Video & Transcript Research : 'program participants'

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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 03/12/25

Judiciary and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • Seventy-three percent of program participants are survivors of domestic violence.
  • The program provides direct support dollars to help participants overcome barriers.
  • <00:54:33.599> participants<00:54:34.400> are services 73% of program participants
  • Ninety-seven percent of program participants successfully complete the program, meaning they have reached
  • <00:56:56.799> participants 97% of of program participants 97% of of program participants
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Fiscal Responsibility Committee Feb 11th, 2026

Fiscal Responsibility

Transcript Highlights:
  • credit program to fund K through 12 scholarships.
  • in the federal tax credit scholarship program, allowing the program to continue regardless of a change
  • program allowing tax credit scholarship program allowing the<00:04:08.400> program<00:04:08.799
  • This program change in state leadership.
  • able to participate? able to participate? >> Not<00:08:23.280> necessarily.
DE

Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session - Session 2 - 41st Legislative Day Jun 25th, 2026 at 02:00 pm

Delaware Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So first, the fellows program, I just want to note, as others have, that the fellows program stands as
  • program and its value to the General Assembly.
  • I just want to echo everything that was said about the fellows program.
  • And additionally, the bill makes a failure to participate in the...
  • And additionally, the bill makes a failure to participate in the dispute-resolution program a violation
Keywords: 1064, all
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • here today as a Maui West participant. here today as a Maui West participant.
  • I could be participant for that.
  • So, sir, the GI Bill is a federal program. This is strictly a state tuition assistance program.
  • So, sir, the GI Bill is a federal program. This is strictly a state tuition assistance program.
  • relating to the workforce grant program. relating to the workforce grant program.
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The House Committee on Higher Education met on February 13 and heard several bills, with most testimony focused on House Bill 2340, an emergency appropriation for the University of Hawaii to expand and sustain the Maui wildfire exposure study and Maui Health Registry. Supporters described the program as a critical, community-based response to the Maui fires that provides health screenings, mental health support, referrals, and workforce training. Testifiers said the study has identified serious health issues, including respiratory problems, heavy metal exposure, high blood pressure, diabetes, and anemia, and several emphasized that the program has saved lives and should be expanded to reach more children and underserved residents. Committee members also noted broad written support from medical, public health, and community organizations. The committee then heard House Bill 65, HD1, on human and community resilience, which would fund development of a Human and Community Resilience Institute. The dean testifying for the University of Hawaii said the institute would take a data-driven, community-based approach to food and nutritional security, especially given Hawaii’s high food insecurity rate and the loss of SNAP-related positions. House Bill 6005, also on the agenda, drew testimony in support from the Hawaii Farm Bureau and others, though the transcript excerpt does not include the bill’s full description. The committee also heard House Bill 1605, HD1, expanding the Hawaii National Guard state tuition assistance program to graduate degrees; the Department of Defense, Hawaii Army National Guard, and University of Hawaii supported it, and members clarified that it is a state program separate from the federal GI Bill, though it may sometimes be combined depending on eligibility. Later, the committee heard House Bill 1967, HD1, on permitting workforce development, which would implement recommendations of the speed task force by creating a permitting workforce pipeline with community colleges and coordinating with state and county permitting agencies. The Office of Planning and Sustainable Development and the University of Hawaii supported the measure. House Bill 2139, HD1, on invasive species, would fund research on treatment methods for the Queensland Longhorn Beetle; DLNR, the Farm Bureau, CGAPS, University of Hawaii at Hilo researchers, farmers, and others supported it, citing damage to native trees, culturally important plants, and crops such as cacao, and noting promising early results from nematode biocontrol trials. The final bill heard was House Bill 2383, HD1, establishing a statewide workforce PELL grant framework for short-term training programs; the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, the Workforce Development Council, and the University of Hawaii testified, and a committee discussion followed about how responsibilities would be divided among DIR, WDC, and the governor’s certification role. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion provided.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

