUG, direct care and treatment, developmental disabilities, day services, positive support, guardian, conservator
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 4/3/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Keywords:
human services, aging services, disability services, behavioral health, long-term care, nursing home, nursing facility, assisted living, waiver services, medical assistance, Medicaid, case mix reimbursement, PDPM, RUG, direct care and treatment, developmental disabilities, day services, positive support, guardian, conservator
MN
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can't infrastructure, that redevelopment can't infrastructure, that redevelopment - I'm the chair of the Metropolitan Council, and I've been the chair since December 1st of 2025.
- We treat wastewater for over 110 communities in the metropolitan region.
- I'm the chair of the Metropolitan I'm the chair of the Metropolitan Council<01:36:18.120>
and - the metropolitan region. the metropolitan region.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Hatchery, which is one of our oldest but most important hatcheries, next year to fully develop and redevelop
- Hatchery, which is one of our oldest but most important hatcheries, next year to fully develop and redevelop
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and uh next year to fully develop and uh next year to fully develop and redevelop facility <00:15:43.120>um <00:15:44.079>managing <00:15:44.519>fish redevelop- that facility um managing fish redevelop that facility um managing fish and<00:15:44.959>
wildlife
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Meeting: Senate Committee and House Committee on Capital Investment - 05/17/26
Transcript Highlights:
- Then under Metropolitan Council, $15 million for inflow and infiltration grants, $10 million for Metro
- Uh, at the city of Plymouth, City Center redevelopment and revitalization, $5 million.
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and <00:15:22.760>revitalization, <00:15:23.600>5 redevelopment and - revitalization, 5 redevelopment and revitalization, 5 million.<00:15:24.640>
Rainier <00:15:25.240 - For the Saint Paul Port Authority, the Heights Redevelopment Site, $1 million from the general fund.
Summary:
The committee took up a large bonding bill and reviewed the final spreadsheet of capital investments. Chairs and members repeatedly thanked staff, House and Senate negotiators, and the Governor’s team for a collaborative process. The bill was described as a statewide package rather than a partisan one, with major funding for higher education asset preservation, DNR projects, public safety, transportation, the Met Council, veterans facilities, corrections, DEED/local projects, and a large water infrastructure section.
House Fiscal staff and Senate fiscal staff walked through the bill line by line. Highlights included University of Minnesota and Minnesota State asset preservation, education and language immersion school funding, DNR trail and flood mitigation projects, public safety facilities, local road and bridge grants, Met Council parks and I/I grants, veterans home and armory funding, corrections projects including the Faribault vocational expansion, and many local economic development and public facility projects across Greater Minnesota and the metro. The bill also included Public Facilities Authority water and wastewater grants, housing rehabilitation funding, historical society grants, a Minnesota Zoo operating transfer, airport appropriations, and several cancellations of prior appropriations to help finance the package.
Members generally praised the bill and the bipartisan work behind it. Some Republicans emphasized the one-time license fee reduction and affordability, while also saying DEED’s business development infrastructure funding was too low. Senator Nelson highlighted long-awaited transportation projects such as Highway 14 and township roads. Senator Dibble supported the transportation investments but criticized the bill for having no transit funding, calling that a major omission. No vote was recorded in the excerpt, but the discussion centered on final review and support for moving the bonding bill forward.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Feb 11th, 2026 at 11:30 am
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- That area is considered to be a model for redevelopment.
- bill is the following: relating to the public peace, health, safety, and welfare, expanding the Metropolitan
- Redevelopment Code to include housing shortage areas, expanding the scope of metropolitan redevelopment
- property in a housing shortage area from property taxation for up to 20 years pursuant to the Metropolitan
- Redevelopment Code.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
Transcript Highlights:
- For example, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council estimates that affordable housing units have decreased
- This issue is important to me because my landlord wanted to redevelop. Thank you.
- My landlord wanted to redevelop, and I had to move in with my parents.
Summary:
The Public Safety and Homeland Security Joint Committee heard testimony on several bills focused on accessibility, fire safety, and transportation safety. House 2569, expanding adaptable housing for people with disabilities and seniors, drew broad support from Rep. Christine Barber, disability advocates, and members of the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council. Witnesses said the bill would close gaps in the Architectural Access Board’s authority, require more adaptable housing in rehabs and older conversions, and extend accessibility requirements to employee-only work areas. They emphasized the shortage and cost of accessible housing, the benefits for aging in place, and the risk of institutionalization when accessible units are unavailable.
The committee also heard strong support for House 2577, which would allow local fire departments to inspect and enforce fire code compliance in state-owned buildings. Rep. Robert Cataldo and Boston Fire Chief Pat Ellis described this as closing a long-standing loophole that leaves state properties outside local fire-code enforcement, despite the hazards posed by aging state buildings and life-safety systems. Fire service representatives also supported bills to create a statewide technical rescue system under the Department of Fire Services, standardizing training, equipment, funding, and coordination across regional rescue teams, and they backed related fire-safety measures including sprinkler-related legislation and professionalism measures.
