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Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture Apr 22nd, 2026

Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development

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Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development May 12th, 2026

Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • 2A agricultural worker program, while also supporting improvements to the H-2B seasonal worker process
  • In a crawfish industry, an H-2A, non-skilled, that doesn't have those caps, they can drive the tractor
  • You have to be an H-2B when the H-2A worker who's doing all these other things with more skills can't
  • A lot of those employers will just turn right to the H-2B program. They're going to.
  • A lot of those employers will just turn right to the H-2B program.
Bills: HCR77, HB81, HB512, HB663, HB717, HB1194
Keywords: crawfish, agricultural labor, H-2B program, H-2A program, labor shortage, temporary workers, Louisiana economy, HCR77, crawfish industry, H-2B visa, seasonal labor, agriculture, immigration, arborist, property disputes, tree trimming, neighborhood, landowner rights, Delta Economic Research and Sustainability District, board of commissioners
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Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture Apr 27th, 2026

Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development

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KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

Concurrent House & Senate Standing Committee on Families & Children (3-27-25)

Transcript Highlights:
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Keywords: Meeting Concurrently w/ (H) Families & Children, 958, all
Summary: The committee met to hear the 2025 Social Services Block Grant preliminary plan from the Department for Community Based Services. Commissioner Lisa Dennis and Executive Adviser Mary Carpenter described DCBS’s mission and explained that the federal block grant, about $21 million annually, supports Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Home Safety Services, Juvenile Services, Residential Treatment Services, and staff training. They said most of the funding goes to staff and training, and that the department uses surveys, focus groups, program monitoring, funding availability, and historical data to set annual goals. They also noted that Kentucky uses the grant to fund direct services and that eligibility is generally limited to Kentucky residents or runaway juveniles based on need and available resources. Much of the discussion focused on child welfare data and the distinction between poverty and neglect. DCBS officials said Adult Protective Services investigates abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults, and that self-neglect cases have trended down in recent years, which they attributed in part to access to federal resources. For Child Protective Services, they reviewed intake and investigation numbers, noting that many calls screen out before meeting statutory criteria, while about 48,000 cases were assessed or investigated and about 8,000 were substantiated. Members raised concerns about how poverty can be mistaken for neglect, especially in rural areas, and DCBS said it has been working with the legislature, staff, and community partners to better define the difference and connect families to community supports when cases do not meet abuse or neglect criteria. Members also asked about the risk to federal funding and the impact on juvenile services. DCBS said it had not received notice that the $21 million block grant would be cut, but it is monitoring federal developments closely and would need to return to the General Assembly for a budget request if funding were lost. The department said about 30% of the federal share goes to juvenile services. Questions also covered the transition in staff training from Eastern Kentucky University to a broader statewide model, and the agency said it is expanding training opportunities and modernizing delivery. Officials discussed the MST pilot for youth, saying it is a successful evidence-based practice operating in three regions—Jefferson, Northern Bluegrass, and Central Kentucky—with positive outcomes and possible expansion. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational only.
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MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 5/7/25

Rules and Legislative Administration

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WY

Wyoming 2025 Regular Session

House Agriculture, State & Public Lands & Water Resources Committee, February 20, 2025

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NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Environment and Agriculture (01/16/2024)

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KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Concurrent House and Senate Standing Committee on State & Local Government (3-4-25) - Reupload

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KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

Capital Planning Advisory Board (7-9-25)

Transcript Highlights:
  • the programs we're best known for now is our aviation program which uh is nearly 500 students strong
  • with uh with that program with uh with that program talking<00:04:59.759> a<00:04:59.919>
  • aviation program as well. aviation program as well.
  • change from one program to another. change from one program to another.
  • engineering program. engineering program.
Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:55 Approval of Minutes 00:02:01 Information Items 00:02:10 Review of Executive Branch Agency Plans 00:02:20 A. A. Eastern Kentucky University 00:02:48 B. B. Kentucky Community and Technical College System 00:15:21 C. C. Kentucky State University 00:31:43 D. D. Morehead State University 00:41:44 E. E. Murray State University 01:01:56 F. F. Northern Kentucky University 01:16:09 G. G. University of Kentucky and Hospital 01:25:00 H. H. University of Louisville 01:42:52 I. I. Western Kentucky University 01:56:17, 958, all
Summary: The meeting opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a roll call establishing a quorum. The committee then approved the prior meeting’s minutes. Members were reminded to silence cell phones, and the chair noted an informational item on capital plan amendments made by state agencies during the latest revision period before moving to university capital plan presentations. Eastern Kentucky University President David McFaden outlined EKU’s enrollment growth, strong Kentucky student retention, and signature programs in nursing, occupational therapy, criminal justice, education, manufacturing engineering, and aviation. EKU’s main capital priorities were a new health innovation project to support a proposed osteopathic medical program, including a $50 million escrow requirement until accreditation; a collaborative center for health innovation to address outdated health sciences facilities; a $5 million startup request for an air traffic control program; aircraft upgrades for the aviation fleet; and continued asset preservation funding. In response to questions, EKU said roughly 40% of the new health facility would be dedicated to the medical school, with shared simulation space for multiple health programs, and that aviation maintenance needs are currently being met through KCTCS partners but could be expanded if demand grows. KCTCS representatives then described the system’s scale and capital needs, noting service to 107,000 students, extensive dual credit and workforce training, and a network of 342 buildings across 70 campuses. They said prior legislative support, including $277 million in asset preservation and $90 million released for approved projects, had helped with safety, roofs, energy efficiency, and campus security. Their current priorities include about $30 million for systemwide safety and security upgrades, renovations tied to consolidation and footprint reduction under Senate Joint Resolution 179, and broader asset preservation needs estimated at roughly $300 million to $325 million. Members discussed the need to preserve and expand skilled trades training, and KCTCS said its plan includes construction trades and flexible, multiuse facilities that can adapt to changing workforce needs. No votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes, and the presentations concluded with questions and discussion only.
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Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety Committee Apr 3rd, 2025

Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • Currently, the Alabama... program in Alabama.
  • So Alabama actually has one of the best brain injury programs in the nation.
  • It is really important for us to look at good programs in our state that we could then... programs in
  • program through the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services.
  • The current program is for anyone, and the expansion would be for anyone as well.
Bills: SB241, HB304, HB295, HB361
Keywords: criminal enterprise, database, law enforcement, crime management, Alabama law, impoundment, driver licenses, vehicle redemption, local identification cards, HB295, Alabama National Guard, military punishment, non-judicial punishment, Article 15, court-martial, special court-martial, disciplinary measures, commanding officer, Adjutant General, Governor
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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Apr 28th, 2025

Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • For example, we're talking about the H-2A visa and things. Would you explain what the H-2A visa is?
  • Is that what the H-2B... the H-2A statement means that the bill disallows an H-2A visa holder from seeking
  • Our H-2A visa...
  • H-2A is for seasonal farm workers, while H-2B has a cap.
  • If they're not an H-2A, they're not gonna have access. Period.
Bills: SB243, SB1586, SB1891, SB1959, SB2159, SB2568
Keywords: migrant labor housing, migrant housing, farmworker housing, migrant agricultural worker, agricultural labor, farm labor contractor, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, TDHCA, civil penalty, housing code enforcement, sanitation, occupancy standards, retaliation, worker complaint, language access, Spanish-language outreach, H-2A visa, temporary agricultural workers, unlicensed housing, rural housing
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North Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

House: Session Jun 18th, 2026

North Carolina House Floor Meeting

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NC

North Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

House: Session Jun 17th, 2026

North Carolina House Floor Meeting

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NC

North Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

House: Session Jun 16th, 2026

North Carolina House Floor Meeting

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North Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

House: Session Jun 15th, 2026

North Carolina House Floor Meeting

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North Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

House: Session Jun 11th, 2026

North Carolina House Floor Meeting

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Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Ports, Waterways and Intermodal Transit Committee Jan 21st, 2026

Ports, Waterways & Intermodal Transit

Transcript Highlights:
  • , so what this does, we had a bill two years ago by Senator Orr that created an inland port grant program
  • The original discussion on the bill included airports, a grant program for airports, but there's already
  • >> No, but the original program that Senator Ward did doesn't start till this year. Okay.
  • But there are grant programs that are available through the FAA and then also through ALDOT that gets
  • You have a second. >> Yep. programs that are available through the programs that are available through
Bills: HB277, SB89, HB135, HB277, SB89, HB135
Keywords: HB277, 2A Sales Tax Holiday, firearms tax exemption, ammunition, hunting supplies, sales tax holiday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Second Amendment, gun tax holiday, gun rights, outdoor gear, hunting equipment, state sales tax, use tax, local option tax exemption, county opt-in, municipal opt-in, Department of Revenue, Alabama
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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/17/25

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • water quality certification program water quality certification program there's<00:15:52.480>
  • <00:18:18.440> and mandatory voluntary programs and mandatory voluntary programs and um<00
  • So Ohio has a pretty robust program. They have a robust program down in Missouri.
  • kind of 2A tax policy so right now 2A kind of 2A tax policy so right now 2A property<00:47:17.040
  • that the program is rigorous.
Bills: HF363, HF2155, HF1524, HF821, HF1677, HF1292
Keywords: HF363, property tax credit, agricultural water quality credit, Minnesota agricultural water quality certification program, clean water fund, class 2a, class 2b, certified acres, conservation incentive, water quality, agricultural property, county assessor, county auditor, Department of Revenue, Department of Agriculture, property tax reimbursement, school district reimbursement, legacy finance, taxes committee, southeastern Minnesota
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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EET Public Hearing 02-28-2023 1:00pm

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Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Civil Law and Procedure May 5th, 2026

Civil Law and Procedure