04/16/2026 - Joint Legislative Audit Committee

Joint Legislative Audit Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Because, like I said, I started this program.
  • and non-participating schools.
  • So all were asked to present or provide the committee with a list of participating and non-participating
  • There were multiple vendors that participated in order... One vendor.
  • are using that meets the expectations that we have in this program?
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The Joint Legislative Audit Committee heard a presentation from Senator Kevin Payne on Arizona’s school safety interoperability communication systems, which he said were inspired by the Parkland and Uvalde shootings and designed to bypass overwhelmed 911 systems through panic-button alerts, live camera access, and direct communication with law enforcement. Committee members broadly praised the concept as a school safety tool, while also noting it should complement, not replace, school resource officers. Senator Payne said the audit had not fully captured the systems’ value and emphasized what he saw in Yavapai County as a successful example. Auditor General Lindsay Perry then summarized the second special audit in the JLAC school safety series, explaining that it reviewed whether fund expenditures were authorized, whether purchased systems met statutory requirements, and whether procurement followed applicable standards. She noted that 12 of 14 law enforcement agencies had provided follow-up information, while Pinal and La Paz counties had not, and that the committee had requested additional details on participating and non-participating schools. Members pressed Perry about Pinal County’s refusal to respond and about delays in payment to Mutualink, and several members defended the committee’s oversight role. The committee then heard from the vendors. Mutualink’s CEO said the system is intended to connect schools, dispatch, law enforcement, fire, and EMS through live video, floor plans, and group communications, and argued that implementation problems often stem from training, infrastructure, and coordination rather than the technology itself. Motorola Solutions described its work in Maricopa, Yuma, and Tucson, including panic alarms, radio and dispatch integration, and school participation challenges; it said Tucson canceled its contract after schools declined to join. Navigate 360 described its Cochise County project as a success story, saying 60 of 69 schools were implemented, with ongoing training and support, but acknowledged it did not yet meet all statutory criteria and that two charter schools had opted out. Members repeatedly raised concerns about procurement, inconsistent implementation, rural infrastructure, training, and whether the systems met all statutory requirements, and vendors said they would follow up on those issues.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Creating the Educator Group Insurance Program (Part 2) 2/26/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • group insurance program.
  • Importantly, the EGIP program will be modeled after that current state program using the same tiered
  • dollars to an unproven statewide program dollars to an unproven statewide program instead<00:19:
  • <00:19:55.200> We school districts and programs. We school districts and programs.
  • participants in SE. participants in SE. >> Thank<00:37:28.480> you.
Keywords: 1183, house
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Science, Technology and Energy (01/27/2025)

Science, Technology and Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • c> the program participants even though the program participants even though they<00:47:40.160> spend
  • > their the program participants spend on their the program participants spend on their own<00
  • It's not all the things of society; it's a program, and the people who are participating in the program
  • Hydros participate in the RPS program. You may not have been here the day that U.
  • /c><02:29:30.279> can<02:29:30.439> name participate in these programs I can name participate
Keywords: 1189, house, all
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Human Services Committee May 27th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Third, quality: Are child care providers participating in programs to raise the quality of the child
  • You'll see in the chart, we saw a significant increase in the number of programs that are participating
  • Programs that participated prior to September 2025 have achieved their quality rating.
  • Programs that have started participating in September, January, or May are still in progress, so they
  • Again, in order to be eligible for the family paid caregiver pilot program, the participant has to be
Summary: The committee first heard an update on North Dakota’s Interagency Council on Homelessness and Continuum of Care funding. Jennifer Henderson of the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency reported that homelessness remains driven by tight housing markets, low incomes, rising rents, and barriers to rental assistance, public benefits, and disability determinations. She said the state’s one-time North Dakota Homeless Grant is serving all regions but reaches far fewer households than the former Rent Help program, and that aging homelessness, shelter staffing shortages, and limited affordable units are growing concerns. Members discussed the need for more housing supply, better coordination with Health and Human Services, landlord engagement, reentry housing, and possible continued one-time funding for the $10 million Homeless Grant and $25 million Housing Incentive Fund. Henderson also warned that federal Continuum of Care funding is uncertain, with HUD expected to issue a new notice June 1 and possible shifts away from permanent supportive housing toward transitional housing and other models. The committee then took testimony on accessibility of government services for people who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, or hard of hearing. Paul Olson of North Dakota Vision Services School for the Blind described the school’s services for infants, children, and adults, including screenings, mobility training, assistive technology, and outreach across the state. He said the agency works closely with Vocational Rehabilitation and is also involved in improving website and document accessibility, especially for PDF materials. Public testimony highlighted barriers such as inaccessible CAPTCHA systems, online forms, driver’s license requirements on job applications, and limited transportation in rural areas. A deaf resident urged broader use of video remote interpreting and video relay services, along with training so people know how to use them effectively. Finally, Kay Larson presented the final report on the child care provider licensing study. The report recommended streamlining North Dakota’s child care licensing structure into three provider types plus a preschool designation, while preserving health and safety standards and maintaining eligibility for child care assistance. The committee discussed simplifying training and qualification rules, revising ratio and group-size requirements, and adjusting age bands for infants and toddlers. The report also noted that some changes would require statutory amendments and later administrative rule changes, with a transition period likely extending through 2029. No formal votes were taken in the transcript, but the committee accepted the updates and scheduled follow-up presentations for a later meeting.
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session - 2026-02-17 - 9:30AM