Rep. James O’Day testified for House 2676, which would require window screens to prevent child falls, arguing it is a common-sense safety measure and noting recent fatal incidents. Ann Shuey and John Kalura testified for House 2601, which would require motor coach passengers to wear seat belts, citing a family tragedy, low seat-belt use, and research showing signage can improve compliance. Steven Poglisi of NAGE supported House 2568, requiring carbon monoxide alarms in public buildings, describing a past CO exposure incident involving a union member. The committee took no votes on the bills during the hearing and adjourned after testimony concluded.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
State Bond Commission May 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Item 20 is the East Baton Rouge Parish Metropolitan Council of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and City
- The bonds will be taxable bonds secured by revenues of the Louisiana Historic Redevelopment LLC or an
Summary:
The State Bond Commission met on May 21, established a quorum, approved the April 16 minutes, and then considered a long agenda of bond, refunding, and election-related requests. Items 3 through 10 were election propositions for the November 3 ballot involving ad valorem taxes, parcel fees, and charter amendments for purposes such as fire protection, agricultural centers, neighborhood security, recreation, aging services, drainage, and roads and bridges; staff said they met technical and legal requirements, and the commission approved them. The commission also approved several local financings, including water and sewer projects, fire district equipment and facility improvements, school board and parish bonds, and refunding transactions for the East Baton Rouge City-Parish and St. James Parish School Board. A retroactive approval request from the City of Kenner related to a CEA with GMB Basketball LLC was discussed; staff made no recommendation because it was retroactive, but noted it appeared to be an oversight, and item 22, the related airport district agreement, was approved.
The commission approved additional financing for the Louisiana Housing Corporation’s Federal City Building 10 affordable housing project, a preliminary approval for the Northwest Louisiana Finance Authority’s Petro Tower redevelopment in Shreveport, and two Louisiana Public Facilities Authority projects: Southern University’s Scott’s Bluff student housing project and the Crescent City Schools project for Harriet Tubman Charter School. During discussion of the Crescent City Schools financing, a commissioner asked about the use of MFP funds; staff explained that lease payments would be the repayment source and that MFP dollars are generally split between educational expenses and facilities costs, with the school’s typical split around 72% instructional and 28% administrative/facilities-related. Both items were approved.
The commission then received six cost-of-issuance reports for previously approved bond issues, with various fee adjustments but no motions required. It also reviewed a debt schedule update and adopted Resolution No. 2 authorizing up to $425 million in general obligation refunding bonds to refund Series 2016 bonds and tender other outstanding bonds for savings, with pricing tentatively set for June 16 and closing for June 30. In other business, the commission heard a brief public comment from New Orleans City Council President J.P. Morrell thanking the commission for helping place a charter amendment on the ballot to improve New Orleans budgeting transparency and oversight. The meeting ended after monthly reports were noted and no further business was raised.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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authorities <00:53:39.200>Community Redevelopment authorities Community - Redevelopment authorities Community Development<00:53:40.040>
authorities <00:53:40.680>all - So these public housing authorities and housing and redevelopment authorities are public entities and
- So these public housing authorities and housing and redevelopment authorities are public entities and
- So these public housing authorities and housing and redevelopment authorities are public entities and
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Feb 5th, 2026 at 11:33 am
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 58 is a simple bill that simply extends the property tax abatement length for redevelopment
- and metropolitan redevelopment areas.
- foster economic development through public-private partnerships, tax increment financing, and redevelopment
- President and Senator, these redevelopment efforts, do they require a structure currently on a piece
- That is the Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control Authority.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- correcting my misspeak: Christina Rico on behalf of the Association of Bay Area Governments and the Metropolitan
- And this isn't the redevelopment state participation, but this bill at least proposes a path for state
- , economic costs to the greater community should all be considered before a decision to close or redevelop
- Decision to close or redevelop the land is made.
- Decision to close or redevelop the land is made.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Local government zoning authority 3/23/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We recently utilized a land trust model and work collaboratively with Itasca County Housing and Redevelopment
- We recently utilized a land trust model and work collaboratively with Itasca County Housing and Redevelopment
- We recently utilized a land trust model and work collaboratively with Itasca County Housing and Redevelopment
- We recently utilized a land trust model and work collaboratively with Itasca County Housing and Redevelopment
- We recently utilized a land trust model and work collaboratively with Itasca County Housing and Redevelopment
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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of <00:41:04.319>Housing <00:41:04.560>and <00:41:04.680>Redevelopment - Association of Housing and Redevelopment Association of Housing and Redevelopment officials<00:41
- rates in Greater Minnesota, at least in my area, are lower than what you typically see in the metropolitan
- rates in Greater Minnesota, at least in my area, are lower than what you typically see in the metropolitan
- rates in Greater Minnesota, at least in my area, are lower than what you typically see in the metropolitan
Keywords:
affordable housing, local control, revolving loan fund, community partnerships, Minnesota housing policy, housing, locally controlled housing, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, housing infrastructure bonds, state bonds, bonding bill, supportive housing, permanent supportive housing, homelessness, veterans housing, senior housing, manufactured home parks, community land trust, single-family housing, multifamily housing
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I represent the towns of Troy and Fitzwilliam, which is Cheshire 12 — that's the greater Keene metropolitan
- I manage properties for other people as well as redeveloping properties that I own.