Vermont Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill creates a voluntary program that commercial salt applicators can participate in for a fee.
  • This bill creates a voluntary program that commercial salt applicators can participate in for a fee.
  • As the chair of natural resources mentioned, this program is generally funded through fees from participants
  • <00:27:03.360> who<00:27:03.679> participate participants who participate participants
  • in potentially participating in this program. one of the largest snowplow um contractors in my district
Keywords: 927, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Health and Human Services (02/18/2025)

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Much like my predecessor Ken, we participate in the 340B program as a covered entity.
  • The 16 hospitals participating in the 340B program in New Hampshire rely on these savings to provide
  • in 340B, which outline the important services made possible by their participation in the program.
  • We are a federally qualified health center, and we participate in the 340B program.
  • /c><03:38:28.960> and<03:38:29.199> we participate in the 340b program and we participate
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
WA
Transcript Highlights:
  • , and the DBE program.
  • Affirmative Action, I-200, what my office does, diverse firm participation, the DBE program.
  • and in the federal program.
  • and in the federal program.
  • We have strategies like the EDGE program, and we have programs with...
Summary: The committee heard a work session on voting access on tribal lands, beginning with a presentation from Dr. Chelsea Jones of the Brennan Center. She described barriers affecting Native voters and voters on tribal lands, including long travel distances to polling places and drop boxes, nontraditional addresses, unreliable postal service, language access, and limited broadband. Citing research, she said turnout on tribal lands trails turnout off tribal lands by about 10 percentage points nationally and about 10% in Washington, with larger gaps in some convenience voting measures. Members asked about the meaning of “lost votes,” the role of tribal leadership and community trust, and whether outreach by election officials and candidates could help; Dr. Jones emphasized that the study measured missed voting opportunities, not missing ballots, and that partnerships with trusted community leaders are important. The University of Washington Elections Database then presented data on voter registration, turnout, signature challenges, curing, and ballot rejection for voters whose addresses fall within tribal reservation boundaries. The presenters said registration on reservations increased from about 107,000 in 2010 to 137,000 in 2024, turnout on reservations remained about 8 to 9 percentage points lower than outside reservations in recent general elections, and signature-challenge and rejection rates were generally low but somewhat higher in off-year elections. They reported that about 60% to two-thirds of signature-challenged ballots are cured, with cure rates similar inside and outside reservations, and that late return is the most common reason for primary ballot rejection while signature mismatch is the leading cause in general elections. A question was raised about USPS postmarking issues and how those might affect future data; the presenters said they plan to track return method and cure timing more closely. The committee also received an overview of the Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs. Staff reviewed the office’s history, the Centennial Accord, the Millennium Agreement, and related state-tribal frameworks, and GOIA Director Tim Rainan described the office’s role as a bridge between the state and tribal governments, including consultation, policy coordination, training, and convening work groups. He said GOIA now has six positions, is part of the governor’s executive cabinet, and is working on a statewide tribal relations training module and consultation handbook. In response to a question, he said tribal voting is not a major topic at the Centennial Accord but is discussed more extensively through ATNI. The committee then shifted to contracting equity, hearing from WSDOT, DES, OMWBE, and the Office of Equity. WSDOT described its race-neutral small business and veteran goals, mentorship and support programs, and its response to the federal suspension of the DBE program; DES discussed statewide contracting spend, the EDGE pilot for small construction firms, and efforts to improve procurement access; OMWBE reported growth in certified firms and about $371 million in state spend with certified firms in the most recent year, while noting ongoing impacts from federal DBE changes; and the Office of Equity outlined its broader work on agency consultation, dashboards, and systems change. No votes were taken.
ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

Employee Benefits Programs Committee May 7th, 2026

Employee Benefits Programs Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • That is a program where if you have diabetes, this is a program that can help you make That is a program
  • in this program.
  • We also have a program that is designed for high-risk individuals, which is a prevention program. program
  • in this program.
  • health insurance program, and they would participate under the same terms and conditions as state agencies
Summary: The Employee Benefits Committee met to hear presentations on state employee health insurance, compensation, leave policies, labor market conditions, and prevailing wage issues, then later took up committee rules and bill-draft jurisdiction. PERS reviewed the history and structure of the state health plan, noting the state has paid the full family premium since 1979, described cost-control and benefit-enhancement changes over time, and explained current plan options, wellness incentives, employer wellness discounts, and the upcoming bid process for the 2027-29 contract. HRMS then presented compensation comparisons showing state classified pay generally trails private and regional markets, with larger gaps at higher-level jobs, and reviewed benefits and leave policies, including the new enhanced annual leave and new-hire leave, the state’s unpaid family leave structure, and varying tuition reimbursement practices. Job Service reported on labor force trends, low unemployment, high labor force participation, job openings, and wage growth, and OMB said there are no state prevailing-wage requirements beyond federal Davis-Bacon rules for federally funded projects. The committee then considered a proposed amendment to Joint Rule 211 to better align the health insurance mandate review process with recent statutory changes. Members discussed how the rule should reference both the committee’s required actuarial reports and the Legislative Council cost-benefit analysis, and the amendment was adopted on a roll call vote. The committee also discussed how its jurisdiction decisions affect whether a bill draft receives actuarial analysis, with staff explaining that a decision not to take jurisdiction means the bill is not treated as impacting the relevant retirement or health plans for purposes of that analysis. After that, the committee began reviewing bill drafts for jurisdiction. The first draft, bill draft 33, would automatically renew pre-tax elections for dental and vision coverage during open enrollment instead of requiring annual re-election. Members debated whether it had any actuarial impact, noting the state does not pay those premiums directly, and the discussion was still underway when the transcript ended.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York State Senate Session - 04/21/2026

New York Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • A program called RIF, Reading Is Fundamental.
  • But the EPR programs in New York, especially the modern EPR programs that have been passed since 2010
  • We haven't talked about other elements, but this program—I have conceded the other four states have programs
  • WE HAVEN'T TALKED ABOUT OTHER ELEMENTS BUT THIS PROGRAM, I HAVE CONCEDE THE OTHER FOUR STATES HAVE PROGRAMS
  • I understand that there may be another program bill that's coming, but that program bill simply says
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several guest introductions, including students from Brooklyn and St. John’s University, followed by adoption of the resolution calendar with exceptions for two items. The chamber then took up a series of previously adopted resolutions recognizing Black Maternal Health Week, Workplace Violence Prevention Month, the one-year anniversary of the Jet Set nightclub tragedy in the Dominican Republic, New York Constitution Day, and the Month of the Military Child. Senators speaking on the maternal health resolution emphasized racial disparities in maternal mortality and the need for culturally competent care; the workplace violence resolution highlighted hospital safety programs; the Jet Set resolution was adopted in memory of the victims; and the Constitution Day speech reviewed New York’s delayed but eventual support for independence in 1776. The military child resolution stressed the sacrifices of military families and support for children of service members. All of these resolutions were adopted, and the resolutions were opened to co-sponsorship. The Senate then moved through the third reading calendar, passing several bills and laying others aside. Measures passed included bills on public health, environmental conservation, executive law, public authorities, and consumer protection. One notable debate involved a bill to require transparency from private arbitration organizations handling consumer cases; supporters argued it would provide basic public data and guard against conflicts of interest, while opponents said it would burden a useful dispute-resolution process and intrude on privacy. The bill passed after debate. Another debated bill would phase out number 4 heating oil statewide; supporters said cleaner alternatives exist and the fuel is harmful to public health, while opponents raised cost and transition concerns, especially for colder regions. That bill also passed. The chamber also considered a bill to create a rebate program for battery-powered landscaping equipment, funded through utility-related mechanisms administered by NYSERDA. Supporters said it would reduce air and noise pollution and help companies transition, while opponents argued ratepayers should not subsidize landscaping equipment. The bill passed after being restored to the non-controversial calendar. Finally, the Senate began discussion of a housing-related bill aimed at preserving manufactured home parks by enabling nonprofits or municipalities to acquire development rights and keep the land dedicated to that use, with the sponsor explaining that the goal is to protect affordable housing and help residents remain in their homes.
AR

Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

ALC-HOSPITAL, MEDICAID, & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE Mar 16th, 2026

ALC-HOSPITAL, MEDICAID, & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE

Transcript Highlights:
  • Children's gets an outpatient cost settlement, so they do not participate in the outpatient UPL program
  • Children's gets an outpatient cost settlement, so they do not participate in the outpatient UPL program
  • how states can participate in UPL programs anyway, whether that's UPL, state-directed payments.
  • states can participate in UPL programs anyway, whether that's UPL, state-directed payments.
  • And have they participated previously? Yes, sir, they have participated.
Summary: The subcommittee met to review Arkansas DHS hospital spending and reimbursement methods, with Secretary Janet Mann and Deputy Secretary Misty Eubanks explaining Medicaid hospital payments. They described fee-for-service per diem payments, cost settlements, and the upper payment limit (UPL) program, noting that SFY 2025 hospital payments included $688 million in inpatient/outpatient claims, $473 million in UPL payments, $248 million in cost settlements, and about $47 million in other payments such as graduate medical education and disproportionate share hospital funds. Members asked about why per diem rates vary, how cost settlements work, why UPL applies mainly to private hospitals, and how assessment fees are structured and funded. DHS said the hospital assessment fee is broad-based and uniform, used as the state share to draw federal funds, and that supplemental hospital payments after federal match totaled $548 million with no general revenue used. The Arkansas Hospital Association’s Jody Ann Tritt then gave a broader overview of the hospital landscape, explaining the different hospital types in the state, including critical access hospitals, rural emergency hospitals, PPS hospitals, and specialty hospitals. She said Arkansas hospitals face financial strain, citing a negative 5.18% patient service margin statewide and lower reimbursement than surrounding states. She argued that Arkansas hospitals are paid less than hospitals in neighboring states for similar services, that commercial payer rates and administrative burdens are a major problem, and that Medicaid and Medicare rates remain below cost even with UPL support. She also said hospitals are the backbone of community care, provide emergency and public health functions, and are looking for ways to invest in technology and telehealth but often lack the revenue to do so. Members pressed for clearer data on hospital finances, reimbursement adequacy, and the impact of commercial insurers. Tritt said the association had just authorized a statewide survey to gather updated financial information from hospitals, which she said would take about a year to complete. She also explained that Medicaid pays weekly, Medicare and commercial plans can involve delays and denials, and that hospitals often spend significant resources on revenue cycle work. The discussion ended with a brief update on assisted living reimbursement: DHS said one facility, The Pillars of the Community in Crossett, had announced closure, nine Living Choices waiver clients were being transitioned, and the updated rate study would be available after cost reports are collected, likely before the end of the fiscal year. The meeting then adjourned.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Legislative Finance Oct 14th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • in those per-funded programs. programs and expect recurring funding for the programs for at least three
  • These are the outcomes identified by PED, along with program participation outcomes regarding the number
  • Almost a third of all of our teachers in our educator prep program participate in the Ed Fellows Program
  • in the program.
  • Children up to age 12 who are eligible under the child care program can also participate in those programs
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm the program manager for the alert and warning program for Cal OES, so thank you, Chair and members
  • I would just remind the members participating we are under a time limitation.
  • We could set them up, and we have programs for onboarding them for that.
  • We could send them up and we have programs for onboarding them for that.
  • Thank you for your participation. Thanks to everyone for your patience and participation.
Summary: The joint informational hearing focused on California’s emergency alert and warning systems, especially in light of recent Southern California wildfires and the January 9 evacuation alert that was mistakenly sent to millions of residents. Opening remarks emphasized the loss of life, the strain on first responders, the importance of timely warnings, and concerns that public trust in alerts has been undermined by delays, confusion, and over-alerting. Members repeatedly raised questions about how to improve speed, accuracy, coordination across jurisdictions, and public understanding of the difference between evacuation warnings and orders. Cal OES staff described the state’s alert and warning framework, including SEMS, the State Warning Center, IPAWS, WEA, and EAS, and said local governments retain primary responsibility for issuing alerts because they know local roads, shelters, and hazards best. They said Cal OES supports local agencies with training, technical assistance, testing, and backup alerting help when requested, and that local alerting authorities must test their systems every 30 days and complete FEMA-required training. Members pressed Cal OES on gaps in smaller or under-resourced