- I also own and manage properties for other people as well as redeveloping properties that I own.
- The public hearing is also not a time to... metropolitan area if you're not familiar metropolitan area
- well as redeveloping well as redeveloping properties<00:32:28.440>
that <00:32:28.600>
HI
Bills:
SB2982, SB2367, SB2818, SB2944, SB2022, SB2240, SB2986, SB2547, SB2401, SB3031, SB3035, SB3032
Keywords:
foreign influence, campaign finance, contributions, state elections, transparency, election integrity, Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor, Ala Wai Harbor, DLNR, BLNR, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Board of Land and Natural Resources, state boating facility, small boat harbor, public-private partnership, PPP, marina management, harbor lease, fast lands, submerged lands
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several measures, beginning with SB 2982 on campaign finance, which would prohibit foreign entities and foreign-influence businesses from making contributions and expenditures. The Attorney General’s office testified first, followed by the Campaign Spending Commission, which supported the bill but asked for clarification on constitutional review authority and additional implementation time for certifications, forms, and procedures. Common Cause also supported the measure, arguing it would help protect elections from dark money and foreign influence. No vote was taken.
The committee then took up SB 2367 on a state boating facilities lease program for the Ala Wai small boat harbor. DLNR supported the bill, while UPW opposed it, warning about privatization of a public asset and possible job displacement. Several members of the public supported the concept but urged amendments to protect public access, affordability, youth ocean programs, and state employee jobs. Committee members questioned DLNR about the scope of the lease, the role of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, and whether public access and existing concessions would remain protected. DLNR said current leases would remain, the board would retain approval authority, and employees would not necessarily be displaced, but members indicated more discussion and possible amendments were needed.
For SB 2818 on boating penalties, DLNR testified in support and there was no opposition testimony. The committee also heard SB 2944 on conservation, which would require wildlife viewing guidelines that substantially conform to NOAA guidance and reporting requirements; DLNR said it stood on its written testimony. SB 2022 on water code penalties drew support from DLNR’s Commission on Water Resource Management, which said the bill’s two-tiered penalty structure would preserve deterrence while keeping the current $5,000 penalty for first-time or non-harmful violations. The Board of Water Supply submitted comments, and Ulupono Initiative supported the measure as a needed enforcement tool. Committee members discussed whether the higher penalty ceiling should be phased in and asked for stakeholder input on the amount of the penalties.
Finally, the committee began SB 2240 on land use, which would require water availability certification from the Commission on Water Resource Management before a district boundary amendment proceeds to the Land Use Commission. DLNR supported the bill and said it often reviews project documents that lack sufficient information on water needs and availability, so the measure would allow earlier review and comment. The committee also indicated it would seek amendments and further feedback on the water penalty bill before it moved to the next committee.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Sep 9th, 2025
New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- we're going to take a pause, we're going to have to let go of some of the people here until we get, redevelop
- Also, the El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization. Where the state participated on that.
- Colors of the Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization where Santa Teresa and Sunland Park are part of
- the El Paso metropolitan area.
- Port of Entry that are on the outside of the metropolitan area.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Public School Capital Outlay Oversight Task Oct 10th, 2025
Public School Capital Outlay Oversight Task Force
Transcript Highlights:
- Versus redevelopment, or whether the borrower is for profit or not for profit.
- bedroom communities that might be fewer than 60,000 but are clearly within the borders of a major metropolitan
- We give points for redevelopment, including infill, adaptive use, and rehabilitation.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Feb 6th, 2026 at 11:27 am
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And this is a chance for those children that do live in that metropolitan area to really get to relate
- Let them redevelop. The way they want to redevelop. It's their city. It's their town.
- You can't redevelop your neighborhood. You can't redevelop your neighborhood.
- You can't redevelop your neighborhood. You can't have housing. You can't have this.
- Our focus is really redeveloping the area and improving the area.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Jill Keers, executive director of the housing and redevelopment authority.
- of the housing and redevelopment of the housing and redevelopment authority.<00:15:56.079>
housing - Um that will redevelopment flexibility.
- The 80-acre opportunity site redevelopment area is the most significant development for the city.
- The 80-acre opportunity site redevelopment area is the most significant development for the city.
Bills:
HF474, HF218, HF210, HF441, HF691, HF720, HF1068, HF1314, HF1465, HF1860, HF2046, HF1389, HF2404, HF2854, HF2985, HF3128, HF3103, HF778, HF3125
Keywords:
HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice, Statuary Hall, United States Capitol, statue replacement, capital investment, general fund appropriation, Minnesota State Capitol, Minnesota State Historical Society, public art, commemorative statue, National Statuary Hall Collection, commissioner of administration, cultural heritage, monument, Washington D.C., HF218, Minnesota, Department of Public Safety