jurisdictions, the lack of a statewide unified system, compliance monitoring, redundancy for people without reliable technology, and whether the state should take a more active role. Cal OES said it could assist smaller jurisdictions and step in during emergencies, but that a statewide system would require further analysis and funding. Sheriff Eric Taylor of San Benito County emphasized that local control is essential because counties differ widely in structure, geography, and alerting responsibilities, and he described the challenges of rural areas, limited cell coverage, and multiple platforms such as Nixle, Reverse 911, and social media. Nick Russell of Watch Duty said the nonprofit fills gaps by providing fast, geospatially detailed wildfire information from volunteers and public data, and argued that context and redundancy are critical because official alerts often arrive too late or lack enough detail. Members praised Watch Duty’s usefulness and asked about incorporating similar capabilities into state systems. Public commenters also raised the need for broader redundancy, including earthquake-warning partnerships, and wildfire survivors urged the committee to address the confusing patchwork of alerts and to honor prior compensation commitments to PG&E fire survivors. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational only and adjourned after member questions and public comment.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Finance Division III (03/03/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • Slots among providers who are participating in the child care scholarship program are shown here.
  • Again, the 4,032 children — are the children that participate in your programs, is that correct?
  • But one of the primary metrics for the TANF program and the Employment Program is the work participation
  • in a work program, or they're exempt from participating for some reason.
  • in the New Hampshire employment program. a a 70% tan of participation a a 70% tan of participation rate
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee held a Division 3 budget work session focused on the Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Economic Stability. Karen Hebert, the division director, and Nathan White, DHHS chief financial officer, walked members through the governor’s operating budget pages and a briefing book, explaining that the division was consolidated in 2018 and serves programs aimed at financial stability, poverty reduction, child care access, and related supports. Members repeatedly asked for clearer breakdowns of general fund spending, historical growth since consolidation, and how the division’s broad mission areas map onto specific budget lines. A major portion of the discussion centered on the Bureau of Child Development and Head Start collaboration and the child care subsidy program. Hebert said the child care scholarship/subsidy helps low- and moderate-income families access daycare so parents can work, attend school, or receive treatment, and that eligibility is based on state median income up to 85%. She reported a 45% increase in utilization, 4,032 children receiving daycare support as of the end of January, and about 15% of eligible children being served. She also described the quality improvement system “Granite Steps for Quality,” with 160 providers enrolled out of 717 licensed programs, and noted that 1,200 child care professionals added credentials in the last year. Members pressed for cost-benefit information, asking for data on how much the state pays, how many providers and children are served, and whether the department could quantify unmet need. The witnesses said some projects were funded with short-term ARPA child care dollars and that detailed cost data for specific examples, such as the Gorm Community Learning Center expansion, would need to be looked up. They also explained that the child care fund is a federal block grant with required spending set-asides of 9% for quality, 3% for infants and toddlers, and up to 5% for administration, and that unused funds remain available. The committee also reviewed slide 10’s accounting units, including that the Child Care Workforce Fund is 100% general funds and was created as a priority item under HB 2 from the 2024 session, while some other child care-related units are 100% federal funds.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Education Policy - 03/23/26

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • program.
  • have participated in this program.<00:20:48.440> Just<00:20:48.680> a<00:20:48.720>
  • . participating. participating.
  • PSEO program. PSEO program.
  • program itself. program itself.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Delivery of Government Efficiency May 7th, 2025

Delivery of Government Efficiency

Transcript Highlights:
  • in this type of program.
  • Participation in this program would be voluntary for our employees and their families.
  • Participating providers must obtain approval from the program administrator for scheduling procedures
  • Additionally, the ERS Board of Trustees will publish information about the program, participating providers
  • I appreciate everyone's participation and engagement.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Nov 7th, 2025

Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Are you looking for either a program, a non-profit program, or Medicaid-paid set aside... ...cooling
  • Continuing research and participation in clinical trials that represent diverse participants and their
  • The New Mexico Care Program is a pilot program that provides financial assistance to caregivers for being
  • in the Medicaid program.
  • in the Medicaid program.